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THE PATCHOGIAN July, 2018 - Celebrating 115 Years of Faithful Service 1903-2018 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, PATCHOGUE COUNCIL #725 Council Roster as of June 1, 2018 Associate: Insurance: Inactive: Total:

Terlecki Deputy Grand Knight SK Joe Sheldrick Chancellor SK James Kaan Financial Secretary SK Robert Elliott PGK FDD Warden Keith Mandart Treasurer Denis Boyce Recorder SK Kevin Drawbridge Advocate

Basak 276 142 19 437 From the Grand Knight s Desk Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.

I would like to thank my brothers for putting their trust in me by electing me as the Grand Knight to represent Patchogue K of C 725.

of fund raising, charitable donations, and family events over the next Colombian year. Congratulations go out to Monseigneur Corp. President Joe Brandi and his newly elected slate of officers.

I wish our Sister Columbiettes great success in all of their endeavors during the next 12 months.

Congratulations to the newly elected officers: Robert Elliott Chapter Chairman, Michael Boehm Secretary, Keith Mandart Outside guard, and Kevin Hanley Warden. I would also like to thank PGK John A.

1 THE PATCHOGIAN July, Celebrating 115 Years of Faithful Service KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, PATCHOGUE COUNCIL #725 Council Roster as of June 1, 2018 Associate: Insurance: Inactive: Total: Officers Chaplain SK Fr. William Winters, OFM, Cap. Grand Knight SK John E. Terlecki Deputy Grand Knight SK Joe Sheldrick Chancellor SK James Kaan Financial Secretary SK Robert Elliott PGK FDD Warden Keith Mandart Treasurer Denis Boyce Recorder SK Kevin Drawbridge Advocate SK Michael Boehm PGK FDD FCOB Intside Guard Tom Ligouri Outside Guard SK Richard Costa Outside Guard Nick DiMola First Year Trustee PGK James Addie Third Year Trustee Richard J. Basak From the Grand Knight s Desk Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths - Proverbs Brothers, On June, 4, 2018 the elections of our officers for the 2018/2019 Columbian year were held at our council. I would like to thank my brothers for putting their trust in me by electing me as the Grand Knight to represent Patchogue K of C 725. I also want to congratulate the slate of new in coming officers who will serve our council with me over the next 12 months, and am looking forward to working with them on developing a solid program of fund raising, charitable donations, and family events over the next Colombian year. Congratulations go out to Monseigneur Corp. President Joe Brandi and his newly elected slate of officers. Also congratulations to President Betty Weeks and her new slate of officers of our sister Columbiettes. I wish our Sister Columbiettes great success in all of their endeavors during the next 12 months. On Friday June 15, 2018 our council hosted the monthly Suffolk Chapter meeting and election of officers. Congratulations to the newly elected officers: Robert Elliott Chapter Chairman, Michael Boehm Secretary, Keith Mandart Outside guard, and Kevin Hanley Warden. I would also like to thank PGK John A. Praino for his hard work over the past Columbian year. I am looking forward to working with John and the PGK committee during my tenure as your Grand Knight. While these changes of the guard takes place, the work of this council continues at full speed and many good works are in progress: * Our Knights continue to support our parishes as, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Parish Trustees, Parish Finance Committee members, just to mention some of the areas where we are volunteering. * Volunteering our time to help with the upgrading of the church lights at Mt. Carmel * The Chapter Charity Drive sales are in full swing * Planning our annual end of summer picnic * Our 6th annual Golf outing being held on August 8th at the Rock hill Country Club which will raise funds for the maintenance needs at St Francis de Sales and Mt. Carmel Church s * Planning for the 4th of July parade * Developing next year s budgets and agendas In closing my first memo from the Grand Knights Desk, again I would like to thank all of my brothers for their support and confidence in me and our newly elected officers. I wish all a very pleasant and joyful summer. Vivat Jesus! GK, SK John E. Terlecki All material in this document was approved by GK John Terlecki for publication. Copyright 2018, Patchogue Council #725 Honorary: Honorary Life: Disability: All Articles for the August Patchogian must be submitted by July 20th Financial Secretary I am happy to report that our records and forms are currently all up to date. Please update your information as needed. Membership dues notices are currently being mailed out. Please get your dues in promptly. Membership cards were mailed and dues are coming in. Get your dues paid right away. Congratulations to the new officers and thank you to our past officers for a job well done. Thank you to the outgoing officers for a job well done. As of June 1, 2018 we have 276 associate; 142 insurance; 19 inactive members for a total of 437 members. The council is in good standing with Supreme. Enjoy the summer. Robert W. Elliott, FS 151 Springdale Drive, Ronkonkoma, NY relliott7@verizon.net Dates To Remember July 9th Monseigneur Corp. Meeting, 7:30pm July 16th Business Meeting, 8pm July 30th Officers Meeting, 7:30pm 4th of July Parade July 4th Upcoming Events Information on pages 5-8 K of C Annual Golf Tournament August 8th Summer BBQ -September 1st Mets Game and Raffle September 7th Page 1

