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CHAPTER
OFFICERS
Knights of Columbus
Vol. 13 No. 8 February 2014 SUFFOLK CHAPTER NEWS
From the Chapter Chairman’s Desk … My Brothers and Sisters in Columbianism: I don’t know about you but I am tired of SNOW! I cannot wait for Spring like weather. I hope everyone had a glorious New Year. We have a new web master Orlando Jimeniz (OJ) who is currently trying to upgrade our site.
Coming on February 22, 2014, the Suffolk Board of District Deputies will be hosting a “Knight at the Races” for our FAC Program at Bishop Fulton Sheen Council #7479. So please Brothers/Sisters we need to support this function because it will be going to help our Brothers/Sisters in need. Thank you Mike and your Board for doing this and also GK Roger Sirangelo for hosting it. Please see any of the District Deputies for tickets and let’s make this a huge success.
This past month we held our Charity Drive Kick-Off meeting which was well received by all. What we need now is that every council and Columbiette auxiliary to get behind this and make this a huge success. Not only does it help our major recipient this year but also the other programs and charities the chapter sponsors. I know in my heart that Mike and his committee will do a Great Job! Thank You Amelia Joseph for a good representation from the Chapter Columbiettes. Thanks go out to Bishop McGann Council for hosting this also.
This month’s meeting is also State Deputy Night to be held for the very first time at Joan of Arc Council # 1992 on February 21. The council is located at 110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson right off of Rte. 112. The council is very excited about holding a Chapter meeting let alone State Deputy Night.
Just a friendly reminder that on March 29, 2014 there will be a Testimonial for Past Chapter Columbiette President Mary Lundin. Please let’s try to attend this event and celebrate her accomplishments for these past 2 years as Suffolk Chapter Columbiette President. Let’s continue to “make the sauce” with our sister Columbiettes. Another quick note DD John Mastrosimone’s testimonial as Past Faithful Navigator will be on February 23 at Stewart Thomas Manor.
Don’t forget February 14 is Valentine’s Day and that is why we are not having a Chapter meeting on that day so we can be with our wives/girlfriends. After all if it weren’t for them we wouldn’t be able to do the things we
do for the order.
God Bless You All!
God Bless America!
Thomas A. Romano PGK, FDD, PFN Chapter Chairman
HONORARY CHAPLAIN
Most Rev. William F. Murphy, D.D.
(516) 678-5800
CHAPTER CHAPLAIN
Rev. Francis B. Nuss (631) 493-0024
ASSOCIATE CHAPTER CHAPLAIN
Rev. Paul J. Dahm (631) 287-3413
CHAPTER CHAIRMAN
Thomas A. Romano PGK, FDD, PFN (631) 412-5325
VICE CHAIRMAN
George Lundin PGK, FDD (631) 589-2255
SECRETARY Thomas Gillin (631) 981-8229
TREASURER Richard D. Grefig PGK, FDD (516) 798-2676
ADVOCATE Greg Warnokowski , PGK, FDD, PFN, FCOB , Master (516) 293-3429
WARDEN Thomas Fawcett, Sr., GK (631) 648 - 0017
INSIDE GUARD
Roger Sirangelo, GK (631) 703-5420
OUTSIDE GUARD
Robert Elliott PGK FDD (631) 588 - 2919
Suffolk Chapter Light
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Columbiette News
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My Dear Sister Columbiettes,
As I sit here and jot these few lines down, I, as all of us, await yet another snow fall. I hope you are all keeping safe and staying indoors when possible.
This year our Day of Recollection is being held on February 1, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at St. Sylvester’s Council
on Rt. 112 (not the church). I believe we have over 30 ladies registered and we are looking forward to a motivational and spiritual day. If you are interested in attending, please contact Jean Bodami or Nancy Yenke if interested because we are closing it at 40. The cost is $5.00 per person, plus the cost of your lunch. You may bring a bag lunch from home, or we will be ordering Chinese or Italian. See you then.
Our annual Birthright Baby Shower will take place at our February meeting at Resurrection of our Lord in Farmingville. The
date is February 17, 2014. We will begin with refreshments and presentations at 7:30 p.m. with our meeting starting at 8:00 p.m. Please note the time change and remember to bring new, unwrapped baby items.
Saturday, February 22, 2014, the Suffolk Board of District Deputies will be hosting a Night at the races to support the FAC
program. Since Super Storm Sandy, these funds have been hit hard and need to be replenished. As you are reminded at each meeting, the FAC is for you! We look forward to support from the Columbiettes!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 29, 2014 as we will be celebrating the great work of our Immediate Past Chapter
President Mary Lundin at her testimonial! We look forward to participation from each of our Auxiliaries. Our joint Communion Breakfast is being held on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at St. Sylvester’s in Medford. Tickets are $12
and include a complete breakfast. Please bring your basket donation to the next meeting if you have not done so already. See Nancy Bertran for tickets. Thanks!
