COUNCIL RECOGNITION

FAMILIES OF THE MONTH

September 2021

Jiannuzzi Family

Tim Jr, Rebecca, Mila, Micah, Drew and Cara Jiannuzzi: The Knights of Columbus Reverend David J. Schiller Council 11910 has selected your family as our “Family of the Month” awardee for September 2021. Since the second Vatican Council, and especially during the pontificate of St. John Paul II, it has become clear that the family is “the way of the Church.” But the Christian family too has its own indispensable mission. As St. John Paul II wrote in Familiaris Consortio, “The family has the mission to guard, reveal and communicate love.” This mission is at the heart of the “community of life and love” that begins with the married couple in the sacrament of matrimony. Your family exemplifies the accomplishment of this mission. Consistently your family demonstrates the values of the Church combined with the love and unity of family for all to see in our Church, community and to the members of our council. You have worked collectively as a family to learn, nurture and demonstrate your faith and to build strong family bonds; You have supported the St. Theresa choir, assisting your daughters, Mila and Cara become new members of the choir; Tim has helped out with altar serving and continues to guide servers during mass. Currently Tim and Rebecca’s sons Micah and Drew are participating as altar boys. The family regularly attends Mass and assist in various activities within our parish. We thank you for the example and we wish you God’s Blessing as a Domestic Church of the Lord. Andrew J. Folz Grand Knight Reverend David J. Schiller, Knights of Columbus Council 11910

January 2021

John, Amanda, Paul, Maggie, Isaac, Bernadette, and Louis Karabees

The Knights of Columbus Reverend David J. Schiller Council 11910 has selected your family as our “Family of the Month” awardee for January 2021. Since the second Vatican Council, and especially during the pontificate of St. John Paul II, it has become clear that the family is “the way of the Church.” But the Christian family too has its own indispensable mission. As St. John Paul II wrote in Familiaris Consortio, “The family has the mission to guard, reveal and communicate love.” This mission is at the heart of the “community of life and love” that begins with the married couple in the sacrament of matrimony. Your family exemplifies the accomplishment of this mission. Consistently your family demonstrates the values of the Church combined with the love and unity of family for all to see in our Church, community and to the members of your council. - John and Amanda believe strongly in teaching and living there faith in their Domestic Church; they believe raising their family this way will show through the family to the community and will evangelize the beauty of our faith. - The entire family regularly attend mass and participates in the Liturgy; - John’s work includes counseling people with a heroin addiction that suffered trauma; - John volunteers his services to the community, providing faith based counseling for people with difficulties. - John and Amanda have regularly spent time with our Lord in Adoration Chapel; - John is a Cantor at the St Theresa the Little Flower parish and a member of the Knights of Columbus. We thank you for the example and we wish you God’s Blessing as a Domestic Church of the Lord.

November 2020

Mark, Samantha and Allison Pirkel:

The Knights of Columbus Reverend David J. Schiller Council 11910 has selected your family as our “Family of the Month” awardee for November 2020. Since the second Vatican Council, and especially during the pontificate of St. John Paul II, it has become clear that the family is “the way of the Church.” But the Christian family too has its own indispensable mission. As St. John Paul II wrote in Familiaris Consortio, “The family has the mission to guard, reveal and communicate love.” This mission is at the heart of the “community of life and love” that begins with the married couple in the sacrament of matrimony. Your family exemplifies the accomplishment of this mission. Consistently your family demonstrates the values of the Church combined with the love and unity of family for all to see in our Church, community and to the members of our council. You have worked collectively as a family to learn, nurture and demonstrate your faith and to build strong family bonds; Mark is a long time volunteer in the parish. He serves as both an usher and a Eucharistic minister; Samantha and Allison currently volunteer as altar servers (and their older siblings were also altar servers in the past); The family is active in the girl scouts, where Mark has a lifetime membership and helps with council meetings a camps. Samantha and Allison are working towards their Gold Award (which three of their older sisters have earned in the past); Mark assists with the middle school Faith Formation team, and mentors with the middle and high school youth groups; Mark is a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus; The family regularly attends Mass and volunteers in various activities within our parish. We thank you for the example and we wish you God’s Blessing as a Domestic Church of the Lord.

