September 2022

LaMay

Brian and Rachelle, high school sweethearts from Michigan, have been married for 34 years. They have had many houses—traveling the world in the US Army—and always found home in the one universal Church.

Since retiring from the Army and settling in Colorado Springs, both have been serving our parish community and growing in their faith at St. Patrick.

Rachelle and Brian love sharing their Catholic faith with their children and grandchildren. Praying, playing games, cooking, and enjoying meals together has proven to establish communication and teach the virtue of abiding love.

The LaMay family has owned and operated the All Things Catholic—a ministry they feel passionate about. The shop is in a mall for the purpose of evangelization. For many atheists and protestants, All Things Catholic may be the only true representation of our faith they ever encounter. In a time when Catholic Christians hesitate to pray in public, to wear crucifixes, to vote, or to speak out in protection of our values, public witnesses, like the LaMays, are needed more than ever.

Congratulate the LaMays on their selection as the August 2022 Family of the Month.

July 2022

Prebeck

Deacon Steve and Sandy have packed a lot of service into the two years that they have been members of our parish! They are a FOCCUS facilitator couple and as such, help engaged couples prepare for an emotionally and spiritually healthy life together. Steve and Sandy are both spiritual directors and are receiving training to lead the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, and they are RCIA instructors for the parish.

Deacon Steve is a 4th Degree Sir Knight and has assisted our council with the Silver Rose celebration, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, and as stand-in chaplain. He also assists the diocesan Director of Deacons with event planning. Sandy is a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, serves on the parish staff as the Coordinator of the Spiritual Direction Ministry and last year, led the office staff in their Day of Reflection mini retreat.

Deacon Steve and Sandy just celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary! When you see the Prebecks, please congratulate them both on 40 years of marriage and on being selected as our July Family of the Month.

December 2019

Bennett Family

Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the Bennett family as the Council 9993 December 2019 Family of the Month. Brother Patrick and his wife Nicole, have been married almost 20 years. They have three children at home, Shailee, Alex, and Aiden. Their son Christopher lives in Nebraska with his wife Chelsea.
Patrick works for UCHealth in Information Technology, and is a US Navy veteran where he served as a corpsman. Nicole is a Respiratory Therapist in Pulmonary Rehab at UCHealth.
Patrick enjoys running for fitness and hanging out with family. Nicole enjoys reading and home decorating. Shailee enjoys acting in Community Plays and hanging out with friends and family. Alex is in the honor choir at Jenkins Middle School, played football for Jenkins, and likes to play the guitar. Aiden enjoys parkour, soccer, and the outdoors.
Thank you Bennett family, for the many ways you and your family have inspired and contributed to the Country, St. Patrick Parish, the Diocese of Colorado Springs, and Council 9993.

November 2019

LaMay Family

Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the LaMay family as the Council 9993 November 2019 Family of the Month.
For 32 years Brian & Rachelle LaMay have shared a Christ centered life marked by service to their church and time spent with their beloved children and grandchildren. Brian is an Acolyte, Sacristan, and long-standing member of the Knights of Columbus. Rachelle is the Vice President of our Ladies Auxiliary, an EMHC, and member of the funeral committee. Her favorite ministry is providing the goodies for Sunday Morning fellowship each week.
Together they volunteer for the Food Pantry, Holiday Baskets, and Faith Formation with their daughter Summer. Six years ago, they purchased the store All Things Catholic, which serves the needs of Catholics throughout the diocese while ministering to all members of our community through their mission of mall evangelization.
Brian and Rachelle are pictured in costume with their son, Adam, who in May will be graduating from University of Michigan and receiving his commission in the Navy.
Thank you LaMay family, for the many ways you and your family have inspired and contributed to the Country, St. Patrick Parish, the Diocese of Colorado Springs, and Council 9993.

October 2019

Schlick Family

St. Patrick's welcomed Ben & Jessica Schlick in 2004 by celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage with Fr. Brad Noonan. Since then they have been blessed with 3 boys, Jacob, Caleb & Gabriel. Over those years they have been involved with many of the parish functions such as; Alter Serving, TMIY, Endow, Christmas Giving Tree, Holiday Food Baskets, Youth Religious Ed and Teaching, Denver Bible School and CLOW. Currently, Jacob and Caleb are Altar servers; Jessica is helping the Endow program take off and teaching 1st grade Religious Ed program while Ben is involved with the Inferno Men's core group at the Rectory every other week and whatever else comes up where help is needed. They also sponsor 1120 AM KCRN as a Founding Member and the Inferno Men's diocesan mission.
Outside the parish, as with most families these days, is full of many experiences. All 3 boys love to be physically active. Jacob, Caleb and Gabriel all play with the Patriots Lacrosse Club every spring and fall. To fill in the off seasons they enjoy snowboarding, wrestling, basketball, swimming and mostly mountain-biking as a family. Jessica is the COO of the family, an excellent chef and volunteers frequently at the boy’s schools, clubs and holds office in PTA groups.
Additionally, Jessica and the boys take piano lessons to fully round it out. Ben has worked at GEJohnson Construction Company for the past 19 years and as a Sr. Superintendent loves to lead teams to build challenging projects. While not at work, he loves to ride his mountain bike, assistant coach his boys sports and teach a spring semester class at Pikes Peak Community College. Together the they like to spend time with their extended families and be outside enjoying God's creation.
The Schlick's strive to serve the Lord, the parish and others. They believe the Holy Spirit is abundant within St. Patrick's, the Diocese and Colorado Springs. The Schlick's encourage all families to be a part of parish and community programs.
Thank you Ben, Jessica, Gabriel, Caleb and Jacob, for the many ways you and your family have inspired and contributed to the St. Patrick Parish, the Diocese of Colorado Springs and the community.

