Masconomo Council 1232 Thanks Donors for Record-Setting Fundraiser

To the Editor,

Masconomo Council 1232 Manchester by-the Sea Knights of Columbus recently concluded its annual fall fundraiser with record results.  That signature Council program supports a wide range of charitable activities of which Council 1232 can be justifiably proud. Proceeds will be shared with charities near and far including The Open Door Food Pantry of Cape Ann, Acord, Beverly Bootstraps, Senior Care, Meals on Wheels; Habitat for Humanity and local Councils on Aging in Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex.

The generosity of parishioners from The Visitation Parish, comprised of Sacred Heart, Manchester by- the Sea and St John’s, Essex, as well as that of well-wishers from throughout Cape Ann and beyond, enabled the Council to raise record funds this year.  That will allow us to extend our charitable outreach.

The Council 1232’s fundraising success is attributable both to the support of the raffle by Cape Ann residents and to the generosity of Cape Ann restaurants and businesses that have supported the raffle with goods and services since its inception.  The Council’s giving program would not exist without the loyal support of local contributing businesses. 

We are indebted to the following area businesses for their commitment to the community and Masconomo Council 1232 Knights of Columbus:

Manchester by-the-Sea: Masconomo Council 1232 Knights of Columbus; Sullco; Cape Ann Savings Bank; Allen’s Pharmacy; Standley’s Garage; Crosby’s / Henry’s Markets; RENCO Corp; Cala’s; Bravo by the Sea; Manchester Hardware; Nor’East Cleaners; Harrigan’s Liquors; Captain Dusty; Manchester Cricket ; David Slade Family; The Laughing Gull; Madam Had ‘ em Boutique; Manchester Barbershop; M &T Bank

 Gloucester: Anthony Bullock Family in Memory of Tony Bullock; Beauport Hotel / Beauport Hospitality Group; Sudbay Motors; Scott Energy; Lobsta Land Restaurant; The Lobster; Bass Rocks Golf Club; The Liquor Locker; 525 Tavern Magnolia; Atlantis Ocean Front Café; Cape Ann Whale Watch; Salt Water Grille; Jim’s Bagels; Wendy Rose Blessings-Magnolia 

Essex: The Boat House; Woodman’s Restaurant; C.K. Pearl; Essex Seafood; The James; The Mill

Ipswich: 1640 Hart House

Rockport: Roy Moore Lobster Co.

Beverly Farms: Chapman’s Greenhouse

Beverly: Mission Boathouse; Beverly Depot Diner

Prides Crossing:  Prides Crossing Confections 

Peabody: Outback Steakhouse

Danvers: New Brothers Restaurant

Boston: Cedar Hill Construction Management

Grand Knight Steve Kuhn said, “Masconomo Council 1232’s drive to raise funds to support worthy causes is a group effort. However, one brother knight deserves special attention and thanks for the fundraiser’s standout success. Richard Sullivan is the catalyst and the inspiration for this fundraiser’s resilience. Annually we owe Richard a debt of thanks and a resounding round of applause.

“This year we lost Tony Bullock, a friend, comrade and loyal member of Masconomo Council 1232. He was committed to the good works of this Council and the fundraising raffle that makes them possible. Tony will be missed.”

Steve Kuhn

Grand Knight,  

Masconomo Council 1232 Knights of Columbus

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