Suffolk Chapter Light Knights of Columbus Vol. 19 No. 1 January, 2019 SUFFOLK CHAPTER NEWS From the Chapter Chairman s Desk Chapter Officers Greetings from the Suffolk Chapter, I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. The annual Chapter Christmas party at Reverend Rogan Father Halpin Council 1816 was terrific as usual. January 9th will be the Charity Drive and Ball Kick-off. Make every effort to attend. Some changes are being made. Suffolk Chapter Charity Drive Books will be available. I would like to inform everyone Mike Tully PGK, FDD, PFN is taking over the position of comptroller. Please help all those affected by natural disasters or who are in need. Look for the flier for the FAC Valentine Dance. Let s make it a successful event to help our brothers and sisters. Remember, the Chapter is an extension of the councils, keeping everyone in touch with one another. Working together, we become stronger to accomplish our goals. Newsletter: Send all submissions for the newsletter to Michael Tully PGK, FDD, PFN the editor of our newsletter at tullfam70@gmail.com Blood: Blood is always needed, report all your blood drives to John Finn. Bob Lopez is available to speak at your council about The Fathers for Life. Contact Richard Webber about the Traveling Madonna. Everyone s participation is needed to keep Suffolk County number one in New York State. I hope to see you at the next Chapter meeting January 11, 2019 at Bishop John R. McGann Council 564, 1341 5 th Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706. Nancy and I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas, and a Healthy and Happy New Year. Vivat Jesus, Robert W. Elliott PGK, FDD Suffolk Chapter Chairman CHAPTER CHAPLAIN Fr. Augustine Fernando ASSOCIATE CHAPTER CHAPLAIN Rev. Paul J. Dahm (631) 287-3413 CHAPTER CHAIRMAN Robert Elliott, PGK, FDD, (631) 588-2919 VICE CHAIRMAN Thomas Fawcett, Sr., GK (631) 648-0017 SECRETARY Michael Boehm PGK FDD, FCOB (631) 744-2605 TREASURER Norman Wagner, PGK, FDD, PCC (631) 234-1922 ADVOCATE William Murphy, PGK, FDD (631) 629-4383 WARDEN Kevin Hanley (631 291-2797 INSIDE GUARD Bob Bienemann (631) 724 1882 OUTSIDE GUARD Keith Mandart (516) 480-2076 LECTURE Richard Webber PGK (516) 356-8690 Page 1
Columbiette News Suffolk Chapter Columbiettes WE CARE WE SHARE On Behalf of all the Officers of Suffolk Chapter Columbiettes, we wish everyone a Healthy, Happy New Year. Dear Sisters and Brothers: Let us all start the Year of 2019 with Christ in our hearts, and Peace and Love in our minds. We are all looking forward to the Charity Ball Kickoff. This year the Charity is one that is close to my heart - AUTIUSM- FAMILY IN ARMS. Hope to see many of you at the kickoff. Save the Date: February 9, 2019 2 nd Annual FAC Valentines Dinner and Dance. Tommy Sullivan from Brooklyn Bridge will be there. Sooooooo BE THERE OR BE SQUARE. Please see the flyer for more info. Let s make this a (Wolfman Jack) Howling Success, while having a great time. So once again Have a Healthy and safe New Year May the Good Lord keep all of you in the Palm of His Hands. Please keep our sick and deceased members in your Hearts and Prayers. Respectfully Elaine Addie President Suffolk Chapter Columbiettes Columbiette Chapter Officers 2017 2019 President Elaine Addie 631-475-5722 Vice President Pat Tariol 631-772-8081 Secretary Lisa Liquori 631-846-3495 Financial Secretary Carol Tavis 631-724-2906 Treasurer Heather Raglhunandan 917-215-7247 Sentinel Betty Weeks 804-243-6056 Past President Anne Marie Callahan 631-732-0497 Page 2
Minutes of the Suffolk Chapter Meeting Chapter Minutes for Friday December 14 th 2018 There was no minutes recorded for the Chapter Meeting on 12/14/18. It was the Chapter Christmas Party held at Council 1816. There was no Role Call of Officers and no business was done. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. The next Chapter Meeting will be at Council 564 on 1/11/19 It will be the Charity Drive Kick-Off 2018/19 CHAPTER MEETING DATES FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 ST. KILLIANS 2204 FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2018 PATCHOGUE 725 (INDOCTRINATION) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 SHRINE OF ST. ANNE 4757 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018 FR. THOMAS JUDGE (KNIGHT OF YEAR) 6893 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2018 ST. JUDE (ROCKY POINT) 5814 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 ROGAN/HALPIN 1816 FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019-BISHOP McGANN (CHARITY DRIVE KICKOFF) 564 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2019 St. REGIS 4651 (could not do 2nd Friday) FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2019 KAVANAUGH 5293 FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019 ST. THOMAS MORE 6062 FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019 ST. SYLVESTERS 6844 (at the VFW hall) FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2019 PATCHOGUE 725 (Election) FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2019 FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2019 Page 3
C & B News While I do not yet have the final numbers for the C & B drive, here are the winners. I would like to thank all of you for your hard work in getting out there and selling the C & B books! Michael Boehm Suffolk C & B Coordinator Page 4
On Friday evening December 14 th, the Chapter held their Christmas Party. We would like to thank GK Brian Evans and all the Brothers from Rev. James V. Rogan / Fr. John P. Halpin Council 1816 for their hospitality. We would also like to thank Mr. Anthony and the Central Islip High School Choir for the wonderful concert and performance that evening. Pictured is the Choir as well as our Chapter Chairman Bob Elliott presenting Mr. Anthony a small token of our appreciation. As always it was a delightful and fraternal evening that was enjoyed by all! Page 5
