Dear Brother Knights and Ladies of the Auxiliary: It is with a heavy heart that I report the passing of our Brother, Michael Luppino.Michael was also the father-in-law of Brother Roman Tymczyszyn (wife Marie).Michael passed away peacefully Monday, December 28, 2020 with family members by his side. He was a proud veteran of World War II and equally proud having attained Honorary Life Membership in the Knights of Columbus. A celebration of Michael’s life will take place Saturday, January 9, 2021, at 10:00 am at Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church, 900 Sumneytown Pike, Upper Gwynedd, PA. Friends may visit in the Narthex of the Church forty-five minutes prior to the Mass. After the 10:00 am Mass Michael will be transferred to St Joseph’s Cemetery, Hillside Drive, Pottsville, PA 19446. At the request of the family, the graveside service will be private. Please consider donations in Michael’s memory/honor to Corpus Christi Church or the Father John E. Doyle Council #9715, Knights of Columbus. I ask that you please keep Brother Michael Luppino, the Luppino Family, and the Tymczyszyn family in your prayers. Fraternally,Anthony Anthony J. RosatoGrand KnightFather John E. Doyle Council #9715 |
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Appreciation
The following letters were received prior to the September 2020 council meeting:


In the spring of 2019, the Father Doyle Council approved a donation to help Moira Hopkins complete a missionary trip in Africa this past summer. Attached is her letter of appreciation.
2020 Awards Ceremony
We held a special Mass and had a modified awards ceremony on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. The following people were honored for their contributions during the past year:
LADIES AUXILIARY AWARDS


Outgoing president, Wendy Kelley thanks Stacy Ray for her past contributions and for taking on the responsibilities of President. Many thanks to Wendy for her outstanding service as the Auxiliary’s first President.

Mary Lou Rossi was awarded the “Above and Beyond” award for her assitance with so many activities.
COUNCIL
COUNCIL AWARDS
For consistently contributing above and beyond the call, Ed Drach was named Knight of the Year for 2020.


Pete Makarichev and Dave Winder were awarded Outstanding Service awards for consistently going above and beyond the call of duty in service to the Council.

Our Rookie of the Year Award was presented to Kevin Rossi, who stepped in to serve as Outside Guard in addition to helping out at numerous activities during his first year.
The Family of the Year Award was given to the Adinolfis: Rob, Catherine and family.

In memory: Lou Pauzano
2019 Awards Night
Memorial Day Service, 2019
October 2, 2017 Living Rosary & Installation
Passing of Father Kevin Kelly
Father Kelly, who is the only priest we know that served both St. Rose of Lima and Corpus Christi, has passed away. Please remember him in your prayers and look for further announcements on the funeral arrangements.
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