Council 4442 Knightly News

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1 Knights of Columbus Council Main St. Salem, NH Officers Grand Knight Deputy GK Chaplain Chancellor Recording Sec Warden Advocate Treasurer Financial Sec Lecturer Inside Guard Outside Guard Trustee 3 Year Trustee 2 Year Trustee 1 Year Paul St.Amand Dave Thompson Fr. Tom Frink, SJ Mike Banks Norman Comeau Paul David Dan Norris, Esq. Bob Fournier Charlie Walsh Ron Bourque Bruce Silver Jay Cappello Don Simmons Bill Richards Thomas Campbell (Editor: Paul St.Amand -ed) Please send articles to the editor: KnightlyNews@kofc4442.org Issue , 19 December 2016 Bishop Peterson Council #4442 Bishop Peterson Assembly #0641 Insurance Agent: Matthew DiCalogero Field Agent 8 Stiles Road, Salem, NH Cell: ; Office: Matthew.DiCalogero@kofc.org Highlights inside this issue: Meeting Review p2-5 District Deputy report p4 MOTION Budget - p6 Salem Parade p7 Adult Christmas Party p8 Children's Christmas Party - p9 VMAC visit - p10 Support our advertisers p11 Council 4442 Knightly News From the desk of the Grand Knight Merry Christmas!: Brothers, Where does the time go? As I write this, Christmas is only one week away. I haven't even started to buy presents! The mall is packed, people scurrying around, some smiling, but others in panic mode. Is the most wonderful time of the year all about gift giving? We know it is not, but we do get caught up in all the hype. Keeping Christ in Christmas takes prayerful reflection, and that takes time and effort. May we always take time for prayer and to give thanks for all we have. So what do I get my grand kids? (See, I'm already fallen back onto the topic of gift giving!) I must remind myself that the most precious gift I could give is not the shiny package that will be ripped open, the toy bringing a big smile for a few minutes before the battery runs out or the made in China precious moment lies broken in the trash bin. The greatest presents I can give is the gift of my presence, of time being with Papa. I do want to thank the volunteers who gave of their presence and helped out in many of the Council's activities this past month. There was the Parade, the Veteran's Christmas Gifts, Christmas party for adults and for kids, Toy Distribution, putting up Nativity mangers and lights for our churches. Read more of these works in this edition of the newsletter. And have a Merry Christmas and may the Peace of Christ be with you throughout the New Year. Vivat Jesus! Paul St.Amand So I was puzzled after reading the Gospel this 4th Sunday of Advent. How come the angel said to Joseph... and he shall be called Emanuel. But another angel said to Mary,...and you shall name him Jesus. Which angel was right? How come Jesus wasn't named Emanuel? A little research solves the discrepancy. I got mixed up between the words he shall be called and he shall be named. The he shall be called phrase describes the nature of Jesus. It describes who he is. He is God with us. (Emanuel) ; but he is also called many titles in the Bible, Son of the Most High, the Christ, Son of the Living God, the Alpha and the Omega, Lord, Master. Jesus is called many titles to reveal his nature, but he was named Jesus. My name is Paul, but I have been called many things, like Papa, Husband, Worthy Grand Knight, plus many words I don't want to repeat in print!

