Welcome!
Welcome to the Knights of Columbus Padre Balli Council #10677 website!
Fair Winds & Following Seas Cmdr. Tom Younghans!
Congratulations to Commander Thomas J. Younghans retiring after 20 years in United States Navy.
Thanks to the following Knights who attended:
- SK Randall Barrera
- SK Rick Foust
- SK Damien Carvalho
- SK Tom Sheehan
SK Damien says:
Brother Tom, thank you for your service. God Bless you and your family!!
SK Damien says:
SK Damien says:
“It was honor to join in the ceremony and see brother Tom’s Amazing career. Sense of sadness in the air, but it was great to see how his entire family was honored even down to the very last new baby. Tom and his family captures the essence of a Catholic family. The size, strength and devotion of Tom Beatrice and the children give me great optimism for our country and our Catholic faith. I will be sad to see them go to Nebraska, but I know it’s the next chapter of their wonderful life. people that surround them in Nebraska will have a great opportunity to see all that we have seen and felt by this family. I hope he comes back and helps us with the fish fries if not, we’ll see him on vacation. He mentioned to me that he has trailer hook ups just FYI guys. I’m sure here will require tractor work bailing hay, and the like. So long, Brother, Tom, Fairwinds, and calm seas.”
From SK Randall:
“It truly was a moving ceremony, especially with his daughter, singing the national anthem. “
From Brother Marvin:
“Bravo Zulu Brother Tom! You will surely be missed but not forgotten. Remember that you will always have brothers in Texas.”
Prayers of Thanksgiving for James!
Let's continue to pray for his ongoing recovery!
After 408 days in the hospital, our warrior is home. He left the hospital on Feb 10th.
He survived 3 open heart surgeries, going on ECMO twice, 352 days of being on a Berlin, 3 months of wound care, respiratory failure, a stroke, seizures, and so much more than words could begin to express… He made it. He is the face of resilience.
His journey, of course, is not over, but this other side is filled with so many privileges and the beauty of being a child and a family.
He is still on 14 medications, NG feeds, is going to weekly appointments, and travels everywhere with an emergency seizure medication. If he runs a fever or gets a stomach bug, He has to be re-admitted to Dell to manage it safely.
"The risk of complications in the first year remains ever present, but we’re taking it one step at a time and cherishing the beauty of each day. Life really is all about the little things. All because of our donor and their selfless family. Without them, James’ life would not be possible."
SK Randall Barrera Receives Shining Armor Award
SK Randall Barrera is the lates Knight from our council to receive the Shining Armor Award for his longstanding service to the council. SK Randall is the prime example of what it means to be a Knight of Columbus. His dedicated service is appreciated by all in our council and the greater St. Andrew by the Sea parish community!
Shining Armor Award
Congratulations to SK Sev Perez for earning a KC Shining Armor Award
KC members are eligible for Award after completing the following:
• Attend at least 3 Council meetings
• Participate in at least 3 Council activities
• Attend 1 CUF ceremony
• Recruit one new member
• Attend 1 Fraternal night’s event or meeting with KC insurance Agent
Congratulations SK Ricardo Diaz!
Congratulations to SK Ricardo Diaz for earning a Shining Armor award within first year of Knighthood. SK Ricardo has been active with last year's Fish Fry and has been serving as an Usher for the 11 am Mass. Thank you, Brother Ricardo for your dedicated service to our council.
Congratulations Matt Thomas, a second recipient from our Council!!
Fair Winds and Following Seas
Thank You, SK Ricardo Diaz, for your service!
This past Sunday was the final day for SK Ricardo Diaz serving as an Usher and Knight at our council. SK Ricardo is on his way to Pensacola, FL to continue training as a rotary wing pilot with the Navy!
SK Ricardo, we all wish you well. Know that you will be in our prayers as you begin the next chapter in life. Our council and parish community will miss you dearly. Please let us know when life brings you back to North Padre Island.
SK Ricardo, thank you for your service to our country, KofC Council and St. Andrew by the Sea parish community! Thank you for being a Knight of Columbus! Keep in touch and God Bless!
Happy 34th Priestly Anniversary Fr. Hahn!
This year, our pastor, Fr. Hahn, celebrates his 34th Anniversary to the priesthood! On behalf of our council and the greater St. Andrew by the Sea Parish, Happy Anniversary of your Priestly Ordination!! We are very blessed to have Fr. Hahn as our Pastor and Chaplain!
CUF & Exemplification Ceremonies
We welcomed many new members to our council this past year with several CUF Ceremonies held at our parish, St. Andrew by the Sea.
A Lone Star Award Council for 2024-2025
Named one of only four councils statewide with this prestigious award!
This is awarded to councils whose Financial Secretary has completed and returned all required reports for the fraternal year. Our Lone Star Award recognizes Ron Limbaugh excellent service to our council!
Join Us
Donut Sunday
Donut Sunday is now WEEKLY, so bring the family for some coffee, donuts and fellowship after the 8:30 Mass at St. Andrew by the Sea parish!
Join Us
Men's Liturgy Prep Bible Study
Our council hosts a NEW weekly Men's Liturgy Prep Bible Study for the men of St. Andrew by the Sea parish every Saturday at 8 a.m. in the Religious Ed building with Rosary preceding at 7:30.
Meet our newest knights
Our Little Sand Bar, We Call Home
Just look at that face!!
So, you're a new Knight and want to order your shirt. Where to go:
Outlaw Embroidery
538 Caribbean Dr Suite A
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
361 244-2161
They have our logo and shirt options.
Academy is also a good place to get shirts.