Suffolk Chapter Light

Knights of Columbus
Vol. 15 No. 8

SUFFOLK CHAPTER NEWS

February 2016

From the Chapter Chairmans Desk

My Dear Brother Knights,

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OFFICERS

I would like to thank Paul Basileo and his committee for doing a great job on the
Charity Drive Kick-Off. Lets all get behind them and try to make this Charity Drive the best
that we have ever had. Many thanks to Bishop McGann Council for hosting.
Most Rev.
HONORARY
Gene Johann has planned a great golf outing. It should be a very enjoyable day.
William F. Murphy, D.D.
CHAPLAIN
Dont forget to sign up for this, you wont be disappointed.
(516) 678-5800
Our Day of Recollection is being held at Our Lady of Grace, chaired by Bill Murphy.
Fr. Stephen Donnelly will be the guest speaker. He is extremely interesting, very spiritual
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and most entertaining. This day promises to be a memorable one. Sign up ASAP.
Rev. Augustine Fernando
CHAPLAIN
Please see Joe Tumminello for your 300 Club ticket. The 300 Club is designed to
consistently replenish the funds to sustain the FAC program so please purchase a number
so that we can get this program off the ground. The tickets are $50.00 each, but if you cant ASSOCIATE
Rev. Paul J. Dahm
afford one on your own, chip in with some of your friends. We need to have funds available CHAPTER (631) 287-3413
CHAPLAIN
to assist our brother Knights and sister Columbiettes in financial despair.
Last but not least Our Fraternal Weekend is approaching fast. Please make your
reservations with Tom Romano. Those who attended last year said that they had a
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FABULOUS time.
CHAIRMAN
(631) 589-2255
All of the details for the above mentioned functions can be obtained on the
individual flyers listed at the end of the Chapter Bulletin, or by calling the Chairmen listed.
Our February Meeting will be on the 12th at St. Killian Council in Farmingdale.
Greg Warnokowski , PGK, FDD,
Hope to see all of you there.
VICE
PFN, FCOB , Master
Remember, ALL Chapter meetings are on the 2nd Friday of each month. Any
CHAIRMAN
(516) 293-3429
changes will be prominently posted.
I would greatly appreciate any suggestions for making our meetings more
interesting or entertaining. I will look forward to hearing from you.
Thomas Fawcett, Sr., PGK
Dates to Remember:
SECRETARY
(631) 648 - 0017
2/12- Suffolk Chapter Meeting at St. Killian Council in Farmingdale.
3/4-3/6- Fraternal Weekend- Woodloch Pines
4/11- Chapter Golf Outing- 1:30pm Tee Off- Port Jefferson Country Club
Let us remember all in need of our prayers:
Our Knights and Columbiettes who are having serious health issues
The victims of the recent outbursts of violence in our country
Our brave soldiers who protect our freedoms

TREASURER

Bill Billups, PGK, FDD

(631) 374 - 2321

WORLD PEACE

ADVOCATE

Robert Elliott PGK FDD

(631) 588 - 2919

Vivat Jesus,

George

WARDEN

INSIDE
GUARD

OUTSIDE
GUARD

William Murphy, PGK, FDD

Joe Tuminello, PGK

Michael Dfeo

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Minutes of the Chapter Meeting Jan. 8, 2016, Bishop McGann #564: Charity Drive Kickoff

Call to order 8:00 p.m. by CC George Lundin

Honor Guard presented colors
Pledge of allegiance and opening prayer
Chapter Chairman called on the following people:
Bill Murphy New Mens Day of Reflection will be on Feb. 13, 2016, at Our
Lady of Grace Council #11968 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $15 includes continental
breakfast
Tom Romano Fraternal weekend on March 4-6, 2016, at Woodloch Pines. Call
631-561-7052
Gene Johann Chapter 2016 Golf Outing at Port Jefferson Country Club,
Monday April 11, 2016. Shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. Call Gene @
631-804-1886. Golf and Dinner - $160; Dinner only $50.
Greg Warnokowski Spoke about the FAC program and need to raise fund for it.
Charity Drive Members and Responsibilities:
Paul Basileo: Charity Drive Chairman and Journal Ad Chairman
Thomas Romano: Charity Ball Chairman
Joseph DiNero: Direct Donations, Reservations and Publicity
Paul DiOrio: Charity Drive Book Chairman
Thomas Fawcett: Central Coordinator
James Drew: Eastern Coordinator
Bob Murray: Financial
Bill Billups: Financial
Marie Basileo: Secretary Charity Drive
Anne M. Callahan: Chapter President/ Columbiettes
Elaine Addie: Chairlady for the Columbiettes
John Joseph: Journal Editor
Henry Tomlinson: Western Coordinator
John Summers: Sponsor Card Chairman
Richard Weber: Western Coordinator
Ed Freudenberg: Statistician
John Praino: Central Coordinator
Chapter Chairman called on John Joseph, PDK, FDD for an update on current events
Christina from Dr. Parkers staff at Stony Brook Hospital, spoke about the Sunrise
program and the work they are able to do with our charitable support
Be advised that at the Oct. 2015 meeting, Norman Wagner PGK, FDD, FCOB presented
reports on how he represented the Chapter at the Nassau Chapters August
Installation of Officers and September Chapter meeting.
Roll call of DD by John Mastrosimone Dist, 1,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, Ex. 2&3
GK Sal Cataldo received check from CC George Lundin
50/50 was drawn
Motion to close / closing prayer / meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas F. Fawcett, PGK, Chapter Secretary
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Columbiette News
Suffolk Chapter Columbiettes
Dear Sister Columbiettes:
Brrr..........it is cold outside and I hope everyone is staying warm.
We will host our Birthright Baby Shower at Resurrection of Our Lord Council #11871 in Farmingville at the
chapter meeting on Monday, February 15, 2016. Please bring new baby items or monetary donations to this
meeting. Peg from Birthright will be with us at 7:30pm and the meeting will start at 8:00pm.
Our Day of Recollection will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Resurrection of Our Lord, 50 Granny
Road, Farmingville, from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Cost is $5.00. Cake and coffee will be available. Bring your own
lunch or we will have menus from the local Chinese and Italian restaurants. Fr. Donnelly will be with us for
Mass and prayer.
The Joint Communion Breakfast with the Knights will be held on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at St. Sylvesters
Church in Medford with Mass at 9:00am and breakfast to follow in the Parish Center. The cost will be $12.00
per person. A representative from Birthright will be the speaker.
Our next Major Degree will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Patchogue Council, Patchogue. All presidents
will receive letters with all the details.
We are in the planning stages of a Spring fundraiser. We will keep you posted on the details.
The Suffolk Chapter Charity Drive is on its way. There are many ways in which one can support this great
event with donation buckets at your meetings, sponsor cards and journal ads. Award books can also be
purchased. The Charity Ball will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the Watermill in Smithtown. Elaine
Addie is the Columbiette Chairlady and is looking forward to making this another successful Charity Drive
with your help.
Sincerely and Fraternally,

