After purchasing a double order of winter coats in order to access a better price, Knights Council 11369 brothers delivered coats to several charities we serve on a continuing basis.
Above, Brother Mark Curtis drops off a box to Dorothy Day House in Youngstown.
And there were more boxes to come!
Also, Brother Knight Mike Vince is pictured above, making a delivery to Emmanuel House in Girard.
Our annual sales of raffle and Football Craz-R tickets make these donations possible.
Five Council 11369 members joined in with other volunteers with Operation Blessing on November 13th, setting the stage for the November 20th food distribution.
We unloaded the Rulli Bros truck starting at 8:20.
From there, cases of food were categorized, with some of the delivery staged at the bagging tables, so the food bags for Thanksgiving dinners could be assembled.
This took place at Canfield Methodist Church, the temporary location for Operation Blessing.
Given the SNAP situation, it’s not certain what kind of demand there will be on the 20th.
Several “long haulers” with K of C Council 11369 got together to present previous Grand Knight Vic Buente with a couple of gifts, in appreciation of his years of service.
We collected money and bought Vic a top-of-the-line Knights sport shirt from Knights Wear.
We also gave Vic and Lady Holly Buente a $125 gift card to the Spread Eagle Tavern in Hanoverton.
In the photo taken during our regular November meeting in the Father Francis X Borrano Meeting Room at the St Paul Monastery, we all watched as Vic read from a “thank you” card and opened the gifts.
And Vic isn’t done yet.
He officially announced that he is the council’s new financial secretary.
May God bless, and thank you for your service to the Lord in the past, and still to come.
Four Knights from Council 11369 helped serve pop and water at the annual St Michael Parish Potluck Dinner on September 28th.
The also assisted the parish Men’s Club in cooking hot dogs for the event.
About 200 people attended.
Above, Knight Jacob Tulachka and future Knight Henry Tulachka assist parishioner Michael Crescimanno with his drink selection.
A total of 31 Knights, wives and family members enjoyed picnic food and conversation at the annual Council 11369 picnic at Chestnut Hill Pavilion on Friday, August 8th.
We feasted on hamburgers, sausage and corn on the cob, and plenty of other delectable side dished and desserts provided by members.
Five members of the family of St Paul Monastery joined us as well.
The kids enjoyed the playground, and the weather was nearly perfect.
Thanks to Brother Mark Curtis for organizing everything and doing a fine job at the grill.
Thanks as well to Mark’s better half Karen for getting everything together and keeping us on time.
Thanks as well to Brother Ray Novotny for his inspiring song and prayer before dinner.
The annual statewide Cash Bonanza ticket raffle is underway.
Tickets are five dollars.
You can get them from Brother Miros Maszczak.
They need to be turned into Miros by early May.
As seen in the above picture, Council 11369 GK Vic Buente passes along a check for $200 to Potential Development High School Principal Katie Patridis.
The money is part of the $250 2024 donation, with 20-percent of the funding going to the state and Special Olympics.
We’re happy again this year to share the proceeds of the Measure Up campaign with Potential Development.
On Friday August 16th, about two dozen Knights and their wives braved the unpredictable weather and made the annual Council 11369 picnic a success.
Among those of course were Father Matthew and the brothers from St Paul Monastery.
A first-time attendee was Henry Tulachka, young son of Jake and Amanda Tulachka.
Everyone wanted their chance to hold the baby!
Picnic organizer Mark Curtis was also the head chef!
Great job Mark with the sausage sandwiches and burgers.
There was thunder and light rain just before the picnic started, but then the sun came out for the duration.
With God’s blessings, a great day!
About ten Knights attended the recent Silver Rose Service at the chapel at St Paul Monastery in Ellsworth Twp.
Father Matthew was our presider.
There were prayers and the recitation of the Rosary.
The Silver Rose is depicted above.
The Silver Rose program demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States and Mexico.
Above, GK Vic Buente is pictured passing the Silver Rose along to Brother Ken Girt of Council 554 Massillon.
After many months without signage, our Life Billboard depicts messages once again!
The sign along I-680 sports the signs that Mahoning County Right to Life paid for, having been repaired after they failed last October.
Our thanks to Rick Madeline for climbing up there and doing the work.
Thanks as well to GK Vic Buente and Brother Paul Witkowski for getting the ball rolling on this.