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From the Chapter Chairman’s Desk …
Knights of Columbus
Suffolk Chapter Light
Vol. 20 No. 5 May, 2020 SUFFOLK CHAPTER NEWS
Chapter Officers
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CHAPTER CHAPLAIN Fr. Augustine Fernando ASSOCIATE CHAPTER CHAPLAIN Rev. Paul J. Dahm (631) 287-3413 CHAPTER CHAIRMAN Robert Elliott, PGK, FDD, (631) 588-2919 VICE CHAIRMAN Thomas Fawcett, Sr., GK (631) 648 - 0017 SECRETARY Michael Boehm PGK FDD, FCOB (631) 744-2605 TREASURER Norman Wagner, PGK, FDD, PCC (631) 234 - 1922 ADVOCATE William Murphy, PGK, FDD (631) 629 - 4383 WARDEN Bob Bienemann (631) 724 – 1882
INSIDE GUARD Tony Martelli
OUTSIDE GUARD
Shawn Sexton, PGK, FDD
3 Year Trustee
Tom Romano
LECTURE Richard Webber PGK (516) 356-8690
Greetings from the Suffolk Chapter,
I hope everyone is safe and healthy during this COVID-19 pandemic. Please abide by all the recommendations to stay safe. Check on friends and family to make sure they are safe and have the necessary food, medicine and household items needed. Working together, we will get through this.
Important reminder for upcoming meetings!
Due to the Coronavirus, the May 2020 meeting has been Cancelled. Future meetings will be announced when we resume our regular lifestyle, as many may have to be rescheduled. Please look for the Chapter Newsletter and check for the latest information on the chapter website. https://suffolkchapterkofc.org
Tom Romano, Robert Murray and William Monroe are the nominating committee, they are working on putting together a slate of officers. Contact one of them if you are interested in running for a position. Elections are scheduled for June.
We are hoping to have a June meeting, which is the election. If it is not possible, to meet, we are preparing for an on-line election. In that event an email will be sent to your council’s delegates listed on the “Delegate Form”. Due to transcription errors, if your delegates have not been receiving the chapter newsletter via email, you need to contact me right away at [email protected].
Due to the pandemic, many events are under review. Unfortunately, the 2020 Charity Drive in June will be Cancelled. Any sponsor cards turned in will be acknowledged in the newsletter and on the website. Any journal ad payments received will be refunded.
The raffle will continue until the end of June and be drawn at the July meeting. Return your sold raffle books to William Monroe.
We will continue accepting Direct Donations to be given to Families in Arms. Remember, direct donations go to Suffolk Chapter Charities Inc. with a notation Families in Arms and can be sent to Tom Romano. See our website for information about the drive and ball.
Newsletter: Send all submissions for the newsletter to Michael Tully PGK, FDD, PFN the editor of our newsletter at [email protected]
Blood is needed now more than ever; report all your blood drives to John Finn.
Everyone’s participation is needed to keep Suffolk County number one in New York State.
Get the latest information on the chapter website. https://suffolkchapterkofc.org Check it out!
Everyone keep safe, stay strong and pray.
Vivat Jesus,
Robert W. Elliott PGK, FDD
Suffolk Chapter Chairman
WE CARE WE SHARE
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Columbiette News
Columbiette Chapter Officers
2019—2021
President—Patti Tariol
Vice President —Lisa Liguori
Secretary—Carol Tavis
Financial Secretary—Elizabeth (Betty) Weeks
Treasurer—Debbie Zaino
Sentinel—Barbara Lukenovich
Immediate Past President—Elaine Addie
Meeting Dates
September 16th, 2019 — Fr. Thomas Judge
October 21st, 2019 — St. Regis
November 18th, 2019 — James V. Kavanaugh
December 2019 — No Meeting
January 20th, 2020 — Farmingdale
February 17th, 2020 — Resurrection of Our Lord (Birthright)
March 16th, 2020 — Shrine of St. Anne
April 20th, 2020 — Our Lady of the Rosary
May 18th, 2020 — St. Martin
June 15th, 2020 — James V. Kavanaugh
Suffolk Chapter Columbiettes
Dear Brothers & Sisters,
As I sit here and write this newsletter, I cannot help contemplating what our future is going to be like.
Many questions have been asked and brought up. Is our Society going to change for the better or for the worse? Is this our new way of living? We are all living in uncertainty what our future is going to be like?
We must keep our faith, strength and hope in us that our dear Lord will see us through.
