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Vol. 54 Issue 11 May 2016
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Empire State Bulletin Official Publication
of the New York State Council
Knights of Columbus
Organized February 3 1896
A Message From Your State Deputy, Robert D. WeitzmanMy Columbian Family:
I would like to thank you for re-electing me to the office of State Deputy. I will do my best to livup to your expectations. We just completed a very successful 121st New York State Convention and itwas so nice for me and my wife Connie to spend time with you. You are truly an inspiration to all. Wewere honored to have the Sisters of Life join us and they expressed their gratitude for our spiritual andfinancial support. Thank you for the many wonderful baby items, support to the raffles and your monetdonations.
This Columbian Year is coming to a close and there is still much to do. We must continue to provide services to our Church and Communities. We must continue to Build our Domestic Church. Th
following is a statement made by our Supreme Knight Carl Anderson, "Today, the Knights of Columbu providentially positioned to play a key role in the new alliance between the Church and the family callefor by Pope Francis … What is necessary now is our greater involvement in the renewal of parish and
family life." It is also the time to evaluate and measure your council’s achievements. Now is the time to
finalize your efforts to achieve Star Council. I realize that your members’ efforts to fulfill the vision of
Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney is not based on receiving a plaque but it is still rewarding to knothat your efforts and achievements have not gone unnoticed. You should also keep in mind that if yourcouncil does achieve Star, Supreme will give you $4.50 per billable member.
We must continue to recruit and retain members. There is so much to be done to provide for thosin need and we need to grow in numbers to meet the needs of so many. The bestway to recruit is to ask the man sitting next to you in Church. The best way toretain members is to talk about how we are making a positive difference in ourChurch, our local communities and world community. Remind them that we areone in Christ, we are brothers and we are intricate parts of a Fraternal Organizationthat provide for those in need while building relationships with our Columbianfamily.
Let us all keep in our mind and heart our devotion to our Blessed VirginMary, the Mother of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Wishing all our ladies a
blessed Mother’s Day. Vivat Jesu!Bob Weitzman, SD
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A Message from our Senior Associate State Chaplain,
Fr. Brian McWeeney...
My Brothers,
In the busyness of the season I became aware of some of you and your families
experiencing tragedies and family difficulties. I am praying for all. Especially in thismonth of May I have turned to Mary, the Mother of God. Her rosary reminds us ofthe life that the Holy Family led, the teaching of the Lord Jesus, the suffering heendured, and the salvation He offers us through the Church.
The Joyful Mysteries remind us of the lives of Jesus, Mary, Joseph. We witness theobedience of Mary, the patience of Joseph, and the humanity of the Son of God. TheLuminous Mysteries trace the public ministry of the Lord as He is baptized, attends tothe preaching of the Word, and finally shares Himself in the Eucharist. The SorrowfulMysteries reveal the depth of the Lord's love for us and displays the attitude we must
have in bearing our sufferings. The Glorious Mysteries reveal the strength of ourrelationship with God through the community of faith led to eternity under theguidance of the Spirit.
Let us all go to Mary and pray as a human family and Church family for peace in ourworld, charity in our homes, and therelief of all suffering. Mary, Mother ofGod, pray for us.
Vivat Jesus,
Father BrianSenior Associate State Chaplain
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We have moved the
New York State Council
Knights of Columbus
Executive Office
Our new address is
201 Portion Road, Suite A, 2
nd
floorLake Ronkonkoma, New York 11779
Same phone numbers:
631-366-3787 631-366-3788
Fax 631-366-3786
Same Email Address:
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“It’s all about the members!”
by Sal Restivo, PSD, Membership Director“What a difference a month makes?” Ok I changed the words to
the song but the results of April’s recruitment numbers deserve a
song! We started off the Month with a 1984 intake number andover 1016 new members needed to recruit to reach our goal of3000. We did not attain our goal by the State convention, but wehave an excellent shot at it for June! As of April 29,we recruited2230 new members and need 770 to reach our goal!
