Vol. 68 No Summer Issue 2017

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1 Vol. 68 No Summer Issue 2017 Dear Brother Knight s, Columbiettes, Squires, and all Catholics that are united in Christ, As I write this article today, on Mother s Day, I cannot help but think about my mother, Iris M. Silva. She was born in Corozal, Puerto Rico, but tragically, when she was three years old, her own mother died so she was sent next door to be raised by her grandmother. Worst yet, her only caretaker then died when my mother was only ten years old so she was again sent from her farming community to the capital city of San Juan to live with a distant relative. My mother had only completed the fourth grade, but her education had to stop as she had to work in a factory in order to help pay for living expenses. In her early twenties, and without speaking any English, my mother migrated to New York City in order to work as a seamstress. Eventually, she got married and had four children. I am her eldest. She raised us all in the Catholic faith and with a real sense of the value of education. All four of us earned a total of ten different college degrees and my mother s six grandchildren have thus far earned four college degrees. Next week my niece, Maria Zayas, graduates with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Degree. However, in spite of her limited formal education, my mother is the smartest and most successful person that I know. Happy Mother s Day Mami! One of the missions of Corpus Christi Council Number 2502 is to be of service to our two parishes, Corpus Christi in Mineola and St. Aiden in Williston Park. Last week on the Tuesday evening of May 9th, Father Richard Britto of St. Aidan called me to ask if our council can participate on the following three evenings for a Special Novena for the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima. On this very short notice, Brother Knights were notified and gathered together at St. Francis Garden to sing, help carry the beautifully decorated statue of our Holy Mother in a procession into the church, and to pray the Rosary on each of the three ceremonies. I would like to thank all of my Brother Knights who attended and especially thank our Worthy Warden Kevin Keenan for representing our council on all three nights. This June 8th will be a special Business Meeting as our council will vote for the slate of electable officers for the next fraternal year that starts on July 1st. Included in this month s Clarion is a proposed slate but as you can see, there are some open spots available. Any Brother Knight that has completed his Knighthood (Third) Degree ceremony can run for any officer position, including for Grand Knight. All interested Brothers should immediately contact the Nominations Chairman, PGK Mike Murtha, to notify him of your intentions. Corpus Christi Council is very blessed to have Monsignor Robert J. Batule as its Chaplain. Monsignor Batule is very supportive of us as he is actively present for so many of our meetings and activities. However, it is his spirituality that I admire the most. Our Chaplain has set up an Afternoon of Recollection at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Island in Eastport, New York for Sunday, June 11th, between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Contact the Grand Knight for carpool information. Continued on page 6

2 Page 2 CLARION Summer Issue 2017 Financial Secretary The Clarion is published upon request, or visit our web site at Corpus Christi Council #2502, Knights of Columbus, and PO Box 243, Mineola NY SK Nick Pennacchio, FS PGK, FDD, PFN, 241 Columbus Pkwy, Mineola (516) NFRANKP@aol.com NYS 17th District SK Thomas J. Liddy, DD Corpus Christi Council Officers Chaplain Msgr. Robert J. Batule Grand Knight SK, Peter Zayas Deputy Grand Knight John Mallon, PGK Chancellor OPEN Warden SK, Kevin Keenan Financial Secretary SK, Nick Pennacchio, FS, PGK, FDD, PFN Treasurer SK, Jim Corrigan, PGK Recorder Mike Beatty Outside Guard Brian O Donnell Inside Guard OPEN Advocate OPEN Lecturer Ed Pappalardo Trustee 1 YR John Macejka, PGK Trustee 2 YR Danny Lynch, PGK Trustee 3 YR SK, Paul Kelly, PGK Directors/Chairmen Council Director SK, Peter Zayas, GK Program Director John Mallon, DGK Church Directors - Tony Donnelly (CC), Dan Lynch, PGK (St.A) Community Directors -- Ed Pappalardo (WP, EW), Ken Lyons, PGK (M) Public Relations Chairmen SK Tom Kelly, PGK Pro-Life Chairman - Tony Donnelly Vocations Chairman SK Jim Corrigan, PGK Parade Chairman OPEN Insurance Agent -- Will Havron Membership Chairman Recruitment Chairman & Admissions Chairman OPEN Retention Chairman SK Nick Pennacchio, PGK, FDD, PFN, FS Eagle Scout Chairman SK Marcel Chaillol, PGK Communications Director Dave Redmond II Delegates to Nassau Chapter SK Peter Zayas GK SK Paul Kelly, PGK, SK Nick Pennacchio, PGK Delegates to Nassau Conference SK Peter Zayas, GK, SK, Paul Kelly, PGK SK, Steve Driscoll, PGK, Alt. to GK SK Mike Murtha, PGK, DD, Alt. to PGK Fraternal Chairman (To be notified