Council #719
Marinette
Marinette, WI US
(https://uknight.org/?CNO=719)
COUNCIL RECOGNITION
KNIGHTS OF THE MONTH
July 2021
Cody LaCombe
In recognition of dedicated service during our Tootsie Roll Drive. You and your father were the top fundraisers. Thank you for all you do for our council and parish!
June 2021
John LaCombe
Thank you, John, for being available when volunteers are needed and for the painting and other work that you have performed for Holy Family Parish.
May 2021
Tom Thill
In recognition and appreciation for service to Council 719 and our Fourth Degree Assembly.
Past Grand Knight and long time chair of the Charity Raffle Ticket sales and treasurer for the Bingo Program.
April 2021
Patrick Hass
In recognition of your dedicated service as Treasurer for Marinette Council 719 and community service with the youth hockey program.
March 2021
Bill Reimer
Thank you, Bill for your past participation in the choir at Lourdes and for volunteering at bingo.
February 2021
Jeff Thielen
For continuous service to our parish and community
January 2021
Larry Liljestrand
Awarded for long time service to our Sunday Evening Bingo program. Thank you Larry and Diane!
December 2020
Wilke Wayne
Past Grand Knight, current Warden of Marinette Council 719. Wayne is a member of the Holy Family Pastoral Council and serves as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist.
November 2020
William Johnson
Bill and wife Susan are long time members of Holy Family Parish and have served on various parish offices and committees.
Bill is a member of the St. Joseph Council of the SSVdP and has volunteered countless hours for the organization.
October 2020
Mike Mans
Past Grand Knight, Faithful Navigator, Fourth Degree Honor Guard, Keeper of the 50:50 coffee can
September 2020
Jeff Peters
For your service to our parish especially parish council. Lector, volunteer.
August 2020
Ken King
Past Grand Knight among other offices, Ken is the Chef Extraordinaire and organizer of the Men's Knight social events. He is a member of the Parish Finance Committee and has served in various positions in past years. He and wife Kathy are very active in parish and school activities.
July 2020
Edward Pristel
Recognizing 60 years as a Knight of Columbus. Thank you, Ed, for all you have done for us!
June 2020
Ron Chevalier
For 65 years as a Knight and long time dedicated service to our order and parish. Ron has served in various council offices and is a Past Grand Knight.
Ron celebrated his 95th birthday on June 8th.
May 2020
Terry Powers
Thank you for your support and involvement with the youth in our area. Coaching both baseball and basketball and fundraising for the MCC Athletic Club.
April 2020
Peter VanLaarhoven
In recognition of your long time and dedicated service to our Council and especially the Bingo program!
March 2020
Steve Herning
In appreciation for your long time dedicated service to St. Thomas Aquinas Academy and Holy Family Parish.
February 2020
Andrew Kaggwa
January 2020
Allen Mans
Thank you for your many years of dedicated service to our community as a Marinette County Board Supervisor.
December 2019
Dan Klarich
Our sympathies are extended to you for suffering through another down year for the Detroit Lions.
Thank you for all your volunteer work at Bingo and at 8 am Mass.
November 2019
Mike Folgert
Mike is a member of the Holy Family Pastoral Council and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist.
Active participant and supporter of the ALPHA program.
October 2019
Robert Chevalier
Always willing to help when needed.
September 2019
Thomas Kramer
Thank you for your service to the Knights and our parish, Tom.
August 2019
Dick Malyszka
Sir Knight Dick Malyszka is a long time volunteer for our Council's Bingo on Sunday Nights and can be counted on to pitch in at most every event including Fourth Degree Honor Guard functions.
July 2019
Jeff Leslie
Jeff has done a tremendous job working with the youth of our area parishes. He actively promotes and organizes the area group for the Steubenville North Conference in St. Paul, MN.
June 2019
Fr. Matthew Faucett
A graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas in Marinette, Fr. Matt is the first Council Member to enter the priesthood in many years. Marinette Council 719 and Holy Family Parish are proud to welcome Fr. Faucett to the priesthood.
