The Knight Shield - February 2026

It’s been a busy start to the New Year. Our Council has once again stepped up to serve the Parishioners of St Paul.

Christmas Eve Baby Jesus Procession-The tradition continues with the Knights processing the Baby Jesus in church and laying Him in the crèche outside the Church. The women of Faith processed with the Knights and laid the Baby Jesus in the inside crèche.  Fr Jim started this tradition last year and enthusiastically supported the Knights continuing the tradition.  We are blessed to have Fr Jim!

Coffee and Donuts – We knocked off another coffee and donuts after the 7:45 am Mass. Thanks to our chairman Rick Okerhjelm for setting this up.

Christmas Lights – Thanks to all the guys who took down the Christmas lights in the cold and snow. It took only a little over an hour! Good job

Capuchin Coats Collection Part II – Parishioners of St Paul’s came through again! We packed 7 vehicles to take down to the Capuchin distribution Center! Estimated 800 jackets & 300 hoodies, sweaters, gloves, hats & blankets! Amazing! Thanks to all the guys that helped collect coats at all the weekends. Thanks to the guys who packed the vehicles on a cold morning and drove down to the Capuchins Center.

Scholarship Program – The program initialization is completed. A table will be set up at all the weekend Masses on Jan 31 and Feb 1 to distribute information packets and answer any questions. 

Fish Fry – First fish fry is Feb 20. Council had to pay $1,276 to repair the bad thermostats on the ovens.  It’s kind of amazing we got through last year with those ovens.

Finally, pray for the Holy Spirit to guide the Archdiocesan restructuring. There are going to be changes on how our Archdiocese and Parishes work. Change is always a challenge; however, I’m confident the Knights will continue to support our Priest and Parish in whatever structure is determined.

Upcoming events:

District Free Throw Jan 31

Charity Poker – Feb 9-12

Fish Fry Feb 20 (First one, can you believe it!)

Next Council meeting is Thursday February 12. Meal at 6:30 pm, Meeting at 7:30pm.

Vivat Jesus!

Gary Skarb