Suffolk Chapter Light

Knights of Columbus
Vol. 16 No. 8 SUFFOLK CHAPTER NEWS February 2017
From the Chapter Chairmans Desk
Brother Knights, CHAPTER
OFFICERS
Due to the untimely passing of our Chapter Chairman Brother
George Lundin, I must assume the position of Chapter Chairman, HONORARY
Most Rev.
William F. Murphy, D.D.
CHAPLAIN
effective immediately. Please join me in praying for his soul and the (516) 678-5800

continued welfare of his wife and family. May he rest in peace.

The work of the Chapter must continue and be successful, but only CHAPTER Fr. Augustine Fernando
CHAPLAIN
with your help.
ASSOCIATE
Rev. Paul J. Dahm
Our main focus is the annual Charity Drive for 2017. Please CHAPTER
CHAPLAIN
(631) 287-3413
make it happen by selling the chances, taking an ad in the Journal,
buying a table or two at the Ball, and having sponsor cards available Greg Warnokowski, PGK, FDD,
at your meetings and events. Please refer to your packets that you CHAPTER
CHAIRMAN
PFN, FCOB, FM
(516) 293 - 3429
received at the January kick-off meeting for all the details.

There will be a Pancake Breakfast at Applebees located at VICE

CHAIRMAN
2550 Sunrise Highway, East Islip on Saturday, February 11th from
8 am to 10am. The cost is $10 p.p. Contact PCC Tom Romano at
631 561- 7052 for tickets. ( there is a flyer in the packet). SECRETARY
Thomas Fawcett, Sr., GK
(631) 648 - 0017

Join your Brothers and Sisters at Woodloch Pines for the third
annual Fraternal Weekend. March 3rd-5th. ( See flyer). Please Frank Casillo, PGK, FDD
TREASURER
remember, EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU ARE THE (631) 645- 7299

CHAPTER! Help make these events a success for the benefit of all
Brothers and Sisters of Suffolk County. The more you support IT the Robert Elliott PGK FDD
ADVOCATE
better IT can support you!!! (631) 588 - 2919

The next meeting will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Council
WARDEN William Murphy, PGK, FDD
#4428 on Friday, February 10th.. Repast at 7pm. Meeting at 8pm. I hope
to see you all there.
INSIDE
Joe Tuminello, PGK
GUARD
Fraternally,
Greg Warnokowski,
Chairman OUTSIDE
Vacancy
GUARD

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 Columbiette News
Suffolk Chapter Columbiettes
Dear Sister Columbiettes:

We will host our Birthright Baby Shower at Resurrection of Our Lord Council
#11871 in Farmingville at the chapter meeting on Monday, February 20, 2017.
Peg from Birthright will be joining us at 7:30pm and the meeting will start at 8pm.
Please bring new baby items or monetary donations to this meeting.

Our Day of Recollection will be held on Saturday, February 25that Resurrection

of Our Lord, Farmingville. See Amelia Joseph at the February meeting to reserve
your spot.

Our next Major Degree will be held on Tuesday, April 25th at Patchogue council.
Please mark your calendars. Presidents will receive letters with all the details at
a later date.

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 4, 2017 at The Watermill, Smithtown. Elaine Addie is the
Columbiette Chairlady who is looking forward to making this another successful
Charity Drive with your help.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Anne Marie Callahan

Columbiette Chapter Officers 2016 - 2017

President Anne Marie Callahan 631 - 732 - 0497
Vice President Elaine Addie 631 - 475 - 5722
Secretary Colleen Wyman 631 - 399 - 2680
Financial Secretary Jerry Berlenbach 631 - 669 - 8322
Treasurer Pat Tariol 631 - 772 - 8081
Sentinel Lisa Liguori 631 - 846 - 3495
Past President Amelia Joseph 631 - 902 - 4366

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George Lundin
May You Rest
in Peace

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Starve a mosquito, donate blood.