May 2019
Mike Garon
Sir Knight Mike Garon recently completed his Second and Third Degree Initiations and followed that by completing the Fourth Degree Exemplification. He is a regular participant at Council meetings and activities and is very active in the Marinette Saint Vincent de Paul Society.
April 2019
Eric Bulin
Eric is currently a member of the Pastoral Council and is the Vice Chair of the St. Thomas Aquinas Academy Board of Trustees.
March 2019
Bryan Knapp
For long time service and support of the Catholic Central Athletic Club and for serving as a volunteer at Sunday Bingo for Marinette Council 719.
February 2019
James Margetta
Jim, your commitment to the parish youth community is most appreciated!
January 2019
Deacon Jerome Thetreau
A true Catholic gentleman, Marinette Council 719 is honored to have you as a member. Thank you for your service in support of Holy Family Parish and the Knights of Columbus.
December 2018
REV. CELESTINE BYEKWASO
THANK YOU, FR. CELESTINE, FOR YOUR CONTINUOUS SUPPORT OF MARINETTE COUNCIL 719 AND FOR YOUR PRESENCE AND SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE AT SO MANY OF OUR ACTIVITIES.
November 2018
Tim Corgan
Worthy Recorder for Council 719 in Marinette and dedicated volunteer at Knights functions.
October 2018
Matthew Faucett
Congratulations on your being ordained a Deacon in Rome last month. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you continue your journey to the priesthood.
September 2018
Mike Mans
Mike, thank you for your many years of dedicated service to our Council and Assembly.
August 2018
Robert Schleihs
July 2018
Bill Chenier
FAMILIES OF THE MONTH
July 2021
Jeff Peters Family
In recognition and appreciation for your work chairing the Holy Family Parish Picnic.
Jeff, Michelle and children made this a very successful event. Thanks for all of the time spent planning, setting up, and taking down the tents, tables, and chairs.
June 2021
Katie Magin Family
In recognition of and appreciation for the many years serving Holy Family Parish and our Catholic Schools. The music provided by your family at weekend masses is truly a blessing and your family's involvement in school extracurriculars is outstanding.
May 2021
Shirley and Mario Pisani
In recognition of past and present service to Council 719 and Holy Family Parish.
April 2021
Karen and Don Rasmussen
In recognition of your dedicated service to Holy Family Parish as Lector, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, and Altar Servers.
Thank you for all you do for us!
March 2021
Budde and Jennifer Fifarek
Thank you for all you do for Holy Family Parish.
February 2021
Pete and Judy Van Laarhoven
To Pete and Judy in recognition of your long time commitment to the Knights and Holy Famiiy Parish, especially for your tireless work with our bingo program.
January 2021
Jeff and Ann La Fleur
Thank you for your wonderful service to our parish and to our Council. Happy Retirement, Ann!
December 2020
Sandee and John Lefebvre
ohn is a current member and past president of the St. Thomas Aquinas Academy Board of Trustees and both he and Sandee are members of Ss. Joseph and Edward Parish in Walsh, WI. Their children are both graduates of the Academy.
The family is very active in parish and school activities.
Sandee is employed in the office at STAA and John is the Marinette County Administrator.
November 2020
Anita and Michael Folgert
Past members of Holy Family Pastoral Council. Mike and Anita are long time Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist and faithful attendees at 8 am Mass.
Their children are all graduates of St. Thomas Aquinas Academy and Anita has chaired the pie booth at the annual spring auction for many years. Both are very active in school and parish activities. Mike is the Fire Chief for the Town of Peshtigo Volunteer Fire Department.
October 2020
Don and Pat Wahl
In recognition of your wedding anniversary this month and continuous service to our parish and community.
September 2020
Wayne and Midge Wilke
Thank you for your support of our parish, the Knights, and St. Thomas Academy.
August 2020
Janice and Steve Wilke
Janice is instrumental in our monthly Family Pot Luck events and supportive of Steve's activities with the Knights and the parish.
Steve has been Grand Knight of Council 719 for the past two years and served as Financial Secretary for 10 years. They have two children, Matthew(Haley) Wilke and Heather (Tim) Harris and three grandchildren, Gabriel and Elijah Harris and Lexi Wilke.
They are also the proud owners of German Shorthaired Pointers Della and Arlo.
