Special Notes regarding the Meeting Minutes

In an effort to make the minutes more concise and accurate, the contact information for officers, directors and chairmen are replaced by a link where their email and phone are provided along with a description of their position.  Team leads’ that are not officers, directors or chairmen have their contact information listed in a table at the end of the minutes.

Call to Order: Grand Knight Greg Peters: October 28, 2025, 7:15pm

·         Total in attendance: 35 Brothers

·         Officers Attendance Report: End of this report

Burning candle memorial: Deputy Grand Knight Ron White

·         For the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney

·         For the Repose of the Soul of Brother Frank Pinkston

·         For the Repose of the Soul of Frank Caparelli, brother of SK Richard Caparelli

Opening Prayer: Hail Mary led by Fr. Cesar Torres Martinez

Pledge of Allegiance: All

Special Guests:  None 

Visitors: None

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

Financial Reports:

·         Treasurer Report: Treasurer Bud Tascone

·         Financial Secretary Report: Financial Secretary Cary Newman gave Financial Secretary report.

·         Dues assessment of $40 will be going out December 15.  You can pay by sending check back or pay on line.

·         State Raffle is beginning.  It is a 50/50 with prizes in the thousands of dollars.  More coming out on this. SK Greg Decker won $5000 last year.  You have to play to win!

Chaplain Report:  Fr. Cesar read the Chaplain’s Supreme Challenge to the Council.

·         November 2025 Supreme Chaplain's Monthly Challenge

·         “You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives.” (Gospel for Nov. 16, Lk 21:17-19) Jesus promised his faithful disciples many things — that he will always be with us, that we will receive if we ask, and that he would give us rest. He also promised that we would be hated and that we would be persecuted for the sake of his name. We must persevere and remain faithful despite the hardships we suffer for our faith. May we always put into action St. Paul’s admonition: “Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer” (Rom 12:12).Challenge by Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori: This month, I challenge you to make Peter’s profession of faith — “You are the Messiah” — a frequent aspiration, or short prayer, you recite throughout each day, perhaps writing it down some place you will see it regularly to remind yourself.

·         Challenge by Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori: This month, I challenge you to learn more about the lives of the saints by selecting one or more martyrs to read about and then reflecting on how you can imitate his or her perseverance and hope.

·         Questions for Reflection: Have you ever struggled with hope when life has brought challenges? Have you ever experienced bigotry, rejection, hostility or hatred on account of your Catholic faith? What are some concrete ways you can seek to grow in perseverance to face life’s difficulties?

Membership Report: Membership Director Ray Repage. Report given by GK.

·         We currently have 198 members in our council. Results of membership drive: Two candidates made it through the electronic membership portal, Knights State Membership has advised that rather than re-entering application the candidate sends an e-mail stating they wish to become a member of our council. GK has reached out to the candidates to move forward. The Latino Roundtable will contact the four remaining Latino candidates. From this point we will schedule exemplifications. Council 12017 exemplified (5) brothers earlier this summer. These new recruits along with the prospects awaiting exemplification should put us in the range of 142% goal if all are exemplified.

Programs Reports: Program Director Larry Greer

·         Faith Director Report: Faith Director John Clyatt

·         COR (Heart) Program – COR continues to meet the Wednesdays of each month from 7 to 8:30pm in the John Henry Newman room. This year we are studying the Deuterocanonical books; that is, the books left out of the Protestant Bibles. But, during this Advent series we are doing a seven week series, “Teacher and Lord”, starting November 5. I warmly invite others to join us. contact John Clyatt.

·         Quarterly Knights Mass - 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.  If you are willing to step up, let us know.  All are encouraged to attend wearing your council name badges or shirts to support the many Knights who will participate as Ushers, Greeters, EMoHCs, Readers, and choir members. Stay tuned for the date and time in January for the next one. Points of contact for this effort are Mike Krawcyzk and Miguel Saldana.

·         24hr Adoration - October 31-November 1.

·         Family Director Report: Family Director John Danchisko Report given by Larry Greer

·         Faith in Films Series (Movie night) Next movie November 1 is Babette's Feast. Based on a short story by author, Isak Dinesen, Babette's Feast (1987) focuses on two elderly sisters in 19th century Denmark who welcome a Catholic widow and refugee fleeing violent Parisian uprisings into their strict, puritanical protestant religious sect.

The December 7 film will be Mary of Nazareth an epic motion picture on the life of Mary, mother of Christ, from her childhood through the Resurrection of Jesus. Shot in High Definition, it was filmed in Europe with outstanding cinematography, a strong cast, and a majestic music score. Actress Alissa Jung gives a beautiful, compelling and inspired portrayal of Mary. Joe D’Alessandro welcomes any suggestions of films to screen. For any questions/comments or to volunteer to help, contact Joe. D’Alessandro, 910-352-7607.

·         Nominations each month for Family of the Month and Knight of the Month - Send to John Danchisko and copy Larry Greer.

·         Community Director Report: Community Director Ray Repage Report given by Larry Greer

·         Knight’s Breakfast is co-chaired Joe D’Alessandro, Ray Repage and Bob Stevens, and mentored by George Schadt. Future dates are November 9, January 11, February 8, and March 8 and starts after the 9:30am Mass. Help is needed for grill, hot table serving, beverage table serving, set up and clean up. Contact Joe D’Alessandro.

·         Habitat for Humanity home build: Our next build will be a Unity Build December 20 in Castle Haynes.  This will be open to all the churches.  We will be putting in Windows and Doors. The Point of Contact is DGK Ron White.

·         Coats for Kids: This has gone well and no additional help needed. The Point of Contact is Richard Caparelli.

