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Prince Georges Council 2809
Meetings: 8:00pm
9450 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD 20740
2nd & 4th Mondays of each month
The
Knight
Volume LXV
Issue 5
Chaplain’s Message
September/October 2016
Grand Knight’s Message
PLAN AHEAD. PRAY FOR OTHERS.
How exasperating, frustrating or even at times
frightening to be on the outside knocking on a
door only to be told, “go away.” Jesus often
speaks of a narrow door or gate and assures
us that people “will come from the east and the
west and from the north and the south and will
recline at the table in the Kingdom of God. For
behold, some are last who will be first, and
Msgr Joaquin Bazan some are first who will be last.” (Luke 13:29Chaplain
30.) All are called to holiness. But even those
who claim to be disciplines of Jesus and cry
“Lord, Lord” are concerned when it is difficult to enter the narrow
way. From a different perspective St. Catherine of Siena knows
that one can often feel sorrow for those who offend God or follow
different paths, especially when they are knocking. In the Gospel
of Luke, Jesus gives the hope that he will answer for all, some
before others, each in a particular order.
The path is wide but the entrance is very narrow. Many are on the
path and multitudes follow the “Great Shepherd.” The Apostle
John envisions the multitudes in the Book of Revelation. Science
tells us it takes energy and effort to struggle through a narrow
opening but opposition in our struggle to pass through our narrow
opening is inhibited by our sinful nature and Satan who battles
against us to make this trek difficult. No amount of our own effort
will be successful. It is through the gift of faith and the grace of
salvation by God we enter through the door. “Again I say to you it
is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for
a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God” (Luke 18:25). With
our gifts of faith and salvation, when established firmly in God,
we no longer fear the world can separate us from Him and our
life beyond the door.
Our God is one of contrasts: darkness vs. light, evil vs. goodness,
joy vs. sadness, peace vs. war, etc. God teaches us by
experiencing these events. Through the door or gate is a
surprise. The prominent of the world may find themselves
humbled for a while beyond the door. Those whom people have
ignored and not acknowledged may find themselves princes. The
rich may experience a time of poverty. The barren woman will
have seven sons. Think of the poor beggar outside the rich
man’s door who died and was carried by angels to heaven
whereas the rich man died and experienced the nether world.
(There’s that door again!) Think of the Beatitudes.
We plow ahead and keep knocking until it is our turn to enter,
however or whenever that may happen. Once we realize a
locked door exits and there is someone to answer, we can pray
for others and help them in their journey along the wide path
remembering each are called in different order and ultimately
experience the prize behind the door. We are able to experience
the pain and concern of others and help them as they knock.
Plan ahead. Pray for others.
July
Knight of the month: SK Joe Cole
Family of the month: SK Tom & Carolyn Lank
August
Knight of the month: SK Steve O’Shaughnessy
Family of the month: SK Tom & Denise Young
Prince Georges Council 2809
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Brothers All,
Summer is almost gone and soon we will be
preparing ourselves for all the indoor activities.
The Aqua Knights wrapped up another sun-funfilled season! They did exceptionally well under
the coaching of Allie Gehring and Grace
Kelly! The Divisionals were held at our pool,
which received compliment after compliment,
such as what a gorgeous place we have,
how genuinely nice we are and how beautiful
pool house is! Such amazing praises, it makes SK Louis Velis
you proud to be a part of K of C 2809! The team Grand Knight
came in a close 3rd, not bad at all! The swim
team banquet was held on July 29th where the team feasted on
Mama Lucia's! The MVP, Most Improved Swimmer and Coach's
awards were presented, along with the extremely special Leo J
Myzick
Award,
which went
to
Sheila McGee,
well
deserved! Congratulations to all our swimmers! We say good-bye
to a few, as they are aging out. Thank you to Drew Humphrey,
Justin Eppard, Laura Konar, Ann Gilmore, Elizabeth Gilmore, Reilly
Taylor and Chase Lintner.
We will be celebrating Labor Day in the grove where we will have our
traditional festivities, camp out, Mass, and a Family Softball game.
Our council will host the 3rd Annual Point One K Charity Run for the
special Olympics of Maryland on September 17th., Last year we
raised nearly $4,500.00 in a race that is about a football field long,
downhill, in the shade, with beverage stops and a victory party!
