Fourth Degree

Simon Fraser Assembly in Vancouver provided an honor guard Sept. 25 for a Mass in honor of the 25th anniversary of John Paul II's pastoral visit to the city in 1984.

Members of Daniel R. Sanford Assembly in Visalia and Father Dade Assembly in Tulare stand in front of a World War II mural in Visalia during a memorial service Sept. 10. The event, co-sponsored by both assemblies, was held in honor of the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and all military personnel. Approximately 100 people attended the service.

Msgr. William Van Garsse Assembly in Victorville provided an honor guard for a Columbus Day celebration Oct. 11 at the Los Angeles Civic Center.

An honor guard from Father Robert E. Kekeisen Assembly in Monument looks on while Father Robert Manning blesses a new memorial fountain at the entrance to St. Gabriel Church. Sts. Gabriel and John Vianney Council 12335 in Colorado Springs built the fountain in memory of Knight Bob Hunter, who served as a deacon at the parish and passed away in 2007.

Fourth Degree Knights provide an honor guard at a Mass honoring Servant of God Father Vincent Capodanno Sept. 3 at the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. More than 40 Knights from area councils attended the Mass, which was sponsored by Catholics in the Military. Father Capodanno, a U.S. Navy chaplain serving with the Marines, was killed while ministering to soldiers in Vietnam. (Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese for Military Services, USA)

Fire and police personnel from Pembroke Pines and Miramar received a blessing from Father Hector A. Perez at a Sept. 11 memorial Mass hosted by Fire Chaplain Mychal Judge, FDNY Assembly. Knights invited area first responders to the Mass in recognition of their service to the community.

Father James A. Hopkins Assembly in Rome donated two new U.S. flags to St. Mary's School. One of the flags was used immediately at the school's "Prayer at the Pole" ceremony the following day.

Members of St. Michael the Archangel Assembly in Kailua-Kona stand with a relic of St. Damien on Molokai at a public veneration event Oct. 18. Knights provided an honor guard throughout the relic's visit, including at Mass times and at times of public veneration. Pope Benedict XVI canonized Father Damien Oct. 11.

Charles A. Gerber Council 6248 in Carpentersville donated $400 to the Waterleaf Women's Center in Aurora, coordinated the purchase of supplies and painted the new facility before it opened. El Cardunal Assembly in Elgin provided an honor guard at the dedication of the facility, which is located in close proximity to a Planned Parenthood clinic.

Msgr. Paul J. Richard Assembly in Marrero and Father T. J. Larkin Assembly in Gretna provided an honor guard for Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond of New Orleans at a Mass Sept. 22. Archbishop Aymond, who was installed Aug. 20, is a member of St. Mary Cathedral Council 14055 in Austin, Texas.

Judge Francisco C. Manabat Assembly in Laguna provided an honor guard for Limao Day at St. Michael College of Laguna Sept. 16.

Senator Blas F. Ople Assembly in Calumpit provided an honor guard for the feast of St. Lorenzo Ruiz Sept. 28.

Senator Lorenzo Assembly in Antipolo City provided an honor guard for the installation of Father Joel F. Francisco as the new pastor of Transfiguration of Christ Church.

In honor of the Year for Priests initiated by Pope Benedict XVI, Presentation of the Child Jesus Council 8565 in Paranaque hosted an appreciation night in honor of Bishop Jesse E. Mercado of Paranaque and all area priests.

Father Andrew White Assembly in Ridge provided an honor guard for Auxiliary Bishop Barry C. Knestout of Washington, D.C., as he blessed boats and attendees at the area's annual blessing of the fleet. The bishop and Knights boarded a working replica of HMS Dove, which carried them to St. Clements Island, site of the first Mass in Maryland, celebrated by Father White in 1634. Bishop Knestout is a member of Father Rosensteel Council 2169 in Silver Spring.

F. Kevin Ward (left) and Fred Alden of Bishop Tyler Assembly in Hyannis post an honor guard before a statue of the newly canonized St. Damien of Molokai on the grounds of the Sacred Hearts Retreat Center in Wareham. More than 1,000 people visited the center to partake in a celebration of the new saint that included Mass, a family picnic and entertainment. (Kenneth J. Souza/The Anchor, Diocese of Fall River, Mass.)

Edward F. McSweeny Assembly in Natick provided an honor guard for a public rosary Oct. 10 in honor of the anniversary of the Marian apparitions at Fatima.

Don Carlos Council 5465 in Bukidnon installed flags around Santo Nino Church on the eve of the parish's 50th anniversary. Father Godofredo Alingal, SJ Assembly also provided an honor guard for a portion of the celebration.

Msgr. Buh Assembly in Virginia hosted its annual picnic for members and their families. Wives prepared a potluck lunch while Knights served fresh corn on the cob and refreshments.

Father Don Carey Assembly in Cuba provided an honor guard for the installation of Father Paul Telken as the new pastor of St. Anthony Church in Sullivan.

Lt. Col. Terence McDowell, commander of the Warrior Transition Batallion (WTB) and Command Sgt. Alvin Brown present Joe Kinzer of Father Robert T. Lawson Assembly in Southport with a certificate of appreciation in honor of the assembly's wounded warrior luncheon. Knights treated veterans at Fort Bragg — many of whom are recovering from wounds sustained in Iraq and Afghanistan — to a steak barbecue.

Holy Spirit Council 10389 and Michael J. Sabella Assembly, both in Denver, donated a chalice and paten to Holy Spirit Church in memory of Knight Pasquale Lisi, who passed away last June.

Knights Ron Cubbage (left) and Fourth Degree Master Gordon A. Jeffers look on while Cardinal Justin F. Rigali of Philadelphia blesses a series of St. John Vianney reliquaries and icons. Knights will transport the icons and reliquaries to 269 parishes and 45 high schools and universities throughout the archdiocese during the Year for Priests initiated by Pope Benedict XVI. Cardinal Rigali is a member of Bishops Council 10490 in St. Louis, Mo. Also pictured is Msgr. John McIntyre, secretary to the cardinal. (Photo by Sara Webb, courtesy of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia)

Holy Spirit Assembly in Simpsonville donated 100 Catholic prayer books to the Catholic chaplain, Father Edward J. Kelly, at Fort Jackson in Columbia. The books will be distributed to Catholic soldiers as they process through Fort Jackson to military posts throughout the world.

Members of Christopher Columbus Assembly in Plano serve food to veterans from the Bonham VA Medical Center. Knights served hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and dessert to hospital patients and staff, and hosted a raffle for all those in attendance.

Msgr. William J. Sweeney Assembly in Richland provided an honor guard for the flag raising ceremony at the new Richland Library. The assembly, along with Richland Council 3307, has supported the library for many years.