March 2024

Jerry Dougherty

Jerry Dougherty – Our Knights of Columbus Council at St. Thomas the Apostle would like to recognize and honor you for your hard work in managing and making the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance a reality this year. The food was excellent and a good time was had by all that attended. Your efforts are hereby recognized and appreciated by all your Brother Knights. Your dedication is an inspiration and an example for all Knights to follow.

February 2024

TOM / JOE KWIATKOWSK / GENGO

Joe Gengo – He continues to provide support and dedication to our Council as our Financial Secretary. His efforts are hereby recognized by all your Brother Knights. Specifically, we appreciate all he does to keep our Council’s financial matters, reports and documents in compliance, as well as his continued leadership throughout many of our council programs.

Tom Kwiatkowski – He is diligent and performs excellent work as our Treasurer. His efforts are appreciated and recognized by all your Brother Knights. You work hard to keep our financial status up to date and together with our Financial Secretary form an efficient team to keep us compliant with Supreme.

January 2024

Bob Kolasa

Bob Kolasa – Bob has stepped up and taken on the role of Recorder and an officer for our Council. He has helped with different programs this year. He is much appreciated.

December 2023

Woodyard Michael

Mike and Kim Woodyard – Mike has taken on the role of Deputy Grand Knight and the Council Program Directorship. He has helped with different programs this year and has taken the lead on our first ever Movie Night.

November 2023

Ray Mouse

Ray Mouse - Our Knights of Columbus Council at St. Thomas the Apostle would like to honor you for your years of handling the Coats for Kids program, support of the International Food Festival, Special Olympics and all you do for the community at large. You are an inspiration to all our brother Knights.

October 2023

Hejny Rudy

Rudy Hejny – To honor you for all your efforts, and work in support of our Council activities. Your dedication to our council and St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church is an inspiration to all brother Knights.

September 2023

Duane Baumert

Duane Baumert - Our Knights of Columbus Council at St. Thomas the Apostle would like to honor you for your planning, work, cooking and efforts in support of the International Food Festival. You were instrumental in making the Festival a success. Your dedication is an inspiration to all our brother Knights.

August 2023

Dougherty Gerald

Jerry Dougherty - Our Knights of Columbus Council at St. Thomas the Apostle would like to honor you for your work, efforts and dedication in support the Knights especially organizing the Pancake Breakfast for the KCHS Girls Volleyball Team. You are an inspiration to all Knights

July 2023

Stu McFadden

Knight of the Month: - Stu McFadden - Our Knights of Columbus Council at St. Thomas the Apostle would like to honor you for your work, efforts and dedication in support the Knights in all our activities. You are an inspiration to all Knights

June 2023

Keith Mutschler

Keith Mutschler - Our Knights of Columbus Council at St. Thomas the Apostle would like to honor you for your work, efforts and dedication in support the Knights in all our fund-raising activities. You are an inspiration to all Knights

June 2023

Robert Bowen

Bob Bowen - Our Knights of Columbus Council at St. Thomas the Apostle would like to honor you for your work, efforts and dedication in support the Knights in all our fund-raising activities. You are an inspiration to all Knights

May 2023

David, Deacon Egan

Deacon David Egan - Our Knights of Columbus Council at St. Thomas the Apostle would like to honor and recognize you for your preparing the presentations and facilitating the Parish Men’s Retreat

April 2023

Filosi Joseph

Joe Filosi – To honor you for your organizing and managing the Pasta Dinner, also your coordination efforts in recruiting new members so we could meet one of the most challenging requirements for Star Council.

March 2023

Thomas May

Tom May – To honor you for all your work, efforts and dedication in Preparing the Bishops Award Package, and being a dishwasher extraordinaire.

February 2023

Ken DeBoer

Ken DeBoer – To honor you for all your work, efforts and dedication in helping with the Parish Pancake Breakfasts.

January 2023

Rev Raymond Powell

Father Ray was recognized as Knight of the Month for his efforts in ensuring our Christmas celebration in spite of the freeze.

December 2022

Gengo Joseph

November 2022

Mark Werner

GK Gold recognized Mark Werner as Knight of the Month for his leadership in the donuts and coffee breakfast served at the parish ministries fair.

October 2022

Ray Mouse

GK Gold recognized Ray Mouse as Knight of the Month for his leadership in the continued success of New Coats for Kids and the Soccer Challenge.

September 2022

Reed Joel

August 2022

LARRY ELDER

July 2022

Guarino Kenan

June 2022

Hejny Rudy

For your support and participation at our events including fundraisers like Tootsie Roll drive 4th Degree Dinner and Flag Program. You are always ready to help where needed.

June 2022

Rinaldi Jack

May 2022

Noonan James

March 2022

Rev Ray Powell

Awarded to Fr. Ray for all he does to help our Parish grow in our faith and his continued and ongoing support to our Council.

February 2022

Filosi Joseph

Selected as Knight of the month for leading a successful Pasta
Dinner

January 2022

Jack Kelly

Jack Kelley as Knight of the Month for all his years of chairing the Holiday Meals deliveries.

