**** MAY 2017 ****

Volume XV Number V

GRAND KNIGHTS MESSAGE

My Brothers All,

I hope everyone had a holy and blessed Easter with your families and friends.
We are coming to the end of the fraternal year and have a new slate of
officers whose names are in another part of the Beacon. Please look for it.
Elections will take place at the June 7th Business meeting. All your officers
are men willing to take on the leadership role of running our council. Without
their willingness to put in the time and effort there would be no council.
Therefore I ask all members give them your support by attending
meetings and helping out in any events they plan. Charity is not only donating
money but it is also helping your fellow brothers. By being active in any
origination you gain friends and enjoyment.
In service The month of May is going to be very busy as you can see from the
event list. Our Councils annual Communion Breakfast is May 21 after the 8:00

to one. am Mass at St Anthonys Church. Please attend it with your families and
friend. I thank SK John Sommers PGK, DD for chairing this event. We are also
sponsoring a Communion Breakfast at St Louis de Montfort parish Chaired by

In service SK Rich Bowne. Please support them by helping out or attending these
events.
SK Paul Basileo is once again chairing the Charity chance book drive.
to all. This is an excellent money maker for the council as well as enabling us to give
to needy causes. Please help Paul with selling chances outside stores. Signup
sheets will be at the May 3rd Meeting.
Well this is my next to last letter. I cant believe how fast the last 10
months went. It has been an experience I enjoyed and will remember.

Vivat Jesus

Yours in Christ,

S.K. Frederick S. Hess

Grand Knight
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Im Going to Keep My Baby

A week prior to the feast of the Annunciation, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson attended the
blessing of a mobile ultrasound unit donated to A Womans Haven, a pro-life pregnancy center
in San Antonio. Archbishop Gustavo Garca-Siller of San Antonio blessed the mobile ultra-
sound unit. Attending the ceremony with Supreme Knight Anderson were Supreme Director Javier Martinez, Texas State Deputy
Douglas Oldmixon, General Agent Steve Michlik of the Michlik Agency and San Antonio Diocesan Deputy Derek Rabey.
The donation was arranged by St. Mark the Evangelist Council 7613 in San Antonio, alongside the fundraising efforts of Poth Coun-
cil 2618, New Braunfels Council 4183, St. Josephs at Honey Creek Council 8521 and St. Rose of Lima Council 11599. Meanwhile,
encouraged by this program, A Womans Haven raised the money to purchase a Save the Storks mobile ultrasound van.
Eddie Perez, president of A Womans Haven and member of Council 8521 in Bulverde, said, Because of this mobile pregnancy
center, we anticipate that the number of women we serve will grow to approximately 2,000 on a yearly basis.
Darlene Balenger, a nurse practitioner at A Womans Haven, told Mr. Anderson that the new machine has already saved a life.
She told me that the first pregnant woman to use the machine had said her mind was made up she was going to have an abor-
tion, Supreme Knight Anderson related. But then she had the ultrasound, and as she watched the screen, she looked up at the
nurse and said, Im going to keep my baby.
Since 2009, state and local councils have teamed up with the Supreme Council for the Orders Ultrasound Initiative, funding more
than 760 ultrasound machines for pro-life pregnancy care centers throughout all 50 states, Canada, Guatemala, Jamaica and Peru.
Recently, the Supreme Council also began offering funding for ultrasound machines used in mobile medical units.
The supreme knight expressed hope that the ultrasound machines will help pregnant women decide to keep their babies. We con-
servatively estimate that these machines will save the lives of at least 100,000 unborn children this year alone. And these machines
will go on saving lives for years to come, he said.
A Womans Haven has been serving women experiencing crisis pregnancies since 2007. The agency is a 501c non-profit organiza-
tion that will serve anyone regardless of their age, race, citizenship status or religion. To learn more about A Womans Haven,
please visit AWomansHaven.org
For more information on the Knights of Columbus Ultrasound Initiative, please visit kofc.org/ultrasound. To financially support this
initiative and other pro-life causes, visit kofc.org/prolife.