Current Standings in NYS Membership Incentive Program
Reach for the STARS incentive program is still in place! Wally Wych has
been calling DDs who have councils that have the possibilities of reaching star
council. We want our councils to have every opportunity to gain the $4.50 /
billable member award from supreme. Are you close? What do you need to
do? Recruit? Take advantage of the $100 annuity program? Properly complete
the SP-7? Need help? Call 516-633-3423 and help will be on the way!
In the meantime keep recruiting and remember “Just ask him”.
Area Intake # OF Goal Goal Goal To G To G To G
4/29/2016 Cls 3 2 1 1 2 3
Nassau 379 48 384 336 288 -91 -43 5
HudVal 297 53 424 371 318 21 74 127 Suffolk 287 52 416 364 312 25 77 129
B M S 227 31 248 217 186 -41 -10 21
Kings 202 46 368 322 276 74 120 166
FL 167 40 320 280 240 73 113 153
Capital 140 52 416 364 312 172 224 276
Western 130 41 328 287 246 116 157 198
Queens 112 33 264 231 198 86 119 152
West/Put 104 30 240 210 180 76 106 136 Central 102 37 296 259 222 120 157 194
Northern 83 47 376 329 282 199 246 293
830 1340 1850
TOTALS 2230 4080 3570 3060 Goal
Awards forCharity $2,000 $1,500 $1,000
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New York State
Knights Of ColumbusAnnual Pilgrimage to
The Shrine ofOur Lady of the Island
Sunday, June 5, 2016Rosary Walk at 10:00 AMMass at 11:30 AM
The Shrine of Our Lady of the Island, conducted by the Montfort Missionaries is located on the
eastern end of Long Island about sixty miles from New York City. Conceived in 1953 as a place of
pilgrimage, actual construction began in 1972 on 65 acres of land donated by a generous benefactor
An 18 foot statue of Mother and child, carved from a forty ton piece of granite at the Rock of Ages
Studio in Vermont was added in 1975 and stands atop a glacial boulder of rose quartz that has re-
mained in position for the past 15,000 years. It overlooks Moriches Bay and the Atlantic Ocean
some five miles away.
For additional information call:
Frank Casillo @ Home: (631) 218-0925 or Cell: (631) 645-7299 or
Ed Willie @ Home: (516)-628-3215
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SAVE THE DATE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016
THE NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL
WILL BE MARCHING IN THECOLUMBUS DAY PARADE.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR COLOR CORPS,MEMBERS, COLUMBIETTES,
FAMILY AND FRIENDSTO MARCH WITH US.
ANYONE INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACTED NEWBORN AT [email protected]
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Fortnight for Freedom
Dear Brother Knight,
From June 21 to July 4, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops(USCCB) will host its annual Fortnight for Freedom under the theme“Witnesses to Freedom.” In support of this theme, the USCCB will highlight
14 men and women around the world who bear witness to authentic freedomin Christ.
As faithful Catholic American citizens, we encourage your council to workwith your pastors to be fully engaged in this special celebration. Forsuggestions on simple activities, please visit theUSCCB’s Fortnight forFreedom website. Additionally, we encourage you to share the USCCB-
produced 10-minute video on the importance of religious liberty that isavailable on the website. This could be done at a council meeting or as
part of a larger parish or community celebration of the fortnight.
You can also order Knights of Columbus religious freedom signs(13”x 20”) for use at any rallies or marches for religious freedom sponsored
by your council or held in your area. The signs say “Respect Religious
Freedom” (#10041) and “Defend the First Amendment” (#10042). Orderonline at Knights Gear or send a Supply Requisition (Form #1) by mail orfax (1-800-266-6340) to the Supply Department. The cost is $10 per 100 signs,which includes shipping and handling.
Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 752-4000
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Prayer to End AbortionLord God, I thank you today for the gift of my life, And for the lives of all my brothers and sisters.
I know there is nothing that destroys more life than abortion,Yet I rejoice that you have conquered death by the Resurrection of Your Son.
I am ready to do my part in ending abortion.Today I commit myself Never to be silent,
Never to be passive, Never to be forgetful of the unborn.
