June 2012 - KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
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June 2012 - KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Pride of North Jersey! 61-HUNDRED The Monthly Newsletter of Father Joseph A. Cassidy Council No. 6100 Budd Lake, NJ The Best Council Newsletter in Paterson Federation in (1998-99), (2000-01), (2006-07), (2009-2010), (2010-2011) and in State of New Jersey (2006-2007) June 2012 Attention Brothers – Council Going “Green” The Council would like all brothers who have a computer and internet access to get their newsletters electronically. Brothers who do not have a computer will still be able to get a hard copy of the newsletter mailed to them. The Council’s website (www.kofc6100.org) has a link that contains the monthly newsletter from July 2009 to the latest newsletter in pdf format. The newest newsletter will be posted on the website by the first weekend of the month. Last month 206 newsletters were mailed, 6 above the minimum needed for bulk mailing rates. Thus far one hundred three brothers have informed me that they will get their newsletter from our website or by mail. That leaves approximately two hundred members who haven't informed me how they want to receive the newsletter. Please send your preference to: Gregg Buckalew, P.O. Box 157, Tranquility, NJ 07879; e-mail address: buckalew@ptd.net; or telephone (908-852-9184). Calendar of Upcoming Events June 1 4 8 11 14 15 17 19 Fri Mon Fri Mon Thur Fri Sun Tue Bingo Officers’ Meeting Bingo St. Jude Parish Center St. Jude Parish Center St. Jude Parish Center St. Jude Parish Center Business Meeting - Election 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm Flag Day Bingo St. Jude Parish Center 7:30 pm Father’s Day 4th Degree Meeting - Election St. Michael’s, Netcong 8:00 pm 22 24 29 Fri Sun Fri Bingo 3rd Degree Exemplification Bingo St. Jude Parish Center St. Jude Parish Center St. Jude Parish Center 7:30 pm 4:00 pm 7:30 pm St. Jude Parish Center 7:30 pm July 2 4 6 9 13 15 Mon Wed Fri Mon Fri Sun Officers Meeting Bingo Business Meeting Bingo Blood Drive St. Jude Parish Center St. Jude Parish Center St. Jude Parish Center St. Jude Parish Center 20 27 Fri Fri Bingo Bingo St. Jude Parish Center St. Jude Parish Center Happy Birthday America 7:30 pm 8:00 pm 7:30 pm 8:00am 2:30pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm Future Events and Contacts: th rd June 24 – 3 Degree Exemplification, DD John Walsh, home phone (862-250-0712) th July 15 - Blood Drive,Tim Goodhue, home phone (973-252-4663) Please Note: Business Meetings are now on the second Monday night of the month and will start at 8:00 PM. Arrive thirty minutes early and pray the rosary with us in the Reconciliation Area of the Church. Upcoming Council Election The Nominating Committee has diligently worked to complete the slate of officers for the upcoming Columbian Year (2011-2012). The slate of officers shown below was presented at the May Business Meeting, Wednesday, th May 14 . The slate of officers will be voted on at the June th Business Meeting, Monday, June 11 . Nominations from the floor for all elected positions may be made at the June Business Meeting. Nominations remain open until the elections are conducted. Ten percent of the membership has to be in attendance that night to be able to conduct the vote (approx. 25 members). So please attend and show your support for them. Grand Knight – John Mania Deputy Grand Knight – Joe Hruby Chancellor – Gerald Kaufhold Recorder – Jim Rennals Treasurer – no candidate Advocate – Phil Graziano, PGK Warden – Michael Mallon Inside Guard – Peter Longo Outside Guards – Wally Krake Trustee (3 Year) – David Teller Trustee (2 Year) – Thomas DeLalla Trustee (1 Year) – Joseph Mitru 2 Note the Chaplain, Spiritual Advisor and Lecturer are Council appointed positions and Financial Secretary is a Supreme Appointment – Not voted upon. Grand Knight’s Report Brothers, Saturday Evening Mass In today’s society, a new day begins at midnight. But this was not the custom in ages past, nor is it the custom in all cultures today. In earlier times, people depended on daylight. Without daylight, they had to use their lamps, and most people had a limited supply of fuel. So, when daylight was over, the day was over. Darkness brought the “night” of the new day. That is why the Sabbath began on Friday evening (and ended on Saturday evening). Christianity, with its Jewish roots, followed that custom. The new day began at sunset. Thus on major feasts, when the new day began at sunset, Christians celebrated prayers of the feast. Note that the Mass, however, wasn’t celebrated until the morning. After Vatican II, priests were allowed to celebrate the Mass of the Sunday on Saturday evening, as well as the Mass of the feast on the preceeding evening. P.S. – We could always use a few more brothers at bingo. Vivat Jesus, John Mania, Grand Knight Phone (973-691-8242) e-mail (jam2135@verizon.net) Chaplain’s Corner My Dear Brother Knights, Recharge This Summer For the first time in many years of ministry, I feel out of energy. The varied nature of my work demands that I keep several ministerial balls in the air simultaneously. Some days that makes life very interesting. However, at the moment it feels my life is a bit out of control. So many parishioners are currently diagnosed with cancer that it seems as if I’m in the midst of an epidemic. I’m thinking about faith formation for the coming year, and I wonder what in the world we can read together to inspire our yearly planning process. It occurs to me that I might have to recruit more school of religion teachers come fall. The very thought fills me with dread, and I wonder: Can I do this another year? I feel spiritually empty and wonder what kind of a spiritual director that makes me. I am, quite simply, overwhelmed. 