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11/02/2026

DIXON KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 690

NEWSLETTER FOR NOVEMBER 2026

Grand Knight’s Message:

Greetings everyone and welcome to Autumn. We know the last three months of the year will be fast and furious so let me personally invite you to unwind with us on our Happy Hour Fridays. Between 4 and 6 we gather at the hall for a few drinks, snacks and fellowship. We do this every Friday (except for the third Friday when it is moved to Saturday). Give it a try.

A few more things:

Our $500 winner this month was Joan Floto with Jean Gornik taking home the door prize. Congats to the two winners.
Family of Month is being awarded to a Brother who attends most meetings, volunteers at many events, has helped out with various projects around the hall and who’s wife is out cookie making guru for the Drive Thru Dinners. Congratulations to Mike and Sheila Brady.
Knight of Month is being awarded to long time Knight and more importantly, a man of the cloth, who has supported our breakfasts and council in general. Congratulations Monsignor Dan Hermes.
Don’t forget our breakfasts are held the last Sunday of every month. These have been very beneficial in helping us raise money to fund a student at both St. Anne’s and St. Mary’s for their entire scholastic career at the school.
Keep an eye out for the 2027 tickets for our $500 monthly drawing.
Through various means, we continue to raise money for our bathroom renovation. This past July, several Brother Knights and their significant others served drinks at Dixon’s Petunia Fest raising $318 through tips. This was then donated to the Home Association for the renovations. Thank you to the Petunia board for the opportunity. We look forward to helping out again next year.
We received a thank you from Newman High School for a donation towards the transportation fund.

Vivant Jesus,

Alex T. Paschal

Grand Knight

Newsletter Questions, Additions or Corrections:
If you have a question, wish to add or correct birthday or anniversary information,

or want to have news regarding a KC event added to the newsletter, contact Jim Dixon at [email protected].

Prayer Intentions:

Pope Leo XIV: Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness,

it may always be put at the service of the common good and solidarity of those who have less.

Father Evans: When nature itself seems to be dying around us, let us remember all those Dixonians who have gone before us,

especially those who died in the cause of peace and freedom, with gratitude, and let us pray that all may arrive at a happy eternity.

Please also pray for: All deceased Brother Knights and their family members.

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS:

James Allen Saad Blaney

Dave Contreras Robert Derr

Timothy Donahue Larry Drew

Hubert Dunphy Douglas Farley

James Helle Bill Kelly

Tory Koehler Michael Lahey

Burt Lorenzen Fr. Mike Morrissey

Larry Murray Edmund O’Rourke

Steve Prendergast David Reese

James Schielein John Schrauth

Dave Sharkey Don Stover

William Stover Larry Wagner

Terrence Wagner Anthony Welty

Edwin Yingling Larry Lally

Fr. Richard Kramer

NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES:

Jason & Andrea Cook Greg & Karen Farley

James & Bernadine Schielein Tom & Fern Durband

Dave & Janet Ginn Mat & Amy Dobie

Mile & Sheila Brady

Dixon Knights of Columbus Council 690,

506 West Third Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021

10/23/2026

Look what's happening next month at 690.

10/21/2026

Breakfast is back this Sunday! 7:30-10:30am
All your favorites will be served up hot and delicious, all for a goodwill donation. Thank you to all who support our meals, you are truly helping out our Catholic Schools.

10/05/2026

Knights of Columbus 690 Treasurer Gary Mosher delivers checks to St. Anne's and St. Mary's school as a donation from the council. The schools may use the funds as where they see best fits. Thank you to the schools for your tireless work in bettering our students.

09/29/2026

DIXON KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 690

NEWSLETTER FOR OCTOBER 2026

Greetings all from Dixon KC Council 690.

The last month was chock full of action around the council. At the end of August we took part in a Habitat for Humanity house build and hosted our end of month breakfast. In September Brother Knights held a drive-thru meal, prepping and distributing over 170 meals. The funds from the dinner will be going for bathroom renovations at the hall. We then hit the streets for our annual Tootsie Roll sales that go toward programs that help those with intellectual disabilities. Rain got the better of us on Saturday, so our two-day effort was held down to just Friday. Donations look good for that one day, but we could always use more. We have boxes of Tootsie Rolls for sale, $25 will get you all you need when those ghouls and goblins come knocking on Halloween.
A few other notes:

The council will be making a $200 donation to the each of our two Catholic Schools to do as they please. St. Anne’s has allocated their donation for a book reading project for the 6th, 7th and 8th graders.
Sept. Knight of the Month has been awarded to Randy Carlson. Randy has been a Knight for 27 years and regularly helps with our monthly breakfast. His band also recently entertained the crowd during the Shamrock Club’s halfway to St Pat’s party. Congrats Randy.
Sept. Family of the Month is being awarded to Chad and Julie Nicklaus. Chad is prepping to be a deacon, and the couple have two kids attending Newman. Congrats to the Nicklaus Family. All recipients may stop by our regular Happy Hour to pick up their certificate.
The Third Saturday $500 drawing winner went to James Leslie, with our own Jonathan Smith picking up the door prize.
An October events flier will be going into the church bulletins, keep those handy to see what might be coming up next month.
COR, a new program started by the Knights, is beginning to take shape in Sterling. This is a multi-council initiative aimed at strengthening men’s relationship with Jesus. The program is still in the planning stages and meets at St Marys Sterling Bales Center every other Saturday at 9:15am. Contact Terry McGinn at 319-929-2827. Check out more info at kofc.org.
A list of committees and chairmen has been compiled. If you want more info on any of these programs or events, give the hall a call at (815) 288-1821 and we’ll get you in touch with the right Knight.

