The Knights of Columbus Council 359 of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Morristown, N.J., on Oct. 11, held their 11th Annual Mass and Dinner of Appreciation to recognize two community leaders.
The knights honored Dave Scott, also known as G. David Scott, who served as executive director of the Market Street Mission in Morristown from 1989 to 2024. Mission has provided meals, shelter, and hope to thousands who are homeless, hungry, and struggling with addiction through the power of Christ and the support of the community. Under his leadership, the staff grew from a few members to nearly 80.
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The knights also recognized Mike Bannon, a past grand knight, a significant contributor to the council, and a recognized leader in the community. He was recently named grand marshal of the 2026 Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Bannon is a member and former president of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Morris County and the Irish-American Association of Northwest Jersey. Retired, he is also an ardent volunteer, involved with DAWN Center for Independent Living and ARC Morris.
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney celebrated a Mass in Assumption Church. Concelebrating were Msgr. John E. Hart, the pastor of the parish, and Father Krzysztof Tyszko, parochial vicar of Assumption. Joining them were Father Thomas Fallone, pastor of St. Thomas More Parish in the Convent Station neighborhood of Morris Township, N.J., and Father Daniel Chajkowski, a chaplain at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown who lives at St. Thomas. Assumption and St. Thomas support Knights of Columbus Council 359.
After the Mass, a Dinner of Appreciation was held at Spring Brook Country Club, also in Morristown. The event raised funds for the more than 35 charities the knights support.
“The evening was a tremendous success. The event honored Dave Scott, Mike Bannon, and the outstanding charitable service of the Assumption knights to the poor and those in need,” Msgr. Hart said.
