Ascension Council #9285

COUNCIL RECOGNITION

 

KNIGHTS OF THE MONTH

August 2024

Jeff Limjoco, PGK

June 2024

Bill Hechmer, PGK

May 2024

Thomas Maloney, PGK

April 2024

Jeff Limjoco, PGK

March 2024

Steven Amato

February 2024

Eddie Henderson

Service to the Church - always around

January 2024

Pete Ostrom

For leading the Nativity setup and take-down

November 2023

PGK Jeff Limjoco

KCIC Poster and Youth Essay Contest

September 2023

Joe Gerhart

For running another successful Golf Tournament underpinning our charity efforts for the fraternal year.

August 2023

PGK Jack Kapp

Leadership of Rosary Program

July 2023

Lee Gray

June 2023

PGK Bill Hechmer

Participated in Wrapping Bread from Panera's over the past year and kept track of how much - over 1 ton of bread wrapped from July 2022 to June 2023

May 2023

Rick Lopez

Thanking Rick for foraging and obtaining a new beverage refrigerator; also his handling the food and drinks for the 37th Anniversary Celebration.

April 2023

PGK Rick Johnson

Rick organized and ran the Clergy Appreciation Dinner with excellent council and parish participation. He also purchased and distributed prayer books to each First Communicants and Confirmandi this Spring.

March 2023

PGK Alex Blair

For planning and preparation and then last-minute day change for the PGK Dinner

February 2023

PGK Jack Kapp

Jack setup and ran the Super Bowl Raffle clearing almost three thousand dollars for charities.

January 2023

Mark Kilkeary

Mark ran the successful pancake breakfast raising over $400 and also the Free Throw Competition where one young man qualified to compete at the State Level

December 2022

Mark Heller

Led the transfer, installation and removal of Christmas Lights at the three area ARC Homes. Agreed to chair this activity in future years.

November 2022

PGK Jeff Limjoco

Jeff ran the Youth Essay and Poster contests as well as the KCIC card and magnet sales. Even with supply chain issues we were able to sell over a dozen boxes and clear money for the council.

October 2022

Mark Kilkeary

Led council's first Soccer Challenge resulting in two district winners and one state winner.

September 2022

Robin Poupelle

Robin ran the successful sub sale and made 44% profit even with increasing prices and lack of some materials. Robin also helped out during the Golf Tournament. As chancellor and membership director he assists in our recruiting.

August 2022

Dave Opatz

Dave has jumped in since becoming a guard this year. He runs the entry/raffle table at our business meetings. He helped at the ministry fair and recruiting after Masses.

July 2022

PGK Carl Birchard

Answered call to help paint church commons areas on short notice; helps collect and wrap bread every week for Food Pantry; always available to help with council activities

July 2016

Carl Birchard

June 2016

PGK Bill Hechmer

May 2016

Jack Kapp

April 2016

Carl Birchard

March 2016

Patrick McKeown

February 2016

Jim Etzel

January 2016

Carl Birchard

December 2015

Jack Kapp

November 2015

Bill Miller & Tom Zum Brunnen

October 2015

George Darnell

September 2015

Bob Richards & Pat McKeown

August 2015

Joe Marshall

July 2015

Rick Crete

June 2015

Joe Gerhart

April 2015

Thom Harrington

April 2015

John Keast

February 2015

Jack Kapp

Can't thank you enough Jack for running the Superbowl Raffle and your continuous support of all Knights events!

December 2014

Bill Klug

November 2014

Lee Bennett

DGK Lee is a constant at all Knight's events ensuring all goes off without a hitch. Thank you Br. Lee!

October 2014

Matthew Shontofski

Just days after making his 1st Degree Matt and his son supported the Knights via the VDoT roadside cleanup. Motivated Knight!

September 2014

Bob Richard

One word...OKTOBERFEST. Thank you Bob for pulling it all together. Everyone had a great time!

August 2014

Jack Kapp

Jack took it upon himself to take on the infamous parking lot railing project. He purchased, coordinated and organized the Knights to come out on a beautiful Saturday to accomplish the project. Thank you Jack!

July 2014

PGK Jerry Michonski

Special thanks to PGK Jerry for his continued coordination and participation wrapping bread for the food pantry. He and the other participant's late Wednesday evenings ensure a consistent supply of breads for the Saturday distribution supporting the needy in our area.

June 2014

Zuenges Ted

May 2014

Mike Panlilio

April 2014

Jeff Werling

March 2014

PGK Tom Zum Brunnen

February 2014

Alex Blair

January 2014

McKeown Pat

December 2013

Lee Bennett

November 2013

Rick Picon

November 2013

Joe Gerhart

October 2013

Richard Rocha

FAMILIES OF THE MONTH

October 2024

Joe and Karen Gerhart

Joe and Karen ran our successful 2024 charity golf tournament; hosted a planning meeting this Fall at their home's poolside patio; both also involved in Sacred Heart ministries

July 2024

PGK Nick and Gail Pellegrino

March 2024

Joe and Jennifer Gilley

New Council Member - Both Serve the Parish

February 2024

PGK Pat and Jennifer McKeown

Delicious Gumbo created for Parish Mardi Gras event

January 2024

Mark and Kathy Kilkeary

December 2023

Mark and Lynn Heller

November 2023

Rick and Ali Picon

September 2023

Steve and Mary Amato

August 2023

Rick and Mary Lopez

Whole family involved in Officer Installation

July 2023

PGK Joe and Suzanne Marshall

June 2023

PGK Jerry and Giulia Michonski

Led the Bread Wrapping from Panera's each Wednesday night during the past fraternal year - over 1 ton of bread wrapped. Family members helped occasionally.

