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From the Chapter Chairman’s Desk … Knights of Columbus Suffolk Chapter Light Vol. 20 No. 4 April, 2020 SUFFOLK CHAPTER NEWS Chapter Officers Page 1 CHAPTER CHAPLAIN Fr. Augustine Fernando ASSOCIATE CHAPTER CHAPLAIN Rev. Paul J. Dahm (631) 287-3413 CHAPTER CHAIRMAN Robert Elliott, PGK, FDD, (631) 588-2919 VICE CHAIRMAN Thomas Fawcett, Sr., GK (631) 648 - 0017 SECRETARY Michael Boehm PGK FDD, FCOB (631) 744-2605 TREASURER Norman Wagner, PGK, FDD, PCC (631) 234 - 1922 ADVOCATE William Murphy, PGK, FDD (631) 629 - 4383 WARDEN Bob Bienemann (631) 724 – 1882 INSIDE GUARD Tony Martelli OUTSIDE GUARD Shawn Sexton, PGK, FDD 3 Year Trustee Tom Romano LECTURE Richard Webber PGK (516) 356-8690 Greengs from the Suffolk Chapter, Important reminder for upcoming meengs! Due to the Coronavirus, all March 2020 meengs have been canceled. The Diocese of Rockville Center has suspended acvies through Monday, April 13, 2020. The NYS Convenon has also been canceled. Future meengs will be announced when we resume our regular lifestyle, as many may have to be rescheduled. Please look for the Chapter Newsleer and check for the latest informaon on the chapter website. hps://suffolkchapterkofc.org It is the me of the year to start planning for the elecon of officers for 2020-2021. Tom Romano, Robert Murray and William Monroe are appointed to the nominang commiee, they will be looking to elect 4 more members to be on the nominang commiee. Contact one of them if you are inter- ested in serving on the commiee; or running for a posion. Elecons are scheduled for June. The 2020 Charity Drive for Families in Arms is under way. Work on sponsor cards and journal ads. Remember, direct donaons go to Suffolk Chapter Charies Inc. with a notaon Families in Arms and can be sent to Tom Romano. Return your sold raffle books to William Monroe. See our website for informaon about the drive and ball. Newsleer: Send all submissions for the newsleer to Michael Tully PGK, FDD, PFN the editor of our newsleer at [email protected] Blood: Blood is always needed, report all your blood drives to John Finn. Bob Lopez is available to speak at your council about The Fathers for Life. Everyone’s parcipaon is needed to keep Suffolk County number one in New York State. Get the latest informaon on the chapter website. hps://suffolkchapterkofc.org Check it out! Everyone keep safe and pray. Vivat Jesus, Robert W. Ellio PGK, FDD Suffolk Chapter Chairman
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From the Chapter Chairman’s Desk …
Knights of Columbus
Suffolk Chapter Light
Vol. 20 No. 4 April, 2020 SUFFOLK CHAPTER NEWS
Chapter Officers
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CHAPTER CHAPLAIN Fr. Augustine Fernando ASSOCIATE CHAPTER CHAPLAIN Rev. Paul J. Dahm (631) 287-3413 CHAPTER CHAIRMAN Robert Elliott, PGK, FDD, (631) 588-2919 VICE CHAIRMAN Thomas Fawcett, Sr., GK (631) 648 - 0017 SECRETARY Michael Boehm PGK FDD, FCOB (631) 744-2605 TREASURER Norman Wagner, PGK, FDD, PCC (631) 234 - 1922 ADVOCATE William Murphy, PGK, FDD (631) 629 - 4383 WARDEN Bob Bienemann (631) 724 – 1882
INSIDE GUARD Tony Martelli
OUTSIDE GUARD
Shawn Sexton, PGK, FDD
3 Year Trustee
Tom Romano
LECTURE Richard Webber PGK (516) 356-8690
Greetings from the Suffolk Chapter,
Important reminder for upcoming meetings!
Due to the Coronavirus, all March 2020 meetings have been canceled. The
Diocese of Rockville Center has suspended activities through Monday,
April 13, 2020. The NYS Convention has also been canceled. Future
meetings will be announced when we resume our regular lifestyle, as many
may have to be rescheduled. Please look for the Chapter Newsletter and
check for the latest information on the chapter website. https://suffolkchapterkofc.org
It is the time of the year to start planning for the election of officers for 2020-2021. Tom Romano,
Robert Murray and William Monroe are appointed to the nominating committee, they will be looking
to elect 4 more members to be on the nominating committee. Contact one of them if you are inter-
ested in serving on the committee; or running for a position. Elections are scheduled for June.
