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Jude Council #5814 NY - 3rd District

Serving Rocky Point and Surrounding Communities

St. Jude Beacon May 2018 - Volume XVI - Number V

William Swiatkowski, Editor

GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE

ONE KofC COUNCIL
My Brothers All,

Well into the 2018 Easter season we finally see Spring. We will need the
good weather for all that May has to offer – Mother’s Day, First Communions,
Graduations and more. I hope each member of our Council can take advantage
of the events in our parishes and on our Council calendar.

Our Council Fund-Raising efforts are doing very well with the Chapter Charity
Books, raising more than $2,000 this Spring for Council charities. Our April
Membership drives have been fruitful as well. We plan to send 7 new candidates
St. Jude, Pray for Us to a 1st Degree in May – well on our way to a Star Council Award.

In service The Ladies Auxiliary was successful in launching ‘Movie Nights’ at the Council.

to one. The Ladies 1st showing was the movie “Wonder” – all in attendance had a good
time and plenty of popcorn!
In service
to all. Coming up in May we will have more Saturdays in front of supermarkets selling
chance books – a good way to funds Council needs and meet prospects. Check
the schedule inside and call Paul to let him know which ones you can attend.

In May we will also hold a Family Social Night on May 16th. Come down to the
Council to enjoy a good dinner and fellowship with other Members and their
families.

To all the Mom’s – Happy Mother’s Day … and thank you.

For All who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our Country - Happy Memorial Day...
and Thank You.

Vivat Jesus,

S.K. Eugene A. Johann

Grand Knight
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Mercy and the Mother of God

Mary teaches us how to trust in God, receive his grace and share his love with others

The mercy of God will always be greater than our sins, and this is what we contemplate in the mystery
of the Virgin Mary. She plays a very important role in introducing us to God’s mercy, which is his deepest
attribute. Mary did not sin, but in the Magnificat she sang of the mercy of God (cf. Lk 1:46-55). God’s
mercy is a grace given to Mary in advance, by merit of the sacrifice of the cross. The effusion of mercy
that springs forth from the cross, from the very heart of Christ, is what purified Mary.

Everything is given and everything comes from the mercy of God, not from our merit but from the free
love of God. Mary is the richest of all creatures, the holiest and the most beautiful, but also the humblest
and poorest because she knows that she has received everything from God.

We see in the Gospels that the mercy of God is the greatest mystery and the most beautiful treasure.
However, we have a difficult time accepting it because we really have very little trust in God’s forgiveness.
This attitude can come about for certain reasons. Perhaps it has to do with human psychology, but
without a doubt, there is a lack of trust. We don’t really believe in this reality of the forgiveness of God,
and so we don’t always fully welcome it. God forgives us, but we can’t forgive ourselves.

We have difficulty accepting that we have to depend on the mercy of God. We would like to save
ourselves. We would like to be our own richness — to be rich based on our good actions and qualities.
To receive everything from the mercy of God — to accept that God is our source of richness and not
ourselves — requires a great poverty of heart.

Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners, now,
and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Sometimes it’s good that we rejoice when we have accomplished great things. But in the moments
where we feel our poverty, we should also rejoice, because the good news is for the poor. Mercy is for
those who need it, who feel profoundly that they cannot save themselves. Our only hope is not through
our own works; it’s hope in the infinite mercy of God.
Mary can help us open our hearts and eyes to the needs of our brothers and sisters. She motivates us
to acts of love and mercy through her maternal grace. Her tenderness and love has the force of faith. It
can be compared to an army ready for battle. She’s strong against evil, but with an inner peace and
tenderness that she transmits to us.
Let us ask for the grace to welcome Mary into our hearts, to give ourselves to her so she can give us
what she has received from God. She will give us limitless trust, faith, humility, hope and thanksgiving,
along with her loving and attentive gaze and the goodness that is so deep within her. By practicing all
of this with Mary, she will ask for what we need.
From KofC.org 1/01/2018 Copyright Knights of Columbus KofC.org2018

