This Brother Knight, his wife and four children are active in a multitude of community, church, and Knights of Columbus activities. He is a leader in Boy Scout Troop 242, an extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist as well as a lead usher, and an active participant in the Adult Faith Formation program. She is a Cantor at church and lends her voice to the Fourth of July Flag Raising for the Assembly. For Council 5480 he serves as the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Director and as a Nocturnal Adoration point of contact. It gives me great pleasure to announce the August 2010 Family of the Month as David and Eileen Mazary.
Despite being a junior member – he joined 6 years ago – this Brother Knight is a shining example of what it means to be a Knight of Columbus. He successfully balances family, career, and faith. When he is not spending time with his wife and children, all three attended Peninsula Catholic High School, he is busy helping in the community and with BINGO. He fills in where needed at PCHS athletic events and is serving the 5th year of his 2-year term as PCHS Booster Club President. He is a regular fixture at Monday night BINGO where he calls, for better or worse, at least once a month. Life is about balance and this Knight effortlessly fits it all in. It is my privilege to announce the August 2010 Knight of the Month as Steve Sprinkle.
Flag Raising Ceremony 2010
Assembly 2430 conducted their annual Flag Raising Ceremony on Monday, 05 July 2010.
Special Thanks go to Thai Nguyen for taking photos of this wonderful event.
Appreciation Dinner - 22 May 2010
Council 5480 conducted their annual Appreciation Dinner at their Council Home on Saturday, 22 May 2010. With more than 100 people present, Grand Knight Thai Nguyen awarded various civic, council, and community leaders with awards from the Council.
Assembly 2430, with invaluable assistance from Council 5480, conducted their annual USS Scorpion Memorial at Huntington Park on Sunday 30 May 2010. When the USS Scorpion sank in 1968, 99 brave men lost thier lives. The Assembly honored each of the sailors individually and presented a wreath for burial at sea to the Captain of the USS Newport News.
Brother Knights and family members enjoyed a Norfok Tides game at Harbor Park Stadium. Despite the threat of a rain out - the game was delayed 45 minutes - all managed to stay dry in their seats located just behind first base. Unfortunately, the Tides lost, but all enjoyed the event nonetheless.
The tradition of May devotions is observed around the world this month. At St Jerome Catholic Church, Council 5480 with the Catholic Daughters took time in May to focus on Mary, the greatest of saints, and celebrate her position as the prime example of holiness and trust in God.
With great sadness, Council 5480 lost Brother Sir Knight Patrick T. Malarkey late Wednesday evening after a short illness. Pat was a member of Council 5480 for more than 20 years; earning his First Degree in 1987. Pat earned his Fourth Degree in 1990. He served in various capacities including Grand Knight, Faithful Navigator, and District Deputy. We offer our most sincere condolences to his Wife, Madeline, and family.
Council 5480 chartered a bus to bring Knights and parish members from St. Jerome and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Churches to Washington D.C. for the Right to Life March. A special thanks to Sir Knight Leonard Waltz for organizing the event and posting pictures.
Saint Jerome Pancake Breakfast
NOTICE: The Pancake Breakfast at St. Jerome Catholic Church has been rescheduled to 07 March 2010.
