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1 Regina Mundi Council #4052 Assumption B.V.M. Parish - Feasterville, PA FEBRUARY 2019 ========================================================================================================== GRAND KNIGHT S MESSAGE: My Brother Knights, January is behind us, and another new year has started well for our council. During the past month, we have exemplified two new brothers in the first degree and excepted several more transfers to our council. This is all due to you, our active and welcoming members! Thanks to brother Steve Jackson, and all the knights who rode our parish bus to Washington, D.C. to march in support of life. If you ve never been able to make the trip, I encourage you to make it a priority next year. It s truly an inspiring experience you won t soon forget. Be sure to come by and see our newly redecorated hall. Several of your brother knights painted and put together new awards and photo displays that are worth checking out. Our meeting and social nights are on the first and third Thursdays of every month, and I hope to see you all there. Vivat Jesus! Brother Rich Page 1

2 Grand Knight - Richard F. Spencer Deputy Grand Knight - Anthony M. Porretta Chaplain - Rev. Michael Davis Chancellor - Michael H Arment Recorder - James Bortz Financial Secretary - George Dolnycky Treasurer - Richard Gathercole Warden - John P Eagan Lecturer - Stephen J. Clark Advocate - John J Kelly Inside Guard - George L. Sander Jr. Outside Guard - George Benson Jr.. - Richard Delp One Year Trustee - Raymond L. Burkett Two Year Trustee - Christopher J. Moser Three Year Trustee - Frederick G. May Missing Knights Brother Knights If you haven t been to a meeting or participated in one of our activities in a while, why not start the new Fraternal; year off by coming to a meeting. Come, meet the new members, or renew friendships with older members. We are in the process of making changes to our hall. You can see what we are changing and hear what we are planning or, you can help us plan for the new year. The meetings are the first Thursday of the month and the social meetings are the third Thursday of the month. Both are at 7:30 PM You can t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. Page 2

3 THE MCGIVNEY PRAYER: God, 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 his life and virtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue His work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your venerable servant Father Michael J. McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen For the Good of the Order Rose for Life Please remember in your Prayers, our Military, Scheduled for Baptisms: especially those in Harms Way, our Police, 02/03 Chris D./ Jack K. 03/03 Fire, and EMT personnel.please pray for the 02/17 Michael A. /Ray B. 03/17 Quick recovery and Blessing for: There is a baptism tentatively scheduled for Bill Wixted Sue Wixted John Carroll for February 17 th with a possible visiting Priest. Theresa Mercurio Marie Bell Bud Sanders Michelle Kelly Bob Watson Baptisms are scheduled for the first and third Sunday Fred and Barbara May William Meyers of each month. The Baptisms take less than 15 min. Rosemarie Dolyncky Keith Fencer after the 11:00 AM Mass Marie Molchan Jack Weber. If interested in helping, Please contact: May God Bless them and watch over them! Grand Knight Richard Spencer. Vivat Jesus! Richard F. Spencer Words to Live By The Fulfillment of the Scriptures is found in the Person of Jesus We spend a lot of time waiting: for people, events, time to pass or the cable guy to show up. One thing that we don t have to wait for is God to fulfill His promise. That promise, of forgiveness and union, came in the person of Jesus Christ. Page 3

4 Upcoming Dates February 7 - Council Meeting (7:30 PM) February 10 - KOC parish social (after 11:00 Mass) February 14 - Valentine s Day February Sell St Patty s Day Tickets after Masses February 19 - SJN Conclave ( Note day change to Tuesday) February 21 - Council Social February 22 - Philadelphia Chapter meeting February Sell St Patty s Day Tickets after Masses February 28 - Council Officer s meeting (7:30 PM) March 2 - Bulletin Flyer for Food Drive March 6 - Ash Wednesday March 6 - Food Drive Starts March 7 - Council Meeting (7:30PM) March 15 - Set-up St Patty s day party March 16 - St. Patrick s Day party March 17 - St. Patrick s Day March 17 - Clean-up from St Patty s day Party FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS Richard F Spencer 2/07 Anthony J Kane Sr 2/07 William J Gunther 2/14 Gregory M Baraniecki 2/16 Eric M Umile 2/17 Nevin X Das 2/22 James J Dougherty 2/22 James P Brennan 2/23 Charles E Joynt III 2/24 Frederick G May 2/28 Paul J Wieckowski 2/28 Page 4