Our Spring fundraiser is “The Class of Life” which will be held on April 4, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at The Shrine of St. Anne
Council Hall in Brentwood. Tickets are available and our Chairladies, Anne Marie Callahan and Ethel Carter are ready to take your reservations. Tickets are $20 pp and include the show, coffee, tea and dessert. We will also be selling chances for a 50/50 and a Lotto Board. There will be a cash bar available before and after the show for those who are interested. We are looking forward to the support of each Auxiliary.
Our Spring Major Degree will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Mother Cabrini Council beginning at 2:00 p.m. Letters
will be soon sent to all Auxiliary Presidents. We look forward to having these wonderful Catholic women join us in our ranks. As I sign off with wishes from the Officers and myself for a Happy Valentine’s Day, I ask that you share with us one reason
why you like being a Columbiette! Email me your responses – [email protected]. Fraternally,
Amelia Joseph
Amelia Joseph Suffolk Chapter Columbiette President
Columbiette Chapter Officers 2013-2014 President Amelia Joseph 631 - 902 - 4366
Vice President Anne Marie Callahan 631 - 732 - 0497
Secretary Elaine Addie 631 - 475 - 5722
Financial Secretary Colleen Wyman 631 - 399 - 2680
Treasurer Gerry Berlenbach 631 - 669 - 8322
Sentinel Pat Tariol 631 - 772 - 8081
Past President Mary Lundin 631 - 866 - 2271
Suffolk Chapter Brother Knights Following is my report of blood drives for the YTD January 20, 2014.
I am aware of only one drive coming up in the near term and that is
being hosted by Sunrise Council on February 9 at St. John
Nepomucene in Bohemia.
Details:
To date, January 20, 2014, 19 Councils in Suffolk County have
Sponsored 30 Blood Drives.
2028 Individuals have volunteered to donate at our drives.
1948 individual blood donations have been made.
High Count Donor Councils (8 councils collected 100 or more units)
Sunrise Council #6607 273
James V. Kavanaugh #5353 176
St Gerard Magella #7006 146
Assumption #5252 120
St Sylvester’s #6844 115
Good Shepherd #8607 115
Ste Joan of Arc #1992 100
Heart of the Island #9262 105
Thanks to all brothers and friends who chose to perform this
wonderful act of charity thereby saving a life of aiding in a cure to
someone you will probably never meet.
Please continue this effort as there is no substitute for human blood
and the supply is always at a critical stage. Roll up your sleeve and
save a life.
Respectfully submitted,
John T Finn PGK, DD
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We are in need of a Suffolk Chapter Track Chairman
this year. Please contact Tom Romano if interested.
Thank you.
Suffolk Chapter 2013/14 Meeting Dates
July 12, 2013 – Farmingdale Council 2204
August 9, 2013 – Father Judge Council #6893
Indoctrination, Knight of the Year
September 13, 2013 – Hampton Bays Council #7023
October 11, 2013 – St. Lawrence Council #2458
November 8, 2013 – Queen of All Hearts Council #4126
4th Degree Night
December 13, 2013 – Rogan/Halpin Council #1816
Christmas Social
January 10, 2014 – Bishop McGann Council #564
Charity Drive Kick Off
February 21, 2014 * – Joan of Arc Council #1992
State Deputy Night
March 14, 2014 – Seminary/Huntington
Confer with Walter Kedjierski
April 11, 2014 – St Regis Council #4651
Squires Night
May 9, 2014 – Our Lady of Rosary Council #4428
Living Rosary
June 20, 2014 – O.L.P.H. Council #794
Elections
Your attendance is appreciated!
*revised
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SUFFOLK CHAPTER KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Scholarship Applications
Financial Grant Applications To: Catholic High Schools - acceptance in September, 2014 Scholarships: Incoming FRESHMAN ONLY - 4 awarded based mainly on Scholastic Merit. 1 - $1000.00, 3 - $500.00 each. Financial Grants: 4 Grants will be awarded - Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior students in amounts of 1 - $1000.00 & 3 - $500.00. Also available are applications from New York State Knights of Columbus for attending Catholic High School with award being $500.00. These awards are presented to 2 students in each diocese of the State. For further information and applications contact: Bob Dobres, PGK, FDD, FS 46 Linden Street Lindenhurst, New York 11757 631 592-8697
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Charity Drive Team Chapter Chairman: Tom Romano 561-7052 [email protected]
Charity Drive Chairman: Michael Boehm 774-2605 [email protected]
Charity Ball Chairman: George Lundin – 589-2255 [email protected]
Reservations: Norm Wagner – 234-1922 /
Bill Larke – 736-6210
Charity Drive Book Chairman: Paul DiOrio – 592-8151
Coordinators:
West region: Paul DiOrio [email protected]
Central region: Tom Fawcett – 790-4474
Eastern region: Orlando Jimenez ( OJ ) 395-3855
Financial: Ed Freudenberg – 582-6763 /
Rich Grefig (516)798-2676
Secretary: Jessica Boehm 289-5722
Columbiettes: Anne Marie Callahan – 732-0497
Amelia Joseph – 902-4366
Direct Donations: Joe DiNero – (516) 697-5104
Journal: John Joseph (631) 813-5470
Sponsor Cards Chairman: Joe Lupo – 960-2398
Coordinators:
Western Suffolk: Richard Grefig (516) 798-2676
Central Suffolk: Robert Elliott (631) 588-2919
Eastern Suffolk: James Drew (631) 728-6144
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“Charity Drive 2014” Michael Boehm, GK, Chairman
Tom Romano, PGK, FDD, PFN, Chapter Chairman
Amelia Joseph, Columbiette Chapter President
Rich Grefig, PGK, FDD, FCOB, Charity Drive Treasurer Ed Freudenberg, PGK, FDD, Charity Drive Comptroller
Jessica Boehm, Charity Drive Secretary
We are ready to type your names for the Journal! We are looking
forward to collecting your “sponsor cards” which we know you
distributed and collected at your meetings and council events!
