the Knight s Herald John F. Kennedy Council 2952 Hammond, LA August, 2015 Newly installed officers of JFK Council 2952 for Columbian Year 2015-2016 (seated): Anthony Benigno, Grand Knight Ron Novak. (standing): Sal Faldetta, Deacon Nat Garofalo, Vincent Gennardo, Sal Perise, Chip Blessey, David Herbez, Joey Demarco, Joe Patti, Anthony Lamonica, Joseph Riederer, Sammie Buono, Michael Dvornak, and District Deputy Gaspar Corpora. Grand Knight s Corner My dear Knights, When you made your 1 st Degree, you made a promise to The Blessed Mother and her Rosary. It hurts me to hear some Brother Knights say Don t say the Rosary at our meetings. It takes too much time and we lose some of our member because of this. What a slap in the face of Jesus! Brothers, our love for Mary must stay strong. Mary and her Rosary are our highway to Jesus. As Catholics, prayer is our most powerful weapon. We shouldn t be on again / off again Catholics, acting as Catholics only when the mood hits us. The Blessed Mother has asked us to pray the Rosary every day and praying once a month is not too much to ask of a Knight. Brother Knights, please remember your promise. Ron Novak
The Knights Herald Published monthly by the Knights of Columbus John F. Kennedy Council #2952, PO Box 2952, Hammond, LA, 70404. http://www.kc2952.org GRAND KNIGHT... Ron Novak DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT. Anthony Benigno PUBLICITY & EDITOR..Joey Quebedeaux Hall Rentals Persons interested in rental of the KC Home should contact Brother Mike Perise through the Home at 542-2952 or evenings at 974-0050. Anyone sick or in need? If you know of a Brother Knight, or his family, who is ill, in the hospital, or is otherwise in need of aid, please call Brother Wayne Vicknair at (985) 345-1899, or Grand Knight Ron Novak at (985) 415-8818. Insurance Agent Stephen Boudreaux 104 Santa Anita Dr. Bush, LA 70431 Cell (504) 577-9506 Fax (985) 871-8660 e-mail: Stephen.boudreaux@kofc.org 4/15 KC Ministry Schedule The following Brother Knights are scheduled to assist in the Celebration of the Eucharist during the 9:30 am Mass at Holy Ghost Church on Sunday, August 16, 2015. If you cannot serve, please contact Wayne Vicknair (345-1899). Lectors: Frank Cannino A.J. Collura Gifts: Vincent & Chickie Gennardo 5/15 Eucharistic ministers: Joe Tallo Τ Michael Ralph Joe Cerise Morris Marlbrough Ron Novak Robert Anders Τ = Tabernacle = Clean up Michael Minkus Francis Donner Michael Perise Kenneth Mayeaux Joey Quebedeaux Frank Trigo Rentals Catering Mike Perise Mike Pearson 985-542-1791 985-345-0428 985-974-0050 985-320-6897
Council Officers 2015-2016 Chaplain..Deacon Nat Garofalo Grand Knight....Ron Novak Deputy Grand Knight...Anthony Benigno Chancellor....Joseph Riederer Recorder...Joe Patti Financial Secretary....Sal Faldetta Treasurer Sammie Buono Lecturer.....Vincent Gennardo Advocate.... Albert Lauro Warden..David Herbez Inside Guard....Anthony Lamonica Outside Guard....Joey Demarco Outside Guard... Sal Perise One Year Trustee....Michael Pearson Two Year Trustee..Michael Dvornak Three Year Trustee.....Chip Blessey Program Directors Program Director.. Anthony Benigno Church Director....Wayne Vicknair Vocations Chairman Wayne Vicknair Community Activities...Sal Lupo Health Services..Dr. Gene Anzalone Pro-Life Chair Couple......Sal & Marsha Lupo Council Activities Director..David Herbez Public Relations Director....Joey Quebedeaux Family Activities Director.. Michael Perise Membership Director.Robert Anders Recruitment Chairman.....Robert Anders Retention Chairman.. Anthony Benigno Retention Committee...Chip Blessey Retention Committee....Michael Pearson Retention Committee... Michael Dvornak Ceremonial Chairman. David Herbez Chairman...... Sammie Buono Kitchen Chairman.. Michael Pearson Bar Chairman...Joe Patti Ladies Auxiliary President.... Denise Donlan Vice-President....Jean Hutchinson Treasurer......Mary Stang Recording Secretary... Debbie Quebedeaux Corresponding Secretary..Jana Perise Trustee.. Marsha Lupo Parliamentarian Patricia Duplessis The Ladies Corner To change the world we must be good to those who cannot repay us. Pope Francis I am very excited to begin my second year as the JFK Ladies Auxiliary President. I again want to reach out to both new members and former members who have left the Auxiliary. I would also like to invite wives of the Knights to come to a meeting or event to see if they might be interested in joining the Ladies Auxiliary. The purpose of the JFK Ladies Auxiliary is to assist the Knights of Columbus Council 2952 and to promote good fellowship through religious and social activities. Any female, 18 years or older, related by blood or law to a Knight (alive or deceased) in good standing with his Council is eligible to join. The Knight does not have to be a member of Council 2952, and the female does not have to be Catholic. Annual dues are $10 for September through May, and are to be paid by December 31. I have called a meeting with the new officers to come up with both service and fun activities for the Ladies. It is my goal this year to increase both areas, and to give you much more for your $10 membership fee. I again pray for the Holy Spirit to guide all of us to do what is right and best for the organization. We will have a Pokeno night on Wednesday, August 5, at 7:00 pm. Please bring $2 to participate and be ready to have fun! Snacks will be provided. Our first meeting will be held September 2 at 7:00 pm, with rosary at 6:45 pm, in the small side of the KC Hall. It will follow the monthly Pro- Life Rally and meal with the Knights. I look forward to getting started on another great year!! The JFK Ladies Auxiliary Lady of the Month for July was not at the social, so I will keep her secret for another month. God bless, Denise Need a Form 100? Brother Knights of JFK Council 2952 we need to recruit more members for our council, especially younger members. If you have a family member who is eligible to be a Knight, or a friend or a new neighbor, you will need a Form 100 to give to him. Don t have one on hand? Yes you do!! Your copy of the Columbian magazine has two copies of a Form 100, on the front and back covers. Please ask these men if they re interested in becoming Knights sometimes they re just waiting to be asked.
