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.
Mother Teresa inspired Seminarian
Saint Teresa of Kolkata’s spiritual writings and deep prayer life have inspired StMM KofC #15979 Brother Robert D. Barnell since he was in college.
Robert is both KofC Father Michael J. McGivney Vocations Scholarship and KofC Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP) Awardee.
Christ the King Council #14130 purchases new flags
Council 14130, Christ the King in Lexington, used their VIP recruiter points from the last two years to purchase three new flags for the council. The council has had two great years with recruiting and Supreme has offered councils additional VIP points for meeting certain recruitment goals. The cost of the flags would have been $375 if the council did not have the VIP points.
Christ the King Council #14130 installs officers
Council 14130, Christ the King in Lexington, held their installation of officers on Monday evening. Bishop John Stowe was in attendance.
