Knights of Columbus Council 9428 celebrated its 40th anniversary on Sunday at the Church of St. Therese, Gloucester. The council, a mainstay of community and Catholic religious life in Gloucester County since October 1986, gathered for award presentations, speeches and an extensive buffet reception. Remembrance of past members and the presence of charter members were highlights of the event. Knights of Columbus Virginia State Treasurer Anthony B. Hall, the Rev. Venancio R. Balarote, pastor of Church of St. Therese; District Deputy Tim Brown, Council Grand Knight Jim McFadden and charter members Frank Rivera, Joseph Cronin, Michael Foster, and Sandy Mattson made presentations and awards. Council 9428’s legacy of community support in Gloucester County includes the Bread For Life Food Pantry, which was initially established at the Church of St. Therese; providing winter coats to our elementary schools; comfort toys for the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office patrol cars for traumatized vic...
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