2 Quickie CALENDAR Council Meeting Notes from Dec 14 UNOFFICIAL (Taken from notes of the worthy recorder, Norm Comeau.) Social time before Dec 14 meeting. (Jim Broadhurst needs the AED!) GK Paul St.Amand opened the meeting; Fr. Tom, Dan Norris, and Bruce Silver were excused. Meeting opened at 7:30 with 29 council members present. Worthy Warden confirmed that all present were in possession of a current, signed membership card. November minutes read and accepted. GK Opening Remarks: Put up Chairs for Christmas Mass Meet at SJRS Auditorium Friday, Dec 23, 1:30PM (Paul St.Amand) Toy Pack Up Old Liquor Store Saturday Dec 31, 8:00AM, (Alan Phair) March for Life St. John Church, Concord Saturday, Jan 14, 10:00AM (Bill Richards) Blood Drive Thursday, Jan 19, 1-7PM Hall (Ken Akerley) Fill the baskets in the Hall Last day to donate items for Pregnancy Care Centers Saturday, Jan 21, pick-up (Dick Collopy) Pro-Life Mass St. Joseph Church Friday, Jan 20, 7:00PM (Dennis Groulx) Catholic Charities Mardi-Gras Grappone Conference Center, Concord, Saturday, Feb 4 (Gene Bryant) Invitation for Play Among The Stars in Methuen Dec 16 for Night before Christmas Christmas Lights for MQP will be completed before Christmas. Volunteers needed to set up chairs in St Joseph's Auditorium at 1:30pm on Friday Dec 23. Baby items needed for donation to Pregnancy Care Centers, for KofC quarterly meeting, Last pick-up Jan 21. Thank Yous received from: Fr Smolley, for making his going away party so enjoyable, and for Dave Thompson's special soup. Play Among the Stars, from Sara (and advance notice of golf Tourney on June 23rd.) Chelsea Coates, the Program Manager for Best Buddies New Hampshire. Boston Higashi School and Autism Speaks, for donations to those two autism charities. Bishop Petersen Residence, for baseball tix at Fisher Cats Tip of the hat to: Dave Thompson and Dick Collopy for heading up the baby item donation drive for PCCs. Allan Phair for heading up the Christmas toy distribution program again this year. Wil Boutin and the Christmas Party team great job! All the folks who showed up at the Christmas Parade / be it marching or cooking. (We need more members to march and not ride in cars/trucks). Don Gagne for his single-handed clean-up of the Christmas Party! Mike Banks for transporting Santa Maria float. Treasurer's Report: Bob Fournier Bob gave his report. He also expressed his and his families appreciation to the Knights who supported him during his dad's funeral service. Financial Secretary's Report: Charlie Walsh Membership total 248 plus newest honorary life member: Gene Bryant Committee Reports Dave Thompson conducts: General Comments: The Christmas Fund collection at the land fill netted close to $1,000. Membership: Bill Richards Bill sponsored Ed Lynch for membership. 1st Degree Dec 19. 2nd and 3rd Degree Exemplification will be on Saturday January 28th at 2

3 10:00AM in Nashua. Parish recruiting drive Jan 14th & 15th at MPQ and Jan 21st & 22nd at St Joseph's Culture for Life - Dennis Groulx There is a Pro Life Mass on Friday January 20, 2017 at St Joseph's in Salem Looking for donated baby items for PCC. Laundry baskets are in the hall; last chance to donate is Jan 21. You can drop off items in the hall at any time. Requested items are as follows. Diapers, Receiving Blankets, Shampoo, Burp Cloths, Sweater Sets, Bibs, Stretch Outfits, Sleepers, Wipes, Onesies, Baby Powder, Crib Sheets, Lotion, 8 oz. Playtex Bottles and Liners, Desitin, Feeding Spoons, Q-Tips, Infant Socks and Hats, Diaper Bags, Maternity Clothes, Baby Thermometers, Maternity PJ s, Baby Formula, Regular Undershirts, Tipper Cups, Towel Sets. (Think, What does a baby or a new mom need that can fit into a laundry basket? - ed) Veterans Activities Dave Thompson for Rico Casaletto Ten council members provided gifts to Vets at the Veterans Home in Manchester. See article below. Bingo Ron Bourque Bingo continues to bring in a good profit; in Ron Bourque's words, Thanks to Lou and Paul and the team, and thanks be to Almighty God! We have already surpassed our total for all of 2015, and we still have the month of December to go! Texan Poker Larry Belair Larry Belair would like as many Brother Knights to attend the Jan 10 th Salem Planning Board meeting at 7:00pm to support the Texas Hold-em Fund zoning proposal. Blood Drive Next Blood Drive is January 19th Volunteers will be needed. (The council listed. -ed) event calendar has all the 2017 dates Free Throw Challenge Mike Schwing has set January 15th from 12:00PM to 2:00PM at St Joseph Regional School gym. He will need volunteers to help at the registration table and to record the kids' scores. (The web site master will send out an alert a few days before the event. - ed) Old Business One notice of motion was removed from the table from last month and opened for discussion and vote. The request by Fr Tom for $1,000 for a prom for the Special Needs Children at SJRC passed and approved. A parish request, for money for an AED device for St Joseph's Church, first suggested by Mark Alfano and then through Fr. Tom, will come from the Special Projects Line in the 2016 budget, previously approved. No vote was needed, since the total budget item has unused money to cover the AED $1,469 expense. (Fr. Tom in to the GK, reminded him that given the age of many of the Knights, our members might need that AED soon! - ed) FYI: There is already an AED installed at MQP, located in the foyer near the secretary's office. New Business Trustees: there were no donation requests from the Trustees. (Bob Fournier breathed a sigh of relief. - ed) A Notice of Motion: Butch Kealey requested $3,000 for lights for the Corporation Hall. These are exterior LED lights and also an inside spot light for the statue. An external outside outlet is also included. The exterior lights address a safety issue. The motion was tabled, to be brought up and voted upon in January. A Notice of Motion: Bob Fournier presented the 2017 budget for $274,208, which includes $113,326 in major planned donations. The motion was tabled, to be brought up and voted upon in January. (See below for the donations list.) From the Floor: The GK requested $ for advertising in the Catholic Charities Mardi Gras Gala booklet (Full page ad). Approved. 3