-From KofC.org 03/24/2017.Copyright Knights of Columbus KofC.org 2013 .. 2017

MAY Birthdays
St. Jude Council Officers ANTHONY RUSSO May 01
CHARLES EDWARDS May 01
THOMAS BYRNES May 01
Chaplain Msgr SK Rev. William Breslawski 631 744-2609 VINCENT CACIOPPO May 01
Chaplain Rev. Fr. Thomas Tuite 631 744-2800 WILLIAM VAZOULAS May 07
RONALD CHIRCO May 08
Grand Knight SK Fred Hess 631 603-7348 ANTHONY BITALVO May 11
Deputy GK Paul Knudsen 631 664-6410 JAMES SHERIDAN May 11
Chancellor SK Bob Sanders 631 848-7322 STEPHEN SOBCZAK May 15
Warden SK William Benson 516 429-3097 ANTHONY BASSO JR PGK May 18
Recorder SK Steve Spector 631 821-3249 JOSEPH BADALAMENTI May 20
Fin Secretary SK Andrew Delligatti, PGK 631 807-3191 VINCENT MASTROGIACOMO May 20
Treasurer SK Richard Bowne 631 793-3037 FRANK ZITAGLIO JR May 21
Advocate SK James Lilley, PGK, PFN 631 294-8001 MICHAEL MC KENNA May 21
Lecturer Don Flynn 631 258-6027 WILLIAM GINLEY May 21
Inside Guard Joseph Badalamenti 631 744-0752
EDWARD O DONOGHUE May 27
Outside Guard Gary Duryea 631 905-3568
THOMAS IANNIELLO May 27
Trustee 1 Year SK Ray Hernandez 631 228-4685
BENEDETTO PELOSI May 28
Trustee 2 Year SK Joe Daly PGK 631 744-2433
DAVID HIGGINS May 28
Trustee 3 Year SK John Nugent 631 744-1821
GREGORY KUSH May 28
PATRICK ZOCCOLI May 28
Contacts:
District Deputy SK Mike Boehm PGK 631 744-2605 LAWRENCE CAMPS May 29
Field Agent Johnathan Bittner 631 207-4242 LAWRENCE EKERT May 29
Beacon Editor SK Gene Johann 631 804-1886 EDWARD MAHER May 30
JOSEPH DALEO May 30
JOSEPH MANZI JR May 31
MICHAEL JOHNSON May 31
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District Deputys Message

Brothers and Sisters,

I hope that everyone had a wonderful and Blessed Easter, but now that Easter is over we may ask ourselves what is there
to do now? In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus instructed his followers to make disciples of all Nations. As Catholics, we are called to
evangelize and invite people into our Faith. Or at the very least invite those that we know who are Catholics and no longer attend
Mass to come back to the Church.
As knights of Columbus, we are also called to invite those men that we know who are Catholic to join us as Brother Knights.
What better time to do this then now. Now while we are full of the Spirit of our Risen Lord. Following the Resurrection, the disciples
of Jesus took steps to grow the movement by their willingness to answer the skepticism of their critics, break bread with strangers
and take care of the sick. We as Knights also need to do the same thing. We can answer the skepticism of our critics by fulfilling our
Oaths to keep Charity, Unity and Fraternity at the forefront of our acts. We can invite those in our Parishes to break bread with us by
holding functions at the Church like pancake or bagel breakfasts or hosting Church BBQs or Picnics, and we can take care of the
sick in our communities by offering aid or volunteering at our local nursing homes or Hospitals, holding Blood Drives or any numbers
of ways. We need to lead by Christs example. We need to show the people in our Parishes who WE are, and by our example we will
convince them to want to join us.
By the time that you all read this we will have elected new State Officers for the New York State Council. The elections are con-
ducted at our State Convention being held at the Villa Roma Resort April 27th- 29th. I will be attending the Convention and will give
you a detailed report in my next message.

On May 22nd there will be an Admission (1st) Degree held at Patchogue Council at 8 pm. All Brother Knights are encouraged
to attend. I will see you all in May,

Vivat Jesus
SK Michael Boehm, PGK, District Deputy
Third N.Y. District
mb1122@msn.com (631) 774-2605

I wish our priests would say, Let all of us spend 5

The Corner of Faith minutes in silence talking to God with the things we need to
speak to Him about. If you were able to see Him alive and in-
person, would you not like to speak to Him more than 5 minutes?
Last month, we were reminded that the Holy Spirit re-
My Brothers in Christ, please try to spend more time
sides with us 24 hours a day for all eternity. He only leaves us
with Him, when we receive Him in Holy Communion.
when we commit a mortal sin. After we make a good confession
He comes back to our souls again. Vivat Jesus,
Jesus comes to us only by receiving Holy Eucharist at Richard Olivea, PGK, FDD
Mass. No one really knows how long He stays with us after we
receive the Holy Eucharist. Receiving Christ through the Holy
Eucharist is so magnificent, so precious a gift, that is given to us,
that we really can not comprehend how valuable this is for our Charity Unity Fraternity Patriotism
souls.
Sadly, many good Catholics can not wait to leave the
Mass, as soon as they receive Holy Communion. Many only
spend less than a minute with Him.

5814 Corporation Directors

President SK Vincent J. Maggio 744-1673 Treasurer SK Richard B. Landers 291-9440
Vice President SK Salvatore J. LaLima 821-0082 Director Herbert B. Simmons 744-0951
Secretary SK Robert W. Wilken 821-4962 Director SK Joseph Padovan 821-1633
Director Henry Walden 744-9775
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Annual Birthright Baby Shower and SOCIAL Night at KofC

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2017 @ 7:00 PM
MENU by Ray
Traditional Spanish Green Salad (Romaine Lettuce, Fresh Spinach, Tomato Rosette, Sliced Red Onions, Green Olives, with
Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinegar. Spinach can be omitted.
ENTRE: Chicken Burrito with Rice, Green Peppers, & Red Beans OR Beef Burrito with Rice, Red Peppers & Black Beans.
On the side: Mild Salsa, Cheese Sauce and Sour Cream. All are Optional.
Corn with Pimentos sauted in olive oil and paprika.
Dinner Rolls & Creamy Butter
Desserts by the K OF C Women
Soft Beverages and Coffee or Tea

$12 Per Person AND Unwrapped Baby Item Reserve by Wednesday, May 10, 2017
TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT CALL 631-744-2433 OR amxme@aol.com
ALL ARE WELCOME
Birthright Baby Shower Suggestions:
Onesies-Size Newborn Stuffed Animals Birthright Can Not Accept Cribs, Car Seats
DiapersNewborn to Six Months Socks Carriers or Furniture.
Blankets Baby Oil
Hats Wipes Thank You For Your Support!
Sleepers Baby Powder
Layettes New Clothes or gently used are acceptable

Financial Secretarys Corner Prayer for the Canonization of Father Mi-

chael J. McGivney

God, our Father, protector of the poor and de-

Membership Numbers: fender of the widow and orphan, you called
Associate Members - 116 your priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, to be
Insurance Members - 77 an apostle of Christian family life and to lead
Inactive Members - 23 the young to the generous service of their
Total Membership - 216 neighbor. Through the example of his life and
Honorary Members - 5 virtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, ful-
Honorary Life Members - 57 filling his commandment of charity and building up his Body
Disabled Members - 0 which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt
us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue
There are 8 members that still have not paid their dues. Knight his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask
Alerts have been sent out. Brothers, please pay dues asap so that you glorify your servant Father Michael J. McGivney on
you dont get suspended. Thank you, earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his inter-
cession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request).
- SK Andrew Delligatti, FS, PGK, DW Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory

Upcoming EventsMAY 2017

05/03 Wed Business Meeting St. Jude # 5814 7:30 pm
05/06 Sat 4th Degree Night at the Races Mt Carmel Parish Ctr 6:00 pm ($10.00)
05/07 Sun K of C Special Olympics Bellport HS 9:00 am
05/10 Wed District Deputy Mtg. Patchogue #725 7:30 pm
05/12 Fri Chapter Mtg. 7:00 pm
05/14 Sun MOTHERS DAY
05/17 Wed Birthright Baby Shower/Social St. Jude #5814 7:00 pm
05/21 Sun Council Communion Breakfast St Anthonys 8:00 am Mass
Council Hall 9:00 am
05/23 Tue Officers Meeting St. Jude Council 7:30 pm
05/24 Wed 4th Degree Mtg. 7:30 pm
05/25 Thu Ascension Thursday

Future Date:
06/04 Sat Chapter Charity Ball The Windmill Rest. 12:30 pm

St. Jude Council Charity Drive Dates:

May 6 at King Kullen Middle Island 9am-3pm
May 20&21 at King Kullen Manorville 9am-3pm
Brother Knights needed as Volunteers on these dates. Please call Brother Paul Basileo, PGK FDD at 631 375-7088
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Important Knights Of Columbus Announcement

For St. Jude Council # 5814

Upcoming Election at June 7 Business Meeting

2017 Proposed Slate of Elected Officers

Grand Knight Eugene Johann

Deputy Grand Knight Paul Knudsen
Chancellor William Benson
Warden John Nugent
Treasurer Richard Bowen
Recorder James Lilley
Inside Guard Joseph Badalamenti
Outside Guard Jonathan Romano
Trustee 1 Year Joseph Daly
Trustee 2 Year Stephen Spector
Trustee 3 Year Fred Hess

Additionally appointed positions include Financial Secretary, Advocate, and Lecturer.

A very special thank you to Brother Sal LaLima who chaired the Nominating Committee.
All Brothers are asked to attend and participate in the upcoming June 7 business meeting.

Grand Knights Corner

If any member knows of the passing of a Brother Knight or knows of a Brother

Knight in need, please notify GK Fred Hess at 631 803-7348 or our Funeral Services
Director Ralph Ferrara at 631 662-1235
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KofC Benefits & Insurance

Don't Assume You Can't Afford Disability Income Insurance

One of the biggest mistakes you can make regarding disability insurance is to assume you can't afford it or you won't qualify. Be-
fore you make that assumption, do some basic research and apply for coverage through the Knights of Columbus. The Orders
Income Armor product gives you options that can help you fit this critical protection into your risk management budget.
Here are two ways you can reduce your premium:

1. Choose a two-year or five-year maximum benefit period.

Depending on your age, the best option is probably a policy that pays benefits until you reach age 67. But a two-year or five-year
duration benefit period would cover disabilities you might encounter in your working life.

2. Choose a longer elimination period.

An elimination period is the number of days a total disability must exist before benefits begin to accrue. Typical elimination periods
are 30, 90, or 180 days. Choosing a longer elimination period lowers the policys premium. But be sure you have enough set aside
in your contingency fund to account for the longer gap.

As your professional insurance agent, risk management is my specialty. Lets talk about how to protect your in-
come, your retirement needs, and your family's financial future.

Jonathan Bittner, Field Agent (631) 466-0828 jonathan.bittner@kofc.org

KofC Advancement in the Degrees of The Order

Recently conferred Degrees to Council Knights

Pictured above are GK Fred Hess, Brother Ralph Lopez who received 1st, 2nd & 3rd Degrees, Brother
Ron Mihalik who received 2nd & 3rd Degrees, Warden Bill Benson, and Brother Bill Switkowski who
received 1st, 2nd and 3rd Degrees. Not pictured is Brother Rudolf Novissimo who also received his 1st,
2nd and 3rd Degrees. Congratulations Brothers!

Please Keep in Your Prayers

Brother Richard Bownes Granddaughter Scarlett

Brothers John Lennon, Sal Parisi, Barney Flanagan & wife
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. Fred Hess 631 821-9805

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 build-
ing 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.