Star Council
The Reverend Joseph J. Donnelly Knights of Columbus Council #11660, serving Our Lady of Perpetual Help Saint Agnes Parish received the “Star Council” distinction, the international Knights of Columbus organization’s top honor for local councils.
The “Star Council Award” recognizes overall excellence in the areas of growing membership, promoting Knights of Columbus insurance benefits, sponsoring Catholic Faith formation programs and volunteering time through service–oriented activities consisting of 16 programs divided among four categories of Faith, Family, Community and Life.
This year, the Reverend Joseph J. Donnelly Council achieved 200% of its membership quota with the addition of ten newly installed Brother Knights.
“We are truly blessed to be able to serve a vibrant Parish made up of highly supportive, engaged and faithful parishioners and to be constantly encouraged by our pastor, the Rev Jarlath Quinn, “said Grand Knight Michael Napolitano. “Father Jarlath is also one of our own Brother Sir Knights and also serves as our Council Chaplain” Napolitano continued.
Upon learning of the award from the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council, the Grand Knight added “I am truly blessed to be able to serve with and learn from the wonderful Catholic gentlemen who comprise this Council of Brothers as well as with our Sisters in the Columbiettes”
The Council also achieved “Star Council” status by employing a mix of traditional and successful parish favorites including hosting weekly Rosary Hours, a free monthly themed Pancake Breakfast, an Annual Spaghetti and Meatballs Dinner fundraising event, as well as donations to Local Food Pantries, local Seminarians, and sponsoring an Annual Blue Mass and Dinner for First Responders.
The council is also recognized and appreciated for its donations to Deborah Hospital, local.
Pregnancy Centers and Special Needs programs along with new initiatives that include sponsoring a Special Olympics Polar Plunge team, a May Crowning Mass and Initiation Sacraments Breakfast, a Catholic Education Scholarship, plus the Annual Oktoberfest and Sinatra Night Dinner fundraising events, all examples of some of the outreach programs that are well received.
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to men 18 years of age or older who are practical Catholics in union with the Holy See.
For information on joining the Knights of Columbus Council #11660 contact Membership Director Dave Convery at david@converylaw.com) or call Napolitano at (862) 368-0801.
To learn more about the Knights of Columbus visit www.kofc.org where you can also join online.
Past Article on the Council HERE
