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Our 4th Annual Chili Cookoff was a success. Fifty-nine people (7-Priests, 11-Novices, and 41-Brothers and family members) participated in the festivities.

We had new Brothers (either new Knights or transfers into the Council) and some Brothers we have not seen for a while. Worthy Past Grand Knight Brother John Holden arrived with a pot of chili.

Provincial Prior, Fr. Allen Moran, O.P., Pastor and Worthy Chaplain, Fr. John Paul Walker, O.P., and Br. Peter Goyette, O.P. were the official judges. They had to judge 13 different chilis.

The competition was stiff, but in the end:

• John Pappalardo (son of Brother Jim) won the Gold Medal and a $25 gift card to Graeter’s Ice Cream.
• Joe Sharpshair and family won the Silver Medal and a $20 gift card to Graeter’s.
• Gerald Shannon won the Bronze Medal and a $10 gift card to Graeter’s.

A special thanks to Worthy Brothers Jim Pappalardo and Gerald Shannon for planning and leading this special event. The afternoon was a wonderful example of putting our faith in action by building fraternity and family, in solidarity with our Priests and Novices.

Abp. Elder Council had a very successful Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, January 15th. Here are some photos we’d like to share demonstrating the good time had by all!

Worthy Brothers our annual Top Golf fundraising event is quickly approaching. Please join us on March 18, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. You can purchase individual tickets, or purchase a bay (for up to 6 people) and get a 10% discount.

As part of the Knights of Columbus’ ASAP (Aid and Support After Pregnancy), our Grand Knight and members of our Council presented Elizabeth New Life Center with a donation and received a tour of the facilities.

The K of C Elder Council 1195 graciously thanks the parishioners of St. Gertrude Church for their generous contribution to the Veterans Day Collection.

Parishioners donated 18 bags and boxes of personal items, toiletries, stationary products, puzzles, and detergent. They also gave $1,470.00 in cash and checks and $100.00 in gift cards.

All items and monies go directly to the veterans in the Cincinnati area, who are most appreciative.

Thank you for showing your gratitude to our veterans for all they have done for the United States of America.