Every runner will get a shirt and a bib as if they ran a typical length
race so that they could brag about it to their friends. The shirts,
decals, food and beverages are all donated by sponsors. 100% of
your contributions go directly to Special Olympics of Maryland so
they are tax deductible. ALL are welcome, so please sign up a team
and challenge your friends to come out and have a great time
supporting a great cause. Please sign up at www.pointonek.com or
in the clubhouse, please be sure to turn in your K of C State Council
Car Raffle tickets to Frank Lattanzi, no later than Monday, October
3rd. The council keeps $.60 of each $1.00 collected! The Columbus
Day Ball will be on October 8. Our dart and shuffleboard leagues
will be active this fall as well.
I don't have words to express my gratitude to all of you for the
unconditional support and love towards my family and myself. From
the first day that I became a Knight I felt welcome to an environment
that it was new to me but as time passed I felt deep in my heart that
I was at the right place with the right people, because we shared the
same values and ideas taking into consideration one goal....
CHARITY....A great virtue that GOD has given us.
There's nothing more rewarding than to help people that need it the
most. Let’s face it, we’ve all had at one point difficulties in our lives,
but there are people out there with major disabilities, people dying
of hunger, people without shelter, people that don't have families,
people that have lost everything in senseless wars or natural
disasters. We the KNIGHTS can make a difference by working as a
TEAM and involving our friends and family. Working with what we
have to put a smile on a sad face, a piece of bread on the table of a
family that cannot afford to have at least one decent meal a day, to
clothe the less fortunate.... YES, WE CAN ..Yes we can, because
GOD is going to give us wisdom and strength. All we have to do is
ask for it, and we will be able to achieve the unthinkable.
Please keep me in your players so I can be the Grand Knight you all
deserve!
Vivat Jesus!
Louis Velis
Sep/Oct 2016
Financial Secretary’s Message
Culture of Life Corner
Council 2809 congratulates its newest members
In our current secular culture ... we see attacks on faith, family and
the unborn every day. While this can be viewed as a form of
persecution ... it's also an opportunity to witness to God's joy
and love.
Through 40 Days for Life, we have seen God overcome the cultural
climate to shed light on one critically important area – Christian
unity!
As we gear up for our biggest 40 Days for Life campaign yet (it
starts September 28), we want to highlight Christian unity ... and
how Catholics, Evangelicals and Protestants are working – and
praying – together to end abortion.
I'm Catholic; my friend Dave Sterrett is Evangelical. In the latest 40
Days for Life podcast episode, we discuss the importance of
Christian unity in today's culture – in terms of both the challenges
we face and the things you can do toget more Christians from
your own church involved in the pro-life movement.
Listen to the podcast here:
https://40daysforlife.com/2016/08/09/podcast-32/
Dave, the author of nine books, has served on the 40 Days for Life
board of directors. This mission is very close to his heart – as is
the notion that praying for an end to abortion is something that all
Christians can do together.
You can hear Dave's unique perspectives in this podcast episode:
https://40daysforlife.com/2016/08/09/podcast-32/
Check it out ... be inspired ... and get ready to pray with all of your
Christian brothers and sisters during the next 40 Days for Life
campaign!
Find the peaceful vigil nearest you at:
https://40daysforlife.com/browse-campaigns/
For life,
SHAWN CARNEY, President, 40 Days for Life
www.40daysforlife.com
Join us 10am Sat SEP 17, in St. Mary of Mills Church, Laurel, for
our KICKOFF RALLY, with our amazing speaker, Dr. Grace
Morrison. Everyone in Maryland should attend this Rally,
including our elected leaders, to make this a call to action, to
revoke LeRoy Carhart's medical license. In addition to our
speaker, we have a musical interlude with St. Mary's singers, and
an update from Tom Trunk, on Fall prayer events. Yard signs will
be on sale, and literature and electronic Calendar sign-ups
available too!!! Need we say more?
Friends, Please take a moment to generously pledge WEEKLY
hours at the sidewalk this campaign. We need you from Sep 28 all of October - and until Sun Nov 6, 2016. The MFPI clinic
hours are the first priority these are TUES and WED
afternoons 12pm - 5pm; and FRI and SAT mornings
generally 7am - 12pm. Please share these reminders with your
friends to announce the COLLEGE PARK VIGIL CALENDAR IS
OPEN. You must sign in to access the calendar.
https://40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/college-park/
Thank you again,
Tom Trunk
Local Coordinator
Prince Georges Council 2809
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Admission & Formation Degree – June 16
Jeffrey Chillemi
Admission & Formation Degree – June 27
Dante Lopresti ● Brendan Lozupone
James Scheddel ● James Seminara ● Colin Suhr
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Council 2809 congratulates its newest Honorary Life member
(70 years of age and 25 years of continuous membership):
Uriel J. Cecil
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Remember to keep our seminarians Kevin Fields, Joseph Cwik
and Ebuka Mbanude in your thoughts and prayers as they
continue their journey to ordination.
