Suffolk Chapter Light

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1 Suffolk Chapter Light Knights of Columbus Vol. 17 No. 5 SUFFOLK CHAPTER NEWS November 2017 From the Chapter Chairman s Desk Brothers, The months of November and December are The Holidays, where we celebrate with friends and family all the gifts that God extends to all of us. In the October message I asked you to collect money at your Councils and Assemblies for our Brothers and Sisters in Houston, Florida, and Mexico and send it to the State Office. The Chapter has collected nearly $500 at the last two meetings and will continue to do so at future meetings. This money will go strictly to K of C families. Please send your contributions to the State Office. I also remind you of the two important events for November: The Bishops mass and Installation of Officers of Chapter and Columbiettes on November 5 th at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Patchogue. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Brennen at 11:30 AM, Followed by a repast at Patchogue Council. November 10 th is Knight of the Year and Chaplains Night. Please notify Norman Wagner if you will be bringing your Chaplain. At this writing (October 18th), we have only two Chaplains coming. Are you not interested in honoring your Chaplains? And November 23 rd is Turkey Day with family and friends. Give thanks for all your blessings, but remember those less fortunate. The next meeting is on November 10 th at Fr. Thomas A. Judge Council #6893. I hope to see you all there. Fraternally, Greg Warnokowski, PGK,FDD,FCOB,PFN, FM, Chairman CHAPTER CHAPLAIN ASSOCIATE CHAPTER CHAPLAIN CHAPTER CHAIRMAN VICE CHAIRMAN SECRETARY TREASURER ADVOCATE WARDEN INSIDE GUARD CHAPTER OFFICERS Fr. Augustine Fernando Rev. Paul J. Dahm (631) Greg Warnokowski, PGK, FDD, PFN, FCOB, FM (516) Thomas Fawcett, Sr., GK (631) Robert Elliott PGK FDD (631) Norman Wagner, PGK, FDD, PCC (631) William Murphy, PGK, FDD (631) Joe Tuminello, PGK (516) Bob Bienemann (631) OUTSIDE GUARD Bill Fontaine, GK (631) Page 1

2 Minutes of the Suffolk Chapter Meeting 10/13/2017 at St. Anne Call to order: 8:09 PM Fatima Honor Guard presented colors. Pledge of Allegiance by the FN Bob Murray. Opening prayer led by VC Tom Fawcett Wardens report, all present have a valid membership card. Introduce dais. Walter Fogelman (LI)& Otto Schmidtmann (Nassau) Roll Call of Officers, Excused: Treasurer Norman Wagner, Executive Secretary Joseph DiNero, Trustee Matt hew Cola GK Recognition District Deputies Present: COB, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10. Minutes were read, motion to accept and 2 nd. Reading of Bills and Communications. Chapter Chairman Report: 11/5 Bishops Mass, 11/10 Knight of the Year, Chaplains night.all money goes to the comptroller/treasurer. Donate to hurricane relief fund. 10/26 Officers meeting at St. Martins. Treasurers Report Financial Comptroller, Progress Audit Committee, Budget report next month. LI Chapter Report, Progress Nassau Chapter Report, Progress Rep to LI Chapter Report Bill Billups, progress Rep to Hudson Valley Chapter Bob Slingo, 10/27 chapter/conference meeting, 11/4 Memorial mass, next meeting 12/15 Committees: Tom Romano Fraternal Assistance: Tom Fawcett several applications are being reviewed, made 1 payout. Trying to schedule a bus trip in November. Bishops mass Bob Elliott, 11/5 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 11:30 mass, dinner after at Patchogue 725. Fraternal weekend Tom Romano will be at Villa Roma March John Finn,The gift of life is always in need.several drives are coming up, please donate. John Leonardo Stony Brook Veterans Home the installation of officers was held on 10/7, thank th you to the 11 for the help. William Murphy announced the Pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Island will be May 20, Marion hour of prayer and remember 5 th Sunday Rosary and Stand up for life. Catholic Action article was published in the Empire State Bulletin; look for it in a future chapter newsletter. Rich Webber, The traveling Madonna is at Patchogue, let me know if you are interested. William Billups is collecting old eyeglasses and hearing aids and cell phones. Newsletter Contest, Chris Beattie, newsletter contest is starting, submit 3 between October & April. Page 2

