Council #9678
Father John Arens
Sun Lakes, AZ US
kofc9678.org
COUNCIL RECOGNITION
KNIGHTS OF THE MONTH
March 2026
Father Hissey
FATHER LEO PIERRE HAS BEEN A GREAT PASTOR AND A FRIEND OF THE KNIGHTS. AS HE WILL BE CELERBRATING HIS 60TH YEAR AS A PRIEST, WE WANTED TO AWARD HIM THIS GREAT HONOR.
February 2026
Dennis McMullen
GK Caravella presented the Knight of the Month Award for Feb 2026 at the March Council Meeting. Dennis is the Council Financial Secretary and also the main supporter for the Council COR Program.
January 2026
Jim Bach
Jim Bach was given the Knight of the Month award for January. Jim was a past Grand Knight, Recorder, and currently is Treasurer for the Council. He is also in charge of the Riggs Road cleanup done twice a year by our council.
December 2025
John Warner
November 2025
Pat Arendt and Jim Dawson
Both Pat Arendt and Jim Dawson are awarded Knight of the Month for November, for their combined efforts on the Men’s Conference November 15.
October 2025
Paul Rusanowski
Paul is the leader for our Meal Team One group who supports the many Meal events put on by our council. In presenting the award, GK Caravella commented that Paul is leading the Thanksgiving Dinner put on by St. Stevens and he did not know how Paul was able to do everything that he does.
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September 2025
Ernesto Viernas
August 2025
Ron Mancuso
Ron is currently the councils Warden. Not only is he active in the Council Activities he is also involved in various ministries at St. Stevens.
July 2025
David Camppbell
David Campbell was awarded the KNIGHT OF THE MONTH AWARD for his contributions to the council. David served as a past Recorder, Outside Guard, and most recently accepted the position of Trustee. He has been active in a number of Knights activities.
June 2025
Bryant Sayers
Bryant Served as a past Grand knight for the council and has volunteered many hours of service.
FAMILIES OF THE MONTH
March 2026
Dcn. David and Wife Deborah Runyan
Dcn. David and his wife Deborah were selected as Family of the Month for March 2026. The Award Certificate was presented by Grand Knight John Caravella during 10 am Mass at St. Stevens.
February 2026
Pat and Vivian Arendt
Pat Arendt was presented the Family of the Month Award for February at the March Council Meeting. Pat is the Deputy Grand Knight and has assisted with many duties in the council. Pat and His wife Vivian are also active volunteers for many functions at St. Stevens.
January 2026
Harvey and Sue Miller
Harvey and Sue Miller were awarded the Family of the Month award for January. They are always available to pitch in 'and help in the kitchen for Knight activities. The picture shows (l-r) Bonnie Mueller, Harvey Miller, and Sue Miller working in the Kitchen for a KC Function.
December 2025
Harry and Pat Hyra
Harry and Pat Hyra were selected as Family of the Month for December 2025. (No Photo available)
November 2025
Joe and Virgina Sigillo
Worthy Knight Joe Sigillo and his Wife, Virginia, have been selected “Family of the Month" for November 2025. The award was presented to them during the 10 am Mass Sunday Nov 16th. Joe and Virginia have made outstanding contributions to the church and parish. Virginia working with Lectors, funerals, First Friday, stations of the cross and works bingo. Joe is a Trustee for the Knights and volunteers for every event from cleaning the highway to working all day for the spaghetti dinner.