Council 10208 Family of the Month

February 2025 Family of the Month Pietro and Jackie Tomassi

Published: 10 March 2025 | Written by John Broome | Print

L-R Brother Knight Pietro, Jackie Tomassi and Grand Knight John Weidert

Brother Knight Pietro and Jackie Tomassi are superb Parishioners. They were members of St. Mary's Parish after coming from Miami Florida in 2003. Pietro was introduced to the Kairos Prison Ministry and the Knights of Columbus, 3rd and 4th Degrees, by Deacon Joe Harrison, in 2005. In addition to St. Mary's, this ministry is now supported by Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church and St. John's. And, Pietro, in conjunction with Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church and Father Bill, help financially support the Kairos Prison Ministry. Pietro currently leads 2 annual Kairos Ministry Weekends and is a member of the Kairos Advisory Team. And Pietro and Jackie are both Social Justice Committee Members. As you can see, Pietro and Jackie are both very active in the Kairos Prison Ministry. In Addition, in 2007, while at St. Mary's, Pietro was one of the first volunteers to help start the Haiti Mission Ministry. A ministry which has done a lot of very needed work over the years.

In 2016, Pietro and Jackie transferred to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Parish and Pietro became a Knight in our Council. And Jackie became a member of our Ladies of Sacred Heart Guild #4 and Parish Council Member. Jackie took on the responsibility, and with the able assistance of Lucy Klier, prepares all the 4th Degree Knights Assembly Meeting Meals for Fraternal Year 2024-25. In addition to this undertaking, Jackie and Pietro regularly provide and serve the meals at the quarterly Knights of Columbus, Little Rock, St. Francis House Veterans Program and always volunteer for our Sacred Heart of Jesus food for needy families program during the Christmas Season. As well as all the charitable activities they participate in, Jackie and Pietro are both choir members, they are both Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Adores, and Pietro is a member of our Knights of Columbus Honor Guard. It goes without saying that Pietro and Jackie Tomassi are exceptional individuals in their own right and are unbeatable as a Team. No doubt, they are very well deserving of the award of Family of the Month for February 2025.

January 2025 Family of the Month Michael and Anne Downes

Published: 09 January 2025 | Written by John Broome | Print

Family of the Month for January 2025 Michael and Anne Downes

Michael and Anne Downes are model members of our Parish and local community. And they are always there and anxious to help our Parish Family Assistance Committee and in many other diverse areas. Using their Moving Company, Michael and Anne were very instrumental in recently helping a mother with three children. The mother, a double leg amputee, does a great job in taking care of her three children, even with her disability. This mom spends most of her time in a wheelchair. And recently, our family assistance committee found and told her family that a motorized recliner was available. Thanks to Michael and Anne, they ensured the delivery of this motorized recliner and a few days later Michael and Anne's Moving Company delivered a couch that this family desperately needed. And all this was done free of charge.

Michael and Anne are always looking for ways to contribute to the wellbeing of others. Whether it be helping our Family Assistance Committee, assisting with Sacred Heart Disaster Relief Efforts, Kitchen and Hall Clean up, Habitat for Humanity Home Building as well as a Member of that Board, and being a Substitute Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Adorer, Michael and Anne Downes are always available and eager to help in any way they can. It is evident that this husband-and-wife team are exceptional individuals and well deserving of the award of Family of the Month for January 2025.

December 2024 Family of the Month Mark and Kacky Leslie

Published: 14 December 2024 | Written by John Broome | Print

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.

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