Reverend Monsignor Joseph A. Kerin Council #12654

Knights Family Event - 6/17/2025

Knights Family Event - 6/17/2025

Knights Family Event - 6/17/2025

Welcome to our newest Knights (L-R Hank M, Lope N, Ian T, Wilder H, and Nick C) who were Exemplified on Monday, June 9th, 2025.

Serving meals for the 1st Saturday Family Ministry - 06/07/2025

LAMB Fundraising - food prep at Dragon Boat-Asian Festival 5/17/2025

Serving meals for the 1st Saturday Family Ministry - 05/03/2025

Knights of Columbus International Essay Award winner on Virtues of an Elected Leader, Lucy Dvorak. Also in picture are her parents (Eric and Amy), her siblings, GK Mark S, NC State Deputy Sergio M, Fr. Putnam, NC State Advocate Tim K, and DGK Bill L. - 4/27/2025

Serving food for the 10th Anniversary of Fr. Yumo's priestly ordination - 4/26/2025

Knights hosting dinner for Davidson College students - 4/24/2025

Knights hosting dinner for Davidson College students - 4/24/2025

Knights supporting the fundraising event for Healed and Restored - 4/7/2025

Lent Friday Fish Fry Fundraising - 03/28/2025

Lent Friday Fish Fry Fundraising - 03/28/2025

Lent Friday Fish Fry Fundraising - 03/28/2025

Knights dinner for Davidson College students - 3/27/2025

Lent Friday Fish Fry - 03/07/2025

Lent Friday Fish Fry - 03/07/2025

Lent Friday Fish Fry - 03/07/2025

Lent Friday Fish Fry - 03/07/2025

Ash Wednesday Meal for Fraternus and Fidelis - 3/5/2025

Council membership meeting meal - 3/3/2025

GK and council members delivering LAMB's check to Holy Angels in Belmont - March 2025

GK Mark S and Dave S delivering LAMB's check to Shining Hope Farms - Feb 2025

Preparing and serving dinner at Davidson College - 2/22/2025

Meal Prep/Serving crew of brother knights - 02/03/2025 Council meeting

Congratulations to our newest Third Degree Knights, David L and Brad W - January 2025

Serving meals at Men's Welcome Retreat (Nov 9-10, 2024)

Serving meals at Men's Welcome Retreat (Nov 9-10, 2024)

Welcome new Brother Knights, Larry H, Eddie I, and Andy L, surrounded by the Exemplification Team - 10/28/2024

Preparing meatball subs for monthly council meeting. Oct 7, 2024

Blue Mass Reception - Sept. 30, 2024

Blue Mass Reception - Sept. 30, 2024

Blue Mass Reception - Sept. 30, 2024

Praying the Holy Rosary and preparing food before the council meeting - 09/09/2024

Serving dinner for Fidelis and Fraternus - 9/4/2024

Serving dinner for Fidelis and Fraternus - 9/4/2024

Welcome brother Knights! Exemplification Ceremony at St. Mark on June 24th, 2024. Pictured from L-R are: Peter G, Billy D, Rev. Michael Carlson, and Caesar M

Welcome brother Knights! Exemplification Ceremony at St. Therese. From L-R, Rafael Q, Mark S, Michael H, and Kevin M. (5/13/2024)

Serving brunch at Fr. Christian Goduti's ordination reception - 6/16/2024

Serving brunch at Deacon Ordination reception - 6/2/2024

Serving brunch at Deacon Ordination reception - 6/2/2024

Bishop Martin Ordination at St. Mark - 5/29/2024

Bishop Martin Ordination at St. Mark - 5/29/2024

Confirmation at St. Mark - May 2024

Confirmation at St. Mark - May 2024

Silver Rose at St. Mark - 5/23/2024

Silver Rose at St. Mark - 5/23/2024

Steve K receiving his Knight of the Month award certificate - 5/6/2024

Knights Serving Dinner for Fidelis and Fraternus - 4/17/2024

Mr. Richard Webber with Shomars recognized for contributions to 2023-2024 KoC Fish Fry Fundraising Events - 4/15/2024

Council Golf Fundraising Outing - April 8, 2024

Council Golf Fundraising Outing - April 8, 2024

Serving Dinner, Trivia, and Balloons to Davidson College Students - 3/21/2024

Serving Dinner, Trivia, and Balloons to Davidson College Students - 3/21/2024

Celebrating St. Joseph Day by preparing and serving breakfast for RITI Apostolate - 3/19/2024

Council Blood Drive - 3/10/2024

Prepared dinner for Fidelis and Fraternus, 02/21/2024

Prepared dinner for Fidelis and Fraternus, 02/21/2024

Prepared meals for Women's Welcome Retreat Weekend, 02/17/2024

Prepared meals for Women's Welcome Retreat Weekend, 02/17/2024

2024 Free Throw Contest - District Winners
Boys 10,13, and 14-year old groups

2024 Free Throw Contest - Council Winners St. Mark group ages 9 thru14 boys , 10,11, 12 girls and St. Therese 10, 14 boys.

