Knights steward Silver Rose to show solidarity, respect for life
JEFFERSON — Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada throughout the United States and ending at Our Lady of Guadalupe Basilica in Mexico City on Dec. 12.
Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights, parishioners and community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the advancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Knights of Columbus Council 16839 in Jefferson hosted the Silver Rose at St. Francis of Assisi Church with a rosary and Mass May 7.
The Silver Rose program demonstrates the unity between Knights of Columbus in Canada, the United States and Mexico, promoting the dignity of all human life and honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe.
— Patrick Hession, correspondent
Seminarian, non-profit receive donations
BOONE — The Knights of Columbus Council 11966 at St. Elizabeth Parish in Boone recently presented a check to Michael Camilleri, a seminarian for the Diocese of Charlotte, in support of his studies.
Pictured (left) are Camilleri with Michael Parichuk and Deputy Grand Knight Ross Gosky, and Father Brendan Buckler, pastor.
The same council recently donated $1,000 to Watauga Opportunities from its L.A.M.B. (“Least Among My Brethren”) Foundation fundraising program. Watauga Opportunities is a non-profit organization that provides vocational, residential and community opportunities to people with barriers to employment and community involvement.
Pictured (right) are District Deputy Michael Furst, Michael Maybee from Watauga Opportunities, Grand Knight Cameron Labrutto and Deputy Grand Knight Ross Gosky.
— Amber Mellon, correspondent
Knights honor hard-working, chainsaw-wielding family
GREENSBORO — The Knights of Columbus Council 13236 at St. Paul the Apostle Parish recently chose the Felders as its 
Family of the Month. John Felder and his son, also named John, joined the Knights on Jan. 6 and were welcomed into the order as Third Degree members.
The very next weekend they volunteered to work on a service project at the Heroes Center of High Point, along with more than 20 Knights from four councils. The Felders, armed with chainsaws and axes, chopped down two large, dead oak trees on the property. A younger brother, Kyle, also helped as they converted the trees into fireplace-sized logs and removed the brush.
Since 2017, the Heroes Center has been helping veterans successfully re-enter civilian life. The organization addresses the tough issues facing veterans, such as mental health, transitional housing and workforce development.
Pictured are Grand Knight Manny Comas presenting Family of the Month Award to the Felders (below), and (above) Knights participating in the service project at the Heroes Center.
— Bruce Tucker
Knights give rosaries to RCIA class
GREENSBORO — Continuing a council tradition, the Knights of Columbus Council 11101 of St. Pius X Parish met before Easter with this year’s RCIA catechumens and candidates to present them with a welcoming gift of rosary beads.
The rosaries, imported from Israel, are made from olive trees grown in the Holy Land.
Pictured above distributing the rosaries are Grand Knight Charles Cheney and Past Grand Knight Brian Harvey.
— John Russell
Knights support adult day care center
JEFFERSON — Knights of Columbus Council 16839 recently donated $415 to Generations Adult Day Care from the L.A.M.B. (“Least Among My Brethren”) Foundation.
Picture from left are one of the clients, the Bevin South Director of Strategic Initiatives, Cindy Blackburn, director of the Adult Day Care Health Center, another client, Sir Knight Luis de la Cerda presenting the check, Financial Secretary Rick LaBonte, and Past Grand Knight Bob Breton. Sitting are two other clients.
The donation will be used to make improvements to the center’s outdoor garden.
— Patrick Hession, correspondent