District Deputy and IPGK Dick Burns (right) presents the STAR Council Plaque for 2015-2016 to GK Michael Saylor (left) of St Margaret Mary Council #15979.
4th Degree Exemplification February 4th
A 4th Degree Exemplification will be held in Louisville on February 4th. Details can be found by following the links below.
Breckinridge County Disabled Adults Receive Donation from Council 2499
On December 2nd, The Breckinridge County Educational Association For the Handicapped (BCEAH) was presented a check in the amount of over $2,100 by Grand Knight, Pat O’Rielly. These monies are used to assist in programs designed to provide a positive impact for mentally-challenged adults at the local workshop. The center serves approximately 35-40 clients daily. Without contributions and servitude exemplified by groups like the Knights of Columbus, many of the activities and infrastructure to support these activities would not exist.
Knights of Columbus is a Catholic-based Fraternal Organization engaged in charity. They do several fundraisers throughout the year to help others in Breckinridge County. BCEAH is thankful for their support. Knights of Columbus is making an impact on the lives of the clients of BCEAH.
Council 15452 receives their Star Council Award
District Deputy Jim Wharton presented the Star Council award to PGK Sam Meffert Council 15452 Newman Center Council at their business meeting.
Ultrasound Checks Delivered – New Hope Center
Below is a photo of the Knights of Columbus delivering two checks for $20,169.30 each (a total of $40,338.60) to the New Hope Center. These funds will be used to purchase a new Ultrasound machine, which should be here in 3 or 4 weeks! The Knights are working to schedule a blessing ceremony with the Bishop.
This project was spearheaded by Bishop Ackerman Council, with Mulloy Council, MQH Council, St. Timothy Council, and Bishop Flaget Assembly participating.
Pictured (from left to right):
- Karen Class, Jack Westwood, and Faith Frazier (New Hope Center)
- Eric Ritchie (Diocesan Culture of Life Chair, Knights of Columbus)
- John Doubrava (Grand Knight, Bishop Ackerman Council)
- Deacon Bill Theis (Mulloy Council)
Big Brown Truck Pull
On Saturday, August 27th, the Big Brown Truck Pull was held in Lexington. This city-wide event raised over $39,000 for Special Olympics of Kentucky. Council 14130 and Council 14372 both put together a team for the event. The combined donation between these two councils was over $3,500.
Last year when these two teams competed in the Big Brown Truck Pull, Christ the King Council 14130 had the best pull time (between the two teams). This year, Mary Queen Council had the better pull time. So, the score is tied 1-1. Hopefully next year we can get several councils to participate in the Big Brown Truck Pull.