Please PRINT your name. It’s only a buck a line! Joseph Lupo, PGK, FDD
Direct Donations will be collected at the Kick-off Meeting!
Bring your Council or Auxiliary donation with you!
Together we will continue to make a difference! Joseph DiNero, PGK, DD, FCOB
We are anxious to collect your sold “Award Books”! Don’t hold them
when you sell them! Turn them in! Let’s make this a record year.
The Chapter gets $5.00 a book. You keep the rest! Paul Diorio, West End Award Book Coordinator
Tom Fawcett, Central Award Book Coordinator
Orlando Jimenez (OJ), East End Award Book Coordinator
Now is the time to solicit journal ads from your local merchants.
Bring your ads with you to the Kick-off meeting! Your local merchants
want to be charitable, so let them begin with you! John G. Joseph PGK, FDD, FCOB, NYS Treasurer
We know you are spending the afternoon with your Brother Knights and
Sister Columbiettes in celebrating a successful year at our “Charity Ball”!
Don’t wait! Get your reservations in now for our Charity Ball -June 29, 2014 Norman Wagner, PGK, FDD, FCOB, Conference Secretary
Bill Larke, PGK, FDD, FCOB Reservations Chairman
George Lundin, PGK, FDD, Vice Chairman Chapter, Ball Chairman
There are so many ways in which you can support this wonderful event!
Why just pick one?
Thank you for your help!
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FROM THE EDITOR:
MAKE______________ MODEL________YEAR____ Vin _________
NAME__________________ ADDRESS________________________
PHONE__________________________________________
ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
Contact George Lundin PGK, FDD for additional
information at (631) 589-2255
THE CAR DONATION PROGRAM IS IN FULL
SWING. TO MAKE A DONATION WITH
PROCEEDS GOING TO SUFFOLK CHARITIES,
INC., SIMPLY CALL THE FOLLOWING
NUMBER (631) 589-2255
For additional information contact:
Bill Billups, PGK, FDD at 631 - 374 - 2321.
Eye Glasses and Hearing Aids are needed.
Please bring them to the Chapter Meeting.
Missions
MAIL:
PHONE:
CELL:
FAX:
E-MAIL:
John G. Joseph PGK, FDD, FCOB
New York State Treasurer
31 Hawkton Place
Lake Grove, NY 11755 (631) 981-8724
(631) 813-5470
(631) 648-3067
ALL ADS MUST BE IN BY THE
15th OF EACH MONTH
EDITORS INFORMATION:
Register your e-mail at our
chapter website to be sure to
receive “up to the minute”
information on meetings,
events, and activities! Visit our
website to review photos of the many events
held throughout Suffolk County.
www.suffolkchapterkofc.com
Meeting Reminder
State Deputy Night
Friday,
February 21, 2014
Joan of Arc, # 1992
in Port Jefferson Station
7:00 p.m. repast.
Meeting following at
8:00 p.m.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR
DIRECTIONS and for many
activities taking place at the
many councils and auxiliaries
throughout our county.
You’ll like what you see!
www.suffolkchapterkofc.com
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The Suffolk Chapter is proud to have Fr. Nuss
as their Chaplain.
Suffolk County Third Degree Ceremonial Team
Norman A. Wagner PGK, FDD, FCOB, Team Captain
490 Irving Street, Central Islip, NY 11722, 631-234-1922
2014 Scheduled Third Degrees
March 28, 2014 - Bishop McGann Council, Bay Shore
June 2014 - TBD
Sunday, July 27, 2014 - Shrine of St. Anne Council, Brentwood, 1 PM
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In 1954, lobbying by the Order of the Knights of Columbus
helped convince the U.S. Congress to add the phrase "under
God" to the Pledge of Allegiance. President Dwight
Eisenhower wrote to Supreme Knight Luke E. Hart thanking
the Knights for their "part in the
movement to have the words 'under God'
added to our Pledge of Allegiance." “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United
States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ”
Loving is not just looking at each other ,
it’s looking in the same direction.
~Antoine de Saint-Exupery, Wind, Sand and Stars 1939
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Prayer for the Canonization of Father Michael J. McGivney God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, to be an
apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their neighbor. Through the example of his
life and virtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up
his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we
may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your servant
Father Michael J. McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor
I now present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father.
