KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EAST YORK,PA COUNCIL #6353
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Accomplishments

What did the Knights of Columbus, Council #6353, do in Fraternal Year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023?
  1. Manage Bingo fundraiser-37 years and counting.  Safeguard students till 6pm.
  2. Assist with Saturday Baptisms-Provide gifts to parents.  Act as witness for families.
  3. First Tuesday each month, conduct Knighthood exemplification in Divine Mercy Chapel 6:00pm
  4. First Tuesday each month, conduct officers meeting & social 7:00pm
  5. Third Tuesday each month, Rosary, 6:30pm, council meeting/social 7:00pm
  6. Annually, provide $4,000 in student scholarships.  St. Joseph to York Catholic 6th to 7th grade and 7th to 8th grade
  7. First Friday, August-Host Central PA blood drive-St. Joseph School gym. 
  8. Provided AED/CPR Red Cross Training.  Knights and ushers.
  9. Oktoberfest planning/manage Oktoberfest event
  10. Hosted 4th Degree Favorite Recipe Contest.  Provided $50 & framed certificates to three winners.
  11. Donated $300-State Golf Tournament Fundraiser-Special Olympics-Our athlete-Jennifer Laudeman
  12. Donated $500-Catholic Harvest Food Pantry
  13. Drop off $20,100 Big Check to Misericordia Nursing.  6th annual golf tournament profits.
  14. Participate in Pennsylvania March for Life Harrisburg, plus attend Bishop’s Mass in 4th degree uniform
  15. Sponsor two Jamaican students for school year-$600-Kemar Succo-Grade 3 & Alexia Ebanks Grade K3
  16. Attend 40 Days for Life Kick-off-St. Mary’s York
  17. Rent Billboard-Route 462-Keep Christ in Christmas!
  18. Donated $500 to Emmanual Community Development Project/Artist Program
  19. Donated $1,000 to St. Joseph School.  First Reconciliation/First Communion workbooks
  20. Supervise 40 Days for Life Coverage-Mondays-in front of Planned Parenthood-York, PA
  21. Donated $1,500 to Catholic Harvest Food Pantry
  22. Donated $200 to Shawl Ministry
  23. Sold Car Wash Tickets-4th Degree Fundraiser-$2,350 donation.
  24. Fan the Fire Youth Rally.  Provide safety coverage, 7:30am to 9:00pm
  25. Attend Bishop Gainer’s 4th Degree Memorial Mass in 4th degree uniform
  26. Attend Spring Grove 40 Hours Closing-Bishop Gainer in 4th degree uniform
  27. Provide Bingo Volunteer Appreciation Event.  Touch of Italy Restaurant.
  28. Host 4th Degree Mass/Dinner for Veterans/Tell us about your service!
  29. Donated $1,000 to Fishers of Men
  30. Donated $1,000 to Sisters in Haiti. 
  31. Donated $1,000 to St. Joseph School Annual Fundraiser
  32. Donated $1,000 to St. Joseph School-Race for Education event
  33. Organize/prepare Thanksgiving Day Dinner-Johns Hopkins Children’s House-Baltimore-18 Families.
  34. Participate in Perpetual Adoration Program.  Saturday’s 7pm to 8pm.
  35. Dressed as Santa for Just Older Youth Christmas party.
  36. Attend Undefeated Courage Gala-Star Barn-Elizabethtown
  37. Donated $500 to Special Olympics Polar Plunge-In name of Jennifer Laudeman.
  38. Participated in Children’s Christmas Eve Mass-Dressed as Santa.  Help Fr. Steve deliver true meaning of Christmas.
  39. Donated $1,000 to Two Capuchin Seminarians.  RSVP Program.
  40. Donated $200 to Prison Ministry.
  41. Donated $25,000 to York Catholic-Phase II Project
  42. Attend Mid-Year-State Council Meetings.
  43. Organize/manage Chance of a Lifetime Fundraiser for college scholarships
  44. Present History of Knights of Columbus to York Catholic Students
  45. Provide 4th Degree-Wake/Funeral Coverage-Sir Knight George Jahn
  46. 40 Hours Closing/Bishop Gainer/St. Patrick Church-York
