Pictured above, Grand Knight Robin Clark poses with the recipients of the 2025 Knights of Month. Pictured (L to R) are Grand Knight Robin Clark, Tom Kalchik, Frank Vargas, Mark Podbielski, Stan Schatz, Gordon Labat, Dick McManus, Mike Wooldridge, Andre Casabonne, and Kevin Dick.
Pictured below, Kim Nanni, 2025 Knight of the Year of Council 12144, is shown collecting donations at the 2023 Knight of Columbus Charity Golf Tournament.
The Knights of Coumbus St Elizabeth Seton Council 12144 recognized its outstanding members at a dinner for its members and their spouses on January 31, 2026. It was held at the SECCC Parish Hall.
This annual dinner recognizes the members who have gone above and beyond to demonstrate the Council’s principles of charity, unity, and fraternity. Those recognized included Grand Knight Robin Clark for his leadership for the past three years, and Fr Williams Abba for his spiritual leadership, guidance, and participation.
The Knights of the Month for 2025 were:
- January – Dick McManus
- February – Mike Wooldridge
- March – Tom Kalchik
- April – Andre Casabonne
- May – Kim Nanni
- June – Frank Vargas
- July – Ken Heunan (posthumously)
- August – Stan Schatz
- September – Gordon Labat
- October – Roger Herrick
- November – Mark Podbielski
- December – Kevin Dick
Parishioners are encouraged to congratulate these men for their contributions not only to the Council, but to the charities it supports and to the parish.
Kim Nanni was recognized as Knight of the Year. Among his many accomplishments was his support of the annual Charity Golf Tournament, where he was known as King of the Mulligans. His knowledge of the auto industry was a real asset for success of the parish car shows. He is active in his parish, St Clement of Rome, and his support of recruiting Knights that will eventually lead to the establishment of a separate Council at that parish. Unfortunately, Kim could not attend the recognition dinner for health reasons. He has battled cancer for several years and the disease recently raised its ugly head again. While the Knights recognize Kim’s accomplishments, they also continue to include him in their prayers and invite parishioners from both parishes to join them in offering prayers for Kim.
The women who support the Council were recognized with the gift of a red rose. The group includes the spouses of the members as well as other parishioners who faithfully assist with serving food and helping at other Council events.
The evening concluded with music and dancing. Music was provided by DJ Darren Najdek, member of the 4th Degree Assembly 2126.