4 District Deputy Report Bill Richards Greets from Wayne Griffin, our State Deputy, and I extend his wishes to all for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I also would like to express my gratitude for allowing me time during your meeting. Important Dates: December 25, 2016 Birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior January 22, 2017 NH State Council Winter Quarterly Meeting Suncook, NH February 11, 2017 Annual Birth Right Dinner Suncook, NH March 4, 2017 Granite State Awards Dinner Hampton, NH Laundry Basket Drive for N.H. Pregnancy Care Centers Annual Birth Right Dinner St John the Baptist Parish Hall; 12 School Street; Allenstown, NH ; Social at 5:00 pm, February 11, 2016 with Dinner at 5:30 pm. $15 a person. The year is passing by quickly. The Fraternal Service Activity Report, Form 1728, is due on January 31, This is a Columbian Awards requirement and GK Paul should be collecting data for the report. The Granite State Awards dinner is coming up on March 4, 2017 at the Hampton Council. I am encouraging every council to review their membership and submit at least one candidate for the award this year. N.H March for Life in Concord is scheduled for January 14, There is to be a mass at St John s Church in Concord at 10:00 am and then a march to the state house will follow. It is requested fourth degree knights participate in regalia for the march. In ending I would like to reinforce what was discussed in the Membership report. That we strive for the initiation of one new member each month for the remainder of the fiscal year. GOOD OF THE ORDER A big Thank You to the Christmas Tree Light Fairy, who singlehandedly put up the new LEB bulbs for Christmas at MQP. It only took the magical light fairy two hours to do the job. This was witnessed by Larry Belair, who attests to the truthfulness of the magic. (Thanks, Larry! -ed) On this coming Friday afternoon, Dec 23, at 1:30PM, we will need a work party to put the seats up in the St. Joe school gym, for the Saturday Christmas Mass. With six people, it will take under two hours. More people faster job! HELP! Richard Botti, on behalf of his son, gave a sincere Thank You for the council's donations to several autism charities. And Gene Bryant thanked Richard for bringing this worthy cause to our attention. Lecturer reflection: Ron, with technical support from Mike Banks, presented a video shown at the Supreme Convention. (Because of time constraints, the GK interrupted the video before it ended. I encourage all to view the full video. See link below. - GK) Video shown at meeting. The state deputies also watched a video highlighting events of the 2016 Supreme Convention in Toronto. This video is available here. (<< CLICK on that link! -ed). Please share this video on your council's website and Facebook Page so that your community can learn the extent of the Knights of Columbus' good works! Hall Rental Policy For hall rental call George Masciarelli at Or, go to the council web site and contact him through . George will match your needs with available dates and send you a rental agreement for your signature and deposit. You must be a member of Council 4442 and/or Assembly 0641 to rent the Hall and, you must remain at the hall during the rental period. Full details of fees and policies are available on the Web Site: Council Hall Rental. George can also arrange for members to get a key to the council home. 4