  47. 4th Degree-Guard St. Pio Relics-St. Joseph Church-Hanover
  48. 4th Degree-Attend Fr. Shuda funeral in 4th degree uniform
  49. 4th Degree-Attend Fr. Snyder funeral in uniform-St. Patrick Cathedral
  50. 4th Degree-Attend Chrism Mass-Bishop Gainer in 4th degree unform
  51. 4th Degree Funeral-Sir Knight Gary Workinger in 4th degree uniform
  52. 4th Degree Funeral-Sir Knight Al Libasci in 4th degree uniform
  53. 4th Degree Funeral-Lady Fran Shriver in 4th degree uniform
  54. Speak at Mystagog
  55. State Convention-Kick-off/Masses-4th Degree in uniform
  56. State Convention-Prepare/organize/manage fundraiser-30 gift baskets & 50/50 raffle
  57. Attend Four Chaplin’s Annual Breakfast-80th Year Anniversary-Sinking of USS Dorchester
  58. Attend Men’s Malvern Retreat
  59. Attend Installation-Three new priests-Bishop Gainer-Harrisburg-St. Patrick Cathedral
  60. Plan/manage 7th Annual Golf Tournament Benefiting Misericordia Nursing-June 9, 2023
  61. Corpus Christi Processions-St. Joseph East York & St. Patrick to St. Mary’s
  62. 4th Degree-Installation of Bishop Timothy Senior in uniform St. Patrick Cathedral
  63. Assist with preparation/clean up Farewell Reception-Fr. Steve, Fr. Rigo, Fr. John
  64. Organize/Execute 51st Annual K of C Christmas Party
  65. Donated $750-Mardi Gras-St. Joseph School
  66. Host Council/District/Regional/2023 State Free Throw Challenge
  67. Host Financial Benefits Seminar-Atty. Jeff Bellomo/Jon Deakin/Field Agents-57 attendees.
  68. Organize/manage Box of Joy Program/Act as Drop-off Center
  69. Donated $500 to Wells of Salvation-Cross Catholic Outreach
  70. Host Council/District/Region/State 2022 Soccer Challenge
  71. Manage Family of the Month Program.  Framed certificate & $100 gift card to each family.
  72. Organize and participate in Blue Mass/Hire bag pipe player
  73. Host Avalanche Express Family Week event
  74. Host Mini-Golf and Ice Cream Family Week event
  75. Donated $500 to Bishop Gainer’s Camp Kirchenwald
  76. Donated $500 to Quo Vadis Days event
  77. Donation-Morning Star-Annual Life Saving Support-$500
  78. Donated cost of Carnival Tickets-$1,100
  79. Donation-Shooting Irish Lacrosse Season Kick-off Meeting-$100
  80. Donation-$200-125th Pennsylvania State Convention Program Book
  81. Donation $1,000-St. Patrick Adoration Chapel water damage repairs
  82. Report in 4th degree uniform-St. Joseph School Annual Flag Day ceremony

Bingo-charity  Fundraiser thursdays for 37 years!  delicious food provided by the Columbiettes! A new menu item each week.  *Payouts are typically $100 per game.  One $250.  Full Cards $500 & $1,000.
Horse Races-Horse typically $500 and Ball $100.

Bingo Information
Location:  St. joseph School Gym
2945 Kingston Road
York, PA  17402
Doors open at 4:00pm

Pull tabs and bonanza available at that time.  5:00pm-bingo Cards and specials.  Start time 6:30pm.  *Attendance 130 to 145.  call (717) 668-0509, with questions.
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2023 Soccer Challenge Information.  Click on links below for complete details:
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MAIL TO: 
KELLY BROWN, STATE SOCCER CHAIRMAN, ST. JOSEPH 2935 KINGSTON ROAD, YORK, PA 17402
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  • About Us
    • Mission Statement
    • Membership
    • Meeting Times
    • Officers
    • Duties Of Officers
    • Program Directors
    • Accomplishments
    • K of C Insurance
  • Communications
    • Grand Knight
    • Meeting Minutes
    • Jon Deakin's Qrtly Newsletter
    • Newsletters
  • Schedules
  • Activities
    • Annual/Current Activities
    • Event Photos
  • Links
  • Contact Us
  • Grand Knight