Sanford, Maine - Knights of Columbus Council #13861 in Sanford was awarded the distinction of Star Council, the international organization's top honor for local councils.
Grand Knight Terry Sylvanus was selected as 3rd Degree Knight of the Year for his contributions to the St. Thomas Council, as he led the council to a Star Council award. Terry, a Knight since 2018, had previously served as District Warden and Deputy Grand Knight. Terry is in his second term as Grand Knight. This past year, Terry Sylvanus has led the St. Thomas Council to a Star Council award.
Our August Knight of the Month joined us in March 2020. He immediately took his 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree Exemplification at our First in the State Exemplification.
The St. Thomas Council paid tribute to Father Jack Dickinson for his service at St. Therese of Lisieux Parish and St. Matthew Parish. Grand Knight Terry Sylvanus presented Father Jack with a check in the amount of $500. It may be noteworthy to mention that when a priest relocates, he must cover his moving expenses.
The July 9th Council meeting was the first in-person meeting held since the March 12th meeting. Consequently there was a lot of catching up to do as far as handing out Family of the Month and Knight of the month awards, where none of these awards were handed out since March 12th.
Our Knight of the Month Fred Daniels joined the K of C in 1993 in Massachusetts. When transferring into our council he assured me he is a Knight of Action and would be as involved as he could.
The May Knight of the Month joined The Knights of Columbus in 2018. I remember him saying he is a very busy man with little time, but he would do what he could.
Grand Knight Terry Sylvanus joined the St. Thomas Council two years ago. He promptly took his second and third degree. From there he took his fourth degree to become a Sir Knight. He worked with Ray Sargent as District Warden and became our Deputy Grand Knight last year. He is now our Grand Knight.
The Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council #13861 was the first council in the state of Maine to conduct the new exemplification ceremony. This new ceremony, known as the Charity, Unity and Fraternity ceremony was conducted at Holy Family Church in Sanford, Maine on Sunday, March 1st. Charity, Unity and Fraternity symbolize the three virtues of the Knights of Columbus Third Degree rank.
The St. Thomas Knights of Columbus Council organizes a Haddock Supper every Friday (except Good Friday) during the season of Lent. Baked Haddock, mashed potatoes, peas, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, bread, coffee, lemonade and assorted desserts are served. Various St. Thomas Knights and volunteers prepare and serve the meal.
The Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council #13861 and Springvale Council #2755 sponsored a Youth Basketball Free Throw competition at the St. Ignatius Gym on River Street in Sanford, Maine on Sunday, February 23, 2019. This event was open to boys and girls from ages 9 thru 14.