Placement of the Roses
On Thursday, November 9th the Knights of Columbus, Council 10208, sponsored the Silver Rose program to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe. The devotion is part of the KofC Silver Rose program and honors Our Lady as the patroness of the Americas and affirms the sanctity of all human life. Knights carry the Silver Rose from city to city, district to district, and council to council from Canada to the Basilica in Mexico City. The Silver Rose will arrive in Mexico City on the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The rose symbolizes one of the roses that fell from the cloak of Saint Juan Diego when he delivered the Virgin's message to his Bishop on December 12, 1531.
Celebrating the Silver Rose Mass
The Silver Rose Prayer Service included a Rosary, Mass, and additional Prayers. The three Honor Guards were Bill Patterson, Francisco Gutierrez and Gary Wolfer along with eight Ladies of the Parish whom escorted and posted the Rose at the front of the alter. Fr. Bill celebrated the special mass.
Council 10208 was blessed with Three new Knights on October 29th.
Pictured from left to right: GK Gary Wolfer; Brother Knight Joseph Radzikowski; Brother Knight Tom Donnelly; Brother Knight Gerald Krawczynski; Brother Knight Todd Norlin; Brother Knight Troy VreNon; Brother Knight Bill Patterson; Districk 10 Deputy Murray Claassan
Welcome our new Brother Knights:
Joseph Radzikowski
Todd Norlin
Troy VreNon
Thanks to the Exemplification team:
Ton Donnelly Presider
Bill Patterson Charity
Gerald Krawczynski Unity
Gary Wolfer Fraternity
Ron Cuba Warden
Murray Claassan District 10 Deputy
There were 18 guests present.
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| Past GK Rick Phillips accepting Council 10208, 2022-2023 Star Council Award from State District Deputy Murray Claassen |
The Star Council Award recognizes outstanding achievement in membership, insurance and programming. In order to achieve the Star Council Award, a council must earn the Father McGivney, Founders', and Columbian Awards. Additionally, the council must submit both the Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity (#1728) and Service Program Personnel Report (#365). In the United States and Canada councils must also be fully compliant with applicable safe environment requirements.
Council 10208 is so fortunate to have the leadership and members that it takes to consistently earn the Star Council Award year after year. It is not something that is easily done and without the leadership we have, it would not be possible.
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| October 2023 Family of the Month, Dcn Gary Christoff and wife Doris |
The October Family of the Month is Deadon Gary Christoff and wife Doris.
Wow, they do so much for the Church and the Knights.
Just to name a few:
Samaritan Ministries in Hot Springs.
Give a short spiritual presentation every other 1st Friday. BJ does the other Friday.
Dcn Gary is the minister for the Bereavement Ministry visiting with folks who have lost a loved one to help them to work through their grief.
Conduct 5 - week workshops
Grieving with Great Hope.
A member of the Family Assistance Committee.
Other workshops as needed.
COR.Doris is co-chair of the evening adorers with Mike Ritch.She is co-chair of St. Monica's guild, LOSH.She is a Sacristan.She's on the Eucharistic Revival Committee. Both of them are Eucharistic Ministers.
Thank you for all you do!!
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| October 2023 Knight of the Month |
The Knight of the Month for October 2023 is Mark Lukasavige.
Mark is a very busy Knight.
Head Sacristan responsible for scheduling sacristans for daily, weekend and funeral masses as well as ordering all supplies needed to support mass services.
Thank you Mark for all you do as a Knight. God Bless You!!!
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| Check Presented by Mark Leslie L-R Terry Theisen, Mark Leslie, Zach Phillips |
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| Brother Mike Williams |
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| Brother Frank Klier |
Welcome
Mike Williams
Frank Klier
Thanks to the Exemplification team:
Gary Wolfer Presider
Tom Donnelly Charity
Gerald Krawczynski Unity/Fraternity
Chris Mullaney Warden
Fr. Bill Chaplain
There were 15 guests present which included 11 Knights and 4 wives.
Taste of Faith 2023 Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Hot Springs Village, AR
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| Hall was packed with 220 attendees |
On Friday evening, July 28th, 2023, Sacred Heart Parish in Hot Springs Village held its annual "Taste of Faith" seminarian fundraiser. The pastor, Father Bill Elser, and more than 200 parishioners hosted Bishop Anthony Taylor, Vocations Director Father Jeff Hebert, Deacon Chuck Ashburn and fifteen seminarians. Father Joseph de Orbegozo and Father Ravi Gudipalli also attended.
Father Hebert reported on the status of vocational recruitment in the Diocese of Little Rock, then introduced each of the seminarians in attendance. Seminarian Joel Brackett spoke about his vocation and Father de Orbegozo gave some reflections on his first five years as a priest.
Since July 28th was the anniversary of the martyrdom of Blessed Stanley Rother in Guatemala in 1981, Bishop Taylor made a presentation on Father Rother's history as a priest and a missionary to the Central American country. The Bishop was the first episcopal delegate for his canonization.
The event was sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 10208. A delicious meal was served by
Chef Johnna Westerman and music was provided by Larry Womack.
This gala event raised over $55,000 for seminarian education and formation.
To see all of the photos from this wonderful night, click here
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| Front Row: Dc. Ashburn, Fr. Hebert, Fr. Bill, Bishop Taylor, Father de Orbegozo and Fr. Ravi Back Row: Fifteen Seminarians |
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| Our Waiters are ready to go!! |
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| Fr. Bill presents the parish contribution to Bishop Taylor |
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| Grand Knight Gary Wolfer presents a check for $55,496.00 to Bishop Taylor |
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| L-R Brother Bill Serritella, GK Gary Wolfer, John Bridges |
Council 10208 was blessed with Two new Knights on Sunday, July 23rd
Welcome our new Brother Knights:
John Bridges
Bill Serritella
Thanks to the Exemplification team:
Gary Wolfer - Presider
Chaplain - Fr. Bill
Charity - Tom Donnelly
Unity - Gerald Krawczynski
Fraternity - Tom Donnelly
Warden - Ron Cuba
There were 23 guests present.
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| Congratulations to our 2023-2024 Officers |
(For More Photos, click here)
(Thanks to Gary Wolfer for article)