Leadership

Council Officers

Chaplain

Rev Andrzej Szczesnowicz

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Grand Knight

The grand knight is responsible for the overall welfare of the council. Elected annually by the council membership, the grand knight must provide thoughtful and inspired leadership to the council officers, the Service Program directors, chairmen and members of the council.

Leonard Martinez

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Deputy Grand Knight

The deputy grand knight is the second in command in the local council. He is also elected annually, assists the grand knight in the operation of council affairs and is responsible for any duties assigned to him by the grand knight. In the absence of the grand knight, the deputy grand knight presides at council meetings and functions as the grand knight would. The deputy grand knight is a member of the Advisory Board charged with general supervision of a Columbian Squires circle sponsored by his council. It is suggested that the deputy grand knight and the board of trustees serve on the council’s retention committee.

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Chancellor

The chancellor is elected annually to serve the council in a variety of ways. Primarily, he assists the grand knight and deputy grand knight in the execution of their duties and takes charge of the council during the incapacity or extended absence of both.

Shawn Menagh

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Warden

The warden is responsible for supervising and maintaining all council property, except that which belongs to the financial secretary.

He sets up the council chambers for meetings and degrees and appoints and supervises guards for ceremonial exemplifications. The warden should also oversee the inside and outside guards and make sure they are fulfilling the duties assigned to them.

Steven G Froseth

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Financial Secretary

Ryan Fesker

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Treasurer

Jason Curl

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Recorder

Bernard Stancati

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Inside Guard, Recorder Home Phone: 303-814-1447
Biography

Dr. Bernard Stancati, or Uncle Bro Ben, is the council’s Recorder, and backup Lecturer. Additionally, he is the Warden on the First Degree Team. Other parish ministries include Usher, Cantor for the 5pm Saturday Mass, and the Pax Music Ministry – adult choir. Along with KOC related activities he has volunteered his time in other Parish and Diocese related events. He may be reached at 303.814.1447; 303.517.4134; or at bernardstancati@gmail.com.

Additional qualifications and areas of noteworthy accomplishments are as follows: Ben is Security Plus certified and has his own web page, ‘The Scholar’s Corner Cafe’ at http://www.bernardstancati.com. Uncle Ben is also a published author, four works. He is a retired active duty Veteran, over 20 years of service in the US Air Force. He was a government contractor for seven years, serving NORAD, USSPACEOM, Army Space Command, and NORTHCOM. He taught over 8 years as an Adjunct Professor at Colorado Technical University, Webster University, and Regis University. Presently he is Senior Vice Commander, second-in-command, of the Highlands Ranch American Legion Post 1260. In addition to singing in the Pax Christi Adult Choir, he is a member of the 5280+ Encore Chorale, a 55+ adult community choir. From an academic perspective Ben is a Member Emeritus with the Academy of Management and is an honorary member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

Lecturer

David M Petteys

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Color Guard Commander Council Advocate Faithful Pilot Faithful Scribe Faithful Navigator Home 9483 Sori Lane Highlands Ranch CO 80126 Home Phone: 303 884-5897
Biography

David (Delta Mike) Petteys was born in Delano, CA, grew up in California, found his way to Vista, CA before landing here in Highlands Ranch, CO in 1988. He attended Berkeley High School, UC Berkeley, USC, graduating in 1962.  Dave sports a BS and MBA (1972) in Business Administration.

Dave went to the United States Marine Corp straight out of school, from 1962 to 1967 with the rank of Captain. He was a Helicopter Aircraft commander and is decorated with the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross and Twenty Eight Air Medals. He served one year in Viet Nam.

Dave was a pilot in the Marine Corp and for United Airlines (1968), based in Denver but flew out of Newark, NJ to Europe, Asia and Latin America . He retired from United Airlines in 1999.

Dave married Pat Wright in 1987. Pat is the Spiritual Director at the Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat house in Sedalia, CO. They have four children Alex, Glenn, Nathan and Nina (College Professor, Project Manager and Ad Manager). They also have five grandchildren.

Dave became a Knight in 2004 because he wanted to be more involved in Fellowship and Service. He was a charter member of St Mark Council and Assembly, and Pax Christi Assembly. He currently is a 4th degree Sir Knight, where he our Faithful Navigator and Color Commander and he is the Advocate for Council 10937. Dave’s goal as Faithful Navigator of Assembly 3353 is to bring it out of obscurity.

