Deceased Brother Knights-Council 8131.
Miguel Aguilar Sr.; Ampelio C. Banuelos Jr.; Atanacio Alonzo; Alfred F. Cano; Frank R. Castillo; Joe Davilla; Antono Garcia; Keith A. Hamblin; Billy J. Hajovsky; James Henderson; Emilio R. Hernandez II; Fred A. Hinnenkamp; John F. Hinnenkamp; Earl P. Kelly; Albert Lawson; Abraham Mata; Andrew R. Navarro; Luis Perez; Arthur Pickard; Fernando P. Pruneda; Alberto Rangel; Bonafacio P. Recio; Robert D. Rodriguez; Dr. Marcelino Silva; Encarnacion Tamayo Sr.; Eusebio Torres Jr.; Gilbert P. Velasquez; John S. Walters and Fred H. Youngman ; Ralph Perez.






Council 8131
Placed flags at St. Mary's Cemetery for 2024
Veterans Day




Knights of Columbus Council 8131 sold Pecans in November and December 2024.  

From the moment 
of our founding in 1882, 
Charity has been the first principle 
of the Knights of Columbus. 
We are men of faith 
and men of action.
Our Principles-

All the good works we do are 
formed by our four core principles:

Charity- Our Catholic faith teaches us to “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” Members of the knights of Columbus show love for their neighbors by conducting food drives and donating the food to local soup kitchens and food pantries, by volunteering at Special Olympics, and by supporting, both spiritually and materially, mothers who choose life for their babies. Knights recognize that our mission, and our faith in God, compels us to action. There is no better way to experience love and compassion than by helping those in need, a call we answer every day.

Unity– None of us is as good as all of us. Members of the Knights of Columbus all know that – together – we can accomplish far more than any of us could individually. So we stick together…we support one another. That  doesn't mean that we always agree or that there is never a difference of opinion. It does mean that – as a Knight of Columbus – you can count on the support and encouragement of your brother Knights as you work to make life better in your parish and community. 

Fraternity- The Venerable Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, in large part, to provide assistance to the widows and children left behind when the family breadwinner died – often prematurely. The Order’s top-rated insurance program continues to do this today, as do individual Knights, who last year gave more than 10 million hours of their time to assist sick and/or disabled members and their families. In the Knights of Columbus, we watch out for and take care of one another.

Patriotism- Members of the Knights of Columbus, be they Americans, Canadians, Mexicans, Cubans, Filipinos, Poles, or Dominicans, are patriotic citizens. We are proud of our devotion to God and country, and believe in standing up for both. Whether it’s in public or private, the Knights remind the world that Catholics support their nations and are amongst the greatest citizens.
Visit our Principles Page 
for a printable version.