My Brother Sir Knights, HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you enjoyed the Christmas Season and celebrating the birth of our Savior. It is always fills my heart with joy to see the Christmas Spirit in people. I pray you experience the same joy. Our nation inaugurates the 45th president of the United States on January 20. Let s all join together and pray that he will move the country forward in a way that heals the wounds of discrimination and creates better opportunities for the middle class and poor. Let s also pray that he saves Christian morals instead of degrading them in the name of political correctness. We have hope that this leader will work to provide a better direction for our nation. Here is a quick overview of our assembly s work over the last month: The Assembly honored those who gave their lives in the attack at Pearl Harbor 75 years ago with a wreath laying ceremony on December 4, which took place at the Delaware County Veterans Memorial in Newtown Square. A number of attendees at the December Conclave donated care packages, comprised of food and various items for the troops overseas. The location for the 97th Dinner Dance was determined. The event will be hosted at Peace Council Home in Crum Lynne on February 25, just 3 days before Mardi Gras (a.k.a. Shrove Tuesday). Bring your party on and come out and celebrate with us as we honor our immediate Past Faithful Navigator Michael Vecchione! The cost will remain the same as last year ($55 per person). Look for additional details elsewhere in the newsletter. We plan to contact every Council in the Assembly for a gathering later this month to discuss the Exemplification. We are going to promote the 4th Degree and see how many candidates each assembly plans to bring to the Exemplification. More information will be forwarded via email later this month. Discussions took place at the Conclave about the 100th Anniversary of our Assembly. It was decided that the Anniversary Committee will be made up of Past Faithful Navigators. However, your suggestions as to where to hold the event, the type of meals we should consider, and decorating suggestions are welcome and appreciated. We have NOT received any suggestions to date. We encourage your input now. Please email your ideas and suggestions to npizzano@hotmail.com Subject: CDA 100 year Anniversary. Finally, we are looking for your input at our Conclave meetings. Please consider coming to our meetings located at Peace Council Home in Crum Lynne. We are still planning to hold a couple of fund raising events this year. We encourage your participation at these events. A FEW MAJOR UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE YEAR: CDA 97 th Testimonial Dinner/Dance February 25, 2017 Peace Council Home Communion Breakfast March (TBD) Exemplification April 2, 2017 Grantville, PA Exemplification May 28, 2017 King of Prussia
The next newsletter will be mailed out in April and provide information for the Exemplification in May. We look forward to bringing new 4th Degree Knights into the Assembly. In the meantime, I wish for you and your family a very blessed Lenten Season and Happy Easter. Be safe and God Bless Respectfully in Christ, Neal Pizzano Your Faithful Navigator, CDA #913 From our Faithful Friar: On Christian Hope Look, Daddy. Teacher says, Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings! This observation by the 6 year old Zuzu Bailey, played by Karolyn Grimes, to her father George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart, were exclaimed near the end of the inspirational Christmas classic, It s a Wonderful Life. Karolyn has traveled for many years speaking about this film and even wrote a book entitled, It s a Wonderful Life: How the Movie s Message of Hope Lives On. Pope Francis recently began a series of catecheses or teachings, during his Wednesday General audiences, on the theme of Christian hope and ostensibly reminds us that the message of hope lives on, especially in the person of Jesus Christ, and that we are called as Christians to believe and live in that hope found in Jesus Christ. Near the beginning of his first catechesis on this theme, The Holy Father said: Optimism disappoints, but hope does not; and we have a great need for it, in these times that appear bleak, in which at times we feel lost when faced with the evil and the violence that surround us, before the suffering of so many of our brothers. We need hope. Indeed, we do need hope and our faith in Jesus Christ as Savior, who won for us the victory over sin and death, is sustained and deepened with a life of hope. Our hope in Jesus strengthens our faith in Him and when hope wanes our faith may also wane. Pope Francis, in the General Audience presented on the Wednesday before Christmas, speaks of Jesus in light of His birth and this virtue of hope: He (Jesus) enters the world and gives us the strength to journey with Him: God walks with us in Jesus, and walking with Him towards the fullness of life gives us the strength to stay in a new way in the