January Potluck

Approximately 40 people attended the Pot Luck Dinner tonight at SAH. Martin Sauls of Sauls Funeral Home was the guest speaker.

Martin explained the funeral planning process including pre-paid funerals, embalming options, cremation and body transport for out of state funeral.

Knight of the Month for January

Walt Bryson was the Columbus Hope Committee Chairperson in 2021 and he organized fundraising collection locations at SGG Parish and businesses in Bluffton for donations. The total amount collected exceeded $8,500 which is a new record amount raised. The fundraising monies raised will be split between three local charitable organizations.

New 3rd Degree Knights

February Potluck headlined Father Diego

We continue to get outstanding speakers for our Potlucks. Father Diego from Pakistan gave a powerful talk about what it was like growing up in a prodominately Muslim country while being Catholic and becoming a priest. Father Diego has been a priest for 35 years and was the Vicar General of the Diocese of Karachi. He is now, at his request, permanently assigned to the Diocese of Charleston. We are blessed to have him!

The Knights kick off the Lenten season with the Fish Fry

Our Knights served up 266 fish dinners on March 4th. After COVID struck short our last Fish Dinners, we were humbled by the support of the parrish and for the tremendous support of our Knights and their wives. Our proceeds of course go to local charities.

The Knights Adopt a Highway Program

The Knights each month gather as a group of two to clean pick-up trash on Pinckney Colony Road between Highway 278 and St. Anthony’s Hall. It’s our way of being a good neighbor to the community around us.

April Potluck with Guest Speaker Stephenie Price Bluffton Chief of Police

Stephenie Price captivated our audience with great stories of what it’s like to run police department in Bluffton. She related her stories with humor and intrigue. The Q&A session afterward allowed the audience to get their questions answered. Thanks to Stephenie Price for being a servant to the community!

It was good to see everyone enjoying the Potluck.

Mario makes Knight of the Month

Mario Antonacci received the Knight of the Month award from the Grand Knight. Mario worked diligently to bring in money for the annual Golf Tournament and did an excellent job!

May Exemplification

Our Council is growing! 5 men decide to become Knights. They are (L to R): Father Diego, Tom Anderson, Dan Remis, Gerardo Calandriello, and Ed Mokos. Congratulations men and welcome to the Knighthood!

Our Annual Living Rosary

SK Steve Tomko did it again! In spite of rain, parishioners and fellow Knights weathered the storm and said the rosary. SK Steve Tomko has been organizing this event for years and the church has felt its impact.

May Potluck – Supporting our Charities

Janet Dishert from Heroes on Horseback accepting a check for $2,471.00

The Knights have a BBQ Picnic

Phil Pescarino received a Knight of the Month award for his
diligence in the annual Golf Tournament. This year’s Golf
Tournament was a huge success due to the hard work of Phil
and his team.

Frank and Angela Muniz were presented the Knight of Columbus
Family of the Year award for their countless hours devoted to
Mercy Mission and the church as they are both Eucharistic Ministers.

Good food and games were provided for the Knights and their families for the hard work and sacrifice they gave for the Council.

Knights aid Bluffton Self-Help

GK Michael Casalvieri presenting a donation check to Bluffton Self Help (BSH) Development Manager Jennifer Wallace for the Teacher Supplies Drive. BSH helps provide school supplies to teachers in 10 public schools located in Bluffton.

SK Dan Pennings is July Knight of the Month

**GK Mike Casalvieri presents Dan Pennings with his Knight of the Month plaque for July along with his wife Cheryl.**

SK Sam Corona is Knight of the Month

Grand Knight Mike Casalvieri congratulates SK Sam Corona on being recognized as Knight of the Month for September. Since transferring in to our Council, Sam has been a very active member both as a Volunteer at many of our events and as an Assembly Officer. He has brought some good suggestions to the Council including the NFL Raffle Book fundraiser and the generic Council business card that any member can use to help recruit new members.

September Potluck supporting

A donation check was presented to the Pregnancy Center of the Low Country from Council 12263 at our recent Pot Luck Dinner. Pictured L-R is Sam Corona (Life Director), Mike Casalvieri (Grand Knight), Joanne Nattrass (Exec. Dir PCLC) and Joe Krygiel (Dir PCLC).

Joanne Nattrass, Executive Director of the Pregnancy Center of the Low Country, explains to attendees at the Pot Luck Dinner all the pre & post natal services that are available through this Pro-Life organization.

Over 50 people attended the SGG Potluck Dinner held at St. Andrew Hall. Representatives from the Pregnancy Center of the Low Country were the guest speakers and they gave a very informative overview of the many pre & post natal services that are offered through the PCLC.

A Significant September Donation

**GK Mike Casalvieri and FS John McAndris made sizable donations to The Living Vine Executive Director Karen Beasley (above) and Claudia Day Director Savannah Care Center (right) supporting Pro-Life.**

October Starts With the Beaufort Life Chain

13 Council members and their wives participated in the recent Pro-Life Life Chain event in front of Beaufort County City Hall.

Two Share Knight of the Year

Dick Bachner was caught earlier this year

Ollie Densmore remained on the run until October

The kitchen doesn’t work without them, and it’s always good food!

At the October Meeting, We Welcomed Four New Third Degree Knights.

The two new Knights in the center, right to left are **TED DAIGNEAULT** and **CHESTER O’LEARY**.

JAMES ZALACA and PAUL PARIS did not attend.

October Potluck

Guest speakers from our local Beaufort County First Responders include pictured (L-R) Firefighters Andrew & Ben, EMS Training Officer Karen Morris, KOC Council Lecturer SK Dan Pennings and Sheriff Staff Sergeant Daniel Allen. Each speaker provided an informative overview of what support services their department provides to local residents.

November Brings Recognition

SK Zach Cawley received a Special Achievement Award from GK Mike Casalvieri for his results as a participant in the North America Special Olympics Tennis Nationals tournament held recently on Hilton Head Island. Players from all around the US, Bermuda and Costa Rica participated. Zach won two Gold Medals for his Singles (3-0 record) and Doubles (2-0 record) match results.

SK Dan Doherty receives his KOM certificate from GK Mike Casalvieri. Dan personally assembled over 550 white crosses that were distributed after masses in September and early December. He raised over $1,400 in donations from SGG parishioners.

Veterans Day 2022

Brother Knights celebrating Veterans Day

Hispanic 3rd Degree Exemplification

On December 11, 2022 a 3rd Degree Exemplification was held for 17 Hispanic candidates at SGG Parish. Pictured above are the candidates, the Spanish Degree Team, District Deputy, Council Grand Knight and other Officers and members. Not pictured but in attendance was the State Deputy Paul Burchell.

Wreaths Across America

From Left to Right, SK Ollie Dinsmore, SK David Hahn, SK Len Stregles, Gene Biz, SK Steve Tomko, and SK John McAndris laid wreaths at the Beaufort National Cemetery on December 17th.