Knights of Columbus Council #4159

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MONday August 18, 2025 Charity golf tournament

Knights of Columbus St John Paul II of the Poconos 9th Annual CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT will be conducted on MONDAY, August 18th at Pocono Farms Country Club to raise money for many local charities and worthwhile organizations.

--- To learn more about the tournament and to see our sponsors visit the Charity Golf Tournament Website.

coats for kids

The Knights distributed 300 FREE coats for boys and girls in all sizes and colors from 10 am to 4 pm on Thanksgiving weekend. Knights helped with distribution.

Baby bottle campaign starts on Mother's day

Counci #4159 handed out Carnations for Mothers and Baby Bottles for everyone on Mother's Day again this year for everyone to fill up with loose change and turn in on or before Father's Day. All available baby bottles were handed out. Funds collected help purchase another Ultrasound Machine for nearby Women's Health Centers.

Church 2024 Donation

At the Council's Christmas and Award Banquet, Charity Golf Tounament Chairman Rich John presented a substantial donation check to Fr. Clarke for MHT Parish using funds raised during this years Council Golf Tournament. Also pictured are Grand Knight Alex Tasselmyer and District Deputy Bill Jones.

2024 Knight of the Year John Pennello

The 2024 St John Paul II of the Poconos Council #4159 KNIGHT OF THE YEAR is John Pennello. The announcement was made by Grand Knight Alex Tasselmyer at the 2024 Christmas and Awards Banquet.

Electrify your knight's council news

A lot of our Council 4159 hot news, information and happingings are sent to you from our Grand Knight, Financial Secretary and Council Recorder via your email address or via texting. Have you been receiving these emails recently? If not, you are missing out on the latest activity information and the minutes to our monthly Business Meeetings. To be "in the know" please send your email address and cell phone number to our Grand Knight, Financial Secretary or Council Recorder now!

closing prayer

All our Knights are asked to pray for our brothers and families in distress due to illness, hardships or in need of prayer.

Koffee with the Knights

The popular MHT Parish Community Social after Mass has resumed on the 1st Sunday of every month. Coffee, juice, bagels and donuts are served after 8 and 10:30 Masses. Knights are needed to make coffee and help with setup (arrive at 7:30 AM), and help with serving and cleanup before/after the 8 and 10:30 AM Masses.

Knights meeting schedules

MHT Parish Social: 1st Sunday after 8 [&] 10:30 Masses
Officer Meeting: 1st Tuesday @ 7:30 PM in Parish Center
Council Meeting: 2nd Tuesday @ 7:30 PM in Parish Center
Council Social Meeting: 4th Tuesday @ 6PM at place TBD

About Us

Some Nuts [&] Bolts

How To Join the Knights of Columbus
If you are a Catholic gentleman in good standing with the Catholic Church and would like join other faithful men in actions of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism, then please contact any member of the Knights and express your interest at the monthly MHT Parish socials that our Council sponsors after Mass on the first Sunday of every month. NEW: K of C National has implemented a new way to easily join the Knights of Columbus online at kofc.org/joinus.

Our Officers

Grand Knight: Alex Tasselmyer
The Grand Knight (GK) is the top ranking officer of the Council. He oversees all Council's activities. His duties include presiding over meetings, countersigning orders and checks, reading vouchers and notices.
Deputy Grand Knight: Fred Hettler
The Deputy Grand Knight (DGK) is second ranking officer of the Council. He presides in the absence of the Grand Knight.
Chaplain: Reverend Brian J.W. Clarke
The Chaplain provides spirtual guidance and direction to the Council. The Chaplain is selected by the Grand Knight, Deputry Grand Knight and the three Trustees on an annual basis in accordance with the rules of the Bishop of Scranton.
Assistant Chaplain: Deacon Jose Mendoza
The Assistant Chaplain assists the Chaplain and shall perform the duties of Chaplain in his absence.
Financial Secretary: William Jones
The Financial Secretary handles financial transaction record keeping. This includes issuing and collecting bills, issuing membership cards, etc. The Financial Secretary is appointed by the Supreme Knight.
Treasurer: Ed Thornton
The Treasurer is responsible for the funds of the Council as is elected by the members of the Council. His duties include such functions as maintaining bank accounts and issuing checks based on receipts turned in by the Financial Secretary.
Chancellor: Mike Casey
The Chancellor is the third highest ranking officer. The Chancellor shall assist the GK and DGK in the performance of their duties and shall take charge during the incapacity of both. He shall exercise a special interest in new members and members who are sick or in distress.
Recorder: John Pennello
The Recorder keeps the minutes of meetings and the historical records for the Council. In the absence of the Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, and Chancellor the Recorder will run the meeting. He is responsible for the correspondence of the Council.
Advocate: Anthony Alutto
The Advocate is the Chief Legal Officer for the Council as is elected by the members of the Council.
Warden: Tom Kunkel
The Warden assures that all members at meetings possess the current membership card. He is custodian of all Council property except funds and is in charge of properly setting up the Council Chamber. He directs the activities of the Inside and Outside Guards.
Inside Guard: Brandon Griffith
Outside Guard: Anthoney Fancera
The Guards are in charge of security at the meetings and are to assist the Warden as needed.
Trustees: 3. Michael Foran 2. Brick Quinn 1. Michael Yasenchock
There are up to three Trustees in each Council, titled as 1 Year Trustee, 2 Year Trustee, and 3 Year Trustee. They oversee the financial transactions of the Council, review all bills and financial reports and audit the Council's financial records semi-annually.

Knights of Columbus

Who We Support

Our council supports our Church, our Families and our Community.

The Catholic Parishes of Most Holy Trinity and St. Nicholas
The Burnley Workshop and the Special Olympics
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
The Barrett-Paradise Friendly Library
Many, many more organizations and worthwhile causes

Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism

All the good works we do are informed by our four core principles:

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.

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.

Fraternity – The Venerable 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 individual Knights, who last year gave more than 10 million hours of their time to assist sick and/or disabled members and their families. In the Knights of Columbus, we watch out for and take care of one another.

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.