Knights of Columbus Prince of Peace Council #5903 November 2018 Volume 1, Issue 35 The Councilor CHARITY UNITY FRATERNITY
Grand Knight Message Jify Loretta GK jify@aol.com (732) 289-8011 Worthy Brothers, I an very excited to report that all of vacant chairs have been filled. I would like to congratulate and welcome Brother Joe Lacugna as Chancellor. He completed his 3 rd degree, was interviewed and was unanimously voted in. Looking back at the last four months, its amazing how much has been accomplished by our council. Our Coats for kids drive went very well. I d like to thank everyone for their generous donations. We recently handed over all the coast to the Samaritan Center, Early Learning Center. The remaining coats will be donated to Catholic Charities and the Boys and Girls Club. The JCCC held a Blingo Girls Night Out with all proceeds going to Make A wish We had a huge turnout for or Halloween Party, with over 50 people attending. We will be laying wreaths on Saturday December 1 st for our departed brothers. Our Kids Christmas party is scheduled for December 8 th. The Samaritan Kids party is on December 15 th. The gift buying program is near and we ll need help distributing Thanksgiving baskets. Please contact me for details. Inside this issue Grand Knight Message...2 Deputy Grand Knight Message...3 Membership Report...4 Prayer Request...5 October Birthdays....5 Letters to the Editor..5 Halloween Party...6 Officer of the Year...7 Craft Event....8 Save the Date (Valentines Day)..9 Council Information.....10 I look forward to seeing each of you at the next meeting and at these events. Have a blessed and safe Thanksgiving Holiday. Thank you Vivat Jesus Fraternally Jify Grand Knight Upcoming Events 11/5 & 17 Council meetings 11/5 Officer of the Year Ceremony 11/9 Departed Brothers Service 11/16 Craft Event 11/23 Day After Thanksgiving Membership Drive and Blood Drive 732-289-8011. jify@aol.com. 2
Deputy Grand Knight Report Bruce Matano bicyclebrew@yahoo.com, (973) 865-1053 Brothers, Brothers so many events that will be done as this year will come to an end-just a few for this month and next: -50/50 Drawing Dec 17 meeting Nov 5 is the Officer of the Year: take time to recognize an officer that has gone above and beyond to protect our community Nov 9th the Departed Brothers Service Nov 23 Day after Thanksgiving Council membership drive. All brothers, please join us for a membership drive and Blood Drive starting at 8am till 12 30 pm And let me not forget to wish all brothers a happy thanksgiving to you and your family- Bruce Matano Deputy Grand Knight 3
Membership Report Bruce Matano bicyclebrew@yahoo.com (973) 865-1053 Brothers, Nov 2nd 3rd Degree there will be held in Atlantic Highlands. Four brothers are expected to attend. Please show your support and accompany them. Dec 17 1 st Degree at our Council. Please support new candidates by attending our meeting and the 1 st degree ceremony If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly @ 973-865-1053 Thanks Bruce Matano Membership Chairman Bruce 4
Prayer Requests Jify Loretta,GK Jify@aol.com (732) 289-8011 Please send all prayer requests to Jify Loretta. November Birthday Boys! SALVATORE A MELLILI 1-Nov RAPHAEL LORETTA 16-Nov JOSEPH F SCOZZARI 1-Nov WILLIAM R ANDRUZZI 17-Nov THOMAS M LANG 4-Nov RALPH F FLORIO 18-Nov MICHAEL A RATTA 4-Nov MICHAEL P PACE 18-Nov GLENN J SPARAPANI 4-Nov JOSEPH LORENZO 20-Nov FRANK ROGINSKI 6-Nov MICHAEL P MACINNES 20-Nov CHARLES J VASILE 6-Nov CIRO M SAVERINO 20-Nov STEVEN H BRAUNSTEIN 7-Nov SCOTT M SCHARALDI 20-Nov KEITH J CASEY 8-Nov ANGELO N CURATO 21-Nov JOHN J SHEEHAN 9-Nov STEVEN WINANT 21-Nov CHRISTO- T VANELLA JOHN J ZEBROWSKI PHER 9-Nov 21-Nov GARY M SZCZESNY 10-Nov WILLIAM DALY 22-Nov JOSEPH HARRIS THOMAS L ESCHENBREN- 11-Nov NER 23-Nov WALDO E MACHADO 11-Nov SCOTT F GLEIM 24-Nov EDMUND A SCATTAGLIA 11-Nov VINCENT ADAMKIEWICZ 25-Nov JAMES A PICKLO 12-Nov JOHN C KENNEY 27-Nov FRANCIS J ALWILL 13-Nov GASSAN J MICHAEL 28-Nov MICHAEL R SANTORO 13-Nov GEORGE M ANDREWS 30-Nov RALPH ROMANO 14-Nov MARK BARAJAS 30-Nov JOHN P RONAN 15-Nov Welcome Birthday Boys. The JFCCC will be helping you celebrate your birthday by buying you a first drink during your birthday week. So bring friends and family to " The Club" on Friday night and enjoy your first drink on us. Letters to the Editor Letters the editor may be submitted to Anthony Conoscenti anthonyconoscenti@gmail.com 5
JCCC Halloween Party 6
Officer of the Year Ceremony Nov 5. Manalapan Police Officer Bart Mattiliano 7
JCCC Upcoming Event!! Harvest Craft Evenet 8
JCCC Save the Date!! Save the Date for February 9, 2019. Valentines Day Comedy Night at the Council hall. $30 p/p, Tailgate style, Cash bar. Doors open 7pm. Comedy Show starts at 8:30pm 9
2018-2019 COUNCIL OFFICERS Knights of Columbus Prince of Peace Council #5903 Chaplain Rev. Michael Gentile Assistant Chaplain Deacon Keith J. Casey, PGK Grand Knight Jify Loretta Deputy Grand Knight Bruce Matano Chancellor Acting-Joe Lacugna Recorder John Augello Financial Secretary Steve Timpone Treasurer Sal Carollo Advocate William Spadaro Warden Michael MacInnes Inside Guard Michael Murphy Outside Guard Vincent Bonello Lecturer John Harris Sr. Three Year Trustee Paul Zelinski Two Year Trustee John Peragine, PGK One Year Trustee John Harris Sr. Thanks to the efforts of Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary s Church in New Haven and some of his parishioners, the Connecticut state legislature on March 29, 1882, officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity. The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works. The history of the Order shows how the foresight of Father Michael J. McGivney, whose cause for sainthood is being investigated by the Vatican, brought about what has become the world's foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society. The Order has helped families obtain economic security and stability through its life insurance, annuity and long -term care programs, and has contributed time and energy worldwide to service in communities. The Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to more than 14,000 councils and 1.8 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, Guatemala, Guam, Saipan, Lithuania, Ukraine, and South Korea. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 3 LaSatta Ave Englishtown, NJ 07726 Phone: 732-446-8805 www.kofc5903.org Editor: Anthony Conoscenti anthonyconoscenti@gmail.com 10