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MANRESA REVUE OCTOBER 2015 Volume 105 Issue 10
FROM THE GRAND KNIGHT’S DESK
Dear Knights and Columbiettes,
Whew! September was a busy month for Manresa Council. We had a beautiful combined Installation of Officers alongside our sister Columbiettes. Well over 110 people attended the Mass and breakfast. Thanks to the Columbian Club and volunteers for helping out with the breakfast. State Deputy Robert Weitzman and his lovely wife Connie attended, as well as Columbiette Su-preme President Patricia Zellner and NYS President Dee Wych. This further illustrates the point that Manresa is an active and vi-brant Council….thanks to your continued support and participa-tion.
We recently honored PGK Jim Neese at our 95th Annual Dinner
Dance at The Staaten. A great time was had by all, the food, the entertainment, and attendees all combined to create a wonderful night for all who attended. It was a fitting way to honor a great Past Grand Knight! I would like to thank all Committee members who were instrumental in the night’s success. Personal thanks to Ed Thatcher DGK, Emcee James DeFrancesco for keeping the night and the speakers moving along, and for arranging the en-tertainment. Special thanks to Journal Chairmen Geoff Thatcher, Charles Cuomo as well as PGK Mike McHugh for their hard work on Journal ads. Thanks also to Connie DeFrancesco and my wife Cathy for handling the check in and flowers.
In October we will be conducting membership drives at our three churches, so check your email for dates and times. Pasta Knight for Oct 9 has been cancelled to accommodate the rescheduled Marshall Outing. On Oct 24 we will be hosting a Halloween Party from 8-12, Open Bar, Hot food, DJ, Dancing , Raffles, 50/50 !!!!! Come in costume or not, whatever suits your fancy. Price is $35 pp and reservations need to be made by Oct 16
th. Call me at
(917) 440-3010 or email [email protected] to reserve a table. Volunteers needed for Oct 29
th Light the Way with the NDB
Civic Association, where we light the path to the beach for the NDB residents on the 3
rd Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy.
Sadly, the month of September brought us the passing of four longtime Manresa Council members: Joe Doran Sr., Fred A. Campo, Michael Maffeo and Ralph Cagnetta. Please keep them and their families in your prayers. May God have mercy on their souls.
Vivat Jesus,
Jim Gonzalez
Grand Knight
COUNCIL OFFICERS 2015-2016 District Deputy: Chip Mclean Chaplain: Rev. Pancrose Kalist Grand Knight: James Gonzalez Deputy Grand Knight: Eddie Thatcher Chancellor: James DeFrancesco Warden: Robert Dugan Recording Secretary: Angelo Fusaro Treasurer: Chris Marzullo Right to Life Chairman: John Donovan Guard: Greg Baxter Guard: Ray Wasson Guard: James Campbell Guard: John Zingales Financial Secretary: Robert Moumblow Trustee: James Neese, PGK Trustee: Frank Alessio, PGK Trustee: Robert Bauer, PGK Lecturer: Johnny Czirr Advocate: Daniel Ajello Youth Director: Mike McHugh, PGK C&B Chairman: Donald Thatcher Membership Director: Robert Bauer, PGK Retention Director: Peter J. Sacco Scholarship Chairman: Anthony Buzanca Scouting Director: Bill Muller Admissions Chairman: Frank Alessio, PGK Catholic Activities: Nicholas Macula Council Activities: Alphonse Berardis, PGK Collation Director: William Gialella Community Activities: Timothy Marshall Public Relations: Timothy Marshall Editor: Mark Curi Field Agent: John A. Carone, F.I.C.F
CONTACT US
Manresa Council [email protected]
James Gonzalez Grand Knight (917) 440-3010
Robert Bauer, Membership Director (917) 648-2135
Mark Curi, Manresa Revue Editor (718) 887-5333
Manresa Council 2147 on Facebook www.facebook.com/manresa2147
K of C Supreme
www.kofc.org
NY State Council www.newyorkknights.com
Staten Island Chapter
www.statenislandchapter.com
