New Members

Brothers, please be at Holy Trinity tomorrow after 10:30 Mass for a Unified Exemplification. We have two men as of right now joining the Fraternal Brotherhood tomorrow. I am hopeful that there will be more ready to join tomorrow. Please come support our new Knights.

If there is any other men that you know who might be interested please invite them to join we can sign them up on the spot.

If you are a 1st degree Knight than this is your opportunity to become a 3rd degree Knight.  Unified Exemplifications not only bring new Knights in but all Knights that go though it become 3rd degree Knights. 

I look forward to seeing you there tomorrow. 

Grand Knight 

William Arehart

KC-Notes-April 2026

Please see the attachment for the notes from the April Meeting,

We will also be holding an unified exemplification this Sunday April 26 after 10:30 Mass. Please come and support our new members, as of right now it is just Ian Admire but I believe we will have at least one more join. 

Grand Knight

 William Arehart

Dates:

April 18 – 9am-12pm Fort Leanard Wood cemetery clean up.
April 23 – 25, Cherry Blossom Festival
April 23 - 26 – Women’s Cursillo Retreat in Carthage

May 2, 8am-11am – Treasure Trove/ Pancake Breakfast

Reports:

Chaplain

May 3, after 10:30 Mass May Crowning Pancake Breakfast
May 9, 9am – 2pm Vocations Day at Bolivar May 9 & 10 – Baby Bottle Blast starts

May 18 – 8am Celebrity Pro-Am
May 25 @1pm Memorial Day event at Missouri Veterans Cemetery Fort Leonard Wood.
May 31 – Trinity Sunday Parish Picnic August 15 - Eucharistic Congress

Knights of Columbus Trinity Council 10844 March 2026 Meeting Notes

Deacon James filled in as the Chaplin: We are still in the Easter Season! May 9 will be a Vocations Day in Bolivar at Sacred Heart it will go from9am – 2pm. There will be break out sessions covering different Vocations. First Communion is this upcoming Sunday, April 19. Deacon presented the Devine Mercy signs to the Council for the churches and for individuals.

State Community Director:

State Community Director Rocky Gambon was at the meeting this month to present the Celebrity Pro-Am that will be held on May 18 and sponsorship opportunities. This is a great opportunity to have fun and raise funds for Special Olympics. The council voted to be a hole sponsor for $250.

Grand Knight

• Brothers, we had one heck of a Lenton Season, thank you everyone for all you do.

• Did you read “Why do we do that?” Easter Season is a time to rest.

• The St. Vincent DePaul dessert auction raise $3800.

• Dave Lewis has joined the Honor Guard and has agreed to be our new Worthy Treasurer.

• The food gathered during lent will be taken over to the Pantry later this week.

• Duane Lavery and Mike Vineout became honorary members. Deputy Grand Knight:

• The credit card machine was used much more during Lent and as more people know we have the capability the more will use it.

Financial Secretary:

• Received a request for donation from Conception Abbey and to the Diocese of Fairbanks. We just gave to both, so we will wait on this.

• Need to meet with Grand Knight for the SP-7 Membership

• Unified exemplification is set for April 26 after 10:30 Mass at Holy Trinity.

• Reached out to the new Catholic men that were brought in during the Easter Vigil. Most have expressed the want to be a Knight.

• Roger will start going to Conway some, to help build relationships with the men over there. As one council serving both Parishes it is important that we have a presence in both.

  Community

• The Cherry Blossom Festival will be coming up April 23 – 25.

• The fourth of July Parade will be coming up, we plan to be in it again.

• Springfield will host the Birthplace of Route 66 on August 7-8, 2026.

  District Deputy

• Andy was unable to be at the meeting but had sent over an email on the Fourth Degree Social and training for the Honor Guard that was relayed to the council.

Chancellor

• John read about Chirstian Meditation.

• There are no funds right now for ramps so there is none planned.

  OLD Business: Motions

  • Coats for Kids – We need sponsors. We approved $2000 but we gave out over $3000 worth. If we can get a few business sponsors locally that would be huge.

  • Eucharistic Congress – We approved $1000, Bishop would still like to see all the councils represented. There are still openings, please sign up if you think you might go.

  • Books for Easter would not have made it in before Easter, so we are now planning for Pentecost Sunday to hand out books.

