Meeting Minutes for Tuesday, May 20, 2025

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

Opening Ceremony

• Faithful Navigator Frank Bio opened the meeting at 7:05 pm in the Saint Mark Parish Hall, 1011 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC. There were 20 Sir Knights with ID cards and rosaries in attendance.

Call of Officers

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

• Minutes approved as posted on website.

Report of the Faithful Friar

• Deacon George will lead the Rosary at St. Mark's on 5/31 at 4:00pm. This event is sponsored by the Legion of Mary.

Report of Faithful Comptroller - SK Greg Decker

• The Faithful Comptroller reported that our membership is at 157.
• 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

• The next Exemplification for the 4th Degree will be at Saint Peter Catholic Church in Greenville, NC on June 7. We have no applications and the cutoff is today.

Veterans Report

• 50/50 Drawing next meeting.
• A recap of the Honor Flight on April 26 was given by SK Joe Pulawski.

Color Guard Report

Completed

• April 26 – Color Guard at St. Mark Festival.
• April 27 – 9 AM, Confirmation at St. Stanislaus Church in full regalia.
• April 27 – 3 PM, Divine Mercy Devotion at St. Stanislaus Church in Castle Hayne.
• 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. Mary Catholic School: May 13, 8 AM, The Upper Room
• St. Mark Catholic School: May 20, 8:25, AM in the Gym

Upcoming

• Wreath laying on Memorial Day at the National Cemetery starting at 11:00. Full Regalia

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.
• May 21 deadline for College Scholarship Applications.
• Monthly drawings will be held for a chance to win $50 for each $20 donation. May's winners are:
  • SK Spiegel
  • SK Apicella
• The financials reported can be requested by contacting John Reynolds.

Fraternal Social Report - SK Frank Weisgerber Report given by FN Bio.

Completed

• April 16 – Stations of the Cross outside at the Via Cruces at St Stans led by SK Decker. There was a great turnout of about 35 people in total.
• April 23 – Cape Fear Museum on Market Street followed by lunch at the Copper Penny.

Trustees Report

• No report.

Unfinished/Old Business

• Officer slate was updated and there is an open position For Faithful Pilot. (Editor's note: The Pilot position has since been filled leaving Outer Sentinel open.)

New Business

• Slate of officers for the next Fraternal Year was read and Faithful Navigator requested for any other nominations. There were none and the slate was voted on and approved by acclamation.

Report of Third-Degree Councils

• 1074 Wilmington

  • 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month at 6:30 pm – COR meets at Immaculate Conception Church.
  • May 28 – 7 PM Silver Rose, BSSM after the Hispanic Mass.
  • June 27 – ICC ARC Blood Drive IC Church 10:00-3:30.
  • September 8 – Charity Golf Tournament.

• 12017 St. Mark

  • COR continues every 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Thursday at St Mark’s at 7:00 pm.
  • June 7 – Movie Night 7pm “If I Didn’t Have Love” Blessed Giorgio Frassati ( will be canonized on August 3 2025).
  • June 8- Magician Bryan Saint will be performing at St Mark's Activity Center at 7pm. For more information contact Tim Niggel at tickets@kofc12017.org.
  • June 15 Father’s Day Knights Breakfast.
  • June 21- Habitat for Humanity.
  • July 2- Blood Drive.

• 12885 St. Therese

  • June 14- Shrimperaoo details to follow
  • Church Organist will be going to St. Mary’s

• 11817 St. Stanislaus

  • COR Group – Parish Hall meets every Saturday at 8:00am.
  • Divine Mercy Devotion was held on 4/27 and there was a good turnout. Thank You to all SK’s that participated.

Brothers in Need

• Bishop Herb Brevard
• SK Norman McLoud
• SK Marco Vialpando's wife was having surgery, prayers for a successful operation and speedy recovery.

Good of the Order

• Monday is Memorial Day. These are some thoughts for us to consider.
  “Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.” President Harry S. Truman
  “Memorial Day remains one of America’s most cherished patriotic observances. The spirit of this day has not changed-it remains a day to honor those who died defending our freedom and democracy.” Doc Hastings
  “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself” Joseph Campbell
• SK Decker shared observations on the Passing of the Colors ceremonies conducted at St Mark's. The day starts with recognition of the Saint of the Day, Pledge of Allegiance and then the Prayer of the Day. These are all great ways to keep our young Catholics grounded in faith and country.

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, June 17th at St. Mark's Parish Hall.
• Meeting adjourned at 7:54 pm.