Council Meeting - January 3rd

The Knights of Columbus President John F. Kennedy Council 372 will meet on Monday January 3rd at 8:00pm in Council Chambers. All Brother Knights are encouraged to attend. Also, all members are welcome to join us prior to the meeting for reciting the Rosary at 7:40pm.

4th Degree Assembly Meeting - December 8th

The Knights of Columbus Assembly 948 will hold their next monthly meeting on Wednesday Evening December 8th at 8:00pm in Council Chambers. Faithful Navigator Jim Rose invites all 4th Degree Members to attend.

Council Meeting - December 6th

The Knights of Columbus President John F. Kennedy Council 372 will meet on Monday December 6th at 8:00pm in Council Chambers. All Brother Knights are encouraged to attend. Also, all members are welcome to join us prior to the meeting for reciting the Rosary at 7:40pm.

1st and 2nd Degree Scheduled for November 22nd in Pittston

Our Council will be hosting a First and Second Degree Exemplification on Monday, November 22nd. Candidates are to arrive at 7:00pm for Registration and the Degree begins at 7:30pm. There is a $10.00 fee for candidates and $5.00 fee for Sponsors and Spectators to cover food and refreshments. Anyone interested should contact Financial Secretary John Snitko at 570-819-2898 to register. Visiting Councils need to provide kits for their candidates.

Council 372 receives Columbian Award

Knights of Columbus President John F Kennedy Council 372 in Pittston has received the Columbian Award for Service Programs in th 2009-2010 fraternal year. The award is presented for excellence in the sponsorship of programs that serve the Church, community, families, pro-life and youth.

Annual Deceased Members Mass - November 15th

The Knights of Columbus President John F. Kennedy Council 372 will be holding the annual Deceased Members Mass on Monday November 15th at 7:00pm at St. John The Evangelist Church in Pittston. This Mass honors all Brother Knights and Jacquelines that have passed away since our last Mass. All Brother Knights, Jacquelines and families are encouraged to attend.

4th Degree Assembly Meeting - November 10th

The Knights of Columbus Assembly 948 will hold their next monthly meeting on Wednesday Evening November 10th at 8:00pm in Council Chambers. Faithful Navigator Jim Rose invites all 4th Degree Members to attend.

Council Meeting - November 1st

The Knights of Columbus President John F. Kennedy Council 372 will meet on Monday November 1st at 8:00pm in Council Chambers. All Brother Knights are encouraged to attend. Also, all members are welcome to join us prior to the meeting for reciting the Rosary at 7:40pm.

Council Meeting - October 18th

The Knights of Columbus President John F. Kennedy Council 372 will meet on Monday October 18th at 8:00pm in Council Chambers. All Brother Knights are encouraged to attend. Also, all members are welcome to join us prior to the meeting for reciting the Rosary at 7:40pm.

4th Degree Assembly Meeting - October 13th

The Knights of Columbus Assembly 948 will hold their next monthly meeting on Wednesday Evening October 13th at 8:00pm in Council Chambers. Faithful Navigator Jim Rose invites all 4th Degree Members to attend.

Council Meeting - October 4th

The Knights of Columbus President John F. Kennedy Council 372 will meet on Monday October 4th at 8:00pm in Council Chambers. All Brother Knights are encouraged to attend. Also, all members are welcome to join us prior to the meeting for reciting the Rosary at 7:40pm.

Home Association Kitchen Open on Tuesdays

For anyone looking for a bite on a Tuesday Night, The Council Home is serving food fresh from the Kitchen. Check out the menu listed below:

Council Meeting - September 20th

The Knights of Columbus President John F. Kennedy Council 372 will meet on Monday September 20th at 8:00pm in Council Chambers. All Brother Knights are encouraged to attend. Also, all members are welcome to join us prior to the meeting for reciting the Rosary at 7:40pm.

4th Degree Assembly Meeting - September 8th

The Knights of Columbus Assembly 948 will hold their next monthly meeting on Wednesday Evening September 8th at 8:00pm in Council Chambers. Faithful Navigator Jim Rose invites all 4th Degree Members to attend.

1st and 2nd Degree Scheduled for September 13th in Pittston

Our Council will be hosting a First and Second Degree Exemplification on Monday, September 13th. Candidates are to arrive at 7:00pm for Registration and the Degree begins at 7:30pm. There is a $10.00 fee for candidates and $5.00 fee for Sponsors and Spectators to cover food and refreshments. Anyone interested should contact Financial Secretary John Snitko at 570-819-2898 to register. Visiting Councils need to provide kits for their candidates.

4th Degree Assembly Meeting - August 11th

The Knights of Columbus Assembly 948 will hold their next monthly meeting on Wednesday Evening August 11th at 8:00pm in Council Chambers. Faithful Navigator Jim Rose invites all 4th Degree Members to attend.

Albert P. Leonard Memorial Golf Tournament - Tournament Winners

The Home Association held the Annual Albert P. Leonard Golf Tournament this past Sunday at Pine Hills Golf Course in Taylor. Congratulations to the winning foursome for 2010...Dave Holley, Phil Pintoneah, Matt Charney and Jim Francioso!

