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California Walk for Life 2025
Council 4970 continues to support Life as indicated by our presence at the California Walk for Life event at the State Capitol on March 31, 2025. Our presence showed our support for the most vulnerable in our society, the unborn. We also pray for, and support, the women and men who suffer from the impact of the abortion decision. We will continue to support the most basic, and most important of all rights, The Right to Life.
Many thanks to brother Ken Macdonald for the write up, and our Grand Knight for the photo.
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Lady Knight Florence Lee Akers Passes Away
September 28, 1938 – March 8, 2025
By Joe Romanazzi, PGK
Lady Knight Florence Lee Akers, known as Lee to all, passed away on March 8, 2025, at the age of 86.
Lee was the wife of our Brother Knight, Robert (Bob) Akers. They were married for 66 years at the time of her passing. Lee’s services were held on April 9, 2025 at St. John the Evangelist (SJE) Church in Carmichael. The praying of the Holy Rosary preceded the Mass of Christian Burial which was celebrated by SJE Pastor Fr. Chandra Sekhar Potnuru, MSFS and former Pastor Fr. Bernardin Mugabo. They were joined at the altar by Deacons Jack Wilson and Keith Johnson. Several dozen Knights and Lady Knights were among the numerous relatives, friends and SJE parishioners who attended the service and the reception that followed in the Tralee Center. Interment was at Mount Vernon Memorial Park & Mortuary in Fair Oaks, CA. May our dear Lady Knight Lee find eternal rest in the embrace of the Lord forever and ever, Amen.
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Soup and Stations Lenten Event
Council 4970 Knights lead the Stations of the Cross at St. John the Evangelist (SJE) Church on April 4, 2025
Council 4970 Brother Knights led a large group of parishioners in praying the Stations of the Cross immediately following the celebration of the Friday 5:30 P.M. Mass at SJE Church. Our participation in the Stations was coordinated by Brother Ken Macdonald. Grand Knight Frank Consulo coordinated the soup and salad segment of the event.
Stations of the Cross at SJE April 4, 2025. Row 1-Bros. Len Zerilli, Tony Carvelli, Rainer Urbach, Gene Gobbo, Aaron Stroh, Kevin Hall and Joe Romanazzi. Row 2- Bros. Tim Spinelli, Peter Kilkenny, Bill Swars, and Allen Leech. Row 3- Bros. Deacon Jack Wilson, Hahn Dinh, and Ken Macdonald. Not shown is Grand Knight Frank Consulo who “Stationed Himself” at St. James Hall to coordinate the soup and salad dinner that followed at the conclusion of the Stations.
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Brother James M. Toner June 5, 1937- March 9, 2025
Council 4970 Says Good-Bye to a Long-time Brother Knight
By Joe Romanazzi, PGK
Long-time Council 4970 Brother James (Jim) M. Toner passed away on March 9, 2025, at the age of 87. Brother Jim became a Knight and a member of our Council on August 3, 1999. He was a member for over 25 years at the time of his passing.
As Catholics, we know that we are called by our Lord to embody the Eucharist in word and action. Jim knew this well and put it into practice every day. He was a devout Catholic, and an active member of the Knights and of his parish, St. John the Evangelist Church (SJE) in Carmichael. Jim was a team member for a number of our council activities, including our Council’s annual ID Drive fundraisers for Camp ReCreation. He also served as our insurance representative for the Arden-Carmichael Corporation.
At St. John’s, Jim was focused on feeding and assisting the poor and hungry through the parish’s St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Conference. He was a leader and was a past president of the group. Jim also served his country as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC).
A visitation followed by a Rosary led by Brother Knight Deacon Keith
Johnson was on Monday evening, March 17, 2025, with a Mass of
Christian Burial at SJE on March18, 2025. Council 4970 Knights and
Lady Knights, along with SVdP members, joined with Toner Family members, fellow SJE parishioners and many friends.
The funeral Mass was celebrated by Pastor Fr. Dominic Savio Potnuru, MSFS, former SJE Pastor Fr. Bernardin Mugabo, and Fr. Alban Uba.
