March 2024

Larry Lobo

Larry has been all over serving in a wide variety of capacities to include sacristan and can be found at Saint Bede on many an occasion. Thank you for your worthy representation of faith brother Larry.

October 2023

Charlespeter Loundermon

September 2023

David Pellei

This month we recognize a relatively new Knight, Brother David Pellei who has been a routine participant in many of our summer programs, as well as serving as our Inside Guard this year!

August 2023

Christian Harvey

July 2023

Deacon Bill Westerman

June 2023

James Kendall, PGK

May 2023

Michael Griffin

April 2023

Brian Gillette

March 2023

Rev. Anthony T. Ferguson

February 2023

Donald M. Janderup

January 2023

Alan Bartholomew

December 2022

Alan Gutierrez

November 2022

Kevin Zielinski

This month we honor our new concessions lead, Kevin Zielinski!!! We are sad to see Mike Griffin step aside but are thrilled that Kevin is stepping in to keep one of our most important fundraising activities moving forward. Kevin has been part of this program for years and will no doubt continue to run a tight ship that helps us fund the many great things that our council is able to accomplish! Thank you, Brother Kevin!!!

October 2022

William D. Hamblen

This month we honor our Worthy Advocate, Br. William D. Hamblen. Br. Hamblen has been an indispensable resource to the council provide sage guidance and advice in a variety of settings and is a routine participant at a variety of our activities.

September 2022

Mike McNeely

This month we honor Michael McNeely. Mike is an Army officer and recently came to the council and made an immediate impact. Br. Mike has taken a commanding role in leadership and during our Exemplifications. Although he travels frequently for work, he is deeply involved. We thank Br. Mike for his leadership and participation this month!

August 2022

SK Mark Winter

This month we honor Brother Mark Winter as our Knight of the Month for August 2022. Mark has been a Knight for five years, all as a member of our council. Mark has been a reliable volunteer for our Lenten Suppers and Knights Breakfasts as well as other council events. He is affectionately known as “Coleslaw Man” by one of our parishioners as Mark usually served coleslaw during our Lenten Suppers. Mark is a highly devout Catholic and a valued member of our parish and our council who selflessly provides his time and talent in support of our council’s fundraisers. Brother Mark, thank you for your continued support of our council.

July 2022

Rev. Fr. Cassidy Stinson

Fr. Cassidy Stinson has been a key and valued member of Council #6828, both as the Parochial Vicar and as the Council Chaplain. Fr. Cassidy supported many Knights events and was especially fond of Knights Breakfast and Lenten Supper operations.

June 2022

Jimmy Trentham

Our Knight of the Month for June is Jimmy Trentham. As the council's financial secretary, he
has been the lynch pin of our council. His duties are transparent to the council, however they range from
collecting dues from members through the timely dispatch of billing notices. Jimmy
ensures the council's membership records and financial records are kept updated. As our resident
IT guru, Jimmy has made it possible to conduct virtual and live meetings, enabling expanded
participation to our members. These are just a few of the myriad duties Jimmy performs. In his spare
time, he is also a sacristan and a Eucharistic minister at our parish. Jimmy Trentham is truly an
indispensable member of our council.

Thank you Brother Jimmy.

May 2022

Anthony Rudolphi

Anthony Rudolphi has been a member of our council for less than a year. Anthony transferred into the Council last year and immediately began attending our business meeting on a regular basis and participating in our council activities. Most notably he and his children helped with the KOVAR collection in the Commons which considerable aided in our collections. He also helped with the task of moving furniture for the Little Sisters Of Saint Francis at one of their group homes. Anthony selflessly provides his time and talent in support of our council’s myriad activities in support of our parish.

April 2022

John R. Curran Jr.

This month we honor Brother John Curran as our Knight of the Month for April. John has been a Knight for less than a year. John is a highly devout Catholic and a valued member of our parish and our council who selflessly provides his time and talent in support of our council’s myriad activities in support of our parish. You can always count on him, whether the event is a Knights Breakfast, Christmas Tree sale, KOVAR collection, bus driver at Christmas and Easter Mass or Lenten Suppers. John always pulls double shifts in the kitchen arriving early and leaving late. Brother John, thank you for your diligent volunteerism.

