First Degree Schedule
April 2020
Brother Knights:
Our deadline for full conversion to the new Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity is May 1st. After that date, which is quickly approaching, we will no longer be able to conduct our old 1st, 2nd or 3rd Degree Ceremonials. Unfortunately, because of this virus, it looks like we won’t be conducting degrees of any kind in the near future. Our last old-style 2nd and 3rd was supposed to take place in Lafayette on March 29th. Of course, that didn’t happen. I was really looking forward to seeing it one last time, as was the State Council, most of whom were planning on attending as well. Oh well, adios my old degree friends. Because of the virus guidelines and orders from government, we can’t conduct the new degree either. Heck, we can’t even conduct any recruiting with all of our churches closed down. We’re pretty much restricted to wait and sit it out.
There are two things that you can still be doing, and these will help you to be ready to go when the proper time comes. One, is to assemble the props needed. This is very simple to do. The list is on page 4 of the degree. And remember, we are extending the $50.00 rebate through the end of the fraternal year. Just send your receipts to State Secretary Craig Hanusin and you will receive a check for the amount you spent up to that figure. The second thing you can do is continue to familiarize yourselves with the script of the degree. You don’t need to memorize it, but you should have a familiarity to facilitate a smooth delivery.
In the meantime, please take care of yourselves. Follow the guidelines and orders for safety and please pray for those who are ill and for those who care for them. With Fr. McGivney’s intercession we can beat this virus.
Vivat Jesus,
Jeff Gadbois
State Ceremonials Chairman
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To Schedule a Major Degree or make changes to information below contact State Ceremonials Chairman [ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ]
Last Updated: 10/17/2018
District | Team Council | Degree Dates | Location | Team Captain/Contact |
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1 | Pope John XXXIII Whiting 1696 |
June, 18th Tues. December, 3rd Tues. 7:00pm |
Pope John XXXIII Council Hall 1120 119th St Whiting, IN 46394 |
Joe Shimala Captain 219-659-6700 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
2 | Father Marquette Griffith 3631 |
3rd Thursday of February, May, July and October. Degree time is 7:30PM, candidates to arrive no later than 7:00PM. |
Marquette Council Hall 1400 S. Broad St. Griffith 46319 |
Tony Matlon, TC 219-365-2646 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
2 | Msgr. Weis Council Munster #10596 |
4th Monday of January, March, Sept, 7:30pm | Msgr Weis Council St. Thomas More Solar Room 8501 Calumet Avenue Munster 46321 |
Greg Blocker 219-902-1171 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
2 | St Michael the Archangel Schererville # 12177 |
2nd Sunday in April, Aug, Nov. 5:00pm | St Michael's Parish Hall 1 Wilhelm St. Schererville, 46375 |
Gary Wolfe 219-678-1332 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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5 | Nativity of our Savior Portage 9114 |
3rd Thursday of even months Feb, April, June, Aug, October, December |
Nativity of our Savior Hall 2949 Willowcreek Rd. Portage 46368 |
Gil Spisak 219-628-3816 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
6 | Valparaiso Valparaiso 738 |
3rd Tuesday 7:30pm January, March, May, September, November |
St. Paul Church Tiny Tim Child Development Center (Basement) 1855 W Harrison Blvd. Valparaiso, IN 46384 |
Mike Finley, GK 219-405-7022 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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8 | Father Tremmel Plymouth 1975 |
1st Saturday of February and October 10:30am | Father Tremmel 604 Columbus Dr Plymouth 46563 |
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
8 | St Francis of Assisi Logansport 561 |
1 st Saturday of January and September 10:30am | St. Francis of Assisi 2700 Emmet Dr. Logansport 46947 |
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
8 | Angelo Roncalli Rochester 5584 |
1st Saturday of November 10:30am | Angelo Roncalli 1310 Main St Rochester 46975 |
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
10 | Santa Maria South Bend 553 |
February, April, June, August, October, December | Sata Maria 553 E. Washinton St South Bend 46634 |
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
10 | Notre Dame Notre Dame 1477 |
As Needed | Notre Dame Campus K of C Building |
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
11 | Ave Maria South Bend 5521 |
February, April, June, August, October, December 1st Tuesday 7:00pm | South Bend Francis Club 61533 Ironwood Rd South Bend 46614 |
John Burzynski 574-210-2480 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
11 | Queen of Peace Mishawaka 8617 |
February, April, June, October 4th Tuesday 7:00pm | Queen of Peace School 4508 Vistula Rd Mishawaka 46544 |
Ed Gill 574-259-6009 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
12 | Auburn 9186 |
Monthly - various dates |
Immaculate Conception Parish 500 E. 7th St. Auborn 46706 |
Bill Johnson 260-437-4838 |
13 | Fr.Solanus Casey Fort Wayne 11276 |
(as needed) 3rd Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September, November at 7:00pm | Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 10700 Aboite Center Rd Fort Wayne 46804 |
