Now We Are Two!

It's been a long time coming. And it seemed imminent more than once. But now it's official. Assembly 2017 has birthed a baby assembly, the Father Thomas Frederick Price Assembly 3952 based in Hampstead. It will be the home assembly to three councils: The Harry "Hap" Hansen Council 12281, the Father Roland Gross Council 11817, and the Father Bernadine Golden Council 12921.

Passing of the Colors at Saint Mark Catholic School

The annual recognition ceremony was held on May 23rd for the 68 students in the Eighth Grade class of Saint Mark Catholic School. We recognized those students for their role in having the US flag properly flown throughout the school year. The ceremony also symbolically transfers that responsibility onto those who will take their place in the coming school year (the current Seventh Grade students).

The Assembly was represented by ten Sir Knights, five in regalia. The audience for the ceremony was the Fifth through Eighth grade. Our Color Guard conducted the Passing of the Colors and ceremonially folded the flag as teacher Mr. Lee read the story about the folds of the flag. As recognition of the Eighth Grade students, each student was awarder a certificate and a US flag lapel pin acknowledging their service through the year. The certificates were distributed by Chaplain Greg Spencer assisted by District Master JP Horvat, and the lapel pins were presented by Principal Tripp Burton.

We want to thank Dean of Students Christine Quinn for the fine job of organization so this ceremony proceeded with all the dignity it deserved.

Check back for photos of the event.

Exemplification Upcoming

The next exemplification to the Fourth Degree will be held on Saturday, August 26, at Saint Eugene Catholic Church in Asheville. Information about this exemplification and the application process can be found here. A blank Form 4 can be found here.

Confirmation at Saint Mark

Ten Sir Knights, six in full regalia, provided an Honor Guard for Bishop Luis Zarama as he was at Saint Mark Catholic Church to confirm over 50 youths. The Mass was con-celebrated with Fr. John McGee and Fr. Cesar Torres Martinez.

Photos courtesy of CiCi Yeager, St. Mark Catholic Church

Slate of Officers for Fraternal Year 2023-2024

The above names have been put forward for officer positions for the upcoming fraternal year. If you have an interest in a position, make your desire known to the Faithful Navigator immediately.

Confirmation at Saint Stanislaus

Six Sir Knights in full regalia provided an Honor Guard for Bishop Luis Zarama as he was at Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church to confirm 18 young adults: 6 from Saint Stanislaus and 12 from Saint Joseph in Burgaw.

SK Michael Cahill, RIP

Our brother Sir Knight Michael Cahill's funeral Mass was May 5 at St. Therese Catholic Church. Eight sir knights in full regalia and four with tux/dark suit and baldric formed an Honor Guard.

Please take a moment to read Mike's obituary. It was a life well lived.

SK Frank Militscher, RIP

PFN and PGK Frank Militscher passed away on April 26 following a stay in the hospital. He was 70. At this time an obituary in unavailable as are any final arrangements.

Honor Flight 2023

On hand to greet the returning Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area on April 29 were members of our assembly (Frank and Susan Bio and John Bolger) and of council 12017 (George Schwartzman). George was a veteran on the Honor Flight 2022 and pictured with him is his chaperone from that flight.

Honor Flight 2023

On hand to greet the returning Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area on April 29 were members of our assembly (Frank and Susan Bio and John Bolger) and of council 12017 (George Schwartzman). George was a veteran on the Honor Flight 2022 and pictured with him is his chaperone from that flight.