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wednesday, October 14th — Columbiettes Meeting and 1st Degree, 8pm Thursday, October 15th — Board of Directors Meeting, 8pm Sunday, October 18th — St. Margaret Mary’s Breakfast, Following 10am Mass Monday, October 19th — Chapter Meeting, 8pm @ Staten Island Council Tuesday, October 20th — First and Second Degree, @ Drumgoole Council Thursday, October 22nd — Council Meeting, 8:15pm Saturday, October 24th — Council Halloween Party, 8pm Thursday, October 29th — New Dorp Beach “Light the Way” 6:30pm Saturday, November 7th — Ralph Valente / Carl Demant Memorial Blood Drive, 8:30am—2:30pm Saturday, November 14th — Notre Dame Game Watch, 2:30pm Saturday, November 21st — Food Drive, 8:30am—4pm @ Shop Rite and Stop & Shop
COLUMBIETTES PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Fall has arrived! The air is crisp and hopefully everyone feels like they are back into a routine after the lazy days of summer. Our Installation of Officers went very well on September 13; it was nice to attend Mass with the Knights and to share the day with them. A special thank you to Connie DeFrancesco and Annette Fusaro for filling in for our officers who were unable to attend the Installation, and also to Janet Cuomo and Anna Marie Violetta for acting as our Guides for the ceremony. It was an honor to welcome both the Supreme President, Patricia Zellner and New York State Presi-dent Dee Wych to Manresa that day as well. The Knights will be having a Halloween Party on Saturday, October 24, $35 per person includes hot buffet, open bar, and DJ. Costumes are optional. This is always a great party -- please try to come and lend your support to our Knights! The SI Chapter Columbiettes will be having a Comedy Night on Friday, November 20 at the Looney Bin, $20 per per-son. This is the first fundraiser of the year for Chapter and it would be great to see a nice turnout from our auxilia-ry. Think about putting a table together of friends, all are welcome! I hope everyone is having success selling the C&B chance books! As requested, I have more that I will bring to our next meeting. Please remember to return any sold books and money at our next meeting to the C&B Committee Chairladies -- Annette Fusaro and Jean Gray. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, October 14 at 8pm. Please note that there will be a 1st Degree prior to the meeting. If you have anyone who is interested in joining us, please let me, MaryAnne Alessio or Nancy Curtin know, it would be great to get any new members in at this Degree. We will also be looking for volunteers to participate in a membership drive at St. Christopher 's Church and St. Charles Church in the coming weeks. The Knights will be rep-resented as well. If you attend Mass at either church, please consider volunteering to work the membership drive be-fore or after Mass. I will have firm dates at our meeting. Hope everyone has a great week and I look forward to seeing you at our meeting. Warm regards, Cathy Gonzalez President (917) 224-9055 [email protected]
FREEZIN’ FOR A REASON 2015 POLAR PLUNGE
Today is beautiful, sunny, and 70 degrees so this will sound like a great idea now - join Team Manresa for the annual Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics. On Sunday, Dec 6th, we will be 'Freezin for a Rea-son' as we take the plunge into the sea at South Beach, SI. This is a great fundraiser for a great organization and a great time is had by the participants and our supporters. Join Team Manresa today! The team as grown from 1 plunger to 5 to 13 last year - can we get 20 this year? Help us make it happen by visiting the link below and join the team.
Not able to take the plunge? No problem - become a supporter and make a donation to the team or an individual plunger - remember this is all about CHARITY. The link below will take you to the team page where you can donate. Also if you like, donations will be accepted at the Council. Thank you in advance for your support.
http://goo.gl/dMK7Ru
Your Shield of Strength
As the economy begins to shake off a half-decade of turbulent times, the Knights of Columbus is celebrating 14 consecutive years of insurance business growth.
We’ve weathered the storm when others haven’t, because it’s not our first. We’ve weathered the storm when others couldn’t, because we know how to navigate. We’ve weathered the storm when others made costly mistakes, because we don’t take on unnecessary risk.
Our strength is undeniable. More members than ever before see it, and are using our shield to pro-tect their families. Are you?
