Photos of our Council Events:

Knight's Easter Pilgrimage to Historic Pittsburgh Churches

On April 27, the Knights sponsored a bus tour of three famous churches in Pittsburgh. Almost 50 pilgrims from the South Hills visited Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Polish Hill, St. Nicholas Church, Millvale, and St. Anthony's Chapel, Troy Hill.
Lunch was also enjoyed at Cafe Raymond in the Strip District.

We're very thankful for the wonderful tours led by parishioners/docents at the churches. Everybody thought they were quite good, and everyone learned and saw something new!

The pilgrimage was a great success, and many were grateful
to the Knights for organizing this special event at Easter time. Hopefully this will become a recurring annual event!
Knight's 1st Degree Ceremony Welcome 20 new Knights!

On October 6, the South Hills Council conducted a memorable, and rather hastily organized, 1st degree where 20 new men joined our ranks. The varied degree team consisted of several council members, knights from other councils, and even the Immediate Past State Deputy, Stan Glowaski.

Many thanks to Chancellor Dave Baron who was pivotal in extending the invitation to so many men, and who organized the evening. It was also a pleasure to have our chaplain, Fr. Joe, be in attendance and give some words of welcome to the new knights.

We wish our new brothers and their families all the best, and look forward to seeing them become active in our meetings and other events throughout the year. May we all work to advance the virtue of charity in the South Hills!
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Fr. Joe, Chaplain (far left, 2nd row), Dave Barone, Chancellor (6th from right, 2nd row), Matthew Hoffman, Grand Knight (3rd from right, 2nd row), Mike Fircak, Warden (2nd from right, 2nd row), Stan Glowaski, Immediate Past State Deputy (far right, 2nd row), Joe Schmitt, Financial Secretary, Council 11143 (2nd from right, 3rd row), Ryan McNamara, Treasurer (far right, 3rd row) with our 20 new brother knights
South Hills Knights Council Charity Dinner 2019

On October 16, the South Hills Council hosted their celebrated annual Charity Dinner, where we recognized the numerous charities from the South Hills and Greater Pittsburgh Area that we financially support. This year, we presented over $39,000 to these organizations for their work in education, social services, life issues, etc.

Those organization with representatives present to receive  their checks were: People Concerned for the Unborn Child, Human Coalition, Angles Place, St. Thomas More School, St. Anne School, St. Winifred Food Bank, Oakland Catholic, Central Catholic, Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Vincent de Paul, and Mary’s Place.
Those unable to be with us year this included St. Louise School, Seton LaSalle, Bishop Canevin, St. Joseph House, and St. Mary of Mercy Red Door.

We were happy to welcome four priests who joined us, Fr. Mike Ackerman (our keynote speaker), Fr. James Chepponis, Fr. Richard Infante, and Fr. Joseph Codori.

It is important for the Council to maintain good relations with the organizations/charities we serve, and it's great to put faces to names. Everyone is grateful for the opportunity to hear what they are doing in our area to help with the many needs we have. A good time, with very good food and nice company, was had by all who attended. Thank you for everyone who came, and we look forward to next year!
Knight's 1st Degree Ceremony Welcome 13 new Knights!

On November 11, the South Hills Council conducted a memorable, and rather hastily organized, 1st degree where 20 new men joined our ranks. The varied degree team consisted of several council members and knights from other councils.

Many thanks to Chancellor Dave Baron who was pivotal in extending the invitation to so many men, and who organized the evening. It was also a pleasure to have our chaplain, Fr. Joe, be in attendance and give some words of welcome to the new knights.

We wish our new brothers and their families all the best, and look forward to seeing them become active in our meetings and other events throughout the year. May we all work to advance the virtue of charity in the South Hills!
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Fr. Joe, Chaplain (far right, 3rd row), Matthew Hoffman, Grand Knight (center, 1st row), Mike Fircak, Warden (2nd from right, 1st row), Joe Schmitt, Financial Secretary, Council 11143 (far right, 2nd row) with our 13 new brother knights

Knight's Christmas Pilgrimage to Historic Pittsburgh Churches

On January 11, the Knights sponsored a bus tour of three famous churches in Pittsburgh. Over 55 pilgrims from the South Hills visited Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Polish Hill, Sacred Heart Church, Shadyside, and St. Stanislaus, Strip District.
Lunch was also enjoyed at Cafe Raymond in the Strip District.

P.S. The weather held up great for us!

We're very thankful for the wonderful tours led by parishioners/docents at the churches. Everybody thought they were quite good, and everyone learned and saw something new!

The pilgrimage was a great success, and many were grateful
to the Knights for organizing this special event at Christmastime. Hopefully we will continue this tradition, because there are many other great churches in our area that are worth a visit!