COUNCIL RECOGNITION

KNIGHTS OF THE MONTH

December 2025

Dave Sertich

Knight of the Month – December 2025 David Sertich The officers of Hoffman-Schaumburg Knights of Columbus Council 6964 would like to tell you about this month’s Knight of the Month. If you are looking for someone with a pedigree for helping God, Family, and Country, this Knight does it all. I have known David for many years. Our kids played sports together, but many times they were on different teams. It was always fun to see David put his abilities forth for the love of his children and those who trusted him to take care of their children. David is a Veteran, who helped our Country out as a member of the Navy Seabee’s. David is an extremely active member of the parish, working with the Young Ministry / Religious Education programs for a gazillion years. David would also run the Simple Lenten Meal (before Stations of the Cross) for Youth Ministry program. With this, he put his faith to work having his students help with PADS, one of the homeless shelters with Prince of Peace. He has been an advocate for the School’s Sports program trying to help them succeed. For our council, David has been involved with running the Keep Christ in Christmas art program, a Past Lecturer for 6964, helps with the Tootsie Roll Drive, and St Patricks Party to name a few. He is a member of the fourth degree. Since I joined the Knights, David has fun an active program as the Advent Calendar Chairman, in which he sells the calendars to our parishioners, and all the profit goes back to the Religious Education program. As you can see, when asked David says YES. I am very proud to present to David Sertich with Council 6964 Knight of the Month award for December 2025. Chris Hommowun

December 2025

Pete Stresino

Knight of the Month – December 2025 Peter Stresino The officers of Hoffman-Schaumburg Knights of Columbus Council 6964 would like to tell you about this month’s Knight of the Month. One of the benefits to being a Grand Knight, is that I get to learn about some really impressive members of our council. This Knight of the Month I was told by a few members, that Pete sets and excellent example for the rest of us to follow. This Knight has done a lot for our Parish. He is a Mass Coordinator and Usher. Peter has organized and run Pancake Breakfasts for the Church and Council. Peter heads up the Kitchen and Food procurements for the Councils annual St Patrick’s Day Party. But he does not stop at just feeding us. Peter does a great job in leading us in the Adopt-a-Highway program to clean up Higgins Road. I was told he is an Ironman for the Intellectual Disability (Toosie Role) Drive, A Past Grand Knight, an active member of the Bishop Sheil Assemble, and past Faithful Navigator, An active member of the 6964 Sword Club, he is a liaison between council 6964 and the Assemble, an active 4th Degree Honor Guard member. More recently, Peter has organized the Council’ Annual Christmas Dinner or Gala which was enjoyed by many. On top of all those, when a recent Past Grand Knight retired, and moved to Indiana, we needed to have a third Trustee for Council 6964, and even though he was done being a Trustee, he agreed to continue his service for a couple more years. It is always good to hear these stories from the distinguished member of Council 6964. I am very pleased to present Council 6964 Knight of the Month award for December 2025 to Peter Stresino. Chris Hommowun

December 2025

Dave Sertich

Knight of the Month – December 2025 David Sertich The officers of Hoffman-Schaumburg Knights of Columbus Council 6964 would like to tell you about this month’s Knight of the Month. If you are looking for someone with a pedigree for helping God, Family, and Country, this Knight does it all. I have known David for many years. Our kids played sports together, but many times they were on different teams. It was always fun to see David put his abilities forth for the love of his children and those who trusted him to take care of their children. David is a Veteran, who helped our Country out as a member of the Navy Seabee’s. David is an extremely active member of the parish, working with the Young Ministry / Religious Education programs for a gazillion years. David would also run the Simple Lenten Meal (before Stations of the Cross) for Youth Ministry program. With this, he put his faith to work having his students help with PADS, one of the homeless shelters with Prince of Peace. He has been an advocate for the School’s Sports program trying to help them succeed. For our council, David has been involved with running the Keep Christ in Christmas art program, a Past Lecturer for 6964, helps with the Tootsie Roll Drive, and St Patricks Party to name a few. He is a member of the fourth degree. Since I joined the Knights, David has fun an active program as the Advent Calendar Chairman, in which he sells the calendars to our parishioners, and all the profit goes back to the Religious Education program. As you can see, when asked David says YES. I am very proud to present to David Sertich with Council 6964 Knight of the Month award for December 2025. Chris Hommowun

