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Knights of Columbus

Vol. 13 No. 12 June 2014 SUFFOLK CHAPTER NEWS

From the Chapter Chairman’s Desk … My Brothers and Sisters in Columbianism: As we wind down our Columbian Year I want to thank everyone for their support they have given me as your Suffolk Chapter Chairman. I also want to thank our Sister Columbiettes for their support to our Chapter. I want to Congratulate the Suffolk Chapter Columbiettes on their achievement in taking 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Place in membership at their recent State Convention. Way to Go Girls! Let’s not forget our Charity Drive is in full swing and councils we need your help please! All of our committees are down from last year especially our Journal Ads and Charity Drive books. Our ticket sales for our Charity Ball is slow. Our Ball will be held on June 29th at Chateau Le Mer in Lindenhurst. The cost is $65p/p (same as last year). For reservations see PGK, FDD William Larke. You will have a cocktail half hour, dinner with a choice, top shelf liquor, ice cream bar, chocolate fountain, DJ, coffee and cake so come on down and have a good time at our culmination of all your hard work on the Charity Drive. Let us not forget that this Charity Drive Honorary Chairman is our dear departed brother PGK, FDD Nick Marchesi. I hope everyone remembered our fallen heroes on Memorial Day and if you see a Veteran please say thank you for keeping us safe. Our June meeting will be at OLPH Council 794 on June 20th at 8pm with a 7pm repast. This will be the election meeting so I hope all councils are paid up in dues and have their delegate forms in. This will be the very last Chapter meeting in our building as it was sold. Happy Father’s Day! from my family to yours.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL! GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Thomas A. Romano PGK, FDD, PFN

Chapter Chairman

HONORARY CHAPLAIN

Most Rev. William F. Murphy, D.D.

(516) 678-5800

CHAPTER CHAPLAIN

Rev. Francis B. Nuss (631) 493-0024

ASSOCIATE CHAPTER CHAPLAIN

Rev. Paul J. Dahm (631) 287-3413

CHAPTER CHAIRMAN

Thomas A. Romano PGK, FDD, PFN (631) 412-5325

VICE CHAIRMAN

George Lundin PGK, FDD (631) 589-2255

SECRETARY Thomas Gillin (631) 981-8229

TREASURER Richard D. Grefig PGK, FDD (516) 798-2676

ADVOCATE Greg Warnokowski , PGK, FDD, PFN, FCOB , Master (516) 293-3429

WARDEN Thomas Fawcett, Sr., GK (631) 648 - 0017

INSIDE GUARD

Roger Sirangelo, GK (631) 703-5420

OUTSIDE GUARD

Robert Elliott PGK FDD (631) 588 - 2919

Suffolk Chapter Light

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Suffolk County Chapter Meeting Minutes

May 9, 2014 at Our Lady of the Rosary (4428)

Meeting opened at 8:12PM with the Rosary led by Father Dahm and Father Nuss

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Master Greg Warnokowski

Chairman Tom Romano introduced the dais: Richie Grefig, Ed Freudenberg, Joe DiNero, Tom Gil-

lin, Frank Casillo, James Lane GK, Otto Schmidtman, Master Greg Warnokowski, Mike Hearney

COB, Fr. Dahm, and Fr. Nuss

Roll call of Officers-by Sec. Tom Gillin- All present(15) or excused (8).

Roll call of Past Chapter Chairman – None

Roll call of DD’s by Mike Hearney COB – Gregg Lupo, Mike Tully, and John Piropato excused.

Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted (Richie Grefig/Tom Humel 2nd)

Correspondence- none

Treasurers Report Richard Grefig

April 1 – May 1 2014

Balance from last report $8,411.99

Deposits (3) $11,049.00

Interest $5.41

Disbursements (7) $1,296.50

Balance on hand $18,169.90

Savings $33,113.29

Report approved – Mike Boehm GK, Joe DiNero 2nd

Board of Audit – Progress – Setting up date for next audit

Otto Schmidtmann – It was a privilege to join with the Suffolk County at the State Convention

FAC Report George Lundin reported there are no cases pending. He thanked District 3 for a fund-

raiser that raised $250 for FAC

Charity Drive – Chairman Mike Boehm announced that clock is ticking and journal ads are very

slow. He then introduced coordinators

Award Books – Paul Diorio – Numbers are bleak

Direct Donations – Joe DiNero

Charity Ball – George Lundin – June 29th at Chateu Le Mer - $65/person – Contact Bill

Larke or Norm Wagner for reservations

Journal – ads are very low

GK Ronald Smith announced that a Spaghetti Dinner is being held at Sts. Philip and James on May

31st. It is in memory of Nick Marchesi

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Suffolk County Chapter Meeting Minutes

May 9, 2014 at Our Lady of the Rosary (4428)

Chairman’s Report – 1.) He is getting prices from Villa Roma for next year’s Fraternal weekend.

