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Volume XV Number VI

GRAND KNIGHTS MESSAGE

My Brothers All,

Where did the year ago? I cant believe my term is over, at the end
of the month. It was an enjoyable experience. The Officers and Committee
Chairs out did themselves.
We now have money in the bank thanks to PGK Paul Basileo. His
leadership selling chance books made it all possible, Thank you Paul and
your committee.
Thanks are also in order to Ray Hernandez for cooking and running
the Kitchen. Vinnie Maggio for the great job he does running the Hall.
Rich Bowen for stepping up and being my contact at St. Louis de Montfort.
In service More importantly keeping us on budget. Gene Johann for the great job you
did editing our award winning bulletin. PGK Rich Olivea and his degree
team for putting on excellent degrees. An extra thank you to Brother Sal
to one. LaLima for chairing the scholarship committee and all of its members.
Thank you to all Past Grand Knights for their expertise and support.
In service FDD and PGK John Sommers for always watching my back and making
sure I did not screw up. Last but not least to you my brothers for allowing
me to be your Grand Knight. To the Ladys Club, especially Jean Daly, for
to all. the cake and all you do for the council.
Congratulations to Gene Johann and his Officers. May you have a
successful year. If you need anything I will be there for you. Brothers
please give our new officers your support by chairing or joining committees.
Brothers remember to recruit new members. They are our life blood.

Vivat Jesus

Yours in Christ,

S.K. Frederick S. Hess

Grand Knight
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A Pilgrimage Unlike Any Other

From May 17-23, a group of American Warrior Pilgrims, including wounded and
non-wounded, are traveling to Lourdes, France, with the Warriors to Lourdes Pilgrimage to
take part in the 59th International Military Pilgrimage.
Sponsored by the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, (AMS) and the
Knights of Columbus, the program is a time for healing, both spiritually and physically, in
the sacred waters of the grotto and the surrounding atmosphere.
The pilgrims have a weekend full of activities planned for them, including a series of Masses and ceremonies with veterans
from other countries, a recitation of the rosary and the Stations of the Cross, and even a military band concert.
The Knights' sponsorship of the pilgrimage is the latest chapter in the story of their involvement in Lourdes, which first be-
gan nearly 100 years ago. During the First World War, the Knights were extremely active in serving American troops abroad and
had an official Knights of Columbus Army Hut right in Lourdes itself. The experiences of the Knights of Columbus in France have
been almost as various as are the emotions of man, a report from the period says. It continues:
The Knights have attended the soldiers in their time of trouble; they have helped them to make good use of their moments
of leisure. They have knelt by their side on the battlefield, and, when no Priest was to be had, they have taken the dying lads last
message, encouraged him in making his act of contrition, and, when all was over, they have closed his eyes. In times of military
stress they have taken food to soldiers in areas which the commissary had been unable to reach; they have made merry with them
in hut and in club, joined in their pastimes, found them good reading, comforted them in body and in soul.
Immediately following the end of the war, the Knights also produced a Guide to Lourdes after repeated requests from
American pilgrims.
Nothing that the boys have done, the article says, has given the Knights such satisfaction as has the visits of the dough-
boys to the shrine of Our Lady at Lourdes.
Especially thankful to the sacrifice and service of our veterans, Knights of Columbus everywhere join with the supreme
knight and the archbishop in praying for a successful and impactful pilgrimage for all those currently in France, and for all who have
risked their lives for our freedom.

