MONTGOMERY Council #2323

GK Willer recognizes PGK McClintock for service 2024-2025.

GK McClintock recognizes FS Tim OBrien at Knight of the Month for June

February 2025-Knight Gary Palmer donated Council collection of clothing from Veteran's Day event and Council Christmas Party to one of three veteran's transition homes in Montgomery County.

Council entries in the 2024 Keep Christ in Christmas contest placed in state prizes. PGK Rick Staab, the project Knight, coordinated the contest at council parish schools.

The Council's 2024 Coats for Kids activity included coats for St. Martin parish. Shown here are some happy recipients at St. Martin's parish.

Council 2323 Past Grand Knights saluted at the PGK annual luncheon hosted by GK McClintock and prepared by the Mongelli team. A Grand Experience for the PGKs and their Ladies on November 2, 2024

GK McClintock recognized PGK Guy Federico for his service as GK 2023-2024 with a plaque with Guy's memorial gavel.
Thank for your great service, Guy!

Over 100 adults and children enjoyed the Pumpkin Carving activity at the Council Hall Saturday October 19 2024

Bill Newbrough of the Archdiocese for Military Services receives the proceeds of the evening (raffle, bar tips, donations) from Gary Palmer, Knight in Charge of the Veterans Recognition event.

Cookie Guy Federico, feeds some hungry troops in the chow line at the Veterans Recognition event. Great SoS and Beans and Weenies, Cookie and Dan (Huff)!

At the October 15 2024 Council Veterans Recognition event, Bill Newbrough, of the Archdiocese for Military Services, told us all about the services of the AMS to the uniformed services throughout the world-a great story. He featured Fathers Kapuan and Capodonno, who are being considered for sainthood. Bill is also the Faithful Navigator for The Sullivan Brothers Assembly, which shares Father Cuddy Hall on Thursdays.

GK McClintock presents 48 Coats for Kids from Council 2323 to St. Martin’s Pastor, Reverend David Wells, on October 12, 2024-just in time for the cold weather to come!

Council Knight Dan Cardile explains the Haiti school sponsorship program to SFoA parishioners. Dan also leads the Haiti coffee program that provides additional info for Haiti farmers and provides medical support. And...Hoops for Haiti!

Hoops at St. Francis of Assisi feast day (with prizes!) provided by Dan Huff and Steve Willer (shown here with many hoopsters!) and Guy Federico!

PGK George Silvas invited seniors to dine and dance at the September 14, 2024 Council 2323 Senior Dance for local Rockville and parish seniors-what a night!

New Knight Steve Austin volunteered to be Door Guard

New Leadership: (L-R) Council Deputy Grand Knight Steve Willer GK Kevin McClintock (2nd time! and District Deputy Yen Le at first business meeting of the new Fraternal Year, July 2, 2024

A great crowd of Knights and guests at the February 16 2024 Fish Fry!

Len Baklarz serves the first plate from the February 16 2024 Fish Fry, prepared by resident chef Bobby Mongelli and his kitchen crew. Two more chances to experience the seafood dinners this Lent-March 8 (shrimp scampi/salmon) and March 22 (fish fry)

Brother Joe Merritt Knight of Month for February 2024-Joe leads the Council effort to support the St. Martin Food Bank,

Steve Willer-Knight of the Month for January, 2024. Steve is Chancellor and Financial Secretary. Receives a reserved parking spot for January!

Busy as a Bee at the October 2023 Social Meeting-Scott Peters told us all about his new hobby; his daughter Sivan modeled the bee keeper suit. GK Guy Federico and son Matthew thanks the Peters family for their great presentation.

Council adopts Overhill Road-suggested by Mike Thomas and implemented by PGK Dan Huff

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Council Announcements

ANNUAL DUES: First notices have been sent for Columbian Year 2025-2026 dues.  Pay the dues ($50 if only one year or the amount on the letter/email if dues are in arrears) to Financial Secretary Tom OBrien by mail or at a Council meeting or pay using Pay Pal or a credit card;  Click here to pay your dues by Pay Pal or credit card.

 

Next Social Meeting: Tuesday July 15, 2025 7 PM vice 8 PM Potluck Dinner

Installation of officers: Saturday, July 19, 2025 5PM Mass at SFoA; installation after and dinner at Father Cuddy Hall after installation.

Next Officers/Directors Meeting: Tuesday July 22, 2025 7:30 PM-Members welcome if you would like to learn more about the Council 

Memorial Mass for Peggy Smith, wife of PGK Don Smith at St. Francis: Sunday July 27, 2025 8 AM

Next Business Meeting: Tuesday August 5, 2025  8 PM Come and learn about council activities

Next Adopt-A- Road cleanup: Wednesday August 20, 2025 Help Knight in Charge Dan Huff keep the road approaches to the Hall clear of trash

Next Council Rosary: Sunday  August 31, 2025 7PM

Next Family Night:  TBD

St. Martin Food PantryJoin Brother Joe Merritt who leads the Council effort to support the St. Martin Food Pantry and check the Pantry web site for Pantry current needs and related information: https://www.stmartinsweb.org/st-martin-s-pantry

EYE GLASS CAMPAIGNPlease continue to turn in your old glasses, even sun glasses, at the Hall (box located at the end of the bar).    If you have any questions, please contact Mike Thomas at (301) 330-5970 or cinnabarmike@verizon.net.

 

 

 

 

 

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Knight of the Month

Joe Merritt

The Grand Knight named Joe Merritt Knight of the Month for his work on the Fish Dinners and at the St. Martin Food Pantry.
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