3 So thank God for summer. I know I need it, especially this year. I need the slower pace and the time it allows me to recharge. I wonder if any of you feel the same. What do we do when we recognize the need to stand back, to gain perspective, and to be fed ourselves? Here are a few suggestions. Please feel free to e-mail me with your own. Be intentional about seeking mental diversion. Read novels “The Good Dog” is a recent favorite, see movies “The Descendants” and “The Way” are two on my list, visit an art museum, go to a concert, head for the baseball park, play cards or work puzzles. Embrace activity of some kind. The activity can involve fine motor skills or free motion, but in some way allow the body to take the lead. Draw, embroider, go dancing, visit a local nature preserve or park, fly a kite, refinish furniture, garden, do yoga, walk more, build something or clean out closets. Get out of town. Ministry is a way of life, and as such, it often involves a 24/7 commitment. I have heard more than one among us say that the best, and sometimes only, way to recharge is to leave town. That can mean a day trip to a neighboring county, a day or two away or longer time for a real vacation. However we do it, it is important to get away… really get away. Pay attention to some spiritual practice that has lost its place of honor. Whatever it is that has fallen in favor from the daily calendar — be it silent prayer, journaling, participating in adoration, attending daily Mass, praying while walking, spending time in scripture meditation — think about why that practice has diminished and if it might be possible to reclaim it or try something new. If attending a continuing education conference or retreat is out of the question, then choose one book in the field to read. As summer unfolds, consider the pile of books in the office or by the bed that we intend to read someday. Or read the book reviews in Catholic periodicals to find a new source. Sometimes one good read is enough to renew the mind and just think differently about things. Ask other folks in ministry what they are reading. James Martin’s “Lives of the Saints” and Richard McBrien’s “The Church” have been recommended recently. Thelma Hall’s “Too Deep for Words” and Elizabeth Johnson’s “Quest for the Living God” are two on my list. Perhaps most of all, it is important to open the heart to the surprise of God’s unpredictable grace in the people and events of summer’s days. For when the pace slows, we are more apt to find that the promised Spirit is indeed ever near, and to trust that it is God’s work, not our own, that will be done. As June begins, I am still on empty. But I look forward to summer’s gift of time and change of pace. In God’s time, restoration and renewal will come. And so will fall. In the days to come, I pray for energy and desire to walk by faith when the end is not clear, and to believe that the Spirit will once more find a way to use the tiny mustard seed of my faith to do its part in building the kingdom. Yours in Christ, your chaplain Father Joe Rev. Joseph Orlandi 4 Camp Merry Heart 2012 Brothers, On Saturday April 28, 2012 we had our third annual work party day at Camp Merry Heart. We had 11 Knights, and 10 Squires participate. We were able to complete 8 projects: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Installed a washer and dryer. Raked several acres of leaves. Installed a 220 volt outlet for maintenance equipment. Demolished an old unsafe pavilion and outhouse. Painted the new boat storage building. Installed trim moldings on the new boat house. Removed, reframed and reinstalled 3 windows on dining hall. Installed trim moldings on a deck. Large thanks to: Brother Rob Wasik, who was able to arraign a donation from the PBA to pay for many of the materials that were needed, and to Brother Phil Graziano, for cooking trays of meatballs and sausage and peppers, which guaranteed no one was hungry. Thanks to the Squires who were there: Jyrelle Garcia Geno Go PJ Farruggia MJ Merkl William Papa Jon Rohe Justin Savastano Timmy Watral Thanks to the Knights who were there: Rich DiCicco Paul Farruggia Wally Krake Pete Longo Steve Sanmarco John Watral Neil Merkl Isaac Santiago Al Go* Doug Horn* Andrew Miller Tom Rohe *Soon to be Knights Respectfully submitted, Tom Rohe 3rd Degree Exemplification th rd On Sunday June 24 Father Joseph Cassidy Council 6100 will host a 3 Degree Exemplification. Sign-in will be in the Parish Center at 3:30pm. The Degree start time will be 4:00 pm. Note: All candidates and Sponsors must wear jacket and tie. There will be no nd exceptions. Candidates must have current 2 Degree membership card. Contact: John Walsh, District Deputy, home phone (862-250-0712) 5 Blood Drives Council 6100 will sponsor Blood Drives th on Sunday, July 15 and Sunday, st October 21 . They will be held in the Parish Center from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Call Tim Goodhue, chairman for this event if you would like to donate either whole blood or platelets. He can be reached at (973) 252-4663. The Blood Drive in January resulted in 35 pints collected and in March 50 pints were collected. 