3 Minutes of the Suffolk Chapter Meeting 10/13/2017 at St. Anne - Page 2 Tom Fawcett is working on a bus trip. Bill Ratzsch, Knight of The Year will be next month. Bob Bienemann working on the Keep Christ in Christmas fundraiser. Old business, None New Business, Carlo Buscemi will help the degree team, need to know 1 st teams and dates. Mike HearneyCounty Soccer Challenge will be 10/14 at Rosary, 11/5 State Finals (need birth certificates). Good of the Order, 50/50 (3 drawings) CC presented a check for the repast.gk from St Anne s thanked all. Bill Murphy, annual Pro Life Mass 1/21/2018. Tom Fawcett, Contact me for C&B books; get out and sell. John Mastrosimone, 3 rd degree coming up. FN Bob Murray Fatima Memorial Mass 11/12/18. CC Greg Warnokowski, Remember, the chapter is the fraternal arm of the order. Hurricane relief donations raised $247. Closing prayer, Next meeting November 10, 2017 at Fr. Judge. Bill Murphy, closing prayer Closing Ode, God Bless America Meeting adjourned: 9:14 PM Respectfully submitted, Robert W. Elliott, PGK, FDD Suffolk Chapter Secretary. Page 3

4 Columbiette News Suffolk Chapter Columbiettes WE CARE JMJ WE SHARE November 2017 FROM ALL OF THE SUFFOLK CHAPTER COLUMBIETTES, WE WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY S A BLESSED AND FILLING HAPPY THANKSGIVING I would like to Thank Barbara Chiesa and Anne Marie Callahan for Chairing the Mass and Luncheon on October 1 st. What a beeeautiful day. And as always lunch was fantastic. On October 24 th, we had our Major Degree. We welcomed all our new Sisters. And a sincere Thank You to our Dignitaries, Officers, Degree Team, Wonderful Members and our Ceremonial Chairperson, Anne Marie Callahan. Our Spooktacular turned out to be really eerie, never seen that many witches in one area. Thank you Colleen and the auxiliary s without your help we would have had to use our cauldrons. On November 5 th Sunday, we will be attending the Memorial Mass and joint Installation. Mass at Mount Carmel 11am. Repast to follow at the Patchogue 725 Council. Please let Colleen Wyman know by November 1 st if you and your members are attending. All are welcome. We are also honored to be invited to attend the Chaplains Appreciation and Knight of the year. This takes place on November 10 th at Father Judge Council 7pm. Our next meeting will also be our Christmas Party at Kavanaugh Council. November 20 th Please keep our sick and deceased members in your thoughts, hearts and prayers. Also please pray for our brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico, Texas, Florida, California and Las Vegas. Respectfully yours Elaine Addie Suffolk Chapter President Columbiette Chapter Officers President Elaine Addie Vice President Colleen Wyman Secretary Pat Tariol Financial Secretary Lisa Liguori Treasurer Carol Tavis Sentinel Heather Raghunandan Past President Anne Marie Callahan Page 4

5 Starve a mosquito, donate blood. Top 10 reasons to give blood 10-You will get free juice and cookies 9- You will weigh one pint less when you leave than when you came in 8- Its easy and convenient, takes less than one hour 7- Most people have blood to spare yet there is never enough to go around 6- Nobody will ask you to do heavy lifting while you have the bandage on and you can wear it for as long as you like. It s a badge of honor 5- You will walk a little taller afterwards, you will feel good about yourself 4- You will be helping ensure that bloood will be available when you or someone close to you may need it 3- It is something you can do on an equal footing with the rich and famous. 2- You will be someone s hero you may give a newborn, a child, a mother or brother or a sister another chance at life. 1- IT S THE RIGHT THING TO DO Sign Be up today a life to donate saver! on August 24 Right Here at St. John s Page 5

6 Catholic Advocacy Fifth Sunday Rosary October 29, 2017 December 31, 2017 April 29, 2018 Bill Murphy, PGK, FDD Page 6

7 "Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time." John Lubbock In 1954, lobbying by 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 thanking the 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 United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Have you had a chance to visit the new web site? Go ahead! You will like what you see! Be sure to send our Web Master, Orlando Jimenez, PGK, steelwheelsny@gmail.com, articles and photos of the great things happening in your Council or Auxiliary! "One Member, per Council, per Month" and "One First Degree, per District, per Month" resulting in "One Star Council, per District Page 7

