COUNCIL RECOGNITION

FAMILIES OF THE MONTH

May 2025

Vern & Ruth Linzmeier Family

April 2025

Jim & Meggie Grygleski

March 2025

Gathje

Randi and Becky Gathje work with the Knights of Columbus and Holy Name Society. Becky volunteers with the Girls On The Run - a national non-profit organization that strengthens third to eighth grade girls' emotional, physical, and behavioral skills to successfully navigate life experiences. The whole family serves as greeters and their two oldest children are Mass Servers.

December 2024

Walt & Lynn Rasmussen

They are both very active in our parish and are great examples of faith and service

November 2024

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October 2024

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September 2024

Celebrate Plover Committee

Families of the Months of September, October and November 2024 are the Trzebiatowski's, Denny's, and Konkol's. Thanks to their amazing work, over $16,000 was raised for our council's charitable efforts. Committee members: Al & Karen Trzebiatowski Neil & Jackie Denny Bill & Linda Konkol

August 2024

Dan & Carla Gilchrist

Family/Knight of the Month for August- Dan and Carla Gilchrist. The Gilchrist’s work to put safe drinking water wells in Africa every year through their work with the St. Therese Foundation. It’s a massive endeavor; a monumental labor of love that saves lives & spreads the faith at the same time. The work done is truly miraculous. The world is a much better place because of Dan & Carla. It’s an honor to recognize the Gilchrists. Thank you for all you do.

July 2024

Julie & Earl Studinski

Here's how I've witnessed Julie serve the parish over the years: She's run the CCD program for middle and high school; Confirmation program. ALPHA, The Chosen viewing series and discussions, sang, Eucharistic Minister, and lecturer. I know I missed some! Julie, you are beyond a blessing to us!

June 2024

Duane & Betty Kieliszewski

Family of the Month for June-Duane & Betty Kieliszewski. We are happy to recognize the Duane and Betty Kieliszewski family as our Family of the Month for June 2024. Try to think of a Parish activity in which Duane and Betty aren’t involved. Notably, Duane is a Fourth-Degree Honor Guard, a past Grand Knight for Council #1170, and a member of St. Bron’s Holy Name Society. Duane and Betty have been heavily involved helping with Alpha from the beginning and are key volunteers with St. Bron’s annual “Holy Thunder Bike Ride/Blessing” since its inception more than 5 years ago. Betty has helped with the Vacation Bible Camp and with adult Bible studies and activities, in addition to being a volunteer for the Learning is Forever (LIFE) program through the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. Please join me in congratulating our Family of the Month, the Kieliszewski Family

May 2024

JASTROMSKI

We are happy to recognize the Al & Marie Jastromski family as our Family of the Month for May 2024. Al ushers at the 8 am service, assisted by his daughter Amanda while their son Matt served as an alter server. Amanda is now in training as an altar server. Al is the Vice President of the Amherst FFA Alumni organization. Marie is the President of St Bron's Parish Council of Catholic Women (PCCW) and is working toward advocacy at the Pregnancy Resource Center. Congratulations to this blessed family on being name our Family of the Month for May 2024

April 2024

Michael Burant

It is a honor to have our new District Deputy, Michael Burant from District #27 for Knight and Family of the Month for April. Mike has been a member of the Knights of Columbus for 35 years. He is currently recorder for 4th degree assembly #1216. He joined the Knights in Salt Lake City. As a current member of council 12467 in Polonia, he’s served as their Past Grand Knight, Past Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Trustee and Recruiter Advocate. Mike has two children Ryan and Brittany who live nearby. Mike belongs to Sacred Heart Parish in Polonia. He is Secretary for their Holy Name. Society. Mike serves as an usher, is the Church Picnic food stand Co-chair & on both the Beautification & Convent Advisory Staff. Mike is also an active member of TMIY (That man is you). Let us all give our district deputy Michael Burant a special hand for April's Family of the Month.

