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Meetings: 1st and 3rd Wednesday Monthly – 8PM at St Michael’s K of C Hall in Netcong

COUNCIL WEBSITE: www.kofc6320.org 1

Knight News – Council 6320 Spring 2017

Grand Knight’s Message Worthy Brothers,

Spring has finally arrived. While we were blessed with

a mild winter, it is always refreshing to see the trees

begin to bud and the crocus poke through the dirt,

snow and mud and burst into vibrant colors.

We recently celebrated our 45th anniversary and I can’t

help but reflect on our rich history of charity and

service. I am awed by what all the brothers who have

come before us were able to accomplish. At the same

time, I am strongly encouraged by the ‘season of

renewal’ I see within our own council.

Due in large part to the tireless efforts of our

Membership Chairman, PGK Greg Birrer and the

unending support of Fr. Marc, our council has seen

something of rejuvenation. We have welcomed into

our fold a host of new members, who are active and

vibrant participants of our council activities. At the

same time I am seeing existing brothers becoming

more active within our council activities, coupled with

brothers who were already active, volunteering to take

on new leadership/chairman roles. Taken together I

see very bright prospects for the next 45 years.

I am again writing this letter on a business trip, and as

dusk sets upon the city of Boston, I see the lights of the

high-rises come on, illuminating the darkening streets

below. I can’t help but to draw a parallel to how our

faith, our convictions, and our efforts as brother

knights do the same. Our recent anniversary teaches us

one thing, if nothing else. That as the tides of health,

happiness, fame & fortune ebb and flow for all people

and families in our community - our council has always

been there and will continue to be there, to shine a

light, to provide a helping hand, a kind word, or simply

a smile to those that need it most.

GK’s Message – Cont’d We don’t do it for the press, we don’t do it for the

accolades, we do it because it’s just the right thing to

do.

Vivat Jesus,

David Reinknecht – Grand Knight 6320

Special Intentions Please remember to keep in our prayers our sick,

distressed, and deceased Brothers as well as the

members of our order serving in the military.

We especially pray for:

• Irving Family

• Deacon Tony

• Father Andres’ Mother

• Brother Vincent Sapinar

• Brother Emerico Vespucchi

• Brother Andy Letizia

• Wronko Family

• Father Bob

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Upcoming Events • Disabilities Drive – Fri – Sun (3/31 –

4/02/17)

• Charity Auction – Sat (04/29/17)

• Pancake Breakfast – Sun (05/07/17)

• K of C Convention – Fri – Sun (05/19 –

05/21)

• Memorial Day Parade – Mon (05/29/17)

• Dover Soup Kitchen – Sat (06/10/17)

• Blood Drive – Sun (06/11/17)

• Lyons VA Veterans Visit – Sun (06/18/17)

• St. Therese Carnival – Wed –Sat (6/7-

6/10)

In this Issue Page Event

1 Grand Knight Message

1 Special Intentions

2 List of Officers

2 Upcoming Event’s - Bullets

2 A Special Thanks

3 Engagement Opportunities

3 Membership Memo

4 Assembly Notes

5 Recent Events

9 In Case You Were Wondering…

10 Spring has Sprung

11-12 Calendar of Upcoming Events

2016-17 COUNCIL OFFICERS

Chaplain Fr. Marc Mancini

Grand Knight David Reinknecht

Deputy GK Tim Hagan

Chancellor Alan Sibilia

Recorder John McDonnell

Treasurer Anthony Berlangieri

Financial Secretary John Butler, PGK

Advocate Mike Calabrese

Warden Mark Kuhn

Inside Guard John Wolf

Outside Guard Jim Danielson

Outside Guard Victor Zamora

Lecturer Mike Brescia, PGK

Trustee (1YR) Bob Barbalaci, PGK

Trustee (2YR) Greg Birrer, PGK

Trustee (3YR) Frank Wos, PGK

Important K of C Links:

• District Deputy – [email protected]

• Field Agent: – [email protected]

• General Agent – [email protected]

• Council Web Site -www.kofc6320.org

• NJ State Council – www.NJKofC.org

• Supreme Council –www.KofC.org

A Special Thanks

I would like to give a special Thank You to Worthy

Past Grand Knight and Faithful Navigator Bob

Barbalaci. Bob is stepping down as the Chairman of

the Retention Committee after many years of tireless

effort. Bob inherited a roster full of members unsure

about their commitment to remain knights and

through hard work, and a tireless adherence to our

stringent retention policies Bob and his committee

were able to significantly clean up the membership

rolls and put us on a good footing going forward.

The work of the retention committee is often unseen

and unheralded. The primary mission of the

committee is to reach out to brothers and determine

what if anything can be done to maintain their

interest and standing in the council. It is a vital part of

a successful council and Bob’s and the committee

members’ efforts and accomplishments were

substantial year in and year out.

Brother Bob Sumski (Zig) has graciously volunteered

to assume the role of Retention Chairman. Having

served on the committee for the past few years, I

know we will once again be in good hands with Zig at

the helm.




