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 DECEMBER 2017 Editor-in-Chief James R. Albert, PGK, FDD OFFICERS Chaplain Fr. Chux Okochi Grand Knight Philip Saglimbene 516-349-0120 Deputy Grand Knight Tony Pierno (516) 756-2709 Chancellor Tom Hoefling 942-3488 Recording Secretary Charles Josten, 516-935 - 6879 Warden Bill Bullwinkel, PGK 516 681-1468 Financial Secretary Anthony Corrente 516-390 - 8642 Treasurer Arnold Bendig 631-872-7734 Lecturer Eugene H. Robinson 516-681 - 7652 Advocate Jim Albert, PGK 516 293-4685 Inside Guard Victor Orlando Outside Guards George Dargelo Ray Alexander Trustees 3 Yr. Neil DeRosa 2 Yr. Sal Mascolo, PGK 1 Yr. Ralph Plaisance Insurance Agent: Joe DiSalvo 516-647-7066 GRAND KNIGHTS MESSAGE: 2017 has been an exciting year for the Pius Knights. Along with our many events and fundraisers we revamped the Colonel Steve Zellem Tuition Assistance Program as well as adding Praying the Rosary to our meetings agenda. I thank each and every one of my Brother Knights who have made this a positive and successful year. Last month our Chaplin Father Chux celebrated our Mass of Remembrance on 11/12 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. December will be a very busy month for the St. Pius X Knights. Sunday 12/3; 9AM to 12:30 PM The Gourmet Christmas Pancake Breakfast, with Santa. Sunday 12/3; After the 5 PM Mass the Christmas Tree Lighting, followed by Cookies and Hot chocolate in Madonna Hall 12/2 to 12/6 the St Pius X Parish Advent Retreat, see church bulletin or website for more info http://www.stpiusxrc.com/advent Thursday 12/7; 7:30 PM officer meeting Room #1 Friday 12/8 Feast of the Immaculate conception a Holy Day of Obligation Saturday 12/9; 6:30PM to 10 PM Our Annual Christmas Party (See flyer on page #8 Please let all of your friends know this Party is open to ALL OF THE PARISH FAMILY, you do not have to be a Knight to attend Tuesday 12/12 District Christmas party 8 PM at Barry Council 45 Heitz Pl, Hicksville, NY 11801 Thursday 12/14 Pray the Rosary @ 7PM in the Church Meeting to follow @ 7:30 PM Sunday 12/17 The Christmas Pageant (the GK will be playing the role of God) Monday 12/25/the Birth of Our Lord Christmas Day Thursday 12/28 Last meeting of 2017 we will have Food this evening! Looking forward to 2018 Super Bowl Boards will go on Sale at all Masses in January our goal is 3 Board! Volunteers needed for each MASS! Saturday January 13 Council Basket Ball Free throw (date to be confirmed) Sunday January 21, 2018 K of C Pro Life Mass at Saint Patrick s Cathedral, I want to see Our members at this MASS plan early! Sunday February 4, 2018 Super Bowl Sunday, buy a box and you can win $$$$$$ Saturday February 10, 2018 Valentine s Day Party This Event is for the entire Parish Family get the word out! Saturday March 17, 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. Merry Christmas Grand Knight Phil Saglimbene The Pius Knights Newsletter has been Crowned Best in Nassau for a record sixth time! Page 1
SUPREME NEWS www.kofc.org New Website Join Catholics throughout the country and the world in praying for Persecuted Christians as part of the Week of Awareness for Persecuted Christians running through Dec. 2. This Solidarity in Suffering initiative is a joint effort by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Knights of Columbus and other Catholic organizations to increase awareness of persecuted Christians in the Middle East and around the world. SD Ken Latham 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 15th the Chapter Meeting will be at St. Mary s Maris/Stella Council. It will be a Christmas Party (Open Meeting) and Testimonial for Mike Galgano, PCP. JOIN US UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS: December 1-3rd Final Drawing C & B Villa Roma Mid-Year Mtg. December 3rd Breakfast With Santa Pancake Fundraiser December 3rd Order-Wide Tree Lighting Ceremony Church Parking Lot December 7th Officer s Meeting Thursday 7:30PM Room#1 December 8th Feast of the Immaculate Conception December 9th St. Pius X Council Annual Christmas Party December 14th Thursday Council Meeting 7:30PM Room #1 December 16th Chapter Meeting Thursday 8:00PM SMMS, Lynbrook December 28th Thursday Regular Council Business Meeting Room #1 7:30PM DECEMBER 25th MERRY CHRISTMAS The Pius Knights Newsletter has been Crowned Best in Nassau for a record sixth time! Page 2
