Call to Order: Grand Knight Greg Peters: April 22,  2025, 7:21pm

·         Total in attendance: 33 Brothers

·         Officers Attendance Report: End of this report

Burning candle memorial: Deputy Grand Knight – Michael Brouillette

·         For the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney

·         For the repose of the soul of our blessed holy father, Pope Francis.

Opening Prayer: Hail Mary by Lecturer Miguel Saldana led in the absence of Father Cesar

Pledge of Allegiance: All

Special Guests: None

Visitors: No additional visitors.

Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting: A motion was made, and seconded, to approve the Minutes of the March 25, 2025 Meeting. There was no discussion on the motion and the Minutes were approved unanimously.

Financial Reports:

·         Treasurer Report: Treasurer SK Bud Tascone
Financial statement is available upon request. Our financial status is very strong and there are no issues.

Financial Secretary Report: SK Cary Newman

·         Bills to be Paid: There were no bills to be paid.

·         Dues Assessments: We still have 21 Brothers who have not paid their dues.  3 will pay. 7 have no intent to pay. 2 transferred out. 5 withdrew. 2 are in inactive status. 2 are in hardship status.  Our council will take required actions as outlined by bylaws of the K of C.

·         NC State Raffle Tickets:  We have made a profit of $1245 for our charitable works.

·         200 Club: Thanked the 38 members who had originally signed up for the 200 Club. As there were insufficient numbers to make this viable for this year, refunds were issued to all. Several donated their funds back for use by the council.

·         2025-2026 Council Budget: SK Cary Newman will be working on the council budget for next year. Any members with input are asked to contact him. This will be further discussed at the May Council Board meeting.

Chaplain Report:  Lecturer Miguel Saldana presented, in the absence of Fr. Cesar, the Chaplains Supreme Challenge to the Council

·         April 2025 Challenge by Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori:

·         This month, I challenge you to take part in a Catholic faith formation course, event or opportunity offered through your local council (such as Cor), your parish or diocese, or online.

·         Questions for Reflection:

·         Looking at the development of your own faith, how have you “come to believe” truths about Christ and/or the Catholic faith? What teachings do you still have questions about? What areas of your faith would you like to develop further? Where can you find resources — or whom can you ask for resources — to help you deepen your faith and understanding?

Membership Report: Membership Director Michael Brouillette

·         We currently have 209 members in council 12017.  We are presently at 150% of our goal for the year. Council 12017  will be having our Spring Membership drive the weekend of May 17-18th. We will need brothers to work the recruiting table before/after Mass a Sign-Up Genius will be sent out for this. WGK Peters will be at the State Convention this weekend, so he is counting on the council members to help with this membership drive. WGK Peters asked all to start to recruit for the membership drive now. There are six prospects awaiting exemplification into our order. One council member, Ron Strecker, already has a potential new member.

Programs Reports: Program Director SK Larry Greer reported

·         Faith Director Report: Faith Director John Clyatt

·         COR (Heart) Program – COR continues to meet the first three Thursdays of the month at 7pm to 8:30pm in the John Henry Newman room. The group is experiencing really profound sharing and discovery in the scriptures. 
Brother Sam Melton spoke to the membership about the profound joy of being with a group of like-minded men willing to study the bible together, and grow from it.
I warmly invite others to join us. If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, let me know. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 719-393-2870.

·         Quarterly Knight’s Mass - Brothers we need at least Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMoHC) for each Mass.  Whichever Mass you regularly attend, please consider becoming an EMoHC.  We also need more brothers for readers and ushers.  The remaining scheduled Mass for this year is on June 15 at the 11:30am Mass.  If you are willing to step up, let us know.  All brothers are encouraged to attend wearing your council name badges or shirts to support the many Knights who will participate as Ushers, Greeters, EM’s, Readers, and choir members. We have new points of contact for this effort- Mike Krawcyzk, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 910-398-6517 and Miguel Saldana, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

·         St Mark Knights Spiritual Retreat: Hosted by the Knights, the retreat was held on March 29^th, Founder’s Day for the K of C. A total of 65 Knights, Columbiettes, and parishioners attended.

·         Family Director Report: Family Director John Danchisko

·         Faith on Film Series (Movie Night)- 2024 - We are planning to screen one film per month in 2025. On April 5- “Romero” was screened- 28 people in attendance and $70 donations.  The Paulist’s gave us permission to screen for free. There were no other expenses.  Our next screening will be the St. Carlos Acutis documentary, screening on Saturday, May 3rd at 6:30pm. Carlo Acutis was born in 1991, in London. As an infant, his family moved back to Milan, Italy. As a child, Carlo had a great love for the Holy Eucharist, The Blessed Mother, and the Saints. Carlo wanted to strengthen the faith of people worldwide by promoting the miracles of Christ through the sacrament of the most Holy Eucharist. Since he had extensive knowledge of computers, he created a website with all the approved Eucharistic Miracles. Carlo started this project when he was 11 and he finished it the year before he died. From it, has also derived a traveling exhibit about eucharistic Miracles which has been to five continents. Carlo died from leukemia in 2006 at age 15. Beatified in 2020 he is the first Millennial to be named Blessed by the Church. As a young man who played video games, watched movies and spent time with his friends, he is proof that holiness is attainable for everyone.. Joe D’Alessandro welcomes any suggestions of films to screen. For any questions/comments or to volunteer to help, reach out to: Joseph C. D’Alessandro, 910-352-7607, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