Top 10 reasons to give blood

10-You will get free juice and cookies
9- You will weigh one pint less when you leave than when you came in
8- Its easy and convenient, takes less than one hour
7- Most people have blood to spare yet there is never enough to go around
6- Nobody will ask you to do heavy lifting while you have the bandage on
and you can wear it for as long as you like. Its a badge of honor
5- You will walk a little taller afterwards, you will feel good about yourself
4- You will be helping ensure that bloood will be available when you or
someone close to you may need it
3- It is something you can do on an equal footing with the rich and famous.
2- You will be someones hero you may give a newborn, a child, a mother or
brother or a sister another chance at life.
1- ITS THE RIGHT THING TO DO

Be a life saver!
Sign up today to donate on August 24
Right Here at St. Johns

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 SUFFOLK CHAPTER
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Scholarship Applications
Financial Grant Applications
To: Catholic High Schools - acceptance in September 2017

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
boca46@optimum.net

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 Suffolk County Degree Schedule - District 1 thru 11 (Update Feb 2, 2017)

1st Degree 2nd Degree

Start Council Council
Date Time District Council # Council Name Contact Date Time District # Name Contact

GK or DD Our Lady GK Humel or

20-Feb 8:00pm 9 6893 Fr Judge Roger 22-Feb 8:00pm 8 11968 of Grace DD Carmine

3rd Degree

Date Time Council # Location Council Name Day

Check the Suffolk Chapter Directory (white book) for contact details
and council addresses
 The Suffolk Chapter Columbiettes
Annual Day of Recollection
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2017

Time: 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.

Mass at 11:00 a.m. with lunch following

Place: Resurrection of Our Lord Blessing Room

50 Granny Road, Farmingville, NY 11738

Cost to
Attend: $5 per person for entry

Cost for
Lunch: Cost will be according to your order.
Menu will be provided the day of the
event for Chinese Food or Italian Food.
(You may bring your own if you wish.)

Event: Fr. Donnelly will be hosting this special day which

will include informal conversation and the celebration
of the Holy Eucharist

Chairpersons: Elaine Addie, Vice President Chapter

Amelia Joseph, Past President Chapter

Contact Persons: Elaine Addie (631-475-5722) or

Amelia Joseph (631-902-4366)

Coffee and cake will be available upon arrival and

throughout the day for all to enjoy. If you are interested
in attending, may we suggest you reserve your spot as
soon as possible. Thank you for your continued support.

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 Suffolk Chapter Charity Ball 2015
Black Tie Affair

Sunday, June 4, 2017, 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Watermill Caterers
(711 Smithtown By-Pass, Smithtown, NY 11787 )

Cocktail Hour - Hot and Cold

Sit down dinner with 5 delicious choices
Prime Rib
Chicken
Fish
Pork
Vegetarian Eggplant Tower

Open Bar All Afternoon!

A Fabulous Dessert Selection with an
Ice Cream Sundae Bar and a Chocolate Fountain

Music for your dancing pleasure!

$75.00 per person
Celebrate the success of our Suffolk Chapter with your
Brother Knights and Sister Columbiettes!
Make your reservations early!
Ball Chairman - Greg Warnokowski, (516) 582 - 6215
Reservations Chairman - Joe Tuminello, (516) 650 -7958

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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, PGK, 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

Grow old with me! The best is yet to be.

~Robert Browning

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 Register your e-mail at our
chapter website to be sure to
Meeting Reminder
receive up to the minute
information on meetings,
events, and activities! Visit our Friday
website to review photos of the many events February 10
held throughout Suffolk County.
www.suffolkchapterkofc.net
Our Lady of
Missions the
Eye Glasses and Hearing Aids are needed.
Please bring them to the Chapter Meeting.
For additional information contact:
Rosary
Bill Billups, PGK, FDD at 631 - 374 - 2321. 7:00 p.m. repast.
Open Meeting
following at 8:00 p.m.
FROM THE EDITOR:
ALL ADS MUST BE IN BY THE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR
15th OF EACH MONTH DIRECTIONS and for many
EDITORS INFORMATION: activities taking place at the
MAIL: John G. Joseph PGK, FDD, FST many councils and auxiliaries
Secretary to the State Deputy throughout our county.
31 Hawkton Place
Lake Grove, NY 11755
PHONE: (631) 981-8724 Youll like what you see!
CELL: (631) 813-5470
FAX: (631) 648-3067 http://suffolkchapterkofc.net/
E-MAIL: 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 CHAPTER
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Newsletter
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Charity
Makes the
Difference
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PLEASE EXPEDITE

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.