March 2022

Thomas P. Corbett

This month we honor Brother Tom Corbett as our Knight of the Month for March. Tom has been a Knight for eighteen years, all as a member of our council. Tom is a Eucharistic Minister (as is his wife Kelly) and currently leads the Alpha program at St Bede. Prior to taking over as lead, Tom supported the program as a volunteer for a number of years. Tom is a highly devout Catholic and a valued member of our parish and our council who selflessly provides his time and talent in support of our parish’s Faith Ministry. Brother Tom, thank you for your work with the Alpha program.

February 2022

John D. Cummings

John Cummings is the February Knight of the Month. John is a constant presence at Saint Bede Church servings as sacristan at various Masses at the church, a member of the Sound Ministry assisting with virtual Mass, coordinator for First Saturday rosary, a reliable volunteer at Bingo, a member of the March for Life Committee and faithful servant of the church. John is a highly devout Catholic and an anchor of our parish who provide countless volunteer hours in support of council, our parish and our community.

January 2022

Paul L. Morse

Paul has been a very active member of our council. He has been our
treasurer for over two years, bowling team lead and participant in the state bowling tournament for
about three years. He provides support to the local monastery of the Poor a Claires, is a dependable
volunteer at our Knights Breakfasts and concessions at William and Mary football games. Paul is a
devout Catholic who practices and lives his faith.

December 2021

Charlespeter H. Loundermon

Although Charles has been a member of our council for less than a year, he has been a steady and
reliable volunteer at our Knights Breakfasts and William and Mary Concessions. He is a very active
a parishioner who attends daily Mass. He is also a participating member of the parish's Small Faith
Group. Charles has applied to be a member of the Fourth Degree and is awaiting the next
exemplification which will be held in the Spring of 2022.

November 2021

Richard Kisielewski

Knight of the Month: This month we honor Brother Richard Kisielewski as our Knight of the Month for November. Richard is very active with the Saint Bede funeral ministry, leading one the teams. He performs all functions associated with the lay funeral ministry. He has also served as an usher and sacristan. Richard is a member of the Saint Bede Council bowling team and will be representing our council at the State Bowling tournament in February 2022. Thanks, Richard, for your support of our parish and our council.

October 2021

Felix Prieur, PGK

Felix Prieur, PGK from Santa Maria Council 4654, Vienna, VA is a recent transfer to our council. In the short three months he has been a member of St Bede Council, Felix has become a regular member of the Bingo team. He also solicited donations for KOVAR during the October helping raise over $400.00. Felix is a devout Catholic gentleman and has been a great asset to our council. Congratulations on your selection as KoM!!!!

September 2021

Michael Griffin

Mike is a former council treasurer and is the team leader for our William and Mary concessions. He has been highly committed to ensuring our volunteers are notified prior to game day and assembled on game day to prepare for the opening of the concessions and their operation. In September, the council operated four concession stands, the first time we have done that. Mike also doubled as a cashier at one of the cash registers. Thank you, Brother Mike, for your efforts in support of this vital fundraiser.

August 2021

Jonathan Martinez

July 2021

Lee Jobes

GK Bob Garcia recognizes Council Warden Lee Jobes as Knight of the Month for July 2021 at the Council Business Meeting on August 12, 2021.

Lee is our newly elected Warden and has hit the ground running. Lee was responsible for the set up of our meeting room after a long hiatus of over 15 months, hosted the social hour after our July meeting, set up of our officer installation ceremony and primarily responsible for the clean up and organization of our storage room in the Blessed McGivney room. Take a look at how well it is organized at our next meeting.

December 2020

Benjamin Liam

October 2020

Aaron Renninger

October 2019

Michael Cook

The Council 6828 Knight of the Month for October 2019 is Brother Mike Cook.
Mike joined our Council in 2019 and is very engaged in parish activities.

Recently he proposed and received approval from Fr Joe to lead a test group of parishioners in a series of retreat lectures based on the HeartsBurnIngEyesOpen digital conference. If successful this program could be expanded within the Parish.

