COUNCIL RECOGNITION

KNIGHTS OF THE MONTH

May 2023

Sir Knight Robert (Bob) Easton

Council 10232 is proud and honored to recognize Brother (Sir Knight) Robert (Bob) Easton as the Knight of the Month for May. Bob assisted in several projects, including the JP II High School Freshman Orientation BBQ, the Grand Knight’s request for help with a fence project and the request for help moving the Dagmar Covington family. He’s also Ms. Leslie Harris’ “go to” person when she needs support in the Parish Hall kitchen for funerals, weddings, or special events.

April 2023

Joe Velasquez

Council 10232 is proud and honored to recognize Brother Joe Velasquez as the Knight of the Month for April. Brother Joe is the Council’s Life Program Activities Director and is a regular participant at the abortuary prayer rallies and annual Life Mass, March, and Witness Rally in Birmingham. He also helps the Plummers get to meetings and elsewhere. Congratulations Joe!

March 2023

SK James Cook

Council 10232 recognizes Sir Knight James Cook as the Knight of the Month for March 2023. James continued to take a very active role in all of the Council’s activities for the month of March, and played a critical role in recruiting a number of prospective candidates and leading a couple of them to Knighthood in Council 10232.

February 2023

Tom O'Donnell

Brother Tom O’Donnell took the lead in coordinating needed support from the Council with the North Alabama Special Olympics Coordinator for two bowling events in February. He also coordinated support for and conducted the annual Free Throw competition, which required the use of an alternate location, the St. John Paul II High School gymnasium, due to flooding damage at St. John’s School gym.

January 2023

Joe McCarty

Sir Knight (SK) Joe McCarty, our Financial Secretary, does so much behind the scenes when it comes to keeping track of the council financials and audits. Joe does an excellent job at that, the ultimate accounting professional. Additionally, he often serves as a Lector at daily Mass, and as the Sacristan and Acolyte for the Wednesday Adoration and evening Mass.

December 2022

Lawrence Burke

Sir Knight (SK) Larry Burke is recognized as the Knight of the Month for December for his work in helping SK Ron Belz with Blood Drives and other duties within the Council. He's also the Faithful Purser in Assembly 2420.

November 2022

Nick Selig

Brother Nick Selig contributed greatly to the success of the 5th Annual Tootsie Roll 5K Run/Walk Race in early November, jointly conducted by St. John the Baptist Council 10232 and Most Merciful Jesus Council 17519. As the Assistant Race Director, Nick helped coordinate all aspects of race from arranging for event sponsors, publicizing the event, arranging the pre-registration support, coordinating the event date, route, and logistic support with Madison city. His efforts were instrumental in achieving over a 100% growth in the number of registered race participants over the previous year. Over 390 people registered and 313 participated. Nick also spearheads the Madison Knights Running Club activities.

October 2022

Chris Pate

Brothers and Sir Knights James Cook and Chris Pate went above and beyond during the month of October in support of the Council’s Intellectual Disabilities Drive. Not only did both Knights support the Drives held at St. John’s following the weekend Masses, but they also encouraged donations during the John Horch Memorial Blood Drive on October 15th and while the Council ran the Concession Stand for the St. John Paul II High School football game on October 21st. The proceeds they collected during the blood drive were presented at the Council’s Fraternal Meeting.

October 2022

James Cook

Brothers and Sir Knights James Cook and Chris Pate went above and beyond during the month of October in support of the Council’s Intellectual Disabilities Drive. Not only did both Knights support the Drives held at St. John’s following the weekend Masses, but they also encouraged donations during the John Horch Memorial Blood Drive on October 15th and while the Council ran the Concession Stand for the St. John Paul II High School football game on October 21st. The proceeds they collected during the blood drive were presented at the Council’s Fraternal Meeting.

September 2022

Keaton Loper

Brother Keaton Loper is recognized as the Council’s Knight of the Month for September. A relatively new member, having joined earlier this year, Keaton donated the first year’s payment for the Council’s new website.

August 2022

Andrew Heller

Brother Andrew Heller has supported numerous events and activities, volunteering to help at the UAH Catholic Campus Ministry House and helping at the Concession Stand for the St. John Paul High School football game. He is also our Council liaison with our seminarians.

July 2022

Anwarul Haq

Brother Anwarul Haq spearheaded this Summer’s Knights’ Night Out activity, promoting attendance by Council Brothers and their families at a Trash Panda baseball game. He obtained admission tickets, arranged for food and refreshments, and coordinated Council and Assembly participation in unfurling a giant US flag and as the Color Guard for posting the Colors during the National Anthem,

June 2022

Paul Van Bellinghen

Brother Paul Van Bellinghen has attended many daily and Friday and Saturday Masses. He also aided at the CCM house work this past month and the Prayer Warrior Support for the past two quarters.

