COUNCIL RECOGNITION

KNIGHTS OF THE MONTH

June 2023

Matthew Rusch

This Knight serves as an officer within our council and is always willing to step up to serve. This Knight is always at mass with his family. This Knight was one of a few to show up during Adopt a Highway in the rain last month. Additionally, this Knight has served several times on the Knights of Columbus Exemplification Team, and he also serves as our Council's Life Director. It is my great honor to acknowledge our Knight of the Month and Worthy Chancellor - Matthew Rusch.

May 2023

Tom Weber

This Knight is regularly available to help at Knight Events and a very active member of our council. He is regularly seen behind the scenes helping to serve at socials, serving at Columbiette events (including their most recent Tea), involved in rosaries and he can also be found helping at St. Patrick’s Cemetery clean up days along with other Knight events. He can always be counted on and we appreciate our Knight of the Month for May, Tom Weber.

April 2023

Bill Corcoran

This Knight is regularly available to help at Knight Events. He is regularly seen behind the scenes helping to prep, cook and clean. He is considered to be part of the crew in Doug's entourage. He can always be counted on and we appreciate our Knight of the Month for April, Bill Corcoran.

March 2023

John Paxton

This Knight recently took the lead on a very large project for a local parishioner of our church. The parishioner this Knight identified regularly uses a wheelchair and access to her house was becoming increasingly difficult to enter. This Knight organized workdays to build this parishioner a wheelchair ramp. This project took a lot of preparation from strategically planning out the project, applying for permits, finding funding, recruiting volunteers, battling the weather forecast, gathering several thousand pounds of materials and several long days and hours to build this wheelchair ramp. Due to this Knights lead, Mary Causey now has a wonderful ramp to allow her to access her home more easily. I'm proud to announce the March Knight of the Month to John Paxton.

February 2023

David Shinn

This knight always steps up and serves the council and the church in many ways. This person plays a large role in our RCIA program where we bring in new Christians to the Catholic Faith. This knight oversees both our Eucharistic Minister and Alter Service trainings. This knight also recently completed the Deaconate Program and was recently ordained in February. This knight truly lives the part as a good Catholic Gentleman. Please help me in recognizing our Knight of the Month and newly Ordained Deacon: David Shinn

January 2023

Evan Ruffing

This Knight is very active in the church and with our council. He can be found at many Knight events and activities. Additionally, he regularly serves as an Usher and as a Eucharistic Minister at Mass. He is an officer for our council and is a very active participant in our meetings. He is a wonderful example of a young Catholic gentleman and he is also part of a Cursillo Group at our parish. I’m pleased to announce this month’s Knight of the Month award goes to Evan Ruffing.

December 2022

Dan Medina

This Knight always seems to be giving of himself to the church. Whether it is the lights, the heating and air, the ground keeping, maintenance at the buildings, getting tables and chairs situated, you can believe that this Knight is involved with all things which go on at this parish. I’m honored to present the December Knight of the month to none other than Dan Medina.

November 2022

James Clements

This Knight helps to keep the Knights of Columbus in line. This is a long-term Knight which has served in his Officer position for several years, we never want him to leave. This Knight can be found helping at church as an Usher, passing the collection basket or can also be found serving at our Adopt a Highway campaigns. This Knight always helps to setup and break down for our events. This Knight ensures that we have the supplies necessary and he ensures that our finances are in order. It is with great pleasure to present this month’s Knight of the Month award to James Clements

October 2022

Mike Mozdzierz

This knight always steps up and serves the council and the church in many ways. This knight serves on the Edge Committee, works at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, participates in the rosary, serves as an usher, participates in Veritas Sundays with our youth. This knight is a past Grand Knight, a past Trustee and current officer in our council, he just doesn’t know when to give up and we love him for it. This Knight is one of the knights which recruited me to the Knights of Columbus. It’s my great pleasure to present this month’s Knight of the Month award to our very own Worthy: Mike Mozdzierz

September 2022

David Shinn

This knight always steps up and serves the council and the church in many ways. This person plays a large role in our RCIA program where we bring in new Christians to the Catholic Faith. Most recently this Knight helped with hosting most of our St. Joseph Icon rosaries and helped with transport of the Icon to Sumter. This knight oversees both our Eucharistic Minister and Alter Service trainings. This knight also recently completed the Deaconate Program and will soon be ordained in February. What a testament that our prayers with the vocation’s chalice is working and this knight truly lives the part as a good Catholic Gentleman. Please help me in recognizing our Knight of the Month and soon to be Ordained Deacon: David Shinn

