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, Beer and Wine 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
