PGK Gerry Brosco and wife Pat ready to cut the beautiful cake created and donated to them by Mary Ellen Brown. It was scrumptious.
This beautiful cake was created and donated by Mary Ellen Brown for Pat and Gerry's 50th wedding anniversary. Thank you Mary Ellen for your kindness.
Ricky Dyer and wife Mary Jo and center Grand Knight Ryan Mudd.
Renee and Al Teeney.
From left Marti and Jim O'Neill.
Knights of Columbus
Archbishop Neale Council, No. 2279
Instituted 19 June 1921
Brandon Rosier
Brandon Rosier, Jennifer, and Marcelino Santos.
Pete Czupryna, PGK and wife Debbie across from Pete and Pat Brosco
Joe Haggerty, PGK and Scott and Stacey Johnson.
Regan Johnson (white shirt), Megan Filardi (blue jeans) and Paul Filardi.
Ryan Mudd, DGK and daughter Molly.
Laurie Mudd and daughter Lucy.
Council Picnic 30 May 2009
Gilbert Run Park, LaPlata, MD
First Degree Archbishop Neale Council #2279 8 August 2007 Front row left Andy Mudd, Sean Kelley, John Posey, Marcelino Santos and Matthew Calvin. Back row left Father Jerry Gamrot, Chaplain, Andy Pilkerton DD #12, Matt Laidley, PGK and Joe Haggerty GK.
First Degrees
First Degree 27 July 2005 From left Eugene Portner, Br. Michael St. Jacques, Joshua Portner, Reed McDonagh and Father Bob Golas, Chaplain. Back row Matt Laidley GK and Mark Shutters.
St. Thomas Manor Assembly No. 382 Fourth Degrees
Fourth Degree 22 March 2009 Humphrey Ridgely became Worthy Sir Knight.
39th 4th Degree Exemplification 22 March 2009 From right Sir Knight Humphrey Ridgely and Sir Knight John Wankowski, Faithful Navigator St. Thomas Manor Assembly #382.
4th Degree 2 March 2008 From left Sir Knights Adam Wuenschel and Joseph Bowling.
Star Council Award
2004 - 2005

Star Council Award 2004 St. Joseph's Church Hall, Pomfret, Maryland. Grand Knight Greg Cross acknowledges the award. From left Barbara Sherbert, State Deputy Richard L. Sherbert, Jr. and Grand Knight James F. Marron, Griffin Council #2293 receives Star Council Award also.
Star Council Award 2004 From left Joan Tolson, Tim Moore, PGK FDD, Rosalyn Moore, Pat Brosco, Gerry Brosco PGK FDD, Phyllis and Tom Hutchinson.
Star Council Award 2004 -Charles County Commissioner Danny Mayer, PGK FDD Citation. From left State Deputy Richard Sherbert, Andy Pilkerton, Grand Knights James Marron and Greg Cross, and District Deputy No. 12 Ed Padgett.
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Knight of the Year Award FY 2004 - 2005 Matt Laidley GK presents Gerry Brosco PGK FDD the award at the installation of officers dinner. From left Patricia Siejack, Richard Siejack MD State Council Treasurer, Tim Moore, PGK FDD and wife Rosalyn, Phylis Laidley and Father Karl Chimiak, Chaplain.
  2004 - 2005
Men of Charles County Annual Retreat at Loyola on
Weekend of 9-11 January 2009
Once again the Knights of Sacred Heart Parish were blessed with a wonderful weekend retreat at Loyola. We had 27 attend this year. Our goal is to fill the Retreat House.
Front row left Steve Posey, Frank Hughes, Michael Schreyer, Marc Lavery, Joe Bowling, Steve Spadafora, Jim Anderson and Chip Jowett.

Middle row left Humphrey Ridgely, Robert Barnas, Joe Norris, Gary Vaughan, PGK Pete Czupryna, JR West, Paul Schlereth and Ed Holland.