If you need life insurance – and chances are you do – why would you look anywhere else? Let us be your shield.
Did you know that the Knights of Columbus is one of the largest life insurers in North America? The Knights of Colum-bus has surpassed $96 billion of insurance in force, and is a member of the Fortune 1000.
Did you know that the Knights of Columbus consistently earns the highest possible ratings for its ethical business practices and sound investment strategies?
A.M. Best, a global leader in the rating and analysis of insurance companies, has given the Knights of Columbus their highest financial strength rating (A++, Superior) for 39 consecutive years. There is simply no more highly rated insur-ance company in North American than your Knights of Columbus. And, last year, the Knights of Columbus was named a “World’s Most Ethical Company” by the Ethisphere Institute.
Did you know that providing financial benefits for members was the reason that Venerable Father Michael McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus?
Our founding charter from 1882 makes it clear, the Knights of Columbus’ primary goal is “to render financial aid to its members and the beneficiaries of members.”
Did you know that the Knights of Columbus offers a full, top-quality product line of life insurance, disability income in-surance, long-term care insurance, and retirement annuities?
We have products and solutions to fit your family’s needs and budgets. I am available to provide a complementary, comprehensive analysis to assess your situation.
Did you know that there are a number of products and services that you may be eligible for, just for being a Knight?
Whether it’s our family fraternal benefits program, our survivor benefits, or our Personal Planning workbook, there are a lot of ways that the Knights of Columbus Insurance program can benefit you and your family.
There might be quite a bit that you don’t know about Knights of Columbus Insurance and about the fraternal and fi-nancial benefits of your membership. Join the hundreds of thousands of your brother knights who use our shield as their protection.
John A. Carone, FICF● (718) 331-0112●[email protected]
IN OUR PRAYERS
Please keep the following members and friends in your prayers:
Anne Pizzuto, Brother John Tiplady, Lucille Bauer, Brother Jim McCue, Christine Viso, Brother Bill Smith, Brother Jack Driscoll, Dolores Sclafani, Brother Tim Marshall,
and Richard Grogan
PRAY THE ROSARY
October is the month of the Holy Rosary. Listen to St. John Paul II's words of wisdom, and pray the rosary as a family today!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Saturday, November 21st is our 7th Annual Food Drive. We will be collecting food items and donations at Stop & Shop and Shop Rite on Hylan Blvd. from 9am-4pm. Contact Eddie Thatcher after 6pm to volunteer at: (347) 226-8138
This is a great opportunity to practice charity and fraternity. You “CAN” make a difference!!
Join the University of Notre Dame Alumni Club of Staten Island &
Manresa Council #2147 Knights of Columbus
For the 14th Annual Game Watch for St. Peter’s – St. Paul School
Saturday, November 14, 2015
@ the Manresa Council
Doors Open at 2:30, 3:30 Kick-Off
Free Admission
with canned or boxed food donation for Project Hospitality
Admission includes draft beer, soda, and food
Kids and Family are Welcome...See PGK Mike McHugh for more Info
Food…Fun…Raffles...Box Pool
2015 INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS &
ANNUAL DINNER DANCE
Ciro Fiore
Michael R Waters
Thomas J Pisano
William A Scarlino Jr
Dr Edward C Dolci
David Jorsling
John T Tiplady Jr
Dennis R Murphy Sr’
Peter J Sclafani
Richard M Tuite
Richard J Meli Stephen S Rice
John M Donovan
Christopher M Peteley
William A Gialella
Peter Sacco
Rev Peter J West
Christopher A Nargi
Joseph Manfredini
Gregory Baxter
Peter M Leone
Raymond Wasson
Robert M Schlaeger
Peter J Bellantoni Jr
William G D'Arbanville
Peter A Mcgovern
Harry D Rice III
Dylan J Matons
Sean H.T. Waters
John W Welborn
Daniel Iammatteo
Joseph V Muhlon
Michael A Pecoraro
Guido M Sclafani
Steven O Brien
Rev Eric D Rapaglia
