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Past Grand Knight Pierre Gaudreault and current Grand Knight Jim Appleyard attended the KofC Colorado State Convention in Denver. Pierre continues going above and beyond being a delegate but also serving in the Honor Guard for several events during the Conference.

Council 11730 received two awards: St Joseph Award as well as being recognized as the #18 Council of over 140 Council in Colorado.

The St Joseph Award is about our Faith in Action. Councils earn the award for strong performance in: Fraternal benefits/insurance, Membership growth, Program activities, and Overall excellence. Congratulations to all brothers on earning this award. Your dedication to faith, family community and life–truly honors the legacy of Blessed Fr Michael McGivney and the patron St Joseph. Thank you for your hard work, leadership, and example to our parish and diocese.

We were also recognized as one of the Top 25 awards and specifically #18 is an outstanding accomplishment by our Council. This award is determined by cumulative scoring in operations, service and growth on:
– Timely and complete submission of forms and reports to State and Supreme
– Compliance with reporting throughout fraternal year
– Quality and quantity of our programs in Faith, Family, Community and Life and how they are executed and their impact
– Growth in membership, recruitment efforts and retention
With well over 140 active councils across our great state, this ranking is a true testament to your dedication, hard work and commitment to our principles of Charity, Unity and Fraternity that define the Knights. This shows your strong leadership, generosity of our members, and the positive impact you all have on our parish, the Black Forest community, and beyond.

Congratulations to each and everyone of you. Our leadership is proud to serve on your behalf at this year’s Knights of Columbus State Convention.

Brother Knight Matt Weir is our Knight of the Month. Matt’s dedication, leadership, and commitment to the growth and vitality of our council have made a significant impact throughout this fraternal year. As Chancellor and Membership Director, Matt has worked tirelessly to welcome new Catholic men into the mission of the Knights of Columbus. Through his outreach, encouragement, and personal example, the council has brought in 10 new members toward our quota of 11, a remarkable achievement that reflects his passion for strengthening our brotherhood. Matt also played a key leadership role in organizing and coordinating the two Council Lenten Fish Fry Fellowships held in March. He managed the planning, purchasing, and logistics that ensured both events ran smoothly and provided a warm, welcoming experience for our parish community. Matt also generously volunteered his time to support our Breakfast Burrito Sales, helping raise funds for our Young Adult Educational Scholarships. His willingness to step in wherever needed—whether behind the scenes or on the front lines—demonstrates the spirit of service that defines our order. Brother Matt Weir’s dedication to faith, fraternity, and service makes him an outstanding example of what it means to be a Knight.

The McGuire family exemplifies the spirit of faith, service, and community that the Knights of Columbus seeks to honor. Their dedication to Our Lady of the Pines Parish and Council 11730 is evident in the countless ways they give of their time, talents, and hearts. Lady Madeline McGuire is a pillar of parish involvement and leadership. As Secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary, she provides steady organization and support to the group’s charitable efforts. She serves faithfully in the OLP Visual Ministry, contributes her insight and guidance as a member of the OLP Pastoral Council, and offers compassionate leadership as Co Chair of the OLP Caretakers Support Group. This Lent, Madeline also played an important role assisting with the Stations of the Cross and Soup Supper, helping create a meaningful and Lady welcoming experience for parishioners. Sir Knight Kevin “Mac” McGuire is an active and dependable member of Council 11730, always ready to step in where help is needed. He organizes our Breakfast Fellowship, strengthening the bonds of fraternity within the parish. This Lent, Mac volunteered at two Lenten Fish Frys and supported our Breakfast Burrito sales, contributing to the success of these important fundraising and community building events. In addition, he serves the parish as a member of the OLP Life Safety Team, helping ensure a safe environment for all who worship and gather at OLP. Together, Madeline and Mac embody the values of charity, unity, and fraternity. Their joyful service enriches our parish family and strengthens the mission of the Knights of Columbus.

Did you know that you can find lecturer presentations, meeting minutes, and more at Council Files. If you need the password, just email info@olpknights.org. It’s not a tough password. 🙂 For example, Brother Schubert’s latest lecture is Fraternity

Brothers gathered on Holy Thursday morning for some wonderful fellowship and to share a meal and their faith. These gatherings happen every first Thursday of the month. Follow our calendar for more information and to join us!

Family of the Month is the Suerdieck Family. They are faithful and devoted members of Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church, and they beautifully embody the four pillars of the Knights of Columbus—Faith, Family, Community, and Life. Their commitment to living these values is evident in the many ways they serve, support, and enrich our parish. Brent, Rosie, Dani, William and Grant are active parishioners whose presence is felt throughout parish life.
Brother Brent, daughter Dani, and sons, William and Grant, all support our masses as Hospitality Ministers. William is also a proclaimer sharing the words of salvation and the Gospel message. Dani makes an occasional showing in the choir. Brother Brent has a deep passion for helping others discern their charisms and grow in discipleship. He actively supports formation initiatives such as Called and Called on Fire Lead—programs inspired by Bishop Barron and Word on Fire that help spread the Catholic faith through digital and traditional media.
As a family, Suerdieck’s regularly volunteer at parish events and community gatherings. Their spirit of unity, generosity, and active discipleship strengthens our parish community. They are assisting our Parish Youth in making possible a Teen Camping Trip.
For their extraordinary service, their dedication to the life of the parish, and their unwavering commitment to the values of the Knights of Columbus, we are proud to recognize the Suerdieck Family as our Family of the Month.

Brother Don Koveleski is Knight of the Month. He has demonstrated outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to the Knights of Columbus mission. Don played a key role in organizing the pre-cook preparations and supporting the Burrito Preparation and Sales efforts. These efforts enable the team to prepare and sell 710 burritos, the largest our council every produced. Don was among the 32 brothers who contributed to the effort, providing a combined 139 volunteer hours in service to our parish community. As we have been celebrating our Lenten journey—centered on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving—this event exemplified the spirit of almsgiving in action. Gross sales totaled $2,534.52, representing 18 trays or 710 burritos. After expenses $1,618.40 will go toward our council’s budgeted $4,000 contribution to support OLP Youth Activities.
In addition, Don volunteered as one of the 22 brothers who volunteered at the Lenten Fish Fry held before the Stations of the Cross. The event welcome an estimated 130 Parish members who joined in fellowship.
Don also answered the call to serve by taking over the General Store to provide high-quality shirts, nametags, and other items—support we all greatly appreciate. He recently took on an initiative with a local company to update our council logo in accordance with new guidance from Supreme, and he will be delivering the redesigned version soon.
For his exceptional service and steadfast commitment to the Knights’ core principles of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity, we proudly recognize Don Koveleski as Knight of the Month.