July 2020
Dcn. Jerome and Clarice Thetreau
In recognition of your 60th Wedding Anniversary and in appreciation of your many years of dedicated service to our parish and council. Best wishes and prayers for many more!
June 2020
Dale and Vicki Lange
Presented for continuous and dedicated support of St. Thomas Aquinas Academy, Dale is a board member of the school foundation, and president of the athletic club. He has coached the football team for many years. Vicki is actively involved in school activities, especially the annual auction fundraiser. She has served as athletic club secretary responsible for the producing the annual fund raising booklet.
Both also serve active roles at St. Mary's Parish in Peshtigo.
May 2020
Michael and Victoria Palid
Chosen for long time involvement and support of the Adoration Chapel and for bringing Relevant Radio to our area. Both are very active in spreading the good news of the Catholic Church.
April 2020
Scott and Diane Van Vleet
Thank you for your long time service in the choir at Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
March 2020
Matt and Kim Duffrin
Thank you both for your active involvement in our parish and council. Matt, as usher/greeter and Kim, Pro-claimer and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist.
February 2020
Pat and Jen Hass
Thank you Pat for your continued service as our treasurer and to Jen and Colin for community activities and parish support.
January 2020
Don and Pat Wahl
Thank you for your service to the Knights and our community.
December 2019
Bob and Janice Schleihs
Thank you, Bob for all of your help (and that of your grandchildren) at Bingo and with Council activities.
I wish we had more members as active as you are.
November 2019
Bill and Heidi Chenier
Chosen for outstanding service to Holy Family Parish and St. Thomas Aquinas School.
October 2019
Susan and Bill Johnson
Tireless volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul, bingo, and mass
September 2019
Thomas and Cyndi Kramer
For your dedicated service to St. Thomas Aquinas, Holy Family Parish, and the Knights of Columbus.
August 2019
Tom and Reenie Thill
Past Grand Knight and current Faithful Comptroller of Assembly 1213, Sir Knight Tom also serves as secretary for our Council's Bingo account. Reenie faithfully serves as hostess and bartender for our monthly potluck dinners and other Council social events.
July 2019
Deacon Jerome and Clarice Thetreau
Both have dedicated their lives to serve God, Jesus, Parish and Community. Deacon Jerome serves as Holy Family Deacon and joins other deacons in an annual mission trip to the Dominican Republic.
June 2019
Jeff and Michelle Peters
Chaired the annual Parish Picnic this month. Jeff serves on the Pastoral Council at Holy Family Parish and is a member of the Knights. Michelle is also involved in many parish activities.
May 2019
Andrew and Bridget Duffrin
Recognized for service to Holy Family Parish.
April 2019
Jerry and Sandy Debruin
Sandy organizes Soup and Sermon during Lent and has done this for many years.
Jerry is on the Pastoral Council and has served in various positions along with being an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist.
March 2019
Matt and Kim Duffrin
Kim is a proclaimer/cantor at Holy Family Parish while Matt serves as an usher. Their children all graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas Academy and both Kim and Matt both volunteer at the school.
February 2019
Dick and Joan Decker
Thank you, Dick and Joan for many years of service to the Knights and Holy Family Parish. As a Past Grand Knight and Honor Guard Captain, your contributions to the Knights are most appreciated. Joan has trained you well!
January 2019
David and Kathy Denby
On behalf of Marinette Council 719, I thank you and your family for service to our parish and schools. We pray for Dave on his journey to becoming a deacon.
December 2018
BUDDE AND JENNIFER FIFAREK
THANKS TO BUDDE AND JENNIFER FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH AND ST. THOMAS AQUINAS ACADEMY.
November 2018
Ed and Lois Pristel
Thank you, Ed for your service to Assembly 1213 and to Lois, pianist and organist at Holy Family Parish.
October 2018
Joseph and Sally Faucett
Congratulations on your son, Matthew, being ordained a Deacon. We are all so proud and thank you for the upbringing that helped prepare him to answer his call to the priesthood.
September 2018
Jeff and Ann LaFleur
Awarded for outstanding service to our Parish and Council.
August 2018
Ann Walters
July 2018
Ken and Kathy King