Home of the Knights of Columbus #11730

We present the Knight of the Month award to recognize members that stand out in the virtues of our order in service to the Church and Community.
For several years, Charley Walker has served faithfully as Warden of our council and as Warden for Charity, Unity and Fraternity Exemplifications. He performs these duties with grace and always exceeds what he is called upon to do. Last month, he and another Knight cleaned out and inventoried the shed, which our council uses to store equipment used for the service to the parish and community. In addition, Charley is often involved in cooking for council and parish events. This year, as in the past, he took on the team lead responsibility for barbecuing for the parish picnic.
Charley, on behalf of the council, we thank you greatly for all that you do.

We present the Family of the Month award to recognize families that exemplify the virtues of charity, unity, and fraternity, serving as a beacon of faith and service within our community.
Today, we recognize Steve and Lori Black as our Family of the Month. Steve and Lori are pillars of our parish and the broader community, demonstrating unwavering dedication and selflessness in their activities with the Church Community.
Steve is a model hospitality minister at Our Lady of the Pines, always ready with a warm smile and a helping hand. His commitment to making everyone feel welcome is a testament to his generous spirit. Additionally, Steve is deeply involved with the “That Man Is You” program, where he contributes to fostering spiritual growth and brotherhood among the men of our parish. His participation has helped other men to grow in their faith and become better husbands, fathers, and community leaders.
Lori’s contributions are very commendable. As a Sacristan at OLP, she ensures that our liturgical celebrations are conducted with reverence and precision, which shows her deep faith and love for the Church. Lori is also actively involved with Mater Filius at St. Gabriel Church, a ministry dedicated to supporting pregnant women in need. Her compassionate service and commitment to this cause have made a significant impact, offering hope and support to many women and their families.
Steve and Lori, thank you greatly for all that you do.

Family of the Month: Stacy and Tom Paris
We are proud to present the Family of the Month award to Stacy and Tom Paris.
Stacy’s commitment to our parish is truly inspiring. As the Director of Faith Formation for grades 9-12, she plays a vital role in nurturing the spiritual growth of our youth. Her efforts in managing our Newsletter and Communications ensure that our community stays informed and connected.
In addition to her formal roles, Stacy and Tom are actively involved in various parish activities, such as Vacation Bible School, the Pines Monthly Connection Magazine, World Youth Day, the Youth Formation program, and the Steubenville conferences. Their involvement in these programs not only enriches their own faith but also positively impacts the lives of many within our parish.
Thank you Stacy and Tom for all you do.
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Knight of the Month: John Stewart
On this day, our council recognizes John Stewart with the Knight of the Month award.
John can’t be here tonight because he just had Covid and he’s afraid he’s still in the window of contagiousness.
John is active in council activities including burrito sales, roadside clean ups and meetings. Most recently, he helped cook hamburgers and hot dogs for the Vacation Bible School end of term luncheon. John has also shown a deep commitment to his faith by participating in the Catholic Ministries of “That Man is You”, which meets on Friday mornings at 6AM, and Inferno, which “aims to empower men to lead their fight to sainthood.”
Thank you John for all you do.

A Knights of Columbus Silver Rose was presented at Our Lady of the Pines at the 8:30AM Mass on Tuesday, July 9th, 8:30 AM. Following mass the Rosary was prayed. Silver Rose Pilgrimages share the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and promote respect for life by participating in this meaningful pilgrimage. The Silver Rose program demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States and Mexico, through a series of prayer services promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady.

Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights, parishioners and community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The tour culminates with a special mass where all eight Silver Roses come together in Mexico on December 12th at the Basilica in Monterrey with a procession, prayers and Blessings through Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Family of the Month: John and Jean McGuire have been with Our Lady of the Pines for many years, and have always been active in the parish and community. John is a Past Grand Knight and he even held every other position in the council. He has been with the council since its beginning as was Jean with the Ladies’ Auxiliary. As part of their service, this couple has for a long time been bringing communion to the home bound and visiting seniors and ailing. With all of that John continues support to the council by participating in burrito sales.

Knight of the Month: Ted Breuker epitomizes Faith in Action. Ted is a regular and active participant in TMIY, That Man is You, the Parish COR group. As a Proclaimer at Mass, Ted serves as the bridge between Scripture and the faithful. During the Feast of Corpus Christi, Ted helped carry the processional canopy protecting the Blessed Sacrament. Ted also serves as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion.

Appointments will be on June 21st, between 11:00AM and 3:30PM. We’re looking for volunteers to donate blood. To signup for an appointment, please visit Vitalant Appointment Portal

Select “Blood Drive Code” and enter “20004” as the Blood Donor Code.

Select “Find Location”

Select “See Times”

Select the Time Slot desired (generally, donors select give whole blood vs. power red)