The Observer October 2017

Mater Dei Council No. 4129 Knights of Columbus Newtown Square, PA 19073

Editor: Robert A. Barson, Past Grand Knight Distribution: Mike Vogel Website: WWW.KOFCMATERDEICOUNCIL4129.ORG

America — Home of the free * Because of the brave

Camelot Ballroom (FORMERLY MATER DEI HALL)

NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA

The Camelot Ballroom is a perfect place for Weddings, Birthday Parties, Class and Family Reunions, Christenings, First Communions, Bar Mitzvahs, Funeral Luncheons,

Awards Banquets, and all types of Fund Raisers! Give us a call and ask about our complete packages — we can accommodate up to 200 people. Wi-Fi service installed.

FOR MORE INFORMATION — CONTACT:

RICK TERRONI, BANQUET MANAGER, at 610-717-7554

MEMBERS OF MATER DEI COUNCIL WHO ARE IN GOOD STANDING ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A DISCOUNT!

MEMBERS — GIVE THIS AD TO A RELATIVE OR FRIEND AND THEY WILL

RECEIVE UP TO A $100.00 DISCOUNT ON THEIR BOOKING!

My Brother Knights and their families: The Council will have a booth at this year’s Johnny’s Run Pro-Life event to be held at Cardinal O’Hara High School on Sunday, October 8. We will be looking for volunteers to staff the booth. I encourage all who are able, to attend the event. The COAL Program is underway, and books of chances have been mailed. Please let us know if you can use additional books. COAL is an important source of revenue for our Council in fulfilling its vari-ous service and charitable activities. Let’s try to sell as many tickets as possible. We will again be participating in the Keep Christ in Christmas card program. We are currently scheduled to sell cards at St. Pius following the Masses on December 2 and 3. We are also looking into obtaining a date to sell the cards at St. Anastasia. The Mater Dei Christmas Party will be held at the Council Hall on Saturday, December 2. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. Thank you for your prayers and support. Fraternally, Charlie Waldecker PS: Refer to the calendars and announcements for all our Council activities in future versions of The Observer. Also, please check your e-mails often for any last minute announcements and reminders.

GRAND KNIGHT’S REPORT

The installation of Officers to Fr. Emil Kapaun Assembly #3274 was held recently. Congratulations to the new officers and success in the coming year.

We opened the meeting with prayers and the Pledge of Allegiance. This meeting was a great success. Thank you to our hostesses Ruth Mullen and Paula Kurtz. We welcomed 2 new members – Anne Ruggere and Janet McKelvey. Good luck to our retiring officers, Betty Connors and Rosemarie Langan. The new officers are Vice President, Mary Johnston and Treasurer, Betty Koster. Our next meeting will be on October 11 at 1 PM. Please remember to bring your lunch and a beverage. Please bring your dues of $5. At this meeting we will have a Bingo. Bring 2 wrapped gifts. Guests are allowed and welcomed. The hostesses will be Marie and Betty Koster.

Don’t forget the Childrens’ Christmas Party to be held on Sunday, December 10, 11:30 to 2 PM. Reservations close on November 27.

The wives, mothers, sisters and daughters of members of the Knights of Columbus are urged to join the

Auxiliary and participate in its activities, while having fun along the way. Please call our president, Rosalie DuPoldt, at 610-353-2926, and learn more about our organization.

LADIES’ AUXILIARY Rosalie DuPoldt, President

IN NEED OF PRAYERS

In your prayers, please remember the following Brother Knights and their loved ones: Carmela Brown (wife of Charlie Brown); SK Guy Orlando; SK Tom Kerrigan; SK Carl DuPoldt; Mary Grugan (mother-in-law of SK John Kozul, PGK); Fio Campbell (sister of Stella McGlone); Rev. Paul Mouawad; Frank Koster, Jr.; Eugene McIntyre and Bridget McIntyre (father-in-law and mother-in-law of SK Len Gliwa); Katherine Kozul (mother of SK John Kozul, PGK); Jim Duggan; Ray Steven Visco (son of Angelo Visco); and SK Jack Jagodinski.