September 2019

Berry Family

The Berry family have been parishioners at St Patrick since 2005. Married over thirty years, Andy and Carrie have three children: an adult son, Tyler, who lives in California, and twin daughters, Kaitlyn and Sarah, who are high school sophomores.
The Berry’s chose St Patrick because of the Boy Scout program where Andy was scoutmaster for over two years. Since they have been at St Patrick, they have all been involved in one way or another for the parish. Whether in hospitality, lector, altar server or in the permanent deaconate formation program (PDFP), the Berry’s love serving the Lord. Andy is an acolyte & on his path to potential ordainment in May 2019. Sarah is an altar server and Carrie and Kaitlyn sub for hospitality when needed. Recently, Andy has been helping the parish with videos on how to accomplish tasks as an altar server, creating a guide for praying the Liturgy of the Hours, and advising on Church rubrics and protocols for various events, like our recent procession. Kaitlyn has been involved with the Fostering Hope program with Andy and Carrie where they help families with meals and babysitting. Their family sponsors many great programs including Save the Storks, a child in the Philippines through Unbound, and the Vitae Foundation.
In their secular lives, Andy retired from the USAF in 2015 and is now an A320 Airbus pilot in Denver with United Airlines. Carrie volunteers with the girls' school and at a therapeutic riding program. Kaitlyn is a cake decorator extraordinaire with aspirations in the culinary arts, in the Improv troupe at school, and an exceptional dog trainer. Sarah loves the cello and plays in her school orchestra and the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony. She also enjoys the theatre either performing or behind the scenes. Tyler lives in Mountain View, California working as a software developer at Verily, a sister company of Google where he is working hand in hand with scientists on improving human life.
The Berry’s absolutely love being members in the Body of Christ with the amazing St Patrick family! We are blessed for having the Berry family in Council 9993. We thank them for their dedicated service to the Country, Council, church, and community.

August 2019

Davis Family

The Davis’ last selection for "Family of the Month" was November 2004. Since then they have continued in their support of St. Patrick's Church. Because of this, Jim and Nancy Davis have been selected as Council 9993 August Family of the Month.
Nancy has been active with the Ladies Auxiliary by helping with their many activities. She has focused on making baby blankets with the Crafters.
Jim has been focused for many years on working Wednesday’s at the Marian House Soup Kitchen. He has been working on many projects involving peeling onions and many other clean up projects. He spends about 6 hours every week there. He tries to help out on the first Saturday of the month when St. Patricks sponsors the Marian house. Also, once a month he transfers food donations from King Soopers to the Food Pantry, at St. Patricks, for distribution on Friday. Jim also helps with monthly pancake breakfasts and has managed the Sound Ministry for several years. Jim is currently also serving as the Council’s Lecturer.
Thank you Jim and Nancy for the may ways you have inspired and contributed to the Ladies Auxiliary, Council 9993, Assembly 3049 and the community.

July 2019

Rodriguez Family

The Rodriguez family has been attending St. Patrick Parish since 1988 and will be celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary on Aug 15. They have two sons, Erik (29) and Brian (27).
Sir Knight Ernie joined the Order in November 1980 and quickly became a 3rd Degree Knight. He earned his 4th Degree on April 1, 1983. Ernie is a Charter member of St. Patrick’s Council 9993 and was the first Treasurer in the council. In addition, he held other positions within the council, most recently as Deputy Grand Knight and Program Director. He is currently serving as the Council’s Grand Knight. As Program Director he initiated the Faith in Action programs for Keep Christ in Christmas, 40 Days for Life, Corporate Communions, Rosary programs, Special Olympics, Coat for Kids, Food for Families and Habitat for Humanity. He is the lead in the memorial brick campaign to have a memorial brick engraved for all the departed brothers in the Council who have gone to eternal life and places them in the Rachel Memorial Garden. He also serves as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC), administers communion to the sick and homebound, is a member of ‘Take a Senior to Mass’ Ministry. He is a retired Air Force veteran after serving 24 yrs.
His wife Sidney is very active in the church and state activities. She is a retired Civil Servant for the government after 32 years of continuous service. She is currently serving as an EMHC to the sick and homebound and is a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Sidney maintains the rose bushes for the Rachael’s Memorial Garden and started a new ministry to maintain the church gardens at St. Patrick’s.
Sir Knight Ernie and Sidney recently were the leads in the Rachael’s Memorial Garden Gazebo renovation. This involved repairing, painting the gazebo and planting flowers by the gazebo. A dedication will be held on August 15 in honor of Our Lady of Fairest Love.
Thank you Ernie and Sidney for the may ways you and your family have inspired and contributed to the Country, Military, Ladies Auxiliary, Council 9993 and Assembly 3049.

June 2019

None

May 2019

Elliott Family

Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the Elliott family as the Council 9993 May 2019 Family of the Month. The Elliott family has been attending St. Patrick Parish since 1998. They have three sons, Jayson (23), Timothy (14), Justin (11) and one daughter Kyra (19).
Brother Steve joined the Order in November 2003 and then quickly progressed as a 3rd Degree Knight. Brother Steve participates in the Council’s monthly pancake breakfasts, fish fries, picnics, and helped with AFA parking in the past. Brother Steve has volunteered as a sound minister at St Patrick parish since March 2003. He has been working in the IT industry for the last 22 years.
His wife Brenda is also active in church activities. She has served in the music ministry since 1998 and is currently serving with Jayson as a volunteer in music ministry at Holy Trinity parish. She is a Parent Guide and Educational Advocate for CO Families for Hands & Voices, a non-profit organization serving families with children who are deaf/hearing impaired.
Jayson is a Junior at CSU-Pueblo majoring in Organ Performance. He has served as Music Coordinator for the last 3 ½ years at Holy Trinity parish. He plans to pursue his Masters degree once he graduates from CSU-Pueblo.
Kyra graduated from Air Academy High School in 2018 and works in D20 as a Communication Access Facilitator (Signing paraprofessional).
Timothy will be a Freshman at Air Academy in the Fall.
Justin will be going into 6th grade in the Fall at Eagleview Middle School.
Thank you, Brother Steve and Brenda, for the many ways you and your family have inspired and contributed to the Country, St. Patrick Parish, the Diocese of Colorado Springs, and Council 9993.

