An Opportunity to Serve

Brothers & Sisters,

​The world is on fire! Chaos and violence spread everywhere. Our faith is under attack at home as well as abroad. The Middle East has been fighting the same battle for over a thousand years. How do we go forward? Do we hunker down and seek safety inside our homes, or are we called to do more? Father Patrick has said we have to do the good that is within arm’s reach.

We are Lance and Maria King, members of the Equestrian Order of The Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, (EOHSJ). The Order dates back to medieval times with its mission to liberate and protect Christians in Jerusalem and the Lands of Jesus. The Order’s mission remains much the same today, but rather than swords and horses, we act on the truths of our faith by delivering charity and hope to Christians most vulnerable in the region. We provide educational and professional assistance that will enable them to secure their place in the Holy Land.

Founded 924 years ago, in 1099 AD, by Sir Geoffrey de Bouillon, we are the oldest papal order in the world with formations across the globe. In February 1996, Pope John Paul II recognized the Knights and Dames of the Holy Sepulcher as an Order of the faithful.

Maria and I are currently the only member couple at Padre Serra, and are looking to nominate 6 couples to represent Padre Serra and also Ventura County. We would like to invite you to consider serving as a Knight and Dame of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. Nominees must be active in the parish as well as the local community. Their Catholic life should be of the highest example, and have a capacity to serve. We will happily meet with you to answer your questions and assist through the process until your investiture. 

“A person should aspire to knighthood. A knight must aspire to be worthy.
The worthy aspire to deliver truth and mercy.”


Deus lo Vult God wills it,
​
​
​Sir Lance & Dame Maria King

---