St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church

509 W Division Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's fraternal benefit society that was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.

Council History

 

Council 7473, established January 15,1980 now represents Holy Spirit, St. Elizabeth Seton, and St Helen Parishes. Dedicated to the support of the Catholic Church and the community, the Knights raise money for contributions to various charities. They also offer its members' time and efforts to Church needs and the needs of its neighbors. K of C also sponsors social activities for its members.
The Knights of Columbus organization is open to all Catholic men 18 years and older. However, the K. of C. membership not only works within itself but also offers its assistance to any community organization that is working for the good of its citizens.
 

Events Schedule 2007-2008

 

August 8 Business Meeting, SES, 7:00pm
12 Rail Cats Game
25 Wives night out
September 8 Blood drive
12 Business meeting, HS, 7:00pm
15 Soccer Shoot-out
22 Family Hayride
  26 Social Meeting
October 10 Business meeting, SES, 7:00pm
13 Holy Spirit, Rosary, Corporate Communion, Family Pizza
  24 Social Meeting
26 Halloween Parade, Lion’s Park, 12 noon to 1:45pm
November 4 Pancake breakfast, SES, after Masses
  14 Memorial Service, SES, 7:00pm
27 Business meeting, HS, 7:00pm
December 1 Adult Christmas Party
12 Business meeting, SES, 7:00pm
  16 Kids Christmas Party, HS, 1:00pm to 3:00 pm
January 9 Business Meeting, HS, 7:00pm
18 Wives Night Out
23 Social Meeting
  26 Free throw contest
February 3 Pancake Breakfast, SES, after Masses
13 Business meeting, SES, 7:00pm
23-24 One rose, one life
28 Social Meeting
March 12 Business meeting, HS, 7:00 pm
14 Soup and Salad
25 Social meeting
April 9 Business meeting, SES, 7:00 pm
12 Wives night out
23 Social meeting
26-27 K of C convention, Indianapolis
May 10 Tootsie roll drive
13 Business meeting, HS, 7:00 pm
28 Social meeting
June 11 Business meeting, SES, 7:00pm
July 9 Business meeting, HS, 7:00pm

The Knights of Columbus Council 7473 would like to thank all those who participated in our second Halloween Parade at Lion’s Park, LOFS, on October 28th.

Thanks to the 300 children who attended as well as their parents who escorted them. It’s very gratifying to see so many parents who took time out of their busy schedule to be with their children and share in their happiness. Thanks to all the merchants, many of them who had to leave their places of business on a busy Saturday or had to pay employees to represent them, who gave of their valuable time and money. Thanks to the service organizations that came on their day off to help in demonstrating safety programs to local children. Thanks to the magician who donated his time and talents. You all participated in making some happy memories for a lot of youngsters.

Special thanks also to our Knights of Columbus leader, Marty DeBattista who first came up with this great idea.

We ask that all the people in our community shop at the merchants listed below and to support the service groups who all so graciously and enthusiastically supported our community and your children.

Albanese Candy Company 4 Seasons Fire Force P.B.S., Channel 56
Amelia’s Market Rees Funeral Home Pizza King
Baja Restaurant St. Anthony’s Hospital Sir Speedy Printing
Centier Bank Jorie’s 109 Hair Design McColly Realty
Century 21 Realty Pace 4 Seasons Kid Zone Learning Center Sam’s Cafe
Chachan City Burritos Scrap Away Inc. Winfield American
LOFS P.O.A. Southlake YMCA World’s Finest Homemade English Toffee
LOFS Security Mc Donalds Edward Fugate, Magician
Sanctuary Ventura Wireless Winfield/Jerry Ross PTO
Members Advantage Credit Union Dr Lara Azzi Southlake YMCA
Quick Hicks Auto Repair Gary Rail Cats  

 

Meetings

 

Council 7473 has a business meeting at 7:00 P.M. on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at Holy Spirit and St. Elizabeth Seton Parishes on alternate months. They also meet on the 4th Wednesday monthly for a social meeting.
 

 

2007-2008 Officers

 
Grand Knight Bruce Spindler
Deputy Grand Knight Robert Marchina
Chancellor Jason Krampen
Recorder Michael Velasco
Treasurer James Murphy Sr
Advocate Bob Lukas
Warden Mike Doherty
Inside Guard Robert Pictor
Outside Guard Tom Johnson
1 Year Trustee John Ryczaj
2 Year Trustee Jim Quirk
3 Year Trustee Martin DeBattista
Financial Secretary Dale Waters

 

Membership or Event Contact Information

Anyone desiring more information may contact or .

Jim can also be reached via telephone at 464-2705.

Mike can be reached via telephone at 663-0509.