5 Knight of the Month for December to Ron Bourque For communications as Lecturer in the council. And, for being a Pro-Life advocate. After pushing our council last year to purchase an ultrasound machine in Littleton, and getting our story out into publication, a CEO made contact with Ron and two free ultrasound machines found new homes. Ron did the leg work to qualify the Ron Bourque centers, all no cost to the December KOM council. And after the Baton Rouge Floods, Ron called to his friends at Supreme, whom he worked with last year, and found the need of a council that was looking for ultrasound support. (They had already donated two machines, but the flood wiped them both out.) Ron motivated our council to donate the remaining needed funds.) Attendance Drawing The December drawing for $40 was not won by Greg Sapochetti, absent. Anyone can win! Attend the January meeting; the prize is $50, and we will pick numbers until a winner is drawn! Closing Prayer was led by GK Paul. Amen! Meeting adjourned at 9:00PM. Some Contact Information for our Council Members' quick access If you have a question and need to talk and don't have , one of us should be able to get you an answer! links for GK, DGK, Chaplain are on the web site. Grand Knight Chancellor Admissions Trustee (1 yr) District Deputy Paul St.Amand Mike Banks Bill Richards Tom Campbell Bill Richards Deputy GK Financial Sec. Treasurer Insurance State Deputy Dave Thompson Charlie Walsh Bob Fournier Matt DiCalogero Wayne Griffin Birthday Wishes Happy Birthday to all our members getting another year older during December: Enrico Walter D Michael J Robert F Joseph P William J George N George T Paul F Casaletto Coleman Banks Bryant Stafford Mahoney III Spates III Hatem David Louis S Brian F Benjamin P William N Laurence N Joseph R Curtis P Albert D Lipomi Jr Downing Wilson Ferguson Belair Chelstowski Goulet Raymond ` Assembly News: Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month. (The editor will be glad to publish any news for the 4th. Send me an ! ) 5

6 In the past months... and in future months... Notice of Motion for 2017 budget. To be discussed and voted upon at January meeting K of C Budget (Proposed budget to be approved at the January 2017 meeting.) Checking Account Deposits Dues/ Admissions Penny a Knight a Day Friday Bingo Wednesday Bingo Texas Holdem Savings/Inv. Withdrawals Tootsie Roll Drive State Ball Raffle Ticket Sales State Ball Raffle Refund Raffles/ Fund Raising Non "FR"Council Activities Newsletter Ads/4th D. Donations Donations To Council Misc. Total Expenses Donations Rent 1300 Newsletter 234 Postage 1596 Per Capita 1067 K of C, Life Assessment/ Liability Ins/Bonding 1137 Supplies/Equipment 749 Professional Services 200 Salaries Fund Raising (State Raffle Pymt, etc.) Non Fund Raising Activities 823 Misc. 0 Donation Reserve Fund 0 Building Reserve Fund Total Expenses Major Donations Penny a Day Tootsie Roll Drive St. Joseph's Community Needs Saints Mary & Joseph Parish Saints Mary & Joseph Special Projects Honduran Mission Mexican Mission Catholic Schools Tuition Assistance K of C Scholarship $1000 PaulHoang Ngoc, Seminarian Support Adrian Frackowiak, Seminarian Support Stephen Cunniff, Seminarian Support Ryan Amazeen, Seminarian Support Ryan Kent, Seminarian Support Roxanne Day, Postulant Support Salem Christmas Parade Salem Christmas Fund Coats for Kids Pregnancy Care Center, Haverhill Penacook Pregnancy Center, Manchester Family Promise, Rockingham County US Troops /Veterans Salem Care Givers NH Catholic Charities Salem B&G Club Summer Camp Relay for Life ($ council donation) Kidney Fund Isaih 58 Total Major Donations Other Donations (Off the Floor) ,000 10, ,040 2, Total Donations Notes. The money in the Major Donations Account is approved with the budget approval and checks will be written for the indicated amounts in the months they are scheduled. The exception is the Tootsire Roll Drive That donation is dependent upon the amount of money raised. The Other Donations is the amount available on a monthly basis that can donated to various causes as they arise. Requests for these donations must be brought before the Trustees prior to a vote by the membership. When council revenues exceed council expenses the excess money is put in the Donations Reserve Fund. 6

