Vocation Essay Contest proved to be very successful. A record eight-
een Catholic elementary schools and all seven Catholic high schools
participated in this year's competition. Local councils statewide
awarded prizes to the winning essays from their affiliated elementary
schools, and then submitted them to the state contest. State Council
prizes included an engraved plaque and a $50 gift certificate for win-
ners in grades five through eight. An engraved plaque and a $100 gift
certificate was awarded to the high school winner. State winners were
also invited to read their essays on WDEL's (1150AM) Catholic Forum
of the Air radio program on April 29, 2007 at 10:05 am
District Deputies and participating Grand Knights for their support of
this worthy project. Because of the enthusiastic response of both
schools and students, we can be assured that vocation awareness is
alive and well in our state.
rectors is sponsoring a fundraising golf tournament at the ex-
clusive Cripple Creek Golf Club in Millville, Delaware on Tues-
day, May 22, 2007. Golfers will get a round of golf, a mulligan,
a cart, lunch with beverage, door prizes, and a gift bag for the
$125 entry fee. Although the school is in Maryland and doesn't
benefit from any Delaware State Council fundraisers, it is un-
der the auspices of the Diocese of Wilmington and has 217
students who live in Delaware and whose families are mem-
bers of Delaware parishes. Delaware Knights of Columbus
councils are asked to support this effort by sponsoring holes at
$100 each and signing up golfers. To guarantee a spot or to
sponsor a hole, please contact Jack McGinley at (302) 945-
0698 or Don Clark (302) 945-1555 asap.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let Your perpetual light shine
upon him.
May his soul and those of all the
faithful departed, through the mercy
of God, Rest in Peace. Amen
speaker at our 64th Annual State Council Conven-
tion Banquet. Bernadette McKenzie Kutufaris,
whose cure and recovery from a crippling spinal
aliment was declared a miracle by Pope John Paul
II in March 2001, provided the second miracle
needed for the canonization of Saint Leonie Fran-
ces de Sales Aviat, founder of the Oblate Sisters of
St. Frances de Sales.
than 120 VA medical centers out of 154 nationwide. We need
representation in the other 30 facilities to reach 100%. As an
organization we are doing our part to support our Veterans
through our support of the Veteran Affairs Volunteer Service
(VAVS) program. We have a continuing need to recruit volun-
teers as VAVS reps, fully scheduled volunteers, and occa-
sional volunteers for specific programs. As Knights let us be
firm in our resolve to support our Veterans through our in-
creased and sustained participation in the VAVS.
escorted by Ralph Rossi, Master 4th Degree. Paul V. Lardiz-
zone of Dover Council is the primary VAVS Rep. in Delaware
assisted by Reynold E. Cierniak of Coffee Run Council.
Vice Supreme Master, Calvert Province
students at St. Michael
the Archangel parish
received Bibles from
the Bishop Burke Coun-
cil #11285 in Millsboro
during a recent Sunday
class. The Council
Bible for life's answers throughout their lives. Pictured are six
of the students from Mary Mother of Peace Church receiving
their Bibles. Standing on either side of the students are
Knights John McGinley (l) and Lew Conn. The students
are: front l to r : Hannah Blakely and Ryan Nay; rear l to r :
Kathleen Mooney, Marissa Lombardi, Sonia Mathews and
Emily Nichols.