Good Morning Sports Fans! Here’s an update on the free throw championship at the regional level of the 2026 Missouri Knights of Columbus free throw championship with one of winners of our council competition now going on to the Missouri Knights of Columbus State level Championship. Mr. Raymond Winters, IWKnights Free-Throw Championship 2026 […]
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Sir Knight Tony Koester Passes Away
Sir Knight Tony Koester Dear IWKnights, Ladies Auxiliary, etc. It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Brother Sir Knight Tony Koester, who went home to the house of the Father at 8:39pm Saturday evening surrounded by his family. Tony was a member of the IWKnights & Honorary Life Member […]
IW Knights of Columbus Crown Free Throw Champions for 2026
Five (5) boys and girls from Chesterfield, Maryland Heights, & St. Louis (all Missouri), ages 9 to 14, were named local champions of the 2026 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship and have earned the right to compete at the district level. The Incarnate Word Council #9981 in Chesterfield, MO sponsored the local competition on […]
IWKnights of Columbus Select Essay Contest Winner
Click Here to View Printer friendly Version of this Announcement There was one 8th grade student named local champion of the 2025-2026 Missouri Knights of Columbus Missouri State Essay Contest . . . Presented by the IWKnights of Columbus . . . according to the New Media Coordinator & Community Director for the IWKnights of […]
HABEMUS PAPAM! Pope Leo XIV New Pope!
“WHEREAS, Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger began a life of profound service on April 16, 1927, during which he served as a priest of Jesus Christ, as a clarion voice in the teaching office of bishop, and as a collaborator in the papacies of St. Paul VI, Blessed John Paul I, and most especially, with St. John Paul II, for whom he led the Church’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith; and ……
Fr. James Sullivan Funeral Arrangements (Updated)
Fr. James M. Sullivan, Past Council Chaplain Dear IWKnights, Ladies Auxiliary, etc. Yesterday evening (April 16, 2025), we were notified of the passing of our fellow IWKnight Fr. James Sullivan. He had served as the council Chaplain for several years for our council, served as the Senior Associate Pastor and Retired Priest in Residence at […]
Sir Knight Gregory Ballinger Funeral Arrangements
Dear IWKnights, Ladies Auxiliary, etc. It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Brother Sir Knight Gregory Ballinger. Greg was a member of IWKnights the Holy Spirit Assembly #3588 of the Knights of Columbus He was very active in our council and the assembly. Here are the funeral arrangements for Gregory: Visitation will be […]
IWKnights Christmas Ham Promotion is CANCELLED!
It is with deep regret that the IWKnights of Columbus Council #9981 will no longer be able to participate in the Christmas Ham Promotion from this point forward as our request to conduct the promotion like we did in the past few years was denied by the parish office. The reasons why were given by […]
IWKnights of Columbus Family Picnic
SONY DSC When: Sunday, October 20th from 12:30 to 4 PM -Rain or Shine//One or a thousand attendees Location: Greensfelder Shelter Creve Coeur Park 2143 Creve Coeur Mill Road Maryland Heights, MO 6314 Food and Drink Provided by the Council Burgers/Brats/Water/Soda/Beer Individuals and Families need to bring a side dish: […]
Sir Knight Eric Bergmann Funeral Arrangements
Dear IWKnights, Ladies Auxiliary, etc. Last Saturday (August 13, 2024), we were notified of the passing of our fellow IWKnight Sir Knight Eric Bergman. He has served as the Family Director for the past few years for our council and chairman of the Charity Committee for the Holy Spirit Assembly. He was very active in […]