2.) He asked each council to take a charity drive journal ad. 3.) A special presentation of a $250

donation was made to Birthright of the Peconic

Program Director Tom Humel introduced the following chairman who each spoke:

Pilgrimage to the Shrine – Frank Casillo – Sunday May 18th; Rosary at 10; Mass at 11:30

Youth – Tom Gillin – Squires, Boy Scouts and Free Throw

Scholarships – Bob Dobres – Deadline is May 15th

Track Meet – Tom Humel – Saturday, June 7th – West Babylon Middle School

Newsletter Contest – Chris Beattie

Can Tabs – John Mastrosimone DD - $61 raised for direct donations

Veterans – John Leonardo for Vinny Conetta – 50/50 tickets due

Blood – John Finn – 44 Drives/2,805 units in drives this year

Special Fundraiser – Bob Elliott

Nominating Committee – Bill Ratzsch announced the slate of candidates.

Bill Ratzsch has been nominated for the Board of Audit position. There are no candidates

yet for the Outside Guard position

Nominations were opened; No additional nominations were made; Motion to suspend

(Richie Grefig/Ed Freudenberg 2nd) was made and passed

Executive Secretary Joe DiNero pointed out that 20 councils are delinquent in providing their dues

or delegates list. These councils need to correct this in order to participate in elections (including

candidates.)

State Corner – George Lundin – C&B books are in; sell them after Charity Drive

Host Grand Knight Carmine Soldano was introduced

Chapter Chairman announced the passing of SK Frank Petraglia

Chaplains Report – Fr. Nuss is looking forward to the Pilgrimage to the Shrine; He is glad Fr.

Dahm is with us tonight; and thanked Otto Schmidtmann for representing Nassau

Back Cover and 50/50 drawings held

DD Richie DiStefano asked for a clarification of the election by-laws. Ed Freudenberg provided the

referenced sections.

Closing Prayer was said at 9:15 PM

Respectfully submitted by Sec. Tom Gillin

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REPORT OF

NOMINATING COMMITTEE 2014-2015

OF BEHALF OF SAL LOIACONO

CHAPTER CHAIRMAN--Tom Romano PGK FDD PFN

VICE CHAIRMAN-- George Lundin PGK FDD

SECRETARY-- Greg Warnokowski PGK FDD PFN MASTER

TREASURER-- Rich Grefig PGK FDD

ADVOCATE-- Tom Fawcett GK

WARDEN-- Roger Sirangelo GK

INSIDE GUARD-- Robert Elliott PGK FDD

3yr BOARD OF AUDIT-- Bill Ratzsch PGK FDD FST FSA

OUTSIDE GUARD-- Michael Hoesterey

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Columbiette News

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My Dear Sister Columbiettes, As I sit here, I cannot believe that my first year as president is just about over. I am proud to say that I believe

we had a successful year! In addition to continuing to build a great relationship with our Brother Knights, we have held two successful Major Degrees adding 84 women to our ranks! They can now hold office and sponsor a candidate. With that being said I must say congratulations to Suffolk County Columbiettes for taking 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place in Membership at the NYS Columbiettes 60th Anniversary Convention. The winners are as follows: 1st Place - Our Lady of the Rosary; 2nd Place - Patchogue; 3rd Place - J.V. Kavanaugh; and 4th Place - Farmingdale! Great job ladies! Be proud to be a Suffolk Columbiette!

I would like to announce the Slate of Officers for the 2014-2015 Columbian year who were nominated at our May

meeting: Amelia Joseph – President Anne Marie Callahan – Vice President Elaine Addie – Secretary Colleen Wyman – Financial Secretary Jerry Berlenbach – Treasurer Pat Tariol – Sentinel Mary Lundin – Past President (automatic) All Major Degree Columbiettes are eligible to run for any Office from the floor at the election in June. Please be

sure to bring a resume listing your qualifications. Best wishes to all of the candidates. The Suffolk Chapter Charity Drive is still accepting reservations to the Charity Ball which will be held on

Sunday, June 29th at The Chateau LaMer, Lindenhurst. Tickets are $65.00 per person. For more information, please contact Anne Marie Callahan. Awards Books can continue to be sold right up to the day of the ball, and Direct Donations will be accepted at any time.

