St. Peter the Apostle, Council
#13290
Program / Activities
Revised 9-2-06
"Glorifying God through Service to His People"
Program Director: Harold Krcma
301-865-3481 hkrcma@excite.com
Church: Activities Director - Charles Gill
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Quarterly Mass - Attend Mass as a group and then attend social after Mass.
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Support Parish Fund raisers throughout the year by supplying manpower.
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Make presentation to new Parish Parishioners at Luncheon and Grounds Tour.
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Attend Marches for Life.
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Provide Seminarian support through RSVP program.
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Provide immediate help to Seminarians for emergency auto repairs, etc.
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Supported renovation of Mt. St. Mary's seminarian kitchen.
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Participate in "Keep Christ in Christmas".
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Participate in "Corpus Christi Procession".
Community: Activities Director - Joseph Dombek
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Assist Frederick County Special Olympics with manpower.
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Tootsie roll drive provides assistance to four Frederick County Organizations.
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Provide support to Leukemia/Lymphoma Walk.
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Participate in State operated "Adopt-a-Highway" program.
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Provide support to the Parish Thrift Shop and Food Pantry.
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Install US Flags along MD 26 in Libertytown.
Council: Activities Director - Bob Droter
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Sponsor Council fund raiser "Golf Tournament".
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Operate food concession at annual Parish "Christmas in the Country" bazaar.
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Sponsor New Year's Eve Dance.
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Operate funnel cake stand at Parish and Community affairs.
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Provide "coffee and donuts" after Mass two times each year. (Parish has this event on the 1st Sunday of each month.)
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Council members take evening trip to "Charlestown Races and Casino".
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Council members and family attend "bowling" event held several time a year.
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Attend Maryland State Council "Columbus Day Ball."
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Participate in Maryland State Council Car Raffle fundraiser.
Family: Activities Director - Gregory Dorsch
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Council members and families attend Frederick Keys baseball game together.
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Assist Parish Ladies Club serving lunch to bereaved family and their guests following a Parish funeral.
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Sponsor Valentine's Day "Renew Your Wedding Vows" Mass and Social.
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Hold "Family Breakfast" at a local restaurant with the Council purchasing the childrens' breakfast.
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Hold a family biking event along the C&O canal.
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Council members and families attend an "Evening at Charles Town Races".
Youth: Activities Director - Timothy Brown
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Present children with USA flags after Mass on weekend close to Independence Day.
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Sponsor and operate activities at annual Parish Picnic.
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Sponsor "Breakfast with Santa" in December.
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Sponsor "Easter egg hunt"
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Participate in Maryland and Supreme Scholarship programs.
Church:
Knights help add to festivities during Corpus Christi procession and Church Fire Anniversary. Photos (May take a while)
On Sunday, May 29, several 4th Degree Knights from Council 13290 along with other Knights participated in the Corpus Christi procession which followed the noon Mass. Approximately 125 parishioners took part in the parade which made it way to the Sappington court yard across from the Church, then to the Thrist Shop and on to Trammels Lane. 4 Knights, dressed in tuxedos, held a canopy over the Monstrance carried by Pastor, Fr. John Dietzenbach, also the council Chaplain. Other 4th Degree Knights wearing tuxedos preceded the Eucharist. The procession terminated at the pavilion where a brief adoration and Benediction was held.
On Sunday, June 18, Again, several 4th Degree Knights from Council 13290 along with other Knights participated in the Corpus Christi procession which followed the noon Mass. Approximately 100 parishioners braved the 90+ degree heat, and took part in the parade which made it's way to the Sappington court yard across from the Church, then to the Thrist Shop and on to Trammels Lane. The Canopy over the Monstrance, carried by Pastor, Fr. John Dietzenbach, also the council Chaplain, was held by 4 Knights dressed in tuxedos. This group was lead by 2 members of the Color Corp and several council members. The procession terminated at the pavilion where a brief adoration and Benediction was held.
On Friday, June 3, six 4th Degree Knights from Council 13290 participated in the activities which followed the Church Fire Anniversary Mass. During a drizzling evening walk-through, the 6 Knights held candles along the path which parishioners could proceed and observe the inside of the Church shell. During this time, a cellist could be heard from the choir loft. The path took worshipers to the area where the new church was laid out in streamers.
