Suffolk Chapter Newsletter 2/2014

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CHAPTER

OFFICERS

Knights of Columbus

Vol. 13 No. 8 February 20SUFFOLK CHAPTER NEWS

From the Chapter Chairmans Desk My Brothers and Sisters in Columbianism:

I dont know about you but I am tired of SNOW! I cannot wait for Spring likeweather. I hope everyone had a glorious New Year. We have a new web masterOrlando Jimeniz (OJ) who is currently trying to upgrade our site.

Coming on February 22, 2014, the Suffolk Board of District Deputies will behosting a Knight at the Racesfor our FAC Programat Bishop Fulton SheenCouncil #7479. So please Brothers/Sisters we need to support this function becauseit 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 theDistrict Deputies for tickets and lets make this a huge success.

This past month we held our Charity Drive Kick-Off meeting which was wellreceived by all. What we need now is that every council and Columbiette auxiliary toget behind this and make this a huge success. Not only does it help our majorrecipient 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 goout to Bishop McGann Council for hosting this also.

This months meeting is also State Deputy Nightto be held for the very first

time atJoan of Arc Council # 1992

on February 21. The council is located at 110Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson right off of Rte. 112. The council is very excited aboutholding a Chapter meeting let alone State Deputy Night.

Just a friendly reminder that on March 29, 2014 there will be a Testimonial forPast Chapter Columbiette President Mary Lundin. Please lets try to attend this eventand celebrate her accomplishments for these past 2 years as Suffolk ChapterColumbiette President. Lets continue to make the saucewith our sisterColumbiettes. Another quick note DD John Mastrosimones testimonial as PastFaithful Navigator will be on February 23 at StewartThomas Manor.

Dont forget February 14 is Valentines Day andthat is why we are not having a Chapter meeting on thatday so we can be with our wives/girlfriends. After all if itwerent for them we wouldnt be able to do the things wedo for the order.

God Bless You All!

God Bless America!

Thomas A. Romano PGK, FDD, PFNChapter Chairman

HONORARYCHAPLAIN

Most Rev.William F. Murphy, D.D.

(516) 678-5800

CHAPTERCHAPLAIN Rev. Francis B. Nuss(631) 493-0024

ASSOCIATECHAPTERCHAPLAIN

Rev. Paul J. Dahm(631) 287-3413

CHAPTERCHAIRMAN Thomas A. Romano PGK, FPFN (631) 412-5325

VICECHAIRMAN George Lundin PGK, FDD(631) 589-2255

SECRETARY Thomas Gillin(631) 981-8229

TREASURER Richard D. Grefig PGK, FD(516) 798-2676

ADVOCATEGreg Warnokowski , PGK, FPFN, FCOB , Master(516) 293-3429

WARDENThomas Fawcett, Sr., GK(631) 648 - 0017

INSIDEGUARD Roger Sirangelo, GK(631) 703-5420

OUTSIDEGUARD Robert Elliott PGK FDD(631) 588 - 2919

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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 andstaying 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. Sylvesters Council

on Rt. 112 (not the church). I believe we have over 30 ladies registered and we are looking forward to a motivational and spiritualday. 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 orItalian. See you then.

Our annual Birthright Baby Shower will take place at our February meeting at Resurrection of our Lord in Farmingville. Thedate 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 FACprogram. Since Super Storm Sandy, these funds have been hit hard and need to be replenished. As you are reminded at eachmeeting, 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 ChapterPresident 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. Sylvesters in Medford. Tickets are $12and include a complete breakfast. Please bring your basket donation to the next meeting if you have not done so already. SeeNancy 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. AnneCouncil Hall in Brentwood. Tickets are available and our Chairladies, Anne Marie Callahan and Ethel Carter are ready to take yourreservations. Tickets are $20 pp and include the show, coffee, tea and dessert. We will also be selling chances for a 50/50 and aLotto 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. Letterswill 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 Valentines Day, I ask that you share with us one reasonwhy you like being a Columbiette! Email me your [email protected].

