Upcoming Events

Here is a look at the upcoming events to mark your calendars:

• Council Meeting: First Thursday of each month. Rosary is held at 6:30 PM, followed by the Business Meeting at 7:00 PM in the Joachim Center.
• Officer Meeting: Third Thursday of each month in the Cana classroom.
• Officer Installation: Join us on Saturday, July 25th as we install the 2026-2027 St. Anne council officers. The ceremony will follow the 5:00 PM Mass and a reception dinner to follow in the Joachim Center.
• Intellectual Disability (ID) Drive: Save the dates and prepare to help this year at the annual Tootsie Roll Drive on September 18 through 20th. Locations and volunteer details will be posted as we get closer to the event.

Please see the Event Calendar for a full list of event dates.

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Lecturer Messages

Read the latest message from our Worthy Lecturer. This page includes the current month’s message as well as an archive of previous months’ reflections.

KofC Lecturer Messages

Award Central

Pictured: Don Strahanoski, Rick Llanes, and Tom Kubatzki

2025-2026 Council Awards: Congratulations to Council 16720 for achieving three state awards at the 2025/2026 fraternal year. The council was presented with: Illinois in Action – Gold Award. This award is part of the Faith in Action initiative, which encourages councils to develop and sustain programs that promote Catholic values, community service, and fraternal unity. 1st Place – Highest Percentage Membership Growth in Division A. The council was recognized for achieving excellence in membership growth. 2nd Place – Highest Net Membership Gain for the 2025–2026 fraternal year. This is a measured achievement recognized at the council levels, where councils are ranked by net gain (new members minus withdrawals, suspensions, and deaths).

Family of the Month

Congratulations to Brother Knight Tom Kubatzki and his family, our Family of the Month.
The Kubatski’s exemplify what it means to live out the values of faith, service, and unity within our parish community. Their steady involvement, generous spirit, and willingness to support both the Church and our council make them a true blessing to St. Anne’s. We are grateful for their example and for the many ways they strengthen our mission.

Pictured: Tom Kubatzki and Don Strahanoski.

Knight of the Month

Congratulations to Brother Knight Gary Horneman, our Knight of the Month. Gary’s steady leadership, generous spirit, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to the principles of our Order continue to strengthen our council and inspire his brother Knights. We are grateful for his service to the parish, the community, and the Knights of Columbus.

Charity Star Award

The K of C Charities Star Award is a Supreme‑level honor recognizing councils that demonstrate exceptional charitable impact through both hands‑on program participation and generous financial support of Knights of Columbus Charities. Congratulations, Brothers, and thank you for your exemplary dedication to the mission of the Knights. Your commitment to charity continues to inspire our council and our parish community.

Pictured: Don Strahanoski, Tom Grundhard, Joe Leahy, Rob LaBuda, Al Gegenheimer, and Gary Horneman (Not Pictured).

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