District Deputy Steve Arnold and Treasurer Gary Browning from council #4665 presented a check for $1000.00 to Little Way Pregnancy Center in Louisville, KY.
Stations and Soup
Lent – Stations and Soup
Stations of the Cross at Saint Edward were moved from Friday to Wednesday as not to interfere with the Friday Night Lenten Fish Fry’s and in hopes to inspire more people to participate. It didn’t work, stations would draw about nine or ten, one week we only had four, so sad. What a horrible show of admiration for the tribulation that our Lord and Savior endured for us.
On a conference call sometime before lent our faithful Knights from Supreme were readying the councils to provide fellowship and offer triduum experiences to our parishioners thru many means by feeding their spirits with faith and prayer.
One idea that caught my ear was Stations and Soup! So simple yet so powerful…our Council, 15841, Saint Edward the Confessor took on this mission to provide soup to the people that prayed the Stations of the Cross.
What an amazing event – Stations were delivered by many different groups from the church, the Deacons, the Youth Group, the Lady’s Walking with Purpose, our Council, a parishioner that composed her own stations led. All very different and very moving rendition of the Stations of the Cross. It was so nice to see the crowd and here the responses of the faithful as they were reminded of Christs walk to our salvation.
After each weeks stations the Knights of our Council and parishioners enjoyed homemade soup and fresh baked rolls. The response was amazing, the first week we had fifty people attend, at one point we had nearly seventy. Our fellow parishioners and brother Knights form other councils were simply moved, so moved they offered to prepare the soup one week. All the soups were fantastic, a fantastic addition to the soup were the fresh baked rolls made by Brother Mike Lohuis, our own six foot four “Pillsbury Dough Boy”. I am confident the Jesus was smiling as well, to see his people come together for Him. The fellowship was an amazing result. The chatter and conversations being had by all, was like a symphony of joy. And a bonus to the six weeks of fellowship was the generosity of the partakers, while this was never intended to be a fundraiser, we ended up raising nearly six-hundred dollars. The funds have been earmarked for our seminarians.
All in all this event is a win-win and now Stations and Soup is a part of our regular program calendar.
Vivat Jesus!
Jim Hunnicutt
Deputy Grand Knight
Council 15841
2025 KofC Mexican Martyrs Relics in Kentucky
Kentucky is honored to have been able to have the opportunity for the KofC Mexican Martyrs “Reliquary” to tour parts of our state April 5 – April 11, 2025. The Reliquary contains relics of 6 members of the Knights of Columbus who were martyred during the persecution of Catholics in Mexico from 1926-1929. The Reliquary seeks to make known in the United States the testimony of these Knights of Columbus priest martyrs and all those who sacrificed their lives for their faith during the time of religious persecution in Mexico. In 2000, 25 Mexican martyrs were canonized by Pope John Paul II. Six were members of the Knights of Columbus. There were Spanish and English prayer cards and booklets for the KY Mexican Martyrs Relics tour available for attendees.
The tour took the reliquary to these parishes where the relics were venerated.
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church – Beaver Dam, KY
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church – Guthrie, KY
St. Helen’s Catholic Church – Glasgow, KY
Cristo Rey Catholic Church – Florence, KY
St. Paul Catholic Church – Lexington, KY
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church – Louisville, KY
732 pilgrims visited 6 Parishes during 9 events. The State Deputy sends his Gratitude and Thanks to all who helped coordinate and participate in the events. Viva Cristo Rey!
Submitted by: State Deputy, Luke Williams
Calvary Cemetery Cleanup
Community Spirit Shines at Calvary Cemetery Cleanup
On Saturday, April 12th, a dedicated group of 40 volunteers came together for the annual pre-Easter cleanup at Calvary Cemetery. Scout Troop #282 joined forces with Knights of Columbus from Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Council #14372 to restore beauty and dignity to the hallowed grounds. Volunteers worked tirelessly removing winter debris, raking leaves, and preparing the cemetery for Easter visitors. Following the productive morning, the Knights provided a well-deserved lunch of hot dogs for all participants. The collaborative effort demonstrated our community’s ongoing commitment to honoring and maintaining this sacred space.
Life-Saving Devices
The Knights of Columbus – Fr. Glahn Council of Madisonville Ky. donated life-saving devices to relieve upper airway obstructions from the throat to Christ the King School, the Parish Center and Learning and Growth Center. Pictured are Jim Donley Grand Knight, Father Steve Holman Paster and Leslie Mills Principal.
4 New Knights
On March 30th, 2025, St Elizabeth Ann Seton Council #12774 welcomed in 4 new knights, 1 transfer and 1 who completed his second and third degree after being reactivated into our council earlier this fraternal year. This puts us at 6 new members for the fraternal year and at 100% of our membership goal. Thank you to SD Luke Williams for providing us with the Parish Outreach kits.
Congratulations to our recently exemplified candidates: Kaz Blackwell, Michael Cook, Carlos John Guibo, Nathan McNulty and Jim Ruberg, and a special thank you to our Chaplain Fr. Charles Howell and Field Agent Greg White.
Tyler Merkle
Grand Knight
