Established July 4, 1926
Search
Knights of Columbus Happenings
-
Knights of Columbus Scholarship Ceremony
On Monday, June 19th, 2023 the St. James of the Marches Knights of Columbus hosted their annual Scholarship Ceremony in the Church. The Knights, through various fundraisers were able to distribute a total of ten (10) $500 scholarships to worthy recipients. The recipients included 7th/8th grade children who attend St. James of the Marches, and also seniors in local high schools who will be moving on to college.
Scholarship Recipients
Juan Pablo Martinez - Will attend St. James of the Marches for his 8th grade school year
Johan Johnson - Will attend St. James of the Marches for his 8th grade school year
Ethan McLean - Will attend DePaul Catholic High School
John Bucher - Will attend William Paterson University
Christian Tillie - Will attend William Paterson University
Sophia Guarente - Will attend the College of New Jersey
Frederick Del'Aquila - Will attend the College of New Jersey
Luke Monteyne - Will attend Hobart College
Aubrey Santos - Will attend Penn State University
Litzy Sanchez - Will attend Marist College
Photo of Scholarship Recipients
Top row: John Bucher, Christian Tillie, Frederick Dell’ Aquila.
Bottom row: Johan Johnson, Juan Pablo Martinez, Litzy Sanchez, Aubrey Santos.
Not pictured are: Luke Monteyne, Sophia Guarente, and Ethan McLean
-
29th Annual Blood Drive
The 29th Annual Totowa Community Blood Drive was held at the St. James of the Marches School Hall on Good Friday, April 7th, 2023. Many Totowa residents, parishioners and members of the St. James Knights of Columbus donated blood for this worthy cause. A total of 38 pints of blood were collected. The Knights not only donated blood, but also volunteered their services with regard to providing food and refreshment for all in attendance. The Knights offer their thanks and appreciation to all who donated and helped out at this special event.
Joe Klunk - Grand Knight -
2022 Pride and Priest Dinner
On Monday, November 21st, 2022, the Paterson Diocese Federation of the Knights of Columbus held their Annual Pride in our Priests Dinner at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover, NJ. Approximately 450 Knights, along with over 75 diocesan Priests from all over the Paterson Diocese were in attendance. Also in attendance was Bishop Kevin Sweeney. Pictured are members of the St. James of the Marches Council 6574 (Sitting: Father Marc Mancini Standing left to right: Marty Sweeney, Ted Kopec, John Mantione, and Joe Klunk). This yearly event is held to pay tribute and honor our dedicated parish priests and to say thank you for their support of the Knights of Columbus.
-
Knights of Columbus Installation of Officers 2022
-
Knights of Columbus Scholarship Ceremony
On Monday evening, June 20th, 2022 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
-
Annual installation of Officers & Scholorshops
The 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.