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

JUNE Birthdays
St. Jude Council Officers JOHN OLIVA Jun 03
ROBERT WILKEN Jun 04
Chaplain Msgr SK Rev. William Breslawski 631 744-2609 WILLIAM MCBRIDE Jun 05
Chaplain Rev. Fr. Thomas Tuite 631 744-2800 DONALD FLYNN Jun 06
ANTHONY CHAMBERLAIN Jun 08
Grand Knight SK Fred Hess 631 603-7348 MICHAEL SANCHEZ Jun 08
Deputy GK Paul Knudsen 631 664-6410 JOHN LENNON PGK FDD Jun 09
Chancellor SK Bob Sanders 631 848-7322 CARMINE LAGNESE Jun 10
Warden SK William Benson 516 429-3097 JOSEPH PADOVAN Jun 11
Recorder SK Steve Spector 631 821-3249 ROBERT FICKEN Jun 15
Fin Secretary SK Andrew Delligatti, PGK 631 807-3191 JOSEPH GASPARINI Jun 17
Treasurer SK Richard Bowne 631 793-3037 GREGORY GIACALONE Jun 18
Advocate SK James Lilley, PGK, PFN 631 294-8001 RICHARD JOHANNESEN PGK Jun 18
Lecturer Don Flynn 631 258-6027 RICHARD COLINO Jun 19
Inside Guard Joseph Badalamenti 631 744-0752 WILLIAM ROCHE Jun 21
Outside Guard Gary Duryea 631 905-3568 EZIO ENDRIZZI Jun 23
Trustee 1 Year SK Ray Hernandez 631 228-4685 JOSEPH VOPAT Jun 24
Trustee 2 Year SK Joe Daly PGK 631 744-2433 THOMAS MC CLINTOCK JR PGK Jun 25
Trustee 3 Year SK John Nugent 631 744-1821 LEE TACOMA Jun 26
MANUEL ISERNIA Jun 26
Contacts:
ANTHONY DE LIO Jun 30
District Deputy SK Mike Boehm PGK 631 744-2605
LAWRENCE MC MAHON Jun 30
Field Agent Johnathan Bittner 631 207-4242
Beacon Editor SK Gene Johann 631 804-1886
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District Deputys Message

Brothers and Sisters,

I can hardly believe that it is June, and we are fast approaching the close to yet another Columbian Year. I would like to
take a minute to thank all of the Officers who served our Councils and our District so honorably this past year. It was truly my great
privilege to work with you and to get to know you all. Especially all of the Worthy Grand Knights. You all did a fantastic job, and I can
only hope that in some small manner I was able to help guide you along the way. I know that I am a better Knight for having worked
with you all, and I look forward to many years of friendship and Brotherhood in the future. I will never forget this time that we had
together. At the same time I want to congratulate all of the incoming Officers and wish them all good luck in the year to come. Please
know and understand that I am here to assist you and guide you in any manner, if I am able. I look forward to getting to know you all
and working together in the upcoming Columbian year.
Having said all that, I take it that you guessed that I will be returning for one more year as the District Deputy of the Third New
York District. I have also been asked, and accepted, the position of Chairman of the Board of District Deputies for Suffolk Country.
We will have seven new incoming District Deputies this year, so I am sure it will keep me busy. All of these new DDs are outstand-
ing Brother Knights, as are the other three returning DDs. I am confident that together we will be able to assist all of the Grand
Knights and Officers of Suffolk County and Suffolk will continue its dominance as the driving Force in New York State.
As is customary, I will not be attending your June Meeting (except for 725), as that is your Council Elections. Hopefully I will see
some or most of you at some other function around the County like the Chapter Meeting or Fourth Degree Meeting. If not, I will see
you at the First Business Meeting in July!!
Have a Happy and Safe Fourth of July and God Bless,