May 2022

Collins Hess

April 2022

Bob Ellerbrock

March 2022

Joe Szmuyko

February 2022

Em Bataille

January 2022

Charles Bundschu

December 2021

Fr Jay Cretella

November 2021

Nick Selig

September 2021

Andy Haq

September 2021

Craig Priebe

August 2021

Ron Belz

July 2021

Steven Broussard

June 2021

Chris Pate

FAMILIES OF THE MONTH

May 2023

Sir Knight Ed Arominski & Daughter Ashley

Council 10232 is proud and honored to recognize Brother (Sir Knight) Ed Arominski and his daughter Ashley as the Family of the Month for May. Ed and Ashley coordinated and promoted Council support for two JP II High School activities during the month of May, the JP II Golf Tournament fundraiser during which the Council sponsored a hole and had several Knights participate, and the JP II Freshman Orientation Night BBQ where Council Brothers grilled and served hot dogs, chips, soft drinks and cookies. Ed is also a prayer leader in the Parish Intercessory Prayer Group, and Ashley is a teacher at JP II.

April 2023

The Mitchell Family

Council 10232 is proud and honored to recognize the Brian & Kathy Mitchell Family. Since becoming a Brother Knight in December, 2022, Brian, Kathy, and their children have been vary active in St. John’s Parish Community and Council activities. The entire Mitchell family helped out at the Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday. They regularly attend the weekday evening Masses. Kathy helps out on a regular basis at the Catholic Center for Concern, and all their children are very active in the Parish as altar servers at the weekend Masses. Eli, their son, entertains at area nursing homes and is also a member of the Parish choir and occasional cantor at Mass. Well done, Mitchell Family!

March 2023

Ward Family

Council 10232 recognizes the Ward Family as the Family of the Month for March 2023. Sir Knight Dan and his wife, Claire, along with their children Gavin, Elise, Aiden, and Tessa, were a valuable source of help during all of the Council’s Lenten Fish Fries, attending every event, helping out with set-up and clean-up. They also donated the raffle grand prize, a wooden carving of the Last Supper, made by Dan’s father, brother, and him.

February 2023

The Serpa Fmily

Brother Tony Serpa and his wife, Joan, have jumped right in to support Council activities following his exemplification to the Third Degree just a few months ago! Tony has supported calls for Council assistance, including the first Lenten Fish Fry, and Joan is an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary. They also provided the snacks and refreshments for the Council’s Charity/unity/Fraternity exemplification on February 26th .

January 2023

Plummer Family

Br Michael Plummer and his sister, Elizabeth, are always active, not only in the Parish, the Council and Ladies Auxiliary respectively, but also out in the community volunteering in the community as well, like at the Space and Rocket Center. Their brother Robert and his wife Claire are also fixtures and a big part of the parish community

December 2022

The Kraig & Hollie Tersigni Family

The Kraig & Hollie Tersigni Family are recognized as the Family of the Month for December. Kraig serves as an usher, helps with RCIA, and takes Eucharist to homebound. Hollie is a LA member, is the parish office administrator. Twins Noah and Hanna attend St John's Elementary School.

November 2022

Justin & Kristen Carter and family

Justin and Kristen Carter have been active, frequent supporters of many Council 10232 activities. Justin holds the office of Lecturer in Council 10232, and often spearheads the contribution raffles held at Council meetings to raise funds for the Council's charitable activities. Kristen is active in the Knights of Columbus Ladies' Auxiliary. They often bring their children to help out not only at Council events, but also in support of the wider St. John's Parish community.

October 2022

The Haas Family

The Council is recognizing the family of the late Sir Knight Pat Haas and the Keaton and Amanda Loper family for October. Pat’s widow, Maureen, is a retired Special Education school teacher who taught in the Madison City School District. She, along with surviving daughter Emily, continue to support our Council activities, especially those supporting students with intellectual disabilities in Madison City schools. They supported the Tootsie Roll Drive at ACE Hardware and the Council Concession Stand fundraising at the St. John Paul II High School football games. Maureen frequently attends daily Mass and both are active in the Ladies’ Auxiliary, where . Maureen holds the office of Secretary.

October 2022

Keaton and Amanda Loper

The Council is recognizing the family of the late Sir Knight Pat Haas and the Keaton and Amanda Loper family for October. Keaton and his wife, Amanda, have been big supporters of Council activities and it’s no surprise why since Amanda is the daughter of Maureen and the late Pat Haas. Keaton became a Knight a few months ago and attends Council meetings when he’s not flying commercially. Amanda is active in the Ladies Auxiliary and has also supported the Council’s ID Drive activities in October

September 2022

Tim and Pamela Albers

The Council’s Family of the month for September is Brother Tim and Pamela Albers. Tim is a frequent attendee at daily Mass and can often be counted on to help out in the frequent calls for assistance from the Council. Pamela is an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary. They are proud parents of two young adult children and one teenage child.

August 2022

Ronnie & Linda Rickabaugh

Ronnie and Linda Rickabaugh are active members in our Parish, the Council and Ladies’ Auxiliary respectively. Ronnie has taken on the role in the Council as the Family Programs Director. Linda is also fundraising for a cure to children’s cancer in the Great Cycle Challenge.

July 2022

Joe & Mary Duffy

Joe and Mary Duffy are actively involved, not only in our Council #10232 and Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary activities, but also in the St. Vincent DePaul ministry of St. John’s Parish. Joe has also taken on an initiative to bring a new, more robust and user-friendly Council website online in the very near future.

June 2022

Dagmar Covington Family

While not a family of a Knight, they are a Parish family. Dagmar is a fixture at the bortion clinic every Saturday and has been for over 10 years. Her sons have attended with her almost weekly in the past. Because of Catholics like her and the family, the country is moving in the right direction when it comes to respect for life from inception through natural end