THE VOICE OF 2429 (Founded December 1925)

PUBLISHED MONTHLY

IN THE INTERESTS OF

ST. ANNE’S COUNCIL No. 2429,

Knights of Columbus 28th N.Y. District

263-15 UNION TURNPIKE GLEN OAKS, N.Y. 11004

(718) 343-2630

COUNCIL MEETS SECOND AND FOURTH

THURSDAYS OF MONTH

Vol.XCVI December 2019 No. 1725

Grand Knight’s Message Brothers and Friends of St. Anne’s, Brothers and friends of St. Anne’s. The Christmas season is here. Everyone is busy with preparations. Please remember our less fortunate citizens in your prayers and charitable giving. Remember to check often on your elderly and infirm neighbors. I want to thank John Harley and his crew, Richie Lawler, Jerry Rivera, Ron Funck, George Nicoll, Ed McTighe and Phil Grillo for braving the freezing and windy conditions to “Shake the Can” for C&B Charities at the Lake Success Shopping Center on Black Friday. A great job well done. A big thank you goes to those who made the Black Friday Toy drive a huge success. Over 200 toys were collected for Ronald McDonald House, St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital and The Bridge to Life. Thanks go out to John, Terri, Elizabeth and Tony Gallo, Brian Kolb, Danny Lollo, Kyle Chuber, A.J. Sonnick and his crew, Jimmy Beggins, Mike Civello PGK, George Nicoll, Tim Conroy, Stan “The Man” Gajewski PGK and everyone else who helped make this event a success. The house was ‘Rockin” until midnight. Thanks to Jerry Rivera PGK and Bob Contegni, Dave Kalin, Ed McTighe, Ray Minicus and Brian Kolb for decorating St. Anne’s Council for the Christmas season. The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, December 3rd. Coffee and cookies will be served. Doors open at 7:00PM. The tree will be lit at 8:00PM. All are invited. There will be First and Second Degree Exemplifications at St. Anne’s Council on Wednesday, December 11th. All brothers are encouraged to attend. Doors will open at 7:00PM and the ceremony will begin shortly after. Please come to support our new brothers in their journey to full Knighthood. The Children’s Christmas Party will be held at the Council on Saturday, December 14th. Santa will be there. Please see the flyer 0n page five for further details. The Members’ Christmas Party will be held on Saturday December 21st. Doors will open at 7:00PM. If you are able to supply a tray of food for the party please let me or Stanley know by Monday December 16th. There will be a “Knight of Comedy “at the Council on January 18th 2020. Only 100 tickets will be sold – NO EXCEPTIONS. Members will have two weeks to buy tickets before they are offered to the public. Contact Charlie Vaicels GK for tickets. Please return your Calendar Raffle stubs & money ASAP. We need them before the New Year. If your number comes out and your money is not in you can’t win. I am wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Please keep our members, friends and families in your prayers especially Charlie Leidner PGK, Judy Mahoney and the family of Artie Sonnick.

Vivat Jesus!

Charlie Vaicels, Grand Knight

J. M. J.

For Hall Rentals Call Stan Gajewski PGK

516-659-2753

Chaplain’s Message Come, adore on bended knee,

Christ the Lord, The Newborn King! Gloria in excelsis Deo!

Dear Brothers,Thank you so much for your support, prayer,

action and many forms of contact that have been such a blessing to people, parishioners, seminarians, family and each team member. May we all seize this Christmas season and make it our primary purpose to talk to someone about the wonderful joy, peace and love that Jesus Christ brought to all mankind 2000 years ago when he came from heaven to earth! This unchanging message still brings hope, excitement and blessed assurance of eternal salvation to millions of people around the world, as He died, rose again, ascended to the right hand of His Father in Heaven, and is coming back soon as King of kings and Lord of lords!.

Please brothers pray for family and for the whole church over Christmas time. May we all remember that J E S U S I S T H E R E A S O N F O R T H E SEASON! May the Infant Child Jesus and his most Blessed Mother grant you the joy and peace of this holy season and keep you and your loved ones safe.

Wishing you a Blessed Christmas.May the heart of Jesus truly live in all our hearts so that we may be messengers of his love and salvation to all the people that we meet all the days of our lives.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2019! In Christ Jesus,Your brother,Fr. Szymon Gałażyn, Chaplain

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

The Voice of 2429 Editor……………………………Stephen M. Evers PGK Email……………………….….…kofc2429@verizon.net

December 2019/January 2020 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Dec 03….…”Light Up For Christ” Tree Lighting Ceremony at 7:30pm Dec 08…………….……………….……Feast of the Immaculate Conception Dec 12……………………………….……Council Meeting - Rosary at 8:30pm Dec 14………………Children’s Christmas Party - Doors open at 1:00pm Dec 21……………….…Members’ Christmas Party - Doors open at 7:pm Jan 01…………………………………………………….……….…Happy New Year! Jan 18…………………………………………”Knight of Comedy” at St. Anne’s

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Published with permission of the Supreme Council, New Haven CT Note: All matter for publication must be in the hands of the Editor no later than 2nd Thursday of the month.. In case of illness or death notify immediately Financial Secretary, Fred Forgione, 87-52 251st Street, Bellerose, NY 11426, 631-449-2212 or Grand Knight, Charles Vaicels, 248-47 88th Drive, Bellerose, NY 11426, 917-561-8463.