March 2024

Don & Maryanne Broderick

Don is a recent blessed edition to our council, a 3 rd degree knight & our Deputy Grand Knight. He was a huge help with our Coats for Kids drive, Celebrate Plover, Honor Flight benefit, Tootsie Roll Sale. He’s also active in the Wed. & Thurs. prayer groups at church. His wife Maryanne is VP of the PCCW, sings in the choir & is a past leader of the women Tue. AM bible group. Don is a member of St Bron's Finance Committee & an active volunteer with CAP Service's volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program which prepares tax returns for elderly and low-income individuals. Don is also a frequent guest lecturer at UWSP on a variety of business and accounting topics. Again, we are very happy to have Don and Maryanne as Family and Knight of the Month for March

February 2024

Dana & Brenda Kryzkowski Family

Our Knight/Family is the Dana Krzykowski family. Dana is a fixture at just about every parish event, whether it be our festivals, Alpha, and most notably Adopt-a-Highway clean-up. His son & daughter were very active in youth ministry. His wife Brenda teaches at St. Brons school and participates in a whole host of ministries at the parish. Dana served our community as a police officer until his retirement a few years back. Thank you Krzykowski family for all you do for the council, parish & community

January 2024

Terry Folz

The Family of the Month for January, is in Memorial of Terry Foltz. Terry has been a 3rd Degree member for over twenty-one years and was Honor Guard for the 4th. Terry was known for being St Bron's maintenance man for many years. He was our KC Meeting chef on Tuesday nights and helped with the Nativity scene and many other events. Terry was also with the Holy Name and helped with the pancake breakfasts. Terry helped always with the art and environment committee. He was there for putting up banners and Christmas decorating. Again Terry helped the PCCW with Poncka making. Terry helped with fish fries and other youth events. Terry was our BBQ maker for BINGO. When it came to the parish festival, guess what, Terry was there. Terry was an usher for 4:00 Mass. I'm sure I missed a lot of other things Terry did. All in all Terry was a BIG ASSET to the Church and the community and will be greatly missed. Let us all stand and give Terry a big THANKYOU

December 2023

Andy & Becky Franz Family

We want to congratulate the Andy Franz Family for being chosen for the month of December. Andy was a past Grand Knight and is always there when you need him. Andy has been a Knight for over 16 years. and has held many officers positions with the KC's. He is also on the 4th Degree Honor Guard. When it comes to helping in the church, Andy and Becky do it, such as Communion to the home bound, Alpha table hosts, Alpha meal, Eucharistic Minister, parish council, Marriage Couple, Becky has gone to Casa Hogar 5 times. Bethany, Victoria, and Sam, when they were home also were very involved in the church. Andy was a Cub Master, Pacelli Panacea Volunteer, Spash concessions and also Camp Hearing Screening. So again, the us give The Franz Family a big THANKYOU and congratulate the as the December Family of the Month

November 2023

Karcheski Jeff & Sue

Family of the Month-November. With great joy we are honoring Jeff and Sue Karcheski as Family of the Month for November. Jeff has been a Knight for 38 years and is on the 4th Degree Honor Guard. Jeff has held many of the officer positions throughout the years & helped in many of the events of the Knights of Columbus. The biggest task Sue & Jeff have partaken is doing our website & Facebook / Web pages, making them the premier ones in the state. Jeff and his daughter Jenna participated in St Bron's choir for several years, until she went off to college. Sue taught CCD 8 years at 2 different parishes in the deanery. They are always there for church activities including the Arts & Entertainment committee, Greeters, & numerous events. Jeff is also a member of the Holy Name Society. At home Sue is an active gardener where she donates flowers to local nursing homes, church, funerals, the sick, and friends. As noted above, she also helps decorate the church being on the A+E Committee. By the way their daughter Jenna was the youngest choir member & class valedictorian at SPASH. She now attends UW-Madison studying Astro Physics, Mathematics, & Computer Engineering. Again, we are honored to have Jeff and Sue as the November Family of the Month.