Family Director SK James Ryan / 631-278-9429 / jpr_ryan@msn.

Virginia, Joann Brandi, PGK Willie Marciano and his wife Jean, Eddie O Reilly, Gerry Restifo, Ernie Maller, Andrew Carollo, Ralph DePinto, Frank Cooper s wife Virginia, Phil Sgro, Keith Mandart,

prosperous USA. * May we think of our armed services, intelligence agencies, and Special Forces that are working and going on missions on our behalf of our safety and freedom.

May they be engaged in fun constructive activities. May families have quality time together and create happy memories during the summer months.

2 Family Director SK James Ryan / / jpr_ryan@msn.com May our Council Prayers be on behalf of the following: Pray for Brothers Jim Addie, Sammy Garafola, Carmine Franzese, Rudy Carrabus and his wife Vicki, Jim Craig s daughter Airen, Bill Mones wife Virginia, Joann Brandi, PGK Willie Marciano and his wife Jean, Eddie O Reilly, Gerry Restifo, Ernie Maller, Andrew Carollo, Ralph DePinto, Frank Cooper s wife Virginia, Phil Sgro, Keith Mandart, Robert Naurek, Rich Basak, Rich Costa s Mother, Tony Russo, Phil Butler, Santo Liguori and Tony Baffo. Please note: We also like to share happy occasions or milestones with the Council. Contact SK James Ryan to include these in our newsletter. As a Council may we reflect on the following intentions: * On the anniversary of our great nation s Independence may we pray for wisdom of our leaders and their advisors to an improved, peaceful and prosperous USA. * May we think of our armed services, intelligence agencies, and Special Forces that are working and going on missions on our behalf of our safety and freedom. They sacrifice their personal time, relationships, family, their health and sometimes their lives. * May we pray for our schoolchildren starting their summer vacation. May they be engaged in fun constructive activities. May families have quality time together and create happy memories during the summer months. * May we pray for the Council s churches and the parishioners of each church for their faith, health, friendship and happiness. * May we pray for the families of our Council. They support us and join us in our honorable work as members in the Knights of Columbus. * May we pray for Father Michael McGivney in having the vision of how to better Catholic Gentlemen, children, churches and families alike. We ask also that you pray for all of our Brother Knights who are in need and for their families and their needs, those we know about, and the many that we do not know about. Council 1st Degree July Anniversaries (Years): Andrew Carollo (1), James Craig (3), Ralph Fuoco (27), Kevin Grieco (1), John McCumiskey, Jr. (8), Duane Parsons (7), Michael Peters (43), Tom Puma (1), Waldo Robinson (3), Roy Schiebel (11), Thomas Stephens (55), John C. Terlecki (3), Dominick Thorne (24), Raymond Votke (31), Fred Wolff (7). Happy Birthday to All Members in the Month of July. Congratulations to newly elected Suffolk Chapter Chairman Bob Elliott, Chapter Secretary Mike Boehm, Chapter Warden Kevin Handley and Chapter Outside Guard Keith Mandart. The July Chapter Meeting will be held on Friday July 13 th. Meeting location to be determined. The July Fourth Degree Meeting will be held on Wednesday July 25 th at J.V. Kavanaugh Council in Mastic. Meeting begins at 8 pm. Congratulations and Good Luck to Patchogue Councils own P.G.K. Bill Fontaine on being named the District Deputy of the Third New York District. We all know that Bill will do a terrific job. We look forward to seeing you at the July Meeting! Page 2

Please don t forget that our Council is on our SUMMER SCHEDULE. In July, August and September we only meet on the THIRD MONDAY of the Month.

Thank you. On Sunday June 24 th, the Suffolk County Chapter held their Annual Charity Ball. The Ball is held each year at the end of the Suffolk Chapter Charity Drive.

