Please pay your 2025 Dues!
It's that time of year! Paper and electronic assessments are being sent out during the first week of December. In addition, please consider donations to the Virginia "Penny per Knight per Day" program to support Virginian Seminarians and our Council's "Food for the Needy" campaign.
Congratulations New Knights, November 22, 2025
Combined Exemplification
Let us welcome seven new members into the Knights of Columbus who joined on-line and become associate members into Council 8183, during the Combined Exemplification (Degrees of Charity, Unity and Fraternity) held this past Saturday, November 22, 2025, in our Chapel. Shown here with Father Merkle are L to R: Jeffrey Marcell, Adam Marcell, Rick Armstrong, John Herwick, Father Merkle, Nate Armstrong, Todd Rooney, David Morales, GK Joe Pevarnik and DD Jeffrey Limjoco..
A special thanks to our Degree Team of: Our Worthy Chaplain Father Merkle, PGK Greg Suchanek, PGK Paul Zerkow, PGK Thomas McCloskey, PGK Kevin Tamai, Andrew McGrail and Daniel McGrail. Congratulations to all.
Welcome New 4th Degree Member: Sir Knight Chinedu Offor
On Saturday, Chinedu Offor, became a member of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, the Patriotism virtue, during the Exemplification, hosted by Assembly 1678 out of All Saint's Parish in Manassas. We congratulate Sir Knight Chinedu Offor! The next 4th Degree Exemplification will take place on February 28, 2026 in Virginia Beach. Please reach out to PGK Kevin Tamai @ 703-622-6861 or at tamaikevin@gmail.com, if you are interested in joining the 4th Degree.
Thank you, Blood Drive, Nov 15
The KofC Blood Drive, in conjunction with Inova Blood Services, took place on Saturday, November 15 in upper Seton Hall. We thank PGK Kevin Tamai for leading this Event and Clyde Watts for assisting. In all, there 91 units of blood collected at this drive, which includes whole blood, platelet, plasma and double reds, This is a community event in which Kevin coordinates with the three other churches, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Saint Matthew's Lutheran Church and Old Bridge Methodist Church. The next drive is scheduled for January 10, 2026, at Saint Matthew's located at 12351 All Saints Place in Woodbridge. For any questions, please reach out to Kevin at
703-622-6861 or at tamaikevin@gmail.com.
Thank you, Hoagies Sales, Nov 8-9
The Hoagie Sale, conducted this past weekend, was a success. All 500 hoagies made, were sold, the last going following the 10:45 Mass. We are sorry we did not have any left to sell after the 12:30 Mass. This could not have happened without the help from the following Brothers (and I am sorry, if I left you out): DGK Steve Amato, Bob Anastasio, Jason Boffetti, Mark Brown, Greg Byrum, PGK Jeff Carrera, PGK George Clark, Brad Engborg, Dwayne Griese, Les Krough, John Loftus, Andrew McGrail, Daniel McGrail, Al Nessel, Michael Rotchford, PGK Richard Roy, Tom Shank, Chuck Short, Scott Smid, Sean Ward, Clyde Watts, Chriss Yoder and Don Zajackowski. A special thanks to Tom Shank, for driving up to the District to pick-up up the meats, and to PGK George Clark, who led this Event.
Preliminary results show a profit of $1,215, based on sales of $3,542 and expenses (meats and cheese, rolls and lettuce) of $2,327. Thank you all!
Thank you! 2nd Saturday of the Month Rosary - Saturday, November 8
This past Saturday, November 8, DGK Steve Amato and his wife Mary, led 14 parishioners praying the Rosary in front of Seton Hall, at the Memorial to the Unborn, including eight (8) Knights: DGK Steve Amato, Mark Brown, Louis Ferrufino, Jim Gibson, John Loftus, Charles Newton, Ralph Tuccillo and Sean Ward. We thank all for praying for all innocent victims of Abortion and for healing for all, who have participated in these terminations of Life.
Thank you! Kof C Catholic Financial Seminar, October 22
This seminar was hosted by our Field Agent Jeff Ghering and set-up from DGK Steve Amato. In total, 16 people attended, including DGK Steve Amato, Mark Brown, PGK Jeff Carrera, Brian Costello, Terry DePetro, Tom Genova, PGK Guillermo Giandoni, John Gorla, PGK Thomas McCloskey, Andrew McGrail, Daniel McGrail, PGK Richard Roy, Chuck Short and PGK Ted Zagrobelny, We thank you for taking the time out of your evening to attend.
Thank you! The Living Rosary, October 19
The Living Rosary, was prayed in front of Seton Hall from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. In all 21 parishioners participated including nine (9) member of our Council: Gel Garcia, Jim Gibson, Les Krough, Tom Liuzzo, John Loftus, Daniel McGrail, Bud Martin, Sean Ward and Joe Pevarnik as we paid homage to Our Lady of the Rosary, in memory of those lost in the battle of Lepanto. The Litany to our Lady of the Rosary was prayed as well. We thank all who participated.
Thank you - Shredding Event, October 18
The Shredding Event took place in the lower parking lot of the Parish grounds. The is held in conjunction with Marian Homes, the non-profit Charity of Council 8600 at Saint Mary of Sorrow Parish in Fairfax, Virginia.Total intake was $1892 and after paying for the truck, our Council’s share was $646. We thank PGK Paul Zerkow who led this event and those who assisted including Vic Bako, Jason Boffetti, Bob Buckley, PGK Jeff Carrera, Tom Genova, Andrew McGrail, Daniel McGrail and Sean Ward.
Thank you - Youth Soccer Challenge, October 18
The KofC Youth Soccer Challenge took place at Saint John Paul the Great High School in Dumfries. Special thanks to Brother Chuck Short who worked with the High School's Facilities Director and the Director of Athletics, to secure the Field and get this set-up as we canceled this Event, which was originally scheduled for September 27, at the Woodbridge Middle School, due to the threat of 100% chance of rain. As there were not any open fields until mid November, through the Prince William County, Chuck secured Saint John Paul the Great and we thank him Also, we thank fellow officers from the other District 12 Councils, Holy Family (John Paul 1 Council 7165), Our Lady of Angels (5750) and from Sacred Heart (9285).who were there to help..
Thank you! Our Parish Fall Festival, Sunday, October 12
Our Parish Festival took place on October 12. This was a very big success. Despite the overcast skies and then mist, followed by rain, over 1,472 registered guests passed through the gates. Thank you to all the Parishioners and their families who participated in the planning, set-up, the execution and the take-down and clean up of this Event. These Parishioners put in hundreds of hours in order to make this a success and we appreciate all their efforts. Our Council was tasked with operating the Blackstone Griddles serving over 160 Sirloin Hamburgers and 120 Nathan’s Hot Dogs. Just north of 2 cases of Soda, 1 case of Gatorade and 4 cases of beer were served. The last of the crew were out of the parking lot at 7:55 p.m. on Sunday.
Thank you! 2nd Saturday of the Month Rosary - Saturday, October 11
This Saturday, following the 9:00 Mass, in front of Seton Hall, at the Memorial to the Unborn, we will pray the Rosary, for all innocent victims of Abortion and for healing for all, who have participated in these terminations of Life.
Reminders
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