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Our Lady of the Lakes - Council No. 6318

10 Fair Street Carmel, New York 10512 (845) 225-6318

The Lake Current – May 2011

Grand Knight’s Message

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 11, 2011

Dear Brothers:

Thank you for your support at the Mahopac Council Fish Fry, Westchester/Putnam Conference &

Chapter meeting, First & Second Degrees, State Convention, Wakes for Brother Richard Martinez

& Peekskill Grand Knight Bob Galassi and the Albany Prayer Rally. Your Council and your Grand

Knight appreciate your generous efforts.

On April 25, 2011, our Council initiated Giuseppe Esposito in our Order. Later that night, 12

Brothers attained the Honor of the Second Degree of our Order. Those Brothers are: Giuseppe

Esposito, Salvatore Imburgia, Mariusz Wilk, Silvio Ruvolo, Vincent Roma, Bill Metrinko, Tom

Curley, Jr., William Silke, Robert Shepherd, John Padian, Bill Odell and John Malandrino. Please

congratulate them.

Our Past Grand Knight, Anthony Pelliccio, has been nominated by the Westchester/Putnam

Conference as the 2011/2012 Conference Warden. This is a tremendous honor to Anthony and our

Council. Please support Anthony by attending the June 17th Conference meeting and election in

Harrison, New York. We will meet at our Council that night at 5:30 p.m. and leave promptly at 6:00

p.m. Dinner will be served immediately following the meeting. There is no charge for the dinner.

Happy Easter to everyone! May the joy of this season brighten your lives and bring you hope for

better days. May the Easter Season remind us all that life is more than work, deadlines and paying

bills. Life is for living fully, sharing completely and giving endlessly. Christ gave us his life so that

we may have eternal life. Let us give our lives to Him to better our community, strengthen our

families and spread the Good News! Christ is risen! Risen indeed!

As always, I hope you will join me in our upcoming events. We need your support at the May 13th

Altar Server’s Appreciation Dinner, June 3rd Vegas Night, June 5th Third Degree and July 11th

Council Golf Outing. The dates and times for these events can be found at our website:

http://www.carmelknights.org.

May God bless you, your families, our Council and our Country.

Fraternally yours,

Joe Mansfield, GK

http://www.carmelknights.org/

Our Lady of the Lakes Council #6318


Website: CARMELKNIGHTS.ORG; Become a Facebook fan; twitter: @CarmelKnights

Upcoming Events – 2011

May 13th (Friday): Altar Servers’ Appreciation Dinner – St. James Church, Doherty Hall at 5:00 p.m. May 15th (Sunday): Mass and May Crowning at Sacred Heart Church, Patterson, 9:30 a.m. This is also World Day of Prayer for Vocations. We are called upon to focus and pray for vocations. Read more here. May 27th (Friday): Mother Cabrini Assembly – Fourth Degree meeting at 8 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes Council. June 3rd (Friday): Las Vegas Night at Council 6318, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Join us in this fun fundraiser! June 5th (Sunday): Third Degree exemplification – Fr. Breen Council, Patterson, 2 p.m. Jacket and tie a must! Note: This date may change. Please check our website and Facebook for notice of any new date. June 8th (Wednesday): General Members’ Meeting and annual Election of Officers. Dinner at 7 p.m.; meeting starts at 8 p.m. 50/50 raffle.

http://www.kofc.org/un/en/vocations/dayprayer/




June 17th (Friday): Westchester/Putnam Conference Chapter meeting will be at O'Sullivan Council, Harrison

June 19th (Sunday): Fathers’ Day. Most Holy Trinity Sunday. June 24th (Friday): Mother Cabrini Assembly – Fourth Degree meeting at 8 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes Council. June 26th (Sunday): Heritage Mass, St. John’s Church, Mahopac at 12:30 p.m. Most Holy Body Blood of Christ Sunday. July 4th (Monday): Independence Day. “God Bless America!” July 11th (Monday): Council Golf Outing. Contact George Dean for reservations and sponsorship info. Sponsor and reservation forms available in this edition & on our website. July 6th to 9th (Wed to Sat): St. James the Apostle Feast, Carmel. Volunteers needed. Sign-up in the church office. July 13th (Wednesday): General Members’ Meeting. Dinner at 7 p.m.; meeting starts at 8 p.m. 50/50 raffle.




