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 FEBRUARY 2018 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 GK Message: It is with deep sadness we said Good-Bye to our Dearly Beloved Brother James (Jim) Reilly. The Council lost one of our dearest, extremely active brothers James Reilly Passed away on Friday 1/19/2018. The Council came together on Monday 1/21 to do our Prayer Service for Jim, the turnout was exceptional with more than 25 members in attendance. Marylin and the Family were very moved, by the service. Before our social meeting on 1/25 we dedicated our Praying the rosary for the repose of Jim s soul. Jim was the man every knight should emulate. Jim may your soul rest in peace. We had a busy and very successful start to 2018. Thanks to those who help sell the Super Bowl Board at the masses. We sold THREE full boards, this will pay for the Chairs that were purchased for the Parish. Thank-You and good luck to all who purchased a box(s). Father Valentine thanked the Knights and Columbittes form the pulpit many times for several weeks for the donation of the 400 chairs we purchased for Madonna Hall and the Gym. On 1/13 our council sponsored a free throw competition; 11 participants competed, the top in each category will compete in the District Free throw at OLM on Sunday Feb. 18, 2018 @ 1PM Every Friday evening in Lent there are Stations of the Cross in the Church at 7PM, please come and pray the Stations every week! The Knights (along with the St Vincent DePaul Society) will be reading the Stations on Friday March 16, 2018, please be at the Church no later than 6:45 PM to receive your reading and instructions. Our Saint Patrick s and Saint Joseph s party will be on Saturday March 17, 2018, starting with the 5:15 mass, where Father valentine will give us an Irish Blessing then the festivities will start @ 6:30 PM in the GYM. See flyer on page for more info RSVP required! Discussions for Feb 8, 2018 Business meeting. 1. Adjusting Councils Fiscal year to coincide with the Columbian Year 2. Making amendment to Scholarship/tuition assistance program 3. Tentative date for Our 2018 Communion Breakfast Sunday April 15, 2018 4. Purchasing Council Jackets, Shirts etc. Social Meeting Feb 22, 2018, we will have HOT food at this meeting!!! Don t miss this meeting! Enjoy Ground Hog Day and have a Happy Valentine s Day (coincidentally the same day as Ash Wednesday this year). Fraternally, Grand Knight Phil Saglimbene The Pius Knights Newsletter has been Crowned Best in Nassau for a record sixth time! Page 1
New Haven, CT. SUPREME NEWS www.kofc.org New Website As we prepare to observe the 45th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court s Roe v. Wade decision, another anniversary comes to mind. July will mark 50 years since Blessed Pope Paul VI s 1968 encyclical, Humanae Vitae, on the regulation of birth. Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. Ken Latham Jr. State Deputy Ken Latham Jr. was present at the Pro- Life Mass at St. Patrick s Cathedral. He performed the first reading. The church was filled with brother Knights and the 4th Degree started everything off with there patriotic presence. The Nassau Chapter Website is: http://www.nassauchapterkofc.org/ President Ted Newkirk F.S. Kevin Finnegan of Sign of the Cross Council won the $1,000 FAC raffle at the January Meeting held at Fr. Farrell Council in Hewlett, N.Y. JOIN US UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS: HAPPY NEW YEAR! YOUR 2017 DUES ARE OVER DUE! February 1st Officer s Meeting Thursday 7:30PM Room#1 February 2nd GROUNDHOG DAY Early Spring Please? February 4th Super Bowl Sunday February 8th Council Business Meeting Room #1 7:30PM February 14th DON T FORGET THE FLOWERS/CANDY (For your own safety) February 16th NASSAU CHAPTER MEETING MEMORARE 8:00PM February 18th District Level Free Throw Contest February 19th President s Day February 22nd St. Pius X Council Meeting Room #1 7:300PM The Pius Knights Newsletter has been Crowned Best in Nassau for a record sixth time! Page 2
Anthony Catania February 13, 2000 Eugene Kelly February 14, 2001 Michael J. Cunnane February 12, 2012 Antonio Musto, PGK February 17, 2016 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: Bea Dickinson 2/2 Victor Orlando 2/1 Lucille Orlando 2/7 Charlie Josten 2/1 If you want your Birthday or Anniversary listed here. Send your DATES to the Editor-In Sal Mascolo, Pgk (2), Larry Herbst, Gene Robinson, Ray Ludwig, Pgk John Heilig, Artie Venezia, Pgk Frank LaBarbera, Don Dickinson, Tom Burke, THANK-YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN OUR SUPER BOWL POOL.IF YOU DID, YOU ALREADY WON YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL GO TO HELP OUR CHURCH, COMMUNITY, FRATERNAL ORDER, AND A HOST OF LOCAL CHARITIES. KEEP OUR BROTHERS IN YOUR PRAYERS The Pius Knights Newsletter has been Crowned Best in Nassau for a record sixth time! Page 3
In his 1981 apostolic exhortation On the Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World, Pope John Paul II wrote, The future of humanity passes by way of the family (Familiaris Consortio, 86). The pope s emphasis on the central importance of the family for the health of the Church and society reinforced the Knights mission. Likewise, when John Paul II published an apostolic exhortation on the role of the laity in 1988 and an encyclical on the Gospel of Life in 1995, the Order urged Catholics everywhere to embrace these teachings and even published study guides to accompany the documents. During John Paul II s pontificate, the Knights also strengthened their ties to the universal Church through increased support of the Vatican. In 1981, the Order established the Vicarius Christi Fund, annual earnings of which are presented to the pope for his personal charities. The Knights then underwrote a series of major restorations at St. Peter s Basilica in anticipation of the Jubilee Year. In Evangelium Vitae, the pope called the Church a people of life and