St. Joseph's Knights of Columbus #10644

04/05/2026

Juan 20, 1-9
Friends, our Easter Gospel contains the magnificent account of the resurrection of Saint John.

Three key lessons emerge from the unsettling event of the resurrection. First, this world is not all there is. Jesus' resurrection from the dead shows, in the most definitive way possible, that God is plotting something greater than we could have imagined. We don't have to live as if death were our master and as if nihilism were the only coherent perspective. In fact, we can begin to see this world as a gestation site for something higher, more permanent, more magnificent.

Second, tyrants know their time is up. Remember that the cross was how Rome asserted its authority. But when Jesus rose from the dead through the power of the Holy Spirit, the early Christians knew that Caesar's days were numbered. Interpreting the resurrection as a subjective event or mere symbol is exactly what the world's tyrants want, since it poses no real threat to them.

Third, the path to salvation has been opened to all. Jesus descended completely, experiencing pain, despair, alienation, and even abandonment by God. He went as far as one can stray from the Father. Why? To reach all those who had turned away from God. In the light of the resurrection, the first Christians knew that even when we stray as fast as we can from the Father, we find ourselves in the arms of the Son.

Let us not diminish these amazing lessons about the resurrection. Rather, let us allow them to move us, change us, and ignite us.
(Bishop Barron)

03/29/2026

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The Knights of Columbus assumed corporate status in 1882, an anniversary recognized by more than 2.2 million men worldwide as Founder’s Day. Since then, the Knights of Columbus has followed Blessed Michael McGivney’s vision of bringing Catholic men together in brotherhood under its principles of Unity, Charity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. As Knights worldwide honor their founding today, we continue to pray for the canonization of the Order’s founder. Blessed Michael McGivney, pray for us!

Knights of Columbus College Councils

03/18/2026

Congratulations to Bishop Myron J. Cotta on the 8th anniversary of his installation as Bishop of the Diocese of Stockton!

Yesterday, March 15, 2026, we gave thanks for eight years of Bishop Cotta’s faithful service and pastoral leadership among the people of our diocese. Through his dedication to proclaiming the Gospel, supporting our priests and ministries, and walking with the faithful in both joyful and challenging moments, Bishop Cotta continues to guide our local Church with humility and care.

Bishop Cotta, thank you for your generous “yes” to the Lord and to the people entrusted to your care. Your pastoral heart, steady leadership, and love for Christ and His Church are a blessing to our diocesan family.

Please join us in praying that God continues to strengthen and guide Bishop Cotta in his ministry, and that the Lord may abundantly bless him in the years ahead.

02/21/2026

1St Fish Fry of Lent 2026...Thank you to all new helpers and all who attended our Fish Fry. See you next week!

12/24/2025

12/01/2025

Seminarian Dinner November 20th Seminarian Dinner, one of our Seminarians, Joshua Kong explains the importance of our prayers for him and for all the seminarians...Pray for our Seminarians.

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

Abba, Father,

you loved the world so much that you sent your own Son, Jesus the Christ, to be our Savior. He established your Kingdom of justice, love and peace. Through Baptism into your Church you have called us to be faithful disciples of your Son and servants of the Kingdom.

Grant a generous heart to those you are calling to be ordained Priests and Deacons, Consecrated Religious, and Lay Ministers.
Raise up priests from our Diocese and in our parishes to shepherd your people.

By the power of your Holy Spirit may we as your Church never lose confidence that you will send forth laborers into the harvest. This is our prayer through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

11/21/2025

Seminarian Dinner 2025 with Bishop Myron J. Cotta.
Every year the Knights of Columbus Council's join the dinner and each council gives our Bishop a donation for the seminarian fund. This year our GK could not make it at the last minute, but our GK Richard Goeken took his place and handed over the check in the amount of $....... One by one they took the donations to our Bishop and at the end they all posed for a group photo. God Bless our Bishop Myron and God Bless the Seminarians.

11/10/2025

What a fun night at our Annual Appreciation Dinner for all of our council brothers and loved ones.
Thank you St. Joseph's Council #10644 for all your hard work and joining us to your Appreciation Dinner.
Vivat Jesus!

11/01/2025

Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney
God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Blessed Michael McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue, may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify Blessed Michael McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

10/22/2025

Ordained in 1877, Father McGivney began his ministry at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven. The parish was poor, the people were weary from anti-Catholic prejudice, yet he served them with joy and dedication. He became known for visiting homes, helping families in need, and showing that every person, no matter their background, was deeply loved by God.

Join us as we celebrate five years since his beatification on October 31, honoring Blessed Michael McGivney’s legacy of faith, charity and brotherhood. Learn more at fathermcgivney.org