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Knights of Columbus St. Johns River Council 10850 was awarded the distinction of Star Council, the international organization’s top honor for local councils. This is the second consecutive year and 14th year overall the council has been awarded this distinction. Last year the council also won the Star District and Star Assembly awards.
The Star Council Award recognizes overall excellence in the areas of growing membership, promoting Knights of Columbus insurance benefits, sponsoring Catholic faith formation programs and volunteering time through service-oriented activities.
“I want to thank our Regional Administrator Bill Kelly, District Deputy John Hashtak, and Parish Pastor David Ruchinski, as well as the Brothers of Council 10850 for their hard work and dedication,” Grand Knight Steve Roadruck said. “The Council completed 16 program events, hosted two fraternal benefit events, and increased membership by six percent for Fraternal Year 2023 – 2024.”
The council has four major program categories: Faith, Family, Community, and Life. All these programs have several sub-programs such as Building the Domestic Church, Food for Families, Free Throw and Soccer Challenge, and March for Life. Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to men 18 years of age or older who are practical (that is, practicing) Catholics in union with the Holy See.
For information on joining the Knights of Columbus contact local Membership Director Joseph Metzger at jmetzger1775@outlook.com.
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