Knights of Columbus St Michael Council #11445
September 14, 2026
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
A regular business meeting was called to order by Grand Knight Greve followed by an opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made to waive reading and approve the minutes of the prior meeting, which was seconded and passed by voice vote without objections.
CHAPLAIN’S REPORT:
No report/not present
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
Grand Knight (John Greve)
- Mail call:
- The sisters are asking for help for while they’re out of their convent for HVAC repairs.
- Request for Feast of the Archangels, parish feast day (potluck), sponsorship for meat
- Needs approval in new business
- Bethlehem Ball coming up for the parish in December
Treasurer (Chris Axene)
- Not present/No report
- No more money than we had last month
Financial Secretary (Matt Decenzo)
- No new business
- Only change is a check back for communion rail cushion which wasn’t needed
- Brought check back and reintroducing that money to the general fund
- No bills to pay
Membership (Brett Gissel)
- This evening we held an exemplification for our newest member Ray Newsom!
- Intended to have Wayne’s oldest son join, but he had a class and wasn’t able to be here.
- If you know any Catholic men, let Brett know! Kofc.org/join council number 11445
REPORTS OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN:
Program Director (Br Messina)
Family Director (Sean Murray)
Had a minor procedure, keep him in your prayers!
Not present/No report
Council Director (Dave Amrine)
Not present/no report
Faith Director (Mike LaMorte)
- Together in Holiness this Saturday at St Catherine in Bexley, $64 per couple
- Sat Oct 24, St Pauls, Columbus Catholic Young Adult Conference
- Bus trip to St Anthony’s shrine in Pittsburgh on Nov 14th
- Lots of relics and Mass will be celebrated
Life Director (Wayne Lovely)
- Diaper drive for next month
- Faith by Fireside, hosted by Br Pavarnic
- Likely in October
Community Director (Tom Abinante)
No report/ not present
Fish Fry Committee Chairman (Chris Fricke)
No report
Report on the 4th Degree (Tony Matlak)
- Upcoming Nov 7th exemplification in
- Newark at St Francis Desales
- Mingo Junction
- 4th Degree is the patriotic arm of the order
- Living as a Catholic American
- Honor guard with swords and such
Scholarship Committee Chairman (John Greve)
Will get on the check situation
Measure Up (Dave Amrine)
No report/not present
Formation/Evangelization (Wayne Lovely)
No report
Chancellor’s Report on Vocations (Dan Rako)
Not present/No report
Field Agent (Rob Slater)
Not present/No report
District Deputy
No report
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion to donate $250 for Dancing with Roselyn Foundation
- Supports pediatric cancer research
- Seconded
- Discussed
- Motion to table donation
- Seconded
- Discussed
- Passed (motion to table donation)
Motion to donate up to $1000 for Parish Feast meat
- Seconded
- Discussed
- Motion passed and carries to next month for final vote
LECTURER’S REFLECTION:
Beautiful reflection on perpetual adoration, can you take an hour?
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL:
- Br Tony Schera
- Br Peter Schera
- Repose of the Soul of Br John Fields
- Matt Harkenreeder and Family
- Br Julian Okey
- Repose of the Soul of Dominic Dinovo
- Repose of the Soul of Fr Mark Moore
- Br Greg Kooka and family
- Br Greve’s Mother and all dementia patients
- Br Devon Harant and his marriage
ADJOURN at 8:07 pm