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Knights of Columbus, Wappingers Council #1646 L O U G H L I N L E D G E R P u b l i s h e d m o n t h l y b y W a p p i n g e r s C o u n c i l # 1 6 4 6 D i s t r i c t 5 2 2 6 6 0 E a s t M a i n S

Financial Secretary 2 Upcoming Degrees 2 Council News 3 HV Chapter News 4 4th Degree News 5 Vocations News 6 Columbus Club News 7 Special points of interest: Our social dinner will be held on

1 Knights of Columbus, Wappingers Council #1646 L O U G H L I N L E D G E R P u b l i s h e d m o n t h l y b y W a p p i n g e r s C o u n c i l # D i s t r i c t E a s t M a i n S t r e e t W a p p i n g e r s F a l l s N Y E d i t o r : J i m M o r t i l l a r o A p r i l I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : C H ANGE IS IN THE AIR! Financial Secretary 2 Upcoming Degrees 2 Council News 3 HV Chapter News 4 4th Degree News 5 Vocations News 6 Columbus Club News 7 Special points of interest: Our social dinner will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, 7:00pm. $5 perperson, wives and guests welcome. Our guest speaker Brian Felweg will inform us regarding alternatives to Central Hudson s rates. By Grand Knight, Tom Battaglia Brothers, It saddens me to say that member John Guido passed away. A knight for 53 years, he was an Honorary Life member who became a member on May 1, You know, we don t see many older members at our meetings, but that doesn t mean that they don t matter. We all get old, eventually we all can t drive at night Don t think these guys have walked away! If you know of an older member who hasn t made it to a meeting in a while, please offer to give him a ride. You ll do a valuable service to that member, our Order, and our founder Venerable Michael J. McGivney. Remember, we re brothers. We re planning to honor Msgr. Bellew and Father Dhas before they retire from our parish. I am speaking with them, to schedule a celebration for their many years of service to our community. We will let you know when we have something worked out. Please join us at our social dinner, on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at 7pm. We will have a dinner, $5 per person, wives and guests welcome. Brian Felweg, from Viridian, will speak about the green energy option, and how it might save you money. Come on down, ready to ask anything you like about energy rates. Our Council-sponsored Deceased Members Mass will be 9am on Sunday, April 13, 2014, at St. Mary s. Wappingers Assembly business meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at 8pm. The Business Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, 8:00pm. There will be a vote on a resolution to spend $2414 towards the purchase of a new dishwashing machine, to be paid out of the 100th Anniversary account. Please attend this meeting to vote! C H A P L A I N S T H O U G H T S By Monsignor Francis P. Bellew, Vicar of Dutchess County Dear Brother Knights and Families, Last month we closed our consideration of the responsibilities grown children owe their parents. As much as they can, they must give their parents material and moral support in old age and in times of illness, loneliness, or distress. Jesus recalls this duty of gratitude in the Gospel of Mark 7: For the Lord honored the father above the children, and he confirmed the right of the mother over her sons. Whoever honors his father atones for sins, and whoever glorifies his mother is like one who lays up treasure. Whoever honors his father will be gladdened by his own children, and when he prays he will be heard. Whoever glorifies his father will have long life and whoever obeys the Lord will refresh his mother. (Sir 3:2-6) Continued on Page 6

Page 2 Published monthly by Wappingers Council #1646 U P C O M I N G D E G R E E S Contact Membership Director Mike Gulbrandsen at 845-489- 7250 for more information, or to attend.

Martin de Porres Council #7551, Red Oaks Mill 2nd Degree Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at Lagrange Council, Pleasant Valley 3rd Degree Sunday, June 1, 2014, Trinity Council, Beacon.

expensive. The Council s three major expenses are utilities, insurance and taxes. Our 2014 annual budget for electricity, gas and water combined is $14,000.

Our Central Hudson bill for March was $2,210 due to an increase of more than twice the cost per kwh than the previous month. On top of that, next month our bill will increase due to the new 3.

