Pius Knights THE NEWSLETTER FOR ST. PIUS X COUNCIL #10332 PLAINVIEW, N.Y. 11803 MEETINGS 2 ND & 4 TH THURSDAYS 7:30 PM ROOM #1 *WATCH FOR CHANGES* 13 th DISTRICT NOVEMBER 2018 Editor-in-Chief James R. Albert, PGK, FDD OFFICERS Chaplain Fr. Chux Okochi Grand Knight Philip Saglimbene (516)-349-0120 Deputy Grand Knight Tom Hoefling (516) 659-9668 Chancellor Arnold Bendig (631) 872-7734 Recording Secretary Charles Josten, (516) 935-6879 Warden Peter Sallie (516) 586-3350 Financial Secretary Anthony Corrente (516) 390-8642 Treasurer Frank McNamee (516) 817-9372 Lecturer Marc Cashman (516) 351-4331 Advocate Jim Albert, PGK (516) 293-4685 Inside Guard George Dargelo Outside Guards Ray Alexander Trustees 3 Yr. Neil DeRosa,PGK 2 Yr. Ralph Plaisance,PGK 1 Yr. Bill Bullwinkel, PGK Insurance Agent: Joe Rannazzisi (631) 484-0252 Lecturer Emeritus Eugene Robinson GRAND KNIGHTS MESSAGE: 2018 has been an exciting year for the Saint Pius X Knights of Columbus, along with our many events and fundraisers, Our First Annual Octoberfest was a fun filled well attended event. I thank each one of my Brother Knights who have made this a positive and successful year. On a somber note we lost two of our extremely dedicated Brother Knights in 2018, James (Jim) Reilly and Sir Knight Sal Mascolo PGK. May their souls and all the souls of our departed brother rest in peace, Amen. On 11/27/ 2018 we came together Honor and Remember our brother Sal with a pray service. Eight brothers were Sal s Pallbearers at his Funeral Mass. The Mascolo Family extended their gratitude to the Council. Last month our Chaplin Father Chux celebrated our Mass of Remembrance on 11/11 followed by a delicious repass in Madonna Hall. On Thanksgiving Day, the Knights distributed Apples that had been blessed by Father Valentine during the Mass. Thanks to all who came out on Saturday 11/24 to set up the Manger and decorate the Christmas tree. December will be a very busy month for the St. Pius X Knights. Tuesday 12/4; the Christmas Tree Lighting, followed by Cookies and Hot chocolate. Thursday 12/6; 7:30 PM Officers Meeting Room #1 Saturday 12/8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception a Holy Day of Obligation Saturday 12/8; 5 PM set up for breakfast with Santa, we will have Pizza for all Volunteers! Sunday 12/9; 9AM to 12:30 PM The Gourmet Christmas Pancake Breakfast, with Santa. Tuesday 12/11 District Christmas party 8 PM at Barry Council 45 Heitz Pl, Hicksville, NY 11801 (All officers are encouraged to attend) Thursday 12/13; Rosary @ 7 PM in the Church, General membership Meeting at 7:30 PM Rm. #1 Sunday 12/16 The Christmas Pageant (the GK will be playing the role of God, again ) Tuesday 12/25/the Birth of Our Lord Christmas Day Thursday 12/28 Last meeting of 2018 we will have Food this evening! Looking forward to 2019 Super Bowl Boards will go on Sale at all Masses in January our goal is 3 Board! Volunteers needed for each MASS. Sunday January 20, 2018 K of C Pro Life Mass at Saint Patrick s Cathedral, I want to see Our members at this MASS plan early! 10 years ago, we filled two pews at Saint Patrick s, let s do it again this year. Sunday February 3, 2018 Super Bowl Sunday, buy a box and you can win $$$$$$ Saturday March 16, 2018 Saint Joseph and Saint Patrick Day Party 6:30 PM This Event is for the entire Parish Family get the word out! Connie and I wish everyone a Blessed and Merry Christmas, a Joyous and Prosperous New Year Keep Our Lord Jesus in Christmas and your hearts in 2018. Fraternally, Grand Knight Phil Saglimbene The Pius Knights Newsletter won 2nd Place in Nassau Chapter 2017-2018 Columbian Year Newsletter Contest Page 1