in case of sickness, death or need) Tony Donnelly (516) Grand Knight SK Peter (516) iplaychess@optonline.net Insurance Agent Will Havron, CLTC, (516) KofCWillHavron@gmail.com President of the Columbiettes Margaret (516) Margaret.Lund90@hotmail.com Squires Circle Chief Squire Nicholas (516) WILMIN CORPORATION: Bob Morrison, President, Charles Ribando, VP Denis O Sullivan, Secretary, SK Sam Donato, PGK, Treas. Dan Lynch, PGK, (Emeritus) Bill Gyves, John Macejka. Marc Randazzo, PGK, SK Jim Corrigan, PGK John O Shea, President Emeritus 2502 ASSOCIATION Danny Donovan, President; Nick Passarella II, VP Jude Ohrtman, Secretary, Bob Redmond, Treas., Danny McWeeney, Bill Kessler, Billy Wisniewski Joe Conlon, (PP), Dave Redmond, Andy Bernstein Ken Lyons, PGK, John Mucella, STEWARD - Tom Doherty Fax # (516) Council Telephone (516) The Clarion For information on ads contact Bill Gyves, Business Manager at (516) Editor Ken Lyons (516) Deadline for submissions 15 th of the month DAD - POP- FATHER A Son s First Hero A Daughter s First Love.

3 June Calendar 2017 Thursday, June Business Meeting 8:30 pm National Doughnut Day Sunday, June 04 Pentecost Sunday Wednesday, June 07 DD Meeting Wilmin Meeting Thursday, June 08 Officers Meeting 8pm World Oceans Day Sunday, June 11 Solemnity of the Holy Trinity Monday, June 12 Columbiette Meeting 7:30pm K of C Baseball Outing Wednesday, June 14 Flag Day Thursday, June 15 Social Meeting 8:30pm Feast of Corpus Christi Friday, June 16 Nassau Chapter Meeting 8pm Fr. Daly Council Sunday, June 18 Father s Day Boys Scouts Pancake Breakfast at Council Tuesday, June 20 CWV Meeting 8:30pm Wednesday, June 21 Squires Meeting 7:45pm Summer Solstice 12:24am Thursday, June 22, -- St. Thomas More Friday, June 23 3 RD Degree 8pm Joseph O Connell Council Saturday, June 24 St. John the Baptist Monday, June Association Meeting 8:30pm Board of DD Meeting Thursday, June 29 Solemnity of Saint s Peter and Paul Bar Team Schedule June Monday, June 05 Nick s Team Best Monday, June Kelly s Heroes Monday, June McWeeney s Court Monday, June 26 Jude s Teachers

4 July Calendar 2017 Monday, July 03 Sr. Thomas the Apostle Tuesday, July 04 Fourth of July Wednesday, July 05 DD Meeting Thursday, July Business Meeting 8:30 pm Sunday, July 09 K of C Belmont Trip Monday, July 10 K of C Golf Outing Columbiette Meeting 7:30pm Wednesday, July Wilmin Meeting Thursday, July 13 Officers Meeting 8pm Friday, July 14 Nassau Chapter Our Lady of the Island Council Saturday, July 15 St. Bonaventure Sunday, July 16 National Ice Cream Day Tuesday, July 18 CWV Meeting 8:30pm Wednesday, July 19 Squires Meeting 7:45pm National Hot Dog Day Saturday, July 22 K of C Picnic St. Mary Magdalene Sunday, July 23 Parents Day Tuesday, July 25 St. James the Apostle Saturday, July 29 Columbiette Fundraiser Sunday, July 30 National Cheesecake Day Bar Team Schedule July Monday, July 03 Nick s Team Best Monday, July Kelly s Heroes Monday, July McWeeney s Court Monday, July 24 Jude s Teachers Monday, July 31 Nick s Team Best

5 August Calendar 2017 Wednesday, Aug. 02 DD Meeting Thursday, Aug Business Meeting 8:30 pm Friday, Aug. 04 International Beer Day Sunday, Aug. 06 Transfiguration of the Lord Wednesday, Aug Wilmin Meeting Thursday, Aug. 10 Officers Meeting 8pm St. Lawrence Friday, Aug. 11 St. Clare of Assisi Sunday, Aug. 13 Left-Handers Day Tuesday, Aug. 15 Assumption of Mary CWV Meeting 8:30pm Wednesday, Aug. 16 Squires Meeting 7:45pm Friday, Aug. 18 Nassau Chapter Meeting 8pm Msgr. Delaney Council Thursday, Aug. 24 St. Bartholomew Bar Team Schedule August Monday, Aug. 07 Kelly s Heroes Monday, Aug McWeeney s Court Monday, Aug Jude s Teachers Monday, Aug. 28 Nick s Team Best

6 Page 6 CLARION Summer Issue 2017 Continued from page1 For those of you who are not going to the Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City on the same day, you will not have any excuses to not attend this special event where we can all go and pray together. There are plenty of Council activities taking place over the summer months. In June we celebrate Flag Day and Father s Day. Our Annual Baseball Game will take place on Monday, June 11 th please see Squire Report for details. July is a very busy month for Council social events, July 4 th Parade in Williston Park celebrating our independence kicks Transportation to the Shrine is your own responsibility and car-pooling is recommended (there is more than ample parking there). In the event of bad weather, we will defer the event until the early autumn. I would like to see a good turnout for this inaugural event and I hope that we can include an afternoon of recollection in our schedule every year. It s a good reminder of the purpose of the Knights of Columbus and our membership in it. Sincerely, Msgr. Batule Council Chaplain off our social events in July. On Sunday, July 9 th is our Annual Belmont Trip. The following day is our Annual Golf Outing July 10 th, Saturday, July 22 nd is our Annual Council Picnic and our Columbiettes are involved in a fundraiser on July 29 th. Please see flyers inside for additional information. Vivat Jesus, SK Peter Zayas, Grand Knight Chaplain s Report: Once again, I invite you to join us for an afternoon of recollection at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Island in Eastport (Exit 70 off the Long Island Expressway). It is being held on Sunday, June 11 th from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM. This invitation is extended to all the members of Corpus Christi Council and their families. It is possible that Knights from the Council in Oyster Bay and their families may be present as well. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is going to be offered at 2:00 PM on the grounds of the Shrine. Even if you will have attended Mass earlier in the day, please join with us in the chapel. In the remaining hours of the afternoon of recollection, there will be Stations of the Cross (outdoors) and the Holy Rosary (outdoors). And depending on the size of our group, there may even be a conference offered by Msgr. Batule (not exceeding 20 minutes, I promise). There is food available at the Shrine for visitors/pilgrims. The cost is $8.00 per person for lunch. You may also bring your own lunch and beverages. The administrators of the Shrine request a donation of $10.00 per person for the day. Thus, please bring this offering with you (cash please) and I will collect it at the beginning of the afternoon. At regular meetings for a couple of months, I have been talking about this event. Some of you have already signed up and I appreciate that fact. It is not too late to join the group. The Right Corner: Pew end swatters There is a trait of our Catholic-Church-going culture that I think is unwelcoming and even after 62 years of regular Mass going, I honestly don t understand it. I bring it up, though, because I believe that with just a bit of mindful kindness, we could vastly improve how we treat each other when we come together as a faith family. The issue on my mind is end-squatting. Our culture loves our personal space. If you enter a sanctuary 10 minutes before Mass you will likely see every pew with the ends occupied on both sides and vast unclaimed real estate in the center. At its worst, I have many times received malicious eye or death stare from the end squatters who seem seriously annoyed that I would dare try to get by. This genuinely puzzles me as I simply cannot grasp how people at the end of a pew can convince themselves that no one will need to get by. Just today I saw an older gentleman nearly fall trying to get past two able bodied people who, at first held fast to their prime seats and then had a change of heart and decide to move in. What a kindness they could have given him if they had simply left him an open spot. It also seems to me that the same folks who give the mean eye to young families who have to fall over themselves trying to file into the center of the pew also glare at the parents who then can t easily get out of that same pew when one little one shrieks and another has to pee. Let the parent with the squirmy loud baby sit on the end in case they feel the need to make a quick exit. My heart hurts at the thought of folks who are really struggling and sensitive to nasty scowls and unwelcoming attitudes. They might be returning to Church after a long absence. They may have anxiety problems. Continued on page 7

7 Page 7 CLARION Summer Issue 2017 Continued from page 6 Or maybe they have never been in a Catholic Church before. I wince at the message I fear we send to visitors about how much we value each other s presence. Even when overt hostility is not involved, the endsquatter-passing always seems much harder than it needs to be. How much easier it would be if we simply filled the pews from the center outward while treating our fellow parishioners like the treasures they are rather than competitors in a land grab. We are encouraged to get ourselves into a prayerful state of mind prior to Mass. For some, that includes kneeling, eyes closed and hands folded. It is human nature when we come across a person in such a posture to not want to disturb him Memorial Day Mass Report: The last Monday in May was earmarked with all the makings of a summer - like day as a group of Knights, Squires, Columbiettes and Catholic War Veterans were poised to enter into church as a uniform body. They came to pay homage to all the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy today. Every Holy Mass, heard with devotion, produces in our soul s marvelous effects, abundant spiritual and material graces which we ourselves, do not know. And unlike most Saturday and Sundays Masses no one left their seats until the priest had left the altar. On this special day let us pause to remember the patriot s blood is the seed of the freedom tree. Ken Lyons, Editor or her so we stand in the aisle and await a break in the prayer to try to settle ourselves. Imagine how Memorial Day Parade Report: much easier it will be if the person just scoots into Memorial Day is the