The Sword Nativity of Our Lord Council No. 14658 185 Applegarth Road Monroe Township, NJ 08831 Editor: Paul Pittari Volume 9, Issue 12 ww.nativitykofc.com December 2017 2017 Nativity Council Officers Chaplain Rev. Edward Flanagan Grand Knight Edward Visinski Dep. Grand Knight Francis Macchiaroli Chancellor Chris Murphy Recorder Tony Cardello Financial Secretary Ini Udom Treasurer Bob Macchiarola Advocate Len Edson Warden Dan Kennedy Lecturer Bob McGee Inside Guard Len Caglianone Outside Guard Lou Russo One-Year Trustee Bob Pladdys Two-Year Trustee Paul Pittari Three-Year Trustee Rob Di Bella District Deputy 63 Scott Williams Color Corps Commander, Joseph Sabella PGK, PFN and FDD Insurance Agent Vacant Rel. Rights Chairman Bill Tronolone Nativity K of C Calendar for 2017 December Schedule Monday, the 4th Business Meeting at 7:30 PM Officers Meeting at 6:30 PM Monday, the 18 th Christmas Party at 6:30 PM Grand Knight s Message My Brother Knights, hopefully you all had a good Thanksgiving with family and friends. Like so many of us, we are preparing to celebrate the birth of Christ. As time goes on, it becomes more important to continue to spread the word about Keeping Christ in Christmas. The world is changing. It s up to us that it s changing for the better. Also, this time of the year is especially hard on the families of those who lost loved ones. Let s continue to pray for the families of our dear departed Knights, to help them get through this season of the year. Our Pastor and Chaplin, Father Ed, while being on the mend, still needs our prayers. This month we observe Pearl Harbor Day followed by the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. I want to take this opportunity to wish my Brother Knights and their families, A BLESSED AND JOYFUL CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR! Vivat Jesus, Ed Visinski, Grand Knight
Nativity 2 nd and 3 rd Degree Exemplifications Sunday, November 5 th was a banner day for our Council. For the first time in our short history, we had the honor of hosting Exemplifications for other Councils besides ours at the Nativity of Our Lord Church. In fact, we hosted not one, but two Degrees, a 2 nd Degree (recently renamed the Formation Degree ) and a 3 rd Degree (now called the Knighthood Degree ). Two separate Degree teams participated, one for each Degree level, with one team member coming from as far away as Cumberland County, New Jersey. We had two of our Council members, Brothers Angelo D Attoma and Mathew Imbriani participating in the Formation Degree. Following that ceremony, both along with Brother Frank Budano, went on to receive their Knighthood Degree which started after a short break. In total, there were 13 applicants for the Formation Degree, and 25 applicants for the Knighthood Degree (including all applicants from the Formation Degree). The historic event was spearheaded by our Deputy Grand Knight, Brother Francis Macchiaroli who received high marks from the Degree team members. Supporting Brother Francis were Grand Knight Ed Visinski, Former District Deputy Joseph Sabella, current District Deputy Scott Williams, Past Grand Knight Paul Boccardi, along with Brothers Uni Udom, Rob Di Bella, Chris Murphy, Tony Cardello, Bob McGee, Dave Imbriani, Michael Imbriani, Sam Renda, Joe Tardo, Joe Bruno, Dick Rockosi, John Olexsak, Michael Cuddy, and Paul Pittari. Also in attendance were escorts from Councils having Brothers who were applicants for both Degrees. Following the Knighthood Degree, the attendees dined on stuffed shells with meatballs and sausage, salad, coffee, tea and a beautiful chocolate mousse cake with whipped cream served up by our great cooking team of Brothers Joe Tardo, Joe Bruno, Dick Rockosi and Rob Di Bella. At the conclusion of the event, members of the Degree teams remarked that Deputy Grand Knight Francis, and the Council, did a great job in organizing the Exemplifications, and based on this first entry into Degree ceremonies, they would highly recommend holding future Exemplifications at our Council. Peace, Brother Paul Pittari, SWORD Editor (See photos on pages 3, 4 and 5.) Continued on Page 3 December 2017 Newsletter - Page 2
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Continued from Page 4 Council Christmas Party Hi At last month s Business Meeting, Grand Knight Visinski announced that the Council will be hosting our annual Christmas Party on Monday, December 18 th. There ll be plenty of good food served up by our cooking team. Plus, we ll have a DJ for your listening pleasure and to show off your latest dance moves. The event which is free of charge, is open to Council members and their significant others. (Sorry no friends or family members are invited.) We will extend invitations to the widows of our Council Brothers along with our clergy as guests. As always is the case, we need to get a head count on who is coming so we can prepare enough food and beverages. So, if you plan on coming, you need to contact our Event Coordinator, Brother Len Edson at lenedson@comcast.net to let him know that you, and possibly your significant other, will be attending. The deadline for responses is no later than Wednesday, December 13 th. The party starts at 6:30 PM sharp. There are no special seating arrangements, just sit wherever you feel comfortable. The tables will be setup eight persons to a table so you ll have plenty of elbow room. Hope to see you at the party. Brother Paul Pittari, SWORD Editor December 2017 Newsletter - Page 5