They were joined by Deacon Jack Wilson. All Council 4970 Brother
Knights. PGK’s Joe Romanazzi and Gene Gobbo
presented Lady Knight Inge with a Council 4970 Resolution of
Condolence, a pair of Rosary beads blessed by our Supreme Chaplain, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore and a Mass card from our
Council Knights and Lady Knights for a Mass on March 27, 2025, at
8:30 A.M. at SJE.
Taps was played and a Marine Honor Guard presented the flag
of our country to Jim’s widow, Inge. A reception followed immediately
after the conclusion of the funeral Mass in St. James Hall. Brother Jim
was laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Sacramento.
Good-bye for now Brother Jim until the day we all meet again in our
Heavenly home. May the angels lead you to Paradise and may your
soul and souls of all of our deceased Council 4970 Brother
Knights and Lady Knights rest in eternal peace. Amen.
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SK Patrick Michael Sullivan, Former Member and PGK of Council 4970 Passes
November 25, 1960 – January 25, 2025
“Your Brother Will Rise Again”
By Joe Romanazzi, PGK
Sir Knight Patrick M. Sullivan, former member and PGK (2002) of Council 4970, passed away on January 25, 2025, at the age of 64. Father Patrick Henry celebrated Brother Patrick’s funeral Mass on March 4, 2025 at Calvary Funeral Center’s Resurrection Chapel in Citrus Heights. The Gospel reading was from John Chapter 11 which recalls the death and raising of Lazarus. In the holy Gospel, Jesus said to Lazarus’ sister, Martha, “Your brother will rise again.”
Council 4970 was represented by Six Past Grand Knights and our current Grand Knight, Frank Consulo. They were Gene Gobbo, Larry Rositani, Peter Kilkenny, Michael Langer, Joe Romanazzi and Mike Corcoran. They were joined by Lady Knight, Jeannie Gobbo and about 60 other friends and members of the Sullivan Family. PGK’s Gene Gobbo and Joe Romanazzi presented a Resolution of Condolence and a pair of Rosary beads blessed by our Supreme Chaplain to Lady Knight Kimberly. Six Sir Knights from three local Assemblies provided an Honor Guard for the service. Brother Patrick was active in many of our council committee activities, including our public relations committee. Patrick and his family moved to Henderson, Nevada over 2 decades ago. In Nevada, Pat was elected as the State Communications Director and Secretary of the Nevada State Council. May Brother Patrick’s soul rest in peace. Amen.
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A NOTE FROM K OF C BROTHER FR. AMAR NAGOTHU, MSFS
Dear Brother Knights and Lady Knights of Council 4970,
I find my heart filled with gratitude as I reflect on my time at St. John the Evangelist Parish and the profound blessing of being part of your council.
Your article in Paladin deeply touched me. It is a humbling honor to be recognized by such a faithful and dedicated group of men and women committed to living out the Gospel through service, fraternity, and charity. From the moment I arrived in Carmichael, you welcomed me with open arms, and in the short time we spent together, I was privileged to witness your unwavering commitment to the Church and to one another.
I am especially grateful for your love, support, and friendship, and for the many ways you made my time at SJE so meaningful. Your prayers and encouragement have strengthened me, and I carry them with me as I begin this new chapter at St. Joseph’s Parish in Kingston, New York.
Please know that you remain in my prayers. May God continue to bless you, your families, and all the good works you do in His name.
With deep appreciation and fraternal love,
Fr. Amar Nagothu, MSFS
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Loaves & Fishes - February 15, 2025
St Ignatius Parish and Knights of Columbus 4970 supports the Loaves & Fishes. Once a month, the Council donates their time by cooking for the less fortunate.
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Free Throw Contest: SJE 1-2025
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Free Throw Contest: SI 1-2025
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Free Throw Contest: OLA 1-2025
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Exemplification at OLA 1-25-25
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COUNCIL 4970’S LARGEST CHECK EVER TO CAMP RECREATION PRESENTED AT JANUARY BUSINESS MEETING
By PGK Joe Romanazzi, ID Drive Chairman
Our Council’s largest ever ID Drive check to the Camp ReCreation organization was presented to Camp Director, Carrie Judd, at our Business Meeting on January 14, 2025. The photos to the left show the presentation of the check by GK Frank Consulo and PGK Joe Romanazzi to Camp Director Carrie Judd and Brother Knights gathered around a very, very happy Carrie.