If you would like to write to them, please do so at the following
addresses. Please let them know you are part of Prince
George’s Council 2809.
Joseph Cwik (jcwik@adwparish.org)
The Pontifical North American College
00120 Vatican City State, Europe
Kevin Fields (kfields@adwparish.org)
Mount St. Mary’s
16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727-7797
Ebuka Mbanude (embanude@adwparish.org)
Mount St. Mary’s
16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727-7797
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Special congratulations to Rev. Jonathan Berard
(a member of our council and grandson of HLM George Berard)
who was ordained a priest on June 25, 2016. Fr. Berard will be
returning to Rome in the fall to continue his studies.
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Remember to turn in car raffle tickets no later than Monday,
October 3, 2016. Thank you for your support of this important
council fundraiser.
The last Blood Drive for 2016 is scheduled for
Monday, November 14, from 1:30 to 7:00pm at the Council
(Fernandez Room).
Please mark your calendars and plan to donate. Blood is
urgently needed, so I urge you to donate either Whole Blood
(56 days until your next donation) or Double Red (112 days
until your next donation). I thank you and the American Red
Cross thanks you,
Hugh O'Donnell, PGK, Chairman,
2809 Blood Drives
If you read the Maryland State Council Newsletter,
you already know…
The Maryland State Council has a Facebook page - Visit us
and like us on Facebook “Maryland State Council Knights
of Columbus” it is a public group. You will have to request
to join the group. Then you can view event, pictures,
notices and you will also be able to post KoC related
events, pictures and notices.
The Maryland State Newsletter and other current and pertinent
State info can be found at http://www.kofc-md.org/.
Sep/Oct 2016
District Deputy’s Message
Fraternal Benefit
Greetings District 10 Worthy Officers, Brothers and
Lovely Ladies,
As the summer has wound down and we turn our
thoughts to the falling leaves and the beautiful
colors of the fall foliage and cooler temperatures,
let’s not forget that the 1stQuarter will soon be
complete and we should be thinking about getting
those Quarterly reports written up and ready to be
submitted to me by September 10 for review. They
are due to the State Program Director no later than
September 15. I know that all of the Councils in the
District will turn in great reports. Have your Activity
Keith Hurst
Directors help the GK’s out with these reports,
District Deputy Especially if the event being reported was run by
that Director. It makes it much easier for your GK.
Along with the cooler temperatures comes one of the programs I
would like to see become a staple in our District. It’s the Coats for
Kids Program. I think this is a very worthy program and its rewards
are instant. When you give a child a nice warm winter coat who only
moments before did not have one, the smile and hugs and thanks
you receive from that grateful child and family will warm your heart,
and that is a great feeling. It is also what we do because charity is
what we are all about. It is our first and most sacred principal we
stand for. So let’s get out there and make this program the best in
state this year. You can get details about it at www.kofc.org/coats for
more details.
We also have quite a few other events coming up for the Councils and
the District. September is also the month we hold fundraisers for the
Maryland Special Olympics. Prince Georges Council #2809 will be
holding its 3rd Annual .1K Special Olympics Fundraiser on Saturday
Sept 17 from 12 till ?? with refreshments and food at the grove
afterwards at their Council home in College Park. This is great event
to support. The Soccer Challenge is also one of those events. Each
Council should hold a Council level event and the winners of that
event can attend the District level event and if they win their they
move on to the State Level championship. Please keep an eye out in
the near future for information for the District level event date and
time. The Charitable Service Outreach Week will be from October 19. This also coincides with the Council Church Drives in October.
Your Councils should be participating in these events. I look forward
to seeing all of you at these events throughout the next two months.
We have some Degrees also coming up in the District. There is an
Admissions and Formation Degree ( formerly 1st/2nd degrees) at PG
Council 2809 on September 12 at 7:30- report time for candidates is
6:45pm. Prince Georges Council #2809 has a Knighthood Degree
( 3rd) on September 24th at 1:30pm. Report time for candidates is
1:00pm.
