2025-08-26 Business Meeting Minutes

Call to Order: Grand Knight Greg Peters: August 26, 2025, 7:12pm

·         Total in attendance: 37 Brothers

·         Officers Attendance Report: End of this report

Burning candle memorial: Deputy Grand Knight – Ron White

·         For the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney

Opening Prayer: Hail Mary by Fr. Cesar

Pledge of Allegiance: All

Special Guests:  None

Visitors: None

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

Financial Reports:

·         Treasurer Report: Treasurer Bud Tascone - get with him for any needed details.

Financial Secretary Report: Financial Secretary Cary Newman excused. Report given by Bud Tascone- nothing additional to his Treasury report.

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

August 2025 Supreme Chaplain's Monthly Challenge

·         “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” (Gospel for Aug. 31, Lk 14:11) One lesson of this parable in Luke’s Gospel is that when you exalt yourself, there’s nowhere to go but down. In the life of a disciple of Christ, we are called to develop the virtue of humility. We are called to self-giving service to others, not self-serving advancement of ourselves. Let us strive not to seek worldly honors in an egotistical spirit, but rather to live as servants to others so that God may exalt us to eternal life.

·         Challenge by Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori: This month, in which we celebrate the feast of Blessed Michael McGivney on Aug. 13, I challenge you to pray each day the Litany of Blessed Michael McGivney or the prayer for his canonization — and take time to reflect on his humility in serving the people of God.

·         Questions for Reflection: Do you sometimes struggle with the sin of pride? How can you be at once humble of heart and yet bold in living and proclaiming your faith? What living examples of humble service have you found in your own life?

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

·         We currently have 215 members. We conducted a new member exemplification on Monday, July 21 in which we exemplified four new English-speaking, and one Latino men. The 2025-2026 council goal is 12 new members; we need seven additional members to reach Star goal. We have two more drives: in Oct and in the Spring. I have asked the recruiting team to follow up on other potential candidates.

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. COR is open to all men of the parish. 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.

·         Quarterly Knight’s 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, EM’s, Readers, and choir members. The next Knights is Mass Sept 20 at 5pm. 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)

§  Looking at Heaven had 105 participants and raised $149.  Very successful night!

§  Next Faith on Film will be Saturday, September 6 at 6:30pm. Green Dragon- In 1975, refugee camps were set up across the desert of the United States to house an exodus of over 100,000 Vietnamese immigrants after the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War. The 2001 film, starring Patrick Swayze, Forest Whitaker, and Don Duong, captures the poignant stories of Vietnamese refugees and how one refugee, Tai Tran, befriends Sergeant Jim Lance, and together, work to improve the conditions of those living in the camps. Watch Green Dragon with the Knights and fellow parishioners at the next Faith on Film Night on Saturday, September 6th at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. Admission is FREE and all are welcome! The film is 2 hours long and rated PG-13.

§  We welcome any suggestions of films to screen. For any questions/comments or to volunteer to help, reach out to Joe D’Alessandro, 910-352-7607, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

·         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 excused given by Larry Greer

·         Catholic Charities food truck driver/delivery:  Catholic Charities HOPS program was not funded.  They can still use help in food distributions and other Catholic Charities programs.  Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 336-908-2474 if you would like to help.

·         Knight’s Breakfast is co-chaired Joe D’Alessandro, Ray Repage and Bob Stevens, and mentored by George Schadt. Future dates are September 21, October 12, November 9, January 11, February 8, and March 8 and starts after the 9:30 Mass. Help is needed for grill, hot table serving, beverage table serving, set up and clean up. Contact Joe D’Alessandro at Cell:  910-352-7607.

·         Habitat for Humanity home build: Our next build will be in the Fall.  More info will be coming. POC- DGK Ron White 910-395-5990

·         Coats for Kids: POC- Richard Capparelli (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) September 6 & 7 church collections.  $6K was raised last year and hoping for similar success. Sign Up Genius being set up.

·         Sleep In Heavenly Peace is a focus Community program for the KofC.  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.  The next “build day” is September 13 at Lowes Home  from 7:30am to 4pm.  See the calendar entry or contact Greg Decker (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for more information.

·         Life Director Report: Life Director Michael Breit

·         Prayer vigil supporting Life: A reminder of Wednesday's 9–10am at the corner of 16th Street and Hospital Plaza Drive. It lasts about an hour. Contact is Larry Geer This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., cell- 910-471-1574

·         The Monday Night Football Pool‘s first game is September 9 which is just around the corner.  If you’re still sitting on the sidelines, check your email on August 12 with the subject “Life Support thru Football Pool” for a message that might get you into the game.  Remember, for every ten books you buy or sell, you get one free. 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 book.  After buying the ticket, there is nothing to do, the check with the winnings just shows up in the mail! Don’t stay on the bench; there’s no glory in that. 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.).

