There will be an informal golf outing on Monday, June 21st.
Tomko Golf Outing at PineCrest CC.
Start thinking about who will be on your team. This informal outing supports veterans and community initiatives. Contact Herb Kaemmer at TomkoAssembly934@gmail.com or (267) 421-8005. Registration and more details to follow. It will be a simple gathering of all (any) golfers not just Knights. Anyone who wishes to enjoy a day of golf can join us. No banquet or prises. Just a fun day to get together, and maybe a drink after, for fellowship in the clubhouse. A $10 50/50 will be offered to support the charities of the Fr. Joseph C. Tomko Assembly.
The Knights of Columbus - Fr. Joseph C. Tomko Golf Outing
Pictures from last years successful outing . . .
New Exemplification “Sir Knights” in the Patriotic Degree - 2019.
Newly appointed Bishop of Ukrainian Catholics - 2019
Photo: Archeparchy of Philadelphia, Catholic News Agency.
The Most Reverend Borys Gudziak, 58, was enthroned as the seventh Metropolitan Archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The Knights of Columbus Color Guard was there at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, including members of the Fr Tomko Sir Knights Color Corps. Supreme Knight Carl Anderson was also present.
American Flag-Star; Initiative
Decommissioned flag stars presented by Knights to veterans acknowledging and thanking them for their service.
The Fr. Tomko Assembly presenting an AMERICAN FLAG STAR to each of the 71 men and woman veterans at the Traditions Washington Crossing community. Three were WWII veterans. - 2019
Sir Knight Ken Vennera
Master of Ceremony for Warrior Rising gathering at the American Heritage Savings Bank, King of Prussia, PA.
Color Corps for opening Mass at KofC State Convention - 2019
May 3rd through 5th, 2019 in King of Prussia, PA
Fr. Tomko Assembly Color Corps assisting Mother Devine Province Council Knights with Holy Thursday Mass. - 2019
Fr. Tomko Assembly Color Corps assisting Mother Devine Province Council Knights with Holy Thursday Mass.
Venerable, Michael J. McGivney - 2019
Thursday April 4th at 7:00 PM, at St. Maria Goretti Church, 1601 Derstine Rd, Hatfield, PA 19440 there was a presentation about Venerable Michael J. McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus, given by Fr Gabriel O'Donnell, Postulator of the Cause for the Canonization of Venerable Michael J. McGivney.
Thursday April 4th at 7:00 PM, at St. Maria Goretti Church, 1601 Derstine Rd, Hatfield, PA 19440 there was a presentation about Venerable Michael J. McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus, given by Fr Gabriel O'Donnell, Postulator of the Cause for the Canonization of Venerable Michael J. McGivney.
St. Patrick’s Dinner and Dance & Honorarium - 2019
All Knights and their guests were welcome to to enjoy a fun evening of Irish song and dance. Our Past Faithful Navigator Sir Knight Herbert H. Kaemmer, Jr. PGK, PFN was also honored for his service. Herb is currently filling the position of Comptroller for the Assembly.
Irish music by “My Left Foot”
Performance by dancers from “Coyle School of Irish Dance”
Dinner catered by Lindinger’s
Coyle School of Irish Dance - Click on picture!
Knights of Columbus Nun’s Christmas Party - 2018
“Friends Helping Friends” fund raiser - 2018
The Assembly with their continued efforts to raise funds to support CHARTITABE and PATRIOTIC efforts. ‘God bless John and Don. This was a fund raiser at Boscov’s called “Friends helping Friends”.
Color Corps participation at St Maria Goretti, Hatfield - “Our Lady of La Vang”
Mass and procession - 2018
St Helena, Blue Bell - “Blue Mass” - Honoring, and giving thanks to Emergency Responders; Fire, Police and EMT’s - 2018
Sir Knight “Bish” Reig on radio for PA Hero Walk - 2018
A table for those who served and not forgotten.
fHost Hank Cisco of the "HANK CISCO SHOW" with Herb Kaemmer talking about the Knights.
Presentation of Fr. Joseph C. Tomko's vintage Woolrich Hunting Coat and Pants to the Borough of Bridgeport, PA Council. The hunting outfit and other personal items of Fr. Tomko will be maintained in the bourgh's museum. The museum is open on Saturdays - 2018
Sir Knight Don Yost - Americal Division 11th Infantry Brigade
~ Republic of Vietnam 1968-1969
Tomko family members at a special Mass in Memory of Father Joseph C. Tomko’s life and 60th anniversary of his passing - Sunday March 26, 2017.
Blessing of the new van October 6, 2017.
2018 Lansdale “PA Hero Walk”. In support of Pennsylvania Veterans.
Fourth Degree Exemplification at DoubleTree Hotel, King of Prussia - 2018
3rd Degree Members wishing to join the "Patriotic Fourth Degree" are encouraged to sign up to join our ranks in the Fr. Joseph C. Tomko Assembly 934.
The Knights of Columbus on the "Hank Cisco Show"
Hunting Outfit of Fr. Tomko donated by the Tomko family to the Assembly.
PA Hero Walk - 2018
The PA Hero Walk is in its 10th year with assistance from the Fr. Tomko Assembly and its Councils. This is a 320 mile, 14 day walk from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh by an all volunteer team to promote awarness in exclusive support of Pennsylvania Veterans. Cities accross the state will conduct a local one hour walk on their city streets to provote the cause and encourage donations. Contact the Assemblies Sir Knight "Bish" Rieg at 215-382-1089 or email lansdalewalk@verizon.net for further information.
Freedom's Foundation, Valley Forge - 4th Degree Wreath Laying at the "Medal of Honor Grove" , - 2018
Don Yost served as a Combat Infantryman and War Correspondent with the U.S. Army’s Americal Division, 11Th Infantry Brigade in Vietnam in the area around MyLai.
His book, Blessings: Transforming My Vietnam Experience is published by Sheed & Ward. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature from Seton Hall University, and his Master’s Degree in English Literature and Publishing from Rosemont College. Don is Founding President of the Montgomery County, PA Chapter #349 of the Vietnam Veterans of America veteran’s organization.
Don Yost is a college professor and combat veteran who wrote "Blessings: Transforming My Vietnam Experience" a personal story of "disillusionment and faith." Don has assisted countless vets working to overcome PTSD in the Philadelphia area. Copies available here: Blessings: Transforming My Vietnam Experience
Don is also a Fourth Degree Sir Knight with the Fr. Tomko Assembly and serves in its Color Corps.
"Kids From Judge and Edison and Dougherty High School"
- Words & Music: Don Yost.
Historic 60th Anniversary of the Fr. Joseph C. Tomko Assembly Celebration - 2017
The Assembly was named after the then recently deceased Father Joseph C. Tomko, Chaplain of Holy Family Council #3327 and Pastor of Our Mother of Sorrows Parish in Bridgeport, PA. Father Tomko died on March 23, 1957. The Assembly was chartered seven months later on October 27, 1957, taking the name of a dedicated and deeply appreciated parish priest.
Historic Booklet celebrating the life of Rev. Fr. Joseph C. Tomko
10th Annual Nun's Christmas Party - 2017
Christmas party for the Sisters of Montgomery county, PA. This lovely event yook place a t 1:00 pm on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the Father John E. Doyle Social Hall at Corpus Chirsti Church, 900 Sumneytown Pike Lansdale, PA, 19446. Member Councils of the Fr. Tomko Assembly are actively involved in its preparation. We thank you for your generous support for this event. The Nun's do a lot for us. Again, thank you.
Sisters needed new wheels, so Knights stepped up for a van.
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