Maverick Cannon
254.718.8104
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The council meets every 1st Monday of the month at 6:30pm in the Westphalia Parish Hall.
Chaplain............................Father Darrell Kostiha
Deacon.............................................Bill Smetana
Deacon..........................................Charlie Wright
Deacon.......................................Julian Tyboroski
Grand Knight............................Maverick Cannon
Deputy Grand Knight.........................Kolby Kosel
Chancellor........................................Calvin Wilde
Recorder...........................................Mark Bartek
Treasurer.....................................Gary Ketterman
Advocate.........................................Gary Herwald
Warden................................................Mike Heise
Inside Guard.......................................Jesus Mejia
Outside Guard.........................David Michalewicz
Financial Secretary...........................James Kahlig
Program Director.............................James Kahlig
Trustee—1 Year............................Dave Alexander
Trustee—2 Year...............................Terry Frenzel
Trustee—3 Year...........................Mark Hoelscher
Faith Director.............................Julian Tyboroski
Vocations Chairman....................Gary Ketterman
Community Director..........................Brian Wilde
Life Director Couple...........Chris & Peggy Hrabal
Membership Director........... Matthew Hoelscher
Public Relations Director..................Brian Wilde
Family Director...................................Perry Petru
Youth Director..................................Craig Ordner
Lecturer............................................ Bill Smetana
District Deputy............................. Michael Gasper
Knights of Columbus Council #13902 was started in Westphalia on October 23, 2005. The original group of 23 new members and 18 transfers from other councils (41 total) has grown over the years to 130 members in 2021.
The Knights’ three main principals are Charity, Unity and Fraternity, with the primary principal being Charity. Local council #13902 is an active council that provides manpower and funds for:
Seminarian support
Church Facilities
Parish Hall
Scholarships for High School Seniors
CYO Support to the DCYC
Sponsor Blood Drives
Food Pantry Donations
American Wheel Chair Mission
Sponsor a three mile section of State Hwy 320 (twice yearly cleanup)
Sponsor Children’s “Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster Contest
Sponsor annual Westphalia Garage Sale
Sponsor Children Free Throw Contest
Monthly Pro Life Masses
Maternity Shelter Donations
“Keep Christ in Christmas” car magnets
Sponsor a youth baseball team
Support the Park with a Sign
Fish Fries during Lent
Annual 42 Domino Tournament
Donations to parishioners who need financial help
Visits to the sick and bereaved
Knights of Columbus Council #13902 in Westphalia are offering two $1,000 scholarships to two graduating high school seniors who are Catholic and will be attending a college, university or trade school in the fall. Applications are due April 18, 2025.