On Tuesday June 15th, Assembly 2316 installed officers for the 2021/2022 fraternal year. After Mass, District Master Representative Lloyd Cambre swore in the new officer slate as follows:
Faithful Friar Father Bill Elser
Faithful Navigator Ed Doyle
Faithful Captain Mike Frantz
Faithful Pilot Walter Free
Faithful Comptroller Bill Patterson
Faithful Scribe Larry Gremillion
Faithful Purser Bob Kulas
Faithful Inner Sentinel Rick Darnell
Faithful Outer Sentinel Ray Ambrozich
Faithful Admiral Dave Witchger
Faithful Trustee Tom Donnelly
Faithful Trustee Gary Wolfer
Faithful Trustee Mike Kerwin
Faithful Friar Father Bill Elser
Faithful Navigator Ed Doyle
Faithful Captain Mike Frantz
Faithful Pilot Walter Free
Faithful Comptroller Bill Patterson
Faithful Scribe Larry Gremillion
Faithful Purser Bob Kulas
Faithful Inner Sentinel Rick Darnell
Faithful Outer Sentinel Ray Ambrozich
Faithful Admiral Dave Witchger
Faithful Trustee Tom Donnelly
Faithful Trustee Gary Wolfer
Faithful Trustee Mike Kerwin
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| Gala Dinner |
After the installation, a gala dinner was held in the lower hall. 78 Sir Knights and their ladies attended this wonderful evening. New Faithful Navigator Ed Doyle assured everyone that the new team would strive to continue the high performance levels set by Tom Donnelly and his officers.
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On Saturday, May 29th, 2021 at10 a.m., Bishop Anthony B. Taylor ordained five men to the priesthood for the Diocese of Little Rock at the Barton Coliseum located on the Arkansas State Fairgrounds in Little Rock. They are: Deacons Alex Smith, Emmanuel Torres, Omar Galván, Brian Cundall and Ben Riley.
3 bishops and more than 80 priests, dozens of deacons, and over 1,500 attendees celebrated these ordinations. Two of our former RSVP-sponsored Seminarians were ordained. Our Honor Guard Commander, Sir Knight Gary Wolfer, and Sir Knights Lloyd Cambre, Bill Patterson, Mike Kerwin, and Russell Tessier joined with honor guard members of Assemblies from throughout the state to participate in the processions and ceremonies. Other Sir Knights attending the ordinations included Bob Honzik, Jim Passe, Tom Donnelly, Ed Doyle, and Pietro Tomassi.
Newton White – Hot Springs – Former District Master -
Lloyd Cambre – Hot Springs Village – State Secretary
Noel Sagullo – Charleston – Captain
John Lett – North Little Rock – Captain
Dan Eckelhof – Charleston – Marshall
James Smith – DeQueen – Marshall
Tom Donnelly – Hot Springs Village
Gary Wolfer – Hot Springs Village
Bill Patterson – Hot Springs Village
Mike Kerwin – Hot Springs Village
Russell Tessier – Hot Springs Village
Mike Wilder – Jacksonville – Faithful Navigator -
Greg Deen – Jacksonville – Grand Knight
Bill McCullough – Jacksonville
Jim McClain - Jacksonville
Alex Coleman – Jacksonville
Kevin Tuohy – Hot Springs
John Jackson – North Little Rock
Larry Lisko – North Little Rock
Jeff Priore Master of the 4th Degree - Arkansas
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| L_R Deacon Emmanuel Torres, Deacon Omar Galvan, Deacon Alex Smith, Deacon Ben Riley, Deacon Brian Cundall |
3 bishops and more than 80 priests, dozens of deacons, and over 1,500 attendees celebrated these ordinations. Two of our former RSVP-sponsored Seminarians were ordained. Our Honor Guard Commander, Sir Knight Gary Wolfer, and Sir Knights Lloyd Cambre, Bill Patterson, Mike Kerwin, and Russell Tessier joined with honor guard members of Assemblies from throughout the state to participate in the processions and ceremonies. Other Sir Knights attending the ordinations included Bob Honzik, Jim Passe, Tom Donnelly, Ed Doyle, and Pietro Tomassi.