I commit myself to be active in the pro-life movement, And never to stop defending life
Until all my brothers and sisters are protected, And our nation once again becomes
A nation with liberty and justiceNot just for some, but for all.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen!
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The power of prayer!
On a personal note:
I thank all my brothers who have prayed for my brother Joe and his familyduring his most recent health crisis.
Joe is my brother who made my nominating speech at the state conventionin 2011. I am sure those who were there remembered “shoelaces”.
I am happy to report that Joe is doing well after his last angiogram. He ishome and enjoying his new life in Florida.
Your prayers worked! Thank you and,
Vivat Jesu!Sal
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Our First Lady Connie isa lovely hostess! The Sisters
of Life join us for a wonderful
time together! The many
donations received were
greatly appreciated!
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The beautiful gifts donated by all are greatly
appreciated and will make a difference for many
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Your generosity
towards theSisters of Life is
greatly appreciated!
We thank you for
your kindness andwonderful support!
Thank you!Page 12
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Our New York
State Deputy
Bowlingtournament
was a blast!
Thank you to
Richie Burke
for a great job!
Congrats
to our
winners!
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121st New York State Convention
SUCCESS!
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Our Worthy State Deputy Robert Weitzman joins
Western Conference at one of their Chapter meetings.
Congratulations to Ed O’Toole, Chief of Staff, as he is honored
for all the great work he does for the youth and our great order.
State
Deputy
by day.
Radio Announcer
when the
chance
arises!
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Sunday, April 17th Workshop on Home Corporations presented by the Knights ofColumbus Supreme Advocate and his staff, sponsored by the NY State NorthernConference, and hosted by Saranac Lake Council 559 and St. Bernard's Churchand School. Total attendance of 50 included members from 12 councils in the
diocese with home corporations.
(Front row L to R): Host parish Parochial Vicar Fr. Thomas Higman, SupremeAdvocate John Marrella, NY State Deputy Robert Weitzman, Supreme Director
and NY Past State Deputy Art Harris, NY State Advocate Gary Leonardo.
(Back row): KofC Associate General Counsel Brian Gedicks, KofC BrandManagement Specialist Tyler Kuhn, NY Attorney and diocesan Moderatorof the Curia Fr. Kevin O’Brien, Canon Lawyer Fr. Garry Giroux, host pastor
and Chaplain Fr. Pat Rattigan, Northern Conference Chair and Former NYState Secretary Dr. Charles Robinson.
Not Shown: Workshop Organizer and Former NY State Warden, Lt. Col. (ret)Bill Ose.
Article and photo submitted by Dr. Charles Robinson, SK, PGK (NY and LA), NY DD101,
FCoB, Former NY State Secretary, Northern Conference Chair
and Membership Coordinator
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The 8th New York District Knights of Columbus in Suffolk County recently held their
18th annual Pasta Dinner to support the Life Center of Long Island. This year’s event was
held at Our Lady of Grace Parish in West Babylon on Sunday, April 10 th, 2016. The four
councils in the District worked all day with the staff of the Life Center to host a record
breaking 410 guests for a delicious pasta dinner and impressive Chinese Auction consisting
of beautiful gift baskets and prizes. Working together, the Knights of Columbus and the Life
Center raised approximately $20,000.00 to help protect the unborn in our area. The guest
speaker of the event was Al Barbarino, a Lay Franciscan, and Brother Knight from Council
#7220 in East Rockaway. In Unity, these 4 councils utilized charitable efforts to protect
life from conception to natural death.
Standing left to right: Nicholas LaSorsa, Grand Knight, Our Lady of the Rosary Council-Deer Park, Dominick J. Giusto, Grand Knight, St. Joseph the Carpenter Council-Babylon,Thomas R. Humel, Grand Knight, Our Lady of Grace Council-West Babylon. Seated left to right: Gloria Schreiber, Executive Director, The Life Center of Long Island,Carmine E. Soldano, District Deputy of the 8th NY District, and Nancy Harding, EventsCommittee Chairperson, The Life Center of Long Island.
