Congratulations New Knights
Let us welcome six new members of the Knights of Columbus into our Council who joined on-line and become associate members into Council 8183, during the Combined Regional Exemplification (Degrees of Charity, Unity and Fraternity) held this past Saturday, September 20, 2025, in our Chapel. Shown here with Father Merkle are L to R: GK Joe Pevarnik, Chriss Yoder, Hayden Davenport, Martel Walker, Bill Gray, Terry DePetro and Curry Robert.
A special thanks to our Degree Team of: Our Worthy Chaplain Father Merkle, PGK Bryan Cannon, PGK Paul Zerkow, PGK Thomas McCloskey, PGK Jeff Carrera, Andrew McGrail, Daniel McGrail and State Secretary John Knox. In addition, John Paul 1 Council 7165 from Holy Family Parish had three new members join. Congratulations to all.
Welcome New 4th Degree Member: Sir Knight Chinedu Offor
On Saturday, Chinedu Offor, became a member of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, the Patriotism virtue, during the Exemplification, hosted by Assembly 1678 out of All Saint's Parish in Manassas. We congratulate Sir Knight Chinedu Offor! The next 4th Degree Exemplification will take place on February 28, 2026 in Virginia Beach. Please reach out to PGK Kevin Tamai @ 703-622-6861 or at tamaikevin@gmail.com, if you are interested in joining the 4th Degree,
Thank you! Kof C Catholic Financial Seminar, October 22
This seminar was hosted by our Field Agent Jeff Ghering and set-up from DGK Steve Amato. In total, 16 people attended, including DGK Steve Amato, Mark Brown, PGK Jeff Carrera, Brian Costello, Terry DePetro, Tom Genova, PGK Guillermo Giandoni, John Gorla, PGK Thomas McCloskey, Andrew McGrail, Daniel McGrail, PGK Richard Roy, Chuck Short and PGK Ted Zagrobelny, We thank you for taking the time out of your evening to attend.
Thank you! The Living Rosary, October 19
The Living Rosary, was prayed in front of Seton Hall from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. In all 21 parishioners participated including nine (9) member of our Council: Gel Garcia, Jim Gibson, Les Krough, Tom Liuzzo, John Loftus, Daniel McGrail, Bud Martin, Sean Ward and Joe Pevarnik as we paid homage to Our Lady of the Rosary, in memory of those lost in the battle of Lepanto. The Litany to our Lady of the Rosary was prayed as well. We thank all who participated.
Thank you - Shredding Event, October 18
The Shredding Event took place in the lower parking lot of the Parish grounds. The is held in conjunction with Marian Homes, the non-profit Charity of Council 8600 at Saint Mary of Sorrow Parish in Fairfax, Virginia.Total intake was $1892 and after paying for the truck, our Council’s share was $646. We thank PGK Paul Zerkow who led this event and those who assisted including Vic Bako, Jason Boffetti, Bob Buckley, PGK Jeff Carrera, Tom Genova, Andrew McGrail, Daniel McGrail and Sean Ward.
Thank you - Youth Soccer Challenge, October 18
The KofC Youth Soccer Challenge took place at Saint John Paul the Great High School in Dumfries. Special thanks to Brother Chuck Short who worked with the High School's Facilities Director and the Director of Athletics, to secure the Field and get this set-up as we canceled this Event, which was originally scheduled for September 27, at the Woodbridge Middle School, due to the threat of 100% chance of rain. As there were not any open fields until mid November, through the Prince William County, Chuck secured Saint John Paul the Great and we thank him Also, we thank fellow officers from the other District 12 Councils, Holy Family (John Paul 1 Council 7165), Our Lady of Angels (5750) and from Sacred Heart (9285).who were there to help..
Thank you! Our Parish Fall Festival, Sunday, October 12
Our Parish Festival took place on October 12. This was a very big success. Despite the overcast skies and then mist, followed by rain, over 1,472 registered guests passed through the gates. Thank you to all the Parishioners and their families who participated in the planning, set-up, the execution and the take-down and clean up of this Event. These Parishioners put in hundreds of hours in order to make this a success and we appreciate all their efforts. Our Council was tasked with operating the Blackstone Griddles serving over 160 Sirloin Hamburgers and 120 Nathan’s Hot Dogs. Just north of 2 cases of Soda, 1 case of Gatorade and 4 cases of beer were served. The last of the crew were out of the parking lot at 7:55 p.m. on Sunday.
Thank you! 2nd Saturday of the Month Rosary - Saturday, October 11
This Saturday, following the 9:00 Mass, in front of Seton Hall, at the Memorial to the Unborn, we will pray the Rosary, for all innocent victims of Abortion and for healing for all, who have participated in these terminations of Life.
Thank you! Woodbridge Life Chain - Sunday, October 5
The Woodbridge Life Chain took place on Sunday October 5, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Smoketown in Woodbridge. There were approximately 22 from Seton Lake Ridge, include Brother Knights Dave Pace, Peter Spear, PGK John Maher and GK Joe Pevarnik. Special thanks to three people: Dave Pace who serves as the Woodbridge Life Chain Coordinator for all church's / pro-life organizations in the Woodbridge area; Kevin Smith our Council's Life Coordinator and Betty Maher, wife of John and the coordinator for Pro-life Activities in our Parish.
Thank you - Blood Drive, September 13
Thank you to all who donated their time, blood, platelets and plasma, during the September 13, Council 8183 sponsored INOVA Blood Donor Services drive held at the LDS temple on Old Bridge Road. In total, 74 equivalent units of blood were collected. Special thanks to Kevin Tamai, who coordinates all six of these Blood Drives, working with the congregations of other Faiths in hosting these Blood Drives, and to Clyde Watts who is there to set-up and check-in all donors. Thank you for giving the gift of Life.
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