The Corner of Faith

Devotion To The Blessed Virgin
971 "All generations will call me blessed":
"The Church's devotion to the Blessed
Virgin is intrinsic to Christian worship." The
Church rightly honors "the Blessed Virgin
with special devotion. From the most ancient
times the Blessed Virgin has been honored
with the title of 'Mother of God,' to whose
protection the faithful fly in all their dangers
and needs. . . . This very special devotion . . .
differs essentially from the adoration which
is given to the incarnate Word and equally to
the Father and the Holy Spirit, and greatly
fosters this adoration."
516 The liturgical feasts dedicated to
the Mother of God and Marian prayer,
such as the rosary, an "epitome of the
whole Gospel," express this devotion
to the Virgin Mary.
-from the Catechism of the Catholic Church
CHARITY, UNITY
FRATERNITY,
and PATRIOTISM

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District Deputy’s Message

My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

It is May and I am hoping that Spring has finally arrived and is here to stay! In May your
Council hopefully will be announcing the new proposed slate of Officers for the upcoming
Council election in June. I know that all of the incoming Officers will do a fantastic job. At your
May meeting I will also give a Report on the New York State Convention that was held in April.
I was honored to represent our District there. The May Meetings will also be my final visit to your
Council as your District Deputy. I do not attend your Councils June election Meeting. I look forward
to bringing your new District Deputy, who will be announced at the Convention, along with me and having the
pleasure of introducing him to you. I know that your Council will welcome him, as you did me.

I would like to wish all of the Mothers a very Happy Mother’s Day in advance; I hope that you enjoy your Day. On
May 20th the New York State Council will be holding their Annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Island.
There will be a Rosary walk at 10am, and Mass at 11:30am. All are welcome to attend. And finally I would like to remind
you that May 28th is Memorial Day. Please take a moment to think about a pray for all of those men and woman who
sacrificed everything so that we can enjoy all of the many Freedoms that we have in America.

Vivat Jesus-

Michael Boehm P.G.K., D.D. Third N.Y. District

Chairman of the Board of District Deputies
p: (631)774-2605 e: mb1122@msn.com

Suffolk Chapter News - This month in the Chapter:

The next Chapter Meeting will be on May 11th at St. Lawrence Council in Sayville, located in the Bethany Center
at St. Lawrence Church (around the back). It will be Chaplains Night. The Meeting begins at 8:00p.m.
Any member wishing to run for any office in the Chapter, please reach out to the Nomination Chairman
via telephone indicating what position you would like to run for.
Contact: Richard Grefig, 251 Philadelphia Ave., Massapequa Park NY 11762 516-798- 2676.

#5814 St. Jude Council Officers May Birthdays

Corporation Directors Vincent Cacioppo 5/1
Chaplain Msgr. SK Rev. William Breslawski 631-744-2609
Charles Edwards 5/1
President Chaplain Rev. Fr. Thomas Tuite 631-744-2800 Anthony Russo 5/1
SK Vincent J. Maggio, 744-1673 Grand Knight SK Gene Johann 631-804-1886 Ronald Chirco 5/8
Deputy Paul Knudsen 631-664-6410 Anthony Bitalvo 5/11
Chancellor SK John Nugent 631-744-1821
Vice President James Sheridan 5/11
Warden SK Steve Spector 631-821-3249 Stephen Sobczak 5/15
SK Salvatore J. LaLima, 821-0082 Recorder SK James Lilley, PGK, PFN 631-294-8001 Anthony Basso PGK 5/18
Fin Secretary SK John Sommers, PGK, FDD 631-513-2626 Joseph Badalamenti 5/20
Secretary Treasurer SK Richard Bowne 631-793-3037 Vincent Mastrogiacomo 5/20
SK Robert W. Wilken, 821-4962 Advocate SK Paul Basileo, PGK, FDD 631-375-7088 William Ginley 5/21
Lecturer SK Ralph Ferrara, PGK 631-662-1235 Michael McKenna 5/21
Treasurer Inside Guard SK Jonathan Romano 631-821-2570 Frank Zitaglio Jr 5/21
SK Richard B. Landers, 291-9440 Outside Guard SK Gary Duryea 631-905-3568 Thomas Ianniello 5/27
Trustee 1 Year SK Joe Daly PGK 631-744-2433 Edward O'Donoghue 5/27
Director Trustee 2 Year SK Joseph Badalamenti 631-744-0752 David Higgins 5/28