September 2019

Michael Cross

The Council 6828 Knight of the Month for September 2019 is Brother Mike Cross. Mike is a relatively new member joining in 2018, and Is one of our most active volunteers. He is a regular supporter of William & Mary Concessions, Bingo, and has recently agreed to co-lead this year's participation of our Council in People Offering Resources Together (PORT)-a program to provide food and shelter to the area homeless.

July 2019

Francis McRickard

April 2019

Donald Janderup

March 2019

James Hubbard

February 2019

John Cummings

January 2019

Timothy Boise

December 2018

Brian J. Gillette

April 2018

Donald W. Butts

March 2018

James Hubbard

February 2018

Rocky Natchus

The February 2018 Knight of the month is our Lecturer for the Fr. James Lee Rizer Council, Sir Knight Arthur [Rocky] Natchus. Rocky has been a Knight since 1998 and is a member of the Fr. Washington Assembly #2184. Rocky has multiple duties with in the Council and the parish of St. Bede. He is the Lecturer for the Council and in the past, has filled the roles of Chancellor and Treasurer. In addition, Rocky is the coordinator and executes the March for Life for the Virginia Peninsula and has done this effort over the past 5 years. In this role, he coordinates with multiple parishes and the Campus Catholic Ministry at William and Mary College to provide the organization, transportation and security for the marchers for life in Washington DC in January each year. In 2018 there were over 120 marchers from 7 parishes/Councils and organizations that Rocky transported to DC this year. Rocky has this event well organized and usually starts with the preparations 10 months before the event. He is the spark plug that keeps the participation here in the Peninsula at this level each year. Rocky is one of the “go-to guys” in the council. His energy and organization skills are invaluable in maintaining the March 4 Life participation in the Peninsula year after year. Rocky also participates generously in other Council events. Rocky puts his faith in action thru his example of doing charitable work and building a sense of fraternity within the council and parish.

January 2018

John Cummings

The January 2018 Knight of the month is our Church Program Director for the Fr. James Lee Rizer Council, Sir Knight John Cummings. John has been a Knight since 1969 and is a member of the Fr. Washington Assembly #2184. John has multiple duties with in the Council and the parish of St. Bede. He is the volunteer sexton for the Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham which is an adjunct to the St. Bede parish. In this role John works with the Shrine director Fr. Peter Naah in ensuring that the supplies, maintenance, schedules and liturgy services at the shrine are maintained in a first-class condition. In addition, John is a sacristan, lector and lay Eucharistic minister at both the Shrine and the main church. He is involved in coordinating all of the Fr. Rizer council church activities with the parish to ensure that the activities are in accordance with the pastor’s directives. This takes coordination with the parish liturgy director and other members of the parish staff. John often serves as sacristan at 3-4 Shrine masses at 7 AM during the week. John is one of the “go-to guys” in the council. He is a self-starter and a very reliable volunteer. His assistance is invaluable in maintaining great relations between the Council and the parish. John also participates generously in other Council events. John puts his faith in action thru his example of doing charitable work and building a sense of fraternity within the council and parish

December 2017

Mark Reardon

The December 2017 Knight of the month is our stalwart William and Mary concession worker Mark Reardon. Mark has been a Knight since 2003 and he and his wife Lucinda are faithful members of the St. Bede parish. Mark has been one of the “go-to guys” over the past three food concession seasons. The council operates concessions stands at the William and Mary college 5-home football and 10-12 basketball home games. Mark is a very faithful worker at almost all the games. He is a self-starter, a very reliable volunteer for set up responsibilities at the stands. Usually the first in and last out. One of his favorite assignments is popcorn maker. Mark is a good worker, and fun to work with. His support of these events helps the council raise over $5,000 a year which is used for our charitable. Mark also participates generously in other Council events. Mark puts his faith in action thru his example doing charitable work and building a sense of fraternity

September 2017

Kevin Harper

The September 2017 Knight of the month is our KOVAR Chairman Kevin P. Harper. Kevin has been a Knight since 2005 and he and his wife Denise are faithful members of the St. Bede parish. Kevin plans, organizes and executes the Council’s KOVAR fund raising drive. The drive raises funds for the mentally disabled in the State of Virginia. Kevin has organized the drive both within the parish where during the spring season Knights collect monies from the parish as they leave mass on the weekend. Additionally, Kevin has contacted local businesses to allow the Knights to solicit funds at business entrances on a Saturday during the KOVAR collection period. These drives have been very successful allowing the council to contribute over $2,000 to this cause. Kevin also supports the council in our operation of the William and Mary concession stands at the colleges sports events. This is a major fund-raising opportunity for the council. Kevin puts his faith in action thru his example doing charitable work.

