Suffolk Chapter Light

Knights of Columbus
Vol. 17 No. 8 SUFFOLK CHAPTER NEWS February 2018

From the Chapter Chairman’s Desk …

Brothers and Sisters, CHAPTER
OFFICERS
The Charity Drive has been “Kicked-Off” this past
meeting, and I thank the Brothers and Sister Columbiettes
HONORARY
who were in attendance. The 9-1-1 vets and America’s Vet CHAPLAIN
Dogs were there to accept the $10,000 each that was raised
at the 2017 Charity Drive, thanks to your generosity and hard CHAPTER Fr. Augustine Fernando
work. Many thanks to Tom Romano, PCC and his committee CHAPLAIN

for their hard work.

ASSOCIATE
The 2018 drive is again under the direction of Tom CHAPTER
Rev. Paul J. Dahm
(631) 287-3413
CHAPLAIN
Romano, PCC and his committee, and once again I urge you
all to support this worthy cause. The recipients will be the
Greg Warnokowski, PGK, FDD,
9-1-1 Vets and the” Giana Center for Women’s health and CHAPTER
PFN, FCOB, FM
CHAIRMAN
(516) 293 - 3429
fertility”. Their goal is to try to prevent young women from
having an abortion by tending to their needs. Please refer to
your packets for all information regarding the Charity Drive. VICE Thomas Fawcett, Sr., GK
CHAIRMAN (631) 648 - 0017
Please support the Valentines Dance on February 10th
that the Chapter Collumbiettes are running to benefit our
FAC program. See your packet for details. SECRETARY
Robert Elliott PGK FDD
(631) 588 - 2919
The meeting on February 9th will be our “State Deputy
Night” when we will host our State Deputy Ken Latham. I
hope you will be in attendance to say hello and to have an Norman Wagner, PGK, FDD,
TREASURER PCC
opportunity to voice any concerns you may have. (631) 234 - 1922

Vivat Jesus, William Murphy, PGK, FDD

ADVOCATE
Greg Warnokowski, (631) 629 - 4383

PGK, FDD, FCOB, PFN, FM

Chairman WARDEN
Joe Tuminello, PGK
(516) 650 - 7958

INSIDE Bob Bienemann

GUARD (631) 724 - 1882

OUTSIDE Bill Fontaine, GK

GUARD (631) 289 - 2663

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 Columbiette News
Suffolk Chapter Columbiettes
WE CARE JMJ WE SHARE
Dear Sisters:

“So this is February”

On February 10th Suffolk Chapter and Kavanaugh Columbiettes are hosting a Valentines
Dinner and Dance. ( Please see Chapters Flyer. ) So we can eat, drink and do good before
the start of lent. All profits will go to the FAC program which benefits Knights and
Columbiettes. So let’s join together and do this.

February 14th is Ash Wednesday the start of lent.

February 19th is our Chapter Meeting and also our Birthright Shower. The Resurrection
Columbiettes have been doing this since I can remember. Peg Conlon will also be there to
accept the Shower Gifts. Last year we ran out of tables to put the donations on.

Once again p0lease support the Valentines Dinner and Dance for the FAC program. DO IT
FOR THE CAUSE AND NOT THE APPLAUSE. It helps so many people.

Thank you to the Suffolk Chapter Knights, Chapter Chairman and the Officers, for the
wonderful Kick Off for the Charity Drive. All these events let us do what Good Christians
and Knights and Columbiettes should do. So again let’s DO IT!!!!!

Please keep our sick and deceased Sister Columbiettes and Brother Knights and their families
in our Thoughts, Hearts and Prayers.

May the Good Lord keep us all in the Palm of His

Hand.

Respectfully
Elaine Addie
Suffolk Chapter Columbiettes President

Columbiette Chapter Officers 2017-2018

President Elaine Addie 631 - 475 - 5722
Vice President Colleen Wyman 631 - 399 - 2680
Secretary Pat Tariol 631 - 772 - 8081
Financial Secretary Lisa Liguori 631 - 846 - 3495
Treasurer Carol Tavis 631 - 724 - 2906
Sentinel Heather Raghunandan 917 - 215 - 7247
Past President Anne Marie Callahan 631 - 732 - 0497

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 Minutes of the Suffolk ChapterMeeting 01/12/2018 at Bishop McGann 564
 Call to order: 8:08 PM
 Pledge of Allegiance
 Opening prayer led by IG Bob Bienemenn
 Wardens report, all present have a valid membership card.
 Introduce dais: & Otto Schmittmann (Nassau), Colleen Wyman (Columbiette VP), John
Mastrosimone (Conf Chairman)
 Roll Call of Officers: Excused, Norm Wagner; Tom Ambrosecchia, Joe Tumminello, Bill Billups.
 Roll call of Conf. Officers by the Conf Chairman: John Mastrosimone;John Leonardo; Tom Humel; and
Carmine Soldano.
 District Deputies Present: COB, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
 Chapter Chairman Report: Regular business will not be discussed tonight due to the Charity Drive
Kick-off. He also introduced the Columbiette dignitaries present: NYS Advocate Kathy Anderson;
Pres. Elaine Addie; PP Anne Marie Callahan; Sec. Pat Tariol; and FS Lisa Liguori.
 Chairman Warnokowski introduced:
 911 Vets: VP Matt Rossano was presented a check for $10k. He spoke about how 911 Vets cover
housing, heating, repairs and services for veterans in need.
 American Vet Dogs: Hugh Riley was presented a check for $10k. He spoke about how American Vet
Dogs trains guide dogs as helpers and companions to assist lifesaving and medical condition
services for recovering veterans.
 Gianna Center: Dr. Carpentaria spoke about the Ultra Sound Initiative and the services provided to
expectant mothers.
 Charity Drive: Tom Romano
 Sponsor Cards, Rich Webber: $1 per line; please support.
 Charity Drive Raffle, Tom Fawcett, and Bob Fontana: Raffle sales just starting, turn in $5 per book.
Please only take what you need, last year we rounded up enough unused books instead of
ordering more.
 Charity Ball Reservations, John Mastrosimone: Due to an increase at the Watermill Inn, tickets are
$77 per person. Please promote the event and make reservations early.
 Journal, John Joseph: Rich Grefig stated please get ads; no ad is too small.
 Direct Donations, Joe DiNero: I will be going to meetings to promote. Make checks payable to Suffolk
Chapter Charities Inc.
 Columbiettes, Colleen Wyman: Ask your Columbiettes for help, the will make a difference.
 Pasta Dinner, Fr. Judge will be having a Pasta Dinner to support the charity drive. Contact
John Piropato for information.
 Fraternal weekend Tom Romano will be at Villa Roma March 16-18.Please contact me by 2/1/18 or
the event may have to be canceled.
 Chapter Chairman: Support the Charity Drive and FAC Dance at Kavanaugh council.
 Closing prayer, Bob Bienemenn
 Next meeting February 9, 2018 at Kavanaugh council 5293.
 Closing Ode, God Bless America
 Meeting adjourned: 8:55 PM
Respectfully submitted, Robert W. Elliott, PGK, FDD Suffolk Chapter Secretary.

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Starve a mosquito, donate blood….

Top 10 reasons to give blood…

10-You will get free juice and cookies
9- You will weigh one pint less when you leave than when you came in
8- Its easy and convenient, takes less than one hour
7- Most people have blood to spare yet there is never enough to go around
6- Nobody will ask you to do heavy lifting while you have the bandage on
and you can wear it for as long as you like. It’s a badge of honor
5- You will walk a little taller afterwards, you will feel good about yourself
4- You will be helping ensure that bloood will be available when you or
someone close to you may need it
3- It is something you can do on an equal footing with the rich and famous.
2- You will be someone’s hero –you may give a newborn, a child, a mother or
brother or a sister another chance at life.
1- IT’S THE RIGHT THING TO DO

Be a life saver!
Sign up today to donate on August 24
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Catholic Advocacy
Fifth Sunday Rosary

October 29, 2017

December 31, 2017
April 29, 2018
Bill Murphy, PGK, FDD

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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. ”

http://suffolkchapterkofc.net/
Have you had a chance to visit the new web site? Go ahead!
You will like what you see! Be sure to send our Web Master,
Orlando Jimenez, PGK, steelwheelsny@gmail.com, 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”
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 Lent is a time of
preparation for the
death of Christ on
Good Friday and
His Resurrection
on Easter Sunday.
It is a period of 40 days of
repentance, with prayer,
fasting and abstinence, and
Confession. Lent began on
Ash Wednesday,
February 14, 2018.
May you have a
peaceful
Lenten Journey.
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 Important Message: Our Chapter
President Elaine Addie & Our
Supreme Sectary Ronny Pliszak
along with Kavanaugh Columbiettes
are excited to announce a Valentine
Dance. Money raised will benefit the FAC Program
(Fraternal Assistance Committee). Those who are
not familiar with the Fac. This program was
established to help our Br. Knights, Sister
Columbiettes and Ladies Auxiliaries or their
spouses, children or other relatives legally
dependent upon such member for their support,
who have fallen on hard times.
Your Support Means So Much!

Valentine’s Dance
Saturday, February 10 . 2018
At the James V. Kavanaugh Hall
176 Madison St. Mastic NY 11950
7:00pm. – 11:00pm.
Tommy Sullivan the original singer from the
Brooklyn Bridge will be performing that evening.
$35.00 pp. Includes: Complete Dinner, Beer, Wine
& Soda, Dessert, and Coffee & Tea.

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 SUFFOLK CHAPTER FRATERNAL WEEKEND
MARCH 16th, 17th & 18th 2018
VILLA ROMA RESORT HOTEL
NAME_________________________________
ADDRESS_____________________________
CITY________________STATE_____ZIP_________
PHONE_______________COUNCIL #___________
COUNCIL NAME____________________DIST._______
DINING ROOM SEATING WITH:____________________
CHILDRENS NAMES & AGES______________________
SPECIAL NEEDS:_________________________________
REFRIG: YES_____NO_____
Accommodation Choices: Based on per couple double occupancy
“A” Two B/R Suite $ 830 “B” Suite $ 760 “C” Deluxe $ 575
GRATUITIES, RESORT FEE & TAX ARE NOT INCLUDED IN ANY OF THE ABOVE RATES!
Indicate your choice below (A, B, C) *Single Occupancy $ 425 (deluxe)
1st Choice ______ 2nd Choice______ 3rd Choice______

VILLA ROMA RESORT HOTEL IS 100% SMOKE FREE!

Additional night stay-$165.00 Per Person (includes breakfast, lunch, dinner)

The above rates are per couple for the weekend and does not include Gratuities, Resort Fee or Tax.
Gratuities will be added to the bill at the following rate: ($16 per person per day-Adult/Child).
Children – 0-3 no charge, 4 -10 $100 (2 nights), 11 -17 $150 (2 nights).
RESORT FEE: A Resort Fee of $6.00 per room per night will be included in the above rates as a per
person. The Resort Fee covers WiFi, valet service, shuttle service and fitness center.

Please make checks payable to:

Suffolk Chapter Knights of Columbus. $50p/p Deposit required for reservation.
Mail check to: Thomas A. Romano, 1029 N. Broome Ave., Lindenhurst, NY 11757 *
Weekend Chairman Tom Romano – (631) 412-3797(h), (631) 561-7052(c)
Must be notified by February 28, 2018 of any changes NO REFUNDS, EXCEPT EMERGENCIES, AFTER THE ABOVE
DATE. PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS EARLY—FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!!

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 SAVE THE
DATE
SUNDAY,
APRIL 15, 2018
COMMUNION
BREAKFAST

HOSTED BY YOUR
CHAPTER

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 February
Babies! Enjoy
your day
celebrating life!

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 Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About...

There are many wonderful events

taking place in Suffolk County
so let’s share them with our
Brothers and Sisters.

Share your event notices with

me and we will include
them in this great newsletter.

Share photos and a blurb

of the great events your
District / Council / Auxiliary
held and we will share them too!

Let’s let everyone see what

Suffolk is all about!

All articles are due to the

editor by the 15th of each month.
johnj.pgk@gmail.com
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 Register your e-mail at our
chapter website to be sure to
Meeting Reminder
receive “up to the minute”
information on meetings,
events, and activities! Visit our Friday
website to review photos of the many events
held throughout Suffolk County.
February 9
www.suffolkchapterkofc.net J.V. Kavanaugh
State Deputy Night
Missions 7:00 p.m. repast.
Eye Glasses and Hearing Aids are needed. Meeting following at 8:00 p.m.
Please bring them to the Chapter Meeting.
For additional information contact: VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR
Bill Billups, PGK, FDD at 631 - 374 - 2321.
DIRECTIONS and for many
activities taking place at the
FROM THE EDITOR: many councils and auxiliaries
throughout our county.
ALL ADS MUST BE IN BY THE
15th OF EACH MONTH
EDITOR’S INFORMATION: You’ll like what you see!
MAIL: John G. Joseph PGK, FDD, FST http://suffolkchapterkofc.net/
31 Hawkton Place
Lake Grove, NY 11755

PHONE: (631) 981-8724

CELL: (631) 813-5470
FAX: (631) 648-3067
E-MAIL: johnj.pgk@gmail.com

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 Friends of Suffolk Chapter

Help us help
you!
Put your ad
here!

We know there are great

things happening in
Suffolk County! Share
your articles and photos
with us and we will

Don’t you know

of a business who
would like to
advertise with us?
Let them know
they can
advertise here!
Any business card will
fit right in this spot!
Any interest?

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SUFFOLK CHAPTER
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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.