Council Calendar
Browse our full year at a glance, September 2026 through June 2027 — faith formation, fundraisers, parish service, and standing commitments like Adoration and Council Meetings, all in one place.
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Faith in action for Danville
Catholic men uniting in charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism — serving our parish, our neighbors, and our nation since 1955.
500+
Holiday Food Baskets Yearly
1955
Council Founded
6
Seminarians Supported in 2024
1882
Order Founded Nationally
Council Mission Statement
Charity, Unity, Fraternity
As Knights, we put our Catholic faith into action, leading by example as pillars of the community, serving alongside our brothers in unity and fraternity, while supporting our parish, ministries, school and local community in charity, as humble servants to those less fortunate.
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Council Life Year-Round
Council 4060 stays busy all year with fellowship, faith formation, and service to our parish and community.
Monthly Council Meetings
Next Leadership Meeting: Thursday, October 15, 6:00 PM. Next Council Meeting: Thursday, October 22, 6:30 PM. New and prospective members are always welcome.
Ask about our next meeting →Membership Dues
Annual dues can be paid securely online. Your membership sustains our charitable works, faith formation programs, and fraternal fellowship all year.
Pay dues online →Donations
Gifts of any size help fund our charitable works, seminarian support, and parish service throughout the year. Every donation makes a difference.
Donate online →See What's Coming Up
From parish dinners to parade volunteers, our calendar is updated as events are scheduled. Check our full Calendar for current dates and sign-up links.
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Our Catholic Faith in Practice
Four Core Principles
Everything Council 4060 does is guided by the founding principles of the Knights of Columbus.
Charity
Among our works are the hundreds of food baskets we prepare for needy families each Christmas.
Unity
None of us alone is as good as all of us united — we stick together for our parish and community.
Fraternity
We serve as brother Knights in efforts like the East Bay Stand Down, supporting local veterans.
Patriotism
We're proud of our devotion to God, our Church, our nation, and allegiance to our flag.
Recent News
A New Monument for St. Isidore
"A spectacularly beautiful yet reverent three-tablet monument reminding parishioners and visitors of core Catholic principles."
The spectacularly beautiful yet reverent three-tablet monument reminding St. Isidore parishioners and visitors of core Catholic principles — God's Ten Commandments, the sacredness of human life, and the Beatitudes — was dedicated on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Father Matthew thanked all who had a hand in inspiring the idea for the monument, funding it, and then placing it. He then blessed these beautiful tablets to God's purpose.
Knight Ed Indelicato, who led the effort from its inception, himself thanked all involved, including Gabe and Bernadette Moufarrej, owners of InContro Ristorante. Gabe also operates a construction company; he arranged for installation of the heavy-duty concrete pads needed to place the monument's granite tablets.
Bert Morrison (St. Isidore Facilities Manager, who along with his wife Jean also leads the Confirmation program) assisted with the landscaping. Father Mark and Father Candelario (both former Chaplains to our K of C 4060 Council) were on hand for the dedication. Thanks, all!
Pictured: Fr. Mark, Fr. Candelario, Sir Knight Bert Morrison, Fr. Matthew, Sir Knight Ed Indelicato, Gabe Moufarrej, and Grand Knight Jack Martin.
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Men's Ministry
That Man Is You (TMIY) Returns This Fall
Please consider joining the men of St. Isidore for That Man Is You (TMIY), the most popular Catholic men's program in the country. Each session blends dynamic speakers and great theological insight with real camaraderie — and it only takes an hour of your Saturday, completely free.
The 2026–27 first semester runs Saturdays, September 12 through December 12, with breakfast at 7:00 AM followed by the program from 7:30–8:25 AM in the St. Isidore Room. All men 18 and older are welcome, so bring a neighbor, friend, or relative — TMIY is also a great way to introduce men to the Knights.
Brother Mario Alioto will be speaking after every Mass the weekend of September 5 to encourage participation, and the invitation has been running in the parish bulletin in the weeks leading up to kickoff.
Visit the TMIY Website
Consider Becoming a Knight
Find your brothers in faith
Join more than 2 million Knights worldwide living out their Catholic faith through charity, fellowship, and service — right here in Danville.
Donations to our efforts are appreciated! Visit KofC Donations, St. Isidore Council 4060.
Visit our KofC 4060 Facebook page and our KofC 4060 Instagram page.
Symbol of the Order
The Emblem of the Knights of Columbus
The emblem of the Order dates from the second Supreme Council meeting on May 12, 1883, when it was designed by James T. Mullen, then Supreme Knight. A quick glance at the emblem shows a shield mounted upon the Formée Cross — the shield associated with a medieval Knight.
