Grand Knight Vic Buente happily accepted the Star Council award from DD John Mashiska and the Knights of Columbus fraternal organization at Council 11369’s meeting in May.

The council met its membership and insurance member goals for the fraternal year.

And activities in areas like faith, family, youth and life satisfied the requirements for Star Council.

We gladly accept the award, but know it motivates us to continue doing the good works needed to fulfill God’s plan for us.

Two very active Brother Knights in Council 11369 were added to the Youngstown K of C Chapter’s Hall of Fame at the annual dinner on Saturday April 23, 2022 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary event center in Austintown.

4th Degree Brother and Father Matthew Roehrig is a founding member of our council, and currently serves as our Chaplain, having been away for several years in Staten Island serving the Society of St Paul.

“Father Matt” has been a great blessing to our group, providing monthly spiritual guidance and keeping us updated on the “guys” at St Paul in Ellsworth Twp.

Father could not be with us due to health reasons.

We look forward to his return.

3rd Degree Brother Mark Curtis was also inducted into the Chapter Hall of Fame.

Talk about a tireless worker.

Brother Mark is one of Council 11369’s trustees, and helps keep our heads on straight when it comes to spending money.

But his many hours of volunteer work at both the St Paul Monastery and the Dorothy Day House in Youngstown earned him serious consideration for admission.

That, and his participation in nearly every activity of the council has been a blessing to us.

In the image above, Mark is seen with his wife Karen, DGK Miros Maszczak and GK Vic Buente.

Congratulations to Father Matt and Mark, and thanks for the great turnout by the council.

It’s always good to see our religious brothers from St Paul at our events!