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The Knight’s Page
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS In Service to One. In Service to All. Fall
2019
GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE
Brothers and Sir Knights,
We are now well into our 2019/2020 fraternal year and the
summer season flew right past us. I hope that everyone had a
great summer while vacationing or simply taking time to
yourself, with loved ones, and with God. We have had a very
busy summer, starting with the installation of officers in
July
with only a few changes and several successful fundraisers.
A
fundraiser was held at Isaac’s Fundraiser where we raised
over
$250 for our Seminarian Fund. We are providing a seminarian
support to aide them while in school. In August, we enjoyed
the
fellowship of our fellow brothers and family members at our
Annual Picnic. Thank you to Brother and Faithful Navigator
Rich and his wife Tracy Kovaleski. Finishing the summer
season, we were blessed to host a successful Soccer
Shoot-Out,
Chicken BBQ, and an Admission degree ceremony.
I encourage you check the upcoming events calendar for the
planned events as we have a very busy Winter season through
the Holidays. If you have not had a chance to assist with a
planned event, I challenge you to assist with all or part of
an
event. I feel that you will quickly learn what sets our
council
apart from other councils. We have a very strong and rich
history where stories can be passed on by our fellow
brothers
that makes helping, worth every minute of your time. We
continue to work in the parish with many events however we
need your help to continue the presentation of gifts to the
families at the baptismal ceremonies as well as providing
lunches at the Lourdes House. Currently we have brothers and
their wives involved in both program(s). If you would like
to
assist with either initiative please contact PGK Pete
Fludovich
(Baptisms) and PGK George Essip or Brother Richard Mowery
(Lourdes House) to sign up to assist.
In closing, you can see that we have had a very busy start
of
the fraternal year and we continue to learn about the new
Faith
in Action program(s). I thank all of you for the continued
hard
work, support, and guidance along the way! Please remember
our deceased brothers and continue to honor our Veterans,
enjoy
food and family on Thanksgiving. Lastly, I wish everyone a
very wonderful and blessed holiday season.
Vivat Jesus,
Devin Flickinger
Grand Knight
Our Lady of Queenship
Council #4068
Calendar of Events
October
26/27 Coats for Kids drop off at SEAS Menniti
Hall/Seton Lane
November 3 Breakfast SEAS Parish Center -
8:00-11:00 AM Menniti Hall Kitchen
5 Regular Business Meeting at 7:00 with
Rosary at 6:20
9/10 Christmas Wreath Orders Taken –
Menniti Hall
10 Council 4068’s Memorial Mass, 9:00 AM
16/17 Christmas Wreath Orders Taken –
Menniti Hall
17 13th anniversary of SEAS Veterans Brunch
Parish Event
19 Admission Degree at 7:00 – Brief Regular
Business Meeting to follow
30/1 Christmas Wreath Pick Up Menniti Hall
December 3 Regular Business Meeting at 7:00 with
Rosary at 6:20
17 Admission Degree at 7:00 --
No Business Meeting
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Knight of the Year – Brother Carl Hocker
Family of the Year – Brother Dave and Lynn
Racculia
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Knight of the Year –This award is presented
to a brother Knight who makes significant contributions
to our council throughout the year. Typically, the recipient is
a Knight who has participated in
numerous council events and by his actions best exemplifies the
virtues of our order.
Knight of the Year 2018-2019 – Carl Hocker
Family of the Year – Presented to a council family that is
involved in both council and their parish
activities and best exemplify the characteristic of a Catholic
family through their commitment to one
another, service to God and support of their fellowman.
Family of the Year 2018-2019 – Dave & Lynn Racculia
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 4068 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM
NAME________________________________ MEMBERSHIP
NUMBER_________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS ______________________________ PHONE #
____________________________
WHAT IS C.O.A.L??
What is COAL? The Chance of a
Lifetime (C.O.A.L.) is a major
fund raising program for
Pennsylvania State Council
Charities. Donations to the COAL
are the primary support to the
annual PA State Council
scholarship program. This year the
State Council has awarded 10
scholarships worth 30 thousand
dollars to children of members of
the Knights of Columbus. The
COAL program also benefits our
local Council activities such as the
Founders Award Scholarships for
students of Trinity High School.
The COAL campaign will begin in
August and the drawing will be
held at Mater Dei Hall in Newtown
Square, PA on December 8, 2016.
