Knights Of Columbus Archbishop Michael J. Curley Assembly 383

MEETING REMINDER: All Sir Knights of Curley Assembly are invited to participate in our December Membership Meeting Monday, December 4th, at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mary of the Mills Keesler Parish Center. Meeting is in the Kutzera Room on the ground floor. Color Corps training will be held beginning at 7 p.m.

Special Note: Please come prepared to pay your 2024 Assembly dues in the amount of $25 for regular members and $10 for Honorary Members. Those who pay at the meeting will receive their 2024 membership card on the spot.

The newly revived Curley Assembly Color Corps was honored to provide support for the Patuxent Council 2203 Memorial Mass on Tuesday, November 21st, as the Council honored and remembered its departed Brother Knights and family members. The Assembly looks forward to reintroducing its Color Corps to its constituent Councils and to supporting many more Council and Parish events in the months and years ahead.

On this Veterans Day we honor and thank all of our military veterans for their service to our country, including our Faithful Navigator, SIr Knight Gary Patishnock, who served 10 years in the United States Air Force before being honorably discharged as a Captain.

We also share the story of U.S. Army Veteran Col. Walter Joseph Marm, a Medal of Honor Recipient and Knight of Columbus.

Medal of Honor Recipient a Knight of over Six Decades Colonel Walter Joseph (“Joe”) Marm is a retired US Army Veteran, having served his country for 30 years. During his service in Vietnam, he fought in the Batt...

Great story about our fellow Brother Knights at Kidd Council 14455 over in Mitchellville. Way to go, Brothers!

Protecting Our Lady Undeterred by damaging storms, Maryland Knights build a Marian grotto for their parish

On May 13th, members of Curley Assembly participated in a day out to Ft. McHenry. Despite the weather, SIr Knights, family, and friends enjoyed exploring the fort and museum exhibits and learning more about the critical battle that inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the words that became our National Anthem.

Worthy Sir Knights of Curley Assembly, please see the below message from our Worthy Faithful Navigator, Dick Stevick, regarding our annual Installation of Officers this Saturday, July 16th!

"Worthy Sir Knights,

What are you doing this Saturday, July 16th, at 5 p.m.? I pray that your answer is that you and your family members will be enjoying an evening of fellowship at St Mary of the Mills, Laurel, MD. 5 pm Mass in your KofC Uniform or Dark Suit with service baldric. Stay afterward at 6 pm for the Assembly Officer Installation. Followed by Dinner downstairs in the Breen Room.

Brother Knight Chris Walker is again preparing our dinner of pork ribs, corn on the cob, green beans, cold pasta salad and rolls. A special main entrée is also being prepared for those that don't like pork ribs 😎

Wine/Beer/Soda/Water also available.

Desert will be Apple Crisp, Brownies and vanilla ice cream.

Our worthy Master, Joe Feakes is officiating assisted by District Warden Eddie Oxford.

Be entertained by SK Bill McMahon as our dinner emcee.

The Church is big enough for all to attend both Mass and the installation ceremony."

Please check your emails and submit your RSVPs to FN Dick!

Reminder: Our May Membership Meeting is tonight, May 2nd, at the Keesler Parish Center, 800 Main Street Laurel, beginning at 7:30 p.m. We will be in the Wilson Room on the 3rd Floor. Lots to cover tonight, including a proposal for the Assembly to purchase and donate iPads for residents at the VA Nursing Home in D.C., officer nominations for 2022-2023, and the Laurel Main Street Parade this Saturday the 7th. Refreshments will be served. We hope you will attend.

Patuxent Council 2203 in Laurel will host a drive-thru food pantry open to the public today, Saturday, April 23rd, beginning at 10:45 a.m. Anyone in need of food will receive a package of groceries while supplies last.

Happy Easter from the Curley Assembly family to yours!

He is risen, Alleluia! Prayers and warm wishes to you and your family for a happy and holy Easter. (Photo by Peter Škrlep/Tamino Petelinšek)

Quick reminder to join us tonight, Monday, March 7th, for our March Meeting, which will be an open/social meeting featuring a talk by our Faithful Purser Gary Patishbock, PFN. Pizza and drinks will be served prior to the talk for those attending in person. Spouses, older children/family members, and friends are invited. If you cannot join in person, a Zoom link was distributed via Assembly email.

St. Mary of the Mills in Laurel, MD, will host a Holy Hour for Ukraine tomorrow, Monday, Feb. 28th, beginning at 7 p.m.

Our Brother Knights at Patuxent Council in Laurel are hosting a public drive-thru food pantry on Saturday, February 19th. See details below.

We are hosting a drive-thru food pantry open to the public this Saturday, February 19th, from 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Additional details below. Please help us spread the word to those who may be in need of food.

Worthy Sir Knights of Curley Assembly: Please join us tomorrow night, Monday, February 7th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Wilson Room of the St. Mary of the Mills Keesler Parish Center for our February Membership Meeting.

We will be joined for this meeting by District Master Joe Feakes, who will lead our Annual Renewal of Obligations Ceremony. Also on the agenda is a vote to fill our vacancy at Faithful Captain and to approve candidates for the upcoming District Exemplification. Hope to see you either in person or on Zoom!

IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING OUR JANUARY 3RD ASSEMBLY MEETING: St. Mary of the Mills Parish has canceled all in-person parish ministry meetings through Monday, January 17th. Accordingly, our January 3rd Assembly meeting will now be fully virtual via Zoom. The Zoom link can be found in your Assembly emails. We look forward to seeing you online!

