Council #7826 Awards
Awards - Fraternal Year 2023 - 2024
Knight of the Year – Joseph Tiffany
The 2023-’24 Knight of the Year is Brother Joseph Tiffany. Joe Tiffany has been our Council Advocate. His tireless efforts have brought many new members to our Council. He is an outstanding example of what it means to be a “Knight of Columbus”.
Family of the Year – Frank and Imelda Moeslein
The 2023-’24 Family of the Year is Brother Frank and Imelda Moeslein. They were also recognized with this honor by our State Council. Their devotion to the Right to Life and their leadership with our Baby Bottle Campaign were truly remarkable.
Awards - Fraternal Year 2024 - 2025
September Knight of the Month – Mark Lawrie
This month Brother Mark Lawrie is our STM Council
“Knight of the Month”. Brother Mark and Brother
Derek Noll are responsible for securing our guest
speakers during the fraternal year. Thanks to Mark’s
diligence we are current on many of the key issues
facing our parish and our community.
September Family of the Month – Dan & Mary Martin
Our “Family of the Month” is Brother Dan and Mary
Martin. Brother Dan has been instrumental in
upgrading the Council website and our Council
Newsletter. His wife, Mary, is also a leader in the
parish. She is a eucharistic minister and volunteers
regularly for many of our K of C events.
Fraternal Year 2024 – 2025 Knight of the Month
July – Fr. Daniel Scanlon
August – Ed Plankey
September – Mark Lawrie
Fraternal Year 2024 – 2025 Family of the Month
July – Brian & Maureen Harkins
August – John & Lucy Koitsch
September – Dan & Mary Martin
Council 7826 Receives the 2023-2024 Star Council Award
St. Thomas More Knights of Columbus Council 7826 has received the distinction of Star Council, the international organization’s top award for local councils.
The Star Council Award recognizes overall excellence in the areas of membership, promotion of fraternal insurance benefits, sponsorship of faith formation programs and service-oriented activities.
For information on joining the Knights of Columbus contact our Chancellor: Kevin Deady (email: kevingdeady@gmail.com).
Citizens With Disabilities Funds Presented:
Connie Taft of St. Mary’s Academy was presented with $8,500 check from Corey Devito, Scott Deahna and the Grand Knight.
Jamie Lowicz, Principal, and Bryan O’Leary, Vice President presented with $8,500 check from the Grand Knight.
Altar Servers of the Year Awards
This year’s STM “Altar Servers of the Year” awards were presented to Anthony Tan and Wyatt Liott after the 10:00 am Mass on April 21st. Together they have over 13 years of service to our parish. These young men are outstanding individuals who excel in both their athletic and academic pursuits. Congratulations to Anthony and Wyatt!
Altar Server of the Year Award (Diocese of Venice)
