The PATRIOT St. John Neumann Assembly #933

Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus

GOD BLESS AMERICA PATRIOTISM

VOL. LXI II No. 5 CHARTERED OCTOBER 27, 1957 September 2018

This Newsletter is published bi-monthly, except in the months of July and August, for the information of its members and for the Order generally. All copy for publication must be submitted to the Editor on or before the 15th of the preceding publication. NOTE, this publication is also posted on the State Council website (www.pakofc.us/newsletters) . E-mail your copy to: donodan3@gmail.com. If absolutely necessary, only short subject matter should be submitted for retyping to: Daniel Donovan, Editor, 11214 Jeanes St. Phila. PA 19116.

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Faithful Navigator Message

Brother Sir Knights

I am very Proud and Honored to be the Current Faithful Navigator for the St. John Neumann Assembly #933, following in the footsteps of

the Past Faithful Navigators before me, as I will continue to bring integrity and honor to the 4th Degree arm of our order and to our Assembly.

Being a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and the Color Corps is something that I hold very close to my Heart along with being

associated with a great team of assembly officers.

The Color Corps is the Visual Arm of the Knights of Columbus. We are noticed by the public and the Church by our Tuxedoes, Capes,

Swords and those Fuzzy Hats. This is what the people remember most about us from seeing us at Church functions and parades. A lot has

changed over the past couple of years regarding the change in Regalia, as a “New” Uniform has been mandated by Supreme, and the long-

established traditional Regalia will soon be retired in June 2019.Remember our Core Principals as being Sir Knights: Charity, Unity, Fraternity

and Patriotism. This should not change regardless of the type of Regalia and or Uniform that we wear. We are here to support God, Church, Com-

munity and Country.

St. John Neumann Assembly 4th Degree members participate in the March for Life in Washington; Local Pro-Life Events; Veteran Home

Visits; serve as Chalice Guards for our Deceased Brother Knights; Church Color Corps; as well as Community and Patriotic Events.

Please consider attending an upcoming St. John Neumann Conclave and surround yourself with other Sir Knights and with our good works.

Vivat Jesus

Fraternally Yours

Sir Knight Anthony M. Poretta

Faithful Navigator

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My Brother Knights;

I’ll be assuming responsibility for the Patriot in the

2018-2019 fraternal year. I’d like to thank SK and Faithful

Purser Matt Kresz for his years of service and devotion to

the newsletter and wish both he and his family continued

good health in the future.

As Brother Matt previously stated, this is the last

Patriot being disbursed via US Mail. Future editions will

only be distributed via email. Anyone one who wants to

continue receiving the newsletter and hasn’t already done

so, should contact me by email at donodan3@gmail.com.

Please do so ASAP so you can stay up to date on future SJN

Assembly activities. Vivat Jesus.

SK Dan Donovan, Editor, Patriot Newsletter

CALENDAR

Wednesday— September 5th, 7:30 pm, Officers and Chairmen, Regina Mundi Council #4052, 1900 Meadowbrook Road, Feasterville, PA 19053 Wednesday— September 26th, 7:00 P M, Mass for Installation of Officers, Assumption Parrish Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Road, Feasterville, PA 19054 Wednesday— October 3rd, 7:30 pm, Officers and Chairmen, Regina Mundi Council #4052, 1900 Meadowbrook Road, Feasterville, PA 19053 Wednesday— October 17th, 2018, 8:00 pm, Conclave Meeting, (location to be determined)

Friar’s Message

Brothers all,

History does repeat itself, and the recent news of allegations of sexual abuse, perpetrated by several priests in six dioceses in Pennsylvania, is a painful re-minder of the 2005 and 2011 grand jury reports about alleged perpetrators in our local Church. I am deeply saddened and disappointed because of the actions of a few brother priests and some bishops. The truly sad re-ality is the overwhelming harm such actions bring upon the victims, their family members, and Catholics, be-cause, in my opinion, priests and bishops are appropri-ately held to higher moral standards than other persons. Such actions, performed in private, and with a “seal of secrecy,” cause grave public scandal, and historically weaken or shatter the faith of many. While I do not have the right to judge these priests and the bishops who had allegedly chosen to be indifferent to complaints about their behavior, I am plainly sad because the evil one, the prince of lies, is a victor. Brothers, our membership in the Knights of Colum-bus calls us to great responsibilities, including Charity, Fraternity, Patriotism, and Unity. When the God-given gift of faith falls prey to the evil one, who is victorious when an individual is harmed, the unity of believers is compromised, and the victims of harm do not experience charity. I ask each of you to be more public in living the Catholic faith; be more prayerful, more forgiving, kinder in your words and actions. Be willing to listen to a wounded Catholic whose faith is at least weakened, and perhaps shattered by yet other scandals. Pray for all Church representatives, especially Archbishop Chaput, his Auxiliary Bishops, priests, and deacons who are the clergy. Please pray for all victims of clergy sexual abuse and for their perpetrators. Your characteristic support of the Catholic Church is necessary and beneficial all the time, perhaps especially when history repeats itself. Vivat Jesus, Father Mike Davis Faithful Friar

