The Sword Nativity of Our Lord Council No. 14658 185 Applegarth Road Monroe Township, NJ 08831 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 Field Agent Norbert Mendes Rel. Rights Chairman (Open) Nativity K of C Calendar for 2018 May Schedule Monday, the 7th: Business Meeting at 7:30 PM Officers Meeting at 6:30 PM Monday, the 21st: Social Meeting at 6:30 PM Editor: Paul Pittari Volume 10, Issue 4 ww.nativitykofc.com May 2018 2017 Grand Knight s Message Brothers All, With the start of the month of May, we are all hoping for Spring-like weather. It is the month in which we honor the Blessed Mother, Mary, as we devote the first day of the month with the Crowning of Mary. We also honor our own mothers both here on earth and in heaven. The best way to do this is to recite the Rosary in their name. Mother s Day is May 13 th and we will be distributing roses after all Masses that weekend. I ask that Brothers attending Mass, make themselves available to help. Let s not forget Armed Forces Day, May 19 th, and Memorial Day, May 28th, keeping those in our prayers who are protecting us and the ones that gave their lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. May 19 th and 20 th, we ll have the God s Special Children collection at Stop&Shop. Signup sheets will be available at the Business Meeting and as always, your participation is needed to make this a success. Please make it a point to attend the Business Meeting as there are a number of motions be to voted on. Vivat Jesus, ED Visinski, Grand Knight
Notice of Resolution Please consider the following two resolutions: Resolution 1: Whereas, a proposal was tendered by Brother Tony Casciano at the April Business Meeting to donate funds from the Council treasury to the Nativity Senior Youth Group for a trip to West Virginia to do works of charity, and Whereas, such monies will be used to subsidize the trip which has an average cost of $700 per person, therefore, let it be Resolved, that the Council donate the sum of $1000 to this worthy cause. Resolution 2: Whereas, a proposal was tendered by District Deputy, Brother Scott Williams at the April Business Meeting to donate funds from the Council treasury to the March of Dimes, and Whereas, such monies will be used to improve the health of mothers and babies by preventing birth defects, premature births and infant mortality, therefore, let it be Resolved, that the Council donate the sum of 0 to this worthy cause. Your attendance at our May Business Meeting is requested to vote on the above two resolutions. Peace, Council Elections The following is the proposed slate for the 2018-2019 year. Position Brother Chaplain* Rev. Edward Flanagan Grand Knight Francis Macchiaroli Deputy Grand Knight Rob Di Bella Chancellor Tony Orsini 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 Paul Pittari Two-Year Trustee Tony D'Ausilio Three-Year Trustee Joe Bruno * Council Chaplain, Financial Secretary and Lecturer are appointed posts. Elections will take place at next month s Business Meeting, June 4 th with nominations for all positions accepted from the floor. May 2018 Newsletter - Page 2
Brothers Birthdays Our Council has Brothers who will be celebrating their birthdays this month of May. Happy birthday to: Deacon John Bertrand Ini Udom Sam Renda Bonifacio Sigue, Jr Lou Iovino Ken Koehler Francis Macchiaroli Jack Fiore Jack Balzano Matteo Damiano Bill Medina John Olexsak Joseph Farinola Kevin Kelly Steve Molnar Joseph Currenti Lee Mottola Jerry Noonan Gene Loninger Rob DiBella Ray Tucholski Arnold Suriani Knighthood Degree at Our Council On Friday, April 27 th, the Council hosted our first Knighthood (3 rd ) Degree Exemplification at the Nativity of Our Lord Church. Fifteen candidates representing 12 local councils applied for the degree, accompanied by 35 escorts. In addition, 15 dignitaries presided over the ceremony. Our Council submitted two applicants, Anthony Casciano and Michael McGarry. Following the exemplification, a meal prepared by our expert cooking team of Brothers Joe Tardo and Rob Di Bella was served. The attendees dined on roast loin of pork, mashed potatoes, corn, string beans almondine and salad along with wine, beer, soda and bottled water. The meal was capped off with coffee and Italian cookies. Other Council Brothers in supporting roles were Chancellor Chris Murphy and Recorder Tony Cardello who handled registration at the door. FDD Joseph Sabella, along with Brothers Joseph Caccavo and Paul Pittari served as degree team Aides to the Warden for the ceremony. Brother Bob McGee was our Inside Guard. Principal food servers were Brothers Sean Dougherty and Bill Werkmeister, Sr. At the close of the evening, Grand Knight Ed Visinski thanked Deputy Grand Knight Francis Macchiaroli for the outstanding job in putting together the well-coordinated event. Deputy Grand Knight Francis conveyed his heart-felt thanks to everyone for making the evening a true expression of brotherhood. He noted from personal experience that many councils are in awe of the remarkable progress our Council has made since its inception in 2008. This is the second time in five months that we were the host council for an exemplification at the Nativity, and the Degree Team was extremely pleased how we handled this ceremony. Continued on Page 4 May 2018 Newsletter - Page 3
