COMMANDER JOHN J.

SHEA, FA ASSEMBLY #729 1ST NEW YORK DISTRICT

THE COMMANDER'S LOG

FOURTH DEGREE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
VOLUME: LVIII – ISSUE: 9
DATE: MARCH - 2019
FOR MEETING DATES & LOCATIONS SEE PAGE 2
CHRISTOPHER BEATTIE EDITOR CBEATTIE@OPTONLINE.NET
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COUNCIL CONTACT COORDINATOR JOAN OF ARC COUNCIL 1992

At the last meeting, our Faithful Navigator Thomas F. 100TH ANNIVERSARY
Fawcett indicated that council representatives should Celebrate with us at 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, July
attend the officer’s meeting which was held on March 7. 21, 2019 at Infant Jesus Chapel @ St Charles Hospital,
Unfortunately, due to a wake on that evening, which was Port Jefferson, NY.
on very short notice, I could not attend the officer’s
meeting as I had to assist the Honor Guard. I was After Mass, a Buffet will be held at the Waterview @
informed that only a few of the council representatives Port Jefferson Country Club, Port Jefferson, NY starting
actually attended the meeting. at 1 p.m. Music will be provided by DJ Francis D’Orazi.
It is very important that every council that has fourth Tickets are $50 if purchased by April 30, 2019,
degree members in our assembly has a council contact otherwise $60 starting May 1, 2019
who regularly attends the meeting. That Sir Knight, or Contact Ed Byrne, 631-331-4525
his delegated alternate should come to the meeting,
collect whatever information is presented at the meeting Kofc.joanofarc1992@hotmail.com
and report it, as appropriate at their own council’s
meeting under the section specifically reserved for the MEMORIAL MASS – MAY 5TH
fourth degree. 1:15 PM
The Assembly cannot have successful events unless we St. Isadore Church
have council representatives who promote those events
to their councils. Our two main events, the installation of 622 Pulaski Street
officers and the memorial Mass / dinner are both open to Riverhead
knights of all degrees; their spouses, family and friends.
This is also true for any potential fund raising event that On May 5, 2019 we will be
the Assembly might have. Such events are occasions remembering our deceased
where knights who have not yet made their fourth degree brother Sir Knights at our
can see firsthand what the Assembly does in the area. annual Memorial Mass. As
usual, the mass will be at Saint
In fact, I’m going to double down on this statement; not Isadore Church in Riverhead,
only should the council representative give a report at followed by a dinner at the
every council meeting, they should post something into Polish Hall right across the street. The dinner will be
their council bulletins. “Every Knight a Sir Knight!” $45 per person. Let your council know about this event
Perhaps they can arrange carpools to get their members and maybe buy a table.
to the meetings.
Journal ads are coming in slowly, try to get an ad from
If we want an active assembly we are going to need your council, brother Sir Knights or a local business. No
active council representatives. Unlike some other ad is too small. Information for the Memorial Mass and
positions, this isn’t really a position to take for the sake the journal ad contract is available in the Commander’s
of taking a position. If you feel that you cannot handle Log, as well as at the meetings. Do not wait! Make
the relatively easy duties of the position, please ask your reservations now and get the journal ads in as soon as
Grand Knight to appoint someone else to represent you. possible. The deadline for journal ads is April 20, 2019.
Faithful Trustee, Sir Knight Christopher Beattie Faithful Captain, Sir Knight Robert W. Elliott