October 2023

Al & Kathy Haas

Far from lying down on the job, Al & his wife Kathy are fixtures at just about every KC and Parish function that takes place. He's held officer positions at the state, diocesan & councel levels. He's also very active recruiting new members, especially our Hispanic brothers. We are very proud to honor Al and Kathy Haas as the Family & Knight of the Month for October 2023.

September 2023

Ciseski

Family of the Month- We are pleased to honor Don Ciseski as the Family & Knight of the Month for September. Don is our council program director, running the free throw knowledge & PPK contests for our council. He’s served our parish as MC, lector, usher, Eucharistic Minister & Confirmation catechist. Again, we are very proud to have Don as the Family & Knight of the Month for September.

August 2023

Gary & Lisa Wolf

We honor Gary and Lisa Wolf as Family of the Month for August. Gary has been a member for 30 years with the Knights having held most of the Officer positions with our 3rd Degree Council along with our 4th Degree Assembly. Sir Knight Gary held the District Deputy position before Al Haas came on board. Now SK Gary is currently the Lacrosse Diocese Program Director. When it comes to helping out for the Knights of Columbus, Gary is always there. Gary was recently elected as the Village Board President for Plover. Lisa is also very involved with the Church serving as a Eucharist Minister and other volunteer opportunities. By the way, the Wolf Family was selected as the Family of the Year a few years back. We are very proud to have Gary and Lisa as the Family of the Month for August 2023!

July 2023

Neil & Jackie Denny

Family of the Month- July: Neil & Jackie Denny and family are tremendously deserving of our KOM & FOM awards. Neil has been our state raffle coordinator for several years which results in thousands of dollars coming back to our council charity account. He’s also a long-time scoutmaster of our parish scout troop 201. Jackie has participated alongside Neil in just about every charitable endeavor available. They are truly a wonderful example of Faith in Action and the Domestic Church. Congratulations Neil & Jackie and thanks for all you do.

June 2023

Dana & Brenda Kryzkowski

Family of the Month/Knight of the Month- June: Dana & Brenda Kryzkowski. Dana & Brenda are fixtures at our parish. Dana is our ‘music man’ on our Adopt-aHighway service project, always rocking his country music while commiserating with his fellow knights & leading a crew that cleans up a section of highway 54. He also served in a variety of service positions at church & during mass. Dana retired after serving our community as a Stevens Point Police officer. Brenda is a long-time teacher at St. Bronislava and also serves in a variety of volunteer positions at masses. Thanks so much for all you do for the council, parish and our community. Dana & Brenda

May 2023

Family + Knight of the Month MAY 2023 Father Juan Pedro

Father Juan Pedro has been instrumental in forming and growing the faith needs of our local Hispanic Community. To date he has given over 100 Spanish Masses and spent many hours meeting with local Hispanic Business Owners. 67 First Communicants and 17 Confirmandae have been welcomed into the faith this year by Father Juan Pedro. Aside from his busy faith schedule Father also became a 4th Degree Sir Knight earlier this month. Thank you Father Juan Pedro for all that you do in our Parish and in our community.

April 2023

Elda Varas Family

Family of the Month for April is the Elda Varas family. She is better known as Mama Elda, for her restaurant she owns. Mama has given food & money many times to our church for many functions. She now is helping Father Juan Pedro with the Hispanic community, specifically our Hispanic 1st Communicants. We are very proud to have the Mama Elda's Family as the Family of the Month for April. By the way, you have to stop by and try their Hispanic Sweet Rolls!

March 2023

Rob & Jody Glodowski

Jody is the angel through whom the Holy Spirit works to mold & shape the young minds at our parish to Christ & his church through our youth program. Rob can be found doing so many things for the parish, brothers in need & some of the widows of our brothers with his yard equipment. He also loves to show off his toy: the gigantic grill that he’s used to feed knights, volunteers & parishioners alike. Thanks, Jody & Rob for all you do!