December 13, 2018 Blood Donation Report Worthy Chapter Chairman, Blood Donation count for Suffolk County Councils as of today, 592 I have the council detail count available for inspection after this meeting I wish to personally thank donors, workers and officers who promote and secure donations. BLOOD we cannot live without it. Get your brothers, family and friends behind this work of charity and love for those in need of blood, and help save a life. If your council does not have a drive scheduled you may schedule one at one of the Long Island Blood Services locations as follows: Long Island Blood Services Bohemia Donor Center (800) 933-2566 Long Island Blood Services Port Jefferson Station, NY (800) 933-2566 New York Blood Center Rockville Centre, NY (800) 933-2566 May I extend to you and yours, best wishes for a Merry and Blessed Christmas and a Joyous and successful New Year. Respectfully submitted, John T Finn PGK, FDD Chapter Blood Drive Coordinator Page 6
CORRECTIONS SUFFOLK COUNTY CHAPTER DIRECTORY Please make the following corrections in your Chapter Directory. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta #12006 meets 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday at 7:30 PM. Richard Beauchamp: (C) 631-698-3039; address is in Port Jefferson Station 11776. Paul DiBenedetto: pdibened@yahoo.com; (H)631-331-2747; (C)631-926-5404. Frederick S. Peritore: fsp1@optonline.net; (C)631-678-5567. The editors of the directory work very hard collecting and collating large amounts of information. Please accept their apologies for any errors they may have made. Page 7
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New York State Council Knights of Columbus His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan Archbishop of New York Cordially Invites You To Attend THE ANNUAL PRO-LIFE MASS ST. PATRICK S CATHEDRAL NEW YORK, NY JANUARY 20, 2019 10:15 AM MASS Page 9
New York State Council Knights of Columbus You are cordially invited To attend the annual pilgrimage to The Shrine of Our Lady of The Island Sunday, May 19, 2019 10:00 AM Rosary 11:30 AM Mass The Shrine of Our Lady of the island, conducted by the Montfort Missionaries, is located on the eastern end of Long Island, about sixty miles from New York City. Conceived in 1953 as a place of pilgrimage, actual construction began in 1972 on 65 acres of land donated by a generous benefactor. An 18 foot statue of Mother and Child, carved from a forty ton piece of granite at the Rock of Ages Studio in Vermont was added in 1975 and stands atop a glacial boulder of rose quartz that has remained in position for the past 15,000 years. It overlooks Moriches Bay and the Atlantic Ocean some five miles away. For additional information, please contact: Nassau Suffolk Anthony Ippolito William P. Murphy (516) 707-4061 (631) 923-8683 Ippolito Anthony@yahoo.com wpmurphy64@gmail.com Page 10
THE SUFFOLK CHAPTER COLUMBIETTES PROUDLY PRESENT THE 2 ND ANNUAL FAC VALENTINE DANCE FEBRUARY 9, 2019 7PM TO 11PM PATCHOGUE COUNCIL 39 WEST FIRST ST., PATCHOGUE NY 11772 COME DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY WITH YOUR SWEETHEART AND HELP THE FAC PROGRAM. $35.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES: COMPLETE DINNER FROM LACOMA S WITH DESSERT, BEER WINE AND SODA, COFFEE AND TEA MUSIC BY TOMMY SULLIVAN ORIGINAL SINGER FROM BROOOKLYN BRIDGE ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE FAC PROGRAM PLEASE CONTACT PATTIE 631-772-8081or RONNY 631-289-5758 Page 11
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Happy Birthday To our January Babies Who are celebrating Life Page 13
Information Page Meeting Reminder Friday, January 11, 2019 Bishop John R. McGann Council 564 1341 5th Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 7:00 pm repast Meeting following at 8:00 pm VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DIRECTIONS and for many activities taking place at the many councils and auxiliaries throughout our county. You will like what you see! http://suffolkchapterkofc.net/ Missions Eye Glasses and Hearing Aids are needed. Please bring them to the Chapter Meeting. For additional information contact: Bill Billups, PGK, FDD at 631-374-2321 In 1954, lobbying by the Order of the Knights of Columbus helped convince the U.S. Congress to add the phrase under God to the Pledge of Allegiance. President Dwight Eisenhower wrote to Supreme Knight, Luke E. Hart, thanking the Knights for their part in the movement to have the words under God added to our Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. http://suffolkchapterkofc.net/ Have you had a chance to visit the new website? Go ahead! You will like what you see! Be sure to send our Web Master, Orlando Jimenez, PGK, steelwheelsny@gmail.com, articles and photos of the great things happening in your Council or Auxiliary! Register your e-mail at our chapter website to be sure to receive up to the minute information on meetings, events, and activities! Visit our website to review photos of the many events held throughout Suffolk County. www.suffolkchapterkofc.net ALL ARTICLES OR ADS MUST BE IN BY THE 15th OF EACH MONTH. E-Mail: From the Editor SEND ALL SUBMISSIONS TO MICHAEL TULLY PGK, FDD, PFN FOR APPROVAL tullfam70@gmail.com One Member, per Council, per Month and One First Degree, per District, per Month resulting in One Star Council, per District Page 14
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SUFFOLK CHAPTER KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 2188 Nesconset Highway #110 Stony Brook, NY 11790 Newsletter Sent via Email! Charity Makes the Difference TIME SENSITIVE MAIL PLESE EXPEDITE Prayer for the Canonization of Father Michael J. McGivney God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your venerable servant Father Michael J. McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father