Knights of Columbus Present Service Awards

The Knights of Columbus Madonna Maria Council of St. Joseph Catholic Church distributed their annual Community Service Awards during a ceremony in the parish auditorium. This year’s award recipients once again included a first responder, a Catholic school student, a local family, a senior citizen and a “Citizen of the Year.” “The Knights feel that ordinary people need to be recognized for doing extraordinary things,” said Madonna Maria Council Grand Knight Ed McFadden. “Formally recognizing others reinforces their efforts and acknowledges their good works.” Bishop McHugh Regional School teacher Darla Morinelli was honored as the Knights of Columbus' 2019 Educator of the Year. She is shown with Grand Knight Ed McFadden. (Photos courtesy City of Sea Isle City) Sea Isle City Councilwoman Mary Tighe received the 2019 Citizen of the Year Award, presented by Knight Mike McHale (at left), with Grand Knight Ed McFadden. Past Grand Knight Rick DiBruno (far right) presents the Pond family, of Strathmere, with the 2019 Family of the Year Award. Shown receiving the "Shield Award" from Knight Mike Jargowsky (at left) and Grand Knight Ed McFadden is Kristine Lynch, of Ocean View. Knight Joe Koch, far left, presents the Catholic Student of the Year Award to Justin Klemick, of Ocean View, who unable to attend the ceremony because he is currently a freshman at Immaculata University studying physical therapy. Justin is a 2019 graduate of Wildwood Catholic High School. Shown accepting the award on behalf of Justin are his brother, Shane, and parents, Kathleen and Ken Klemick. Also shown is Grand Knight Ed McFadden, far right.