FINANCIAL SECRETARY: NOTICE TO MEMBERS Your dues of $40.00 to the Council for the year 2019 are due

between January 1st and March 31st, 2019.  At this point, approximately 35 members owe us one, two or three years of past due dues.  In order to maintain your status as a paid up member, please keep your dues current. I will be sending a First Notice shortly, which will give you the amount you owe to stay in Good Standing.

Please save us the time and money by paying dues in a timely fashion. Checks should be made payable to St. Anne’s Council and mailed to Bro. Fred Forgione, Financial Secretary, at 87-52 251st Street, Bellerose, NY, 11426. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH.

Honorary Life Members pay no dues. They are members 70 years of age and have 25 years of uninterrupted service. Honorary members are members 65 years of age and have 25 years of consecutive service. They pay dues of $15.00 per year. Thank you.

Sick and Relief Committee If you know of any person sick or in distress, please contact Stanley Gajewski PGK @ 516-659-2753, or Charles Vaicels GK @ 917-561-8463.

SAY A PRAYER SICK

Lenny Autera DD, PGKCharles Leidner PGK

DECEASED Hugh Kelso

All Those Suffering the Effects of Cancer. All Our Troops in Harm’s Way.

All Special Intentions asked for at council meetings.

Council Directory Chaplain ………………………………………………..Rev. Szymon Galazyn Grand Knight …………………………………….……….…..Charles Vaicels Deputy Grand Knight………………………….……..……Robert Gluszak Chancellor …………………………..…………….…….….………John HarleyWarden ……………………………………………………..Pasquale Buffolino Treasurer……………………………………..………………….Gerry Mulligan Financial Secretary ……………………………………….…. Fred Forgione Recorder……………………………..………………………………John Barrett Advocate………………………………………………..……..Richard O'Brien Inside Guard …………………………………………………………Brian Kolb Outside Guard..………..……………………………………………Ron Funck Lecturer ………………………………………………..……..……. Trustee (3 years)………………………………………Charles Leidner PGK Trustee (2 years) ………………….……….……Bernard Sorrentino PGK Trustee (1 year)…………………….…………..……Stanley Gajewski PGK House Chairman………………….…………….…Stanley Gajewski PGK K of C Insurance……Vincent Marzella Telephone (718) 317-6932

Delegates to New York State Convention Charles Vaicels GK

Robert Gluszak PGK

Alternate Delegates Peter Varol PGK

One Open Position

Delegates to the Long Island Chapter Charles Vaicels GK Robert Gluszak DGKJerry Rivera PGK Dave KalinGary Sanchez One Open Position

INSURANCE ARTICLE Long-Term Care Plans Offer Peace of Mind

Since its addition to the Order’s product portfolio in 2000, long-term care (LTC) insurance has provided the Knights of Columbus with an excellent opportunity to further serve members and their families. And, for our long-term care policy holders in the United States, there’s an added bonus.It’s called “Provider Pathway,” a program offering access to a network of long-term care providers at discounted rates. The network includes discounts on products, such as hearing aids, diabetic supplies, personal emergency response systems, and durable medical equipment, as well as skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, and adult day care.Eligibility for participation in this program is open to Knights of Columbus long-term care insurance policyholders, their spouses, dependent children, parents and parents-in-law. All providers are fully credentialed and meet state licensing requirements.If you haven’t yet spoken with me about long-term care insurance, you owe it to yourself to do so. There are a few decisions to make in choosing a “plan” — a comprehensive plan that covers care whether you’re at home or in a facility, or one that covers facility only; daily benefit amounts and benefit durations (how much and how long it will last); and the length of the elimination period (waiting period) before benefits kick-in. Having a professionally trained agent ― and a brother Knight you can trust ― to help guide you through the process is yet another valuable benefit that comes with your membership. Take advantage of it; contact me today.

Vincent MarzellaPhone:  (718) 317-6932Email:  vincent.marzella@kofc.org

Special Notice Please be advised that there will only be one meeting this month on December 12th due to the Christmas Holiday.