Patuxent Council #2203 has Admissions/Formation Degree on October
18, at 7:30pm Report time for candidates is 7:00pm. Prince Georges
Council #2809 has a Formation Degree on October 24, at 8:00pm,
report time for Candidates is 7:30pm.
As we get ready for the upcoming holidays, I know. Time flies doesn’t
it. Let us remember the less fortunate in our society and pray for
them and lend a helping hand to pick them up and make them feel
worthwhile and a part of our society again. I was once told that you
should treat the homeless person asking you for some spare change
or some food or work like they might be an angel from God testing
our charitable intentions. You never know, that could be one of us
one day and I know I would want some compassion and charity if I
were in that predicament. I know in my heart that my Brother Knights
and their Lovely Ladies would help that person out in their time of
need and despair. Let the Knights of Columbus be that organization
that leads the way in showing the world what we are. An
Organization that would help anyone in need no matter what the
color of their skin, their religious beliefs, their race, or their so called
place in society is. God made all of us in his image, so we should
treat everyone like they are an angel and not like they are beneath
us or different from us. Lets show the world that as Knights of
Columbus we will lift up our fellow man and woman and show them
that with our deeds and acts of kindness. Let our charitable works
and compassion be our words. The old adage “Do unto others as
you would have them do unto you” seems like a good motto to live by
as well as close this newsletter with.
Until next time,
Pax Christi,
Keith Hurst, PGK, #2809, DD#10
H-301-262-6787/C-301-674-7290
Prince Georges Council 2809
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Important Notice
Upon the death of a Knight of Columbus,
relatives should contact one of the following:
Fraternal Benefits Agent, Bob Monagan 301-758-1155
Financial Secretary, Frank Lattanzi 301-352-7973
Grand Knight, Louis Velis 240-688-2676
May They Rest in Peace
Nida Valenti, ● Died 03/21/2016
widow of Salvatore Valenti, HLM
Vedastus Mganga ● Died 04/252016
G. Clark Elliott, HLM ● Died 05/16/2016
We offer our prayers for the repose of their souls,
and for the consolation of their families
Sep/Oct 2016
Council,
State,
Supreme
Information
Culture of Life
Supreme Council Information
Pre-Convention Meetings Stress Membership and Family
Supreme Knight Carl Anderson visited the seminar to deliver an
inspiring address. He spoke about the responsibilities of Catholic
laymen and how the new Building the Domestic Church initiative
will help men fulfill their roles at home, in their parishes, in their
councils and in their communities.
The initiative is designed to foster a new alliance among parishes,
families and councils, for the benefit of each, he noted. It also is
an ideal program for attracting young Catholic men by providing
them with the resources to build and sustain the Catholic faith in
their families.
"This is the greatest Catholic men's organization in the world," the
supreme knight said, to applause, "so we need to bring more
men into it. They need our help. Their families need our help.
Their neighborhoods need our help. Their countries need our
help."
Saying that the Knights of Columbus must grow by "attraction," he
added, "We have to be the Catholic men that other Catholic men
want to be associated with."
State Council Information
In July, because of your donations, the Ultrasound Project donated
two ultrasound machines to pregnancy centers in Baltimore and
in Easton. These machines were number 17 and 18. Your
donations are matched by the Supreme Council, making your
efforts even greater. Again we need your help to make additional
donations. Can you spare a few dollars for the littlest of God's
children? Do you know a pregnancy center that could use an
ultrasound machine to help its clients see the gift of God growing
within them?
Bishop McNamara Chapter of Grand Knights
The Chapter, which meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month,
encourages Grand Knights, Deputy Grand knights and Council
program directors to attend. the Chapter meeting provide an
opportunity for Council officers and program directors to received
the most recent information on state programs
9/21.St. Jerome Council 5564 @ 5205 43rd Ave Hyattsville, MD
10/19 Annual crab and Shrimp feast@ Calvert Council 7870, 8816
Chesapeake Ave, North Beach, MD
Are you looking for a Culture of Life activity?
Chairman Jim McFillin has enough crosses for
three displays, but weather has taken a toll on
the crosses so we may realistically only have two
sets. We need some Brother carpenters who can
make replacement crosses. Please contact
Brother Jim for information about details for the construction
of new crosses.
Church Activities
St. Mark: Religious education enrollment is open for the 201617
year.
Please
contract
Stewart
Benalcazar
at 301-422-7822 for more information.