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COMMANDER JOHN J. SHEA, FA ASSEMBLY #729 1ST NEW YORK DISTRICT

CHAIR OFFICERS COUNCIL CONTACT LIST

Navigator Thomas F. Fawcett ............................................. 631-648-0017 # COUNCIL NAME PHONE
48 Cheryl Dr 584 Sag Harbor Thomas C. Re 631-488-0067
Ronkonkoma NY 11779-4349 725 Patchogue Vincent Lettieri 631-758-7960
Captain Robert W. Elliott ................................................ 631-588-2919 821 Fr. Seyfried Bob Bienemann 631-724-1882
151 Springdale Dr.
928 Immaculate Conception Bob Fisher 631-486-2098
Ronkonkoma NY 11779
Pilot Peter F. Bizzoso ................................................. 631-874-4750 1967 Southampton James P. Drew 631-728-6144
505 Wading River Rd 1992 Joan of Arc John G. McKenna 631-928-3437
Manorville NY 11949-3448 2458 St. Lawrence Michael J Bowler 631-402-2341
Admiral Mike Tully ......................................................... 631-862-6931 3852 Marian William Christensen 631-828-4457
279 Lincoln Ave 3958 Holy Mother Mary Richard Darmanin 631-742-7919
St. James, NY 11780 4126 Queen of All Hearts Fergus McDermott 631-878-7323
4402 Sacred Heart
OTHER OFFICERS 4651 St. Regis Steve Murphy 631- 585-0372
5293 Kavanaugh Stanley S. Blaske Jr. 631-375-4938
Comptroller Vincent E. Rutherford Sr. ................................... 631-775-6080
85 Kate Circle 5814 Saint Jude Bill Christensen 631-828-4457
Middle Island, NY 11953 5817 Fr. Crowley Christopher Beattie 631-929-6499
Purser Curtis Bonavoglia............................................... 631-648-8332 6062 St. Thomas More Richard Webber 631-952-1535
212 Iroquois Street 6607 Sunrise Tony Martelli 631-471-0023
Ronkonkoma N.Y. 11779 6844 St. Sylvester Odel Panton 631-654-8570
Scribe Odel Panton ........................................................ 631-654-8570 7006 St. Gerard Majella Robert W Wissert 631-473-6320
30 Nevada Av 7023 Hampton Bays Joseph Raimo 631-594-1016
Medford NY 11763 7262 Heart of the Island Ronald Iadanza 631-698-0206
I Sentinel Antony R. Rotoli, Jr. .......................................... 6310928-7489 7278 Mother Cabrini Peter Menga. 631-205-1159
93 Lincoln Ave. 7423 Fr. Slomski Vito Piche 631-801-2328
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776-1303 7635 Flannery
O Sentinel Robert Bienemann.............................................. 631-724-1882
8607 Good Shepherd John Leonardo 631-737-5531
6 Old Landers Court
Smithtown, NY 11787 11416 Blessed Sacrament Frank Sabella 516-768-3406
Trustee 3 Yr Robert W Wissert ............................................... 631-473-6320 11871 Resurrection Julius Panetta 631-696-6749
131 Stuyvesant Dr 11950 Our Lady of the Pines Richard C. DiStefano 631-714-4877
Port Jefferson Station NY 11776-4222 12006 Blessed Theresa Mike Mullen 631-444-0063
Trustee 2 Yr Christopher Beattie............................................. 631-929-6499 12839 Sts. Philip & James Joseph Benaburger 631-862-2627
74 Leonard Street 12993 St. Joseph the Worker Robert Metz 631-949-0048
Wading River, NY 11792-1608 13588 Donald J. Burns
Trustee 1 Yr Stanley Blaske Jr. ............................................... 631-375-4938 15446 Shrine of St Jude Vincent J. Nasta 631-281-3058
21 Walnut Street 15518 Vince Lombardi Jonathan P. Bittner 631-466-0828
Coram, NY 11727
MEETING SCHEDULE 2018-2019
APPOINTED POSITIONS
Friar Fr. Rudy Pesongco ............................................. 631-588-7689 Oct 24 St. Jude
Friar Emer1
Fr. Paul Dahm .................................................... 631-287-3413 Nov 28 St. Sylvester
S. AdvisorDeacon Montford Naylor Jr................................ 631-744-6447 Jan 23 St. Regis
220 Radio Ave
Miller Place NY 11764-3413 Feb 27 Sts. Philip & James
SAFN2 Vincent Lettieri .................................................. 631-758-7960 Mar 27 St. Sylvester
7 Celia Street
Patchogue, NY 11772-4707
Apr 24 Fr. Seyfried
Commander Vincent E. Rutherford Sr. ................................ See Comptroller May 22 St. Regis
Jun 26 Joan of Arc
IMPORTANT EVENTS 2018-2019
Mar 06 Ash Wednesday
Apr 21 Easter Sunday

