Suffolk Chapter Light

Knights of Columbus
Vol. 17 No. 12 SUFFOLK CHAPTER NEWS June 2018

From the Chapter Chairman’s Desk …

Brothers and Sisters, CHAPTER
OFFICERS

The time has come for me to say “so long for now”! I
HONORARY
close out my term as your Chapter Chairman by saying CHAPLAIN
“thank you” for the kindness and co-operation that you have
shown me the past year and a half. I appreciate all the CHAPTER Fr. Augustine Fernando
invitations to my wife and I to join you at your many affairs, CHAPLAIN

and help share with the Brothers and Sisters of the Councils
ASSOCIATE
of Suffolk County. CHAPTER
Rev. Paul J. Dahm
(631) 287-3413
CHAPLAIN
A special thank you to the Chapter officers who served
with me, and a wish to the newly elected Officers that they
Greg Warnokowski, PGK, FDD,
will prosper and continue to make this County the “BEST IT CHAPTER
PFN, FCOB, FM
CHAIRMAN
(516) 293 - 3429
COULD BE”!
I think that we all owe a special thank you to Brother
John Joseph for all the wonderful work he has done through VICE Thomas Fawcett, Sr., GK
CHAIRMAN (631) 648 - 0017
the years as our editor of the “News Letter” and the annual
Charity Ball journal.
In closing, I hope to see all of my Brothers and Sisters SECRETARY
Robert Elliott PGK FDD
(631) 588 - 2919
at the Ball on June 24th, celebrating the two fine charities
that we are supporting. Thank you to PCC Tom Romano and
his committee for working so diligently on the Charity Drive. Norman Wagner, PGK, FDD,
TREASURER PCC
“HAPPY FATHERS DAY” to all my Brothers!! (631) 234 - 1922
Our next meeting will be held on June 15th at
Patchogue Council #725 for the purpose of election of William Murphy, PGK, FDD
ADVOCATE
Officers for the Columbian year 2018-19. (631) 629 - 4383

All delegates should attend.

Joe Tuminello, PGK
WARDEN
(516) 650 - 7958
Vivat Jesus,
Greg Warnokowski, PGK, FDD,
FCOB,PFN, FM INSIDE
GUARD
Bob Bienemann
(631) 724 - 1882
Chairman
“GOD BLESS AMERICA”
OUTSIDE Bill Fontaine, GK
GUARD (631) 289 - 2663

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 Columbiette News
Suffolk Chapter Columbiettes
WE CARE WE SHARE
Sister
June – Month of Sunshine, Flowers and Elections. Congratulations to all newly
elected officers and Thank You to all our retiring officers.
Just Breath Deep!!!!!
Hopefully you will have the forms for your new officers and delegates/
alternates, also info if you can host a meeting or event. Please try to return
these forms at the June s Meeting.
By the time you read this, we will have attended our New York State
Convention and Kathy Anderson will have been elected to another year of our
NYS Advocate. The Convention will be a “ Great Memory” and we will be
getting ready for the New York State Columbiettes Cruise.
Don’t forget the Charity Ball. If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet “What are
you waiting for” If you need any info please call Colleen Wyman our Vice
President.
We can all rest up in July.
Also Save this Date (You will be hearing this a lot) November 1, 2018
Mediterrean Manor Suffolk Chapter Fashion Show and Dinner. This will be
our big fund raiser. Please put this date aside. More info to follow.
Have a safe and relaxing Summer.
Please keep all our sick and deceased Columbiettes and Knights in your hearts,
thoughts and prayers.
May the Good Lord keep you all in the Palm of His Hands.
Respectfully
Elaine Addie
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 Chapter Meeting 05/11/2018 at St. Lawrence 2458
 Call to order: 8:00 PM
 Pledge of Allegiance.
 Opening prayer led by Fr. Gus.
 Wardens report, all present have a valid membership card, 60 brothers present.
 Introduce dais
 Roll Call of Officers: Excused, Norman Wagner, Thomas Ambrosecchia, Bob Bienemenn, Joseph DiNero,
Bill Billups; Matt Cola
 Past Chapter Chairman in attendance: Donald Graham, Thomas Romano, Robert Slingo.
 Roll call of Grand Knights. 13 in attendance.
 District Deputies Present: COB, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10. Suffolk County Officers Training will be held at Patchogue
725, May 24 6:00 repast.
 Motion and second to accept the minutes as published.
 Chapter Chairman Report: Chaplains night was canceled due to a poor response; The Columbiette and
Chapter Communion breakfast was a success and had a good turnout, the charity drive is winding down get
your journal ads in; May 20th will be the Pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Island Shrine. Rich Grefig will
announce nominations for the upcoming elections June 15th at Patchogue Council 725.
 Communications: Letter of thanks from Seminarian Paul Pilleggi.
 No bills.
 Treasurers report by Progress.
 Financial Comptrollers report Progress.
 Audit report: progress
 Rep to Hudson Valley by Bob Slingo: There will not be a June meeting, they will be having their Charity Ball.
 Committees: Bill Fontaine
 FAC Tom Fawcett: Make sure you provide a good contact number, we have been having trouble
contacting people due to full mailbox. We are here to help. There is $3729 in the FAC account.
 Charity Drive Tom Romano,
 Sponsor Cards, Rich Webber: $1 per line; please support.
 Charity Drive Raffle, Tom Fawcett, turn in $5 per book. See me for books, please separate books when
turning in.
 Tom Romano: Charity Ball Reservations, tickets are $77 per person. Please promote the event and make
reservations make your reservations now.
 Rich Grefig: Journal, please get ads to John Joseph; no ad is too small, ad need to be in in 2 weeks.
I need someone to deliver some ads to John Joseph. Bob Elliott Volunteered.
 Direct Donations, Make checks payable to Suffolk Chapter Charities Inc.
 Traveling Madonna is available contact Rich Webber.
 Bill Murphy: Pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Island Shrine May 20th.
 Missions: donate used eyeglasses and hearing aids.
 Special Fund Raiser, Tom Fawcett and John Mastrosimone are working on a bus trip.
 Track Meet, Rob Fontana, at West Babylon Middle School June 9th.

