Council #12986
Christ, Prince of Peace 12986
Manchester, MO US
(cpopkofc.org)
COUNCIL RECOGNITION
KNIGHTS OF THE MONTH
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September 2022
John Diderrich
For the Month of September, we salute the John Diderrich for his excellent coordination of the Annual Golf Outing.
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August 2022
Kurtis Suellentrop
For the Month of August, we salute Past Grand Knight Kurtis Suellentrop. Kurtis was our Worthy Grand Knight for the past 2 years. Needless to say, with the Covid-19 Pandemic, Kurtis had to lead our council through Social Distancing, various challenges of leading On-Line remote Zoom Meetings and limited In-person meetings during the past year.
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June 2022
Jim Frese
For the Month of June we salute Jim Frese. Jim was a big help the Fr. Bob Community Outreach BBQ.
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May 2022
Tom Henning
For the Month of May, we salute Tom Henning. Tom is the event Workhorse for the council. He helped to organize the Fish Fry, the 5th Sunday Event, the Fellowship gathering after the Easter Concert and He was a big help to Ron Jacober in organizing the Baseball Night.
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April 2022
Ryan McCarthy
Ryan McCarthy is responsible for the coordination of the Volunteers for the CPOP Fish Fry. This year has been a record year in terms of total meals served. He has also improved the the amount of wait time by having 2 serving lines.
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March 2022
Rodney Schnurr
The Knight of the Month for March is Rodney Schnurr for all of the work he does for the Fish Fry and Felice Cuores (Santa Claus)
December 2021
John Diderrich Ron Jacober
Ron Jacober and John Diderrich worked tirelessly on the successful 2021 Winter Coat Drive.
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October 2021
Brian Cahill
We salute Brian Cahill for his help with the Sunday CPOP Community event.
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September 2021
Greg Westrich
Greg Westrich was a Super Helper during the Oktoberfest and Golf Outing events
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August 2021
PGK Dan Brady PGK Pat Brennan
For the Month of August, we salute our council Party Chairmen, PGKs Dan Brady and Pat Brennan for the exception work in making the Christmas in July party a success
July 2021
Ryan McCarthy
For the month of July, we salute Ryan McCarthy for all of his efforts, including, hauling all of the BBQ Equipment, tables, chairs, food, drinks and anything else that needed to be transported to St. Augustine's. He also supplied the Trailer!
June 2021
Jake Lauter
For the month of June, we salute Brother Jake Lauter for all of his work with the CPOP Party Under the Stars event.
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May 2021
Pat Brennan
For the Month of May, we salute our Past Grand Knight Pat Brennan for his dedicated work on the Party Under the Stars Outdoor Concert at CPOP on Friday, May 21st
April 2021
Deputy Grand Knight Marty Hood
The April 2021 Knight of the Month is awarded to out Deputy Grand Knight Marty Hood for his Tireless efforts in coordinating the Virtual Trivia night with the CPOP PTO.
March 2021
The Fish Fry Team
For the Month of March, we salute our Neil Thole and the Fish Fry team Ryan McCarthy, Jeff Marty, Tom Henning and Andew Denny for making the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Fish Fry because of the Covid-19 Restrictions.
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January 2021
Brian Cahill
The Knight of the Month for December is Brian Cahill. Brian took over the Tootsie Roll Drive and due to the Covid-19 restrictions was able to still run a successful drive.
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December 2020
John Doderrich
For the month of December, John Diderrich is being recognized as the Knight of the Month for coordination the transportation of the donated Winter Coats and thousands of Socks from the Winter Coat and Socks Drive.
November 2020
Ron Jacober
For the Month of November we want to recognize Ron Jacober for for his tireless effort in organizing a very successful Winter Coat and Socks drive.
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October 2020
PGK Vince Klein
For the Month of October, we salute our immediate Past Grand Knight Vince Klein for his work on the 2020 Golf Outing to make it a success in spite of the Covid-19 restrictions and the bad weather.
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September 2020
Carl Schiley
Brother Carl Schiley Passed away on September 30th. Carl was a charter member of the Christ, Prince of Peace Council 12986. Carl was a constant “Outside Guard” whether it was watching the auction items at the Golf Outing or ushering at the back of Christmas Mass with his candy cane decorated cane!
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September 2020
Larry Mauch
Larry joined the Knights almost 20 years ago and was an active member in the council and parish for years.
August 2020
Deacon Greg Bialis
Congratulations to Brother Deacon Greg Bialis for his Ordination to the Permanent Deaconate.
July 2020
Jeremy Bright
The Knight of the Month for July is awarded to Jeremy Bright for stepping up to take over the Recorder role and completed the 6/23 Member meeting minutes for our June meeting before he got the position and he even got any formal training!