·         Community Director Report: Community Director Ray Repage

·         Knight’s Breakfast is co-chaired Joe D’Alessandro, Ray Repage and Bob Stevens, and mentored by Warden George Schadt. Contact Joe D’Alessandro at Cell:  910-352-7607. Our Pancake Breakfast on March 30 we served 100 people. Donations were $787.60, expenses were $360.35, net profit was $427.25. Future dates are May 18 (with Youth Group) and June 15. (Father’s Day) Help is needed for Grill, Hot Table serving, beverage table serving, set up and clean up. Future dates are May 18 (with the Youth Group,) and  June 15.(Father’s Day). Help is needed for Grill, Hot Table serving, beverage table serving, set up and clean up.

·         Lenten Fish Fry- Held on April 4^th , 111 meals served. Total donations $1,450, less expenses $750, results in $700 profit for the Council.

·         Blood Drive: The last drive was held on April 17. Brother Ron reported that 23 units of blood were donated. Next Blood Drive is tentatively scheduled for July 28^th. Brother Ron will need someone to step forward to run this one as he will be recovering from surgery. He will need a team to help with this one.  Please step up if you can. Contact Ron White at 910-395-5990 if any questions.

·         Habitat for Humanity Home Build: Worthy Chancellor Ron White. The next event is Jun 21. One volunteer has stepped forward, he will need 8-9 more. All safety gear provided. If you want to bring your favorite tool belt, feel free, but tools will be provided by the site foreman. More information will come prior to the event.   POC- Worthy Chancellor Ron White 910-395-5990

·         Thank-A-Cop Lasagna Dinner: Run by brother Tim Kroll. It went well and we learned a lot for next year.  30 participants and 32 served meals. Thanks to all who participated!

·         Life Director Report: Life Director Michael Breit

·         Prayer vigil supporting Life: A reminder of Wednesday's 9–10am at the corner of 17 Street and Hospital Plaza. It lasts about an hour. Best contact is Larry Greer: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. cell- 910-471-1574

Knights on Call: Mike Alexander This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. cell 910-200-9683

·         Program to help others.  If you want to join this group or if help is needed anywhere just send the info to Mike and he will send e mail out for volunteers. 90 Hours to date.

Fourth Degree Report:  SK Greg Decker reported

·         Faithful Navigator, Frank Bio This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. cell 910-899-8946.

·         Monthly meetings on the third Tuesday at 7pm.  Location is being rotated among parishes.  Go to the site for details - https://kofc2017.org/

·         SK Mike Alexander’s wife’s Rose’ mother, Frances Hunley, age 95 is in the hospital and prayers are requested for her.

·         Two SK’s will be on this year’s Honor Flight on this Saturday, April 26^th.  All are welcome to cheer them on as they arrive back home around 9:00 PM at ILM Airport.

·         On Saturday, April 26^th, the Assembly Honor Guard will be at the Flag Raising for the St. Mark Parish Picnic, and on Sunday, April 27^th, Divine Mercy Sunday, the Assembly Honor Guard will take part in the Divine Mercy Chaplet at St. Stanislaus in Castle Hayne. All are welcome.

·         The Honor Guard will also be doing their annual Passing of the Colors at St. Mary’s School (5/13) and St. Mark School (5/20). Certificates will be given to the current 8^th graders who participated in this program this past year.

LAMB Report:  LAMB Director Tim Niggel

·         LAMB funds are used to support special Olympics and programs for students and adults with disabilities. Keep checking all the info on our website and signup is on our website - https://kofc12017.org.  Please, support this worthy program.

·         Knights Magic Show: Plans have been finalized on a LAMB fundraiser to offset loss of collections from Harris Teeter & Food Lion to support LAMB. Brother Tim Niggel has organized hosting a magic show on Sunday June 8. The featured performer will be nationally recognized magician Brian Saint., who on three occasions stumped Penn & Teller Fool Us. We have reserved the school gym to host the event and just need to complete diocese paperwork & alcohol license for  final approval. Brother Tim was able to get a contract from the entertainer at a reduced rate. GK Peters stated that we have received approval from Fr. Greg for this fundraising event and a deposit of 50% of the fee for the magician has been made. The  link to purchase tickets on the Council website is live.. All are encouraged to spread the word about this fundraiser to family, friends, work colleagues, etc. The goal is to sell 400 tickets. Flyers have been sent to all and can be shared. Tim reported that he will need some help setting up and for cleanup. Purchase tickets on our website (https://kofc12017.org)

Latino Roundtable:  GK Peters Reported. The Roundtable meets every 4^th Thursday of the month in the Juan Diego Room at 7:15pm immediately after Mass.

