06
Nov
November Health Flyer
November Health Flyer The weather is cooler, and we’re back on Standard Time. So, it must be November already! Two things come to mind when I think of autumn: the […]
17
Oct
Hike for Life
One thing you can always count on during the “Hike for Life” in Duncanville is rain. And this Saturday October 13th was no exception. During the opening ceremonies spearheaded by […]
17
Oct
Knight Hands Unpack Tables
What a nice turnout on Wednesday afternoon at the Community Center as Knight Hands unpacked 49 new round tables for the church. This should have happened on Tuesday; but circumstances […]
15
Oct
Newsletter October 2018 Edition 36
Newsletter October 2018 Edition 36 All the Council events and activities of the last quarter. [button type=”churchope_button” url=”https://8157.mytreatmentmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/October2018Newsletter.pdf” target=”” ]Download Newsletter October 2018[/button]
15
Oct
Knights of Columbus and P.I.P.
For the past two years Council 8157 has participated in the Property Improvement Program (P.I.P). P.I.P is sponsored by the Neighborhood Vitality Commission of the City of Duncanville and the […]
14
Oct
The Show Must Go On
The Show Must Go On! Despite the inclement weather all day Saturday, nine knights and Lady Mary Archer braved the heavy rains and loaded our equipment and supplies heading for […]
03
Oct
Family of the Month – October 2018
James and Judy Smith For the Smiths, the faith journey can sometimes be a literal one. A few years ago, they were part of a Holy Spirit group that followed Fr. […]
03
Oct
Knight of the Month – October 2018
Keith Archer Definition of a Knights of Columbus fast track: Keith joined our council in May, took his major degrees shortly thereafter, became an 8157 director in July (membership) and […]
01
Oct
Fall Festival 2018 Photo Gallery
Fall Festival 2018 Photo Gallery
21
Sep
It’s Fall Festival Time
It’s Fall Festival Set Up Time It is Fall Festival set up time again and this is our call for all hands on deck to help put on a festival. The festival […]
12
Sep
Rest in Peace – Howard Bohlin
Rest in Peace – Howard Bohlin It is with deep sadness we inform you that our Brother Knight Howard Bohlin died of a heart attack last night, Tuesday, September 11, […]
09
Sep
Safe Environment Program Training Offered
Safe Environment Program Training In response to the recent revelations of sexual abuse by Archbishop Theodore McCarrick and others in Pennsylvania, on August 21, 2018 Supreme Knight Carl Anderson wrote […]
09
Sep
Congratulate our latest Sir Knights
Congratulate our latest Sir Knights This past weekend three of our finest knights went through the fourth Degree exemplification in Dallas and became Sir Knights. They are: Lou Lemons, Keith […]
05
Sep
Family of the Month – September 2018
Jorge and Eva Barragan Two generations of Barragans have figuratively rolled up their sleeves at our Valley Ridge concession stands this year, 6-year-old Jorge Jr. at the baseball stand and 10-year-old […]
05
Sep
Knight of the Month – September 2018
Wendell Jean Pierre Wendell joined our council in May, became the retention director in July and is scheduled to join the Fourth Degree later in September. He was recruited to […]
04
Sep
AAP Issues Flu Vaccine Recommendations
AAP issues Flu vaccine recommendations for 2018 The new flu shot is now available. I know some of my brother Knights don’t get an annual flu shot for various reasons. […]
28
Aug
In Memoriam: Ira Stroughter (1947-2018)
Ira Anthony Stroughter, who first joined the Knights of Columbus when he turned 18 years old, died on July 31 at the age of 71. Ira was a Dallas native, […]
21
Aug
Blood drive – August 2018
Blood drive – August 2018 Lou Lemons jumped right in as the council’s new director of health activities by overseeing the blood drive that was held in Holy Spirit’s community […]
14
Aug
Doug Maddox – August 2018 transfer
Doug Maddox Doug and his family moved to Cedar Hill in July from Florida when he became an assistant director of the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery just up the road […]
14
Aug
Family of the Month – August 2018
Ken and Patty Rarick The Raricks have long been involved in Holy Spirit activities, as was the case this past July when they were among a couple dozen parishioners who […]
14
Aug
Knight of the Month – August 2018
Jack Ramsden Our council is filled with brothers who are tireless workers, and Jack is certainly among. He’s regularly involved in Knight Hands projects, is often among those are help […]
09
Aug
Lecture No. 54 – August 2018
Several weeks ago, maybe a few months ago, the church observed Vocation Sunday. I usually associate the word “vocation” with a call to the priesthood or possibly the religious life. […]
08
Aug
Family of the Month – July 2018
Keith & Mary Archer arrive to work their shifts at the concessions stands during the July 2018 Little League World Series at Valley Ridge Park in Cedar Hill. Keith and […]
08
Aug
Warning Signs and Symptoms of Heat-Related Illness
Heat-related illnesses are preventable. Learn the symptoms and what to do if you or a loved one shows signs of having a heat-related illness. For more information contact: Lou Lemons, […]
08
Aug
Keith Archer – May 2018
Keith is one of those new members who has hit the ground running. That can happen when someone joins while we’re staffing the Cedar Hill youth baseball concession stands during […]
06
Aug
John Bosco Umejiego – June 2018 transfer
John was first attracted to the Knights of Columbus as a child in his hometown in Nigeria, where he saw Fourth Degree members participating in their ornate attire. When John […]
06
Aug
Knight of the Month – July 2018
John Espree It was another successful effort in staffing the council’s youth baseball concessions stands across Cedar Hill this spring. Much of the credit goes to John, who again served […]
27
Jul
New monogrammed caps
Our new monogrammed Council 8157 caps are available for purchase. Contact Andy Goza if you would like to order yours. Shirts are also available in various styles and sizes. Andy […]
24
Jul
Knight Hands Rock
Nel Mancenido wondered how Knight Hands could possibly remove all the rotted lumber from his gazebo deck and replace the rotted portions with new treated 2” X 6”’s in such […]
17
Jul
Supreme Launches Revised Service Program
FAITH IN ACTION In the coming 2018-2019 fraternal year, Faith in Action will be the new program model for the Knights of Columbus, replacing Surge…with Service. The new model seeks […]
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