KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 2024. WHERE: Hot Springs Village----Granada Golf Course
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| Left to right are Michael Bert, John Sagan, Mike Ritch, Larry Bauer and Joe Russell |
Faithful Navigator Ed Doyle (right) poses with five new Sir Knights who received their 4th Degree pins at our January 25th assembly meeting. Left to right are Michael Bert, John Sagan, Mike Ritch, Larry Bauer, and Joe Russell.
Congratulations gentlemen!
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| Walter and Judy Free show off some of their dance moves. |
On Saturday, December 4th, our Assembly 2316 held its annual St, Nicholas Dinner Dance. The delicious dinner was catered by Home Plate and musical entertainment was supplied by the great Marcus Sugg. All 89 attendees had a fabulous time.
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| Dessert was served just before the dancing began. |
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| 4th Degree Sir Knights receive certificates 2021 |
The following Sir Knights attanded the October 26th Assembly meeting held in the lower Hall of Sacred Heart Church to receive their Certificates acknowledging they are 4th Degree Knights Of Columbus Sir Knights.
The attendees are:
Front row Left to Right.
Don LeVac
Mike Ritch
Jack Timmons
Michael Bert
John Sagan
Back row Left to Right.
Joe Russell
Mark Lukasavige
Larry Bauer
We wish congratulations to all new Sir Knights and look forward to seeing them participating in many of our upcoming events.
Thanks, Ed
Front row Left to Right.
Don LeVac
Mike Ritch
Jack Timmons
Michael Bert
John Sagan
Back row Left to Right.
Joe Russell
Mark Lukasavige
Larry Bauer
We wish congratulations to all new Sir Knights and look forward to seeing them participating in many of our upcoming events.
Thanks, Ed
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| Luncheon for the 61 Attendees |
On Saturday, October 16th, Assembly 2316 hosted a Fourth Degree Exemplification elevating 19 Knights to Sir Knights in the Lower Hall . The ceremony was conducted by the exemplification team; Past State Deputy Roy Anderle, Arkansas Master Jeff Priore, Sir Knights Jim Palmer, Tom Yerina, Russell Tessier, Mike Kerwin.
Special guest: State Deputy Alan Halman along with 61 guests in attendance with Father Ravi Rayappa Gudipalli as the honoree of the exemplification. At the conclusion of the ceremony, Assembly 2316 hosted a luncheon and Sir Knight Tom Donnelly served a superb spaghetti meal that was enjoyed by all.
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| Swearing in the New Sir Knights |
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| Congratulations New Sir Knights |
Arkansas District Master Jeff Priore (standing far right) poses with the newly exemplified Sir Knights. This group included thirteen from Assembly 2316.
They are:
Bill Lamoureux
Michael Downes
Gavin Kelsey
Mark Lukasavige
Jack Timmons
Bob Bowman
Larry Bauer
Keith Buchanan
Joe Russell
John Sagan
Michael Bert
Don LeVac
Mike Ritch
On Tuesday June 15th, Assembly 2316 installed officers for the 2021/2022 fraternal year. After Mass, District Master Representative Lloyd Cambre swore in the new officer slate as follows:
Faithful Friar Father Bill Elser
Faithful Navigator Ed Doyle
Faithful Captain Mike Frantz
Faithful Pilot Walter Free
Faithful Comptroller Bill Patterson
Faithful Scribe Larry Gremillion
Faithful Purser Bob Kulas
Faithful Inner Sentinel Rick Darnell
Faithful Outer Sentinel Ray Ambrozich
Faithful Admiral Dave Witchger
Faithful Trustee Tom Donnelly
Faithful Trustee Gary Wolfer
Faithful Trustee Mike Kerwin
Faithful Friar Father Bill Elser
Faithful Navigator Ed Doyle
Faithful Captain Mike Frantz
Faithful Pilot Walter Free
Faithful Comptroller Bill Patterson
Faithful Scribe Larry Gremillion
Faithful Purser Bob Kulas
Faithful Inner Sentinel Rick Darnell
Faithful Outer Sentinel Ray Ambrozich
Faithful Admiral Dave Witchger
Faithful Trustee Tom Donnelly
Faithful Trustee Gary Wolfer
Faithful Trustee Mike Kerwin
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| Gala Dinner |
After the installation, a gala dinner was held in the lower hall. 78 Sir Knights and their ladies attended this wonderful evening. New Faithful Navigator Ed Doyle assured everyone that the new team would strive to continue the high performance levels set by Tom Donnelly and his officers.
