Coffee & Treats – November 8th

The Council will be serving coffee and treats after Masses on Sunday, November 8th.  Help is needed to restock the goodies, make coffee and clean up.  Spouses and responsible young men and women of your family can be part of your team.

Please sign up to help at https://tinyurl.com/Coffee-n-Treats.

Catholic Education Tuition Assistance (CETA)

St. John the Baptist’s parents have a variety of education options for their children.  However, the cost of some choices challenge family budgets.  The Catholic Education Tuition Assistance (CETA) program provides financial assistance to those families who apply (click here for a copy of the application) and are found most deserving.  Please support the effort to provide our children with the education they deserve.  Visit ParishSoft to make a donation.

A pamphlet is available to learn more about CETA.

Time to pay your 2026 Dues

Annual dues are required to be paid by January 31st of each year to remain a Knight in good standing. Please take a few minutes to pay your dues in a timely manner.  There are 3 ways to do so:

  • Through the Council’s website using the PayPal feature (use the “Pay Dues” button)
  • By check made out to “KofC #7771” (include 2026 Dues in the memo field); mail to PO Box 375, Front Royal VA 22630
  • In person (check or cash) at any of the Council’s monthly meetings

There are three dues-paying categories: Adult, Under 26 and Honorary. You may also contribute to the “Penny per Knight a Day”, VKCCI or KOVAR fund at the same time.

If there are any questions, please contact Darryl Adams (Financial Secretary, 540-305-9639) or Leo Carling (Retention Chairman, 540-631-7555).

2026 Annual Survey of Fraternal Activities

Your efforts on behalf of the Council’s charitable works are greatly appreciated.  Please report your individual efforts through the “2026 Survey of Fraternal Activities” or by contacting Brother Leo Carling (540-631-7555).

Please enter your hours for events as they occur.  Project leaders are encouraged to record the hours for their event participants.

The summary of data is reported to the Supreme Council which aggregates the information to demonstrate the World-wide impact of our brotherhood.

Council Meetings

The Council has two meetings each month.

  • Membership Meeting (2nd Wednesday of each month) starts with dinner at 6:30pm, we pray the Rosary at 7:10pm and the meeting starts at 7:30pm (usually lasting about an hour); the District Deputy usually attends
  • Business Meeting (4th Wednesday of each month) starts with dinner at 6:30pm; the meeting starts at 7pm and provides a forum for more detailed discussion of upcoming event and projects / topics under development

All Knights are welcome to attend these meetings.

Support the Prison Ministry in Warren County

Approximately 200 men and women incarcerated in the RSW Regional Jail are released every year.  These people need models of Christianity to help them return to the community as worthy citizens.  A few hours of your time could make a permanent difference in their lives.  They need guidance and practical support to obtain basic aspects of life (e.g. clothing, a place to live, work and transportation arranged by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington) as well as mentorship.  If you are interested in learning more, visit the Diocese’s Prison Ministry website or contact Chris Manion (540-635-9166).

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendar and reach out to the Council’s POC to offer your assistance.  No POC? If you’re called to do so, please step up.