Assembly 2753, in Hopkinsville Ky., participated in support of the annual “Sew for 22” ceremony held at “Beyond Stitches” and conducted by the Clarksville TN Quilts of Valor. The “Sew for 22” event is designed to raise suicide awareness throughout our Veteran ranks. September is Suicide Awareness month. The group sews for 22 consecutive hours and then awards Quilts of Valor to help the healing process to our warriors. The Sir Knights provided chairs and tables and helped Mission BBQ with the catered lunch. We also provided the guest speaker Ret. Lt. Col SK John Hall. The weather cooperated so the day went off without a hitch. God Bless our veterans and our troops!
4th Degree Exemplification
At the 4th degree exemplification held in Louisville on August 28th, over 30 men joined the ranks of the 4th Degree of the Order of the Knights of Columbus. We were honored to have Archbishop Kurtz as the Keynote speaker at the banquet. He also celebrated the 4:00 pm Mass at St. Michael Catholic Church where the new Sir Knights and their Ladies were in attendance. Congratulations to our newest Sir Knights. Any Knights of Columbus members that would like to join the 4th degree should contact their grand knight or District Master, Bill Schmidt PSD (billschmidtpsd@comcast.net).
Hispanic Recruiting Event
Dwight Frank and Tony Carmona, Bilingual Field Agent, representing the Schachle Agency, joined the members of the Hispanic and Latino faithful who gathered Sept. 4 at St. Rita Church, Louisville, KY for the Archdiocesan VIII Encuentro. It started with the celebration of Mass with by Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz. Following the Mass, the Schachle Agency presented a $500 donation on behalf of the Knights of Columbus to the Office of Hispanic Ministry. Thanks to Jose for helping set this all up.
Archdiocese of Louisville newspaper The Record wrote an article about this event that can be read here.
Council cooking for the Church Picnic
On Saturday August 28, St Joseph council from Mt Washington KY fried over 1600 pieces of chicken for the St Aloysious church picnic in Sheperdsville, KY. St Joseph council had approximately 24 volunteers ready to sort, bread, and fry the chicken. This event was one of the biggest annual fundraisers for St Aloysious. After 2020 and most of 2021, the chick fry was a refreshing taste of normalcy.
PGK Alvan Mann and PGK Glenn Greenwell getting ready to fry 
Mike Bridwell, Bob Easton and PGK Mike rippy cleaning up 
Recording secretary Matt O’Connor doing dishes 
PGK Alvan Mann and GK Eric Guy at the fryers 
GK Eric Guy dumping chicken 
GK Eric Guy and Worthy Chaplain Father Terry Langford 
In Memory of Dennis Michael Blair FDM
Dennis Michael Blair, 71, of Radcliff, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Dennis was a member of American Legion, Kentucky Colonel and Lions Club. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus as a 4th Degree Member and former State Master. Dennis proudly served in the United States Navy. He was a Hardin County Constable for 4 years. Dennis was an entrepreneur with many businesses throughout his life. He will be missed by his loving family and all of those who knew him.
He was born on March 10, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky to Joseph Earl and Thelma (Willen) Blair. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Brothers, Joey Blair Jr., and Rick Blair.
Dennis is survived by his loving Wife of 51 years, Virnel Blair, Daughter, Regina Thornton, Son, Douglass Blair, Sr., Daughter, Tracie Blair, and Brother, Steven (Jerri) Blair. Dennis also leaves behind to cherish his memory 17 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren, and a host of Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Extended Family.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions – Southwest Louisville Chapel, (10304 Dixie Hwy). A Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Holy Family Catholic Church (3938 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville). Graveside Services with Military Honors will be held on Thursday, September 16, at 10:00 am at Calvary Cemetery in Louisville.