    New Business: Motions

Lecturer:

• St. Vincent DePaul treasure trove event on May 2 runs 8am to 11am. Our Pancake Breakfast is set to run at the same time. Please be there at 7 to set up and get the food going. Price is set at $5 a meal.

• May 3rd is the Crowning of Mary, we are doing a pancake breakfast for the Parish.

• Approved $250 for the PCCW for all the help during lent.

• Approved $100 for Walk for life team from Holy Trinity, this goes to Choices Pregnancy Center.

• Approved $100 for the Food Pantry for Fries and a donation.

• Approved $200 for Holy Trinity Parish Picnic.

• Approved up to $400 for Divine Mercy yard signs, one for Holy Trinity, and one for Sacred Heart

Easter Vigil was huge, not just here but across the country. Look in this week’s bulletin at the “Why do we do that.” It is labeled Christian, yes.... But why should I be Catholic? In this Deacon Fritz calls out 5 reasons why we should be Catholic. We as Knights need to be able to defend our faith and to have enlightened conversations when we are asked about our faith. I will attach the article below.

 

 

KC Agenda Mtg April 2026

Brothers, our monthly meeting is tomorrow at 7pm in the Hall. Confession and Adoration start at 5pm with Mass at 6pm. We have a great deal to cover and our State Community Director will be there at the meeting as well. I look forward to seeing you all there. I have attached the notes I had from the last meeting and the agenda for tomorrow night as well. 

Grand Knight

William Arehart

Gary Gray

Brothers, our brother Gary Gray's mother-in-law, Anne Foster,  passed away today. Her health had been declining for some time now, Gary and his wife, Tracy, have been taking amazing care of her. I spoke with Gary the other day. He expressed how unbelievable Tracy has been at taking care of her mother. Please pray for the repose of Anne's soul and for comfort and peace for the whole family. 

Prayer for Departed Loved Ones

 God our Father, Your power brings us to birth, Your providence guides our lives,  and by Your command, we return to dust.  Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,  their lives change but do not end. I pray in hope for our families, relatives and friends, and for all the dead known to You alone. In company with Christ,  Who died and now lives, may they rejoice in Your kingdom,  where all our tears are wiped away. Unite us together again in one family, to sing Your praise forever and ever. Amen. 

Grand Knight 

William Arehart

Happy Easter to you and your families.

Happy Easter to you and your families. 

Brothers, I want to thank you all for an awesome Lenten season. Our fish fries went great, they were smooth thanks to the great turnout of help that we had. Thank you to the men that made sure we had everything we needed and had everything ready to go on Fridays.  A big thanks to Rose Ann and Pat for their help on the line and to all the ladies that helped with desserts. We had one youth that showed up and helped, hopefully he will soon be a great addition to our council. The final fish fry was fantastic, the dessert auction raised good money for St. Vincent Depaul, and the Bishop commented on how good of an idea it was. I also want to comment on how many of you did stations of the cross, it was great to see and hear about how many of you attended the stations. Not only did you show up on the nights of our fish fries but on the soup nights as well,  thank you for showing support to the ladies.  

We had a Fifth Sunday last month, which just happened to be Palm Sunday, thank you to everyone that helped fill the ministries. Thank you to everyone that took a time slot for Adoration on Holy Thursday. This week has been truly special for me, I believe this is the first time that I have been able to attend all the Masses and service from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday. I went to Sacred Heart in Conway for Adoration on Thursday. It was beautiful how they had their hall setup. Next year I would love for a group of us to spend time in Adoration in Conway as well. 

Update on Russell, he is very grateful for all the prayers and those who have reached out to him. He was unable to have his hip surgery on the 2nd. The doctors were afraid that he may have an infection so they gave him some medication and rescheduled the surgery for April 27. Please continue to keep him in your prayers. 

Pray for John Tieskotter's wife Carmelita as her Aunt has passed away. May the Lord grant peace and comfort to Carmelita and her family in this time of grieving and sorrow.   

The month of April is also the Knights month to serve our coffee and snacks at Holy Trinity. If you can spare some time one Sunday to help serve our parish family it would be appreciated. 

We also have our April Monthly meeting coming up on the 14th. 

Thank you everyone for all that you do. 

Grand Knight 

William Arehart

Prayers for the Troy Trujillo

Brothers, Troy and his family are in need of prayers. Troy had to have emergency surgery on his intestines. He may have to be in the hospital for up to a week. Please for Troy and his family, for peace and healing. When I find out more info I will pass it on to you. When he is up for having visitors I will let you know that as well. 

