Meeting Minutes for March 18, 2025

St. Mark’s Parish Hall (1011 Eastwood Rd), Wilmington, NC

Opening Ceremony

  • Faithful Navigator Frank Bio opened the meeting at 7:00 pm in the Saint Mark Parish Hall, 1011 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC. There were 23 Sir Knights with ID cards and rosaries in attendance.

Call of Officers

Office Holder P/E/A
Faithful Navigator SK Frank Bio Present
Faithful Friar Rev SK Greg Spencer Excused
Captain SK Larry Greer Present
Pilot SK Colin Simpson Present
Comptroller SK Greg Decker Present
Admiral SK Frank Weisgerber Present
Purser SK Tom Sullivan Present
Scribe SK Mike Apicella Present
Corps Commander SK Bob Gorman Present
Inner Sentinel SK Joe Damitz Present
Outer Sentinel SK George Schadt Present
1st Year Trustee SK George Plarre Excused
2nd Year Trustee SK Caleb Strittmatter Excused
3rd Year Trustee SK Michael Breit Excused

Opening Prayer

  • Meeting’s opening prayer was led by the Faithful Navigator Frank Bio.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Opening Ode

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

Call for the Approval of the Minutes of the Prior Meeting

  • A call was made for changes or amendments to the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes.
    • The time of the All Saints Dedication and Consecration was questioned. It was reported in the minutes that the time would be at 1:00 PM on April 2. The All Saints calendar published that the Ceremony will be from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on April 2. Honor Guard assembly and instruction time will be updated when known.

Report of the Faithful Friar

  • No report.

Report of the Faithful Comptroller - SK Greg Decker

  • The Faithful Comptroller reported that our membership is at 157; 117 have paid their dues; 13 have not.
  • The financials reported can be requested by contacting the Faithful Comptroller.

Report of the Faithful Purser - SK Tom Sullivan

  • The Faithful Purser reported on current balances, and that the CD is to mature April 20, 2025. Decision needed on the status of renewal.
  • The financials reported can be requested by contacting the Faithful Purser.

Report of Committees

Membership Report/ Reading of Applications/ Balloting

  • No report.

Veterans Report

  • Wreaths Across America – Certificate of Appreciation to our council.
  • 50/50 Drawing next meeting.

Color Guard Report

Completed

  • March 15 – St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Upcoming

  • April 2 - New Church Dedication at All Saints in Hampstead.
    • We are assisting the Hampstead assembly for this important date.
    • SK Gorman will send out times for the event.
    • We have 6 Sir Knights participating in the Honor Guard.
  • April 3 – Azalea Festival Program with the St. Mark Catholic School.
    • Asked that we present the colors, more information to follow.
  • Passing of the Colors ceremonies at our two Catholic schools in which we recognize the 8th Grade class for their patriotic efforts through the school year, and instruct the 7th Grade class in flag etiquette as they assume the valued responsibility.
    • St. Mark Catholic School: May 20 at 8:15am. .* St. Mary Catholic School: date and time TBD.

Uniform Reimbursement

  • Two available to offset 50% of the cost.
    • Get with SK Bob Gorman

2025 Collegiate Scholarship Report – Co-chairs: SK John Reynolds/SK Jack Murphy

  • See the assembly’s website for further information and to make online donations
  • Monthly drawings will be held for a chance to win $50 for each $20 donation. . 75% funded at this point. . St. Therese Council made a donation of $250.
  • On Wednesday, March 26, there is a webinar for the High School parents and students on the basics of college planning and finance.

Fraternal Social Report - SK Frank Weisgerber

  • Cape Fear Museum on Market Street as suggested by SK Backes.
  • St. Stanislaus – Stations of the Cross outside at the Via Cruce led by SK Decker.
  • More information on both events will be communicated within the next week.

Trustees Report

  • Nominations for future positions for the Assembly.
    • Every position is open.
    • Need a replacement for a Comptroller – SK Decker.
    • Need to assign a new Corps Commander by the Faithful Navigator.