This check will go towards a direct donation for this year s Charity Drive Recipient, Suffolk 9-1-1 Veterans, a small non-profit organization dedicated to assisting Long Island's veterans.

3 Please don t forget that our Council is on our SUMMER SCHEDULE. In July, August and September we only meet on the THIRD MONDAY of the Month. Our Meeting schedule for the summer is as follows: July 16 th - August 20 th - September 17 th All Meetings begin at 8 pm. The Monseigneur Corp. still meets on the 2 nd Monday at 7:30 pm as always. Thank you. On Sunday June 24 th, the Suffolk County Chapter held their Annual Charity Ball. The Ball is held each year at the end of the Suffolk Chapter Charity Drive. At the Ball, Grand Knight John Terlecki presented a $500 check to Suffolk County Chapter Charity Drive Chairman Tom Romano. This check will go towards a direct donation for this year s Charity Drive Recipient, Suffolk Veterans, a small non-profit organization dedicated to assisting Long Island's veterans. C & B News: The 2018 C & B program is getting ready to kick-off! C&B books will be available at our June Meeting. Patchogue Council was #1 in sales last year in NY State. Help do your part in making sure that we stay #1. See John Praino to pick up your books and to sign up to be on the 2018 C & B Team! The annual Mary Immaculate Clambake is Saturday July 21st after the 5pm Mass. The Clambake committee would like to thank the Knights of Columbus of Patchogue in advance for allowing the parish to borrow the Council grill for the event. If anyone is able to assist the morning of Saturday the 21st at around 9:30am to set up tables, chairs, and set down placemats that is greatly appreciated. The Parish is located at 16 Brown s Lane Bellport, NY. We always appreciate the assistance from members of the Council in helping with set up the morning of the Clambake and any assistance afterwards the next day after the 9am Mass. For more information please contact James Ryan at Thank you. Save the Date, Wednesday August 8th. We are also looking for bottles of wine and liquor to be donated to make up a Basket of Cheer for the outing. Please bring them to the Council Meeting. Page 3

4 Introducing Faith in Action A New Model for a New Age Surge with Service has been the Battle Cry for the Knights of Columbus for nearly 50 years. This new Columbian Year, Supreme is Proud to introduce Faith In Action, which arrived on July 1 st, and it brings with it a new focus on faith, family, community and life to councils worldwide. The first change of this kind since 1971, the model more fully integrates Christ-centered family programs into daily council activities. Faith In Action is straightforward and easy to implement. It provides all Knights the opportunity to do what they do best: stand shoulder to shoulder as a force for good in their home, parish, community and the world. Faith In Action is more simple for councils, and it makes clear the roles and requirements of all Supreme Council-recommended programs. It offers a stronger call to action, better inspiring our Brother Knights to lead their families and parishes in quality, faith-filled family programs. The new model takes its inspiration from the Domestic Church program, which focuses on creating dynamic parish-based Councils. Likewise, spiritual renewal is at the center of the new model, especially the renewal of family, council and parish life. Understand that a parish-based Council is not necessarily a Council who meets at a Church or Parish, but it is simply a Council that understands and recognizes that one of its most important and primary rolls is to support and serve the Parish or Parishes that it belongs to. It is divided into four categories of programs: Faith, Family, Community and Life. They represent our main priorities as an Order: The primary goal is to strengthen our men and their families in the Catholic faith. It also emphasizes the vital role that a devout and loyal family plays in modern society. Additionally, a critical part of our mission as Knights is to spread a spirit of charity and service throughout our community. Finally, both as Knights of Columbus and as followers of Christ, we have an obligation to be committed to the defense of life in all its stages and in every condition (St. John Paul II). A council may develop and conduct any program that makes a difference in their parish or community. However, the Supreme Council does recommend 32 programs eight for each category. Habitat for Humanity, March for Life, Special Olympics and the Ultrasound Program. Below is a list of the different Programs: FAITH COMMUNITY FAITH: Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP)* Into the Breach Global Marian Icon Prayer Program Building the Domestic church Kiosk Rosary Program Spiritual Reflection Program New Holy Hour New Sacramental Gifts New FAMILY: Food for Families* Family of the Month/Year Keep Christ in Christmas Family Fully Alive Family Week Consecration to the Holy Family Family Prayer Night New Good Friday Family Promotion New COMMUNITY: Coats for Kids* Wheelchair Mission* Habitat for Humanity* Disaster Preparedness Free Throw championship Catholic citizenship Essay contest Soccer challenge Helping Hands NewAMILY L LIFE Marches for Life* Special Olympics* Ultrasound Program* Christian Refugee Relief Silver Rose Mass for People with Special Needs New Pregnancy center Support New Novena for Life New Some of these Programs may be familiar to you, and they should be. Councils have been participating in many of these Programs for years. But some of them are new, as indicated. Let s take the time to explore these Programs and see which ones can and will fit into our Council and Parish life. For more information on Faith in Action, go to WWW. KOFC.ORG, Click on For Members in the upper right, than scroll to KnightLine. Select June/July. We encourage all Brother Knights to explore this new initiative and look for Programs that you feel may be beneficial to our Council. Feel free to discuss or present these Programs or ideas with the Council Officers and Grand Knight at the monthly Officers Meeting to see how they feel about it, and if they think it might be something doable, or something that they feel the Council is capable of doing. Remember, we are known through our works. Saint James tells us faith by itself isn t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless, he also said I will show you my faith by my good deeds. We are all men of Faith, and let us please God by embracing his call for us to help and serve one another by embracing these Programs and carrying out the First Principe of our Order, Charity. Page 4