Donations to Arden-Carmichael Council 4970's 2024 ID Drive exceeded a breathtaking $35,800, shattering all previous records. Each year as part of our LIFE focus in the Faith in Action commitment, Arden-Carmichael Council 4970 hands out free Tootsie Rolls to raise money for Camp ReCreation. Camp ReCreation is a local non-profit for children and adults with physical and mental disabilities. Through local events and three one-week long summer camps, Camp ReCreation is able to create an inclusive and supportive environment for their camp friends to feel safe, loved and seen. Our Council's support of Camp ReCreation helps them to create a lasting impact on the local special needs community.
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Kings vs. Heat 1-6-25
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Brother knights have a guys night out, watching the Kings go up against the Heat. The Kings win in OT 123 to 118. Go Kings!!!
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Bishop's BBQ 9-2-24
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Bishop Soto hosts a lunch for all the priests on Labor Day. This is one of the few events in the year when all the Bishop and his brother priests get to break bread with each other.
In the photo to the left is Bishop Soto with WGK Frank Consulo. Below are some of the brother knights who served that day.
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RSVP Update: Deacon Edgar Lozano
By Peter Kilkenny, PGK and RSVP Chairman
Photo: Deacon Edgar Lozano (left), graciously receives a $500 check from brother knight Peter Kilkenny (right).
Monday December 23, 2024, I met Deacon Edgar Lozano of the Sacramento Diocese at Leatherby’s Family Creamery, Elk Grove, CA. I treated him to lunch and then handed him our Council’s $500 annual Seminarian support check. The Refund Support Vocation Program (RSVP) is run by the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council.
Deacon Edgar came from Mexico at age 14. He will be turning 34 just a few days before his ordination to the priesthood. In June of 2024, seminarian Edgar was ordained a transitional Deacon as the first step to his ordination into the priesthood.
Deacon Edgar is a joy to work with. He is a great guy, and he has done exceptionally well in his studies and pastoral training. I know he will make a great priest for the Sacramento Diocese. Please read his letter of appreciation and gratitude (top right).
Pax Christi,
Peter Kilkenny, RSVP Chairman
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Fr. Tom Bland's 50th Anniversary
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SJE parishioners met in the Tralee Center October 12, 2024, to help celebrate Fr. Tom Bland's 50th anniversary as a priest. The Knights of Columbus made the food. It was a fantastic gala held in honor of an incredible man. Fr. Tom, you're a true shepherd who has taken good care of us, your sheep.
Gene Gobbo (left photo, to the right) and Jean Gobbo (left photo, to the left), present Fr. Tom with a special shawl.
Tim Spinelli (right photo, to the right), and GK Frank Consulo (right photo, to Tim's left), BBQ hamburgers.
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Previous Grand Knight Receives Special Appreciation Award
PGK Len Zerilli (red sweater, 2nd from left) receives a service appreciation award from PGK Gene Gobbo (Blue jacket, 2nd from right) and GK Frank Consulo (Far left) for his many years of service with KofC Council 4970. Len's wife, Paula (Far right, seated), joined us for the celebration.
This award is well-deserved, Len. Thank you for all of the years you served our council. We wish you well as you journey on.
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OLA Breakfast with Santa 2024
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Santa and the kids
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Knights work hard to provide breakfast
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Serving the OLA parishioners
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Parishioners enjoy their breakfast
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Council 4970 proudly serves another Breakfast with Santa at OLA.
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SI Breakfast with Santa 2024
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Hungry parishioners enjoy their breakfast
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Council 4970 serves the SI community 
Santa and the kitchen crew
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Santa and Grand Knight Frank Consulo
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Council 4970 serves another full pancake breakfast to the SJE community.
Top Left Photo: Dee Dee Mihanovich and Bill Davis serve parishioners.
Top Right Photo: From left to right -- Aaron Stroh, Rick Sandoval, Bill Davis, and Dee Dee Mihanovich.
Bottom Left Photo: Loren Wallin (left) and JC Greco (right) make pancakes for the community.