If you have any member of your family who is sick, is in the hospital, has died, or is in need of

prayers, and you would like his or her name put in The Observer, please call Bob Barson at 610-853-1450 or e-mail at gbarson@aol.com

Marie Koster, Secretary

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Brother Knights:

FINANCIAL SECRETARY

Rick Terroni, PGK, FSS

HOME ASSOCIATION

Mike Vogel, President Brother Knights: As of now, we have 7 board members who were voted in at our June meeting. I tabled voting on the balance of the board members so we can review the by-laws and reduce the number due to lack of attendance and interest. Our Judge Advocate, Jata Ghosh, and I have reviewed the by-laws and we will be formally submitting the below changes at our October meeting to the officers and board of directors so that these changes can be voted on. Reducing the Board of Directors from 14 to 7 – two year terms Meeting of the Board, eight members required including the officers, for the transaction of business Meeting of the Association, eight members required including the officers, for the transaction of business Time of Meeting – fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 PM, excluding the month of December, when no meeting is held Also, We are in the process of moving forward on the repairs to the exterior and interior wall of the ballroom. Please try to attend these meetings, as they are important to the future of the Home. The October meeting will be held on Monday, October 23, at 7:30 P.M. and refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there.

HOME ASSOCIATION Bob Barson, President

Donald J Corcoran 10-01 Frank A Koster 10-03 Gaetano S Orlando 10-03 Patrick T Lyman 10-07 Charles E Foreman 10-10 David J Romagnoli PGK 10-11 Jason Colflesh 10-12 Robert L J D Anjolell 10-14

Sal Nucifora 10-15 John J Faraone 10-17 Armand F Ruggeri PGK 10-18 Stephen C Kazanjian 10-19 Nicholas Falcone 10-22 Joseph A Caromano 10-25 James P Boyle 10-29 Stephen A Giacomucci 10-31

Any Knight who has a child who is a senior in high school and would like to apply for the PA State Council Scholarship should contact me by the end of October, if possible, at 610-717-7554 or rickterroni@comcast.net. Note: this also applies to children of deceased members or if the knight is the legal guardian of the child. Happy Birthday to the following brother knights born in October! Happy 91st Birthday to Guy Orlando on October 3!

FOOTBALL SWEEPSTAKES There is still time to get in the game. Tickets are $10 each and run for the last 10 weeks of the season, beginning on Sunday, October 29. If you want to get in on the action, either call me at 610-764-7636 or e-mail at aruggeri1@verizon.net. See you at the meetings Armand Ruggeri

Football Chairman

2017

Chance Of A Lifetime

C * O * A * L

The COAL returns are coming in slowly, so if you have not sent them in, PLEASE do so as soon as possible. Remember — the COAL Program helps our Council, and the State COAL Chairman, Joe Caromano, is a member of Mater Dei. Let’s make sure our Council shines in sales! John Gallagher, COAL Chairman

Once all villagers decided to pray for rain. On the day of prayer all the people gathered, but only one boy came with an umbrella.

That's FAITH.

When you throw babies in the air, they laugh because they know you will catch them.

That's TRUST.

Every night we go to bed without any assurance of being alive the next morning, but still we set the alarms to wake up.

That's HOPE.

We plan big things for tomorrow in spite of zero knowledge of the future.

That's CONFIDENCE.

We see the world suffering, but still we get married and have children.

That's LOVE.

On an old man's shirt was written a sentence “I am not 80 years old; I am sweet 16 with 64 years of experience.”

That's ATTITUDE.

Curtesy of Joe Caromano

October 2017

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7:30 Cardinal Dougherty Assembly

1 PM Ladies’ Aux.

6 PM Men’s Night

7:30 PM Council Meeting

7:30 PM Trinity Chapter

7:30 PM Home Association

7:30 Kapaun Assembly

PLEASE PRAY FOR AN INCREASE IN

VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD

AND RELIGIOUS LIFE.

Halloween

Patricia and John Ahern Peter Bachowsky Barbara and Greg Baron Gail and Bob Barson, PGK Barbara and Joe Bartolomeo Dolores and Walter Bieter Jean and John Benigni Tony Bilotti Phyllis and John Boyle Anna and Edward Brennan Barbara and Barry Breznicky Cass and Bob Buhrman Gina and Ted Bullock John Burdsall Dolores and Frank Butera Dolores and Nicholas Cappelli Lori and Bill Carano PGK Louise and Joe Caromano, PGK Helene and Frank Catania, PGK Florence and Tony Cellucci, PGK In memory of: Mary and Philip Cerniglia Betty Connors John Considine Mary Ann and Don Corcoran Helen and Joe Cotumaccio Rachel and Sean Curry Robert Daiutolo Maryanne and Bob D’Anjolell Carol and Robert D’Anjolell, Jr. Nick Darpino Rebecca and George Davis Charles DeFeo John deFrancesco Norma and Frank DeMarco Mr. and Mrs. James Devlin Rosemary DiBerardo Marion and Ralph DiDonato Rita DiGian