August 2017

John B. (Jack) Tier, III

The August 2017 Knight of the month is our esteemed Trustee John “Jack” Tier. Jack has been a Knight for a long time. That isn’t because Jack is old, he just joined early. Jack joined the Knights in 1993 and has been a stalwart in our council for some 24 years. He has been the PGK on three occasions, is involved with many of the Knight’s ministries, specifically: Monthly adoration where he is the organizer, parking for the Easter and Christmas masses where he is the Transporter leader, honcho for the monthly bingo support to Council 511, “spiritual advisor” for Grand Knights of the council and is the leader for the Roses for Life in support of the March for Life program. He is also involved in just about every K of C program where he usually drags along he lovely wife “Bert”. Jack has been the Past Faithful Navigator for the Fr. Washington Assembly 2184 on 2 occasions. An all-around solid Christian man who leads by example.

July 2017

Timothy (Tim) Boise

The July 2017 Knight of the month is our new Warden Tim Boise.

Tim joined the Knights some 9 months ago, we believe based on his association with our council at the various William & Mary sports events where Tim saw the council brothers working hard at the concession booths to raise charitable funds.

Tim received his first degree on 27 October 2016 and quickly flew to the 4th degree on 1 April 2017. In the meantime he has been involved with multiple Council projects and continues in many of these today. Tim was just recently active in the parking and food service that the council provided for the Fr. Kauffmann funeral. Then he turned right around and led the food service for the first Knight’s breakfast on 2 July. But, wait, back in May he was elected as the council’s warden and is performing that role this fraternal year.

Tim and his wife, Ana, have two children and live in Williamsburg. What a way to start out a career as a Knight. Keep up the good work Tim.

September 2016

Mike Griffin

The September Knight of the Month is our Worthy Treasurer and W&M Concession Coordinator Mike Griffin. Mike has been very busy assembling and leading the W&M Football Concessions in the new Zable Stadium. This has been well coordinated and fruitful to date, and Mike’s leadership and guidance have led to substantial fundraising in support of Council activities. Thanks to Mike and all our Knights and family members who have supported this effort.

August 2016

Don Merkley

The August Knight of the month is our local Iconographer, Don Merkely for his stellar work in preparing for the Program Meeting and presenting a thorough history of the role of icons and explaining the meaning and use of the icons. Don remains active in the Ascension of Our Lord parish and is featured in this month's Williamsburg neighbor magazine at the center fold. Please let Don know you appreciate all his hard work to make that a great event.

July 2016

Barry Holland

The July Knight of the month is our Deputy, Barry Holland. Barry was everywhere last month, attending the State Meeting in my absence, coordinating the newly revised Officer Installation ceremony and the follow-on dinner, organizing the council’s Bingo effort, and working with John Cummings to make the Altar Server Recognition a great success. Barry is incredibly active in the life of the parish, is a well-known fixture among the parish staff for making things happen, and has been working on several initiatives to further our mission of Mercy and Outreach. Please let Barry know you appreciate all his hard work to further our council mission.

May 2016

Kevin Harper

Knight of the Month is Kevin Harper. Kevin is a stalwart brother who did a fabulous job on the annual KOVAR Drive. He ushers at Mass regularly and was the beaming Father of the Bride as Kevin and his lovely wife Denis hosted the wedding of his daughter last month. Thank him and wish them all well when you see them.

April 2016

Walter Rivera

Knight of the Month is Walter Rivera. Brand New Third Degree Brother, and in his first year in the Council. It was heart-warming to see him do the introduction for Holy Thursday Mass in English and the second reading in his native Spanish. Brothers like Walter are how we will help build the Domestic Church.

March 2016

Ralph Buehrle

Knight of the Month is Ralph Buehrle. Ralph is a fervent Christian and Catholic. Quiet, hard working, dedicated, loving husband and father. A member of the original small faith community at St Bede 20 years ago. A dedicated member of the K”night” Shift monthly Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament. A member of our Christmas and Easter Parking crew. Pat him on the back, when next you see him.

