Our local St. Leo Council of the Knights of Columbus is one of the most active Councils in the Finger Lakes Region.  With just over a 100 members, and the support of our St. Leo and Hilton community, we are able to:

• gather thousands of pounds of food to donate to our own Food shelf and other charities
• collect hundreds of sock pairs to donate at the local closets
• donate dozens of coats for kids who don’t have winter coats
• donate over $1000.00 to the St. Leo Social Justice ministry who in turn helps many local charities.
• Support our youth through donations that help promote social activities and retreats and through the Free Throw competition that has yielded several State Champions in the last few years.

Our members are also involved in many volunteer activities in our St. Leo Parish and in our Hilton community.

Our St. Leo Council meets every 4^th Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 pm for Rosary and 7:00pm for our Business meeting.

WHY YOU SHOULD BECOME A KNIGHT

In 1882, Father Michael J. McGivney gathered a small group of parishioners in St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn. His purpose was to establish a group of men, united in their faith and to provide for Catholic families in times of need. This was the beginning of the Knights of Columbus.

Guided by the principles of charity, unity, and fraternity members of the Knights of Columbus work to overcome the hardships that people face in their parishes and communities. We are a growing organization – nearly 2 million members – and for over 130 years have committed to overcome the challenges of the need for food, shelter, warm clothing and financial security, as well as provide aid for widows and orphans in our local communities.

Joining our local council of St. Leo’s Knights of Columbus can change your life. As a Knight, you have the opportunity to strengthen our parish, give back to our community, grow in your faith and gain exclusive access to our portfolio of top-quality insurance products to financially protect your family.

By joining your local council does not mean that you need to sacrifice quality time with your family. By volunteering an hour here or an hour there – with your family – can make an enormous difference in your life and in the lives of others.

If you’re interested in helping those in need in your parish and community, strengthening your parish and your familial relationships, growing in your faith, and gaining exclusive access to top-quality insurance protection for you and your family, then consider joining the St. Leo Knights of Columbus.

Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to men 18 years of age or older who are practical (that is, practicing) Catholics in union with the Holy See. This means that an applicant or member accepts the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the Catholic Church, and is in good standing in the Catholic Church.

Knights of Columbus Council #9461

2020-2021 Officer Roster

Grand Knight                          Joe Lee                        585-794-7045

Deputy Grand Knight            Ron Bourret                585-478-1709

Chaplain                                   Fr. Joe Catanise          585-392-2710

Chancellor                               Neil Combs                   585-749-4559

Recorder                                  Dave Carson                 585-943-7351

Financial Secretary               Mike Strusienski           585-690-3948

Treasurer                                 R.J.Yockel                      585-613-5705

Advocate                                  Scott Pechie                   585-967-6177

Warden                                    Mike Henderson           585-392-5137

Lecturer                                   Joe Manioci                   585-755-2796

Inside Guard #1                        Walt Horylev               585-392-8607

Inside Guard #2                        Tom Rotolo                 585-709-0427

Outside Guard #1                     Ray Ward                     585-729-2456

Outside Guard #2                     Mike Gorman             585-392-9482

Trustee 1 year                          Mike O’Toole                585-314-5471

Trustee 2 year                          Jose Rivera                   585-305-1224

Trustee 3 year                          Ray Yeaton                   585-764-5111