Anne Marie Callahan

Anne Marie Callahan
RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD - 50 Granny Road, Farmingville
Traveling East via LIE - to Exit 63 North Ocean Avenue, make Left turn at light, go over expressway heading north. Turn
Left at the 3rd traffic light onto Horseblock Rd. At 2 nd light make Right turn onto Granny Rd. approx 1/8 mile to church entrance on Right. Go to back of church, meeting downstairs.
Traveling East via Sunrise Highway - Sunrise Highway to North Ocean Avenue Exit 52A - proceed North over the
Expressway and follow above directions.

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

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631 - 475 - 5722
631 - 399 - 2680
631 - 669 - 8322
631 - 772 - 8081
631 - 846 - 3495
631 - 902 - 4366
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Suffolk Chapter Charity Drive Team 2016

We look forward to seeing each of you at the January 8th Charity
Drive Kick Off Meeting which is being held at Bishop McGann in
Bay Shore. Columbiettes are encouraged to join us!
*Chapter Chairman
George Lundin
*Charity Drive Chairman Paul R. Basileo
*Charity Ball Chairman Thomas Romano
*Reservations
Joseph DiNero
*Award Book Chairman Paul DiOrio
Central Coordinator
Thomas Fawcett
Eastern Coordinator
James Drew
*Financial
Robert Murray
William Billups
*Secretary
Marie Basileo
*Columbiettes
Anne M. Callahan
ElaineAddie
*Direct Donations
Joseph DiNero
*Journal Editor
John G. Joseph
*Journal Ad Chairman Paul R. Basileo
Eastern Coordinator
James Drew
Western Coordinator
Henry Tomlinson
*Sponsor Card Chairman John G. Sommers
Western Coordinator
Richard Weber
Eastern Coordinator
James Drew
*Statistician
Ed Freudenberg
*Publicity
Joseph DiNero
Eastern Coordinator
James Drew
Central Coordinator
John Praino

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Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone

special to catch your heart. ~Author Unknown
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SUFFOLK CHAPTER
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Scholarship Applications
Financial Grant Applications
To: Catholic High Schools - acceptance in September 2016
Scholarships: Incoming FRESHMAN ONLY - 4 awarded
based mainly on Scholastic Merit. 1 - $1000.00, 3 - $500.00
each.
Financial Grants: 4 Grants will be awarded - Freshman,
Sophomore, Junior and Senior students in amounts of
1 - $1,000.00 & 3 - $500.00.
Also available are applications from New York State Knights
of Columbus for attending Catholic High School with award
being $500.00. These awards are presented to 2 students in
each diocese of the State.
For further information and applications contact:
Bob Dobres, PGK, FDD, FS
46 Linden Street
Lindenhurst, New York 11757
631 592-8697
boca461@verizon.net

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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
February Meeting
St. Killians in
Farmingdale
February 12, 2016
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 _________
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ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE

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

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Lent is a time of
preparation for the
death of Christ on
Good Friday and
His Resurrection
on Easter Sunday.
It is a period of 40 days of
repentance, with prayer,
fasting and abstinence, and
Confession. Lent begins on
Ash Wednesday,
February 10, 2016.
May you have a
peaceful
Lenten Journey.
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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, 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."

Grow old with me!

The best is
yet to be.
~Robert
Browning
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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

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SUFFOLK CHAPTER
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
2188 Nesconset Highway #110
Stony Brook, NY 11790

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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 to the Father.