The Annual Patchogue Fourth of July Parade will be Wednesday, July Fourth at 10:30 am. Our Council will be marching, as always, with our Float.

The Parade moves East on Main St. towards Rt. 112. We hope to see you all there!

All 3 Brother Knights are 91+ years old and still going strong! God Bless them! Congratulations to our June Patchogue- Medford Students of the Month. Marie Mikhaela Bucungan and Roberto Alvarado.

! COUNCIL ELECTIONS: Congratulations to the newly Elected Officers of Patchogue Council for the new 2018 2019 Columbian Year: John Terlecki Grand Knight Joe Sheldrick Deputy Grand Knight Kevin

5 The Annual Patchogue Fourth of July Parade will be Wednesday, July Fourth at 10:30 am. Our Council will be marching, as always, with our Float. All Council Members and Columbiette Members are encouraged to join us. We will meet near the corner of West Main Street and West Ave. (near the Court House ) at 10 am. The Parade moves East on Main St. towards Rt We hope to see you all there!! Honoring some of our most Senior Members: At our May Meeting, Grand Knight John Praino presented Certificates of Appreciation to Lenny Locantore, Rudy Carrabus and Sammy Garafola. All 3 Brother Knights are 91+ years old and still going strong! God Bless them! Congratulations to our June Patchogue- Medford Students of the Month. Marie Mikhaela Bucungan and Roberto Alvarado. We wish all of our Students a happy and safe summer!! COUNCIL ELECTIONS: Congratulations to the newly Elected Officers of Patchogue Council for the new Columbian Year: John Terlecki Grand Knight Joe Sheldrick Deputy Grand Knight Kevin Drawbridge Recording Secretary Denis Boyce Treasurer Keith Mandart Warden James Kaan Chancellor Michael Boehm PGK, FDD, FCOB - Advocate Richard Costa Outside Guard Nick DiMola Outside Guard Tom Ligouri Inside Guard Dick Basak 3 Year Trustee Monseigneur Corp Elections: Congratulations to the newly Elected Officers and Members at Lodge of the Monseigneur Corp: President - Joe Brandi Vice President - Vincent Lettieri PGK, FDD, PFN, FM Recording Secretary - Pat Molluso Treasurer - Frank Cooper PGK Members at Large: James Addie PGK Rich Basak Frank Bosco Bob Elliott PGK, FDD Paul Chalupa Phil Graniello Duane Shpak Page 5

Upcoming Events This year s Council Picnic will be on Saturday, September 1st from 12 p.m. 4 p.m. It will once again be held at Fireman's Park, on Dewitt Ave.

We will also have activities for the Kids, as well as Horseshoes.

6 Upcoming Events This year s Council Picnic will be on Saturday, September 1st from 12 p.m. 4 p.m. It will once again be held at Fireman's Park, on Dewitt Ave., off of Smith St., near the end of Bay Ave. (just east of Shore Front Park). We will have plenty of Food on the BBQ, as well as cold beer and soda. We will also have activities for the Kids, as well as Horseshoes. Cost will stay the same this year, tickets are only $5 per person (Children and grandchildren ages 12 and under are free). See or call D.G.K. Joe Sheldrick at (631) to reserve your spot or for more information. We hope to see you there!! Page 6

Upcoming Events Calling Post Robo Call Council Events and Information SK James Ryan / Cell: 631-278-9429 /

com Please note the number below or program it into your phone service Caller ID: Robo Call Caller ID

#1 reason Members miss the Call You pick up the call Live and hang up too quickly.

