Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Tournament Saturday, July 12, 2025.
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| June 2022 Knight of the Month - Bill Patterson |
Bill Patterson has worn many hats in the Church and Knights of Columbus. He is currently Faithful Comptroller and a member of the Color Corp for the 4th Degree KC. In addition to that he is also an altar server, eucharistic minister at the Church and to the homebound. He is on the Basket Committee serving families in need. He is also helping with Junior Golf and is Chairman of the Cemetery Committee.
Congratulations to Bill for a well deserved award of the Knight of the Month.
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| L-R Carol and Robert Ward, Jackie and Christopher Midolo, Mary and Robert Koscielniak |
Pictured above are the Council 10208 newly Knighted Brothers with their wives from Left to Right: Carol and Robert Ward, Jackie and Christopher Midolo, Mary and Robert Koscielniak
There were nine new candidates that became Knights with three of them from Council 10208 and six from Council 6419. Please welcome our three new Brother Knights of Council 10208
Council 6419 of Hot Springs hosted a First, Second and Third Degree Exemplification at St. Mary's of the Springs on May 22nd after the 11 AM Mass followed by a luncheon at the Knights Hall on Spring Street.
Thanks to the Exemplification Team from Council 10208 consisting of for conferring the Degrees:
Presiding Officer: Tom Donnelly
Chaplain: Fr. Ravi
Lesson on Charity: Bill Paterson
Lesson on Unity Gerald Krawczynski
Lesson on Fraternity: Mike Kerwin
Council Warden: Ron Cuba
Investing Officers: Andy Anderson/Murray Claassen
Vivat Jesus
The Knights of Columbus and their spouses set up and manned the KofC Olympic Village in Searcy from May 11 to May 13th. The Village activities had been canceled for the previous 2 years. The number of Special Olympics athletes was down considerably because the teams had to make a participation decision last fall when Covid was a concern.
There were 39 amazing volunteers that took their time to support this worthy cause. Despite having fewer athletes and 90-degree temperatures the spirit was high among this wonderful group of people. The Special Olympics kids were greeted with smiles, cheers, and even line dancing. Father Patrick Bowland said Mass on Thursday Evening and led a special prayer session on Friday morning. Donation checks from the KofC State Council were presented to Special Olympics Arkansas CEO Terri Weir at the group dinner on Thursday evening.
Thanks to the experience and energy of the volunteers, the event ran smoothly from the set-up on Wednesday, to working the crafts and games on Thursday and Friday to the take-down on Friday afternoon.
Pat and Bea McGannon are extremely grateful for the turnout and dedication of all the volunteers and look forward to continuing the tradition with a larger field of Special Olympics athletes next year.
Below is a list of the volunteers:
Ray and Gynnie Ambrozich
Roy and Cathy Anderly
Ron and Darlene Barta
Jim Bergstrom
Father Patrick Bowland
Dave and Barbara Backen
Gary and Doris Christoff
Tony and Marilyn Cifelli
Tom Donnelly
Michael Downs
Ed and Paula Doyle
Alan and Margie Halman
Al and Josie Hanschmann
Reb Henry
Mike and Ruth Kerwin
Mark and Katheryn Leslie
Pat and Bea McGannon
Dave Minster
Bill and Kathleen Nosek
Rich and Jen Rivera
Randy and Marty Schnoebelen
Mike and Annie Webster
Mary Ann Witcraft
Click here for more Photos
Thanks to Patrick McGannon for the article and photos
There were 39 amazing volunteers that took their time to support this worthy cause. Despite having fewer athletes and 90-degree temperatures the spirit was high among this wonderful group of people. The Special Olympics kids were greeted with smiles, cheers, and even line dancing. Father Patrick Bowland said Mass on Thursday Evening and led a special prayer session on Friday morning. Donation checks from the KofC State Council were presented to Special Olympics Arkansas CEO Terri Weir at the group dinner on Thursday evening.
Thanks to the experience and energy of the volunteers, the event ran smoothly from the set-up on Wednesday, to working the crafts and games on Thursday and Friday to the take-down on Friday afternoon.
Pat and Bea McGannon are extremely grateful for the turnout and dedication of all the volunteers and look forward to continuing the tradition with a larger field of Special Olympics athletes next year.
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| The Volunteers that make it happen!! |
Below is a list of the volunteers:
Ray and Gynnie Ambrozich
Roy and Cathy Anderly
Ron and Darlene Barta
Jim Bergstrom
Father Patrick Bowland
Dave and Barbara Backen
Gary and Doris Christoff
Tony and Marilyn Cifelli
Tom Donnelly
Michael Downs
Ed and Paula Doyle
Alan and Margie Halman
Al and Josie Hanschmann
Reb Henry
Mike and Ruth Kerwin
Mark and Katheryn Leslie
Pat and Bea McGannon
Dave Minster
Bill and Kathleen Nosek
Rich and Jen Rivera
Randy and Marty Schnoebelen
Mike and Annie Webster
Mary Ann Witcraft
Click here for more Photos
Thanks to Patrick McGannon for the article and photos
Murder on Maui
Yes … there was a Murder Mystery in the Village Friday and Saturday night, April 22nd and 23rd. The venue was filled with laughs and intrigue. Over 300 guests were entertained by the SHJ thespian players.
The lower hall of the church was transformed, complete with palm trees, grass skirts and Hawaiian music, into the Pineapple Haven Hotel. The evening included: Hula Dancers, Mystery Theater, a Hawaiian Luau Themed Dinner, Homemade Ice Cream and a “Whodunit” contest. Two “Best Hawaiian Attire” gift certificates were awarded.
The guests were entertained with home-grown talent which left everyone in the best of spirits. The Knight of Columbus, Council 10208 joined efforts with the Ladies of Sacred Heart (LOSH) to make this special evening a real success for their many local charities.