Back row left Bob Jacobs, Rick Szoch, Ricky Dyer, Bob Johnson, George Grooms, Hugh Gardiner IV, Andy Havrilla, Rich Robertson, Pat McGarry, Charles Wills and Karl Prigge.
Photo by Jim Anderson
Council Installation and Dinner - 2008 New Officers
In the front row, Randall Roberts, left, warden; Frank Hughes, treasurer; Ryan Mudd, deputy grand knight; Keith Vogel, grand knight; Gerry Brosco, past grand knight, financial secretary; and Anthony Perino, guard. In the back row are Joseph Haggerty, left, past grand knight, trustee; Matthew Laidley, past grand knight, lecturer/trustee; Marcelino Santos, recorder; Rev. Jaroslaw (Jerry) Gamrot, chaplain; Brandon Rosier, chancellor; and Curtis Birley, Jr., guard. Officers not shown are Patrick Devine, advocate; and David Portner, trustee.
From left Mrs. A. Pilkerton, Andy Pilkerton, District Deputy No. 12; Rev. Jerry Gamrot, chaplain; Keith Vogel, grand knight, Susan Vogel and Debbie Czupryna.
First Degree Archbishop Neale Council, No. 2279 8 July 2009. Front row left Alex Teeney, Glenn Taylor, Travis Howard, Donald Kinsey, Joseph Scatina and Patrick Scott. Back row left Al Teeney father of Alex, Ryan Mudd, GK, Johnny Norman, DD #12, and Father Jerry Gamrot, Chaplain.
First Degree - Friendship Room SHC Front row left new members Michael Vasquez, Gary Vaughan, Christopher Coughlan, Nathan Murphy and Grand Knight Ryan Mudd. Back row left PGK Matthew Laidley, Chaplain, Rev. Jerry Gamrot, District Deputy #12 Johnny Norman and District Warden #12 Joseph Hayden.
St. Thomas Manor Assembly No. 382 Installaltion of Officers 2009 -2010
Front row left, Earl Thorne, Charles Smallwood, John Barnes, Humphrey Ridgely, Richard Dyer, Richard Bamberger, and Carmen Buccelli. Middle row left, Frank Lancaster, John Wankowski, Phillip Tabbita, Stevan Charnock, and George Cronin. Back row left, Anthony Colbert, Ernest Harley and John Winfrey. Seated is Edward Holland. Not shown are William Young, Jr. and David Gouge.
Knight of the Year Award
2008 - 2009
Installation of Officers Mass and Dinner 2009
Sacred Heart Church Friendship Room
50 Year Service Award State Deputy Richard Siejack center with 50 years Service Award recipients left, Gary Echols and right Ed Sanders and wife Louise. Martha McKean in on Gary's right.
Front row left Brad Howard and wife Linda, Marcelino Santos and wife Jennifer. Back row left Curtis Birley with Knight of the Year plaque and wife June and Rev. Frederick MacIntyre.
Maryland State Deputy Richard Siejack and wife Pat.
Youth Group servers. From left the Simpson brothers, Gary, Jr. and Christopher.
Phyllis Laidley,
America's Got Talent - Neale Council Lady Birds.
Curtis Birley, Knight of the Year Award recipient presents Pat Brosco with a bouquet of roses from he and wife June. Thank you Curtis and June.
So you think you can dance contestant, Matt Laidley, PGK.
Andy and Millie Havrilla.
Mary and Jim Anderson and Gail and Bob Seith.
From left Mary and John Minichino, Mary Jo Cumberland and James Ondrish.
Dianne and Chuck Goodrich far right.
From left Lucy Clements, Randy, Lori and baby Lily Roberts.
Wearing green vests, District Deputy No. 12, Johnny Norman and wife Patsy, and District Warden No. 12 Joseph Hayden and his wife Linda.
Pat and Gerry Brosco, PGK enjoying a dance.
From left Steve and Lucy Clements, baby Lily, Lori and Randy Roberts.
From left Mary Joe and Ricky Dyer and Mary Minichino.
From left Jim O'Neill with flowered shirt and wife Marti.
Grand Knight Ryan Mudd present Curtis Birley with the Knight of the Year Award plaque.
Youth Group Servers. They did a wonderful job.
Maryland State Deputy Richard Siejack congratulates the council on its achievements and challenges the council to achieving double star council this fraternal year. From left Pat Siejack, PGK Matthew Laidley and wife Phyllis.
District Deputy No. 12 Johnny Norman acknowledges council achievements. From left Pat and Richard Siejack, MD State Deputy.
Grand Knight Ryan Mudd and wife Laurie.
Al Teeney and Rev. Frederick Mac Intyre.
PGK Matt Laidley, Rev. Robert Golas and Rev. Jerry Gamrott, Chaplain..
From left Millie Havrilla,Tina and PGK Michael Raymond and Linda and DW No. 12 Joseph Hayden.
Pat Brosco cutting the first slice of cake.
Center Jim O'Neill, left Karen and DGK George Grooms.
From center to left Mary Jo and Ricky Dyer, Mary and John Minichino, Mary Jo Cumberland and James Ondrish. Also Christopher Hune and wife Candace.
From left PGK Matt Laidley and wife Phyllis, Rev. Fred Mac Intyre, Rev. Jerry Gamrot, Chaplain, and Grand Knight Ryan Mudd and wife Laurie.
From left Linda and DW No. 12 Joseph Hayden, Patsy and DD No. 12 Johnny Norman, Pat and Maryland State Deputy Richard Siejack and PGK Matthew Laidley with microphone.
From left with blue dress Phyllis Hayden, Gerry Brosco, PGK, and wife Pat, Gary Echols, Louise Sanders and Ed Sanders.
Blessing of Pat and Gerry Brosco's 50 years of marriage. From left Rev. Jerry Gamrot and Rev. Frederick Mac Intyre. Front pew the State Deputy, DD No. 12., DW No. 12 and their wives.
Grand Knight Ryan Mudd present Curtis Birley with the Knight of the Year Award plaque.
PGK Matt Laidley enjoying a chat and a cup of coffee.
SK Ricky Dyer and Marcy Santos with white hat.
Left Tony Holson, far right PGK Pete Czupryna.
Charity Golf Tournament
Swan Point Yacht and Country Club
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From left, SK Ricky Dyer and PGK Pete Czupryna doing some administrative work.
From left SK Ricky Dyer and PGK Pete Czupryna.
Marcy Santos with white hat and PGK Matt Laidley with red jacket.
Photos by Michael Easter
    On Tuesday, October 20th, Council No. 2279 hosted a charity golf tournament to benefit the Maintenance and Facilities fund at Archbishop Neale School. 

