Council 8157 Knight of the Year List Fraternal Year Knight of the Year 2020-2021 TBA 2019-2020 James Smith 2018-2019 Jack Ramsden 2017-2018 Art Senato 2016-2017 Jorge Ruiz 2015-2016 Jeff Miller 2014-2015 Jim Richardson 2013-2014 Tom Greco 2012-2013 Andy Goza 2011-2012 Frank Salazar 2010-2011 Mike Fitzgerald 2009-2010 Allen Reitmeier 2008-2009 David Briggs 2007-2008 Tim Weinrich 2006-2007 […]
Ernest and Ernestina Alvarez – COVID 19 September 26, 2021 Our brother Knight Ernest Alvarez’s wife, Ernestina (50) has been suffering from severe upper respiratory symptoms since being diagnosed with COVID 19. She was intubated early this morning to assist with her breathing. She is hospitalized at Methodist Central on Colorado Blvd in Dallas. Ernest […]
Family of the Month – September 2021Carlos and Melisa Limones If you haven’t run across a member of the Limones family at Holy Spirit, then you haven’t been trying hard enough. Carlos joined the Knights in June 2014, Melisa became the parish’s director of adult and family ministry in June 2017, and they’ve taught in […]
David Dybala The strong right arm of the church has been holding a ratchet or a power drill in recent months. David was not only one of the most important parishioners in providing guidance and input during the renovation of Holy Spirit’s sanctuary this summer but also rolled up his sleeves and contributed to the […]
Rededication Mass Most Reverend Greg Kelly, Auxiliary Bishop of Dallas, was present for Holy Spirit’s rededication of our newly refurbished sanctuary at the Sunday 11 AM Mass on September 12, 2021. The Fourth Degree Color Corps was present as were several Fourth Degree members of Holy Spirit Council 8157.
Eternal Rest, John Mario Monturo, 1960-2021 September 9, 2021 It is with utmost sadness that we announce the passing of our brother Knight John Mario Monturo. John passed away this past Tuesday September 7th, one day before his 61st birthday and a just 5 days from his 23rd wedding anniversary to Juanita. John had suffered […]
Awards Dinner August 2021 The Council 8157 Awards Dinner which took place in August was a most welcome post-Covid social event to the 85 people in attendance from our council. The chosen venue this year was the Duncanville Fieldhouse due to our church being remodeled at the time. The spacious event room on the second […]
‘Lord, you bring the dead to life and what is broken you restore.’ Pontius Pilate sarcastically asked Jesus: “what is the truth?” Verily, verily (truthfully) I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin (John 8:32). Jesus was saying that He and His word are the keys that unlock the ultimate bondage […]
Knights make ‘return trip’ for parish The theme song for the day on Saturday, Aug. 14 could well have been Louis Armstrong’s “Hello, Dolly.” (Only members of a certain age will recall that hit from 1964.) Dollies and work gloves were in abundance as a couple dozen Knights under the direction of Deputy Grand Knight […]
Kathy and Deacon Charlie Ruelas The diocese’s ceasing of weekly Mass dispensation in mid-August moves us to another chapter of Catholic life during the pandemic. The Ruelas family has experienced it in a way different from most of us. Deacon Charlie said ministering to the Holy Spirit community under the various protocols has “definitely been […]
Honorary Knight of the Month – August 2021 Dan Sheridan Efforts to help Holy Spirit Parish above and beyond were required for 8157 to select an honoree who isn’t a member of the Order. Dan has provided such efforts in recent months by spearheading the renovation of the parish sanctuary at the request of Holy […]
