Tag: Knights of Columbus
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Mercer County Veteran Services offering holiday meal packages for veterans
Mercer County Veteran Services, led by Division Chief Medina Wilson, supports veterans throughout the year in a variety of ways, as exemplified by recent events from a Veterans Day Ceremony and a recent Pearl Harbor Remembrance, according to Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes. On Dec. 4, Hughes joined Veteran Services and local veterans at…
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Former Grand Knight at St. Cecelia’s served in many roles with the Knights of Columbus, most recently state deputy
A former Grand Knight for St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church in South Brunswick held many roles within the Knights organization, most recently state deputy. Vincent P. Tavormina, 72, of Monroe, passed away on Jan. 26. He battled with COVID-19 for two weeks before his passing, according to a statement released by Jim Stoever, state secretary…
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Frog Hollow to hold fundraiser May 4
Frog Hollow Swim & Tennis Club of South Amboy will hold its third annual spaghetti dinner and tricky tray fundraiser from 5-9:30 p.m. on May 4 at the Knights of Columbus hall, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. The hall is handicap-accessible. A buffet dinner will be ongoing from 5-9 p.m. Cash bar available.…
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JFK Class of 1978 sponsors blood drive Jan. 27
A blood drive sponsored by JFK (Memorial High School) Class of 1978 will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 27 at Knights of Columbus Hall, 571 Route 27 Iselin. Please bring ID with signature or photo and birth date. People who can donate are between 17 and 75 years old and in…
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Veterans honored with street signs bearing their names in North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The intersection of Joseph Street and Fela Avenue in North Brunswick will be known as Di Silvestro Way, and the intersection of Chestnut Street and Willow Avenue will bear the name Ricker Way. On Aug. 28, council representatives and family members gathered for the secondary street sign naming ceremonies to honor township…
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Yoga, strength training classes on Thursdays to benefit Knights of Columbus in Sayreville
The Knights of Columbus in Sayreville will be hold a yoga class from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning Sept. 7. A yoga mat is needed. The cost is $60 for eight classes. The Strength and Tone class will follow, from 7:30-8:20 p.m. A yoga mat and light weights are needed. The cost is $60 for eight classes.…
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Bishop Checchio celebrates 25th ordination anniversary
METUCHEN – With a spirit of joy and gratitude for his priestly vocation, Bishop James F. Checchio celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving June 23 to mark the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. The evening liturgy held on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart drew in hundreds of faithful from…
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Indivisible of Monroe petition health care bill
PHOTO COURTESY OF IRENE LINET Indivisible of Monroe members write post cards and sign petitions to be delivered to legislators in protest of the health care bill currently before the US Senate. The group, a local grassroots, nonpartisan political action organization, met last his week at the Knights of Columbus in Jamesburg for a session…
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Six-week yoga, strength training classes begin on July 6 in Parlin
Beginner/intermediate yoga classes will be held from 6:30-7:20 p.m. and strength training classes will be held from 7:30-8:20 p.m. Thursdays beginning July 6 for a six-week series at the Knights of Columbus, 775 Washington Road, Parlin. The cost is $50 for the series. Donation is non-refundable. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Knights.…