The Sword Nativity of Our Lord Council No. 14658 185 Applegarth Road Monroe Township, NJ 08831 Nativity Council Officers Chaplain Rev. Edward Flanagan Grand Knight Edward Visinski Dep. Grand Knight Francis Macchiaroli Chancellor Chris Murphy-Nom. Recorder Tony Cardello Financial Secretary Ini Udom Treasurer Bob Macchiarola Advocate Len Edson Warden Dan Kennedy Lecturer Bob McGee Inside Guard Len Caglianone Outside Guard Lou Russo One-Year Trustee Bob Pladdys Two-Year Trustee Paul Pittari Three-Year Trustee Rob Di Bella District Deputy 63 Scott Williams Color Corps Commander, Joseph Sabella PGK, PFN and FDD Insurance Agent Greg Chaves Rel. Rights Chairman Bill Tronolone Nativity K of C Calendar for 2017 October Schedule Monday, the 2 nd Business Meeting at 7:30 PM Officers Meeting at 6:30 PM Monday, the 23 rd Fr. Ed Mass at 7:00 PM Editor: Paul Pittari Volume 9, Issue 10 ww.nativitykofc.com October 2017 2017 Grand Knight s Message My I want to take this time to thank Peter Marino for serving as our Chancellor. During his term, he was a great contributor to the Council. Brother Chris Murphy has volunteered to fill that position. I have worked with Chris a number of years, and I know he will also contribute to the success of the Council. Every month seems to be a busy time for Knights of Columbus, and this month is no different. The 16 th,17 th and 18 th of this month will be the Parish Mission. We had reported earlier that there would be pasta dinners served by the Religious Ed group, but that activity was canceled. Please see the Nativity bulletin for further information. In October, we celebrate Christopher Columbus birthday along with Halloween at the end of the month. Our District Deputy, Scott Williams, will have an update on the 2 nd and 3 rd Degrees that we will be hosting. Lastly, please remember our Brother Barry Alessi and his family in your prayers. Vivat Jesus, Ed Visinski, Grand Knight Continued on Page 2
Food Pantry The food pickup at Nativity is scheduled for Wednesday, October 11th at 8 AM. Thanks for your continuing help in making the Food Pantry an active part of our community. Please call me at 609-409-8285 if you have any questions. Thank you, Brother John Vergano Mass for Father Ed Dear I, along with Peter Marino, are heading up the Mass for Father Ed and the Parish. The Mass will be hosted by our Council and will need a number of Brothers in different roles to help with the Mass and refreshments after. Father Ed would like to celebrate the Mass along with the three deacons. I will be bringing sign-up sheets at our Business Meeting to help fulfill all needs. This will be a wonderful tribute not only to Father Ed but the parishioners as well. It s a blessing that our Council can be a part of such a wonderful event. God Bless you all, Bill Tronolone, Past Grand Knight Notice of Resolution Please consider the following resolution: Whereas, a proposal was tendered at the September Business Meeting to donate funds from the Council treasury to the Texas State Council Disaster Relief Fund, and Whereas, such monies will be used for the purchase of critical needs of for the victims of hurricane Harvey in the state of Texas, and Resolved, That the Council donate sum of $1000 to this worthy cause. Your attendance at our October Business Meeting is requested to vote on the above resolution. Peace, October 2017 Newsletter - Page 2
New Chancellor Election Our Council Brother, Peter Marino, has notified our Grand Knight, Brother Ed Visinski, that he has decided to step down from his position of Chancellor. To fill this vacancy, Grand Knight Ed is nominating Brother Chris Murphy for the office. In keeping with the Charter Constitution Laws of The Knights of Columbus, an open election will be held at our next Business Meeting on Monday, October 2nd. As always is the case, nominations for the office of Chancellor will be accepted from the floor. Please be sure to attend this meeting so that your vote can be heard. September Social Meeting With over 40 Brothers in attendance, our September Social Meeting