present, even if it is burdensome. So, for a Christian to hope means the certainty of journeying with Christ towards the Father Who awaits us. Hope is never still, hope is always in motion and enables us to walk on. This hope, that the Child of Bethlehem gives us, offers an objective, a good destiny for the present, the salvation of humanity, blessedness to those who trust in a merciful God. St. Paul summarizes all this in the expression, For in this hope we were saved. As we begin the journey of another year, that of 2017, let us, in hope, journey with Jesus towards the Father during this year knowing that this journey with Jesus enables us to walk on faithfully as disciples of Jesus Christ with a longing and desire for eternal life. We begin each year, on January 1st, with the celebration of the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. May we turn to Mary, Our Lady of Hope, as we walk with her Son knowing that in this hope we were saved. Fr. Dennis Weber, SdC
CHALICE GUARD REPORT from SK Rick Megaro The following Sir Knights have passed away in 2016. Please keep them and their families in your prayers! Name DOD Council SK Monsignor Michael Burke 1/28/2016 Not from CDA SK James V. Procopio 2/1/2016 590- DeLaSalle SK Joseph J. Crilly Jr. 2/10/2016 Not from CDA. 3876- Our Lady of The Rosary SK Robert Lee Johnson 2/22/2016 590- DeLaSalle SK DR. Gene DiPasquale 2/23/2016 3327- Holy Child SK Joseph Zito 2/23/2016 8924- St. Joseph Collingdale SK Basil Trofe 4/7/2016 590-DeLaSalle SK Robert A. Preis 4/9/2016 590- DeLaSalle SK Kendal Neary 4/15/2016 13710- Holy Savior SK Mark Howe 5/4/2016 4461- Santa Anna SK Francis T. Greiser Sr. 5/14/2016 14982- St. Mary Magdalen SK Arcolino Bianco 5/24/2016 2256- Bishop Kenrick SK George Benvegno 5/26/2016 242- Americus SK Ernest Munns 5/27/2016 590- DeLaSalle SK John Ososki 6/19/2016 4518- Peace Council SK Adam Tom Pizzi 6/26/2016 4518- Peace Council SK Primo Mastrocola 6/28/2016 2256- Bishop Kenrick SK Thomas S. Kendus 7/15/2016 13710- Holy Savior SK Peter D. Bachowsky 7/17/2016 4129- Mater Dei SK Rev. Edward Cahill 7/17/2016 590- DeLaSalle SK Salvatore Nucifora 7/18/2016 4129- Mater Dei SK Raymond J. Waychunas 7/25/2016 11051- Olde St. Thomas SK John J. Dougherty 8/15/2016 3753- Marian Council SK Joseph J. Hughes Sr. 9/24/2016 13710- Holy Saviour Council SK Anthony R. Yannuzzi 10/6/2016 13710- Holy Saviour Council SK Salvatore J. Manerchia 10/8/2016 4271- St. Joseph Marcus Hook SK Robert J. Lindsey 10/17/2016 8252- St. Benedict the Moor SK Joseph J. Ferrara 10/22/2016 12391- St. Cornelius SK Anthony D'Orazio 11/18/2016 2256- Bishop Kenrick SK Ronald C. DiFelice 11/18/2016 4518- Peace Council SK William J. Allen 11/26/2016 8252- St. Benedict the Moor SK Edward W. Strugala 12/16/2016 11782- Father James Donnelly The Chalice Guard and Memorial Program Committees thank all our Knights who participate in these ceremonies, honoring and remembering our deceased brothers. There is no greater example we can do as fellow brothers than to honor our deceased. If anyone wishes to be a part of the Chalice Guard Committee, please contact Co-Chair, SK Rick Megaro at rick.megaro@verizon.net 3
Wreath Laying Ceremony DeCember 4, 2016 DeLaWare County Veterans memorial newtown square, PennsyLVania On December 4th, we laid a wreath at the Delaware County Veterans Memorial in Newtown Square, PA. The purpose was to honor those who died 75 years ago in the attack at Pearl Harbor; to honor those who have died in all military conflicts since 1882; and to honor those who continue to fight for our freedoms today. Here are a few pictures from that ceremony. The Assembly s flags posted at the Memorial (L-R): The American Flag, The Knights of Columbus Flag, The The Posted flags after the wreath was laid. 4
Honor and Remember Flag Worthy Brother Sir Knights, 75 years ago, this coming Wednesday, the world changed forever. The United States was brutally attacked early in the morning in a place called Pearl Harbor in the U.S. Territory of Hawaii. 2,403 Americans died in the attack. The next day, President Roosevelt, spoke of the tragedy and Congress declared War. For the next four years, Americans sacrificed their former routines to join our Allies to defeat the evils that threatened the freedoms we have. Over 183, 500 sacrificed their lives in the Atlantic & European Theaters and over 108, 500 in the Pacific Theater, all of which included 14, 059 POWs who died in captivity. Total U.S. losses for WW2 topped 419,000. Since the days of World War 2, The U.S. has been involved in 15 major conflicts around the world, including, but not limited to, Korea, Vietnam, Kuwait, Iraq, Kosovo, and Afghanistan. Our military personnel have continued the mission to defeat the enemies that threaten our freedoms. Their ultimate sacrifices are what we are honoring today. Since 1882, when the Knights of Columbus was created, over 1,250,000 Military personnel have lost their lives in conflicts. I do not have the number of Knights that gave their lives in Service to our Country, but we