KC 69 Committees List:

Council Float/Petunia Fest - Tony Cook

Habitat for Humanity - Gary Mosher

Free Throw Championship - Jonathan Smith

Scholarship Breakfast - Dave Contreras

Bourbon, B**r, and W**e - Dave Contreras, Alex T. Paschal, Gary Mosher

Cookout at County Market - Dave Contreras

Thanksgiving Dinner - Tory Koehler

Third Sat Meals - Mike DeSchepper

Tootsie Rolls - Jonathan Smith and Jim McCoy - 2026

FAITH - RSVP (Refund Support Vocations Program (aka

Seminarians/Vocational Support Raffle) - held each year in

October/November. John Bailey/George Gil

FAMILY - Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest - held in

November/December. -Frank Hiatt

COMMUNITY - Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest - held in

November/December. - Bruce Kleinmaier/Alex T. Paschal

LIFE - Pregnancy Support - Gianna Baby Shower donations - in May. - Jim McCoy

Membership and Retention Committee -chaired by Jim Dixon and Larry P. Need to appoint. –

Frank Hiatt/Mike Brady (with Mentorship from Larry P)

Donations Committee - All officer

Memorial Day Draw Down - Mike DeSchepper/Alex T. Paschal

Home Association - Luke Dixon

Donations Committee - All officers

Vivant Jesus!

Alex T. Paschal,

Grand Knight

Prayer Intentions:

Pope Leo XIV: Let us pray that mental health ministry be established throughout the Church,

helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.

Father Draper: For a greater respect for human life from conception until natural death.

Please also pray for: All deceased Brother Knights and their family members.

October Birthdays

Thomas Beisel Patrick Blackburn

Bill Brozovich Bernie Buckley

Ed Bushman Tim Bushman

Gary Burger Jeffrey Carr

Doug Conderman Ed Conderman

Mat Dobie Jerry Farley

Jim Grove Bill Haws

Don Henegar John Jacobs

Charles Keck Gerald Lott

Rex Meyer Wes Morrissey

Chuck Murphy Tim Oliver

Joe Pettinger Jonathon Smith

Harry Spotts Mike Svach

Patrick Venier Kurt Weippert

Scott Welty Clay Whelan

Dennis Yard Mat Dobie

October Anniversaries

Bob & Patti Balayti Luke & Lisa Dixon

Thomas & Sandy Halla Jay & Sue Howell

Steve & Cheryl Prendergast

Dixon Knights of Columbus Council 690,

506 West Third Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021

09/21/2026

This Sunday! Sept 27 from 7:30-10:30am at the KC Hall. Breakfast is back. Goodwill donation requested. See you there!

09/08/2026

CHARITY UNITY FRATERNITY PATRIOTISM

DIXON KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 690
NEWSLETTER FOR SEPTEMBER 2026

Grand Knight’s Message:

Good September all. I hope those who are sending the kids back to school have had a seamless transition from the lazy days of summer to the hectic schedules of the school year.
Just a few things to report from Council 690:

Fliers have been placed in the bulletins at the churches announcing upcoming events at 690. We hope you’ll pin these to your cork board or stick them on the fridge and participate when you can in helping the council. Some of the highlights you’ll see is our Drive-Thru Dinner, Tootsie Roll sales and the ever-popular end of the month breakfast.
Knight of the Month for August was awarded to Brother Larry Lally. Larry holds a guard position in the council and attends meetings and other events and is just an all-around good guy that brings character to the council. Congrats Larry!
Family of the Month was awarded to Bob and Paula Venier. Bob is a 44-year member of Council 690 and an active participant in St. Patrick’s. The family business is a major supporter of the council’s Bourbon, B**r and W**e fundraiser. Congrats to Bob and Paula Venier!
Cor, a multi-council initiative aimed at strengthening men’s relationship with Jesus, is being workshopped by several councils in the area including Sterling and Morrison. Still in the planning stages, the group is looking for ideas and participation from Dixon 690. They meet at St Marys Sterling Bales Center, every other Saturday at 9:15 am starting on August 22. For more information contact Terry McGinn at 319-929-2827 or check out kofc.org.

Vivant Jesus!
Alex T. Paschal
Grand Knight.

Prayer Intentions:

Pope Leo XIV: Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.

Father John Evans: Since the Pope's intention for September is for clean water, I thought we could pray for increased gratitude for, and stewardship of, our stretch of the Rock River.
Please also pray for: All deceased Brother Knights and their family members.

