Honored I: Knights of Columbus Council 13170 at St. Gabriel Parish, Richmond, recently awarded college scholarships totaling $4,000 to Stanford Vassar, Jack Merkel, Madison Williams and McKenzy Hinski — all members of the parish.
Honored II: The Virginia State Council Knights of Columbus recently honored Parker Mokry, a member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Newport News, as its outstanding young man of the year. A senior at Oakland Homeschool, the Eagle Scout noted that his life “is guided by the Holy Spirit, my Catholic faith and the spirit of Scouting.” St. Mary Star of the Sea Council 511 nominated Parker for the award.
Positive response: Publication of the Scripture word search in the Aug. 9 issue of The Catholic Virginian drew positive responses from readers. Word searches are planned for upcoming issues of the paper. In the meantime, please test your knowledge by doing the crossword puzzle on Page 14. A crossword puzzle is scheduled to appear in the last issue of each month.