I am honored to have been asked to appear on Telecare sharing the wonderful things happening in Suffolk

County! Please be sure to email me a list of the great things happening in your Auxiliary so we can tell the world! Our June meeting will be held on Monday, June 16th at Resurrection of Our Lord in Farmingville at 8:00 p.m.

Elections will be held. Please make certain to submit your favorite charity to Mary Lundin to be considered for a donation at this meeting. Please be sure to review the list of the charities selected for the last 3 years so you do not submit a duplicate. Also, please make certain to see Kathy Anderson or Anne Marie Callahan with your support for this meeting. See you then! Happy Father’s Day to all who celebrate!

Fraternally,

Amelia Joseph Suffolk Chapter Columbiette President

Columbiette Chapter Officers 2013-2014 President Amelia Joseph 631 - 902 - 4366

Vice President Anne Marie Callahan 631 - 732 - 0497

Secretary Elaine Addie 631 - 475 - 5722

Financial Secretary Colleen Wyman 631 - 399 - 2680

Treasurer Jerry Berlenbach 631 - 669 - 8322

Sentinel Pat Tariol 631 - 772 - 8081

Past President Mary Lundin 631 - 866 - 2271

Suffolk Chapter Brother Knights For the YEAR to Date, 25 councils reported that there were 44 Blood Drives.

Overall there were:

2892 Registered Donors

2401 Actual Whole Blood Donors

404 Credits for 202 Alyx Red Cell Donations

Brother Knights, parishioners, family and friends have donated 2805 units of blood to date May 9.

Council # Council Name Count

564 Bishop Mc Gann 58

794 OLPH 70

1992 Joan of Arc 218*

2204 Farmingdale 55

2458 St. Lawrence 53

2489 St. Martin’s 135

4126 Queen of All Hearts 38

4428 Our Lady Of The Rosary 20

4651 St. Regis 33

5252 Assumption 189

5293 James V. Kavanaugh 240*

5814 St. Jude 37

6607 Sunrise 360*

6844 St. Sylvester 183

6893 Fr. Tomas Judge 64

7006 St Gerard Majella 155

7023 Hampton Bays 50

7262 Heart of The Island 63

7278 Mother Cabrini 61

7479 Fulton Sheen 92

8607 Good Shepherd 127

9262 Heart of the Island 105

12006 Blessed Theresa of Calcutta 79

14771 St. Joseph the Carpenter 144

15446 Shrine of St. Jude 65

*indicates council with 200 or more units donated

Respectfully submitted,

John T. Finn PGK ,DD,

Chapter Blood Drive Coordinator

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Blessed Virgin Mary – Let us be ever mindful of the responsibility which is

ours, by emulating her in her purity, and by imitating her as a Mother, for we, as Catholics know, that she is the foundation of all true motherhood.

Suffolk Chapter 2013/14 Meeting Dates

July 12, 2013 – Farmingdale Council 2204

August 9, 2013 – Father Judge Council #6893

Indoctrination, Knight of the Year

September 13, 2013 – Hampton Bays Council #7023

October 11, 2013 – St. Lawrence Council #2458

November 8, 2013 – Queen of All Hearts Council #4126

4th Degree Night

December 13, 2013 – Rogan/Halpin Council #1816

Christmas Social

January 10, 2014 – Bishop McGann Council #564

Charity Drive Kick Off

February 21, 2014 * – Joan of Arc Council #1992

State Deputy Night

March 14, 2014 – Seminary/Huntington

Confer with Walter Kedjierski

April 11, 2014 – St Regis Council #4651

Squires Night

May 9, 2014 – Our Lady of Rosary Council #4428

Living Rosary

June 20, 2014 – O.L.P.H. Council #794

Elections

Your attendance is appreciated!