Healing Prayer for a Sick Brother Knight

Heavenly Father,

the Divine Physician and source of all life,

we humbly come before You in faith and brotherhood.

We lift up to You our brother Knight

who is now burdened by illness and weakness.

Lay Your healing hand upon him, O Lord.

Restore his strength, renew his body,

and grant him peace of mind and heart.

Lord Jesus, You walked among the sick

and healed them with compassion and love.

Be close to our brother in his suffering.

Ease his pain, calm his fears,

and fill him with hope and trust in Your mercy.

Send forth Your Holy Spirit

to guide the doctors, nurses, and caregivers,

that they may be instruments of Your healing grace.

Through the intercession of

Blessed Michael McGivney,

founder of the Knights of Columbus,

may our brother feel the support of our fraternity

and the comfort of Your abiding presence.

Grant strength also to his family and loved ones.

May they find courage, patience, and peace

as they accompany him through this time.

We entrust everything to You, Lord,

for You are our refuge and our healer.

May Your holy will be done in all things.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Brother Russell's Surgery

On Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 08:50:04 PM CDT, William Arehart <arehartwilliam@gmail.com> wrote:

Brothers, tomorrow is Russell's hip replacement surgery, please keep him in your prayers. I will let everyone know how he is doing when I hear something. 

Father, we place Russell completely in Your loving care as he prepares for surgery. Calm his fears and strengthen his faith. Guide the hands of his surgeons and medical team, granting them skill and wisdom. Bless this procedure with success and grant him a smooth recovery. May Your healing peace rest upon him, and may he rise from this time restored in body and spirit. Amen.

Brother's tomorrow is also Holy Thursday and there is adoration after Mass. I still don't have anyone for 11pm to 12am tomorrow night. If you can cover this time or a part of it, please let me know. 

Grand Knight 

William Arehart

Happy Holy Week brothers

Happy Holy Week brothers, I hope it has been a blessed one so far. 

Tonight is Chrism Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Springfield, Mass begins at 7pm I would suggest being early. 

Holy Thursday Mass will be at 6:30pm Marshfield and 8:30 Conway with adoration after till 12am at both parishes. I still have spots to fill for Adoration in Marshfield see below.

Good Friday service will be at 3pm Marshfield and 7pm Conway.

Holy Saturday Mass will be at 8pm Marshfield.

Easter Sunday normal Mass times both Conway and Marshfield.

Holy Thursday Adoration times

After Mass - 8pm - Matt Wingo, Gary Gray, Mike Weigand, Dan Magnusson, Tim Casey

8pm - 8:30pm - Matt Wingo, John Tieskotter

8:30pm - 9pm - Matt Wingo

9pm - 9:30pm - Jerry Arterberry

9:30pm - 10pm - 

10:30pm - 11pm - Duane Lavery

11pm - 11:30pm - 

11:30pm - 12pm - 

Please let me know if you will take an open slot.

Grand Knight 

William Arehart

last Lenten Fish Fry

Brothers, tomorrow night is our last fish fry of the Lenten season. We will need a lot of  help, I believe this will be a very busy night. I plan to get there at 2pm to start getting things ready. 

Bishop Rice has accepted our invitation and will be coming to the fish fry. He will be sticking around for Stations of the Cross, it is my understanding he will lead them. 

 St. Vincent DePaul will also be having thier dessert auction, so if you are a baker or if your wife is a baker please make something to sell. If you both bake bragging rights goes to the one that sells for the most. 

Please keep John Tieskotter and family in your prayers. He will not be at the fish fry as he is in Iowa for his sister's funeral. 

Grand Knight 

William Arehart 

Death of John Tieskotter's Sister, prayers are requested

New Hampton, Iowa

On Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 09:54:45 PM CDT, William Arehart <arehartwilliam@gmail.com> wrote:

Brothers, John Tieskotter contacted me the other day to let me know that his sister Edna Stiefel had passed away unexpectedly. The family is not sure exactly as to how she passed but they believe it was related to her diabetes.  Edna was John's younger sister she was 73 and would have been 74 on March 30. She lived in Hampton, Iowa so John and Carm will be traveling there, possible the end of this week. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Edna and keep her family and John in your prayers. Please pray for a safe trip for all that will be traveling to Iowa for the funeral.

May the love of God and the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ
bless and console her family
and gently wipe every tear from their eyes:
in the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Grand Knight

William Arehart