2 Page 2 Published monthly by Wappingers Council #1646 U P C O M I N G D E G R E E S Contact Membership Director Mike Gulbrandsen at for more information, or to attend. 1st Degree Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at Lagrange Council, Pleasant Valley April 25, 2014 at St. Martin de Porres Council #7551, Red Oaks Mill May 30, 2014 at St. Martin de Porres Council #7551, Red Oaks Mill 2nd Degree Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at Lagrange Council, Pleasant Valley 3rd Degree Sunday, June 1, 2014, Trinity Council, Beacon. Candidates to arrive by 1:00pm F I NA N C IAL SECRETARY S REPORT By Ron Kowalczyk, Financial Secretary Brother Knights, This winter has been not only long and brutally cold, it has been very expensive. The Council s three major expenses are utilities, insurance and taxes. Our 2014 annual budget for electricity, gas and water combined is $14,000. We have already spent $5,515 against that total and the air conditioning season has not arrived yet. Our Central Hudson bill for March was $2,210 due to an increase of more than twice the cost per kwh than the previous month. On top of that, next month our bill will increase due to the new 3.75% county wide tax that is being levied. The council has taken actions to keep our utility cost to a minimum. All incandescent lighting throughout the bldg. has been replaced with either LED or CFL lighting. Motion detectors have been installed in the restrooms to automatically turn the lights on when anyone enters and off when they leave. Power to the exterior walk-in freezer and cooler has been turned off. A generous member has donated a box freezer and the refrigerator in the kitchen is filled to the brim. Members of the Columbus Club make sure that all lights are turned off, excluding exterior lights, and thermostat settings are lowered at the conclusion of every event. If these actions do not bring our utility cost down, money may have to be diverted from discretionary spending including the charity account. On a more positive note, the semi-annual audit of the Council s financial records was completed by the trustees and the resulting approval form sent onto Supreme. I want to thank the Trustees, the Treasurer and the Deputy Grand Knight for their assistance. There are still 33 members who have not paid their annual dues. If you have not sent in your dues payment, please do so soon! If you are having financial difficulties, please call me at (845) or me at rjkow@optonline.net so we can work out a payment plan. All personal information will be kept confidential. I also want to thank all the members who have paid their annual dues on time. May God bless all our members with good health, peace and brotherly love. I thank you for your financial support of our council. Ron Kowalczyk Financial Secretary W E RE A LL I R I S H AT I R I S H N I G H T Clockwise: John Enkler serves; D Amby Project performer; Russ & Uncle Lou try to ignore Rob Usher. :-) C O U N C I L O F F I C E R S, Chaplain Rev. Msgr Francis P. Bellew Associate Chaplain Rev. Xaviermaria Gnanadhas Associate Chaplain Rev. Roger Hall, O.F.M. Grand Knight.... Thomas Battaglia, PGK Deputy Grand Knight John Gorman Chancellor Mike Gulbrandsen Recorder Robert A. Hand Financial Secretary Ron Kowalczyk Treasurer Mike Van Voorhis Warden Christopher Tompkins Inside Guard..... David Jones Outside Guard... Joseph Perrone Trustee 3 Year... Gilbert Muhlenbruch, PGK PFN Trustee 2 Year... Raymond B. Strohm, PGK Trustee 1 Year... M. James Mortillaro, PGK Advocate Thomas Tompkins, PGK PFN

Loughlin Ledger Page 3 R E P R E S E N T E D ON D U T C H E

PA T R I C K S P A R A D E The Dutchess County St.

Columbus, Wappingers Council #1646, in collaboration with

the collaboration At 5:30pm, dinner will be served in Msgr.

sarving stations, salad, bread, dessert, and soda.

performed by the County Players, in the Falls Theater just

Buy your dinner tickets through County Players Box Office

The cost for dinner will be $25 plus tax; this is in

3 Loughlin Ledger Page 3 R E P R E S E N T E D ON D U T C H E S S C O U N T Y S T. PA T R I C K S P A R A D E The Dutchess County St. Patrick s Parade was held in the Village of Wappingers Falls, NY, on Saturday, March 1, E AT A L O T, T H E N G O S EE S PA M A L O T Knights of Columbus, Wappingers Council #1646, in collaboration with County Players are offering a Dinner and Show on Saturday, May 10, New Knights of Columbus member Greg Dallari is coordinating the collaboration At 5:30pm, dinner will be served in Msgr. Loughlin Memorial Hall, at 2660 East Main Street, in the Village of Wappingers Falls. The dinner will include pasta, meatballs, Chicken Marsala, sarving stations, salad, bread, dessert, and soda. * Cash bar for wine and beer At 8:00pm, "Spamalot" will be performed by the County Players, in the Falls Theater just across Wappingers Creek. Buy your dinner tickets through County Players Box Office -- (845) or The cost for dinner will be $25 plus tax; this is in addition to the theater ticket price. Proceeds supports Knights of Columbus charities. Dinner seating is limited to 150 patrons. If you have any questions, contact event organizer (and Wappingers Council member) Greg Dallari at , or greg_dallari@yahoo.com.

This year, the convention will be held at the Villa Roma Resort & Conference Center, in Calicoon, NY. The State Council held its mid-year meeting at the Villa Roma last December.