Please remember our Brothers who have gone before us and Donald Graham, PGK Dec.18th, 1996 George Drew Dec. 21st, 1995 Herman Esposito Dec. 22, 2001 Richard J. Schroader Dec. 29th, 2005, George P. Schirm, Dec. 20, 2016 HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Ed Coyne 12/2, Gloria Plaisance, PGKW 12/20, Eugene Robinson 12/27, Leon Komondorea 12/8, Jane Kosiba 12/10. Walter P. Kellenberg Assembly 078 The Nassau Conference Meeting was performed on November 26th at SMMS in Lynbrook, N.Y. PNCC Michael Muirhead was re-elected to the L.I. Conference The Color Guard performed the Ceremonial Prayer Service for 4th Degree and Past Grand Knight Salvatore Mascolo Jr. at the Chapey Funeral Home on Wednesday November 28th. Sal was a former Officer with the Assembly. The Pius Knights Newsletter won 2nd Place in Nassau Chapter 2017-2018 Columbian Year Newsletter Contest Page 2
New Haven, CT SUPREME NEWS www.kofc.org New Website Officers check your emails. You must sign up now. Fraternal Training Webinars Fraternal leader training webinars provide various tips and techniques to ensure a successful fraternal year. SD Ken Laham Jr. SD Ken Latham Jr. is preparing for the Mid-Year meeting at the Villa Roma. The State comes together for training and a look at the first 6-months of the Columbian Year. The Nassau Chapter Website is: http://www.nassauchapterkofc.org/ President Ted Newkirk Please remember to mail your FAC Raffle tickets to Vice President Anthony Ippolito. He is the FAC Committee chairman. December 21st the Chapter Meeting will be at St. Mary s Maris/Stella Council. It will be a Christmas Party (Open Meeting) All are invited to attend. JOIN US UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS: December 1-3rd Final Drawing C & B Villa Roma Mid-Year Mtg. December 4th Order-Wide Tree Lighting Ceremony Church Parking Lot December 6th Officer s Meeting Thursday 7:30PM Room#1 December 8th Feast of the Immaculate Conception December 9th Sunday Breakfast With Santa Pancake Fundraiser December 13th Thursday Council Meeting 7:30PM Room #1 December 15th St. Pius X Council Annual Christmas Party December 21st Chapter Meeting Thursday 8:00PM SMMS, Lynbrook ANNUAL CHAPTER CHRISTMAS PARTY OPEN TO ALL DECEMBER 25th MERRY CHRISTMAS December 27th Thursday Regular Council Business Meeting Room #1 7:30PM The Pius Knights Newsletter won 2nd Place in Nassau Chapter 2017-2018 Columbian Year Newsletter Contest Page 3
Along with the addition of patriotism to the Knights principles came the first Fourth Degree exemplification, which took place Feb. 22, 1900, in New York City, with 1,100 Knights participating. A similar event took place in Boston in May with another 750 candidates taking the patriotic degree. By the beginning of the 20th century, the fledgling Order was growing dramatically. Councils had been chartered throughout the United States and Canada, and international expansion continued to Mexico and the Philippines in 1905, along with Cuba and Panama in 1909. The Knights also turned their attention to college campuses, and in more ways than one. In 1904, more than 10,000 Knights and their families attended ceremonies at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., in which the Order presented the school with a grant for more than $55,000. The funds, used to establish a K of C chair of American history, began a long history of support for CUA. In addition, students at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana soon organized their own K of C council. Chartered in 1910, Notre Dame Council 1477 was the Order s first college council, launching a subset of the Knights that today includes councils at 244 schools worldwide. 1900: The first exemplification of the Fourth Degree takes place on Feb. 22, 1900, in New York City; 1,100 Knights receive the degree. The following May, another 750 Knights take the degree in Boston. 