I know our brother Knights and Sister Columbiettes have been working so hard in trying to ease some of the stress by doing the good works that you do in helping in so many ways and supporting our Doctors, Nurses, Heath Care Workers, Essential Workers, EMTs etc.. They have and still are given so many endless hours of their dedication during this horrible Pandemic. God Bless them all.
Ladies, I know Auxiliary President received the Guidelines on how to proceed with your elections from our Supreme President Micki. Any question you have you can call our NYS. Officer in our area Kathy Anderson C. (516) 313-5483 or e-mail [email protected] or Supreme VP. Ronnie Pliszak (631)289-5758 or e-mail her at [email protected]
Our NYS. Convention has been postponed. Those who paid money, will receive a refund.
When we come to any kind of normalcy, I had e-mailed your Auxiliary Presidents about hosting a Chapter meeting asking them if they could keep the same month as they did in the 2019-2020 year. The only change would be the date and year. So please talk it over with your Corporation President.
In closing, I pray that you all Stay Safe and Stay Well. Please pray for those who have lost a loved one, who are in the hospital fighting every day, our elderly who are in Nursing homes and to all the professionals who are in the health field. I miss all my brother and sister’s smiling faces.
God Bless
Suffolk Chapter Columbiette
President
Patti Tariol
“Be faithful in small things Because it is in them that your Strength Lies” Mother Teresa
SUFFOLK CHAPTER
2020/2021 PROPOSED SLATE
OF OFFICERS
Chapter Chairman – Michael Boehm PGK, FDD, GK
Vice Chairman – Thomas F. Fawcett Sr. PGK, FN
Chapter Secretary – William P. Murphy PGK, FDD
Chapter Treasurer – Norman A. Wagner PGK, FDD
Chapter Advocate – Gene Johann PGK
Chapter Warden – Robert Bienemann
Chapter Inside Guard – Carlo Buscemi
Chapter Outside Guard – OPEN
Board of Audit 3year – Richard D. Grefig PGK, FDD
Respectfully Submitted,
Thomas A. Romano PGK, FDD, PFN, PCC
SC Chapter Nominating Committee Chairman
Committee:
Robert F Murray PGK, FDD, PFN
William Monroe PGK, FDD, GK
Henry Tomlinson PGK, FDD, PFN
Mathew G. Cola PGK
To vote all councils must have paid Chapter Dues and also
turned in Chapter Delegate Forms.
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My Brothers and Sisters,
The scourge of the Coronavirus is still upon us. Let us remember St. Padre Pio‟s words and pray for our brothers
and sisters who have died, and for those sick and in distress.
Fraternally,
Norman Wagner
Suffolk Conference Chairman
Prayer is the best weapon we possess, the key that opens the heart of God. … St. Padre Pio
In my distress I called upon the Lord and he heard my voice. … Jeremiah
Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney intercede for them.
Rest in Peace Sick or in Distress Anthony Preziozi PSD Father Bill Winters OFM Cap
Father Paul Dahm Father Tom Pers
Deacon James M. McQuade Msgr. Joseph Mirro
Robert J. O‟Leary PGK, PFN (Fatima Assembly) Father James Stachacz
District Deputy John Consilvio, Dist. 50 Frank DiRocco PGK
John D‟Arcangelis PGK Jane Dzielak
Ann LaSalle Linda Alfieri Matera
Peg Romano Soccoro & Raul Martinez
Pasquale Marini Fern Neunschwander
Philip Montouri Anthony Billone
Stephen Dordero Joe & Vicky Lupo
Alex Weir Bart, Anne & Michael Chilicci
Bill Boyle Peggy Baran
George Rehn Eugene Slattery
Manny La Gatta John Pius
Marilyn Battaglia Larry Davidson
Michele Luccarelli GK Patricia O‟Connell
Ralph Plaisance PGK. FDD, PFN Sam Russo
Thomas Engelhard Fred Chicalos
William Weigand Vinnie Lettieri, Jr.
