Knights of Columbus Fairview Council #4044

Knights of Columbus
Fairview Council #4044
1599 Memorial Drive ~ Chicopee, MA 01020
Banquet Facility: 532-2000 ~ Lounge: 533-2877
Council Website: www.kofc4044.com
Grand Knight’s Office: 536-2835 ~ e-mail: grandknight@kofc4044.com
Financial Office: 536-2835 ~ e-mail: financialsecretary@kofc4044.com
Chancellor’s e-mail ~ chancellor@kofc4044.com
FROM THE GRAND KNIGHT
DEAR BROTHER KNIGHTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS,
Upcoming
Events!
February 12, 2011
Sweetheart Dance
April 30, 2011
French Night
May 8, 2011
Mother’s Day
Brunch
May 18, 2011
Living Rosary
July 9, 2011
Installation of
Officers
VOLUNTEER FOR
FEBRUARY
Norm and Grace Fleury
As we begin a New Year, we must realize how time goes by quickly. Our time on earth is
very brief, so let’s not waste a moment of it. Thank God for every day He has given us. No
matter what your trials and tribulations may be, look around and say “Thank you God, for
I’m truly blessed”.
Thank you to Don and Dee Darcy and their friends for another great New Year’s Eve
party. It’s evident that you put a lot of work and effort into this event so that we were
ensured a beautiful evening. Having the Honor Guard greet and escort the guests to their
table really added a touch of class. Thank you to the workers who gave up their time so that
guests could try their luck at the Casino games.
To Chef Dave, Jeff, Ray, Colin and the kitchen staff who were responsible for our gourmet
meal. Gloria and I, as well as the other guests, were impressed by the manner in which the
waitressing staff, under Sue’s supervision, served us.
The Knights of Columbus Basketball toss was a success due to the efforts of Ron Graczyk,
Tom Lacaprucia, Mel Antuna, and Jesu Urbano. Thank you to score keepers Richard Fulton,
F.N., and his wife Barbara, and Mark Urban. The children enjoyed themselves as did the
adults in attendance.
Come join us for the Valentine’s Dance on Saturday, February 12th. It will be a great
evening of fine food, dancing and socializing.
The Friday Night suppers are back. Where can you go for an inexpensive meal and enjoy
time with family and friends - The Lounge at the Knight of Columbus.
There are two Council Meetings per month (2nd and 4th Monday) starting at 7:30 p.m. Come
early and enjoy a meal before the meeting. Please try to attend at least one so that you can
stay informed.
By attending the numerous wakes this past month you showed how much Council 4044
really cares about its members.
God bless you.
Raymond E. LaMarche G.K.
VIVAT JESU
FOURTH DEGREE
NAVIGATOR NEWS
SWEETHEART DANCE
February 12, 2011
There’s still time to purchase your tickets
MENU
YOUR CHOICE OF
1. Roast Prime Rib
2. Stuffed Chicken
3. Baked Haddock
Included is Lobster Bisque, Garden Salad,
Baked Potato, Mixed Vegetables,
Cheese & Crackers at each table and dessert.
PRICE
MEMBERS $50 PER COUPLE
NON-MEMBERS $55 PER COUPLE
If interested contact:
Dottie Turgeon 413-536-4302
Jane Golob 413-539-6848
REPOSE OF THE SOULS
Sharon Kestler, Paul and Jacquie St.Cyr, Ray Roy, Msgr.
Leo Leclerc, Joe (Joey) Turgeon, Armand Mercier,
Norman Larocque, Norman Gladu, Bertha Mainville,
Mary Roberts, L. Paul and Helena Rota.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Grace Fleury, Louise Syriac, Marie Mainville and all
members in need of our prayers. Also for the life of the
unborn, sick and elderly, priests, religious, politicians, our
military and priest & religious vocations.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
All articles for the March newsletter should be submitted
to Donald Turgeon at dturgeon3739@charter.net by
February 20, 2010.
Dear Sir Knights.
Due to the cancellation of our January meeting, we were
unable to increase the responses to our upcoming
4th Degree Communion Breakfast. The Mass will be
held at Holy Cross Church in Holyoke, Sunday,
February 6th at 8:30 a.m.; breakfast to follow at St.
Patrick’s Social Center, South Hadley. To date, the
responses are not at all what I expected. This invitation
is also extended to any 3rd Degree member who intends
on becoming a 4th Degree Knight. If you would like to
join us in honoring our deceased members, please call
me at 533-9312.
Pursuant to our decision to aid the Veterans at the
Holyoke Soldiers Home, 5 members of the 4th Degree
met with the Recreation Director and we agreed to host
Bingo for the residents on Tuesday, February 8th at 1:00
p.m. Sir Knight Richard Beaudry, a veteran, agreed to
chair the committee. Chef Dave will prepare the
pastries for the social that will take place before the
Bingo. We will be posting a wish list for the Veterans
in the Bingo foyer and in the Lounge. Both areas will
have collection boxes. Please remember the personal
care items must be new and sealed. Fourth Degree
Knights are devoted to Patriotism. What better way to
express our objective than by honoring the men and
women who have given so much for our country.
To all 3rd Degree members, I urge you to seriously
consider joining the 4th Degree and help us achieve our
commitment to patriotism.
Please note the following dates:
4th Degree Exemplification will take place in May, 2011
at Knights of Columbus, Council 4044, Chicopee.
Friday, February 4 - Honor Guard Practice
Sunday, February 6 – Communion Breakfast
Tuesday, February 8 – Holyoke Soldiers Home
Wednesday, February 9 – 4th Degree Assembly Meeting
Fraternally yours,
Richard F. Fulton
Faithful Navigator
FIELD AGENT’S REPORT
Officers for Fraternal Year 2010-2011
Did you know?
…as a Knight of Columbus you contributed $13.8
million to the U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life educational
campaign since 1990.
For more information about the Knights of Columbus
Life Insurance, Annuities, and Long Term Health Care
Insurance, please contact your assigned field agent.
Ron Graczyk, (413)539-4202
ronald.graczyk@kofc.org Members; A-K
Tom Sullivan, (413)534-9609
thomas.sullivan@kofc.org Members; L-Z
Grand Knight
Chaplain
Deputy Grand Knight
Chancellor
Warden
Recorder
Inside Guard
Outside Guard
Financial Secretary
Treasurer
Advocate
Trustee (1st year)
Trustee (2nd year)
Trustee (3rd year)
Raymond E. LaMarche
Rev. Roland Galipeau
Paul Soja
J. J. Donald Turgeon
Dave Saraiva
Mark Urban
Donald A. Darcy
Francis Getto
Joseph R. Turgeon
Roland L. Bazinet
Edward Beliveau PGK
Kevin Godek
Richard Fulton FN
Matthew Sabat PGK
February 2011
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
Super Bingo
4
Honor Guard
Practice
5
6
7
Officer’s Meeting
7pm
8
9
Spaghetti Supper
4th Degree
Meeting
10
Super Bingo
11
12
Sweetheart Dance
13
14
Home Assoc. 7pm
Council Meeting
7:30pm
15
16
17
Super Bingo
18
19
20
Newsletter Deadline
21
22
23
24
Super Bingo
25
26
27
28
Council Meeting
7:30pm