4 Page 4 Published monthly by Wappingers Council #1646 H U D S O N VALLEY CHAPTER NEWS B A C K TO C A L I C O O N W E G O! The meeting of the New York State Council (AKA the State Convention ) will be held from Thursday, April 24, 2014, through Saturday, April 26. This year, the convention will be held at the Villa Roma Resort & Conference Center, in Calicoon, NY. The State Council held its mid-year meeting at the Villa Roma last December. Wappingers members and District Deputies, Jeff Boldrin (D52) and Jim Mortillaro (D53) braved the icy roads to attend. The Grand Knight Delegate to the convention will be Tom Battaglia, PGK. The Past Grand Knight Delegate will be Jim Mortillaro, PGK. The alternates will be Jeff Boldrin PGK and John Gorman. K OFC F R E E T H R O W C H A M P I O N S H I P N E W S The Hudson Valley Conference Free Throw Championship was held on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes High School. Boys and girls, ages nine to fourteen, came from across the Hudson Valley - the winners of their District Free Throw competitions, to step up to the foul line, basketball in hand, and compete in free throws. Deacon Nash, from St. Martin de Porres Council #7551, said the opening prayer. A sample press release on the Supreme Council's website describes this vital youth activity thus: "The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually, with winners progressing through local, district, and state (or province) competitions. International champions are announced by the K of C headquarters based on scores from the state-level competitions. All boys and girls will compete in their respective age and gender divisions. Since its beginning in 1972, over 2.5 million youths have participated in the contest." The twelve winners of the Hudson Valley Conference Free Throw Championships advanced to the Downstate Conference Free Throw Championship, which was held on Saturday, March 29, 2014, at St. Gregory the Great Church, in Harrison NY. There, they faced off against the winners from the Capitol Conference and the Bronx- Manhattan-Staten Island Conference. The New York State Free Throw Championship will be held at West Point on Saturday, April 5, T HE N E X T C H A P T E R M E E T I N G Will be held on Friday, April 11, 2014 at 8:00pm, at LaGrange Council, 20 Dr Fink Road, Lagrangeville. Nominations of officers for the year will be presented. The HV Conference Meeting will follow immediately afterwards. Find more info on the Chapter website: W O U L D Y OU G I V E A L I N C O L N F O R A C L E V E L A N D? By Deputy Grand Knight, John Gorman This year, instead of for the pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, we are raising money for Special Olympics of the Hudson Valley as the Hudson Valley Chapter s annual charity. All net proceeds from this raffle will be donated to Hudson Valley Special Olympics. Chances are $1.00 each, or a book of six chances for only $5.00. The prizes will be $1,000., $500., $300., and two $100. Got to be in it to win in! The drawing will be at the Charity Ball. The Charity Ball will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at St Mary s Council #4065, on Route 82 by All Angels Hill Road. Tickets can be gotten for only $40 per person for paid reservations by May 24, $50 per person for reservations paid after May 24, Raffle books were mailed out. If you did not receive them, please stop by the Council and pick up two or as many as you want, or the Louighlin Ledger at editor@kofc1646.org or jimmort@verizon.net, and we ll send books to you immediately. (Yes, we believe this is that important!) Thank you for your participation. John Gorman DGK \ (Note: President Grover Cleveland s portrait graced the nowout-of-circulation $1, 000 Federal note.)

Loughlin Ledger Page 5 W A P PINGERS ASSEM BLY 0770 NEWS R E P R E S E N T E D ON D U T C H E S S C O U N T Y S T. PA T R I C K S P A R A D E Brothers, I was at the Dutchess County St.

Congratulations to Past Faithful Navigator Glen Kelly, who was the Grand Marshall of the parade.

Exemplification was held on March 29, 2014, at the Ramada Conference Center, in Fishkill NY. I will report on the event at the April business meeting.

Even though it was just the three of us, people on the street were impressed with our white, purple, and green capes (respectively) and chapeaux.

