Officers
Grand Knight
Deputy Grand Knight
Kenny Martinez
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Chaplin
Reverend Mike Sezzi
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805.735.3068 Ext. 10
Fr. Michael Sezzi grew up in Ventura where he graduated from St. Bonaventure High School in 1983.In the fall of 1989, he entered St. John's Seminary College, majored in Theology, and in 1996, was ordained from St. John's Seminary in Camarillo, CA.
Since his ordination he has served in both parishes and Catholic high schools in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. For the first eight years he was an associate pastor at Holy Family in South Pasadena; Our Lady of the Rosary in Paramount; and Holy Cross in Moorpark. In 2004 he entered into high school ministry where he spent twelve years teaching religion and serving as Chaplain for Santa Clara, in Oxnard; and St. Bonaventure, in Ventura; and for the past nine years,for Bishop Amat High School, in La Puente.
Beginning in the summer of 2007, and for the three subsequent summers, he studied at the University of San Francisco where he earned a Master of Arts in Catholic School Leadership. This was a rich experience where he not only studied leadership within the Catholic School environment, but was also able to learn more about Catholic Schools from his fellow classmates who came from various parts of our nation.
Father Sezzi is excited to be at La Purisima Concepcion. He looks forward to providing parish ministry, and to growing the work of evangelization. He asks for your help and prayers.
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805.735.3068 Ext. 10
Fr. Michael Sezzi grew up in Ventura where he graduated from St. Bonaventure High School in 1983.In the fall of 1989, he entered St. John's Seminary College, majored in Theology, and in 1996, was ordained from St. John's Seminary in Camarillo, CA.
Since his ordination he has served in both parishes and Catholic high schools in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. For the first eight years he was an associate pastor at Holy Family in South Pasadena; Our Lady of the Rosary in Paramount; and Holy Cross in Moorpark. In 2004 he entered into high school ministry where he spent twelve years teaching religion and serving as Chaplain for Santa Clara, in Oxnard; and St. Bonaventure, in Ventura; and for the past nine years,for Bishop Amat High School, in La Puente.
Beginning in the summer of 2007, and for the three subsequent summers, he studied at the University of San Francisco where he earned a Master of Arts in Catholic School Leadership. This was a rich experience where he not only studied leadership within the Catholic School environment, but was also able to learn more about Catholic Schools from his fellow classmates who came from various parts of our nation.
Father Sezzi is excited to be at La Purisima Concepcion. He looks forward to providing parish ministry, and to growing the work of evangelization. He asks for your help and prayers.
Chancellor
Recorder
Michael Moore
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805.735.3423
Brother Michael was born in Buffalo, NY. He received his his B.S.E.E. from the University of Michigan in 1956 and his M.S. from the State University of New York SUNY in Buffalo, 1962. His profession includes Engineering and Company Management.
He married his beautiful wife Lou (Lucille) in 1958 and they celebrated 55 years of marriage in 2013 (Way to go Brother Michael). They have four children, three sons (two living in the San Francisco Bay Area and one living in Goleta) and one daughter, living in Northern Idaho. Michael and Lou have been blessed with four grandchildren, two girls and two boys.
Brother Michael enjoys Bicycle riding, reading, computer programming, (formerly) flying. He would like to share with those of you that are reading his bio that, "We are very fortunate to have a good family".
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805.735.3423
Brother Michael was born in Buffalo, NY. He received his his B.S.E.E. from the University of Michigan in 1956 and his M.S. from the State University of New York SUNY in Buffalo, 1962. His profession includes Engineering and Company Management.
He married his beautiful wife Lou (Lucille) in 1958 and they celebrated 55 years of marriage in 2013 (Way to go Brother Michael). They have four children, three sons (two living in the San Francisco Bay Area and one living in Goleta) and one daughter, living in Northern Idaho. Michael and Lou have been blessed with four grandchildren, two girls and two boys.
Brother Michael enjoys Bicycle riding, reading, computer programming, (formerly) flying. He would like to share with those of you that are reading his bio that, "We are very fortunate to have a good family".
Warden
Joe Bailey
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805.740.1641
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805.740.1641
Treasurer
Financial Secretary
Steve DeLira
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(805) 291-0321
Steve was born and raised in Lompoc, California. He graduated from Lompoc High School in 1981 and graduated from California State University Northridge (CSUN) in 2006 with BA in Public Administration. In February 2017, Steve retired Santa Barbara County Probation where he served the public for 30 years, with his last 8 years serving as a Deputy Chief Probation Officer. Steve has been married to Elaine (Garza) DeLira for 32 years. Elaine and Steve have 17 year old daughter who attends Cabrillo High School and is a graduate of La Purisima Catholic School. Steve and his family attend La Purisima Catholic Church and he is the past Chair of Safeguard the Children. In the community, Steve works with the Mexican Consulate in coordinating the mobile consulate in Lompoc and promoting the mobile consulate in Santa Maria. In the Knights, Steve is a PGK, has served as recorder, news bulletin editor, youth director and web master.