St. Joseph: Children's Liturgy of the Word is held every
Sunday at the 10 am mass. Children from kindergarten to
the 5th grade have the reading of the day explained to them.
Holy Redeemer: In need of Catechist please contract Mrs.
Berard in the parish office or via email bberard@holyredeemer.org
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception is currently recruiting brother knights for new
ushers. For more information or an application see DGK
José Rivera
Community Activities:
Remember that St. Joseph and St. Mark's parish food
pantries are always in need for our help for dry
goods. These two parish help hundreds of families.
Also keep in mind that 2809 has the SHARE program. $21
can help your family or any other family you would like to
help.
Archbishop Michael J. Curley Assembly No. 383
Council Activities
9/3 General meeting @ the Don Kutzera room; 9/19 Exec Meeting
10/3 General meeting @ Don Kutzera room; 10/17 Exec meeting
In October the Assembly will be doing a service project with the
National Park Services to clean a memorial on the National Mall
TBA
Sept 17 3rd annual .1K
Oct. 1st 2809 Soccer Challenge open to all boys and girls
ages 9 to 14
Oct. 8th Columbus Day Ball
Happenings: For the latest highlights, news, and updated
event details, please sign up for the weekly “Happenings”
email. Send a request to subscribe by sending email to:
kofcclub@aol.com. Can’t locate this week’s email? It is
also posted on our site at www.kofc2809.org/
happenings.htm.
Membership
Council 2809 Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of
each month at 8pm unless otherwise noted.
Upcoming Council 2809 Degree dates
Admission & Formation Degrees
Monday: September 12 ● February, 27 ● June 26
Admission (1st) Degree candidates report: 6:30 pm, begins 7:30 pm
Formation (2nd) Degree will follow. Jacket and tie suggested
Admission Degree Only
Monday: October 24 ● January 23 ● April 24
Family Activities
Labor Day weekend- Sept 2-4 Family campout, picnics and
activities all weekend.
Flea Market: the first one of the year will be Sept 3rd bring
all of your gently used, but no longer needed items and
make some money and help the council too.
Candidates report: 7pm begins 8pm – Jacket and tie suggested
Saturday, September 24 - Knighthood Degree
Candidates report: 1pm begins 1:30pm – Jacket and tie suggested
Prince Georges Council 2809
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Sep/Oct 2016
2809 Officers for 2016-2017 (corrected)
Council Officers
Msgr Joaquin Bazan, Chaplain
Msgr Karl A. Chimiak, Associate Chaplain
Rev. Mark Smith, Associate Chaplain
SK Louis Velis, Grand Knight
SK Jose Rivera, Deputy Grand Knight
SK Steve O’Shaughnessy, Chancellor
SK Frank Lattanzi, PGK, Financial Secretary
SK Patrick Geisler, Warden
SK Tom Young, Recorder
SK Tom Lank, PGK, Advocate
Br Joshua Lattanzi, Lecturer
SK Joe Cole, PGK, Treasurer
September 2016 Menu
Orders due by Sunday, September 11
SHARE is open to ANYONE
who wants to save a few dollars on groceries.
For more information or to order, please call
Carolyn Lank (301-937-8756) or email
info@kofc2809.org.
Guards
SK Dave Bennett ● Br Tom Keane
Br Paul McKenney ● Br David Kurtz
Br Jerry Peña ● SK Luis Guevara
Value Package ($21)
Bratwurst (pork and beef) - 0.9 lb.
Citrus Pepper Chicken Breast Strips - 0.75 lb.
Breaded Cod Filets - 0.75 lb.
Chicken Drumsticks- 1.6 lb.
8" Peach Pie
Potatoes, onions and 8-10 more pounds
of fresh healthy season produce!
Trustees
SK Patrick Macy, PGK
SK Jay Konar, PGK
SK Keith Hurst, PGK
Insurance and Retention
SK Robert A. Monagan, FICF, LUTCF, PGK
Note: You must first purchase a Value Package
before adding on one of the 3 deals below:
District 10 Officers
SK Keith Hurst Christopher Coker
District Deputy
Turkey Breast ($14)
District Warden
4.33 lb. of Prima Della turkey breast
Retail Value: $38
USDA Prime Sirloin Strip Steaks ($30)
Eight 6 oz. steaks
Pizza ($10)
.1 K Charity Run
12 oven-ready individual pepperoni pizzas
Pick up your order at
Knights of Columbus,
9450 Cherry Hill Road, College Park, MD 20740,
between 9am and 10am on Saturday September 24.