February 2016

Dan McHugh

(Posthumously). Two decades ago Dan and Sir Knight Mike Mc Dermott Sr, (also departed), kept the Father Rizer Council going though withering membership and minimal activities and almost no funds. They, especially Dan, had a never say quit attitude. A determined Catholic brother Knight he kept faith in the rebuilding of the Council and the assimilation of the next generation. They infused dedication with their up-beat support for the KCIC card sales in freezing, rainy weather. Annually they sent the lone bus of dedicated marches every year to March for life. Determinedly they spend years raffling a needle pointed ornate chair to raise the few dollars needed to maintain active status at the State and Supreme levels. They worked to assist Fr Carr, our pastor, when asked... Dan taught many of us, his next generation, how to be Brother Knights and to love our parish and council family. Dan’s Mass will be at Ft Myer Chapel 18 Feb at 12:30 then he will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery. Remember him in prayers, especially that day.

January 2016

Jim Hubbard

Knight of the Month is Jim Hubbard. Jim has been the Council’s Youth Director for several years now overseeing the Scholarship and Citizenship Awards, Youth Free Throw Competion, Boy Scout Troop at St Bede and many other support activities of the Council... Oh and he came thru for the Parish and Council handling Christmas Parking in crummy weather, with construction issues , and broke down busses...Give him a hearty congratulations.

December 2015

Don Butts

The Knight of the Month is Brother Don Butts. An active Brother, Don is a regular at meetings active in KOVAR and has a heart full of Charity. Don is our Brother on the inside of FISH. Actually; he is the director of FISH. He rolls up his sleeves as a hard worker for FISH, helping with food drives, toting bags in the rain. He, moreover, excels in promoting FISH across the community. Our area poor are richer for his fine efforts.

November 2015

Joseph Gurliaccio

Knight of the Month is Joseph Gurliaccio. Joseph has been in the council a number of years and away at school or, as the case is now, in seminary. Currently, Joseph is on a year of discernment after his first year of seminary in the New Jersey Diocese of Newark. He is a daily mass attendee; frequently serving as sacristan or adult acolyte. His days are spent working with the disabled. He makes a Holy Hour Devotion with the Blessed Sacrament daily. Joseph along with Nick Redmund, whom most have met last month and cited above, is one of the two seminarians supported by Fr Rizer Council. Please keep Joseph in your prayers and let him know that you are praying for him as he labors in Christ’s way to join as one of Peter’s line.

October 2015

Giancarlo Difazio

Knight of the Month is Fourth Degree Brother Giancarlo Di Fazio for October (who incidentally, married Lyn Fogarty just a few weeks ago YEAHHHH!). Giancarlo has been a stalwart in support of the Monthly 24 hour Adoration; He is a regular at meetings, most monthly activities, and led our KOVAR efforts last spring. He sings in the St Bede choir and assists in the ‘this young man is you’ program.

September 2015

Frank Kapper

This month we honor Brother Frank Kapper as our Knight of the Month for August.
Frank is, one of our newly minted Second Degree Brothers. Y’all encourage Frank to take the beautiful Third Degree, the Knighthood Degree.

August 2015

Tom Barr

This month we honor Brother Tom Barr, IPGK, as the Council Knight of the Month.
Tom stepped forward to resume the reins at mid-year, after Bob Barron's stroke (Bob is doing well, and is expected to make a full recovery in the next year). I have long collaborated with Tom on many projects and he has been invaluable in helping me shake off the cob webs since I last served as GK... This electronic world is tough for me and Tom has been a great guide. I welcome him to the small club of multi year Past Grand Knights. He has earned a hearty congratulations and thanks. We all owe him for his personal sacrifice over the last 24 months... Please pat him on the back when you see him,

December 2014

Richard Kisielewski

SK Richard Kisielewski is our Knight of the month for November 2014. Br. Richard currently serves as Warden of the Council. He is always ready to jump in as he did last Friday when the Council needed to provided set-up and break-down support for the Parish blood drive; SK Richard did both. He is a member of the Parish Funeral Ministry as well as a Member of the Cemetery Committee. He ushers at the 7:15 AM Mass and is a Eucharistic Minister. As indicated by his title “Sir Knight” he is a 4th Degree Knight. Thank you SK Richard for your support and guidance in both the council and the Parish.

