Donations for Council Knights - Continuous
Food donations are being collected to help our Council’s Knights who are in need. There are several Brother Knights and their families who require our continued assistance.
Tom Galaida will accept your donations at his place of business, Tom’s Auto Repair Inc. at 151 O’Brian Road in Fern Park. Tom’s phone number is 407-831-8484. Please donate canned goods, cereals, fresh fruits and vegetables, toiletries, paper products, cash or Publix gift cards and deliver them to Tom’s Auto Repair Inc.
Our Brother Knights and their families who are in need greatly appreciate your generosity.
Tom Galaida will accept your donations at his place of business, Tom’s Auto Repair Inc. at 151 O’Brian Road in Fern Park. Tom’s phone number is 407-831-8484. Please donate canned goods, cereals, fresh fruits and vegetables, toiletries, paper products, cash or Publix gift cards and deliver them to Tom’s Auto Repair Inc.
Our Brother Knights and their families who are in need greatly appreciate your generosity.
C5618 In-Person Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity- Tue May 19
Bishop Thomas J Grady Council 5618 has scheduled an in-person Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity on Tuesday, May 19 in the St. Mary Magdalen Cafeteria– 6:30 pm report, 7 pm start. Candidates, their Proposers and any other Knights who will participate in the exemplification should wear a coat and tie.
The half-hour ceremony is open to families and guests. In addition, 1st and 2nd degree Knights may attend to become 3rd Degree Knights! All Knights are invited to come to this exemplification ceremony to welcome the new Knights to our Council. If possible, please wear a coat and tie or your Knight’s shirt if you have one; no shorts.
Please let Deputy Grand Knight Joseph Pocius [email protected] 407-676-2858 know of names of candidates, and provide kits (rosary, lapel pin, etc. – Item 531-G from kofc.org Officers Online->Supplies Online) for your candidates
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School Cafeteria
861 Maitland Ave
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
The half-hour ceremony is open to families and guests. In addition, 1st and 2nd degree Knights may attend to become 3rd Degree Knights! All Knights are invited to come to this exemplification ceremony to welcome the new Knights to our Council. If possible, please wear a coat and tie or your Knight’s shirt if you have one; no shorts.
Please let Deputy Grand Knight Joseph Pocius [email protected] 407-676-2858 know of names of candidates, and provide kits (rosary, lapel pin, etc. – Item 531-G from kofc.org Officers Online->Supplies Online) for your candidates
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School Cafeteria
861 Maitland Ave
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Sinclair Cushmore’s Ordination Date– Saturday May 23
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Brothers,
Our very own brother Sinclair Cushmore’s ordination is scheduled for Saturday, May 23 at 10:00 AM at St. James Catholic Cathedral . Please plan to arrive early, as seating will be limited and attendance is expected to be strong. As of this time, his pastoral assignment has not yet been announced. Please keep Bro. Sinclair in your prayers as he prepares for ordination and the beginning of his priestly ministry. |
VFCG Mass Schedule - Sunday May 24
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Come join us for Knights/ Veterans Families Communion Mass at St. Mary Magdalen during Memorial Weekend at the 10:00 AM Mass.
Click Here to Sign Up to Help During Mass |
Pinta Log Content Deadline - Saturday May 30
This is the Pinta Log content deadline for the next edition (June). Please send your information for articles to Nick Leon by this date.
5618 Recruiting Membership Drive Weekend - May 30 to 31, 2026
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Good afternoon Brothers,
Following last night's meeting, Ricardo confirmed that Fr. Chris has approved our council membership recruitment drive for Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31. We will be speaking at the following six masses: - Saturday: 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM (Spanish) - Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 5:30 PM To cover the four church entrances, we need eight volunteers per mass in addition to a speaker. The current speaker schedule is as follows: - Saturday 5:00 PM: Nick Leon - Saturday 7:00 PM (Spanish): Ricardo Diaz & Oscar Arrechavalia - Sunday 8:00 AM: Nick Leon - Sunday 10:00 AM: Joe Pocius - Sunday 12:00 PM: Ricardo Diaz - Sunday 5:30 PM: Speaker Needed PLEASE SIGN UP HERE Please email Ricardo directly if you can help whether that's fill the remaining speaker slot or volunteering at any mass to help distribute recruitment cards since he will be managing the overall effort. |
Fr. Sinclair Cushmore’s First Mass at SMM– Sunday May 31
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A Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated on Sunday, May 31 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. The Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Sinclair.