June 2020
Dick Schenk
The Knight of the Month for June was awarded to Dick Schenk. Dick is the main force behind the Christ, Prince of Peace Senior Outreach. He also serves as our Council’s Pro-Life Director.
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March 2020
Ron Jacober
The March 2020 Knight of the Month award goes to Ron Jacober for a successful Blues Family Hockey Night.
February 2020
Brian Cahill
The Knight of the Month for February goes to Brian Cahill for his work with
the Basketball Freethrow competition on January 10th.
Family
January 2020
Dan Brady and Pat Brennan
The Knight of the Month for January goes to our
Past Grand Knights and Expert party organizers Dan
Brady and Pat Brennan for their exemplary planning and
execution of our Annual Christmas Party, held this year at
Rosalita’s. A great time was had by all.
December 2019
Rodney Schnurr
The Knight of the Month for December is Rodney Schnurr for all of his work
with Felice Cuores, especially at the December Christmas Party.
Family of
November 2019
Bill Govern
The Knight of the Month for November 2019 is Bill Govern for his assistance
with the Golf Tournament.
October 2019
The Golf Committee - Kurtis Sullentrop, John Diderrich, Mike Shea and Neil Thole
There are multiple Knights of the Month for October due to the busy schedule for the Council. For the Golf Tournament, Mike Shea for handling all of the registration duties, Neil Thole for the great pre-tournament lunch, and especially Kurtis Suellentrop and John Diderrich for the overall coordination and success of the 2019 CPOP KofC Golf Outing.
September 2019
Jeremy Bright and Marty Hood
The Knight of the Month for September 2019 is Jeremy Bright for coordination of the BBQ at the annual CPOP Kickball Tournament. Another Knight of the Month Award for September goes to Membership Director Marty Hood for all of the preparation for the Formation and Knighthood Degree ceremony.
August 2019
Gene Weiss
The Knight of the Month for August 2019 is Gene Weiss for his arranging for the delivery and spreading of the Mulch around the Parish campus.
June 2019
SK Rodney Schnurr
The Knight of the Month for June is SK Rodney Schnurr for donating a Beer Refrigerator/Freezer.
May 2019
Mike Shea
The Knight of the Month for May is Mike Shea for his exceptional coordination and organization of the Community Outreach Clean-up event and BBQ.
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April 2019
Tom Henning
The April Knight of the Month award goes to Tom Henning for his excellent management of the cafeteria floor during the Fish Frys and for the 5th Sunday Family event Chris Cakes.
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January 2019
SK Rodney Schnurr
Rodney Schnurr continues to do a great job with the coordination of the annual KofC Basketball Freethrow contest. This year's contest was held on Friday, January 25th. There were 25 shooters ranging in ages from 9 to 14.
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January 2019
SK Dr. Micahael Banton
SK Dr. Michael Banton organized the successful annual KofC Blood Drive on January 20th, 2019 where 32 pints of blood were donated for the American Red Cross
December 2018
Dan Brady & Pat Brennan
The December Knight of the Month award goes to our Past Grand Knights and Social Event Chairmen, Dan Brady and Pat Brennan for organizing a great Christmas Party at Hot Shots.
November 2018
Ron Jacober
The November 2018 Knight of the Month is being awarded to Ron Jacober for his dedicated efforts in making the 2018 Winter Coat Drive a great success. Here are Ron along with John Diderrich, Kevin Cummins and Ron Huelsmann in front of the CPOP KofC Room at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital after delivering the coats
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October 2018
John Diderrich
The October award for Knight of the Month goes to John Diderrich for his excellent work on the 2018 Annual CPOP KofC Golf Outing, Pictured here are John along with his team at the Golf Tournament.
September 2018
Jeremy Bright
The Knight of the Month award for September goes to Jeremy Bright for stepping forward to help make the 2018 Soccer Challenge and the CPOP Kickball Tournament a great success.
August 2018
Ron Huelsmann & Ryan McCarthy
For the Month of August, Ron Huelsmann and Ryan McCarthy are being honored for their efforts and coordination that ensured a successful Solidarity BBQ that was held at Fr. Bob Gettinger's St. Augustine Parish for the members of his community.
July 2018
Multiple Knights
For the Month of July the following Brother Knights are being honored for stepping forward at the last minute to become Insurance Members and thereby guaranteeing that the Christ, Prince of Peace Council would be awarded the Star Council Award for the 3rd Consecutive Year:
Marty Hood, Dennis Hopman, Mike Lerch, Ryan McCarthy, Mike O'Keefe and Henry Saur
June 2018
Andrew Selkirk
For Coordinating and running the food for Carnival - especially smoking the pork at home.
May 2018
Chuck Gilbert
Chuck Gilbert was responsible for the successful "Breaking Down the Walls of Social Injustice Prayer and Gospel Concert that was held in April.
April 2018
Fred Denny
Fred Denny for his courageous battle with Cancer.