September Birthdays
Matt Baker Dave Blackburn
Bill Burkardt Charles Cordell
Thomas Cullen Pat Gornik
Chris Hammitt Dave Hellyer
Dick Hermes David Hill
Jake Jecklin Chad Korstick
Jason Kutz Paul Magnifici
Michael McGrail Michael Mills
Chad Nicklaus Tony Quadraro
James Sendelbach Paul Sereg
James Shippert Jeffrey Shippert
Rev. John Stringini Bernie Vering
Erick Zaragoza Steve Lowe
Michael Brady

September Anniversaries
Ed & Janet Bushman Rick & Barb Curia
Mike & Jeri Didier Joe & Cyndee Stencil
Jim & Cathy Jecklin Tom & Marcell Kitson
Gary & Theresa Poci Tim & CeCe Stover
Mike & Chris Magnifici
Chris & Nancy Hammitt

Membership Promotion and Benefits
Over the last few years we have added a few new members to our council and we are surely stronger as a result. We would like that growth to continue. Please talk to your friends about joining the council. We can schedule a first-degree ceremony at any time to welcome a new member. If you have any questions about bringing someone into the council talk to Luke Dixon.
Also, Joe Yockey assists us with membership promotion. See his add below that you can use to give to prospective members. Copy it and send it to your friends or acquaintances who could be encouraged to join. Also he is the man to contact for all Knights of Columbus benefits information. Call Joe at 815-234-5250.

Jim Dixon
Newsletter Editor

08/25/2026

The almost famous breakfast is back!

07/28/2026

DIXON KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 690
NEWSLETTER FOR AUGUST 2026

Grand Knight’s Message:

From Grand Knight Alex T. Paschal:
Thank you again for my Brother Knights for entrusting me with the honorable position of Grand Knight. I will certainly work hard to continue to help the best council in Illinois continue to thrive and move forward. We had a wonderful installation on July 6, lots of Brother Knights and their loved ones attended.

Knight of Month is being awarded to Dick Stangeland. We razzed him a bit at the Saturday drawing for coming in late for the door prize, but he took it in stride and has always supported the 500 drawing, so congrats to Dick. I’m sure this more than makes up for not winning the $25 (or the $500) bucks.

Family of Month is going to a couple that needs no introduction, and yet they will get one anyway. They have stepped up to help set up the rooms for various events, have brought snacks and attended many Happy Hours, worked away in the kitchen during breakfast and led this council the last year. Family of the Month is awarded to Larry and Ann Prindaville.

On July 4th, Luke and Lisa Dixon, Gary and Denise Mosher, Frank and Jackie Hiatt with Payton Felix and myself served b**r for the council at Petunia Fest. I guess the way it goes is all tips collected are consolidated and distributed out to the groups that worked. I don’t know when or what to expect, so we’ll just hang loose on our end. It was a good time, I certainly think we should continue this next year and into the future, perhaps with a few tweaks.

Looking ahead, we have a breakfast on July 26, officers’ meeting on Aug. 3, Home Association meeting on Aug 11 and the Third Sat. Shamrock Club Draw Down on Aug. 15.

Alex T. Paschal, Grand Knight

Prayer Intentions:

Pope Leo XIV: Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness
we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.

Father Draper: For all our new and returning teachers and students,
that the new school year will be one of growth and learning.

Please also pray for: All deceased Brother Knights and their family members, especially Bill Stover

August Birthdays:
William Anderson Patrick Bishop
Ryan Byrnes Spenser Carlson
Kevin Carr Dan Cleary
Chico Contreras Larry Contreras
Tom Demmer Ted Dunphy
Dan Fish Terry Fuger
Dean Harrison Wayne Hoy
Jim Jecklin John Jones
Rodney Kipping Stephen Miller
Doug Near Max Oswalt
Alex T. Paschal Casey Reuter
Dean Rhodes Jonathon Slager
Ryan Stephenitch John J. Varga
John R. Varga George Whaley Jr.

August Anniversaries:
Will & Susan Costello Ed & Nancy Fritts
Herb & Barb Fordham Dave & Edie Peterson
Pat & Paula Harmon Jason & Diane Nelson
Andrew & Liz Foster Tom & Patti McBride
Darrell & Carol Robbins Bob & Colleen Dempsey
George & Virginia Whaley, Jr. Dennis & Cindy Whitebread
Jonathon & Priscilla Smith Bruce & Mary Jane Munsell

Questions or Suggestions:
If you have any questions or suggestions about the newsletter, or any other council business or events, please feel free to contact me by e-mail at [email protected], or call or text me at 815-440-3040.
If I can’t answer your question, I will put you in touch with someone who can!
Also contact me if you know of a member who is not receiving the newsletter, either by e-mail or regular mail.

Dixon Knights of Columbus Council 690,
506 West Third Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021

07/23/2026

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Address

506 W 3rd Street
Dixon, IL
61021

Telephone

+18152881821

Website

http://www.kofc690.com/

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