August 2024
Randy & Karen Hannon
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June 2020
Ryan and Elona Rush
BK Ryan Rush and his mother, Elona, are our June Family of the Month in appreciation for another outstanding year of fund raising for our AZ State Raffle. By taking the initiative to reach out to their extended family, the Rush's consistently have set the standard within our Council for ticket sales in recent years. This year the Rush's raised over $500 or roughly 20% of the total amount raised by our Council. Thank you, Ryan and Elona, for your dedicated teamwork in support of our State Raffle and thanks also to your extended family for generously responding to your outreach every year! |
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May 2020
Ron & Mary Ann Gretka
SK Ron Gretka, and his wife Mary Ann are our May Family of the Month for once again stepping up to chair our Council's Lenten Soup and Bread program. In addition to scheduling the soup cooks and kitchen help, the Gretka's each week shopped for and donated the bread and salad items (a new menu item this year). The program was cut short this year after just 3 Fridays due to the Coronavirus, but our Council and parishioners very much appreciate the Gretka's for providing this very nice social event before Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent! |
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March 2020
Mark & Carissa Krautscheid
Our March Family of the Month is Mark and Carissa Krautscheid. Sir Knight Mark is a Middle School Social Studies teacher at Our Mother of Sorro ws Catholic School. He joined our Council in 2016 and advanced to the 4th degree in 2018. Mark presently serves as the Faithful Scribe in our Assembly. Carissa is the Advancement and Communications Coordinator in the Advancement Department at Salpointe Catholic High School and she is also Content Facilitator for the Catalina Foothills Catholic Magazine. Mark and Carissa are both active in the More than Words ministry at St. Thomas. Thank you, Mark and Carissa, for your dedicated and selfless service to our Parish and Community! |
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February 2020
Lloyd & Erin LaComb
SK Lloyd and Erin LaComb are our “Family of the Month” for February. Lloyd works as a Research Professor in the James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences at the U of A. Most of you know Lloyd as the long serving Program Chair and money collector for our highly popular Pancake Breakfasts. What you may not know is Lloyd volunteers over 300 additional hours each year in support of the Thanksgiving and Christmas Angel Gift Drives, and the Mass and Dinner with the Bishop (MDB). Erin has worked for many years as our parish Administrative Assistant. In that role, not only does she keep our priests organized, she also is the “Air Traffic Controller”, who coordinates the scheduling of every event that requires the use of parish facilities throughout the year. Erin also puts in many volunteer hours alongside Lloyd supporting the Food Drives and MDB. Thank you, Lloyd and Erin, for your tireless service to our Council, our parish, and our community! |
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January 2020
Phil & Jane Lacovara
SK Phil stepped up to fill the Financial Secretary position in July and has worked tirelessly to streamline processes related to the Council's financial transactions and membership record keeping. Phil can always be counted upon to take multiple shifts on weekends, when the Council is fund raising in the courtyard. Jane is an accomplished oncology nurse, who is frequently invited to lecture at medical conferences around the world. Jane is also an active member of the Newman Sustaining Board. Thank you, Phil and Jane, for your service to our Council, Parish, and Community!
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December 2019
Dr. Randy Dull & Dr. Ann Marie Canelas
Dr. Dull, a board certified anethesiologist and Full Professor of Anethesiology at the UofA College of Medicine, joined our Council in late 2018 and attained the 3rd Degree earlier this year. Dr. Canelas is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UofA. In addition to their accomplished professional careers, both are devoted to their family and faith. Randy regularly volunteers for our Pancake Breakfasts and courtyard fundraising activities. Ann Marie is leading a new prayer initiative at St. Thomas, "Maximilian's Marian Militia", which enlists parishioners to devote one hour per week in prayer for the ministry of the priesthood, priests, and the growth of the Catholic Church. Randy and Ann Marie, thank you for all you do in service to our Parish and Community!
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November 2019
Allan & Barbara Reith
PGK Allan and Barbara Reith are our November Family of the Month. Allan was the driving force behind a project to install new windows at the Sisters' and Priests' residences at the Newman Center over the past two years and during that time also served as our Council Representative to the Arizona Rosary Celebration. Barbara is Newman Sustaining Board member and a member of our Church Choir. Allan and Barbara for several years have served as our Council's ambassadors for the Coats for Kids program as they receive, sort, and deliver the coats to locals schools and parishes. Thanks, Allan and Barbara for your fine example of selfless service to our Parish and Community!
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April 2019
Ron & Mary Ann Gretka
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March 2019
John Paul & Anna Vyborny
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February 2019
Lloyd & Erin LaComb
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December 2018
Bill & Gail Neer
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November 2018
Gabriel and Marcela Guerrero
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April 2018
Ron & Mary Ann Gretka
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December 2017
Patrick & Sherry McMahon
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November 2017
Steve & Ann Marten
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June 2017
James & Linda McKearney
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May 2017
Lloyd & Erin LaComb
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April 2017
Jim and Frances Corrigan
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March 2017
Mike & Lesley Riordon
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February 2017
David & Mary Carmen Orr
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January 2017
Dane, Linda, and Jim Armijo
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December 2016
John & Carol Habra
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June 2016
Bill & Gail Neer
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May 2016
Fr. Ken & Shelley Wolfe
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March 2016
Tom & Diane Bohan
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February 2016
Randy & Karen Hannon
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December 2015
Allan & Barbara Reith
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October 2015
Kelly & Mary Bequette
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September 2015
Steve & Gail Wood
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March 2015
TK and Laura Mohr
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October 2014
Bill and Gail Neer
Brother Bill and Gail Neer are the Family of the Month for October. Brother Bill is the current council recorder and does an excellent job in that position. Gail supports Bill in all he does and is a true partner in their dedication to the Knights of Columbus and St Thomas the Apostle. |
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September 2014
Larry and Sue Lewis
Brother Larry and Sue Lewis are the Family of the Month for September. Brother Larry is the current Financial Secretary and is doing a great job making sure the financial health of the Council is in top shape. Sue backs him all the way and is the secret strength behind Brother Larry's efforts. Thank you both so very much for all you do for the Knights and for St. Thomas the Apostle. |