Knights of Columbus World Day of Prayer for Peace (September 11th)

Knights of Columbus World Day of Prayer for Peace (September 11th):

God of peace, bring your peace to our violent world peace in the hearts of all men and women and peace among the nations of the earth. Turn to your way of lovethose whose hearts and mindsare consumed with hatred. God of understanding, overwhelmed by the magnitude of this tragedy, we seek your light and guidance as we confront such terrible events. Grant that those whose lives were sparedmay live so that the lives lost… may not have been lost in vain.

Comfort and console us, strengthen us in hope, and give us the wisdom and courage to work tirelessly for a world where true peace and love reignamong nations and in the hearts of all.

***

-- Pope Benedict XVI Prayer Service at Ground Zero

April 20, 2008

Council Meeting - August 2nd at 8:00pm

The Knights of Columbus President John F. Kennedy Council 372 will meet on Monday August 2nd at 8:00pm in Council Chambers. All Brother Knights are encouraged to attend. Also, all members are welcome to join us prior to the meeting for reciting the Rosary at 7:40pm.

Council Meeting - July 19th at 8:00pm

The Knights of Columbus President John F. Kennedy Council 372 will meet on Monday July 19th at 8:00pm in Council Chambers. All Brother Knights are encouraged to attend.

Council Meeting - July 5th Cancelled

The Knights of Columbus President John F. Kennedy Council 372 will not meet on Monday July 5th due to the holiday.

4th Degree Meeting & Elections - June 9th at 8pm

The Knights of Columbus Assembly 948 will hold their monthly meeting and Annual Election of Officers on Wednesday Evening June 9th at 8pm in Council Chambers.

Pittston Knights Win State Award for Church Activities

The Knights of Columbus, President John F Kennedy Council 372 in Pittston was recently honored for Church Activities at the Pennsylvania Knights of Columbus State Convention in Pittsburgh. The Council in recent years has been awarded on the state level for Youth Service and Public Relations. Council Grand Knight and District Deputy Rob Joyce was present to accept the award on behalf of the Council.

Photo: State Deputy Wayne Freet (Left) presents Council Grand Knight / District Deputy Rob Joyce (Right) with the Church Award for the 2009-2010 Fraternal Year.

Council Elects Officers for the 2010-2011 Fraternal Year

The Knights of Columbus President John F. Kennedy Council 372 in Pittston has elected the Council Officers for the Upcoming 2010-2011 Fraternal Year, beginning July 1st, 2010.



Grand Knight: Gregory Serfass



Deputy Grand Knight: James Rose



Chancellor: James Nardone



Recorder: John Casper



Treasurer: Raymond Pasavage



Advocate: John Domanski



Warden: John Casper



Inside Guard: Robert Breza



Outside Guard: Joseph Rudick



Trustee 3rd Year: Richard Shields



Trustee 2nd Year: Edward Slade



Trustee 1st Year: Theodore Harowicz


Best wishes for a successful upcoming Fraternal year!!!

Council Meeting & Election of Officers - June 7th @ 8:00pm

Join us for the next Council Meeting and Election of Council Officers on Monday evening June 7th at 8:00pm. All members are encouraged to attend. You must be present a CURRENT membership card in order to be eligible to vote. Nominations for Council Officers remain open until 8:00pm on June 7th.

Council Meeting - May 17th is Canceled

The Council Meeting Scheduled for May 17th has been canceled due to the length of travel of Council Officers from the State Convention. The next Meeting will take place on June 7th at 8:00pm in Council Chambers. This meeting is also the Election of Council Officers for the 2010 - 2011 Fraternal Year.

Council Meeting - May 3rd at 8:00pm

The Knights of Columbus President John F. Kennedy Council 372 will meet on Monday May 3rd at 8:00pm in Council Chambers. All Brother Knights are encouraged to attend. Also, all members are welcome to join us prior to the meeting for reciting the Rosary at 7:40pm.

Council Meeting - April 19th at 8:00pm

The Knights of Columbus President John F. Kennedy Council 372 will meet on Monday April 19th at 8:00pm in Council Chambers. All Brother Knights are encouraged to attend. Also, all members are welcome to join us prior to the meeting for reciting the Rosary at 7:40pm.

Council Meeting - April 5th at 8:00pm

The Knights of Columbus President John F. Kennedy Council 372 will meet on Monday April 5th at 8:00pm in Council Chambers. All Brother Knights are encouraged to attend. Also, all members are welcome to join us prior to the meeting for reciting the Rosary at 7:40pm.

Council Meeting - March 15th at 8:00pm

The Knights of Columbus President John F. Kennedy Council 372 will meet on Monday March 15th at 8:00pm in Council Chambers. All Brother Knights are encouraged to attend. Also, all members are welcome to join us prior to the meeting for reciting the Rosary at 7:40pm.