start of the summer season the center and prays undisturbed. and we all get carried away with Memorial Day So what do I suggest? Well, surely some people sales, family gatherings, picnics and beach need an easy exit the folks with special tasks in cookouts. Let us not forget what Memorial Day is Mass often already have special seating, but about. We pause in our busy lives to honor our among the normal congregation, there are all sorts beloved fallen heroes. The Mineola Memorial Day of people who might really need to sit on the end Parade kicked off right on schedule. Some of our for reasonable and valid reasons. With that CWV marched with the American Legion. understood, if every able bodied person with no On Monday, May 29, Knights, Columbiettes and little kids (especially the ones who arrive early) Squires marched under the Council banner. come in and sit in the center of the pew, imagine Following the parade our CWV Post held its annual how welcoming our sanctuaries would feel and look cookout in the backyard of the Council. It was well to those juggling kids, visiting for the first time, or attended by Brother Knights, Catholic War struggling with too much anxiety to ask a stranger Veterans and their wives and the American Legion to move. and their wives. I get that we like the end spot; it s convenient and The cookout at the Council concluded with singing comfy. What I m suggesting is a little sacrifice for happy birthday to Msgr. Batule. Everyone there the greater good. The homily that the welcomed seemed to enjoy the day... visitor hears might be exactly what the Although no sculptured marble should rise to their visitor needed. The flustered parent who is at the memory, nor engraved stone bear record of their end of the rope might feel like given a kind chance deeds, yet will their remembrance be as lasting as to regroup. You can smile at and greet a new the land they honored. person who might have otherwise stood alone Ken Lyons, Editor along a wall. When my physical spot in Mass feels like a burden, Fraternal Corner: I reflect on the many people in the world who don t Please keep in your prayers the following brother have the freedom or opportunity to participate in knights and their families. Bob Eising, Danny Mass the way we have come to expect. There are McWeeney s girlfriend Georgia, Nick Passarella II, so many in our long history who have genuinely Vilma Doherty, Tommy Hayden, PGK Danny suffered to attend Mass, my little inconvenience is a Lynch, Andy (Cuz) Morris, Mickey DeSorbo, PGK way for me to remember their greater sacrifices and Marcel Chaillol, Arline Cavanaugh, Helen Melvin, reflect how blessed I am to get a chance to go to John O Shea, PGK John and Hilda Macejka, Paul Mass at all. Libassi, PGK Richie Ryan, PGK, Ray and Donna Freedom is my religion. Peace is my God. Love Andanuy, Danny Donovan, Joe Conlon, PGK Carl is my worship. Marchese, John Spellman, Maryann Ribando, Ken Lyons, Editor Continued on page 8

8 Page 8 CLARION Summer Issue 2017 Continued from page 7 Lou Pagano, Bobby McCabe, PGK, Ed Panzella, (516) or him at librandi@optonline.net PGK Jim Corrigan, Jim McEnroe, Frank Shanley, Elizabeth Kiernan, Joe Lunden, Bobby Redmond s great-nephew Sebastin, Suzanne Drake Corsentino, Maryann Ribando, Agnes La Rose, Pat Mulrooney, Lisa Bartell, Pamela and Nancy Driscoll, Linda B., Fred Lodiand, Matthew Schroko, Robert Dwyer, Columbiette Lisa Simeone s Father, Kevin Reilly s Mother-in-law, Mary-Alice Behan, the souls in Purgatory, Msgr. Batule, Bishop Barres, Pope Francis, Paul Holloway and for all our first responders Police Officers, Firefighters and EMT s, safe return of all our soldiers in harm s way, and an end to abortions. Belmont Trip: Sunday, July 9, 2017 is the date of our annual trip to Belmont. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a day at the races. Danny Donovan has reserved two picnic gates at the top of the stretch. The cost is $25 per person and includes admission, program and food. Bring your own beverages (NO GLASS BOTTLES ARE ALLOWED!!!). For additional information please contact Danny Donovan or Nick Passarella at the Council (516) Remember horse sense is a thing a horse has which keeps him from betting on people. Four things let us ever keep in mind: God hears prayer, God heeds prayer, God answers prayer and God delivers by prayer. Ken Lyons, Editor Slate of Officers for the 2017/2018 Fraternal Years: Chaplain -- Msgr. Batule Grand Knight -- SK Peter Zayas Deputy Grand Knight John Mallon, PGK Chancellor Bruce Chester Warden Kevin Keenan Treasurer Liam Patterson Recorder Mike Beatty 1 Year Trustee, John Macejka, PGK 2 Year Trustee, SK Paul Kelly, PGK 3 Year Trustee, SK Mike Murtha, PGK Inside Guard Timmy Clarkin Outside Guard Kevin Mulrooney Advocate SK Steve Driscoll, PGK Delegates to Nassau Chapter SK Peter Zayas, GK; SK Paul Kelly PGK; SK Nick Pennacchio PGK, FDD, PFN Delegates to Nassau Conference SK Peter Zayas, GK; SK Paul Kelly, PGK; SK Steve Driscoll, PGK, Alt. to GK SK Mike Murtha, PGK, FDD, Alt. to