May 2023

John and Virginia Keast

John, Virginia and daughter Anna all participated in latest Road Cleanup - a family effort!

April 2023

Lee and Marie Gray

After joining the council, the Gray family has been active at many council events, including helping at the Clergy Appreciation Dinner and the Road Cleanup. Lee has stepped forward and was elected Deputy Grand Knight for next fraternal year.

March 2023

PGK Pat and Jennifer McKeown

Champion Gumbo Chefs - 7 gallons consumed by Parish on Meatless Friday in Lent

February 2023

Rick and Mary Lopez

Since joining the council in December, Rick and Mary have been very active in council activities including the Youth Awards Dinner, Pancake Breakfast, Nativity Setup, Pizza Party, Fraternal Benefits Night and more.

January 2023

Mark and Lynn Heller

Worked the Pancake Breakfast for the council including cutting up all the fruit served the night prior.

December 2022

PGK Jeff and Karen Befumo

Hosted the Council Christmas Party, an enjoyable evening for all who attended

November 2022

PGK Bill and Pam Hechmer

Both supported council and church throughout November. Even when fighting a non-contagious illness, Bill performed as Lector at our Memorial Mass and delivered a short talk at the business meeting and help supply milk for the Pantry. Both wrapped bread during Thanksgiving week.

October 2022

Steve and Mary Amato

Planned and led an enjoyable and profitable Oktoberfest for the parish in Oktober. Took part in the road cleanup.

September 2022

Joe and Karen Gerhart

We had another successful Golf Tournament raising 70% more money than planned for. This event was led by our Treasurer, Joe. Karen worked with him throughout and especially on game day to make this our most successful tourney.

August 2022

Steve and Mary Amato

Steve and Mary are involved in several volunteer organizations. They organized and led the council hike. They also put forward ideas on how to have a successful Oktoberfest.

July 2022

Nick and Gail Pellegrino

Jumped enthusiastically into DGK / Program Director Position; Catered Officer Installation; Involved in other Parish activities.

July 2016

PGK Tom and Dixie Zum Brunnen

June 2016

John and Sue Malich

May 2016

John Damato

April 2016

PGK Tom and Dixie Zum Brunnen

March 2016

PGK Rick and Paula Crete

February 2016

Joe and Suzanne Marshall

November 2015

Steve and EJ Cochran Family

September 2015

Joe Gerhart Family

August 2015

John Keast Family

August 2015

John Keast Family

June 2015

PGK Tony and Molly Bado

May 2015

Bryan Roberts

February 2015

Gordon R. Tassi Family

Worthy DGK Lee Bennett nominated the Tassi family for their continued support of the coffee and donut ministry after the 12:15 Mass. Thank you!

January 2015

Marsh Family

December 2014

Damato Family

November 2014

Limjoco Family

Avid family participation in Knight's events. Most recently putting up Christmas lights at a Virginia ARC house. Arc of Northern Virginia- Is a local affiliate of the largest non-profit organization supporting thousands of people and families living with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. Each year the council brings some Christmas joy to one of the local homes by putting up Christmas Lights on the doorway and bushes. They are always there to support Knight's charities and events. This is not the only event the Limjoco's support and are worthy of this recognition.

October 2014

Joe and Suzanne Marshall

Thank you for hosting the annual pizza social! Nothing better than handmade!

September 2014

Rick & Suzanne Johnson Family

Special thanks for the Johnson Family who went above and beyond to support the September Football Sub Sale! Thank you all!

August 2014

Joe and Karen Gerhart

Joe and Karen and children are involved in and participate in Knights as well as parish activities. Joe actively participates in all Knights events. Recent events were the sub sale, family cornhole tournament (bean bag toss) (sadly rained out), and parking lot safety stair rail installation. Joe also is head coach for the parish CYO boys basketball team. He actively supports outside youth organizations as a youth football coach and treasurer for the youth football league. You will find Joe and his family at Mass each weekend. A great family deserving of this recognition.

July 2014

PGK Doug Blair Family

Thank you to the entire Blair family / friends for their support of all Knight's events, not only in July, but throughout the year.

June 2014

PGK Tony Bado Family

Thank you for hosting the end of fraternal year family picnic!

May 2014

John Damato Family

April 2014

PGK Bryan Roberts Family

March 2014

PGK Bill Miller Family

February 2014

The Picon Family

January 2014

John Damato and Family

December 2013

PGK Bryan Roberts Family

November 2013

Joe Marshall Family

October 2013

PGK Bill Miller Family