There are 16 great prizes to be
given away this year. These
include a 2017 car, nine trips for
two to various locations, cash
prizes and other prizes such as a
PARISH _______________________________________
If the following information has changed recently, please
update!
PLEASE CIRCLE DEGREE:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Address: ______________________________________________
City/State/Zip: __________________________________________
Note: To remain 4th degree, 3rd degree dues must be paid!
Please circle the item selected for payment!
DUES HONORARY HONORARY LIFE
SEMINARIAN
ORDAINED
DEACON
HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT
FULL-TIME
COLLEGE
STUDENT
ACTIVE-DUTY
MILITARY
PATRON AD DONATION SEMINARIAN
FUND
TOTAL
$30 $14 $0 $10 $________ $___________
Please print Patron information as you wish to be shown in the
newsletters. _____________________________________
Please submit your check (payable to K of C 4068) and this page
to:
Steven Vogt, F.S.
1105 Tolman St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-7539
Any questions please call
Steven Vogt at 717-645-5214 or
email [email protected]
Ministries and Activities (circle those of interest)
Faith
a. RSVP
b. Rosary Program
c. Sacramental Gifts
d. Spiritual Reflection
e. Holy Hour
Family
a. Family Picnic
b. Family of the Month/Year
c. Consecration to the Holy
Family
d. Good Friday Family
Promotion
e. Keep Christ in Christmas
Community
a. Coats for Kids
b. Collect toiletries
c. Veteran’s Brunch
d. Souper Sunday
e. Helping Hands
a. Lourde’s House Lunches
f. Soccer Shootout
g. Basketball Free Throw
Life
a. March for Life
b. Mother’s Day Carnation Sale
c. Special Olympics
d. Novena for Life
e. Silver Rose
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Council Happenings!
At a ceremony after mass on Sunday July 7th our 2019-2020
officers were installed.
Pictured left to right are: Msgr King- Chaplain, Carl Hocker -
Outside Guard, Joe Nebistinsky - Chancellor,
Tom McGonigle - Advocate, Devin Flickinger - Grand Knight, Rich
Kovaleski - Trustee One Year, Tom Brenner - Treasurer,
Rick Mowrey - Warden, Jack Galski - Deputy Grand Knight, Russell
Fry - Trustee Two Year, Pete Fludovich - Lecturer.
Not present are Steve Vogt – Financial Secretary,Paul Piccini -
Recorder and Mike Rybacki - Trustee Three Year. .
August found us celebrating the Annual Council 4068 Family
Picnic!
Above left is Brother Rich Kovaleski and his wife Tracy taking
care of setting up the food table.
Above right is Worthy Grand Knight Flickinger along with his
family enjoying the picnic food and
refreshments! The weather was perfect and a great time was had
by all in attendance!!
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Is Your Family Protected?
A field agent like me who is lucky enough to be doing this great
work for even a few years, undoubtedly has a personal story of the
chaos and disorder that a devastated family stares at when there is
a sudden loss. If our goal is to protect Catholic families from the
near devastation that our Venerable founder faced, then I have to
tell the story of how I can help my brother knights. The process of
making sure one has adequate protection for the family is not
painful; in fact, since we are brother knights serving brother
knights, it isn’t just a time of helping to protect all that is
important to a family; it’s also a shared experience that leads to
an abiding friendship. There are two stories I’d like to share. The
first is about a young boy named Julius. When Julius was seven
years old his mother, Irene, who was thirty-seven, died of cancer.
His father, Norman, had two teenage girls along with seven-year-old
Julius to support and raise. The family was forced to rely on the
help and generosity of friends and relatives because Irene died
without life insurance. Norman had a three-hour commute to his job,
but always supported his children’s activities. Julius excelled at
sports, especially football, and his dad spent what little free
time he had fostering Julius and his talent. Julius later admitted
that he “was handed a life lesson early, growing up with one
parent. It wasn’t the easiest life—my dad sacrificed a lot.”
