SEA ISLE CITY – Recently, 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.
According to a releasea, this year’s award recipients 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,” stated Madonna Maria Council Grand Knight Ed McFadden. “Formally recognizing others reinforces their efforts and acknowledges their good works.”
Senior Citizen of the Year
This year’s Knights of Columbus Senior Citizen of the Year Award went to Rita Collins, of Sea Isle City.
In addition to being an active member of the Catholic Daughters, Collins is a Eucharistic Minister, a member of the St. Joseph Environment Committee, a volunteer on the parish’s Emergency Operations Team, and is involved with a variety other efforts.
“Rita is a lovely person who embodies a truly youthful spirit,” stated Environmental Committee Chairperson Katherine Custer. “She a cheerful, valued member of our parish, who is always willing to share her time and talents – in short, Rita is a treasure.”