December 2021

Dennis Preston

For all his efforts in support of the Knights, most recently setting up deliveries for the Holiday Meals.

November 2021

Rivard Keith

For all his efforts in support of the Knights, our Parish and the Knoxville Diocese.

October 2021

James Gescei

For his substantial involvement in parish International Food Fest, which was a great success.

September 2021

Duane Baumert

Knight of the month awarded to Duane Baumert, for his work in locating and setting up large tents for outdoor dining at the International Food Festival (borrowed from CASA)

August 2021

Fr. Ray Powell

Knight of the month awarded to Fr. Ray Powell for his tireless efforts to guide our Parish through the Covid Pandemic and steadfast supporter of our council.

July 2021

Joel Reed

o Joel has been leading our Council’s Flag Program Efforts.
o Sales for have been 125% of Target in our First Year.
o We have high expectations of this Fund Raising and Service.
o Thank you Joel for your extra efforts in this regard!

June 2021

Russell and Bob Schutte and Bowen

GK Joe Filosi recognized Br Russell Schutte and Br Bob Bowen as the Knights of the Month for the fantastic job they did with the Tootsie Roll Drive.

May 2021

Patrick Belland

GK Joe Filosi recognized Br Patrick Belland as the Knight of the Month for his faithful service as a Eucharistic Minister and regular attendance at Knights meetings and events. Patrick joined the Knights in 1987. FN Lance Lyons added that Patrick is a regular at 5 PM Mass and he always steps up to help wherever it is needed.

April 2021

James Gold

Jim serves as Deputy Grand Knight and Program director. He is willingly stepping up to the Grand Knight position for the next Fraternal Year. He serves as an usher for the Sunday 9 am Mass. Jim co-chaired the Into the Breach series which was held the six Saturdays during this past Lent. Jim approaches council issues with a can-do attitude, helping us to find solutions and stay active during this Covid environment. Thank you for all you do and congratulations, Jim!

March 2021

Jerry Dougherty

GK Joe Filosi recognized Jerry Dougherty as the Knight of the Month for all of the personal time that he volunteers to keep our community safe and to support individuals with disabilities. He is the Fire Chief for Tellico Village, which means that he is on-call 24/7/365! Jerry is also the MR Foundation of TN President. Jerry has served in a number of officer positions in our council, including GK, as well as a Faithful Navigator. He also serves as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion.

February 2021

Egan David

Br. Dave Egan was awarded February Knight of the Month in recognition for all the effort that he has put into planning, organizing, and leading the "Into the Breach" Lenten Retreat. The retreat is taking place during the six Saturday mornings in Lent. This effort required a significant amount of time-consuming research on Dave's part. Dave is a busy guy with his duties as Deacon, which is more than enough to keep him on the run. Notwithstanding, he graciously assumed this added responsibility of the Lenten Retreat.

January 2021

Joe Gengo

For the great job he has done with things like the report for Supreme council, time spent each month preparing the Financial reports, and keeping the membership information current on the Knights website.

December 2020

Keith Mutschler

We honor Br. Keith Mutschler for the outstanding work he does as our council Recorder. Since his transfer to our council, he has volunteered to work just about every social and fundraising event we have had and has attended just about every spiritual event. We see him working the fruit fundraising events, bagging food at the commodity packing events, and working the friendship kitchen. We see him praying with us at monthly Eucharistic Adoration and the Patriotic Rosary. We are so fortunate to have Keith as a member of our council. Congratulations Keith and thank you for all you do!

November 2020

Lyons Lance

We honor Br. Lance Lyons for the outstanding work he did managing the wreath fundraiser. Our council has run the wreath fundraiser for a number of years now and without question, this year has been the most challenging due to the pandemic and inability to sell in the Narthex during weekend Masses. As a result, Lance had to spend much more time than usual selling and administering the wreath program. Notwithstanding all the challenges, Lance was able to clear a profit just a couple of hundred dollars less than last year!

October 2020

John Manczko

We honor Br. John Manczko for his volunteer contributions associated with
Council publicity efforts, Zoom meeting technical support, and Church
audio/video/live streaming help.

September 2020

Russell Schutte

We honor Brother Russell Schutte for all his contributions of late including organizing the September Food Packing/Distribution event, Co-chairing the upcoming MR Foundation Tootsie Roll Drive, Co-chairing the Fruit Fundraiser and working the Fruit stand at TVYC with his wife Karen.

August 2020

William Twohig

Brother Bill Twohig for his coordination of the PFLC kitchen clean-up project.

July 2020

Rafael Pubillones

for his volunteer contributions to the Church and Mass including but not limited to Sacristan duties and Rafael is also enrolled in the Diaconate Program. Nomination was unanimously supported by the Leadership Team.