Knights Quarterly Mass and Breakfast: Photos (May take a while)
On Sunday, October 30, St. Peter the Apostle Council and family members attended the 9:30am Mass held in the Sullivan Hall, Chaplain, Fr. John Dietzenbach, presided. Then, about 20 members and familie members gathered to share a most enjoyable breakfast at the Olive Lear Cafe' in Mt. Airy. Grand Knight, Harold Krcma announced the total for the Tootsie Roll drive as over $1,000. Thanks to the many volunteers who manned stations at our Church, New Market Food Lion, New Market Liquor store, Green Valley Citgo Quik-Mart, Mt. Airy Liquor and especially to Joe Dombek for his collections at Trouts Market in Woodsboro.
Parish Picnic & Fr. John's Anniversary Party. Photos (May take a while)
On Sunday, September 11, St. Peter the Apostle Church assisted in celebrating Fr. John's 25th anniversary. All attending were entertained by a German band playing Fathers favorite numbers. The music was briefly stopped while several groups each presented Father with gifts. Ladies Club presented a check. Sewing circle a hand sewn afghan includes a square sewn by Peggy Graham. Jesse Bolger read a tribute which he had written. The Knights gave Fr. John a check for $500 and a gasoline credit card for $85.
As the sun set on the parish grounds, the assembly gathered to a video presentation of the celebrated produced by Phil Bur, a brother Knight. This was followed by a 'roast' of Father John provided by the staff.
(Picnic photos will be posted as soon as I receive them)
Community:
Special Olympics Hockey Tournament: Photos (May take a while)
On Saturday, February 4th, St. Peter the Apostle Council members gathered at the Frederick County Sportsplex to volunteer their services for a Maryland State Floor Hockey Invitational Tournament. The tournament included round robin game play and a skills contest. The athletes gathered for an opening parade and the reciting of the pledge to our flag and the Olympic oath. We joined volunteers from Frederick County JC's and representatives of the State, Park and Local police forces to stage this event. There were teams from Frederick, Montgomery, Hartford, Prince Georges, Charles, Howard and Anne Arundel counties in Maryland as well as a Prince William County, Virginia team. Our members ran the score table for divisions 2 and 3 games as well as the skill contests. The score table included checking players in and out during play, noting the goals scored and manning the penalty booth. We also aided in the set up and breakdown of the event. The police were in charge of the awards. Two members of Council 11975 joined us as well: a response due to a program presented at the Seton Chapter of Grand Knights. All volunteers also received a special Olympics hockey shirt.
There is nothing like good timing! Our Tootsie Roll checks arrived just in time for our Grand Knight, Harold Krcma to present a check to Jackie Smeller of the Frederick County Special Olympics. The presentation was a surprise and done during a team meeting during the tournament. What a great time wee had and an outstanding day for our Council and the Knights of Columbus!
US flags have been installed on utility poles in Libertytown along MD 26: Photos (May take a while)
June Saturday, 18, Greg Dorsch headed up a group of 8 to erect the (18) 3' x 5' flags. The patriots who brave the EARLY morning to help Greg were: Frank Caffrey, Jim Conko, PGK, Bob Droter, GK, Alex Grabenstein, Walter Meuse, Jr., Mark Ohde, Kevin Quinn, Sean Fennington, and Greg's daughter Rebecca.
The flags have been taken down for the winter and are planned to be erected again in the spring. Watch this area of the bulleting for the scheduled day notice.
Adopt-a-highway: Photos (May take a while)
On Saturday, March 18th, at 9am, 7 member Knights and 1 family member, participated in our third quarterly cleanup of the area along MD 75 between Old Annapolis Rd and Glissans Mill Rd. In just over 1 hour the job was done. Thanks to Joe Bronder, Jim Conko, Joe Dombek, Bob Droter, Tim Horner, Walter Meuse, Jr. and Chuck Gill and his daughter, Elizabeth for a “job well done”.
Our next cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, June 10th. We would love to have you join us even if you are not listed below. Watch the “Bulletin Board” on the WEB site for the next scheduled pickup.