·         We conducted our first meeting of the year on January 9th. The Latino Roundtable will begin meeting on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month in the Juan Diego Room at 7pm-8:30pm. Selection of new roundtable leaders was held by the roundtable. Nector Diaz was selected the new Coordinator, Geronimo Santamaria was selected Deputy Coordinator, and Tirso Martinez was selected as the new Latino Membership Chair. The roundtable currently has 15 members, they have three men interested in membership and have set a goal of 10 new members for 2025. There was a Latino Exemplification at Santa Clara Mission in Magnolia NC and we had 6 brothers fill roles! The Taco Dinner fundraiser on May 4^th  after the 11:30 and 1:30 Masses, has been cancelled.

·         The Latino Roundtable hosted a car wash on March 30^th after the 9:30, 11:30, and 1:30 Masses. Had a Profits of $1092 which will be applied to proposed storage shed for Christ the King Mission church. They have raised just shy of $3,000 for this proposed storage shed. Roundtable membership is down in 2025.

Unfinished Business: Any motion tabled from the prior meeting- No motions were tabled from the prior meeting.

·         Knights Golf Tournament-Held Monday April 14^th, worthy Sir Knight Mike Alexander is waiting for two final sponsor checks and will update the council on this extremely successful event at the next meeting. Looks like this potentially could be a record setter. Congratulations to the foursome of SK Greer, SK Peters, Chancellor Ron White and Archbishop Kurtz who won the Council Flight of the tournament for Council 12017.

·         St Mark Festival- Saturday April 26^th, a signup genius has been generated for volunteers to help with the children’s play area, and help is still needed. Rich Carbone has also requested help with parking. Joe D’Allesandro has the lead for cooking events. The 4^th degree will participate in the flag ceremony.

·         Brothers Brewery Night- Worthy Inside Guard, Joe Damitz- Brother Joe Damitz is the lead He can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 910-409-2640. Purpose- Fraternity, especially getting to meet new Knights. Location – Kickback Jack’s located at 418 S College Road. Stay tuned for next event.

·         Bocce Ball- Mike Alexander This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. cell 910-200-9683 Contact Mike if you would like to join the team.  No experience needed. Bocce’s back on at Empie Park every Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Open to all Knights of Columbus. We will be the host for next year’s tournament on Sept 20.

New Business:

·         Mother’s Day Flowers – DGK Mike Brouillette will again coordinate the distribution of Mother’s day Flowers after Masses on the weekend of May 10^th and 11^th. A sign-up genius will be sent out prior to this event to get volunteers to help with the distribution. 1,000 flowers have been ordered, as we ran out last year at all Masses.

·         State Convention- To be held May 16-18^th in Hickory NC. A motion was made and seconded, to send GK Greg Peters & Chancellor Ron White to attend this Convention as delegates with Council 12017’s vote. There was no discussion on the motion and it passed unanimously.

·         State Leadership Training- St Mark and Council 12017 will host the Knights State Leadership training event on Saturday July 19^th from 8AM-3:30PM in the church hall. We will have upwards of 125 Knights from the diocese of Raleigh attending. We will serve a light breakfast and lunch for the event. I will generate a signup genius as we will need help managing the food and setting up meeting room and breakout rooms for the event. Please wear your council shirt and name badge if you attend either for helping or meeting attendance. 

·         The Silver Rose is coming to Council 12017 from Council 1074 on Thursday, May 29^th.  The Latino Roundtable will take charge of the ceremony with Fr. Cesar. All are welcome to attend.

·         Installation of Officers – Date has been set for June 24, 2025. DGK Mike Brouillette has decided to step down. Chancellor Ron White was volunteered to move into the role of Deputy Grand Knight; SK Mike Alexander has agreed to move into the role of Chancellor. Anyone interested in being considered for an officer’s position should reach out to GK Peters. GK Peters read the proposed slate of officers for 2025/2026 are as follows:

The slate of officers will be voted on at the May 27^th Council Meeting

Miscellaneous:

·         None

Grand Knight’s Report: GK Greg Peters

·         Previously discussed under Program Director Report and New Business See above new business discussed by Grand Knight

Good of the Order:

·         Worthy Lecturer Miguel Saldana spoke about the meaning and symbolism of the black moon in the picture of Our lady of Guadeloupe.

·         Family of the Month –  Anne & Terry Wyllie

·         Knight of the Month –

Prayers for Brothers in Need:

·         Pope Francis

·         Names in the Prayers Book

·         For the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney

Next Meeting: May 27th at 7:15pm

Closing Prayer: Hail Mary by Father Cesar

Meeting Adjourned: 8:14pm

Minutes completed by Substitute Recorder: SK Jack Murphy