Volunteers (l-r) front row: Dave Witchger, Bob Bowman, Pat Perilloux, and John Bodensteiner. Second row: Bill Welch, Mike Murphy, Ed Miller, Jim Passe, Steve Schramer, Dave Johnston, Tom Auel, and Ray Ambrozich.

Answering the call on October 22 from District 10 Deputy Ed Miller were eleven other knights who traveled to Malvern to help clean up the parish grounds of St John the Baptist Church.  The local Council 10208 has been working with DD Miller for more than two years in trying to get a viable Round Table established in a parish which had an active Council (6942) in the 1970's.  

In a recent visit with Father Innocent Okore at St. John's, Ed noticed that the parish grounds could use some work to spruce up its appearance.  Father Okore accepted Ed's offer to have the knights from his own council clean up the area.

The knights trimmed the hedges, cut dead branches from trees, raked the lawns, cleaned the gutters, and power washed much of the brick church.  Working with the knights were parishioners from St. John's, who also served a lunch at noon.

Knights assisting Ed Miller in this effort were Ray Ambrozich, Tom Auel, John Bodensteiner, Bob Bowman, Dave Johnston, Mike Murphy, Jim Passe, Pat Perilloux, Steve Schramer, Bill Welch, and Dave Witchger.

Grand Knight Dave Johnston, District Deputy Ed Miller, and Membership Director Ed Cudworth will visit St, John the Baptist on Sunday, October 30, to talk to Father Okore and men of the parish about the Knights of Columbus. 

Click on the Photos for pictures of the day's activities.   

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On Saturday, October 15, 2011, America Needs Fatima (ANF) successfully carried out over 7,500 Rosary rallies all over America, including far-off Alaska and Hawaii, and from Maine to California. With Rosary captains around the nation, thousands of faithful Catholics and other Christians alike, armed with their rosaries and banners, gathered in the public square to pray for America's conversion and heed the message of Our Lady of Fatima. 

Not only did America Needs Fatima successfully reach this year's goal of 7,000 rallies, it far exceeded expectations with 7,515 rallies, topping last year's 5,963.  Once again, throngs of Catholic and Christian faithful proudly displayed their Faith as they publicly recited the Rosary for all to see and hear.

Here at Hot Springs Village, on a sunny Saturday afternoon on a vacant lot in front of Walmart on Hwy 7, there were 73 of the faithful who gathered to pray for the nation's leaders as they tackle the myriad dilemmas facing the country and for an end to abortion. They were led in prayer by Father William Elser and in song by Marcia Bresnahan, both of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Displayed at the front of the gathering were two large banners saying "As human efforts fail to solve America's key problems, we turn to God, through His Holy Mother, asking His urgent help."

Plans are already underway for 2012.

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Council 10208's 1st Degree Team travelled to the Hot Springs Council 6419 on Wednesday, September 28, to conduct its second exemplification of the 2011-2012 Fraternal Year. 

There was a total of 13 candidates from three District 10 councils with four from Benton, three from Hot Springs, and six from Hot Springs Village.

Pictured (l-r) in the photo are Membership Director Ed Cudworth; new knights Fred Gemme, Ed Calhoun, Bill Gribbon, Ron Berich, Raul Monarque Jr, and Jim Dyar; and , Grand Knight Dave Johnston.

The Degree Team consisted of Bill Patterson, Tom Yerina, Gerald Krawczynski, Mike Kerwin, Mike Frantz, and Buddy Dixon with Ray Peters in support.

In addition to the team and the candidates, the local council was well represented with over a dozen members, including District 10 Deputy Ed Miller, to support the Team and welcome the new members.

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The annual fall retreat for all Arkansas knights and their spouses was conducted at Subiaco, September 9-11, 2011.  It was arranged by State Knights of Columbus Church Director, Roy Anderle. 

Retreat master was Deacon Larry Hatch of Mena.  Topics centered on "Keeping the Wounds Fresh" and "Living a Life More Like Jesus."

Four couples from Council 10208 were in attendance including (2nd & 3rd rows from top r - l)): Pat and Ed Cudworth; Evelyn and Marshall Garrison; Frances and Ron Boudreaux; and, Marna and Art Morissette.

The next Subiaco Reatreat is February 3-5, 2012.

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Dan Anderson, Festival Director for the The Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute, spoke to the knights at their September 6 meeting. Both the Film Festival and its Malco Theatre location have been gaining in reputation, nationally and internationally. "Film directors and actors come from all over the world," explained Dan. "In the December - January time period, a call goes out for documentary films, and 600-1,000 will be received." By the time of the festival in mid-October, the number of films to be shown will be pared down to 100-110.

Dan encouraged the knights to get involved as volunteers, as more than 700 are needed for the festival. Popping popcorn, selling tickets, and transporting dignitaries are just a few of the jobs. Assisting in the screening of the films may also be of interest to some. Dan can be contacted at 501-321-4747 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. He indicated that Village residents are typically great supporters of the Festival.

This year's festival is scheduled for October 14 - 23. Tickets are $25 per day or $150 for the ten-day event. Winners of two free week-long tickers were Ed Miller and Milt Spaniel.

The following information was taken from the Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute web site www.hsdfi.org.