October 2020

Alberto, Sylvia, John Paul, and Joe Dopico

Alberto, Sylvia, John Paul, and Joe Dopico: The Knights of Columbus Reverend David J. Schiller Council 11910 has selected your family as our “Family of the Month” awardee for October 2020. Since the second Vatican Council, and especially during the pontificate of St. John Paul II, it has become clear that the family is “the way of the Church.” But the Christian family too has its own indispensable mission. As St. John Paul II wrote in Familiaris Consortio, “The family has the mission to guard, reveal and communicate love.” This mission is at the heart of the “community of life and love” that begins with the married couple in the sacrament of matrimony. Your family exemplifies the accomplishment of this mission. Consistently your family demonstrates the values of the Church combined with the love and unity of family for all to see in our Church, community and to the members of our council. You have worked collectively as a family to learn, nurture and demonstrate your faith and to build strong family bonds; Alberto is a navy veteran who now works wit h the VA as a Community Care Coordinator; Sylvia and Alberto both volunteer as Faith Formation Catechists in the parish, working to prepare the First Communion classes; Alberto was a member of the parish’s first Christ Renews Parrish Retreat team; Sylvia and Alberto are both active at Summerville Catholic School, where Sylvia teaches Spanish, and Alberto coaches soccer; Alberto is a member of the High School Youth Ministry Adult Core Team; Alberto worked with Monsignor Lofton on the Propagation of the Faith in India program raising funds towards construction of a school and an orphanage; Their family regularly attends Mass and volunteers in various activities within our parish. We thank you for the example and we wish you God’s Blessing as a Domestic Church of the Lord.

August 2020

Richard, Mallory, Ricky, Nora, Lydia and Monica, Rick and Debbie White

The Knights of Columbus Reverend David J. Schiller Council 11910 has selected your family as our “Family of the Month” awardee for August 2020. Since the second Vatican Council, and especially during the pontificate of St. John Paul II, it has become clear that the family is “the way of the Church.” But the Christian family too has its own indispensable mission. As St. John Paul II wrote in Familiaris Consortio, “The family has the mission to guard, reveal and communicate love.” This mission is at the heart of the “community of life and love” that begins with the married couple in the sacrament of matrimony. Your family exemplifies the accomplishment of this mission. Consistently your family demonstrates the values of the Church combined with the love and unity of family for all to see in our Church, community and to the members of our council. You have worked collectively as a multi-generational family to learn, nurture and demonstrate your faith and to build strong family bonds; Richard and Rick volunteered in the community as coaches for sports at Summerville Catholic Richard and Mallory are members of the Domestic Church ministry Leadership Team; Mallory leads Youth Group activities in the absence of the Youth Group Coordinate; Debbie participates in the Youth Liturgy with the children; The family participated in a weekly family rosary group conducted with all of the children present; Richard planned and lead the Men’s Lenten Reflection Reflect about the War on Sin captured in The Prayer to St. Michael The Archangel Their family regularly attends Mass and volunteers in various activities within our parish, to include the children being greeters at the front door to the Church. We thank you for the example and we wish you God’s Blessing as a Domestic Church of the Lord.