5 HAPPY VALENTINE S DAY Happy Valentines Day to all our ladies. Thank you for your Love and Support. Our success, large or small, is due to You Standing beside us in what we try to do. Page 5

6 Our two newest members are Joseph Brutschea Jr. (on the left) and Noel San Juan (on the right). Please be sure to welcome them when you see them. Page 6

7 For February 2019, the Knights of the Month are Chris Moser, Michael Arment, Jim Brennen, Steve Clark, and George Benson in recognition of their work painting and redecorating the Regina Mundi hall. Steve Cook received the Shining Armor Award in recognition of his service during his first year as a Knight. Page 7

8 Parish Organizations imcluding the Flame of Love and the Legion of Mary have promised to lead the Rosary after Mass on the last Sunday of the month. We of the Regina Mundi Council have promised to lead the Rosary on the 5 th Sunday of the Month. Please make an effort to join us. THE NEXT 5 TH SUNDAY IS March 31, 2019 Page 8

9 During the Supreme Convention last August in Baltimore, the Knights of Columbus launched its 18th Marian Prayer Program this year featuring an icon of Our Lady Help of Persecuted Christians, created by Italian artist Fabrizio Diomedi. The icon was recently blessed by Pope Francis himself. Each state deputy will host an icon and share it with local councils throughout their jurisdictions. The icon will serve as the centerpiece for prayer services intended to raise awareness of the plight of Christians persecuted for their faith and to stand in prayerful solidarity with them. As the icons travel on their individual journeys, we encourage Knights to track their experiences by posting photos to Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #FollowingMary. The Supreme Council will share many of these photos on its own social media accounts in an effort to unite Christians around the world in prayer. The prayer program is the latest in a series of efforts undertaken by the Knights of Columbus to aid those who suffer for their faith. Since its inception in 2014 the Christian Refugee Relief Fund has raised and distributed close to $20 million to help feed and clothe needy families in the Middle East and to resettle and rebuild villages destroyed by ISIS. Regina Mundi s turn will be later in the spring. Page 9

10 Different church buildings serve different purposes. Basilicas are traditionally large, rectangular churches that have an historical and spiritual importance, such as Saint Peter s Basilica in Rome. The ancient Romans originally used them to house kings or judges. Later, Christians used the style for places to worship God, the King of Kings. The Pope can raise important Church buildings of historical and spiritual significance, for example a cathedral, to the status of minor basilica. When you visit, you will know that you are in a minor basilica if the conopaeum (a red-and-yellow umbrella), the Vatican Seal (Papal Crown and crossed keys),and a special bell are on display. A cathedral is the chief church in a diocese and is where the bishop presides. The name Cathedral comes from the word cathedra, which is Latin for the chair. This refer to the Bishop s chair, which represents his authority. A Shrine is a sacred place where a saint s relic is preserved. an apparition Has taken place, or a place to encourage a specific belief or devotion. The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia is both A cathedral and a Basilica. It may also be considered a Shrine because it contains the tomb of Saint Katherine Drexel. Page 10

11 On January 18, 2019, Steve Jackson, Rich Spencer, Rich Gathercole, Jim Brennen, Steve Clark, George Benson, Fred May, and Deacon Umile joined Father Mke and other members of Assumption BVM parish on a bus to Washington DC to participate in the March for Life. Page 11

12 The March passed by the Washington Monument, The Capitol Building, and the Supreme Court ( The home of Roe V Wade) Those people who were not able to do the walk went to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for a day of prayer. Page 12

13 March 30 th has been designated as Knight s day at Comly road 7:00 AM till 3:00 PM Page 13

14 Special Olympics held the Bocce Championship at George Washington HS on Thurs. Jan 24th. They have come to rely on our help with these games. It is a good feeling to be appreciated. I would like to thank Jack Eagan, Steve Clark, Fred May, Matt Wachowski, Roger Falloon, and Bob Thompson for their participation. The Special Olympics staff was very appreciative. They would have had a problem if we were not there. Thank you, Brother Bob Conrad Page 14