KofC Exemplification Ceremony 01/29/2024. Welcome brother knights, (L-R) Larry C, Gilbert E, Mike G, Collin C & Ryan O

St. Mark Volunteer Appreciation Dinner - 12/1/2023

St. Mark Volunteer Appreciation Dinner - 12/1/2023

St. Mark Young at Heart Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings - 11/15/2023

St. Mark Young at Heart Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings - 11/15/2023

Kevin Millar (far left) and Dominic Golino (center) became Third Degree members of our Council on Nov. 13th at an Exemplification at St. Therese.

Knights picnic on Oct. 28, 2023.

Knights picnic on Oct. 28, 2023.

Knights cleaned parish house garage to prepare storage for St. Mark's new ministry, Walking with Moms in Need (10/3/2023).

Blue Mass at St. Mark with Knights (9/28/2023)

Blue Mass at St. Mark with Knights (9/28/2023)

Knights hosting students' dinner at Davidson College (September 7, 2023)

Knights hosting students' dinner at Davidson College (September 7, 2023)

Knights serving at celebration of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - 08/15/2023

Knights at celebration of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - 08/15/2023

Serving Food at the Fidelis and Fraternus Summer Bash - 07/26/2023 -

- Serving Food at the Fidelis and Fraternus Summer Bash - 07/26/2023 -

Knights' Family Night at Baseball Game (Kannapolis - 07/25/2023).

Knights' Family Night at Baseball Game (Kannapolis - 07/25/2023)..

Knights' Family Night at Baseball Game (Kannapolis - 07/25/2023)...

Congratulations Jonathan Panzica as our Council’s newest 3rd Degree Knight. Third Degree Exemplification (7/10/2023).

Council Prayer Vigil for Bishop Jugis (6/5/2023)

Family of the Month Recipient - John Knight (5/1/2023)

Knights hosting students' dinner at Davidson College (April 20, 2023)

Knights volunteering at the St. Mark/Council Fish Fry Fundraising event on March 24, 2023.

Congratulations Logan (9), Ethan (10), Patrick (11)! Winners of 2023 Council and District Free Throw Contest (Boys)

Congratulations Ty (12), Michael (14), Jacob (13)! Winners of 2023 Council and District Free Throw Contest (Boys)

Congratulations Addison (11), Hannah (10), Erin (13) and Zoe (14)!
Winners of 2023 Council and District Free Throw Contest (Girls)
(Not in picture Peighton (12) )

Women’s Welcome Weekend Retreat that our council supported on 2/4/23. The knights who served breakfast and lunch for over 100 women, were Clint Schaney, Bob Jensen, Frank Salvato, Tom Francomano, Gary Randazzo, Richard Clancy, and Mark Schmidt.

Our newest Knight (Nils T) and our new 3rd Degree Knight (Denny G). Both participated in the Exemplification at St. James Council in Statesville.

St. Mark Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec 9, 2022.
Thank you brother Gary Randazzo, Vince Famularo & Clint Schaney for helping complete the installation of the Christmas Tree.

Knights hosting students' dinner at Davidson College (Nov 17, 2022)

Knights hosting students' dinner at Davidson College (Nov 17, 2022)

Knights hosting students' dinner at Davidson College (Nov 17, 2022)

Knights serving dinner to St. Mark teens (Oct 30, 2022)

Congratulations Fr. Yumo and Bob Curth for completing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degrees!
Brother Knights Chris B. and Ray F. are also in the picture (Oct 10, 2022)

Awesome participation! 41 students and 9 knights attended Council 12654 Knights Dinner for Davidson College Students - Sept. 15, 2022

Fraternal Year 2023 Officer Installation - 9/12/22

Congratulations New 3rd Degree Knights!
(Exemplification at St. Mark, Aug 29, 2022)
(Front row) Steve Keane, Brandon Mallon, Deacon Tom Martin, Father Michael Carlson. Exemplification Team: Brothers Bill Pugh, John Passarelli, Richard Clancey, Vince Famularo, Mark Yelanich

Huge THANK YOU to all donors and volunteers who helped with the Operation LAMB Fundraising event of our council 12654 last Aug. 20-21, 2022, at St. Mark. Your generosity helped raise $4,539.35 for people with intellectual disabilities within our local community.

Brother Mike D helping deliver and unload donations for the Aug 13 (Sat) St. Mark Furniture and Housewares Collection Drive for Catholic Charities-Homemakers of Mercy

SK Pip helping direct traffic for the Aug 13 (Sat) St. Mark Furniture and Housewares Collection Drive for Catholic Charities-Homemakers of Mercy

Thank you cards/notes to Knights Kitchen Team from the Fidelis teens and leaders for the fantastic meals they have prepped and served the Fidelis teens.