February 2023

Ken & Jackie Feltz

Family of the Month- January: Ken & Jackie Feltz. The amount of charity the Feltz family gives to our parish family is incalculable. Whether it’s their delicious food products for various events, their time at the festival or other various ministries at church, they do these acts with a divine spirit of joy and gratitude that is evident for all to see. Not only are you well deserving of this monthly award, but it’s also an honor to award you as our council’s 2022 Family of the year.

January 2023

PCCW

Per Joe Uchytil, State Family of the Month Director, we recognize this fantastic organization as our council’s family of the month. They do so much for the parish and assist our council’s activities in countless ways. Thank you, PCCW, for all you do!

December 2022

Erv & Alice Shudarek

We are very happy and honered to have Erv & Alice Shudarek as the Familly of the Month for December. They are to believed to be the oldest married Parishioners for St. Bron's celebrating 70 years in August. Erv has been a member since birth & served on the Parish Council. He has been a Eucharistic Minister since Vatican II. Erv currently a Minister of the word and Eucharist Minister. Erv is also a Charter Plover Village Trustee. Erv and Alice both served in the military along with their children and grandchildren. Erv retired as a LT. Col. in 1982. I'm sorry to say I didn't find out when Alice retired. I do know she was born and raised in Fifield , WI (WAY UP NORTH.) Alice isn't Catholic, however you can see a mixed marriage works great. They both are involved with church activities. Such as Choice, Chosen Search plus helping out with many church activities. Let us honor Erv and Alice tonight as December Family of the Month.

November 2022

Rich & Christine Neumann

Rich & Christine Neumann are our November family. They moved here over a year ago from Ohio and have been married for 37 years. Even though both have retired, they quickly became involved here. As a Holy Name Society member, Rich is the Treasurer, and you will see him helping with tickets now at the pancake breakfasts. He’s also an usher at the Saturday 4pm mass. Rich also volunteers at our church picnic and for 2nd Saturday Suppers. In the community, he teaches continuing ed classes @ Mid-State both in Stevens Point and WI Rapids. His wife Chris bakes for Alpha & is in the church choir. Thanks Rich & Christine for all you do for the parish and our community.

October 2022

McHugh Family

Mike McHugh is a living example of Faith in Action. During a recent weekend mass(es), he and his father Mick testified to the change that Alpha has made in their lives. Mike helps out with countless ministries and tasks around the parish as well as the Holy Name Society. He an absolute joy to have as a fellow parishioner here at St. Bronislava...and soon a fellow brother knight. Thank you, Mike, for all you do!

September 2022

Anna & Kibs Connell

Anna is our music ministry director at St Bronislava. In addition, she helps out at youth events, Alpha, 2nd Saturday Supper & our Spanish masses. It's amazing how she juggles the musicians and choir members while also coordinating the computer operations for our giant screens during mass. And you'll occasionally see her husband Kibs (Kyle) in the back of church supporting her ministries as well. This month we are pleased to acknowledge Anna for all she does for our parish!

August 2022

Anna McCarty

Congratulation Anna McCarty Family of the Month August 2022 The McCarty family is our family of the month for August. Many of us know Anna as our faith formation director. Some may know her brother Fr. Sam, a priest serving our diocese. Anna and her siblings are always helping at parish functions like 2nd Saturday Supper and the Ministry fair to name a few. Thank you so much for your service. Note: If you have not heard, Anna is leaving us to become a teacher at Assumption High School. KC Council # 13880 wishes you all the best in your new teaching role. Good Luck!

July 2022

The Studinski Family

A ‘Two-fer’! The Studinski family (Earl, Julie & Marriah) are July’s family of the month. Julie has served in several capacities including Director of Religious Education, ALPHA & Spanish mass coordinator, Eucharistic Minister...and the list goes on with too many more to fit in this small space. KC Council 13880 gives a big Thank You to the entire Studinski family for your service to our parish and other parishes in our area.