Fraternally,

Amelia Joseph

Amelia Joseph

Suffolk Chapter Columbiette President

Columbiette Chapter Officers 2013-2014President Amelia Joseph 631 - 902 - 4366Vice 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 - 8322Sentinel Pat Tariol 631 - 772 - 8081

Past President Mary Lundin 631 - 866 - 2271
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Suffolk Chapter Brother KnightsFollowing 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 176St Gerard Magella #7006 146

Assumption #5252 120

St Sylvesters #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.


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Suffolk Chapter2013/14 Meeting Dates

July 12, 2013Farmingdale Council 2204

August 9, 2013Father Judge Council #6893

Indoctrination, Knight of the Year

September 13, 2013Hampton Bays Council #7023

October 11, 2013St. Lawrence Council #2458

November 8, 2013Queen of All Hearts Council #4126

4thDegree Night

December 13, 2013Rogan/Halpin Council #1816

Christmas Social

January 10, 2014Bishop McGann Council #564

Charity Drive Kick Off

February 21, 2014 * Joan of Arc Council 1992 State Deputy Night

March 14, 2014Seminary/Huntington

Confer with Walter Kedjierski

April 11, 2014St Regis Council #4651

Squires Night

May 9, 2014Our Lady of Rosary Council #4428

Living Rosary

June 20, 2014O.L.P.H. Council #794

ElectionsYour attendance is appreciated

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SUFFOLK CHAPTER

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Scholarship ApplicationsFinancial 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 ineach 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 TeamChapter Chairman: Tom Romano 561-7052 [email protected]

Charity Drive Chairman: Michael Boehm 774-2605 [email protected]

Charity Ball Chairman: George Lundin589-2255 [email protected]

Reservations: Norm Wagner234-1922 /Bill Larke736-6210

Charity Drive Book Chairman: Paul DiOrio 592-8151

[email protected]:West region: Paul DiOrio [email protected] region: Tom Fawcett790-4474

[email protected] region: Orlando Jimenez ( OJ ) 395-3855

[email protected]

Financial: Ed Freudenberg582-6763 /Rich Grefig (516)798-2676

Secretary: Jessica Boehm 289-5722

Columbiettes: Anne Marie Callahan732-0497

[email protected] Joseph902-4366

[email protected]

Direct Donations: Joe DiNero(516) [email protected]

Journal: John Joseph (631) 813-5470

[email protected]

Sponsor Cards Chairman: Joe Lupo960-2398

Coordinators:

Western Suffolk: Richard Grefig (516) 798-2676Central Suffolk: Robert Elliott (631) 588-2919

Eastern Suffolk: James Drew (631) 728-6144

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Charity Drive 2 14Michael Boehm, GK, Chairman

Tom Romano, PGK, FDD, PFN, Chapter Chairman

Amelia Joseph, Columbiette Chapter President

Rich Grefig, PGK, FDD, FCOB, Charity Drive TreasurerEd Freudenberg, PGK, FDD, Charity Drive Comptroller

Jessica Boehm, Charity Drive Secretary

We are ready to type your names for the Journal! We are lookingforward to collecting your sponsor cards which we know you

distributed and collected at your meetings and council events!Please PRINT your name. Its 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! Dont hold themwhen you sell them! Turn them in! Lets 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 andSister Columbiettes in celebrating a successful year at our Charity Ball!

Dont wait! Get your reservations in now for our Charity Ball -June 29, 2014Norman 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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FROMTHEEDITOR:

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 Treasurer31 Hawkton PlaceLake Grove, NY 11755(631) 981-8724

(631) 813-5470(631) 648-3067

[email protected]

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 eventsheld 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.

Youll like what you see!www.suffolkchapterkofc.com

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The Suffolk Chapter isproud to have Fr Nussas their Chaplain

Suffolk County Third Degree Ceremonial Team

Norman A. Wagner PGK, FDD, FCOB, Team Captain490 Irving Street, Central Islip, NY 11722, 631-234-1922

2014 Scheduled Third DegreesMarch 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, lobbyingby 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 thankingthe 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 UnitedStates 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 otherits 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. McGivneyGod, 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 hislife and virtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building uphis Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that wemay 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 favorI now present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father.

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