May 2019

Dale and Debra Mathey

The Knights of Columbus Reverend David J. Schiller Council 11910 has selected your family as our “Family of the Month” awardee for June 2019. Since the second Vatican Council, and especially during the pontificate of St. John Paul II, it has become clear that the family is “the way of the Church.” But the Christian family too has its own indispensable mission. As St. John Paul II wrote in Familiaris Consortio, “The family has the mission to guard, reveal and communicate love.” This mission is at the heart of the “community of life and love” that begins with the married couple in the sacrament of matrimony. Your family exemplifies the accomplishment of this mission.  Consistently your family demonstrates the values of the Church combined with the love and unity of family for all to see in our Church, community and to the members of our council.  You have worked collectively as a family to learn, nurture and demonstrate your faith. Dale is a member of the Knights of Columbus and is actively engaged in serving the Church, community and council.  He has worked on service projects ranging from the Fall Festival to serving our parish as an usher, community fundraising for the intellectually disabled, serving meals to our parish on our service Sundays each month and serving in officers roles in our Council. Debra is a Columbiette, member of the choir, Children's Liturgy minister, member of the Women’s Guild, and the lead for the Pray Shaw Ministry—personally knitting 1,259 blessed prayer shawls that have given people comfort and significantly helped the recipients. Debra and Dale consistently put their faith into practice with active ministry, divine adoration of our Lord and charitable works that positively impact the lives of many. Together you are acknowledged as a couple that truly converts your faith and the teachings of our Lord into service to others and our Church. We thank you for the example and we wish you God’s Blessing as a Domestic Church of the Lord.

April 2019

Al and Kay Spahn

The Knights of Columbus Reverend David J. Schiller Council 11910 has selected your family as our “Family of the Month” awardee for April 2019. Since the second Vatican Council, and especially during the pontificate of St. John Paul II, it has become clear that the family is “the way of the Church.” But the Christian family too has its own indispensable mission. As St. John Paul II wrote in Familiaris Consortio, “The family has the mission to guard, reveal and communicate love.” This mission is at the heart of the “community of life and love” that begins with the married couple in the sacrament of matrimony. Your family exemplifies the accomplishment of this mission.  Consistently your family demonstrates the values of the Church combined with the love and unity of family for all to see in our Church, community and to the members of our council.  You have worked collectively as a family to learn, nurture and demonstrate your faith. Al and Kay were among the founding members of the parish in 1984 and through their commitment and efforts in unity with Reverend Thomas McManus help build the church and the parish community. Kay demonstrated commitment beyond the parish as a member of the board that helped start Summerville Catholic School and served in subsequent years as a teacher and an assistant Principal. Al is a member of the Knights of Columbus in both the 3rd and 4th Degree, for more than 17 years. During that time Al served the council, parish and community in programs of Faith, Charity and Patriotism. Al and/or Kay over the years have serviced as a Eucharistic Ministers, ushers, a member of the choir and where ever needed in the Parrish. An example is the many years that Kay along with Marianne ran the Christmas Shop and Al served the beer at the Fall Festival. Together you are acknowledged as a couple that truly converts their faith and the teachings of our Lord into service to others and our Church. We thank you for the example and we wish you God’s Blessing as a Domestic Church of the Lord.

March 2019

Tim and Alice Jiannuzzi

The Knights of Columbus Reverend David J. Schiller Council 11910 has selected your family as our “Family of the Month” awardee for March 2019. Since the second Vatican Council, and especially during the pontificate of St. John Paul II, it has become clear that the family is “the way of the Church.” But the Christian family too has its own indispensable mission. As St. John Paul II wrote in Familiaris Consortio, “The family has the mission to guard, reveal and communicate love.” This mission is at the heart of the “community of life and love” that begins with the married couple in the sacrament of matrimony. Your family exemplifies the accomplishment of this mission.  Tim and Alice were married 42 years ago as of tomorrow, March 11, their anniversary. Another milestone in the growth of their family as the Domestic Church of the Lord. Over the years they continued to stay active in service to their parish. Eventually meeting Father Ed at St Thomas and moving to St Theresa parish. They have always engaged in service - whether in a leadership role, a servant role or as teachers of our next generation of Catholics. Like many Catholics they evolved as they raised their family in our faith in the face of a changing world – but central to their foundation for family was revealing, growing and communicating love for our Lord, sanctity of life and the importance of family. The resulting faith and family bond are regularly evident at mass for all to see. Also, the bond is evident in the care and commitment to Alice’s mother who is in a nursing home. Commitment to our faith made by one in a marriage is a commitment shared by both Tim and Alice. Whether for Perpetual Adoration as they have for 7 years or to the continuance and success of the Men’s Retreat and ministry. Tim’s co-leadership of the Men’s Retreat delivered results in the many men including me that found a new or renewed connecting with Jesus. We thank you for the example and we wish you God’s Blessing as a Domestic Church of the Lord.

