Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Tournament Saturday, July 12, 2025.
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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)
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| Welcome Officers for the 2023-2024 Fraternal Year |
The 4th Degree Installation was held in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Upper Hall. The ceremony went very well with our Arkansas KOC State Warden, Andy Anderson, presiding over the Installation. Forty-Seven people, to include many spouses, were in attendance.
Immediately following the installation everyone retired to the Church Lower Hall for an "Outstanding Prime Rib Dinner", prepared and catered by Home Plate Restaurant. Everyone said the dinner was wonderful, the fellowship superb, and they had a very good time. The festivities ended around 8:30 p.m.2023-24 Leadership
Friar - Father Bill Elser
Navigator - John Weidert
Comptroller - Bill Patterson
Captain - Pat McGannon
Admiral - Dave Witchger
Purser - Bob Kulas
Pilot - Tom Conrad
Scribe - Chris Mullvaney
Outer Sentinel - Ted Otero
Inner Sentinel - Jerry Kordsmeier
1st Trustee - Rand Schnoebelen
2nd Trustee - Ed Doyel
3rd Trustee - Tom Donnelly
Color Corps Commander - Gary Wolfer
Membership Chairman - Ed Doyel
Flags Forever Chairman - Russ Harrison
(article contributed by John Weidert)
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| Grand Knight Rick Phillips presenting the Family of the Month Award to Bob Honzik |
Well there is not enough room to list all of the contributions that have come from this most worthy Brother(Sir) and his wonderful wife. Among all of their past contributions, they are being recogninzed for 23 years with the Parish Council being responsible for both the Parish Finance and Administration, and Council.
In addition to that, being Stewardship Leaders.
Thank you so much for all you do!!
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| Grand Knight Rick Phillips with Knight of the Month Ed Aucoin |
Congratulations to Ed Aucoin for receiving the April 2023 Knight of the Month Award for his Blessed Work with the Blood Drive!!
Ed has been involved with .Blood Drive for the past 12+ years.
On average,there are about 25 (roughly half) of teh donors are associated with the Knights of Columbus/Sacred Heart Church. There are an average of 45-50 donors per Blood Drive.
For the calendar year 2022, there were 30 gallons donated. This came from both the Knights and the members of Village United Methodist Church, an aveage of 40 pints per drive, and this average does not include the collection of double red blood cells which is 3-5 per drive.
New Donors are always welcome!! As with anything in the Village, the population is getting older and many donors have been lost due to health reasons.
A reward well deserved!!
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| Mark Leslie receives awards |
Mark Leslie went to the podium 5 times to receive State awards for Council 10208. The awards are:
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| Patrick OMalley and wife Priscilla join Knights |
On May 9th Council 10208 welcomed Brother Patrick O'Malley and his wife Priscilla into our Knight's family. The Exemplification was attended by Pat's sponsor Ed Doyle (accompanied by Paula) and others. Pictured left to right are Sir knight Ed Doyle, Priscilla O'Malley, Brother Patrick, the Grand Knight and Investing Officer Sir Knight Rick Phillips, and the Presiding Officer Sir Knight Tom Donnelly.
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| Pat McGannon Terri Weir Special Olympics |