March 2018
Tom Henning
Tom Henning for stepping forward to coordinate all of the volunteer scheduling for the Lenten Fish Frys. This picture also includes Marty Hood for his September 2017 Knight of the Month Award for taking on the responsibility of coordinating the Annual Bob Chott Family Campout, and Mike Lerch for his Family of the Month Award for April.
February 2018
John Didderich
For his hard work and dedication with the Winter Coat Drive
December 2017
Rodney Schnurr
For his annual role as Santa Claus at the Felice Cuores Christmas Party
October 2017
Chuck Kraemer
For coordinating the 2017 DD (Tootsie Roll) Drive
September 2017
Marty Hood
Marty Hood has stepped forward to take on the awesome responsibility of coordinating the annual Bob Chott Family Campout.
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August 2017
Rodney Schnurr
Rodney Schnurr has been involved with the Felice Cuores program for Developmental Disabled adults for many years. Every Christmas he becomes Santa Claus for the Christmas Party and he is there every month for Set-up, Clean-up, and as a Chaperone.
July 2017
Scott Rogels
Scott Rogels has stepped forward to Coordinate the January and July Donut Sunday events that are hosted by the Christ Prince of Peace Knights of Columbus.
June 2017
Jim Thole
The June 2017 Knight of the Month is Jim Thole. Jim works behind the scene at the Fish Frys and at the Golf Tournament to ensure that all of the financial duties are taken care of efficiently
May 2017
Chuck Gilbert
The May 2017 Knight of the Month was Chuck Gilbert for his efforts in coordination the 5th Sunday activities on April 30th, the 11:30 AM Mass and the afternoon concert by the Michael Latchison Singers.
April 2017
Bill Havrilka
The April 2017 Knight of the Month was one of our newest members, Bill Havrolka for his volunteering to help clean up after each of the Lenten Fish Frys.
March 2017
Mike Shea
The March 2017 Knight of the Month is Mike Shea for his efforts in coordination the February Meeting with our Guests from the Knights of Peter Claver to discuss "The Black Catholic Perspective on Our Faith and Social Justice.”
February 2017
Rodney Schnurr
The February 2017 Knight of the Month goes to Brother Rodney Schnurr for his coordination of the successful Basketball Freethrow contest in January.
January 2017
Past Grand Knight Pat Brennan
The January 2017 Knight if the Month is Past Grand Knight Pat Brennan for coordinating the Annual Christmas Party at Fuzzy's Taco Bar
FAMILIES OF THE MONTH
June 2022
Neil Schanbusch
For the Month of June, we salute the Schanbusch Family, Neil, Adriana, and Charlie were a great help with the Setting-up, Serving and Clean-up of the Fr. Bob Community Outreach BBQ.
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May 2022
Greg Westrich
For the Month of May, we salute the Family of Greg Westrich. Greg and his family handled every aspect of the 5th Sunday event from organizing the Rosary for Fr. Chris before the 9:45 AM Mass to ordering the Donuts and beverages and inviting all the Knights, their Families, and the Parish to gathering in the Church Basement after the Mass.
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April 2022
Jim and Neil Thole
Neil and his Dad, Jim Thole have been the Mainstays of the CPOP Fish Fry since it's inception in 2014. Neil as the Fish Fry Master and Jim handling the money end.
March 2022
Havrilka
The March Family of the Month goes to Bill and Laura Havrilka for helping out with the Fish Fry every week.
December 2021
Stas Wolak
Stas and his family Helped with the Christmas Masses and Decorations in the Church.
October 2021
Mike and Kathy Leonard
Mike and Kathy Leonard were volunteers for the 2021 Tootsie Roll Drive.
September 2021
Jim and Neil Thole
Jim and Neil Thole were a big part of the Success of the 2021 Oktoberfest.
July 2021
Gabe Jones
For the Month of July, we salute our Insurance Agent Gabe Jones and his family for their attendance at the July 24th Fist, Second, and Third Degree Exemplification
May 2021
Vince Klein
For the Month of May 2021, we salute our Past Grand Knight Vince Klein for his exhaustive work in planning and running the Bob Chott Campout on Saturday May 29th.
April 2021
Callahan Family
For the Month of April 2021, we salute Mike and Rene Callahan for all the work they did in making the Virtual Trivia Night a Success
February 2021
Purschke Family
We Salute the Purschke Family, Gabrielle, Dave and Leo, for braving the cold weather for the Fifth Sunday Family outing at Queeny Park on January 31st.
October 2020
Kurtis Suellentrop
For the Month of October we salute our Grand Knight Kurtis Suellentrop and his family for all the work they did on the outdoor parish events in October.