February 2019

Lucien and Sandra Boissonneault

The Knights of Columbus Reverend David J. Schiller Council 11910 has selected your family as our “Family of the Month” awardee for February 2018. Since the second Vatican Council, and especially during the pontificate of St. John Paul II, it has become clear that the family is “the way of the Church.” But the Christian family too has its own indispensable mission. As St. John Paul II wrote in Familiaris Consortio, “The family has the mission to guard, reveal and communicate love.” This mission is at the heart of the “community of life and love” that begins with the married couple in the sacrament of matrimony. Your family exemplifies the accomplishment of this mission.  Consistently your family demonstrates the values of the Church combined with the love and unity of family for all to see in our Church, community and to the members of our council.  You have worked collectively as a family to learn, nurture and demonstrate your faith. Lucien has been a member of the Knights of Columbus, both 3rd and 4th Degree, for more than 25 years.  He has served in many leadership positions and mentored generations of leaders. Sandra and Lucien consistently put their faith into practice with charitable works that positively impact the community, and have inspired others.  They go monthly to the Veterans Victory House with items they purchase as well as items or money donated for these disabled and senior veterans. They also visit the Dorchester Children’s Center bringing toys, clothing, a case of Goldfish for snacks and cash cards to help dress the children. Lucien works with veterans to help them prepare and file VA disability claims. Also, when requested by a dying Marine or their family both Lucien and Sandra will help cloth the Marine in their Dress Blue uniform. Sandra and Lucien service as Eucharistic Ministers, ushers and where ever needed in the Parrish. Together you are acknowledged as a couple that truly converts their faith and the

November 2018

Larry and Brenda Papineau

Larry and Brenda Papineau, The Knights of Columbus Reverend David J. Schiller Council 11910 has selected your family as our “Family of the Month” awardee for November 2018. Since the second Vatican Council, and especially during the pontificate of St. John Paul II, it has become clear that the family is “the way of the Church.” But the Christian family too has its own indispensable mission. As St. John Paul II wrote in Familiaris Consortio, “The family has the mission to guard, reveal and communicate love.” This mission is at the heart of the “community of life and love” that begins with the married couple in the sacrament of matrimony. Your family exemplifies the accomplishment of this mission.  Consistently you demonstrate the values of the Church combined with the love and unity of family for all to see in our Church and community. Brenda and Larry, we know you as very humble people that are deeply dedicated and caring for each other. This compassion extends beyond your family to others in our parish and community that are sick or in distress. Repletely, you visited those in need and also help meet spiritual needs by taking communion to them or arranging for parish clergy visits. You both are invested in service to others on a broader scale through the years as members and leaders in the Columbiettes, Hibernians and Knights of Columbus service organizations. Both of you continue to look for and engage in opportunities to serve the Parish through the ministries and as volunteer workers in Parish activities. Larry your service to the Church included an invaluable role as the Assistant to the Bishop of Charleston for many years. You have worked collectively as a family to learn, nurture and demonstrate your faith and service others. We thank you for the example and we wish you God’s Blessing as a Domestic Church of the Lord. Grand Knight Reverend David J. Schiller, Knights of Columbus Council 11910 Monsignor Edward Lofton St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church