15 Michael Barkann of NBC Sports Philadelphia was the Master of ceremonies during the opening Ceremony. Brother Steve Clark in the Oath to be fair and impartial in our officiating. The Philadelphia Police escorted the Olympic Torch into the building. Page 15

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18 Assembly Officers Faithful Navigator Faithful Friar Faithful Captain Faithful Admiral Faithful Purser Faithful Comptroller Faithful Pilot Faithful Scribe Faithful Inside Sentinel Faithful Outside Sentinel Faithful 3-yr Trustee Faithful 2-yr Trustee Faithful 1-yr Trustee Anthony M, Porretta Rev. Michael J. Davis Daniel Donovan Michael H Arment,PGK Mathew Kresz, PFN John P. Eagan Michael Ciampoli Michael Innamorata Fred May, PGK John DeStefanis,PGK Albert Scheck, PFN Raymond L. Burkett, PGK John Carroll, PFN UPCOMIING MEETINGS Wed February 6, :30 PM Officers & Chairmen Pope Pius XII Council Tues. February 20, :00 PM Conclave Pope Pius XII Council Addresses of Probable Assembly Meeting Locations Pope Pius XII Council Holmesburg Council Mary Queen of Angels St. Thomas Aquinas Parish 3300 Knorr Street Academy Road 601 Bristol Pike Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA Croydon, PA (St. Martha s Rectory) Regina Coeli Council St Charles Borromeo Council Regina Mundi Council 9617 James Street 1193 Gravel Pike 1900 Meadowbrook Rd. Philadelphia, PA Bensalem, PA Feasterville, Pa Page 18

19 On Saturday January 5, 2019, Brother John Carroll#4052 was the only Brother Knight from St John Neumann Assembly to attend the Mass and Reception celebrating St. John Neumann s feast day. On Sunday January 6, 2019, Brothers John Carroll#4052, Daniel Donovan#4052, Renato De Luca #6145, Jack Eagan #4052, Raymond Forish #4921, Giuseppe Innamorato #4052, Michael Innamorato #4052, Fred May #4052, and Anthony Porretta #4052 of the St. John Neumann Assembly joined with brother Knights from the Archbishop Ryan Assembly in attending the Mass and Reception celebrating the feast day of St John Neumann. Page 19

20 The Color Corps was requested for Saturday, February 2, 2019 and Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul for the veneration of the Relic of St. John Vianney. Page 20

21 On Saturday January 5, 2019, Brothers George Dranginis #4215,Jack Eagan #4052, Fred May #4052,and Bob Thompson #4215 stood Chalice Guard For Sir Knight Thomas J. Mullarkey of St. Joseph The Worker council. John Stanker, Terry Hughes and Christian Valin of St Joseph the worker were there also. Christian did the reading. The viewing was at St. Frances Cabrini Church in Fairless Hills. The viewing was followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. We had a good turn-out for the above viewing, that is not often the case. This viewing was on a Saturday, most are not. Although we need volunteers on Saturdays too, our biggest need is during the week when most people work. If you are retired, work part time, or have flexible hours; PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING THE HONOR GUARD. Page 21

22 Pope Francis Names Two New Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, (AMS) Fathers William (Bill) Muhm, CAPT, CHC, USN (Ret.), and Joseph L. Coffey, CAPT (Sel), CHC, USN, to be ordained bishops by Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio on March 25 Bishop-Elect Joseph L. Coffey Is an Honorary Lifetime member of St. John Neumann Assembly. Bishop-elect Joseph L. Coffey, son of the late Dr. William F. X Coffey, M.D., and Roseanita Schubert Coffey was born in Rochester, MN, on May 31, He was raised in Philadelphia and is a life-long fan of all the Philly sports teams. Father Coffey graduated from La Salle University in 1982 with a double major in English/French which included a year of study at the Sorbonne University in Paris, France.Heeding a call to the priesthood, he attended St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, PA, and graduated with a Master of Divinity degree (MDiv) and was ordained in 1996 by Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua. He earned a Master of Arts (MA) in Moral Theology, also from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in After five years in parish ministry, he was given permission by Cardinal Bevilacqua for full-time active duty as a Navy Chaplain in September of The Military Chaplains Association awarded Bishop-designate Coffey its Distinguished Service Award as chaplain of the year in The appointments were announced Jan. 22 in Washington by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the Vatican nuncio to the United States. Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, who heads the military archdiocese, will ordain the new bishops March 25 in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. We congratulate Bishop-elect Coffey on his appointment and wish him well in his new post. We will keep him in our prayers Page 22