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Al Barbarino &Carmine Soldano
Opening and Closing Prayers
by Father Rudy Pesongcoof the Church of St. Anne’s
in Garden City
Standing left to right: Frank Casillo, SuffolkConference Chairman, George Lundin, Suffolk ChapterChairman, John Mastrosimone, Chairman of the Boardof District Deputies, Robert G. Wahl, District Deputy,of the 14th NY District (Nassau), Carmine E. Soldano,District Deputy of the 8th NY District. Seated left to right: Nicholas LaSorsa, Grand Knight,Our Lady of the Rosary Council-Deer Park, Thomas R.Humel, Grand Knight, Our Lady of Grace Council-WestBabylon, Dominick J. Giusto, Grand Knight, St. Josephthe Carpenter Council-Babylon. (Above)
Life Center of Long Island Staff Standing left to right: Roseann Brienza, MegMalley, Louise Perrotta, Kathie Flanagan.
Seated left to right: Eileen Coyle, MargaretLehmbeck, Nancy Harding-Event Chairperson,Gloria Schreiber-Executive Director. (Below)
Article and photos submitted by Carmine E. Soldano,
DD of the 8th NY District
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Our Lady of Fatima Assembly #0716 gathered for a fundraiser at Applebee’s
in East Islip for its Color Corp. serving over 100 guests! Suffolk Strong!
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Suffolk Chapter Knights
and Columbiettes unite for
a very successfulCommunion Breakfast.
Birthright was their
choice charity.
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Be sure to view the Knights of Columbus
Building His Dream Show on Telecare, the Best in Catholic TV!
This year’s schedule will begin on Monday, November 30, 2015.
Listed below are times, dates, and channels.
Channel 296 FIOS
Channel 20 Nassau & Suffolk Cablevision / Elsewhere on Ch. 137 on Cablevision
Channel 471 on Time Warner and you can always watch it live on the internet
www.telecaretv.org
Monday, 9:15 a.m. and 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 9:00 a.m., Friday, 7:00 p.m., Each show will air 6 times.
We know you will like what you see.
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EMPIRE STATE BULLETIN
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STAFF OF THE NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL
Honorary State Chaplain…........His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan State Chaplain………………………......Most Rev. Robert Cunningham Senior Associate State Chaplain………..Rev. Father Brian McWeeney
Associate State Chaplain………..………...........Rev. Msgr. James Cox Associate State Chaplain…………….…...…Rev. Fr. Donald Bourgeois Associate State Chaplain………………………...Rev. Fr. Robert Dwyer Associate State Chaplain…………..……….Rev. Fr. Darr SchoenhofenState Father Prior of Youth………………….Rev. Father Dennis Nikolic
State Deputy…………………..…………...….……..Robert D. Weitzman
State Secretary………………………...…………….Kenneth Latham, Jr.State Treasurer………………………………….….……Edward Kennedy State Advocate………………..………………….…...……Gary LeonardoState Warden…………………………...…..………..……...Edward Ciulla
Chief of Staff……………….……………..……………....Edward O’Toole Secretary to State Deputy………………………………..John G. Joseph Warden to State Deputy………………………..…………Thomas Boslet
Admin. Assistant to State Deputy..….....…………..……....Frank Bagley Admin. Assistant to State Deputy..….....…………...…....Jerry ConnellyEvents Coordinator…………...……………...Anthony “Sonny” Mangone Counsel to the State Deputy……..……..Carmine Musumeci, Esq. PSD Counsel to the State Deputy…………………...…….Joseph Lupia, Esq.
State Membership Director……….…….Salvatore A. Restivo, PSD, XS Assistant Membership Director……………………..………….Rich Elias State Program Director……………...……..……..……Michael FlanaganState Youth Director………………………………........ Michael Hearney State C&B Director……………………...…..………...…Anthony Ippolitto
Assistant State C&B Director…………………...………….Hank Theiling
State Ceremonials Chairman……………………....James. A. Foy, PSD Admin. State Coord. Ext. Fund Raising……….……....Rocco D’Erasmo ESB Editor………………………………………………....John G. Joseph Web Master…………………………...…………...…………...Brian Ennis