UPDATE 1/2/2022: St. Mary of the Mills Parish has canceled all in-person parish ministry meetings through Monday, January 17th. Accordingly, our January 3rd Assembly meeting will now be fully virtual via Zoom.

Worthy Sir Knights: Happy New Year! Monday, January 3rd, is our first Assembly Meeting of 2022! Join us at 7:30 p.m. in the Wilson Room of the St. Mary of the Mills Keesler Parish Center. Please see the following message from our FN, Dick Stevick:

Meeting will also be broadcast via Zoom - [Details/Zoom Link in your emails].

After a short business meeting to discuss/approve by-laws changes and budget updates, we will be having bourbon brownies with ice cream sundaes. And lite beer for the calorie conscious...

By-Laws Changes: 1) Change dues from $24 to $25 and 2) Add the Chalice Program for deceased Sir Knights.

Don't forget to invite a new member to the exemplification on 19 Feb. You can drop off your $25 dues and receive your card - cash/check to KofC Curley Assembly 383. Paypal is also open accepting your credit card: https://curley383.org/Dues

Look forward to seeing you help ring in the New Year.

MJ Curley 383 | Dues

Successful Wreaths Across America day at the DC US Soldiers' US Soldiers' & Airmen's Home National Cemetery. Assisted with distribution of 14,000 wreaths. Loaned our Color Corps harness for the American Heritage / Trail Life five flag Color Corps.

Worthy Sir Knights of Curley Assembly: 2022 dues time is upon us. Annual dues are $25 for all regular members and $10 for Honorary Members. You can pay your dues instantly via PayPal (preferred method) by clicking the link below, or by mailing a check payable to Curley Assembly 383 to the following address (PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS):

Curley Assembly 383
P.O. Box 253
Savage, MD 20763

We request all Sir Knights pay their dues promptly to help the Assembly reduce the administrative burden and expense of printing and mailing dues notices, freeing up more funds for our Assembly's patriotic programs and charitable activities. Thank you.

MJ Curley 383 | Dues

Supporting Wreaths Across America at the DC Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery - Sponsoring/Volunteering

https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/41927/Overview/?relatedId=15622

Check-out the Wreaths Across America Page that I Support! Wreaths Across America ("WAA") coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies every December to "Remember, Honor, and Teach" about the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Please check out this page to learn how you can help by sponsoring Veterans Remembrance Wreaths or by joining us on Decembe...

Photos from the 2021 Columbus Day Ceremony at the Christopher Columbus Memorial outside Union Station in Washington, D.C. Faithful Navigator Dick Stevick and his son, Sir Knight Ben, participated in the ceremony.

Curley Assembly congratulates Sir Knight Paul Javier on his recent receipt of the 2020-2021 Master's Citation for Outstanding Contributions to the Archdiocese of Washington District in the area of Fraternity! This award was announced and presented at the recent Patriotic Degree Exemplification on Saturday, October 16th.

Worthy Sir Knights All: Our August Membership Meeting is TONIGHT, Monday, August 2nd, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Wilson Room of the Msgr. Keesler Parish Center at St. Mary of the Mills. Come to the Main Street entrance and take either the stairs or elevator to the 3rd floor. If you are unable to attend in person, check your email for the Zoom link to join us virtually.

Photos from our July 17th Installation of Officers and Dinner. Congratulations to Faithful Navigator Dick Stevick and all of our officers for the 2021-2022 Fraternal Year. Big thanks to Master Joe Feakes and District Marshal Eddie Oxford for conducting the ceremony, and to Brother Knight Chris Walker for preparing an absolutely amazing Italian Dinner! Photo credit goes to Sir Knight Rick Askins.

Worthy Sir Knights of Curley Assembly: We are excited to announce we will have our Installation of Officers Mass and Dinner on Saturday, July 17th, at St. Mary of the Mills in Laurel, MD, the home parish of Faithful Navigator Dick Stevick. Mass will be at 5 p.m., with the Installation ceremony to follow in the church, and dinner after that in the Breen Room. Dress is dark suit with tie and social baldric or the Fourth Degree Uniform. Please RSVP to [email protected].

Worthy Sir Knights of Curley Assembly: A reminder that our July membership meeting is tonight, July 5th, at 7:30 p.m. We will be in person in the Wilson Room of the St. Mary of the Mills Keesler Parish Center, with a Zoom option (see email for link) if you cannot make it in person. We hope you can join us!

Welcome to our newest Sir Knight, Eloka Ifudu from Patuxent Council 2203! Eloka took his 4th Degree on Saturday, June 5th. In total, 13 candidates participated in person, with roughly 55 more participating online. Congratulations, Eloka! We look forward to having you as a member of Curley Assembly!

Curley Assembly is hosting a flag retirement ceremony this Sunday, June 13th, at 11 a.m. at Prince George's Council 2809 in College Park. The ceremony will take place in the biergarten/grove area. All are welcome to attend as we respectfully dispose of unserviceable flags. Following the ceremony, we plan to go to Hard Times Cafe for a fraternal lunch.

Congratulations to all of our newly elected officers, led by Faithful Navigator-Elect Dick Stevick of Patuxent Council 2203!

Worthy Sir Knights: We are still actively seeking two members willing to step up and serve as Faithful Captain and Faithful Pilot. These two positions are critical to our Assembly's long-term success. Please reach out if you are interested/have questions about what these roles involve.