ST. LOUIS THE KING Council #11898

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Shrine of St Anthony meeting location

School Supply Drive

Highlight of service events - seeing the Grecio Service at the Shrine

Charter for the KofC St Louis Council 11898 formed in 1996 - 25th Anniversary!!

And they are off !

Serving our customers during the spring mulch drive for home delivery

New Adopt-A-Highway crew in action!

14 Aug 2023 Exemplification Dinner

Father DeAscanis dining with Council Members

Wine at the Shrine 14 Oct 2023 (Bill Blum, Ellie Pellegrino, Paul Pellegrino, Mike Leumas, (Bryan Teague - not pictured)

Grand Knight Frank Arlinghaus presents Crab Feast Check to Seminarians

Grand Knight Frank Arlinghaus and Seminarian Pascal Atunze

John and Nick O'Neil at the 7 October 2023 Billy Joel / Stevie Nicks Concert

Peter and Frank Jr. Arlinghaus at a Ravens Game September 2023

PGK Joe Knight receives Double Star Council Award from State Deputy Chris Powers at the Star Night Dinner on 11/18

Special Appreciation for dedicated support for Mary's Land Farm given to Ryan Dworski and Joe Knight.

Ravens vs. KC Chiefs Stand 225 - Great Job Everyone

Holy Thursday, 28 March 2024

Easter Sunday Parking, 31 March 2024

Exemplification, 3 April 2024

2024 Bingo

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Support Special Olympics of Maryland by purchasing Super Bowl  Squares.  Two chances to win.  Halftime and Final Score. 

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Brothers - Several Knights pointed out this excellent opportunity for high school scholarships being offered by the MD State Council. So, I wanted to highlight this information to the council. Please see flier below for details.

 

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July 2025 - June 2026 Fraternal Calendar

Here Now!!

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Charitable Donations to our Charity Corporation

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Council Dues (for members of the Council)

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Latest Notes

Knights of Columbus #11898

November 2025

 

Events to participate in and opportunities to help

 

Faith: Ryan Dworski

 

Eucharistic Adoration, Every Sunday, from 1:30 until 6:30pm in the Stone Chapel. Knights rotate covering 1:30-2:30, 2:30-3:30, and 4:30-5:30. Attention! Adorers needed, as our numbers have declined. Need men to step into the rotation for a specific time (generally once per month) and also need men willing to serve as substitutes. POC: Ed Draminski, edbethdram@verizon.net to help.

 

Men of Virtue second Saturdays at Saint Louis 8-10am with Father DeAscanis. Join your fellow men and be challenged to step into the breach. Next meeting January 10th (after 8am mass in the Chapel).

 

Knights Bible study has resumed studying the book of Job Sunday evenings by Zoom, studying the book of Job. Contact Mike Leumas for more information mjleumas@verizon.net

Holy Hour of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 2nd Sunday, 3-4pm in the Stone Chapel. Spoken prayer before the Eucharist including a rosary.Intentions for Life.

 

Family: Keith Coates. kc324139@gmail.com

 

Food for Families (FfF), 8:30-11am, St. Louis Shed. Parish food collection is 1st Sunday. FfF and Little Sisters of the Poor is 3rd Sunday. POCs: Keith Coates, kc324139@gmail.com, Rick Opatick, ropatick@verizon.net, Next collections are November 2nd and November 16th.

 

Life: John Sniezek

Perpetual Rosary for Life:  Sign up to pray on the council website link to signup genius. POC: John Sniezek, johnsniezek1969@gmail.com.

 

Community: Frank (the younger) Arlinghaus

 

Food for Families/Little Sisters of the Poor–under Family above

Ravens concessions and Mary’s Land Farm: Thank you for all your help. See below

Upcoming big events: 

Ravens concessions—full day work each Ravens home game. Sign up with the Grand Knight or Frank Arlinghaus farlinghaus@yahoo.com 410-660-1615. Benefits our Charity corporation. Potentially done for the season depending on Ravens versus Steelers game this next Sunday.  Hosted playoff game would be between January 9-12 if necessary.

Mary's Land Farm. Done for the season.  Contact DGK Stephen Anderson (sranderson16@gmail) or Joe Knight to help in the next season.

 

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Help with our Hospitality Committee – Contact Joe Tavary or Frank as we need more help due to commitments of long-time members. Consider helping--these men cook and serve food at a number of events, from our monthly meetings to the Lenten fish fries. We can always use additional men to help–join the roster of people they draw volunteers from!

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Coming Up

 

Leadership Meeting on Monday, January 5th, 2026 in the Shrine library at 7pm.

 

Council Meeting, Monday, January 12th, 2026 at The Shrine of St. Anthony. Mass begins at 6:30 pm, followed by dinner and at about 8:00pm the business meeting. We will host District Exemplification on January 12th, please contact us if you have a candidate @ grandknight11898@gmail.com 

 

Invite someone to join the Knights! Our next exemplification is scheduled for our December meeting, but we can also exemplify online or at other councils.

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Upcoming Council Events

No events hosted by this council are scheduled within the next 60 days.

About Our Council

Council Business Meeting Schedule

2nd Monday of the month at 8pm. mass at 6:30pm

Council Officers Planning Meeting Schedule

1st Monday of the month at 7pm

Meetings Location

12290 Folly Quarter Road Ellicot City
Clarksville, MD 21029 US

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