Marty Hochstetller This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
13 | St. Patrick Arcola 13971 |
(as needed) Saturdays of February, April, June, August, October, December at 1:00pm | St Patrick Church 12305 Arcola Rd Fort Wayne 46818 |
Jerry Hake This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
14 | Father Thomas Brandon Fort Wayne 451 |
January, March, May, September, November 3rd Monday 7:30pm | Fr Thomas Brandon 601 Reed Rd Fort Wayne 46815 |
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
14 | Saint Vincent Ft. Wayne 11353 |
Feb. June, Dec. 1s Thur April, Oct. 4th Thur. 7:30pm | Saint Vincent Spiritual Center Wallen Rd Fort Wayne 46825 |
Rich Steir This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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16 | Bishop Dwenger Rensselaer 1881 |
March 10, 2019 1:30pm CT (2nd Degree immediately after) |
Bishop Dwenger Council Hall 325 E Vine St Rensselaer 47978 |
Kevin Benner, FS This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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18 | Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe Indianapolis 15182 DEGREE IN SPANISH |
03/17/19, Sunday 9:00am (arrive 8:30am) |
Parish Center Room 2 (2nd floor) Holy Spirit Catholic Church 7243 E 10th St Indianapolis 46219 |
Contact: Isidoro Rodriguez, FS 317-809-0960 (call or text) |
18 | Our Lady of Fatima Indianapolis 3228 |
01/12/20, Sunday |
Fatima Event Center 1040 N Post Rd Indianapolis 46219 |
Captain: Jack Fisher 317-586-0059 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
18 | Santo Rosario Indianapolis 14449 |
Oct, Jan, Wednesdays |
Holy Rosary Catholic Church 520 Stevens St Indianapolis 46203 |
Charlie Stevens, GK 317-244-5291 (c) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (or) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
18 | Mater Dei Council Indianapolis 437 |
11/05/18, Monday 7:00pm (arrive 6:30pm) |
McGowan Hall 1305 N Delaware St Indianapolis 46202 |
Brian Bibb, GK 317-260-6375 (c) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (or) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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21 | Saint Malachy Brownsburg 12540 |
3rd Monday of every quarter July, Oct., Jan., Apr. 7:00pm |
St Mary Church 9833 E. Co. Rd 750 N. Brownsburg, IN 46112 |
David Latka GK 317-852-3195 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
22 | Father Thomas J. Kelley Fishers 6923 |
4th Monday Even Months | St. Louis de Montfort Craig Willy Hall 11441 Hague Road Fishers 46038 |
Doug Moore 317-345-7158 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
22 | Bishop George A. Fulcher Carmel 12387 |
4th Tuesday, Odd Months @7:00pm | St Elizebeth Ann Seton 10655 Haverstick Road Carmel |
David Todd 317-705-1964 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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24 | Msgr. B. Sheridan Greenwood 6138 |
As needed | Msgr. Bernard Sheridan 355 S. Meridian St Greenwood, IN 46143 |
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26 | Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Terre Haute #541 |
May 20, Aug 19, Nov 18 (3rd Mondays) at 7:30PM |
St. Margaret Mary Legacy Room 2405 S 7th Street Terre Haute, IN |
GK Bret Ridgway 812-878-2234 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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29 | John P O'Donnell Bloomington #1096 |
Nov 27, Jan 22, Mar 26, May 28 (4th Tuesdays) at 7:00PM |
Council 1096 KofC hall 123 S Walnut Street Bloomington, IN (parking behind) |
GK Eugene Kremer 812-334-3481 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
30 | Christopher Columbus Columbus 1414 |
As Needed | Christopher Columbus 4440 Middle Rd Columbus 47203 |
Tom LaBarbera 812-378-0839 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
30 | Saint Bernards North Vernon 1631 |
As Needed | St Mary's Parish Center North Vernon This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Jim Torline 812-352-1662 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
31 | Council 1131 Princeton | August 13 7:00pm | 313 W Broadway Princeton, IN 47670 |
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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33 | District 33 Degree Team Evansville, IN |
4th Thursday of Each Quarter Jan., Apr., Jul., Oct. |
Travels: July, CNC 7544, Oct CNC 12541. Jan CNC 14673, Apr CNC 565 | Joe Schalasky This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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36 | Newburgh Newburgh 8746 |
"as needed" | St John the Baptist Church 625 Frame Rd Newburgh 47630 |
Tom Ludlam 812-858-5178 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
37 | Our Lady of the Greenwood Greenwood 6138 |
06/11/18 10/08/18 03/11/19 arrive by 7:00pm, degree @7:30pm |
Our Lady of the Greenwood 335 South Meridian St Greenwood 46143 |
David L Renick 317-888-3360 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
37 | SS Francis & Clare Greenwood 16305 |
08/18/18 01/03/19 05/16/19 arrive by 7:00pm, degree @7:30pm |
SS Francis & Clare 5901 Olive Branch Road Greenwood 46143 |
James Recasner 317-515-7269 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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To Schedule a Major Degree or make changes to above contact State Ceremonials Chairman [ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ]