2017 – 2018
KENNETH F. LATHAM JR.
State Deputy
 
  

 
NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL
 
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
 

EMPIRE STATE BULLETIN

 

 
Volume  56,  Issue  5  
March  2018  
 

My  brother  Knights,  
State
As  we  approach  the  fourth  quarter  of  our  Columbian  year,  I  would  like  
to  take  time  to  reflect  on  what  has  transpired,  and  what  is  coming  up.   deputy
Over  the  first  8  months  of  this  year,  we  have  seen  tremendous  growth   message:
in  some  of  our  programs.      Our  charitable  outreach  is  doing  
tremendously  well.    Our  C&B  campaign  finished  strong,  and  we  had  to  
overcome  a  few  hiccups  along  the  way.    Our  Charities  Director,  Rocco                                                                                                  
D’Erasmo  and  the  C&B  team  led  by  Tony  Marengo,  are  preparing  for  
another  great  C&B  Campaign.    Every  council  should  take  advantage  of    
the  C&B  Program,  as  it  is  a  phenomenal  way  to  extend  your  councils    
charitable  outreach.    
 
Our  Program  Director  Robert  Graziano  is  leading  the  State  Council  in    
all  our  Program  efforts.    We  must  constantly  promote  ALL  our  order  
wide  programs,  as  this  is  a  way  to  draw,  AND  keep  members   Kenneth F. Latham Jr.
State Deputy
interested  in  the  order.   of
The New York State
On  the  membership  front  we  are  lagging  just  a  little.    It  is  imperative   Council
that  councils  recruit  YEAR-­‐ROUND  and  increase  the  ranks  of  Knights  in    
their  respective  councils.    I  am  excited  to  inform  everyone  that  some  
                       
very  good  news  came  to  us  from  Supreme  jus  the  other  day.      
 
Beginning  in  mid-­‐March,  the  ONLINE  MEMBERSIP  will  be  coming  to  
New  York.    This  is  another  tool,  which  we  must  take  advantage  of  to                          
grow  the  ranks  of  all  our  local  councils.    We  will  be  going  to  every              
area  of  the  state  to  explain  how  this  new  and  exciting  program  
works.    Look  for  more  details  in  future  issues,  our  State  Website,  and    
also  from  Membership  Director  Ed  Willie  and  his  team.  

Another  new  initiative  for  the  State  will  be  council  Officer  and    
Leadership  training  in  late  spring.    State  Training  Chairman  Jack  McArdle  has  a  FULL  slate  of  training  
throughout  the  state.    Every  Minor  Conference  WILL  have  a  training  session,  so  I  encourage  anyone  who  is  an  
officer  of  his  council,  as  well  as  anyone  interested  in  becoming  an  officer  to  attend  one  of  these  sessions  
when  it  comes  to  your  area.  

In  closing,  I  can  only  express  how  anxious  I  am  to  see  how  all  these  new  programs  will  help  us  grow  the  order  
and  become  better  Knights  in  the  very  near  future.  

LET  US  EXPAND  OUR  MISSION  

KENN ET H LATHAM JR.

STATE DEPUTY OF THE GREAT STATE OF NEW YORK
 
 
The Pro Vita Mass - January 27 th , 2018
The Cathedral Basilica of St. James

 
 
The  Father  Michael  J.  McGivney  Medal  For  Life    
Awarded  to  Bishop  Nicholas  DiMarzio  of  The  Diocese  of  Brooklyn  &  Queens  (Far  Right),    
(Also  Pictured  Lt  to  Rt.):  NY  State  Assoc.  Chaplain  -­‐  Rev.  Michael  Gelfant,  State  Religious  
Activities  Director  &  L.I.  Chapter  Chairman  -­‐  Louis  Pepe,  &  State  Deputy  Ken  Latham  Jr.        
  

EASTER 2018

                                                                               
Dear Brother Knights,
 
In the 1950’s, the Dominican Father Jacques Loew was a worker-priest in the port of Marseilles,
France. One day he challenged his fellow stevedores in the port to make a synthesis of their
Christianity in such a way that it could be written in the space of a postage stamp and summarize it
in just three words. His witness bore fruit when the stevedores in unison responded, “Christ is
risen!”
Yes, that says it all, Christ is risen. There is no better way to describe the Easter mystery except by
those three words, Christ is risen. Christ is risen, indeed.
As Saint Paul tells us, “If Christ was not raised from the dead our faith would be in vain.” It is Christ
who in Resurrection once and for all conquers sin and death, so that no one who ever comes to
believe in Him would ever have to suffer eternal death and also anyone believing in Him would be
raised to life on the last day. The world has never received any greater promise with greater
assurance. Christ the Son is the living God who died for the salvation of all humankind that invites
us to enter the mystery of salvation by declaring to the whole world that He is risen.
We live our declaration of the resurrection in our daily lives just as the stevedores of Marseilles.
Christ is proclaimed as risen not only from the pulpits of our churches, but also from our homes,
offices, schools and all places of work. Your work and commitment as Knights of Columbus
proclaims to the world that Christ is risen. The transforming power of the resurrection enables us to
turn evil to good, to overcome sin and all the obstacles put in the path of a happy existence.
During the time after Easter, perhaps we can resolve to proclaim Christ is risen more loudly and
clearly than ever before. Brother Knights, please consider those circumstances in need of
transformation and change, circumstances calling for conversion. If only we have the courage to
say Christ is risen, we will rise along with Him. We will be able to transform and to change the
world in which we live.

Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Ph.D., D.D.

                                           Bishop  of  Brooklyn  &  Queens  
 
 
 
 MEMBERSHIP    
                                                                                               -­‐  ED  WILLIE    
 

 
   

 
  

 
  

Worthy  NY  State  Council  Leaders,  

 
We  struggled  a  bit  in  February  with  New  York  only  achieving  60%  of  our  monthly  Gain  
(Intake)  goal.    
So  it  is  even  more  crucial  that  each  council  schedule  and  conduct  a  recruitment  drive  in  the  
coming  few  months.    If  you  have  not  yet  done  so,  please  tell  your  CoB  and  the  
Administrative  State  Chairman  for  Recruitment  Kevin  Coleman  about  your  recruitment  
drives  as  soon  as  possible!  
 
Congratulations  to  West-­‐Put  and  Northern  Conferences  for  continuing  to  exceed  their  
Year  to  Date  (YTD)  Recruitment  Gain  Goals!    Kings,  Central,  Nassau,  Finger  Lakes,  Suffolk  
and  Hudson  Valley  remain  close  with  70%  or  more  towards  their  YTD  Recruitment  Gain  
Goals.  
 
It  Pays  to  earn  Star  Council!  -­‐  Please  see  the  included  pages  for  two  Great  incentives  from  
the  Supreme  Council!  
NEW:  Please  review  the  above  'Star  &  CoH  Progress'  pages  for  more  details  on  the  80  
councils  currently  on  track  towards  meeting  their  Star  Council  Membership  goal!      
 
 
Highlights  include:  
-­‐  33  councils  who  have  already  met  or  exceeded  their  Star  Council  Membership  Goal,  of  
which  8  have  also  met  their  Star  Council  Insurance  goal!  
-­‐  17  councils  need  to  only  recruit  one  more  member  to  reach  their  Star  Council  Membership  
Goal!  
-­‐  18  councils  have  already  met  or  exceeded  their  NYS  Circle  of  Honor  Membership  Goal!
 
NY  State  Circle  of  Honor
This  highly  prestigious  award  requires  that  the  council  host  at  least  1  admission  (1st)  
degree  and  also  have  a  Council  Brochure.    If  you  council  has  done  so  and  it  is  not  marked  as  
such  on  your  conference  page  of  this  report,  please  kindly  let  me  know.  
 
Plan  with  your  Field  and  General  Agents  for  your  council  (or  District)  to  host  a  benefits  
night.  
Invite  current  and  prospective  members  as  well  as  their  wives.    This  is  a  Great  way  to  build  
momentum  towards  your  Star  Council  Insurance  goal,  while  helping  protect  
families.    Consider  doing  so  at  a  social  meeting.      
 
If  you  have  any  questions,  please  do  not  hesitate  to  reply  or  call  me.  
 
INCENTIVES  FOR  RECRUITMENT  

SUBJECT:  Star  Council  per  capita  Credit  of  $4.50  for  this  fraternal  year,  2017-­‐2018

As  in  the  past  three  fraternal  years,  the  Supreme  Knight  announced  this  past  weekend  
at  the  Mid-­‐Year  meeting  of  State  Deputies  in  Washington,  DC,  that  the  per  capita  credit  
of  $4.50  will  again  be  offered  this  fraternal  year  to  all  councils  achieving  Star  Council  
status.  This  per  capita  credit  applies  only  for  billable  members  in  the  United  States,  its  
territories,  and  Canada.  Billable  members  are  all  members  except  for  honorary  life  and  
disability  exemptions.  
We  encourage  you  to  communicate  this  incentive  to  all  of  your  councils  and  inspire  
them  to  attain  any  one  of  the  levels  of  Star  Council.  The  Star  Council  program  is  
designed  to  help  a  council  focus  on  all  of  the  key  areas  that  fulfill  the  vision  of  our  
founder,  the  Venerable  Father  Michael  J.  McGivney:  membership  growth,  charitable  
program  outreach,  and  protection  for  families.  
It  is  our  hope  that  this  incentive,  which  will  provide  direct  financial  benefits  for  councils,  
will  allow  us  to  achieve  a  record  number  of  Star  Councils  this  fraternal  year!
SUBJECT:  New  Membership  Recruitment  Lottery  Incentive  Opportunity  World  
Meeting  of  Families,  Dublin,  Ireland:  August  21-­‐26,  2018
 
In  response  to  the  Holy  Father's  exhortation  to  strengthen  the  Domestic  Church  and  the  
Order’s  strong  commitment  to  families,  the  Supreme  Knight  announced  at  the  Mid-­‐Year  
Meeting  of  State  Deputies  this  lottery  incentive  for  10  couples  to  attend  the    
World  Meeting  of  Families  in  Dublin,  Ireland  with  all  expenses  paid.  
 
 
Here’s  how  it  works:  beginning  December  1st,  2017,  every  time  that  you  recruit  a  
member  into  the  Order  through  June  30th,  2018,  your  name  will  go  into  a  drawing  and  
on  July  1st,  2018,  ten  names  will  be  drawn  at  random.  If  you  are  a  winner,  we  will  notify  
you  and  your  wife  immediately  so  you  can  plan  this  once  in  a  lifetime  opportunity  to  
interact  with  families  from  all  over  the  world.  When  you  return,  you  can  become  a  
beacon  of  light  for  other  families  in  your  council,  community,  and  state.  
 
The  more  men  that  you  recruit,  the  greater  the  probability  you  will  have  to  win  this  trip.  
So  please  communicate  this  incentive  to  all  of  your  council  members  so  that  they  can  
have  the  chance  to  win  this  experience  of  a  lifetime.  For  more  information  on  the  World  
meeting  of  Families  2018,  please  visit:  www.worldmeeting2018.ie.
Ed  Willie  -­‐  Membership  Director  
516-­‐776-­‐0743  
EJWillie@gmail.com  
"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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Religious  Activities  Director          Louis  Pepe  
 
                                                                                                                                                                                               

Dear  Brothers  and  Sisters  in  Columbianism,  

 
 
I  would  like  to  share  some  other  noteworthy  dates  for  your  2018  calendar:  
• State  Wide  Marion  Hour  -­‐  May  3rd,  2018                                                                                                                                                                    
All  Diocese  of  New  York  State  will  meet  for  a  Marion  Hour  with  their  Bishops  at  8PM    
• A  pilgrimage  to  Our  Lady  of  the  Island  (Sunday,  May  20,  2018).  
• A  pilgrimage  to  St.  Anne’s  Shrine,  Isle  La  Motte  (Sunday,  July  22,  2018)  
 
Please  join  us  for  all  of  the  above.  
 
Please  see  the  flyer  below  with  information  about  The  Our  Lady  of  The  Island  
Pilgrimage  
 
  
 
 
 PRO  LIFE  
New York State Pro-Life Chairman Rick Kenney
“Love Saves Lives”
LAST YEAR, IN A HISTORIC FIRST, IT WAS VICE PRESIDENT MIKE PENCE WHO SPOKE
AT THE RALLY PRIOR TO THE PRO-LIFE MARCH AND DECLARED “LIFE IS WINNING.” THIS
YEAR, PRESIDENT TRUMP ADDRESSED THE RALLY AND SAID: “BECAUSE OF YOU, TENS OF
THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS HAVE BEEN BORN AND REACHED THEIR FULL GOD-GIVEN
POTENTIAL.” PERHAPS SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE PAUL RYAN SAID IT BEST: “TRUTH IS ON
OUR SIDE. LIFE BEGINS AT CONCEPTION, SCIENCE IS ON OUR SIDE. MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE
PRO-LIFE MOVEMENT IS ON THE RISE BECAUSE WE HAVE LOVE ON OUR SIDE.” RECALL THAT
THE THEME OF THIS YEAR’S RALLY WAS “LOVE SAVES LIVES.”
AT THE VIGIL MASS, CARDINAL DOLAN REMINDED ELECTED OFFICIALS “WE HOLD
THESE TRUTHS TO BE SELF-EVIDENT THAT ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL.” DOES OUR
CONSTITUTION IN FACT DENY THE EQUAL PROTECTION OF THE LAW TO THE WEAKEST
AND MOST VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF THE HUMAN FAMILY? OUR ANSWER MUST BE
THAT EVERYONE COUNTS – FROM CONCEPTION TO NATURAL DEATH. THE ARGUMENTS IN
ROE v WADE TURN OUR BEST MORAL TRADITIONS UPSIDE DOWN, EFFECTIVELY GIVING
PREFER-ENCE TO THE CLAIMS OF THE STRONG OVER THOSE OF THE WEAK. THINK ABOUT
IT: UTTER HELPLESSNESS DEMANDS UTTER PROTECTION. ANY OTHER INTERPRETATION IS
A SELF-DESTROYING CONCEPTION OF “EQUALITY.”
TO CONCLUDE, I URGE YOU NOW TO GO FORTH, ARMED WITH THIS INFORMATION,
REENERGIZED, AND READY. SCIENCE IS ON OUR SIDE. BASIC UNIVERSALLY SHARED
PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE AND EQUALITY ARE ON OUR SIDE. REMEMBER ALSO, THAT
ELECTIONS MATTER! WE MUST ALL PUSH HARDER TO PROMOTE THE DEFINITION OF
HEALTH, NOT VIABILITY OR MURDER. WE MUST HUMANIZE THE UNBORN CHILD – PAIN,
DISMEMBER-
MENT, FETAL REMAINS CARRIED OUT AS SO MUCH GARBAGE. WE MUST SHOW THAT THE
PRO-LIFE MOVEMENT CARES MORE ABOUT WOMEN (AND THEIR BABIES) THAN THE
ABORTION RIGHTS MOVEMENT. WE MUST ENGAGE THE DEBATE VIGOROUSLY, BUT
ALWAYS WITH CHARITY AND CIVILITY. AND WE MUST NEVER STOP PRAYING. JESUS SAID
“I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND YES, THE LIFE!”
 

“Life  is  Winning”  

 
The  Annual  St.  Patrick’s  Cathedral  -­‐  Pro-­‐Life  Mass  
January  21st,  2018  

 
His  Eminence  Timothy  Cardinal  Dolan    
Archbishop  of  New  York  
Honorary  New  York  State  Council  Chaplain  
 
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Pro-­‐Life  March  

My Brother Knights,

A reminder to us all:

You cannot be Catholic,

You cannot be a Knight of Columbus,
and not be PRO LIFE!!!

Fr. Jeffrey L. Nowak

Associate State Chaplain  
 TRAINING          Jack  McArdle  -­‐  Administrative  State  Chairman    
 
The  State  Training  Team  has  exceeded  our  goal  on  the  number  of  Financial  Secretary  
Training  sessions  by  Supreme  with  two  in  each  major  conference.  Unfortunately,  we  
have  not  been  as  successful  with  the  Council  Officer  Training  only  having  conducted  
six  sessions  in  five  of  the  minor  conferences.    
Our  Worthy  Sate  Deputy  Ken  has  requested  that  we  conduct  Council  Officer  Training  for  current  officers  
and  anyone  who  is  interested  in  becoming  a  Council  Officer  for  the  next  Columbian  year  this  spring.  The  
training  will  be  available  to  anyone.    
 
Training  is  essential  to  our  councils  if  their  leaders  are  going  to  be  effective  which  will  make  their  councils  
strong.    The  session  will  include:  Council  Officer  Duties,  Effective  Leadership,  Leadership  Resources,  
Ceremonials,  Forms,  Grand  Knight  and  Fraternal  Planning  Videos.    
 
The  State  Officers,  Conference  Chairman,  Chairman  of  the  Boards  and  Training  Coordinators  are  working  
together  to  select  a  location  available  for  the  training  session  that  has  WIFI  capabilities.    
The  Training  sessions  will  be  three-­‐hour  starting  promptly  at  the  times  shown  below  Participants  are  asked  
to  arrive  at  fifteen  minutes  early  when  a  light  repass  will  be  served  to  be  enjoyed  during  the  training  
session.  
 
The  Training  Sessions  will  be  held  in  May  on  the  following  dates:    
Your  participation  will  be  greatly  appreciated.  
 
Downstate  Major  Conference  (BMS,  Hudson  Valley  &  Westchester  Putman).        
Capital       Thursday  May  10th       6:30  PM  -­‐  9:30  PM  @Saratoga  Council  #246  
th    
BMS  (Bronx)     Tuesday  May  15 6:30  PM  -­‐  9:30  PM  @  St.  Benedict  Council  #  11590  
Hudson  Valley  Wednesday  May  16th    6:30  PM  -­‐  9:30  PM  @Monroe  Council  #  2079  
Westchester  Putnam   Saturday  June  9th             9:30  AM  -­‐  12:30  PM  @  Sisqua  Council  #  1852  

Long  Island  Major  Conference  (Brooklyn,  Queens,  Nassau,  Suffolk).    

Nassau     Saturday  May  19th     9:00  AM  –  Noon  @  Belmore  Council  
Brooklyn   Tuesday  May  22nd     7:00  PM  -­‐  10:00  PM  @  Most  Precious  Blood  #  6134  
Queens   Wednesday  May  23rd  6:30  PM  -­‐  9:30  PM  @  American  Martyrs    
th  
Suffolk     Thursday  May  24 6:30  PM  -­‐9:30  PM  @  Patchogue  Council    #  725  
 
Upstate  Major  Conference  (Central,  Finger  Lakes,  Northern,  and  Western).  
Northern     Friday  May  4th                      6:30  PM  -­‐  9:30  PM  @  Norfolk  Council  #  11544,  Norfolk  
          Saturday  May  5th          10:30  AM  –  1:30  PM  @  St.  Peters  Church,  Plattsburgh  
Western       Monday  May  7th              6:30  PM  -­‐  9:30  PM  @  Our  Lady  of  Hope  Council  #  3076,  Buffalo  
Finger  lakes     Tuesday  May  8th              6:30  PM  -­‐  9:30  PM  @  Frank  Cutri  Jr.  Council  #  1445,  Canandaigua  
Central       Wednesday  May  9th  6:30  PM  -­‐  9:30  PM  Sacred  Heart  Church,  Cicero  
 
Thank  you  in  advance  for  your  cooperation,  working  together  we  can  make  this  happen.    
 
Vivat  Jesus,  
Jack  McArdle  
 
 
 PROGRAMS  -­‐  Bob  Graziano  -­‐  Chairman  
   
 
 
Columbian Award - SP7
 
Your council can earn the Columbian Award by
conducting four programs or activities in each of the six
“Surge ... with Service” program categories. Another way
to earn the award is by conducting a Supreme Council-
designated “Featured Program” that satisfies that
category’s requirements. Featured Programs are:

• Church — R.S.V.P.
• Community — Habitat for Humanity Global
Wheelchair Mission
• Council — Special Olympics
• Culture of Life — Ultrasound Initiative March for
Life
• Family — Food for Families Youth — Coats for
Kids
DUE  JUNE  30TH,  2018  
It  is  recommended  to  send  it  in  much  earlier  to  
  make  certain  it  clears  in  time.  

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
 
Worthy  Brother  Knights,  
 
Is  your  Council  accomplishing  any  Outstanding  Program  Activities?  
If  you  have  completed  a  program  in  your  Council  that  you  are  completely  Proud  of,,,,  I  urge  
you  to  enter  it  in  for  a  New  York  State  Council  Service  Program  Awards  contest.  
The  Council  with  the  most  Outstanding  Service  Program  for  each  of  the  six  following  
catagories  will  be  selected  for  this  year’s  award.  (Church  -­‐  Community  -­‐  Council  -­‐  Family  -­‐  
Culture  of  Life  -­‐  Youth)  
 
Here  is  the  NY  State  Service  Program  Application.  It  has  to  be  received  by  me  by  March  
28th,  2018    
 
Bob  Graziano  PGK,  FDD    
NY  State  Council  Programs  Chairman  
Email:  Chiefrob451@Gmail.com  
Address:  927  -­‐  College  Blvd.,  College  Pt.,  NY  11356    
 
 
  
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STATE COUNCIL SERVICE PROGRAM AWARDS

ENTRY FORM

THIS REPORTING FORM MUST BE COMPLETED BY EACH COUNCIL AND FORWARDED TO THE STATE COUNCIL.
(A SEPARATE REPORTING FORM SHOULD BE COMPLETED FOR EACH PROGRAM CATEGORY.)

CATEGORY (MARK ONE): ! CHURCH ! FAMILY

! COMMUNITY ! CULTURE OF LIFE
! COUNCIL ! YOUTH

FROM: GRAND KNIGHT: __________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER: ______________

E-MAIL __________________________________________________________________________
COUNCIL NAME _________________________________________ NUMBER: _____________
LOCATION: ______________________________________________________________________
(Town or City) (State or Province)

Project Title: ____________________________________________________________________________

Date Project Conducted: _________________________________________________________________
Purpose of Activity: (In the space provided below, describe in one sentence the purpose of this activity. This section must be completed.)

Number of council members participating in project: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ______________

Percentage of council members participating in project: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ______________
Number of man hours expended in project: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ______________

Chairman’s Name: _________________________________ Telephone Number:

Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________________
E-mail Address: _____________________________________________________________________
(continued on reverse)

MAIL ORIGINAL TO: State Deputy or State Program Director

COPY TO: Council File
Available in electronic format at www.kofc.org

STSP 11/11

 
 

 
  

 
 
 
  

FAMILY  OF  THE  YEAR  -­‐  Paul  S.Gursky                

 
Each  year,  those  councils  participating  in  the  “FAMILY  OF  THE  MONTH”  program  should  also  
select  a  “FAMILY  OF  THE  YEAR.”  When  selecting  your  council’s  “Family  of  the  Year,”  follow  
the  guidelines  similar  to  those  used  by  the  committee  in  choosing  the  “Family  of  the  
Month.”  The  guidelines  are  as  follows:    
 
A)  Has  the  family  made  significant  contributions  to  the  Church,  community,  and/or  council?  
B)  Does  the  family  share  experiences?  C)  Does  the  family  communicate  openly  and  
honestly?  D)  Does  the  family  pray  and  attend  Mass  together?    
E)  Does  the  family  spend  its  time  together  interacting  instead  of  in  front  of  the  television?    
 
The  “Family  of  the  Year”  is  chosen  from  those  named  “Family  of  the  Month”  in  the  
preceding  twelve  months.  Your  judging  committee  should  consider  whether  each  family  has  
continued    
to  exemplify  the  traits  of  a  solid  Knights  of  Columbus  family.  The  “Family  of  the  Month”  
committee  need  not  seek  out  a  “Super  Family”  each  month.  The  committee  should  look  for  
a  family  that  lives  traditional  Christian  family  values  and  deserves  recognition  for  doing  so.    
“The  Family  of  the  Month”  program  is  an  excellent  way  to  recognize  and  support  council  
families.  Participate  in  the  program  and  each  month  your  Family  of  the  Month  has  a  chance  
to  be  a  Supreme  Council  selection.  
 
During  the  first  two  months  of  this  Columbian  Year,  the  NYS  Council  didn’t  have  any  
submissions  for  the  Family  of  the  Month.  Since  then,  there  have  been  at  least  two  
submissions  for  the  month  of  September  and  two  for  the  month  of  October.  For  the  month  
of  September,  the  Supreme  Council  selected  Andrew  Gauzza  of  Council  #7551  as  the  
winner  and  Council  #14520  as  the  runner-­‐up.  For  the  month  of  October,  the  Supreme  
Council  selected  Mike  Holmes  of  Council  #1463  as  the  winner  and  Council  #7551  as  the  
runner-­‐up.  I  sincerely  hope  there  will  be  more  submissions  from  the  rest  of  the  Council’s.    
 
Please  review  the  Entry  Form  Below  
 
Fraternally  yours,  
 

Paul  S.  Gursky      

Chairman  for  Family  of  the  Year  
 
 
  
  
 
 

 
 
 
 State  Chairman  for  Athletics:    Karl  Emigholz  
 
We  have  been  very  busy  preparing  for  our  State  Deputy  Golf  Outing  on  
May  21st  at  Marine  Park  Golf  Course  in  Brooklyn.    We  hope  you  will  join  us  
for  fellowship  and  a  game  of  golf.    Bring  your  friends  and  family.    Ask  your  
council  to  support  our  many  sponsor  opportunities.    It  is  a  great  day  to  
generate  members  as  well  as  to  get  to  know  brother  Knights  from  
different  councils.    Attached  is  the  golf  promo  flyer.    Please  support  the  outing  by  getting  
together  a  foursome.    If  you  don’t  golf  you  can  always  join  us  for  the  dinner.    Please  
encourage  your  council  members  and  local  businesses  to  support  this  event.  Looking  
forward  to  seeing  you  all  at  the  state  convention  in  April  and  of  course  on  the  golf  course  in  
May!  Wishing  you  and  your  families  a  Blessed  Easter.    
Vivat  Jesus,  
Karl  Emigholz,  PGK-­‐  NY  State  Chairman  for  Athletics      
 

 
 FOOD FOR FAMILIES: Richard Laws
Did  you  know  that  more  than  3  million  New  Yorkers  rely  on  assistance  programs  
throughout  the  year  to  help  feed  themselves  and  their  families?    Nearly  1  million  of  them  
are  children.    Or  to  understand  it  another  way,  one  in  eight  New  Yorkers  have  such  a  
nutritional  need,  and  they  live  in  our  communities.  
We,  as  Knights  of  Columbus,  are  in  a  position  to  help  alleviate  some  of  this  hunger  through  
our  Food  for  Families  Program.    By  partnering  with  a  community  food  bank  or  parish  
outreach  ministry,  your  council,  assembly  or  circle  can  make  a  difference  in  the  lives  of  the  
hungry,  many  young  families  with  children  or  senior  citizens  with  meager  means.  
With  this  being  the  holiest  time  of  the  year,  and  to  help  spark  activity  in  the  program,  we  
are  encouraged  to  conduct  a  “40  Cans  for  Lent  program.”    This  is  a  simple-­‐to-­‐conduct  
program  that  asks  each  council  member,  along  with  the  parish  community,  to  donate  one  
can  of  food  for  each  day  of  Lent.    These  foodstuffs  are  then  donated  to  a  local  parish  
outreach  or  soup  kitchen  to  help  replenish  their  pantries.  
Please  consider  your  good  fortune  if  you  go  to  bed  with  a  full  stomach,  with  no  concerns  
from  where  your  next  meal  will  come.  Make  this  Lent  memorable  for  our  hungry  neighbors  
when  you  join  with  your  Brother  Knights  throughout  the  Order  and  conduct  this  most  
important  program.  
Richard  Laws  
State  Chairman  -­‐  Food  For  Families  
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  

My  Dear  Brother  Knights,    

Currently  we  have  an  opportunity  to  take  Action  to  Stop  Gov.  Cuomo's  Late-­‐Term  
Abortion  Expansion  Plan.    
In  his  recent  Executive  Budget  proposal,  Governor  Andrew  Cuomo  included  a  radical  
bill  that  would  expand  late-­‐term  abortions  in  New  York  State.  The  language  of  this  proposal  
is  similar  to  past  attempts  but  goes  even  further  by  legalizing  infanticide  when  a  baby  is  
born  alive  during  an  attempted  abortion.  The  bill  also  would  eliminate  New  York's  ban  on  
late-­‐term  abortions,  empower  non-­‐doctors  to  perform  abortions,  and  remove  protections  
against  unwanted  or  coerced  abortions.    
The  enacted  state  budget  requires  three-­‐way  negotiation  and  must  be  finalized  by  
April  1.  The  State  Senate  is  our  only  hope  to  stop  this  horrific  abortion  scheme.  Please  let  
your  State  Senator  know  that  they  must  not  allow  the  state  budget  to  be  used  as  a  vehicle    
 
 
for  expanding  late-­‐term  abortion  and  legalizing  infanticide.  Click  the  link  below  to  email  
your  state  Senator.

Click  the  link  below  to  log  in  and  send  your  message:  
https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/_WdNaIQOSjSITaRnQiRq0w    
Our  values  and  beliefs  as  Catholic  Americans  are  under  attach  more  and  more  each  
day.    We  as  Catholics  have  an  obligation  to  our  Lord  to  stand  up  for  these  most  basic  loving  
principals.    Please  don't  sit  back  and  it  be  "someone  else's  problem".    Stand  tall  as  the  
Catholic  gentleman  you  are.    May  God  bless  you  and  the  one's  you  love.  
God  bless  and  Keep  you!  
 
Steve  Connelly,  PGK,  PCP  
NYS  Chairman  for  Legislative  Action  
 

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Church  Activities  Chairman  -­‐  William  P.  Murphy  

 
My  Dear  Brothers  and  Sisters  in  Columbianism:  
During  the  month  of  March,  we  as  a  Church  Community  celebrate  and  reflect  upon  the  lives  
of  two  well-­‐known  saints.  
St.  Patrick’s  Day  is  March  17.    We  remember  St.  Patrick  for  having  converted  a  Pagan  People  
to  Christianity.  
St.  Joseph’s  Day  is  March  19.    We  remember  St.  Joseph  the  Guardian  of  the  Holy  Family.      
We  ask  for  their  intercession  during  the  month  of  March  for  our  needs  and  intentions.    St.  
Patrick  and  St.  Joseph:  Pray  for  Us!  
Moving  into  the  month  of  May,  Mary’s  Month,  please  mark  your  calendars  for  Thursday,  
May  3,  2018.    On  Thursday,  May  3,  2018,  a  Marian  Hour  of  Prayer  will  be  held  in  each  
diocese  throughout  New  York  State.  
The  National  Day  of  Prayer  will  be  held  on  Friday,  May  4,  2018.    
 The  Annual  Pilgrimage  to  Our  Lady  of  the  Island  Shrine,  Eastport,  Long  Island,  New  York,  is  
scheduled  for  Sunday,  May  20,  2018.    The  Rosary  Walk  will  begin  at  10:00AM  and  the  
celebration  of  the  Holy  Eucharist  will  take  place  at  11:30AM.    Our  Lady  of  the  Island  Shrine  is  
accessible  via  the  Long  Island  Expressway,  Exit  70.    Please  contact  yours  truly  with  a  head  
count.  
In  the  meantime,  have  a  meaningful  Lenten  and  Blessed  Easter  Season.  
 
Sincerely  and  Fraternally,  
 
William  P.  Murphy  PGK,  FDD  
Church  Activities  Chairman      
1-­‐631-­‐629-­‐4383.      
 
 
     Vocation  Chairman  -­‐  James  H.  Grubka  
 

 
 
As  our  state’s  vocation  chairman,  I  hope  to  communicate  the  need  for  all  of  us  to  be  on  the  
same  page.
With  that  said,  our  mission  for  the  state  is  to  foster  vocations  to  the  priesthood  and  
religious.    We  do  this  first  through  prayer  then  responsiveness  to  the  needs  of  our  
seminarians  via  the  RSVP  program,  and  moral  support  by  engaging  them  in  our  council  
activities.
District  Deputies,  your  support  and  interaction  with  your  assigned  councils  is  invaluable  in  
accomplishing  a  true  commitment  to  vocations  and  respective  program  in  our  state.
 
At  the  December  meeting,  I  introduced  a  prayer  for  vocations  to  the  priesthood  and  
religious  and  distributed  23,000  prayer  cards.
To  realize  our  mission,  I  ask  each  council  to  advise  me  of  their  participation  and/or  
comments.      
Kindly forward  the  information  to  my  home  address  or  by  e-­‐mail      
               151  Kandahar  Dr.
               East  Aurora,  NY    14052
               jhgrubka@aol.com
Grand  Knights,  Supreme  requires  a  copy  of  rsvp    Form  2863  to  be  mailed  to  the  State  
Vocation  Chairman.    I  must  maintain  a  record  of  same.    Kindly  email  me  at  the  address  
above.
Auxiliary  Vocation  Chairmen,  I  invite  you  to  meet  with  me  and  your  fellow  chair  twice  in  the  
current  year.    I  would  like  your  thoughts  on  this  matter.

Vivat  Jesus!
Jim  Grubka  
 
 
 
 
 
  

COLUMBIETTE/LADIES AUXILIARY - Jim Cullen  

How  did  we  get  involved  in  the  Columbian  Family,  well  it  was  after  Mass  at  St  Vito’s  Parish,  
we  just  moved  into  Mamaroneck,  I  heard  a  voice,  Tony  Marcella  talking  about  a  Catholic  
organization  in  the  Parish?  There  was  the  Columbiettes  for  the  ladies.  We  were  new  and  the  
Knights  and  Columbiettes,  a  great  way  to  meet  new  friends.  We  started  our  journey  in  the  
Columbian  family.  What  a  great  ride!!  
I  learned  that  I  could  come  to  the  Columbiette  meetings  and  really  know  what  the  
Columbiettes  were  all  about.  Brother  Knights  and  Sister  Columbiettes  worked  together,  
other  ministries  also  to  make  the  St  Vito’s  fiesta  a  huge  success.  The  evenings  that  we  had  
events,    
 
Night  at  the  Races  and  the  Christmas  Party  (see  below).  The  Columbiettes  were  a  busy  
bunch!!!!  

 
 
As  reports  came  from  around  the  State  the  interest  in  forming  Columbiette  auxiliaries  
seemed    
 
to  peek.  Our  contact  from  BMS  Joe  Muller  told  us  about  Staten  Island  Council  being  
interested,  as  well  as  Newly  formed  Fr.  Capodanno  Council  who  voted  in  the  Columbiettes.  
As  we  move  up  north  Ossining  Council  and  a  newly  forming  council  at  St  Patrick’s  Parish  in  
Armonk  are  quite  interested.    John  Valoski  tells  us  of  St  Jerome’s  Parish  and  Church  of  the  
Holy  Spirit  Council  #16411  in  Penfield  are  interested  as  well.  Membership  is  the  life  blood  of  
any  organization  and  the  Columbiettes  seem  to  be  growing.  
 
Jim  Cullen    
Columbiettes  &  Ladies  Auxiliary  State  Chairman  
 
 
  
NEW  YORK  STATE  CHARITABLE  ACTIVITIES        ROCCO  D’ERASMO  
 
Food for Families:
Our Supreme Council encourages our local councils to participate in the Food for Families
Program by offering financial rebates to councils and assemblies. For every $500 or 1,000 pounds
that a council or assembly donates to a parish food pantry, community food bank or soup kitchen
they will refund $100 up to $500 a Columbian year. Supreme will cumulate your contributions of
food and/or monetary donations for the fraternal year. There is no need to send in a refund request
every time a contribution is made. Participating councils must be in the Food for Families
Reimbursement Program (Form #10057) and send to Supreme.
Our councils have done great collecting and donating food for their local food pantries, food
banks or soup kitchens, especially during Thanksgiving, Christmas and also the 40 cans for forty
days program during Lent.

Catholic School Support and Matching Funds:

Supporting Catholic Education is very important for the future of Our Catholic Church. New
York State Council’s Matching Funds Program for Catholic Schools and Faith Formation Religious
Education is a way our councils can support Catholic Education.
New York State Council Matching Funds Program; If your council donates $500 or more to a
Catholic school, New York State Council will match up to $1,000, and if your council donates $250
or more to Faith Formation Religious Education, New York State Council will match up to $500.
Last year and the first half of our current Colombian Year your council’s Catholic Schools and Faith
Formation Religious Education had to wait until the C&B program ended on December 2, 2017 to
start matching funds.
Our members have supported many events that were held by New York State Council, Local
Chapters and your councils throughout our great State of New York for Catholic schools’ support.

External Fundraising:
The New State Council has held 2 events for Catholic Education one at a NY Yankee game
and the other at a Brooklyn Nets game. In August the State Council hosted an event at a SI
Yankee game for the Wheelchair Mission. On March 22, 2018 there is a fundraiser for Special
Olympics at the NY Islander game. On May 12, 2018 the NYS Council is having a fundraiser for
Catholic Education at the Yankee game. Everyone that purchases a ticket from us will receive a NY
Yankee hat at the with the 3rd Degree logo on the side. Your External Fundraising Coordinators
flyers with more information on how to purchase tickets will be available.

Rocco F D’Erasmo      

Charitable  Activities  Director  

    


new york state






knights of columbus






WHAT A GREAT KNIGHT FOR A CAP!

FREE CAP* KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
WITH PURCHASE LOGO ON THE
OF EACH TICKET YANK
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FROM THE NYS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ONLY *Caps will be distributed at a designated area
at the game by the NYS Knights of Columbus

SATURDAY, MAY 12th, 2018

1:05 pm
Oakland A’s vs. New York Yankees
TICKETS $50.00
$15 FROM EVERY TICKET SOLD WILL BE DONATED TO CATHOLIC EDUCATION
in the Brooklyn Diocese, NY Diocese and Rockville Centre Diocese

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Carlo Bergonzo (917) 939-3356 • bergonzo@aol.com
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Vinnie Iannone (718) 631-3484 • vinnieopm@gmail.com
Mike Hearney (631) 560-0451 • mhearney@optonline.net
William Hunt (845) 549-5165 • williamrhuntsr@gmail.com
Joe Kearns (646) 401-4831 • DDStBenedictsKoC@aol.com
Gary Leonardo (914) 450-2417 • garyleonardo7@gmail.com
Peter Weidner (646) 496-7409 • pweidner50@verizon.net

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   SPECIAL  OLYMPICS    
 

Freezin’  for  a  Reason:  Manresa  Council  Braves  the  Cold  

 
On  December  4th,  2017,  the  Manresa  Knights  of  Columbus  were  “Freezin’  for  a  Reason”  as  they  took  an  icy  
dip  into  the  cold  waters  of  the  Atlantic  Ocean  off  of  South  Beach,  Staten  Island.  The  council,  for  the  4th  year  
in   a   row,   participated   in   the   Special   Olympics   of   New   York’s   annual   Polar   Plunge.  The   yearly   event   raises  
awareness  and  funds  for  local  Special  Olympic  Athletes  in  New  York.      

Led   by   team   captain,   Sir   Knight   Bill   Muller,   the   Manresa   squad   of   15   brave   Knights   endured   the   frigid  
temperatures,   and   plunged   into   the   ocean   to   support   this   worthy   cause.     Through   its   fundraising   efforts,  
Team  Manresa  raised  a  total  of  $9,850;  earning  the  team  the  distinction  of  Boardwalk  Challenge  Winner,  an  
honor  bestowed  to  the  highest  fundraising  non-­‐high  school  team.      

Those  who  took  part,  say  the  cold  was  well  worth  it.  "The  water  may  be  cold  but  our  hearts  are  warmed  by  
the  generous  support  of  our  donors,  the  encouragement  by  our  beach  cheering  section,  and  the  knowledge  
that  we  are  helping  a  very  deserving  cause,”  said  Team  Captain  Bill  Muller.  “Between  the  great  cause  and  
the  camaraderie  displayed  on  the  beach  each  year,  I  am  extremely  proud  to  be  captain  of  this  great  team."    

Captain  Muller  and  Manresa  are  already  actively  recruiting  new  members  for  Team  Manresa,  and  looking  
to  make  the  2018  Polar  Plunge  in  December  its  best  ever.    Manresa  invites  all  brother  Knights  across  New  
York  State  to  join  in  the  cause  as  a  participant  or  donor.
 Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose Program -
Danny Rodriguez Chairman

Since  1960,  the  Our  Lady  of  Guadalupe  Silver  Rose  has  been  a  Knights  of  Columbus  tradition.  
In  recent  years,  beginning  each  March,  instead  of  carrying  a  single  live  rose  on  one  route,  
silver  roses  are  carried  on  eight  routes  across  North  America,  with  Knights  of  Columbus  from  
Canada  to  Mexico  carrying  the  roses  from  destination  to  destination,  and  finally,  each  
December  12th,  to  the  Shrine  of  Our  Lady  of  Guadalupe  in  Monterrey,  Mexico.  Every  stop,  
at  cathedrals,  churches  and  Knights  of  Columbus  councils  along  the  route  of  the  Silver  Rose  
Pilgrimage  is  an  occasion  for  prayer  and  spiritual  renewal  centered  on  the  rosary.    
Contact  me  to  have  your  Council  included  in  this  year’s  Our  Lady  of  Guadalupe  Silver  Rose  
Program.  
 
Danny  Rodriguez  PGK,  DD  
Email:  DannyRodrig337@aol.com  
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                         INSURANCE  LIAISON              Eric  Izzo  -­‐  Chairman

Think you are too old for Coverage? Maybe not    
You  are  never  too  young  or  too  old  to  consider  purchasing  life  insurance.  If  you  have  a  
financial  need  for  coverage,  or  will  in  the  future,  a  permanent  life  insurance  policy  can  be  
just  the  thing  you  need.    
When  you  are  young  and  presumably  healthy,  coverage  will  be  very  inexpensive  when  
compared  to  purchasing  the  same  policies  when  you  are  older.    
If  you’ve  put  off  purchasing  coverage,  or  you  realize  that  you  may  need  additional  
insurance,  the  Order  may  still  be  able  to  help  you,  even  if  other  companies  cannot.  In  fact,  in  
2012,  the  issue  age  of  our  permanent  life  insurance  products  was  extended  to  age  80,  and  in  
2014,  the  issue  age  of  our  term  insurance  was  extended  to  age  70.  Naturally,  your  health,  
and  whether  or  not  you  smoke,  will  be  taken  into  consideration,  so  underwriting  standards  
for  risk  and  age  apply.  But,  the  extensions  are  a  great  blessing  for  me  –  and  it  could  be  for  
you  too.  Now  I  can  help  members  that  I  couldn’t  help  before.  Are  you  or  one  of  your  brother  
knights  one  of  those  members?  
Whether  you’re  18  or  80,  the  Knights  of  Columbus  has  products  that  will  work  for  you  and  
your  family.  Contact  your  agent  to  discuss  coverage  options.  
 
 
 NEW  YORK  STATE  COUNCIL  ACTIVITIES  
   
St  Bernard’s  Council  #14269  -­‐  Kings  County  Brooklyn  

   
"The St. Bernard Knights of Columbus, Council # 14269 celebrated the New Year by making
a $30,000 donation to the parish and a $5,000 donation to the Academy. These donations
are the result of the Council's year-round fundraising efforts. During the presentation, the
Knights reaffirmed their ongoing commitment and support to the parish of St. Bernard and
the community. The Council stressed that the Knights are committed to seeing Catholic life
in Bergen Beach and Mill Basin remains vibrant and visible, and that the parish remains as
the center of Catholic life in this community".
 

 
Pictured  in  Photo:    John  Piccirillo  -­‐  Deputy  Grand  Knight;  Dr.  Pietro  Baio  -­‐  Grand  Knight;  Rick  Martino  -­‐  
Outside  Guard;  Rev.  Msgr.  Joseph  Grimaldi  -­‐  Chaplain  &  Pastor  of  St.  Bernard;  John  Viverito  -­‐  St.  Bernard  
Academy  Representative  

 
 Make A Wish Donation
Our Lady of the Lakes Council # 6318 Ladies Auxiliary

 
Our  Lady  of  the  Lakes  Council  #  6318  of  Carmel,  NY  
Held  a  Pocketbook  Bingo  night  on  November  14,  2017  
Officers  from  the  Ladies  Auxiliary  of  KofC  Council  6318  presented  a  donation  of  $5,555  to  Make-­‐A-­‐Wish  
Hudson  Valley  on  Nov.  13,  2017,  at  the  charity’s  Tarrytown  headquarters.  Pictured  (l.  to  r.)  are  Treasurer  
Josette  Firriolo,  Trustee  Ailisha  Bolduc,  Make-­‐A-­‐Wish  HV  President  &  CEO  Tom  Conklin,  Trustee  Annmarie  
Bolduc,  President  Gail  Driscoll-­‐Silke,  and  Vice  President  Maria  Barry.  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Submitted  by  Grand  Knight  Robert  Firriolo  

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
Staten  Island  Knights  -­‐  Pro-­‐Life  
 
 
 

Members  from  all  the  councils  on  Staten  Island  attend  a  memorial  service  to  the  unborn  each  year  at  the  
monument  to  the  unborn  donated  by  the  Chapter  on  the  Saturday  before  the  Right  to  Life  Mass  at  St.  
Patrick’s  Cathedral.                                                                                                                            Submitted  by  Bill  Venturini,  Past  Chapter  President  

 
 Assumption - Msgr. James J. Dorney Council
 
Second  Graders  from  St.  Adalbert  
 
and  St.  Peter-­‐St.  Paul  on  Staten  
  Island  celebrate  their  pen  pal  
  relationship  each  year  with  a  pizza  
party  hosted  by  Assumption-­‐Msgr.  
 
James  J.  Dorney  Council,  Bill  
  Venturini,  PGK  is  pictured.  His  
  daughter,  Teresa  Ann  is  the  second  
grade  teacher  at  St.  Adalbert.  
 
Submitted  by  Proud  Dad  &  NY  State  Retention  Chairman  -­‐  Bill  Venturini  
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
C&B BONUS CHECK PRESENTATION - FINGER LAKES CHAPTER
 

 
Pictured  L  -­‐  R  are:    Arthur  Harris  -­‐  PSD,  FSD,  Michael  Flanagan  -­‐  State  Advocate,  
John  Veloski  -­‐  GK  Council  16411  Church  of  Holy  Spirit,  Tony  Marengo  -­‐  Administrative  State  Chairman  C&B,  
and  Roman  Zaguta  -­‐  Major  Coordinator  C&B  Finger  Lakes  and  Western.  
 

On  Saturday  February  17,  2018  Finger  Lakes  Chapter  Welcomed  Administrative  State  
Chairman  C&B  Anthony  “Tony”  Marengo.    Brother  Tony  came  to  Thank  the  Finger  Lakes  
Chapter  for  their  Very  Successful  2017  C&B  Drive  during  which  together  36  out  of  a  total  
41  councils  Sold  5,024  C&B  Books.  This  was  a  Best  Ever  accomplishment  for  the  Chapter.  
During  his  talk  Brother  Tony  Thanked  Minor  Coordinator  for  C&B  Brother  Ken  Moyer  and  
Auxiliary  Chairman  for  C&B  Richard  Whelehan  for  their  Hard  work  in  the  promotion  and  
administration  of  the  Program  in  the  Finger  Lakes.  Before  he  concluded  his  addressing  the  
Chapter  Brother  Tony  presented  the  councils  their  Bonus  checks.  
The  Finger  Lakes  Chapter  is  making  plans  to  have  an  even  better  C&B  Drive  in  2018.  
 
   
  
Queens Conference Free Throw Contest
 

On   February   17th,   2018   The   Queens   County   Conference   hosted   the   annual  
Free   Throw   Contest.     This   year   the   event   was   held   at   Holy   Cross   High  
School.     The   event   was   well   attended   by   over   40   children   competing.    
Many  relatives  also  attended  to  cheer  on  their  children.    The  event  opened  with  a  prayer  and  
the   National   Anthem.       The   Conference   would   like   to   thank   Chairman   of   the   event   Ralph  
Kleeman   of   Council   #5103   for   his   hard   work   and   dedication.   We   would   like   to   give   a   special  
thank  you  to  Champlain/Saint  Joan  of  Arc  Council  #441.    Every  year  Council  441  donates  all  the  
trophies  that  are  presented  to  the   runner-­‐ups  and  winners  of  the  contest.  Thank  you  must  go  
out   to   the   Queens   Board   of   District   Deputies   and   all   the   members   through   out   Queens   who  
help  that  day  keeping  score  and  to  retrieve  the  basketballs.  

 
First Place Winners Second Place Winners

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St. Anne’s Shrine - Isle La Motte

Travelers from the Western Conference raised monies to donate this Bench and Kneeler
- Submitted by Charles Robinson
 NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL CONVENTION
At Villa Roma Resorts - April  26th  through  April  28th,  2017
 

 
 
If  you  have  never  attended  a  NY  State  Council  Convention,  You  are  missing  Out!  
Make  this  the  year  that  you  attend!    
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
Archbishop John Hughes Council # 481 Brooklyn, N.Y.
And The Tablet Diocese Newspaper - Annual
Keep Christ In Christmas Art Contest Awards Night January 24th, 2018

John Hughes Grand Knight Augie Iallonardo, District Deputy Vincent Gentile,
Tablet Editor Ed Wilkinson and Melissa Enaje pose with 12 Winners from 1st Grade to
12th Grade which were from across the Diocese encompassing nearly 30 Catholic
Academies, Four High Schools and one Parish. Judges had to choose from more than
800 student entries. The submissions were unique, thoughtful and showcased the
Diocese’s diverse talents and child-like expressions of Scripture.
 MARK YOUR CALENDARS

TESTIMONIAL HONORING FORMER SUPREME

DIRECTOR
April 14, 2018 - Honoring Former Supreme Director Arthur J. Harris
Location: R.I.T. Inn & Convention Center, 5:00 PM - $55 per person

STATE CONVENTION
April 26 – 28, 2018 Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, NY

MARION HOUR
Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 - To Be Held in the Cathedral of Each NY
State Diocese

NEW YORK STATE FUNDRAISER - NY YANKEES

Saturday, May 12th, 2018 - 1:05 PM - At Yankee Stadium - $50.00

New York Yankees vs. Oakland A’s to Benefit Catholic Education

PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF THE ISLAND

Sunday, May 20, 2018

**** PLEASE REVIEW THE TRAINING SCHEDULE UNDER

JACK MCARDLE’S ADMINTRATIVE STATE CHAIRMAN’S
REPORT.
AND MAKE EVERY ATTEMPT TO ATTEND AN EVENT
NEAR YOU ****
  
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.

Prayer for Vocations

Heavenly Father, bless your Church with an abundance of holy and zealous
Priests, Deacons, Brothers, and Sisters. Give those you have called to the married
state and those you have chosen to live as single persons in the world, the special
graces that their lives require.
Form us all in the likeness of your Son, so that in Him, with Him, and through
Him, we may love You more deeply and serve You more faithfully, always and
everywhere. With Mary, we ask You, through Christ our Lord. Amen
 STAFF OF THE NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL
 
State Deputy............................... Kenneth F. Latham, Jr.
State Secretary............................................ Walter Wych  
State Treasurer........................ Deacon Charles Esposito
State Advocate.................................... Michael Flanagan  
State Warden....................................... Edmund Newborn

Honorary State Chaplain.............

…………………… His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan New  York  State  Council                        
State Chaplain........ Most Rev. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio Knights  of  Columbus  
Administrative State Chaplain....... Rev. Brian McWeeney  
Associate State Chaplain....... Rev. Msgr. John Delendick 201  Portion  Rd,  Suite  A,  2nd  Floor  
Associate State Chaplain.... Rev. Msgr. David L. Cassato Lake  Ronkonkoma,  NY  11779  
 
Associate State Chaplain................ Rev. Michael Gelfant
Executive  Secretary  -­‐  Bob  Wissert  
Associate State Chaplain.................. Rev. Jeffrey Nowak Email:    NYSKofC@AOL.COM  
Father Prior of Youth......................... Rev. Dennis Nikolic Phone  631-­‐366-­‐3787  
Fax  631-­‐366-­‐3786  
Chief of Staff.................. Anthony “Sonny” Mangone PSD
Secretary to State Deputy......................... Joseph Peluso Website:  
Warden to State Deputy.................................. Robert Fox WWW.NEWYORKKNIGHTS.COM  
Counsel to the S.D……… Carmine Musumeci, Esq. PSD Webmaster:  Rick  Ditrio  
 
Special Assist. To the S.D…..................... Gary Leonardo It is our Intention to get the
Admin. Assistant to State Deputy................. John Arcate Empire State Bulletin to
Admin. Assistant to State Deputy.............. Patrick Torney
Everyone that would Enjoy
it.
Membership ………................................... Edward Willie
Program Director…………..…………….. Robert Graziano Please send our Editor the
Youth Activities Director……….……… James Thompson Email Address of anyone In
Charitable Activities Director….............. Rocco D’Erasmo Your Council that wishes to
Religious Activities Director..………..………... Louis Pepe Receive it.
Administrative State Chairman:
C&B ..................................................... Anthony Merengo Also,,,,,
C&B Secretary/Treasurer……………. Francis Boccabella If you have an Activity that
Council Development & Reactivation….…… Billy Stewart you wish to Submit for an up
Retention……………………………….…William Venturini and coming Issue,,,
Special Olympics/Wheelchair Mission…….. Jim McCue
Logistics……..………………..................... Luther McNeal Please send it to
Recruitment………………...……………… Kevin Coleman The ESB Editor
Squires……………………………..……. Michael Galgano Tony Vesco PGK, FDD
Kings County Conference
Training............................................ John “Jack” McArdle Chairman
Executive Secretary…………………..…… Robert Wissert
Email Address: