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.

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

This organization typically holds for two nights of entertainment fun with their Reverse Raffles held in May & October at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and dinner begins at 7:00 p.m. Ticket Price includes Dinner with Soup & Salad, Steak, Baked Potato, Vegetables, Rolls & Butter, Beverages & Dessert. There is an Open Bar, Musical Entertainment & Dancing, a chance at $1,000.00 Grand Prize along with other games of chance! Package Ticket Price:  $120.00/couple or $100.00/single. Individual Event Ticket Price:  $65/couple or $55/single. Tickets are available by contacting Terry Kulka (330-813-0236). 

"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.

The Father John Cassidy Assembly #3034 of the Knights of Columbus cordially invite all local Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMT members and their families and all St. Joseph parishioners to a Blue Mass to honor our safety forces in September each year. The intent of this Mass is to recognize all the hard work and dedication these individuals do for our communities. A reception is held in Hughes Hall immediately following, courtesy of the this 4th Degree K of C group. For more information, please contact the Grand Knight or Jim Fields.

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 K of C hosts a Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner each year the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis beginning November 1. A full Thanksgiving feast is served, entertainment is provided and door prizes are given.

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.