8 Chaplains Appreciation Night As announced at the August Chapter Meeting, Chaplains Appreciation Night has been re-scheduled to the November 10 Chapter Meeting. This Meeting will be held at Father Judge Council #6893, East Northport. It will be held in conjunction with the "Knight of the Year" Recognition. Our Chaplains are an integral and important part of our councils and our Order providing spiritual guidance and counsel. Each and every one of them deserves recognition. That evening we will publicly recognize and present them with a gift. It is hoped that every council s Chaplain will be able to attend. Grand Knights are urged to invite their Chaplains and either or call me confirming their attendance. My address is nawagner@aol.com; my home telephone is Please be certain to include your council s name. Together we will make this evening a tremendous success. Thank you in advance for your help. Vivat Jesus! Norman A. Wagner PGK, FDD, FCOB Chairman, Chaplains Appreciation Night Page 8

9 SUFFOLK CHAPTER FRATERNAL WEEKEND MARCH 16 th, 17 th & 18 th 2018 VILLA ROMA RESORT HOTEL NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE COUNCIL # COUNCIL NAME DIST. DINING ROOM SEATING WITH: CHILDRENS NAMES & AGES SPECIAL NEEDS: REFRIG: YES NO Accommodation Choices: Based on per couple double occupancy A Two B/R Suite $ 830 B Suite $ 760 C Deluxe $ 575 GRATUITIES, RESORT FEE & TAX ARE NOT INCLUDED IN ANY OF THE ABOVE RATES! Indicate your choice below (A, B, C) *Single Occupancy $ 425 (deluxe) 1 st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice VILLA ROMA RESORT HOTEL IS 100% SMOKE FREE! Additional night stay-$ Per Person (includes breakfast, lunch, dinner) The above rates are per couple for the weekend and does not include Gratuities, Resort Fee or Tax. Gratuities will be added to the bill at the following rate: ($16 per person per day-adult/child). Children 0-3 no charge, 4-10 $100 (2 nights), $150 (2 nights). RESORT FEE: A Resort Fee of $6.00 per room per night will be included in the above rates as a per person. The Resort Fee covers WiFi, valet service, shuttle service and fitness center. Please make checks payable to: Suffolk Chapter Knights of Columbus. $50p/p Deposit required for reservation. Mail check to: Thomas A. Romano, 1029 N. Broome Ave., Lindenhurst, NY * Weekend Chairman Tom Romano (631) (h), (631) (c) Must be notified by February 28, 2018 of any changes NO REFUNDS, EXCEPT EMERGENCIES, AFTER THE ABOVE DATE. PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS EARLY FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!! Page 9

10 Joan of Arc Columbiettes #1992 Supports Birthright! Page 10

11 November Babies! Enjoy your day celebrating life! Page 11

12 Let s Give Them Something to Talk About... There are many wonderful events taking place in Suffolk County so let s share them with our Brothers and Sisters. Share your event notices with me and we will include them in this great newsletter. Share photos and a blurb of the great events your District / Council / Auxiliary held and we will share them too! Let s let everyone see what Suffolk is all about! All articles are due to the editor by the 15th of each month. johnj.pgk@gmail.com Page 12

13 Register your 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 events held throughout Suffolk County. Missions Eye Glasses and Hearing Aids are needed. Please bring them to the Chapter Meeting. For additional information contact: Bill Billups, PGK, FDD at FROM THE EDITOR: MAIL: PHONE: CELL: FAX: ALL ADS MUST BE IN BY THE 15th OF EACH MONTH EDITOR S INFORMATION: John G. Joseph PGK, FDD, FST 31 Hawkton Place Lake Grove, NY (631) (631) (631) johnj.pgk@gmail.com Meeting Reminder Friday November 10, 2017 Fr. Judge Chaplains Night and Knight of the Year 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. You ll like what you see! Page 13

14 Friends of Suffolk Chapter Help us help you! Put your ad here! We know there are great things happening in Suffolk County! Share your articles and photos with us and we will Don t you know of a business who would like to advertise with us? Let them know they can advertise here! All Saints Day November 1 Any business card will fit right in this spot! Any interest? All Souls Day November 2 Page 14

15 SUFFOLK CHAPTER KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 2188 Nesconset Highway #110 Stony Brook, NY Newsletter sent via ! Charity Makes the Difference TIME SENSITIVE MAIL PLEASE EXPEDITE Prayer for the Canonization of Father Michael J. McGivney 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 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. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father.