Suffolk Chapter Light

Knights of Columbus
Vol. 15 No. 5

SUFFOLK CHAPTER NEWS

November 2015

From the Chapter Chairmans Desk

My Dear Brother Knights,
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Happy Halloween to all. Our November 13th Chapter meeting will be held at
OFFICERS
St. Martins Council in Amityville.
At our October Chapter Meeting we honored the Fourth Degree Assemblies and it
went very well. Faithful Navigators Rich DiStefano of Shea, Jerry Wilhelm from Fatima and
Most Rev.
William F. Murphy, D.D.
the Master of the Fourth Degree Greg Warnokowski were presented with Certificates for all HONORARY
CHAPLAIN
(516) 678-5800
that the Fourth Degree does to support the Chapter. Thanks to all who participated in the
celebration.
I am extremely disturbed at the attendance for the FAC Bingo. In addition to the
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Rev. Augustine Fernando
members of St. Regis Council, who so generously run this function to replenish our FAC
CHAPLAIN
funds, there were only 6 members who supported this very important fund raiser. I would
personally like to thank John and Tina Mastrosimone and Pat and Danny Tariol who joined
ASSOCIATE
Mary and me. Congratulations to John who won $315.00 in the very first game. There are
Rev. Paul J. Dahm
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many Knights and Columbiettes who are applying for FAC funds, just remember that
(631) 287-3413
CHAPLAIN
someday it could be you who needs financial assistance and we may have to say, Sorry
the well is dry. The FAC 300 Club is designed to consistently replenish the funds to
sustain the program so please purchase a number so that we can get this program off the
CHAPTER George Lundin PGK, FDD
ground. The tickets are $50.00 each, but if you cant afford one on your own, chip in with
CHAIRMAN (631) 589-2255
some of your friends.
Due to a lack of participation the Day of Recollection had to be postponed.
Hopefully more interest will be displayed when it will be rescheduled. For those of you
Greg Warnokowski , PGK, FDD,
who dont know Fr. Stephen Donnelly, who will be celebrating this day, he is an extremely
VICE
PFN, FCOB , Master
CHAIRMAN
eloquent speaker. It will be a very spiritual and entertaining day. You will not be
(516) 293-3429
disappointed.
Our Bishops Mass and Chapter Installation is on November 8, 2015 at Our Lady
of Mount Carmel Church in Patchogue. The mass begins at 11:30am. After the mass we
Thomas Fawcett, Sr., PGK
will be going back to Patchogue Council for the Knights and Columbiettes Installations. A
SECRETARY
(631) 648 - 0017
repast and celebration will follow.
If you have not yet received your white book, they will be available at the
November Chapter Meeting.
We have secured three more venues for our Chapter meetings:
Bill Billups, PGK, FDD
TREASURER
February 12th, Farmingdale
(631) 374 - 2321
March 11th St. Josephs in Greenlawn
June 17th ( 3rd Friday ) Our Lady of the Rosary in Deer Park
Remember, ALL Chapter meetings are on the 2nd Friday of each month. Any
Robert Elliott PGK FDD
ADVOCATE
changes will be prominently posted.
(631) 588 - 2919
I would greatly appreciate any suggestions for making our meetings more
interesting or entertaining. I will look forward to hearing from you.
Dates to Remember:
WARDEN William Murphy, PGK, FDD
11/8 Bishops Mass
11/13 Chapter Meeting
Let us remember all in need of our prayers:
Our Knights and Columbiettes who are having serious health
INSIDE
Joe Tuminello, PGK
issues
GUARD
The victims of the recent outbursts of violence in our country
Our brave soldiers who protect our freedoms
WORLD PEACE
Vivat Jesus,

OUTSIDE
GUARD

Michael Dfeo

George
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Columbiette News
Dear Sister Columbiettes,

Suffolk Chapter Columbiettes

The November meeting of the Suffolk Chapter Columbiettes will be held on Monday,
November 16, 2015 at J.V. Kavanaugh Council in Mastic. The meeting will start at 8:00pm.
Please read the enclosed flyer for details concerning the chapter meeting.
Just a reminder that the Bishops Mass will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at
11:30am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Patchogue. The installation of officers will
be held at the Patchogue Council following the Mass and a repast after the installation. Please
contact Elaine Addie at 475-5722 if you plan on attending.
Our next meeting will be held on Monday, January 18, 2016 at St. Thomas More in
Hauppauge.
On behalf the Suffolk Chapter Columbiettes, we would like to wish you and your
families a Happy Thanksgiving, a Blessed Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New
Year!
Fraternally,
Anne Marie Callahan
And the angel said unto him, Fear not! For, behold I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be to
all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior
which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find
the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. St. Luke ii 10
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Jesus
JAMES A. KAVANAUGH - 176 Madison Street, Mastic
Via Expressway - Take Exit 68 (William Floyd Parkway) south towards Shirley. Proceed
approximately 2 miles (over Montauk Highway) to RR tracks. Make first Left after RR tracks,
then make first Right onto Floyd Road. Proceed to Madison. Make Right onto Madison.
Council is on the corner of Madison and Pawnee.

