KOC Holy Ghost Council #4977

12/02/2025

Our Christmas Wreath distribution is officially complete! Thank you to everyone who braved the snow, cold, and wind and to those who took time out of their day to help deliver wreaths to some parishioners.

I also bought a few extra wreaths… and thanks to the terrible weather, only one brave soul actually bought one. So now I have a small group of lonely, unsold wreaths staring at me like puppies at the shelter.

If you—or someone you know—would like to give one of these wreaths a loving Christmas home let me know by replying to this email. First come, first serve. Here is the list of what is available:
• Two 25" Wreaths ($32 each)
• One 30" Wreath ($38)
• One Centerpiece ($41)

Send a message to learn more

11/26/2025

Christmas is almost here, and it’s time to spread some holiday cheer — one wreath at a time!

We will be distributing Christmas Wreaths at St Theresa before and after all Masses on Nov. 29 & 30. We also need volunteers to help deliver wreaths to the St Thomas parishioners’ homes. A quick delivery and a friendly greeting can bring a little extra Christmas joy to those who need it.

We will be set up in the St. Theresa garage located on the south side of the Dolan Center, across from the Reception area. Please stop by there to help set up and hand them out. Any time you can give is truly appreciated!

If you can help, please reply to stevet.kofc4977@gmail.com and let me know. Your time, spirit, and willingness to serve makes a big difference!

SK Steven J Taromina
Grand Knight

Send a message to learn more

11/18/2025

The following is from our 4th Degree Assembly 2330:
Worthy Sir Knights,

The 150th anniversary of the Patriotic Degree will be celebrated at the 12:30pm Mass at Holy Name Cathedral next Sunday, November 23rd. There are a limited number of spots available for the Honor Guard. The Honor Guard will assemble before Mass at 11:30am.

Please contact District Marshall Gregg Biliskov (skgreggb@gmail.com; 847-417-1988) if you would like to participate in the Honor Guard.

Fraternally yours,
Tom Senese, Faithful Comptroller

Send a message to learn more

11/13/2025

We need your help this coming weekend (Nov. 15/16) with Advent Calendar sales at both Parishes -- before and after all Masses on Saturday and Sunday.

This is a great opportunity to support our Council and connect with parishioners as we prepare for the Advent season. Even if you can cover just one Mass, it would be a big help!

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our Council.


SK Steven J Taromina
Grand Knight

Send a message to learn more

11/07/2025

Brother Knights, Our Fall Spaghetti Dinner is this Saturday, November 8th at the Lower Dolan Center at St. Theresa.

Please bring your family and friends.
We need your help to make the dinner a success!

On Saturday:
Setup 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Food Preparation - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Serving Customers 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Cleanup - 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Proceeds will benefit St. Theresa/St. Vincent de Paul Society

Thanks,
Conrad Bertz
Spaghetti Dinner Co-chair

Send a message to learn more

11/01/2025

Get ready, Brothers! Our first Pancake Breakfast of the year is happening this Sunday, November 2, at St. Thomas in the Raleigh Center — and we need your help to make it a huge success!

All Brother Knights are encouraged to come out, lend a hand, and enjoy the fellowship. Proceeds will benefit the St. Thomas of Villanova OUTREACH Ministry, supporting those in need right here in our community.

Event Schedule:
' Set-up: 6:00 AM
' Breakfast Served: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
' Cleanup: Done by 1:00 PM

Volunteer for any part of the day — every bit of help counts! And don’t forget to wear your green Council shirt if you have one.

Can’t volunteer? No problem! Bring your family after Mass and enjoy a delicious breakfast while supporting a great cause.

For questions or to sign up, contact:
Brian Boysen – btboysen@gmail.com | 708-353-3847

Send a message to learn more

10/22/2025

First, a big thank you to everyone who helped last weekend at St. Theresa! We had a great turnout of Brother Knights, and your efforts truly paid off. The Tootsie Roll Drive was a huge success, bringing in over $3,500, and we also received many new Christmas Wreath orders.