November 2025

Kevin Minogue

Knight of the Month – November 2025 Kevin Minogue The officers of Hoffman-Schaumburg Knights of Columbus Council 6964 would like to tell you about this month’s Knight of the Month. Our Knight of the Month is someone, who when it was needed said YES to something that he would not have chosen to do on his own. He has only been a Knight for a short seven years, but knowing this gentlemen from the past, I know that he has been helping the community out for as long as I have known him, way back to my days in Scouting. To name some things he has done for Council 6964 include the Intellectual Disability (Tootsie Role) Drive, St Patrick’s Day Party, St Jude Relic, Adopt-A-Highway, and many more. He is someone when we ask for volunteers after Masses, he always helps out. A few years ago he, took over the Coats for Kids program, and over the past few years he has increased Council 6964 participation. This past few weeks, he has spent his time attending a District Deputy training session, in which we learned a new way to run a recruitment, or membership drive. It was an eye-opening training, and he has adjusted in just one week how to run the next drive. This newly adjusted process did help us to bring in five new Knights this month. I wonder if the full process was implemented, how many he might bring in. Kevin continues to do a great job in helping out Council 6964, and I am proud to present to him with the Knight of the Month award for November 2025. Chris Hommowun, Grand Knight Council 6964

October 2025

George Koscielak

Knight of the Month – September 2025 SK George W. Koscielak The officers of Hoffman-Schaumburg Knights of Columbus Council 6964 would like to tell you about this month’s Knight of the Month. We have so many great Knights in Council 6964. Many of us do what we can, and then some. The person this month has helped out in many ways, even with his abilities diminished. George is a Sir Knight in our council. George is a dedicated person with our Poker Night Fundraisers. He can also be seen helping out at St Patricks Day party. And most recently he helped at the ID Drive. If I have the information correct, this Army Veteran was an Airborne Soldier during the Vietnam war. He is very proud in the ways he helps his church, and council. Many of us do very well on out two feet, but he is limited. But that does not stop him at all. During the ID Drive this year, we saw George at the corner of Higgins and Roselle Rd as a person to help at the tent. But that did not suffice him to do just that. He saw the need for more help, and he went out on his scooter and drove up and done Roselle Road helping to collect money for the ID Drive. George may have a disability, but he always figures out how to better help our council in the best way he can. SK George Koscielak is a dedicated member of our council, a Knight for 49 Years, and I am proud to present to him the Knight of the Month award for October 2025. Chris Hommowun, Grand Knight Council 6964

September 2025

Tom Senese

Knight of the Month – September 2025 SK Tom Senese The officers of Hoffman-Schaumburg Knights of Columbus Council 6964 would like to tell you about this month’s Knight of the Month. Here are some highlights for the person selected as our Knight of the Month recipient for Council 6964. This person has been an officer for the entire time I have been a member. But the importance of what he does helps our council keep all our bills paid. But not just paying the bills, he works hard in trying to bring money into our accounts so we can make donations as well. Tom organizes the Poker Nights, Tom oversees the Ways and Means committee, works hard to get the Dine to Donate setup. He is part of the St Patrick’s Committee and the ID Drive Committee. You can also see Tom at many of the activities our council does, Adopt-a-Highway, FMSC, and many more that I might have missed. Besides our council activities, Tom is a Sir Knight, and the Treasurer for Assembly 2330, Recording Secretary for the sword club, and an active member of the Honor Guard. You could say Tom defends our funds to the fullest of his abilities. Tom is a dedicated member of our council, sword club, and assembly, and I am proud to present to him the Knight of the Month award for September 2025. Chris Hommowun, Grand Knight Council 6964

August 2025

Jim McCune

Knight of the Month – August 2025 PGK Jim McCune The officers of Hoffman-Schaumburg Knights of Columbus Council 6964 would like to tell you about this month’s Knight of the Month. As a new Grand Knight, I still have lots to learn. One of the best ways to learn is to listen closely to those who have gone before me. I knew the person we wanted was a dedicated man to our council, and our parishes. But I was shocked when I looked up his past, and found out he was a Grand Knight almost 30 years ago, which means he must have been 25 year old when he was the GK. Jim is very dedicated to many things for out council. You can see him at soooo many events, you would think he is a part of every 6964 committee. He is an active person with pro-life events, and personally whenever I do Bridges for Life, he is always there. But an even more impressive task Jim has done lately, that is being the person who was involved in out Endowment Commiittee, and being the person in charge for two stints, and patiently waiting until we had a qualified person to take over. But he is not stopping at just that, he has recently decided to be council 6964 webmaster. Jim is a dedicated member of our council, and I am proud to present to him the Knight of the Month for August 2025.