    After a crisp start, the weather turned comfortable and led to a beautiful day.  89 golfers participated and enjoyed a great day of golf that included a putting contest, long drive and closest to the pin competition. 

    An exciting awards banquet concluded the day with a great meal consisting of BBQ chicken breast, pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw, rolls and dessert. 

    A live auction was held with PGK Danny Mayer as the auctioneer which raised nearly $500.

    The golf committee of GK Ryan Mudd, DGK George Grooms, Butch Birley, PGK Pete Czupryna, Tony Holson, Marcy Santos, Jim O'Neill, Brad Howard and Joe Bowling would like to thank everyone for their support. 
First Degree Archbishop Neale School. Front row left new members Sean Kelly from Dr. Griffin Council #2293 and Dominic Anastasi, Neale Council. Back row left Steve Spadafora, Chaplain, Fr. Jerry Gamrot, PGK Matt Laidley, GK Ryan Mudd and DD#12 Johnny Norman.
Grand Knight Ryan Mudd presents Archbishop Neale School Principal Anne Hedian with a check for $6,829.53
First Degree Archbishop Neale School -Front row kneeling PGK Mathew Laidley. Middle row left 1st degree new members Jack Salyers, Stephen Urso and Harold Reisinger - DD#12 Johnny Norman, PGK James Witthar. Back row left PGK Pete Czupryna, Steve Spadafora, Chaplain Rev. Jerry Gamrot, GK Ryan Mudd.
From left front row new first degree members Scott Johnson and Jason Posey. From left back row GK Ryan Mudd, PGK Matt Laidley, DD#12 Johnny Norman, Steve Posey father of Jason, PGK Pete Czupryna, Steve Spadafora, and DGK George Grooms. New members not shown are Daniel Bowes and Daniel Durkin.
Family Picnic, Gilbert Run Park
8 August 2010
Hugh and Susan Gardiner with sons Charlie, Henry and James.
Jonathan Brouillette and family.
Pat Brosco and Millie and Andy Havrilla.
From left GK Ryan Mudd, Jennifer and Marcy Santos.
From left Marcy Santos, William Wannall and wife Laura.
From far left DGK George Grooms and wife Karen. Andy Havrilla and Millie Havrilla.
PGK Gerry Brosco.
Carol Larsen and grandson.
Deacon Al Graham and grandsons. Pat Brosco on right.
From left GK Ryan Mudd and Joe Bowling and Mia Bowlling.
GK Ryan Mudd's daughter and Joe Bowling's son Julian.
From left Don Larsen, Bob Jacobs, Carol Larsen and Maureen Jacobs and grandson.
From left Maureen Jacobs, Deacon Al Graham, Andrew Havrilla, Scott Johnson and Elisa Perino.
Joe Bowlling and son Julian
Karen Grooms and son Justin.
Anthony and Elisa Perino and family.
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PGK Joe Haggerty and daughters Marissa and Megan.
Joe Haggerty's grandson.
Joe Haggerty's daughter and grandson.
Second Degree 8 October 2008 Archbishop Neale Council #2279 Front row left Frank Jenkins, Sean Kelley, Christopher Simpson and John Posey. Back row left Steve Spadafora and Jim Witthar PGK 2nd degree team members; Keith Vogel GK; Cal Bowie and Andy Pilkerton, DD#12
Second Degree 11 April 2007 Archbishop Neale Council #2279 2nd from left James O'Neill, Paul Filardi, John R. West, 3rd from right Gene Ambrogio and far right Dr. Guillermo Sanchez. Back row center Matt Laidley, PGK Far right outside group Terence Brown.
Second Degree 2 November 2006 Maurice J. McDonough Council #12128 Third from right Adam Wuenschel, Terence Brown and Andy Pilkerton DW#12; From left Pat Hall, DD #12 and Deacon Transue; kneeling Father Beaubien.
Second Degree at Archbishop Neale School 10 June 2009. Front row 2nd from left Al Teeney and from right Michael Paris, Archdiocese of Washington seminarian.
Second Degree at ANS on 9/9/09. Front row left Eugene and Joshua Portnerm Glen Taylor Back row left DGK George Grooms, Patrick Malherek, far right Joseph Scatina.