In addition, we had the chance to talk with many parishioners about joining our Council and handed out plenty of membership packets. Hopefully, those seeds will grow into new Knights for our Council!

Let’s keep the momentum going as we continue our Membership Drive, Tootsie Roll, and Christmas Wreath Sales this weekend at St. Thomas.

We’re looking for volunteers to help before and after each Mass—let’s do it again!

Mass Times:
• Saturday: 5:00 PM
• Sunday (English): 7:15 AM and 10:00 AM
• Sunday (Polish): 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM

Even if you can only help at one Mass, your presence makes a big difference. Please reply to this email and let us know which Mass you can cover.

Let’s show the St. Thomas community what the Knights of Columbus are all about—serving our community through our faith!

Send a message to learn more

10/22/2025

Christmas wreath order form!

10/12/2025

It’s that wonderful time of year again! Our annual Christmas Wreath Sale is underway.

To help reduce expenses this year, order forms will not be mailed to Brother Knights. Instead, the order form is attached to this email, and printed copies will be available at all Council meetings and events throughout the next month. Non-Knights will continue to receive their forms by mail.

Please be sure to grab a form and place your order as soon as you can. Prices remain the same as they were last year. This is a great way to get into the Christmas spirit while helping our Council raise funds to support the many worthy causes and charitable works we do throughout the year.

Thank you for your continued generosity and support.

SK Steven J Taromina
Grand Knight

Send a message to learn more

09/19/2025

We’re hosting a Council Social Night and you won’t want to miss it!
Come out and enjoy an evening of good food, great company, and a little friendly competition at the poker table. Whether you’re an experienced player or just in it for the laughs, this is a perfect chance to relax, connect, and share in the brotherhood.
- Date: Tuesday, September 23rd
- Time: 6:30pm
- Location: St Theresa, Lower Dolan
Bring your appetite, bring your poker face, and most importantly—bring yourself! Let’s make it a night to remember.

Please RSVP to Jim Arns at 224-661-1877 or arns134@comcast.net.

Send a message to learn more

09/14/2025

The Annual Tootsie Roll Drive for Intellectual Disabilities is coming up in a week, Friday and Saturday, September 19 & 20st.

*** We've still got a lot of slots open at all corners and stores, ***
so we're making one more appeal to you worthy council members, families and friends to step up and help out God's Special People once again this year! We've got the locations all set, now we really need to get more volunteers to work them! If you're able and don't yet have a work assignment, please consider helping at a corner or store! We definitely can use extra help at all times and locations!

Please contact Bernie Bojarski at bjbojarski@outlook.com, or text to 847-707-0818. We need everyone's help to make this year's drive a success!

Send a message to learn more

09/12/2025

The Tootsie Rolls have arrived and are ready to be handed out! This means we are now equipped to begin the Intellectual Disability (“ID”) Drive Corporate Sales Program to expand our reach in helping the special needs individuals. This program is in addition to the ID, or “Tootsie Roll,” Drive on the streets and stores of Palatine. Through the Corporate Sales Program we ask local businesses for donations to this worthy cause.

Now we need volunteers to help contact and visit local businesses for donations. We are seeking to get $100 or more in donations from local businesses. For a $100 or more donation, they may receive a case of 300 Tootsie Rolls and a display basket.

Please consider volunteering to help out with this worthy cause. We have six volunteers to date. The more we get the greater the impact we can make to help those special needs individuals.

If you cannot help out with this program, but would like to donate to this worthy cause, you may send or deliver a check, payable to “Knights of Columbus Council 4977,” to my attention at the below address. You may also pay online via credit or debit card using the QR Code on the attached tax deduction letter.

If you can help out, please contact me. I plan on sending out marketing materials to all volunteers early next week.
Thank you for your consideration!

Larry Ruff
Corporate Sales Program Chair
873 West Dorset Avenue
Palatine, IL 60067

H 847-991-1176
C 847-363-2830

Send a message to learn more