for life, a description that the Knights sought to live up to through personal witness and efforts to build a pro-life culture. The Order also furthered the work of re-evangelization within the Church through several initiatives in Catholic education: support of Catholic schools, scholarship funds for Catholic seminaries and universities, and the establishment of a North American campus of the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family. In addition to celebrating the fifth centenary of the evangelization of the New World, the Order also honored contemporary models of holiness. Supreme Knight Virgil C. Dechant presented Mother Teresa with the inaugural Gaudium et Spes Award in 1992, and the Archdiocese of Hartford officially opened the cause for Father McGivney s canonization, with the Knights support, in 1997. Pope John Paul II celebrates Mass for approximately 75,000 people at Aqueduct Racetrack during his pastoral visit to the United States in 1995. The Pius Knights Newsletter has been Crowned Best in Nassau for a record sixth time! Page 4
JOIN US! PRIOR TO THE FIRST MEETING OF THE MONTH THE ROSARY IS PERFORMED BY OUR COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ST. PIUS X CHURCH AT 7:00PM The Pius Knights Newsletter has been Crowned Best in Nassau for a record sixth time! Page 5
GK PHIL SAGLIMBENE AND GRANDSON Cardinal Timothy Michael Dolan Archbishop of New York The Pius Knights Newsletter has been Crowned Best in Nassau for a record sixth time! Page 6
The passing of James J. Reilly has hit many people hard. Of course, Jim s family suffers most of all. Jim was taken from us too soon. Although he was 85 years young he left us abruptly. When we heard the news of his passing we all knew this was not merely a person passing but an institution, way of life, and culture of love for which Jim so prominently displayed during his long life. If God were to ask me who would you pick out of all the souls you know that we need more of I would immediately say Jim Reilly. His personality and smile were infectious. His energy and intelligence were inspiring. His generosity and charity was unequaled. He was an eloquent Catholic gentleman. Many years ago I used to deliver telegrams as a child in the 1960 s. The office was located on Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights Queens. I remember fondly placing my bicycle in the bike rack out front of this office. I collected my telegrams and off I sped to deliver messages received over a wire. It was to my surprise that I learned from Jim that he managed that very same office during that same time. To think that we actually met 40-years prior to my time here at St. Pius X Church was incredible. I do remember it was a pleasant experience and that if you brought back telegrams undelivered the boss never was upset and never had harsh words. It was a great work place experience. During my time as Grand Knight of our Council he shared much of his knowledge of the order. Jim touched so many lives during his 85 years it is simply impossible to document all. His mere presence brought smiles to so many faces. Our Church and community are so much richer having him for the time we did. I am sure he is helping someone as we speak. The Knights of Columbus principles are Charity-Unity-Fraternalism- Patriotism. Jim was all these things and more. God Bless his soul in heaven now. You are already missed. 1932-2018 Not All Men Can Lead. Not All Men That Can Lead Choose To Lead. But Those Men That Can Lead And Do Are Truly Blessed! The Pius Knights Newsletter has been Crowned Best in Nassau for a record sixth time! Page 7
DUES ARE DUE PLEASE REMIT $25. To the Faithful Comptroller Charles Prancl at 1130 Sheldon Drive Westbury, N.Y. 11793 The Fraternal Assistance Committee held the drawing on January 19th at the Nassau Chapter Meeting held at Fr. Farrell Council. Kevin Finnegan of Sign of the Cross Council #11254 was the $1,000 Winner. The raffle is held yearly to assist brothers in financial stress. IT IS A NEW YEAR AND YOUR ST. PIUS X COUNCIL DUES ARE DUE. PLEASE REMIT: PAYABLE: ST. PIUS X COUNCIL #10332 MAIL TO: ANTHONY CORRENTE 74 CENTRAL PARK ROAD PLAINVIEW, N.Y. 11803 Conference Chairman Kevin Coleman presided over the Nassau conference Meeting was held Sunday January 28th The Pius Knights Newsletter has been Crowned Best in Nassau for a record sixth time! Page 8
KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIPS Chairman Jim Albert, PGK, FDD Assistant Chairman Neil DeRosa, PGK HIGH SCHOOL The Nassau Chapter High School Scholarship is for a $1000 Top Prize Renewable and (2) single $500 Awards Non-Renewable Gifts. The High School Scholarship Form must be submitted by April 21st, 2018 You can download the Application form online or ask Committee Chairman James Albert E-Mail: ddjra13@gmail.com PHONE (516) 293-4685 to send you a form! The FORM is on the Nassau Chapter website. http://www.nassauchapterkofc.org/ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL May 18th Drawing Chapter Meeting 8:00PM Corpus Christi Council Two $250 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grants are raffled off each year. Download CCD raffle ticket on Nassau Website: http://www.nassauchapterkofc.org/ OR CONTACT JIM ALBERT, PGK, FDD E-Mail: ddjra13@gmail.com PHONE (516) 293-4685 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION May 18th Drawing Chapter Meeting Two $125 CCD Grants are raffled off each year. Download CCD raffle ticket on Nassau Website: http://www.nassauchapterkofc.org/ CONTACT CHAIRMAN JIM ALBERT FOR RAFFLE FORMS At the next Chapter Meeting February 16th Memorare Council Seaford, N.Y. 8:00PM a new COLLEGE SCHOLASRSHIP AID program will be outlined and started. It will be made available to Brother Knights and Columbiette families with children going to college in the Fall. The Pius Knights Newsletter has been Crowned Best in Nassau for a record sixth time! Page 9
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