About Council #9053

Knights of Columbus: A Legacy of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity Since 1882

Thanks to the efforts of venerable Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven and some of his parishioners, the Connecticut state legislature on March 29, 1882, officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity.

From his own experience, McGivney recognized the devastating effect on immigrant families of the premature death of the father and wage earner. Many Catholics were still struggling to assimilate into the American economy so he, with a small group of parishioners, as a mutual aid society, began to provide financial assistance in the event of the men’s deaths to their widows and orphans. The organization developed as a fraternal society. McGivney was also known for his tireless work among his parishioners.

The Knights of Columbus was among the first groups to recruit blood donors, with formal efforts dating to 1937 during the Great Depression.

Officers and Directors

SK John Sharkey

Grand Knight
2025-2026

OCEAN CITY COUNCIL #9053 2025-2026 OFFICERS
Chaplain, Father and SK Lance Martin 410-289-0652
Grand Knight, SK John Sharkey 610-329-5651
Deputy Grand Knight, SK Chris Bean 301-440-0865
Chancellor, Chuck Lutz 410-208-3065
Warden, SK Wayne Straight 302-988-1683
Recorder, SK Robert "Boh" Skalstad 407-221-4261
Financial Secretary, SK Dale Shepard 952-807-3239
Treasurer, SK Thomas Foglesong 240-353-0681
Lecturer, David Dancer 240-506-7857
Advocate, SK Bill Van Horn 301-461-3660
Inside Guard, SK Richard Thomas 610-304-9773
Outside Guard, SK Richard Fox 443-966-2200
TRUSTEES
3 Yr. SK Ken Hidenfelter 410-703-2623
2 Yr. SK Tom Herwig 410-960-9019
1 Yr. SK Ron Peters 410-251-7716
CONVENTION DELEGATES
SK Kenneth Hidenfelter, PGK 410-703-2623
SK John Sharkey, GK 610-329-5651
Alt. Delegate, SK Wayne Straight, PGK, PFN 302-988-1863
Alt. Delegate, SK Tom Herwig, PGK,PFN 410-960-9019
Exemplification Team Captain SK Chris Bean,DGK 301-440-0865
CHAIRMEN/DIRECTORS/MANAGERS
Bar Manager, SK Richard Thomas 610-304-9773
Bingo, SK Thomas Anderson 410-641-5752
Charity Committee Chairman, SK Joe Kostelac 410-250-5665
Faith Director, SK Steve Mastbrook 302-604-2694
Community Director, SK Thomas Herwig 410-960-9019
Computer Specialist, John Rubino 301-938-9239
Family Director, SK John Sharkey 610-329-5651
Hall Rental Manager, SK Richard Thomas 610-304-9773
Kitchen Manager, SK Kevin Hughes 410-726-8946
Knight Times Editor, SK Thomas Foglesong 240-353-0681
Membership Director, Jack Kelly 410-258-5663
Life Director, SK Kevin Hughes 410-726-8956
Program Director, SK Chris Bean 301-440-0865
Public Relations, SK Thomas Foglesong 240-353-0681
Retention Director, Burke Pieper 410-804-3444
Sick and Distressed, Chuck Lutz 410-208-3065
Ways & Means Chair, SK Thomas Foglesong 240-353-0681
Youth Director, SK Eddie Mardaga 443-220-5286
Youth Director, SK John Sharkey 610-329-5651

Welcome from the Grand Knight...

Weekly Update from the Grand Knight

21 June 2026

                     

GRAND KNIGHT WEEKLY REPORT

Worthy Brothers, 

Let us continue to Pray for all on our Prayer List, and those Brothers, Ladies Auxiliary members and any family members who need our Prayers. Also pray for any Deceased Brothers, and Ladies Auxiliary members and their Families. 
 
Speaking of praying for Council 9053,  we are in need of 1 Brother to sign up for an important role… that is our Webmaster.  For Council 9053, we are seeking a Webmaster – knowledgeable of Word Press – to take over web duties.
 