5 Loughlin Ledger Page 5 W A P PINGERS ASSEM BLY 0770 NEWS R E P R E S E N T E D ON D U T C H E S S C O U N T Y S T. PA T R I C K S P A R A D E Brothers, I was at the Dutchess County St. Patrick's Parade on Saturday, March 1, As always, the parade marches right past our door, in the Village of Wappingers Falls. Congratulations to Past Faithful Navigator Glen Kelly, who was the Grand Marshall of the parade. Above: Knights and Scout Leaders Rob Usher and Tom DiFiore marched with Cub Scouts Below: Past Grand Knight Gene Noone drove a float for the Ancient Order of Hibernians The Fourth Degree Exemplification was held on March 29, 2014, at the Ramada Conference Center, in Fishkill NY. I will report on the event at the April business meeting. Our next Patriot Club will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at 7:00pm. PFN Tom Tompkins and I will chair the event. Brothers, I ask for your help and support. As you know, this is how we raise funds for the Assembly. Remember the importance of this; I can't stress this enough: support the Assembly, buy a ticket. All patriotic info will be in the newsletter. PFN Glen P. Kelly, riding in style! Thanks to our Color Corps Commander, PFN Lou DeFelice, and our District Marshall, Bill Hunt, for marching in the parade. Even though it was just the three of us, people on the street were impressed with our white, purple, and green capes (respectively) and chapeaux. Believe it, or not, people ask questions; I just tell then the importance of being a Knight, what it means to my fraternal brothers and me, and what we're all about - which is charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. See you at the Assembly business meeting, on Wednesday, April 9, It will begin at 8:00pm. Only members with a current 4th Degree membership card will be admitted. Right: Color Corps Lou DeFelice, Bill Hunt, and Tom Lynch III, at the parade line-up on McCafferty A S S E M B L Y O F F I C E R S Faithful Friar Faithful Associate Friar Faithful Navigator..... Faithful Captain Faithful Pilot Faithful Scribe Faithful Comptroller Rev. Msgr. Francis P. Bellew Rev. Roger Hall, O.F.M. SK Thomas M. Lynch, III SK Jeffrey T. Boldrin SK M. James Mortillaro SK Paul O Connor, PFN SK Thomas Tompkins, PFN Faithful Purser Faithful Inner Sentinel Faithful Outer Sentinel Faithful Admiral Faithful Trustee, 3 Year Faithful Trustee, 2 Year Faithful Trustee, 1 Year SK Victor Fanuele SK B. Frank Perrone, PFN SK Dave Brown SK Glen P. Kelly, PFN SK Edward Duffy, PFN SK Thomas G. Battaglia, PFN SK Michael J Kelly, PFN

Page 6 Published monthly by Wappingers Council #1646 A P R I L B I R T H D A Y S C H A P LAIN S THOUGHTS Phillip Baccomo Continued from Page 1 Msgr. Francis P Bellew David M.

McCluskey Joseph McGuirk Gerald X. McKenna Thomas E. Morris Rev. Charles Owenja Raymond A. Pantaleo, Jr. Raffaele Senese Russell J. Smith Stanley J.

despise him.whoever forsakes his father is like a blasphemer, and whoever angers his mother is cursed by the Lord.

6 Page 6 Published monthly by Wappingers Council #1646 A P R I L B I R T H D A Y S C H A P LAIN S THOUGHTS Phillip Baccomo Continued from Page 1 Msgr. Francis P Bellew David M. Brown, PGK Gino Celli, Jr. David T. Costello John F. Costello John B. Delancy, Jr. Edward J. Fagan Kevin C. Gallagher Ronald J. Kowalczyk Thomas B. Liguori Michael A. Marcojohn James L. McCluskey Joseph McGuirk Gerald X. McKenna Thomas E. Morris Rev. Charles Owenja Raymond A. Pantaleo, Jr. Raffaele Senese Russell J. Smith Stanley J. Straub Roger Allen Szafranski O son, help your father in his old age, and do not grieve him as long as he lives; even if he is lacking in understanding, show forbearance; in all your strength do not despise him.whoever forsakes his father is like a blasphemer, and whoever angers his mother is cursed by the Lord. (Sir 3:12-13, 16) Filial respect promotes harmony in all of family life; it also concerns relationships between brothers and sisters. Respect toward parents fills the home with light and warmth. Grandchildren are the crown of the aged. (Prov 17:6) With all humility and meekness, with patience, support one another in charity. (Eph 4:2) For Christians a special gratitude is due to those from whom they have received the gift of faith, the grace of Baptism, and life in the Church. These may include parents, grandparents, other member of the family, pastors, catechists and other teachers or friends. (CATECHISM ) I wish all of you, Sir Knights and families, a happy and blessed Easter. April 2014 Msgr. Francis P. Bellew Raymond C. Timmons Francis W. Wise By Rich Van Slambrouck St. Mary's bus to Washington DC was cancelled due to predicted very bad weather. This is the first time ever! Two other buses from Dutchess County were also cancelled due to the weather. The bus company gave 100% refund. Donated money will be used for next year's bus trip. A Spiritual Adoption program at St. Mary's Wappingers began February parisioners signed up. A follow-up sign-up with the 6th, 7th and 8th grade St. Mary's pupils brought the total to 430 people. The spiritually adopting unborn babies will be prayed for all nine months to PRO-LIFE REPORT be safe from abortion. Additional prayer cards are available. Call (845) for more information. Forty Days for Life has begun again starting Ash Wednesday and ending Palm Sunday. All are asked to pray the rosary at Planned Parenthood, 17 Noxon Street, as often as possible for the end of abortion there during these 40 days. Vigil hours are from 7AM to 7PM. It is recommended that you have a prayer partner while participating. Several Life Chains are scheduled as part of this effort. The next one scheduled is on March 22 at Route 9 Red Hook from 10:30 until 12 Noon. Call Maureen at (845) for more information. A Family Life Conference is scheduled at St. Joseph Seminary,Dunwoodie, March 29 from 10 AM tp 3:30 PM. Four notable speakers will present topics : Breaking Free form the Porn Trap; Defending Our First Freedom: Religious Freedom; Faith, Feminism and Freedom; and 40 Days for Life. Call Family Life/Respect Life, Archdiocese of NY (212) (Ext.3195) for reservations (required). S H A M E L E S S L Y S T O L E N S T. P AT S P I C S F R O M J A M I E L Y N B O L D R I N S F B PA G E