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Continued from Page 4 First Holy Communion Breakfast On Sunday, April 29 th, the Council hosted a breakfast following the 9:00 AM Mass at the Nativity of Our Lord Church for the children who had made their First Holy Communion the day before. In attendance were 28 new communicants along with families and friends. After welcoming the attendees, Grand Knight Ed Visinski asked Father Ed Flanagan to launch the event with an opening prayer. Breakfast consisted of plain, blueberry and chocolate chip pancakes, sausage links, hash brown potato patties, Cheerios and Frosted Flakes cereals, orange and apple juices and coffee, all expertly prepared by our kitchen staff of Brothers Joe Tardo, Rob Di Bella, Dick Rockosi, Tony Casciano and Bob Panzone. Our food servers were Brothers Tony Cardello, Bob Macchiarola, Harry Murphy, Sean Dougherty, Fred Hess and John Flanagan. It was another great Council activity very much enjoyed by our guests. Paul Pittari, SWORD Editor Continued on Page 6 May 2018 Newsletter - Page 5
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Comedy Night On Saturday, May 12 th, the Council will host a Comedy Night Special starring Jimmy Tingle. The doors to the Nativity s Father Congdon Hall will open at 6:30 PM with the show starting at 7:30 PM. Pre-show, self-serve, refreshments consisting of beer, wine, soda, coffee, water, cheese and crackers will be available. The cost for the evening is $25 per person. Make checks are to be payable to Nativity K of C #14658. In the For field at the lower left corner of the check, enter JT Comedy Night Show. Please include the names of all attendees covered by the check, along with the individual s phone numbers. Checks and contact information can be placed in the K of C mailbox located in the Nativity of Our Lord Church Office. Please notify Brother Bill Werkmeister at KofCJTShow@Yahoo.com if you have placed your seating request in the Council mailbox. Envelopes will be collected daily. If you have any questions on the event, please contact Brother Bill at the above email address. Mother s Day Roses Continuing in our tradition of past years, the Council will be handing out roses to mothers attending Masses over the May 12 th and 13 th weekend. Grand Knight Ed Visinski asks present at these Masses, to help with the distribution of the flowers. Stop&Shop Collections The first of our annual supermarket collections for God s Special Children will take place on Saturday, May 19 th and Sunday, May 20 th. The collection site is the Shop & Shop store in Concordia Shopping Center, Prospect Plains and Perrineville Rds. Collections will start at 9 AM using two-hour shifts into the afternoon. Sign-up sheets will be available at the May Business meeting. Please consider volunteering for this very important fund raiser. May 2018 Newsletter - Page 8
Chapter 4 Meeting Dates for 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. 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 Sept. 21, 2018 at 8:00 PM South Amboy Council #426, at 308 Fourth Street, South Amboy, NJ Oct. 26, 2018 at 8:00 PM Immaculate Conception Council #6245, 316 Old Allerton Road, Annandale, NJ. Nov. 16, 2018 at 7:30 PM Our Lady of Victory Council #2061, 775 Washington Road, Parlin, NJ (Memorial Mass at location TBA, Social Meeting at Council to follow.) Fraternally, Joseph L. Sabella, PGK, PFN, FDD 2018-2019 Council Budget Pleased be advised that the proposed Council budget for the 2018-2019 fraternal year was unanimously approved by the members in attendance at the April 2 nd Business Meeting. May 2018 Newsletter - Page 9
