Mike Frantz was presented a Special Award for the work he’s done helping with cleanup and rebuilding a home after being destroyed during a fire

Mike Frantz was presented an Award for the work he’s done helping with cleanup and rebuilding a home after being destroyed during a fire in the complex.  For outstanding service, Pennies from Heaven volunteer support! 

Congratulations Mike!

Rick and Sandy Darnell receiving the September Family of the Month Award from Rich Rivera

Sandy is a Sacristan for our church, ALOSH Guild Captain Leader, Sits on the Liturgy Committee, Team Leader for Decorating, an Extra Ordinary Minister, A Rosary Maker and Tiny Angel gown helper.

Rick does so much, it is hard to keep up with him.  Here is just a few of what he unselfishly contributes to the Knights on a daily basis.

• Administrative Officer 2019/2020
• Program Director Assist 2019/2020
• Program Director 2018/2019
• Works with Directors and Officers in an administrative capacity
• Assist Knights and Church with computers and electronics
• Develop programs like the Knights Ticket phone line and Member Interest Survey     and First Degree Teleprompter programs
• Assist Program Director
• Assist PR Director
• Website updates and maintenance with Johnny Broome
• Improvement and updating of KofC programs, events and training
• Business analysis of programs as requested
• 4th Degree Inner Sentinel
• Provides many of the same functions in 3rd and 4th Degree
• Occasionally does Movie night for the church

Rick will be playing “Unplanned” movie on October 27th at 2 PM in the lower hall
According to his wife He volunteers for every known project and event know to the Knights.

The council is blessed to have Rick Darnell and his wife on our team.

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Congratulations to Ed and Paula Doyle for receiving the August Family of the Month Award.  Just a few of the things Ed and Paula are currently inovolved in.

Paula is a Special Olympics volunteer, Walking with Purpose coordinator, Perpetual Adorer (former program coordinator), Eucharistic Minister and Adult Education facilitator.

Ed is a Eucharistic Minister, Perpetual Adorer, Special Olympics volunteer, Jackson House volunteer and Bingo caller at Good Sam’s.

On Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Hot Springs Village, AR. the men of Knights of Columbus Council 10208 were proud to host the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Degree levels of membership within a Council. Each Degree has its own installation ceremony at which the core principle of the Degree is conferred upon the candidate seeking advancement.

The 1st Degree is the Exemplification and the core principle is Charity.

The 2nd Degree is the Admission and the core principle is Unity.

The 3rd Degree is the Formation and the core principle is Fraternity.

A total of 20 men from Little Rock, Monticello, Charleston, Marche, Hot Springs, and Hot Springs Village completed these milestones, including 6 from the host Council.  

Of special note, and a first for the state of Arkansas, 10 of the 20 men completing these milestones were Seminarians from the House of Formation in Little Rock. Each of these men are at varying stages on their long path to reaching their goal of becoming a Catholic Priest and serving the laity in Arkansas.

L-R State Deputy LeRoy J. Anderle, Hong Nguyen,Duwan Booker, Joel Brackett, Samuel Stengel

Six men went through the 1st Degree Exemplification. These were Quinn Thomas, Blessed Sacrament Jonesboro, AR; Hong Nguyen, St. Andrew Cathedral Church; Duwan Booker, St. Joseph Church, Conway; Joel Brackett, Rogers, AR St. Vincent de Paul; Samuel Stengel, St. Joseph Paris, AR, Jonathan Semmler, Sared Heart of Jesus Cahtolic Church 

L-R Pablo Qunitana, Quinn Thomas, Hong Nguyen, Cody Eveid, Joseph Jones, Duwan Booker, Tuan Khac Anh Do, Joel Brackett, Jonathan Semmler, Samuel Stengel

They then joined their 10 brother Knights to complete and celebrate the 2nd Degree Admission and 3rd Degree Formation. These were Pablo Qunitana, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Magnolia; Cody Eveid, Sacred Heart, Charlesk; Joseph Jones, Cathedral of St. Andrew; Conway; Tuan Khac Anh Do, Saint Patrick Parish; Jack Wilson, Council 10208; John D. Weidert, Council 10208; Gilbert Duran, Council 10208; Fred Gemme, Council 10208; Greg Hilbert, Council 10208;  John Sagan, Council 10208; Ron King, Hot Springs; Ron Reed, Hot Springs; Ray Ruble, Monticello; Benjamin Bapts, Monticello

From Council 10208 L-R Jack Wilson, John D. Weidert, Gilbert Duran, Fred Gemme, Greg Hilbert

Congratulations to all these men for reaching the top level of Knighthood at the Council level.

In 2018 the men of Hot Springs Village Council 10208 contributed over 40,000 volunteer hours and raised over $159,595.00 to support local charities and organizations.

Information for this article was provided by Michael P. Kerwin.

On Thursday September 19, 2019 the St. Francis team coordinated by the 4th Degree assembly and American Legion Post 123 sponsored a Social with finger food for the Vets at St. Francis House.

28 Veterans, 6 staff and 9 volunteers were present.  The finger food was provided by many team members from both the Assembly and the American Legion.

As you can see in the photo, there was plenty of food and a good time was had by all.

 

Pictured above is Vivian (on the right) and her sister, Ann standing in front of the American Flag Vivian hand sewn and presented it to the St. Francis House on June 14, 2018.

Mission of the St. Francis House

The mission of St. Francis House is to provide a means of addressing the diverse, critical needs of the under-served, which are not addressed by others in the community.

History of the St. Francis House
Opened in 1970 as a social outreach of the Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas.
In 1975 under a Title XX contract with Arkansas Social Services, a
licensed social worker was hired to administer a social program.
In 1980 St. Francis House was relocated to its current location at 2701 South Elm Street.
In 1988 a new Re-Entry program was contracted with the Veterans Administration to serve as a transitional program for homeless Veterans that St. Francis House and American Legion Post 123 supports.
Facility Description
The facility is a mix of dormitory and single room occupancy. In addition, there are three family rooms and a self-contained area for female residents. The facility is authorized by the VA to house a maximum of 45 Veterans at any one time. The average attendance in
the past 2 years is between 30 to 35 Veterans. This does not include dependents such as spouses and/or children.

Through the Religious Education class of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, the annual Knights of Columbus Essay Contest is open to all Catholic students in grades eight through twelve. The goal of this contest is to involve young Catholics in civil discourse and instill in them religious and life-affirming values. For this year’s essay contest, we ask the applicant to (1) explain what virtue means to them and (2) discuss how they live and embody the virtue of charity to glorify and reflect the nature of God, in 500-750 words. This embodiment of charity could be the enrichment of the welfare of others at home with family or in the community.

Applicants will be judged on content, grammar, and style. A strong submission should display creativity, imagination, clarity, and conciseness. This is an opportunity for self-exploration, religious growth, and the development of writing and critical thinking skills.

First place winners will be awarded $50.00, and the runner-up for each grade level will be awarded $25.00. Certificates of completion will be provided for all applicants. Applicants can expect a decision from the judges by the end of the year.

Essays must be the student’s original work. The name of the applicant should appear only on the official Knights of Columbus Essay Contest entry form (i.e. the applicant’s name should not be on the same page as the essay). Entries will become the property of the Knights of Columbus and will not be returned.

Submission:
The essay and signed entry form can be submitted electronically as .pdf documents to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. To submit a hard copy, please reach out to Russell Tessier via the contact information below to receive further submission instructions.


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