1
Friar Emeritus
2
Special Assistant to the Faithful Navigator

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COMMANDER JOHN J. SHEA, FA ASSEMBLY #729 1ST NEW YORK DISTRICT

THE MEANING OF THE

FLAG-DRAPED
All Americans should be given this lesson. Those
who think that America is an arrogant nation
should really reconsider that thought. Our
Founding Fathers used GOD’s word and teachings
to establish our Great Nation and it is high time
American’s get re-educated about this Nation’s
History.
Please pass this along and be proud of the country
we live in, and even more proud of those who serve
to protect our “GOD-Given” rights and freedoms.
Please take the time to read this …. To understand
what the flag draped coffin really means…
Here is how to understand the flag that is laid upon
it and is surrendered to so many widows and
widowers: Do you know that at military funerals,
the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers
in the year 1776?
Have you ever noticed that the honor guard plays meticulous attention to correctly folding the United States of American Flag 13
times? You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day. The 1st fold of the
flag is a symbol of life. The 2nd fold is a symbol of the belief in eternal life.
The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing the ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of
the country to attain peace throughout the world.
The 4th fold represents the weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in GOD, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as
in time of war for His divine guidance.
The 5thfold is a tribute to the country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, “Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she
always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.”
The 6th fold is for where people’s hearts lie. It is with their heart that they pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America, and for the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under GOD, indivisible with Liberty and Justice for all
The 7th fold is a tribute to its Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that they protect their country and their flag against all
her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of their republic.
The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.
The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the
character of the men and woman who have made this country great has been molded.
The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too has given his sons and daughters for the defense of their country since they were first
born.
The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the GOD of
Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit.
The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding them of their Nations motto, “In God WE
Trust.”
After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on an appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who
served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines, who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were
followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for them the rights, privileges and
freedoms the enjoy today.
These are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meaning. In the future, you’ll see flags folded and now you will
know why.

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COMMANDER JOHN J. SHEA, FA ASSEMBLY #729 1ST NEW YORK DISTRICT
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MEETING LOCATION
2331 Route 112, Medford
CALLING ALL MEMBERS
Now is the hour for all good men to come to the aid
of their assembly. The nomination committee is
FIRST SATURDAY EVENTS looking for Sir Knights who want to step up to the
plate to advance as officers in the Assembly. We
10:00 AM LI Veterans Home Stony Brook. Assist council also need Sir Knights to step up into the various
members from their room to their Meeting and back. For appointed positions, especially Sir Knights who are
information contact Robert W. Elliott 588-2919 willing to become active Council Reps.
1:45 PM Building 92 at the Northport VA center to run a bingo If you want to put your name in for an officer
game for the residents. Contact Thomas F. Fawcett 790-4474 position or just want to renew the position you
HONOR GUARD REQUESTS already have you need to send letters to Former
Master Salvatore Loiacono, PGK, FDD, PCC, PFN,
Requests for the Honor Guard and Color Corps must be made in FM. (NO EMAILS!)
writing and sent to the Faithful Navigator at least one (1) month
prior to the date requested. Requests for Masses must include both 32 Dorchester Rd. Smithtown, NY 11787
the Grand Knight’s signature and the signature of the Pastor of the
Parish where the Mass will take place.

ADMIRAL’S MESSAGE
We are now in the season of Lent, preparing for the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. There are three things the Church
says we should do during Lent: Pray, Fast, and Give or share. As Knights we are very good at giving. We do it all year long. The first
principal of our order is charity. We donate to those in need, and we share our time and our talents with the Church and community.
As a group we are also prayerful. Deacon Monte suggested that we try to be closer to God during Lent by praying more often. We
might say the Rosary every day. Some people go to daily mass or the Stations of the Cross to move closer to God. Many parishes have
Lenten retreats. Try to participate. Fasting – we are not very good at fasting. Just watch us at the repasts at our meetings. We should
follow the Lenten rules for fasting and abstinence. It’s not that difficult. Pope Francis has another suggestion for fasting during lent.
You may have seen this before, but it bears repeating.
 Fast from hurting words and say kind words.
 Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude.
 Fast from anger and be filled with patience.
 Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope.
 Fast from worries and have trust in God.
 Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity.
 Fast from pressure and be prayerful.
 Fast from bitterness and fill your hearts with joy.
 Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others.
 Fast from grudges and be reconciled.
 Fast from words and be silent so you can listen.
Following Pope Francis’ idea of fasting during Lent will also make us more prayerful and giving.
If you haven’t done so yet, try following BEST LENT EVER (dynamiccatholic.com/bestlentever).
Do something special for Lent.
Faithful Admiral, Sir Knight Mike Tully