July 2025

Bill Clark

Knight of the Month – July 2025 SK & PGK Bill Clark The officers of Hoffman-Schaumburg Knights of Columbus Council 6964 would like to tell you about this month’s Knight of the Month. Bill is a dedicated person, who has served our council for many, many years. But that is not the reason why the officers decided to pick Bill this month. Bill is a person of true character for Holy Archangels Parish, and especially St Matthews Catholic Church. Every time I am at St Matthews, Bill is there. Every time we have an event for the Knights, Bill is there. During this past month alone, Bill Volunteered to handle all the details for the Officers Installation Dinner, which we all decided to bring it back in house. Bill thought it would make for a much better time after the installation, as everyone would be able to talk and have a good time without all the noise that goes on if we would go out to eat. I especially liked this format much better. Besides that, Bill also facilitated the Council’s CPR class at St Matthews Church. His dedication to getting the Schaumberg Fire Fighters to provide this life saving knowledge and skills to help someone in need from a heart or breathing related event. Many members of our council were trained, and with that they will have some tools to help other in need. Bill is a dedicated member of our council, and I am proud to present to him the Knight of the Month for July 2025.

June 2025

Roy Lyons

June knight. 4th degree. Active in council. A larger-than-life presence at all our events, Roy lyons is a great guy who has been very involved since he joined us.

May 2025

Juan Charly Varela

Charly Varela a newer knight to our council but very active from even the time before he joined us. He is also very Active at St Gregory of Nyssa. He has a young family and is an engineer. Our Knight for May. #knightofthemonth #knights6964 #knightsarepraying

April 2025

Pat Kinnane

Our April knight of the month. He is active in the community. Moving up the ranks in our council. And was just elected to be Trustee for the Village of Hoffman Estates. He volunteers to many other organizations. It is an honor to recognize Pat Kinnane as our Knight of the Month. #knightofthemonth #knights6964 #knightsarepraying

March 2025

Pat Maude

Our knight of the month, the chair of our bar at the St Patricks party last weekend. While he has only been a knight for a short time, his impact has been strong. He coordinated the donations to the bar and including the purchases of those things not donated to the bar. For this and much more that he will do in the future, Pat Maude is our March Knight of the month. #knights6964 #knightsarepraying #knightofthemonth

February 2025

Tom Kunzer

For one of our newer knights, Tom has stepped up to help as needed with many events. For Super Bowl Sunday, he set up and chaired a great event at St Matthew campus for fun and merriment in spite of the end result of the game. Our knight of the month for February, Tom Kunzer.

January 2025

Jim McCune

January knight of the month. A past grand knight who is always up for Riding when the weather is good. Jim McCune has been a quiet leader in our council. Always shows up to support Pro Life. Many events he is there to have fun and assist as we need. Jim was our endowment chair (investment chair). He was our chair for many years before he decided to step down. He stepped back into the position to keep our endowments on track. For that and so much more, jim McCune is our Knight of the month for January. He was not present at the meeting.

December 2024

Bill Clark

For his leadership and so much work behind the scenes, our December knight of the month is a stranger to nobody. He helps organize all our major and many minor events at out council. From ST Pats, to the past grand knights dinner. Even when something pops up like the St Jude relic being available, Bill is there. Thanks Bill Clark. December Knight of the Month.

November 2024

Dave Sertich

For his dedication to the youth of our parish and community. For his helping out with Religious Education, various sporting tourneys and even most recently the Bears Tailgate party where he grilled. Dave Sertich is our November knight of the month

October 2024

Pete Stresino

We have an event that requires a few hours of your time. So we asked Pate to help out. He spent and entire Friday for 10 hours collecting Donations for the ID drive. Tootsie rolls and dog treats were flowing from his vest as people reach out to support our largest fundraiser. In fact, whenever there is an event, Pete shows up and helps organize, work and clean up our events and our council meetings. For this and so much more, Pete Stresino is our October knight of the month.

October 2024

Chris Hommowun

Ever ready to stand up and help out for Blood drives as our co chair, or anything that the council needs, Chris is standing tall. For our ID drive, he also stood out on the street corners reaching out to people to help support our charity friends. 10 hours is a lot of passionate time to help out and his dedication is a great honor for our council. Our October knight of the month is Chris Hommowun.

September 2024

Theresa & Mike Sulentic

Theresa & Mike Sulentic. As a Past Grand Knight with time on his hand he has taken over our pro life activities. He was also instrumental in bringing the successful Men 4 Jesus program to our parishes. When there is an event and or agenda item that need to be taken care of, Mike and his wife Theresa are normally amongst the first to step up. Thanks to the Sulentic’s for all their efforts. Our September Family of the Month.