Frances Boccabella III Pat Scalaza
Stephen Rannazzisi Ron Gelardi
Sick or in Distress Ray Carts
Vinny Conetta James Roncallo
Benedetto & Ann Schiraldi Robert J. Vecchio
Benedetto Schiraldi, Jr. Guy Philippe Beauzile
Rick & Angela Ditrio
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Pope Francis’ Prayer During Coronavirus Pandemic
As trustful children we turn to the father. We do it every day, several times a day; but right now we wish to beg mercy for mankind, so sorely tried by the coronavirus pandemic. And we do this together, Christians of every Church and Community, of every tradition, of every age, language, and nation. We pray for the sick and their families; for health workers and those who help them; for the authorities, law enforcement agencies and volunteers; for the ministers of our communities. Today many of us celebrate the Incarnation of the Word in the womb of the Virgin Mary, when her humble and total “Behold” reflected the “Behold” of the Son of God. We too entrust ourselves, with full confidence, to the hands of God, and with one heart and one soul we pray:
“Our Father …”
COVID-19 LOCKDOWN
The official lockdown started on March 23rd. May 1st was exactly 40 days. The Latin root word for “quarantine”
is “forty.” So, what does the Bible say about 40?
The flood lasted 40 days.
40 years Moses fled Egypt.
40 days Moses stayed on Mount Sinai to receive the Commandments.
Exodus lasted 40 years.
Jesus fasted 40 days.
40 days for a woman to rest after giving birth.
Optimum number of weeks for human gestation is 40.
Please know that during this “quarantine” rivers are cleaning up; vegetation is growing; the air is becoming
cleaner because of less pollution; there is less theft and murder; healing is happening, and most importantly,
people are turning to Christ. The Earth is at rest for the first time in many years, and hearts are truly
transforming.
Remember we are in the year 2020, and 20 + 20 = 40.
Also 2020 is the year of the United States Census. Just as Jesus Christ, the savior of the world, was born during
a census.
Lastly, 2020 is perfect vision. May our sight focus on the Lord and living according to His perfect vision for us
knowing He holds us in the palm of His hand.
Mike Cohen, DD
“Do not worry about why problems exist in the world, just
respond to people’s needs.” St. Teresa of Calcutta
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2019/20 CHAPTER MEETING DATES
FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2019 — OUR LADY OF THR ROSARY COUNCIL 4428
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2019—FR. JUDGE COUNCIL IN EAST NORTHPORT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019—ST. KILIAN 2204 IN FARMINGDALE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019—PATCHOGUE 725 IN PATCHOGUE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2019—ST. SYLVESTER IN MEDFORD
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019—ASSUMPTION 5252 IN ISLIP TERRACE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1O, 2020—CHARITY DRIVE KICK-OFF AT BISHOP McGANN IN BAY SHORE
FRIDAY, FEBUARY 7, 2020—ST. KILIAN 2204 IN FARMINGDALE
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020—ST. JOSEPH 4810 IN GREENLAWN
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2020—Cancelled
FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2020—Cancelled
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2020—TBA
WELCOME ABOUT US SUFFOLK CHAPTER CURRENT EVENTS NEWSLETTERS AROUND THE TOWN INFORMATION
SUFFOLK CHAPTER K of C Founding to the Future
“VIVAT JESUS”
Check out the new Suffolk Chapter Website!
https://suffolkchapterkofc.org
The Suffolk Chapter, along with Patchogue Council 725 and our Columbiettes will be holding our Annual Communion Breakfast on Sunday, May 31st. . Our Chapter will attend the 10:00 Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, located at 495 N. Ocean Ave. in Patchogue, and the breakfast will follow right after Mass at Patchogue Council. Cost is only $5 per person. Contact Norm Wagner to reserve your spot at (631) 404-6700 or email at [email protected] or to see if the breakfast is cancelled.
May 31st, 2020 is the new date
May Be Cancelled
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Happy Birthday
To our May Babies
Who are celebrating Life
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Sunday, May 10th
Monday, May 25th
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Missions
Eye Glasses and Hearing Aids are needed.
Please bring them to the Chapter Meeting.
For additional information contact:
Bill Billups, PGK, FDD at 631-374-2321
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.org
Have you had a chance to visit the new
website? Go ahead! You will like what you
see! Be sure to send our Web Master, Orlando
Jimenez, PGK, [email protected],
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”
Register your e-mail at our chapter website to be
sure to receive “up to the minute” information on
meetings, events, and activities! Visit our website
to review photos of the many events held
throughout Suffolk County.
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SEND ALL SUBMISSIONS TO
MICHAEL TULLY
PGK, FDD, PFN FOR APPROVAL
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From the Editor
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Meeting Reminder Friday, May 8, 2020
Cancelled
7:00 pm repast
Meeting following at 8:00 pm
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taking place at the many councils and
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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
outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your venerable 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