Author: Grand Knight
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2024 High School Graduate Scholarships
Butler Council 866 was pleased to offer two scholarship opportunities this year. Each of our winners was chosen to receive a $500 scholarship that can be used for college, trade school, or work requirements based on their chosen profession. Each nominee was asked to provide a listing of the Service to the Church, Service to…
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2024 8th Grade Essay Contest Winner
Butler Council 866 was pleased to host the 8th Grade Essay contest again this year at Butler Catholic School. This year’s topic was “Evangelization in the Digital Age.” The essays were judged by a panel consisting of Educators, Clergy, and Knights. The children of Butler Catholic spoke to our panelists about social media, society and…
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Rosary Around the Campfire – May 2024
Butler Council 866 held the Spring Rosary Around the Campfire Event at the St. Andrew Church fire ring and pavilion on the evening of May 28, 2024. A group of Knights, their families, and parishioners came together to pray and reflect on the Sorrowful Mysteries. Brother Knight Ron Kocian led the meditations after the group…
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Global Medical Mission Trip
The Knights of Butler Council 866 were pleased to be asked to support the work of the youth of the Butler/Pittsburgh area during their mission trip to Guatemala this spring. This group of students gave up their Spring Break to head to rural villages in Guatemala, where they offered Medical, Dental, and Eye Care to…
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Family of the Month – April 2024
Butler Council 866 wants to congratulate our April 2024 Family of the Month, Michael and Dianna Edwards.
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Vincent Ritzert
It is with deep regret that we note the passing of our brother Knight, Vincent D. Ritzert, who left this life on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Brother Vincent was 72 years of age and was a Third-Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, having joined the order on April 1, 1991. Born in Butler on…
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Family of the Month – March 2024
The Knights of Butler Council 866 want to congratulate the Joe and Lori Weist family, who have been selected as the March 2024 Family of the Month.
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2024 Meat Raffle Winners
The 2024 Meat’s and Sweets raffle winners were drawn on February 14, 2024. Our three winners were Each winner will be issued a certificate for redemption at Welter’s Meat Market. We thank Welter’s and All Saints Parish for their support and all who bought tickets this year to help make the raffle a success.
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Family of the Month – February 2024
Butler Council 866 wants to congratulate our February Family of the Month Rich and Kathy Dudley and Family.
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Regis Nichter
It is with very deep regret that we note the passing of our brother Knight, Regis L. Nichter, who left this life on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Brother Doug was 94 years of age and was a Third-Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, having joined the order on May 1, 1957. Regis was a…