PGK The election of the above slate of officers will take place at the business meeting in June (6-1). SK Tom Kelly, PGK SK Nick Pennacchio, PGK Annual Baseball Outing: The Committee has decided to return to Citi Field to watch the NY Mets vs. the Chicago Cubs. On Monday night June 12th, the cost is $45 per person and there are a limited number of tickets (15) available. If interested please contact Louie Annual Charity Golf Outing: Our Annual Golf Outing will take place on Monday, July 10, The cost is $140 per golfer, which includes prizes, open bar and buffet. So if you are interested, please contact Ken Lyons at It is a 7 AM shotgun start at Glen Cove Golf Course. We are also looking for Hole Sponsors, the cost of a golf hole sponsor is $100. All golf hole sponsors are cordially invited back to the luncheon after golf. For additional information please see flyer in the back of this issue. Ken Lyons, Golf Chairman Council s Picnic: The Council s Annual Picnic will take place on Saturday, July 22nd, starting at noon at Wilson Field in Mineola. Rain date is scheduled the following Saturday, July 29 th.the admission is $15 for adults, kids under the age of 12 are free. This will include the cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages. Volunteers are ask to meet at the Council at 9AM to bring everything to the picnic site and to set it up. Volunteers are needed to set-up and clean-up. Please bring chairs, there is limited seating at the picnic tables. You may bring any other games with you to enjoy that day. The picnic team will coordinate all types of games but feel free to enjoy the park with your friend s family and neighbors. The Picnic will start at noon and go to dusk. The pool is open to Mineola residents but nonresidents can pay a fee and accompany a Mineola resident with a valid pool pass to enjoy the pool. Reservations are requested by the Picnic Co-chairmen. Please call the Council at or Jack Grafing at jacktg@optonline.net John Mallon Picnic Co-chairman

9 Page 9 CLARION Summer Issue 2017 Squires Corner: On Saturday,June 3rd we are invited to MHS for a Boy Scout Eagle ceremony as one of our own Danny Roach is being recognized. That ceremony starts at 7 pm. Monsignor Batule is planning a trip with Knights, Columbiettes and Squires and their parents to the Shrine in Northport June 11 th. At a future meeting we will identify our financial status and discuss an out-of-town event (baseball the sale of poppies will be mainly used for their charitable donations. On Monday After attending the 9 am Mass with their fellow Brother Knights the CWV marched in solidarity with the American Legion and their Brother Knights in the Mineola Memorial Day Parade. Because all of us believe and understand that the fabric of the common bond of why we call ourselves American is to care for the men and women who wear the uniform; and when they take off the game, fishing, etc.) that we can do at a less costly uniform, we care for them when they are veterans. rate. Other suggestions are welcome. Ken Lyons, Editor Nick Librandi, Chief Squire Lou Librandi, Squire Counselor Columbiettes News: COLUMBIETTE FUNDRAISER: LIVE PRODUCTION OF WEST SIDE STORY at CULTURAL ARTS PLAYHOUSE (an intimate theatre of only 180 seats), 170 Michael Drive, Syosset, N.Y. on Sunday, July 23rd, 2017 at 3:00PM. Tickets available for $28.00 each. To reserve tickets or for information contact Terry Carbuto, or Rosemarie Sofield, Please see flyer on page 20. The Columbiettes will have their regular meeting on Monday, June 12 th at 8:00pm. We will have coffee, cake and an end of the year party as we welcome our new members and reminisce about our first year together. On July 22nd we are welcome to join the Knights at Wilson Park for their annual family picnic. We will meet one evening each month over the summer just to stay in touch and have fun with a game night at the Council. Margaret Lunden, Columbiette President Catholic War Veterans Post 1949 In 1915, inspired by the poem In Flanders Fields, Moina Michael replied with her own poem: We cherish too, the Poppy red That grows on fields where valor led, It seems to signal to the skies That blood of heroes never dies. She then conceived of an idea to wear red poppies on Memorial Day in honor of those who died serving the nation during war. She was the first to wear one, and sold poppies to her friends and coworkers with the money going to benefit servicemen in need. The weekend of May 27th and the 28 th our Catholic War Veterans sold poppies at both St. Aidan s and Corpus Christi Churches. The money received from PAPAL FLAG RESOLUTION: May 4, 2017 Whereas the Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Organization whose Members are Practical Catholic Men At Least 18 Years of Age In Communion with The Holy See; and Whereas Corpus Christi Council #2502 is a Council in the Knights of Columbus; Whereas a Requirement of the Knights of Columbus First Degree Admission Ceremony is that a Papal Flag be displayed during the Ceremony; Be It