2025-07-22 Business Meeting Minutes

Call to Order: Grand Knight Greg Peters: Jul 22, 2025, 7:15pm

·         Total in attendance: 29 Brothers

·         Officers Attendance Report: End of this report

Burning candle memorial: Deputy Grand Knight – Ron White

·         For the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney

·         Kerrie Holian, wife of brother William Ostrosky

Opening Prayer: Father Cesar led the Knights in reciting the Hail Mary

Pledge of Allegiance: All

Special Guests:  None

Visitors: None

Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting: Motions were made, and seconded, to approve the May 27 and June 11 Meeting Minutes. There was no discussion on the motions and the Minutes were approved unanimously. Each set of minutes was approved separately.

Financial Reports:

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

Financial Secretary Report: Financial Secretary Cary Newman

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

·         2025-2026 Council Budget: SK Cary Newman presented and discussed the council budget for next year which had been emailed out to all membership twice. He also reviewed/explained the cash on hand, retained admin costs, short term reserves, long term reserves, and what will be spent in the next 30 days.  He will review these each meeting. 

·         There was a motion for Budget approval, it was seconded, there was no discussion and it was approved by acclamation.

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

·         July 2025 Supreme Chaplain's Monthly Challenge- “Which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robbers’ victim?” He answered, “The one who treated him with mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”(Gospel for July 13, Lk 10:36-37) In the parable of the good Samaritan, we again witness the Lord’s call to put our faith into action. Neither the priest nor the Levite stopped to render aid to alleviate the injured man’s suffering. The true act of love came from an unexpected source: a Samaritan, a person with whom a practicing Jew of those days would not ordinarily associate. Let us be good Samaritans when we encounter others in need, remembering that we are called to love and serve all people in need.

·         Challenge by Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori: This month, I challenge you to serve as a good Samaritan to others with whom you might not normally associate — whether it be people who are homeless, the poor, the homebound or others.

·         Questions for Reflection: Who is your neighbor? Have you found yourself ignoring those in need when it is inconvenient for you to assist them? How can your response to the needy you encounter more closely reflect the example of the good Samaritan?

Membership Report: Membership Director Ray Repage (GK reviewed membership in Brother Repage’s absence)

·         We currently have 210 members. We are presently at 143% of our goal for the year. As of this week we gained 5 new prospects and plan on an Anglo Exemplification on Monday July 28 at 6:30pm. I have asked recruiting team to follow up on other potential candidates.

Programs Reports: Program Director Larry Greer

·         July 1, 2025 began our new fraternal year.  We are starting with a clean slate for our Faith-in-Action programs.  FYI - last fraternal year we submitted 58 activities, which gave us enough credits for STAR Council.

·         Wallace council annual golf tournament Aug. 29 at River Landing in Wallace, NC.

·         Faith Director Report: Faith Director John Clyatt

·         COR (Heart) Program – COR meets the Wednesdays of each month at 7pm to 8:30pm in the John Henry Newman room. COR resumes beginning August 6 with the Apocryphal books.  The group is experiencing really profound sharing and discovery in the scriptures.  All are warmly invited to join us in August. If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 719-393-2870.

·         24 Hour Adoration First Saturday Mass starting Aug 1 and into Aug 2. Miguel Saldana is leading this.

·         Refilling the gathering space kiosk- the parish are using these awesome materials and we have refilled 4 times!  A great effort for the parish.

·         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.  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. Next Mass TBD. 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.

·         Family Director Report: Family Director John Danchisko

·         Faith in Films Series (Movie night)- 2024--2025 any questions/comments or if you want to volunteer 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.

·         Movie Nite - July 12, Vincent DePaul, Charity’s Saint. - 65 souls attended, Paul Townend and Sabina Newman provided the intro and prayer. In addition to our normal refreshments, The St. Vincent de Paul members brought plenty of finger food and snacks. The collection amounted to $164 and it was gifted to the St. Vincent de Paul group. The film rights were zero cost; the Popcorn and beverages were donated.

·         Movie Nite - August 2: Looking at Heaven is a powerful movie produced in Mexico that tells the inspiring true story of St. José Sánchez del Rio, a 14- year-old martyr during the Cristero War (1926-1929). St. José Sánchez del Rio was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI on November 20, 2005. In January 2016, Pope Francis approved a miracle attributed to him and he was canonized on October 16, 2016. Saturday, August 2nd starting at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall! Admission is FREE and all are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. In addition, Spanish/ English subtitles/captioning will be available during the screening. I have reached out to a number of leaders in the Latino church.   Fr. Cesar to announce the event after Sunday Mass, He will also provide an intro to the film, on the day.   He will also promote it at Christ the King.  Matteo Bautista will help to promote within the Latino round table. Ezequiel will promote through the Cursillio group. Additionally, I am going reach out to St. Mary’s to cross promote it with their Latino church there. I have asked Miguel to promote it with the Legion of Mary, The Adoration group, and any other way he can. We will be printing posters and postcard versions of the poster. Being that the film will be presented in Spanish with English subtitles, it will be an extra challenge to encourage the Anglo church to attend ... but I would like to see if this screening could become an opportunity for the Anglo and Latino groups to come together.  Any ideas to cross promote are very, very, welcome. Joe D’Alessandro welcomes any suggestions of films to screen. 

