K of C Council 7809

03/30/2026

We had our March 29, 2026 Corporate Communion Mass today with Father Henry at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church at 7am Mass. The 4th Degree Color Corp Guard showed up and made it a special occasion with 8 members on this Palm Sunday. We had breakfast afterwards at El Comal Restaurant. Thank you to all who attended and a special Thanks to the Color Guard.

12/17/2025

The Toy Drive and Membership Drive were a great success. Thank you to all who participated. We gave out 100's of toys to kids after all 4 masses Sunday 11/14/25.
Everyone enjoyed the peddle car Brother Stan brought and it was raffled off for free to a family in the Parish. The We gave out over 800 books at the membership drive and spoke with a lot of people. Six new Knights signed up that day and more said they would with the QR codes we passed out.

12/13/2025

Our Christmas and Past Grand Knight Dinner was a great time at Golden Coral on 12/9/25. Deacon Joe Stopped in and led us in a Blessing on his way to another event.
Past Grand Knight SK Michael Pennington was honored with his wife Mindy present.
Mindy was presented with Roses & a Rosary from our council.
Past Grand Knight SK Brother Clifford Bellinghausen was remembered and honored.
Past Grand Grand night SK George Toscano was in attendance and honored.
Brother Carl Fuess was recognized along with his wife Linda, for 43 years of service to the Knights of Columbus and is our longest serving member.
Brother Carl Fuess was the 3rd place winner in the raffle for $75.
Brother Julio Transfiguracion won $100 for 2nd place.
Brother Mike Arm won $250 for 1st place.
Thank you to all who came.
Merry Christmas

11/17/2025

Thank you all who participated in the Veterans Day Parade with the Knights of Columbus 2025. Jesus even walked with us. It was a great time.

11/01/2025

Clifford (Cliff) Billinghausen III passed away on Sept. 6, 2025. Cliff was one of the original founding members of the Knights of Columbus council 7809 along with Bernie Smith & Steve Price, all past Grand Knights. He was the last of our founding members. Cliff joined on May 01, 1981, he was also a 4th degree Knight of Council 2247. He was Born December 30, 1939 in San Antonio Texas, graduated Southmost Texas College and served in the Navy as a TM3 Submariner where he sustained injuries. He was very involved with St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church.

10/31/2025

Michael (Mike) Pennington passed away peacefully at his home with family at his side in October. Mike was the Grand Knight & financial Secretary for many years for the Knights of Columbus Council 7809 in Lake Elsinore and a 4th degree Knight of Council 2247. Mike was very involved with his community and a great mentor to younger Knights members. Mike worked hard to help the community and make the Knights successful. Mike was loved by all who met him and will be greatly missed by those he left behind. Thank you Mike for all you have done for all of us, we are proud of you brother!

10/30/2025

10/30/2025

The 100 year old sewer line at the Knights house 7809 has been bad for 12 years. It was completely clogged with roots. Brother Chris Smith, Frank Hernandez and Tim Sutherland replaced the sewer line and water service as volunteers. It works great now. The trees were removed thanks to brother Rick De Santiago which caused all the damage. We’re good for another 100 years.