Congratulations to Rock Creek Council (Knights of Columbus) #2797 located in Bethesda, MD.
They collected items for wounded service members and vets at Walter Reed. In working with the American Red Cross, they collected books, snacks, toiletries, toys, clothing and gift cards.
Thanks to Melvin for sharing his Columbia magazine with me.
Catholic New Service did a short video on Fr. Mark Knestout and St. Bartholomew parish in Bethesda, MD. This is part of the Archdiocese of Washington.
http://youtu.be/vV1GyYmCm6o
H/T to Deacon Greg Kandra.
A great story for a Friday. Have a wonderful weekend.++++++++++++++++++++Kate Truax, a beloved literature teacher for fifth, sixth and seventh graders at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Bethesda, Md. is receiving an outpouring of support from her students as she undergoes treatment for leukemia. After receiving treatment for breast cancer during the 2009-2010 school year, Truax was diagnosed with leukemia. She has been a patient at the John Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, where she underwent a bone marrow transplant on Oct. 25. Truax’s students have eagerly volunteered to support Truax anyway they can.For the full story, go to Catholic News Agency.