Herbert B. Simmons, 744-0951 Trustee 3 Year SK Fred Hess, PGK 631-603-7348 Gregory Kush 5/28
Benedetto Pelosi 5/28
Patrick Zoccoli 5/28
Director
Contacts: Lawrence Camps 5/29
SK Joseph Padovan, 821-1633 Lawrence Ekert 5/29
District Deputy SK Mike Boehm PGK, COB 631-744-2605
Edward Maher 5/30
Director Field Agent SK Johnathan Bittner 631-207-4242
Michael Johnson 5/31
Henry Walden, 744-9775 Beacon Editor William Swiatkowski 516-729-3142 Joseph Manzi Jr 5/31

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Financial Secretary’s Corner 2018 Dues

Membership Numbers: Reminder Notices were sent out Feb. 1st.
Associate Members - 128 Dues can be mailed to FS John Sommers or
Insurance Members - 77 handed to him at a Business Meeting.
Inactive Members- 21 All member’s travelling cards should now be
Total Membership - 226 current, and members will be asked to show
Honorary Members - 3 a current paid-up card at each meeting.
Honorary Life Members - 57 Dues for the year are $40.
Disabled Members - 0 If you have any questions contact FS John Sommers at
- SK John Sommers, FS, PGK, FDD jsommers@optonline.net or 631-513-2626.

Upcoming Events for May 2018

5/2 Wednesday Business Meeting St. Jude Council 7:30pm
5/9 Wednesday District Meeting St. Jude Council 7:30pm
5/11 Friday Suffolk Chapter Meeting St. Lawrence, Sayville 7pm dinner, 8pm Mtg
5/13 Sunday Mother’s Day
5/16 Wednesday Family Social St. Jude Council 6:30pm
5/21 Monday First Degree Ceremony Patchogue Council Meet at St. Jude at 6:15pm
5/22 Tuesday Council Officer’s Meeting St. Jude Council 7:30pm
5/23 Wednesday Ladies Auxiliary Meeting St. Jude Council 7:00pm
5/23 Wednesday Cmdr. Shea Assembly St. Regis, Ronkonkoma 7:00pm
5/28 Monday Memorial Day

Future Dates
6/6 Wednesday Council Election Night St. Jude Council 7:30pm

Family Social Night

May 16, 2018
The Council will hold a Family Social Night
on Wednesday May 16, 2018.
Come down, bring your family and a friend. The doors
will open at 6:00pm with dinner at 6:30pm. • Life Insurance •
• Long-Term Care Insurance •
The Menu will include: • Retirement Annuities •
Roast Beef, Potatoes, Vegetables, Gravy, Salad, Bread,
Soda, Coffee/Tea and deserts provided by the Ladies Auxiliary. • Disability Income Insurance •

Dinner is $15/person and Contact Your Representative Today.