Bottom Right Photo: Ken McDonald (left) and Mike Corcoran (right) make the scrambled eggs.
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PGK Gene Gobbo Celebrates His 84th Birthday
By Joe Romanazzi, PGK
PGK Gene Gobbo celebrated his 84th birthday with his Brother Knights prior to the start of our business meeting on November 12, 2024. Brother Gene’s birthday is November 8th, but Lady Knight Jeannie thought it would be fun to surprise her husband with a cake to share the occasion with his friends.
Local fire stations were put on high alert earlier in the day to expect the possibility of seeing a flaming beam in the sky when the candles were lit. As you can see from the above photos, the candle light was so strong that it illuminated the cake and Brother Gene’s face.
Congratulations Gene. You got to celebrate not just one but two amazing occasions in November—enjoy every moment of it. Your Council 4970 Brothers wish you joy, laughter, and a healthy year ahead.
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A heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS goes to Jeff Hall, our Knight of the Month for November 2024. Jeff did a fantastic job coordinating the OLA parish and school Trunk or Treat event. Good work Jeff, and thank you for representing KofC Council 4970 for the OLA parish and school.
(Picture: GK Frank Consulo left, Jeff Hall right)
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ID Drive at OLA
Just like we experienced at St. Ignatius, once again, we had record-breaking donations at OLA for Camp ReCreation! A HUGE thank you to all participating OLA parishioners for your generous donations!
(Left to right) Council Brothers: Peter Kilkenny, Michael Langer, Bill Simpson, Mike Dougherty, Bill Davis, Shawn Herrick and Joe Romanazzi
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ID Drive at St. Ignatius
We had record-breaking donations for Camp ReCreation thanks to the generous donations from the SI parishioners!
(Left to right) Council Brothers: Aaron Stroh, Bill Davis, Joe Romanazzi, Peter Kilkenny, Rich Romo, and Allen Leech.
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Kings vs. Timberwolves
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First day of Fall: 9-22-2024
Autumn is upon us once again!! Aaaaah...those beautiful crimson colors of the leaves. We will experience the Autumnal Equinox once again. The word "equinox" (aequi = equal, noct = night) is taken from the Greek, and it means equality between day and night. Each gets approximately twelve hours on this day. So, Happy Fall Y'all!!
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Mass on the Grass
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Knight of the Month Award
Congratulations to our treasurer, Steve Millner, for receiving the Knight of the Month award for September 2024. It's well-deserved.
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And it's...The Tiger Kings!!
Council 4970 Grand Knight Frank Consulo (left) congratulates the winners of our 2024 Cornhole Tournament, Tremain Hayhoe (center) and David Allison (right) of the Tiger Kings. Heyhoe and Allison, both of who serve Council 6066, Fair Oaks, showed unparalleled finesse, endurance, and consistency. All
of the games were fun, and there was an abundance of delicious food and drink. This was truly an enjoyable evening. We look forward to seeing more Knights get involved. A BIG shout out to Andrew Cunha (top left photo, on the left), for coordinating the tournament, and for cooking our meal.
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Knights at the River Cats
8/17/2024
We had wonderful night of fun, food, fellowship, friends, family, and we were teated to an amazing fireworks display to close out the evening. A HUGE shout out to Ken MacDonald for helping us get good tickets with awesome seats!
Final score:
River Cats 3
Salt Lake City Bees 6
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Farewell Brother John Heiman
Fraternal Brother and Sir Knight John Heiman, 81, passed away on July 16, 2024. Brother John was a member of the Knights of Columbus since August 9, 2006. He was an active participant in many activities sponsored by the Knights, including pancake breakfasts and ID Drives. Brother John also enjoyed outdoor activities like hunting, fishin
Brother John’s Rosary and Memorial Mass were on August 23, 2024 in his home parish of St. John the Evangelist Church (SJE) where he served as an usher and Eucharistic Minister. Grand Knight Frank Consulo, Brothers Gene Gobbo, Aaron Stroh, Charles Thorpe and Tom Henderson led the praying of the Holy Rosary. The service was well-attended by a large group of Knights and Lady Knights, members of St. Vincent de Paul, family members, friends, and fellow parishioners. The Memorial Mass was celebrated by Council Brother and SJE Parochial Vicar Fr. Amar Nagothu, MSFS.
