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PAGE 14 THE CATHOLIC WEEK JUNE 14, 2024 Are you interested in a volunteer role where you really know you are making a difference for some of the most vulnerable children in our community? CASA volunteers make a life-changing difference for a child. Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers advocate for the best-interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Volunteers work to ensure that judges have all the information they need to make the most well-informed decisions for each child. More volunteers are desperately needed. There's a child waiting for someone like you. CASA Mobile conducts several new volunteer training courses each year. If you believe you are ready to change a child's story please visit casamobile.org to find out more or call 251-574-5277. HOPE NEEDS A HELPING HAND. Become a CASA volunteer! 7EºATº-OBILEº&UNERALº(OMEºANDº#REMATORYºAREº HONOREDºANDºPRIVILEGEDºTOºSERVEºYOURºFAMILY %XCEPTIONALºSERVICE "ESTºPRICE .OºCOMPARISON & $% # % % $% ! + " &+ & " + ()+ % " + + + + + $+ !) + ' # )%'*+ Pray for vocations St. Joseph Parish in Prattville received special recognition at the recent Alabama State Council of the Knights of Columbus' annual convention. Parish Pastor Fr. Den Irwin received the Blessed Michael J. McGivney Award for Out- standing Council Chaplain. The council also awarded the State Knight of the Year award to Ran- dy Duffey and recognized Emma Holtzscher as the runner-up youth of the year for her support to the parish, school, and community. She received a $1,000 council scholarship. Submitted by Casey Baker KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Agnes Coleman Chapter 1 Ladies of Grace recently held an explification bringing in ladies into the fourth degree division. Pictured with the Faithful Naviga- tor Stephanie Danzy, (center) are Chapter 1's new Gracious Ladies: Vickery Jones (from left), Ce- lestine Thomas, Paula McClasker and Maya Martin. Picture courtesy of GL Sybil Thomas AGNES COLEMAN LADIES OF GRACE Left photo courtesy of Jackie Montgomery/Right photo courtesy of Stephanie Danzy Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary chapters were recently recognized at the 76th annual Gulf Coast Dis- trict Conference in Jackson, Miss. LEFT PHOTO: KPCLA Fr. Manuel Williams Court No. 345 was selected as the Court of the Year and Grand Lady Dr. Rosalind Hale received the Grand Lady of the Year Award. With support of the parish community, the court also provided more than $500 in cash and goods for the Catholic Diocese of Jackson, Catholic Charities Shelter for Battered Families. Pictured with Dr. Rosalind Hale (center) are Gulf Coast District Chaplain Fr. Vernon Huguley and GCD Deputy Lady Thayes Sturgis. RIGHT PHOTO: St. James Major Court member Lady Rose Mary Y. Williams was named Claver Woman of the Year. The pre- sentation was made at her local court's meeting held at St. James Major. She is pictured with Lady Stephanie Danzy and Grand Lady Marjorie Seltzer. KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER GULF COAST DISTRICT CONFERENCE Sign up for The Catholic Week Digest Newsletter mobarch.org/ thecatholicweek