23 On January 19 th Mary Queen of Angels Council sponsored a benefit for S K Bill Wixted and his wife, Susan at Twining Hall. There was Fine Food and Drink, Dancing, many baskets for bidding on, a door prize, 50/50, and a silent auction for Sports Memorabilia. There was a good turn-out, and everyone had a good time. The profits went to help Bill and Susan Wixted who are having very serious health problems. Page 23

24 NOTE: Candidates for all degrees should wear coat and tie. Candidate s council should provide kits or $5 to cover cost for Admission degree. The Knighthood degree has a $15 per Candidate fee payable to the Delaware Valley Board of District Deputies (DVBDD). The Fee can either be paid at the exemplification or it will be billed to the candidate s home council. Knighthood degree Candidates need a personal ID and a current 2nd degree card. Date: Wednesday 2/6/2019 Admission and Formation Degrees (1 st and 2 nd ) 1 st degree start Time: 7:00 PM Registration: 6:45 PM 2 nd degree start time: 8:00 PM Registration: 7:45 PM Location: Sacred Heart #15826 Address: Falls Center in Everett Hall, located at Manoa Road & Wilson Ave. Havertown, PA Contact: Grand Knight Lou Valenti at shmanoakofc@gmail.com or (610) Notes: Candidates must be able to do steps! Date: Tuesday 2/12/2019 Admission and Formation Degrees (1 st and 2 nd ) Time: 8:00 PM Registration: 7:30 PM Location: Peace Council #4518 Address: 1195 Haverford Road, Crum Lynne, PA Contact: Fran O'Hara / fran@ridleypa.us Mike Yuknek / mcygk4518@aol.com Notes: Peace Council has Admission and Formation degrees every month on the second Tuesday Date: Tuesday 3/12/2019 Admission and Formation Degrees (1 st and 2 nd ) Time: 8:00 PM Registration: 7:30 PM Location: Peace Council #4518 Address: 1195 Haverford Road, Crum Lynne, PA Contact: Fran O'Hara / fran@ridleypa.us Mike Yuknek / mcygk4518@aol.com Notes: Peace Council has Admission and Formation degrees every month on the second Tuesday Page 24

25 Date: Tuesday 3/26/2019 Admission Degree (1 st ) Time: 7:30 PM Registration: 7:00 PM Council: Pope John Paul I Location: Visitation BVM rectory Address: 196 North Trooper Road, Norristown PA Contact: Michael Connelly mjc1270@gmail.com or Roger Tartaglia rogercpts@verizon.net Notes: Date: Tuesday 4/9/2019 Admission and Formation Degrees (1 st and 2 nd ) Time: 8:00 PM Registration: 7:30 PM Location: Peace Council #4518 Address: 1195 Haverford Road, Crum Lynne, PA Contact: Fran O'Hara / fran@ridleypa.us Mike Yuknek / mcygk4518@aol.com Notes: Peace Council has Admission and Formation degrees every month on the second Tuesday Date: Tuesday 5/21/2019 Admission Degree (1 st ) Time: 7:30 PM Registration: 7:00 PM Council: Pope John Paul I Location: Visitation BVM rectory Address: 196 North Trooper Road, Norristown PA Contact: Michael Connelly mjc1270@gmail.com or Roger Tartaglia rogercpts@verizon.net Notes: Date: Saturday 6/8/2019 Patriotic Degree (4 th ) Location: Double Tree Hotel King of Prussia See Next page Page 25