September 2024

Bill Gulik

Bill Gulik. For his involvement in the council. His activities with running and assisting in numerous other events as arise. For his long and dedicated service we are grateful. Our September Knight of the Month.

August 2024

Tom Senese

Our August Knight of the Month was chosen for his excellent book keeping as our treasurer, and for all the organization he has put together for the ways and means committee to help us obtain the funds to do our work in the community. Thanks Tom Senese for all you do to help in all the ways you do

July 2024

John Vlnka

Our July Knight of the month was a bit busy. He was able to arrange a parade for the Actual Date of 4th of July. He also makes a special effort to get pictures at events he attends. As a past Grand Knight, he is also a mentor to many future Grand Knights. Thanks to John Vlnka for all you do for our council.

June 2024

Bob jachnicki

For June, a knight has been chosen to honor for the work he’s done for the past three years. In that time, we’ve added more than 45 knights to our brotherhood, which has increased our ability to do good work in the neighborhood. Bob Jachnicki has been tireless with meeting in person, following up on the phone, and getting guys into the meetings, and has been just a wealth of knowledge for us. for that and so many other things we are honoring him as knight of the month. Congratulations for all you do for our brother knights.

May 2024

Adam and Mark Miller

Again, some of our newer knights stepping up to help out. Adam and Mark are on the ground running. This year alone, They helped with St Pat’s party as trash collectors, helped with Blood Drive in March with processing donors and clean up, and Mark just took on the new Director of Communication role. In their short time as Knights they have made a great impact. Congratulations.

March 2024

St Patricks Party committee.

With almost 300 in attendance, it takes a huge group to put an event like our ST. Patricks Party. These gentlemen have worked together for years with some additions. They plan and plan for months. then arrive early in the morning on Saturday to set up and attend and clean up. Thanks for a great eventing, our Knights of the Month of March.

January 2024

Walter Watts

Our Knight of the month for January is our Deputy Grand Knight. Thru his efforts during the Christmas season we held an exceptional event for the children of our council, school and neighborhood. Magic was made, food was enjoyed and most importantly comraderie was had by all. Congratulations Walter Watts.

December 2023

Chris Hommowun

The Knight of the Month for December, sorry it was a bit late due to the Holy Day. For our Chancellor who so devotedly set up the raffle and accepted payments and turned in the month. Due to his efforts and the councils support, we are able to give a monetary donation to help the seminarians thru their faith journey. Congratulations for all you do, Chris Hommowun.

October 2023

Jim Manfre

Jim Manfre was presented with the "Knight of the Month" award at the monthly business meeting. Every year Jim pans and implements the ID Drive that raises money that we donate to many charities in our area. This year, the ID Drive raised over $20,000.00 for charity. He so well deserved this recognition and the award. Congratulations Jim. Job well done.

August 2023

Mike Sulentic

Since he is no longer Grand knight, Mike has become our culture of life chair. Supporting pro life all over our area. He also co chaired our blood drive which he co chaired. For this and s ouch. More we honor Mike with our Knight of the Month for July.

July 2023

John Vlnka

John led us in the 4th of July Parade. It is always a big event for us as we pass out tootsie rolls to all. For his effort being the Chair of this event, we congratulate our July Knight of the Month

June 2023

Jim Elder

There was a slogan of a Hotel/Motel chain years ago stating “ We will leave a light on for you.” The Knight of the Month for June is a gentleman who seems to live this motto. A person who seems to be rare in this day to always do what they say they will do. Whether it is simply being on hand to unlock a door at a church building, or coordinating an event with St Huber ministries, this knight over the course of this year and probably other Grand Knights can attest is essential to running this council. Especially for this month, even when injured, most would have been stepping back and taking it Easter, he found time to obtain the canopy for our Corpus Christi event. Through room set ups, honor guards, running the Admission degrees, or a friendly motivational ribbing, we is always there to help out and almost always at a moment’s notice. If it is too much, you can expect to see his wife Lisa right beside him to make sure he gets help. So for his help not just this month, but all the months he has been with the council, I am awarding our conscripted Lecturer for this fraternal year Knight of the Month to SK Jim Elder.