Resolved that Corpus Christi Council #2502 purchase a Papal Flag for Display in The Main Hall and For Use when the Council Marches In Parades. The total cost of the Papal Flag including shipping and taxes should not exceed $350. Respectfully Submitted, Thomas Kelly PGK Congratulations are in Order: To Keara Mulrooney has earned both a $500 Nassau Chapter Scholarship based on an essay she wrote and on her academic records, and a $125 Nassau Chapter CCD Grant. She is the daughter of Corpus Christi Council Brother Knight Kevin Mulrooney and granddaughter of PGK John Mulrooney. Tom and Maria Kelly just celebrated their 21 st Wedding Anniversary last month. To Corpus Christi Council #2502 Clarion and its Editor for first place in the Nassau Chapter Bulletin Contest. To SK, Jim Corrigan, PGK for being elected the new 17th District Deputy starting on July 1 st, To Squire Danny Roach on attaining an Eagle Scout Award. To John and Kathleen O Shea, who welcomed into this world their first grandson John Owen Dugan on Wednesday, May25th.

10 Page 10 CLARION Summer Issue 2017 Flag Day: As America approaches the second in a trifecta of patriotic holidays Memorial Day, Flag Day and the Fourth of July we in Mineola, Williston Park, East Williston and Carle Place are reminded why such observances are a part of our fabric. It is because we pride ourselves in our love of country, community, freedom and those uniformed heroes who preserve our right to do so, and whose courage ensures our faith in liberty and our appreciation for all it guarantees. We are not so bold nor naive as to assume that all agree with our assessment. Today s society is much changed and our world embraces diverse values and altered priorities. We will not serve as judge nor will we condemn opinions that differ from our own. That s because we live in a free America where voices have the right to be heard and the words they speak should be respected with an unconditioned tolerance. Certainly, it is not always easy. Sometimes it s downright hard, especially when philosophies collide and beliefs take sharp turns in contrasting directions. But such a mindset on individual expression helped to lay the very foundation of this nation. Whether our cause is freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom of assembly or any number of constitutionally protected rights, we owe it to our moral conscience to be heard while recognizing the same for any who oppose our views. But like it or not, it is part of the mainstay of America. It is a value. It is a right. It is a freedom... the freedom to be heard and the freedom to hear. Americans have died for such privilege. Americans will continue to die to uphold its standards. And that brings us to today... fourteen days before the observance of Flag Day. Like Memorial Day, like the Fourth of July, like Veterans Day and like of our loss. I lost my father many years ago. Yet despite the many years since his death, my memories of him are just as clear as if I had just seen him yesterday. When I close my eyes I quickly remember his style. Although my father was a short and slender figure, a handsome Irish American who was always dressed impeccably. As the father of five children he had to work hard but he always carved out time to support my brothers during any one of our sports competitions. He was my cheerleader when I played baseball and roller hockey, my brother s greatest advocate when it came to calling the shots at all of their baseball and basketball games. My dad was a wonderful father, always loving, caring and full of great advice. Someone once asked me, what was the greatest gift you received from your father? After a brief moment I replied, street smarts. He gave me the valuable gift of street smarts. Every time I call upon the gift that my wise Irish Catholic dad bestowed upon me, I thank him. He is the blood of my heart. If your dad enjoyed firing up the grill and cooking up burgers, steaks, chicken or anything else the family desired, then don an apron, grab some tongs and serve your family a feast in his honor. We all have different ways of honoring our fathers who are no longer with us. I know people who on Father s Day set a place at the dinner table for their dad. There are others who keep their father s memories alive by pulling out the scrapbooks and sitting down with their grandchildren to reminisce about a beloved relative they have never met. This undoubtedly keeps the memory of your father alive for generations. Certainly we will never forget one of the greatest men in our lives and Father s Day should be one of the many days that forces us to pause and respect his legacy. Ken Lyons, Editor other occasions of patriotic tribute, Flag Day is a chance to reflect on that which defines America and its basic beliefs. Ken Lyons, Editor Father s Day: Father s Day is almost upon us, a wonderful day to honor the love and care our daddies bestowed upon us every day of the year, for years on end. For one Sunday every June, fathers across America get the day to put up their feet and be honored by their children. For Baby Boomers however, the day is often bittersweet as many of us have lost our fathers and although the day brings poignant memories, it is also a day that reminds us A little boy and his dad were crossing a river: Dad: Please hold my hand... Boy: No DAD, You hold my hand Dad: What s the difference? Boy: If I hold your hand and something happens to me Chances are that I may let your hand go but if you hold my hand... I know for sure, you will never let my hand go. To all the men called Dad, Pop, Poppa, Grandad, Great Grandad or Godfather we offer out most sincere wish for a Happy Father s Day. Clarion s Editor and Staff