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| 4th Degree Honor Guard |
Newton White – Hot Springs – Former District Master -
Lloyd Cambre – Hot Springs Village – State Secretary
Noel Sagullo – Charleston – Captain
John Lett – North Little Rock – Captain
Dan Eckelhof – Charleston – Marshall
James Smith – DeQueen – Marshall
Tom Donnelly – Hot Springs Village
Gary Wolfer – Hot Springs Village
Bill Patterson – Hot Springs Village
Mike Kerwin – Hot Springs Village
Russell Tessier – Hot Springs Village
Mike Wilder – Jacksonville – Faithful Navigator -
Greg Deen – Jacksonville – Grand Knight
Bill McCullough – Jacksonville
Jim McClain - Jacksonville
Alex Coleman – Jacksonville
Kevin Tuohy – Hot Springs
John Jackson – North Little Rock
Larry Lisko – North Little Rock
Jeff Priore Master of the 4th Degree - Arkansas
Welcome to our new Sir Knights! Fifteen brothers received their 4th Degree certificates at the Assembly meeting on April 27th, 2021.
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| New Sir Knights |
Pictured above from left to right Front Row: John Szczepaniak, Don Glinka, George Byrnes, Bill Taylor, and Jim Calvery
Back Row: Dave Sprecher, Mike Webster, and Randy Reed.
Not pictured are Warren Conrad, John Weidert, Rob Bowers, Jerry Bielinski, Bob Mierzwiak, Jaime Cardenas and Don Dierks.
Please join us in congratulating them on their advancement into the Patriotic Degree of Knighthood.
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Fr. Victor A. Bieberle full story video that was made by Sir Knight Bob Honzik is now available for viewing. The entire movie is just over 35 minutes long. It's new permenant home is on this website by clicking PHOTO'S on the top menu and down to Video. Click on 'THE LIFE of FATHER VIC BIEBERLE'.
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The Fr. Victor A. Bieberle Assembly #2316, Hot Springs Village, AR celebrated Columbus Day in a very patriotic way!
Sir Knights festooned the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church early in the morning by posting over 60 large American Flags around the church facilities. They then gathered together in church to say the Madjugorie "Patriotic Rosary" for the consecration of our nation, followed by morning Mass.
The Assembly Faithful Friar, Fr. Bill Elser, led the rosary, with past and current Faithful Navigators leading each decade. Over 85 Knights, wives and parishioners were present to join in either prayers and/or the morning Mass.
Thanks to Tom Donnelly for the article and pictures.
Sir Knights festooned the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church early in the morning by posting over 60 large American Flags around the church facilities. They then gathered together in church to say the Madjugorie "Patriotic Rosary" for the consecration of our nation, followed by morning Mass.
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| Mass |
The Assembly Faithful Friar, Fr. Bill Elser, led the rosary, with past and current Faithful Navigators leading each decade. Over 85 Knights, wives and parishioners were present to join in either prayers and/or the morning Mass.
Thanks to Tom Donnelly for the article and pictures.
Welcome to our new Sir Knights! Fourteen brothers became 4th Degree members at the ‘virtual’ Province Exemplification on Saturday, 29 August. Congratulations to: Jerry Bielinski, Rob Bowers, George Byrnes, Jaime Cardenas, Warren Conrad, Don Dierks, Don Glinka, Robert Mierzwiak, Randy Reed, Dave Sprecher, John Szczepaniak, Bill Taylor, Mike Webster, and John Weidert. They will receive their baldrics, certificates, ID cards, nametags, and pins at our next Assembly Meeting on Tuesday, October 27th. Please join us in congratulating them on their advancement into the Patriotic Degree of Knighthood.
Please welcome Fourteen new Brother Knights who became Sir Knights on August 29, 2020.
Congratulations to:
Please welcome Fourteen new Brother Knights who became Sir Knights on August 29, 2020.
Congratulations to:
- Jerry Bielinski
- Rob Bowers
- George Byrnes
- Jaime Cardenas
- Warren Conrad
- Don Dierks
- Don Glinka
- Robert Mierzwiak
- Randy Reed
- Dave Sprecher
- John Szczepaniak
- Bill Taylor
- Mike Webster
- John Weidert
Assembly 2316 had it's General Monthly Meeting on August 25th, 2020. Here are the highlights from the meeting. Please click on the website under the meetings tab then meeting minutes for a more detailed report.
Fr. Bill commented on a book, written by the bishops he received in the mail that provided details on the church may or may not do during an election. He stated he will be putting a summary of the booklet in the bulletin sometime prior to the Election in November.
As always, social distancing and mask protocols were in place during the meeting. In honor of Jim's tremendous Catholic Service to the Parish, the Council and the Assembly, thirty one Knight's and ten of the Knight's wives were among over Eighty attendees during the service. The Assembly unanimously decided to send Jim's wife, Libby a certificate of Condolence.