May 2023

Tom Senese

Not only has this Sir Knight been our council treasurer for two full years he is also in charge of our ways and means committee which brings fundraising ideas to our council which has generated thousands of dollars in revenue to donate this year. He finds dine to donate restaurants to assist council in fundraising and is in charge of setting up charitable poker tournaments. Tom is Knight of the month however for his persistence since August of 2022 to get an event in late April of 2023 to fruition. He chaired and managed bringing well known Radio Host Kevin Matthews to St. Hubert Parish for a speaking engagement about reengaging with the catholic faith. He set the date, made all accommodations for Kevin Matthews and carried on with the event even when some council members objected. He handled all the volunteers and emcee duties as well. It was approved by the church and resulted in an attendance of over 200 people, the speaker not only made people laugh, but moved some to tears, and most importantly inspired people to renew their faith even if they may be "broken". For May 2023 I am awarding the Knight of the Month to SK Tom Senese

April 2023

Pete Stresino

When you hear the phrase “in sickness and in health” one may think of wedding vows. That phrase is a request to one who is there always thick and thin and always willing to help out, chair an activity or just be a voice of reason when needed. In the last month, whether a knights activity or a church activity this knight seemed to always be there. From March until the end of this month, a lot of our council will have made the rounds and helped out with a council activity or a Mass or two. By my count however, the knight of the month award is going to a knight who will have participated in over 20 activities. Being a member of the St. Patrick’s Day committee, working to make everything was booked, staying in the kitchen and being the last one to work the event, even after everyone had left for the night. This would have been enough to get a lot of knights for this award. But that is just part of what this knight has done. At every knights meeting, the council, knights of the sword and the assembly. There early to set up and one of the last to leave, making sure that everything is straightened and put away. At the stations of the cross, helped out at the mass for Holy Thursday and Good Friday at St.. Huberts. Stood by at the church for the entire Eucharistic Adoration honor guard till just past 11PM. He is just getting started however, chairing two upcoming events, Adopt a Highway and the fundraiser Pancake breakfast, I am sure he will be the first one there and the last to leave. Definitely one of the knights this council relies on and one that has been help to me as Grand Knight. I award the April Knight of The Month to SK Peter Stresino.

November 2022

Dennis Grogan.

I always enjoy seeing the courage of a man’s convictions. It always reminds me of a solitary preacher that used to show up on my college campus on Thursday afternoons and in the middle of the quad would be surrounded by students on their way from or to class. Some would listen and others would mock the man as he warned us about the degradation of morality and read scripture from his worn copy of his bible warning us to be mindful of our actions and repent whenever possible. I would always stop and be in awe as he never backed down and went about his business. The knight I am recognizing tonight is such a person. Taking over for the knights of our council past who worked the task diligently, he is no exception. Being recognized last year I am recognizing him again this month. Though it was a brief report during the meeting, he chose to tell us to keep our eyes open to the problem of empty shelves and the needs of many. It hit me personally and to me it was a call to action. For organizing the holiday food drives at the Jewel Stores and many hours at the CHS food pantry to feed the hungry, the Knight of the month for November is Dennis Grogan.

October 2022

Bob Jahnicki

When one person joins a new group or a new job, there is a period of transition. You introduce yourself, maybe take stock of who is in the group, in short get used to the new surroundings. Perhaps someone in the group may step forward, make a show of faith, and show you around. This knight has only been with us a few years, and may be too humble to admit it, but they have made an impact on our council. He has been one of the ones to step forward and shepherd more to our numbers. Some may say it may be jumping ahead as the next activity may be days away and nothing is for certain, however I know that his efforts never waiver. Not only is he one of our chairmen, but he has also become one of my teachers. This knight teaches us all to cast away the doubt, show faith and promote fraternity. I award Knight of the month to our membership chairman, Bob Jachnicki.

September 2022

Jim Childress Sr

When the officers were installed earlier this year I had mentioned one of the elements I would like to have as a goal for our council during the fraternal year. During my commencement speech I had mentioned that I wanted our council to renew our vow of brotherhood. During the last week I had the opportunity to see this first hand. Me and several brother knights of this council last Thursday morning had the honor to be at the Mass and Memorial services for SK Jim Childress. The services took place in Bolingbrook at St. Dominic Church and then a final service at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery where Jim was laid to rest with his wife Corrine. It was an honor to have known Jim and it was an honor to be a Knight of Columbus with him. James Childress was my petitioner who signed my form 100 to join this council. Not only did he get me to be in the knights, but his work with setting up our Patriotic Degree helping the BBQ for the Troops sparked me to come up with other ideas to carry the degree forward. In short he inspired me to do more for this council and more for this country. It was at his services that he showed me one more lesson, and it was not one just for me but for all the 16 Knights of this council who were there that entire day. It was this lesson of brotherhood. I do not know of that many people who on less than a week's notice would move their schedules to be there for me. But they were there for Jim. Not only were they there, they acted in unison in order to make sure others could be there too. So in one last act by this council, I award the Knight of the Month award to SK Jim Childress.