Second degree at ANS 9/9/09 Front row left Eugene and Joshua Portner, Glen Taylor. Back row left Patrick Malherek and far right Joseph Scatina.
Archbishop Neale Council - front row center with striped shirt, Dominic Anastasi. Back row left DD#12 Johnny Norman, 3rd from right Frank Lancaster 2nd degree team member, GK Ryan Mudd and DGK George Grooms.
Archbishop Neale School - St. John F. Regis Council #7914 From left Bob Jackson; Mickey Dillow, GK; John Weaver; Roger Davis; Bill Sneeringer, F.S.; Jerry Hicks, DW(8), PGK; Bruce Newell; Dane Hanson; Tom Rocheleau; Howard Wentworth; Ray Faulstich, FDD, PGK; and Charlie Widmayer, Sr., FN (377), PGK.
DD #12 Johnny Norman presents Financial Secretary and PGK Gerry Brosco with a Second Degree Certificate certifying that the degree was conducted in his honor on 11 November 2009 at Archbishop Neale Council.
Front row from right Michael Vasquez Middle row left DeLapaz, Scott Johnson, Nathan Murphy, Father Alain Colliou, Joshua Murphy and Matthew Murphy Back row left Steve Willoby, DGK George Grooms, Chaplain Rev. Jerry Gamrot, Gary Simpson, II and PGK Matt Laidley
Front row lelt DD#12 Phil Tabbita, PGK Matt Laidley, *Jonathan Bruillette, *Daniel Bearden, 2nd row left PGK Frank Lancaster, *Harold Reisinger, *Gary Vaughan, *Tom Nelson, *Frank Loomis, *William Wannall, 3rd row left Bill Facey, FDD#12 Johnny Norman, PGK Tony Myers. * = new 2nd degree member.
DD#12 Phil Tabbita presents FDD #12 with a certificate as honoree of the Second Degree held on 11 August 2010 at Archbishop Neale School.
Second Degrees
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DC Hood - Archbishop Neale Council Basketball Game
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Randy and Laurie Roberts.
PGK Matt Laidley and wife Phyllis.
From left DD#12 Phil Tabbita and GK Ryan Mudd.
At the podium DD#12 Phil Tabbita and State Deputy Peter Davio.
Brad Howard receives the Knight of the Year award from Grand Knight Ryan Mudd.
Center State Deputy Peter Davio. From left DGK George Grooms and wife Karen. From right Chaplain Rev. John Reutemann, Laurie Mudd and PGK Keith Vogel.
From right Chaplain Rev. John Reutemann, Laurie and GK Ryan Mudd. Center PGK Keith Vogel. From right DD #12 Phil Tabbita and Karen and DGK George Grooms.
From left Fernande & Deacon Albert Graham, PGK Joseph Haggerty, and Christopher and Candice Hume.
Teresa and Mark Shutters and Jim (not shown Marti) O'Neil.
Phyllis and PGK Matt Laidley.
Fron left Linda and Brad Howard, Denis and Christine Sullivan and Debbie and PGK Peter Czupryna.
Pat Brosco and PGK Gerry Brosco.
From left Laura (not shown Bill) Wannall, andJennifer and Marcelino Santos.
Installation of Officers Dinner
Cindy's Restaurant at Hawthorne
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Grand Knight Ryan Mudd receives the Membership Award Plaque from District Deputy #12 Phil Tabbita at a council meeting. PGK and Membership Director Matthew Laidley was the main recruiter.
2009 -2010 Membership Award
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Front row left DD#12 Phil Tabbita, new first degree members (Michael Pavan, Kenneth Cornet, Stephen Stiles and Michael Mohler) and Chaplain Rev. John Reutemann Back row left PGK Peter Czupryna, GK Ryan Mudd, DGK George Grooms, Stephen Spadafora and PGK Matthew Laidley.
Council Flag Fooball
On Saturday, October 16th, 2010, Br. Mark Shutters and his wife Theresa hosted a Council flag football game at their beautiful home in Dentsville.  Many brother knights were in attendance along with their spouses and children.