g and playing sports with family and friends. He possessed a warm smile and a keen sense of humor.Past Grand Knights Gene Gobbo and Joe Romanazzi presented Lady Knight Donna with a Resolution of Condolence and a pair of Rosary beads blessed by our Supreme Chaplain, Archbishop William E. Lori. The Fourth Degree was represented by four Sir Knights from Christ the King Assembly 2797. They provided an Honor Guard and performed a Chalice Ceremony adding to the solemnity of the services.
Brother John is survived by his wife, Lady Knight Donna, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Brother John’s mortal remains were cremated and his ashes interred at Calvary Cemetery in Sacramento prior to his funeral service.
Good-bye for now Brother John until the day we all meet again in our Heavenly home. May the angels lead you to Paradise and may your soul and the souls of all of our deceased Council 4970 Brother Knights and Lady Knights rest in eternal peace. Amen.
Special Note: A Mass requested by our Council for the repose of Brother John’s soul will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church in Carmichael on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 8:30 A.M.
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Blood Drive will be held after the 8:00am mass, until 1:45pm. Come out and donate blood for a good cause!
Contact Frank Consulo at [email protected] for more info
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Cornhole Tournament & BBQ
Saturday, August 24, 2024, at SJE. We will start at 6pm, following the 5pm mass. We will BBQ brats and serve beer. This event is open to all brothers of the order, and men from all three of our parishes SJE, SI, and OLA. The event is free, but donations will be accepted, and the money will benefit the school technology fund. Bring a partner or we'll provide one for you.
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Knight of the Month Award
At a recent business meeting, Grand Knight Frank Consulo (left), and Family Programs Coordinator Shawn Herrick (right), presented KOC Council 4970 Lecturer Aaron Stroh (center), with the Knight of the Month award. Congratulations Aaron, it's well-deserved!
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Events
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Thursday, April 24, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM13- week study group every Thursday. Study focus will be on the Book of Acts. Call Cathedral to signup: 916-444-3071, ask for bible study coordinator.Read More
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Tuesday, April 29, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMWe have a reservation under Knights of Columbus for 20-30 people. Link: eltapatiocuisine.com Address; 5637 Sunrise Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 For information please contact Pat or Ray Fischbach: (916) 485-4858Read More
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Thursday, May 1, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM13- week study group every Thursday. Study focus will be on the Book of Acts. Call Cathedral to signup: 916-444-3071, ask for bible study coordinator.Read More
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Friday, May 2, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PMGive out seasonal clothing for homeless veterans. Please CLICK HERE to sign up to help out.Read More
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Leatherby's Ice Cream Social Sunday, August 11, 2024, the Knights of Columbus Council 4970 hosted it's annual Ice Cream Social at Leatherby's Family Creamery on Arden way. Approximately 25 knights, and family and friends, came together for some INCREDIBLE food and ice cream, a real sweet treat!
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Ladies Luncheon
The next ladies luncheon will be held on
August 15th, 2024, 1:00 pm, at:
Bennett's American Cooking
2232 Fair Oaks Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95825We are looking forward to our August luncheon. Questions? Call either Glenda MacDonald at 916-524-8933, or Jeannie Gobbo at 916-261-8674.
See you on August 15th, 1:00 pm, after Mass (feast of the Assumption)!
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Ladies Night Out
Several Lady Knights, and their husbands, went to the Alta Arden Mimi's restaurant on July 30th to celebrate family, community, faith, and of course, delicious food.
Our Grand Knight of Council 4970, Frank Consulo (right side of the table, last chair), was present for the occasion. Everyone had a good time. There was a nice variety of menu options and everyone was was pleased with the quality of the food.