The 2020 Charity Drive for Families in Arms is under way. Work on sponsor cards and journal ads.
Remember, direct donations go to Suffolk Chapter Charities Inc. with a notation Families in Arms
and can be sent to Tom Romano. Return your sold raffle books to William Monroe. See our
website for information about the drive and ball.
Newsletter: Send all submissions for the newsletter to Michael Tully PGK, FDD, PFN the editor of our
newsletter at [email protected]
Blood: Blood is always needed, report all your blood drives to John Finn.
Bob Lopez is available to speak at your council about The Fathers for Life.
Everyone’s participation is needed to keep Suffolk County number one in New York State.
Get the latest information on the chapter website. https://suffolkchapterkofc.org Check it out!
Everyone keep safe and pray.
Vivat Jesus,
Robert W. Elliott PGK, FDD
Suffolk Chapter Chairman
WE CARE WE SHARE
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Columbiette News
Columbiette Chapter Officers
2019—2021
President—Patti Tariol
Vice President —Lisa Liguori
Secretary—Carol Tavis
Financial Secretary—Elizabeth (Betty) Weeks
Treasurer—Debbie Zaino
Sentinel—Barbara Lukenovich
Immediate Past President—Elaine Addie
Meeting Dates
September 16th, 2019 — Fr. Thomas Judge
October 21st, 2019 — St. Regis
November 18th, 2019 — James V. Kavanaugh
December 2019 — No Meeting
January 20th, 2020 — Farmingdale
February 17th, 2020 — Resurrection of Our Lord (Birthright)
March 16th, 2020 — Shrine of St. Anne
April 20th, 2020 — Our Lady of the Rosary
May 18th, 2020 — St. Martin
June 15th, 2020 — James V. Kavanaugh
Suffolk Chapter Columbiettes
Dear Brother Knights and Sister Columbiettes,
I have canceled the April Major Degree Practice as well as the Degree itself along with our April Chapter Meeting.
I do want to say thank you to Vicki Lynch President of Our Lady of the Rosary and her Auxiliary along with the Cooperation of the Rosary for they were going to host the April Chapter Meeting.
Our Joint Communion Breakfast Chairlady is our Suffolk Chapter Secretary Carol Tavis, Carol will keep us updated on the Knights plans.
As of now, our weekend for NYS Convention is still a go.
Please submit your monies in by April 12th, all Auxiliary Presidents received the information on the Convention. If you have any question call our NYS Officer in the area, Kathy Anderson 516-313-5483. If by any chance the Convention is canceled all monies will be returned.
In closing, as we all go through the motion and this temporary change of life due to the Coronavirus Pandemic please check on our most vulnerable, our Seniors and those who can use a helping hand. As it has been said, we will get through this together.
God Bless and Stay Well
Fraternally Yours, Suffolk Chapter Columbiette President,
Patti Tariol
If you ever feel distressed during your day— Call upon our Lady. Just say a simple prayer
Mary, Mother of Jesus, please be a mother To me now.
This prayer has never failed me.
Mother Teresa
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What Happened to Lent?
What a strange Lent this year … no daily mass, no Stations of the Cross and Eucharistic Adoration of Friday evenings, no Sunday mass. We are still obliged to follow the rules for fast and abstinence, but that doesn’t seem like enough. Many parishes have their churches open for private prayer. For the vulnerable population this is not a good option. You can set time aside for prayer at home. The Pope invited us to say the Lord’s Prayer at the same time, world-wide on March 25th. We can say the Lord’s prayer every day. Ask Mary for her intersession by praying the Rosary. Many, if not most, parishes have learned how to live stream Sunday mass. This is good, but I miss the Eucharist. (Check your parish web site for information.) The Diocese of Rockville Centre televises Sunday mass from St. Agnes Cathedral at 11:00 am on CFN (Optimum 29/137, Verizon FIOS 296, Spectrum 162/471). Brooklyn and the Archdiocese of New York also televise masses. I have found that in lieu of daily mass, reading the daily readings for mass helps me prepare my mind for celebration Jesus’ death and resurrection. You can find the readings for Sunday and daily masses on the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops web site. Go to usccb.org and click on Bible and choose Today’s Reading from the drop-down menu. Best Lent Ever is another source you might try. Google Dynamic Catholic. We will get through this. We are a strong and resilient people, but we all must do our part. Follow the directions of the medical community. Most important, practice social distancing and wash your hands frequently, for at least 20 seconds. How long is 20 seconds? Some say you should sing Happy Birthday twice while washing. My wife had another suggestion. Say two Hail Mary’s while washing your hands. That sounds twice as good to me. Stay healthy, and I hope we can get together again soon. The editorial staff wishes you a vey happy, holy, and healthy Easter. Michael Tully, PGK,FDD,PFN Vivat Jesus!