Council Meeting - March 1st at 8:00pm

The Knights of Columbus President John F. Kennedy Council 372 will meet on Monday March 1st at 8:00pm in Council Chambers. All Brother Knights are encouraged to attend. Also, all members are welcome to join us prior to the meeting for reciting the Rosary at 7:40pm.

Annual Family Communion Breakfast Set for March 7th

The Knights of Columbus President John F. Kennedy Council 372 will hold the Combined Annual Family Communion Breakfast & Mass on Sunday March 7th at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church on William Street in Pittston. Mass is at 8:00am and the breakfast will follow at the Council Home. Tickets are $10 per person and can be obtained by contacting Grand Knight Rob Joyce at (570) 362-1901 or by contacting any of the Council officers.

Pittston Knights of Columbus 2010 Free Throw Winners

A total of seven boys and girls, ages 10 to 14, participated in the 2010 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship Council and District Levels at Pittston Area High School Gymnasium on January 30th. The event was sponsored by President John F Kennedy Council 372 in Pittston. Boys winners included Jordan Black, Tyler McGarry, and Shane Flannelly. Taylor Baloga and Sarah Warnagiris took the Girls honors. The winners move on to compete in the regional competition at Msgr McHugh in Cresco on March 7th.


Council Photo:

Left to Right: Youth Director Jim Rooney, Shane Flannelly, Tyler McGarry, Brandon Walker, Jordan Black, Taylor Baloga, Sarah Warnagiris and Grand Knight/District Deputy Rob Joyce


District Photo:

Left to Right: Youth Committee Bill Williams, Taylor Baloga, Youth Director Jim Rooney, Sarah Warnagiris, Tyler McGarry, Shane Flannelly, Jordan Black and District Deputy Rob Joyce

Council Meeting - February 1st at 8:00pm

The Knights of Columbus President John F. Kennedy Council 372 will meet on Monday February 1st at 8:00pm in Council Chambers. All Brother Knights are encouraged to attend. Also, all members are welcome to join us prior to the meeting for reciting the Rosary at 7:40pm.

Pittston Knights Show Appreciation To our Priests

Pictured from Front Left to Right: Rev. Arbogaste Satoun, Rev. Daniel Schwebs OSJ, Grand Knight Robert Joyce, Msgr. John Bendik, Rev. Raymond Tabon OSJ, and Rev. Joseph Sibliano OSJ

Pictured from Back Left to Right: Treasurer Ray Pasavage, Financial Secretary John Snitko, Chancellor James Rose, Warden James Nardone, Deputy Grand Knight Gregory Serfass, and Recorder Jack Casper

On Wednesday, January 20th, The Knights of Columbus President John F. Kennedy Council 372 held a Priest Appreciation Dinner at the Council Hall for Priests of Greater Pittston. The Priests were treated to a catered buffet and an appreciation gift for their work for our Church and Community. Grand Knight Robert G Joyce hopes that this is the first of many tribute dinners for our dedicated Priests and Deacons.

Knights Send Relief To Haiti

The Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus has sent a donation of $50,000 in earthquake relief funds to Catholic Relief Services, which has a large presence in Haiti. Damage from Tuesday afternoon’s 7.0 earthquake is widespread, and officials now say that hundreds of thousands of people may have perished under the rubble of thousands of collapsed buildings. Among the dead is Catholic Archbishop Joseph Serge Miot of Port-au-Prince, whose body was found in the ruins of his office. The Knights of Columbus will earmark all donations between now and the end of January to its United in Charity Fund for earthquake relief in Haiti. Donate here.

1st and 2nd Degree Scheduled for November 22nd in Pittston

Our Council will be hosting a First and Second Degree Exemplification on Monday, January 17th. Candidates are to arrive at 7:00pm for Registration and the Degree begins at 7:30pm. There is a $10.00 fee for candidates and $5.00 fee for Sponsors and Spectators to cover food and refreshments. Anyone interested must register with Financial Secretary John Snitko at 570-819-2898. Visiting Councils need to provide kits for their candidates.

2010 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship - January 30th

Our Council is holding the 2010 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship on January 30th at 10:00am at Pittston Area High School Gymnasium. All boys and girls 10 to 14 years old are eligible to participate and will compete in their respective age divisions, with winners progressing through local, district, and state competitions. International champions are announced by the K of C international headquarters based on scores from the state-level competitions. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the event. For entry forms or additional information, contact Council Youth Director Jim Rooney at 655-5060.

4th Degree Assembly Holding an Afternoon at The Races - February 21st

The Knights of Columbus Assembly 948 will hold an Afternoon at The Races on Sunday February 21st at the Council Hall, 55 South Main Street in Pittston. The doors open at 1:00pm and Post Time is 2:00pm. Admission is $5 or Free admission with the purchase of a horse. You can purchase a horse from any officer of the 4th degree for $10. We will see you at the races!

4th Degree Prepares for the Afternoon at The Races

The Knights of Columbus Assembly 948 will be holding an Afternoon at The Races on Sunday February 21st 2010 at the Council Hall, 55 South Main Street in Pittston. You can purchase a horse from any officer of the 4th degree for $10. We will see you at the races!