August 2022

Mike Suletnic

Knight of the Month for August. When most people retire from a job, they plan to relax and maybe take a vacation, maybe spend some time doing more hobbies or spend more time with family. However this knight has decided to stay active and even take over other responsibilities as their previous ones have ceased. The Knight of the month has not only chaired our community yard sale, our efforts with the St. Joseph Icon at the beginning of this month and draft a proposal for our new benevolent fund. He has also taken over duties to be our new blood drive chairman and culture of life chairman. The saying goes that there is no rest for the wicked, but I think it also should be said that there is no rest for the saintly either. Please join me in thanking PGK Mike Sulentic for all of his efforts and being the recipient of Knight of the Month for August 2022. Mike if you could also return to the front as I am also happy to report that due to your efforts as Grand Knight and the hard work of our council, 6964 has received Star Council for the 2021-2022 fraternal year

June 2022

Dick Lambke

Knight of the Month – June 2022 – DICK LAMBKE Dick has been a tireless leader for our Council and the Knights this past year! His support of our Council as our District Deputy has been phenomenal. He stays on top of all the various statewide activities of the Knights and updates our Council timely. He has been our “voice” at the State level, when needed, giving us the support to make things happen. He has pushed me and our Council to be better, not letting us sit back, but encouraging us to accomplish all our goals for the year. This month, he will lead our New Officer Ceremony, plus those of the other five councils he supports, along with all his normal duties for the month. Tireless! Thank you and congratulations Dick!

May 2022

Tim Sweeney

Knight of the Month – May 2022 – TIM SWEENEY Tim always finds a way to keep our Council entertained! Despite his goofiness, Tim is one member you can count on to step in when needed. At the St. Hubert Confirmation Masses, we were in need of an Honor Guard to attend and assist. Tim not only volunteered, but attended both services taking up most of his Saturday. He even got his picture taken in his Knight’s uniform for the Flocknotes communication! Tim can also be seen on Sundays at the 10am Mass, flying around and helping out as one of the ushers. You can see him hugging and shaking hands with many parishioners, putting smiles on their faces! Thank you and congratulations Tim!

April 2022

Larry Arquilla

Not only is Larry heavily involved in his parish activities at Church of the Holy Spirit, but he single-handedly invited half of the attendees to the St. Pat’s Party! In fact, one continuous table was set up to house many of the CHS attendees who bought their tickets from Larry. During the event, one could see Larry canvassing “his” crowd to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves. He worked his ticket sales magic once again! I personally heard many words of thanks from the CHS crowd, all of whom said they truly had a wonderful time at the Party. Thank you and congratulations Larry!

March 2022

Bill Gulik

Bill is one of the most faithful volunteers and active member in our Council. He tends to be one of the first guys to raise his hand when there is a need. In fact, just this past week he was one of the first to set up a blood donation appointment when the email went out asking for donors. You can count on Bill to be at most of the events we host or work, including dine-to-donates, Women at the Well, honor guards, ID Drive, Memorial Mass, recruiting events, and many more. Bill is also very active at CHS and has helped at several of the Jubilee events this year. Recently, Bill has been on the St. Pat’s Party Planning Committee, spending countless hours planning and tracking the expenditures, plus he will be working at the event next weekend! Bill is a model Sir Knight and the nicest person I have the privilege to know! Thank you and congratulations Bill!

February 2022

Jon Mucker

Jon has been a hard-working member of our Council and the Assembly for years. Over the last two years, Jon has run the Vocation Raffle for the Council. This was not an easy task due to the complications of COVID. Jon had to think outside the box to ensure we could find ways to sell raffle tickets when Council members were not meeting in person. We were also restricted from selling tickets at the churches due to COVID. Despite the roadblocks, Jon found a way to make the program successful in both years, enabling us to continue to support three worthy seminarians each year with $500 gifts. Thank you and congratulations Jon!This is his 45th anniversary as a knight!!

January 2022

Dennis Grogan

Dennis is like the Ever-ready bunny, he just keeps going and going and going! Not only is he our Council Warden, preparing our room for all of our meetings, but he is heavily involved in many other Council events. He recently helped at the Pizza with the Pastor event, Processional Cross assembly and blessing Mass, and signed up for multiple Masses for the upcoming recruitment weekend. Dennis always helps with the Poker Nights, usually taking the late last shift. He also works one or more days per week at the CHS food pantry, and has just volunteered to take over as our Council’s Food Pantry Coordinator when Tim leaves town. These are just a few of the things Dennis does for our Council. Thank you and congratulations Dennis!