April 2019

Bachta Family

Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the Bachta family as the Council 9993 April 2019 Family of the Month. The Bachta family are regular attendees in the St. Patrick Parish.
Deacon/Sir Knight Jim joined the Order in October 2005 and then quickly progressed as a 3rd Degree Knight. He also joined the St. Patrick Assembly 3049 as a 4th Degree Sir Knight.
Deacon Jim participates in the Council’s corporate communions—leading praying
the rosary, monthly pancake breakfasts, ministry fair, and other Council activities.
Deacon Jim is a retiree from the United States Army. Along with his wife Bonnie, Deacon Jim is very active in church and community activities.
Thank you, Deacon Jim and Bonnie, for the many ways you and your family have inspired and contributed to the Country, St. Patrick Parish, the Diocese of Colorado
Springs, Assembly 3049, and Council 9993.

March 2019

Szczur Family

Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the
Szczur family as the Council 9993 March
2019 Family of the Month. Sir Knight Jame became a
1st Degree of the Order in July 2001. He later
progressed to a 2nd, 3rd and 4th Degree Knight in
2003. Sir Knight Jame participates in the Council’s
monthly pancake breakfasts, ministry fairs, and other
Council activities.
Thank you, Sir Knight Jame, for the many ways you and
your family have inspired and contributed to the
Country, St. Patrick Parish, the Diocese of Colorado
Springs, Assembly 3049, and Council 9993.

February 2019

Matt and Martha Kasper

Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the Kasper family as the Council's February Family of the Month. The Kasper family has been attending St. Patrick parish since 2005 and Deacon Matt since 1995. They have a blended family of a daughter two sons and six grandchildren. The children are all successful grown adults. The grandchildren range in age from 4 to 28 years old. Their daughter and family who live here are active members of St. Pats and their son-in-law is a fire fighter and a Knight.
Deacon/Sir Knight Matt joined the Order in October 2016 and progressed to 3rd Degree Knight. He then quickly advanced to 4th Degree Knight with St. Patrick Assembly 3049. Deacon Matt says that he is more involved in Spirit and Prayer than he is in action. That is only due to his clerical responsibilities and his position as a Colorado Springs Fire Department Chaplain, at which last year alone he had over 1,250 volunteer hours. Deacon Matt has been a Deacon going on nine years and also retired from the United States Army after over 26 years of dedicated service as an Combat Engineer. His wife Martha is very active in the church and in her professional career was a school teacher and principal. Currently she is the ministry head of the RCIA program at St Pat's.
Deacon Matt and Martha although being retired claim that they do not have as much time as they would like to enjoy that status due to their many voluntary and family activities and obligations. When time permits they do enjoy hiking (they back packed the El Camino De Santiago a 500 mile pilgrimage across Spain), mountain biking, paddle boarding, Scuba diving, and traveling in their RV. In addition Matt is a car guy who likes to race his Vette, and enjoys skiing and four wheeling his jeep and of course grandchildren are always a delight.
Deacon Matt says that "we are always busy and thankful for all the blessings and graces that our Lord has bestowed upon us. The support and prayers that we receive from the Knights Community are heartfelt, needed and appreciated".

January 2019

Cole and Carol Colter

Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the Colter family as the Council 9993 January 2019 Family of the Month. The Colter family has been attending St. Patrick Parish since 1983. They have three children. Kym is a Math teacher, married and has two adopted daughters. Rich is an MD for Fujitsu with an EE degree, is married and has two daughters. Shannon is an architectural engineer, is married and has three daughters and one son. Cole is retired from HP (formerly Compaq, formerly Digital Equipment) as a computer consultant. Carol is retired as a manager/technical advisor from FEDEX.
Sir Knight Cole joined the Order in October 1990 and became a 3rd Degree Knight by 2002. He also became a 4th Degree Sir Knight and joined St. Patrick Assembly 3049. SK Cole has been involved heavily in his earlier years as an officer, a member of the degree team, at pancake breakfasts, at Tootsie roll sales, working the concessions at football games, helping at the Knights State convention, etc. SK Cole has helped over the years at St. Patrick as an EMHC, a greeter, an office and library volunteer, in Parish Life, at parish picnics, and in the FOCCUS Ministry with his wife Carol, mentoring couples preparing for marriage.
At St. Patrick, Carol has been active as an EMHC and a greeter, is active in and Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary, has led the FOCCUS Ministry and the Respect Life Crafters, volunteered in the library, and served in Parish Life, parish picnics, the Parish Council, and was the Gabriel ministry servant leader.
In the community, SK Cole and Carol volunteered at Saint Francis Medical Center and Penrose Hospitals, soup kitchen, bingo, meals on wheels, Pikes Peak hospice, Elks (SK Cole is a PER – past exalted ruler). SK Cole and Carol enjoy retirement spending time with their children and grandchild, traveling and dancing!
Thank you, Sir Knight Cole and Carol, for the many ways you and your family have inspired and contributed to the St. Patrick Parish, Diocese of Colorado Springs, Assembly 3049, and Council 9993.

December 2018

Rick and Marie Losey

Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the Losey family as the Council
9993 December 2018 Family of the Month. The Losey family has been
attending St. Patrick Parish since 1988. They have one son, Adam (35)
and one daughter Dawn (30).
Adam lives in La Vista, NE. and is married to Audra and has four children (Adelyne (7),
Bennett (5), Marla (2), and Leah (8 mo)). He and Audra are both registered Dietitians.
Adam works for the VA and Audra works for the University of Nebraska at Lincoln
(UNL).
Katherine lives in Broomfield and works as a linguist.
Rick joined the Order in 2013, and is a Sir Knight in the 4th degree. Rick is a past
Grand Knight who helped guide the council to earning their first STAR award in several
years. SK Rick is currently serving as the Inner Sentinel in the 4th Degree Assembly
3049 and is a member of their honor guard. SK Rick is a veteran of the United Stated Air Force.
Brother Rick is a retired software engineer who has worked for multiple software companies, retiring from Cherwell in
August. He is enjoying his retirement, taking up fly fishing, and is learning how to play the guitar. Rick earned his
Doctorate in Computer Science in 2001 and has taught graduate and undergraduate software engineering courses as
an adjunct professor from 1996 to 2004.
His wife Marie works in retail and is an active volunteer at her store’s “Associates in Action (AIA)” program. She enjoys
baking, volunteering, and spoiling our grandchildren.
Thank you, Sir Knight Rick and Marie, for the many ways you and your family have inspired and contributed to the
Country, Military, the Diocese of Colorado Springs, St. Patrick Parish, Council 9993 and Assembly 3049.