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 Minutes of the Suffolk Chapter Meeting 05/11/2018 at St. Lawrence 2458 (continued)
 Columbiette Liaison John Mastrosimone: The Columbiette ’s have been working with us on the Charity
Drive and all events.
 John Mastrosimone: He introduced the Conference officers, all in attendance. June 28th is the Conference
meeting, a 3rd degree will be held on June 29th.
 Mike Hearney Scholarships are coming in, due by May 15th. Suffolk had some free throw winners. Get
ready for the Soccer Challenge.
 Unfinished Business: Rich Grefig announced the Chapter nominations for the upcoming year.
 New Business: Bob Slingo spoke about Allen Thompson a sculptor from St. Elizabeth looking for donations
for a pro-life statue if Mary, a motion was made with a 2nd to donate $300.
 Chaplains Report, Fr. Gus: I am disappointed in the response for Chaplains night. The Grand Knights need
to get the Chaplains involved.
 Good of the Order:
 Chairman presented a check to the host council for the repast.
 There were 3 winners for the raffle.
 Next meeting June 15, 2018 at Patchogue 725. (Yes the 3rd Friday of the Month).
 Closing prayer led by Fr. Gus.
 Closing Ode, God Bless America.
 Meeting adjourned: 9:10 PM

Respectfully submitted,
Robert W. Elliott, PGK, FDD
Suffolk Chapter Secretary.

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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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 June
Babies! Enjoy
your day
celebrating life!

HAPPY
BIRTHDAY!
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 Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About...
A message from the Editor...

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the

members of Suffolk County for taking the time out of
your busy schedules to read the Suffolk Chapter Light.
It has been my honor to serve you as your editor for more
than a decade. This will be my last edition.

It has been my privilege to share the great work being

done throughout our county. Continue to do the great
work of the order bringing joy to many.

Vivat Jesu,
John G. Joseph,
PGK, FDD, FST

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website to review photos of the many events
held throughout Suffolk County.
June 15
www.suffolkchapterkofc.net Patchogue #725
7:00 p.m. repast.
Missions Meeting following at
Eye Glasses and Hearing Aids are needed.
Please bring them to the Chapter Meeting.
8:00 p.m.
For additional information contact: Elections
Bill Billups, PGK, FDD at 631 - 374 - 2321.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE
FOR DIRECTIONS
FROM THE EDITOR:
and for many activities
Thank you for your taking place at the many
support through the years. councils and auxiliaries
MAIL: John G. Joseph PGK, FDD, FST throughout our county.
31 Hawkton Place
Lake Grove, NY 11755 You’ll like what you see!
PHONE: (631) 981-8724 http://suffolkchapterkofc.net/
CELL: (631) 813-5470
FAX: (631) 648-3067
E-MAIL: johnj.pgk@gmail.com

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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.