North Fork Group Keeps 'Christ In Christmas' With New Nativity In Town

SOUTHOLD, NY — A North Fork group is working tirelessly to "Keep the Christ in Christmas" this holiday season.

The Knights of Columbus' Marian Council 3852, located in Cutchogue, has placed radio advertisements in recent weeks to share their message. And now, they've secured a spot for a nativity scene, which has been sited at Silversmith's Corner, located on Route 25 and Youngs Avenue in Southold.

"With a lot of hard work and logistics, the scene was set up earlier today," Grand Knight Brian Bannon said.

Bannon gave special thanks to Henry Santacroce, "who worked diligently on securing the permission of the Southold town board," along with the Southold Town Attorney Paul DeChance, Deacon Joe Tumbarello, who arranged procurement of the figures from St. William the Abbot RC Church — and the transport and set -up crew Mark Solo, Giacomo Mucaria and Charles Barkley.

"The Jesus figure will be placed later today with a special blessing and prayer by the Barkley family," he said on Friday.

The Knights of Columbus also reached out to help the North Fork's needy recently.

"During this time of supporting those in need, during Monday's meeting our council continued its commitment to the North Fork Parish Outreach with a $2,500 donation and $500 donation to Maureen's Haven," Bannon said. "I personally look forward to all the hard work the Marian Council and the Columbiettes will achieve in the 70th year of our council to our parishes and community."