November 2018

Tom and Madeline Barnitz

Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the Barnitz family as
the Council 9993 November 2018 Family of the Month.
The Barnitz family has been attending St. Patrick Parish since 1987. They
have two sons, Jon (50) and Andrew (49) and one daughter Dawn (52).
Sir Knight Tom joined the Order in February 1989, and he’s a Charter
member of Council 9993. SK Tom is also the Faithful Admiral in the 4th
Degree Assembly 3049. SK Tom is currently an active participant in
multiple Council activities and is the Colorado Springs member of the
Colorado State Council’s Membership team. SK Tom is a retiree from the
United States Air Force with 21 years of dedicated service. He is a retired
engineer, after 26 years, from Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co.
His wife Madeline is currently a member of the St. Patrick Ladies Auxiliary
and very active in the church and state activities. Madeline is a Past
President of Council 9993’s Ladies Auxiliary and a Past President of the
Colorado State Ladies Auxiliary.
Madeline and Tom are EMHCs. Tom gives Communion to a Brother Knight
in assisted living. Madeline gives Communion to patients at Mt. St. Francis Nursing Home every week and volunteers at
Pikes Peak Citizens for Life. She and Tom are active in multiple ministries at St Patrick Parish.
Dawn is married to Brother Knight Brian Anderson and has two Children & one Grandchild (Son: Br. Knight Robert,
Daughter: Tiffany & Granddaughter: Aspen) She is a Para Professional Educator in School District 12.
Jon is married with no children and resides in Indiana. He is an Electronic Technician.
Andrew is single and resides in Centennial, CO. He is a Teacher at a Charter School in Littleton, CO.
Thank you, Sir Knight Tom and Madeline, for the many ways you and your family have inspired and contributed to the
Country, Military, the Diocese of Colorado Springs, St. Patrick Parish, Council 9993 and Assembly 3049.
Note from WDGK Ernie: During this Month, SK Tom and Mrs. Madeline Barnitz volunteered their time to hand out
tootsie rolls during our Tootsie Roll Campaign. Also, they both braved the bitter cold weather volunteering their time
from 2:00 am – 4:00 am every week for the 40 Days of Life.

October 2018

Sanjeev and Veni Nirmalakhandan

Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the
Nirmalakhandan family as the Council 9993
October 2018 Family of the Month. The
Nirmalakhandan family has been attending St. Patrick Parish since
2002. They have one daughter, Ariel (5), and one son, Adrian (2).
Brother Sanjeev joined the Order in October 2017. Brother
Sanjeev is currently an active participant in multiple Council
activities. Brother Sanjeev also volunteers with the Hospitality
Ministry.
His wife Veni volunteers with the Youth & Children’s choirs, and the
Hospitality Ministry.
Ariel sings with the Celtic Cherubs, and volunteers with the Hospitality Ministry.
Thank you, Brother Sanjeev and Veni, for the many ways you and your family have inspired and contributed to St. Patrick
Parish, and Council 9993.

September 2018

Tony and Jeanne Patalano

Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the Patalano family as Council 9993
September 2018 Family of the Month. The Patalano family has been
attending St Parish since August 1996.
They have one son, AJ III (Jessica), and one daughter, Cassandra. They
have 4 grand children.
Sir Knight Tony joined the Order in February 2011 and quickly became a
4th Degree Knight with Assembly 3049. SK Tony is currently Council
9993 Recorder and an active participant in many Council activities. Tony
is an active member of the St Patrick Marian House Soup Kitchen
Ministry and serves weekly with the Wednesday Soup Kitchen group. SK
Tony is retired from the US Air Force having served 26 years of dedicated
service.
Tony’s wife Jeanne currently serves as President of the St Patrick Ladies
Auxiliary and is very active in various Church activities. Jeanne is retired
from the US Air Force Civil Service having served for 32 years.
Thank you, SK Tony and Jeanne for the many ways you inspired and contributed to the Country, Military, St Patrick Parish,
the Diocese of Colorado Springs, Assembly 3049 and Council 9993.

August 2018

John and Donna Chavez

Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the Chavez family as the
Council 9993 August 2018 Family of the Month. The Chavez
family has been attending St. Patrick Parish since 1990. They have one son,
Matthew (35) and one daughter Amanda (28). Brother Lee joined the Order in April
1993 and quickly became a 3rd Degree Knight. He currently participates in the
Council’s monthly pancake breakfasts, ministry fair, Tootsie Roll Drives, and other
Council activities. Brother Lee is a retiree from the United States Air Force with
over 26 years of dedicated service.
His wife Donna is a 20-year Civil Servant at the United States Air Force Academy
where she assists military members, veterans and their families in a variety of
programs.
Matthew resides in Juneau, Alaska and works for the Alaskan Knife Company. He
enjoys hunting, fishing, kayaking and all the great outdoors has to offer.
Amanda and her husband, Brandon, currently reside in Colorado Springs. She is a graduate of Sand Creek High School,
the University of Oregon and Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
Thank you, Brother Lee and Donna, for the many ways you and your family have inspired and contributed to the Country,
St. Patrick Parish, the Diocese of Colorado Springs, and Council9993.

