AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2016 ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST COUNCIL BOCA RATON, Fl. THESE MEN THEY CALL KNIGHTS

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1 THE EAGLES VIEW Worthy Brothers, AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2016 ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST COUNCIL BOCA RATON, Fl. THESE MEN THEY CALL KNIGHTS Thank you to all of my brother Knights, for allowing me to serve as your Grand Knight, and I look forward to another successful year for our council. We achieved Star Council again for , and with your help will again meet our goals and continue our Star Council run. Our goal for is 9 new members and 3 insurance members. I am challenging every officer to bring one new friend, relative, or neighbor into our council, and challenging all of my other brothers to join with the officers to make this a great recruiting year. We will discuss this in our next meeting, to ensure we don t wait for the last minute to meet our goals. There is nothing more satisfying than to work side by side with a brother Knight doing God s work for the betterment of our church and mankind. I encourage you to make a commitment to one or more of the following upcoming events: August 27 Boca Helping Hands September 18 Pancake Breakfast October 29 Spaghetti Dinner Our breakfasts and dinners last year were very successful, and I know we can build on that foundation. Thanks to all Knights who participated in these activities in the past. Remember: it is bringing everyone together and sharing our time and talents that makes all things possible through God. Vivat Jesus! Mike Lungarini Grand Knight IN SOLIDARITY WITH OUR PRIESTS 1

2 COUNCIL OFFICERS AND CONTACT NUMBERS 2016/17 Grand Knight: Michael J. Lungarini Deputy Grand Knight: Larry J. Bower Chancellor: Ted N. Kelley Financial Secretary: Richard A. Thum Treasurer: Bruce C. Kendall Warden: Shawn M. Keechle Recorder: Kenneth J. Bolen Advocate: James Falzone Outside Guard: Timothy B. Williams Inside Guard: Michael J. King Trustee 3 Years: Brian E. White Trustee 2 Years: Ron Sawchuk Trustee 1 Year: James W. Melvin Lecturer: Brian E. White Insurance Field Agent: Daryl Morrow Pastor: Rev. Michael O Flaherty GOOD OF THE ORDER Those in distress Please keep these people and their families in your prayers: Bro. Tim Brown by Knights of Columbus MEMBERSHIP Brothers our total council membership is now 128. Our goal this year is 9 new members and 3 insurance members. The second due notices of $30.00 were sent out in mid-july. If you have any delinquent dues, your amount will reflect them. Please pay promptly so that any additional notices do not have to be generated and we do not incur additional postage expense. As of 7/25/16, 35 members have paid with 73 still outstanding. Again, this year in order to save postage costs your membership card is available for pickup every Saturday or Sunday on the counter at the right side of the Church vestibule. Look for a blue index card box. Also your card is available for pick up at our monthly meeting held on the 2nd Monday of every month. If you are unable to pick up your card please contact the Financial Secretary at your earliest convenience to make other arrangements. We need to hear from those who are delinquent. If you have reason for not paying your dues please contact our Retention Chairman Larry Bower at We can usually work out some kind of arrangement in strict confidence. Also we are in need of a membership director; please speak to Grand Knight Michael if you are interested in the position. If you have any changes in address, phone or contact your Financial Secretary, Richard Thum, at or richardathum@gmail.com 2

3 ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST & SEPTEMBER AUGUST Monday, August 8 7:30pm Business Meeting Monday, August 22 7:30pm Social Meeting Saturday, August 27 th 8:30 Boca Helping Hands Saturday & Sunday, August 27 th & 28 th After all Masses Tootsie Roll Drive SEPTEMBER Monday, September 12 7:30pm Business Meeting Saturday. September 10 4:00pm Mass Kenneth Vianale, Deacon Ordination Sunday, September 18 th, After all Masses Pancake Breakfast Monday, September 26 7:30pm Social Meeting Tootsie Roll Drive Saturday August 27 th & Sunday 28 th a Tootsie Roll Drive is planned after all Masses. Contact Brother Ted Kelley at who is coordinating this event. We are need of a few more volunteers to fill each Mass. The donations will go to Horses for the Handicapped (H&H) of South Florida at Tradewinds Park, Coconut Creek, FL. H&H serves children and adults with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges. Please help make this event as successful the last one. Boca Helping Hands Saturday August 27 th another Boca Helping Hands event is planned at Boca Glades Baptist Church, at west Boca Raton participants are needed to unload the truck and set up tables, tents and chairs, also to help with packing of pantry bags and at the end to load the truck and clean up. Contact Brother Richard Thum at who is coordinating this event. This year we have done one event with Boca Helping Hands and it was very good and rewarding. Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, September 18 th, after all Masses in the Parish Hall Hosted by St. John Knights of Columbus Council Proceeds to benefit the St. John s Youth Group Program. Menu will consist of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage links, fruit, juice and coffee. Adults $5.00, Children $3.00. Volunteers are needed, contact Grand Knight Michael Lungarini. Coffee and Donut Program: Coffee and donuts will resume on September 11 th after the 9:30am Mass in the Gathering Area. Everyone is welcome to stop by and get to know your fellow parishioners. Your donations support the work of the Knights. Volunteers are needed. If interested contact Ron Sawchuk or Larry Bower

