About Our Council
Our Mission
Charity, Unity, Fraternity
Our Community
Provide aide and service to the community through projects and donations.
Our History
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.
Our Council
Father John Wallace
Now is the time to become a Knight!
For Catholic men that are 18 years of age you can join the Fr. John V. Wallace Knights Council #10047 at St. Patrick here in Gretna and your dues will be taken care of while you are in school up to 4 years by the Council. This includes trade schools, community colleges, and universities.
Council Officers
John Schaffert III
Grand Knight
Timothy Hall
Deputy Grand Knight
Steve Otto
Financial Secretary
Larry Sibley
Chancellor
Father Greg Baxter
Chaplain
Greg Reitmeier
Treasurer
Matthew Henry
Recorder
Jeff Harpenau
Advocate
Anthony Schultz
Warden
Ken Dukat
Inside Guard
Paul Staley
Outside Guard
Andrew Pearson
Lecturer
Jim Hain
One Year Trustee
Joseph Krajiceck III
Two Year Trustee
Bruce Jefferies
Three Year Trustee