COUNCIL LIFE Pope Pius XII Council 4422, 18th District St. Raphael s Parish NOVEMBER 2017 www.kofc4422.org popepius12@gmail.com GRAND KNIGHTS MESSAGE Brothers, November is a month of reflection and thanksgiving. From the onset of the month, we celebrate All Saints Day (November 1 st ). The Church teaches us that we celebrate those named Saints canonized by the Church for their good deeds done during their earthly lives and those miracles preformed in their names. But what about us, can we ever become a Saint? Although no one can be certain, if you love God with all your heart and mind, follow the teaching of the Church, treat you re your neighbors as yourself and live your life as a Knight of Columbus, you have a better shot to reaping the benefits in heaven then most. All Souls Day is also celebrated on November 2 nd. Traditionally, we celebrate those who we loved and have passed away in the past year. Here at St. Raphael we remembered approximately 165 parishioners, friends, and loved ones including my Father-in Law (Charlie Reass), Robert Holz Sr.(Fr. Holz s father) and four of our brother Knights (John Psinakis the last of our Charter Members, Thomas Jost, Lou Hollweg, and Sir Knight Al Lusardi). God of all consolation, You turn the darkness of death into the dawn of new life. Show your compassion to Your people in sorrow. Rest in peace brothers! We also honor all that have and continue to service served both our nation and for our freedoms on November 11 th (Veterans Day). Although I will defend any ones rights to peaceful protest, I for one still stand and salute for both the Pledge of Allegiance and our National Anthem. When you see a Veteran, please thank him or her for their service and fly your flag in support of all that s right. The end of this month also brings us one more holiday - Thanksgiving (November 23rd), where we celebrate what God has giving us (the bounty of life). Both Louise and I hope only the best for you and your families now and throughout this holiday season. Please keep all those less fortunate then yourselves, who have been touch by war and violence, and nature and manmade disasters. Pray for them all. And always remember: Don t be a Knight in just name, Be a Knight in your daily activities! Vivat Jesus Al Clancy Grand Knight
POPE PIUS XII KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PO Box 507 East Meadow, N.Y. 11554 PopePius12@gmail.com www.kofc4422.org COUNCIL OFFICERS COLUMBIAN YEAR 2016/2017 Chaplain Father Robert Holz 785-0236 Grand Knight Al Clancy, PGK (Louise) 395-5851 Deputy Grand Knight Don Hoeffner, PGK (Cathy) 805-1515 Chancellor Bob KauKaras 826-8748 Warden Ron Chalmers (Roseann) 248-5971 Advocate Kwan Yee Cheng Financial Secretary Joseph Zink, PGK, FDD (Dorothy) 486-2071 Treasurer Al Swiderski, PGK (Jo) 822-8562 Recorder Tom Donovan, PGK, FDD (Arleen) 486-4828 Inside Guard Daniel McCarthy Inside Guard Outside Guard Joe Realmuto 794-6823 Outside Guard Fred Garcia Lecturer Joe Iannone, PGK (Debbie) 565-6375 Trustee 3 years Tom Prykuta (Cathy) 735-1308 Trustee 2 years Doug Gondek 468-0812 Trustee-1 years Insurance Agent John M. Kenny 524-1061 john.kenny@kofc.org NASSAU CONFERENCE DELEGATES AND THE NEW YORK STATE CONVENTION Al Clancy, PGK, Don Hoeffner, PGK Alternates Doug Gondek, PGK John Sarubbi,PGK NASSAU CHAPTER DELEGATES Al Clancy, PGK Don Hoeffner, PGK Thomas J. Donovan, PGK, FDD Joe Iannone, PGK, FDD (Alt) DISTRICT DEPUTY District Deputy Martin J. Zafonte mzafont1@optonline.net Editor Don Hoeffner (Cathy) 516-805-1515 Webmaster: E-mail: webmaster@kofc4422.org Anthony Buccheri Walter Cacaj Donald Caputo Francis Clarke Victor Costa Louis A. Diez Robert Donohue John Gondek Thomas Kelly Richard Meoli Fr. John Nosser Patrick J. O Connor Joseph Realmuto Timothy Sarubbi Dennis Schlosser James Skinner, PGK Robert Spugna Thomas Vanacore Phillip S. Washburn John Woodiwiss FABULOUS FOURTH Turkey Festival The Fabulous Fourth is really pleased to announce that Father Anthony Saliba is now Sir Knight Father Anthony Saliba. Our young energetic priest was exemplified into the Fourth Degree on October 8, 2017. Did you know that all three of our Parish Priests are Fourth Degree Sir Knights? Not too many Councils can make that boast. Pope Pius XII Council will be hosting the annual Thanksgiving meeting, on November 15, 2017 in the Bethany Center. All 4 th Degree members are invited to attend. There will be a catered repast following the meeting. Let all of Pope Pius XII s 4 th Degree members make a show of support and COME ON DOWN! Every Knight Should Be A Sir Knight Joe Zink
