Author: Benjamin Lee
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Treasurer Brother Gene Sullivan is Recognized
Knight of Columbus Since 1966 / Treasurer for 25 Years Brother Gene Sullivan was recently recognized for his many years as a Knight and Treasurer for the Council as he is stepping down from his role. Above he is accepting his resolution and plaque from Grand Knight Dave Shallenbarger and below is what the resolution…
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Lecturer Submission
Brother Knights, We often talk about the faith as a fight. We know how to get back up when we fall, but there is a second battle we face that is just as critical: the daily grind of perseverance. Christ commands us in the Gospel of Luke: “If anyone would come after me, let him…
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Donation to Newark Area Special Olympics
April 20, 2026 Our Council was proud to donate a check for $500 to the local Licking County Special Olympics to help with uniform ordering, equipment ordering, transportation and registration costs for the athletes, among the many expenses the organization faces. This will be an annual support offering for this very worthy local charity. Pictured…
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Knights of Columbus Annual Newark Catholic Scholarship Award: 2026
Freshman, Hannah Kofod For Immediate Release: The Knights of Columbus Fr Bill Johnson Council # 11665 here at St Francis de Sales would like to give a well-deserved congratulations to our 2026 Newark Catholic High School Scholarship winner, Hannah Kofod. Hannah will be a Sophomore next year and we wish her nothing but the best…
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Lecturer Submission
May 5, 2026 Brother Knights, If a man wants to truly change, effort alone is not enough-he needs grace. We all know the pattern: we try, we fall, and we repeat. What actually transforms a man is not just trying harder, but receiving the grace to become better. So the question becomes: where do we…
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2026 Licking and Knox County Clergy Appreciation Dinner
The following Councils helped support this event: We hosted more than 30 Knights and Clergy – both active and retired – for this second annual event. Pictured immediately below are the following clergy in attendance (from L to R): Deacon Steve DeMers (SFdS), Fr Homer Blubaugh (St Luke – celebrating 57 years ordained), Fr Anthony…
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Family of the Year 2025/2026
Tony and Rita Adams Family of the Year for Fr. Bill Johnson #11665 for 2025-2026 goes to Tony and Rita Adams. Tony originally joined the Knights in the mid 1990’s at St. Jude in Monroe, CT, and our Council in 2023 under Grand Knight Dave Breitmayer. Tony and Rita have a longtime legacy of service…
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Youth of the Year 2025/2026
Kendahl Weate Kendahl is a frequent server at both the daily and weekly Masses and has even been an MC for one of the Bishop’s Masses. She is super into learning her faith and us even sponsoring her mom as she goes through OCIA. Kendahl and her family were inspired by Tony Sommer (family friend…
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Knight of the Year – 2025/2026
PGK Dave Breitmayer Council #11665’s Knight of the Year is Dave Breitmayer. Dave’s a charter member, has held many council positions including GK and remains very active. He’s is a Certified Spiritual Director, pillar of the parish, and extremely active in community Service. Dave is a righteous and virtuous man that recognizes his talents are…
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Lecturer Submission
Brother Knights, Scripture tells us, “Though the righteous man falls seven times, he rises again.” — Proverbs 24:16. Notice it does not say if he falls. It says he falls. Even the righteous man falls. We look to Jesus Christ as the model of perfection. He did everything perfectly. We will not. So failure, in…
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