St. Mark’s held their yearly picnic on Sunday, September 22. The Long Valley Knights of Columbus provided the hamburgers and hot dogs for the picnic and under the direction of our brother JR Bracero, cooked all the food for the picnic. Over 150 people attend on a beautiful fall afternoon and a good time was had by all.

Brothers who helped out at the event included Bobby Zampese (who coordinated our participation), Bobby Scanga, Tony DeStefano, Deacon John, JR Bracero, Lou Monteforte, Mike Leyden, Tom Sanders, Tom Smith, Pete Halko, John Creamer, Grover Cribb, Pat Gibbons, Jim Jones, Alan McGrath, Mike Lennon and Franco Vitali.

Brothers Bobby Scanga, Tony DeStefano, Franco Vitali, Bobby Zampese, Mike Leyden and Alan McGrath. Brothers Tom Sanders and John Creamer are in the background.

PGK MIke Leyden cooking hamburgers, while Brother Bobby Zampese, Bobby Scanga and Franco Vitali look on. Brother Alan McGrath gets the cheese ready for the cheeseburgers.

Brothers Pete Halko and Franco Vitali ready the hamburger rolls. While Alan McGrath, Tom Sanders and John Creamer watch after the grilling of the hot dogs.