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

The Corner of Faith
St. Joseph - A Quiet
Man with Much to Say
by Archbishop Donald Wuerl
Fathers Day, in the United States especially, has be-
come a day to recognize the important place of dad. While the
celebration itself may be focused on a Fathers Day card, a gift,
or a special meal, at its heart is the recognition that a father plays
a singularly important role in the life of a family. Children need a
father. Fathers have a God-given responsibility to their children.
Recognizing this, Pope John Paul II took action, holding
up St. Joseph as a model of modern manhood. On August 15,
1989, he issued an apostolic exhortation on St. Joseph and the
Catholic understanding of fatherhood Redemptoris Cus-
tos (Guardian of the Redeemer: On the Person and Mission of
St. Joseph in the Life of Christ and the Church ).
Just as we call Mary Mother of the Church because
she is mother of Jesus who is head of the Church, so we look to
St. Joseph, who was foster father of Jesus and his protector, as
the Patron of the Universal Church, Protector of the Church.
We can rejoice that St. Joseph through his marriage to
Mary was caught up in the mystery of spiritual fatherhood and
became a model of marriage, care of ones child, and an exem-
plar of the Holy Family. St. Joseph is a model to every believer
and particularly for men in their role as father.
We are called to be actively engaged in our vocation,
our calling from God, in a way that quietly but effectively spreads
the faith and extends Gods kingdom in everyplace and age.
Charity Unity Fraternity Patriotism

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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June SOCIAL Night at KofC

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2017 @ 7:00 PM

MENU
Traditional Green Salad (Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, etc.)
ENTRE: Roast Pork
On the side: Potatoes and Vegetables
Dinner Rolls & Creamy Butter
Desserts by the K OF C Women
Soft Beverages and Coffee or Tea

NEW PRICING
$12 with paid reservation / $15 without paid reservation
$6 for children from 12 to 6 years / $0 for children 5 and under.
Make your Reservations: 631-744-2433
Mail a check to: KofC c/o Daly @ 8 Center Court, Rocky Point, NY 11778-9213
ALL ARE WELCOME

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 - 117 your priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, to be
Insurance Members - 78 an apostle of Christian family life and to lead
Inactive Members - 23 the young to the generous service of their
Total Membership - 218 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 - 58 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 4 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 EventsJUNE 2017

06/04 Sun Suffolk Chapter Charity Ball Watermill Rest. 12:30 pm

06/04 Sun Membership Drive St. Louis de Montfort After All Masses

06/07 Wed Business Mtg. & ELECTIONS St. Jude # 5814 7:30 pm

06/09 Fri Chapter Meeting St. Killians, Farmingdale 7:00 pm

06/14 Wed District Deputy Mtg. Patchogue #725 7:30 pm

06/18 Sun FATHERS DAY

06/21 Wed JUNE Social St. Jude #5814 7:00 pm

06/21 Wed 4th Degree Meeting

06/27 Tue Officers Meeting St. Jude Council 7:30 pm

Future Date:

07/08 Sat Suffolk Chapter Picnic Our Lady of the Rosary Council in Deer Park
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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

Ask Eligible Men to Join

Today, I want to address the growth of the Order. Membership growth is the fuel that keeps this great fraternal engine running. All
of our charitable works at the council, state, national and international level are thanks to our hard-working members. And more
members equals more charity.

We know that the membership blitz is a tried and true way for councils to get more men to join. We see these pushes often in
March, in celebration of Founders Day, and again in October. These drives are successful because brother Knights have in-
creased visibility speaking or presenting during and after Masses and at special events. We must remember that we have a duty to
ask each and every Catholic gentleman to join our ranks for the good of the Church, the community and the Order.
During the rest of the year, we often forget to ask men to join and to bring their families into the Knights of Columbus family. You
probably know an eligible Catholic man you could ask today. What if the only reason he hasnt joined is because no one has asked
him yet?

When telling a prospect about the strengths of the Order, dont forget our greatest fraternal benefit: our insurance
program. This is often a selling point to a potential member who is on the fence. Many members become
Knights simply to be able to buy coverage to protect their family. Soon after, they realize the good our charitable
works do for their community, and they are proud to be members.

As your professional Knights of Columbus insurance agent, I look forward to helping us grow in fraternity in any
way that I can.
Jonathan Bittner, Field Agent (631) 466-0828 jonathan.bittner@kofc.org

GK Fred Hess and C&B Chairman Paul Basileo PGK FDD accepting award from DD
Mike Boehm for selling the most C&B books in New York State for Councils with 151-
200 members.

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.