Enjoying time at the Council Charity Golf Tournament on June 20, 2022

Degree Ceremony - 20220523

Dave S. delivered Council's LAMB check to Holy Angels. (March 22, 2022)

Congratulations to State FT Contest Winners! (3/19/2022)
Briana Becker 3rd place for girl's age 9, Christian Simms 2 place for boy's age 12, and Brayden Becker 1st place for boy's age 11.


Knights preparing and serving dinner for the Fidelis girls in the St. Mark School cafeteria, March 13, 2022

Gordon G. delivered Council's LAMB check to Special Olympics of Lake Norman (March 13, 2022)

Dave S. delivered Council's LAMB check to Shining Hope Farms. (March 11, 2022)

Knights’ Fish Fry, Friday March 11, 2022

Knights’ Fish Fry, Friday March 11, 2022

Knights’ Fish Fry, Friday March 11, 2022

Knights’ Fish Fry, Friday March 11, 2022

Knights’ Fish Fry, Friday March 11, 2022

Knights’ Fish Fry, Friday March 11, 2022

Knights’ Fish Fry, Friday March 11, 2022

Knights’ Fish Fry, Friday March 11, 2022

Knights’ Fish Fry, Friday March 11, 2022

Knights Free Throw Contest Winners Saturday from January 23, 2022

Knights Free Throw Contest Winners from Saturday January 23, 2022

Frank receiving February Family of the Month award (March 7, 2022)

Knights Free Throw Contest Winners from Saturday January 23, 2022

Meals Crew for Knights Free Throw Contest last Saturday January 23, 2022
(Clint Schaney, Bob Jensen, Gary Randazzo, Brian Lisk)

On Jan. 14, 2022, under the direction of Bob Clark, brother knights, Vince Famularo, Richard Clancey, Bob Jensen, Brian Lisk, Frank Salvato, and Clint Schaney successfully cleaned and organized the closet at Kerin Center to have storage room for our council to use.

Knights cooked 200 meals for Fraternus/Fidelis dinner on Wednesday January 19, 2022, 6pm
Thank you, Richard Clancey, Bob Jensen, Gary Randazzo, Brian Gomiz, Emilio Gomez, Frank Salvato, Vince Famularo and Clint Schaney!

Gary receiving award on 1/3/2022

Frank receiving award on 12/6/2021

Bob receiving award on 12/6/2021

Bill receiving award on 12/6/2021

See the Columbia Article on "News & Announcements"
Vince Famularo attributes his recovery from COVID-19 to the intercession of Father McGivney and the Blessed Mother.

2020 Star District Award (District 23: 12654 - Huntersville - St Mark,
7406 - Mooresville - St Therese, 10389 - Denver - Holy Spirit,
7152 - Statesville - St. James)

2020 Star District Award Citation Letter (District 23: 12654 - Huntersville - St Mark, 7406 - Mooresville - St Therese, 10389 - Denver - Holy Spirit, 7152 - Statesville - St. James)

2020 Free Throw Contest Winners

Operation L.A.M.B. Donation - 2019

Operation L.A.M.B, check donation presentation to the Special Olympics coach and team as part of their medals award ceremony (March 24, 2019).

TOMB OF CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS IIN SEVILLE, PORTUGUAL

John Bunbury

Tom Battle

Josh McCormick

Jim Copio. Palm Sunday Blood Drive at St. Mark Family Center.

Pedro Westbrook

Dave Stoughton - OBX

Richard Clancey

Bill Pugh

Deacon Ron Sherwood Sr.

Ray Marr

Robert Newkirk

Mens Shelter - Ron Sherwood

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Knights of Columbus Council 12654 invites you to the 

2025 L.A.M.B. Clay Shoot Fundraiser

Sept. 26, 2025 (Friday), 8AM-1PM

at Four Branches Sporting Preserve (425 Poplar Hill Church Road, Polkton, NC 28135)

Breakfast and Lunch available

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Come Pray The Rosary Prior to Our Regular Council Meetings
We will gather to pray the Rosary at 6 PM in the church. There will be Rosary Guides available, and all are encouraged to participate.

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Our Knight of Columbus council covers the

Eucharistic Adoration hour of 4 AM to 5 AM every Saturday at the St. Mark Chapel.

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>>Click here to Donate to Operation LAMB<<

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St. Mark Knights of Columbus, Council # 12654 Operation L.A.M.B. fundraiser to assist the “Least Among My Brethren”, people with intellectual disabilities within our local community.

Over 93% of all the funds donated go directly to the local charities, which include Holy Angels of Belmont, Special Olympics of NC, Hough High School’s SAC/AU Program for exceptional children, the Community School of Davidson’s Exceptional Children Class, and Shining Hope Farms.


 

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Family of the Month

David Burke and Family


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Father Yumo Melchisedek


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