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Ed Coyne 12/2, Gloria Plaisance, PGKW 12/20, Jim Reilly 12/28, Eugene Robinson 12/27, Leon Komondorea 12/8, Jane Kosiba 12/10. 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 Pray for our Brothers who have gone before us and sleep in Christ. 4th Degree SK Charles Prancl, FC 1130 Sheldon Drive Westbury, N.Y. 11590-5416 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 CCD OR Elementary School. Get an Application Now! Go to the Nassau Chapter Website for forms! or Contact: Nassau Chapter Scholarship Chairman Jim Albert, PGK, FDD at 516-293-4685 or The Pius Knights Newsletter has been Crowned Best in Nassau for a record sixth time! Page 3
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 21st 10:AM MASS JOIN US! BUSES ARE AVAILABLE FROM FLORAL PARK COUNCIL CALL 352-9770 FOR INFO BRUNCH AND THE RIDE $25@ THE ST. PIUS X COUNCIL SUPER BOWL POOL WILL BE AVAILABLE AT MASS AND AT THE CHRISTMAS PARTY. PLEASE REMEMBER TO GET IN ON THE FUN AND TAKE A BOX OR TWO! The Pius Knights Newsletter has been Crowned Best in Nassau for a record sixth time! Page 4
IT IS A NEW YEAR AND YOUR ST. PIUS X COUNCIL DUES ARE DUE. PLEASE REMIT: PAYABLE: ST. PIUS X COUNCIL #10332 Joseph DiSalvo Knights of Columbus 516-647-7066 joseph.disalvo@kofc.org 1 Grace Lane Lindenhurst, NY 11757 MAIL TO: ANTHONY CORRENTE 74 CENTRAL PARK ROAD PLAINVIEW, N.Y. 11803 Sal Mascolo, Pgk (2), Larry Herbst, Gene Robinson, Ray Ludwig, Pgk John Heilig, Artie Venezia, Pgk Frank LaBarbera, Don Dickinson, Tom Burke, Jim Reilly, Reverend Robert McGuire, S.J. On November 27th Conference Chairman Kevin Coleman presided over the scheduled Conference Meeting The Pius Knights Newsletter has been Crowned Best in Nassau for a record sixth time! Page 5
The early 1960s marked a period of transformation and upheaval for the Church and society, as the Second Vatican Council convened and the civil rights movement emerged in full force. Both the universal call to holiness and the call for dialogue and justice in civic life found open ears in the Knights of Columbus. By embracing the challenge of authentic ecclesial and societal reform, while remaining faithful to timeless truths and traditional values, the Knights transcended the political divide. At the 1966 Supreme Convention, Supreme Knight John W. McDevitt said it was time to see the Order as more than just a fortress for its members in a world hostile to the Catholic faith. In revising its admission policies and supporting a number of social justice initiatives, the Order took positive steps to eliminate racial discrimination within its ranks and in society at large. Recognizing the potential to share the Gospel through modern technology, the Knights also began a long history of support for the Church s social communications initiatives, providing a shortwave transmitter for the Vatican radio station and funding the Vatican s satellite uplink transmissions for worldwide broadcasts. During this time, the Order s insurance program also began a period of dramatic growth. The amount of insurance in force tripled from $1 billion to $3 billion from 1960 to 1975. And in 1969, the Knights built its seventh national headquarters, its current location, to better serve the Order s members and their families. The Pius Knights Newsletter has been Crowned Best in Nassau for a record sixth time! Page 6
Neil DeRosa, PGK, Rec Sec. Charlie Josten, Inside Guard George Dargelo, James Duran The Pius Knights Newsletter has been Crowned Best in Nassau for a record sixth time! Page 7
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