*revised

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Charity Drive Team Chapter Chairman: Tom Romano 561-7052 tomonli@aol.com

Charity Drive Chairman: Michael Boehm 774-2605 mb1122@msn.com

Charity Ball Chairman: George Lundin – 589-2255 gl4428@aol.com

Reservations: Norm Wagner – 234-1922 /

Bill Larke – 736-6210

Charity Drive Book Chairman: Paul DiOrio – 592-8151

Diorio44@optonline.net

Coordinators:

West region: Paul DiOrio Diorio44@optonline.net

Central region: Tom Fawcett – 790-4474

tfawcett1@optonline.net

Eastern region: Orlando Jimenez ( OJ ) 395-3855

steelwheelsny@gmail.com

Financial: Ed Freudenberg – 582-6763 /

Rich Grefig (516)798-2676

Secretary: Jessica Boehm 289-5722

Columbiettes: Anne Marie Callahan – 732-0497

callswtpea@optonline.net

Amelia Joseph – 902-4366

amelia22@optonline.net

Direct Donations: Joe DiNero – (516) 697-5104

knightvision@optonline.net

Journal: John Joseph (631) 813-5470

johnj57@optonline.net

Sponsor Cards Chairman: Joe Lupo – 960-2398

Coordinators:

Western Suffolk: Richard Grefig (516) 798-2676

Central Suffolk: Robert Elliott (631) 588-2919

Eastern Suffolk: James Drew (631) 728-6144

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“Charity Drive 2014” Michael Boehm, GK, Chairman

Tom Romano, PGK, FDD, PFN, Chapter Chairman

Amelia Joseph, Columbiette Chapter President

Rich Grefig, PGK, FDD, FCOB, Charity Drive Treasurer Ed Freudenberg, PGK, FDD, Charity Drive Comptroller

Jessica Boehm, Charity Drive Secretary

Direct Donations will be collected at the Kick-off Meeting!

Bring your Council or Auxiliary donation with you!

Together we will continue to make a difference! Joseph DiNero, PGK, DD

We are anxious to collect your sold “Award Books”! Don’t

hold them when you sell them! Turn them in! Let’s

make this a record year. The Chapter gets $5.00 a book.

You keep the rest! Paul Diorio, West End Award Book Coordinator

Tom Fawcett, Central Award Book Coordinator

Orlando Jimenez (OJ), East End Award Book Coordinator

We know you are spending the afternoon with your Brother

Knights and Sister Columbiettes in celebrating a successful

year at our “Charity Ball”! Don’t wait! Get your reservations

in now for our Charity Ball -June 29, 2014 Norman Wagner, PGK, FDD, FCOB, Conference Secretary

Bill Larke, PGK, FDD, FCOB Reservations Chairman

George Lundin, PGK, FDD, Vice Chairman Chapter, Ball Chairman

There are so many ways in which you can support this wonderful event!

Thank you for your help!

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I've learned that people will forget

what you said, people will forget

what you did, but people will

never forget how you made them feel.

Maya Angelou 1928 - 2014

FROM THE EDITOR:

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NAME__________________ ADDRESS________________________

PHONE__________________________________________

ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE

Contact George Lundin PGK, FDD for additional

information at (631) 589-2255

THE CAR DONATION PROGRAM IS IN FULL

SWING. TO MAKE A DONATION WITH

PROCEEDS GOING TO SUFFOLK CHARITIES,

INC., SIMPLY CALL THE FOLLOWING

NUMBER (631) 589-2255

For additional information contact:

Bill Billups, PGK, FDD at 631 - 374 - 2321.

Eye Glasses and Hearing Aids are needed.

Please bring them to the Chapter Meeting.

Missions

MAIL:

PHONE:

CELL:

FAX:

E-MAIL:

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New York State Treasurer

31 Hawkton Place

Lake Grove, NY 11755 (631) 981-8724

(631) 813-5470

(631) 648-3067

johnj.pgk@gmail.com

ALL ADS MUST BE IN BY THE

15th OF EACH MONTH

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website to review photos of the many events

held throughout Suffolk County.

www.suffolkchapterkofc.com

Meeting Reminder

June Meeting

Friday, June 20 ELECTIONS

Our Lady of

Perpetual Help

7:00 p.m. repast.

Meeting following at

8:00 p.m.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR

DIRECTIONS and for many

activities taking place at the

many councils and auxiliaries

throughout our county.

You’ll like what you see!

http://suffolkchapterkofc.net/

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The Suffolk Chapter is proud to have Fr. Nuss

as their Chaplain.

Suffolk County Third Degree Ceremonial Team

Norman A. Wagner PGK, FDD, FCOB, Team Captain

490 Irving Street, Central Islip, NY 11722, 631-234-1922

2014 Scheduled Third Degrees

June 2014 - TBD

Sunday, July 27, 2014 - Shrine of St. Anne Council, Brentwood, 1 PM

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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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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 the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your 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.