August 2020
Chuck & Cathy Gilbert
The August Family of the Month is awarded to Chuck and Cathy Gilbert for organizing and running the 5th Sunday Roasry via Zoom for the Christ, Prince of Peace Parish Community
July 2020
Stas Wolak
The Family of the Month for July is the Wolak Family for generously and diligently helping to usher the 8:00 AM masses and clean the pews with their three sons, Neil, Ben, and Ryan.
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June 2020
Steve Winborn
The Family of the Month for June is the family of PGK Steve Winborn. Steve and his family attended the May Zoom Family Rosary from their home in Ohio.
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February 2020
Tom Henning
The January Family of the Month Award goes to the Tom Henning and his
family for their organizing the Wine & Cheese gathering after the January 18th 5:00 Mass and the Donut Sunday gathering after the 8:00, 9:45, and 11:30 Masses on January 19th.
January 2020
Chuck Gilbert
The January Family of the Month Award goes to
the Chuck Gilbert and his wife Cathy for their
coordination of the work involved with setting up and
taking down the Christmas Decoration in the Church
December 2019
Chuck Kraemer
The December 2019 Family of the month Award goes to Chuck Kraemer and his wife Julie for their efforts, despite the scheduling problem, on the Tootsie Roll Drive.
November 2019
Ed Tumbarello
The November 2019 Family of the Month Award goes to the Family of Ed Tumbarello for all of their efforts in making this year’s Soccer Challenge a success.
September 2019
Jim Hill
The September 2019 Family of the Month Award goes to the Jim Hill Family who took care of the set-up for the Formation and Knighthood degree that took place in the CPOP School Cafeteria.
June 2019
Ron Huelsmann
The June 2019 Family of the Month goes to Ron and Nancy Huelsmann for their continued work on the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal on behalf of the Christ Prince of Peace Parish and the Archdiocese.
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May 2019
Ron Huelsmann
The May 2019 Family of the Month goes to Ron and Nancy Huelsmann for their continued work on the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal on behalf of the Christ Prince of Peace Parish and the Archdiocese.
April 2019
Kevin Cummins
The April 2019 Family of the Month Award goes to Kevin Cummins, his wife Maria and son Nicholaus for their efforts in making the 5th Sunday of March Family event, Chris Cakes a successful family event for the Christ, Prince of Peace community.
October 2018
Jim Hill
Our October Family of the Month award goes to the Family of Jim Hill for their tireless effort in making the 2018 Oktoberfest a great success.
September 2018
Ed Tumbarello
Our September Family of the Month Award goes to Ed Tumbarello and his family for a successful 2018 Soccer Challenge
August 2018
Fred Denny
For the month of August 2018, Fred Denny and his wife Rita are being honored for their efforts associated with the Solidarity BBQ by providing a table of donated household and clothing items for the people of Fr. Bob Gettinger's Outreach.
June 2018
Bruce and Corrie Gibbs
For all of their help at the Carnival.
May 2018
Mike Lerch
Mike and Mya Lerch for their dedicated service during the 6 Lenten Fish Frys.
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April 2018
Mark Jansen
Mark and Kathy Jansen for working on the Serving Line for each of the 6 Lenten Fish Frys.
February 2018
Michael Banton
For coordination the Annual Blood Drive
January 2018
Marty Hood
For volunteering in many Family activities and for stepping forward to coordinate the Annual Bob Chott Family Campout
September 2017
Henry Saur
Henry Saur and his family are originally from Houston, Texas and still have family in the Houston Area that were affected by Hurricane Harvey. Henry and his wife Elana have organized a community-wide effort to purchase gift cards for the recovery effort going on in Houston.
August 2017
Peter Khazen
Peter and his family are new to the Christ Prince of Peace community and to the Knights of Columbus. They are very involved in Community Service and the Parish Soccer Programs.
July 2017
Scott Rogles
Scott and his family have graciously taken on the responsibility for coordinating the January and July Donut Sunday events that are hosted by the Christ Prince of Peace Knights of Columbus
June 2017
Kurtis Suellentrop
The June 2017 Family of the Month is the Family of our Chancellor and Membership Director, Kurtis Suellentrop. Kurtis is the chairman of the Golf Committee and he and his family works tirelessly to ensure that the Golf Tournament is a success.
May 2017
The Families of Kip Underwood and John Gunn
The May 2017 goes to the Families of Kip Underwood and John Gunn for all of their hard work with the Christ Prince of Peace Parish Auction on April 30th.
April 2017
The Shanahan Family
The April 2017 Family of the Month goes to the Family of Brother Mike Shanahan whose children, Kelly and Mat Shannahan along with their friends have faithfully volunteered at the monthly Felice Cuores Events.
March 2017
Jim and Kathy Thole
The March 2017 Family of the Month goes to Jim and Kathy Thole for their work with the Lenten Fish Frys.
January 2017
The Hill Family
The January 2017 Family of the Month is the Family of Brother Jim Hill for volunteering at the December Felice Cuores Christmas Party.