CHALICE GUARD

S.K. Freddie Tendziegloski — Council 4215

D.O.D /23/2018 —Guard 4/26/18

In attendance: George Dolnycki (4052) Jack Eagan (4052) Bob Conrad (4052) Dan Donovan (3968)

S.K. William Lamb — Council 5036

D.O. D. 5/03/18—Guard 5/09/18

In attendance; Bob Thompson (4215) Jack Eagan (4052) George Dolnycky (4052) John DiMarco (5036) William Urban (4921)

S.K. Nicholas Cataldo — Council 3885

D.O.D. 5/24/18—Guard 5/31/18

In attendance: Jack Eagan (4052) Bob Thompson (4215) Edward Sharp (3885)

S.K. Phillip Matarese, Jr. — Council 6145

D.O.D. 6/23/18 — Guard 6/28/18

In attendance: Jack Eagan (4052) James Brennan (4052) Fred May (4052) Richard Gathercole (4052) Charles Shaw (4215) Andrew Bell (6145) Anthony Cistone (6145) Ronald DeLuca (6145) Charles Falkevitz (6145)

S.K. Vincent Carroll — Council 4052

D.O.D. 7/31/18 — Guard 6/28/18

In attendance: Jack Eagan (4052) Bob Conrad (4052) Bob Thompson (4215) Fernando Giron (4052) Jack Kelly (4052)

S.K. John Craney — Council 3968

D.O.D. 8/03/18 — Guard 8/10/18

In attendance: Jack Eagan (4052) Fred May (4052) Bob Conrad (4052) Daniel Donovan (3968)

S.K. Carmen Carmelingo — Council 4215

D.O.D. 8/03/18 — Guard 8/10/18

In attendance: Mike Ciampoli (4921) Charles Shaw (4215) Bob Thompson (4215) Kurt Schanbacher (7515) Steve Rapone (7515) Jan Young (7515)

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ASSEMBLY OFFICERS 2018-2019

Navigator

Anthony Poretta 1141 Glenn Street

Philadelphia, PA 19115 215-416-2467

amp1141@aol.com Friar

Rev. Fr. Michael J. Davis 1900 Meadowbrook Road

Feasterville, Pa 19020 484-612-2772

frmike42@comcast.net

Captain

Daniel Donovan, PGK 11214 Jeanes Street

Philadelphia, Pa 19116 215-292-2365

donodan3@gmail.com

Pilot Michael Ciampoli, GK 12106 Elmore Terrace Philadelphia, PA 19154

215-605-2587 Mikeciampoli@gmail.com

Admiral Michael H. Arment, PFN, PGK

3418 West End Avenue Trevose, PA 1905

215-470-2050 mha47@comcast.net

Comptroller John P. Eagan

2101 Welsh Road # 4 Philadelphia, PA 19115

215-200-9835 Irishrover13@comcast.net

Purser Matthew Kresz, PGK, FDD, PFN

3434 Oakmont Street Philadelphia, PA 19136

215-331-0806 mkresz01@comcast.net

Scribe Michael Innamarato 4535 Bleigh Street

Philadelphia, PA 19136 mrmichaelsfo@comcast.net

Inside Sentinel Outside Sentinel Fred May, PGK John DeStefanis, PGK 255 E. Lincoln Hwy. # A12 3133 Welsh Road Penndel, PA 19047 Philadelphia, PA 19136 215-593-8942 215-624-5975 bmyrtle2261@yahoo.com 3yr Trustee – Albert Scheck, PFN 2yr Trustee – Raymond L. Burkett, PGK 1yr Trustee – John F.X. Carroll, PFN

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please remember the prayers the following: Our Military especially those in ‘Harm’s Way’, our Police, Fire and EMT personnel

Also our benefactors living and deceased together with our Military, Police, Firemen, and EMTs. Remember also our —Priests, Nuns, Deacons, and those studying and contem-plating the religious life.

