JEFFERSON — The Knights of Columbus Council 16839 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Jefferson celebrated its first anniversary on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
The council started with 25 members and now has 46. Brother Knights from Boone and North Wilkesboro joined in the celebration. Financial Secretary Rick LaBonte was recognized for his work in organizing the council.
— Patrick Hession, correspondent
STATESVILLE — At the request of the pastor, Father Thomas J. Kessler, and on behalf of St. Philip the Apostle Church, Dawn McGinn and Becky Scales, officers in the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court 2593, recently presented a $2,500 check to Joy Morrison of Iredell Christian Ministries.
The donation was to be used to feed those in need.
— Connie Ries