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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 St. Thomas Knights of Columbus honors the family of Jim and Anne-Marie Sanger as our choice for February 2020 Family of the Month.

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.

The St. Thomas Council has named Jim Sanger as Knight of the Month for February 2020.

Let us start by saying when The Knights of Columbus nominate a family for this award, we always interview them to gain permission and a better understanding of their participation in the Church and community.

The St. Thomas Knights of Columbus hosted a benefit Bean Supper at the Parish Hall from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. About 60 persons attended and over $400 was raised. Proceeds to go toward the purchase of a new refrigerator for the kitchen at the Parish Hall.

The St. Thomas Council Knights of Columbus named Matt Pettine as Knight of the Month for the month of December 2019.

The St. Thomas Council, 13861, has named the Rooney family as Family of the Month for December 2019.

104 St. Thomas School students participated in the Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest sponsored by the St. Thomas Knights of Columbus Council #13861.

In an effort to get new knights involved as officers, Dennis Guay motioned that he respectfully resign his post as Warden in favor of appointing Chris Gauthier as the new St. Thomas Council Warden. The council unaminously voted in favor of appointing Chris Gauthier as the new Worthy Warden.

The St. Thomas Council Knights of Columbus named Dennis Breton as Knight of the Month for the month of December 2019.

On December 8th, the St. Thomas Council, Springvale Council and the 4th degree assembly held a Christmas party for members and their wives.

At 8:00 pm on the first Tuesday of December the lighting of local Nativity scenes occurs throughout the nation. Sanford, Maine was no exception.

The St. Thomas council, 13861, named the Tremblay family as Family of the Month for November 2019.

The St. Thomas council, 13861, named the Newport family as Family of the Month for October 2019.

The St. Thomas Council Knights of Columbus named Gerry Newport as Knight of the Month for the month of November 2019.

The Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council named Thomas Couture as Knight of the Month for October 2019.

Tony Welch, who represents the Actor Fair, presented a check in the amount of $1,100 to the St. Thomas Council for work performed by St. Thomas knights at the gates during the 2019 Acton Fair.