Saint Francis of Assisi Assembly, number 2058
Welcome to the Patriotic Degree of the Knights of Columbus!
This page is home for the Assembly with members from Bishop Salpoint Council, Our Lady of the Mountains Council, Sacred Heart Council and Our Lady of Lourdes Council here in southeast Arizona.
Our page is under construction, so please excuse our organization as it shifts and grows.
Officers
Assembly 2058 Officers for Fraternal Year 1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025
Faithful Navigator: SK Frank Liebsch - 520-234-7148 [email protected]
Faithful Friar: SK Father Robert Neske
Faithful Admiral: SK Michael Schrauth
Faithful Captain / Color Corps Commander: SK Dale Hammond - 520-256-1256 [email protected]
Faithful Pilot: SK Stephen Vukomanovich
Faithful Comptroller: SK Kyle Clayton
Faithful Scribe: SK John Skarhus
Faithful Purser: SK Rob Bridges
Inner Sentinel: SK Mike Zehr
Outer Sentinel: SK Victor Schrauth
One-Year Trustee: SK Dale Berry
Two-Year Trustee: SK Michael Benton
Three-Year Trustee: SK Doug Jacques
Mission
Several year ago Past Supreme Master Dennis Stoddard stated “The fourth principle ‘Patriotism,’ commits our members to the preservation of our Church, our Order and to the many nations where Knights serve”. Would you believe that the first example he gave in his article involved our Assembly 2058? Read the article at this link: Who Are the Fourth Degree Knights?
Learn even more at this link for Arizona 4th Degree and the many activities in our 4-state area known as a Province.
Our emphasis this fraternal year includes:
- Color Corps Support to Church, Patriotic and Community Events
- Veterans Issues such as transportation, housing and medical care
- Warriors to Lourdes
- Veterans Memorial Improvement
- Social Communications (web portal, calendar, email)
- Vocations and Clerical Support
- Support to widows/widowers
- Support to our Brother Sir Knights and their Families.
- Increased Membership in our Order and in the Patriotic Degree
Meetings
The assembly 2058 meetings are held the third Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M at the Columbian Association Hall located at 157 W Keyetan, Sierra Vista, Arizona. We start each meeting by praying the Rosary and then conducting normal business.
Membership
We have 137 members in our assembly. To become a Patriotic Degree member, the following rules are applied according to our by-laws:
Applications for membership in the Fourth Degree may
be made to any Assembly provided the applicant is:
(i) Over eighteen years of age.
(ii) A citizen of the country in which he resides, or with
permission of the Master of the District over the area
where he claims citizenship, with the understanding
that if permission is granted the pledge of allegiance
will be to the country of citizenship.
(iii) A Third Degree member in good standing in his
council
(iv) A former member whose membership was terminat-
ed for failure to pay dues or by a withdrawal card if
he has been readmitted to good standing in his
council and if he was a Third Degree member for a
period of more than six months prior to his loss of
good standing in his council.
(v) A practical Catholic in union with the Holy See.
If you would be interested in membership in the fourth degree / patriotic degree, you can fill out a Form 4. Speak to one of the Sir Knights or one of the officers to get the form and they will prepare and sponsor you to become a Sir Knight in the Patriotic Degree. Our admissions committee chairman is our Faithful Admiral, SK Michael Schrauth. Please pass your membership application forms and packet information to SK Michael well in advance of the scheduled exemplification for 4th Degree membership.
*New* How to Register for the Fourth Degree Exemplification October 19, 2024, St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 8650 North Shannon Road, Tucson, Arizona 85742. Registration instructions are provided for candidates and current Sir Knights. All Sir Knights are encouraged to attend. Note that the dress of ALL is a dark suit, white shirt and tie - you don't need a uniform to attend.
Rules and Guides
Everything in a nutshell can be learned at this link: 4th Degree Resources at the Supreme website.
Communications
We use email generated from a server at the Supreme website for officers. For more visibility and planning consideration, we will also use an online Calendar found at this link: 2058 Calendar. Feel free to send the Faithful Navigator a note for calendar events you think should be added. We will also develop an Assembly Newsletter. We will post them here on a subordinate page. If you would like to produce and edit the newsletter, please let us know. We have also initiated a Facebook page for better outreach to all Knights. The Facebook page is found by clicking this link. You are encouraged to contact the Faithful Navigator for any matter of concern.
Wellness and Unity
It is important to aid our Brothers and their families in times of their need, especially when severe illness or death occurs. Please notify the faithful navigator when these situations arise. In addition to prayers, we can offer help for financial distress or skilled assistance in home environments. Let us know of any situation and we will help in a confidential manner to assist those in need. Contact the faithful navigator at his email or phone shown above in the officers section.
Color Corps
All Sir Knights are eligible to serve as a member of the Color Corps. The Color Corps performs ceremonial duties concerning the American and State flags for many events in our community. The Color Corps members serve as flag bearers, carry swords, and post the flags in a respectful manner to add patriotic decorum to events and activities. The Color Corps is one of the most important activities of the 4th Degree also known as the Patriotic Degree. Contact the Color Corps Commander shown under the officers section for questions.