Established July 4, 1926
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2022/2023 Officers
Knights of Columbus Council 6574
Chaplain – Father Marc Mancini
Grand Knight – Joseph Klunk
Deputy Grand Knight – Nick Vancheri
Chancellor – John Mantione
Recorder – Brian Dorsett
Financial Secretary – Ted Kopec
Treasurer – Jerry Siccardi
Lecturer – Ed Cussak
Advocate – Pete Campilango
Warden - Mario Gaita
Inside Guard – Jim Aulino
Outside Guard – Dave Denequolo
Trustee 3rd Year – Rich Molteni
Trustee 2nd Year – Bill Marmo
Trustee 1st Year – Marty Sweeney
District Deputy – Rich Donkersloot -
The Knights of Columbus is a catholic fraternal organization dedicated to promoting and conducting educational, charitable, religious and social welfare works, rendering mutual aid and assistance to sick and needy members and their families, and providing insurance products and annuities to benefit members, wives and children.
The St. James Knights of Columbus Council 6574 offers many programs and activities on both the parish and community level. Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month September through June at 7:30 PM in the St. James Parish Hall. -
Meeting Dates
Meetings will be held on the first and third Monday of the Month
in the CCD Building (31 St. James Place)
September 6th & September 19th
October 3rd & October 17th
November 7th & November 21st
December 5th & December 19th
January 2nd & January 16th
February 6th & February 20th
March 6th & March 20th
April 3rd & April 17
May 1st & May 15th
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How To Join
Want to do some good deeds? Why not join the Knights of Columbus Council #6574. We are always looking for new members. There is always Free cake, coffee and laughs at every meeting. So, if you are interested, please contact Membership Chairman:
Michael Kortenhaus (732) 616-2470.
Or, for more information concerning membership, please contact the Rectory at (973) 790-0288. -
Knights of Columbus Installation of Officers
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Knights Scholarship Program
On Monday evening, June 20th, the St. James of the Marches Knights of Columbus Council 6574 awarded a total of $5,000 in scholarships to worthy recipients. Each recipient was awarded a $500 scholarship for the school he/she will be attending. Scholarship recipients listed below:
- Danna Martinez - 7th Grade - Will attend St. James of the Marches School for her 8th Grade school year
- Katherine Anarcaya - 8th Grade - Will attend Mary Help of Christians High School as a Freshman
- Michelle Cahuana - 8th Grade - Will attend Mary Help of Christians High School as a Freshman
- Vianca Perez - 8th Grade - Will attend Mary Help of Christians High School as a Freshman
- Frank Deceglie, Jr. - Graduating Senior - Will attend Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC
- Anthony Vargas - Graduating Senior - Will attend Emory University in Atlanta, GA
- Michael Handal - Graduating Senior - Will attend St. Peter's College in Jersey City, NJ
- Jenna Alesandrelli - Graduating Senior - Will attend Holy Cross College in Worcester, MA
- Lucia Krautheim - Graduating Senior - Will attend Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ
- Melissa Gaita - Graduating Senior - Will attend Bloomsburg University in Bloomsburg, PA
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Annual installation of OfficersThe St. James Knights of Columbus held their Annual Installation of Officers
along with a Scholarship Ceremony in the Church on Monday, October 4th, 2021.
This year's scholarship recipients were:
Alexandra Paese, Jennifer Both, James Both, Gianna DeLorenzo and Devyn DiPasquale.
Each recipient was presented with a $500 scholarship award as they entered their freshman year in college.
Pictured are various members of the Knights of Columbus, along with Jennifer and James Both with parents.