Meeting Minutes for Tuesday February 17, 2026

Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary, 412 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Opening Ceremony

• SK Larry Greer opened the meeting at 7:00 pm in the BSSM Upper Room. There were 17 Sir Knights with ID cards and rosaries in attendance, and two guests.

Call of Officers

Opening Prayer

• Meeting’s opening prayer was led by the SK Deacon George Keenan.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Opening Ode

• The Opening Ode, America the Beautiful, was sung.

• FN – Guest Introductions

  • Dan D’Eramo
  • Tim Kroll – Council 12017

Call for the Approval of the Minutes of the Prior Meeting

• Minutes approved as posted on website.

Report of the Faithful Friar – Deacon Keenan

• Lent starts on February 18, give up your heart to do Christ’s Will and to be ready to be at the foot of the Cross with Jesus.

Report of Faithful Comptroller - SK Frank Bio

• Membership number is unchanged at 141.
• Dues – only 30 people have not paid their dues.
• No communications or bills this month.
• The financials reported can be requested by contacting the Faithful Comptroller.

Report of the Faithful Purser - SK Tom Sullivan

• The financials reported can be requested by contacting the Faithful Purser.

Report of Committees

Membership Report/ Reading of Applications/ Balloting

• 4th Degree Exemplification will be in Hampstead at All Saints Catholic Church, on March 21st. All money is due by March 1 for Candidates and Observers.
• The following candidates were approved for exemplification last month from Council 1074:
  • Mike Bender
  • Gerry Roggleman
• The following candidates were approved for exemplification this meeting from Council 12017:
  • Tim Kroll
  • Andrew Duzant

Veterans Committee

• Bi-monthly New Hanover County Veterans Council report – next meeting in March.
  • See website under resources for further information
  • Virtual Health Care Resource Center
  • Brunswick County is forming a Veterans Council of sorts
  • Save-a-Vet Now
  • Honor Flights – Operation Mail Call
  • Street light Veteran Banners downtown recognition
  • Veterans Awareness of Suicide Group resource

Honor Guard Events

• March 21 - All Saints, Hampstead NC request for the 4th Degree Exemplification.

Uniform Reimbursement

• Two available to offset 50% of the cost. Contact Faithful Navigator if interested.

2026 Collegiate Scholarship SK Jack Murphy & SK John Reynolds

• Money is currently being collected for the Scholarship Program.
  • Currently 60% funded, looking for additional donations.
• Requests for applications from High School Seniors applying for college.
  • Need to be a registered parishioner in any of the Deanery Parishes.
  • April 30 – Application deadline, winner to be announced in May.

Fraternal Socials

• February 27, 12 pm – Via Cruses Stations of the Cross, St. Stanislaus

Trustees Report

• No report.

Unfinished/Old Business

• January 23, Wreath Across America – only took 30 minutes to remove wreaths.

New Business

• February 28; 10 am – 12:30 pm – Wilmington March for Life, Long Leaf Park.
• March 14; 11 am – St. Patrick Day’s Parade
• April 18; 9:00 pm – Honor Flight, Wilmington International Airport
  • Operation Mail Call

Report of Third-Degree Councils

These reports are to be forward-looking so that our membership knows what our affiliated councils will be doing over the upcoming month.

• 1074 Wilmington

  • February 20-21 – Polar Plunge fund raiser for Special Olympics, Ocean Park, Kure Beach.
  • February 21 – 27 – Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit Display of St. Carlos Acutis, BSSM in the upper room of 75 documented miracles.
  • March 7 – Blood Drive BSSM, Food Drive at the Food Lion 10 am, District Basketball Challenge, 10:30 to 12:00 at BSSM.
  • March 14 – Supreme is sending a film crew to Leland to document the Knights of Columbus Charity work at the Piggly Wiggly.
  • March 19 – The Town Council of Leland will recognize the KofC 1074 Council for their Charity work in the Community. DGK will accept the honors.
  • March 20 – Stations of the Cross BSSM, Soup at 6:15 pm followed by the Stations at 6:45 pm.
  • March 29, Corporate Communion at ICC. Rosary followed by fellowship breakfast at Beau Rivage.

• 12017 St. Mark

  • 2/21 Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build @ Independence Mall
  • 2/21 Polar Plunge
  • 2/24 Final Four Pool Tip-off
  • 2/25 COR begins a Lenten Bible Study
  • 2/28 Wilmington Marathon Aid Station
  • 2/28 Wilmington March for Life @ Long Leaf Park
  • 3/7 Movie Nite - Shadowlands
  • 3/14 St. Patrick's Dinner Dance
  • 3/20 Fish Fry

• 12885 St. Therese

  • February 24 – 25th Anniversary of the Founding of 12885

• 11817 St. Stanislaus

  • January 17 – Star Council Award presented.
  • COR Group – 2-year anniversary, special thanks to Deacon George for his initial support.
  • February 20 – Fish Fry, 11 to 6, $12
  • April 12 – Divine Mercy Sunday, need honor guard.
  • February 25 – Bible Study starts and continues every Wednesday 6:30 to 7:30. “Biblical Walk through the Bible”.

Brothers in Need

• Fr. Greg Spencer
• Harris Smallwood – March 20, coming back to work full time after a burn in an explosion
• George Plarre’s daughter Lisa – Stem cells replacement and lost vision in one eye

Good of the Order – November Reflections

• February may be the shortest month of the year, but it offers us powerful reminders of the virtues we are called to live out as Catholic Patriots and men of faith.
  We begin by celebrating Candlemas and the Feast of the Presentation, which remind us that Christ is the light not only of our Church but of the world. As Sir Knights, we are called to bear that light into the public square - to be beacons of truth, charity, and unity in a world that often seems divided and darkened by confusion.
  February also brings us Presidents’ Day, a time to reflect on the founding values of our nation and to pray for our current leaders – whether – we agree with them or not. As men of the Patriotic Degree, we honor the principle that true patriotism is rooted not in partisanship, but in virtue. It is about standing up for justice, defending life, and protecting religious liberty – always guided by the moral compass of our Catholic faith.
  This month also includes Valentine’s Day, a secular celebration of love – but as Knights, we know that love is not sentiment alone; it is sacrifice. The love we are called to show – to our families, our parishes, our veterans, and our country – must be courageous and self-giving.
  Let us also prepare our hearts for the season of Lent. May February be a time of quiet interior renewal, as we rededicate ourselves to the service of both God and country.
  May we, as Fourth Degree Knights, continue to be witnesses of faith, defenders of freedom, and servants of peace, always seeking to bring light into the world – one act of charity and patriotism at a time.
  Vivat Jesus?

Closing Prayer

• Conducted by SK Deacon Keenan

Closing Ode

• Sung the Star-Spangled Banner.

Adjourn

• Next regular meeting will be at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at St. Mark's Parish Hall.
• Meeting adjourned at 8:01 pm.

Minutes submitted by SK Mike Apicella, Faithful Scribe.