The Mantua Knights of Columbus Council #3766 and the Men of St. Joseph will be hosting a Parish Family Pig & Chicken Roast on Saturday, September 18, 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. held under and around the Pavilion. Come join in the fun with live music, corn hole, 50/50, bonfire, and family fellowship. The menu includes roasted pork and chicken, corn on the cob, baked beans, mac ‘n cheese, and pop & water. You’re welcome to bring a side dish to share, your own beverages, and lawn chairs if you like. Cost is $15.00 per person. Tickets will be available after Masses August 28/29 & September 11/12, or you may contact Greg D’Aurelio (330-569-4614 or gdaurelio@live.com) or Ed Zwolinski (440-413-4246 or edwardzwolinski@gmail.com), or the Parish Office (330-274-2253).

To honor those in the Council, parish and community, the Knights of Columbus 2021 Founder’s Awards were presented after Mass on Sunday, October 3. The Council was also awarded the Bronze Award for participating and putting on events with the parish (80% of which Greg D’Aurelio made happen). Congratulations to the following people who were honored for 2021:
 
Knight of the Year—Greg D’Aurelio
K of C Volunteer—John Kruis
K of C Family—Joe & Candy Ober
Religious—Don Engelhart
Woman of the Year—Cindy Clark
Blue Coat—Dan Nuti
Parish Volunteer—Bill Curtin
Parish Family—Bill & Jennie Davies
Youth of the Year—Thomas Gaydos
 
Pictured Left to Right:  front row—John Kruis, Don Engelhart, Cindy Clark, Wendy Nuti (for husband Dan). Back row—Jenny & Bill Davies, Greg D’Aurelio, Mel Romanello (for Obers & Thomas Gaydos), Bill Curtin. 

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Like everything else in 2020, the annual Knights of Columbus Council #3766 Founder’s Night event was cancelled. To honor those in the Council, parish and community, the awards were presented after Mass on Saturday, May 22. Congratulations to the following people who were honored for 2020:

Pictured left to right:
Lonn & Debbie Safko, K of C Family of the Year  
Edward Zwolinski, Knight of the Year
Joe Daczko, Religious Vocation Award  
Connor Rowe, Youth of the Year
Jim Fields, Blue Coat Award
Kathy Paroff, Woman of the Year    
George Trares, Parish Volunteer of the Year 
 
Unable to Attend:
Bob Zullo, K of C Volunteer of the Year
Joanne Zullo, Special Recognition Award
Keith & Cindy Olesh, Parish Family of the Year

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The Knights will be holding a Reverse Raffle on Saturday, November 13, in St. Joseph’s Hughes Hall. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and dinner begins at 7:00 p.m. Ticket price of $70.00 per couple or $50.00 per single includes a delicious dinner, beverages and dessert. There'll be an open bar, musical entertainment and dancing, a chance at $1,000.00 grand prize along with other games of chance! Tickets are available by contacting Doug @ 330-618-2552 or Faith @ 216-406-3825. 

"The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning." 

Following the United States Flag Code, Fr. Cassidy Assembly #3034 of the K of C 4th Degree periodically offer proper disposal of worn flags with a Flag Burning Ceremony. The next ceremony will be held June 13, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church in Streetsboro. Gather your worn or torn symbols of our nation's courage and bring to the Narthex for this reverent disposal (look for the designated box or see any K of C member).

This new ministry started in May, 2021, provides used homecare equipment and assistive devices to those in need. Donations of items in good condition for the elderly or physically handicapped such as walkers, wheelchairs, bathroom aids, etc., are welcome. Simply contact Greg D’Aurelio (330-569-4614 or gdaurelio@live.com) to arrange.

K of C members join the hundreds of volunteers offering their time for our parish's annual Ox Roast Fair. Set-up, take-down, and the Kiddie Tractor Pulls are just a few of the areas with which they lend a hand.

St. Joseph Church & the Knights of Columbus Father John Cassidy Assembly #3034 & Mantua Council #3766 presents A Celebration of all First Responders & Military Blue Mass on Sunday, September 26, at 9:00 a.m. Family and friends are welcome as we honor those who have died in the line of duty, veterans, retirees, and those currently serving as first responders and military. It is an opportunity to show our gratitude and to pray for the safety of our first responders, military, and their families. A reception will follow in Hughes Hall. In addition to the K of C, we thank our sponsoring groups including St. Joseph Worship Committee, the Sisterhood of St. Joseph, Scouting BSA Troops #575 & #7575, the PSR programs of St. Joseph Church and St. Ambrose Church. For more info., contact Jim Fields (330-402-2862 or cowboyjim59@hotmail.com) or St. Joseph's Parish Office (330-274-2253).

During the winter Crestwood area boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. This is a fun, free activity for area youth to compete in a Free Throw (foul shot) competition for best of fifteen consecutive shots. The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually where winners have the chance to progress through Local, District, Regional, State and possibly International competition levels. Registration forms will be available the evening of the event and at the Crestwood Intermediate and Middle Schools, St. Joseph PSR Office. or by contacting Robert Gross at 330-842-2737 or 330-995-3992.

On Respect Life Sunday, in October, a Life Chain is held at the Ravenna Court House to pray to end abortion. Members of the Mantua Knights of Columbus routinely attend this event.

The 2021 Knights of Columbus Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Sunday, November 21, at 1 p.m. The reservation line will open on November 1. Please call 330-274-4295 and leave a message with your name, phone number, and how many will be in your party. A full Thanksgiving feast is served, entertainment is provided and door prizes are given. This free dinner will be held in Hughes Hall at St. Joseph Church in Mantua (not at the K of C Hall on St. Rt. 44 as in previous years). Reservations are first come, first served.

For a number of years the K of C has collected food and toys for 4C's. A lot of people need help not only at Christmas time, but all year long. Non-perishable food items, toys and cash donations are donated. 

The Mantua K of C conduct a Warm Hearts Warm Home winter gear collection drive. To help area kids stay warm this year, the Knights will be collecting hats, gloves and scarves for kids of all ages. New or slightly used winter coats are also being accepted. This drive is in conjunction with Portage County Catholic Charities. Each year, the K of C and Catholic Charities help hundreds of local families keep warm during winter months. 

St. Joseph PSR students are encouraged to participate in an annual Poster Contest.