The Knights of Columbus Brother Joseph Dutton Council 7156 donated $10,000 to Mary, Star of the Sea Parish for the school cafeteria renovation fund on Oct. 14.
The Knights use the cafeteria for their pancake breakfast fundraisers, and this gesture was their way of “giving back.” The donation was supported by funds from pancake breakfasts, Zippy’s fundraisers and a large donation by Bob Lessard, a beloved and generous Knight of the council who died in April.
Other church ministries use the cafeteria to prepare meals for the homeless and other charitable work.
The cafeteria was reopened on Oct. 15 in time for students returning from fall break.
Pictured from left are Worthy Grand Knight Todd Kirwan, Blessed Sacrament Father Frankie C. de los Reyes, pastor of Mary, Star of the Sea, and Deputy Grand Knight David Hioki. (Photo courtesy of David Hioki)
