Mark Hoelscher
254.654.4219
pmhoelscher@gmail.com
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............................ Mark Hoelscher
Deputy Grand Knight..............Maverick Cannon
Chancellor.....................................Marvin Meyer
Recorder................................... Joseph Doskocil
Treasurer........................................ Mark Bartek
Advocate........................................Terry Frenzel
Warden..............................................Mike Heise
Inside Guard....................................Calvin Wilde
Outside Guard...................... David Michalewicz
Financial Secretary....................... James Kahlig
Program Director...........................James Kahlig
Trustee—1 Year...........................Dale Hoelscher
Trustee—2 Year..........................Ron Gottschalk
Trustee—3 Year........................David Alexander
Faith Director.......................... Julian Tyboroski
Vocations Chairman................. Gary Ketterman
Community Director........................Brian Wilde
Life Director Couple........ Chris & Peggy Hrabal
Membership Director....................... Perry Petru
Public Relations Director...........Collin Rabroker
Family Director.............................Gary Herwald
Youth Director.........................Maverick Cannon
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 will award $500 scholarships to two graduating seniors who plan to further their education after graduation from high school. Seniors must be a member of the Church of the Visitation and plan to attend a university, college or accredited trade school in the upcoming fall and spring semesters. Click these links for additional criteria and an application.
Applications are due April 11, 2022.