Yukon Knights of Columbus

09/06/2026

Congratulations to the Copeland family for being recognized as Family of the Month by the council. Pictured are (L to R) Austin, Nichole and Steven.

We frequently see Nichole and Steven serving as Communion Ministers. Nichole frequently serves as Lector and sometimes both. Austin, Nichole and Steven all serve as ushers when needed. Austin also sings in the choir.

09/02/2026

Funeral services for our Past Grand Knight Pete Pickett will be held on Friday, September 11 in Nichols Hills and Oklahoma City, followed by burial at Holy Trinity Cemetery in Okarche on Saturday, September 12.

In lieu of flowers, the Pickett family has graciously requested memorial donations be made to Yukon Knights of Columbus (Council 6478). If you would like to make a contribution in Pete's memory, please follow the link below or send your contribution to:

St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church
Attn: Knights of Columbus Council 6478
600 Garth Brooks Blvd.
Yukon, OK 73099

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let the Perpetual Light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

View Peter Pickett's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

08/29/2026

This evening we celebrate, with our Brother Knight Jeffrey Scott and his wife Mary, the baptism of their infant son Harvey Thomas!

Congratulations to the Scott family on their new addition, and the newest addition to the Catholic Church.

08/25/2026

Our Brother Knight and friend Pete Pickett has passed away. He left surrounded by a devoted and loving family he built with his late wife Debbie. Though his body was weakened by cancer, his deep Catholic faith was at its peak as he departed. He will be remembered first and foremost for his unceasing love of Jesus Christ and his devotion to praying for the intercession of Our Mother Mary by the Holy Rosary.

Pete was a 21-year, Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and rose to the office of Grand Knight quickly, serving in that capacity from 2008 to 2010. He later served as the President of the Kelly Memorial Corporation from 2011 to 2012 and put in 10 years of service as a Trustee for the council. At the state level, he served for 10 years as the chairman of the Oklahoma Knights of Columbus scholarship program.

His most visible role in our council, however, was his 14-year run as Santa Claus at the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Children's Christmas Party, a role he loved so very much. His love of the children was returned in kind each year with a hero's welcome the second he climbed down from his "sleigh" generously provided by the Yukon Fire Department.

An unofficial tradition of his Santa appearances was a picture with him and his great friend, our Worthy Financial Secretary, Gary Goldsboro, sitting on his lap. In his final appearance as Santa for us, Gary's son, Gary, Jr., and grandson Knox were added to the annual photo op!

Pete served his country and was a veteran of Vietnam. His love of military aviation became a hobby and a business with his son, Tony (See: Pappy's WWII Aircraft Whirligigs and a B-24 Liberator replica pictured here, presented in 2025 to one of our members), and there are many aircraft enthusiasts around the country and world who mourn with us today.

We thank God for the gift of Pete's life and for the holy example he set for many. May his soul find repose and eternal joy in the presence of Christ. We continue to lift his family and friends in prayer and ask God to grant them peace and solace.

Funeral arrangements are pending, but we will share them as they become available.

08/22/2026

Please renew your prayers for our Brother Pete Pickett. May he be uplifted by our prayers and strengthened by Christ's Passion.

Please keep our Brother Pete Pickett (3rd from left) in your constant prayers, as his bout with cancer has taken a painful turn.

Though his body is weak, Pete is spiritually in his prime, praying the Rosary frequently, including this afternoon (Sunday) with our Grand Knight and Past Grand Knight. He is so very grateful for all your prayers and is uplifted by them!

08/21/2026

Have not registered your team for the annual Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament? Special for this year only, the swag bag contains a set of tees and custom 250th anniversary of the United States markers. Sign up your team today at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-golf-tournament-40

08/19/2026

Our Brother Knight Bill Bare, 80, passed away yesterday after a multi-year fight against cancer.

Bill was a 47-year member of the Knights of Columbus and an Honorary Life member. While he was not recently able to participate in K of C meetings or events, he was still a big help to the council by occasionally making monetary donations.

May God grant his family peace and solace in their time of grief, and may his soul be welcomed with open arms into the Kingdom of Heaven.

Funeral arrangements are as follows. Please check back at the link below for a full obituary and memorial information.

Visitation/Viewing: Monday, August 24, 1pm to 6:45 pm (Yanda & Son Funeral Home)

Vigil: Monday, August 24, 7pm (Yanda & Son Funeral Home)

Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, August 25, 10:30 am (St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church)

View William Ernest "Bill" Bare's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

08/19/2026

Last night, our dear friend Pat Stang was entrusted to Christ's eternal embrace. She led a long, happy, and Christ-centered life, and we know her family and many friends will miss her so deeply. Funeral arrangements are pending, and we'll share in due time.

For now, this is one of the many fond ways we'll remember her:

08/17/2026

We have another urgent prayer request this morning. Please add Pat Stang to your intentions today. Pat has been ailing from cancer and entered in-home hospice care this weekend. We are praying that the Lord grants her total comfort and as much time as possible to share with her family and close friends and invite you to do the same.

Pat is the widow of our Brother Knight Jerry Stang and the 2025 recipient of the Joseph Baumann Christian Loyalty Award.

08/17/2026

Please keep our Brother Pete Pickett (3rd from left) in your constant prayers, as his bout with cancer has taken a painful turn.

Though his body is weak, Pete is spiritually in his prime, praying the Rosary frequently, including this afternoon (Sunday) with our Grand Knight and Past Grand Knight. He is so very grateful for all your prayers and is uplifted by them!