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.
2026–2027Every Meeting, Drive & Parish Event
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The story of our council at St. Isidore, our namesake Father Frank Colacicco, and the national Order our council belongs to.
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.
Archbishop Fulton SheenBishop of Rochester & Emmy-Winning Broadcaster
Babe RuthBaseball Legend
Floyd PattersonHeavyweight Boxing Champion
Vince LombardiNFL Head Coach
Mike DitkaNFL Player & Coach
Samuel AlitoU.S. Supreme Court Justice
Ed SullivanTV Host & Columnist
Joyce KilmerPoet & Soldier
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.
A year-round rhythm of fellowship, faith formation, and service — here's what Council 4060 gets up to.
Cards marked with an arrow show that activity's dates & details right here — the same events listed on our Council Calendar.
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Assumption Day Rosary & Procession
A Marian procession and rosary held each August in honor of the Feast of the Assumption.
Calendar dates coming soon
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Blood Drives
Regular blood drives held at St. Isidore in partnership with the American Red Cross.
See dates & details
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Spiritual Retreats
Days of reflection and renewal for Knights and parishioners, held throughout the Columbian year.
See dates & details
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Vocation & Seminarians' Dinners
Dinners supporting local seminarians and vocations to the priesthood, including our annual Bishop's Vocation Dinner.
See dates & details
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Pro-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 & details
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Intellectual Disabilities Drive
Our Tootsie Roll Event raises funds for educational materials and teacher support for local special needs children.
See dates & details
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Christmas 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 & details
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Christmas Breakfast
Our annual Christmas Breakfast (now in its 42nd year) brings Knights, families, and parishioners together to kick off the holiday season.
See dates & details
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Crab Feeds
A beloved fundraiser and social evening for the Council, parish, and community.
See dates & details
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Free-Throw Contests
Council-sponsored basketball free-throw competitions for parish youth.
See dates & details
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Holiday Food Baskets
Delivering food and gifts directly to needy families in our community each Christmas season.
See dates & details
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Special Olympics
Council volunteers support Special Olympics athletes at events throughout the year, including “Feed the Athletes.”
See dates & details
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Trunk-or-Treat
A safe, festive Halloween gathering for parish families in the St. Isidore parking lot.
See dates & details
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Parish Fellowship
Coffee, donuts, and conversation after Mass — a simple way Knights build community with fellow parishioners.
See dates & details
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Veterans Support
From Standdown to flag and grave cleaning at Alamo Cemetery, Knights honor and serve local veterans year-round.
See dates & details
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Independence 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
Where There's a Need, There's a Knight
Charities We Support
From the moment of our founding in 1882, charity has been the first principle of the Knights of Columbus. We are Catholic men of faith and men of charitable action.
$200M+
Donated Nationally, Annually
75M+
Volunteer Hours a Year
500+
Food Baskets, St. Isidore
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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 ConcordChristo Rey De La Salle High SchoolHospice East BayShepherd's GateCaring CirclesOCIA (formerly RCIA)SPREDSt. Isidore Faith FormationSentinels of Freedom
Ongoing Commitments
Every Year, Council 4060 Also Supports
St. Isidore ChurchLoaves & Fishes of Contra CostaCatholic Charities East BayHospice of Contra Costa CountyFather Frank's KidsSan Damiano Retreat CenterRSVP – Seminarian SupportDe La Salle & Carondelet ScholarshipsSt. Isidore Student Essay AwardsFood for Families – 500+ BasketsEast 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.
A Year in the Life of Council 4060
Recent Events
Highlights from our Council's recent months of fellowship, service, and celebration.
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.”
Father Matthew Murray of St. Isidore Church blesses the gift baskets before distribution
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.
May 16, 2024
Ten Commandments, Life & Beatitudes Monument Dedicated
Father Matthew Murray blessed the Council's new three-tablet monument at St. Isidore. Knight Ed Indelicato led the effort from inception, with support from Gabe & Bernadette Moufarrej of InControo Ristorante and landscaping by Bert Morrison.
May 25, 2024
Two Seminarians Ordained to the Priesthood
John Paul Rabago and Juan Carlos Ponce — both supported by our Council through the RSVP program — were ordained to the Priesthood by Bishop Barber at Christ the Light Cathedral. Watch the video of the ordination below, and visit our Seminarians page to meet the current Oakland Diocesan seminarians our St. Isidore Knights help support through their preparation for the Priesthood.