June 2022

Paul & Cindy Weber

St Bron's Council 13880 is very proud to introduce one of our council’s newer members as the Family of the Month for June -- Paul and Cindy Weber. Paul has been a Knight for over 13 years and is also a 4th Degree member. Paul and Cindy are from Door County where they worked numerous KC festivals and food stands including their annual Venison Feeds. Cindy was a Eucharistic Minister and Lector. Paul served as Maintenance Director for St Joes School/Parish. Both served as Ushers and Greeters, worked picnics, fish fry's, Volunteered for Life Teen, and served on the Catholic School Consolidation committee. In their community Paul coached football and basketball. Cindy served as a Board President of the Door County Economic Development, Door County Chamber of Commerce, and served as the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Bureau & Utility Commissioner. Here at St Brons's, Paul has already volunteered for Hwy 54 Clean Up project and annual Tootsie Roll drive. And Cindy currently serves as our Pacelli School Administrator. Again, we are pleased to have the Webers named as our June Family of the Month.

May 2022

Paul & Barb Miskowic

For the Month of May we are very honored to have the Paul Miskowic family as the Family of the Month. As you may have seen at Aprils K of C Meeting Paul is a very busy man. When it come to helping the Knights Paul is always there. Fall Fest., Trbz Farm, Tootsie Roll Drive, Free Throw knowledge, and he was always there for BINGO. As far as the Church functions go, He is an usher, President of Holy Name, Taste of Italy, Fall Festival, Poncka's, 2nd Saturday Supper, Fish Fry/ Fat Tuesday, Breakfast with Easter Bunny and of course he is there to set up and tear down. With the Community there is Toys for Tots (pick-up at Fleet Farm) Remodeling First Choice Reserve Center remodel Sacristy When it comes to fixing things up, guess who is there, RIGHT, Paul. Like fixing choir loft, new cabinet for Sacristy and of course the new Welcome Desk in hallway. Again, let us all welcome Paul and Barb as FAMILY OF THE MONTH for May.

April 2022

Don & Betty Jankowski

This month we are welcoming Don and Betty Jankowski as the Family of the Month. Don has been a Third Degree member for over 5 years and is the Councils Outside Guard. He is one of our Hwy 54 clean-up crew. When the council needed help Don is always there. Both Don and Betty are very busy helping out with church activities such as: Usher since 1971, Greeters, Eucharistic Minister, help with Church Festival, and Christmas decorations, Lecturer and other events with the church. They have been members of St Bron's since 1971. Don also serves as Member of Stevens Point Catholic Cemetery Association. Don served on the Plover Police, The Fire Commission from 1995-2005, and County Board of Supervisors since 1995. Again, we are very proud to have Don and Betty as the Family of the Month for April

March 2022

Fr. Eric Mashak

February 2022

Walt & Lynn Rasmussen

January 2022

Jerome & Lisa Firkus

December 2021

Anderson

Our Family of the Month for December is Jim and Sue Anderson. Jim has been a member of the Knights for over 20 years. He is with the 4th Degree Honor Guard. Jim is also one of our Past Grand Knights. When it comes to community and church envolment, you name it . Jim and Sue Co-Chair special Olympics Summer games. He is the Finance Chair, Trust & Endowment Committee, Parish Board of Directors. Sue and Jim are Leaders in ALPHA. Together they do Community Friends, Board Member and Volunteer driver. Community Partners and also Board member for Better Together Community Partners of Portage County. Jim and Sue also sing along with people of various disabilities sue also assists a member in our community with physical limitations. Together they are cheerleaders for most Special Olympic Events in our area throughtout the year. It is with great honor to present Jim and Sue the FAMILY OF THE MONTH for December. Of course, Jim will also receive the KNIGHT OF THE MONTH for December

