March 2024

Logan & Anita Phillips and Family

February 2024

Kurt and Elizabeth Berger and Family

January 2024

Doug and Genevieve Maines

December 2023

Jim and Liz Hildebrand and Family

Jim and Liz Hildebrand were selected as Family of the Month (FOM) for our Council. Jim is an incredibly involved Knight who participated (Key Player) in 6 separate Knight events during the month of December. From Christmas Tree Sales Set-Up, Tear-Down, and working shifts; to pouring/setting a concrete pad with for stone benches that Knights purchased; to helping erect a wood storage shed; and the list goes on. Oftentimes, he involves two of his sons, Joseph (who is a Knight) and Michael in these endeavors and they work HARD. Additionally, Liz is the main "Pro-Life" Coordinator for our Parish; she is involved in all aspects of "40-days for Life," support for Pregnancy Centers, March for Life.

November 2023

Aaron and Marian Pauli (The Pauli Family)

Aaron is an active-duty USAF officer. He and his wife, Marian, sign up to lead a nightly Family Rosary (with their three children) three to four times a month at the Parish. Even if they are not leading the rosary, they attend very frequently.

October 2023

Alexis and Amy Wells (The Wells Family)

Alex and Amy (and their children) are involved in many parish programs and Knight activities: Legion of Mary, CCD, Altar boys, pro-life causes, KofC Blood Drives, etc. Alexis has been asked to lead the Fr. Michale Bader Memorial Scholarship effort.

September 2023

Anthony and Mary Hansen (The Hansen Family)

Anthony stepped up to serve as Temporary Plant Manager of the Parish for more than six months; his wife, Mary, is the Religious Education Secretary. Anthony also ushers. They are both at nearly every Parish event and are a big impact to others.

August 2023

Dan and Sarah Rocha (The Rocha Family)

Dan Rocha selflessly offered to assist an elderly parishioner on short-notice, along with SK Mike Birlin, in order to clean/trim her yard and power-wash the side of her townhouse in order to avoid issues with the HOA. The elderly parishioner was not able to take care of these things herself. The elderly parishioner was so impressed with how quick the work was done and the care in which it was done that she wrote TWO letters to the Parish Office (and KofC council) praising the work and help. Additionally, the Rocha Family assists with ushering duties and other volunteer work on an ad hoc basis for the Parish demonstrating the ability to step "Into the Breach" when required.

July 2023

SK Mike and Ingrid Birlin (The Birlin Family)

Selflessly offered to assist an elderly parishioner on short-notice in order to clean/trim her yard and power-wash the side of her townhouse in order to avoid issues with the HOA. The elderly parishioner is not able to take care of these things herself. In addition to Mike Birlin doing this work, he brought along his 9-year old daughter, Valerie, to keep the elderly parishioner company who thoroughly enjoyed her company and conversation. The elderly parishioner was so impressed with how quick the work was done and the care in which it was done that she wrote TWO letters to the Parish Office (and KofC council) praising the work and help.

June 2023

SK Mark and Cindy (The Lawton Family

During the month of July 2023, the Lawton Family (SK Mark and Cindy Lawton) supported the Parish in multiple ways to include: leading the Daily Family Rosary in the Church; ushering at Sunday 11am Masses, and providing a fine example of a devout Catholic Family. Thank you for your example and inspiration, Lawton Family! Job well done!

May 2023

The Pacheco Family

April 2023

John Crennan and Family

February 2023

Ray Bradley and Family

January 2023

The Wheeler Family

October 2022

Logan Phillips and Family

January 2021

Gary and Stephanie Montalvo

December 2020

Mike and Sally Allman

This recognition is given posthumously to the family of Mike Allman in recognition for all he did for St. John Bosco Council and our Parish of St. Raymond of Penafort. Mike was involved in all aspects of our Council throughout the years and his presence and support will be sorely missed by all.

November 2020

Bob and Gerri Laird

October 2020

Nate and Maureen Smith

September 2020

Joe and Ellen Estabrook

August 2020

Tom Browne

Family of the Month for August 2020 is the Browne family. Tom, as the
parish facilities manager supports our activities above and beyond the norm. He is a
Knight, albeit another Council, the fraternization within the Knights is clear. Tom served our Parish with great distinction and assisted our Council with innumerable projects and always great enthusiasm. Congratulations and Thank you Tom.

