St Rose of Lima

The St Rose of Lima council was formed in the summer of 2000 and chartered on August 23, 2000 which is also the feast day of St Rose of Lima and our church's anniversary. Our growing church community, under the persistent guidance of Pastor Patrick Dolan, was able to form a new council as the new millenium approached. The charter members numbered 44 and included transfers from surrounding councils and new members to the order. The charter officers were as follows: Chaplain - Rev. Pat Dolan, Grand Knight - Steve Martinez, Deputy Grand Knight - Rich Casias, Chancellor - Paul Martinez, Recorder - Phil Ibarra, Treasurer - Alan Marsh, Advocate - Jim Deslongchamp, Warden - Bud Lederhos, Inside Guard - Rich Lopez, Outside Guard - Justin Ibarra, Trustee, 1 yr - Sam Sena, Trustee, 2 yr - Robert Mansanares, Trustee, 3 yr - Clyde Martinez (see photo below).

The Ladies Auxiliary was formed in the winter of 2001, only several months after the council formation. Their membership consists of wifes, mothers, sisters and daughters of knights.

Our focus in our first years as a new council was to grow our membership and to support our church and school. In our first year, we accomplished the following: established a council newsletter, participated in Tootsie Roll Campaign, held council free throw contest, designed and began producing council vests, joined the Knights to Christ campaign, unveiled council banner, conducted Stations of the Cross during Lent, hosted 1st district corporate communion including breakfast, participated in St Patrick's Day Parade, completed several construction activities at the church, held 1st annual council picnic. At the State Convention, we ranked 5th in Division 1A.