July 24th (Sunday): Hudson Valley Renegades game at 5 p.m., Dutchess Stadium. Reserved seating, cap included. Contact Donny Ricker for tickets and details. August 21st (Sunday): District/Conference Picnic at Reis Park in Somers, NY. Bring your family. No charge! September 11th, 2011 (Sunday) – 7:00 p.m.: 9/11 Memorial Service at Cornerstone Park. Coffee/cake at Council after. September 23rd, 2011 (Friday) – 8:00 p.m.: Fourth Degree Meeting at Our Lady of the Lakes Council. October 2nd, 2011 (Sunday) – 1:00 p.m.: Columbus Day Parade. October 24th, 2011 (Monday) – 6:00 p.m.: Knights Against Domestic Violence rally at Our Lady of the Lakes Council. November 5th, 2011 (Saturday) – 7:00 pm: 40th Anniversary

Annual Dinner Dance at Our Lady of the Lakes Council. November 6th, 2011 (Sunday) – 2:00 pm: 2nd Annual Veteran’s Day Parade. November 25th, 2011 (Friday) – 8:00 p.m.: Fourth Degree Assembly Meeting at Our Lady of the Lakes Council.




November 26th, 2011 (Saturday) – 9:00 a.m.: Assemble the St. James Nativity Scene & Council decorations.

All Dates to Remember will be preceded by an e-mail blast to inform all Brother Knights that these dates are coming up shortly, and to encourage your participation to help make our council the best council that we can be, as we unite as one.

Please make sure we have your current email address!!!

Grand Knight Joe Mansfield is featured in this Associated Press photograph, which ran nationally on May 11th in coverage of the Albany Prayer Rally. See story on next page.




Knights Prayer Rally in Albany Gets National Coverage National and local media outlets covered the Knights of Columbus’ annual prayer rally in Albany on May 10th. The Associated Press, one of the largest news agencies in the world, featured a photograph of Grand Knight Joe Mansfield in his Color Corps regalia prominently atop its coverage of the rally, which appeared in news publications across the country and around the Internet. (See photo on prior page) The A.P. story focused on a $1.5 million pledge by the Washington-based National Organization for Marriage to oppose same-sex marriage legislation in New York. The rally and pledge came at time when “lobbyists, clergy, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislators head for a six-week legalization showdown with global implications,” according to the article. The National Organization for Marriage also offered its expertise after recent success against same-sex marriage bills and in a New York congressional primary. The group takes credit for derailing a gay marriage bill in Maryland, and blocking a bill in Rhode Island this year. The National Organization for Marriage pledged to spend $500,000 for advertising and lobbying in Albany. It also plans to spend $1 million to fund and oppose candidates in the 2012 legislative elections. A.P. further reported, “in Albany, the New York State Council Knights of Columbus opposed same-sex marriage as part of its annual prayer rally.” Not surprisingly, our local Gannett-owned paper, The Journal News, ignored the rally in its print edition. It did, however, cover it in its “Politics on the Hudson” political commentary blog. The May 10th blog entry entitled, “Catholics hold rally as gay-marriage debate continues,” began:




Knights Prayer Rally in Albany Gets National Coverage (continued) “The Knights of Columbus is holding its annual prayer rally in Albany today. Hundreds of people are praying and asking lawmakers to support them in opposing same-sex marriage and the Reproductive Health Act, which would update New York’s abortion laws in the event of action on the federal level that limits or restricts abortion. The Knights of Columbus are also praying for the state to reimburse Catholic schools for 100 percent of the costs they incur in complying with state mandates, as required by a 37-year-old state law.” Rick Ditrio, FDD, the Knights’ state Catholic Family Director, was noted in blog as saying that this is the ninth year for the prayer rally, where “he and other volunteers laid out hand-made rosary beads that were being given to participants at the rally.” He was quoted as saying:

“This year the sanctity of marriage is definitely at the forefront in a lot of our minds. We do believe that a marriage is between a man and a woman, and as a Catholic, that’s my belief. And we’re here to make sure our legislators understand that that’s what we believe.”

After noting that Gov. Cuomo has made passage of a gay-marriage law in New York one of his top three priorities for the remainder of the legislative session, the Journal News blog continued with more quotes from Mr. Ditrio:

“We think that everyone has a right to voice their opinion,” Ditrio said. “Our opinion is deeply embedded in our faith and we also have the right to express our opinions, and that’s what we’re here doing.”

Marriage is a sacrament for Catholics, he said. ”There are other ways that things can be handled for different populations. We have no ill will toward anyone at all. We think that they should be welcome to do what they think is right. They’re children of God, same as we’re children of God,” he said.




Knights Prayer Rally in Albany Gets National Coverage (continued)

The blog entry concluded by noting that in a handout given to people at the rally, the state Catholic Conference said homosexual persons sometimes face unjust discrimination, which it opposes.

