These men wanted to stand together and defend the Catholic Church and to look after the members of the Mission. They had an extreme adoration for the Eucharist and for our Blessed Mother. With Rosaries in pocket and Christ in their hearts, they set out to gain the required amount of members to form a council.

     One of the charter members was Rev. Celestine E. Pfannenstiel. He was a Missionary Servant of the Most Holy Trinity. He came to us from Holy Trinity, Alabama. That is the site of the first of the Catholic Missions to be started in that state. Father Celestine built what is St. Mary's church in Savannah, TN., as well as the St. Mary's in Bolivar, TN. He was instrumental in starting many of the catholic churches in West Tennessee. He had a great love for Mary and the Eucharist. He retired and moved back to Holy Trinity, AL. to work alongside the Brothers there to help the children in the area. Most especially, he enjoyed working with the poor in the region. Father Celestine left us on May 28, 1999 and is buried alongside his fellow brothers and priests at St. Joseph's church in Holy Trinity, AL. 

     Below is a list of all the charter members of the council. Some living and some departed. Please include all of these men in your prayers. Without them, our council would not be, and our many good works would not be.

Rev. Celistine E. Pfannenstiel

Rev. L. Pierre Hissey

Rev. Keman M. Ryan

Bro. William R. Coombs

Gerald Alves

William F. Adams

Richard J. Babiec

Kenneth F. Benishek

Harry A. Boosey

William E. Brown

James L. Butler, JR.

Pat M. Curd

Louis J. Ceeb

Joe L. Distretti

Frank E. Drake

Wyatt T. Drake

Ivan H. Getschman

Tony B. Juarez

Leroy B. Keller, III

Leroy B. Keller, JR.

Roberto O. Kepner

Dennis M. McCahill

Daniel J. Phillips

Jimmy R. Pickens

Roy B. Powers

Frank F. Rego, II

Frank F. Rego, III

Martin R. Reischman

Fred F. Schaffner

William R. Stengle

Louis V. Vekasy

Henry A. Veltman

Elmer E. Whitney

Elmer L. Worley

James L. Worley