The Formée Cross is a traditional artistic representation of the Cross of Christ, through which all graces of redemption were procured for mankind, and so represents the Catholic spirit of the Order. Mounted on the shield are three objects: a fasces standing vertically, and, crossed behind it, an anchor and a dagger or short sword.
The fasces, from Roman days, is symbolic of the authority that must exist in any tightly-bonded and efficiently operating organization. The anchor is the mariner’s symbol for Columbus, patron of the Order, while the short sword or dagger was the weapon of the Knight when engaged upon an errand of mercy. Thus, the shield expresses Catholic Knighthood in organized merciful action, and with the letters K. of C. it proclaims this specific form of activity. The red, white, and blue in the background of the shield and the foreground of the Cross of Malta are the colors of our country.
Red is the symbol of stout-hearted courage, of pulsing activity, and a full measure of devotion. Blue is the symbol of hope, of calm tranquility under God, and of confidence in the protection of our country. White is the symbol of nobility of purpose, of purity of aim, and of crucible-tried ideals to be carried out.
There is also an ecclesiastical symbolism in red, white, and blue: red reflects the drops of Christ’s redemptive blood shed upon Calvary, and the blood of martyrs shed in defense of the faith.
Our Parish Council
St. Isidore & the Danville Knights
St. Isidore the Farmer was originally founded as a parish in 1910, pastored then by Father John Collins. The church you see today was completed under Pastor Julius Bensen and dedicated by Bishop Floyd Begin on Sunday, May 27, 1962, as reported in The Monitor, the diocese's newspaper at the time. St. Isidore's parish boundaries extend beyond Danville itself to include neighboring communities such as Alamo and Diablo.
Council 4060 was founded on June 23, 1955, also under Monsignor Bensen's leadership. The parish and Council grew rapidly under Father Daniel Cardelli, who became pastor in 1978, oversaw extensive parish and school-building additions including the Ministry Center where our Council still meets, was later elevated to Monsignor, and passed away on December 29, 2021 — the February 2022 issue of the Diocesan Catholic Voice carried a two-page tribute to his life and priestly vocation. Father Gerard Moran succeeded him in July 2005, commissioned the church's exquisite stained-glass windows, and retired in 2021. Parish leadership now continues under Father Matthew Murray, who also serves as the Oakland Diocese's Director of Seminarians, with Father Candelario Jimenez and Father Mark Ruiz having served as Parochial Vicars, and Father Phong Nguyen now serving as our Knights Chaplain.
Our current Grand Knight is Rich Schiffer; our immediate past Grand Knight is John Pluth.
Our Namesake
Father Frank Colacicco
Our Council is named in honor of Father Frank Colacicco, who became priest in residence at St. Isidore in 1995. He was a devoted supporter of, and dedicated fundraiser for, Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (Our Little Brothers and Sisters), an organization that builds and maintains orphanages across Central America.
Father Frank passed away in Nicaragua on February 15, 2006, and is buried at Casa Padre Wasson. His mission continues today through Father Frank's Kids.
National History
Founded by Father Michael McGivney
Late-19th century Connecticut was marked by growing fraternal benefit societies, anti-Catholic prejudice, and dangerous factory conditions that left many families fatherless. Recognizing the need in his community, Father Michael J. McGivney, the 29-year-old assistant pastor of St. Mary's Church in New Haven, gathered a group of men at his parish on October 2, 1881, proposing a lay organization to keep Catholic men from joining secret societies at odds with Church teaching while uniting them to support the families of deceased members. To show their loyalty to both faith and country, these men took Christopher Columbus — a fellow Catholic credited with discovering America — as their patron, and the Knights of Columbus elected their first officers in February 1882.
Today the Order counts roughly 2 million members across more than 16,000 councils worldwide. Father McGivney's beatification was celebrated in Hartford, Connecticut on October 31, 2020, on what many hope is his path to sainthood. True to his founding concern for family security, the Knights hold $25 billion in assets under active investment management and more than $100 billion of life insurance in force, while supporting charitable partnerships such as Special Olympics, the Global Wheelchair Mission, and Habitat for Humanity, alongside our own Food for Families and Coats for Kids programs.
That impact keeps expanding into an ever-widening range of local, national, and international projects. For a full timeline and more on the Order’s history, visit its own Our History page.
Notable Members
Famous Knights
The Order has counted remarkable men among its ranks — a shared bond of faith, unity, and charity spanning every walk of life.
A Vibrant Council
Monthly dinners. Real fellowship. Real impact.
If you're a man of faith and a St. Isidore parishioner, we invite you to consider joining our Father Frank Colacicco Council 4060.
