We learned Wednesday night of the loss of our newest Brother Knight, Msgr. William Bonczewski, who passed away from complications related to COVID-19.

Here is a fitting tribute written by Brother Chris Brocious of our council 11369:

My Brothers,

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of our Brother, Monsignor William Bonczewski.

Funeral arrangements have not been made yet.  When I know more, I will let you know.

Msgr. Bill recently transferred to Council 11369 when he recently retired after over 40 years of service to Our Lord in the Priesthood.  He was also a 4th degree Sir Knight.

Please join me in a prayer from the Maronite Ginnaz (funeral rites) for a Priest:

O Lord, number your minister, William, among your tested just and the teachers of your truth who has passed away from the service of your holy mysteries and departed from the work of your spiritual vineyard.
May he offer praise to you in your heavenly Church, and exalt you in the company of your holy and exalted priests.
O Lord, our God, to you be glory, for ever. Amen.

VIVAT JESUS!
Bro. Chris

Despite changing up the way we do our Holidays for the Hungry food program, certain recipients of food items over the years were still given main entree items for the Christmas table in 2021

K of C Council 11369 provided 55 roaster chickens to the Beatitude House in Youngstown.

Above, Sister Norma Raupple and “Sam” at Beatitude House are pictured receiving the frozen birds from GK Vic Buente.

They had received hams in the past, but in working with Operation Blessing, we are going with the food items they are providing each month.

Chickens also went to St Vincent de Paul and the Dorothy Day House in Youngstown.

Thanks to all the men who assisted on December 16.

K of C Council 11369 Grand Knight Vic Buente is pictured handing a $1000 check to Bella Women’s Center director Tia Ciferno.

The baby supplies seen in the background were donated at the council’s annual Christmas dinner at St Michael Parish Hall.

We love supporting Tia and the work she does to support Life here in the Mahoning Valley and beyond.

As part of a new effort by our council, 20 new winter coats were given to those enjoying a meal at St Vincent de Paul soup kitchen in downtown Youngstown.

Council 11369 purchased the coats at our November meeting.

They’re also being given to Emmanuel House in Girard and the Dorothy Day house in Youngstown.