The Council held it’s annual awards ceremony on Saturday, April 22nd. The following awards were presented:

Special Awards

Al Salviti Among other things, Al was recognized for his work with the Breaking for Bread program at St. Rose, which delivers day old bread from local bakeries to different food pantries. He also helps manage the Coats for Kids collection for St. Rose.

Tim Lescoe Tim was presented the Special Service Award for continuing to do an outstanding job as our Council’s treasurer. Tim handles the job with professionalism, humor, and patience. With the increasing use of electronic payments, the job has become increasingly complex, and Tim continues to do an outstanding job.

Family of the Year

Jim and Cathy Roberts The Roberts family contributes to the parish in so many ways. Jim has headed up the Into the Breach bible study and prayer group. Cathy has served on the pastoral council, and the ladies auxiliary. They are both eucharistic ministers and their children are each in Catholic schools.

Knight of the Year

Anthony Rosato

Anthony does so much to help our Council and the parish. He helps decorate the sanctuary for Christmas and Easter, he heads up the Rose and Rosary program, he managed the Coats for Kids collection for Corpus Christi, the Free Throw competition and he directs the DeKalb Pike Roadside Cleanup project. He is also a lector, and a member of the choir, and a Past Grand Knight.

Service Award

Ladies Auxiliary. Cheryl Flannery accepted recognition on behalf of the Auxiliary was honored for its many projects that support the parish: Collecting School Supplies for BVBM in Kensington, the Holiday Giving Tree, Stations of the Cross, Easter Egg Hunt, Pasta Nights, Annual Church Picnic, and assisting with the Pancake Breakfasts.

The Council dropped off the parish’s annual donation of coats for Visitation of Blessed Virgin Mary in Kensington.

District Deputy Rick Ray presents Grand Knight Mike Becker with a plaque recognizing the Council for achieving Star Council this past year.

The Knights of Columbus would like to invite all the families of the church and
their friends to the Annual Lighting of the Nativity located on the front lawn of the
church on November 26 th after the 4:30 mass. Carolers from NPHS choir will be
providing Christmas carols.

Please join us as we share Christmas Carols and a blessing of the Nativity.

Breakfast with Santa

Tickets are on sale now for the Knights of Columbus Breakfast with Santa, which
will be held Sunday, December, 4 th , at Corpus Christi in the Fr. Loughran Hall.
We will be offering more seating times but they will be limited to maximum of 50
people each. Each group will have their own table, unless you specifically ask to
be seated with some other family. Unfortunately, there will be no games available
but each child will receive a gift from Santa. Picture with Santa will be available
and it will be up to each family’s discretion if the children will sit on Santa’s lap or
if Santa will be standing behind the group. Our goals are simple—everyone’s
safety and bringing Santa to town.
Seating preference are on a first come first served basis and it is not guaranteed
but we will make every effort to honor your re-quest. You will be sent a
confirmation email indicating your seating time. Reservations MUST be made by
December 1 st . Unfortunately, this year we will not be able to accept Walk-ins. If
you have any questions or concerns, please call Mike Kelly at 484-994-5850 or
email mkelly4287@gmail.com.
For a reservation form, please go to our website: http://www.kofc9715.org

Join us for an 8 week small group study for men. This video series is based on “Into the Breach”

• an Apostolic Exhortation for Catholic men written by Bishop Thomas Olmsted of the Diocese of
  Phoenix. Bishop Olmsted calls men to something better, something great. Here, men will find a
  sure guide for stepping into the moral and cultural breach.
   
  Each week we will watch a short video, followed by group discussion, reflection, goals for
  spiritual growth, and prayer. The cost of the program covers your study guide and light
  refreshments each week.
   
  This program is presented by the Knights of Columbus, Council 9715, and is open to all men.
   
  Cost: $5
  Dates: Thursdays – 9/29 – 11/17
  Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
  To Register – Call Jim @ 610-390-9888 or Email jim@roberts.net

Please keep these members of our council and parish in your prayers.

The Council held its annual awards recognition event on Saturday, April 23rd. The following people were recognized for their contributions:

FAMILY OF THE YEAR: John and Peg Butler

2021 COUNCIL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Kevin Rossi

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Jim Roberts

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT: Paul Haynes

KNIGHT OF THE YEAR: Tom McHenry

Please come join us on Sunday, January 16 – 7:30AM to 11:30AM – Enjoy Sunday Breakfast with family and fellow parishioners! Pancakes, Omelets made to order, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Home Fries, “Chefs-own” Specialty Waffles, Fruit, Juice, Donuts, Beverages -sounds like home! – Father Doyle Social Hall –Eat well and support the Knights’ worthy causes.  Adults $8.00, children $4.00 and our special “Family Pricing”, a family of 4 or more just $24.00. Veterans eat free!  The best breakfast for price, food and fellowship in town!