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 2026-2027 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, Frank Gatley 410-629-9860
Warden, SK John Liddi 301-807-5096
Recorder, SK Dave Herlihy 410-292-7845
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. Jim Stone, PGK / PFN 302-436-2623
2 Yr. SK Ken Hidenfelter, PGK 410-703-2623
1 Yr. SK Joe Kostelac, PGK / PFN 410-726-2126
CONVENTION DELEGATES
SK John Sharkey, GK 610-329-5651
SK Kenneth Hidenfelter, PGK 410-703-2623
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

07 September 2026

                     

GRAND KNIGHT WEEKLY REPORT

Worthy Brothers, Ladies and friends, good Sunday evening wishes to each of you.

Let us continue to Pray for all on our Prayer List, and those Brothers, Ladies Auxiliary members and any family member who need our Prayers. Also pray for any Deceased Brothers, and Ladies Auxiliary members and their Families. Included in this list would be Lady Nancy Briggs who passed away last week… please pray for the repose of her soul and surviving family members dealing with their loss.

Also please continue to Pray for the people in this country who need to come back to GOD, and who need our help.  

 Events from the Past Week

**Seafood Night Number 9 Tuesday September 1st :  Kevin, John, Chuck, Kellan, and the Kitchen crew did another excellent job.  We had another huge crowd, around 142 served. Revenue was $ 3,402.76 Cost of goods $1,508.68, profit was $1,542.01  We sold 13 dozen crabs this week, and 93 Dozen for the 9 Seafood Nights. The bottom line is Revenue, which was $27,151.29. We were up 20% from 2025($21,727.00). Profits were $ 14,291.27. Thanks Rich Thomas and Seafood Team 1, Tom Herwig and Seafood Team 2, and to Lou Guido and Seafood Team 3. Thanks to Kim Bean and her sidekick Chris, But above all, Thank You Kevin, John, Chuck, and Kellan. You Guys did an Unbelievable Job for 9 straight weeks. Great Season and Great job everyone. There will be a wrap up meeting on Thursday September 17th after the Rosary. If you have any input or ideas and would like to attend the meeting, feel free to attend.

** Monthly Business: Wednesday September 2nd we held our Monthly Meeting. Firstly, Thanks to all who attended. We had about 50 attendees. We covered numerous topics, Beer Truck sign ups at Sunfest, Boxes of Joy for the upcoming holidays, Sweepstakes Tickets, Next year’s Convention, which is back in Ocean City as well as other items. Andrew Gordon, our new Field Agent was in attendance. Speaking of Sweepstakes Tickets, I still have some, alot. Please contact me by email or call me 610-329-5651

** Bingo Friday September 4th: Small crowd for Labor Day of 71 people, with revenue of   $1,450.00. Thanks to Team 1

 ** This coming Week’s Events 

** Charity Committee Meeting: Tuesday September 8th at 1130am at Columbus Hall. All are welcome.

** Columbus Club Meeting: Wednesday September 9th Columbus Club Meeting with Officer Elections 10 am at Columbus Hall. All are welcome. By the way, our Columbus Club is looking for new members AND a treasurer.  If you can count to 10, and carry the 1… give Rich and or Rich a call.

** Rosary: Thursday September 10th from 10am to 11am. Come and Pray the Rosary and Honor our Glorious Blessed Mother and her Son Jesus.

** Assembly Meeting: Monthly Business Meeting Thursday September 10th. Business Meeting at 630pm.

** SEAS the Day Parade: Friday September 11th 4pm. Parade starts in Bethany Beach and concludes at Bayside. We will meet at the Fenwick Island Baptist Church on RTE 54 across from Fenwick Ice and next to Floaters. Remember to be there by 4PM!!!  Don’t be late… it happens fast.

** Bingo: Friday September 11th. Doors open at 430pm. It’s a great way to spend a Friday night. Team 2 is on Duty. Tom Anderson can always use help.

** Tootsie Roll Drive and Membership Drive: Saturday September 12th and Sunday September 13th at St Mary/ Holy Savior Churches. We will Have Tootsie Roll Drive at all churches, 7am St. Mary, Holy Savior 515pm on Saturday, and 10am Sunday. I believe we have enough Volunteers for Tootsie Rolls. Contact Jack Kelly 410-258-5663 if you want to help out. See you all out there. 

 Things Beyond this Week:

** St Luke Parish Picnic: Not a Knights function, but on September 22nd at St Andrew Hall from 5pm to 8pm The St. Luke Parish Picnic. There will be . Fun, Food, and games. Good Will Donation.

 Remember that we should be Kind and Loving to Everyone, Everyday. Peace be with you!

Have a Great Week!

God Bless You All

United in Service 

Vivat Jesus

GK John

Lord, What are We going to do Today
Knight’s Motto: Make a Difference in Someone’s Life

Events for September 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. 

◊ 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.

Upcoming Events

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Next Council Meeting

Wednesday October 7, 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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Location

9901 Coastal Hwy
Ocean City, MD, 21842

Phone

(410) 524-7994

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