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We are Catholic men who lead, serve, protect and defend. We share a desire to be better husbands, fathers, sons, neighbors and role models and to put charity and community first.
We are Catholic men who lead, serve, protect and defend. We share a desire to be better husbands, fathers, sons, neighbors and role models and to put charity and community first.
Our Council
Our Council
Our Council
Our Council
Our Council serves the communities west of Pittsburgh including Kennedy, McKees Rocks, Robinson, and Stowe. Like many in the Pittsburgh area, our council has been formed by the joining of councils at our legacy parishes. Grounded in our highly dedicated and long histories of supporting the former Holy Trinity and St. Malachy parishes, the Holy Trinity Council #11279 and St. Malachy Council #11018 officially merged in early 2020 as Archangel Gabriel Council #11279. The Council is a group of Catholic men building bridges back to faith. In keeping with the Knights of Columbus Mission, our Council continues to do much good and necessary work in this world, in Charity, Unity, Fraternity & Patriotism.
The Council consistently supports our communities and parish in various ways. Through support of diocesan seminarians, the Bishop’s Projects and the Keep Christ in Christmas campaigns. In addition to acquiring and installing the Holy Family Shrines at both Holy Trinity and St Malachy, we have recently renovated the Blessed Mothers Grotto at Holy Trinity. We also tend to the needs of the brother Knight’s widows, have installed and maintain an emergency AED in each of the parish churches. You will also see us staffing the watering hole at the annual parish Summer festival, as well as the Mexican booth at the annual Nationality Festival in the Fall. We also help set up and cleanup at many parish events, support various right to life initiatives and many other activities.
Our Current Officers
Grand Knight Chris BlattDeputy Grand Knight Doug BeasockChaplain (currently open)Chancellor Larry TomeiRecorders Tim Capuano, Tim Feeley, Jack MurthaFinancial Secretary Bill LogueTreasurer David HessAdvocate Tim DavisWarden Rick BraskoInside Guard Tom HemphillInside Guard Jim BeasockOutside Guard Harry CarrOutside Guard John JavaTrustee - 3 Yr Russ ErnstTrustee - 2 Yr Bill AlexanderTrustee - 1 Yr John CarberryOur Current Officers
Our Parish
Our Parish
Stewarding God's gifts and mysteries to make missionary disciples for Jesus Christ and His Church
Archangel Gabriel Parish was established on January 6, 2020. As part of the Diocese of Pittsburgh's 'On Mission for the Church Alive!' the former Holy Trinity, Saint John of God, and Saint Malachy parishes were combined to form Archangel Gabriel Parish. Stewarding God's gifts and mysteries to make missionary disciples for Jesus Christ and His Church
We serve the communities west of Pittsburgh, including Kennedy, McKees Rocks, Robinson, and Stowe.
Knights of Columbus 4 Principles
Knights of Columbus 4 Principles
Four Prinicples, Four Reasons
All the good works we do are informed by our four core principles:Four Prinicples, Four Reasons
CHARITY
Our Catholic faith teaches us to “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” Members of the Knights of Columbus show love for their neighbors by conducting food drives and donating the food to local soup kitchens and food pantries, by volunteering at Special Olympics, and by supporting, both spiritually and materially, mothers who choose life for their babies. Knights recognize that our mission, and our faith in God, compels us to action. There is no better way to experience love and compassion than by helping those in need, a call we answer every day.CHARITY
UNITY
None of us is as good as all of us. Members of the Knights of Columbus all know that – together – we can accomplish far more than any of us could individually. So we stick together…we support one another. That doesn’t mean that we always agree or that there is never a difference of opinion. It does mean that – as a Knight of Columbus – you can count on the support and encouragement of your brother Knights as you work to make life better in your parish and community.UNITY
FRATERNITY
Blessed Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, in large part, to provide assistance to the widows and children left behind when the family breadwinner died – often prematurely. The Order’s top-rated insurance program continues to do this today, as do the good works of individual Knights, who gave more than 75.6 million service hours in 2017, illustrating how Catholics serve each other in fraternity and mercy.FRATERNITY
PATRIOTISM
Members of the Knights of Columbus, be they Americans, Canadians, Mexicans, Cubans, Filipinos, Poles, or Dominicans, are patriotic citizens. We are proud of our devotion to God and country, and believe in standing up for both. Whether it’s in public or private, the Knights remind the world that Catholics support their nations and are amongst the greatest citizens.PATRIOTISM
Knights of Columbus Structure
Knights of Columbus Structure
Founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, the Knights of Columbus was established in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Connecticut and a group of parishioners. Their intent? To bring financial aid and assistance to the sick, disabled and needy members and their families in the community. From those humble beginnings, this now global fraternal organization, has nearly 2 million members worldwide.
Founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, the Knights of Columbus was established in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Connecticut and a group of parishioners. Their intent? To bring financial aid and assistance to the sick, disabled and needy members and their families in the community. From those humble beginnings, this now global fraternal organization, has nearly 2 million members worldwide.
SUPREME COUNCIL OFFICE
The Knights of Columbus international headquarters is located in New Haven, Connecticut. Led by the Supreme Knight, the chief executive officer of the Knights, the office provides administrative support and leadership for our more than 15,900 local units.SUPREME COUNCIL OFFICE
JURISDICTIONS
The Supreme Council has more than 75 state council organizations to help guide regional activities that are consistent with the principles of the Order.JURISDICTIONS
DISTRICTS
Each state council is divided into districts - groupings of several local councils.DISTRICTS
LOCAL COUNCILS
Local councils are the basic unit of the Knights. Most are based in parishes, though some have their own council hall within a community. Each local council works to assist with the needs of its community consistent with the principles of the Order. A Knights of Columbus council can work wonders; in fact, with its many programs, it can help change the community, town, city or neighborhood in which you live. However, a successful Knights of Columbus program depends on people taking the initial idea, modifying it to suit specific situations and local needs, then implementing the program in the way it works.LOCAL COUNCILS
Each local council evaluates the needs of their community and implements those programs and activities that are most needed in their area. The Knights of Columbus Faith in Action Programs are designed to engage the council members in various activities across a host of categories.
INSURANCE AGENTS
Every council is assigned a certified insurance agent, who is a Knight, and whose job it is to provide our top-rated products focused on the financial needs of members’ families.INSURANCE AGENTS
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