Events
Chrism Mass
April 14th, 2025 - Color Corps was present for the Chrism Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend.
Thank you to Fr. Andrew of St. Matthew and Vicar General Fr. Brian for requesting Color Corps; Ryan Grill, Color Corps Commander; Eric Van Meter, Diocese Marshal; George Adams & Bob Sherry, Past Faithful Navigators; Rob Morgan & Dave Heidt, Grand Knights; Gene Sherry, Scott Sherry, & Joe Cline.
PASSING OF PFN JOHN J. LEHNER
March 13th, 2025 - Assembly 242 Color Corps was present for Honor Guard for the Visitation of Sir Knight John J. Lehner, PFN and during the funeral mass and cemetary. SK John had 49 years of Service in the 4th Degree and 60 years of Service in the 3rd Degree.
Fourth Degree Exemplification
February 1st, 2025 - The Fourth Degree Indiana District held a special college only Exemplification at the Notre Dame Knights of Columbus Hall on the campus of Notre Dame.
Thank you to Notre Dame Council 1477 for hosting; Pat Glavin, Indiana District Master; Dave Negrete, Indiana District Marshal; Ryan Grill, State Advocate & Color Corps Commander and Eric VanMeter, FW-SB Diocese Marshal for conducting the ceremony.
March for Life South Bend
January 17th, 2025 - Color Corps was present and leading the crowd for annual South Bend March for Life event.
Thank you to Color Corps Commander Ryan Grill, Sir Knights Rob Morgan, Nathan Rhorer and Dave Heidt for volunteering your time on a Friday to attend the event sponsored by Right to Life Michiana!
Jubilee Mass for the Holy Year 2025
December 29th, 2024 - Color Corps was present for Mass to begin the Holy Year 2025 at St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend. Our bishop was holding Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne, IN during the same time Mass was being celebrated here in South Bend. During the procession, the Jubilee Cross for 2025 Year of Hope was displayed. It includes a 1st class relic of Christ’s Passion with a piece of the True Cross.
Thank you to Fr. Andrew of St. Matthew and Vicar General Fr. Brian for requesting Color Corps for this once in 25 years occasion; Ryan Grill, Color Corps Commander & State Advocate; Eric Van Meter, Diocese Marshall of FW-SB 4th Degree; Nathan Rhorer, District Deputy; Brian Peterson, Grand Knight & Joe Cline.
Midnight Mass
December 25th, 2024 - Color Corps was present for the midnight mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mishawaka.
Thank you to Fr. Chris from St. Joseph Catholic Church; Ryan Grill, State Advocate & Color Corps Commander.
BABY BOX #300 DEDICATION AT MISHAWAKA FIRE STATION 2
December 18th, 2024 - The Color Corps was requested for the 300th Safe Haven Baby Box dedication at the Mishawaka Fire Station 2 in Mishawaka.
Thank you to Fr. Jason from St. Monica Church; Ryan Grill, State Advocate & Color Corps Commander; Eric Van Meter, Diocese Marshal of FW-SB 4th Degree; Dave Heidt, Grand Knight; Brian Petterson, Grand Knight & Scott Sherry for being apart of Assembly 242 Father J. A. Nieuwland’s Honor Guard.
Confirmation Mass
December 7th, 2024 - The Color Corps was requested for the Mishawaka Catholic School 8th Grade Confirmation Mass held at St. Monica Catholic Church in Mishawaka.
Thank you to Ryan Grill, State Advocate & Color Corps Commander; Eric Van Meter, Diocese Marshal of FW-SB 4th Degree; Dave Heidt, Grand Knight; George Adams & Bob Sherry, Past Faithful Navigators for being apart of Assembly 242 Father J. A. Nieuwland’s Honor Guard.
Deceased Members Mass
November 21st, 2024 - Our annual Deceased Members Mass remembered 5 Sir Knights who passed away within the last year.
Thank you to Fr Eric Zimmer for presiding at our annual Deceased Members Mass at St Patrick’s Church, Ryan Grill, State Advocate & Color Corps Commander; Eric Van Meter, Diocese Marshal of FW-SB 4th Degree; Bob Zielinski, State Secretary; Assembly 242 Father J. A. Nieuwland’s Honor Guard and Color Guard.
