The exemplification raised 56 knights to become Sir Knights. Pictured are all those exemplified as well as the degree team and dignitaries.

For his faithful leadership and dedicated service to the Knights of Columbus, the Church, and his community, Assembly 3952 proudly recognized Sir Knight Gene Ziemba as the Exemplification Honoree for the March 21, 2026 Fourth Degree Exemplification.

Sir Knight Gene has been a member of the Knights of Columbus for more than 17 years and is a member of All Saints Catholic Church in Hampstead, North Carolina, Council 12281, and Assembly 3952. Throughout his years of service, he has demonstrated a deep commitment to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.

He currently serves as North Carolina Regional District Deputy 1 and previously served the Order as District Deputy and Grand Knight. Sir Knight Gene is also a founding member and Past Faithful Navigator of Assembly 3952, helping establish and lead the Fourth Degree presence at All Saints Catholic Church.

In addition to his leadership within the Knights, he has helped expand membership through Round Table recruitment efforts for Hispanic and Latin Catholic communities at St. Mark Catholic Church in Wilmington, Transfiguration Catholic Church in Wallace, and Santa Clara Catholic Mission in Magnolia.

A graduate of The Citadel, Sir Knight Gene also serves his community as a board member and tour guide for the USS North Carolina Battleship in Wilmington and as an active volunteer at All Saints Catholic Church, serving as a greeter, usher, parking attendant, speaker, and lector.

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St. Patrick's Day Parade

A beautiful day whether you're Irish or not. Only five SKs in regalia from TWO assemblies! Not pictured were SKs Apicella and Ludgate.

Polar Plunge

Overcast, breezy and cold. Perfect for the Polar Plunge. At least our Faithful Navigator showed up!

Wreaths Across America

January 23th was Wreath Cleanup Day and sir knights, and a grandson, from our assembly lent a hand, or a rake as the case may be. The weather cooperated in that it was neither too cool or too warm.

Shoeboxes to Ashley House

SKs John Bolger, Micheal Reyes, Joe Ferro and John Danchisko delivered sixty-odd shoeboxes filled with necessities and niceties to bring joy to the residents of Ashley House.

Wreaths Across America

A beautiful day in the 60s, it was. And there must have been a thousand volunteers out to help. They had wreaths for all 5,172 graves.
Our assembly was represented by FN Greer, SKs Newman, Bolger, Cadden, Pulawski, Ferro and Decker. Brother Tabor from 12017 plus many sisters from the Columbiettes.

Veterans Support Raffle Winners

The raffle drawing for the three checks was held at the November assembly meeting. Thanks to all the councils and assembly members that promoted and contributed to the success of this year's raffle.

SK Bob Gorman did the honors of pulling the winning tickets from 396 entries. The winners are:

Photos from the Veterans Parade and Veterans Day Memorial

The Veterans Day parade came a few days early this year, but what a beautiful day it was!

Check back for more photos of our assembly in action.

SK Francis (Frank) Pinkston, RIP

Our brother Sir Knight Frank Pinkston passed away on September 25 at the age of 95.

Please take a moment to read Frank's obituary. The visitation and funeral will be at St. Mark Catholic Church on Monday, October 6. The visitation will be at 10 with funeral Mass at 11.

Bishop Herbert Bevard, RIP

A great friend of the Knights of Columbus and of many sir knights passed away on September 20. Before retiring to Wilmington, Bishop Herb's last office was as bishop of the Diocese of St. Thomas and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You may recall him from the periodic visits to St. Mark to raise funds for his diocese, one of the poorest. Others came to know and love him when carrying him to his weekly PT sessions over the last few years. He will be missed.

Please take a moment to read Bishop Herb's obituary. It is a testament to a life well led.

Photos from the Flag Instruction at Saint Mary Catholic School on September 11

The entire Eighth Grade of the Saint Mary Catholic School attended the Flag Instruction. Also attending were two knights from Wilmington Council 1074: SK Bob Benazzi and Michael Bender. The instruction was held at the Upper School flagpole.

This year's instruction spent additional time regarding flying the flag at half-staff as this was the 24th anniversary of 9/11. A special prayer was provided by the Eighth Grade teacher, Paul Price.

Photos from the Flag Instruction at Saint Mark Catholic School on August 25

The entire Eighth Grade of the Saint Mark Catholic School attended the Flag Instruction instead of just a small cadre. Also attending were the Eighth Grade teachers and Mrs. Quinn, Dean of Students. This was the first time we held the instruction at the end of the school day.