The following members are signed up as helping:
Joe Bronder, Tim Brown, Jim Conko, Paul Dolan, Joe Dombek, Greg Dorsch, Bob Droter, Brian Edminster, Chuck Gill, Tom Gruentzel, Tim Horner, Harold Krcma, David McConald, Walter Meuse, Vince Naples, Mark Ohde, Kevin Quinn, Dan Wagner, Jim Zik.
For information about the program or our schedule call Jim by phone (home call 1st 301-831-3167 or cell 240-409-5024).
Council:
Installation and Awards Presentation: Photos (May take a while)
On Sunday, August 6, 2006, District 1 District Deputy, Greg Lattus installed St. Peter the Apostle Council Officers. The ceremony was held after the 12:15pm Mass in the Sullivan Hall where the Fr. Michael J. McGivney Assembly Color Corp provided excellent formal color. Before installing the Council Officers, Robert Droter, PGK was installed as District 1 Warden. After the installation ceremony all were invited to a delicious spaghetti dinner provide by the Parish Ladies Club. PGK and District Warden, Robert Droter as Master of Ceremonies conducted a great program which included awards to the Knight of the Year, Joe Dombek, and Family of the Year, Kathy and Robert Droter, PGK. Immediate Past Grand Knight, Harold Krcma was presented with a Gavel Plaque, Past Grand Knight lapel pin, Past Grand Knight mini jewel, and Grand Knight Certificate. Eileen Krcma, was presented with a gift also. Greg Lattus, District Deputy had some short but very enlightening words and his wife presented the new Council First Lady, Theresa DiSipio with some appropriate presents. The final speaker, State Warden, Steve Adamczyk provide everyone with great words of encouragement for our new leadership.
Star Council Award Presentation: Photos (May take a while)
On Saturday, January 21st, 2005, St. Peter the Apostle Council along with the other five councils in District 2, received their Star Council Award for the 2004-2005 Columbian Year. The awards were presented by State Deputy, Ronald B. White, with State Secretary, Edgar D. Haynes and District 2 Deputy, Gary R. Armbruster witnessing. The award represent the efforts of each Council in attaining quotas (or surpassing) in membership, insurance, supplying all reports in a timely manner, and achieving the Columbian Award from Supreme. Since all five Councils in District 2 achieved Star Council status, the District, will receive the Star District Award to be presented at a later date.
1st Degree Team:
We have received the books in the NEW format. Please see Jim Conko to receive your copy.
The following members are listed as interested: Joe Bronder, Tim Brown., Joe Dombek, Bob Droter, Greg Dorsch, Pat Keegan, Harold Krcma, Mark Ohde
If you are not listed and wish to participate, please let Jim know by phone (home call 1st 301-831-3167 or cell 240-409-5024) or e-mail
Family:
Keys Knight Out: Photos (May take a while)
On Friday, August 11, 2006, About 30 St. Peter the Apostle Council members and their families attended a Frederick Keys baseball game between the Winston-Salem Warthogs and the Frederick Keys. The group was entertained by a Keys victory 6 to 2 which was followed buy an outstanding display of fire-works. Of course the evening would not be complete without the usual dose of ball park food and drink (beer).
Parish Picnic:
On Sunday, September 11, 2005, St. Peter the Apostle Church congregation enjoyed their annual outdoor Mass and picnic. The many parishioners attended the 11 am Mass celebrated by Pastor, Rev. John Dietzenbach, held in the pavilion. As in past years, they sat on lawn chairs and blankets to get pleasure from the outdoors, under a beautiful sky, while listening to the word of God.
After the Mass, the worshippers had their fill on the usual hotdogs, hamburgers, fried chicken and all the side dishes. The St. Peters Knights provided guidance for the children's games.
Youth:
Our Council supports Youth, Vacation Bible School Photos (May take a while)
On Friday, July 1, St. Peter the Apostle Council assisted the Parish Vacation Bible School with their "cook out" by providing and cooking over 200 hot dogs. This appears to be an annual event as many positive comments were received. Cooking were Joe Dombek, Bob Droter, Jim Conko, and Harry Bieseld (Westminster Council, #1393)
Grand Knight, Bob Droter took this opportunity to present the "Family of the Month" to a much surprised, Anne Marie Mason, DRE Children Religious Education.