Yearly Awards – Congrats to Doug Jackson and the Sullivans!

This Worthy Sir Knight originally joined the Knights of Columbus in December 1997. He has been a knight for 26 years. He is a past Grand Knight and has served this council throughout his life as a knight. His demeanor is exemplary of a knight that lives his life in service. He is a regular fixture at our burrito events, and he has become a most valuable player when it comes to our breakfast burrito Sundays. In fact, he has single-handedly been responsible for pre-selling breakfast burritos throughout the years, being personally responsible for more than 1000 burritos sold during this past year! He is a living example of what it means to give graciously and selflessly to the causes we support for the parish, the community, and the Knights of Columbus. It is my honor to present our brother, Douglas Jackson, recognition as our Knight of the Year for the 2022-23 Fraternal Year!

This family has a long history with our parish. This Knight joined the order in 1975 and then re-entered the order in 1988 giving him 34 years of service to the Knights, the parish, and the community. The family has been involved in many parish ministries including our councils’ charitable events, leadership activities, aid to Ukraine, just to name a few. You will recognize that one of their sons is also a regular fixture at our events and willingly jumps in to help in any way he can even though is not yet a Knight. His wife is this Knight’s support and is also often seen behind the scenes willing to help. One of the family projects involves way more than most of us realize behind the scenes and it provides our main fundraising for the council, and it is this that family is instrumental in making it happen. It is our honor to recognize Greg, Christine and Mark Sullivan as our Family of the year for the 2022-23 Fraternal Year!

Mark Sullivan (front) and Doug Jackson (back) – Burrito Builders!

Christine Sullivan

Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ

Today our knights participated in the Eucharistic Procession for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). The procession inspires the belief that the Eucharist is truly the body and blood of Jesus Christ. Yesterday’s weather forced an inside procession but today the procession was conducted outside the entrance and through the parking lot. Parishioners sang hymns for the the celebration and followed the canopy hoisted by our knights and led by members of the honor guard.

Knights Raise $1500 for Walk for Life

Today, Saturday, June 3rd, Knights from our council and fellow Our Lady of the Pines parishioners participated in the Walk for Life to support the ministry of Life Network to protect the sanctity of life. The team composed of walkers who faced unfavorable weather combined with sponsors and raised over $1500. They were part of the over 1150 participants in today’s event.

Knights and OLP Parishioners join cause
From their website at Walk for Life funds from the event:
continue offering free services to the community and ministering to over 15,000 babies, women, men, families and students that God will send our way this year. Through its many local outreach programs, including the Colorado Springs Pregnancy Centers, Life Network offers many free services including:

  • Pregnancy tests
  • Pregnancy options counseling
  • STD testing and treatment
  • Ultrasounds
  • Baby clothing and furnishings
  • Parenting education
  • Childbirth and infant care classes
  • Emergency baby supplies
  • Maternity clothing
  • Post-abortion recovery groups
  • Education on sexual integrity and risk-avoidance
  • Suicide prevention & awareness education for students
  • March Awards – Congrats to Gary Munda and the Adams family

    This Worthy Sir Knight originally joined the Knights of Columbus in December 2012. He has been a knight for 10 years. His demeanor is exemplary of a knight that lives his life in service. He is a regular fixture at our events, and he became a most valuable player when it comes to our Fish Fry Fridays this year. Wind, Cold, Hot Oil, Frozen Fish or Fries, no matter what, he dug in and was instrumental in helping to make our fish fry season a success. He is involved with our Life Safety Team, EMHC, and Welcome activities, and as a Sacristan. He is a living example of what it means to give graciously and selflessly to the causes we support for the parish, the community, and the Knights of Columbus.
    It is my honor to present our brother, Gary Munda, recognition as our Knight of the Month for March 2023!

    This family is a regular fixture in many parish life activities. He has reached out to us to join the Knights of Columbus. His wife is a God’s Flock teacher, EMHC, a hospitality minister, an altar server ministry lead, and sings in the Generations Choir. The children are also involved as hospitality ministers, video cam and visual ministers, VBS volunteers, Altar servers, and the Generations choir. The entire family is involved in our Charity and Social Justice ministry. They can be found attending and/or leading many of our parish gatherings and activities. The family is an excellent example of living their Catholic faith and being leaders within the parish community. For these reasons, I am pleased to present our Family of the Month honor for the month of March 2023 to Jason and Brigitte Adams and their children Kenzie, Elle, and Shelby.