July 2020

Gary and Stephanie Montalvo

Gary and Stephanie Montalvo have been chosen as Family of the Month for July. Thank You for all that you do for our Council and St. Raymond's Parish.

January 2020

Phil and Alice Bettwy

December 2019

Dirck Praeger

November 2018

Patrick McDonald Family

May 2018

Phil and Alice Bettwy

April 2018

James Carlson

March 2018

Stephen Brunk

February 2018

Ed and Christine Gloninger

January 2018

Patrick and Marie Sanchez O'Brien

December 2017

Matt Wheeler Family

October 2017

Michael Welch and Cindy Leaf

Mike and his wife Cindy Leaf are the October Family of the Month. Mike and Cindy once again this year led a very enjoyable and successful OctoberFest dinner last month attended by more than 250 parish members. A great time was had by all.

September 2017

Philip and Alice Bettwy

Phil and Alice Bettwy are recognized for their many contributions to the Parish and to our Council. Phil and Alice most recently coordinated the 2017 Parish Picnic last month. Congratulations and thank you for your service!

August 2017

Barry and Betsy Ryan

August 2017

Barry and Betsy Ryan

July 2017

Vince Drouillard

July 2017

Vince Drouillard

May 2016

Dirck Praeger

Dirck and his family have run the KOVAR activities for our parish for many years. This year was another very successful year for KOVAR donations and Dirck is the main reason for our council's success. Thank you Dirck for all the hard work. You are a tremendous asset to St. Raymond's

April 2016

Ed Gloninger

Ed and his family coordinated and ran the Italian dinner in April. Ed's wife, Christine, cooked for the dinner, Ed's Children helped sell tickets and served the food. Ed and his family are a great asset for our council and our church.

Thanks Ed

March 2016

John Knight

John and Judy Knight are recognized as our Family of the Month for March 0f 2016. John is a past Grand Knight who assists with the Retention Committee phone calls, helps the Grand Knight on yearly forms and paperwork and is an EM. He regularly attends meetings and his wife helps with counting money at church. They are why our council and church are strong.

January 2016

Vince Drouillard

Vince and his family coordinated the Breakfast with Santa. This is a time consuming task and his entire family was at the event helping and making sure all the children ate and had time with Santa. Our council is blessed to have Vince and his family.

December 2015

Pat Ronan

Pat and his family always have a "how can I help" attitude. Pat assists after Masses, helps sell Christmas trees and did every task at the breakfast with Santa event. Pat just recently transferred to our council and we are very lucky to have him.

November 2015

Mike Welch

Mike and Cindi Welch are recognized as family of the month for their tireless effort with Octoberfest Dinner. Mike and Cindi are always in the kitchen helping with every event and we are very fortunate to have them in our council and parish.

September 2015

Petitti Family

Robert and his wife Christine were a huge help at the parish picnic. Robert worked tirelessly in the kitchen while his wife Christine handled the desert and side dish tables. Our parish picnic was a huge success and Robert and his wife were a big part of that success.

August 2015

Wilson Family

Dave and Mary Wilson are recognized as the family of the month for August. Dave and Mary Wilson's son, Tom, is running for the Fairfax County School Board. Tom is a lawyer living in Oakton and he is running to defend our faith. Dave and Mary should be very proud of Tom. The Knights are very proud of Dave and Mary.

July 2015

Pomilla Family

Anthony and his wife, Kendra, are recognized for their work with the youth during the month of July. They assisted with the yard sale and went to Steubenville for the weekend youth retreat.

June 2015

Crennan Family

John and his wife, Mary Ellen, are recognized for their work during the past year. John was our Grand Knight and he did a tremendous job. Thanks to John and Mary Ellen!!

April 2015

The TISO Family

February 2015

The Rinn Family

A big congratulations to Paul and Pam Rinn for all they have done for the Parish in the Month of February and for all you do during the year. God Bless you.

January 2015

Hildebrand Family

A hearty congratulations to Jim, Liz and the entire Hildebrand family. Thanks for all you did in the month of January especially for the March For Life events and for all you do for the Parish and the Knights of Columbus throughout the year! God Bless you!

December 2014

Ed Mullen Family