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John joined the Knights in 2000 when he was a founding member of Council 12866 in Houston, Texas.  However it wasn't until he moved to the Village that he really became active in the Knights, joining the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Degree.  John's duties as a Permanent Deacon take up most of his time. 

He teaches in the RCIA program, leads one of the discussion groups on the Revisions to the Roman Missal, and is a Marriage Advocate for the Diocese, working with individuals and couples seeking to rectify marriages outside of the Catholic Church. 

As a certified health care ethicist, he gives talks on making medical decisions, end-of-life decision making,and advance medical directives.  John volunteers with Meals on Wheels, is one of the collection volunteers for CPID and with his wife has volunteered to call Bingo at Good Sam's. 

John is an ex-officio member of the Pastoral and the Finance Councils, and a member of the Liturgical and the Education Commissions.  He is responsible for training new lectors and leads funeral vigil services in addition to his other diaconate duties.

Nancy joined the St. Monica Guild as soon as they arrived in the Village and is Co-Chair of the Guild.  With a long background in Liturgical Art and Environment, she has volunteered to help with this sub-committee of the Liturgical Commission here at Sacred Heart.  Last year Nancy volunteered at the Treasure Sale and was put to work throughout that event.  With John she has volunteered to call Bingo at Good Sam's and with John takes communion to a homebound parishioner.

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Milt and Janice Spaniel are the Family of the Month for October, 2011.  Milt did a super job as Community Director in organizing the Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities (CPID) and then making numerous follow up calls.  This recognition also extends to Janice for giving up Milt during the many hours spent on the CPID project as well as for all 135 Knight and spouse volunteers who made this year’s Campaign a record breaking success.

Milt and Janice also found time on October 10 to pray in front of the Little Rock Abortion Clinic.

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Bob and Mary Anne Honzik are being recognized as the Family of the Month for August, 2011 primarily for their leadership in organizing the special night with the seminarians on August 4, 2011.

This represents their fourth Family of the Month recognition. Bob has also been recognized as Knight of the Month three times, Knight of the Year in 2003, and a special Service Award in 2009.

Bob and Mary Anne have lived in the Village for fourteen years. Bob joined the Knights in 2001 and became a 4^th Degree member the following year.

For over nine years, the Honziks championed the cause of “Walking with Karen” by developing a fund to help a young Honduran girl overcome her disabilities, earn an education and become a confident adult.

Bob served as membership director for this Council for six year (2003-09), earning Star Council status each of those six years. He currently serves as an usher and has served on the finance committee and chaired the fund raising committee for the parish building program and served on the parish building committee. Bob also is a member of the Friends of the Village and the Village Community Foundation. He chaired a POA Promotions committee and helped develop two Village promotional videos.

Mary Anne assists in the planning and serving of special dinners or events when she is needed. She served as secretary for the parish building committee as well as having served on the Pastoral Council. She has worked on the pricing committee for the past two treasure sales, helps decorate the church on holidays and is an altar server and Eucharistic minister. Mary Anne also served as president of the Village Community Foundation. She has been a member of her bowling league for 8 years and served as its president.

Thanks Bob and Mary Anne for outstanding service to this parish and community.