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On Saturday, May 29th, 2021 at10 a.m., Bishop Anthony B. Taylor ordained five men to the priesthood for the Diocese of Little Rock at the Barton Coliseum located on the Arkansas State Fairgrounds in Little Rock. They are: Deacons Alex Smith, Emmanuel Torres, Omar Galván, Brian Cundall and Ben Riley.
3 bishops and more than 80 priests, dozens of deacons, and over 1,500 attendees celebrated these ordinations. Two of our former RSVP-sponsored Seminarians were ordained. Our Honor Guard Commander, Sir Knight Gary Wolfer, and Sir Knights Lloyd Cambre, Bill Patterson, Mike Kerwin, and Russell Tessier joined with honor guard members of Assemblies from throughout the state to participate in the processions and ceremonies. Other Sir Knights attending the ordinations included Bob Honzik, Jim Passe, Tom Donnelly, Ed Doyle, and Pietro Tomassi.
Newton White – Hot Springs – Former District Master -
Lloyd Cambre – Hot Springs Village – State Secretary
Noel Sagullo – Charleston – Captain
John Lett – North Little Rock – Captain
Dan Eckelhof – Charleston – Marshall
James Smith – DeQueen – Marshall
Tom Donnelly – Hot Springs Village
Gary Wolfer – Hot Springs Village
Bill Patterson – Hot Springs Village
Mike Kerwin – Hot Springs Village
Russell Tessier – Hot Springs Village
Mike Wilder – Jacksonville – Faithful Navigator -
Greg Deen – Jacksonville – Grand Knight
Bill McCullough – Jacksonville
Jim McClain - Jacksonville
Alex Coleman – Jacksonville
Kevin Tuohy – Hot Springs
John Jackson – North Little Rock
Larry Lisko – North Little Rock
Jeff Priore Master of the 4th Degree - Arkansas
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| L_R Deacon Emmanuel Torres, Deacon Omar Galvan, Deacon Alex Smith, Deacon Ben Riley, Deacon Brian Cundall |
3 bishops and more than 80 priests, dozens of deacons, and over 1,500 attendees celebrated these ordinations. Two of our former RSVP-sponsored Seminarians were ordained. Our Honor Guard Commander, Sir Knight Gary Wolfer, and Sir Knights Lloyd Cambre, Bill Patterson, Mike Kerwin, and Russell Tessier joined with honor guard members of Assemblies from throughout the state to participate in the processions and ceremonies. Other Sir Knights attending the ordinations included Bob Honzik, Jim Passe, Tom Donnelly, Ed Doyle, and Pietro Tomassi.
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| 4th Degree Honor Guard |
Newton White – Hot Springs – Former District Master -
Lloyd Cambre – Hot Springs Village – State Secretary
Noel Sagullo – Charleston – Captain
John Lett – North Little Rock – Captain
Dan Eckelhof – Charleston – Marshall
James Smith – DeQueen – Marshall
Tom Donnelly – Hot Springs Village
Gary Wolfer – Hot Springs Village
Bill Patterson – Hot Springs Village
Mike Kerwin – Hot Springs Village
Russell Tessier – Hot Springs Village
Mike Wilder – Jacksonville – Faithful Navigator -
Greg Deen – Jacksonville – Grand Knight
Bill McCullough – Jacksonville
Jim McClain - Jacksonville
Alex Coleman – Jacksonville
Kevin Tuohy – Hot Springs
John Jackson – North Little Rock
Larry Lisko – North Little Rock
Jeff Priore Master of the 4th Degree - Arkansas
Welcome to our new Sir Knights! Fifteen brothers received their 4th Degree certificates at the Assembly meeting on April 27th, 2021.
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| New Sir Knights |
Pictured above from left to right Front Row: John Szczepaniak, Don Glinka, George Byrnes, Bill Taylor, and Jim Calvery
Back Row: Dave Sprecher, Mike Webster, and Randy Reed.
Not pictured are Warren Conrad, John Weidert, Rob Bowers, Jerry Bielinski, Bob Mierzwiak, Jaime Cardenas and Don Dierks.
Please join us in congratulating them on their advancement into the Patriotic Degree of Knighthood.
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| Fr Victor A Bieberle |
Fr. Victor A. Bieberle full story video that was made by Sir Knight Bob Honzik is now available for viewing. The entire movie is just over 35 minutes long. It's new permenant home is on this website by clicking PHOTO'S on the top menu and down to Video. Click on 'THE LIFE of FATHER VIC BIEBERLE'.
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