BOONE — Boone area Knights of Columbus made two special presentations to Father Matthew Codd, pastor of St. Elizabeth Church, Dec. 17.
The Knights presented Father Codd with a check for $1,100 that they raised to help with the purchase of new hymnals for the church.
The Knights also gave him a Knights of Columbus Cross of Virtues, provided anonymously by a knight who recently joined the council.
— Amber Mellon, correspondent
STATESVILLE — Young people at St. Philip the Apostle Church in Statesville presented a Christmas Pageant Dec. 18 in the parish social hall.
The program included a reenactment of the Nativity story, followed by carols in both English and Spanish and a holiday reception featuring sweets, treats and hot chocolate.
— Photos provided by Connie Ries