Pope Francis’ Prayer During Coronavirus Pandemic
As trustful children we turn to the father. We do it every day, several times a day; but right now we wish to beg mercy for mankind, so sorely tried by the coronavirus pandemic. And we do this together, Christians of every Church and Community, of every tradition, of every age, language, and nation. We pray for the sick and their families; for health workers and those who help them; for the authorities, law enforcement agencies and volunteers; for the ministers of our communities. Today many of us celebrate the Incarnation of the Word in the womb of the Virgin Mary, when her humble and total “Behold” reflected the “Behold” of the Son of God. We too entrust ourselves, with full confidence, to the hands of God, and with one heart and one soul we pray:
“Our Father …”
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2019/20 CHAPTER MEETING DATES
FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2019 — OUR LADY OF THR ROSARY COUNCIL 4428
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2019—FR. JUDGE COUNCIL IN EAST NORTHPORT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019—ST. KILIAN 2204 IN FARMINGDALE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019—PATCHOGUE 725 IN PATCHOGUE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2019—ST. SYLVESTER IN MEDFORD
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019—ASSUMPTION 5252 IN ISLIP TERRACE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1O, 2020—CHARITY DRIVE KICK-OFF AT BISHOP McGANN IN BAY SHORE
FRIDAY, FEBUARY 7, 2020—ST. KILIAN 2204 IN FARMINGDALE
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020—ST. JOSEPH 4810 IN GREENLAWN
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2020—TBA
FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2020—TBA
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2020—TBA
WELCOME ABOUT US SUFFOLK CHAPTER CURRENT EVENTS NEWSLETTERS AROUND THE TOWN INFORMATION
SUFFOLK CHAPTER K of C Founding to the Future
“VIVAT JESUS”
Check out the new Suffolk Chapter Website!
https://suffolkchapterkofc.org
The Suffolk Chapter, along with Patchogue Council 725 and our Columbiettes will be holding our Annual Communion Breakfast on Sunday, May 31st. . Our Chapter will attend the 10:00 Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, located at 495 N. Ocean Ave. in Patchogue, and the breakfast will follow right after Mass at Patchogue Council. Cost is only $5 per person. Contact Norm Wagner to reserve your spot at (631) 404-6700 or email at [email protected].
May 31st, 2020 is the new date
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Surviving the Pandemic Bob Slingo, PGK, FDD, PCC
When I first realized the seriousness of this terrible Coronavirus pandemic, which is affecting all
of us, I knew that I needed to do something in addition to my strong faith to help me and my
loved ones to get through it. I love to read and thought I might find a good book to read … I did!
Matthew Kelly‟s The Rhythm of Life is both inspirational and informative. I highly recommend it
to help you and your loved ones through this difficult time.
The review describes the book as, “Rhythm of Life is a brilliant and cleared-eyed rejection of the
chaotic lifestyle that has captured the world, written with common sense, humor, and
extraordinary insight. This book is destined to change lives!”
The Rhythm of Life is available on Amazon and other book sellers. Try this address https://g.co/kgs/SKQivm .
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Happy Birthday
To our April Babies
Who are celebrating Life
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Sunday, April 12th
Friday, April 10th
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Sunday, April 5th
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Missions
Eye Glasses and Hearing Aids are needed.
Please bring them to the Chapter Meeting.
For additional information contact:
Bill Billups, PGK, FDD at 631-374-2321
In 1954, lobbying by the
Order of the Knights of
Columbus helped convince the
U.S. Congress to add the
phrase “under God” to the
Pledge of Allegiance.
President Dwight Eisenhower wrote to Supreme Knight, Luke E.
Hart, thanking the Knights for their “part in the movement to have
the words „under God‟ added to our Pledge of Allegiance.”
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America,
and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
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website? Go ahead! You will like what you
see! Be sure to send our Web Master, Orlando
Jimenez, PGK, [email protected],
articles and photos of the great things
happening in your Council or Auxiliary!
“One Member, per Council,
per Month” and “One First Degree,
per District, per Month” resulting in
“One Star Council, per District”
Register your e-mail at our chapter website to be
sure to receive “up to the minute” information on
meetings, events, and activities! Visit our website
to review photos of the many events held
throughout Suffolk County.
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Prayer for the Canonization of Father Michael J. McGivney
God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Father
Michael J. McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service
of their neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue may we follow your Son,
Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his
Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater
confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and
outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your venerable servant Father Michael J.
McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession,
grant the favor I now present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord.
Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father
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