Fast forward to Julius some thirty years later and he is
married, has a wife and two children. He’s done quite well for
himself both professionally and financially. He’s had a
distinguished career and he has a considerable amount of life
insurance to protect his family. Julius understands protection
quite well after the early life he experienced. He understands the
hardships of a family that loses a parent and what the children
must go through. In his professional life he enjoyed considerable
success because of those who protected him. For thirteen years he
was protected in his career. You see, that protection for Julius
came in the form of 300-pound offensive linemen…nobody called him
Julius. His nickname was “Boomer”…Boomer Esiason—a four-time Pro
Bowler, an NFL Most Valuable Player, and a Walter Peyton NFL Man of
the Year. Most importantly, a husband to Cheryl and a father to
Sydney and Gunnar.
“Life happens at the most unexpected of times, and life
insurance is about protecting the future and the people you love,”
Boomer says. “Remember, if something happens and you haven’t done
the planning, the people you leave behind will feel the brunt of
your mistakes.” That story comes from LifeHappens.org.
The other story is not similar at all. It’s about a member of
the Knights of Columbus. As in Boomer’s story he passed away and
left behind a spouse and several young children. There were no
whispered worries at the funeral home. There was no GoFundMe page
to raise money. There is no concern that the children would not go
to college or that the wedding he promised his daughter wouldn’t
take place. No, their home and future are secure thanks to the
Knights of Columbus. Who was that knight? I don’t know; you don’t
hear about those men. Because the council didn’t have to have a
spaghetti dinner or pass the hat. But I assure you he was out
there. But you’ll never know it…because he planned.
Let’s sit down and do some planning, protect your family, and
put your mind at ease. Vivat Jesus! Jason Liller Field Agent
[email protected]
717-802-0581
BAPTISM Help us celebrate the Choice of “LIFE”. Families of
newly Baptized are given a rose, prayer scroll and a prayer
shawl. This is a FAMILY celebration. Wives are encouraged to
join in with the presentation of the gifts. Thank you to the fellow
Knights that have supported this ministry since its beginning
several years ago, but additional Knights are required to keep it
going. It's a very worthwhile endeavor, and is not only satisfying
to the Knights and their wives who participate in the Baptisms, but
are greatly appreciated by the families who are celebrating the
baptisms of their children. For any questions or willingness to
help in this very worthwhile ministry, please contact Brother
Knight Pete Fludovich at 697-9678, or discuss at a regular
meeting
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COLUMBIETTE CORNER The installation of the Columbiette Officers
for the current year took place on Sunday, July 7, after
the Knights installation.(photo bottom left) My first year as
president of Our Lady of Queenship #4068
went by very fast and I am looking forward to my second year as
president of this wonderful group of
ladies-the Columbiettes! During the fall of 2018, we began
development of a Scholarship Program. It was
designed with the goal to support and encourage young women to
deepen their spirituality as they continue their journey of faith
and
to support them for success in their educational pursuits. The
Scholarship Application was launched in early
2019 and culminated in the awarding of a $300 Scholarship to
Audra White at Mass on May 26, 2019. (photo bottom right) Thank
you to the Scholarship Committee who met monthly to establish
the criteria and application process: Lynn Racculia (chairman),
Kaitlin Bonner, Mary Brenner, Joan Lewis, Ginny Mizrahi, and
Betty Vogt.
We were happy to have assisted the Knights with their many
projects throughout the year: Chicken Barbecues, Pancake
Breakfasts, and the Spaghetti Dinner with MJ VasKorolis,
Michelle Sempken, Pam Essip,and Jean Hileman always volunteering.
The
Columbiettes were very successful in selling baked goods at
several of these events. We were involved in many other
activities
throughout the year such as the Parish Giving Tree Project,
overseen by Mary LeClair and Patty Higgins, which will be starting
again
soon! In the spring, we held a Diaper and Wipes Drive for
Lourdeshouse and Morning Star Pregnancy Center and are planning
one
again for this year. We were the guests of the American Heritage
Girls at their Tea. Heidi Castle displayed several cups, saucers,
and
tea pots.We enjoyed finger sandwiches, drinks, desserts, and
good conversation as we helped them earn their Social Badge. In
the
early summer, Columbiette, Jill Cohn, coordinated meals for
Rachel's Vineyard as many Columbiettes stepped up to purchase
food
items and/or make meals. Renee Campbell updated us on the needs
of Lourdeshouse at our recent meeting.
