**** FEBRUARY 2016 ****

Volume XIV Number II

GRAND KNIGHTS MESSAGE

Brothers,
Well winter finally came. I hope everyone enjoyed
the snow while it lasted. January was a quite month for
our council. Our monthly social was a big hit as usually,
Ray cooked a delicious meal for us. PGK Paul Basileo
also ran our council free throw contest on the Jan 16th.

In service
to one.
In service
to all.

February is a big month for our council. Beside our

usual events we are celebrating on councils 50th
Anniversary. As you all know by now it is Sat. Feb 20 th at
the Miller Place Inn. We are looking at over 100 people
attending this celebration.
February 10th starts the 40 cans for lent drive. Save
1 can of food a day for 40 days. We will be collecting
these 40 cans at our March 16th social and distributing
them to the local food pantry at our churches.
Hope to see everyone soon.
Respectfully yours,
VIVAT JESUS

S.K. Andrew Delligatti

GRAND KNIGHT

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Knights of Columbus
Scoring for Charity
On the Monday prior to Super Bowl Sunday, California Knights of Columbus as well as representatives from the Supreme Council
joined Football Hall of Famers Anthony Munoz (Cincinnati Bengals) and Dave Casper (Oakland Raiders), Raiders Head Coach Jack
Del Rio and his wife Linda, as well as several current NFL players and coaches to distribute coats to the students at an inner-city
Catholic grammar school in San Francisco.
More than 270 students at Our Lady of the Visitation school received new coats as part of this event sponsored by the Knights of
Columbus, Catholic Athletes for Christ, the Raiders Foundation, the Jack and Linda Del Rio Foundation and the Munoz Foundation.
Among the Knights of Columbus attending the event were members of Church of the Visitation Council 12683, Supreme Advocate
John Marrella, Supreme Director Jim Scroggin, California State Deputy Ed Huestis and Past State Deputy Ray Warriner.
"It's a great blessing for young people to see these outstanding professional athletes and coaches, who have competed successfully
in the NFL, and who are not ashamed to say that the most important thing in their life is their faith in Jesus Christ. By sponsoring this
event, the Knights of Columbus can give the students and teachers at this school a clear picture of faith in action, as these athletes
and coaches show what it really means to be a Christian man," said John Marrella, Supreme Advocate for the Knights of Columbus.
Helping to distribute coats to the students were Oakland Raiders coaches Bill Musgrave, Ken Norton, Jr., Todd Downing, Nick Holz,
Rob Moore, Sal Sunseri, Jake Peetz and Rod Woodson, along with Raiders players Austin Howard, Taiwan Jones, Andre Holmes,
George Atkinson III and Giorgio Tavecchio.
This winter, the Knights of Columbus distributed 78,576 coats in 1,600 communities throughout the U.S. and Canada, including
events at military bases, in Native American communities, at inner-city neighborhoods and through partnerships with local police departments. Since the start of the program in 2009 more than 310,000 coats have been distributed in 49 states and all 10 Canadian
provinces.
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The Knights Of Columbussupporting Catholic Families since 1882.

St. Jude Council Officers

Chaplain Msgr
Grand Knight
Deputy GK
Chancellor
Warden
Recorder
Fin Secretary
Treasurer
Advocate
Inside Guard
Outside Guard
Trustee 1 Year
Trustee 2 Year
Trustee 3 Year
District Deputy
Field Agent
Beacon Editor

SK Rev. William Breslawski

SK Rev Montford D. Naylor Jr
SK Andrew Delligatti, GK
SK Eugene A. Johann, DGK
SK William Christensen, PGK
SK John Nugent
SK Steve Spector
Barney Flanagan PGK
SK John Sommers PGK
SK Bob Sanders
Joseph Badalamenti
SK Richard Bowne
SK Jim Lilley PGK
SK Ray Hernandez
SK Joe Daly PGK
SK Mike Boehm PGK
Unassigned
SK Gene Johann, DGK

February Birthdays
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District Deputys Message