As of this time, his pastoral assignment has not yet been announced. Please keep Bro. Sinclair in your prayers as he prepares for ordination and the beginning of his priestly ministry. |
Teacher’s Appreciation Breakfast - Monday June 1
On Monday, June 1, at 8:30 am, we will host a special appreciation breakfast for the SMM school teachers and faculty. This event is held in gratitude for their dedication and service to our children and the school community. We are looking for volunteers to help serve during the breakfast.
If you are interested and available to assist that morning, please contact Don Holzemer as well as sign up below. This breakfast is a small way for our Council to express our sincere appreciation for the commitment, patience, and faith-filled example these educators provide each day. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve them and celebrate the vocation of teaching.
If you are interested and available to assist that morning, please contact Don Holzemer as well as sign up below. This breakfast is a small way for our Council to express our sincere appreciation for the commitment, patience, and faith-filled example these educators provide each day. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve them and celebrate the vocation of teaching.
Virtual Officer Planning Meeting - Tuesday June 2
Our Council's next Officer’s Planning meeting will occur on Tuesday, June 2. Meetings are normally held on the first Tuesday of the month. It will be a virtual meeting using Microsoft Teams from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. An email with the meeting link will be distributed a few days before the meeting.
The primary purpose of this meeting is to take care of details that don’t interest members, entertain new ideas, programs and initiatives, and agree upon agenda details for the next Council meeting.
All Knights are invited to participate with this meeting. All council officers, directors and chairpersons are expected to participate with these meetings to fulfill the responsibilities of their position. Financial reports will be presented and all new business requests must be presented at this meeting, discussed and if needed, voted on at the monthly Council meeting.
Please read last month’s Council meeting minutes before this meeting from this link: Meeting Minutes (if you need the password to the Council’s minutes page, contact Nick Leon).
The primary purpose of this meeting is to take care of details that don’t interest members, entertain new ideas, programs and initiatives, and agree upon agenda details for the next Council meeting.
All Knights are invited to participate with this meeting. All council officers, directors and chairpersons are expected to participate with these meetings to fulfill the responsibilities of their position. Financial reports will be presented and all new business requests must be presented at this meeting, discussed and if needed, voted on at the monthly Council meeting.
Please read last month’s Council meeting minutes before this meeting from this link: Meeting Minutes (if you need the password to the Council’s minutes page, contact Nick Leon).
Clean the World Event - Wednesday June 3
Our Council participates with a volunteer event at Clean the World every 1st Wednesday of the month, from 1 pm – 3:00 pm. The next event will occur on Wednesday, June 3.
You will be sorting out the soap bars and plastic bottle amenities that Clean the World collects from the hospitality industry and recycles. You may also pack the recycled soap into boxes that are then distributed via global NGOs, such as The WASH Foundation.
Bring your family, especially teenagers who need service hours. Clean the World is located near the Orlando International Airport at: 2544 E Landstreet Rd Ste 600, Orlando, FL 32824 (click to open a map).
You will be sorting out the soap bars and plastic bottle amenities that Clean the World collects from the hospitality industry and recycles. You may also pack the recycled soap into boxes that are then distributed via global NGOs, such as The WASH Foundation.
Bring your family, especially teenagers who need service hours. Clean the World is located near the Orlando International Airport at: 2544 E Landstreet Rd Ste 600, Orlando, FL 32824 (click to open a map).
Monthly Assembly #1667 Meeting - Monday June 8
We would like to invite more brother Knights from Council 5618, so please consider joining. There is still time to get in on the next exemplification. The Fourth Degree supports active military, veterans and first responders through works of charity and service. Our Color Corp members participate in community events—especially on patriotic holidays – and serve at funerals for our brother Knights.
We meet at 7pm on the 2nd Monday of every month at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Myrtle Ave. in Sanford, starting with a Rosary prayer at 6:30pm and ending with food and fellowship around 8:00pm. Please reach out to me and I’ll be happy to give you more information on how to join.