Loughlin Ledger Page 7 C O LUMBU S CLU B NEWS There have been changes to the officers.

Likewise, to fill unexpected openings in the directors positions, the Columbus Club appointed Rob Usher and Tom New Columbus Club Director, Tom DiFiore, serving at Irish Night New Columbus Club

Members come down and clean, paint, and make repairs. There will be a sheet in the hall, outside the bar.

7 Loughlin Ledger Page 7 C O LUMBU S CLU B NEWS There have been changes to the officers. As a result of Dave Jones stepping down from the chairs, Bob Hand has been elected the treasurer, and Jim O Connor, Sr, the secretary. Likewise, to fill unexpected openings in the directors positions, the Columbus Club appointed Rob Usher and Tom New Columbus Club Director, Tom DiFiore, serving at Irish Night New Columbus Club President, Dave Walker, with Lorraine Rutherford at Irish Night DiFiore to be directors. It has been a council tradition to close the building to the public during Holy Week. Members come down and clean, paint, and make repairs. There will be a sheet in the hall, outside the bar. See what needs to be done, or just do what you see that needs doing (and write it on the sheet as done). A great time for council spiffification and getting to know your fellow members better! Columbus Club Officers and Appointments President: Vice President Secretary: Treasurer: Trustees: Booking Agent:: Hall Chairman: Dave Walker Mike Anderson Bob Hand Dave Jones Ron Kowalczyk Tom Tompkins Russ Roberti Mike VanVoorhis Kitchen Chairman: John Enkler Purchasing Agents: Dave Walker, Lou Tokarz Lou Tokarz and Mike Anderson, on St. P. Parade day April 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 7pm Social Dinner $5/person pm Assembly Meeting pm Chapter & Conference Mtg, Lagrange Palm Sunday Good Friday 19 9am Deceased Members Mass 20 Easter Sunday Newsletter Deadline pm Council Business Meeting 24 New York State 25 Convention, Villa 26 Roma, Calicoon 27 Divine Mercy Sunday pm Columbus Club Meeting

We re on the web! www.kofc1646.org About Wappingers Council #1646 Chartered by the Order of the Knights of Columbus in June 1912, Wappingers Council #1646 has been serving the parish and Church of St.

8 We re on the web! About Wappingers Council #1646 Chartered by the Order of the Knights of Columbus in June 1912, Wappingers Council #1646 has been serving the parish and Church of St. Mary, Our Lady of the Falls, and the surrounding community for over 100 years. With members who have served at local, state, and national levels of the organization, we demonstrate Wappingers' great generosity and "can do" attitude. We donate thousands of dollars and man-hours to local charities, as well as baskets of food to neighbors in-need during the holidays, and are steadfast supporters of St. Mary's Catholic School and the Monastery of St. Clare. I M P O R T A N T C O U N C I L P H O N E N U M B E R S District Deputy, Jeffrey Boldrin PGK Msgr.Loughlin Memorial Hall Grand Knight, Thomas Battaglia PGK Council Chaplain Msgr Francis Bellew Financial Secretary Ron Kowalczyk Membership Director, Mike Gulbrandsen Field Agent, John Buquicchio Booking Agent, Russ Roberti Faithful Navigator, Thomas Lynch III

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