Brothers and Sisters,
It is February and what does February bring to mind? When I think of February, I think
about Washingtons and Lincolns Birthdays. I guess now its just Presidents day. I
remember being in school and always hearing the story of George Washington and the
cherry tree and the old I cannot tell a lie when his father asked him about it. And of
course old Honest Abe Lincoln. Abe got his nickname because when he was a shopkeeper he once walked 10 miles to give a lady
back her change that she had mistakenly left behind on the counter. Do they still tell these stories to kids in school today? I certainly
hope so. I think its important for kids to hear them, to know and understand that there is nothing more important than to be honest
and to be a person of integrity. I think they should go back to some of the old role models that kids had back in the day, like our
Founding Fathers. They certainly cant look up to the celebrities of today, or the sports stars like we used to. Theyre in the papers
everyday getting arrested and sometimes even worse.
February also brings to mind for some Valentines Day and candy and flowers and of course love. Where did the story of Valentines
Day begin? A popular account of Saint Valentine of Rome states that he was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who
were forbidden to marry and I guess thats where the part about the love comes in. In the middle ages, it evolved into an occasion in
which lovers expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery and sending greeting cards (known as
"valentines"). Throw in a naked little cherub (who doesnt love a naked cherub?) shooting arrows and the legend is complete.
Also this year Ash Wednesday is early, February 10th. We all know that Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season.
It always falls 46 days before Easter. It was set as the first day of Lent by Pope St. Gregory the Great. The ashes used in this ceremony are made by burning the remains of the palms blessed on the Palm Sunday of the previous year. In the blessing of the ashes
four prayers are used, all of them ancient. The ashes are sprinkled with holy water and fumigated with incense. Today we see Lent
as a time of fasting , Pasta or Soup dinners on Friday nights at the Church or at our Councils and the occasional Fish Fry. All these
things are a great way for us to gather together as Knights and Christians. But let us not forget that as we begin this holy season of
Lent in preparation for Easter, we must remember the significance of the ashes we have received: We mourn and do penance for
our sins. We again convert our hearts to the Lord, who suffered, died, and rose for our salvation. We renew the promises made at
our baptism, when we died to an old life and rose to a new life with Christ Finally, mindful that as the kingdom of this world passes
away, we strive to live in the kingdom of God now and look forward to its fulfillment in heaven. So I wish you all a very joyous Lenten
Season, and I look forward to us all renewing ourselves in the Lord together. God Bless and Keep you All.
Vivat Jesus
SK Michael Boehm, PGK, District Deputy
Third N.Y. District
mb1122@msn.com (631) 774-2605

BigGameParty - Feb 7th

Only $ 10.00 pp
On tables:
Assorted dips and chips and peanuts

The Chaplains Corner

Christ invites us to respond to evil, first of all, with a
serious examination of conscience and the commitment to
purify our lives.
We, as Catholics, should encourage and participate in the
frequent reception of the sacrament of penance especially during this season of Lent.
- From www.KofC.org

Half Time Buffet:

Italian and American Hero
Tossed salad w/ Italian and Creamy dressings
Assorted cakes and pies
Coffee and soda
Big screen set up to watch the game
Card tables in back to play cards
Boxes to bet on game
Fun Night out - All are welcome!

5814 Corporation Directors

President
Vice President
Secretary

SK Vincent J. Maggio
SK Salvatore J. LaLima
SK Robert W. Wilken

744-1673 Treasurer
821-0082 Director
821-4962 Director
Director

SK Richard B. Landers
Herbert B. Simmons
SK Joseph Padovan
Henry Walden

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744-0951
821-1633
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NEWS AROUND THE ORDER

St. Jude Council #5814 News:

Big Game Party at the Council Hall Feb. 7. See ad on prior page Admission $10.
ALL are welcomecome and bring a friend!
50TH Anniversary Party at the Miller Place Inn. Feb 20th. See the Ads!

District 3 News:
Upcoming Free Throw Tournament Suffolk County Finals to be held at St. Cyril & Methodius Church in Deer Park, NY.
To be held March 5th.

Suffolk Chapter News:

Suffolk Chapter Golf Outing and Dinner to be held April 11, 2016 at Port Jefferson Country Club. All KofC members are
invited to participate. Golf package includes formal lunch with beer/wine/soda, 18 holes at Harbor Hills (private golf
course) and dinner provided by Lombardis On The Soundall for $160. Dinners only for $50. Tee Sponsor signs are
$100. For more info contact our DGK Gene Johann 631 849-2446.

Our newest KofC 1st Degree member, Danny Festa is presented with his Certificate of Membership by
our Grand Knight, Andrew Delligatti and his sponsor Chancellor Bill Christiansen. Congratulations
Danny.

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY !!

Upcoming EventsFebruary 2016

2/3

Wed

Business Meeting

St. Jude # 5814

7:30 pm

2/7

Sun

Big Game Party

St. Jude # 5814

6:00 pm

2/9

Tue

Officers Meeting

St. Jude # 5814

7:30 pm

2/10

Wed

K of C Ladies Meeting

St. Jude # 5814

7:30 pm

2/10

Wed

District Deputy Meeting

Patchogue

7:30 pm

2/10

Wed

40 Cans for Lent

2/12

Fri

Chapter Meeting

St Killian #2204
Farmingdale

7:00 pm dinner
8:00 pm Meeting

2/14

Sun

Valentines Day

2/17

Wed

NO Social Night

2/20

Sat

50th Anniversary Party

Miller Place Inn

2/24

Wed

4th Degree Meeting

St. Jude # 5814

6:00pm Cocktail Hour

7:00-11:00pm Reception
7:00 pm

2nd Degree
St. Patricks Day Parade
Third Degree
Communion Breakfast

St. Jude # 5814

St. Jude # 5814
St. Jude # 5814
St Anthony of Padua/St. Jude

Dates to Remember:
3/8
Tue
3/13
Sun
4/1
Fri
4/3
Sun

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Please Keep in Your Prayers

Brother Richard Bownes Granddaughter Scarlett
Brothers Joseph Nowaski, John Lennon, Carmine Lagnese, Larry DiPalma and Frank DePasquale
Joan Mastrogiacomo as she works on getting better.
All the souls of Brothers lost in our Council and in The Order.
(if you need prayers or know of a member or family etc. please send me the information to share).
Contact G.K. Andrew Delligatti, 807-3191
St. Jude, patron of hopeless cases, pray for us.

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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 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.