**Important Stuff from the past week: 
Hello All, Hope you all had a Great weekend. The Highlight of the weekend was The 4th Degree sponsored an America250 Birthday Celebration on Saturday June 20th. It was a beautiful Celebration about Our Great Country. We honored Our 9053/2454 Veterans. We conducted a flag retirement ceremony. Our Color Corp was on hand for the celebration. We had numerous Organizations who participated or were in attendance. Ocean City PD, Ocean Pines PD, Public Safety, The U.S. Coast Guard, Little Sisters of the Poor, Fathers Jennings and Ravi, Uncle Sam (Wayne Straight), and of course Betsy Ross (Barb McNulty). There was a very large crowd at Columbus Hall. Not sure of the numbers, but definitely over a 100 visitors. Thanks to the great work of the entire Patriot Committee, led by Tom Herwig, Wayne Straight, Charlie Bell and Ken Hidenfelter. Thanks to Kevin and John Hughes and the Kitchen Crew for the excellent food. Thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary Led by Bernedette Sohn for the beautifully decorated Columbus Hall. Thanks to Jim Stone and Don McLane for Bartending and Tom Foglesong for Dishwashing. Thanks to everyone involved in this Patriotic endeavor. Will see you at the 300th Celebration. (smile)
 
 
** Other events from the Past Week:
 
** Bingo on Friday June 19th There were almost 100 Players who produced Revenue of $2,494.00. Thanks to Team 2  Tom Anderson can always use help on Friday Nights.
 
 
 
** This coming Week’s Events

**June 22nd, and every Monday, at 5:00pm, Cornhole practice… which are on the calendar for Monday @ 5:00pm… weather permitting.

** The Ways and Means meeting is scheduled for Tuesday June 23rd at 10am… but due to the next entry, may be rescheduled to Wednesday or Thursday.

** Tuesday June 23rd: All Seafood Team Workers Meeting at 11am at Columbus Hall. Kevin Hughes along with the Seafood Captains will discuss strategies for this coming Seafood Night Season.

** Rosary Thursday June 25th from 10am to 11am. Come and Pray the Rosary and Honor our Blessed Mother and her Son.

** Bingo Friday June 26th. Doors open at 4:30pm. Team 3 will be on duty. Come and Play. A great way to spend a Friday night. Tom Anderson can always use help on Friday Nights (443-835-9183)

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**Upcoming Events, just beyond next week:

** Council Meeting Wednesday July 1st: Officers at 5:45pm. Council Business Meeting at 6:30pm

** Seafood Night Number 1 Tuesday July 7th

** Officer Installation Thursday July 16th at 630pm: Council and Assembly Officers and Ladies Auxiliary will be installed. Gentleman Jacket and Open collared shirt will be the uniform for this affair. Ties are optional.

Enjoy the week, and remember that we should be Kind and Loving to Everyone, Everyday. Peace be with you!

Have a Great Week!

God Bless You All
Vivat Jesus
GK John
 
Lord, What are We going to do Today
Knight’s Motto: Make a Difference in Someone’s Life
 
 

Events for June 2026

Communications

The council meeting minutes are not available for viewing on our website at this time. 

The Knight Times is not available for viewing on our website at this time. 

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◊ Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
● If 3 or more players would like to sit to gather come early
◊ Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.
●Cost to Play $25.00, one card for every game
●Additional games are $1.00 per card 6 cards for $5.00
●There are 26 games
●The $1000 Jackpot is the last game
◊ There are pull-tab games from 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. at $1 per card
◊ There are 50/50 games from 4:30 p.m. through half-time
◊Prizes are based on:
●Numbers of Players
●Some on sales, some on ball count
●Average prizes each night are over $2000
◊ Food offered/available before and at half-time
◊Bingo night ends about 9:30 p.m.

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Next Council Meeting
Wednesday July 1, 2026 - 6:30 p.m.

The next council meeting will take place at the Knights of Columbus, Ocean City Hall:

9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842

Members are encouraged to attend and participate. The agenda and related documents will be available for review via email and the meeting minutes will be available on our website.

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