The Gavel Our Officers 2017-2018 Faithful Friar Rev.Thomas M. Edamattam 631-385-3311 Faithful Associate Friar Rev. Stephen H. Donnelly (631) 385-3311 Faithful Associate Friar Rev. Augustine Fernando (516) 249-4910 Faithful Navigator SK Robert F. Murray, II PGK, FDD 631-666-3245 Faithful Captain SK Philip Goglas 631-258-3433 Faithful Admiral SK Jerry Wilhelm PGK,PFN 631-882-7763 Faithful Pilot Open Faithful Comptroller SK Christopher T. Spano PGK,FDD,PFN 631-273-0119 Faithful Scribe SK Paul DiOrio PGK DD 631-721-8876 Faithful Purser SK Joseph J. Viviani 631-231-6605 Faithful 3 Year Trustee SK Thomas Romano PGK, FDD,PFN,PCC 631-562-7052 Faithful 2 Year Trustee SK Richard D. Grefig PGK,FDD 516-798-2676 Faithful 1 Year Trustee Open Faithful Inner Sentinel Open Faithful Outer Sentinel SK Dominick M. Chirchella PGK, 646-623-7646 Faithful Patron SK Ralph A. Scott 631-875-9042 Faithful Patron SK Edward Vinas 516-375-4770 Master 1 NY District SK Kenneth Karchinski PGK, PFN Our Lady of Fatima Assembly 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Volume Y2K 17/18 v 05 Editor SK Mike Jagielo E-Mail Fatima0716@gmail.com November, 2017 Faithful Navigators Message My Brothers Sir Knights: Once again we had our 4 th Degree Exemplification on Columbus Day weekend which was run by our Master SK Kenneth Karchinski PGK, PFN. His staff and the Degree team perform an elegant, dignified and beautiful service. Our Color Guard lead by our Worthy Commander SK Vincent Marinelli performed the colors at the degree and banquet in their usual outstanding way and finally SK Paul DiOrio and his staff ran an outstanding Hospitality Room. Thanks to all, you made me look good. We had 18 members of the 3 rd degree that moved up to the 4 th degree. Congratulations to all. I hope to see them at our meetings and to take an active role in the committees we have in the assembly. One committee which is always getting acknowledged is our Honor Guard, so if you are interested, don t hesitate to contact me. On November 12, 2017, we will hold our Memorial Mass at 12 Noon at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church. Their address is 37 Union Avenue, Amityville. Following the Mass, we will hold our Candlelight Service for our deceased Brothers who passed away during the year. A repast will follow. For members, there is a minimal charge of $15.00pp; however for the 1 st 2 next of Kin members of the deceased members family there is no charge. Please come out to show your support for the families of our deceased Brother Sir Knights. If possible, it would be nice to have a member of their Council present to support the families. Everyone is invited. Continued on Page2 Calendar of Upcoming Meetings 11-15 Gate of Heaven # 468 7pm Repast 8pm Meeting 12-20 Christmas Party 7:30PM 1-17 Our Lady of Grace # 11968 7pm Repast 8PM Meeting
(Continued from page 1) Once again we will be running our Super Bowl Pool. The cost per box is $25.00. There will be winners for the 1 st and 3 rd quarters as well as Halftime and the final score. Please contact Sal Cataldo at (631) 495-1263 to get in early for your best choice of boxes. Finally I would like to wish you and your family a safe, healthy and Happy Thanksgiving and Veterans Day. Also, Election Day is November 7, Please vote. Fraternally yours, Vivat Jesus SK Robert F. Murray, II Faithful Navigator I have requested the Nomination Committee to hold interviews for the following positions: Pilot Trustee 1 Year Inner Sentinel Due to the fact that members in lower positions may wish to move up other position may open up. Elections will be held at the January 2018 meeting to fill all open positions.
Faithful Friars Message 100 Anniversary Of Fatima Since we belong to Our Lady of Fatima Assembly it is all the more practical and useful to think about and pray about the 100 th Anniversary of Fatima. We carefully analyze the apparitions and requests, and amazing miracles that took place in Fatima and cleans up lingering questions about their meaning. The readers are challenged to hear anew the call of our Lady to prayer and sacrifice in reparation for sin and the conversion of the world. An intimate biography of Sister Lucia seen through the eyes of the Carmelite Sisters who shared in her daily Life for 57 years in Portugal. Our Lady of Fatima pray for us. Fr. Thomas Edamattam Faithful Friar Our Lady of Fatima Assembly
COMPTROLLERS CORNER This month of November is here and this is the month when we go to the polls and vote. I know it is an off year, but it is important because it is the local and state elections and some other things that are very important. This month we also celebrate Thanksgiving Day, and looking around we have a lot to be thankful for. Remember it is from God we get this GREAT country. Brothers if you want any information concerning the Assembly, better get your e-mail address to the editor. This also pertains to your annual dues bill in November/December. Those who want to pay your dues; you don t need a formal bill if you cannot get one, just send a check made out to OUR LADY OF FATI- MA ASSEMBLY. Please DON T make checks payable to me as the bank has problem depositing 3 rd party checks. All will be on the web site and there will be paper copies at the meetings. If you MOVE, PLEASE let me know, also if you change your phone number. If you get married also let me know so I can adjust my records. If you acquire an e-mail also let me know or send an e-mail to fatima0716@gmail.com. Also send to me at cochise327@msn.com so I can remove your listing from the snail mail data base. Those of you who have AOL as a server make sure you look in your spam folder, also open so you can print the bill and any flyers. Another way to insure you get the Gavel in your computer mail box is to send an e-mail to fatima0716@gmail.com and that will now be in your address books when it comes in you can see it. Also some servers restrict the size of the mail that comes into it so as not to clog up the servers, check with your carrier. Thank you for your cooperation. Remember our servicemen and women and our first responders in your prayers and pray to STOP ABORTIONS. CHRISTOPHER T. SPANO, PFN 166 FRONT AVE., BRENTWOOD, NY 11717-5907 God Bless America!! Vivat Jesus Fraternally, Christopher T. Spano, PFN, PGK, FDD FAITHFUL COMPTROLLER
The Gavel Our Lady of Fatima Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus SK Mike Jagielo 2445 Motor Pkwy Ronkonkoma, New York 11779 Attention All Officers: If your are unable to Attend any meeting. PLEASE: notify the FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR or the FAITHFUL CAPTAIN so that our records may follow the proper procedure for attendance. Thank You Time Sensitive MAIL Please Expedite Delivered By Email Captain s Log On the 1st Saturday of every month, you can HELP OUR VETERANS: At the Northport VA Hospital play Bingo from 1PM to 4PM At Stony Brook Veterans Home, assist our Vets by moving them from their rooms to their Council Meeting in the All Purpose Room at 9:30AM. Directions to Gate of Heaven Council # 468 located at St. Hugh of Lincoln Church 1st Avenue and 9th Street, Huntington Station, NY Take Route 110 North to New York Avenue into the town of Huntington Station. Proceed to 1st Avenue, turn left on 9th street HOW DO I BECOME AN HONORGUARDSMAN? It s easy, Just call Robert Murray at 631-666-3245. Honor Guard Drill: 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:30 pm Call Bob for location and directions Assembly Jackets and Golf Shirts. Please contact Sir Roberrt A. Fontana 631-525-1535 If you find a mistake in this publication Please consider that they are there for a purpose. We try to Publish something for everyone and some people are always looking for mistakes.