We are proud to announce that so far this year 4 members of our Council
have performed
117 hours of Volunteer Service in our parish and our community.
Firstly, we say thank you to our Grand Knight Jeff Carrera, who led us this past Fraternal Year. Recall that Jeff became a Knight in March 2023 and in just 15 months, was elected to the Grand Knight position. Jeff did a great job in leading our Council to receiving the Star Council Award. He will be sliding over to the 3-Year Trustee Position, beginning July 1.
We congratulate our new officers who start their new roles on July 1.
2025-2026 Fraternal Year
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Appointed & Previously Elected Officer (2025-26)
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Position |
Officer |
Position |
Officer |
Grand Knight |
Joe Pevarnik |
Chaplin |
Fr. Charles Merkle III |
Deputy Grand Knight |
Steve Amato |
Financial Secretary: (Appointed by Supreme) |
Ted Zagrobelny |
Chancellor |
Jason Bonffetti |
2 Yr Trustee |
Kevin Tamai |
Recorder |
Tom Genova |
1 Yr Trustee |
Tom McCloskey |
Treasurer |
Ernesto Flores |
GK Delegate to the State Convention |
Joseph Pevarnik |
Advocate |
Hector Dittamo |
PGK Delegate to the State Convention |
Jeff Carrera |
Warden |
Andrew McGrail |
Alternate GK Delegate |
Steve Amato |
Inside Guard |
Daniel McGrail |
Alternate PGK Delegate (any PGK): open- |
Kevin Tamai |
Outside Guard |
Peter Spear |
Lecturer |
Luis Ferrufino |
3 Year Trustee |
Jeff Carrera |
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, July 9: Installation of Officers at 7:00 p.m. in Upper Seton Hall
Saturday, July 12: 2nd Saturday of the Month Rosary
Monday - Thursday, July 21-24: Yard Sale Drop Offs in Front of Seton Hall.
Saturday, July 26: Combined Exemplification at 10;00 a.m. in the Chapel.
Saturday, July 26: Our Council will be hosting the Altar Server reception, (burgers, dogs and ice cream) in Bailey's Cellar and the patio adjacent to the Rectory after the 5:00 p.m. We will need Knights to set up, beginning at 4:30 p.m. and then serve directly after Mass, and clear-up at 7;00 p.m. Please reach out to Joe Pevarnik (703-608-2050) if you can assist.
Monday - Thursday, July 28-31: Yard Sale Drop Offs in Front of Seton Hall.
Saturday, August 2: Yard Sale from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 3: Yard Sale from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cleanup from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Coordinator of Year - INOVA Blood Donor Services
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
Over the past 25 years, Council 8183, in conjunction with the Inova Blood Donor Services has hosted blood drives. This was originally led by Bob Hymel (d 2001) and then picked up by PGK Tom Stanton and since 2019, PGK Kevin Tamai. On Friday June 13, 2025, at the Inova Blood Donor Services Annual Banquet Awards Dinner, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church was awarded "The Terry Craddock Community Coordinator Award", for exemplifying dedication and diligence in support of blood collections in our community.
We thank Kevin Tamai for this award as without his passion and dedicated service to this effort, this would not have happened. Each year, he leads the six blood drives, working closely with personnel over at Saint Matthew Lutheran Church and those at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, such that each of those congregations along with Seton Lake Ridge, each host two drives per year. This Ecumenical approach brings together members of different faiths, with the goal of donating the gift of life - Blood. Thank you Kevin and thank you Clyde Watts, who assists in the sign-up of donors and at the Event, as well as Tom, who took over for his friend Bob, and led this event for nearly 18 years.
Thank you - KOVAR Phase 2, on Saturday, June 7
Special thanks to PGK Bryan Cannon who led up Phase 2 of this effort held in front of the Safeway at Merchant's Plaza. We thank brother Knights Jel Garcia, Mike Flood, Erik Lenz, Luis Ferrufino, Erik Link, Les Krogh, Dan Garrigan, Brad Engborg, Steve Heath, Joe Schu, Thomas McCloskey, Kevin Tamai, Daniel McGrail, Joe Pevarnik and Bryan Cannon. Their generous time in front of Safeway, helped raise an additional $379 which when added to the April 5-6 collection after all Masses of $1,491 brings the total to $1,870, for this very worthwhile cause which helps those with Intellectual Disabilities in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Reminders
Council meetings are the first Wednesday of each month in Seton Hall at 7pm. All are welcome to attend. Officers meeting is the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7pm. All are welcome to attend. Recruiting - we need additional brother knights. Please encourage any Catholic men you know to join our fraternal brotherhood. Sign up online is free. Please record and submit your volunteer hours.
We need you!!
Brother knights we ask for 24 hours, just two hours once a month. Help at an event, lead an event, help with membership recruiting, help in any way you can. Many hands make for lighter work for all. Each individual can contribute to the council in some way.