E-MAIL Just a reminder to let us know of any changes in your email. Some Verizon subscribers may be impacted if they leave Yahoo. We understand this will be done over time & if you choose to keep your Verizon account it can be moved to AOL with no change or remain on Yahoo. In any case send us any changes in your information so you will continue receiving Council info. You can email them to me at swideze@verizon.net. Al Swiderski, PGK swideze@verizon.net SICK AND VISITATION Please pray for the following members who are sick and distressed and can use our support: Anthony Sequeira Fred Schrotz Michael Fitzpatrick James Skinner, PGK Al Koening Mark Pozarycki John Scala Robert KauKaras James O Brien Doug Gondek, PGK John Bonsignore, PGK James Taggert Selvaraj Anandan Francis Fitzgerald, PGK For our Deceased Brothers: Albert Lusardi Prayers for sick and distressed friends and relatives of Our Council: Joanne Brazenor Patricia Skinner Elsie Erk Carmen Garcia Domenica Anzalone Trudy Maron Maureen Ryan Patricia Carroll Gertude Kennedy Richard Brazenor, PGK, FDD Vita Ciaramella Martha DeTurris For our deceased friends: Kevin McCarthy Our Country, The United States of America, needs our prayers for leadership to deal with the many issues it faces. Also please keep in your prayers the men and women of our armed forces. If you know of anyone who is ill, or who has recently passed away, or just needs to be remembered in our prayers; please contact the Council Life Editor.
The current Baseball pool winners are: BASEBALL POOL W/E Name Number Amt For 10/1/17 John Pavlica 20 $ 2.50 2 way Sun high That s it for Baseball. Thanks for your support. The current Football pool winners are: FOOTBALL POOL W/E Name Number Amt For 9/11/17 Doug Gondek 24 $25.00 Wkly 2nd high 10/2/17 Paul Wissert 69 $15.00 Wkly 3 rd high 10/16/17 John Pavlica 26 $10.00 Wkly low That s it for this week. Since we did not pick up any new players we will be ending of the baseball and football pools once the Football season ends. Thanks for those who supported this effort. If you have any questions contact me via email swideze@verizon.net or phone call 516-822-8562. CONFERENCE CALENDARS It s time to order your calendars for 2018. The cost is $20 for the year. I have ordered the same numbers and unless I hear differently I will be collecting the money once I receive the Calendars. If any new members wish to join please see me or email me. THIRD SUNDAY Just a reminder. We try to gather as a group at 8AM mass. We sit in the 2 nd & 3 rd row on the right facing the altar. Remember to wear your K of C blue. If you can not make the 8AM Mass, wear your blue at whatever Mass you attend. I m sure we can come up with a better showing. SANDS CASINO Our last trip is Nov 11 th. There are still quite a few seats left. You may want to try it. Where can you get a day out for $4. The cost is $39 per person & you get $30 slot dollars & a $5 food voucher. Call Jim O Brien at 516-794-7764. See flyer. DECEASED MEMBER MASSES There will be a Mass for Deceased K of C members from Nassau Chapter held on Nov 5 th at 11AM at St Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre. Although it is primarily for members who passed in 2016/17 it is a great opportunity to honor all our deceased members. Pope Pius will also have a Mass said at St Raphael for all deceased members of Pope Pius K of C and Columbiettes. It will be held on Dec 17 th at 8AM to coincide with our 3 rd Sunday Mass. There will be a light Breakfast after Mass. Please join us in honoring our members who have passed on. Al Swiderski, PGK swideze@verizon.net
November 2017 Schedule of Events 01 Wed All Saints Day 07 Tue Election Day Bus Mtg 8 PM 11 Sat Veteran s Day Sands Casino 14 Tue District Deputy s Mtg 7:30 PM 15 Wed 4 th Degree Mtg 8 PM 21 Tue Social Mtg 8 PM 23 Thu Thanksgiving Day 25 Sat Sign and Park Creche 28 Tue Officers Mtg 8 PM December 2017 05 Tue Business Mtg 8 PM 07 Thu Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 12 Tue District Deputy s Mtg 8 PM 15 Fri Chapter Mtg 8 PM 19 Tue Social Mtg 8 PM Sing-a-long 25 Mon Christmas Day 28 Wed 4 th Degree Mtg 8 PM