Knights of Columbus - San Marco Knights of Columbus Council #6344

Knights of Columbus
San Marco Council 6344
P.O. Box 417 - Marco Island, FL 34146 - 239-389-5633
Charity - Unity - Fraternity - Patriotism
In Solidarity with our Priests
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SK John Fusco (left) with GK Joe Fatony is a
relatively new Knight but freely offers his time
and talents. John helped construct this year’s
float and finished all four degrees in a year.
Knight of the Month
John Fusco
District Deputy
District Warden
State Deputy
Supreme Knight
Field Agent
SK Al Bismonte
SK Joe Domiano
SK Paul Koppie
SK Carl A. Anderson
Alan Juliano
(239) 961-9996
(216) 905-9999
(727)-785-2684
( 239) 450-7347
Sir Knight Bob and Lady Trish Wilcox are valuable assets to
the Knights, Columbiettes and the church. Bob, a PGK and
PFN, devised and constructed this year’s float. Trish is PP
of the Columbiettes and a tireless worker for Knights.
Family of the Month
Bob & Trish Wilcox
Bishop Frank Dewane
Pope Francis
Websites: State KOC
San Marco Council
San Marco Church
(941) 484-9543 www.dioceseofvenice.org
www.vatican.va
floridakofc.org
(239) 389-5633 marcoknights.com
(239) 394-5181 www.sanmarcochurch.com
Calendar
FEBRUARY 2015
JANUARY 2015
6 Off. Mtg. 7PM Coun. Mtg .7:30PM 3 Off. Mtg. 7PM Coun. Mtg. 7:30PM
8-15-22-29 Bingo Doors Open 5:30 PM 5-12-19-26 Bingo Doors Open 5:30PM
14 Assembly Comedy Night
9 Free Throw Contest
16 Spaghetti Dinner 4:30-7:00PM
17 Social 5:30 PM (18 Ash Wed.)
20 Social 5:30PM
20-21-22 Tootsie Roll
24 Columbiettes Dinner Dance
20-27 Fish Fry 4:30-7:00PM
26 Knight Time Event
24 Assem. Mtg.7:30PM (7PM Rosary)
27 Assem. Mtg. 7:30PM (7PM Rosary) 28 Kof C Dist Free Throw Championship
All Meetings in the San Marco Parish Community Center
Officers Meetings In a classroom. Council Meetings In the conference room or the social hall. Social Meetings In the social hall.
Assembly Meetings on the 4th Tuesday each month at 7:30 PM In the conference room. Rosaries at 7:00 PM in the Chapel.
Hilda Brosky Reports: K of C Float
& Christmas Island Style Parade
Samantha
Lauren
MARCH 2015
3 Off. Mtg.7:00PM Coun. Mtg. 7:30 PM
5-12-19-26 Bingo Doors Open 5:30PM
6-13-20-27 Fish Fry 4:30-7:00PM
14 St. Patrick/St. Joe 6:30PM
17 Social (Ladies Night) 5:30PM
17 Free Throw Contest Winners
18 S/D Erin Spaghetti Dinner 4:30-7PM
21 Special Olympics Summer Games
21-22 Membership Drive
24 Assem. Mtg. 7:30PM (7PM Rosary)
APRIL 2015
5 Easter Sunday
7 Officers Meeting 7:00 PM
7 Council Meeting 7:30 PM
9-16-23-30 Bingo Doors Open 5:30PM
10- 17 Fish Fry 4:30-7:00 PM
13 St. Vin De Paul Spag. Din 5:30 PM
21 Social 5:30 PM
25 Golf Tournament
28 Assem. Mtg 7:30 PM (7PM Rosary)
MAY 2015
3 Mass for Deceased Knights
5 Officers Meeting 7:00 PM
5 Council Meeting 7:30 PM
7 Bingo Doors Open 5:30P.M.
7 Spaghetti Dinner (Tentative)
19 Social 5:30 PM
26 Assembly Meeting 7:30PM
(7PM Rosary)
Rosary for Life: Mondays at 6:30 PM in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Saturdays at 10:00AM
at Planned Parenthood in Naples. Call Bill Christ
for further information (389-0945).