7 Salem Holiday Parade On a sunny Sunday, November 27, members of our council and assembly strutted our stuff at the Salem parade. The ranks were thin this year, with only 8 Brothers marching. We had a good contingent of Knights in two cars and on the float. Also on the float this year were two cub scouts, the great grandsons of departed Brother Dick Dube. Dick Dube's great grandsons. Where are St. Amand and Collopy? Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Dave Thompson and crew prepared a warm meal for our return. Catch you later. And who would have thunk it! Our group was judged 2 nd best in the parade. Mike Petrilli received the award on behalf of the council and brought it to the meeting for display. Second Place Parade selfie DAY OF FASTING, ROSARY. January Please join with members of our neighboring parishes in penance for the sins of our nation against the Culture of Life. The type of fast can be selected by each individual, but it is suggested to abstain from solid foods for 24 hours starting 7:00 pm, Sunday evening, Jan 22, Adoration and rosary also begin Sunday 7:00 pm in the chapel at St.Mark s Church, Londonderry. You can sign by calling John Our fasting concludes with a Benediction at St. Mark s starting 7:00pm Monday evening, Jan 23. Refreshments will be available after the service. - Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. 7

8 Adult Christmas Party The Knights of Columbus annual Christmas party was held on Saturday December 10th. A good meal was put on by the caterer, Lenzi's of Methuen. (He was short-handed on servers, since three of the six waitresses didn't show. But it made for a more leisurely meal!) Thank you to our hosts, Wil and Tina Boutin. and a Shout out to 'Lucy,' the real power behind the scenes! -ed Tina and Wil Boutin Sim: Hey, where's my soup! FYI Presented by Knights of Columbus, NH State Council. 8

9 Salem Christmas Toy Distribution: (mid-drive report) - Alan Phair A big Thank You to the workers at the Salem Transfer Station. On a very cold December 10, they collected $1,000. Probably the toughest part to schedule is the packing & returning of the excess toys to the storage container and the tables/chairs to the council and school. The date chosen at our council December meeting, is New Year's Eve morning, Dec 31, at 8:00AM. Meet at the Toy Distribution location, the old liquor store on South Broadway. Shoppers on Thursday, Dec 15. P.S. Don t forget that if you can do so, a contribution to the fund would be greatly appreciated. Checks can be sent to the Salem Christmas Fund, PO Box 1234, Salem NH or you can visit our new web site at and make a credit card donation on-line. Finally, and even more important, if you find yourself in a situation where you need help or you know a family that needs assistance, please let me or if you prefer, one of the other Board members. Arrangements can be made for private toy pickups for example so that no one will know other than myself. I can guarantee you won t be the first nor the last to need assistance. Our goal has always been to never let a family go without necessary food, clothing or children without toys under the tree. May God Bless all of you for all you do to help us each year.alan Phair Children's Christmas Party Dec 18 Once again, Santa came for a surprise Christmas appearance at the corporation hall, with a present to give to the gathered ragamuffins. And we had a magic show while we ate our pizza, waiting for Santa. The GK thanks Tom Campbell for organizing this yearly event. What's in the box? Santa and friends 9

10 Knights Visit at VA Medical Center in Manchester Rico Casaletto On Sunday, December 11, 2016, six members of the Knights of Columbus and four wives visited hospitalized veterans at the VAMC to wish them a Merry Christmas and present each of the 42 patients with a little token of our gratitude. On this visit, instead of breaking up into groups and each group visiting a few patients, we visited each patient and were introduced to them by the volunteer who took us to each room. The patients were happy to tell us about their time in the service and where they served. As we were exiting the last room, one of the patients ran after us to share a bag of mints which he had. What I also learned at this visit was that some of the patients were actually there permanently, and some also are in hospice care. The Knights that visited were: Enrico Casaletto - Dennis Coleman - Richard Collopy - Dennis Groulx - Don Simmons and Paul St Amand. The wives that visited with us were: Patricia Casaletto - Gail Coleman - Jeanne Collopy and Linda Simmons. I wish to thank Council 4442 for sponsoring the event and supplying the funds, which were given to the patients.. Merry Christmas! 10

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