December 2021

Kevin Minogue

Kevin took my initial request to make our Coat for Kids Drive as successful as possible this year. We had to be more proactive in getting the coats into the kids’ hand before the cold weather hit, plus use it as a recruitment tool for the Knights. He was a one-man action team! He received the coats at his house, organized them and got them out to CHS, St. Matthew’s, St. Al’s and St. Hubert School. He ensured signage was present and photos taken. Kevin also helped with the Blood Drive and the Recruitment Drive. Thank you and congratulations Kevin!

December 2021

Vince Wroblewski

Vince finally decided to resign from the Chairman role for the Blood Drive this fraternal year. I told him I would take over and run it going forward. I told Vince he was the “Chairman Emeritus” and should sit back and relax. Well, that didn’t happen! Vince went full steam ahead, even though he was experiencing some serious health issues. He stayed in contact with Vitalant, sent me pertinent details about past Drive, updated some event signage, made numerous calls to past donors and worked the event for six hours! The Blood Drive was once again successful because of Vince. Thank you and congratulations Vince!

November 2021

Bill Clark

Bill is one of the hardest working Knights in the Council. He steps up each and every time we need someone to help out. His role as our Church representative for St. Matthew has been a huge help this year. He was instrumental in working with Fr. Glab to identify the need for funding of the parking lot. For the ID Drive, Bill worked the entire weekend to coordinate the cash receipts and to organize the efforts at St. Matthew. He has also ensured we always have space in the bulletin for Council events such as the Blood Drive. Now Bill has stepped up to help plan the Christmas party! We are lucky to have him in our Council! Thank you and congratulations Bill!

October 2021

John Vlnka

John is very deserving of this special award. He has been a leader in our Council for years and is not afraid to speak his mind. He brings professionalism and holiness to our Council, with a perfect mix of lightness and laughter! He never fails to volunteer when needed and can always be counted on in a crisis. John has been taking many hours of his personal time to take pictures for the Council, including throughout the entire ID Drive weekend, the Track-a-thon and the FMSC event. Thank you and congratulations John!

September 2021

Fr. Mike Scherschel

This Knight is a true leader. He could have taken the easy way out as COVID hit last year and the churches were closed, but instead jumped in and did even more for his parish. He spent numerous hours each week putting together a full video mass for his parishioners to watch from home when the churches were closed. His goal was to keep the faith alive and his parishioners engaged and connected to the church. He has continued that practice to ensure those uncomfortable coming back to church right now can still attend mass. In the midst of all of this, he has kept his church and school moving forward in a positive direction, even with a reduced budget. We would like to thank and recognize Fr. Mike Scherschel as the Knight of the Month.

August 2021

Tom Van Havermaet

For all of his guidance with all the changes in the Knights of Columbus, and his long time guidance and advise thru the changing of the guard each and every year. Thanks Tom for all the years of dedicated Service.

July 2021

Pete Stresino

For leading us through the pandemic and keeping our spirits and activities going when others stopped, now Past Grand Knight Pete has been selected the knights of the month. Some of the things he did are too much to list here.

November 2020

Tom Senese

For his chairing our ways and means committee, for his work on our fabulous dine to donate programs all year long and his work in getting our poker work started and working, Tom Senese is November Knight of the month

January 2020

Pete Stresino

Next man up is appropriate for DGK Pete. Our Grand Knight had an emergency and could not make it to the December business meeting. Pete stood up and lead the meeting, including our last 1st degree installation. Thanks for taking control of the wheel Pete. Our December knight of the month

October 2019

The co chairs For the ID drive

Mike, Tom & Tony had numerous hours of planning, pre sales and worked hard at the ID drive. Great work gentlemen.

July 2019

Pete Skinder, Jim Elder, Pete Stresino

Looking to put together a council officer installation at the last minute? Call these three and rest easy. We lost our normal restaurant due to no a/c so we switched gears and our Gk put out three calls. They got some friends together and got it done.

June 2019

Tom Senese

As chair of our ways and means committee, he finds inventive ways to creat funds for the knights. Thanks for your tireless efforts Tom.

May 2019

Daniel Marquis

For his work in helping sell tickets and many other things from our pancake breakfast. Congratulations Daniel. All this work done before he became and official 1st degree knight.

April 2019

Al Goy

For a Past Faithful Navigator, Past Grand Knight, current involved knight. And he just nominated us for Volunteer of the year for Schaumburg. Thanks Sir Al.

