Meeting Minutes for Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

Opening Ceremony

• SK Larry Greer opened the meeting at 7:00 pm in the Saint Mark’s Parish Hall, 1011 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC. There were 22 Sir Knights with ID cards and rosaries in attendance. In addition, there were 2 guests (potential new 4th Degree Knights) present tonight. The Candle burns for SK Edward (Ned) Thomas Reilly.

Call of Officers

Opening Prayer

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

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 thanked everyone for prayers and visits while being treated for mouth cancer. Deacon George reports that he is now cancer free.

Report of Faithful Comptroller - SK Frank Bio

• Wilmington Catholic Radio thanked us for our $250 donation.
• Membership 152 members
  • 1 Honorary
  • 25 Honorary Life, One exemption
• 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 following were approved for the 4th degree candidates:
  • Robert Fischer
  • R. Scott Caparelli
  • Ryan Leach
  • Joseph McCaul
  • Joe Van Eron
  • Robert Shields
  • Vincent McGuire
  • Diego Ibarra
  • Jeff Maumus - on standby

Veterans Support

• Raffle to raise funds for Veterans support is live on our website. Get your tickets there or through your council. The drawing will be on November 17 with payouts made the same night.
  • Tickets are $5 dollars each, 3 for $10 online.
  • Payout of $500, $250, and $125.
• Shoe Boxes for Veterans at the Ashley House - Due mid December, please bring to the November Meeting
• November 7, 9:30 - Veterans Day Parade, downtown Wilmington
• November 10, 2026, 11 am - Veterans Day Ceremony, Harbor Island Garden Club, Town of Wrightsville Beach
• November 2 -13 - Operation Green Light for Veterans - Shine a light of hope and support for veterans

Veterans Committee

• Bi-monthly New Hanover Veterans Council Report – next meeting is October 23.
• See website under Resources for further information; specifically, the NHCVC information, and the information from the new Brunswick County Veterans Coalition.

Honor Guard Events

• November 7 - Veterans Day Parade

2027 Collegiate Scholarship - SK Jack Murphy & SK John Reynolds

• The Collegiate Scholarship letters will go out just before Thanksgiving.

Fraternal Socials

• November 12 - New Cape Fear Museum Social.
  • $16, but only $8 for New Hanover Residents. Pay as you go.
  • We will meet at the museum at TBA, spouses invited.
• December 15 - Christmas Dinner, South Beach Grill, RSVP to follow.

Trustees Report

• No report tonight.

Unfinished/Old Business

• None

New Business

• November 7 - Veterans Day Parade - Starts at 11 am, line up at 9:30 am.
• November 14 - Exemplification on the USS Battleship North Carolina, our assembly to host.
• December 12, 5:00 pm Christmas Parade in Burgaw, All councils are invited. Regalia or Knights of Columbus Polo Shirt.
• December 19, Noon, Wilmington National Cemetery, Wreaths Across America wreath laying. We have bought 79 wreaths, FN would like us to get up to 100 donated wreaths.
  • Deadline December 2 to buy new wreaths - See Assembly website for details

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 at BSSM and ICC

  • Fr. John McGee resigned effective October 1; and has been replaced by Fr. Dass, the current Parochial Vicar at Saint Brendan the Navigator in Shallotte, effective October 15.
  • October 24 - Council 1074 Family Picnic 1 - 4 pm at St. Mary's Church, Tileston Picnic Pavilion
  • November 6, 7 am to 1 pm Special Olympics at Legion Field
  • November 7 - Veterans Day Parade, Downtown Wilmington
  • November 7, 10 am to 1 pm - Coats for Kids Coat Drive; Beau Rivage Golf Club
  • November 29 - 8am - Corporate Communion at Immaculate Conception Church in preparation for Advent
  • December 5 - Council Christmas Party at Magnolia Greens in Leland
  • December 19 - Wreaths Across America
  • February 11 - Valentines Dinner Dance

• 12017 Fr. James E. Waters at St. Mark

  • October 25 - The Knights of Columbus Latino Roundtable will host a Taco Fundraiser after the 9:30am, 11:30am, and 1:30pm Masses. Please stop by the Parish Hall to purchase your plate of tacos - $10 for three tacos.
  • November dates TBA - Backpacks for the Homeless.
  • November 8 - Knights Breakfast - The BEST in Town!
  • November - Coats for Kids at Four Locations Pender and Brunswick County.
  • November 14 - Movie Night, Damien, the story of Fr. Damien of Molokai.
  • November 27 - Christmas Tree sales for sale until all gone

• 12885 St. Therese at St. Therese

  • October 16 - Knight out with the Ladies
  • November 10, 7:15 - That Man is You. Open to all
  • Saturday - Men's Group to discuss the Sunday Gospel Readings, followed by breakfast
  • 2-3 weeks before Thanksgiving, St. Joseph Pantry, will be buying turkeys or contributions
  • The 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10:30 am, unload food truck; Every Thursday, noon to 4 pm is Food Distribution at St. Josephs in Burgaw

• 11817 Fr. Roland Gross at St. Stanislaus

  • New Pastor Installation
  • Winner of the recent Bocce Tournament
  • November 7, 11am to 4pm Polish Festival. Set up on November 6.

Brothers in Need

• Fr. Greg Spencer
• Deacon George Keenan, declared as cancer free, however, still much healing is needed
• SK Ned Reilly - repose of his soul
• Pope Leo XIV, cancer surgery
• Thomas Russell, heart surgery is still in the ICU

Good of the Order

Worthy Sir Knights,

As we enter the month of October, we are reminded of the importance of faith, reflection, and devotion. This month is dedicated to the Holy Rosary, offering us a special opportunity to deepen our spiritual lives through prayer and meditation. Let us turn to the Blessed Mother and seek her guidance as we strive to grow in holiness and service.

October also calls us to renewed commitment to our roles as Fourth Degree Knights. As visible representatives of patriotism, we are entrusted with upholding the values of our Order - Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. Through our actions in our parishes and communities, may we continue to be examples of integrity, compassion, and leadership.

This is a great time to remain active and engaged. Participate in assembly function, support parish initiatives, and extend a hand to those in need. Our presence and service make a difference, and together we strengthen the bonds that unite us a brother Knights.

Please keep in your prayers all Sir Knights and their families, especially those who are ill, facing hardship. or who have passed on. May we continue to support one another with faith and fraternity.

As we move through this month, we may be guided by prayer, strengthened by brotherhood, and inspired to live out our calling each day.

Vivat Jesus?

Faithful Navigator Closing Remarks

Please help out with our post meeting social by donating to the cause. See the donation box on the table.

Closing Prayer

• Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be said by Deacon George.

Closing Ode

• Sung the Star-Spangled Banner.

Adjourn

• Next regular meeting will be at 7:00pm on Tuesday, November 17, at St. Mark's Parish Hall.
• Meeting adjourned at 7:50pm.

Minutes submitted by SK Mike Apicella, Faithful Scribe.## Meeting Minutes for Tuesday, October 20, 2026