I attended the Pennsylvania Columbiettes State Conference last
April with Mary Brenner and Lynn Racculia; Kaitlin Bonner also
attended as State Advocate. The theme was "God's Work Our
Hands...Sisters in Service to Others." Each president submitted
a
report sharing their auxiliary's accomplishments. The many
projects and hours of volunteerism showed that each auxiliary is
a
blessing to their parish and wonderful example of Sisters in
Service to Others. At our September Business Meeting we were very
honored to receive, for the second year in a row, the Margaret Mary
J. Mangan
Award, which was presented to us by our Supreme Director,
Joellen Dodson.(below right) The award is named for Margaret Mary
J.
Mangan who was one of our Founders and our First Supreme
President. It recognizes all the good works performed by an
auxiliary
each year, many of which are mentioned above. It was a great way
to begin our new business year. Another reason to be excited
was
the success of our Craft/ Bake Sale this October coordinated by
Tracy Koveleski and Ann Miller. There were many handmade items
and baked goods, some of which were provided by parishioners.
THANK YOU to our parishioners for their support and
generosity!!
Membership opportunities are always available! If interested,
please contact Membership Chairman, Kaitlin Bonner at
724-766-0974
or [email protected]
Joan Lewis, President Our Lady of Queenship #4068
Installation of Officers for the 2019-2020 Fraternal Year
Cindy Smith-Janasik, Sentinel; Lynn Racculia, Secretary;
Msgr.
William J. King, Chaplain; Joan Lewis, President; Mary
Brenner,
Vice President; Tracy Kovaleski, Past President. Not
pictured:
Amy Berrier, Treasurer and Betty Vogt, Financial
Secretary. Congratulations to everyone.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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Does Being a Knight Exclude My Family and Friends?
Everyone knows that the Knights of Columbus is a male fraternal
organization, right? Does that mean that the activities of the
Knights are the exclusive domain of the men? Not at all!
Families are very much a part of the Knights and we rely on their
support and
help often. Many of the wives are members of the Columbiettes
and support our Council through that organization. Through
events
such as our annual family picnic, basketball free throw
competition and the soccer shootout contest, we bring families
together for the
camaraderie and fun. Hey, you don’t even have to be a member of
our Parish. Pictured below is a photo of our Brother Carl
Hocker
(on the right) painting benches at the St. Samuel Center, in
Harrisburg, with the help of his non-Catholic brother-in-law. Many
of our
wives step forward to take our programs a bit further than we
are able to. Pictured below is a photo of Lynn Fry, wife of PGK
(Past
Grand Knight) Russell Fry, instructing the ladies at the Lourdes
House in creating “ugly quilts” to be sent to another organization
to
make sleeping bags for the homeless. Council 4068 is providing
lunches to the Lourdes House under our Helping Hands program
whereby we help those in need. Lynn saw an opportunity to make a
difference in those ladies lives by teaching them a skill,
which
could also help their self-esteem.
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Knights of the Month –This award is presented to a brother
Knight who makes significant contributions to
our council throughout the month. Typically, the recipient is a
Knight who has participated in numerous
council events and by his actions best exemplifies the virtues
of our order.
April – Eric Rensal May –Pat Edwards June - Rick Mowery
July – Tom McDonigle August – James Vaskorlis September - George
Essip Families of the Month – Presented to a council family that is
involved in both council and their parish activities
and best exemplify the characteristic of a Catholic family
through their commitment to one another, service to
God and support of their fellow man.
April – George & Pam Essip May –Russ & Lynn Fry June
-Joe & Donna Nebistinsky
July –George & Pam Essip August –Rich & Tracy Kovaleski
Sept.- Dave & Lynn Racculia
Necrology List Fall 2019
Please pray for the souls of our Brother Knights who passed
away since October 2018.
Donald J. Mcdonald 2/24/19
Enrico D’Arcangelo 3/1/19
Vity J. Grabauskas 3/26/19
Henry F. Coyne 4/25/19
Edward J. Nugent 4/28/19
Paul E. Marshall 5/2/19
Matthew J. O’Donnell 5/4/19
John J. Ford 6/9/19
Royce Worthington 6/21/19
William P. Leavens 7/30/19
Russell S. Klingensmith 8/4/19
Francis J. Mike Michelini 9/12/19
THANK YOU!
PATRONS of COUNCIL 4068
Paul & Joanne Piccini
Dan & Diane Tedesco
John Difonzo
Pete(PGK) & Brenda Fludovich
Bruno Chiesa
Steven & Betty Vogt
Joe Nebistinsky
Russell (PGK) & Lynn Fry
