Kenneth Galitello

It is with great sadness that I report the passing of another member. Ken Galitello was one of the original charter members of Council #55 and has served despite the illness he fought for so long. The funeral is this Saturday at 11am. More information can be found at: https://www.cookfuneralhomect.com/obituaries/kenneth-galitello-jr May he rest in peace.

Sad News for Council #55 - Robert Capitanio

I just found out that Robert Capitanio has passed away. Bob was one of the charter members of Solidarity Council 55 and a active member for many years. He was a family man always attending all of his grandkids sports - and very proud of them! When he moved to Keystone and no longer able to assist the Knights, we voted to cover his dues as a sign of thanks. Visitation is Sunday night from 4 - 7 and the funeral will be Monday at 11pm More details here. https://www.cookfuneralhomect.com/obituaries/robert-capitanio Please keep Bob and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Fraternally, Chris Zarzycki Solidarity Council #55

St Jude Telethon

 This year the Council put in $100. and encouraged individuals to donate in the name of the Knights of Columbus Council #55.  We donated in total over $250 in 2024.

Thanks to

Matt Mastrogiovanni

Bob Severi

Greg Nypert

Mark Sirois

Chris Zarzycki

For their donations.

For 2025 let's see if we can get that up - every dollar helps!

Raymond Birden

I just found out about the passing of one of our members, Raymond Birden.

Ray had not been active recently, but he was in our thoughts and prayers.

https://www.phalenfuneral.com/obituary/Raymond-Birden

Palm Sunday Breakfast Success

 Here are some of the pictures from our pancake Breakfast:

Tables all set up and ready to go

Andy keeping Pete Company - Thanks to Pete for handling the ticket sales - but he must have been camera shy!

Mark organizing the kitchen crew

Bryan making the batter

Kevin flipping pancakes while Don and Tom serve.

Bryan letting us know how Keving is doing.

Thanks to everyone who helped out.  In addition to the Knights, we had help from members of the Holy Name, the Confirmation Students and also some of the students from St John Paul the Great Academy stepped up to help.  We served around 150 meals and raised money for the Academy and also our sponsored Seminarian Nick Chapman.

Father Carlos Life Member

 Rev. Carlos Zapata has achieved Life Membership in the Knights of Columbus.

Here is is presented with his Honorary Life Membership card but the current Grand Knight, Chris Zarzycki.

Knights News 3/21/2024

First and foremost  - please keep in your prayers our Brother Ken Galitello who is in the hospital.    Remember him as   fights this tough and courageous battle.  

Our pancake breakfast is this Sunday at St John Paul the Great Academy.  This is the first time back since 2015.  The last time three was a snowstorm but we weathered (pun intended) the storm to have a successful breakfast.

We will have a initial setup at 10 am on Saturday probably lasting about a hour to get the basic layout going.

On Sunday we will open the kitchen around 6 am and the breakfast starts at 8.    Clean up will be around 12:30 so we need your support even if just for part of the morning.

Remember - wives, children and potential Knights are welcome to help out  - we will have a Knights recruitment and Ministry table set up.

Also - The Parish is looking for volunteers for the foot washing on Holy Thursday.  If you are interested, please reply to this email and I will get you in contact with the proper person.