From the Editor’s Desk :
SK Tom Young and Lady Denise:
Deadline to submit articles and photos is the 10th of the
month prior to publication. The next deadline is October 10
for the Nov/Dec issue. To receive your Knight Cap by
email, please send an email from your preferred email
address to knightcap@kofc2809.org.
Please use “Knight Cap Subscription” as your subject, and
include the name and the address to which you are currently receiving your Knight Cap. You can, of course, change
your subscription at any time by contacting us at the email
address above, visiting our website, or calling the editors.
You can download this month’s issue or last month’s issue
anytime at www.kofc2809.org.
Prince Georges Council 2809
1:00 PM, Sat. Sept. 17, 2016 -Benefiting Special Olympics of
Maryland
www.pointonek.com
Registration Closes September 1, 2016
The race that changed everything is back…. Last year we raised
nearly $5,500 for Special Olympics Maryland with 100 runners.
That was over double the $2500 we raised the first year with 45
runners. Please help us double those numbers again as 100% of the
money raised goes straight to Special Olympics MD.
Each $100.00 we raise allows Special Olympics Maryland to put 3
more athletes on the field. Our support empowers athletes to
shatter stereotypes and exceed their personal bests on the playing
field and in life. But for every Special Olympics champion, there is
another who is waiting for the chance to win. Please either donate
by sponsoring a “runner”, or sign up and walk, and help us get one
more athlete onto the playing field.
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Sep/Oct 2016
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Matt O’Hare
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The Council has
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Call PGK Don Mc Vearry
(301) 459-0140
Knights of Columbus • Prince George’s Council 2809
9450 Cherry Hill Road, College Park, MD 20750
Grove Catering
Contact us for your outside catering needs.
We will be glad to accommodate all ages and events possible.
Onsite catering that can includes just some of the following:
BBQ Ribs, Chicken, Hotdogs, Hamburgers, Steamed Crabs, Steaks,
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Our grounds have a large playground, (8) horseshoe pits, softball field,
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Call for available dates and pricing information.
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Crab Feast
The Crab Feast is Sunday, September
25th, from 2:00 - 5:00 in the Fernandez
Room. The tickets are $40.00 pre-paid,
50.00 at the door. The cost is to
include:
All you can eat crabs, roast beef,
green beans, rolls, butter, hot dogs,
sauerkraut, soup, beer , soda
The wheel of chance will be spinning all
day! So, wear your favorite Skins jersey,
watch them beat the Giants, and join your
friends and family in a fun and filling day!
Please RSVP to the Lintner's 301-4747130 or email kofcclub@aol.com by
Wednesday, October 14th, and pay for
your tickets at the clubhouse bar.
Please call/email if you have any
questions.
Prince Georges Council 2809
Bldg Corp. News
Brothers all, with summer over I hope you had the time to get up and see the
new bathhouse and pool facilities. A huge thank you to all the members, outside organizations and organizations within the council who donated their
time, monetary gifts and support to this project. Our biggest thank you goes
out to Wayne Palmateer who oversaw this project along with doing all his other duties as building manager.
Approval of the sale of part of our land parcel to MNCPPC was approved by
the county council for the Hike-Bike Trail. No time table has been set for the
beginning of this project. Stay tuned.
Congratulations to all the new council officers for the upcoming fraternal year.
The Bldg. Corp. looks forward to working with our new
GK Louis Velis.
Thank you. Fraternally,
Jim Lintner
Bldg. Corp. President
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Council Bulletin
Deadline is the 10th of
Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec.