May 2018

Michael and Peggy Diewald

Michael and Peggy Diewald, The Knights of Columbus Reverend David J. Schiller Council 11910 has selected your family as our “Family of the Month” awardee for May 2018. Since the second Vatican Council, and especially during the pontificate of St. John Paul II, it has become clear that the family is “the way of the Church.” But the Christian family too has its own indispensable mission. As St. John Paul II wrote in Familiaris Consortio, “The family has the mission to guard, reveal and communicate love.” This mission is at the heart of the “community of life and love” that begins with the married couple in the sacrament of matrimony. Your family exemplifies the accomplishment of this mission.  Consistently your family demonstrates the values of the Church combined with the love and unity of family for all to see in our Church, community and to the members of our council.  You have worked collectively as a family to learn, nurture and demonstrate your faith. Mike has been a member of the Knights of Columbus, both 3rd and 4th Degree, for almost 25 years.  Having served in many leadership positions, Mike is a Knight who has made a difference, whose charitable works had an impact on the community, and whose leadership has inspired others.  Mike has also served as a Lector, an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, and a member of Tri-County Area Citizens for Life.  Peggy leads our Parish’s Women’s Guild ministry.  She lectors at daily Mass, is a money counter; and, is a key member of our Fall Family Festival Committee, lining up all the craft vendors for this major parish fund-raising event. Mike and Peggy, Together you are acknowledged as a couple that truly converts their faith and the teachings of our Lord into service to others and our Church. We thank you for the example and we wish you God’s Blessing as a Domestic Church of the Lord. Grand Knight Reverend David J. Schiller, Knights of Columbus Council 11910 Monsignor Edward Lofton St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church

April 2018

Daniel and Amy Lloyd

Dan, Amy, Anna, Owen and Miles Lloyd, The Knights of Columbus Reverend David J. Schiller Council 11910 has selected your family as our “Family of the Month” awardee for April 2018. Since the second Vatican Council, and especially during the pontificate of St. John Paul II, it has become clear that the family is “the way of the Church.” But the Christian family too has its own indispensable mission. As St. John Paul II wrote in Familiaris Consortio, “The family has the mission to guard, reveal and communicate love.” This mission is at the heart of the “community of life and love” that begins with the married couple in the sacrament of matrimony. Your family exemplifies the accomplishment of this mission. Consistently your family demonstrates the values of the Church combined with the love and unity of family for all to see in our Church, community and to the members of our council. You have worked collectively as a family to learn, nurture and demonstrate your faith and to build strong family bonds; Dan is a professor at St. Leo University and teams with Jim Duffy to lead one of our parish adult education classes; The children have participated in youth group activities, as members of our youth choir, and have altar served; Their family regularly attends Mass and volunteers in various activities within our parish, such as helping with the Christmas setup; and Most importantly, the Lloyds are grateful to be a part of St. Theresa parish. It is the spiritual support and nurturing of this community which allows the Lloyds to accomplish the family’s mission in the writings of St. John Paul II. We thank you for the example and we wish you God’s Blessing as a Domestic Church of the Lord.