Prayer for the Vulnerable: Gentle Mother of all Good Counsel, hear our prayers for those who are vulnerable and need your protection. Guide their steps to persons and places that hold safe the love you have for your Son, Jesus. We ask for your guidance and counsel to make good decisions as we seek to protect all of God’s Children. Never let us forget the important mission we have begun to protect all those whose voices are silent and unheard. Dearest Mother, you know that Our voices are small, but God’s power working through us and with your intercession is all we need. Amen
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(805) 291-0321
Steve was born and raised in Lompoc, California. He graduated from Lompoc High School in 1981 and graduated from California State University Northridge (CSUN) in 2006 with BA in Public Administration. In February 2017, Steve retired Santa Barbara County Probation where he served the public for 30 years, with his last 8 years serving as a Deputy Chief Probation Officer. Steve has been married to Elaine (Garza) DeLira for 32 years. Elaine and Steve have 17 year old daughter who attends Cabrillo High School and is a graduate of La Purisima Catholic School. Steve and his family attend La Purisima Catholic Church and he is the past Chair of Safeguard the Children. In the community, Steve works with the Mexican Consulate in coordinating the mobile consulate in Lompoc and promoting the mobile consulate in Santa Maria. In the Knights, Steve is a PGK, has served as recorder, news bulletin editor, youth director and web master.
Prayer for the Vulnerable: Gentle Mother of all Good Counsel, hear our prayers for those who are vulnerable and need your protection. Guide their steps to persons and places that hold safe the love you have for your Son, Jesus. We ask for your guidance and counsel to make good decisions as we seek to protect all of God’s Children. Never let us forget the important mission we have begun to protect all those whose voices are silent and unheard. Dearest Mother, you know that Our voices are small, but God’s power working through us and with your intercession is all we need. Amen
Inside Guard
Outside Guard
Octavio Zarate
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805.737.6240
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805.737.6240
Ed Braxton
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805.757.9896
Ed was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He attended St. Joseph's Preparatory Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, a Vincentian formation program. He earned his BA from Temple University and his MS in Human Resource Management from Saint Joseph's University (both in Philadelphia).
Ed currently works for Lompoc Valley Medical Center. He has been married to Patty for more than 20 years. Ed and Patty are the proud parents of Matthew, Zachary and Lindsay. Ed is active in the music ministry at La Purisima Conception Church, playing either guitar or bass.
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805.757.9896
Ed was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He attended St. Joseph's Preparatory Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, a Vincentian formation program. He earned his BA from Temple University and his MS in Human Resource Management from Saint Joseph's University (both in Philadelphia).
Ed currently works for Lompoc Valley Medical Center. He has been married to Patty for more than 20 years. Ed and Patty are the proud parents of Matthew, Zachary and Lindsay. Ed is active in the music ministry at La Purisima Conception Church, playing either guitar or bass.
3rd Year Trustee
Eddie Mitchell
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805.757.7004
Brother Mitchell was born in Meridian Mississippi and Graduated from Harris High in Meridian. While he has some college education, more notably, he served his country in Vietnam. Thank you brother Mitchell and all our Veterans for your service to our country. Brother Mitchell retired from US Air Force in 1984 after 20 years in the photographic field. In 2007, he retired from the US Postal Service after serving 22 years as a Letter Carrier. He has been married to his beautiful wife Sandy for 44 years and they have two children. Their son lives in Nipomo and has two boys and their daughter lives in Las Vegas and has a daughter. Brother Mitchell's hobbies includes his love of golf and football, watching TV, and traveling/camping in his motor home. In addition to being the 3rd Year Trustee, Brother Mitchell heads our Highway Cleanup program and often volunteers for community events with the Knights.
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805.757.7004
Brother Mitchell was born in Meridian Mississippi and Graduated from Harris High in Meridian. While he has some college education, more notably, he served his country in Vietnam. Thank you brother Mitchell and all our Veterans for your service to our country. Brother Mitchell retired from US Air Force in 1984 after 20 years in the photographic field. In 2007, he retired from the US Postal Service after serving 22 years as a Letter Carrier. He has been married to his beautiful wife Sandy for 44 years and they have two children. Their son lives in Nipomo and has two boys and their daughter lives in Las Vegas and has a daughter. Brother Mitchell's hobbies includes his love of golf and football, watching TV, and traveling/camping in his motor home. In addition to being the 3rd Year Trustee, Brother Mitchell heads our Highway Cleanup program and often volunteers for community events with the Knights.
1st Year Trustee