Benefit Raffle and Steak Dinner Tickets for the 17 th Annual Benefit Raffle and Steak Dinner to benefit the mentally challenged citizens in our community are being sold. Tickets are $100 each and entitles the holder to a chance to win one of four prizes: two $5,000 prizes and two $500 prizes. In addition, the holder recieves steak dinners for two, served at the council home on Saturday, October 3 rd, as well as door prizes and a silent auction at the dinner. Dinners will also be available for take-out. There are approximately 400 members in the council and if everyone purchased a ticket or sold a ticket to a friend or family member, we could easily reach our goal. If you find out you have a penchant for selling tickets, don t stop at one ticket, sell as many as you can! What we re trying to say is, don t depend on the other person to sell the tickets. Please do you part to help the council with this fundraiser to help the mentally challenged citizens of our community. Remember, charity to our fellow man is one of the principles of the Order. To obtain tickets for purchase or to sell to family or friends, please contact Michael Dvornak (985-902-8300) or Chip Blessey (985-345-0904). Newly Installed Officers of JFK 2952 Ladies Auxiliary 2015-2016 Newly installed officers of JFK Council 2952 Ladies Auxiliary: (front row): Patricia Duplessis, Mary Stang and Jana Perise. (back row): President Denise Donlan, Marsha Lupo and Jean Hutchinson.
July Social Installation of Officers The July social, held Saturday, July 18 th, was the Installation Banquet for the Knights and Ladies Auxiliary of JFK Council 2952. The guests of honor were District Deputy Gasper Corpora and District Warden Jesse Bergeron. Special thanks go out to the Fr. Martin 4 th Degree Assembly color guard for posting the colors and serving as escorts during the installation ceremonies. Deacon Nat Garofalo blesses the medals that will be conferred onto the newly elected officers of the Knights and Ladies Auxiliary. As outgoing Grand Knight, Chip Blessey introduces District Deputy Gaspar Corpora as master of ceremonies for the installation and newly elected Grand Knight Ron Novak. Ron Novak receives the Grand Knight medal from his daughter, Nettie. Newly elected officers of JFK 2952 await the instruction of their duties from District Deputy Gaspar Corpora. Chip Blessey receives his certificate as Knight of the Month for July from Grand Knight Ron Novak.
August 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Raffle Dinner Planning Meeting 6:00pm KC Meeting 5:30 Trustees 6:00 Officers 6:30 Rosary 7:00 Business First Friday Adoration 5:00-6:00pm 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary KC Mass & Rosary 9:00am Holy Ghost Church Family Day Movie 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 KC Social Legal Support 6:00 Social 7:00 Dinner 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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Knights of Columbus JOHN F. KENNEDY COUNCIL No. 2952 Oak St. and Columbus Dr. P.O. Box 2952 Hammond, Louisiana 70404 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED One nation, under God Non Profit Org. Bulk Rate U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 154 Hammond, La. 70404 Announcements Raffle Dinner Planning Meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 6:00pm KC Meeting, Wednesday, Aug. 5, Trustees 5:30pm, Officers 6:00pm, Business 7:00pm First Friday Adoration, Friday, Aug. 7, 5:00-6:00pm The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saturday, Aug. 15 KC Mass & Rosary, Sunday, Aug. 16, 9:30am at Holy Ghost Church Family Day - Movie KC Social Legal Support, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 6:00 Social 7:00 Dinner Please join us on Wednesday, Aug. 5 t h, from 4:30-5:30 pm at the council home as we stand by the street to protest abortion. If we can help save the life of at least one baby, it will be an hour well spent!