Sherri and Ken DiFonzo, PGK Caroline and Angelo DiPasqua Patricia and Douglas DiToro Heather and Owen Douglass Patricia and George Downs Rosalie and Carl DuPoldt Marjorie and Frank Eggles, PGK Anne and Tom Engelmann, PGK Anne and Dan Eury, PGK Elaine and Patrick Eury Linda and Ray Facciolo Toni and Nick Falcone Gina and Jim Farrell Teresa and Bernie Ferry Dena and Robert Filipone Elizabeth and Joe Finisdore Dot Fiocca Marilyn and Tom Firchow Harriett and Bob Florio Candy and Charles Foreman Barbara and Frank Gaffney Felicia and John Gallagher Kathleen and Robert Gamble Nicole and Tom Gannon Christina and Bill Gariano John Garvey Dolly Gerace Anne and Jata Ghosh, PGK Andrea and Steve Giacomucci Debbie and Michael Gillin Caroline and Len Gliwa Jan and Bud Gotshall Al and Norma Grassi Marie and Harry Griesser Mary Hamill Judy Hancock Lucy and William Hanlon Constance and Tom Hathaway

Patricia and Paul Heinerichs Bonnie and AJ Herr, PGK Ann Hickey Delores Horrigan Marilyn and Bill Howat, PGK Hilde and Jack Jagodinski Joanna and Earl Johnston Barbara and Harry Kaufman Tom Kerrigan Mary and Stephen Kosiak Marie and Betty Koster Regina and John Kozul, PGK Joann and Jim Kraus Betty and Bob Kulesa Paula Kurtz Adeline and Sal LaBricciosa Rosemarie Langan Kitty and Roy Lynch Mark Maloney Grace and Joe Massucci Marcie and Dr. Joseph McComb Michael K. McDevitt, PGK Phyllis and Robert McDevitt Stella McGlone Thomas McGovern Helen McGroarty Jim McGuigan Janet and Delwin McKelvey Barb and Art Miller, PGK Pat and Marty Milligan Ruth and David Mullen Agnes and Sal Nucifora Jeannette and Fred Nucifora Rosemarie and Sal Nucifora Herman Odenweller Gaetano Orlando Eileen and Ed Paffett

The Observer BOOSTER CLUB We thank all of you who have continued to support The Observer through the years.

We would like to have many more members join the Club and help us to maintain the timely publication and distribution of our newsletter. Just send your donation of $10.00 to Rick

Terroni, Financial Secretary, 85 First Avenue, Broomall, PA 19008 (610-356-5768).

Marie and Mike Paolucci, PGK Claire and Al Parise Mary and Gamp Pellegrini Annette and Joseph Pezzotti Adele and Edmund Pistone Ed Pizzi Frances and Dr. Joseph Reitano Susan Rollick Barb and Dave Romagnoli, PGK Arlene and Vince Romano Dorothy and Silvio Romano Anne and Gene Ruggere Lillian and Armand Ruggeri, PGK Jean and Tony Saldutti Gloria Saraceno Rose Ann and Tom Scanlon, PGK Maurita and Tom Scola Millie and Michael Seeds Joanne and Andy Semeister Connie Sendlinger Mary Sfida Jeanne and Robert Shoemaker Maria and Liam Smyth Florence and Bob Spano Patricia and Christopher Sulpizio Richard Tedesco Anna and Tony Tenaglia Denise and Anthony Tenaglia Pat and Rick Terroni, PGK Carolyn and Robert Toscani Norma and Matt Yelovich Albert Young Betty and Angelo Visco Elaine and Mike Vogel Suzanne and Blaine Vogel Donna and Al Welk, PGK Thomas Weston Joan and Richard Wielgoszinski Cathy and Joe Zeminski Sally Anne and Earl Ziegenfuss

MEN’S NIGHT AT MATER DEI HALL WEDNESDAY — October 11, 2017

6 PM FULL BUFFET CONSISTING OF APPETIZERS, SALADS, PASTAS WITH VARIOUS SAUCES,

6 ENTREES, DESSERTS AND COFFEE ALL FOR ONLY $30.00 PER PERSON!

CALL LUIGI AND GIOVANNI AT 610-353-2080 FOR RESERVATIONS AND MENU

PRESENTS

Learn from yesterday, live for today, and hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning. Albert Einstein

MATER DEI SPOTLIGHT “

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COUNCIL ANNIVERSARY and CHRISTMAS PARTY

Date: Saturday, December 2 Time: 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Place: Mater Dei Council Home Dancing is included!

(Dress attire — jacket and tie please)

We will be having cocktails and

hors’doeuvres, plus a buffet dinner with an OPEN BAR

All this for only $20 per person !! (Non-members will pay $35 per person)

This party is sponsored jointly (and the cost supplemented) by the

Mater Dei Council and Mater Dei Home Association.