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Engagement Opportunities

Brothers. Our council is an ACTIVE Council. We

have many talented and generous brothers who

run the events - but new volunteers, ideas and

opinions are always needed.

Roses for Parenthood –

We are looking for new volunteers to join our

Roses for Motherhood Program!

This Popular program entails supporting our new

mothers and fathers who chose life by being

present at Baptisms in the Church. Please

contact John Wolf at 973-584-5413

Pancake Breakfast – Sun May 7th This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved and interact with the members of your parish. While we normally make a small profit from this event, its value is also represented by the community outreach we are able to do. If you have some spare time – please contact the Pancake Breakfast Chairman, Stan Stronski at [email protected]. We always need brothers to help pick up all the supplies the morning of the event, to help cook and serve the food and to help with the breakdown. I guarantee unless you have helped load/unload all the items required, the amount of equipment that needs to be moved is difficult to imagine. Many hands make light work.

Memorial Day Parade – Monday May 29th Be sure to come on out a help the council pay its respect to all those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.

Membership Memo

Membership – everybody talks about growing the order

and obviously, we need new members. Let’s face it,

that’s the only way our council will continue to thrive in

the future.

I’m asking you to reach out to potential members:

neighbors, men you see regularly at church, their wives,

friends, and relatives… But, instead of just asking them

to join – how about asking them what their perception is

of the Knights of Columbus? What have they heard?

What do they think? Have they ever considered joining?

If no, why not. If yes, why haven’t they joined? It will be

interesting to hear what non-members think about the

K of C and our Council, but also, this is a way to engage

them in conversation where you can let them know why

you became a Knight. In this way, you can engage

potential new members in a dialog about the Knights

and then invite them to join, or plant the seed of the

idea of joining.

Suggestion: Invite a potential member as your guest to

our Charity Live auction and Tricky Tray coming up this

April 29th. What an enjoyable evening and great way for

them to see our council in action!

Greg Birrer, PGK, Membership Coordinator

Annual Auction – Sat 04/29

The Annual Auction is our biggest fundraiser of the year.

The funds raised during this event are needed to allow us

to continue helping all our worthy charities.

The auction is quickly approaching and your help is

needed. We are still in need of live item auction

donations. If you have a timeshare of large ticket item

you can part with – it will directly benefit all those we

help. Please contact PGK Frank Wos if you have anything

to donate to the auction ASAP. I guarantee our charities

will be thankful for your selflessness.


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Worthy Deputy Grand Knight – Tim Hagan & Worthy

Outside Guard Victor Zamora celebrate with their

better halves at the 45th Anniversary Dinner

Assembly Notes Monsignor Lange Assembly As the Columbian Year winds down, the assembly is

doing the same. At this time there are only two events

to report. The upcoming 4th degree exemplification on

April 23 and the VA picnic on May 28. There will be

eleven 3rd Degree brothers joining the ranks of the

Fourth Degree with eight of these gentlemen coming

from our own council. The assembly will then host the

VA picnic which will be held at the outdoor pavilion on

the Lyons campus. This is a popular event with around

80 veterans and staff in attendance. On behalf of the

Monsignor Lange Assembly I want to extend our

congratulations to the council on its 45th anniversary.

Fraternally,

Bob Barbalaci, FN




Recent Events – (Be sure to go to the web site www.kofc6320.org and check out all the pics of the brothers in action – A special thanks to

our Worthy Recorder John who took most of the pictures below and on the website)

Soup Kitchen – Brothers serving up helpings of food for the body and soul

Brother Andy tells Zig and Bill - ‘I don’t need no stinking banana’s..’

John, Victor and GK Dave - These guys are having WAY too much fun….





Treasurer Tony and PGK Greg serving up the love. Roy knows good coffee when he sees it.

Council Free Throw Competition – The crew that put on a textbook event. Well Done!




Free Throw Chairman Tony hands out some awards. These kids got game!




45th Anniversary Dinner

Some of the men who led us…and one who helped form us – Charter Brother Geno

Worthy State Deputy Bruce Demoli and Lady Anna joined a bunch of well-dressed people. Brother Nestor & Wife Hope

and Brother Ron all decked out.

Brother Mike Spiecker & Wife Karen , Brother Anthony & Wife Maureen and Brother Robert & Wife Pat




In Case You Were Wondering…

What is the Nominating Committee and What is it’s Role?

The Council Nominating Committee is the committee responsible for proposing the Slate of Officers for the upcoming Columbian Year. It is comprised of 3 or more members of the Council, typically Past Grand Knights. This year, the Committee is chaired by PGK John Evangelista and includes PGK’s Dennis Kendzior, Bob Barbalaci and John Castagna. The Committee chairman is appointed by the Grand Knight and in turn, the chairman selects the other Committee members.

In considering candidates for the various officer positions, the Committee looks at only 3rd Degree members who are in ‘good standing’ with the Council. Members not having attained membership at the 3rd Degree level must first advance to that level before being considered for office, and members who are not current with their dues payments are not in ‘good standing’.

