March 2019 Family of the Month - Danny and Joan Murphy |
Dan is a 3rd & 4th degree Knight, Perpetual Adoration adorer and has held offices of Warden, Inside & Outside Guards numerous times.
He schedules meals on wheels each Feb. for the Men's Club for McAuley Center and is currently the Good Samaritan Bingo scheduler and participant.
He has chaired and planned the Mardi Gras celebration for at least 10 years, making Shrimp Creole, selling tickets etc.
He has been to the retreats at Monserrat and most recently the last two in Little Rock at the Diocesan campus. He has helped Tom Donnelly provide meals during this year's retreat.
He has been involved in delivery of Food Baskets in the past and is a regular Jackson House food deliverer.
He supports all the Seminarian Dinners and most all Knight events. He sells tickets for the Men's Club Fish and Chicken Bake, various Knights events and has assisted Joan with Parish Life when she was co-chairperson.
He has supported all our KoC Charity Golf Tournaments and Bishop McDonald's Charity Tournament.
Joan is an active member in St. Anthony Guild, and has been the past chairman for the Guild. She helps call Bingo at Good Sams on Friday nights with Dan and with the Guild on their assigned Wed.
She was the past Chairman for Parish Life, organized with Cathy Silk the 25 & 50 Anniversary dinner. She helps deliver meals on wheels in the Village, with both the Guild and the Men's Club. She has participated in the Pot of Gold events.
She has been greatly involved in the preparation of umbrellas for auction at Mardi Gras part for the past 3 years.
She is always ready to assist in clean up after many of the Church, Knight and Guild events.
She subs when she can for Perpetual Adoration.
She is a big supporter for the success of our fund raisers especially helping Dan make the Mardi Gras a great success.
The Knights and the Church thank you for your hard work.
Knight of Columbus Chairity Golf Tournament
On Saturday, May 18, 2019, the Garland County Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament will return to Hot Springs Village, AR. The last time it was held Hot Springs Village was at the Balboa Golf Course in 2016. This will be the 12th Charity Tournament. We are so excited to have it in Hot Springs Village at the Beautiful Magellan Golf Course. This will be a landmark year for the Knights of Columbus as it will put it over 100,000.00 that has been raised for tuition for many students unable to afford the tuition at little or no costs to their families, allowing them to attend the St. John's Catholic School PreK3 through 8th Grade.
This is an all-volunteer event with no one being paid any salaries. All Monies raised go to the Charity. The Knights of Columbus have been the hosts of this event since it started 12 years ago at three different venues since its inception; The Belvedere, Lake Degray and Hot Springs Village.
Or can be downloaded at: http://hsvkofc.org/docs/entry_form.pdf
You can contact Scott Krantz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for any further questions you may have.
A Huge Thanks to the Coaches, Walter Free and the Knights that helped with this contest for our Council. The Knights that assisted at our local contest in Jessieville were Walter Free, Gary Joy, Pat McGannon, Dan Ferguson, Tom Conrad, Steve Schramer, Mike Webster, Bill Ligon, and Bill Lamoreaux.
The district contest was held at Our Lady of Fatima school in Benton, February 10th. The winners from our contest and the district were eligible to advance to the state free throw contest. Five boys and girls from our council contest did attend the state contest at the Devil Dog Arena in Morrilton, AR, March 31st. Jayden Meredith, age 10, was the winner at state for his age group.
The 5 participants who attended the state contest. Pictured are (L to R) Abby Burk. Jayden Meredith holding his trophy, Adeline Robertson and Briar Carpenter. Standing in back is Matthew Goodwin. |
200 people gathered at Morrilton's Devil Dog Arena on March 31 for the Knights of Columbus State Free Throw Contest. 48 contestants from across the state competed for the right to be called state champion. Morrilton Council 5209 acted as host and the Sacred Heart CYM operated a concession stand. Trophies were presented to the 12 champions. 13 councils were represented at the contest. The winners are as follows:
9 Year Old Girls - Elizabeth Scudder /Council 9514
9 Year Old Boys - Patrick Royal/Council 4143
10 Year Old Girls - Taylor Couthren/Council 12875
10 Year Old Boys - Jayden Meredith/Council 10208
11 Year Old Girls - Isabel Cross/Council 7258
11 Year Old Boys - Peyton Jones/Council 14619
12 Year Old Girls - Jennifer Hartman/Council 5209
12 Year Old Boys - Conner Pintado/Council 14619
13 Year Old Girls - Olivia Williams/Council 4143
13 Year Old Boys - Max Longing/Council 4143
14 Year Old Girls - Natalya Kaza/Council 812
14 year Old Boys - Logan Smart/Council 12875
ST. PATRICK’S DAY FEAST WITH DINNER PROVIDED BY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
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The Patrick J. Sullivan Council 10208 and the Fr. Victor A. Bieberle Assembly 2316 of Hot Springs Village, AR join together quarterly to prepare and serve dinners for up to 50 homeless veterans during each visit. Knights also host bi-monthly socials with lots of good finger-food eats and treats for these deserving men, women, and sometimes their children.
For over five years quarterly meals have been provided--often for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or other holidays such as this event. The Knights gratefully acknowledge the appreciation expressed by the veterans and staff at St. Francis House. The Knights deepest and heartfelt joy comes from the opportunity to show their thanks for the service and sacrifice of these patriots, in a tangible way, by giving a little back to them in their need.Veterans Dining
From the left, Paul Romo, Rick Hylden, John Szczepaniak, Steve Moothart, Mike Webster, T.L. Nelson and Bill Peterson. |
Please welcome our council's newest 3rd Degree members. Congratulations to all on their advancement to full Knighthood!