Knights of Columbus
Owatonna Council 945
P.O. Box 945, 820 South Elm, Owatonna, MN 55060 -- Phone:507-451-6103
"Our second century of serving God, Church, & Community"
Council 945 KC Chorus
The Council 945 KC Chorus performed at the 2009 Steele County Free Fair opening ceremony and at the Village of Yesteryear.
The original Council 945 Chorus was active in the 1930's.
The current KC Chorus was organized in 2001. Initially, the KC Chorus sang
religious music and participated in Corporate Communion Masses and
the KC Memorial Mass. Over the years, their repertoire has expanded to
include a wide range of folk and patriotic music.
The KC Chorus represents Council 945 at a wide range of Council, Church,
and community events. They sing at many Council activities. They are a
favorite at the Steele County Free Fair, and at the Village of Yesteryear.
They sing at nursing homes at Christmas and throughout the year.
Their performances include the National Anthem for the Minnesota Twins game
at KC Dome Day and entertainment at the Catholic Daughter's National Convention in
Minneapolis.
All KC members are invited to join the KC Chorus.
Practice is held every other Saturday morning in the
Choir room at St. Joseph Church.
KC Chorus Completed 2010 Schedule
The KC Chorus had a busy 2010 schedule. The Chorus sang at the Memorial Day Ceremonies, KC Officer Installation and Awards Banquet, Steele County Historical Society Summer Extravaganza, Two performances at the Steele County Free Fair. The Chorus also participated in the Fourth Degree Exemplification Mass on October 23. We expect the the 2011 schdule will be even busier. Here is the complete schedule:
- St. Mary's Night of Knights Auction
Saturday, April 7, 7:00pm, St. Mary's School
- VFW Loyalty Days
Friday, April 30, 7:00pm, VFW Hall
- Corporate Communion Mass
Sunday, May 30, 9:00am, Sacred Heart Church
- Memorial Day Observance
Monday, May 31, 11:00am, Four Seasons Centre
- Council 945 Officer Installation Mass & Banquet
Saturday, June 12, 4:00pm, St. Joseph Church & KC Hall
- Steele County Historical Society Extravaganza
Sunday, July 11, 1:00pm, Village of Yesteryear
- Litomysl Summer Festival
Sunday, July 25, 9:30am(before Mass), Holy Trinity Church, Litomysl
- Steele County Free Fair - Flag Raising Ceremony
Tuesday, August 17, 4:30pm, Fair Square
- Steele County Free Fair --
Friday, August 20, 5:45pm, Village of Yesteryear
- Corporate Communion Mass
Sunday, August 29, 9:30am, St. Joseph Church
- Nursing Home vists & performances
Sunday, August 29, Afternoon
- Fourth Degree Exemplification Mass
Saturday, October 23, St. Joseph Church
- Corporate Communion Mass
Sunday, October 31, 9:00am, Sacred Heart Church
- KC Deceased Member Memorial Mass
Saturday, November 7, Sacred Heart Church
- Fourth Degree Christmas Party - Caroling
Sunday, December 5, 6:00pm
- Christmas Caroling - Nursing homes
Sunday, December 12, Afternoon
KC Chorus members participating in the May 31, 2010 Memorial Day Ceremony include (L-R): Tom Gebur, Matt Jessop, Chuck Walerius, Dan Walsh, Brandon Pofahl, John Carlson, LaVerne Klecker, David Lax, Jim Nelson, Wayne Kubicek, Sam Nelson, Steve Dornquast, Director Stephen Nelson, Lloyd Mans, Lynn Becker, Dennis Heimerman, and Lee Staupe.
| Lynn Becker | Don Boesen | John Carlson |
| John Degner | Steve Dornqaust | Tom Gebur |
| Mike Goddard | Dennis Heimerman | Ryan Heimerman |
| Matt Jessop | LaVerne Klecker | Wayne Kubicek |
| David Lax | Lloyd Mans | Jim Nelson |
| Sam Nelson | Brandon Pofahl | Pete Schneider |
| John Schulz | Lee Staupe | Dan Walsh |
| Chuck Walerius | ||
| Stephen Nelson, Music Director | ||
| Mary Carlson, Accompanist | ||
| Frank Conley, Administration | ||