August 2022

Kevin Cunningham

This knight always steps up and serves the council and the church in many different ways. This individual helps with coordination between the Knights and Columbiettes on a regular basis. This knight helps provide updates to our council website, provide thoughtful feedback to our officers/members, helps to setup for meetings/socials and has served well in past officer roles. This knight also participates in several Knight activities, he is an advocate for the council, our church and the catholic faith. Lastly, while this Knight this Knight also has some of the most difficult questions you could ever think of when it comes to Trivia. Please help me in congratulating our Knight of the Month Kevin Cunningham.

July 2022

Trey Hair

Trey has served as the Grand Knight in our council and he has done an absolutely wonderful job in leading our council over the past year. Trey continues to serve as a Trustee and provides helpful guidance and feedback to our recently elected officers, including myself. Trey is a wonderful Catholic role model for our youth and I’m proud to present him as our Knight of the Month. Congratulations.

May 2019

John Gardner

April 2019

John Kelly

March 2019

John Paxton

February 2019

Rick Boyer

January 2019

Mike Compeggio

December 2018

Trey Hair

November 2018

Dan Medina

October 2018

Vince Williams

September 2018

Pierce Mulero

August 2018

Russ Foss

July 2018

Ed Hogue

June 2018

Kendal Shelly

May 2018

Jim Schubnell

April 2018

Mike Mozdzierz

March 2018

Dan Wallick

February 2018

Kent Haggerty

January 2018

Gene Clemens

December 2017

Gary Matthews

November 2017

Pierce Mulero

October 2017

Jim Shubnell

September 2017

Ken Meadows

August 2017

Harold Washington

July 2017

Doug Phillips

June 2017

Paul Richter

Knight of the Year 2017

May 2017

Nardo Andres

April 2017

Joe Scott

March 2017

Robert Wagner

February 2017

Trey Hair

January 2017

Kevin Cunningham

December 2016

William Smith

November 2016

Rich Boyer

October 2016

Edwin Moore

September 2016

Paul Richter

August 2016

Bob Wagner

July 2016

Paul Jeanmougin

March 2016

Ed Lopes

February 2016

Mike Perez

January 2016

Joe Gawronski

December 2015

Bob Wagner

November 2015

Russ Foss

October 2015

Chris Scott

September 2015

Mike Perez

August 2015

Ryan Houle

April 2015

Frank Shealy

FAMILIES OF THE MONTH

June 2023

Richter Family

This past month this particular family helped participate and lead in Adopt a Highway. This family showed up not once, not twice, not three times. but four times to get the job done while navigating the weather each day. What a wonderful example of perseverance and leadership. I'd like to acknowledge this month's Family of the Month to Paul and Jane Richter.

May 2023

Holtel Family

This family has been very helpful around the church and participating in Knight and Columbiette activities. They help to serve at socials, preparing food and always willing to find a solution to any problem. The Knight of this family also is stepping in to serve as our Columbus Hope Coordinator. This family recently took the lead on running the 1st Annual Transfiguration Knights of Columbus Car Show in Blythewood. There is a lot which goes on at these events, often behind the scenes which make a Car show such as the one we had run successfully. There is a lot of coordination, planning, phone calls, advertisement, etc. which typically takes a lot of preparation including predicting the weather. At this time, I would like to thank both Dan and Natalie Holtel for helping to take the lead and getting us everything we needed to make our 1st Car Show a success.

April 2023

Mulero Family

This family has a long history with Transfiguration. Their children have grown up in our parish, their children have been very active in the church and the parents have served as ushers among many duties. However, this family took on a new and interesting challenge this past month during the month of lent. They revived the Lenten Fish Fry since COVID shut everything down. While it was not a full Lenten Fish Fry, it was a start and one they felt moved to ensure happened. Not only did they revive the Fish Fry, they also happened to do it on their anniversary. What a true giving testament to this family and a true sacrifice. I would like to take this opportunity to thank and congratulate our Family of the Month for April, Joe and Brenda Mulero.