1904: More than 10,000 Knights and their families attend ceremonies at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., in which a check for $55,633.79 is presented to the school for the establishment of a K of C chair of American history. From 1909 to 1913, Knights raise $500,000 to establish a permanent endowment for CUA. 1905: The first council in the Philippines Manila Council 1000 is chartered by U.S. citizens after the Spanish-American War. The same year, the Order expanded to Mexico, establishing Guadalupe Council 1050 in Mexico City. 1909: U.S. workers in the Canal Zone institute Balboa Council 1371 in Panama City. A degree team from Mobile, Ala., then visits Cuba and institutes San Agustin Council 1390 in Havana. 1909: A reported 5,000 Knights meet James A. Flaherty s train in Philadelphia in 1909 when he arrives at the annual convention where he is elected supreme knight. The Pius Knights Newsletter won 2nd Place in Nassau Chapter 2017-2018 Columbian Year Newsletter Contest Page 4
The Pius Knights Newsletter won 2nd Place in Nassau Chapter 2017-2018 Columbian Year Newsletter Contest Page 5
Please join Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan at St. Patrick s Cathedral 5th Avenue and 51 st with our Brothers and Sisters united in prayer for the millions of children lost through abortion. Together we will celebrate a Mass to end the destruction of LIFE! JANUARY 20th 10:AM MASS JOIN US! BUSES ARE AVAILABLE FROM FLORAL PARK COUNCIL CALL 352-9770 FOR INFO BRUNCH AND THE RIDE $25@ On November 18th St. Pius X Council competed in the C & B Bowling Tournament at the Rockville Center Lanes In attendance were (l to R) Recording Secretary Charlie Josten, Peter Perone, and James Duran. A great time was had and our Council came away with more much needed books. Our C & B Chairman is Neil DeRosa. The Pius Knights Newsletter won 2nd Place in Nassau Chapter 2017-2018 Columbian Year Newsletter Contest Page 6
IZZO AGENCY eric.izzo@kofc.org 631-207-4242 Gene Robinson, Lecturer Emeritus, John Heilig, Artie Venezia, Pgk Frank LaBarbera, Don Dickinson, Sal Manziella, James Doran Ralph Plaisance, PGK THE ST. PIUS X COUNCIL SUPER BOWL POOL WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER MASS AND AT THE CHRISTMAS PARTY TO GET IN ON THE FUNAND CALL OR E-MAIL BY DECEMBER 1st AND RESERVE YOUR SEAT AT THE ST. PIUS X CHRISTMAS PARTY AND YOU WILL NOT PAY THE FULL PRICE. TAKE A BOX OR TWO The Pius Knights Newsletter won 2nd Place in Nassau Chapter 2017-2018 Columbian Year Newsletter Contest Page 7
Scholarship aid is available for all Knights of Columbus members in good standing! If you are the parent or guardian of a child or grandchild attending CCD or about to enter a Catholic High School you are eligible for thousands of dollars in scholarship aid! The Nassau Chapter can award your child a $1000 per year for each year they attend a Catholic High School. 2 nd and 3 rd place get one time awards of $500. Also, one time awards of $125 for children attending FAITH FORMATION OR CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Get an Application Now! Go to the Nassau Chapter Website for forms! or Contact: Nassau Chapter Scholarship Chairman Neil DeRosa, PGK, at 516-280-0033 or nderosa@syncroservices.com GK PHIL SAGLIMBENE EXTENDS HIS THANKS FOR ALL THE BROTHERS WHO SHOWED UP TO ASSEMBLE THE MANGER AND DECORATE THE TREE Don t Forget To Have Fun! The Pius Knights Newsletter won 2nd Place in Nassau Chapter 2017-2018 Columbian Year Newsletter Contest Page 8
The Pius Knights Newsletter won 2nd Place in Nassau Chapter 2017-2018 Columbian Year Newsletter Contest Page 9
The Pius Knights Newsletter won 2nd Place in Nassau Chapter 2017-2018 Columbian Year Newsletter Contest Page 10