Brother Sir Knight David Hahn Honored
On December 12, Brother Sir Knight David Hahn was recognized as the November Knight of the Month.
2023 “Keep Christ in Christmas”
Poster Contest Winners
Brothers Matt Reilly and Ron Furbish present gift cards and certificates to winners of the 2023 poster contest.
Knights Rebuild St. Andrew’s Deck
Seven knights worked two days a week for a month to refurbish the St. Andrews Hall deck.
2023 Council Mass of Remembrance
On October 11, Council Chaplain SK Msgr. Ronald Cellini celebrated the 2024 Mass of Remembrance.
Assembly 3198 Honor Guard led the procession.
Knightly Links in the 2023 Beaufort Life Chain
Members of Council 12263 and some spouses join over 100 participants
during the 2023 Life Chain in Beaufort on October 1.
Counsel Presents Two US Flags
To St. Gregory the Great School
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On August 23, KofC Council 12263 presented a new 8′ x 12′ US Flag to St. Gregory the Great School and also
a flag that flew over the US Capitol, obtained by US Senator Tim Scott’s office. The presentation was made by
SK Sam Corona to SGG School Principal Mrs. Elizabeth Kelley
Knight of The Month
April 2023
Matt is the Council Family Director and coordinated the Christmas Poster Contest at SGG School,
Youth Basketball Free Throw Contest, the Vacation Bible School Family cookout and is the activities liaison between JPII High School and the Council.
Knight of the Year Award
2023 Family of the Year Award
Silver Rose – June 19, 2023
for a Prayer Service at St. Gregory the Great Parish on June 19th.
and Deacon Mike Smigelski participated in the Prayer Service.
Vacation Bible School
June 2023
Brother Knights Matt Reilly, Ollie Dinsmore, Bob Malloy and Dan Doherty
prepare the hotdogs for the VBS Family Cookout
A happy family with two VBS attendees heading home after the Family cookout lunch.
2023-2024 Council Officers
Installed June 13, 2023
The officer installation was conducted by Worthy District Deputy Rich Ronde
(far left) at St Andrews Hall followed by a delicious prime rib dinner
prepared by SK Dick Bachner, SK Ollie Dinsmore, Mary Anne Soleman, and Peggy Bachner.
Hospice of the Low Country
Charitable Donation – May 2023
SK John McAndris presents a check to James Desmond,
Hospice of the Low Country Executive Director/CEO and two Clinical Directors.
Hopeful Horizons
Charitable Donation – May 2023
SK John McAndris presents a check to Tom Faas,
Hopeful Horizons’ Treasurer.
District 1 Councils Help Fund
New Ultrasound Machine – May 2023
Four SC District 1 Councils partnered to help fund a state-of-the-art ultrasound machine
for the Pregnancy Center of the Low Country. Pictured are the Grand Knights,
District Deputy, and Ellen Sullivan, the Center’s Executive Director.
Knights Present Columbus HOPE Donations
May 2023
SK Dan Pennings presents checks to three local organizations at the May Pot Luck Dinner.
Recipients include Nancy Sulek from Programs for Exceptional People (PEP),
Bob Lee from Heroes on Horseback and Kathy Cramer from Special Olympics.
Living Rosary – May 2023
Celebrating 20 years, Brother Knights lead the Living Rosary held inside SGG Church.
(Had to go inside due to the rain.)
2023 Council Charity Golf Outing
Seventy-four players enjoyed a fun day of golf and food at the Pinecrest Golf Club.
Thank you to all volunteers and sponsors who made this day a success!!
Family Promise Receives Knights’ Donation
DGK Steve Loehlein and Dan Norris present a donation check to
Family Promise of Beaufort County Executive Director Tamika Blake.
2023 Free Throw Contest Champions
Your 2023 Free Throw Contest winners receive awards. Pictured L-R are
SK Sam Corona, Bella Reed & Capers Crosby Grade 5 winners and Kendall Porada & Russell Spencer Grade 6 winners and Matt Reilly.
Each champion received an engraved trophy and gift card.
Retired NFL Coach Bob Valesente Addresses
April 2023 Pot Luck Dinner
Bob Valesente, a local resident and SGG Parish member was the guest speaker at our recent Pot Luck dinner.
Bob was a former NFL coach for 12 years and he gave an inspiring talk about
how his priorities of Faith, Family and Football were a major factor in helping him have a successful coaching career.
He also shared some funny stories about his interactions with NFL Head Coaches and the midnight move out of Baltimore when he was with the Colts.
New Freezer Presented to
St. Francis Center
Sisters Marcine Klocko, Canice Adams, Agnes Marie Winter displaying
new freezer donated by Council 12263.
PGK David Hahn, Sisters Canice Adams, and Marcine Klocko, and SK Ollie Dinsmore
inspecting the new freezer.
Fish Fry 2023
served was over 400 which was a new record. SGG parishioners and local residents really loved to come and
eat a delicious Fish Fry dinner on Friday nights during Lent.
Knights Donate Camping Stove
to Scout Troop 241
March Exemplification
Also observing the ceremony was his wife Nelly and Mother-in-Law.
Diaper and Wipes Drive
a large bundle of baby diapers and wipes donated by members of the Council.
Knight of the Month
January 2023
SK Walt Bryson receives the award from GK Michael Casalvieri.
SK Walt was the Columbus Hope Chairman which raised over $7,660 of donations from
SGG and St Anthony Mission church parishioners.
This set a new Columbus Hope fundraising record, beating last year’s results by $2,000.
Keep Christ in Christmas
Poster Contest 2022
SGG Religious Education Class grades 5-8. participants L-R include Jeremyah Evans,
Jacolby Evans and Maeve Sullivan (not pictured).
KOC members include DGK Steve Loehlein and Family Director Matt Reilly.
Potluck Dinner January 2023
Special Recognition
for all the work he contributed to making the Spaghetti Dinner in October 2022 a huge success.