Knights of Columbus 4970

In the afternoon of April 22, four Knights and a Lady Knight loaded up two pickup and two SUVs with furniture and bedding that had been made available to them for distribution to people in need. Norma Niekamp had been able to connect with an Afghan refugee family in need of these items. So we packed up and headed to the family’s apartment. It seemed that with each item and bag we carried in, the mother or father would say thank you.

Pictured are Steve Sabillo, Mr. Mohammad (the father of the family), Dan Aseltine, Norma Niekamp, and Mike Corcoran. (Not show is Brother Larry who was behind the camera.)
 

March 29, 2022 was another Fifth Tuesday and so was time for our traditional Ladies Night Out. This evening we gathered at El Tapatio restaurant on Sunrise. Over twenty of us came together, Knights and their wives, to share time, food and experiences. A highlight of the evening was celebrating the birthday of Past Grand Knight Michael Dougherty (standing at the left in the picture).

Former Council 4970 Fraternal Brother and Sir Knight August Caryl passed away on March 5, 2022, at the age of 85. A rosary and funeral Mass were held at St. John the Evangelist Church on March 23, 2022.

Brother August was a member of our Council until transferring to St. John the Evangelist Council 16612 when that council was formed. He later transferred to St. Mel Council 6066 in Fair Oaks. SK August was a Fourth Degree Knight in Centennial Assembly 1903 in Folsom.

SK August’s ashes were interred at Calvary Cemetery in Citrus Heights. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

On Saturday, March 12, 2022, our council helped celebrate the 400^th anniversary of the canonization of St. Ignatius on the parish grounds. Following a Mass with Bishop Soto, the parish community of St. Ignatius enjoyed a picnic, complete with “Iggy dogs” (hotdogs) grilled and served with perfection by brother Knights. Included in the festivities was a Ministry Fair during which our brothers offered information about our order.

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The adjoining Into the Breach link contains a playlist of 12 videos in a series focused on Catholic masculinity, produced by the Knights of Columbus.