Sept 16, 2024
Marshmallows & Socks Golf Tournament
Knights and parishioners teed off at the St. Isidore charity golf tournament, with prizes for longest drive and more — congratulations to Chris Gaber for winning Longest Drive, and thanks to the full field of players who came out for a great day.
Jeff Tyrell, Greg Tripaldi, Ken Burger, Mclure Foot
Jeff Beck, Tony Festa, Matt McCall, Chris Letters
Chris Gaber — Longest Drive
Knight, Matt Mihalic
Oct 19–20, 2024
Annual Drive for the Intellectually Disabled Community
Knights once again hosted our annual drive to support the Intellectually Disabled Community — known as the Tootsie Roll Event — raising funds for much-needed educational materials and teacher support for local special needs children. In their bright yellow & red aprons, Knights collected cash donations in yellow canisters after every Mass the weekend of October 19th & 20th, except the Sunday 5PM Mass — thank you to everyone who gave so generously to this wonderful cause.
Resolution of Condolence
Ed Hilko
Ed joined the Knights of Columbus in 1955, serving the Parish and Community for 69 years as a 4th Degree member of the Danville Council & Holy Spirit Assembly, including as Grand Knight and District Deputy. He exemplified the true meaning of a Knight, putting his faith into action and leading by example as a devoted Catholic and servant — always making himself available to fill critical voids in Council and Parish life, whether serving as Sacristan, leading daily Rosary & Adoration, ushering, or driving elderly parishioners to Mass.
May 8, 2026
Red, Blue, and Gold Dinner
Council 4060 joined Holy Spirit Assembly at Blackhawk Country Club to honor local First Responders with a formal dinner, ticket sales, and table sponsorships.
Knights of Columbus Assembly 1979 Honor Guard
Jack Martin presents honor for Danville Police Deputy Gregory Drolet, who could not attend
Contra Costa Sheriff Honoree Brendan Barckley with Jack Martin
Jack Martin with First Responder Honorees
Annual
Danville Independence Day Parade
Knights of Columbus Assembly 1979's Honor Guard marched again this year, with Grand Knight Jack Martin recognizing local First Responder honorees including Contra Costa Sheriff's Deputy Brendan Barckley.
Get Involved
Meetings
New meeting dates are posted here as they're scheduled for the Columbian year.
Next UpThursday, October 15, 6:00 PM
Leadership Meeting
Council officers meet to plan upcoming activities and service projects. Contact us if you'd like to be notified directly about future leadership meetings.
General Council meetings are ordinarily held every 4th Thursday of the month, 6:30 PM, and include a dinner. Watch your email from the Grand Knight for leadership meeting dates and updates.
Visit our full Council Calendar for every meeting, drive, and parish event from September 2026 through June 2027.
Supporting Vocations
Seminarians
Council 4060 is proud to support young men preparing for the priesthood through the Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP).
2024 RSVP Recipients
Six Seminarians Supported
These donations, made possible through RSVP and the generosity of parishioners and guests at events like the Crab Feed and Christmas Breakfast, help cover living expenses while these men prepare for Priesthood. Please keep them — and all seminarians — in your prayers.
John Paul Rabago and Juan Carlos Ponce were ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Barber on May 25, 2024 — see Recent Events for more.
Words of Thanks
From the Men We Support
"I am deeply grateful for your generosity and kindness in supporting my vocation to the priesthood. Your gift will be instrumental in supporting my studies, allowing me to focus on my spiritual and academic growth."
Rev. Mr. Huy Minh Nguyen
"Thank you very much for your generous support and prayers. Know that I will keep this council in my daily prayers. May God continue to bless the members of the Father Frank Colacicco Council."
Rev. Mr. Omar Lara
"I am most grateful for your generous donation. May our Lord reward you for your kind gesture and your continued support at St. Isidore Parish and throughout the Diocese of Oakland."
The Most Reverend Michael C. Barber, S.J., Bishop of Oakland
Knights Resource Links
Resources
Trusted links for our faith, our Order, and our parish community.
Our full year at a glance — Council business, parish service, and community events, month by month.