Our next event:
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October 29, 2024, at 6:30pm
The Milagro Center > River City Brewing
6241 Fair Oaks Blvd
Carmichael, CA 95608
Contact: Pat or Ray Fischbach (916) 662-9116 or [email protected]
Mark your Calendars, see you there! ❤️
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Council 4970’s Intellectual Disability Drive Money Total is the Highest in the State for Columbian Year 2023-2024
The California State Council’s Intellectual Disabilities Drive Chairman, Past State Deputy Dave Abbott, reported on June 30th that during the 2023-2024 Columbian Year, California councils raised a grand total of $473,029.85 for people with intellectual disabilities. Here are the details:
$473,029.85 Collected State-wide
$85,327.59 Collected by the NorCal Chapter (18% of the total, the highest Chapter in the State).
$33,108.61 Collected by Council 4970 (39% of the Chapter and 7% of the State’s total), THE HIGHEST COUNCIL IN THE STATE.
Right photo (L to R): Greg Marracq, PSD Council ID Drive Chairman, Will Friesen, GK, Joe Romanazzi, PGK, and Ricardo Saldana, Trustee.
Left photo (L to R): Greg Marracq, PSD Council ID Drive Chairman, Joe Romanazzi, PGK, and Ricardo Saldana, Trustee.
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Let's give our new Council 4970 Grand Knight a warm welcome!!
Previous Grand Knight Will Friesen (right) passes "The Gavel" over to newly-installed Grand Knight, Frank Consulo (left). Congratulations to Frank, here's to the future; and a BIG thank you to Will for a job well done last year.
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Thank you for all of your support! Turn up your sound, and have a Happy 4th...
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Get on the Bus Breakfast
Left Photo: Knights from Council 4970, and a few of their family members, met at the SJE Tralee Center kitchen to prepare breakfast burritos for wives and children en route to visit loved ones at Folsom Prison.
Right Photo: Wives and children enjoy a tasty breakfast at SJE before visiting their loved ones.
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Passing the Torch
Members of Council 4970 held elections for new officers at a recent business meeting. This special group photo includes both the old and new officers. New Council 4970 officers will be installed on 7/9/2024.
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Adoration at the
RiverSJE parishoners, and members from other parishes in the American River Deanery, met at William B. Pond Park to celebrate Adoration at the River. The deacons and priests present, gave us a great eucharistic spiritual experience. We even saw a couple of deer pass by! In addition, we ate a tasty lunch, including hotdogs grilled by members of KOC Council 4970.
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KOC Council 4970
ScholarshipsLeft photo: KOC Council 4970 knight Kevin Hall, shares a story about the mission and history of the Knights of Columbus at the SJE 8th grade class of 2024 graduation ceremony.
Right Photo: Kevin Hall presents KOC scholarships to four exemplary students who will be attending Catholic high schools.
Not Pictured: KOC Council 4970 gave scholarships to a couple of noble altar servers.
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Mother's Day Roses-Fundraiser
Left photo: Ken MacDonald (left), Bill Davis (center), and Joe Romanazzi (right), display samples of the beautiful red, long stem roses for sale.
Right photo: Ken MacDonald (left), keeping customers happy, including a mom!
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Awards!!Left photo: Gene Gobbo (right) and Will Friesen (left) present the KOC Council 4970 Certificate of Appreciation to Dee Dee (center).
Right photo: Will Friesen (left) and Shawn Herrick (right), present Peter Kilkenny (center) with the Knight of the Month award.
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It was not 4000
The Knights served fish and bread to 370 guests that came to celebrate the 70th anniversary of St Ignatius Parish.
The Bishop was there to mark the occasion.
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Camp ReCreation Trivia Night
From left to right: Peter Kilkenny, Will Friesen, Aaron Stroh, Carrie Judd, Frank Consulo, Mike Fazio, and Mike Corcoran.
Right: Playing trivia, drinking, and eating.
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The Second Corn Hole Tournament
The second Tournament was even bigger than the first. We began with 8 teams and after 15 double elimanation matches we were down to one.
The Cornholios could not be beat. The team consisted of Andrew Cunha and Jeff Hall. They were at the top of their game.
The other teams were USA, You Choose, Cave Lizzards, Tough Decision, Late Comers, Go Danny and Tumbleweeds.
My hats off to the players and Chef Frank. Frank kept the burgers and brats coming. We enjoyed chips, slaw and beer. Thanks everyone!!
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District 9 Free Throw Tournament
The District 9 tournament was held at St Ignatius on Feb 16th.