“But the state need not overturn the very nature of marriage as it has always been understood to address such practices. Clearly, the state can review whatever benefits or privileges that it has through the years conferred on married couples and, in cases where true discrimination may be at play, fashion legislative remedies,” the flier states.

Columbia Magazines Wanted Please bring your copy of Columbia magazine to the Council in support of our program to donate them to others who have interest in learning about the good works of our Order.

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Joseph F. Mansfield

Grand Knight

6 Homer Drive

Brewster, New York 10509

845-259-3801

2011-2012 Slate of Council Officers

Date: April 13, 2011

To: All members of Our Lady of the Lakes Council #6318 of the Knights of Columbus

Re: 2011-2012 Slate of Officers

The Nomination Committee has prepared the following slate of officers for your consideration at our

annual election on June 8, 2011. Elections will be held during our regularly scheduled monthly

membership meeting at 8:00 p.m.

Grand Knight: Joseph Mansfield

Deputy Grand Knight: Joseph Sinisi

Chancellor: Jonathan Garcia

Recorder: Seamus Baker

Financial Secretary: Kevin McGuckian (Appointed by Supreme Knight through 12-31-13)

Lecturer: Charles LaBarbera (Appointed by Grand Knight)

Treasurer: Joseph Groneman

Advocate: George Dean

Warden: Robert Firriolo

Guards: Michael Tomassi

Stephen Gheduzzi

Donny Ricker

Thomas Curley & Daniel Baker

Three Year Trustee: John Adams, PGK

Two Year Trustee: Louis A. Albano, PGK (Elected in 2010)

One Year Trustee: Dr. Louis Aurisicchio, M.D. (Elected in 2009)

Additional nominations will be accepted from the floor during the election process. Members

nominated from the floor must be present during the election to confirm their interest in the office.

Knights of Columbus OUR LADY OF THE LAKES COUNCIL, No. 6318

10 Fair Street

Carmel, New York 10512 Telephone: (845) 225-6318

www.carmelknights.org




Good of the Order

Brothers,

I'd like to take a moment to remember our

sick and recently departed Brother Knights

and their families. Please pray for them.

Sick:

Gina Aurisicchio (wife of Brother Dr.

Louis Aurisicchio)

Tommy DeMarchi (stroke)

Sir Knight Joe Tyson

Dan O'Hare

Gloria Antoci

Maureen Shaverino

John Spagnola

Maria Mocibob

Letitia Driscoll

Nicki Lyons

Recently departed:

All deceased members of Council 6318

All deceased American Veterans

Brother Joseph J. McGowan

Brother Knight Maurice “Jim”

Corkery

Sir Knight Peter Cassels

Helena Thomas (wife of Sir Knight

John Thomas)

Rosemary Adams (wife of Sir Knight

John Adams, PGK)

Brother Giuseppe Rella

Joseph Firriolo

Joseph O. Hanczor, PGK

Alfred M. Rose

Barbara Gross

Brother Richard J. Martinez (Kevin

Douchkoff's father-in-law)

Brother John F. Kelly, PGK (Dennis

O'Connor's father-in-law)

Grand Knight Robert Galassi,

Peekskill Council

Please contact me if you have additional intentions you'd like to share with our

brother Knights. God bless you, your families, our council and Our country.

Fraternally yours,

Joe Mansfield, Grand Knight




Council Officers 2010-11 Grand Knight – Joe Mansfield

Chaplain – Fr. Anthony Sorgie

Past Grand Knight – Lou Albano, PGK

Deputy Grand Knight – Joseph Sinisi

Chancellor – Jonathan W. Garcia

Recorder – Seamus Baker

Financial Secretary – Kevin McGuckian

Treasurer – Joseph Groneman

Lecturer – Charlie LaBarbera

The Advocate – George Dean

Warden – Rob Firriolo

Guard – Mike Tomassi

Guard – Donny Ricker

Guard – Steve Gheduzzi

Guard – Vacant

1 Yr. Trustee – Anthony Pelliccio, PGK

2 Yr. Trustee – Dr. Lou Aurisicchio

3 Yr. Trustee – Lou Albano, PGK

District Deputy – Ken Chambers

1st Degree Team Captain – Frank Ascone

Fourth Degree Navigator – Joe Tyson

Color Corps Commander – John Thomas

Corporation President – Joe Sinisi; 6318 Associates, Inc.

Insurance Field Agent – Brendan P. McCabe




Duties of Council Officers

INSIDE and OUTSIDE GUARDS

The guards have

responsibilities

similar to the

Warden, but distinct

differences. The

outside guard tends

to the outer door

admitting visitors

and members to the

inner door. Once at

the inner door, the

inside guard checks

to make sure that

their membership

cards are current.

