SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

I am happy to announce that three of our high school parishioners from Saint John Bosco Parish have been awarded scholarships from our local Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Fatima Council #8613. The recipients are all 2025 high school graduates: Brady Znachko, Faith Russo, and Abigail Smithnosky.

All of these young men and women are faithful parishioners who have served as dedicated sacristans in our parish. We wish them abundant blessings as they begin their college years.

We are also very grateful to our Knights of Columbus Council for all they do for the Church—locally, statewide, nationally, and internationally. May the Lord continue to bless their initiatives.

• Congratulations to our KOC, Lady of Fatima Council #8613 on being awarded for the second year in a row recognition as a STAR COUNCIL award. 

• Annual 2024 Polish Dinner profit was $3,759.13. A special shout out to the General Chairman Bob Hoppy, and all the members of the committee, cooks, clean up, servers, desserts, Raffle chair, parking committee, Tickets, etc. We are grateful to all who participated and those who gave cash and other donations to make this a huge success.

• Baby Bottle Boomerang - Pro-Life Project: $3,668.00 was received from participants. Special thanks to Chairman, Tom Jones and his Committee. $2,660.00 was presented to the Shine Center and $1,000.00 to the Voice of John.

• Daily Number Raffle to support Seminarians - Chairman Ed Slusarczyk reported that they received a profit of $736.00 for the month of June. The September Raffle is now taking place. Contact any Knight of Columbus for a ticket: Only $3.

• Scholarship Winners from SJB Church: $1,200 - Brady Znachko, $1,000 - Faith Russo and $750 - Abigail Smithnosky. Chairperson is Dale Gregorin.

• VBS Ice Cream Social was given by the Knights to all VBS participants and their families on July 25th. Thanks you to Chairperson: Ray Montoni and Committee.

• Highway Cleanup was held on Saturday, August 2nd. Jim Babula and Committee

• Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament continues every First Saturday of the month. Next Holy Hours is Saturday, September 6, 2:30-3:30 pm. Joe Molitoris, Chairman.

• Membership Report: Chairman Lew Grant reported that they received six new members: Jason Reznick, Joseph Steber, Michael Marcus, Patrick Merkel, Gabriel Gerezza and Gerard Smith. Welcome to the Knights!

• Upcoming Activities: BOXES OF JOY, COATS FOR KIDS, & ANNUAL FISH DINNER.

• Annual Holiday Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by the Knights of Columbus: Thursday, December 11, 2025. Mark your calendar. More information to follow.

• NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO JOIN OUR LOCAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL. The meet-ings are held on the First and Third Tuesdays of each month at 7 pm at St. John Bosco Church meeting room.

• You are invited to participate in our monthly Eucharistic Holy Hour. It is hosted by the Knights of Columbus and held at St. John Bosco Church on the first Saturday of each month from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. It is an opportunity for private prayer in the presence of our Eucharistic Lord for your personal intentions, for an increase in vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate and Religious Life and for an end to the evil of abortion. Confessions are available from 3-3:30 pm followed by Mass at 4 pm.

STAR COUNCIL

I am pleased to share information about one of the highest honors council can achieve within the Knights of Columbus, the Star Council award. This prestigious recognition is bestowed upon councils that demonstrate excellence in membership growth, fraternal activities, and charitable service throughout the fraternal year. To qualify for the star council award, a council must fulfill the following criteria:

1. Achieve at least 100% of the council membership quota as set by the supreme council;

2. Meet the Insurance membership quota through the promotion of Knights of Columbus insurance products;

3. Faith in action programs: conduct successful programs under the faith in action initiative, which includes activities in the area of faith, family, community, and life.

4. Submission of forms. Submit key forms such as the annual survey of fraternal activity, and the service program personnel report on time.

Receiving the Star Council award signifies the hard work, dedication, and unity of our council members. It reflects our faith and let us continue to work together to bring faith field service to our community and beyond. Achieving the star Council is not just a recognition of our council efforts, but a reminder of the positive impact we can make in the lives of others, thank you for your continued dedication and support of our mission as Knights of Columbus. Together, we can achieve great things for the glory of God and the betterment of our community.

NEWLY ELECTED KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OFFICERS: 2024-2025

We extend our prayerful best wishes to our new officers who were installed on Saturday, August 17 at Good Shepherd Church.

Grand Knight: Bill Pendziwiatr 

Treasurer: Rene Beaugard 

Chaplain: Mike Kloton

Deputy Grand Knight: Ray Triano 

Advocate: Greg Fetchko 

Inside Guard: Matt Vernborg

Recorder: John Morris 

Lector: Bob Hoppy 

Outside Guard: Joe Molitoris

Chancellor: Lew Grant 

Warden: Mike Antinozzi 

Trustees: Tom Pandolfi, Ron Bzdil, and Phil Guza

Financial Secretary: Jim White