July 2018

Ernie and Sidney Rodriguez

Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the Rodriguez family as the
Council 9993 July 2018 Family of the Month. The Rodriguez family has been attending
St. Patrick Parish since 1988 and will be celebrating their 34th wedding anniversary in
August. They have two sons, Erik (28) and Brian (26).
Sir Knight Ernie joined the Order in November 1980 and quickly became a 3rd Degree
Knight. He earned his 4th Degree on April 1, 1983. Ernie is a Charter member of St.
Patrick’s Council 9993 and was the first Treasurer in the council. In addition, he held
other positions within the council as well as served in various programs, projects and
activities for the council. He then transferred to St. Patrick Assembly 3049 as a 4th
Degree Knight. He is currently serving as the Council’s Deputy Grand Knight and
participates in the Council’s monthly pancake breakfasts, ministry fair, and other Council
activities. Ernie was also elected to attend the Supreme Convention on August 6 in
Baltimore representing the state of Colorado as a Delegate. He also serves as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy
Communion (EMHC) and administers communion to the sick and is a member of ‘Take a Senior to Mass’ Ministry. Prior to
his current activities, Ernie was active in the Boy Scouts of America and was St. Patrick’s Charter Organizational
Representative for Pack 268 and Troop 268. He was also the Troop Chaplain and Religious Emblem Leader for Cub
Scouts and Boy Scouts. He also served in the capacity of Servant Leader for Hospitality Ministers and Altar Servers. He is
a retired Air Force veteran after serving 24 yrs.
His wife Sidney is very active in the church and state activities. She is a retired Civil Servant for the government after 32
years of continuous service. She is currently serving as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC), EMHC to
the sick and is a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She is the newly elected State Treasurer for the Ladies Auxiliary. Prior to
her current duties, she was a Faith Formation Instructor, Hospitality Minister and also a Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader.
She was also a Leader for the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts Religious Emblem programs.
Erik and his wife Heather reside in Kansas City, KS. Erik is a graduate of Liberty High School and UCCS. He is an Eagle
Scout from St. Patrick’s Troop 268 and his Eagle project was the building of the Stations of the Cross prayer garden in St.
Patrick’s. He served as an Altar Server and Hospitality Minister along with assisting his father in numerous Knights
activities (tootsie roll drive, food baskets, pancake breakfasts, free throw contest and church picnics).

June 2018

Pete and Elsie Aragon

Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the Aragon family as the Council 9993 June 2018 Family of the Month. The Aragon family has been attending St. Patrick Parish since 1981. Married 61 years, they are parents of five children, all of whom attended catholic schools. They proudly celebrate ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. They are rich with the tradition of celebrating family events and holidays. Camping at the families’ mountain cabin and fishing are among their favorites.
Sir Knight Pete joined the Order in March 1980 and quickly became a 3 rd Degree Knight. He then joined St. Patrick Assembly 3049 as a 4th Degree Knight. He currently participates in the Council’s monthly pancake breakfasts, Marian House Soup kitchen, and other Council activities.
His wife Elsie has been active in various committees in the past. Elsie is a member of the Women’s Auxiliary.
Pete served four years with the United States Navy during the Korean War.
Thank you, Sir Knight Pete and Elsie, for the many ways you and your family have inspired and contributed to the St. Patrick Parish, the Diocese of Colorado Springs, Assembly 3049, and Council 9993.

May 2018

Matt and Kimberly Dodds

Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the Dodds family as the Council 9993 May 2018 Family of the Month. The Dodds family has been attending St. Patrick Parish since 1998. They have one son, Matthew Jr (27). Brother Matt is a U.S. Air Force retiree with 20 years of dedicated service. Kimberly is also an Air Force veteran with 8 years of service.
Brother Matt joined the Order in December 2000 and quickly became a 3rd Degree Knight. Matt taught catechism at both St. Patrick and the Vandenberg AFB chapel. He currently participates in the Council’s monthly pancake breakfasts, ministry fair, and other Council activities.
Kimberly and Matt have been married for 30 years. Matthew Jr graduated from Falcon HS and is a graduate of UCCS. Matthew volunteers with his dad at pancake breakfast and other Council activities.
Thank you, Brother Matt, Kimberly and Matthew for the many ways you and your family have inspired and contributed to the Country, St. Patrick Parish, the Diocese of Colorado Springs, and Council 9993.

April 2018

John and Ginny Lopez

Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the Lopez family as Council 9993 April 2018 Family of the Month. The Lopez family has been attending St. Patrick Parish
since 2016. They have one grandson, (8), and two daughters ages (33 & 29).

Sir Knight John joined the Order in October 2000 and quickly became a 4th Degree Knight in the Order. He currently participates in the Council’s monthly pancake breakfasts, church parking, ministry fair, and other Council and Assembly activities. SK John is Assistant to State Deputy and State Vocations Chairman.

Ginny is very active in the church as Formation Instructor for K-5, instructing the Sacraments, belongs to Ladies Auxiliary 9993, and is Immediate Past President for Colorado State Ladies Auxiliary. Ginny helps support the Funeral Committee with salads and assists with coordinating Children’s Christmas party at State Mid-Year meeting.

Elijah made his Reconciliation in January 2018, assists the Council during pancake breakfasts, assists his Papa with handing out Tootsie Rolls in support of the Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities and helps with church parking at the Easter 9:30am Mass and attends Mass at St. Patrick’s Church.

JoAnna is a member of Council 9993 Ladies Auxiliary, attends State Convention as delegate, assists Mom with art work for posters and Flyers. JoAnna is a Day Care Provider at Fort Carson. JoAnna has volunteered the last three years to provide day care, plan and execute Children’s Christmas Party at Colorado State Mid-Year meeting held each December.

Catharine assists Elijah with his studies for 1st Communion, works for Brookdale at the Broadmoor Assisted Living, conducts silent auctions to fight Alzheimer’s and Walks for Life Alzheimer’s in Colorado Springs.

Thank you, Sir Knight John and Ginny, for the many ways you and your family have inspired and contributed to the St. Patrick Parish, the Diocese of Colorado Springs, Assembly 0088, and Council 9993 and Colorado State Officer’s.

March 2018

Tom and Geri Lovato

Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the Lovato family as Council 9993 March 2018 Family of the Month. The Lovato family has been attending St. Patrick Parish since 2000. They have two sons Tommy and Jeremy Lovato and a Granddaughter, Ezrae Lovato.
Sir Knight Tom joined the Order in November 2003 and quickly became a 4th Degree Knight in the Order. He currently participates in the Council’s monthly pancake breakfasts, football crazr, honor guard, tootsie roll drive, and other Council and Assembly activities.
Geri is very active in the church. Tom and Geri have been married 38 years. Tommy Lovato 3rd works at Mike Maroon Honda and is a graduate of Liberty High School. Jeremy Lovato works at the Air Force Academy, is a 1st degree knight with 9993 and a graduate of Liberty High School also father to Ezrae.
Tom has held council of Treasury for two terms, inside and outside guard.
Thank you, Sir Knight Tom and Geri, for the many ways you and your family have inspired and contributed to the St. Patrick Parish, the Diocese of Colorado Springs, and Council 9993.