4 St. John s 19 th Annual Golf Tournament Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Boca Greens County Club Calling all BROTHERS!! It s time to dust off those golf clubs and get them out on the golf course. Team up with your favorite golfing buddy and play this great event. In the past this event has helped with paying off the Building Debt. Moving forward we are focused on paying off the Land Debt. Let s see if this year is the year we pay off the Land Debt. We need sponsors and volunteers. If you know of any businesses or individuals that may be interested contact Brother Jim Etue at or jetuejr@bellsouth.net. In addition, volunteers are needed on tournament day. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHERS! 7 Ted Kelley 10 David Herbert 12 Mitchell Kolcz 12 James Strassburger 14 Charles Parlee 20 Daniel Thompson AUGUST 21 Zachary Gershonowit 23 Richard Zappulla II 24 William Dodaro 24 Guy Zingaro 29 William Ferguson 1 Edouard Menuau 9 Maurice Mauricette 9 Joseph Sciascia 12 Elvarado Baptiste 14 Harry Orlando 22 Alan Coker SEPTEMBER 25 Michael Fortino 25 Carl Trigona 25 Dominick Varacalli 25 Gaetano Garofalo 30 Edward Mottola 30 Edward Rapuano Installation of Officers for 2016/2017 COUNCIL HAPPENINGS On Tuesday night June 28 th the newly elected officers for Council were installed by District Deputy Frank Fau. Outgoing Grand Knight Brian White gave his final parting remarks to the council and thanked everyone for their support for the past two years. Michael Lungarini followed up with a message at Ceremony asking for everyone s support in the coming year. We wish Mike and all his newly elected officers a very successful year and let all of us give him our unconditional support. Mike assumed the role of Grand Knight on July 1 st. 4

5 Habitat For Humanity (HFH) Neighborhood Revitalization/Cleanup A Habitat For Humanity day for the Knights of Columbus and their friends was held on Saturday July 16 th. It was a hot and humid Saturday morning but the crew persevered and painted the final coat on a house at 1291 N Railroad Ave., Boynton Beach. Brother Ted Kelley who organized the event said that Crystal Spears NRP Coordinator for HFH was great to work with while organizing this event. Got to say the house looks GREAT! Participates included: Bro.Ted Kelley and son Brian, Bro. Kurt Dombro and wife Lisa, Bro. Lenny De Angelo, Bro. Brian White, Dr. Luciano and son Eric, homeowner s son Jordan and friends Adam, his wife Donna and son Zach. Boca Helping Hands (BHH): On Saturday July 23 rd a Boca Helping Hands event was held at Boca Glades Baptist Church on Judge Winikoff Rd. at west Boca Raton. Brother Knights and their family members helped with carrying pantry bags, produce and frozen meat items to the client s cars. In addition they helped with the setup of the tents and sorting and packaging of the produce and frozen meat items before distribution. Brothers Larry Bower, Scott Spenser, David Herbert, Brian White, Richard Thum, Charles Coward and his wife Debbie, Grand Knight Mike Lungarini and his granddaughter Selena were the team from St. John s, also in the photo Ray (BHH). It was a great day knowing that we were helping the people in the West Boca area. We thank Richard for coordinating this worthy event. If you missed this event, another event is planned for August 27 th. COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE NEEDS OF THE CHURCH 5 At the June business meeting Seminarian Frank D Amato s made a visit and thanked the Council for their $500 donation to his college fund. You can see Seminarian Frank this summer at Our Lady of Queen of Peace. In the photo are Grand Knight Brian White, Deputy Grand Knight Mike Lungarini, Seminarian Frank D Amato and Deacon Bill Ferguson.

6 Future site of the America Flag Pole: Bringing American pride to our parishioners and veterans in our community. The Coffee and Donut Program has donated monies towards the purchase and the installation of an American Flag pole at the circle driveway near the Gathering Area entrance. The flag pole installation is scheduled to be completed in August. After the flag pole is installed, a dedication ceremony will be scheduled. ISN T IT GREAT TO BE A KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS Helping Life Program Sponsored by St. John s Knights of Columbus Ron Sawchuk Helping Life Program Coordinator To support All Life, following the Catholic Church s teaching from conception to natural death Starting this fall the Knights will begin a program which will encompass the entire parish. You do not have to be a Knight - men, woman, and children can participate. The purpose of this program is to help people in our community who are in need. Programs, Contact Coordinator, Mission: Supporting Life Ministry Jim Etue Through programs we help the families in need, the new born, and the homeless. The group has met and discussed a few events that they would like to do this year. At the next meeting in August the list will be finalized and a planned will be presented. Boca Helping Hands -- Richard Thum BHH provides food and emergency assistance to meet basic needs and long-term solutions to break the cycle of dependence. Habitat for Humanity -- Ted Kelley Creating a world where everyone has a decent place to live. To put God s love into action to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. Prayer for Life God of life and love, you created us in your image and sent Your Son to bring us life. Instill in us a respect for all life, from conception until natural death. Empower us to work for justice for the poor. Nourish us that we may bring food to the hungry. Inspire us to cherish the fragile life of the unborn. Strengthen us to bring comfort to the chronically ill. Teach us to treat the aging with dignity and respect. May we be especially sensitive to the life of the handicapped and incarcerated. Bring us one day into the glory of everlasting life. We ask this through Christ or Lord. Amen PLEASE JOIN US - CALL US TODAY 6

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