·         Wallace Council golf tournament.  The Wallace council is hosting a golf tournament on august 29 at River Landing. If interested get with Brother Larry Greer.

·         Michael Breit announced a $2K check plus $400 from State KofC going to the Life Line Pregnancy Center and $500 going to Room at the Inn.  Great efforts from our Council. 

Knights on Call: 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. More on this will be coming out next month. Thank you for your dedication to help others.  YTD 119 hours. Mike Alexander This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. cell 910-200-9683

Fourth Degree Report:   SK Greg Decker

·         Monthly meetings on the third Tuesday at 7pm.  Location is being rotated among parishes.  Go to the site for details - https://kofc2017.org/  Next meeting is September 16 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. cell- 910-471-1574.

·         Next Exemplification in Concord, NC on November 1.  Get with SK Decker if interested.

·         There was an 80^th Anniversary of the end of WWII with Japan.  The event, held at the USO, was a very enjoyable event with 10 vets that were centurions honored.

·         Flag instruction given at St. Mark’s on August 25; the same program at St. Mary’s will be September 4.  The team instructs our young folks about the flag etiquette, folding etc.  Helps them with their patriotism.

LAMB (Last Among our Brethren) Report:  LAMB Director Tim Niggel

·         Lamb Director Tim Nigel reported that a total of $7,625 has been raised so far towards our goal of $13,500. Funds are used to support special Olympics and programs for students and adults with disabilities.  Please support this worthy program. Knight in Charge- Tim Nigel-This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  cell 910-470-5490 (cell preferred)

St. Mark tabletop collection after Masses the weekend of August 9 & 10 raised $2,355!  Thanks to all who participated!

·         Food Lion collections planned in Porters Neck and Landfall in September.  Stay tuned.

Latino Roundtable:  GK Peters

·         The Latino Roundtable meets on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month in the Juan Diego Room at 7-8:30pm. 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.

·         Latino TACO Lunch: Held August 3, Began serving after 9:30 Mass. Revenue will be used to purchase gift cards for underprivileged families for back to school supplies.

·         Latino Car Wash: Cancelled by Church due to multiple conflicts. Potential replacement dates are in October.

·         The Latino Roundtable led by Roundtable Coordinator Nector Diaz presented forty $50 gift cards to Fr. Cesar at the Sunday August 16 Spanish M ass. Gift cards will be used to help families in need with back-to-school supplies within our community.

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

New Business:

·         Ministry Weekend-Stewardship Sunday - DGK Ron White September 7. Get with Ron if you want to help.

·         Lion Pride 5K: The 2nd Annual Lion Pride 5K will be held on Thursday, September 11 at 6:00 pm at the school. All funds raised go to support St. Mark School and Church. The Knights will be helping with the following: Cooking Hot Dogs for all participants, assisting with serving beer and with parking. Those assisting with parking will be there from 3:30-6:00, beer pourers will be there from 6:00-8:00. Joe D’Allesandro will let his hot dog crew know what time to report that day. Many thanks to those who have volunteered to help. Reminder emails will be sent to all who will be volunteering. Point of Contact: Jack Murphy, 508-237-9511.

·         Columbus Day Dinner - Joe D’Allesandro October 18.  More to follow.

·         Blankets for the Homeless -Tim Kroll.  Tim discussed the $2,100 grant he received and the plan to expand to blankets, socks, gloves and to partner with Catholic Charities to get their clothes washing trailer to an event for the homeless that can be a clean-up event for them and possibly a job fair. Stay tuned.
The GK received a request from Timothy McKinney/Salvation Army for blankets for 75 residents for the new Salvation Army Wilmington facility.

·         The executive leadership council is looking for ideas to replace the Christmas Caroling event in December so that we may keep Christ in Christmas.  Contact the Grand Knight with ideas.

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

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:

·         Family of the Month –

·         Knight of the Month – Don Dobrindt

Prayers for Brothers in Need:

·         Names in the Prayers Book, Doreen Tascone, Gary Wool

·         For the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney

Next Meeting: September 23 at 7:15pm

Closing Prayer: Fr. Cesar- Our Father

Meeting Adjourned: 7:55PM

Minutes completed by Recorder:  Sean Murphy