February 2018

Jim and Joan Wermer

Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the Wermers family as February Family of the Month. The Wermers family has attended St. Patrick Parish for 24 years. They have three grown children. Their children, spouses, and 6 grandchildren (5 boys and 1 girl) live in Colorado Springs and Parker, CO.
Brother Jim joined the Order in January 1980 and has been a member of councils in O’Neill, NE, Spearfish, SD, and Colorado Springs. Jim is a 4th Degree Knight, past Grand Knight, and currently serves as a Trustee. Over the years, Jim as served in a wide variety of Council 9993 programs, projects, and activities.
Joan is a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and was selected as nominee for Colorado Lady of the Year for 2016 – 2017. For the past 6 years, Joan has been a tutor in the Love to Learn Ministry and active in the Holiday Food Basket Ministry. Together with Jim, Joan has volunteered in the Fostering Hope to Adulthood ministry by serving on the support team for one of our families.
Thank you, Brother Jim and Joan, for the many ways you and your family have inspired and contributed to the St. Patrick Parish, the Diocese of Colorado Springs, and Council 9993.

January 2018

Andy and Tessie Baldovsky

Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the Baldovsky family as Council 9993 January 2018 Family of the Month. The Baldovsky family has been attending St. Patrick Parish since 2000. They have three grown children who live in Chicago, Dallas and Denver plus a grandson (11) who lives in Dallas.
Brother Andy joined the Order in October 2004 and quickly became a 3rd Degree Knight in the Order. He currently participates in the Council’s monthly pancake breakfast as a cook and a buyer of the food supplies. He also volunteers at Peak Vista and Partners in Housing.
Tessie is currently a member of St. Patrick’s Pastoral Council. She is also serving as the servant leader of the Eucharistic Adoration Ministry. As a part of the Care For Homebound Ministry, she visits residents of Viewpoint Assisted Living Center, Windsong Independent Living Center and Sunridge Retirement Center.
Thank you, Brother Andy and Tessie, for the many ways you and your family have inspired and contributed to the St. Patrick Parish, the Diocese of Colorado Springs, and Council 9993.

December 2017

Pete and Irene Knudsen

Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the Knudsen family as Council 9993 December 2017 Family of the Month. The Knudsen family has been attending St. Patrick Parish since 1984. Their older two sons (Peter (30) and George (28)) were both baptized at St Patrick in 1987 and 1989, respectively. Due to Pete’s service in the Air Force, the Knudsen’s moved away for 14 years, returning in 2003 when Pete retired from the military. They have been involved parish members since their return. Irene was an active volunteer for the Faith Formation Program for several years, and then became part of the staff. Irene has been a St. Patrick staff member for the past 12 years.
The Knudsen’s three sons were all active volunteers in various ministries at the parish, until their departing to attend college. Additionally, all three boys were members of the St. Patrick K of C Squires, and their middle son, George became a 1st Degree Knight in 2007.
Brother Pete joined the Order in August 1994 and quickly became a 4th Degree Knight in the Order. He currently participates on an ad hoc basis in the Council’s activities, parish events and various parish projects. Irene has served as the Vice President and currently serves as President of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. Irene is a constant volunteer for the parish wherever assistance is needed. As a part time staff member at the parish, Irene has served as the Assistant to the Director of Religious Education, Assistant to the Children Faith Formation Coordinator, Safe Environment Coordinator, and currently as the Assistant to the Pastor.
Thank you, Pete and Irene, for the many ways you and your family have inspired and contributed to the St. Patrick Parish, the Diocese of Colorado Springs, Ladies Auxiliary, Assembly 3049, and Council 9993.

November 2017

Tom and Eva Britten

Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the Britten family as Council 9993 November 2017 Family of the Month. The Britten family has been attending St. Patrick Parish since 2010. They have two daughters, Sharleene (35) and Jade (33), and one son, John (27).
Brother Tom joined the Order in June 2017 and quickly became a 3rd Degree Knight in the Council. He currently participates in the Council’s monthly pancake breakfasts, ministry fair, Thanksgiving Food Basket delivery, corporate communions, and other Council activities.
Eva attends service at St Patrick’s on an almost daily basis, recently became a member of the Knights of Columbus Women’s Auxiliary, and supported the Thanksgiving Food Basket delivery. Sharleene and John continue to live in the Colorado Springs area, and Jade has established herself in the Fort Collins area, after completing her BA in Art.
Thank you, Tom and Eva, for the many ways you and your family have inspired and contributed to the St. Patrick Parish, the Diocese of Colorado Springs, and Council 9993.

October 2017

Michael and Mona Wirth

Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the Wirth family as Council 9993 October 2017 Family of the Month. The Wirth family has been attending St. Patrick Parish since 1996. You will often see them sitting in front of the choir at the 4:30pm Saturday mass. They have 1 son, Brendan (18).
Sir Knight Michael joined the Order in February 1995. He currently participates in the Council’s monthly pancake breakfasts, Tootsie Roll Drive, and other Council activities. He’s also been involved with his son’s Boy Scout Troop - Troop 268 at St Patrick. Mona is active with the church as an EMHC at St Patrick. Meanwhile, she works full time for Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems.
Brendan is a recent high school graduate, and an Eagle Scout. Most recently he has been volunteering with the church, Care and Share Food Bank, visiting the elderly in various facilities and working as an adult volunteer for Boy Scout Troop 268. He has shown interest in the LifeTree Café, and has completed the training session.
Thank you, Michael and Mona, for the many ways you and your family have inspired and contributed to the St. Patrick Parish, the Diocese of Colorado Springs, Assembly 3049, and Council 9993.

