Author: Ben Mokry

  • Relics of the Knights of Columbus Mexican Martyrs are coming to Tyler Diocese

    Relics of the Knights of Columbus Mexican Martyrs are coming to Tyler Diocese

    Relics of the Knights of Columbus Mexican Martyrs will be in Tyler and Nacogdoches July 26 & 27.  In Tyler, July 26: Veneration of the relics will be from 4:00-7:00pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Tyler. Bishop Gregory Kelly will be celebrating the Mass at 7:00pm. In Nacogdoches, July 27: Veneration of the…

  • Council Installs Officers for Fraternal Year Grand Knight Makes Appointments

    Council Installs Officers for Fraternal Year Grand Knight Makes Appointments

    District Deputy Ed Juno installed Council 2771 Officers for the 2025-2026 Fraternal Year at the Council’s monthly meeting June 9. Officers formed a living cross, signifying our commitment to living lives as Catholic Gentlemen as we serve our Council, parishes, and community. New officers are: Grand Knight Anglin appointed the following Brothers to positions for…

  • Knights lead Rosary at St. Francis of Assisi in Gilmer

    Knights lead Rosary at St. Francis of Assisi in Gilmer

    Members of Council 2771 and Sir Knights from Assembly 1103 led a rosary before the 10am Mass at St. Francis of Assisi on Sunday June 29th.

  • Assembly 1103 Officers Installed

    Assembly 1103 Officers Installed

    Officers for Assembly 1103, Longview, and Assembly 2267, Marshall, were installed in a ceremony at the Marshall K of C hall. Assembly 1103 also received the 2025 Civic Award, presented by District Master of the 3rd Texas District, Kevin McGillis, center.

  • Mass Bells Blessed at Christus Chapel

    Mass Bells Blessed at Christus Chapel

    June 10 there was a blessing of the ‘Chapel Bells’ for Christus Good Shepherd Hospital Chapel.  KofC Council 2771 Chaplain Father Uché Uzoechi, member Paul Patak Warden John Hanisee, and Trustee Gerard Verderber. Council 2771 donated the bells to the Chapel as part of our mission to support our Catholic faith.

  • Brothers and Families Enjoy Pig Roast

    Brothers and Families Enjoy Pig Roast

    Bill and Julie were gracious hosts for a Pre-Memorial day pot luck featuring food and friends on Sunday, May 25. Families were encouraged to bring side dishes and desserts. A good time was had by all. 

  • Council Donates Funds to St. Matthew

    Council Donates Funds to St. Matthew

    Council 2771 annually serves fried fish dinners at St. Matthew Church in Longview on Fridays during Lent. Customers provide free will donations toward the cost of the meal if they are able. No one is turned away. In 2025, the Council netted $1,060 over the cost of food supplies. On Sunday May 25, the Council…

  • Assembly 1103 Donates Funds

    Assembly 1103 Donates Funds

    Assembly 1103 donated funds to support the Martin House Children’s Advocacy Center. The Center is raising funds to build a new facility. CEO Roxanne Stevenson asked me to pass on her heartfelt gratitude to the members for the much needed funds. This facility cares for abused children in Gregg and surrounding counties. Consider joining the…

  • Public Rosary

    Public Rosary

    Council Brothers and Assembly Sir Knights gathered Saturday, May 17 to celebrate a rosary in front of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Longview.

  • 90th Birthday Celebration

    90th Birthday Celebration

    Brother and Past Faithful Navigator Fred Constantine celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday May 18. Brothers from the Council and Assembly visited him at Heartis Assisted Living for cake and camaraderie. We ask the Council to keep Fred in your prayers.