Dave’s skills include Singing, Planning and Running Meetings, Creative Thinking and Brainstorming, Decision Making, Creative Writing, IT Training, Facebook, MS Office, Document Editing, Internet, and Programming.

Outside of the Knights, Dave is involved in the Tea Party and Act for America.

Dave was baptized in Nov 2002 and attended the four year Catholic Biblical School graduating in 2008.

Advocate

Inside Guard

John Henry Alfeld

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Home 607 Bristolwood Lane Castle Pines CO 80108-7905 Home Phone: 303-688-1089 Home Phone: 720-878-5723

Outside Guard

Paul Sciera

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Chancellor(2007),Deputy Grand Knight (2009-2011), Grand Knight (2011-2013) Home Phone: 3038819301 Home Phone: 7203235826
Biography

 

Paul was born in Gelnhausen, Germany, but grew up in Claverack, New York. He currently lives at 801 Huntington Drive in Highlands Ranch. You may reach him at 303 881-9301 or psceria@q.com.

 

While growing up, he liked hunting, fishing and sports. Paul attended Hudson High School, Dutchess Community College, and State University of New York where he obtained his AA Liberal Arts and BS Industrial Arts degrees. In high school Paul played soccer and ran the 440 yard dash.

 

A retired Continental airlines pilot, he presently does flight instruction for Executive Flight Training at Centennial airport.

 

Paul married Jennifer Ann Owen on September 5th, 1970. They have two daughters, Michelle Jean Shah and Amylynn Johnson, and five grandsons. Michelle is a business owner and Amylynn is a pharmacist. Jennifer is retired from State Farm Insurance and the Randy Johnson Agency.

 

Paul became a Knight because he wanted to better serve God and his Church. As a 4th Degree Knight, Paul has been active in our Council since its inception. He is charter member, but has been a Knight for many years prior to the founding of Council 10937. He was our Chancellor in 2007 through 2009, our Deputy Grand Knight in 2009 through 2011, and our Grand Knight from 2011 through 2013. He has been active in every activity and event sponsored by our council and has received our Knight and Family of the month several times.

 

Outside of the Knights, Paul is a member of the Colorado Pilots Association and the Littleton Retired Men��s Club.

 

Paul feels that ���we the people need to take a more active role in electing people to Congress and that term limits are a must��. ���Our founding fathers of this country never envisioned a Congress of professional politicians��, he said. He hopes that our new Pope, Frances, ���cleans out the bureaucracy in the Church and brings it back to serving God and shepherding the people of God.��

 

He feels that family values are in trouble. ���People are worshipping work and material things and not working on strengthening family ties and values. Morality is sliding down a slippery slope due to a lack of respect for life.��

 

Paul had a very good and rewarding career in the airlines. He was able to travel a lot and is still visiting places that he and Jennifer have not been. But most of all, Paul and Jennifer enjoy their family and shepherding the growth of their grandsons.

Trustee

Michael J Burkett

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Home Phone: 720-344-8215

William L Hensen

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Home Phone: 303-470-0873
Biography

 

 

Gary J Mayfield

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Warden, Chancellor, Deputy Grand Knight Grand Knight Home Phone: 303-791-9074 Home Phone: 720-938-4938

Joseph C Musso

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Grand Knight, Chancellor,Deputy Grand Knight State Vocations Committee, Diocese of Pueblo, Trustee Home Phone: 303 304-2053 Home Phone: 303-961-2154
Biography

Joseph Charles Musso, or Joe, (we often hear him addressed as Joey), was born in Denver, Colorado, but grew up in Aurora. He currently lives at 4219 E. Fremont Ave. in Centennial. You may reach him at 303 304-2053 or 303- 961-2154 or at jmusso2460@gmail.com.

 

While growing up, he liked golf and tennis. Joe attended Aurora Central High School and went on to receive a BS in Business degree.

 

Joe worked for a number of companies including Baskin Robbins Franchisee, Pak Mail (sold franchises), Dry Clean USA and BCT and is currently an Account Manager for Meridian Fire and Security, specializing in Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinklers (see his business card in the Advertisement section). In addition, Joe also worked for IBM, Kitchens of the Ocean, Firemaster and Simplex Grinnell. He lived in south Florida from 1994 to 1998 but moved to Colorado to work for DryClean USA.

