Potomac Council 9259
   •   18825 Fuller Heights Rd.   •    Triangle, VA  22172   •    703-670-3757   •   

Serving the St. Francis of Assisi Parish Community

Next meeting -  11 September - Knights Hall

Why Join the Knights of Columbus?

Imagine being part of an organization that fills your heart and your mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with personally making a difference..  If you wish to know more click here for more information.

Council Information

The Potomac Council is located at the St. Francis of Assisi Parish Center at 18825 Fuller Heights Rd.  The Grand Knight for 2007-2008 is John Negron. You can contact him by email to Grand Knight. 

25 October Tour of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception  - DC

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Roman Catholic church in the United States and North America, and is one of the ten largest churches in the world.  It is the nation’s pre-eminent Marian Shrine, dedicated to the patroness of the United States—the Blessed Virgin Mary, under her title of the Immaculate Conception.  Please contact Mike Creegan to RSVP for the event.   This is a link to the flyer for this event.

Volunteers needed for women's shelter

Past Grand Knight's Dinner - 27 September

This years Past Grand Knight's Dinner honors PGK Dale Herdegen. 

Parish News - New Kneelers Coming

The parish will be replacing the existing kneelers with new ones.  The dates are yet uncertain, but they will be seeking volunteers from throughout the Parish to install the new ones,  If you are handy with a drill and screwdriver, it's your chance to make a difference, and improve Mass for everyone!

Newsletter Items wanted

If you have items for the Council Newsletter, please send them to our editor, brother Knight Terry Pavlak.  We are looking for items of interest, Information on upcoming events, recipes, Updates on your children, recipes or any story of interest.

Support to New Immigrants

The US State Department has recently located a family to the Triangle area.  The family is in need of basic yard tools and some one time labor to clear out some problems with the yard. If you have any extra yard tools (they have a plastic rake and a steel rake), or a good used lawnmower, please contact Past Grand Knight Dale Herdegen about how to assist.

KofC Insurance Agent

Thomas B Colosimo, Dumfries, VA  22025-1863, Knights of Columbus Virginia Insurance

About Potomac Council

Potomac Council was founded in 1986 through the efforts of the founding brother knights and Past Grand Knight Richard G. Fox.  The Potomac Council works closely with the St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Triangle, VA, The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal service organization of practicing Catholic gentlemen dedicated to supporting our clergy, church, community and country. The organization is founded on the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism.. We offer self-fulfillment through donation of time and talents wherever needed and wholesome fellowship with congenial companions who share the same belief and duty to God. Some specific volunteer opportunities are: food preparation and service at parish breakfasts, collection of funds to support Citizens with disabilities, sale of fireworks, minor construction, activity planning, youth activities, vocations, support of the parish Art Auction, the ACTS Women's Shelter and more.