March 2019

St. Pat’s party Committee

For their tireless work in organizing, getting prizes, entertainment and volunteers, the committee is the Knight of the month. One of the things we do best is work together. Jerry Bromley, Craig Smith, Joe Tuccori, Pete Munnich, Mike Sulentic, Tony Colucci, Pete Stressino, Bill Gullik, Vince Wroblewski & Bill Clark.

February 2019

Victor Martinez

This is how you become a knight. You show up to our pancake breakfast, spend 6 hours helping and the following week you become a knight. We are honored to have you with us Victor. Keep working.

December 2018

Jerry Bromley

Our Deputy Grand Knight, co chaired the kids christmas party and brought life and the true meaning of Christmas to the event as well with his co chair Jails

December 2018

Greg Bertagna

For stepping in for several months as lecturer for the good of the order. And always being at many of the events ready to serve

November 2018

Jim Elder

For his work behind the scenes and Updating the look of our council and our marketing to the community and the web.

November 2018

Pierre Zermatten

Space limits our thank you and congratulations for this knight of the month. Pierre is there to help with honor guards, recruitment and most importantly providing insurance. He helps members to meet their pre-needs and then being with loved ones throughout the disbursement of funds after the unfortunate happens. We are very honored and pleased to have Pierre as part of our council

October 2018

Tim Figiel

Tim Figiel, what does he not do! He helps with friendship village and their events. He is our community director and all around community activity guy. Thanks Tim

September 2018

Kevin Thomas

Is this an accumulation award for all he has done for our council? No it is for his excellent effort in putting together a great knights family picnic and saving some money also. Thank you Sir Knight.

August 2018

Pete Skinder

For his work in, wait there are so many things he does how do we award him? For his work in coordinating social night, the presidency of the Knights of the Sword, as commander for our fourth degree honor and color guard and so much more. Thank you worthy Sir Knight.

August 2018

Tony Colucci

For his work on the pre sales for the ID drive, Tony tirelessly worked with many business in the area to place tootsie rolls in their offices with a donation from the business. Our maiden voyage to selling in a corporate setting, Tony has helped us set the bar high for sales. Way to go brother knight. Well done

August 2018

Joe Tucorri

What an amazing Past Grand Knight. Always willing to lend a hand, and many times he runs events. For instance, our 200 raffle. This year Joe went to every Mass and sold tickets. He is dedicates and always serving the community. What an example to the brotherhood. Congratulations Sir Knight.

July 2018

Tom Van Havermaet

Tom V. First our financial secretary. And he also organized the dine to donate for three councils at Lou Malnati’s. He then organized the trip to FMSC to pack food. We packed 157 cases of food which will feed 94 kids for a year. The donation we made from our dine to donate paid for 4954 packs of food. Well done brother

June 2018

Tim Figiel

Have some need in our community, you are likely to see Tim attending to it. A frequent volunteer at Knights events and also working the food pantry. Tim is akways there to help those in need.

June 2018

Vince Wroblewski

Vince has been a frequent donor and a long time organizer of several blood drives throughout the year. For this and so many more thing, congratulations Vince.

May 2018

Nick Calderola

For his tireless protection of our door, the 50/50 raffle and passing the bucket which he does so well. A job well done for the year Sir knight.

March 2018

Sir Kevin Thomas

For all Kevin does for membership and as a good steward of the flag collection! He is our March Knight of the month

October 2016

Jerry Bromley

For his work on the Dine to Donate Programs

September 2016

Pete Stresino

Co-Winner for his work at the September Fest Water booth.

September 2016

Joe Tuccori

Co-Winner For his work at the September Fest Water booth

August 2016

Tom Senese

For his work chairing the Ways and Means Committee

July 2016

Voting for Knight of the Month. Coming soon!

Check the "Recognition" link on the left!

July 2016

Pete Skinder

Organized the patriotic pins and wristband giveaway at churches, and the family night parties

June 2016

Kevin Thomas

June 2016

John Vlnka

May 2016

Pete Munnich

Excellent effort coordinating the St. Patrick's Day party/fundraiser

May 2016

Brian Parziale

Excellent effort coordinating the St. Patrick's Day party/fundraiser

May 2016

Vince Wroblewski

Excellent effort coordinating the St. Patrick's Day party/fundraiser

May 2016

Craig Smith

Excellent effort coordinating the St. Patrick's Day party/fundraiser

April 2016

Dick Lambke

Many council contributions

January 2016

Jim Manfre