Please contact Bob Barson at 610-853-1450 for your reservation and mail your payment to 1808 Robinson Avenue, Havertown, PA 19083

The deadline for payment is Monday, November 27

THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO PAYMENT AT THE DOOR

On Sunday, November 5, at 9:00 AM, at the Council Home. Following the mass will be a Buffet Breakfast, which will include eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, potatoes, rolls, donuts and coffee. The Mater Dei

Home Association will be providing Juices and Mimosas. ALSO, The Ladies’ Auxiliary will be having a Bake Sale after Mass. Pumpkin bread and other

tasty treats will be sold. The proceeds will benefit the Ladies’ Christmas Charities. The cost is $11.00 per person (children under 10 years of age is $5.00 and under age 3 is free). Widows of our deceased members, and widows in the Ladies’ Auxiliary whose husbands were not a member of Mater Dei, will be our guest. Please mail your checks (payable to Mater Dei Council) to Rick Terroni, 85 First Avenue, Broomall, PA 19008. The deadline to respond is Monday, October 30.

We hope that many of our members and their families will be able to attend and

remember our deceased members.

MEMORIAL MASS FOR ALL DECEASED MEMBERS OF MATER DEI COUNCIL

AN INVITATION TO ALL WIDOWS OF OUR DECEASED MEMBERS AND

WIDOWS OF THE LADIES’ AUXILIARY OF MATER DEI COUNCIL

On behalf of our Grand Knight Charles Waldecker, it is my pleasure to invite you to Mater Dei Council’s Annual Memorial Mass, to be held at the Council Home on Sunday, November 5, at 9 AM. This will be followed by a buffet breakfast. We will remember your deceased husbands at that time; but it is also a time to let you know that we will not forget you. We are inviting all the widows of our deceased members and widows of our Ladies’ Auxiliary as our guests. We also encourage you to bring your family and friends. They are invited to attend the breakfast at a modest price of $11.00 per person. Part of the cost of the breakfast is being supplemented by the Council. Checks can be made out to Mater Dei Council and sent to me at the address below. Deadline for notifying me is Monday, October 30. This is so we can give the caterer a count. Again, please try to come! We are looking forward to seeing you and your family. We will also be continuing what was started a few years ago where the a candle will be lit for the deceased member by a member of his family. Sincerely, Rick Terroni, FSS

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EDITOR'S CORNER

Bob Barson

Please remember to let me know if you have any family announcements that you would like published. For example, graduations, weddings, engagements, birthdays,

and anniversaries.

Call me at 610-853-1450., or e-mail at gbarson@aol.com The Editor

Ask Eligible Men to Join

Today, I want to address the growth of the Order. Membership growth is the fuel that keeps this great fraternal engine running. All of our charitable works at the council, state, national and international level are thanks to our hard-working members — and more members equal more charity. We know that the Membership Blitz is a tried and true way for councils to get more men to join. We see these pushes often in March, in celebration of Founder’s Day, and again in October. These drives are successful because brother Knights have increased visibility speaking or presenting during and after Masses and at special events. We must remember that we have a duty to ask each and every Catholic gentleman to join our ranks for the good of the Church, the community, and the Order. During the rest of the year, we often “forget” to ask men to join and to bring their families into the Knights of Columbus family. You probably know an eligible Catholic man you could ask today. What if the only reason he hasn’t joined is because no one has asked him yet? When telling a prospect about the strengths of the Order, don’t forget our greatest fraternal benefit: our insurance program. This is often a “selling point” to a potential member who is on the fence. Many members become Knights simply to be able to buy coverage to protect their family. Soon after, they realize the good our charitable works do for their community, and they are proud to be members. As your professional Knights of Columbus insurance agent, I look forward to helping us grow in fraternity in any way that I can. Vivat Jesus, Tom Firchow, FA (484) 427-4191

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The Childrens’ Christmas Party

Date: Sunday, December 10. Time: 11:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, Route 252, Newtown Square, PA

Cost: Children 4 and Under: No Cost Children 5 to 12: $5 Each Adults: $5 each Please provide the following information, including first and last name of child: Name _____________________________________ Boy/Girl (circle) Age ______ Name _____________________________________ Boy/Girl (circle) Age ______ Name _____________________________________ Boy/Girl (circle) Age ______ Name _____________________________________ Boy/Girl (circle) Age ______ Number of Adults Attending __________ Please mail paid reservations to Mary Johnston, 3405 West Chester Pike, Apt A-107, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Please make checks payable to: K of C Ladies’ Auxiliary. You can call Mary at 610-356-8848.

Payment must be made by MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27 — NO EXCEPTIONS —

There will be no payments taken at the door (No walk-ins)

Each child is asked to bring a pair of gloves for a needy child