March 2018

Family of the Year: Mario and Sonia Rosas Family

South Carolina State Council 2017‐2018 Family of the Year: Mario and Sonia Rosas Family The follow information is provided to support the Rev. David J. Schiller, Council 11910’s nomination of the Mario and Sonia Rosas Family for the South Carolina State Council 2017‐2018 Family of the Year: The Mario and Sonia Rosas have two sons Ulises (25) and Luismarrio (20) attending college in Charleston, SC. The family is a member of St Theresa the Little Flower Parish in Summerville, SC. Mario, Ulises and Luismarrio are Knights and Sonia is a member of the Columbiette Auxiliary. Ulises is the Council Warden and a 1st Degree ceremonial team member. They are highly active members of this parish since 2013, and have made an indelible mark on our Parish, Council Auxiliary, our community and to their home community in Nogales, Mexico. This family demonstrates their faith, the values of the Church and the Knights of Columbus combined with the love and unity of family for all to see in our Church, community and to the members of our council. They work, pray and serve the Church, community, and each other as a unified family. The Rosas family is from Mexico and now a permanent resident living in Summerville, SC. An example of their sustained demonstrations of our faith and the values of the Church and the Knights of Columbus is in their continued service and charity, for over 13 years, to the Casa Hogar Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos Cristo Rey, (House of our little children Christ King) orphanage. Their service included roles as Directors of the Board, Fundraising Developers, Donors, working to transform the small orphanage into a more functional and stable orphanage capable of serving more children and adapting the orphanage to accommodate children with special needs. Throughout the years they were also involved in the loving care of the orphans. Ulises and Luismarrio are now and were over the years a part of this ministry; sharing their dad when playing with the kids and helping in the orphanage home activities. Even now the Rosas family returns annually to serve in the orphanage and care for the orphans. In Mexico and now in our Parish the Rosas Family develops family service projects, assembles volunteers and works to coordinate family activities. Sonia lead the local organization of Charity Organizations for 8 years. Mario coordinated Church family activities with the objective to engage more families in church activities, participating in mass helping the offertory and readings. Mario is our Council’s Family Director and with his family is leading and working in projects such as Family of the Month, 40 Cans for Lent food drive, Coats for Kids, the parish Fall Festival Fundraiser, Marriage Vowels Blessing Mass, Family Mass, Ladies Appreciation Dinners and Council Socials. Additionally, Mario and Sonia serve on our Council’s Domestic Church Working Group. Their contribution resulted in the definition and planning of three major initiatives: Generations of Faith Virtual Education, Parish Marriage Vowel Blessing events and Catholic Family Man Education Series.   Mario is a leadership member of the Men’s Retreat Ministry and once again after a year of planning successful facilitated the Parish Men’s Retreat in February 2018. He and Sonia are leaders in our Parish Capital Fundraising Campaign to fund the building of a new $2.7M Parish Life Center. In the last 6 months through the leadership team’s efforts over $1M in pledges were raised. The Rosas Family is committed to the belief in the dignity of life. This is seen in their work with the orphanage and in individual acts such as Sonia’s volunteer companionship and caregiving for a 96-year-old lady. The Rosas Family remains strong, works, prays and serves not only others but each other. Their works of charity, faith, love and Catholic values are an excellent example of the family as the Domestic Church of the Lord. The Mario and Sonia Rosa Family is our Rev. David J. Schiller, Council 11910’s nomination for and deserves to receive the award for the Knights of Columbus Family of the Year. Fraternally submitted, Rev. David J. Schiller, Council 11910

February 2018

Mario and Sonia Rosas Family

Mario, Sonia, Ulises and Luis Rosas, The Knights of Columbus Reverend David J. Schiller Council 11910 has selected your family as our “Family of the Month” awardee for February 2018 and “Family of the Year”. Since the second Vatican Council, and especially during the pontificate of St. John Paul II, it has become clear that the family is “the way of the Church.” But the Christian family too has its own indispensable mission. As St. John Paul II wrote in Familiaris Consortio, “The family has the mission to guard, reveal and communicate love.” This mission is at the heart of the “community of life and love” that begins with the married couple in the sacrament of matrimony. Your family exemplifies the accomplishment of this mission. Consistently your family demonstrates the values of the Church combined with the love and unity of family for all to see in our Church, community and to the members of our council. You have worked collectively as a family: To learn, nurture and demonstrate your faith; To build strong family bonds; Leading and working in charitable service to raise Food for Families, collect Coats for Kids, fund for Parish building and volunteering to be a caregiver for a 96 year old lady; Working in the Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes, Men’s Ministry, The Domestic Church Working Group; In works of charity and service in our Council, our Church, in our community and internationally with Leading the fundraising development and working on the Board of Directors for Casa Hogar Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos Cristo Rey, (House of our little children Christ King) orphanage and taking care of the orphans over 13 years when your return on visits to Nogales, Mexico; Your family remains strong, works, prays and serves not only others but each other. We thank you for the example and we wish you God’s Blessing as a Domestic Church of the Lord. Grand Knight Reverend David J. Schiller, Knights of Columbus Council 11910 Monsignor Edward Lofton St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church