Cards marked with an arrow show that activity's dates & details right here — the same events listed on our Council Calendar.
Assumption Day Rosary & Procession
A Marian procession and rosary held each August in honor of the Feast of the Assumption.
Calendar dates coming soonBlood Drives
Regular blood drives held at St. Isidore in partnership with the American Red Cross.
See dates & detailsSpiritual Retreats
Days of reflection and renewal for Knights and parishioners, held throughout the Columbian year.
See dates & detailsVocation & Seminarians' Dinners
Dinners supporting local seminarians and vocations to the priesthood, including our annual Bishop's Vocation Dinner.
See dates & detailsPro-Life Outreach
Knights take part in 40 Days for Life vigils and the West Coast Walk for Life in support of the sanctity of human life.
See dates & detailsIntellectual Disabilities Drive
Our Tootsie Roll Event raises funds for educational materials and teacher support for local special needs children.
See dates & detailsChristmas Food Drive
Since 1979, our Council has assembled holiday food baskets for needy families — a tradition that has grown from a few boxes into hundreds of baskets and wrapped gifts each year.
See dates & detailsChristmas Breakfast
Our annual Christmas Breakfast (now in its 42nd year) brings Knights, families, and parishioners together to kick off the holiday season.
See dates & detailsCrab Feeds
A beloved fundraiser and social evening for the Council, parish, and community.
See dates & detailsFree-Throw Contests
Council-sponsored basketball free-throw competitions for parish youth.
See dates & detailsHoliday Food Baskets
Delivering food and gifts directly to needy families in our community each Christmas season.
See dates & detailsSpecial Olympics
Council volunteers support Special Olympics athletes at events throughout the year, including “Feed the Athletes.”
See dates & detailsTrunk-or-Treat
A safe, festive Halloween gathering for parish families in the St. Isidore parking lot.
See dates & detailsParish Fellowship
Coffee, donuts, and conversation after Mass — a simple way Knights build community with fellow parishioners.
See dates & detailsVeterans Support
From Standdown to flag and grave cleaning at Alamo Cemetery, Knights honor and serve local veterans year-round.
See dates & detailsIndependence Day Parade
Council 4060 marches every year in Danville's Fourth of July Parade, flags and banners flying.
Calendar dates coming soon...and many more! Consider joining us to take part.
In Pictures
Recent Activity Snapshots
$200M+
Donated Nationally, Annually
75M+
Volunteer Hours a Year
500+
Food Baskets, St. Isidore
9
Local Charities Funded, 2025–26
2025–26 Columbian Year Recipients
Recent Donations from Council 4060
At the May 28th Council Meeting, Grand Knight Rich Schiffer presented substantial donations on behalf of our Knights to nine of the charities supported by the Council, with thanks to Steve Battles for arranging introductory slides and visits to our meeting by the recipients — who themselves gave short presentations.
Birthright of Concord
Christo Rey De La Salle High School
Hospice East Bay
Shepherd's Gate
Caring Circles
OCIA (formerly RCIA)
SPRED
St. Isidore Faith Formation
Sentinels of Freedom
Ongoing Commitments
Every Year, Council 4060 Also Supports
St. Isidore Church
Loaves & Fishes of Contra Costa
Catholic Charities East Bay
Hospice of Contra Costa County
Father Frank's Kids
San Damiano Retreat Center
RSVP – Seminarian Support
De La Salle & Carondelet Scholarships
St. Isidore Student Essay Awards
Food for Families – 500+ Baskets
East Bay Stand Down (Veterans)
That Man Is You (TMIY)
K of C California Columbia Charities also assists Brother Knights facing hardship, such as wildfire losses. Donations to our efforts are always appreciated — visit our giving page to contribute.
Christmas Season 2023 — Featured Nationally
California Knights Give Back
Since 1979, members of the Father Frank Colacicco Council 4060 at St. Isidore Church in Danville, California, have provided food baskets to families in need each Christmas season — an initiative that started with just a few boxes and has grown over four decades into a project that now prepares 500 food baskets and wrapped gifts for local families across the Bay Area. It's a major effort that involves not only generous donors but numerous Knights volunteers for packing and delivery to each recipient family. “You realize in life that you can't always be a taker, you've got to be a giver,” said council member Darren Gutierres. “This is our opportunity to give back.”
2023–2024
Leadership Transition
We thanked outgoing Grand Knight Jack Martin — who led the Council through his 2023–24 tenure even while living outside the parish, and is now off to new beginnings in Nashville — and welcomed dynamic new Grand Knight Rich Schiffer. Russ and Patti Belleci capped the transition with a fine Knights Appreciation Dinner on June 30th.