June 2020

Multiple Recognitions

Recognized for serving as Ushers for reopening of Weekend Masses: Jim Gold, Stu McFadden, Sam Buscetta, Russell Schutte, Joe Mulherin, Bill Twohig, Harold Egler, Bob Bowen, Kevin Cooney, Dennis Preston, and Tom May

May 2020

Fr. Julian Cardova

Father Julian Cardona for all that he is doing for the parish.

April 2020

Fr. Ray Powell

He’s worked very hard to provide support to the parishioners during the Covid 19 lockdown
o Video-ing daily Mass
o Continues to hear confessions
o Set up Flock Notes so he can communicate with everyone

March 2020

Dan Hanlley

- Boy Scout Leader for our parish troop
- First Responder for Tellico Village; completed basic EMT training
- Cooks for International Food Fest
- Participates in Friendship Kitchen
- TN State Director over Community
- Usher
- Mowing team member

January 2020

Filosi Joseph

Council leadership chose Joe for his efforts in chairing a very successful 20th Anniversary Dinner Dance.

December 2019

May Thomas

Excellent work managing the successful Fall Membership Drive which yielded 5 new Knights.

November 2019

John Manczko

Awarded Knight of the Month of November for John’s tireless work managing the day to day activities of the highly successful fruit fundraiser. This first time fundraiser exceeded our profit expectations, thanks in large part to John’s efforts.

October 2019

Bob Joyce

Bob is very active member of the Knights. He attends many of our meetings and events and also works many events. He recently ordered 30 cases of fruit to support our MR Foundation fundraiser! Bob is also very active at St. Thomas. He leads the Homebound Ministry and distributes the Eucharist to homebound individuals every week. Bob is also a past Parish Council member.

September 2019

John Manczko

John Manczko, SK, PGK, was selected as Knight of the Month for September 2019 for all his work on re-vitalizing the council website and social media accounts.

August 2019

James Gecsei

Jim Gecsei was selected as Knight of the Month for August 2019 for his chairmanship of the International Food Festival for the past 3 years

July 2019

Last Honor Guard in old regalia blank

Long time Sir Knight Larry Van Dooren’s visitation and funeral Mass held Saturday, June 29 at St. Thomas the Apostle, Lenoir City. Last time wearing the old regalia uniform.

August 2016

Mark Werner and Ken DeBoer

July 2016

Ed Valente

For his planning and preparing the meals for the Catholic Engaged Encounter couples.

June 2016

Jerry Dougherty

For his planning and efforts in the council membership drive. The Drive succeeded in qualifying the council for the STAR Award.

May 2016

Jerry Dougherty

KOM Jerry Dougherty on left, DGK Ray Mouse center w/ Ed Valente right

April 2016

Dan Hanley

As the only council representative in support of the Special Olympics games. The date was changed on short notice due to bad weather and no other volunteers could make the event.

March 2016

Larry Finneran

February 2016

Jim Gecsei

January 2016

Joe Filosi

December 2015

Dennis Preston

November 2015

Bill Twohig

October 2015

Bill Waskelis

Outstanding editor and management of The Knights Herald Newsletter.

September 2015

Larry Finneran

Publicity Chairman - getting the word out to the public about our council activities.

August 2015

Mario Catani

Chairman and Organizer-In-Chief of the Parish's classroom restoration project - Summer 2015.

July 2015

Bo Carey

It is with great pleasure we recognize Bo Carey as our July 2015 Knight of the Month.
Bo, who was recently elected an officer in our council as Recorder, has long been involved with Parish activities. You can usually find him playing an instrument with the choir, or performing with his band at our social functions. Few people know of his unselfish and generous contributions to our fund raisers, and people in need. Bo recently showed his generosity by making it possible for us to procure a double settee for Fr. Antonio, our past Associate Pastor. Those working the project acknowledged his generosity and Fr. Antonio’s pleasure when it was delivered.
Bo Carey most deserves his selection as the July 2015 Knight of the Month.

June 2015

Dennis Preston

“If you want something done, ask a busy person” is an old saying that rings true with Dennis Preston. Like the commercial of the “Eveready Bunny” this knight is always in motion. He seems to have the knack to volunteer for the tough jobs. The council received a recent request to provide support to the wife of an incapacitated brother knight. The house and grounds were in complete disrepair at a time in which she is trying to sell the house. Dennis was asked to take the lead in forming a team that would investigate and make repairs. His team comprised of approximately thirteen people which included nine knights, three non-knights and one lady. He assigned taskings as well as accomplished considerable work himself. Our brother Knight and his wife are ecstatic with the effort put forth by this team due to Dennis’ leadership abilities.
It is an honor to select Dennis Preston as the Knight of the Month for June 2015.

June 2014

Joe Coriaci

May 2014

Dennis Preston

April 2014

David Breen

David Breen is ever present in supprt of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church and the upkeep of the facilities and campus. He possesses a thorough knowledge of the Parish's electrical, water works, and structure construction. He is a tresured asset to the maintenance and well being of our church. David's involvement and knowledge, alone, has saved the Parish incomparable dollars that would have to be paid for an outside source to research, analyze, and make repairs. He has the St. Thomas "blueprint" in his head.