It was noted that Sir Knight Frank Benda paid for the evening dinner and that he will celebrate his Golden Anniversary of 50 years next year on April 1 as a Knight of Columbus.
Assembly 2316 has been nominated to receive the "Large Assembly of the Year Award" for Arkansas 2019-2020. Former FN, Gary Wolfer, has been requested to send all pertinent information required to the Arkansas District Master validating the Assemblies eligibility. In appreciation of his work as Faithful Navigator for the past two years, FN Gary was presented a Plaque from our current FN Tom Donnelly.
Rick Darnell was the recipient of an Award of Merit for his many contributions. Not only has he served as the Inner Sentenial for the past two years, he also frequently helped collect meeting funds, check membership cards and usher members into the meeting room. Not only that, he developed spreadsheets, coordinated the Audio Visual expertise, created documents and was most valuable in assisting the FN in many communication efforts. Rick is always willing to offer support and any area needed.
Bill Patterson was the recipient of the Award of Merit for his service as Color Corp Commander for the last several years. Bill is rightfully honored by First Trustee Gary Wolfer for his service under Gary's tenure as FN. Bill has been doing this many years and his duties were many. He was always available to coordinate funerals, exemplifications, standing guard, processions, assure uniform requirements were met, reviewed venue expectations, led drill and practice sessions and reviewed the many Color and Honor Guard requests from our parish, Brother Sir Knight's family member and of our church.
An Award of Merit went to Sam Justus for serving as the Faithful Comptroller through no fewer that five administrations. His many duties included were maintaining records, preparing audits, collecting monies due the assembly, keeping accounts of charges and receipts, issuance of membership cards, notification of supreme relative to Assembly exemplifications, deaths transfers, reinstatements, etc.
Fr. Bill commented on a book, written by the bishops he received in the mail that provided details on the church may or may not do during an election. He stated he will be putting a summary of the booklet in the bulletin sometime prior to the Election in November.
As always, social distancing and mask protocols were in place during the meeting. In honor of Jim's tremendous Catholic Service to the Parish, the Council and the Assembly, thirty one Knight's and ten of the Knight's wives were among over Eighty attendees during the service. The Assembly unanimously decided to send Jim's wife, Libby a certificate of Condolence.
It was noted that Sir Knight Frank Benda paid for the evening dinner and that he will celebrate his Golden Anniversary of 50 years next year on April 1 as a Knight of Columbus.
Assembly 2316 has been nominated to receive the "Large Assembly of the Year Award" for Arkansas 2019-2020. Former FN, Gary Wolfer, has been requested to send all pertinent information required to the Arkansas District Master validating the Assemblies eligibility. In appreciation of his work as Faithful Navigator for the past two years, FN Gary was presented a Plaque from our current FN Tom Donnelly.
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| Gary Wolfer receiving appreciation Award for his great work as FN from Tom Donnelly |
Rick Darnell was the recipient of an Award of Merit for his many contributions. Not only has he served as the Inner Sentenial for the past two years, he also frequently helped collect meeting funds, check membership cards and usher members into the meeting room. Not only that, he developed spreadsheets, coordinated the Audio Visual expertise, created documents and was most valuable in assisting the FN in many communication efforts. Rick is always willing to offer support and any area needed.
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| First Trustee Gary Wolfer presenting Award of Merit to Rick Darnell |
Bill Patterson was the recipient of the Award of Merit for his service as Color Corp Commander for the last several years. Bill is rightfully honored by First Trustee Gary Wolfer for his service under Gary's tenure as FN. Bill has been doing this many years and his duties were many. He was always available to coordinate funerals, exemplifications, standing guard, processions, assure uniform requirements were met, reviewed venue expectations, led drill and practice sessions and reviewed the many Color and Honor Guard requests from our parish, Brother Sir Knight's family member and of our church.
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| Award of Merit presentation to Sir Knight Bill Patterson by First Trustee Gary Wolfer |
An Award of Merit went to Sam Justus for serving as the Faithful Comptroller through no fewer that five administrations. His many duties included were maintaining records, preparing audits, collecting monies due the assembly, keeping accounts of charges and receipts, issuance of membership cards, notification of supreme relative to Assembly exemplifications, deaths transfers, reinstatements, etc.
Tuesday June 30, 2020 installation of officers for the 2020/2021 year. All attending were wearing masks and social distancing due to the Corona Virus. Officers and their wives were at the brief Mass and installation. After Mass Sir Knight Jeff Priore, District Manager did the official swearing in of officers with Faithful Friar Fr. Bill Elser.
Congratulations to all.