A Heartfelt Thank You to our Champions for Catholic Charities

Two hundred and seventy five supporters for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen gathered together on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the Palace in Somerset Park, NJ to honor this year’s Champions, David and Deborah Samuel and Reverend Monsignor John N. Fell, STD.  The event was a visible sign of solidarity for the less fortunate among us while providing much-needed financial support for the vital work of Catholic Charities.

In total the event raised more than $115,000.   In addition, each of two lucky raffle winners received $26,525.  All proceeds from the Champion's Dinner will support the more than 100 programs operated by Catholic Charities in Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset and Warren counties.  Last year Catholic Charities served 51,000 people who reached out for help regardless of race, religion or ethnicity.  
 

About Our Honorees

Honorees David and Deborah Samuel:

Parishioners of Saint Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sayreville, and Knight and Lady Commander
of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Dave and Debra Samuel have been involved
in many civic and philanthropic endeavors over the years, including the Flame of Charity,
New Jersey Institute for Disabilities, Visiting Nurses Association of Middlesex County and
Saint Stanislaus Kostka School. As Managing Partner/CEO of CME Associates, Consulting
and Municipal Engineers, Mr. Samuel has been the recipient of multiple awards from both
state and national engineering and environmental organizations. Dave also serves as a
member and chairman of the Saint Peter’s Hospital Foundation Board.

Reverend Monsignor John N. Fell, STD

Currently serving as Episcopal Vicar for the Health Care Apostolate and Director of Priest Personnel
for the Diocese of Metuchen, Reverend Monsignor John Fell is also a member of the Saint Peter’s
Hospital and Foundation Boards. He is a regular columnist for The Catholic Spirit diocesan newspaper
and has been a participant in numerous pastoral and administrative committees over the years.
Msgr. Fell’s most recent parish assignment was as pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish,
Bernardsville, where he served for 16 years.
 

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