Pete Ramondetta, Faithful Navigator 407-463-5816 | [email protected]
We meet at 7pm on the 2nd Monday of every month at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Myrtle Ave. in Sanford, starting with a Rosary prayer at 6:30pm and ending with food and fellowship around 8:00pm. Please reach out to me and I’ll be happy to give you more information on how to join.
Pete Ramondetta, Faithful Navigator 407-463-5816 | [email protected]
Monthly Council Meeting - Tuesday June 9
Our next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 9 at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. A Rosary will be recited starting at 6:00 pm. Our Lecturer, Lou Elrose, will be providing a delicious meal after the meeting. An email reminder will be sent several days before the meeting.
Please plan to attend this meeting to meet and socialize with your brother Knights and to learn about our activities so you can get involved with serving our parish.
Our Council meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month. Please read last month’s Council meeting minutes before this meeting from this link: Meeting Minutes. (If you need the password to the Council’s minutes page, contact Nick Leon.)
Join us for our next Council meeting. We will be discussing our upcoming activities. As our beloved Father Ed Thompson used to say, “An active Knight is a happy Knight…and a holy Knight!”
Please plan to attend this meeting to meet and socialize with your brother Knights and to learn about our activities so you can get involved with serving our parish.
Our Council meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month. Please read last month’s Council meeting minutes before this meeting from this link: Meeting Minutes. (If you need the password to the Council’s minutes page, contact Nick Leon.)
Join us for our next Council meeting. We will be discussing our upcoming activities. As our beloved Father Ed Thompson used to say, “An active Knight is a happy Knight…and a holy Knight!”
Serve Saturday at the Sharing Center - Saturday June 13
Our Council will participate with Serve Saturday at the Sharing center every 2nd Saturday of the month, serving from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Noon. Our next event will be June 13. If you can attend, please sign up using the link that is included in an email that is sent by Tom Przybyla in advance of each event. Bring your family, especially teenagers who need service hours.
Each month, our Council's volunteer group can have 6 – 21 people who will volunteer their time each Saturday. Volunteers will assist in the Distribution Center or the retail store, sorting donations received and/or stocking shelves in the store with donations.
(Click on the image if you would like to access the Sharing center's website)
The Sharing center is located at:
600 North Highway 17-92, Suite 130
Longwood, FL 32750
(Click on the link to open a Google map)
Each month, our Council's volunteer group can have 6 – 21 people who will volunteer their time each Saturday. Volunteers will assist in the Distribution Center or the retail store, sorting donations received and/or stocking shelves in the store with donations.
(Click on the image if you would like to access the Sharing center's website)
The Sharing center is located at:
600 North Highway 17-92, Suite 130
Longwood, FL 32750
(Click on the link to open a Google map)
Rosary 4 LIFE - Saturday June 20
On Saturday, June 20, we will be holding our monthly rosary for LIFE, in front of All Women’s Abortion Clinic, 431 Maitland Ave, Altamonte Springs. It will commence after the 8AM mass. We calculate that we should begin about 8:45 AM.
Please join us Saturday. These rosaries will repeat monthly on the third Saturday (mark your calendars accordingly) at 8:45.
For more Information please contact: James Taglia
Please join us Saturday. These rosaries will repeat monthly on the third Saturday (mark your calendars accordingly) at 8:45.
For more Information please contact: James Taglia
C5618 Installation of Officers & Dinner- Saturday June 27
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Click Here: Officer Installation Dinner RSVP Form
You are invited to attend our Council's Knights of Columbus Officer Installation Ceremony and Dinner on Saturday, June 27 in the Parish Life Center. Arrive in the PLC at 5:00 pm Officer Installation Ceremony 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Dinner starts around 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm. An Olive Garden Italian dinner will be served, consisting of 3 meats, 3 sauces, 2 kinds of pasta, salad, bread sticks and a dessert. Please RSVP by Monday June 15 with the number of people who plan to attend the Installation Dinner by entering the information below; then submit this form. Cost is $20.00 per person. Coffee and bottled water are included with the dinner. Sodas will be available for a donation. BYOB Please pay in advance by 1) making an online payment, or 2) paying by check or cash at our June 9 Council meeting. Pay online to count your attendance Enter the total amount ($20/person) If you have any questions or need further information, please reach out to our DGK Joe Pocius |