June 2020

Ryan and Elona Rush

BK Ryan Rush and his mother, Elona, are our June
Family of the Month in appreciation for another
outstanding year of fund raising for our AZ State
Raffle. By taking the initiative to reach out to their
extended family, the Rush's consistently have set
the standard within our Council for ticket sales in
recent years. This year the Rush's raised over $500
or roughly 20% of the total amount raised by our
Council. Thank you, Ryan and Elona, for your
dedicated teamwork in support of our State Raffle
and thanks also to your extended family for
generously responding to your outreach every year!

May 2020

Ron & Mary Ann Gretka

SK Ron Gretka, and his wife Mary Ann are our May Family of the Month for once again stepping up to chair our Council's Lenten Soup and Bread program. In addition to scheduling the soup cooks and kitchen help, the Gretka's each week shopped for and donated the bread and salad items (a new menu item this year). The program was cut short this year after just 3 Fridays due to the Coronavirus, but our Council and parishioners very much appreciate the Gretka's for providing this very nice social event before Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent!

March 2020

Mark & Carissa Krautscheid

Our March Family of the Month is Mark and Carissa
Krautscheid. Sir Knight Mark is a Middle School Social Studies
teacher at Our Mother of Sorro ws Catholic School. He joined our
Council in 2016 and advanced to the 4th degree in 2018. Mark
presently serves as the Faithful Scribe in our Assembly. Carissa is
the Advancement and Communications Coordinator in the
Advancement Department at Salpointe Catholic High School and
she is also Content Facilitator for the Catalina Foothills Catholic
Magazine. Mark and Carissa are both active in the More than
Words ministry at St. Thomas. Thank you, Mark and Carissa, for
your dedicated and selfless service to our Parish and Community!

February 2020

Lloyd & Erin LaComb

SK Lloyd and Erin LaComb are our “Family of the Month” for February. Lloyd works as a Research Professor in the James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences at the U of A. Most of you know Lloyd as the long serving Program Chair and money collector for our highly popular Pancake Breakfasts. What you may not know is Lloyd volunteers over 300 additional hours each year in support of the Thanksgiving and Christmas Angel Gift Drives, and the Mass and Dinner with the Bishop (MDB). Erin has worked for many years as our parish Administrative Assistant. In that role, not only does she keep our priests organized, she also is the “Air Traffic Controller”, who coordinates the scheduling of every event that requires the use of parish facilities throughout the year. Erin also puts in many volunteer hours alongside Lloyd supporting the Food Drives and MDB. Thank you, Lloyd and Erin, for your tireless service to our Council, our parish, and our community!

January 2020

Phil & Jane Lacovara

SK Phil stepped up to fill the Financial Secretary position in July and has worked tirelessly to streamline processes related to the Council's financial transactions and membership record keeping. Phil can always be counted upon to take multiple shifts on weekends, when the Council is fund raising in the courtyard. Jane is an accomplished oncology nurse, who is frequently invited to lecture at medical conferences around the world. Jane is also an active member of the Newman Sustaining Board. Thank you, Phil and Jane, for your service to our Council, Parish, and Community!

December 2019

Dr. Randy Dull & Dr. Ann Marie Canelas

Dr. Dull, a board certified anethesiologist and Full Professor of Anethesiology at the UofA College of Medicine, joined our Council in late 2018 and attained the 3rd Degree earlier this year. Dr. Canelas is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UofA. In addition to their accomplished professional careers, both are devoted to their family and faith. Randy regularly volunteers for our Pancake Breakfasts and courtyard fundraising activities. Ann Marie is leading a new prayer initiative at St. Thomas, "Maximilian's Marian Militia", which enlists parishioners to devote one hour per week in prayer for the ministry of the priesthood, priests, and the growth of the Catholic Church. Randy and Ann Marie, thank you for all you do in service to our Parish and Community!

November 2019

Allan & Barbara Reith

PGK Allan and Barbara Reith are our November Family of the Month. Allan was the driving force behind a project to install new windows at the Sisters' and Priests' residences at the Newman Center over the past two years and during that time also served as our Council Representative to the Arizona Rosary Celebration. Barbara is Newman Sustaining Board member and a member of our Church Choir. Allan and Barbara for several years have served as our Council's ambassadors for the Coats for Kids program as they receive, sort, and deliver the coats to locals schools and parishes. Thanks, Allan and Barbara for your fine example of selfless service to our Parish and Community!

April 2019

Ron & Mary Ann Gretka

March 2019

John Paul & Anna Vyborny

February 2019

Lloyd & Erin LaComb

December 2018

Bill & Gail Neer

November 2018

Gabriel and Marcela Guerrero

April 2018

Ron & Mary Ann Gretka

December 2017

Patrick & Sherry McMahon

November 2017

Steve & Ann Marten

June 2017

James & Linda McKearney

May 2017

Lloyd & Erin LaComb

April 2017

Jim and Frances Corrigan

March 2017

Mike & Lesley Riordon

February 2017

David & Mary Carmen Orr

January 2017

Dane, Linda, and Jim Armijo

December 2016

John & Carol Habra

June 2016

Bill & Gail Neer

May 2016

Fr. Ken & Shelley Wolfe

March 2016

Tom & Diane Bohan

February 2016

Randy & Karen Hannon

December 2015

Allan & Barbara Reith

October 2015

Kelly & Mary Bequette

September 2015

Steve & Gail Wood

March 2015

TK and Laura Mohr

October 2014

Bill and Gail Neer

Brother Bill and Gail Neer are the Family of the Month for October. Brother Bill is the current council recorder and does an excellent job in that position. Gail supports Bill in all he does and is a true partner in their dedication to the Knights of Columbus and St Thomas the Apostle.

September 2014

Larry and Sue Lewis

Brother Larry and Sue Lewis are the Family of the Month for September. Brother Larry is the current Financial Secretary and is doing a great job making sure the financial health of the Council is in top shape. Sue backs him all the way and is the secret strength behind Brother Larry's efforts. Thank you both so very much for all you do for the Knights and for St. Thomas the Apostle.