January 2018

Keven, Leslie, Audrey, Nora and Erin McGowan

Kevin, Leslie, Audrey, Nora and Erin McGowan, The Knights of Columbus Reverend David J. Schiller Council 11910 has selected your family as our “Family of the Month” awardee for February 2018. Since the second Vatican Council, and especially during the pontificate of St. John Paul II, it has become clear that the family is “the way of the Church.” But the Christian family too has its own indispensable mission. As St. John Paul II wrote in Familiaris Consortio, “The family has the mission to guard, reveal and communicate love.” This mission is at the heart of the “community of life and love” that begins with the married couple in the sacrament of matrimony. Consistently your family demonstrates the values of the Church combined with the love and unity of family for all to see in our Church, community and to the members of our council. You have worked collectively as a family in our parish for over 17 years: To grow and engage your family from the beginning in the education and profession of your faith, to be active and enthusiastic members and volunteers in our parish and examples in our community; As a family you embrace those in need and especially the children in need for which Astrid from Guatemala and Mayemde from Guiana will be forever grateful; Leslie as our parish Director of Religious Education and Kevin as our 2nd Grade teacher and 1st Communion coordinator for many years: Prepared and delivered a religious education program that helps parents teach children the Catholic Faith and how to live out their faith: Worked as volunteers with our parish Youth Group: cooking for retreats, leading group discussions, and filling in for the Youth Group Leadership. Your family remains strong, works, prays and serves not only others but each other. We thank you for the example and we wish you God’s Blessing as a Domestic Church of the Lord.  Grand Knight Reverend David J. Schiller, Knights of Columbus Council 11910

December 2017

Keith and Lee Wylie

Consistently your family demonstrates the values of the Church combined with the love and unity of family for all to see in our Church, community and to the members of our council. You have worked collectively as a family in our parish activities over the past seventeen years: - During that period Keith taught and continues to teach RCIC at our parish as he did in the past at Nativity parish on James Island. Because of your work more than 150 children have been helped along their road to confirmation of their Catholic faith; - Shortly after they came to the parish, Lee joined the parish choir and took on cantor duties; - Lee helps with the children’s' choir, is a member of the parish Women's Guild, and the Prayer Shawl ministry. She also volunteers several days a month for Regency Southern Care Hospice, providing comfort, companionship and helps elsewhere as needed; - Together you raised your children Justin, Matthew, Ann and Frances in the ways of the Church and are blessed with a 2 year old grandson Brogan. Your family remains strong, works, prays and serves not only others but each other. We thank you for the example and we wish you God’s Blessing as a Domestic Church of the Lord. 

November 2017

Larry and Annette Wiley

Larry and Annette Wiley and Family, The Knights of Columbus Reverend David J. Schiller Council 11910 has selected your family as our “Family of the Month” awardee for November 2017. Since the second Vatican Council, and especially during the pontificate of St. John Paul II, it has become clear that the family is “the way of the Church.” But the Christian family too has its own indispensable mission. As St. John Paul II wrote in Familiaris Consortio, “The family has the mission to guard, reveal and communicate love.” This mission is at the heart of the “community of life and love” that begins with the married couple in the sacrament of matrimony. Consistently your family demonstrates the values of the Church combined with the love and unity of family for all to see in our Church, community and to the members of our council.    You have worked collectively as a family: · Actively involved in Parish activities for sixteen years to include Adoration, Men and Women’s retreats, and Eucharistic Ministers; · Planned and led adult religious education programs; · Set the example teaching RCIA for new Catholic members; · Participated in mission trips to Bosnia and Guatemala and · Raised three sons and enjoying ten grandchildren with one more arriving this February. Your family remains strong, works, prays and serves not only others but each other. We thank you for the example and we wish you God’s Blessing as a Domestic Church of the Lord. 

October 2017

Sue and Dan Crance

The Knights of Columbus Reverend David J. Schiller Council 11910 has selected your family as our “Family of the Month” awardee for October 2017. Since the second Vatican Council, and especially during the pontificate of St. John Paul II, it has become clear that the family is “the way of the Church.” But the Christian family too has its own indispensable mission. As St. John Paul II wrote in Familiaris Consortio, “The family has the mission to guard, reveal and communicate love.” This mission is at the heart of the “community of life and love” that begins with the married couple in the sacrament of matrimony. Consistently your family demonstrates the values of the Church combined with the love and unity of family for all to see in our Church, community and to the members of our council.    You have worked collectively as a family: · Leading the Parish Youth Group weekly with creative programs appealing to the teens; · Organizing Christian runners for the Palmetto 200 relay; · Enhancing Parish liturgy by managing the Easter “Passion Play” and teaching the value of life by organizing youth for Pro-Life rallies; · Chaperoning and being Group Leader for Parish Youth during the World Youth Day in Poland and · Devoting time to be role models and counseling our youth on Christian ethics and morality.    Your family remains strong, works, prays and serves not only others but each other. We thank you for the example and we wish you God’s

