2019 - 2020

Mark Shingler

Brother Mark Shingler has been an asset to our council for almost 40 years. He joined the Knights on October 1, 1980 at the age of 20. He completed his first, second and third degrees all on the same day in October. His dedication and commitment to Council #4879 over the years has involved many events. Mark is a staple in the kitchen participating in a majority of our youth and parish fish fry’s over the last 5 years. His involvement in Church events, Corn Fest, and council meals is well appreciated. He was Warden of our Council for over 9 years. He is currently serving as President of the Columbus Corporation. Brother Mark has served as Council historian and has compiled history books that are of the highest quality, receiving diamond (top level) awards in past judging. Again, this year the history book is exceptional.

Mark has also made time over the past 36 years in the community in being a referee in both basketball and football at the high school level. His currently only referees at the high school football level. He and his wife Judy have been members of St. Albert the Great Parish for the past 21 years. Mark serves as both a Eucharistic and Hospitality minister on a regular basis.

Congratulations to Mark for being our Knight of the Year for his commitment to the Church, Family, Holy Family Council #4879, and support for our community youth.

2018 - 2019

Joseph White

Brother Joseph V. White has been selected as the 2018 Knight of the Year for Holy Family Council 4879. Brother Joe has been a Knight for 18 years and is a member of Sacred Hearts of Mary and Jesus Parish. He is in his 2nd year as Grand Knight for the Council and has served in the past as Recorder and Guard, as well as serving as the Board Secretary for the Columbus Corporation for 15 years. Brother Joe has also been the Council newsletter editor for the past five years. He leads the Rosary before monthly Council meetings. You will also find him helping at the Corn Fest ticket sales, Lifesavers for life, the Tootsie Roll Drive and the Sunshine Supper.

Brother Joe serves the Church as a Lector at the 6:30 a.m. Mass on Thursday. He has also been a member of the Parish Council in the past, serving on the Parish and Community Concerns Commission.
Joe worked as volunteer setting up for monthly Masses at nursing homes and acting as Lector. He is a longtime member of the Saturday morning men’s Bible sharing/study group and wants to share the truth of his Catholic Faith, especially with his Brother Knights.