Columbiette Chapter Officers 2015 - 2016

President
Vice President
Secretary
Financial Secretary
Treasurer
Sentinel
Past President

Anne Marie Callahan

Elaine Addie
Colleen Wyman
Jerry Berlenbach
Pat Tariol
Lisa Liguori
Amelia Joseph

631 - 732 - 0497

631 - 475 - 5722
631 - 399 - 2680
631 - 669 - 8322
631 - 772 - 8081
631 - 846 - 3495
631 - 902 - 4366
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The Suffolk Chapter

Columbiettes
Day of Recollection
Save the date!
Saturday, February 27, 2016
Fr. Donnelly will once again
be hosting this special day
which will include a celebration
of the Holy Eucharist
and casual conversation.
Further details to soon follow.
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Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Council #6556,

Knights of Columbus in Wyandanch recently held their annual installation of officers on
Saturday, October 10, 2015 in the Parish Hall following the 5:00pm Mass. District Deputy
Carmine E. Soldano officiated over the installation ceremony. Leslie Small was installed as
the Grand Knight by NYS Officer, John G. Joseph. Approximately 45 members and guests
were in attendance.
Standing Left to Right: Michael T. Hearney-Ceremonial Warden, Douglas ThomasSecretary, Jerome Hendrix-Chancellor, Luis Salmenron Vasquez-Member, Rex Lowe-Inside
Guard, Jonathan Hawes-Recording Secretary, Victor Gaylardo-Outside Guard, Carmine E.
Soldano-District Deputy,8th District.
Seated Left to Right: Frank Casillo-Suffolk Conference Chairman, George Lundin-Suffolk
Chapter Chairman, Leslie Small-Grand Knight, John G. Joseph-Secretary to the NYS
Deputy, Ricardo Rivera-Deputy Grand Knight.

As we express our gratitude, we must never

forget that the highest appreciation is not to
utter words, but to live by them.
~John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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Anne Marie Callahan, President of Suffolk Chapter

Columbiettes, supported by George Lundin,
Suffolk Chapter Chairman at the fall Major Degree
which was held at Patchogue Council, #725.

The Columbiettes welcomed 21 Catholic women

to our great order. We congratulate them and wish
them well. We look forward to many
wonderful things happening this Columbian year.

November 3, 2015
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All Long Island Soccer Challenge held on October 24, 2015

at Our Lady of the Rosary Council, Deer Park

Congratulations to all our participants!

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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.
www.suffolkchapterkofc.net

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.

FROM THE EDITOR:

ALL ADS MUST BE IN BY THE
15th OF EACH MONTH
EDITORS INFORMATION:
MAIL:

PHONE:
CELL:
FAX:
E-MAIL:

John G. Joseph PGK, FDD, FST

Secretary to the State Deputy
31 Hawkton Place
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 981-8724
(631) 813-5470
(631) 648-3067

Meeting Reminder
November Meeting
November 13, 2015
St. Martins Council
7:00 p.m. repast
with meeting
following at 8:00 p.m.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR
DIRECTIONS and for many
activities taking place at the
many councils and auxiliaries
throughout our county.
Youll like what you see!
http://suffolkchapterkofc.net/

johnj.pgk@gmail.com

THE CAR DONATION PROGRAM IS IN FULL

SWING. TO MAKE A DONATION WITH
PROCEEDS GOING TO SUFFOLK CHARITIES,
INC., SIMPLY CALL THE FOLLOWING
NUMBER (631) 589-2255
MAKE______________ MODEL________YEAR____ Vin _________
NAME__________________ ADDRESS________________________
PHONE__________________________________________

ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE

Contact George Lundin PGK, FDD for additional
information at (631) 589-2255

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Suffolk County Third Degree Ceremonial Team

Norman A. Wagner PGK, FDD, FCOB
Team Captain
490 Irving Street, Central Islip, NY 11722
631-234-1922

2015-2016 Scheduled Third Degrees

Friday, November 20, 2015 - Immaculate Conception, Riverhead
Friday, April 1, 2016 - St. Jude Council, Rocky Point
June 24, 2016 - St. Martin Council # 2489, Amityville.
Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 1:00 p.m. Patchogue Council #725
"Third Degree brothers interested in learning and being
certified for the position of Third Degree Conferring Officer
are asked to contact the Team Captain, Norman Wagner."

Do it for
the cause,
not the
applause.
Ed Ciulla, State Warden
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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.net/
Have you had a chance to visit the new web site? Go ahead!
You will like what you see! Be sure to send our Web Master,
Orlando Jimenez, GK, steelwheelsny@gmail.com, 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

Fr. Nuss
Rest
in
Peace
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Friends of Suffolk Chapter

Help us help
you!
Put your ad
here!

All Saints Day

November 1, 2015
Dont you know
of a business who
would like to
advertise with us?
Let them know
they can
advertise here!

All Souls Day

November 2, 2015

Any business card

would fit right in this
spot! Any interest?
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SUFFOLK CHAPTER
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
2188 Nesconset Highway #110
Stony Brook, NY 11790

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Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Jesus, thank you for loving us;
And providing food, shelter, and each other.
Every moment of our lives is a gift;
And we appreciate all the time You have given us.
Thank you for all our good fortune.
Amen.

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 the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your 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.