Brother Bob Kulas with GK John Weidert receiving the December 2024 Knight of the Month Award

Brother Knight Bob Kulas has been a 3rd Degree Knight for over 15 years, and a 4th Degree Knight for 11 years.  He held the position of "Advocate" on our Knight's Officers and Directors Team for 7 years and controlled the check book as our 4th Degree Assembly Purser for 4 years.

  Bob is very involved in our Parish social functions.  He organizes and prepares Knights meals such as Breakfasts, Spaghetti Dinners and most recently Chili for our Annual Fall Fest.  He is also part of the kitchen crew during our Annual Men's Retreat held at our Little Rock Diocese.

  As well as providing donations for Parish Knight's Auctions, Bob is also very involved with the prizes and other Special Olympics activities.  Bob is a 13-year member of our Local Community "Patriot Guard Riders" which honors our Veterans and 1st Responders, and he also serves as a member of our Parish Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration group. 

  Brother Bob Kulas is an exceptional Knight, Patriot and human being.  He is well deserving of the coveted recognition of Knight of the Month for December. 

October 2024 Knight of the Month L-R Mary and Drinnon Hand, GK John Weidert

Since moving to the village in May 2021 with his wife, Mary, Drinnon has quickly become a cherished member of the Knights of Columbus, known for his dedication, warmth, and commitment to service. His contributions span various roles, all marked by his enthusiasm for helping others and his joy in serving those around him.

Drinnon is a vital presence in the kitchen for the local Knights of Columbus (KofC) events. Working alongside Mike Gonda, he assists with food preparation and dishwashing. His work goes beyond simple chores; Drinnon finds doing dishes both relaxing and rewarding. Whether setting up, tearing down, or cleaning up, his efforts ensure that each KofC function runs smoothly.

Beyond the kitchen, Drinnon lends his expertise to maintaining the beautiful greenery on church grounds, including the Memorial Garden Columbarium. Collaborating with Bill Patterson and Gary Wolfer, he helps maintain the trees, keeping the grounds picturesque and serene. His contributions to this upkeep reflect his appreciation for the community's shared spaces.

Drinnon is also a dedicated member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SHOJ) Disaster Response Team, which has been active in assisting the community following the tornadoes that impacted HSV in 2024. His readiness to respond to community needs during these challenging times is a testament to his commitment and reliability.

Every Thursday, Drinnon brings joy to the residents at Good Samaritan by playing his mandolin in sing-alongs. These sessions bring together residents, staff, and community members, filling the space with music, laughter, and camaraderie.

GK John Weidert presenting Mike Gonda the September Knight of the Month Award!!

Mike Gonda is incredibly involved.  He supervises all the volunteers and personally works all of the meal events the Knights annually sponsor.  These include the meals served at all Monthly Council Meetings, our Spaghetti Dinners, all the Parish Breakfasts and Special Events.  We can all imagine the tremendous amount of time, talent and perseverance it takes to accomplish these tasks.

Additionally, Mike volunteers to help put up and take down the Crosses for Life and the Holiday Flags.  He is also the Council Director on our Officers and Directors Leadership Team.  Mike is the commutant professional and well deserving of Knight of the Month distinction for September.