Knight Worthy News. St. Joseph Council 10627, High Bridge, New Jersey

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noted) Brothers all, Let s all be thinking about the 4th annual golf tournament! It s the most important source of funding for our charitable activities.

Gerard Lair (973) 538-3231 Deputy G. K. Tom Corrado 638-0177 Chancellor Bruce Teeling, PGK 730-7538 Recorder Steve Bauernfeind 638-4285 Fin. Sec.

Jim Codd 892-1089 Past Grand Knight Bill Mahoney Trustees: Kevin John Furnari, PGK 693-2782 Bill Cerwinski, PGK (732) 715-0057 Chris Wade, PGK 638-6895 Directors:

1 Knight Worthy News March 2017 St. Joseph Council 10627, High Bridge, New Jersey A Catholic men s organization promoting Charity, Unity, Fraternity, Family and Patriotism (Area Code 908 unless otherwise noted) Brothers all, Let s all be thinking about the 4th annual golf tournament! It s the most important source of funding for our charitable activities. Line up sponsors line up golfers make plans for how you will support it this year! Vivat Jesus! Officers: Grand Knight Kevin Loughney Chaplain Fr. Gerard Lair (973) Deputy G. K. Tom Corrado Chancellor Bruce Teeling, PGK Recorder Steve Bauernfeind Fin. Sec. Dennis Noonan Advocate James McCloskey Treasurer Paul Lipani Warden Tom Klawunn Inside Guard Mario Bernardo Outside Guard Jim Codd Past Grand Knight Bill Mahoney Trustees: Kevin John Furnari, PGK Bill Cerwinski, PGK (732) Chris Wade, PGK Directors: Program Tom Corrado Church Bill Cerwinski (732) Community Robert Young Council Tom Klawunn Family Mark Kucharski Membership Mario Bernardo Culture of Life Rich Mirocco Youth Chris Denis Dist. Deputy: Ed Schilke Ins. Agent: (973) J ohn Fasanello Website: 1

COP OUT FOR LENT? Yes, Lent is upon us - a period of selfpurification, prayer and good deeds. So how do we celebrate Lent?

boredom? Not really! Take the case of fasting. Why is it that there is a general attitude of dismissal or belittling to fasting while dieting is held in high esteem?

In fasting, the focus is on God who invites us to enter into greater communion with God and people. That can be puzzling to our modern mind as we wish to know how it will benefit us.

2 COP OUT FOR LENT? Yes, Lent is upon us - a period of selfpurification, prayer and good deeds. So how do we celebrate Lent? Well, isn t it an oxymoron to say that we can celebrate a season that is usually associated with unpleasant ideas like fasting, penance and discipline leading to unwelcome feelings of hunger and boredom? Not really! Take the case of fasting. Why is it that there is a general attitude of dismissal or belittling to fasting while dieting is held in high esteem? It has to do with the focus of each. In dieting, we focus on ourselves: how good we will look, how well people will speak of our appearance etc. In fasting, the focus is on God who invites us to enter into greater communion with God and people. That can be puzzling to our modern mind as we wish to know how it will benefit us. Fasting brings many more benefits, in addition to the benefits from dieting, Lenten fasting makes us strong spiritually to combat the evils around us and make the right choices in life. It reveals to us our dependence on God rather than the resources of the world. As the Catholic Church respects the freedom of the individual, the rules of fasting have been relaxed very much. The obligatory days of fasting are reduced to only twice a year: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting on these days means we can have only one full, meatless meal. Some food can be taken at the other regular meal times if necessary, but combined they should be less than a full meal. Liquids are allowed at any time, but no solid food should be consumed between meals. (USCCB) This watered down version does not really help us to have any physical, psychological or spiritual benefits, unless we make fasting as a regular practice of life. That is why the truncated understanding of fasting can be a copout for Lent! But the good news is: while keeping it, we can also have a much more expanded notion of fasting as this fascinating prayer I came across teaches: Fast from judging others; feast on Christ in them. Fast from wanting more; feast on being thankful. Fast from anger; feast on patience. Fast from worry; feast on trust. Fast from complaining; feast on enjoyment. Fast from negatives; feast on positives. Fast from stress; feast on prayer. Fast from anger; feast on forgiveness. Fast from self-concern; feast on compassion for others. Fast from fear; feast on truth. Fast from discouragement; feast on hope. Fast from gossip; feast on silence. Fast from fighting; feast on peace. Gentle God, during this season of fasting and feasting, gift us with your presence so we can be a gift to others in carrying out your work. Amen. Yes, let us celebrate Lent! Your brother in Christ, Fr. Abraham Orapankal Fr. Abraham Orapankal 2