11 Page 11 CLARION Summer Issue 2017 Donations made from April thru May: (Rochester) Rescue wing 106th Air National Guard family State Warden - Ed Newborn of Staten Island readiness group. Membership Director Ed Willie Shoes for all 501c (3) poor families Ave veterans. C & B Director Anthony Marengo Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Catholic ministries appeal. Mineola volunteer ambulance. St Aidan's Msgr. McDonald's 50th anniversary as a priest. St Aidan's golf tour Honoring Msgr. McDonald. Mineola Fire Dept. golf tour. AHRC Foundation. Father Gabriel Miah's 40th anniversary as a priest. New Hyde Park/Mineola 8k fun, benefiting the Boy Scouts Wounded Warriors and local charities. Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop Hospital. Firemen run up at One Trade Center by K of C member Dave Redmond. Supreme News: The Most Rev. Thomas V. Daily, Bishop Emeritus of Brooklyn, New York, who was Supreme Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus for 18 years and a foremost advocate for the pro-life cause, passed away May 15. "In life, he followed the example of the good shepherd and cared deeply for his diocesan flock and for the Knights of Columbus said Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. During his time as supreme chaplain, from 1987 to 2005, Bishop Daily was a popular figure at Knights of Columbus Supreme Council events, winning hearts and minds with his easy-going style and regaling audiences with stories told with a Boston- Irish wit. He was one of the first U.S. bishops to lead rosary processions from local parishes to nearby abortion clinics in peaceful demonstrations against the taking of innocent human life. In Bishop Daily's final Supreme Chaplain s column in the May 2005 issue of Columbia, he wrote, "Just as I was brought up in the Catholic faith, I was brought up in the Knights of Columbus. Both educations have helped me as a priest and bishop, but also as a Catholic man seeking to draw ever closer to our God." New York State News: At the NYS Convention the following NY State Officers were elected for the fraternal year: State Deputy - Ken Latham of Kings State Secretary - Wally Wych of Hudson Valley State Treasurer - Deacon Charlie Esposito of Western (Buffalo) State Advocate - Mike Flanagan of Finger Lakes Insurance Corner: The Value of Life Insurance for Children As a father, you worry about your children and do everything you can to protect them. You try to raise them right and make sure they are prepared to become adults. But have you ever thought about buying life insurance for your child? When you insure a child, you are protecting his or her future. Did you know that almost 17% or one out of every six adults get rated, postponed, or denied for insurance coverage? If you purchase a policy for your child from the Knights of Columbus with a guaranteed purchase option, it guarantees that more insurance can be purchased for that child at certain set dates, without proving insurability. Unfortunately, as fathers we don t have a crystal ball, and we don t know what the future may have in store for our children s health. But did you know that right now you can purchase a child s policy, in many cases, for less than $10 a month? I ve heard it said that people don t want to profit from the death of a child, so they won t purchase coverage on their children. God forbid something tragic happens, those funds can come in handy at a time when finances will be the last thing on a parent s mind. I have never heard a story about someone who regretted buying coverage on their child. Let s discuss the many policy options for child plans, including 10- and 20-Pay life insurance. As faithful Catholics we have choices when buying life insurance. You know your Knights of Columbus policy is supplied by an insurer that shares your moral and ethical values and is guided in all of its investment and sales practices by those values. You owe it to yourself and to your family to make sure that your financial future is secure, regardless of what happens. Let s schedule a meeting to learn more about the products our Catholic organization offers. Will Havron, CLTC KofCWillHavron@gmail.com. Fourth Degree News: Elections for the up-coming year were held in May, the results were not available at the time of the Clarion s printing membership dues are now due.