Unfinished/Old Business

  • Shirts and Badges were distributed during last month’s meeting.

New Business

  • April 26 – Honor Flight, meet at the airport at 9-10pm to welcome our Veterans home.
    • Honor Flight Veterans
    • SKs Ken O’Leary and Joe Pulawski

Report of Third-Degree Councils

  • 1074 Wilmington

    • 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month at 6:30 pm – COR meets at Immaculate Conception Church.
    • March 22 – District Basketball shoot out, at St Mary’s Gym!
    • March 23 – Membership Drive after Mass – BSSM, all are welcome to participate.
    • March 26 – Founder’s Day Dinner, 421 Junction.
    • March 30 – Corporate Communion and Rosary, ICC at 8:00 am.
    • April 4 – Meatless Soup followed by Stations of the Cross, BSSM 6:15 pm.
    • April 27 – Pancake Breakfast, 8 am to 12 pm, Riverview Restaurant at Blakeslee AF Recreation Center.
    • May 28 – Silver Rose, BSSM after the Hispanic Mass.
    • June 27 – ICC ARC Blood Drive.
    • September 8 – Charity Golf Tournament.

  • 12017 St. Mark

    • COR continues every 1, 2, and 3 Thursday at St Mark’s at 7:00 pm
    • March 21 and April 4 - Fish Fry 5-7 pm.
    • May 29 – Silver Rose conducted by the Latino Roundtable.
    • April 5 - Movie Night “Romero” 6:30 to 9:00 pm, free however donations accepted.
    • Every Wednesday from 9-10 am – respect Life Prayer Vigil Hospital Plaza Street and 16th Street, Rosary, Intentions, Divine Mercy Chaplet, then play Bocce,
    • March 29 – 11 am to 1 pm – Spiritual Reflection/Retreat
    • March 30 – Car Wash after 9:30, 11:30 and 1:00 pm Masses; $10 car supporting the Latino Roundtable
    • April 14 – Golf tournament, Castle Bay – 8 am registration with shotgun start at 9 AM. See SK Decker for registration forms.
    • March 28 and April 11 – Soup Supper Night, Free.

  • 12885 St. Therese

    • Officer nominations are open.
    • Thank you notes from various charities.
    • March 28 – Lenten Dinner 6:00pm.
    • April 5 – breakfast for those interested in going to seminary.
    • April 12 – start Easter basket ticket sales.
    • Reception for 1st Communion and Confirmation.
    • June Shrimperoo.
    • May – Flowers for Mother’s Day.
    • Baby Bottle Program – collected $1,000.
    • Future Exemplification TBA.
    • Pretty in Pink - $2,000 pledge.
    • Fairview Fire Department - $2,000 pledge for recovery from the Storm.
    • Donated $250 for the Collegiate Scholarship Fund.

  • 11817 St. Stanislaus

    • Now have 102 members.
    • April 7 – Successful Fish Fry, 275 meals served, all proceeds to LAMB.
    • April 27 – Divine Mercy Sunday at 3:00pm, plus food.
    • Saturday mornings - Weekly gathering of COR at 8:00am.
    • Suggested a donation bucket for the meetings to pay for food, etc.

Brothers in Need

  • Bishop Herb Brevard

Good of the Order

  • Humility does not mean a submissiveness, a passiveness, a willingness to be walked on, or desire to live in the doghouse. Humility is a virtue by which we recognize ourselves as we really are, not as we would like to be in the eyes of the public; not as press notices say we are, but as we are in the sight of God when we examine our conscience.

Closing Prayer

  • Conducted by Faithful Navigator Bio.

Closing Ode

  • Sung the Star Spangled Banner.

Adjourn

  • Next meeting will be at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 15 at St. Mark's Parish Hall.
  • Meeting adjourned at 7:52 pm.

Minutes submitted by SK Mike Apicella, Faithful Scribe.