·         Sleep In Heavenly Peace is a focus Community program.  We’re fortunate to have a local chapter of this fine organization in Wilmington that has built nearly a thousand beds since its inception.  Watch this video to get a taste for the program.  Next build is November 8 at Independence Mall starting at 7:30am.  Contact Greg Decker for more information.

·         Blankets for the Homeless- Distribution will be Tuesday December 2, at 5^th and Greenfield at The Lords Church. Tim Kroll has requested (5-6) Knights to help with distribution. We assembled the 96 back packs at our October Council meeting.

·         Youth Friendsgiving- Sunday, November 16  - We will support the effort with cooking and dropping off turkeys at 3:30pm.  The GK has all the volunteers needed at the meeting and will be sending them a note with more details.

·         St Mark Christmas Tree Lot- The Knights of Columbus will partner with the St Mark youth to manage the Christmas Tree lot for 2025. The church will purchase the trees, any profit to be split between the youth and the Knights. Historical profit margins have been $8000 (best year) to $4000 (worst year). Christmas trees to be delivered November28 at 830am. We will start selling the trees at noon right after offload. Lot hours will be Monday-Friday 4:30pm-7:00pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, and Sunday 8:30am-5:30pm. Typically the lot is not open for more than two weeks. Knights would use profit generated to donate/boost our 2025 LAMB collections.  Sign up genius will be forthcoming.

·         Life Director Report: Life Director Michael Breit Report given by Larry Greer.

·         Prayer vigil supporting Life: A reminder of Wednesday's 9–10am vigil at the corner of 16th Street and Hospital Plaza Drive. It lasts about an hour.  We could use more support. Contact is Larry Greer.

·         Baby Bottle Program - Baby bottles are requested to be returned no later than the weekend of November 1-2.

·         LAMB: Chairman Tim Niggel

·         Tim Niggel reported that a total of $10,465 has been raised so far towards our goal of $12,517. Funds are used to support Special Olympics and programs for students and adults with disabilities. Please support this worthy program. Food Lion allowed us to collect October 25 at the Food Lion located at 1319 Military Cutoff Road (Landfall Center) and we collected $870.

·         Knights on Call: Chairman Mike Alexander

·         Knights on Call is a program to help others.  If you want to join this group or if help is needed anywhere just send your info to Mike and he will send e mail out looking for volunteers. These efforts are to help parishioners with short term easy projects and not long-term requirements.
St Stanislaus needs help for their Polish Festival Thursday and Friday, October 30-31; a parishioner needs help with a move; and the new grill we bought needs to be put together.  If interested in any of these projects get in contact with Mike.  YTD 124 hrs. We are now averaging 1-2 hour per week.

Fourth Degree Report:   SK Larry Greer

·         Monthly meetings on the third Tuesday at 7pm.  Next meeting is October 21 at 7:00pm at St. Mark Parish Hall. 

·         Faithful Navigator, Larry Greer This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 910-471-1574.

·         The Veterans Parade is on October 8 at 9:30am.  Meet in the CFCC Lot.   Assembly members wear regalia or a dark suit; council members wear council polo and khaki pants.  A signup genius will be sent out.

·         A Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony will be at 11am at Long Leaf Park.  All are invited to attend this short, moving ceremony honoring those who served.

·         Veterans Support Raffle has begun.  The prizes are $500, $250 and $125 with the winners having their winnings in time for Thanksgiving shopping. Buy tickets from SK Greg Decker or on line.

Fraternity:

·         Brothers Brewery Night - Brother Joe Damitz is the lead. The purpose of the Brothers Brewery Night is fraternity, especially getting to meet new Knights. The usual location is Kickback Jack’s located at 418 S College Road.  Next event November 17, 6-8pm.

·         Columbus Day Pasta Dinner – Held on October 18, the $846 profit went to blankets for the Salvation Army.

·         Bocce Ball - Mike Alexander is the lead.  Contact him if you would like to join the team.  No experience needed. Bocce’s every Wednesday at 10am at Empie Park. Open to all Knights.  

Latino Roundtable:  GK Peters reported.

·         The Latino Roundtable meets on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month in the Juan Diego Room at 7-8:30pm. No report on the Latino Car Wash on October 19.  Proceeds will go to help those in need in the Hispanic community.

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

New Business:  

·         Thank you letters from the school for the Lion Pride 5K, from the Salvation Army for the Blankets, from Lucy Congema for the scholarship from the Fourth Degree, and from St Vincent de Paul for the donation.

·         Coastal Therapeutic Riding School will host a barn dance fundraiser on Saturday, November 8 from 5-8pm. Please consider supporting this organization that gives so much back to helping our special needs community members. For questions or to confirm your attendance reservation please reach out to brother Tim Niggel. I have attached the link: https://coastalriding.networkforgood.com/events/91696-barn-dance

·         Once again SKs John Bolger and Joe Ferro want to fill boxes for the veterans at Ashley House.  If you would like to be a part of this, bring a shoebox filled with socks, gloves, shaving cream, razors, deodorant, gift cards, etc.  These will be delivered sometime in early December, thus please plan to bring to the November 25 council meeting.

Miscellaneous:

·         No December meeting but the Officers will have their meeting by Zoom.  GK will be setting up.

Grand Knight’s Report: GK Greg Peters

·         Previously discussed under Program Director Report and New Business

Good of the Order:

·         Family of the Month –

·         Knight of the Month –

·         Knight of the Year- Cary Newman – Plaque was presented!

Prayers for Brothers in Need:

·         Names in the Prayers Book, Doreen Tascone, Gary Wool, Frank Pinkston, Keith Lorenzetti.

Next Meeting: November 25 at 7:15pm

Closing Prayer: Hail Mary by Fr. Cesar

Meeting Adjourned:  7:55pm

Minutes completed by Recorder:  Sean Murphy