turned out to be a very enjoyable night. Our chefs, Brothers Joe Tardo, Joe Bruno and Rob Di Bella worked very hard to put together a first class dinner. On the menu was pasta, both penne and rigatoni, with meatballs and sausage, salad and garlic bread. To go with the meal, we had wine, beer, soda and bottled water. Dessert was a beautiful, chocolate cake served with coffee and tea. The evening was filled with lively conversation and laughter, with the guys really having a good time. Special thanks goes out to our cooking, setup and cleanup teams for making the social another successful event. Continued on Page 4 October 2017 Newsletter - Page 3
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Hurricane Relief Saint James the Less Church, 36 Lincoln Ave, Jamesburg, will be hosting a special relief fund show for the benefit of the victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The musical entertainment will be provided by the Saint James Orchestra featuring vocalist Claudia Perry. The date is Wednesday, October 11 th at 7:30 PM. The cost is $10 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the door on the night of the show. For additional information, please call Saint James the Less Church at (732) 521-0100. Fraternally, Joseph L. Sabella, PGK, PFN, FDD Brothers Birthdays Our Council has Brothers who will be celebrating their birthdays this month of October. Happy birthday to: Anthony Guerriero Jay Bubb Vivek Sequeira Raymond Dunne Paul Lundy Gary Fernicola Michael McGarry Robert Gatto Francis Farrell Norbert Osborne John Shelton Patrick Tedaldi Richard Delpriore Guy Giuliano Ronald Chauvin October 2017 Newsletter - Page 5
Chapter 4 Meeting Dates for 2017 2018 (Editor s Note: The New Jersey Chapter No. 4 of the Knights of Columbus consists of the 60 Councils within the Diocese of Metuchen. The primary purpose of the Chapter is to promote the well-being of the Order within the Chapter boundaries. It considers all matters of Catholic concerns, adopting such measures that protect and promote these interests. It also addresses the general condition of the Councils within the Chapter, the welfare of their members, and the need to provide financial and other assistance for cases of genuine distress among them. Chapter 4 meetings are held once a month at various locations throughout the Diocese. Our Former District Deputy, Joseph Sabella, is asking that we have at least one representative from our Council in attendance at the following Chapter 4 scheduled meetings a shown below) Worthy The following are the Chapter 4 meeting dates currently on the schedule for the 2017-2017 Columbian Year. All meetings are on the 3rd Friday at 8 PM unless otherwise indicated. Oct. 27, 2017 Fourth Friday at 8:00 PM Commodore John Barry Council #2544, 647 Grove St., Dunellen, NJ Nov. 10, 2017 Memorial Mass at 7:30 PM Our Lady of Lourdes Council #7250 233 N. Main St., Milltown, NJ Dec. 1, 2017 First Friday at 7:30 PM Fr. Carey Council #1280 164 High St., Carteret, NJ Business Meeting and Christmas Social Jan. 19, 2018 at 8:00 PM St. Andrew Council #5088 109 Morrisey Ave., Avenel, NJ Feb. 6, 2018 at 8:00 PM Our Lady of Lourdes Council #6930 390 Route 523, Whitehouse Station, NJ Fraternally, Joseph L. Sabella, PGK, PFN, FDD October 2017 Newsletter - Page 6
Wounded Warriors Project At our September Social Meeting, the Council was awarded with a plaque in recognition of our $1000 contribution made to the Wounded Warriors Project. The presentation was made by Walter Osborn, Chairman, Joseph Cammarata Vice Chairman and Joseph Sabella, Finance Committee Chairman to Deputy Grand Knight Francis Macchiaroli. The plaque reads as follows: Governor Thomas Dongan Assembly #697 4 th Degree Knights of Columbus & Benevolent & Protective Order of Elk Lodge #841 Wounded Warriors Project Nativity of Our Lord Council #14658 Ed Visinski Grand Knight Thank you for your continuous support & generous donation to the Wounded Warrior Project Walter J. Osborn, Chairman Joseph J. Cammarata Co-Chairman June 14, 2017 October 2017 Newsletter - Page 7