Upcoming Meeting Dates December 2017 Newsletter - Page 11 There was some question that our December 4 th Business Meeting might have to be held upstairs in the Church because the Nativity hall was scheduled to conduct Christmas gift wrapping on that evening. However, the gift wrapping session was moved to a different day, which opened the hall for our meeting. So, our next Business meeting will be held at its regular venue, downstairs in the Nativity s Father Congdon Hall on December 4 th at 7:30 PM preceded by the Officers Meeting at 6:30 PM. In other meeting news, our January 2018 Business Meeting is now scheduled for the 15 th, because the first Monday of the month (our usual Business Meeting date) coincides with New Year s Day. That also means there will be no Social Meeting in January because that would occur on the 15 th, the date of our rescheduled Business Meeting. One last change, the planned Comedy Night event originally set for May 11, 2018, has been rescheduled to the following day, Saturday, May 12 th at the request of the performer, Jimmy Tingle. December 2017 Newsletter - Page 11 We ll remind you of impending December date changes 2017 Newsletter in future issues - Page of 5 the SWORD. Brother Paul Pittari, SWORD Editor Christmas Party Help Our Christmas Social is in need of servers. We are looking for eight Brothers to help serve the meal prepared by our chefs. Please contact Brother Rob Di Bella (bankonus@aol.com) and let him know you can help. Also, ALL BROTHERS attending the Social will be responsible for helping with cleanup!!! Vivat Jesus, Ed Visinski, Grand Knight Food Pantry The December Food Pantry pick up will be at Nativity at 8 AM on Wednesday, December 13 th. Please contact John Vergano at 609-409-8285 if you can volunteer. I would like to thank all who have helped during the year to make someone else less fortunate than we to have a better life. With this knowledge, may you all have a Blessed Christmas. Thank You Brother John Vergano December 2017 Newsletter - Page 6
Veterans Appreciation Day On Thursday, November 9 th, a ceremony of patriotic appreciation for our veterans was conducted by the Friends of the Monroe Township Senior Center. Participating in the event were the Color Corps members from our Immaculate Conception Assembly. Over one hundred veterans were in attendance to receive honors. After the formal presentation of the flag by our Color Corps, the attendees recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sang the Star Spangled Banner. Along with Commander Joseph Sabella, our Color Corps contingent consisted of Sir Knights Joseph C. Schavio, Anthony Musnicki, Joseph Bruno, Kay Wilbur, John Vergano and Bill Werkmeister. Brother Paul Pittari, SWORD Editor Continued on Page 8 December 2017 Newsletter - Page 7
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Continued from Page 8 Brothers Birthdays Our Council has Brothers who will be celebrating their birthdays this month of December. Happy birthday to: Leonard Caglianone Daniel Sarlo David Howerdel Christopher Murphy John Senise Nicholas Galante Robert Macchiarola Frank Libecci Robert McGee Raymond Parnese Stanley Sudol Anthony Orsini Michael O'Neill, Jr. Paul Cacioppo Vincent Fiorello Philip Czochanski Francis Carbone December 2017 Newsletter - Page 9
Chapter 4 Meeting Dates for 2017 2018 (Editor s Note: The New Jersey Chapter No. 4 of the Knights of Columbus consists of the 60 Councils within the Diocese of Metuchen. The primary purpose of the Chapter is to promote the well-being of the Order within the Chapter boundaries. It considers all matters of Catholic concerns, adopting such measures that protect and promote these interests. It also addresses the general condition of the Councils within the Chapter, the welfare of their members, and the need to provide financial and other assistance for cases of genuine distress among them. Chapter 4 meetings are held once a month at various locations throughout the Diocese. Our Former District Deputy, Joseph Sabella, is asking that we have at least one representative from our Council in attendance at the following Chapter 4 scheduled meetings a shown below.) Worthy The following are the Chapter 4 meeting dates currently on the schedule for the 2017-2017 Columbian Year. All meetings are on the 3rd Friday at 8 PM unless otherwise indicated. Dec. 1, 2017 First Friday at 7:30 PM Fr. Carey Council #1280 at 164 High St., Carteret, NJ Business Meeting and Christmas Social (Wives Invited) Jan. 19, 2018 at 8:00 PM St. Andrew Council #5088 at 109 Morrisey Ave., Avenel, NJ Feb. 6, 2018 at 8:00 PM Our Lady of Lourdes Council #6930 at 390 Route 523, Whitehouse Station, NJ March 16, 2018 at 8:00 PM St. Ambrose Council #6424 at 1 Frederick Place, Old Bridge, NJ April 20, 2018 at 8:00 PM Our Lady of Mount Virgin Council #12700 at 600 Harris Ave., Middlesex, NJ May 18, 2018 at 4:45 PM State Convention Aztek Motel at 411 E. Lavender St., Wildwood Crest, NJ June 15, 2018 at 8:00 PM St. James Council #6336 at 83 Lincoln Ave., Jamesburg, NJ Fraternally, Joseph L. Sabella, PGK, PFN, FDD December 2017 Newsletter - Page 10
Calendar Raffle Here are the results for our final Calendar Raffle for the year. Congratulations to our winners, and we look forward to have you participate in next year s Calendar Raffle. Brother Paul Pittari, SWORD Editor Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Oct. 29 $500 #756 Oct. 30 #985 Oct. 31 #499 Nov. 1 $200 #554 Nov. 2 #120 Nov. 3 #451 Nov. 4 #918 Nov. 5 #356 Nov. 6 #052 Nov. 7 $500 #910 Nov. 8 #746 Nov. 9 #020 Nov. 10 #722 Nov. 11 #042 Nov. 12 $500 #301 Nov. 13 #273 Nov. 14 #448 Nov. 15 #881 Nov. 16 #743 Nov. 17 #019 Nov. 18 #201 Nov. 19 $500 #342 Nov. 20 #981 Nov. 21 #674 Nov. 22 #272 Nov. 23 #260 Nov. 24 #918 Nov. 25 #544 Nov. 26 $500 #300 Nov. 27 #203 Nov. 28 #871 Nov. 29 #553 Nov. 30 $200 #157 X X In Service to one. In Service to all.