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CALENDAR WINNERS October 2019

Date # Winner’s Name Date # Winner’s Name 10/01/19 301 Percy G. Barajas 10/16/19 018 Bernard Sorrentino PGK 10/02/19 733 William C. Chuber 10/17/19 474 Chuck Donner 10/03/19 543 Ephraim Alvarado 10/18/19 057 Helen Tabone 10/04/19 530 Wanda Ruiz 10/19/19 340 Andy Welch 10/05/19 859 Cynthia Verderosa 10/20/19 582 Loren Vaicels 10/06/19 535 Carol Ficarella 10/21/19 132 Richard O’Brien 10/07/19 997 Bill Walsh 10/22/19 993 Kathy & Patrick Craig 10/08/19 043 Jo Cardone 10/23/19 131 Christina Walker 10/09/19 043 Jo Cardone 10/24/19 230 Ralph Marzella 10/10/19 553 Donovan Alves 10/25/19 926 Elvis Dervisevic 10/11/19 432 Thomas Harkins 10/26/19 500 Jimmy Beggins 10/12/19 491 Remo Scarapicchia 10/27/19 846 Stephen Costigliola 10/13/19 111 Paul Handley 10/28/19 507 Ernie Gagliardo 10/14/19 472 Thomas J. Ficker 10/29/19 578 Diane Ahern 10/15/19 142 Joanne Russo 10/30/19 902 Gerry Tehan

10/30/19 145 Lori Bischof

Here & There New Clothes For Hospitalized - Living Center Veterans

As we do every year for our Fourth Patriotic Degree, on Super Bowl Sunday, February 2nd, we are visiting the St. Albans Veterans Hospital-Living Center. We will attend mass, serve breakfast and distribute donated clothing. Throughout January, boxes will be set up in the council to collect donations. Items Needed: S, M, L, XL - Warm coats, socks, sweaters, pants, gloves, undergarments, long-sleeved shirts. For further information, contact Jerry Rivera PGK. H: 718-847-7374 C: 917-415-1224.

***************************************************************Happy Birthday to the following members born in the month of December:

Leonard Autera PGK, Walter Doyle, Frank Lutz, Rev Kenneth Sul l ivan & James Walsh - 12/01; Michael Sweeney - 12/02; Joseph Biancaniello - 12/04; Peter Puliese - 12/07; Joseph T. Gunn PGK - 12/08; Raul Berrios, Joseph Gajewski, Joseph Inzerillo & Nestor Pereira - 12/12; Robert Mahoney - 12/16; Robert Nealon PGK, Al Tall & William Walsh - 12/16; Stephen M. Evers PGK & John Ferreira - 12/18; Joseph Sinisgalli - 12/18; Robert Fiumara - 12/19; Steven Cramer - 12/22; Thomas Vaccaro -12/23; Antonio Davila - 12/31

****************************************************Sister Kathy from Our Lady of Lourdes Food Pantry is in need of the following items: Coffee, Tea, Pudding,

Jell-o, Cookies, Crackers, Canned Meats and Instant Mashed Potatoes. Help us fill the hampers at the council before during the winter months. Don’t come empty-handed. Bring a bag of foodstuff…“You Got It! We Want It!! They Need It!” Pantry at Our Lady of Lourdes Church.

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Annual Black Friday “Shake the Can”

November 29th, 2019

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CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14th, 2019

1:00pm – 4:00pm Food for the Children

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW (PRINT LEGIBLY):

CHILD’S NAME __________________________ BOY OR GIRL ____________________________ AGE ____________________________________ MEMBER’S NAME ________________________

CHILDREN MUST BE 8 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER

SANTA NEEDS THE INFORMATION BY DECEMBER 6TH

SANTA & HIS ELVES WILL BE AT ST. ANNE’S

PICTURES CAN BE TAKEN WITH THE MAIN MAN

CHAIRMAN - S. CLAUS

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Dear Brother Knights and Friends, As you know, our Calendar Raffle is one of the most important fundraisers at St. Anne’s. It allows us to maintain the high standards that we have set and continue our charitable endeavors. With this in mind, I am reaching out to our friends requesting that they participate in the 2020 Calendar Raffle. If you purchase one calendar we would be assured of success. The winners are published monthly in The Voice of 2429 and it would be a welcome sight to see your name on the list. Keep in mind the holidays are just around the corner. In the past, many of our members and friends have used the Calendar Raffle as a stocking stuffer. In many cases the recipient received multiple gifts. Please support St. Anne’s by sending a check for $20.00 (payable to St. Anne’s Council #2429) and we shall in turn send you a calendar with your lucky number. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Fraternally, Bob Gluszak, Chairman Bob Contegni, Co-Chairman David Kalin, Co-Chairman

Please return your check and stub with your information to:

Saint Anne’s Council #2429 263-15 Union Turnpike Glen Oaks, N.Y. 11004

Name________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________ Phone_________________ # of Calendars______ X $20.00= __________

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Hurry Alice. I have to get to Saint Anne’s for the

2020 Calendar Raffle!

$20.00 per Calendar

Order Yours Today!

See Bartender for Details!

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Why Should You Become A Knight?

For more information or to join please contact your local Knights of Columbus:

St. Anne’s Council #2429 263-15 Union Turnpike

Glen Oaks, New York 11104 (718) 343-2630

Chancellor John Harley (917) 881-6485

This council proudly supports the parishes of St. Gregory the Great, Our Lady of Snows & Our Lady of Lourdes.

If you are interested in helping those in need, serving your parish, growing in your faith or

having exclusive access to top-rated insurance protection for your family, then the Knights of

Columbus is the organization for you.