About Us
Holy Child Council was founded in 1952 through the efforts of 74 Catholic gentlemen.
It is named after Our Savior, The Infant Jesus. The Holy Child Council works closely
with the parishes of St. Teresa (Runnemede, NJ), St. Maria Goretti (Runnemede, NJ),
and St. Gregory (Magnolia, NJ).
Grand Knight: Wilbur R. Cornwell Jr. (856-227-0272).
Financial Secretary: Anthony J. Samulis
(856-228-1513).
The Holy Child Council Home is located at the intersection of Empire Ave & Princess
Ave in Blackwood, NJ 08012.
Monthly Activities
- General Meetings - 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month
- Regular Business Meetings - 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month
- Open House/Lucky Day Calendar Drawing - 1st Fridays of the month
- At least 1 major activity every month
Annual Activities
- Free Throw Competition
- Rose Sale (for the rights of the unborn)
- Spelling Bee
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Children's Christmas Party
- Retarded Citizen's Drive
- Annual State Convention (Wildwood, NJ)
- Council Picnic
- Independence Day Parade
- Several Living Rosaries
- Herbie Spiers Memorial Golf Outing
- Annual Turkey Dinner & Raffle