are here today to say thanks to them, and to all military personnel who have given their lives to keep Our Constitution intact. To those who lost their lives 75 years ago in Pearl Harbor, We Salute You! To those who have sacrificed their lives in all conflicts to preserve our Freedoms, We Salute You! To those who continue to represent Our Country by wearing a military uniform and sacrifice their routines to work toward keeping the evils that threaten our country in check, We Salute You! And to those Knights who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving both God and Country, We Salute You! (Present Swords, Place Wreath on stand) Our wreath at the memorial close up. Speech given at the ceremony MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Jan 1 New Year's Day Observance Jan 16 Martin Luther King Day Federal Holiday Jan 20 Inauguration Day Observance Jan 22 43rd Anniversary of Rowe vs. Wade Observance 1-Feb National Freedom Day Observance 2-Feb World Wetlands Day Worldwide observance 2-Feb Groundhog Day Observance 4-Feb World Cancer Day United Nations observance 4-Feb Rosa Parks Day Local observance 11-Feb World Day of the Sick Worldwide observance 14-Feb Valentine's Day Observance 15-Feb Susan B Anthony's Birthday Local observance 20-Feb Presidents' Day Federal Holiday 28-Feb Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras Observance 1-Mar Ash Wednesday Christian 12-Mar Daylight Saving Time starts Clock change/daylight Saving Time 17-Mar St. Patrick's Day Observance 5
YOUR 2016-2017 ASSEMBLY OFFICERS Faithful Friar: Faithful Associate Friar: Faithful Navigator: Faithful Captain: Faithful Pilot: Faithful Admiral: Faithful Comptroller: Faithful Purser: Faithful Scribe: Faithful Inner Sentinel: Faithful Outer Sentinel: Faithful Trustee 1 Year: Faithful Trustee 2 Year: Faithful Trustee 3 Year: SK Rev. Dennis Weber, SdC SK Rev. Pierre Benson SK Neal L. Pizzano SK Francis O Hara, PSW SK Rick Terroni, FSS SK Michael Vecchione SK John J. Cruice Jr., PFN SK Joseph S. Paoletti, PFN SK Christopher J. Backer Sr. SK Frank DelViscio SK Anthony Grimaldi SK Donald Masse, PFN SK Jamar R. Hill, PFN SK Benjamin Linowski Jr. MEET YOUR ASSEMBLY CHAIRMEN Administrative Assistant: SK Joseph S. Paoletti, PFN Newsletter: SK Christopher Backer Jr. Arrangements & Chair SK Kevin McCaney Nomination Committee: SK Gerald D. Paradis, PFN Awards: SK Hassell Mitchell Officers Dinner Meetings: SK Frank DelViscio Boosters: SK Gerald D. Paradis, PFN SK Kevin McCaney Budget: SK Rick Megaro Parliamentarian: SK Charles A. Cunningham, PFN Bylaws: SK Rick Terroni, FSS Patriotic Observance: SK Donald Wells Catholic Activities: SK Christopher Backer Jr. PFNs: SK D. Joe Caromano, PFN, FST Chalice Guard: SK Rick Megaro Pro-Life: SK Christopher J. Backer Sr. SK Michael Vecchione Publicity: SK Anthony Grimaldi Communications: SK Rick Megaro Retention/ Membership: SK John J. Cruice Jr., PFN Corps Commander: SK Benjamin Linowski Jr., PFN Sick and Visitation: SK Joel Chanitz Dinner Dance: SK Francis O Hara, PSW To Be A Patriot: SK Joseph S. Paoletti, PFN Fifty/ Fifty : Yearly SK Rick Terroni, FSS Trustees Report: SK Donald Masse, PFN Historian: SK Jamar R. Hill, PFN SK Jamar R. Hill, PFN Honorarium: SK Patrick McFadden PFN SK Benjamin Linowski Jr., PFN Investment: SK Peter J. Driscoll Vocation/RSVP: SK Joshua Rudolph SK Charles A. Cunningham, PFN Web Page: SK Francis O Hara, PSW Membership: SK Francis O Hara PSW Youth Program: SK Michael Vecchione Memorials/ Bibles: SK D. Joe Caromano, PFN, FST If anyone has any questions about any of these chair positions, please email me and someone will contact you with answers to your questions.
For more information on the March for Life, please check out http://marchforlife.org/mfl-2017/ 7
Reminder: all Conclave meetings now held at Peace Council Home! 1195 Haverford Road NONPROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID WEST CHESTER, PA PERMIT NO. 200 Crum Lynne, PA 19022 In service to one, in service to all. Captain s Chronicles cd913.org - The Cardinal Dougherty Assembly website is the easiest way to get information about the Assembly. Check it out! Membership: The next Exemplification of the Fourth Degree is scheduled for Sunday May 28, 2017 at the Doubletree Hotel in King of Prussia. The first step in a man s journey to the Patriotic Degree is to become a Knight of Columbus. There is still time for a Catholic man to become a Knight in time to make the Patriotic Degree in May if you give them the opportunity. There is an Admission Degree scheduled for 7:30 PM on Tuesday December 13, 2016 at Peace Council. Dinner Dance 2017: The annual CDA Dinner Dance is scheduled for 6:00 PM on February 25, 2016 at a Peace Council, 1195 Haverford Road, Crum Lynne, PA. This year s Honoree will be Past Faithful Navigator Mike Vecchione. The cost remains $55 per person for a choice of Chicken Marsala or Salmon. See attached form to make reservations or place an ad. Happy New Year! Fran O Hara, FSW Faithful Captain Cardinal Dougherty Assembly fran@ridleypa.us