The Knights of Columbus Chief Solano Council 3585, in solidarity with Holy Spirit Parish, assist our community and those in need by volunteering time and financial resources. Here are a few examples.
December 2020: The Coats for Kids event was a huge success. Many thanks to Grand Knight Ramiro Lopez of Council 15620 for all of the donations. Between donations from all of the Holy Spirit parishioners and coats purchased from the Knights of Columbus, we were able to donate over 100 coats for kids. The coats were donated to the Healthy Start Family Resource Center at Anna Kyle Elementary School, which helps children in need and the homeless. The following is a brief video of the coats for kids presentation to Ana Maria Parra, Community Outreach Liasion, and her staff. Many thanks to all of our participants. Vivat Jesus!
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Christmas time seemed to be a great time to assist. District 51 donated $3,000.00 to the First Sergeant’s Council at Travis Air Force Base. The photo below shows the First Sergeant’s Council members receiving the check from Program Chair and Faithful Navigator George Bagley.
Council 3585 at Holy Spirit Parish ran our annual Community event – Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest. The students at Holy Spirit School provided the entries. Program Chair Sabia Montandon worked with the school principal and teacher to coordinate the event. Keeping COVID-19 precautions in mind, Brother Sabia collected the entries so that Council Officers could identify the first and second-place finishers during a Zoom meeting. Using funds from our annual Christmas card sales, we awarded $50 for first place and $25 for second place. Council 3585 showing our Faith in Action. Vivat Jesus!
November 2020: Many thanks to the Brother Knights for helping with the Flags for Vets project. Between the Fairfield-Suisun-St. Alfonso Cemeteries, we placed over 1000 flags at the graves of veterans. Thanks to our volunteering Brother Knights and a few spouses: Joe Piamonte, Elysses Galvante, Lady Margaret and Ric Rosa, Sabia Montandon, GK Ralph Brown, Francisco Piedra, Francisco Jr., Lady Ana, and George Bagley & Jared Barrios. A special thanks to Brother George Bagley for coordinating the event. Chief Solano Council 3585, showing Faith in Action. Vivat Jesus!
September 2020: It is a great honor and privilege to announce yet another Faith in Action task – a monument to the unborn. This monument is another collaboration between Espíritu Santo Council 15620 and Chief Solano Council 3585 with Holy Spirit Parish, Fairfield Ca. And a special thank you to Grand Knight Ramiro Lopez, for leading the task. Knights of Columbus demonstrating Faith in Action through charity, unity, and fraternity.Congratulations Brother Knights. Vivat Jesus!
September 2020: Council 3585 – showing their Faith in Action. They braved the heat to help Father Joel and Holy Spirit Parish, to prepare for First Communion. From staging the chairs to set up the alter and sound system, these Knights of Columbus can be commended on their Charity, Unity, and Fraternity. Well done Brother Knights! And, as a side benefit, Council 3585 recruited a new Brother. Well done Brother George on your diligence. Vivat Jesus!
August 2020: Chief Solano Council 3585 was blessed to miss the rain last Sunday and was able to successfully complete our Officer Installation ceremony. Many thanks to Father Joel and Knights of Columbus District Deputy Lou Salvatore, and District Warden Juan Briceno for officiating the ceremony. Congratulations to the Columbian Year 2020-2021 Officers and many thanks to those Officers available to attend the ceremony (given the difficult weather conditions): Grand Knight Ralph Brown; Deputy Grand Knight Erwin Blancaflor; Warden Thomas Scholl; Financial Secretary Sal DiMarco; Advocate Elysses Galvante; 2nd Year Trustee Roland Vinas; Inside Guard Joaquin “Jake” Angelo; Chancellor George Bagley
