December 2024 Mark & Kacky Leslie receiving the Family of the Month Award from GK John Weidert

Mark and Kathryn (Kacky) Leslie are exceptional members and leaders in our Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish.

  Mark is a 3rd and 4th Degree Knight.  He is on our Officers and Directors Team and currently serves as our Financial Secretary.  This is a tremendously important position which touches every facet of what our Knights do for our Parish.  In addition, Mark held the Council 10208 Recorder position, served as Scribe on the 4th Degree Assembly and is a member of the Council Honor Guard.  Mark currently represents Parish Life and is on the Pastoral Council.

  Kacky is a member of the Ladies of Sacred Heart.  She is a past Co-Captain of LOSH Guild 6 and Current Captain for the LOSH Guild 6.  Kacky is Co-lead of the LOSH Guild 6 Funeral Food Committee, assists the Funeral Committee itself and helps setup and cleanup at events.   

  Mark is on the Kitchen setup, food preparation, and cleanup crew for breakfasts, dinners and other special events.  He also assists with reservations and the ticket sales for these events.  Mark also attends and is on the Breakfast Crew for the Parish Men's Retreat.

  Mark and Kacky are both members of the Parish Life Commission and they Chair the Parish Newcomers Welcome Committee.  They both attend the State Convention for Knights and the State Couples Retreat at Subiaco.  Additionally, Mark and Kacky are staunch supporters and volunteers at the Special Olympics.

GK John Weidert presenting Jerry and Alison Kordsmeier the September Family of the Month Award

Jerry and Alison Kordsmeier are extremely involved in making this Parish be the best it can be.

To make this happen, Alison is an active member of or Ladies of Sacred Heart Guild #1, a Jackson House Volunteer and Volunteers at the Hot Springs Village Loan Closet.

To his credit, Jerry is a 4^th Degree Knights Officer, an Honor Guard Member, our Council Program Director, Chairman of Samaritan Ministries, Co-chair of our CPID Program, on the Taste of Faith Committee and Ushers at the 5 p.m. Masses.

As a couple, Alison and Jerry are afternoon leaders for the Adoration Chapel and help with St. Francis Meals a number of months during the year and work Parsh Special Events.  When you consider all Jerry and Alison are involved in, and the lives they touch, they are exceedingly worthy of the award of September Family of the Month.

Pictured L-R GK Gary Wolfer, FOM Lucia and Frank Klier

In the spirit of recognizing outstanding contributions to our community, we are delighted to announce Frank and Lucia Klier as our Knights of Columbus Family of the Month. Their unwavering dedication and selfless service have left an indelible mark on our organization and the Sacred Heart of Jesus community.

Frank and Lucia have been instrumental in the success of numerous events and venues, tirelessly devoting their time and effort to ensure everything runs smoothly. From the meticulous set-up and thorough clean-up of our gatherings to providing overall support with a generous spirit, their commitment has been nothing short of invaluable.

Their willingness to go above and beyond in serving others exemplifies the core values of the Knights of Columbus: charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. Frank and Lucia embody these principles through their actions, demonstrating what it truly means to be knights in service to our community.

In addition to their contributions to the Knights of Columbus, Lucia's involvement in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Saturday night choir and her participation in the church's flower plant care committee further illustrate their deep-rooted commitment to their faith and the well-being of our parish.

As we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Frank and Lucia Klier for their exceptional service and dedication, let us also take this opportunity to reflect on the importance of supporting one another in our shared mission of service and love. Their selfless example inspires us all to strive for excellence in our service to others and to continue building a community founded on compassion, generosity, and solidarity.

Please join us in congratulating Frank and Lucia Klier on being named our Knights of Columbus Family of the Month. May their continued service be a source of inspiration and blessing to us all, as we journey together in faith and fellowship.