September Awards – The Flannery Family and Don Koveleski

Natalie and Jim Flannery are the Family of the Month. They are devoted members of Our Lady of the Pines Parish and actively participate in a wide range of parish and community initiatives. Brother Jim Flannery is a dedicated Knight, contributing tirelessly to many of our Council events. Whether it’s heading up the Football Crazr, participating in Breakfast Burritos or Oktoberfest, leading the church video ministry, or the annual Ball and picnic, Jim’s commitment and hard work are a constant and valued presence.
Natalie, a faithful member of the Ladies Auxiliary both at OLP and the State, supporting numerous service projects through her dedication and compassionate service. She is also an essential part of the OLP Financial Council, Rosary Ministry, lead for Cinco de Mayo celebration, and providing needed care as Stephen Minister. Together, Jim and Natalie support the Council and this community as a united family. For their extraordinary service and unwavering dedication to every aspect of the Knights’ and Ladies’ mission, we recognize the them as the Family of the Month.

Brother Knight Don Koveleski is the Knight of the Month. He has demonstrated outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to the Knights of Columbus mission. Don has stepped up in several key areas of this Council to support fundraising, fellowship and morale. He was key in organizing pre-cooks and co-leading the Burrito Sales. This preparation assisted in preparing and selling close to 700 burritos, the largest ever made and sold. Don was key in the execution of the Oktoberfest in preparation, execution and cleanup to provide our Parish community with a good meal, great conversation and a cold beer. And we can’t forget him taking over the General Store to provide you with the best looking shirts, nametags, and other accoutrements, which we greatly appreciate. For his exceptional service and deep commitment to the Knights’ core principles of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity, we recognize Knight Don Koveleski as Council 11730’s Knight of the Month.