3 MEETING NOTICE Council meetings during Lent will begin at 7:45 pm to permit us to attend the 7 pm evening mass at St. Joseph Church. April meetings will be on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays to avoid conflict with Holy Week. (See the calendar on the last page) 3

4 Men's Social Thanks to brothers Tom Klawunn, Jim Codd, Mark Kucharski and everyone who participated in another great evening of fraternalism! Andy Kin photos 4

District Free Throw Champions State Bowling Tourney Shown below are the members of our council team who

Note: At press time there was no information concerning the success of the team.

Joseph Council tournament went on to claim district championships: Girls Age 9 - Christina Sullivan (middle

Both participants went 5 for 5 in the first shoot-off, and then Christina prevailed in the second shoot-off;

left) and Boys Age 14 - Oliver Haik (not pictured).

5 District Free Throw Champions State Bowling Tourney Shown below are the members of our council team who participated in the 2017 State Council Bowling Tournament. (Ed. Note: At press time there was no information concerning the success of the team.) Four participants from the St. Joseph Council tournament went on to claim district championships: Girls Age 9 - Christina Sullivan (middle row, standing at right in black uniform) tied another participant after 25 shots. Both participants went 5 for 5 in the first shoot-off, and then Christina prevailed in the second shoot-off; Girls Age 11 - Kate Glass (standing with red LTAA shirt); Girls Age 13 -ToniAnn Brezina (standing 2nd From left) and Boys Age 14 - Oliver Haik (not pictured). Brothers Brian and GK Kevin Loughney (back row, left) and Youth Director Chis Denis (back row right) assisted. Other District Champions were Girls Age 10 Kealy Hoffman, Girls Age 12 Brooke Lauer, Girls Age 14 Catherine Martin, Boys Age 9 Jack Ippoliti, Boys Age 10 John Stenberg, Boys Age 11 Jake Macce, Boys Age 12 Michael Politi and Boys Age 13 Phillip Labelle. 5

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participate in the 2017 ARC collection, Lenten Pasta Supper and Family Bowling events.

These donations are solely from The Hunterdon County Knights of Columbus Chapters. They have fully embraced The Arc of Hunterdon in their mission.

7 Volunteer Participate! We ve changed the process for members who want to attend or volunteer for family, youth, community and other council events and projects. Our Sign-up! web page will list the current events and projects and you ll be able to sign up for an event by clicking on a link to the event and entering your information. The actual sign-up will be handled by Sign Up Genius will also send invitations directly to members and will send reminders to volunteers or participants before the event. Directors Mark Kucharski and Chris Denis used the Sign Up Genius service successfully and members have already received Sign Up Genius invitations to participate in the 2017 ARC collection, Lenten Pasta Supper and Family Bowling events. We ve made the process easier but whether or not it s successful is up to our members! Editor s Note: The following article recently appeared in the ARC of Hunterdon newsletter. Did you know the Knights of Columbus have been supporting The Arc of Hunterdon for over 10 years? They've donated over $125,000 in that time. These donations are solely from The Hunterdon County Knights of Columbus Chapters. They have fully embraced The Arc of Hunterdon in their mission. As a self-advocate, agency member, parent of an individual supported by The Arc, friend of the agency, or an employee...what better way to say 'thank you' than to write a personal note expressing your gratitude for the tremendous support from Knights' volunteers. (Mr. Mattson included the names and addresses of the council in the county that have helped the ARC.) Donations like those from our friends at the Knights of Columbus help us bridge the gap created by the recent loss of Hunterdon County and United Way funding. Thank you in advance for sharing your appreciation by sending a note today! 7