$12/each for Members & their family. Jonathan Bittner
(631) 466-0828
Please plan to attend, Sign-up in advance to reserve your seat.
Knights may sign up at the Business Mtg or by calling jonathan.bittner@kofc.org
GK Gene Johann at 631 804-1886.
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CHAPTER CHARITY DRIVE BOOK SALES 2018

Receiving the At From 9am to 3pm
Bulletin by Email
Mt. Sinai Saturday 5/12/18
Brothers if you would like to receive the bulletin by email
Wading River Saturday 5/19/18
please forward an email to FS John Sommers at
Manorville Saturday 6/02/18
jsommers@optonline.net
Manorville Sunday 6/03/18
Please include St Jude Bulletin in the subject line. Wading River Saturday 6/09/18
Receiving the bulletin by email will reduce the monthly Wading River Sunday 6/10/18
printing and mailing costs to the Council.
Please Contact Paul Basileo at 631-375- 7088 to Sign Up for These Dates

Council Game Night

Come down to the hall and enjoy the company of your brothers as we have 2 baseball games to watch.
The Yankees are playing the Texas Rangers and the Mets are playing the Miami Marlins.
Our May Game Night will be on Tuesday May 22nd
If you don't like baseball or the teams playing don't interest you,
consider coming down to the hall for some fun and camaraderie with your brothers.
Food & snacks will be provided beginning at 6:30pm. Cash bar.

Game Time: 7:00pm

Donations appreciated.
RSVP John Sommers at jsommers@optonline.net or 631-513-2626 by Friday April 13th so we have enough food.

Suffolk Chapter Please Keep in Your Prayers

Brother Richard Bowne’s Granddaughter
Charity Ball 2018 Scarlett, Brothers John Lennon, Barney
Flanagan & wife Joan Mastrogiacomo as
Sunday June 24th 2018 she works on getting better. Brother Rich
12:30PM - 5:30PM at The Watermill Olivia, PGK and Bill Christiansen's daughter
Cocktail Hour
Sit-down Dinner (4 Choices)
All the souls of Brothers lost
Open Bar
Ice Cream Bar, Chocolate Fountain, Cake in our Council and in The Order.
Coffee (if you need prayers or know of a member or family etc.,
Live Band “Hart & Soul” please send me the information to share).
$77 Per Person
Contact G.K. Gene Johann at 631-804-1886
For Reservations Call John Mastrosimone Ball Chairman at (631) 943-5771 St. Jude, patron of hopeless cases, pray for us.

** Wake Service **
The Council is updating its Wake Service notification record. If you would like to be informed of the passing of a brother
and the wake information please provide your phone number and/or email address to FS John Sommers. You can
either email the information to jsommers@optonline.net (put Wake Service in the subject line) or call 631-924-8708.

Grand Knight’s Corner

If any member knows of the passing of a Brother Knight or knows of a
Brother Knight in need, please notify GK Gene Johann at 631 804-1886 or
our Funeral Services Director Ralph Ferrara at 631 662-1235

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St. Jude Council Elections for Columbian Year

July 1, 2018 thru June 30, 2019
The Council will hold elections for Council Officer positions at the June 2018 Business Meeting.
The Council Nominating Committee has proposed the following slate of candidates:
Grand Knight Gene Johann Outside Guard Ralph Lopez
Deputy Grand Knight Paul Knudsen Treasurer Richard Bowne
Chancellor John Nugent Recorder Russell Carpino
Warden Steven Spector Advocate Paul Basileo
Inside Guard Jonathan Romano 3 Year Trustee Andrew Delligatti
Additional Officer positions such as Financial Secretary and Lecturer are appointed by the
Grand Knight. In addition to the proposed slate, candidates may be nominated from the Council
floor. Please attend the June Business meeting on June 6, 2018 at 7:30pm to participate.

St. Jude Council Ladies Auxiliary Elections

The St. Jude Ladies Auxiliary proposed a slate of officer’s for the upcoming Columbian Year
at their April 2018 meeting. The slate contains the following candidates:

President Marie Basileo Treasurer Linda Nugent

Vice President Betty Pizza Secretary Diane Morgan
Elections will be held at the next Ladies Auxiliary meeting May 23, 2018 at 7:00pm

New Member News

Frank Shomilak receives Formation Steve Coniglio received Degree
Degree Certificate from GK Gene Johann Certificates from GK Gene Johann

Michael Olivo and Bud Cecire receive

Admission Degree Certificates from
GK Gene Johann

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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.

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