Veterans Day Mass
November 11th, 2024 - Thank you to Fr Eric Zimmer for presiding at a special Veterans Day Mass at St Patrick’s Church, Ryan Grill, State Advocate & Color Corps Commander; Eric Van Meter, Diocese Marshal of FW-SB 4th Degree; Bob Zielinski, State Secretary; Assembly 242 Father J. A. Nieuwland’s Honor Guard and Color Guard.
Indiana KofC Mass Kit Presentation to Fr. Julius Okojie
November 10th, 2024 - The Indiana KofC Veterans Affairs presented Fr. Julius Okojie a (traveling) Mass Kit and a Military Helmet Bag for his dedication and service as an US Military Chaplain.
Thank you to St Thérèse Martin Council 17043, Rob Perkins, Veterans Affairs Committee; Ryan Grill, State Advocate & Color Corps Commander; Eric VanMeter, Diocese Marshal of FW-SB 4th Degree; Bob Zielinski, State Secretary; Assembly 242 Father J.A. Nieuwland’s Honor Guard and Color Guard.
Indiana KofC Mass Kit Presentation to Fr. Jacob Meyer
August 24th, 2024 - The Indiana KofC Veterans Affairs presented Fr. Jacob Meyer a (traveling) Mass Kit and a Military Helmet Bag for his dedication and service as an Active Duty US Navy Military Chaplain.
Thank you to St Joseph Catholic Church Mishawaka Pastor Chris Lapp; Pat Glavin, Indiana Master 4th Degree; Jerry Bromley, Veterans Affairs Chairman; Ryan Grill, State Advocate & Color Corps Commander; Eric VanMeter, Diocese Marshal of FW-SB 4th Degree; Bob Zielinski, State Secretary; Assembly 242 Father J.A. Nieuwland’s Honor Guard and Color Guard & Assembly 239 Anthony Wayne’s Honor Guard.
National Eucharistic Procession in Indianapolis
July 20th, 2024 - Assembly 242 Color Corps were present for the procession through downtown Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress!
Mass and Campus-wide Eucharistic Procession
July 7th, 2024 - Assembly 242 Color Corps served as Honor Guard as the Mass held at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and then led the procession of 1100 faithful around the campus of Notre Dame for a Eucharistic Procession.
National Eucharistic Procession at Notre Dame
July 5th, 2024 - Assembly 242 Color Corps leading the National Eucharistic Procession from St. Thérèse Martin Little Flower Catholic Church, South Bend to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame.
Corpus Christi Processions
June 2nd, 2024 - Assembly 242 Color Corps was present for Corpus Christi processions across the Mishawaka-South Bend area.
Thank you to the Color Corps member Sir Knight Nathan who was present today at Queen of Peace Church in Mishawaka.
Thank you to the Color Corps members Past Faithful Navigator George and Sir Knight Brian who were present today at Christ the King Church in South Bend.
Passing of SK Louis M. Seago, Sr.
June 2nd, 2024 - Assembly 242 Color Corps was present for Honor Guard for the Visitation of Sir Knight Louis M. Seago, Sr. at Palmer Funeral Home - River Park Chapel, South Bend. SK Louis had 65 years of Service in the 4th Degree and 76 years of Service in the 3rd Degree.
Mishawaka Catholic 8th Grade Graduation Mass
May 30th, 2024 - The Color Corps was requested for the 8th Grade graduation mass held at St. Monica Catholic Church in Mishawaka.
Thank you to Color Corps Commander Eric, Faithful Navigator Ryan and Sir Knight Brian for being present for honor guard.
Flags on Veterans Graves
May 27th, 2024 - Assembly 242 had 8 Sir Knights and the daughter of a Sir Knight place 50+ flags on the graves of veterans at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park (375 W Cleveland Rd, Mishawaka).
We also placed flags on clergy, Knights and Sir Knights graves that we came across them.
State Convention Eucharistic Procession
May 19th, 2024 - Assembly 242’s Color Corps participated with other Color Corps members to lead the Eucharist Procession that was held in Bloomington for the 123rd Indiana State Convention.
Silver Rose Program at St. Thérèse Church
May 4th, 2024 - The Color Corps was requested and present for the Silver Rose Program held Saturday Morning at St. Thérèse Little Flower Church in South Bend. Thanks to Council 17043 for inviting 4th Degree to be present for this once in a lifetime event.