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!