Left, Mike Abbate, Grand Knight of Ascension of Our Lord Knights Of Columbus Council 9623, presents a check to Deacon Candidate Richard Abbondante as part of AOL Council 9623’s support of seminarians and deacon candidates. Proceeds for these awards are generated through Council 9623’s Quarterly 50/50 Raffle. Abbontante is in the finishing stage of his studies and is in the Class of 2012. Since the inception of the 50/50 Raffle Council 9623 has provided over $2,000 in support of local seminarians and deacons.