Knights of Columbus, CDA Hold Memorial Service
On the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 9, the annual commemoration of departed members of the Knights of Columbus, Chromcik Council No. 2574 of La Grange, Hostyn, and Plum, along with the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Annunciation No. 1962 of La Grange and Plum, and Court Queen of the Holy Rosary No. 2282 of Hostyn took place at Queen of the Holy Rosary Church in Hostyn.
Recitation of the Rosary began at 6:30 p.m. and was led by KC member Steve Muras and Court No. 2282 member Lillian Kallus. The Memorial Service and Mass commenced after the Rosary with Grand Knight Philip Rocha giving the welcome.
During the solemn ceremony, the names of members who departed this life since the memorial a year ago were read and family members and/or friends carried a lighted candle in procession. These candles of remembrance were placed on a table in front of the altar by KC Trustee Charles Youngblood and KC member Jody Supak.
Remembered by Grand Knight Philip Rocha were Brother Knights; Eugene G Hrachovy; Leslie J Kovar; Joseph A Mihatsch Jr.; Chris E Adams; Walter G Eyring Jr.; Reuben L Hoehne; James F Gardner and Mark J Gerik. Court Annunciation Regent Shirley Antosh memorialized eight Catholic Daughters: Maria Trinidad De Leon, Bernice Holubec, Sharon Belota, Patricia Villasana, Judy Stolle, Angeline Winkler, Evyline Zapalac, and Lillian Krenek. Court Queen of the Holy Rosary Regent Brenda Fietsam stated they had no members lost this year.
In addition to the above named, a keepsake program also listed the names of all other deceased members, 329 Knights and 162 La Grange/Plum and 27 Hostyn Catholic Daughters. The banners of the organizations were displayed at the side of the altar.
Celebrant of the Mass and homilist was the Rev. Msgr. Dan Kahlich.
Music for the Liturgy was provided by Ken Brothers, Wayne Beseda, James Anderle and Mary Lou Anderle of Saints Peter and Paul Parish of Plum. The Old Testament reading was delivered by CDA Court #2282 member Claire Youngblood and the New Testament reading by KC Advocate Gary Antosh. Prayers of the Faithful were led by Gary Antosh. Gift bearers were CDA Court #2282 member Verlene Kuntschik and KC member Morgan Smith. Altar server was KC member Steve Muras.
Afterwards, a time for fellowship took place that included a stew supper provided by the KC’s and desserts by CDA Court No. 1962.