01
Feb
Bishop Burns Releases List
The Bishop of Dallas, Most Reverend Edward J. Burns, has released a list with the “names of those priests who have been the subject of a credible allegation of sexual […]
22
Jan
Family of the Month – January 2019
Some 30 years ago, Chris Edwards asked Cecilia Leigh Hookings out for a first date on a Wednesday, took her to Campisi’s on Mockingbird Lane on Friday and decided on […]
22
Jan
Meeting Minutes 2019-1-8
MINUTES OF GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGKOFC COUNCIL 8157 January 8, 2019 The meeting called to order at: 7:30 PM by Grand Knight Tom Greco. The Grand Knight opened the meeting with […]
16
Jan
Our Annual Appreciation Dinner
Our Annual Appreciation Dinner Once a year our council gathers to show our appreciation to our member knights and their spouses for all the hard work they contribute throughout the […]
11
Jan
Cowboys Game On
A rare situation has come up where the football playoffs game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Rams is happening at the same time as our Appreciation Dinner. […]
11
Jan
Knight of the Month – January 2019
John Balasa Twenty-two years in the U.S. Army made John well acquainted with the upside of male camaraderie, John notes. So after years of helping at Holy Spirit’s 5:30 Saturday […]
09
Jan
Council 8157 Presents Annual Donation to Holy Spirit Church
On Tuesday December 12, 2018, Council 8157 Grand Knight Tom Greco, accompanied by Membership Director Keith Archer and Chancellor Jorge Ruiz presented a check for $3,500 to Leonardo Zapata, the […]
09
Jan
Newsletter January 2019 Edition 37
Newsletter January 2019 Edition 37 All the Council events and activities of the last quarter.
09
Jan
Paul Ryan – November 2018 transfer
Paul made the relatively “short trip,” in terms of transfer distance, from Council 7736 over at St. Jude in Mansfield. He joined the Knights eight years ago while in Maryland […]
09
Jan
January Health Flyer
Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were GREAT. It’s time for that New Year’s Resolution. As your health guy, I want to encourage everyone to be optimistic and resolve […]
05
Jan
Knight of the Month – December 2018
Hector Rubio Hector is one of those 8157 members who’s rarely seen at the monthly meetings but makes his presence greatly felt “out in the field.” He enjoys contributing his […]
05
Jan
Family of the Month – December 2018
David and Veronica Ybarra The Knights of Columbus tenet of devotion to family is rarely more evident than in the Ybarra home in Waxahachie. For the past seven years, David […]
31
Dec
No meeting Tuesday Jan 1
There will be no meeting on Tuesday January 1 due to the church being closed for the holiday. The regular membership meeting will be held on the following Tuesday, January […]
31
Dec
Remembering My Dad Dr. Salvatore J. Greco
Dr. Salvatore J. Greco 1921-2018 Dad was Dr. Salvatore J. Greco to his business associates, but “Sam” to his family and friends. He was born in Richmond, CA on January 25, […]
20
Dec
Christmas Mass Chairs Set Up
Christmas Mass Chairs Set Up Help needed setting up the chairs in the Narthex for Christmas Masses We’re calling all Knights available this Sunday evening to come help set up the chairs in […]
17
Dec
Dennis Hudson – December 2018
Dennis Hudson – December 2018 This past year has been a significant one in Dennis’ faith journey. He completed Holy Spirit’s RCIA program early in the year and was welcomed […]
14
Dec
Mark your calendar for The 2019 Appreciation Dinner
Mark your calendar for The 2019 Appreciation Dinner The Council’s Annual Appreciation Dinner date has been set for Saturday, January 12, 2019. As usual it will be preceded by our […]
14
Dec
Dan Schneider – November 2018 transfer
Dan Schneider – November 2018 transfer The pullover Bears jacket is a tipoff that Dan is originally from greater Chicago. He and wife Betsey came to our area in January […]
14
Dec
Breakfast with St. Nick 2018
Breakfast with St. Nick 2018 It was our own Chris Edwards who, as Grand Knight, got together with Deborah Pearson about a dozen years ago to replace Holy Spirit’s Children’s Faith […]
13
Dec
December Degree
December Degree The Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Degree event welcomed into the brotherhood three new brother Knights, they are: Dennis Hudson, Council #8157 Eddie Martinez, Council # Salvador Moreno, Council […]
10
Dec
Meeting Minutes 2018-12-04
MINUTES OF GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGKOFC COUNCIL 8157 December 4, 2018 The meeting called to order at: 7:30 PM by Grand Knight Tom Greco. The Grand Knight opened the meeting with […]
05
Dec
Food Safety Tips for the Holidays
I’ve taken the following from the CDC feature for the December health notice. I think it’s a timely even though as a U.S. government agency they can’t mention Christmas; only […]
03
Dec
An Angel in the Garage
Many months ago, Mrs. Rosaura Nunez accidentally rammed her garage door with her car smashing the garage door to smithereens and damaging her car as well. After many attempts to […]
17
Nov
Knight Hands active in Duncanville
What a beautiful fall day it was on November 17th, 2018 as 8 Knight Hands gathered at the home of Bill Sheets located in Duncanville. Our mission this day […]
12
Nov
VA Medical Center Cookout 2018
VA Medical Center Cookout 2018 On a rare bright sunny morning this fall, sixteen knights gathered for the annual cookout at the VA Medical Center on Lancaster Road in a […]
12
Nov
Clergy Appreciation Dinner 2018
Clergy Appreciation Dinner 2018 A very successful evening celebrating our clergy for their selfless work in our parishes and our communities took place on Thursday, November 8th, 2018 at Holy […]
12
Nov
Meeting Minutes 2018-11-06
MINUTES OF GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGKOFC COUNCIL 8157 November 6, 2018 The Grand Knight opened the meeting with an “Our Father” and the Pledge of Allegiance. The Grand Knight led the Opening […]
08
Nov
Family of the Month – November 2018
John and Bonnie Espree Running into a member of the Espree family at a Holy Spirit get-together or function is likely. They’ve been parishioners since 2000 and jumped right in […]
08
Nov
Knight of the Month – November 2018
Mike Moloughney Mike has been the council’s director for Pro Life activities since when? One of the annual responsibilities is coordinating 8157’s Hike for Life, held at Duncanville’s Armstrong Park. This […]
06
Nov
The Church Will Prevail!
The Church Will Prevail! In every historical period the Church has demonstrated her power to preach divine truths to the world. But the consequences of mistakes and the reality of […]
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