Every Month
Standing Commitments
TimeLocation
AdorationNonstop day & night from Monday 9:00am through Friday 9:00pm, SI Church, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA 94526
Overnight AdorationFirst Friday of the month, 8:00pm–Saturday 8:00am, SI Church, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA 94526
That Man Is You (TMIY)Saturdays, 7:30–8:25am — Fall (Sept–Dec) & Winter (Jan–June) semesters, SI Room, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA 94526
Medjugorje Monthly Message2nd Tuesday of the month, 1:00–2:00pm, SI Conference Room, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA 94526
Parish RosaryFourth Tuesday of the month, SI Church, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA 94526
Stations of the CrossFridays during Lent, 6:30pm, SI Church, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA 94526
Leadership MeetingThird Thursday of the month, 6:00pm, SI Conference Room, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA 94526
Council MeetingFourth Thursday of the month, 6:30pm, SI Room, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA 94526
Holy Spirit Assembly MeetingMonthly, 6:30pm, St. Raymond's, 11555 Shannon Ave, Dublin, CA 94568
40 Days for LifeWeekly vigils during campaign, Planned Parenthood, 1357 Oakland Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
These recurring commitments are also listed alongside each month's other events below, so nothing is left out. Dates marked TBD will be confirmed and announced closer to the date.
Nearly 2 million Catholic men worldwide belong to the Knights of Columbus. We'd like to meet you.
Why Join
Benefits of Membership
If you'd like to be part of an international organization of nearly 2 million Catholic men whose principal work involves helping others in need, we'd like to meet you — and we invite you to join us. Knights volunteer more than 75 million hours of practical assistance each year, reaching "our neighbor next door" the same way we reach halfway around the globe.
Columbia MagazineA no-charge subscription to the Order's monthly magazine, examining issues of concern to Knights, their families, and Catholics at large.
Leadership OpportunitiesBuild personal leadership, organizational, and public speaking skills.
InsuranceExclusive member/family portfolio of top-quality life insurance, long-term care, and annuity products.
ScholarshipsHigher-education scholarship programs available to members, spouses, and children.
Honorary Life MembershipPresented at age 70 with 25 years of membership.
Knights of Columbus RosarySupreme Chaplain-blessed, presented during First Degree exemplification.
Daily Mass of RemembranceOffered for deceased members, their wives, and Squires, at the birthplace of the Order.
"We can reach halfway around the globe to help those in need and we can reach our neighbor next door. And we do that every day. That makes us witnesses to the faith."
— Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight
The Four Degrees
Four Core Principles
Each new candidate journeys through the Order's degrees, each one honoring a founding principle.
Charity — First Degree
"Love thy neighbor as thyself." Knights show love for neighbors through food drives, Special Olympics volunteering, and support for mothers who choose life.
Unity — Second Degree
None of us alone is as good as all of us together. Together, Knights accomplish far more than any one of us could individually.
Fraternity — Third Degree
Venerable Michael J. McGivney founded the Order in large part to support widows and children left behind when a family's breadwinner died — a mission our insurance program and brother Knights carry on today.
Patriotism — Fourth Degree
Devotion to God, Church, and country — expressed through service like the Danville Independence Day Parade and the Fourth Degree Honor Guard.
Take the Next Step
Becoming a Knight
We are grateful for your interest and welcome your energy and creativity. Men: If you are 18 years or older and a practicing Catholic, consider joining the Knights of Columbus Council 4060.
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men who are in union with the Holy See, and who are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to God's Commandments and to the precepts of the Church.
All priests and religious brothers who have duly made applications for membership and participated in K of C ceremonial welcomes become honorary life members of the Knights of Columbus order and are exempt from payment of dues.
Candidates join local units, called “councils,” most of which are based in one Catholic parish, or in the community at large. The candidate takes part in initiation degrees that exemplify the Knights of Columbus' four principles: Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.
A candidate is considered a “3rd Degree Knight” after taking the Exemplification for Charity, Unity, and Fraternity. Members are encouraged to pursue the 4th Degree to foster the virtue of Patriotism by promoting respect for the country and the flag, and if willing, by serving in the honor guard.
Knights of Columbus have a proud heritage. The qualified Catholic man can share in this heritage and build for an even greater future by affiliating himself with this faithful, effective fraternal organization.
Get In Touch
Email us directly and a member of our Council will follow up with next steps.
Annual dues can be paid securely online through our Council store. Your dues directly sustain our charitable works, faith formation programs, and fraternal fellowship throughout the year.