November 2014

Brian Gillette

SK Brian Gillette is our Knight of the month for November 2014. Br. Gillette has been instrumental in this councils support of the PORT program for the homeless shelter in Newport News. His dedication, organizing and support has led to many years of a successful implementation of volunteering and taking care of our homeless in the Newport News area. Br. Gillette is also our Advocate for the council and keeping us up to date on policies and keeping the council on the right track to stay in compliance with the Knights of Columbus Order. Thank you Br. Brian for your support and guidance in the council.

October 2014

Cecil Campbell

SK Cecil Campbell is our Knight of the Month for October.  Cecil can be found anywhere when it comes to volunteering, from concessions, to setting up for an event and of course BINGO. We refer to him as our Mr. BINGO, and he works BINGO not only for the council but also for the Assembly.  He knows all the progressive and instant games we run and keeps the account of all the pay outs and manages the games in a manner that we have fun working BINGO.  Cecil has been instrumental in Fr. Rizer’s fund raising events while being a faithful member of the council and being there for us. We will miss Cecil though as he has decided to move to Ohio to be close to family. Our loss is Ohio's gain. Congratulations SK Cecil Campbell!

September 2014

Robert Burke

Br. Bob Burke, who is our Worthy Financial Secretary. The recognition of the FS duties often goes unnoticed. Bob has a lot of duties that he takes care of behind the scenes of the Council’s daily operation. He has to get reports filed to Supreme and State by the deadlines set forth and that all new members are reported and their Form 100’s are submitted on time. He has to collect dues from over 300 council members and post them as being paid, makes sure that the membership data is accurate and kept up to date on our website and with Supreme. He writes the warrants for all payments for the council and he has to often stop what he is doing to go and meet with the Treasurer to get a check cut and delivered to the appropriate people for payment. Br. Bob was out this past month due to a serious illness and yet he had his duties of the Financial Secretary on his mind to take care of us. Worthy Financial Secretary Bob Burke, we as Brother Knights thank you for taking care of us and our needs. Help WFS Bob out by paying your dues online at www.kofc6828.org God Bless!

August 2014

Don Seger

Our Knight of the month this month is Sir Knight Don Seger. Brother Don is never one to be in the limelight to take credit of what he does. To mention a few things, he has been an instrumental part of this council, taking charge of the ceremonials by developing and leading the Degree Teams for the First and 2nd Degrees, Baptism Roses for the entire Saint Bede's Parish, Name Plates, etc.
Br. Don is wise and always gives good solid advice, is always there when you need him. He is one that will come and ask how you are doing and do you need any help. He is a mentor to all of us and thank you Br. Don for being there for us.
From your Brother Knights!
God Bless!

July 2014

Robert Hinger

Our Knight of the Month for July 2014.

SK Bob Hinger and Past District Deputy and PGK has been an inspiration to the Council and all of its members. Brother Bob has been the leader on:
1. Inaugural District Deputy for newly formed District 30.
2. Project Officer for attainment of the “Ultrasound Machine” for the Hope Center.
3. Planning and Coordinating the District 30 Saint Patrick’s Day Party
4. Service as Council 6828 Trustee.
Br. Bob has done many more jobs than we can say here. Our Congratulations and Thanks to “Robert (Bob) Hinger”.

October 2013

Michael Rosselli

Brother Mike shows up at every meeting and diligently takes the minutes, organizes them, and presents them at the next meeting. Mike also volunteers whenever possible to help at Council activities. Brother Mike does a great job and he deserves our thanks.

September 2013

James Hubbard

Brother Jim is the Youth Director and he has risen to the challenge of having a Soccer Challenge sprung on him at the same time he starts the search for the Young Man/Young Woman of the Year candidates. Brother Jim does a great job managing the Youth for our Council and he deserves our thanks.

July 2013

Donald Seger

Brother Don coordinates the Council’s exemplification teams and has run the Roses for the Mothers of baptized infants for years. Brother Don sets an example of service for all our Council to aspire to follow.