PRAY FOR THE UNBORN
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JANUARY
BIRTHDAYS
Grand Knights Message
SK Joe Fatony
Fellow Knights:
December was an active time for our council. On December 9th, SK Joe Granda
oversaw the construction of the manger at the church, along with Sk Bob McArdle,
Deputy Grand Knight John Caltabiano, Sk Joe Domiano, Sk Ed Paltani, SK.Joe
Swaja and myself.
John Grossi 03
Patrick Latessa 03
Edward Skrzynski 03
Frank Ortiz 06
Al Bismonte 07
Frank D'Alessandro 08
Thomas Simota 08
Edward Valvano 08
Joseph Conti 10
Michael Stapleton 14
Philip Josberger IV 15
Thomas Walton 16
James Scallion 17
William Christ 18
Joseph Mazza 18
David Vergo 19
Christopher Ray 20
Walter Markel 21
Gary Krist 24
John Tillisch 26
Richard Peckham 29
Don Henderson 31
Robert Wilcox 31
On December 13th the Knights’ float led the Christmas Island Style parade. The beautiful float
was built by SK Bob Wilcox, assisted by Sk Dan Moll and SK John Fusco. The theme was “A
“Savior Is Born.” I want to thank Sk Lou Prigge and Lady Barbara who donated space on their
property to build the float and supplied the truck to tow it in the parade. Bill Christ donated the
trailer.
We had a great turn out of Knights and Columbiettes led by Sk Bob Wilcox and Deputy Grand
Knight John Caltabiano with the Knights Banner, Father Tim in Kathleen Reynolds convertible, I
road in SK Bob McArdle’s car, followed by the float, and the Columbiettes President Barbara
Derosa in Lady Barb Prigge’s convertible. Sal Sciarino road in Sk Joe Gianone’s convertible, and
marchers included Sk John Aceri, Bob Phelan, Paul O’Neill, Jim Nuthals, Steve Vergo, and Joseph Vergo, Cathy Vergo, Bill Sullivan, Trish Wilcox, Barbara Fusco, Dennis and Joan Pidherny,
John and Carmen Bingham, Bill Lewis, Joe Domiano, Ed Paltani. I apologize if I missed anyone
but I am working from memory. A dinner for 65 marchers at Porky’s followed the walk and everyone had a wonderful time.
Our Chrismas social featured an outpouring of gifts for local kids in need. The
dinner honored John Fusco as Knight of
the Month, a great addition to the council
who is always willing to help. The Family
of the Month was SK Bob and Lady Trish Wilcox. Bob is always has shared his knowledge
whenever I have asked for his help. Deputy Grand Knight John Caltabiano showed a beautiful
video of the Christmas program at Disney world.
On A sad note we attended the funeral mass for Veronica Gibbons the wife of Brother Gerald
Gibbons. Vera was a pillar of the church community and will be greatly missed. I am sure she is
with God and will keep a watchful eye on all of us.
My Wish for all is a healthy and happy New Year.
Please remember the sick in your prays
God Bless each of you and your families.
Joe Fatony, Grand Knight, (917) 679-5573, Fatonyjoe@hotmail.com
Council 6344 Officers 2014-2015
Grand Knight
Dep. Grand Knight
Chancellor
Financial Secty
Treasurer
Recorder
Advocate
Warden
Outside Guard
Outside Guard
Inside Guard
Inside Guard
Trustee 1
Trustee 2
Trustee 3
Lecturer
Chaplain
SK
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Joe Fatony
John Caltabiano
Dan Moll
Dave Hill
Frank Caricato
Joe Swaja
Joe Granda
John DeRosa
Ed Eastwood
Joe Batte
Joe Bartucci
Lee Cataldi
Dick Shanahan, PGK, PFN
Bob Wilcox, PGK PFN
Ben Farnsworth, PGK, FN
Mike Stapleton
Fr. Tim Navin
Assembly 2514 Officers 2014-2015
Faithful Navigator
Faithful Captain
Faithful Admiral
Faithful Comptroller
Faithful Purser
Faithful Pilot
Faithful Scribe
Inner Sentinel
Outer Sentinel
Trustee 1
Trustee 2
Trustee 3
Faithful Friar
Color Corp. Cmdr.