September 2017

David and Sofia McGlynn

The Brother Knights are pleased to recognize the McGlynn Family as the Council 9993 Family of the Month for September 2017. The McGlynn family has been attending the St. Patrick Parish since 2015. They have two kids, Christian (16) and Alyssa (12).
David joined the Council in 2015. He helps with Council and Parish activities to include pancake breakfasts, Boy Scouts, and other activities when time allows. The McGlynn family had lived in Switzerland for one and a half decades and now David is pioneering their relocation to Colorado Springs.
Sofia (Sofi) is currently preparing for her move from Switzerland to Colorado but she is also active in the local community providing support for a church in Gossau Switzerland where she helps with various community events. We look forward to her arrival soon!
Christian is involved with Life Teen, RCIT, Boy Scouts here at St. Patrick Catholic Church and plays as a forward with the Rampart Rams Ice Hockey Team. Christian recently earned his driving permit and is looking forward to learning to drive safely.
Alyssa is also still in Switzerland where she volunteers at the local church with the youth group at various events. Alyssa loves animals and dreams of working with animals when she is old enough.
Thank you, David and Sofi, for the many ways you and your family have contributed to the St. Patrick Parish, the Diocese of Colorado Springs, and Council 9993.

August 2017

Paul and Natalia Dineen

The Brother Knights are pleased to recognize the Dineen Family as the Council 9993 Family of the Month for August 2017. The Dineen family has been attending the St. Patrick Parish since 2002. They have two kids, Tim (25) and Gregory (11).
Paul joined the Council in 2016 and was recently elected as the Council’s Deputy Grand Knight and Program Director. He helps with Council activities to include pancake breakfasts, Sky Sox outing, parish picnic, and other activities as required. In May 2017, Paul received his 4th Degree in Assembly 3049. Natalia (Nata) is active in St Patrick’s Boy Scout Troop 268, and recently with the FALFINS swim Team. She assists in Knights activities, and the Vacation Bible School. You can find Nata participating in art classes with her friends, and working in her garden. Timofey (Tim) attended Rampart High School, and will be attending PPCC this winter. In the meantime, he is working at Bad Daddy’s restaurant and saving his money to attend school. Gregory is in Sixth Grade and attends Mountain Ridge Middle school, and is actively involved in Kempo Karate and has attain the rank of Junior Black Belt. In addition, he will join the Pike Peak Association Swim Team this Fall. He is also working on his next rank with St Patrick’s Boy Scout Troop 268, and is an Altar Servers (Acolyte) at the 07:45 Mass. He also assists the Knights in community events.
Thank you, Paul and Natalia, for the many ways you and your family have contributed to the St. Patrick Parish, the Diocese of Colorado Springs, Assembly 3049, and Council 9993.

July 2017

Steve and Shirley Smith

Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the Smith family as Council 9993 Family of the Month for July 2017. The Smith family has been attending St. Patrick Parish since 2007 when Steve and Shirley were married in the parish on December 8. They have two kids, Stephen (15) and Sophia (6).

Steve joined the Council in the fall of 2014 and was recently elected as Warden. He helps with Council pancake breakfast’s, parish picnics and the Lenten Fish Fry’s. He also serves as a committee member in his son’s Boy Scout Troop and helps out with his daughters American Heritage Girl troop, both at St. Patrick. This past May, he received his 4th Degree in Assembly 3049. Most recently, Steve has taken over the duties of Editor of the Council and Assembly newsletters.

Shirley is active in the Ladies Auxiliary and was just recently elected as their Historian. She is also active with the American Heritage Girl troop at the church. You can find Shirley taking a class at the YMCA with her friends or using her green thumb in her flower and vegetable gardens. Shirley also enjoys traveling and cooking.

Stephen is a Junior at Liberty High School where he plays cornerback and wide receiver on their football team. He also enjoys playing basketball and is a huge sports enthusiast. When he is not active in sports, he is working on his next rank in Boy Scouts and is busy with his own business. You will also see Stephen as a Acolyte Captain for the Altar Servers.

Sophie is a first grader and enjoys playing with her friends. When she’s not playing she is having fun and learning with her American Heritage Girls Troop. You may also see her helping her dad and brother out during pancake breakfasts or other Council or Scout activities at the church.

Thank you, Steve and Shirley, for the many ways you and your family have contributed to the St. Patrick Parish, the Diocese of Colorado Springs, Assembly 3049, and Council 9993.

June 2017

Terry and Karen Egan

The Brother Knights are pleased to recognize Terry and Karen Egan as Council 9993 Family of the Month for June 2017. The Egan family have been attending St. Patrick Parish for nearly 20 years.

Terry and Karen are the parents of Sir Knight Vincent (22), and daughters, Dulcenea (27), Laura (24), Mary (18) and Erin (14) who love sporting their team colors!

For years Terry and the family has served the Hospitality Ministry at the 7:45 Mass and Special Olympics. Each of the children have also served the church in many capacities over the years.

Since joining the Knight's Terry helps with the Pancake Breakfast, King Soopers card sales and the Tootsie Roll program. This past May, he received his 4th Degree in Assembly 3049—congratulations Sir Knight Terry!

Thank you, Terry and Karen, for the many ways you and your family have contributed to the St. Patrick Parish, the Diocese of Colorado Springs, Assembly 3049, and Council 9993.

August 2014

Gary & Kathryn Mesward

The members of Council 9993 are pleased to recognize the family of Gary and Kathryn Mesward as Family of the Month for August, 2014. They joined St. Patrick Parish in 1986. Brother Gary, a 3rd Degree Knight, joined the order in June, 1999.
Since joining St. Patrick the family has been very active in many facets of parish life and ministry. Kathryn has served as librarian of the parish library for 25 years. Brother Gary just completed three years as servant leader of the lectors. He continues to serve as a lector at Mass and as an Extra-Ordinary Minister of Holy Communion. He currently serves on the RCIA team. Gary and Abigail have also served as Hospitality Ministers.
The family is very active in continuing faith formation. Kathryn is as 2010 graduate of the 4-year program with the Denver Catholic Biblical Institute. During any spring or fall faith formation program they will be involved as participants or leaders in programs provided through the adult formation program at St. Patrick. This past summer, Abigail, Kathryn, and Gary were participants in the “Year of Faith” pilgrimage to Ireland that was led by Bishop Sheridan.
For many years Kathryn and Abigail were coach and participant in Special Olympics activities here in Colorado Springs. Gary assists with numerous Knights programs including the drive to benefit those who are mentally disadvantaged and with the monthly pancake breakfasts, and with Stations of the Cross during the Fridays of Lent.
Gary and Kathryn have been married 43 years. They have five children (Emma, Rachael, Mary, Abigail, and Johnny) and six grandchildren.
The Knights and Ladies of Council 9993 thank and congratulate you, Gary, Kathryn and family, for your inspiration and service.