Anne & Dave Kneise, Rosemarie Finnegan, John Carroll, Carol Watson, Bill Brannigan, Tiffany Baratucci, Fred May, Stanley Zaleski, PFN, Robert Watson Sr. F/ Comp., Jim Gallagher, Wm Wixted, PFN, Paul Wieckowski, Jack Eagan, Rudy Young, Dan Sipps

COLOR CORPS ON THE MOVE

April 30, 2018 Vietnamese Flag Ceremony at City Hall

In attendance; Jack Eagan (4052) John Bradley (4052) James Brennan (4052) John Carroll (4052) Quang Mac (15687) Chuong Trinh (15687) Thuc Phan (15687) Trung Do (15687) Tuan Dao (15687) Tuan Tran (15687) Diep Tran (15687) Quyen Le (15687)

July 29, 2018 St. Helena’s Council - Reverend Nguyen Chau’s 10th Anniversary in the Priesthood

In attendance: Anthony Poretta (4052) John Carroll (4052) Quang Mac (15687) Chuong Trinh (15687) Thuc Phan (15687) Trung Do (15687) Tuan Dao (15687) Tuan Tran (15687) Diep Tran (15687) Quyen Le (15687)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, September 26, 2018, Kickoff for Fall 40 Days for Life

Volunteers needed to post and distribute materials at area Planned Parenthood locations. The campaign ends on Novem-ber 4th. Go to 40daysforlife.com for more information and to sign-up. Friday, October 12th, Spaghetti Dinner at Holmesburg Council, 3300 Knorr Street (at Rowland Ave.) Dinner is in support of Knights of Columbus Charities. Donation $12.00 each, $20.00 per couple. Call Matt Kresz 215-331-0806. Monday, October 15th, 2018 Patriotic Interest—Delaware Val-ley Veteran Home—Ice Cream and Bingo Party Semi-annual visit to the Veterans Home. Volunteers needed to assist residents and serve refreshments. If available, reporting time 6:00 PM.

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NATIONAL SHRINE of St. JOHN NEUMANN

at St. Peter the Apostle Parish

1019 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Shrine Church and Museum Hours

Monday—Saturday 7:00 am—6:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am—4:30 pm

Gift Shop Hours

Monday—Saturday 10:00 am—5:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am—3:30 pm

Knights of Columbus Silver Rose

Mass and Rosary

As a way to Honor Our Lady of Guadalupe and Promote the PRO-LIFE Cause

The Knights of Columbus Silver Rose will be coming through the Diocese of Philadel-

phia and stopping at Our Lady of Calvary Parish on its journey from Canada, through the U.S.

and into Mexico.

All are welcome to join us, the Knights of Columbus Council 4921 Regina Coeli, for a

Special Night Mass and Rosary on September 6, 2018 starting at 7:00pm at Our Lady of Cal-

vary Church.

The Silver Rose was started in dedication to Saint Juan Diego and his meeting with Our

Lady and the Miracle of the Roses. Today, the Silver Rose is the perfect program for the

Knights of Columbus to be involved in because not only is it a way to honor Our Lady, but it

also reaffirms our dedication to the sanctity of human life. We call it “One Life, One Rose” as

it is now a PRO-LIFE emblem as well in a society with very radically available abortions. We

hope that when people see this, they will think and pray for an end of abortion.

The Miracle of the Roses

Our Lady appeared to Juan Diego on top of a hill and told him to tell the Bishop that

she desires a church to be built at the site of her appearance. After hearing the request, the

Bishop asked Juan Diego to bring him a sign from Mary to prove that it is Her desire that the

church be built. Mary then instructed Juan Diego to the top of the mountain and pick roses

that were foreign to Mexico. Juan gathered the roses in his poncho and brought them to Mary

who arranged them and said for him to take them to the bishop. Juan Diego went to see the

Bishop and opened his poncho to present the roses. When Juan Diego opened his poncho,

not only did the beautiful roses fall out but, on the poncho, itself was a beautiful image of Our

Lady of Guadalupe, which is still able to be see

Hoping to see you and your family on Sept. 6th 7pm.

For More Information Contact:

Mike Ciampoli mikeciampoli@gmail.com

215-605-2857