04/26/2026
CHARITY UNITY FRATERNITY PATRIOTISM
DIXON KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 690
NEWSLETTER FOR MAY 2026
Grand Knight’s Message:
Welcome May!
May is the month of sunshine and flowers.
Enjoy each day of Spring-time hours!
Thank You to the several Knights who prepared and served great food at our April 4th Cookout at County Market! Thank you also to the many supporters of Knights’ events – who purchased delicious ribeye sandwiches, pork chop sandwiches, brats and hot dogs! We aimed to please – and we hit our mark! Proceeds are going towards our KC Hall Renovations Fund!
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Congratulations to our April 2026 Knight of the Month: Brother Knight Tim Stover!
Tim has been a Knight for over 45 years. He is most often active in the background of Council 690 events – avoiding the spotlight and visibility of others of our members – but has held many Council positions – is a Trustee of the Home Association – and has been Kaycee Hall Rental Manager for many years.
Congratulations, Brother Knight Tim – and Thank You for all you do for the Knights of Columbus!
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Also - Congratulations to our April 2026 FAMILY of the Month: Sir Knight Tim and Patty Oliver!
Tim has been a Knight for 40 years. Tim and Patty have been integral to the success of many of our Breakfasts and Dinners and special events – while manifesting the values and virtues of Knights and Catholic families.
Thank you Brother Knight Tim and Patty - for all you do for the Knights of Columbus!
Third Saturday Happy Hour was enjoyed by all in attendance on Saturday April 18th – prior to the Third Saturday $500 Drawing.
The winners of the April 2026 Third Saturday $500 Drawing were Ken and Ann Nordan.
Tim Stover won the $25 door prize.
The next Third Saturday $500 Drawing will be held at 7:00pm on Saturday May 16th.
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NOTICE to all Council 690 Knights: 2026 Dues are now due! Please send dues’ payments for 2026 - in the amount of $40 – payable to Dixon KC Council 690 – addressed to Financial Secretary Dave Contreras, KC Hall, 506 W 3rd St, Dixon IL 61021. Or simply pay in person at the Hall!
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Third Saturday Dinners will NOT be held in May June and July 2026.
Third Saturday Happy Hours WILL be held on these Third Saturdays - from 5-7pm - prior to the
Third Saturday $500 Raffle Drawings at 7:00pm.
May is Baby Shower Month for Gianna House! Throughout the month of May, a playpen for donations to Gianna House will be in the narthex of St Anne Church. Donations will also be accepted at the KC Hall. Donations of disposable diapers (size 3 Mo to 8 Mo), pull-ups (sizes 2-5 toddler), baby wipes, baby wash, baby shampoo and lotion, baby socks and other suitable baby items will be appreciated.
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Habitat for Humanity - Knights of Columbus Workday on Saturday May 9, 2026.
Knights are invited to assemble at 7:45am at the Dixon Habitat for Humanity work site on May 9th to assist in the construction of another great home for a family in need. The work site is at 1819 W. 9th St., which is just west of Sheridan Ave. Women are invited to join as well, so family members of any appropriate age are invited. We may be working on the sill-plate, the main beam or floor joists. Bring your tool belt and shoes suitable for a construction site.
We also need assistance in providing a simple sandwich-type lunch at noon.
Anyone interested in working or providing lunch may contact Luke Dixon at 815-973-2245 or by email at [email protected]
Dixon KC’s 2026 DRAWDOWN will be held at 7:00pm on SATURDAY MAY 16, 2026.
Doors will open at 5:30pm – Brats and hot dogs and chips will be available at 6:00pm – FREE to those with drawdown tickets.
Drawdown will begin at 7:00pm.
Get your tickets - $50 each – from any of many Knights – or stop in at the Hall – or phone Grand Knight Larry Prindaville at 815 973-3347.
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Council 690’s monthly Scholarship Breakfast will be held from 7:30am-10:00am on Sunday May 31, 2026. A delicious AYCE (All You Can Eat) buffet breakfast for a free-will offering. Join us – and enjoy the food and the company of others!!
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A Social Event for Current Knights, Past Knights and Future Knights and Families will be held at 6:00pm on Monday, June 1, 2026.
This “Night with the Knights” will offer an opportunity for Catholic men and families to meet and greet old and new friends.
Doors will open at 5:30pm. A light dinner will be provided at 6:00pm. Activities for younger children will be available at 6:30pm.
Please join us for this family event!
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Drive Thru Dinner: Back by popular demand! Dixon Knights of Columbus will again offer a Drive Thru Dinner – 4:30pm-6:30pm - on Wednesday June 10, 2026 – again featuring our delicious pork loin and chicken breast dinners. Tickets will be available in mid-May – and should be purchased in advance to assure that we’ll have enough dinners to meet the demand! More information will be found in the June 2026 Newsletter!
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2026 Corporate Masses: A hallowed tradition in the Knights of Columbus has been the Corporate Communion where Brothers and their Families attend Mass together and receive Communion as a body. A long-standing tradition here in Dixon, it has withered over the past few years. Let’s renew this custom and experience the spiritual benefits of our faith being practiced as a united brotherhood!