7 Upcoming Events Calling Post Robo Call Council Events and Information SK James Ryan / Cell: / jpr_ryan@msn.com Please note the number below or program it into your phone service Caller ID: Robo Call Caller ID The most recent message sent out by the Council are recorded on this number. #1 reason Members miss the Call You pick up the call Live and hang up too quickly. If you are not receiving the calls, it is for one of two reasons. Either, we do not have your phone number or you have a phone service feature preventing the calls coming through because the feature deems our calls to be telemarketing calls. Page 7

Our new Webmaster Kevin Drawbridge has been working hard to update and improve the website.

8 Upcoming Events Our WEBSITE has been undergoing some MAJOR CONSTRUCTION. Take a few minutes to check it out at Our new Webmaster Kevin Drawbridge has been working hard to update and improve the website. Use it to print the newsletter, get forms, and all kinds of cool stuff. Let him know how you like it and make some suggestions on what you would like to see on the website going forward. Page 8

COLUMBIETTES CORNER WE CARE - WE SHARE My Dear Sister Columbiettes and Brother Knights, My board of officers and I would like to wish everyone

Liberata Festival is September 8 th this year which is two weeks before our first meeting, so please try to get donations from the local

I will be available throughout the summer to collect the items for the baskets, just give me a call and I will meet you.

I would like to welcome our new Treasurer Anne Boyce to my board of officers.

I would also like to thank Arlene Russo for her years of service as Treasurer. Arlene you are one of a kind, a great lady and dear friend.

Please take note of my new phone number as I will no longer be using the 631 number.

com Phone: 804-243-6056 The Netties 631-475-5722 Nettie Knitters The Nettie Knitters meet Tuesdays at Patchogue Council at 1pm to 3pm.

1 pm to 3 pm If interested: JESUS Sight and Sound, October 3 rd, $129.00 includes buffet at Shady Maple, then the show JESUS. Deposit of $65.

9 COLUMBIETTES CORNER WE CARE - WE SHARE My Dear Sister Columbiettes and Brother Knights, My board of officers and I would like to wish everyone a safe, happy and healthy summer. As you may know the St. Liberata Festival is September 8 th this year which is two weeks before our first meeting, so please try to get donations from the local businesses you frequent to help fill our baskets. Last year we had 4 terrific baskets. Let s try to make this festival our best. I will be available throughout the summer to collect the items for the baskets, just give me a call and I will meet you. I will be holding a committee meeting during August to get the baskets ready and see who would like to volunteer at the festival. I would like to welcome our new Treasurer Anne Boyce to my board of officers. I am looking forward to working with Anne and the rest of these wonderful ladies in the coming year. I would also like to thank Arlene Russo for her years of service as Treasurer. Arlene you are one of a kind, a great lady and dear friend. I would like to wish all our July Birthday Baby s a Very Happy and Healthy Birthday. Please take note of my new phone number as I will no longer be using the 631 number. May the peace of our Lord be with you always, Betty Weeks, President elizabethkea27@yahoo.com Phone: The Netties Nettie Knitters The Nettie Knitters meet Tuesdays at Patchogue Council at 1pm to 3pm. If you are interested COME ON DOWN Knights of Columbus Senior Club Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the K of C Hall. 1 pm to 3 pm If interested: JESUS Sight and Sound, October 3 rd, $ includes buffet at Shady Maple, then the show JESUS. Deposit of $65.00 will hold your seat. Sands Bethlehem Casino, Wednesday August 22nd, $ $30 in slot play and meal voucher. Essex Lunch Train River Boat Cruise Travel to Essex, CT. Have a three course lunch and a scenic cruise on the Connecticut River, October 18th, Thursday, $ If interested in any of the above, please call Ronny Pliszak, Chuck Gerlach, President, VP, Pat Molluso Treasurer, Theresa Baker Secretary, Elaine Addie, (631) Communications Chairperson Dorothy Zeo, Entertainment Chairpersons, Ronny Pliszak and Elaine Addie Page 9

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, PATCHOGUE COUNCIL

THE PATCHOGIAN June, 2018 - Celebrating 115 Years of Faithful Service 1903-2018 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, PATCHOGUE COUNCIL #725 Council Roster as of May 1, 2018 Associate: Insurance: Inactive: Total: Officers