Knights of Columbus

Knights of columbus

Monsignor charles A. Kelly, jr. council #14129

General Information

Knights of Columbus Council #14129 "Monsignor Charles A. Kelly, Jr." meets on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at Saint Mary's Church. All degrees are welcome. (Check bulletin for updates)

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Family of the Month

The Family of the Month for August 2023 is the Mike and Debbie Szablak Family


Mike and his wife, Debbie, put their Faith into Action consistently throughout the past decade and we are all better off for their efforts. Mike has put his Faith into Action as he has been our Council 14129 leader and Virginia State leader. The year he served as Grand Knight for Council 14129 he achieved all of its member growth and program goals, earning the coveted State Deputy and Star Council awards. He has been District Deputy, Faithful Navigator, Virginia State Comptroller. He is current KOVAR Vice-President Home Loans & State Convention Comptroller. Debbie has also been active with the Lady Knights. She was past President for the Council 14129 Ladies Auxiliary. She has just been inducted as the Treasurer of Virginia State Ladies Auxiliary We thank Debbie for standing beside and supporting Mike during his years in the Knights. Of course, Mike could not have done any of this without the support of his wife, Debbie who encouraged him to step into the breach and reach out to those in need. We are all very grateful to this family, and for their efforts putting their Faith into Action. The Family of the Month for August 2023 is the Mike and Debbie Szablak Family.


Knight of the Month

The Knight of the Month for August 2023 is Richard Mallory


This Knight have been putting his Faith into Action for this church as he has become St. Mary’s coordinator of Adult Formation. He has recently created a series for St. Mary’s on Who are the Popes. Being part of the St. Mary’s Staff Richard has provided the Grand Knight insight to the needs of the church. He has worshipped at St. Mary’s for the past 8 years and has been active in a variety of ministries. He is a lector at weekend Masses and has helped with outreach. Richard is also a police officer in Henrico County, serving since 2009. As a police officer, Richard served the community through Patrol Operations, Community Policing Initiatives, School Services, and Faith Coalition Leadership. He has a major role this year for the Council as Deputy Grand Knight.  We are all very grateful to this gentleman, and for his efforts putting their Faith into Action. The Knight of the Month for August 2023 is Richard Mallory


ABOUT MONSIGNOR CHARLES A. KELLY, JR.

Monsignor Charles A. Kelly, Jr. was born in Richmond, Virginia on July 2, 1942. He was the son of Charles A. Kelly, Sr. and Grace Elizabeth Beckett Kelly.


Msgr. Kelly attended Cathedral Elementary School in Richmond, VA and graduated from Benedictine High School in Richmond in June, 1960. He began his studies for the priesthood at Saint Mary's Seminary in Baltimore. In 1964, he was assigned to the North American College in Rome, Italy to complete his studies. On December 21, 1967, Msgr. Kelly was ordained a priest for the Catholic Diocese of Richmond at Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome. He received a Licentiate Degree in Sacred Theology from the North American College in June, 1968.


Msgr. Kelly began his ministry serving as Secretary to the Bishop and in the Diocesan Marriage Tribunal in July, 1968. He was appointed to serve as Vice-Chancellor for the diocese in June, 1969 and also served as an associate pastor at Sacred Heart parish from June, 1970 to July, 1971.


In July, 1971, Msgr. Kelly returned to the North American College for graduate studies. He joined the faculty of the North American College in September, 1972 and became its Vice-Rector in December, 1974.


In August, 1979, Msgr. Kelly returned to the United States and became the Pastor of Saint Mary's Parish in Richmond.


Msgr. Kelly's first homily to Saint Mary's is a reflection of his vision and his desire to work for the Lord. He stated that he was sent to Saint Mary's by the Lord and the Church to live, to work, to pray, and give thanks with the parish as its Pastor.


He reflected on the core of Saint Mary's parish identity as:

  • Freedom to believe in a God who cares, forgives and unites
  • Freedom to trust in and share the gifts of mind and heart in all and each other
  • Freedom to grow in a communion o of life and love with God and one another

He pledged to the parish to do his best to:

  • Call us to prayer - personal and shared prayer at liturgy - deepening our relationship with the Lord
  • To make Saint Mary's always hospitable to the Word and Spirit of God
  • To proclaim God's word clearly and meaningfully. He stated that he would put forth his best effort to share parishioners' lives, to be accessible, and to be open to the parishioners' experience of life.

He encouraged the parishioners to share their gifts for the service to all, that together, we may be something beautiful for God and share his glory through service to the Church and to the world. He asked the parishioners to ground their lives, their insights, and their decisions in prayer.

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