May 2021

Osenga

We are honored to have Joe and Madeline Osenga as the Family of the Month for May. Joe has been a Knights of Columbus member for over 15 years. When it come to helping Council 13880, Joe is right there. When our Grand Knight Joe, contacted members for Adopt a Highway, Joe was one of the first to let him know he would help. Joe is also there to help out with BINGO,Tootsie Roll drive, and the Steak Feed. Joe was involved in Eucharist Minister, and helps out with the Church Festival Joe is knowed for being a helping neighbor. He does snow and lawn mowering for neighbors. He helped out with a retired farmer maintain his farm as long as he can live there. Joe and his wife Madeline Volunteer at Red Cross blood drive in Plover. Joe should make 16 gal. with the next donation the end of April. Joe helps out with the elections in Plover. For the past 6 years Joe has been volunteering over at the Experimental Arcraft Assoc. facilities to help prepare for their annual convention usually 5 to 7 days. During early COVID he did shopping for an elderly friend. About ten years ago Joe went as a guardian with his father-in-law on the 2nd honor flight. He also went out and greeted other returning flights. In his spare time he volunteers at the Stevens Point Airshow. Council 13880 is very happy to have Joe and Madeline as Family of the Month for May

March 2021

Bert & Mary Trzebiatowski

e are honored to have Bert & Mary Trzebiatowski as the Family of the Month for March. Bert has been a Knights of Columbus member for over 15years. He is on the Honor Guard snd Council Warden for 5 years. . As far as events for the Knights you name it. Worker at BINGO (also Mary) Does Lifesavors for Life, Tootsie Rolls, State Raffle tickets. Bert and Mary both do Special Olympics and of course the Steak Feed. Bert & Mary are both Eucharstic Ministers. Bert is a Covid usher. they also help out at the church festival. Mary has taught 19yrs for CCD, 1st communion, recconcilation and confirmation. Both have been involved with FFA Alumi since 1976 as voluntary officers and fund raisers for Walk for life. Bert is a town Supervisor for the past 18 years Mary is a poll worker for 10 years. Of course they help with the Harvest Fest at the farm. They both work full time and help taking care of aging parents and making meals. Council 13880 is very happy to have Bert and Mary as Family of the Month for March

August 2020

Diedrich

Joe is a 4th degree knight who will be celebrating his 4th year as a knight in October. He became council 13880's grand knight last month. Joe's worked the floor & kitchen for bingo, Special Olympics, Youth punt, pass & kick, Walk for Life, Lifesavers for Life and the Tootsie Roll Drive. At the parish, he lectors, ushers and has taught youth faith formation for 10 years. He is also a Boy Scout merit badge counselor. He & his wife Jean and son Joseph are volunteer transporters of wounded birds for the Raptor Education Group in Antigo. His wife Jean is a teacher, serving as an instructor for the Stevens Point schools at the Boston School Forest. She is is also a volunteer archery instructor for the Green Bay chapter of the Isaak Walton League. Their son Jameson volunteers as a food & provisions transporter for the homeless in the Twin Cities. Their daughter Jeanna was named the 2020 Ignite Young Professional of the year by the Portage County Business Council.

May 2020

Hannemann

The Hanneman family are omnipresent at the parish. They attend Sunday mass, holy days of obligation as well as annual Lenten parish missions, Alpha & more. They socialize as a family after mass & make those around them feel more than welcome. They are incredibly active at the parish, participating in religious education, social concerns committee, running the AV booth for masses, eucharistic ministry and many other activities. They are the epitome of the domestic church & Faith in Action.

February 2020

Tritz

The Tritz family exemplify Faith in Action and the domestic church. They give in faith and action. In addition to being our council auditor, Joe has helped out at Bingo, with 40 Days for Life activities, the ultrasound initiative, music ministry including the M & M's youth choir and many other valuable activities here at the parish. In the community, Joe sat on the board of the 1st Choice Pregnancy Resource Center His wife Wendy has helped out with confirmation classes, parish family life committee, ran the nursery and also participated in music ministry and helped out w/ the M & Ms. Erin is a Catholic NET minister, Amanda & Alex have done CCD, and they all have helped out with Special Olympics in the past. We are blessed to have your family at your parish and to have Joe as a brother knight. Thank you, Tritz Family!

February 2019

Moss

January 2019

Schelke

December 2018

Hafenbredl

November 2018

Haas

October 2018

Karcheski

July 2018

Weisensel