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Brother Ben Dougherty, may he rest in peace.
With sadness and heavy hearts, we inform you that our Council 4970 Brother Knight, Ben Dougherty, passed away on December 17. Ben was in ICU in a deep coma and on a respirator since suffering a massive stroke a little over one week ago. Brother Ben was 49 years old at the time of his passing. He was a member of our Council since June 2019 and has served for several years as our Inside Guard. We grieve with Ben’s father and mother, Past Grand Knight Mike Dougherty and Lady Knight Rosemary, and the rest of the Dougherty Family. We ask God to lavish them with His heavenly grace and offer our love and prayers during this difficult time. Although his earthly journey has ended way too soon, we take solace that Brother Ben’s earthly suffering has also come to an end and his new life in Heaven has begun. Funeral services are being planned and will be announced when completed. Rest in Peace, Ben!
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Council Christmas Dinner before meeting
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Our council's Knights and Ladies enjoyed a fabulous potluck dinner with lots of friendship and meeting new friends. A gift exchange was smoothly run by Brother Steve Millner. A very short meeting was held after the dinner.
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Brother Len and Paula Zerilli
awarded Family of the Month-
At our December 12 council meeting Brother Len and his wife Paula were honored as the Family of the Month and presented a certificate by Family Program Director Shawn Herrick (center).
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Another great breakfast for the SJE community
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Council 4970 offered their vast culinary skills to the parishioners at St. John the Evangelist Parish in mid-November. The full pancake breakfast was deemed "excellent" by all.
Pictured with our pastor, Father Dominic, are some of the kitchen team: Brothers Joe Romanazzi, Mike Dougherty, Len Zerilli, Mike Langer, and Aaron Stroh
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Lady Knight Danielle Corcoran, may she rest in peace
Danielle Corcoran passed away on October 14, 2023 in Carmichael, California. She and her loving husband Brother Michael Corcoran (Past Grand Knight, Past Financial Secretary) have been long-time and active members of St. John the Evangelist Parish. She had lived a full life as a nurse, as a wife, as a mother, and especially as a grandmother. Funeral services were held at St. John's church.
May her soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed rest in peace. Amen
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Fund Raiser #4 in the Carmichael Community
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Emigh's once again welcomes us
Emigh's Hardware was happy to have us come and solicit funds to support individuals in our community who are intellectually disabled. The public too must be happy to help because our total receipts were above last year's.
Several Knights helped out, along with many students from Presentation School.
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Fund Raiser #3 at St. Ignatius Parish
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The parishioners at St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish outdid themselves by contributing more than they did last year. Their support of individuals with intellectual disabilities is gratifying to see.
Pictured in both pictures are some of the Knights who voluntered to help: Brothers Joe Romanazzi (Chairman), Mike Fazio, Bill Davis, Aaron Stroh, Bobbie Bello, Peter Kilkenny, Tom Sweeney, Frank Consulo, and Grand Knight Will Friesen.
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Fund Raiser #2 at Our Lady of the Assumption
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Our Lady of the Assumption Parish was the site of our second weekend raising funds to support Camp Re-Creation. The parishioners were exceedingly generous, closely matching their last year's contributions.
Some of the Knights who helped out were (left): Brothers Joe Romanazzi, Aaron Stroh, Peter Kilkenny, Bill Davis; and (right) Peter Kilkenny, Michael Langer, GK Will Friesen, Bill Davis, and Steve Hall.
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Intellectual Disabilites Fund Raiser at SJE
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Funds were raised at St. John the Evangelist Church on the weekend of October 7 and 8 to support Camp Re-Creation, a camping experience for those with intellectual disabilities.
This event was also an opportunity to invite men of the parish to join the Knights of Columbus.
Some of the Knights who helped out are pictured (l to r): Brothers Peter Kilkenny, Gene Gobbo, Sid tarango, Frank Consulo, Bill Davis, and Joe Romanazzi (Chairman); in front is Robbie, son of PGK Tim Spinelli.
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Into the Breach
The adjoining Into the Breach link contains a playlist of 12 videos in a series focused on Catholic masculinity, produced by the Knights of Columbus.
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