SK Ben Farnsworth, PGK
SK Joe Fatony
SK Al Bismonte PGK, PFN
SK Jack Hannigan
SK John Bingham
SK Ed Eastwood
SK Don La Pato
SK Bob Wilcox, PGK, PFN
SK Joe Swaja
SK Wayne Waldack PFN
SK Ted Konuszy, PGK PFN
SK Bill Lewis PGK PFN
Fr. Tim Navin
SK Wayne Waldack PFN
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Thinking of you
January 2015 By SK Dan Moll
REST IN PEACE
It is with deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of Brother John (Jack) Ryan. With Sympathy also we announce the
passing of Veronica (Vera) Gibbons, wife of Brother Gerry Gibbons, Columbiette Roseanne Christ's Mom Rose Rogan, and Anunsacion Bismonte, sister-in-law of SK Al Bismonte, DD, PGK, PFN.
SICK CALL
Please pray for the following ill Knights:
SK Bob Butler home recovering from a stroke, Brother Dave Stonier, Brother Chris Ray and his wife Nancy, Brother Ed Valvano,
Brother John Coretti and SK Anthony La Paglia.
Please pray for the ill family members of brother Knights:
SK Joe Swaja’s wife Kathi, SK George Schroll’s wife Joan, SK and Grand Knight Joe Fatony’s grand neice Victoria McNamara,
SK David Hill’s granddaughter Zoe Alex Hill, SK Jack Hannigan’s wife Doris, SK Joe Domiano’s wife Julie, Brother Jerry
Brosky's granddaughter Jessica Brech and nephew George Brosky III, SK Bill Lewis's sister Norma Ackman, SK Mike Stapleton's granddaughter Harper, Columbiette Pat LaPato’s sister Mary Margaret, PGN/PFN/DD SK Al Bismonte’s neice Salve
Geron, Father Russell Ruggiero’s neice Julia, SK Bill Roche’s sister Betty, SK Phil Josberger’s sister-in-law Shannon Josberger,
and SK Wayne Waldack’s friend Jeanne Patterson
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Don't worry about avoiding temptation. As you grow older, it will avoid you. - Winston Churchill
To include a family member in our Thinking Of You column, please
email me at descorp81@comcast.net or call 773-368-7200.
Vivat Jesus, SK Sal Sciarrino, PGN PFN PDD, SK Dan Moll, Chancellor
COLUMBIETTES
Barbara DeRosa, Pres.
Dear Sister Columbiettes: Happy New Year! Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. We welcome our
four new members, Kathleen Eaton, Devon Imm, Ellen Peterson and Eileen Recchia who received their First Degree at our Dec. 2 meeting. We look forward to
working with them and enjoying the many upcoming
events. Please note picture: L to R, Eileen Recchia,
Kathleen Eaton, Columbiette Chairperson Lynne Minnozi, Devon Imm and Ellen Peterson.
We are especially thrilled to have Devon, a student at the Florida Gulf Coast University and daughter of
our Secretary, Cindy Imm, join Aux. 6344. We hope
more young women will make the commitment to join
the Columbiettes in the future.
We are off to a great New Year with the start of Bingo on Jan. 8, our upcoming Winter Wonderland Dinner
Dance to be held on January 24, and Treasures in the Trunk on Feb. 7.
God Bless,
Barbara
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
MEMBERSHIP IS OUR LIFE-BLOOD…..PLEASE INVITE FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES
TO BECOME KNIGHTS!!