It was a fantastic day for a game and the weather was absolutely perfect.  The teams led by captains Ryan Mudd and Matt Laidley were quite even, but in the end, Team Mudd came out on top.  Members of the team were:  Ryan Mudd, Chris Hume, Candi Hume, George Grooms, Justin Grooms, Mark Shutters, Marcy Santos, and Jennifer Santos.  No major injuries were suffered by anyone, except maybe some embarrassed pride in a number of instances.  Our "impartial" referee's for the event were Phyllis Laidley and Theresa Shutters.

After the game, everyone enjoyed a fabulous potluck meal of chili, wings, salad and dessert. 

What a great time full of fellowship, competition and fun. 
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From left front row Justin Grooms, Jennifer Santos, Marissa Santos, Ryan Mudd and Laura Wannall. From left back row Candi Hume, George Grooms, Chris Hume, Matt Laidley, Mark Shutters, Dylan Santos, Daniel Bearden, Marcy Santos, Joe Bowling, Steve Bearden, Son of Bill Wannall & Bill Wannall.
From left Chaplain Fr. John Reutemann (new second degree members, 3rd from left Kenneth Cornet Archbishop Neale Council, 5th from left Brian Craley, Council # 1470) and last on right DD#12 Phil Tabbita.
PGK Tony Myer center receives plaque as honoree of the 2nd degree from DD#12 PHil Tabbita on 10 Nov 2010 at Archbishop Neale Council. Chaplain Fr. John Reutemann for Archibishop Neale Council congratulates Tony.
Front row left Chaplain Rev. John Reutemann, Steve Spadafora, 1st degree new members (Jack Mister & Henry Frakes, not shown Michael Barnas) DD#12 Phil Tabbita; back row left GK Ryan Mudd, PGK Matt Laidley, Joe Mister & PGK Jim Witthar.
Friendship Room, SHC 12 Jan 2011. New 2nd degree members, Stephen Urso, MIke Mohler, Daniel Durkin, Stephen Stiles, Michael Pavan, Henry Frakes. Back row left DD#12 Phil Tabbita, PGK Frank Lancaster, GK Ryan Mudd, DGK George Grooms and PGK Matt Laidley, Photo by Brother Ken Cornet.
DD#12 Phl Tabbita presents PGK Ed Padgett with a Second Degree Certificate certifying the degree was conducted in his honor on 12 January 2011 in the Friendship Room, Sacred Heart Church. Photo by Brother Ken Cornet.
Front row left Daniel Bearden, Chaplain Fr. John Reutemann, and new 1st degree member Robert Bushman. Back row left Steve Spadafora, GK Ryan Mudd, State Regional Membership Chairman, Gil Boisvert, DW Brad Howard and DD Phil Tabbita.
Front row 2nd from left DD#12 Phil Tabbita, new 1st degree brothers (Gaston Plante, Chris Clavelli and Robert Bruce), Steve Spadafora and William Needham.
Front row left New 2nd Degree members, Ronald Smith, Colin Sambells (5317), Antonio Ribeiro and Dylan Santos (2279). Back row left Michael Maxey, DW #15, 4th from left New 2nd Degree member Victor Fernandes (3413), Al Ribeiro father of Antonio, Marcy Santos father of Dylan and GK Ryan Mudd.
Front row left New 1st Degree members, Ronald Smith, Colin Sambells (5317), Antonio Ribeiro and Dylan Santos (2279). Back row left Michael Maxey, DW #15, 4th from left new 1st degree member Victor Fernandes (3413), Al Ribeiro father of Antonio, Marcy Santos father of Dylan and GK Ryan Mudd.
Front row left: GK George Grooms, new brothers Yun Kim, Greg Portner, Sean Wannall and DD#12 Phil Tabbita. Back row left, Stephen Spadafora, new brothers Steven Proctor Council 4076, Chase Collins, Matthew Paesch and William Wannall father of Sean.
Front row left, DD#12 Phil Tabbita, #Rick Franklin, *Sean Wannall, *Chase Collins, and GK George Grooms. Back row left, *Gaston Plante, PGK JFK Chuck Johnson, Bill Wannall (Sean's father). #=New 2nd Degree Member JFK Council *=New 2nd Degree Members, Archbishop Neale Council.