Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • February 5, 2014 Pope John XXIII K of C Council turning 50 Formed in Ridgewood on Feb. 4, 1964, the Pope John XXIII Council of the Knights of Columbus has built a tradition of service to both the Church of the Nativity in Mid- land Park and the community at large. The council’s membership has strongly sup- ported the many programs and activities of the state and supreme councils of the K of C, earning Star Council or Columbian awards from the supreme council during most of its 50 years of existence. Between 1964 and 1970, the local K of C was involved in building church, fraternal, community, and youth activities, many of which are still in existence. Church activi- ties include an annual Mass for deceased brothers and a Communion Breakfast and retreat activities in the spring. Fraternal activities included a Past Grand Knights Dinner Dance, a Christmas Party for mem- bers and their families, an annual dinner dance, an annual picnic, and the support of a council softball team. Youth activi- ties featured essay contests for students and school medals presented annually for educational excellence to the graduates of Nativity School, which later became St. Thomas More Interparochial School. Mem- bers of the council built a baseball backstop and helped build a children’s playground at the school. The council also takes part in many community activities, such as marching in the Memorial Day Parade and participat- ing in the Annual Blood Drive. Through its Charity Committee, the council provides baskets of food for the needy during the (continued on page 19) Color Line of the 1st New Jersey District, regular participants in Midland Park’s Memorial Day Parade.