There are a number of criteria used to evaluate potential nominees, such as the following:

• Attendance at Council meetings

• Participation in Council programs and activities

• Experience in other Council officer positions

• Demonstrated desire or interest in Council leadership

• Experience in chairing or co-chairing a Council program

• Familiarity with the Council website and new member handbook

Once elected to office, a member is required to attend ALL Council meetings as well as officer meetings. When needed, an officer must request an ‘excused absence’ from the Grand Knight prior to the meeting date. For advancement through the various officer positions or continuation in the present position, an officer’s attendance and participation are strongly considered.

The Officer positions are Chaplain, Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, Chancellor, Recorder, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Lecturer, Advocate, Warden, Inside Guard, Outside Guard and Trustees (1-year, 2-year and 3-year). Of these, the Chaplain, Financial Secretary and Lecturer are appointed positions and are not included in the Slate of Officers proposed by the Nominating Committee. Duties and responsibilities for each of the Officer positions (as per Supreme Council) are outlined in the New Member Handbook which is available to members on the Council website. Additional Council requirements are communicated to prospective officers prior to their acceptance for nomination.

There are four ‘Chair Officer Positions’:

• Grand Knight

• Deputy Grand Knight

• Chancellor

• Recorder

Occupants of these offices are generally expected to progress up the Council leadership ranks.

The Nominating Committee presents the proposed Slate of Officers to the membership at the second meeting in April or the first meeting in May each year. In accordance with the Council and Supreme bylaws, election of officers is then conducted during a regular business meeting no earlier than May 15th and no later than the first business meeting in June, providing that sufficient notification is given to the membership. Newly elected officers take over responsibilities as of July 1 and are officially installed in August or September, as scheduled by the Grand Knight.




Spring has Sprung – a Season of Renewal

Morristown Arboreteum

St. Therese Carnival

Sculpture Garden Grounds




Detailed Calendar of All Upcoming Events and Activities

APRIL 2017

3/31-4/2 DISABILITY DRIVE Greg De Rosa Fri - Sun Various Various locations

4/5/2017 Officer Meeting Wednesday 7:00pm - 8:00pm

St. Michael's Council #3665 Netcong

4/5/2017 Council Meeting Wednesday 8:00pm - 9:30pm


4/7/2017 Paterson Federation Meeting

Friday 8:00pm Rev. Brown School, Mckenna Hall, 294 Sparta Avenue, Sparta, NJ 07871.

4/9/2017 Palm Sunday Sunday St. Therese Church

4/13/2017 Holy Thursday Thursday Easter Triduum

4/14/2017 Good Friday Friday Easter Triduum

4/15/2017 Holy Saturday Saturday Easter Triduum

4/16/2017 Easter Sunday Sunday Easter Triduum

4/18/2017 4th Degree Assembly Meeting

Bob Barbalaci, PGK, FN

Tuesday 8:00pm St. Michael's Council #3665 Netcong

4/19/2017 Rosary Intentions Frank Wos, PGK Wednesday 7:15pm - 8:00pm




4/22-4/23 Auction Display Frank Wos, PGK Sat & Sun After Masses APR

4/22-4/23 Divine Mercy Weekend Sat & Sun St. Therese Church

4/28/2017 Auction Set-up Frank Wos, PGK Friday 6:00pm - 8:00pm

St. Therese Gymnasium

4/29/2017 **** 19th Annual Auction ****

Frank Wos, PGK Saturday 6:00am - 11:30pm


4/30/2017 Roses For Parenthood John Wolf Sunday 1:30pm St. Therese Church

MAY 2017






5/7/2017 Pancake Breakfast TBD Sunday 6:00am-1:00pm


5/14/2017 Mother's Day Sunday




5/17/2017 Rosary Intentions Frank Wos, PGK Wednesday 7:15pm - 8:00pm




5/19–5/21 K of C Convention Fri-Sun Wildwood, NJ


5/25/2017 Ascension Thursday Thursday

5/29/2017 Memorial Day Parade Monday 9:00am Lincoln-Roosevelt School lot




JUNE 2017 6/4/2016 Pentecost Sunday Sunday



6/7/2017 Council Meeting - Council Elections

Wednesday 8:00pm - 9:30pm


6/7-6/8 St Therese Carnival Mike Calabrese Wed & Thur 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Horseshoe Lake

6/9 - 6/10 St Therese Carnival Mike Calabrese Fri & Sat 6:00pm - 11:00pm

Horseshoe Lake

6/10//2017 Dover Soup Kitchen Bill Gordon Saturday 10:00am Meet St. Therese -Rectory

6/11/2017 Blood Drive John Wolf Sunday 8:30am - 1:30pm


6/18/2017 Lyons VA Hospital / Father's Day

Mike Marconi, PGK Sunday 7:45am Flander's Bagel -Parking Lot




6/21/2017 Council End of Year Social Meeting

Mike Brescia, PGK Wednesday 7:30pm - 10:00pm



6/26/2017 DPD Golf Outing Monday 9:00am Crystal Springs


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