September 2017

Sosinski Family (Joseph, Rebecca, Evelyn, Samuel and Jude

The Knights of Columbus Reverend David J. Schiller Council 11910 has selected your family as our “Family of the Month” awardee for September 2017. Since the second Vatican Council, and especially during the pontificate of St. John Paul II, it has become clear that the family is “the way of the Church.” But the Christian family too has its own indispensable mission. As St. John Paul II wrote in Familiaris Consortio, “The family has the mission to guard, reveal and communicate love.” This mission is at the heart of the “community of life and love” that begins with the married couple in the sacrament of matrimony. Consistently your family demonstrates the values of the Church combined with the love and unity of family for all to see in our Church, community and to the members of our council. You have worked as a married couple: · To grow and engage your family from the beginning in the education and profession of your faith; · To teach your children to love one another as you both love each other; · To pray the rosary together; and · To engage in service to the Church and in Adoration of our Lord Your family will remain strong and grow to love the Lord and to serve not only others but each other. We thank you for the example and we wish you God’s Blessing as a Domestic Church of the Lord.

August 2017

Louis and Elizabth Picault

Lou and Elizabeth Picaut and Family, The Knights of Columbus Reverend David J. Schiller Council 11910 has selected your family as our “Family of the Month” awardee for August 2017. Since the second Vatican Council, and especially during the pontificate of St. John Paul II, it has become clear that the family is “the way of the Church.” But the Christian family too has its own indispensable mission. As St. John Paul II wrote in Familiaris Consortio, “The family has the mission to guard, reveal and communicate love.” This mission is at the heart of the “community of life and love” that begins with the married couple in the sacrament of matrimony. Consistently your family demonstrates the values of the Church combined with the love and unity of family for all to see in our Church, community and to the members of our council. You have worked collectively as a family: ∙In service and charity in our community to the Miracle League and Special Olympics; ∙In support of our Knights of Columbus Council and the Ladies Guild in fundraising and care for the less fortunate; ∙Servicing our Church at the Men’s Retreat, at mass or answering the call for parish help; and ∙Building strong family bonds that extends through generations. Your family remains strong, works, prays and serves not only others but each other. We thank you for the example and we wish you God’s Blessing as a Domestic Church of the Lord. Thomas DeMars Grand Knight Reverend David J. Schiller, Knights of Columbus Council 11910 Monsignor Edward Lofton St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church

May 2017

Rosas Family (Mario, Sonia, Ulises and Luis)

Mario, Sonia, Ulises and Luis Rosas, The Knights of Columbus Reverend David J. Schiller Council 11910 has selected your family as our “Family of the Month” awardee for May 2017. Your family exemplifies the accomplishment of the Church Family. Consistently your family demonstrates the values of the Church combined with the love and unity of family for all to see in our Church, community and to the members of our council. You have worked collectively as a family: • In works of charity and service in our Council, our Church, in our community and internationally with Casa Hogar Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos Cristo Rey, (House of our little children Christ King) orphanage; • To learn, nurture and demonstrate your faith; and • To build strong family bonds. Your family remains strong, works, prays and serves not only others but each other. We thank you for the example and we wish you God’s Blessing as a Domestic Church of the Lord. Christopher Beumel Grand Knight Reverend David J. Schiller, Knights of Columbus Council 11910

March 2017

High Family (Aaron, Tracy, Max and Alex)

The High family was selected as Family of the Month for March 2017 for consistently demonstrating the values of the Church, combined with the love and unity of family, for all in our Church and our Council to see. Working collectively in acts of charity, while learning, nurturing and demonstrating their faith, they serve as an inspiration to all. We thank you for the example and wish you God's Blessing as a Domestic Church of the Lord.