The symbol of the guards is a shield with crossed halberds and a key hung

from a white ribbon, representing their power as sentries at the door. The

halberd is the traditional arm of the Vatican’s Swiss Guard, which safeguards

the doors of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Apostolic Palace and the Holy Father.

On May 6, 1527, 147 out of 189 Swiss Guards, including their commander,

were killed defending the life of Pope Clement VII and the papacy during the

infamous sack of Rome by Protestant mercenaries. Leading them was Charles

III, Duke of Bourbon, who was killed before his army breached the walls. In

the battle, the heroic Swiss Guards died in St. Peter’s by the altar defending the

Pope as the remaining 42 hastened Clement VII to safety at Castel

Sant’Angelo.




Golf Outing

WHEN: Monday, July 11th

, 2011

WHERE: Vails Grove Golf Course, Route 121, Brewster, NY

LUNCH: 11:00 A.M. – served at the course

TEE OFF: 12:00 Noon – Shotgun Start

DINNER: 6:00 P.M. – served at Our Lady of the Lakes Council

COST: $100 prepaid. Includes:

Greens Fees & Cart, Gift for all

Lunch served at course, Dinner, and

Beer, Wine & Soda at our Council

LIMITED NUMBER OF GOLFERS

FIRST COME – FIRST SERVED! Call George – (845) 225-7266

FOURSOME REGISTRATION

NAME:_______________________________ TEL:_____________

NAME:_______________________________ TEL:_____________

NAME:_______________________________ TEL:_____________

NAME:_______________________________ TEL:_____________




Golf Outing Sponsor Form

Monday, July 11th

, 2011

NAME OF SPONSOR:_______________________________________

SPONSORSHIP: □ $100 PER HOLE □ $75 PER CART

HOLE SPONSOR MESSAGE:________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $____________

Sponsors and contributors will be listed in our Lake Current newsletter.

Please make checks payable to “KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #6318”

and mail to:

Knights of Columbus

c/o Golf Committee

10 Fair Street

Carmel, NY 10512




Thank You For Your Generous Support! Many ways to keep informed!

We’re on the web at

carmelknights.org

Visit our web page for a schedule of upcoming events, contact

information, current and back issues of The Lake Current,

helpful and interesting links, a listing of Council sponsors, and

the latest Council news. Our “Breaking News” page is updated

several times a week – sometimes daily – to give you up-to-the-

minute, current news. Check it out frequently to keep informed

on the many happenings involving our Council.

Our Lady of the Lakes also has a regularly updated Facebook

page with links, photos, events, and status updates. Post your

comments and give us feedback in our Discussions tab. Add

your “Like” to our Facebook page for easy updates on Council

happenings.

Follow us on twitter.com: @CarmelKnights Our Twitter feed is linked directly to our Council’s Facebook

page. All posts on Facebook are automatically posted on Twitter

with a link back to the Facebook entry.

http://carmelknights.org/

http://carmelknights.org/links.html

http://carmelknights.org/Sponsors-6318-2010-11.pdf

http://carmelknights.org/breaking.html

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Our-Lady-of-the-Lakes-Council-6318-Knights-of-Columbus-Carmel-NY/251118235731?v=wall

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Our-Lady-of-the-Lakes-Council-6318-Knights-of-Columbus-Carmel-NY/251118235731?v=wall

http://twitter.com/CarmelKnights

http://twitter.com/CarmelKnights




Remember, you don’t need a Facebook or Twitter account to

check out these pages and find out what’s going on with our

Council.




Knights of Columbus No. #6318

Our Lady of the Lakes Council

10 Fair St., Carmel, New York 10512

(845) 225-6318

Officers Meeting - 1st Wednesday 7:45 P.M.

Council Membership Meeting - 2nd Wednesday 8:00 P.M.

Corporation Meeting - 1st Thursday 7:30 P.M.

May’s Knight of the Month Goes To

Brother Knight

Bob Grapp Congratulations, Brother!

For K of C Insurance Info

Contact Field Agent Brother

Brendan P. McCabe

(914) 439-1779 – [email protected]




Banquet Room / Party and Meeting Halls for Rent

Our recently renovated, air-conditioned banquet room with multimedia audio and

video system, including a motorized projection screen, is available for all your

special occasions. Contact Brother Knight Charlie LaBarbera, PDD/PGK @ (845)

228-4154 for hall availabilities and details.

We have added a contact list of our sponsors to our "Links Page" on

our website. These are the fine businesses who have generously

supported our Council by taking advertisements in our 2010 Awards

Dinner Journal. Please support those who support our Council!

SAVE THE DATE! Our 40

th Anniversary Dinner Dance will be on Saturday, November 5

th, 2011.

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