4th Degree Exemplification at the Sacred Heart of Jesus

On April 6, 2019, Assembly 2316 hosted the 4th Degree Exemplification at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Hot Springs Village, AR. It all started at Noon with Registration and a light lunch with the Candidates, Sponsors and Honored Guests with many of their wives accompanying them.

The wives were then treated to a Fashion Show while the candidates were being exemplified. Many thanks to Ruth Wolfer for Charing and coordinating the Fashion Show with clothing featured by Chico’s. The show was held at the Coronado Center with a big Thank You to the Center for donating the room.

Our Faithful Navigator, Gary Wolfer opened the ceremony with Father Patrick Boland giving the invocation. We were blessed to have Father Bill Elser as our Honoree.

Special thanks to the exemplification team: District Master, Jeff Priore; Historian and Captain, Jimmy McKinnon; Faithful Friar, David Meyers; Expositor of the Constitution, Gerald Krawcsynski; Defender of the Faith, Rich Rivera; Registrar, Larry Nieman; Narrator, Lloyd J.Cambre; Music, Joe Kanopsic; Power Point, William Edgar; District Marshal, Greg Mattics.

Our sincerest gratitude to our State Officers: Bishop of Little Rock, Most Rev. Anthony B. Taylor; State Chaplain, Father Patrick Boland; Associate State Chaplain, Reverend Alejandro Puello; State Deputy, Roy J. Anderle; State Secretary, Alan L. Halman; State Treasurer, Lloyd J. Cambre; State Advocate,
Timothy R. Malloy; State Warden, Michael W. Bowman; Past State Deputy, Philip A. Savage.

We had a total of 44 new Sir Knights after the exemplification:

22 from Council 10208 of Hot Springs Village:
James Anderson, Anthony Cifelli, Dan Ferguson, Michael Frantz, Al Hanschmann, Rebel Henry, Rick Hylden, Robert Lennen, Mark Leslie, Thomas Luyet, Chuck MacDonald, Richard Martinek, Stephen Moothart, Arthur Morissette, T L Nelson, William Peterson, Nelson Rubio, John Rymark, Ken Silvers, Robert Steinpreis, Russell Tessier, John Wallisch

16 from St. Barbara’s in DeQueen:
Juan Balderas, Benjamin De La Rosa, Michael Gallaway, Gustavo Gutierrez, Geraldo Hernandez, Villabaldo Hernando, Louis Jimenez, Daniel Loredo, Robert Martinez, Manolo Munoz, Rene Ocampo, Simon Ocampo, Osvaldo Ramirez, Margarito Ramirez, Enrique Sandoval, Jose Trejo

3 from Assembly 2054 in North Little Rock:
Michael Nauman, Steven Nauman, Stephen Rounsaville

2 from Assembly 1892 in Hot Springs:
Fr. Ravi Gudipalli, Micheal Millard

1 from Assembly 0028:
William McDonnell

After the Exemplification the new Sir Knights, Sponsors, Wives and honored guests met for a wonderful dinner, Presentation of the New Sir Knight Certificates, Photographs and recognition to all those that helped put together this most prestigious ceremony.

March 2019 Knight of the Month - Bob Kulas

Congratulations to the March Knight of the Month, Bob Kulas

In talking with Bob, he said “Truth be told, I am envious of the brother Knights that have the ability to give more of their time.”

These are just an example of what a great Knight he is.

Has owned property in the Village since 2001 and moved here in 2017 from Illinois.

Became a First Degree Knight in 2009 and was exemplified as a Fourth Degree Knight in 2013.

Has the distinction of standing as Honor Guard over Cardinal Francis George, upon his death, in 2015

Is an SHJ Alter Boy !!

He is a Perpetual Adoration Prayer Partner & Sub.

Organized PROJECT MOSES at his previous Parish to bring a 5 foot stone monument of the 10 Commandments to the front of Church.

He has been Accepted in the very special Council 10208 Knights “Hall of Kitchen Helpers” !

He is spoken of being honored to help Tom Donnelly with St Francis House Veterans Dinners.

In 2011, he joined the Patriot Guard Riders motorcycle group to honor & escort Veterans to their final resting place with the Lord.

He is a current Council 10208 Officer, serving as an Advocate.

The 10208 Council is blessed to have such a hard worker. Thank you Bob!!

March 2019 Family of the Month - Danny and Joan Murphy

Congratulations to Danny and Joan Murphy

Dan is a 3rd & 4th degree Knight, Perpetual Adoration adorer and has held offices of Warden, Inside & Outside Guards numerous times.

He schedules meals on wheels each Feb. for the Men's Club for McAuley Center and is currently the Good Samaritan Bingo scheduler and participant.

He has chaired and planned the Mardi Gras celebration for at least 10 years, making Shrimp Creole, selling tickets etc.

He has been to the retreats at Monserrat and most recently the last two in Little Rock at the Diocesan campus. He has helped Tom Donnelly provide meals during this year's retreat.

He has been involved in delivery of Food Baskets in the past and is a regular Jackson House food deliverer.

He supports all the Seminarian Dinners and most all Knight events. He sells tickets for the Men's Club Fish and Chicken Bake, various Knights events and has assisted Joan with Parish Life when she was co-chairperson.

He has supported all our KoC Charity Golf Tournaments and Bishop McDonald's Charity Tournament.

Joan is an active member in St. Anthony Guild, and has been the past chairman for the Guild.  She helps call Bingo at Good Sams on Friday nights with Dan and with the Guild on their assigned Wed.

She was the past Chairman for Parish Life, organized with Cathy Silk the 25 & 50 Anniversary dinner.  She helps deliver meals on wheels in the Village, with both the Guild and the Men's Club.  She has participated in the Pot of Gold events.

She has been greatly involved in the preparation of umbrellas for auction at Mardi Gras part for the past 3 years.

She is always ready to assist in clean up after many of the Church, Knight and Guild events.

She subs when she can for Perpetual Adoration.

She is a big supporter for the success of our fund raisers especially helping Dan make the Mardi Gras a great success.

The Knights and the Church thank you for your hard work.

On Saturday, May 18, 2019, the Garland County Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament will return to Hot Springs Village, AR. The last time it was held Hot Springs Village was at the Balboa Golf Course in 2016. This will be the 12th Charity Tournament. We are so excited to have it in Hot Springs Village at the Beautiful Magellan Golf Course. This will be a landmark year for the Knights of Columbus as it will put it over 100,000.00 that has been raised for tuition for many students unable to afford the tuition at little or no costs to their families, allowing them to attend the St. John's Catholic School PreK3 through 8th Grade.

This is an all-volunteer event with no one being paid any salaries. All Monies raised go to the Charity. The Knights of Columbus have been the hosts of this event since it started 12 years ago at three different venues since its inception; The Belvedere, Lake Degray and Hot Springs Village. Cost of the event is $85.00 per person which includes green fees, cart, range balls, prizes and buffet lunch after the tournament. The format is a FOUR PERSON SCRAMBLE. Teams can be all male, all female or a mix. Please mail your completed entry form to arrive no later than May 1, 2019 with a check payable to Knights of Columbus, 4 Alteza Dr, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 in the amount of $340.00. Entry Forms are available at any of the Golf Shops in Hot Springs Village, the Narthex at Sacred Heart Jesus Catholic Church in Hot Springs Village or you can request a form by emailing Scott: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling him: 512-626-7711

Or can be downloaded at: http://hsvkofc.org/docs/entry_form.pdf

You can contact Scott Krantz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for any further questions you may have.