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| Cast of Murder on Maui |
Pictured above from Left to Right:
The Producer: Gary Wolfer
Front row:
Abigal Wiggins played by Kathy Clark
Rebel Kinawanapoopoo played by Gil Duran
Stella Capwell played by Darlene Garstecki
Ruth Astoria played by Linda Broome
Back Row:
Thomas Q. Magus played by Rick Martinek
Donny Woo played by Bill Lamoureux
Bambi Bianca played by Katrei Amrheim
Robert played by Phil Amrhein
Harold Logan played by Geral Krawczynski
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| Fr. Bill as Will Hanapepe |
Will Hanapepe played by Fr. Bill Elser
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| Reb and Vickie Henry as Mac and Matilda Titmouse from Toad Suck, Arkansas |
Mac and Matilda Titmouse played by Reb and Vickie Henry
All of these actors did such a great job with their characters.
For more pictures and videos click here.
Thanks to Gary Wolfer and Johnny Broome for contributing to this article. Pictures by Vickie Henry and Johnny Broome
ALOHA!!
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| Lake DeSomer, Trophy Winner pictured with Walter Free and Al Hanschmann |
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| Left to Right Kyler Wilhite and Lake DeSomer |
Congratulations to Kyler Wilhite of Hot Springs and Lake DeSomer of Jessieville, both students at Jessieville School, for winning the annual Knights Of Columbus free-throw shooting competition at the District level on February 12 at St John's School in Hot Springs. For that excellent achievement, both qualified to compete in the State level competition that was held on Sunday, March 27 at Morrilton High School. Kyler Wilhite was narrowly edged out for the state championship in the 13-year-old boy's division, while Lake DeSomer won a close battle and came away with the state championship in the 12-year-old boy's division. All members of The Knights Of Columbus Council 10208 from Sacred Heart Of Jesus Catholic Church are extremely proud of the determination and skill that both boys displayed throughout the competitions at the Council, District, and State events as well as for all of the other competitors who participated in these fun events sponsored by the Knights Of Columbus.
Thanks to Brother Knight Al Hanschmann for his contribution to this article and pictures.
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| Essay Contest 2022 |
Congratulations to Jimena Pineda on winning the Knights Of Columbus annual Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest. Jimena, an eighth-grade student at Jessieville school and a student in the confirmation class at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, wrote an essay on the topic: "Obstacles Overcome While Living A Life Of Faith". Her essay was judged as the winner at the Council, District, and State levels within the Knights Of Columbus organization. For her excellent achievement, she was awarded a $50 gift certificate by members of Council 10208 in Hot Springs Village, as well as a check for another $50 by the Knights of Columbus State organization.
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| Brother Knights Group Lenten Retreat |
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish of Hot Springs Village completed their annual Men's Lenten Retreat at the St. John's Catholic Center in Little Rock on Thursday, March 10th. The Knights of Columbus, Council 10208, again hosted this event for the men of their parish. Thirty-four men participated in the four-day retreat. Bishop Taylor had dinner with the men and visited on Wednesday evening.
Fr. Jeff Hebert, the Diocese Vocation director, was the Retreat Master; he provided eight inspiring talks on "The Story of Salvation." Session topics included "Adam and the fall; " Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob;" Moses, Aaron, and Joshua;" "David and Solomon;" "Elijah, and Jeremiah;" John the Baptist;" Jesus of Nazareth;" and concluded with "Peter, and You, the Man of Today."
Fr. Hebert held daily Mass at Fletcher Hall or in the Chancery Chapel; he also provided four hours of Sacramental Reconciliation and spiritual counseling. The rosary was prayed in the chapel, and daily time was provided for reflection, meditation, and other prayer opportunities. Two hours of social time and discussion closed each day's events.
Deacon Chuck Ashburn of the DOLR led Stations of the Cross twice. The Deacon arranged the use of Fletcher Hall (the totally refurbished former Diocese seminary) and the use of the well-equipped Dining Facility. The Men on Retreat were grateful for the Deacon's attention to detail and administrative support throughout the retreat event.
Fr. Bill Elser, their Sacred Heart of Jesus Pastor, asked all his parishioners to "make every effort necessary to ensure this would be the best Lent, Triduum, and Easter of their lives." Fr. Hebert, Deacon Ashburn, and the Knights' hosting the retreat provided a wonderful opportunity to make this a great Lenten start for these men.
Thanks to Sir Knight Tom Donnelly for contributing this article.
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| Seminarians March 2022 |
Seminarians Joe Johnes, Quinn Thomas and Josh Osborne were able to attend our March Council meeting. It gave the Knights a good chance to meet our Seminarians and to get them a great brisket dinner. We very much appreciate these find gentlemen Seminarians taking time out of their studies to be introduced to us all.
Joe Jones attends the House of Formation in Little Rock (2021 IV Philosophy).
Quinn Thomas also attending the House of Formation in Little Rock (2021 IV Philosophy).
And Josh Osborne House of Formation in Little Rock (2021 III Philosophy).
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| John and Daniel |
John Regan and Daniel Ellis were the keynote speakers at the March 1, 2022 Council meeting with John giving a presentation covering aspects of all programs made available to Knights from our Insurance company. Many Knights don't realize that our insurance team has long term care, retirement programs, investment programs as well as regular types of regular insurance for the family.
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| The two on the right Kyler Silhite and Lake de Somers represented Council 10208 |
Pictured above are the participants with the two on the
right (Kyler Silhite and Lake de Somers) from Jessieville representing our council.
On Saturday, February 12th, the 2022 District Free Throw contest was held in Hot Springs at the St John's gym. It went off smoothly although there were only five participants. There were two from Jessieville that both qualified to proceed to the state contest.