Archbishop Elder Council 1195

Abp. Elder Council hosted our annual TopGolf Fundraiser event on March 18, 2023. Brother Mark Holland provided some pictures of the fun had by all. Congratulations to our winners!

Below are some notes and pictures from our Business Meeting on March 03, 2023.

Our Worthy Chaplain, Fr. John Paul Walker, OP, blessed the Icon of Blessed Michael J. McGivney that depicts the miracle that led to his Beatification – the healing of preborn Mikey Schachle of a life-threatening condition. Fr. John Paul received the picture and gave it to the Council.

Worthy State Treasurer, Mike Felerski, attended our meeting and addressed the Council. He also supplied the refreshments after the meeting. Thank you Worthy Brother Mike!

Finally, Worthy Brothers Brian Farwick and John Leventis, Jr. were awarded the Shining Armor Award.

Criteria for the Shining Armor award:
Within the first year, a new Brother Knight must:

1. Attend the Exemplification (online or in-person)
2. Work on 3 Faith in Action Programs
3. Attend a minimum of 3 Council meetings
4. Meet with the Council’s insurance agent or attend a fraternal benefit night
5. Sponsored at least one new member.

The Knights of Columbus are getting the word out about this fantastic opportunity for Catholic men to be inspired and renewed in their faith. Additionally, there are opportunities to volunteer to work this event at the Cintas Center (contact info is at the bottom of the home page for those wanting to assist).

https://nationalmensconference.com/

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!