March 2023

Hogue Family

This family always participates in church, Knight and Columbiette activities. They are heavily involved in fundraisers for Knights and Columbiettes. This knight always steps up and servers the council and the church in many ways, his wife also tags along to make sure that he is doing it right. Be it laying down Wreaths Across America, helping with St. Patrick's Cemetary Clean up, serving at church as an Usher, monitoring the livestream, delivering food and clothing to several local charities, participating in the March for Life, leading rosaries, working on fundraisers, finding speakers for our socials or even leading our Adopt A Highway campaign (even in the rain), this Knight and Columbiette are involved. His wife is very supportive and should be commended for her efforts at all of these events to support her husband. It is my great pleasure to announce the March Family of the Month to Ed and Kathy Hogue.

February 2023

Cunningham Family

This family always participates in church, Knight and Columbiette activities. They are heavily involved in fundraisers for Knights and Columbiettes. They consistently look for new members for both the Knights and the Columbiettes. They are selfless, they are leaders and they never shy away from lending a helping hand for both the Knights and the Columbiettes. Let’s give up for our content creators and hosts of Trivia night, the Cunningham Family.

January 2023

Jung Family

This family has jumped right in to parish life. All three of their children serve at the altar—San, Byeol and Sol. They are active in the choir and are part of the Welcome Committee serving to help newcomers feel at home with our church family. Please help me recognize this Family of the Month—the Jung Family

December 2022

Bob and Jean Underwood

This Family of the month is very active in parish ministries and the Knight of Columbus activities. This family are members of the Tuesday night fireside group and they are participating in the Adult Education study. This family participates with the Columbiettes on several committees including the newly formed Care Team, helps with Columbiette Casserole sales along with other fundraising opportunities, this family volunteers at Birth Right every Tuesday and volunteers at Clean of Heart once a month. This family has also been spotted volunteering their time at Knight Social events as well. I’m happy to present the December Family of the Month to Bob and Jean Underwood.

November 2022

Bob and Marian Wagner

: This family of the month is extremely active in the church be it working at the church, ushering at the church, taking part in prayer groups, or even lecturing at the church you can rest assured that this family is involved. This family is at all Knights of Columbus functions. They are strong advocates for the Catholic Faith, Transfiguration Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the Columbiettes. They are a wonderful example of what good Catholic Christians should be. This family also does not like recognition for the wonderful contributions that they do, but we are going to recognize them anyways. While some individuals may take a vacation or enjoy retirement, this family helps to take their grandchildren to school and bring them home from Catholic School every day! This family also helps to volunteer their time at St. Patrick’s Cemetery every 3rd Saturday of the month to make it a place we may want to be buried ourselves as the closest Catholic Cemetery to us here at Transfiguration. The impact that this family has on their parishioners, community, friends and loved ones is extraordinary. This family lives the Catholic Faith day in and day out and I’m proud to be able to call them my family. It is my great pleasure to announce this month’s Family of the Month award to Bob and Marian Wagner.

October 2022

Philips and Sherman Family

This family of the month is very active in the church. This family is consistently at all Knights of Columbus functions. I hope they never think of taking a vacation! This family continues to give to our communities as well as our parish. They represent the Knights proudly at all events. This family cooks up delicious meals for our business meetings, socials, and fundraisers. This family also helps with leading rosaries, but not only that, they also help with making rosaries along with the Columbiettes. What a wonderful example of god’s love and generosity. It’s my great pleasure to present this month’s Family of the Month award to: Doug Philips and Danny Sherman’s Family

September 2022

Shinn Family

This family of the month is very active in the church. I know this because personally they helped me along my own journey with the Catholic Faith. This family always emulates Christ in their lives. Whether it’s serving as a Columbiette or a Knight of Columbus you can be sure that this family is actively engaged and preaching the Catholic faith. This family ensures that our linens are cleaned, pressed and ready for the altar, this family assists on the Live Stream Team, this family participates heavily in RCIA and makes delicious meals for those who attend. It’s my great pleasure to present this month’s Family of the Month award to: The Shinn Family

August 2022

Tempesco Family

This family of the month is extremely active in the church. They are always available to help at our knight events. They are active on the altar and are active advocates for Christ. This family is very deeply rooted in their Catholic faith and they show this on a daily basis with everyone they encounter. The dioceses and Transfiguration are very blessed to have this deaconate family here to help spread the word of Christ. When asked how you they are doing, the best response I get from this family is “I’ve never been better in my life”. Please help me in congratulating our Family of the Month Georgia and John Tempesco.