July 2014

Ellis & Rachael Elee

The members of Council 9993 and Assembly 3049 are pleased to recognize the family of Ellis and Rachael Elee as Family of the Month for July, 2014. Family members include Victoria (20), Kayla (16), Donald (15), Alexis (11), Perry (5), Mackenzie (2), and Gabriel (1 month).
Sir Ellis joined the Knights of Columbus and St. Patrick Council in July, 2013. He quickly advanced as a Second and Third Degree Knight and became a Fourth Degree Knight on May 18, 2014. Congratulations, Sir Ellis!!
This is an extraordinary family in their participation in the many Parish and Knights of Columbus activities. Children and parents all take part. Some of the Parish activities include Hospitality Minister, Catechist for Sunday 4th grade formation, Life Teen, Young Adults, Youth Choir, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, leading the Lenten Stations of the Cross service, and assisting with the Vacation Bible School at St. Patrick and at Our Lady of the Pines Parish. The family is pictured above with Father Tony after attending the Parish Mission.
Activities with the Knights of Columbus include assisting with the Oktoberfest celebration, the Family Picnic, and the monthly Pancake Breakfasts. Sir Ellis is a regular participant in Council and Assembly meetings, and is currently serving as Inside Guard for the Council.
We thank this family for their witness to their Catholic faith as they follow Christ in the St. Patrick and Knights of Columbus communities.

March 2014

Brian and Rachelle LaMay

Sir Knight Brian LaMay, a Fourth Degree Knight, and Lady Rachelle LaMay are recognized as the March, 2014 Family of the Month for Council No. 9993. They bring leadership and energy to the Council, St. Patrick Parish, and Catholic Community in many ways. Brian and Rachelle love and serve the community through their new store, All Things Catholic located in the Chapel Hills Mall. The store was due to close in January leaving Colorado Springs without a store for items that are uniquely Catholic. Brian and Rachelle rescued the store and are now serving the Catholics of Colorado Springs and surrounding area.

Brian was the chief organizer and implementer of the Council’s Casino Night held the last two years. They proposed the Casino Night be for the benefit of Care and Share and Habitat for Humanity, local charitable organizations benefiting the needy. The 2nd Casino Night was a resounding success! Attendance was twice that of the first event, more Knights and Ladies assisted, and the number of sponsors increased significantly. Brian joined the Order in May, 1997 and advanced to the Fourth Degree in May, 2005. He has served the Council as Warden and Deputy Grand Knight.

Rachelle is very active in the Ladies Auxiliary, helping with events involving the Ladies and Knights. She is the Auxiliary Hostess, coordinating refreshments for the monthly Knights and Ladies social. She is the servant leader for the St. Patrick Food Pantry, serving thousands of families each year. Rachelle is also the Coffee and Donut Coordinator supporting weekly fellowship for all parish members.

Since joining St. Patrick nine years ago this couple has served in numerous and varied ways. They and their daughter, Summer, are liturgical ministers, Brian is a member of the Emergency Action Team, Rachelle is a member of the RCIA team bringing new members into the faith, and she has served as Assistant Youth Director. These are just a few of their numerous parish activities and ministries. Brian and Rachelle have been married for 26 years. They have three children, Ken, Adam, and Summer, and one grandchild, Michael. Brian is a retired Army veteran with 22 years of service and his son, Adam, is currently serving in the Navy. Thank you, Brian, Rachelle, and family for your service to St. Patrick, Council 9993, Assembly 3049, the community, and our Country.

October 2013

Bill and Glenda Cruse

Brother Bill and Lady Glenda are quite new to our Council and Auxiliary, having transferred from Tucson, AZ. They immediately became active and involved in activities, socials, and meetings.

As the 2013 Christmas season approached they volunteered to organize and manage the Council’s “Keep Christ in Christmas” program. They have done a great job and results are exceeding previous years.

Bill is a 3rd Degree Knight; he joined the order in March, 1986.
They are the parents of three children, Billy, Heidi and Gretchen. The family is commended for their service to our Country. Bill is retired with 30 years of service in the US Army.

Bill and Glenda, thank you for your service, your friendship, and for pitching in to make the “Keep Christ in Christmas” activity successful!

August 2013

Greg and Mary Ellen Schymanski

The family of Sir Greg and Lady Mary Ellen are recognized as August, 2013, Family of the Month for their tireless service to their parish community. Mary Ellen is serving her second year as servant leader of the Parish Life Ministry. In this role she coordinates the numerous social/community functions at St. Patrick Parish with support, input, and assistance of the entire family.

The most recent event was the summer parish picnic held on Sunday, August 25. She led the planning process involving scheduling, coordination with parish staff, and organizing participation and assistance of numerous parish organizations including the Boy Scouts, Spanish Ministry, Knights of Columbus, Youth Group, etc. The picnic was a hit with those in attendance. There was a lunch for all, and games/activities for all ages.

Sir Greg, a Fourth Degree Knight and a charter member of Assembly 3049, joined the order in October, 2004. He served two terms as Grand Knight (2009-2011), is a current Trustee, and serves as the District Warden and the State Council as the Colorado Springs membership point of contact. Mary Ellen has been the Secretary for the Ladies’ Auxiliary for several years. Family members are regular participants and workers in K of C projects and activities.

Congratulations. Mary Ellen and Greg, on 22 years of marriage! They are the parents of Kelli, age 19, and Andrew, age 17. Best wishes and thanks to you and your family, August 2013, Family of the Month.

The Schymanski family was also selected as an August, 2013, Supreme Family of the Month.