GREENSBORO — Piedmont Council 939 of the Knights of Columbus hosted its Emergency Responders Awards Dinner April 14, continuing a long tradition dating back to 1973.
In attendance were 33 people representing the four emergency services and more than 72 Knights and their wives. Past Grand Knight Tom Thompson welcomed the group and led the prayer before the meal.
After a great meal prepared by Chef Tony Pupello and his crew of servers, awards were presented to the following (pictured from left): Greensboro Fire Department Engineer Andrew L. Weldon, presented by Capt. Jeremy Church; Guilford County Sheriff’s Deputy Jose Jasso, presented and received in his absence by Lt. John Henderson; Greensboro Police Officer Phillip A. Watson, presented by Sgt. D.C. Webb; and Guilford County EMS Lt. Allen Overby, presented by Capt. Tena Hendren. Attendees had the added pleasure of hearing the poem “Unsung Heroes” written by Mary Eastwood.
— Photo provided by Tom Thompson
THOMASVILLE — Members of Our Lady of the Highways gathered May 6 for a bilingual Mass celebrated by Oblate Father Jim Turner, pastor, and assisted by Deacon Wayne Adams and newly ordained Deacon Marty Sheehan.
Mass was then followed by a Parish Spring Festival celebration. All in attendance were treated with plenty of food that was enjoyed by both young and old.
Musical entertainment was provided by several singers in the parish.
Father Turner joined in with the line dancers, while the children enjoyed a bouncy house and dunking booth.
— Joe Thornton | Catholic News Herald