Protesting Planned Parenthood Funding Andy

left) participated with others who support

8 Protesting Planned Parenthood Funding Andy Kin, Fred Loozen and Mark Loozen (below left) participated with others who support ending public funding for Planned Parenthood. The demonstration was conducted in front of the Planned Parenthood facility in Washington, NJ. The group had one peaceful counterdemonstrator (below right) supporting Planned Parenthood (and, of course, the opportunity for women to kill their babies). Classified Ads 8 CAT Free to good home: Serious inquiries only. Call (732)

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Every member of our council has received

for us to promote the work we do for our

10 Every member of our council has received a council name badge. (If you ve misplaced yours you can contact our FS Dennis Noonan about obtaining a replacement.) Those badges provide an important way for us to promote the work we do for our church and community. (Below GK Kevin Loughney presents a name badge to son Brian.) 10

11 Happy Birthday! Mary Ann Furnari March 6 Bill Mahoney March 8 Deby Artiglere March 12 Henry Steward March 15 Carol Mowrey March 15 Greg Van Nest March 15 Stephen Majercak March 22 Kimberly Wade March 23 Wayne Lloyd March 25 Robin Corrado March 28 Donna Cedro March 28 Happy Anniversary! Rev. Maurice Carlton March 9 (Ordination) Sky & Kimberly Wade March 9 Rev. Leo Salvania March 11 (Ordination) Ron & Penny Dietrich March 15 John & Maureen Gargas March 31 See the Meeting Notice on Page 3! Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Parade Sunday March 12, Clinton Family Bowling Sunday March 19 Lenten Pasta Supper Friday March 17 followed by Stations of the Cross, St, Joseph Church Annual Baby Shower March Feast of the Annunciation, March 18 Lyons Masses April 2, April 16, May 7 4th Annual Charity Golf Day, Friday, June 9 Chapter 4 Degrees Admission (First): Tuesday, April 18, 2017, Milltown Formation (Second): Tuesday, April 18, 2017, Milltown Knighthood (Third): None Patriotic (Fourth): Saturday, April 1, 2017, Toms River See latest statewide degree information at: and click the Degrees Tab All the News That Fits. Knight Worthy News is published monthly and distributed via . Send letters & comments to: comcast.net Find St. Joseph Council at: 11

~ March 2017 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Notes: Issue 2017 Notices of Intent to Retain 1 Ash Wednesday 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7:45PM Council

Patrick Parade 13 14 15 16 17 Lenten Pasta Supper 19 20 Spring Begins 21 22 23 7:45PM Council Meeting 18 24 25 (to March 26) 26 (Baby

Joseph Parish 2 Lyons Mass ARC Collections, SHOP-RITE & St.

12 ~ March 2017 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Notes: Issue 2017 Notices of Intent to Retain 1 Ash Wednesday :45PM Council Meeting Daylight Saving Time Begins Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Parade Lenten Pasta Supper Spring Begins :45PM Council Meeting (to March 26) 26 (Baby Shower ends) 27 4th Degree Meeting ~ April 2017 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 ARC Collections, SHOP-RITE & St. Joseph Parish 2 Lyons Mass ARC Collections, SHOP-RITE & St. Joseph Parish :45PM Council Meeting Palm Sunday Holy Thursday 14 Good Friday Easter Lyons Mass :30PM Council Meeting th Degree Meeting Arbor Day th Sunday Rosary Calendar updates available at 12

Knight Worthy News. St. Joseph Council 10627, High Bridge, New Jersey

Knight Worthy News. St. Joseph Council 10627, High Bridge, New Jersey Knight Worthy News April 2017 St. Joseph Council 10627, High Bridge, New Jersey A Catholic men s organization promoting Charity, Unity, Fraternity, Family and Patriotism (Area Code 908 unless otherwise