Patriotic Events
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.
Fr. Jacob Meyer was the pastor for St. Monica Catholic Church Mishawaka prior to his current assignment for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.
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.
Honor Guard for 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.