SK Tom Young and Lady Denise, Editors
301-498-1946 • knightcap@kofc2809.org
Fax 1-262-995-2427
Change of Address
Please contact SK Frank Lattanzi, PGK,
Financial Secretary at 301-352-7973 or
francis_lattanzi@yahoo.com
Visit Our Websites:
PG Council 2809 website: www.kofc2809.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/KofC2809
Twitter: @KofC2809
Blog: http://PGC2809news.blogspot.com
The Maryland State Council: www.kofc-md.org
The National KOC: www.kofc.org
Father Michael J. McGivney Website:
www.FatherMcGivney.org
Knight or Family of the Month
If you would like to nominate someone for Knight of the Month
or a family for Family of the Month,
please contact GK Louis Velis
240-688-2676 or louisvelis@gmail.com
Council Officers and Chairman
Msgr Joaquin Bazan, Chaplain .....................................202-269-1831
Msgr Karl A. Chimiak, Associate Chaplain ...................301-937-7183
Rev. Mark Smith, Associate Chaplain...........................301-474-3920
SK Louis Velis, Grand Knight .......................................240-688-2676
SK Jose Rivera, Deputy Grand Knight..........................301-908-7158
SK Frank Lattanzi, PGK, Financial Secretary ...............301-352-7973
SK Steve O’Shaughnessy, Chancellor .........................410-688-3067
SK Patrick Geisler, Warden ..........................................405-808-6883
SK Tom Young, Recorder.............................................301-498-1946
SK Tom Lank, PGK, Advocate .....................................301-937-8756
Br Joshua Lattanzi, Lecturer .........................................301-437-2836
SK Joe Cole, PGK, Treasurer ......................................609-309-3253
Guards
SK Dave Bennett ...............................................................................
Br Tom Keane ....................................................................................
Br Paul McKenney .............................................................................
Br David Kurtz ....................................................................................
Br Jerry Peña .....................................................................................
SK Luis Guevara...........................................................301-403-0434
Trustees
SK Patrick Macy, PGK ..................................................301-357-5615
SK Jay Konar, PGK ......................................................301-937-8321
SK Keith Hurst, PGK.....................................................301-674-7290
Insurance and Retention
SK Robert A. Monagan, FICF, LUTCF, PGK ................301-758-1155
Knights Clubhouse Information
Committees
Mon - Thurs. : 4:00pm -11:00 pm, Fridays: 4:00pm -12:30am, Br Joshua Lattanzi, Degree Master .............................301-437-2836
Sat: 5:00pm-11:00pm, Sun: special events
SK Hugh O’Donnell, PGK, Membership ......................301-937-6605
Kitchen open Tue-Sat: 6pm - 9pm, Sun: during special events SK Jose Rivera, Church Activities Chair .......................301-908-7158
SK Patrick Geisler, Community Activities ....................405-808-6883
Weekly Pool Drawings every Monday
Br Jim Hudson, Youth Activities ...................................301-982-2052
Congratulations to Tom Keane, one of the latest winners!
Br Dave Alessandrini, Youth Activities ..........................301-210-3939
The Second Tuesday of each month is "TACO TUESDAY"
SK Steve O’Shaughnessy, Family Activities ................410-688-3067
The Third Wednesday is "WACKY WING WEDNESDAY'
SK Hugh O’Donnell, PGK, Blood Drive Chair ..............301-937-6605
Every Thursday is “CHARM CITY TRIVIA”
Br Paul McKenney, Tootsie Roll Campaign ..................240-286-2441
Every Friday night is a dinner special.
Br Dennis O’Malley, Bread for our Brothers ..................301-328-7500
And don't forget to sign the book!
Br Andrew Browne, Culture of Life................................405-808-6883
SK Jay Konar, Out Reach.............................................301-937-8321
Grove Catering
SK Keith Hurst, PGK, Council Activities .......................301-674-7290
SK Keith Hurst •301-674-7290 • grove@kofc2809.org
SK Bob Monagan, Knight Cap Ads ...............................301-758-1155
Building Corporation
Cherry Hill Manor Hall Rental & Catering
Br Jim Lintner, President .............................................301-474-7130
Matt O’Hare • 301-345-4076, matt.ohare@kofc2809.org
SK Wayne Palmateer, Building Manager .....................301-318-2688
Money One Federal Credit Union
Swimming Pool Committee
Ph 301-925-4600 • Fax 301-925-9077 • MoneyOneFCU.org
Bernadette Wilson, Pool Manager ................................301-345-3632
Hours: Lobby and drive-thru: M-F 9:00am-5:00pm;
Mary Fran Lintner, Swim Team President ...................301-474-7130
Largo Branch - Sat. 9:00am-1pm
SK Keith Hurst, PGK, Grove Catering Chair ................301-674-7290
Free online access 24 Hours a day • Free Online Bill Payer
SK Keith Hurst, PGK, Slammin’ Snack Shack ..............301-674-7290
VISA Debit Cards-over 60,000 Surcharge-Free ATMs worldwide
Loan Applications Accepted anytime!