Is Your Paycheck Protected? Most people see work as something that will always be there. We live our lives expecting to wake up, go to work, and complete our tasks throughout the day to provide for our families. Work, and the financial stability that it provides, is often taken for granted. What if one day you wake up and you are no longer able to go to work, through no fault of your own? Accidents and illness can affect anyone, at any stage in their career. How will you react to unforeseeable adversity? Do you have a plan in place if you are no longer able to perform your duty? The Knights of Columbus can help you put this plan in place and prepare for unexpected life events. Retirement is often planned, but disability is not. Chance favors no man. Too often people say that will never happen to me or I will cross that bridge if it comes. There is no bridge that carries you over the void from gainful employment to disability unless you start planning today. Disability insurance is often dismissed by working men and women because they think their jobs are fairly safe. Their lives are fairly healthy. Disability - they say - is simply something they will never experience. The statistics tell a different story. According to the United States government, a staggering 1 in 4 of today s 20-year-olds will become disabled before reaching the age of 67. The nature of the job is irrelevant. According to the Social Security Administration, 95 percent of all disabling illnesses and accidents happen outside of the workplace.* Consider a typical male, age 35, non-smoker, who works at an office job with some outdoor responsibilities and leads a very healthy lifestyle. He has a 28 percent chance of being injured or becoming ill and unable to work for three months or longer prior to retirement.** If this happens to you, not someone else, will you have a bridge to carry you and your family? If your illness or injury is among the 95 percent that happen outside of work, workers compensation will be of no assistance to you. 7 in 10 employed Americans say they would feel the financial pinch in a month or less without their paycheck.*** What if your last paycheck really is your last paycheck? There is a solution, however. Your membership in the Knights of Columbus gives you and your eligible family members exclusive access to disability income insurance that can help safeguard your paycheck. With Knights of Columbus Disability Income Insurance, you can ensure you and your family are provided for in the event of unexpected loss of work. Continued on Page 11 May 2018 Newsletter - Page 10
Continued from Page 10 Our disability income insurance is designed to be flexible so that, working with your Brother Knight Field Agent Norbert Mendes, you can customize it to fit your needs. You choose the monthly benefit amount that s right for you, the elimination period that makes the most sense, and the maximum benefit period for your policy. By purchasing a disability income insurance policy from the Knights of Columbus, you have the added security of knowing that you are doing business with a Catholic company that makes sure its investments do not violate Church teaching and which has been repeatedly recognized as a World s Most Ethical company. **** You owe it to yourself and to your family to make sure that your financial future is secure, regardless of what happens. Don t be caught off guard by surprises. Be on guard and be prepared. * Social Security Fact Sheet, United States Social Security Administration, accessed April 5, 2018, www.ssa.gov/news/press/factsheets/basicfact-alt.pdf. ** What s Your PDQ? Council for Disability Awareness, accessed April 5, 2018, www.whatsmypdq.org. *** What do You Know about Disability Insurance? Life Happens, accessed April 5, 2018, www.lifehappens.org **** "K of C: Most Ethical, February 12, 2018, www.kofc.org/en/news/releases/mostethical-companies.html Fraternally, Brother Norbert Mendes, Council Field Agent Phone: 609.336.1313 Email: norbert.mendes@kofc.org Food Pantry Our May pick up will return to the regular schedule, 8 AM at Nativity on Wednesday, May 9th. Call me at 609-409-8285 if you have any question on the pickup. Hope you can make it. God will Bless You. Brother John Vergano Our Picnic Is on the Church Calendar We have received confirmation from Father Ed and Sister Mary Leonard, that the Parish Picnic has been approved for Sunday, September 9 th, 2018 directly after the 12:00 Mass on the Great Lawn. Peace, Brother Francis Macchiaroli, Deputy Grand Knight May 2018 Newsletter - Page 11
Calendar Raffle Below are the results for the Calendar Raffle to date. Congratulations to our winners and good luck in the remaining weeks for all participants. Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. April 1 $300 #211 April 2 #208 April 3 #787 April 4 #718 April 5 #198 April 6 #124 April 7 #410 April 8 $300 #053 April 9 #268 April 10 #087 April 11 #831 April 12 #470 April 13 #755 April 14 #015 April 15 #637 April 16 $300 #596 April 17 #451 April 18 #656 April 19 #027 April 20 #345 April 21 #897 April 22 $300 #010 April 23 #064 April 24 #137 April 25 #297 April 26 #400 April 27 #195 April 28 #539 April 29 #293 April 30 #540 May 1 $300 #449 May 2 #444 May 3 #869 May 4 #343 May 5 #625 In Service to one. In Service to all.