There will be 1st Degree exemplifications held just prior to the meetings when scheduled.
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Insurance Corner Alan Juliano
Dear Brothers,
I would like to focus on PROTECTION. We all want to protect all that we hold dear,
and the Knights were created to do just that. One of the best ways to protect your family is through the use of life insurance. The Knights have one of the most comprehensive
life insurance offerings of any organization and as a Knight these are always available to
you.
The Knights offer a wide variety of term and permanent insurance options and are always looking for better ways to serve and protect our members. As an example, we have
recently launched a new term product that allows members to secure protection for their
families up to 80 years of age and allows for a modest increase in coverage during the
policy's early years.
Protecting our family and financial assets are important to all of us and my responsibility is to meet with each member to review your protection needs. Solutions may include
Life and disability insurance, long term care assistance or retirement planning and each
of these solutions can be tailored to meet your own specific needs. You and your family
can benefit by learning more about what your Knights have to offer. Please give me a
call. I am here to help.
Fraternally,
Alan J. Juliano, Field Agent
January
weddings
Harold Lee & Uschi Sklyer 05
Anthony & June De Lucia 09
Joe & Cathy Vergo 09
Lou & Barbara Prigge 10
Jerry & Diane Blevins 20
Patrick & Julia Carley 21
Ed & Caren-Jean Eastwood 22
239-450-7347
alan.juliano@kofc.org
LIFE INSURANCE
LONG TERM CARE
ANNUTIES
DISABILITY
There is no more highly rated insurer in North America than the Knights of Columbus
Richard & Joyce Kaelin 26
Jerry & Rita Lawrence 28
We are seeking someone
to assist in the publication
of the Banner, one of our
most important resources.
Happy
Anniversary
Support Your Local Knights
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Ben Farnsworth
Assembly #2514
Ben Farnsworth
Sir Knights: I wish to thank the members of the 4th Degree for their participation
in the Christmas parade and their show of sympathy for the family of Vera Gibbons. Our prayers are with Gerry and his family.
Reading the Pope’s message to the Curia last month was a lesson for me and I think all
Catholics and Knights. The pope spoke of the sickness of considering oneself indispensable, of spiritual hardening, losing vivacity and boldness, the sickness of poor coordination
and of rivalry, in which honors are more important than deeds. He spoke of the ailment of
grumbling and gossip which sows discord rather than encouragement. The pope’s message
can heal a lot of wounds.
Please pray for cooperation in government to help our country remain “America the Beautiful.”
Sir Knight Ben Farnsworth FN, PGK (239) 394-6105 bjfarn@aol.com
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Phone: 239-389-9600
Fax: 239-389-9696
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Our best wishes and God’s
blessings to all the Knights
and their Families.
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Minozzi
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Fax: 239-393-0115
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OPEN DAILY 7:30am to 2:00pm
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Telephone 39-394-3068 - Fax: 239-394-1078
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Monthly Dec thru May
Weekly & Monthly June thru November
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GOD BLESS ALL THE
KNIGHTS AND
THEIR FAMILIES
DICK SHANAHAN
IN MEMORY OF
OUR DECEASED
KNIGHTS AND
THEIR FAMILIES
LEE CATALDI
Megan A.
Welker DDS
GENERAL DENTISTR Y
1850 San Marco Road
Marco Island, FL. 34145
394-3011
PHONE (239) 394-3657
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ACE
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YOUR HELPFUL HARDWARE MAN
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OWNER
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MARCO ISLAND, FL 34145
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277 North Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145
239-642-6635
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Owners
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tel: 239-325-2630
or: 239-530-1230
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Phone: 394-3313 Ext. 210
Fax: (239) 394-7053
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239-450-7347
alan.juliano@kofc.org
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LIFE INSURANCE DISABILITY
LONG TERM CARE ANNUTIES
There is no more highly rated insurer in North
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394-7004
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Proprietor
239-394-6400
599 S. Collier Blvd. #105
Marco Island, FL 34145
And their work on Marco