12 Page 12 CLARION Summer Issue 2017 Membership News: The District Deputy told me that out of 51 Councils in Nassau County, we are the 8th largest Council in Nassau County with 477 Members! If every member brought in a new member we could easily be the third largest Council in Nassau County Our next most productive member could be out there! One of our future Grand Knights could be out there! Ask a friend or neighbor to join today! Regards, SK Tom Kelly PGK Seminarian News: While some parish ministries take a break in the summer, seminarians continue to keep the life of the parish active. The central ministry of the church however can never take a vacation and the young men who will one day serve as pastors in the diocese are as busy as ever. Seminarians know that their summer assignments can help them continue to develop and carry out their priestly identities. Summer assignments allow the seminarian to experience parish life or apostolic work to gain valuable and relevant hands-on knowledge to complement seminary training. As people tend to travel away from their home parishes in the summertime, the seminarians try to find ways to encourage families and individuals to maintain their prayer lives and make time for their faith. The warm weather and relaxation of the summer should only encourage us more to thank God for these men and deepen our friendship with them. There never will be a better time to come meet Christ in His church, where we find true and lasting joy. Ken Lyons, Editor Vocations: Everybody s Business We Catholic s, have a huge stake in the priesthood and vocations. Christ has given us, the Church, the gift of the Priesthood to perpetuate the Eucharist, to preach the Gospel, and to forgive sins. Because these things are so important to us, we must be attentive to what is happening in our world. Our priests are growing older, and fewer men are coming forth from the community to replace them. What is the problem? Is God calling fewer people? I think not. God is still calling, but many are not heeding the call, like the rich young man in the Gospel whom Jesus invited to discipleship, but who declined because he was very rich and much attached to his wealth. When a vocation goes unanswered it is not only a sadness for the one who declines God s call, but also a sadness for the entire Catholic community who has just lost another priest. When I hear this Gospel about the rich young man, I wish I could have been there to say to him, Not so fast, give God a chance, trust Him, don t go away sad embrace your vocation and find true happiness. God in His loving Providence gives to the Church all the gifts she needs. The crisis is not a lack of vocations, but rather a lack of responses. Why is there a lack of responses? Perhaps because so many Catholics are unaware of what Priesthood is all about: the wonder and awe of making Christ present in our midst. As Catholics, we need to promote vocations in the Church. It is the responsibility of the entire community to pray for vocations and to invite our young people to consider the possibility that God might be calling them to a vocation as a priest or religious. Ken Lyons, Editor Pro-Life Corner: Prayer to End Abortion Lord God, I thank you today for the gift of my life, And for the lives of all my brothers and sisters. I know there is nothing that destroys more life than abortion, yet I rejoice that you have conquered death by the Resurrection of Your Son. I am ready to do my part in ending abortion. Today I commit myself never to be silent, never to be passive, and never to be forgetful of the unborn. I commit myself to be active in the pro-life movement, And never to stop defending life Until all my brothers and sisters are protected, And our nation once again becomes A nation with liberty and justice Not just for some, but for all. Through Christ our Lord. Amen! The Nassau Conference elected the following officers. Chairman Kevin Coleman Vice Chairman Ed Willie Secretary Tony Marengo Treasurer Don Metzler Secretary Dan Ramos Nassau Chapter News: Elections for the up-coming Fraternal years will take place in the June meeting at Fr. Daly Council. The Editor and staff hope all are readers enjoy the summer. See you in September.

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