Installation of Chapter 4 Officers The installation of the New Jersey Chapter No. 4 Officers was conducted on September 15th at St. Mary of Mount Virgin Church in New Brunswick. The installation Mass was cocelebrated by Father Bill Smith and Father Jimson Varghese. State Secretary Vincent Tavormina conducted the Installation of Officers along with the assistance of Father Bill Smith and Past President, Richard Skrocki. Soloist, Kathy Skrocki, did an outstanding job which added to the luster of the Mass and installation. The solemnity of the ceremony was highlighted by the presence of the Color Corps from Msgr. John A. O Grady Assembly #664. After Mass, the participants retired to the Church hall to enjoy a reception prepared by Brothers from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Council #6411 and Msgr. Mugnano Council #6572. During the reception, President Ramon Alayon and State Secretary Vincent Tavormina presented $3000 checks, each to Life Choices Resources Center of Metuchen, the Care Net Pregnancy Resources of Hackettstown and to Life Choices Inc. of Phillipsburg. Joseph L Sabella, FDD and Chapter Secretary October 2017 Newsletter - Page 8
The K of C Color Corps In our times, Sir Knights in the Color Corps wear regalia and carry the sword to honor Christ and His Apostles, especially on religious and civic occasions. The Knights of Columbus Color Corps members exemplify all the principals of our Order, namely Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Their colorful capes and chapeaux add dignity and a sense of pride of Church and Country to any event. The regalia colors for the Fourth Degree Color Corps is as follows: Supreme Master Dark Blue Cape and Chapeau with Dark Blue Plume Vice Supreme Master Light Blue Cape and Chapeau with Light Blue Plume District Masters Gold Cape and Chapeau with Gold Plume Marshalls Green Cape and Chapeau with Green Plume Faithful Navigators White Cape and Chapeau with White Plume Assembly Commanders Purple Cape and Chapeau with Purple Plume Color Corps Red Cape and Chapeau with White Plume Fraternally, Joseph Sabella, Color Corps Assembly Commander October 2017 Newsletter - Page 9
St. Cecilia s Council Italian Dinner Dance St. Cecilia s Council #7046 in Monmouth Junction, will be hosting an Italian Dinner Dance at 7 PM on Saturday, October 28 th. The menu will include antipasto, salad, two pastas, a beef or chicken entrée with vegetables. There ll be beer, wine and soda served with the meal. The evening will be capped off with coffee, tea and dessert. (See enclosed flyer.) For your dancing pleasure, DJ music will be provided by Porter Entertainment. Call St. Cecilia s Church at (732) 329-2893 for additional information.. October 2017 Newsletter - Page 10
Prayer to St. Therese Since October 1st, is the feast day of St. Therese, I think the attached prayer is a beautiful one to pray in her honor. She is a powerful saint and she will spend heaven doing good upon the earth. This was her promise to us, so have confidence in her. O glorious Saint Therese, whom Almighty God has raised up to aid and counsel mankind, I implore your Miraculous Intercession. So powerful are you in obtaining every need of body and soul our Holy Mother Church proclaims you a "Prodigy of Miracles the Greatest Saint of Modern Times." Now I fervently beseech you to answer my petition (mention specifics here) and to carry out your promises of spending Heaven doing good upon the earth...of letting fall from Heaven a Shower of Roses. Henceforth, dear Little Flower, I will fulfill your plea "to be made known everywhere" and I will never cease to lead others to Jesus through you. Amen. Vivat Jesu, Brother Ray Dunne Calendar Raffle Here are the results for our Calendar Raffle to date. Congratulations to our winners and good luck in the remaining weeks to all participants. Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Oct. 1 $200 #253 Oct. 2 $100 #215 Oct. 3 $100 #992 Oct. 4 $100 #341 Oct. 5 $100 #512 Oct. 6 $500 #689 Oct. 7 $100 #004 In Service to one. In Service to all.