Ladies of the Knights
Board of Directors
Carolyn Lank, President ..............................................301-937-8756
Jim Stone, Chairman
Don DiMatteo, Vice Chairman
June Kelly, Vice President ...........................................301-927-4164
Jack Jacobs , Treasurer
Jerry Pesterfield, Secretary
Ursula Rhodes, Secretary .............................................301-490-0364
Bryan Caudle, Director
Margaret Phillips, Director
Archie Smith, Director
Jack Jacobs, Jr, Director
Senior Citizens Club
Supervisory Committee
SK Dick Bissell, President ............................................301-277-5823
Jack Jacobs, Chair, Tyrone Richardson, Dick Bissell,
Ursula Rhodes, Vice President .....................................301-490-0364
Beverly Zook, President/CEO
SK Bill Ballantyne, Co-Treasurer .................................410-571-1138
Br Ray Sciannella, Co-Treasurer ..................................301-937-7228
SK Tom Lank, Chaplain ................................................301-937-8756
Mary, Queen Of The Knights
Joe Ruth, Sergeant-at-Arms .........................................301-937-7193
Our Lady, Queen of the Knights, bless all the activities of
Arlene Ruth, Sunshine Chair ........................................301-937-7193
our Order. Keep us true to the pledge to extend the kingship
Liz Key, Phone Tree .....................................................301-559-7539
of thy Devine Son on earth. Through Thy intercession, win
SK John Landicho, Senior Newsletter Editor ................301-572-4278
for us the grace ever to exemplify in our public and private
Joe Ruth, 50-50 Chairman............................................301-937-7193
lives, the virtues which should characterize those
District Officers
specifically dedicated to the service of the heavenly court.
SK Keith Hurst, PGK, District Deputy ..........................301-674-7290
Make us always aware that as your Knights we are
Christopher Coker, PGK District Warden. ...........................................
constantly observed, our faith judged and our Order
appreciated. Accept, O Mary, this renewed pledge of fealty
and devotion of thy servants, the Knights of Columbus.
Prince Georges Council 2809
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Non-Profit Organization
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Prince George’s Council 2809
9450 Cherry Hill Road
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Address Service Requested
Hidden Member Number: Somewhere in this
issue is the membership number of one lucky
Knight. The number is spelled out in words. If
you are that lucky member, a prize awaits you if
you contact the Grand Knight before the next
issue of the Knight Cap. DGK José Rivera found
his number in the previous issue and won a $25
Amazon Gift Card! Next time, it could be you!
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Tuesday
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Charm City Trivia
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Dinner Specials
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Charm City Trivia
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Dinner Specials
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Point One K
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Charm City Trivia
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Dinner Specials
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SHARE
Knighthood Degree
29
Charm City Trivia
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Dinner Specials
October 1
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Charm City Trivia
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Dinner Specials
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Columbus Day Ball
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Charm City Trivia
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Dinner Specials
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Campout
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Program Planning
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2809 Council Mtg
Admission Degree
19
Bldg Crp Monthly Mtg
AMJC Exec Mtg
13
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Crab Feast
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2809 Council Mtg
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Bread for our Brothers
Bread for our Brothers
Seniors Meeting
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4
5
Columbus Day Parade
3
AMJC Assembly Mtg
Bread for our Brothers
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10 Columbus Day
Program Planning
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Bread for our Brothers
SHARE order deadline
KnightCap deadline
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2809 Council Mtg
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AMJC Exec Mtg
Bldg Crp Mnthly Mtg
24
2809 Council Mtg
Admission Degree
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Taco Tuesday
20
Bread for our Brothers
Taco Tuesday
18
Saturday
3 Campout
Flea Market
5 Labor Day
Bread for our Brothers
Friday
2 Campout
Dinner Specials
4 Campout
Mass
SHARE order deadline
Thursday
September 1
Charm City Trivia
AMJC Assembly Mtg
14
21
Bread for our Brothers
Ladies Auxiliary
McNamara Chpt Mtg
Wacky Wing Wed
28
12
Bread for our Brothers
Soccer Challenge
19
Bread for our Brothers
Bread for our Brothers
Ladies Auxiliary
Wacky Wing Wed
McNamara Chpt Crab Feast)
20
Charm City Trivia
21
Dinner Specials
22
SHARE
25
26
Bread for our Brothers
Seniors Meeting
27
Charm City Trivia
28
Dinner Specials
29
Bread for our Brothers
Nov 1 All Saints Day
2 All Souls Day
Bread for our Brothers
3
Charm City Trivia
4
Dinner Specials
5
Bread for our Brothers
Program Planning
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