Brother Knights participating are asked to proudly wear KC apparel and sit in the same general area on the center aisle near the middle of the church. Mark your calendars NOW for this year’s Corporate Communion Masses:
Sunday May 31, 2026 - 10:30am Mass at St Patrick Church
Sunday August 30, 2026 – 10:30am Mass at St Anne Church
Sunday November 29, 2026 – 10:30am Mass at St Patrick Church
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Shout Out to all Knights: Council 690 events and activities are for you and your families!
If you are able to attend – please know that we’ll be happy to see you!
If you have time to help – for even just an hour or two – we’d love to have your assistance!
It’s up to you and me – for us to be the best that we can be!
To volunteer for any activity or event – contact Brother Knights Dave Contreras (815 440-6893),
Luke Dixon (815 973-2245), Lary Prindaville (815 973-3347) – or any Council 690 Knight!
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Please pray for Pope Leo XIV, Bishop David Malloy, Father Kramer and all our Priests, Deacons, Lay Ministers, and all others in need of our prayers.
Vivat Jesus!
Larry Prindaville, Grand Knight
Calendar of Events:
Monday May 4, 2026 – 7:30pm – Planning Meeting – Officers and Knights
Saturday May 9, 2026 – 7:45am-12:noon – Habitat for Humanity Work Day
Tuesday April 12, 2026 – 7:30pm – Kaycee Home Association Meeting
Saturday May 16, 2026 – 6:00-8:00pm - KC’s 2026 May Drawdown – KC Hall
Monday May 18, 2026 – 7:30pm – Regular Business Meeting – All Knights
Sunday May 31, 2026 - 7:30am-10:00am – Scholarship Breakfast – KC Hall
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Monday June 1, 2026 – 6:00pm – KC’s Social – A Night With the Knights – Family event!
Tuesday June 9, 2026 – 7:30pm - Kaycee Home Association Meeting
Wednesday June 10, 2026 – 4:30pm-6:30pm - Drive Thru Dinner – KC Hall
Monday June 15, 2026 – 7:30pm – Regular Business Meeting – All Knights
Saturday June 20, 2026 – Happy Hour 5:00pm-7:00pm - $500 Drawing - (No Third Saturday Dinner)
Sunday June 28, 2026 - 7:30-10:00am – Scholarship Breakfast – KC Hall
(Note: All members and their families are invited to a KC Family Happy Hour every Friday at the Kay Cee Hall from 4pm to about 5:30. In the event of cancellation we will try to get a notice to you by email.)
2026 Corporate Masses:
A hallowed tradition in the Knights of Columbus has been the Corporate Communion where Brothers and their Families attend Mass together and receive Communion as a body. A tradition here in Dixon, it
has withered over the past few years. Brother John Bailey is calling for a renewal of this custom of Brother Knights joining together attend Mass and receive Communion in a body. We need to experience the spiritual benefits of our faith being practiced as a united brotherhood. We are called to attend quarterly Masses together on Sundays alternating between our two parishes.
Brothers participating are asked to proudly wear their KC gear and sit in the same general area on the center aisle near the middle of the church. Mark your calendar NOW for this year’s Corporate Communion Masses!!!
May 31st at St. Pat’s 10:30 Mass
August 30th at St. Anne’s 10:30 Mass
November 29th at St. Pat’s 10:30 Mass
Knights Work at Dixon Habitat May 9th:
As we have for many years, Knights will assemble at 7:45am at the Dixon Habitat for Humanity work site on May 9th to give our efforts towards the construction of another great home for a family in need. The work site is at 1819 W. 9th St., which is just west of Sheridan Ave. Women are invited to join as well, so family members of any appropriate age are invited. We will probably be working on the sill-plate, the main beam or floor joists. Bring your tool belt and shoes suitable for a construction site.
We also need some assistance in providing a simple sandwich-type lunch at noon. All interested in working or providing lunch should contact Luke Dixon at 815-973-2245 or by email at [email protected]
Prayer Intentions:
Pope Leo XIV: Let us pray that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, be committed to avoid wasting food and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food.
Father Evans: Let us pray for all those individuals and groups, here in Dixon, who dedicate themselves to obliterating hunger from our beloved city." (I'm thinking of Loaves and Fishes, St. Vincent de Paul, the Salvation Army, the Food Pantry, and of course, the Knights themselves!)
Please also pray for: All deceased Brother Knights and their family members, especially David J. Dempsey
May Birthdays
John Bailey
Daniel Burke Mike DeSchepper
Mark Eykamp Dean Friel
Tim Godbold Raymundo Gutierrez
Larry Hageman Peter Hermes
Daniel Kutz Joe McGrath
Jason Nelson James Pepper
Jerry Petrasko Gary Poci
Joseph Sandschafer David Swegle
May Anniversaries
Keith & Christy Adams Jim & Jane Grove
Dave & Julie Contreras Jerry & Kay Farley
Brad & Jennifer Ferris George & Rosa Gil
Paul & Jeanette Sereg Roger & Carla Hill
Bill & Sandy Kelly John & Diane Schoaf
Mike & Gayle McGrail Jim & Laura Schrock
Martin & Lindsey Sander Gary & Diane Burger
Mark & Carol Appelquist
Dixon Knights of Columbus Council 690,
506 West Third Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021