·         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. Next date September 21 after 9:30 Mass. Help is needed for Grill, Hot Table serving, beverage table serving, set up and clean up.

·         Habitat for Humanity Home Build: Deputy Grand Knight Ron White.  Last build was on June 21.  Seven participants and ended at noon due to heat.  More info will be coming on the next build. POC- Deputy Grand Knight Ron White 910-395-5990 

·         Coats for Kids Table Collection- Richard Caparelli September 6 & 7 after all Masses. Sign up genius is being set up.

·         St. Mark Catholic School Lion’s Pride 5K September 11- More later in new business.

·         Caballeros de Colon Car Wash Sep. 14- may be adjusted so stay tuned!

·         Sleep in Heavenly Peace -- To volunteer go to SHPbeds.org.  This organization makes beds for children in need.  August 9 is the next build.  There are many openings available.

·         We need help with recommendations for Family and Knights of the months.  Please Brother Greer know if you have ideas. 

·         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

·         The Monday Night Football Pool sponsored by our council’s Life program is beginning. It’s still sometime between now and the first game in September but that means you have all summer to sell books.  For every ten books you buy or sell, you get one free.  Do you know how many brothers won on the free book? You still have time to get in on the action.  There is a winner every week of the season, for the two Championship games, and the Super Bowl.  $20 buys twenty chances to win $50.  Many have won multiple times with the same booklet.  After buying the ticket, there is nothing to do, the check with the winnings just shows up in the mail! If you are interested in participating this year contact Greg Decker (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Michael Breit (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

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 your info to Mike and he will send e mail out looking for volunteers. Mike needs help this Friday Jul 25 at 0900 if you have time.  Report to the St Marks School if you would like to help put together furniture and other things. Thank you for your dedication to help others.  YTD 97 hours.

Fourth Degree Report:   SK Larry Greer

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

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

·         Awarded the 2025 Collegiate Scholarships last week.  First and Second Place winners were from St. Therese and Third Place winner was from St. Mary’s. Thanks for everyone’s support.

LAMB Report:  LAMB Director Tim Niggel

·         LAMB funds are used to support special Olympics and programs for students and adults with disabilities. We are at $5K of our $12,500 goal.  Food Lion may let us raise money in front of their store this year.  More coming on that.  Keep checking all the info on our website and signup is on our website - https://kofc12017.org.  Please, support this worthy program.

·         Knights St Mark is allowing us to do a tabletop collection after masses the weekend of August 9th & 10th. Please consider helping support this worthy cause to support the mentally challenged within our community. Please consider signing up to support the effort after the masses you would attend. Our worthy LAMB director, SK Tim Niggel has put together a signup genius to help organize the event: https://signup.com/go/NcJDQNh

Latino Roundtable:  GK Peters Reported.

·         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. The second meeting of each month will be a new Hispanic COR group meeting.

·         Latino Taco Day August 3 after 11:30 & 1:30 Masses

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

·         State Council Leadership Training- July 19 08:30am-3:30pm.  Council 12017 hosted the NC State Leadership training on July 19th at St Mark.  Our kitchen crew provided a continental breakfast and a pasta lunch.  We set up rooms for breakout groups as the state required.  Donations collected were split with the parish pastor and VAVS.  The council was appreciative of the opportunity to be of service. We had 85 total Knights (74 from other councils and 11 from ours) from all over eastern North Carolina attend (including our volunteers). GK thanked everyone for their support!  

New Business:

·         Council Exemplification- We will hold a new member exemplification ceremony on Monday, July 28 at 5pm in the church chapel. Brothers wishing to attend to welcome these new brothers, please reach out to the GK.

·         St Mark Lion’s Pride 5K- September 11- Jack Murphy is the POC.  In addition to manning the hot dog grilling station, 4-5 volunteers are needed for parking assistance from 3:30-6:00pm and as beer pourers (handing out beers to those of age) from 5:30-8:00pm.  Sign up sheet was available at the meeting. 

Miscellaneous:

·         None

Grand Knight’s Report: GK Greg Peters

·         Congratulations to our council for Star Council Award.  This award takes into account programs, membership and fraternal reporting.  Thanks to all our council Knights!

·         GK gave the floor to our Lecturer- Miguel Saldana.  He spoke about Our Lady of Guadalupe and the book about the political and cultural manifestation of our Lady of Guadalupe and tied together the validity of the bread and wine of life (transubstantiation) being the body and blood of Jesus. 

Good of the Order:

·         Family of the Month –

·         Knight of the Month – Bud Tascone

Prayers for Brothers in Need:

·         Names in the Prayers Book

·         Brothers Mark Carlton and Gary Wool

·         For the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney

Next Meeting: Aug 26 at 7:15pm

Closing Prayer: Father Cesar led the Our Father.

Meeting Adjourned: 8:00 pm

Minutes completed by Recorder:  Sean Murphy