26 PENNSYLVANIA EAST DISTRICT Fourth Degree - Knights of Columbus Calvert Province SK Sean M. Connelly, Sr., Master Exemplification of the Fourth Degree Saturday, June 8, 2019 The Double Tree -- At Valley Forge 301 W. DeKalb Pike King of Prussia, PA (866) Initiation Fee (Includes: 1 Banquet ticket, lapel pin, social baldric, and processing fees) Lay candidates and Permanent Deacons... $70.00 Priests and members of religious orders... $50.00 Banquet Tickets for wife, guests, and current members... $50.00 Ladies Luncheon (By pre-paid reservation only)... $30.00 Send FORMS to: Your Assembly s Comptroller Seating Request: If you would like to be seated with certain Knights please list them in the space below. All applications for membership in the Fourth Degree and banquet reservations must be made no later than May 22, Payment in full must accompany all banquet reservations. There will be a $5.00 late charge after May 22, ** No refunds after this date** EXEMPLIFICATION SCHEDULE Registration of Candidates... 11:00 AM Ladies Event... 12:30 PM Exemplification... 1:00 PM Banquet... 5:30 PM DRESS The official dress for the Fourth Degree Exemplification is Dark suit (Black, Blue, Gray) or Tuxedo, White Shirt (NO FRENCH CUFFS, NO BUTTON DOWN COLLARS), Neck Tie, Black Belt, Black Shoes. Religious wear their clerical garb and members of the armed forces or full time police and firefighting officers may wear their respective dress uniforms. Members shall wear the official dress plus social baldric, PG-113 lapel pin and current jewel of office. Page 26

27 Chapter Officers President Vice-President Immediate Past President Secretary, PP Treasurer Warden Sentinels Trustees Dan Donovan Richard Delp Nick Marcantonio Mickey Kelly Jack Stanczak Dan McPeake Atiba McCoy Michael Innamorato John Brown Mike Ciampoli Bob Conrad Jack Eagan Fernando Giron Ray Hill L. Thomas Johnson Fred May Hassell Mitchell Wiley Redding Mike Selensky Mike Shields The Regina Mundi delegates to the Philadelphia Chapter are: Richard Spencer (GK), Anthony Porretta, Jack Eagan, Bob Conrad, Fred May Richard Delp, Fernando Giron, Dan Donovan, and George Dolyncky Page 27

28 The meetings scheduled for the 2018/2019 Fraternal Year are as follows: Date February 22 March 29 April 26 May 24 June 28 ( Elections) Location Roman Catholic H S Roman Catholic H S Roman Catholic H S Roman Catholic H S T B A All meetings start at 7:30 PM unless otherwise specified. One meeting will be held at Regina Coeli Council - Date and time TBA Page 28

29 Happy New Year, First, I would like to congratulate Regina Mundi Council and Mary Queen of Angels Council for recently receiving the Star and Double Star Council awards respectively. Great job Brothers! Second, I hope you all had a Happy New Year. With that, did you make a new year s resolution? New years can be a time we look forward and set out a plan to better position ourselves for the future. We normally think about getting to the gym more, walking more, eating better and while I hope we all do that, we also need to take an in-depth look at our financial health. The good news is that the Knights of Columbus can help. Our complimentary no-fee needs analysis is the way I accomplish this. Maybe you ve changed jobs, retired, have kids in college, or have had another major life changing event. I specialize in the areas of -retirement protection (Now that you ve built your 401k, how will you protect it?) - Insurance protection (Do you have enough? Maybe you have too much? ) - Long term care analysis (There is a 70% chance a couple over 65 will need it) - Special needs analysis -reducing risk through creating an income stream that you cannot outlive By going through the process of a needs analysis, I generate solutions that fit your needs, not anyone else s. I look forward to hearing from you so that I can provide this valuable service to you, today. Some of you have a financial advisor that you work with we can provide different ideas that can work in tandem to what your goals are. Fraternally yours, Bill Page 29

30 This is your newsletter, Please contact me with any corrections or suggestions you may have, or if you would like specific information to appear in upcoming issues: Brother Jack Eagan Editor, Rays of Mary Page 30