 

Joe married Regina Madrid in 1986. They have two sons, Johnny and Jason. Johnny is a petroleum engineer for Halliburton and Jason is a rotational accountant for Tri State Generation.

 

Joe became a Knight in January of 2009 because he wanted to become active in his church and community. As a 4th Degree Knight, Joe has been very active in our Council. You can witness his presence at almost every Council event and especially at overseeing kitchen and cooking activities. He was our Chancellor and Deputy Grand Knight before being elected Grand Knight this year. Joe was our Knight of the Month for March, 2009 and April, 2010 and Family of the Month for September, 2010 and March, 2012. And he received the prestigious Knight of the Year award for 2012. Joe��s goal as our Grand Knight is to support our Parish and community, and to develop Knights presence and recognition throughout the leadership of our parish.

 

For many years I watched and enjoyed the effort of the Knights of Columbus. In 2009

Program Directors

Faith

Alan F Brown

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Community

Richard Cooke

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Family

Brennan J Mendus

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Pro-Life

Michael J McGinnis

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Biography

Michael Joseph McGinnis (Mike) was born and grew up in Denver, and has always lived in Colorado. Mike resides at 1005 Snow Lily Court, Castle Pines. He may be reached at 303 814-3990 (H) or 303 257-9524, or at michaelmcginnisco@comcast.net.

 

Mike previously lived in Littleton but moved because ���We needed a ranch style home to enable Denise��s mother, who was living with us, to more easily access different rooms in the house��.

 

Mike enjoyed Puzzles, sports, lifting weights, photography, fishing, camping while growing up.

 

He attended St. Francis De Sales High School, Regis College, University of Colorado and the University of Northern Colorado He received his high school science diploma (St. Francis De Sales), his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics (Regis), a Master��s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Master��s Degree Curriculum (University of Northern Colorado).

 

Mike worked for the Denver Parks and Recreation and Jeffco Parks and Recreation, was an educator in Mathematics in Parochial Schools of the Archdiocese of Denver, Denver Public Schools and Douglas County schools (42 years in total). He retired in 2006, after 42 years teaching high school mathematics. Mike says ���it was time!��

 

Currently Mike is a volunteer driver for the Red Cross. He drives regularly on Fridays and occasionally on other days if needed. Mike says ���It��s rewarding to work with the elderly and sick that cannot get to cancer treatments, dialysis, doctor appointments etc. because they are unable to drive.

 

Mike McGinnis married Denise Larralde in October of 1977. They have three children Angel, Amanda, and Jason and two grandchildren ��� Samantha and Trent Kettner. Angel works as a home caregiver, Jason works for Wells Fargo Banks and is a musician in two bands, and Amanda is a special needs person who is currently unemployed. Denise was a special needs educator. She opened the first special education program on the Navajo Reservation in Crown Point New Mexico. She also taught in Westminister, Co. She is and has been a hair stylist since about 1975 and has owned a hair styling shop.

 

Mike became a Knight in January of 2008 because ���It is another way to serve God and the Church��. He received his fourth degree on June 22, 2013 at St. Frances Cabrini. Mike has been our Recorder for the past two years and was recently re-elected to that same office for another two. He also has been involved in the Pro-Life program for the past four years, directing its activities for the past two years.

 

Mike is a very active Knight. In addition to his Pro-Life activities his has participated in the Scholarship Program, Tootsie Roll Drive, Family Socials, Spaghetti Dinners, the Christmas Party, Pancake Breakfasts, Take Dad to the Ball Park, Free Throw Contest, Peach Sale, Soccer Shoot Out and Relay for Life. He was our K night of the Month for January 2010 and Family of the Month for January, 2009.

 

Mike��s goal as a Knight is to foster more participation in prolife activities

Mike says, ���I feel so blessed to be Catholic and to live in the United States. I value my sixteen years of Catholic education and feel it has been a tremendous asset and influence in my life. I am so grateful to have married Denise, a wonderful and loving woman, and to have our three wonderful children and two lovely grandchildren.

 

I worry about the prevailing attitudes toward immorality in today��s world and the exposure that our children have to it. I feel that all of us need to pray and work extremely hard to change the current trend toward immorality. I also feel that our youth are strong and will survive and thrive with a little help and guidance from us. I hope that current political attitudes, particularly those with regard to sanctity of life, will soon change.��

Membership

Joseph A Regnery

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