2012 Dues Save the Council the postage to bill you. Send your 2012 dues in now and get your travel card by return mail. Just cut out and use this form. Also, please help us confirm your personal data by supplying the following: Name: ____________________________________________________ Phone #: __________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ E-mail Address: ____________________________________________ Wife’s Name: ______________________________________________ 2012 Dues $ 25.00 Send to: Gerard Petrocelli (FS) Knights of Columbus Council 6100 PO Box 204 Budd Lake, NJ 07828 Council 6100 Goods & Services Marketplace Concept An idea has been presented to establish a Goods & Service marketplace within Council 6100. 6 All Brothers are invited to participate. Here is how it will work: Gather the key minimum information about your business or services that you may have to offer. This includes your name, phone number, email, brief description of services able to provide, the name of your business or if you are a sole proprietor, your license number (if applicable), your company website (if applicable), and a brief biography no more than 1 paragraph that is relevant to the services that you are offering. Send this information to Andrew Miller by: e-mail to andrew_k_miller@yahoo.com, snail mail to 16 Wildwood Avenue, Budd Lake, NJ 07828 or call at 917-327-7681. This information will be entered into a database and will generate a list that will be shared with all Brothers at the next General Meeting and will be included on the Council’s website and newsletter. In the future, we may consider publishing a directory. Note that the Council, St. Jude’s and Andrew Miller will have no liability as to the quality of services provided. Buyers should contact sellers directly. Please perform whatever due diligence you think is appropriate. If you have a good or bad experience with a seller, please feel free to email or mail Andrew Miller with your input. Currently, there will be no cost for this service. Let’s work together and make this a success! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: _____________________________________________ Contact # ______________ E-mail _____________________________________________ License# (if applicable) _______________________________ Description of Services _______________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Invitation to Pray With Fellow Brothers and Their Families Brothers - All are invited to pray Evening Prayer in the Daily Chapel at 7:00 p.m. each Sunday. This time of prayer and meditation is only for a halfhour. Evening Prayer is part of the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office. In the Liturgy of the Hours, The Church fulfills Jesus’ command to “pray always” (Luke 18:1; see also 1 Thessalonians 5:17). 7 Through this prayer, the people of God sanctify the day by continual praise of God and prayers of intercession for the needs of the world. Insurance Message Insurance Check-up for 2012 An insurance check-up can be as important as an annual physical. Unlike many other products, you don’t just need money to obtain life insurance, long-term care or disability income insurance. You also need good health, and no one knows when your health could change. Did you take time out of your schedule last year to meet with us? If you did, thank you for seeing us and helping secure your financial future. I will be in touch with you to schedule your annual review to verify that everything is heading in the right direction. We’ll make sure that if your goals and budget have changed, your plan still works for you. If you didn’t have a meeting with us last year, I hope you will answer my invitation this year. It’s a wise idea to have an expert look at your finances. Schedule some time to visit with me, your professional Knights of Columbus insurance agent, and I’ll provide an insurance check-up that will quickly identify any gaps in your family’s life insurance program. Did I mention my check-up is free of charge? When was the last time you received something for free that could be providing value to you and your family for generations? And I’ll come to your house when it fits your schedule. Call me today at (973-551-0763) or e-mail: joseph.barrett@kofc.org for an appointment. Call me – let’s talk. I want to hear from you. Joseph B. Barrett, Jr. PGK, Field Agent Council Magazine Fundraiser Brothers, By now most of you have heard about the new Magazine Fundraiser that Council 6100 is running in conjunction with St. Jude Parish. In these difficult economic times we have looked at many ways to minimize the impact on our community as we seek ways to raise funds. We think the Magazine Fundraiser is a very positive way to move forward quickly without asking anyone to spend one additional penny over what you may be currently spending. The plan makes it is easy to participate. If you, your family or friends are already buying any magazines, by just renewing them through our program, 40% of the total cost will be returned to the Council. 8 All of this can be done on the internet without any paperwork. Just enter www.qsp.com/store/index.aspx and you will enter the QSP Magazine Store that contains over 700 of today’s most popular magazines at prices that are most often lower than the publishers’ offers. You can also enter through our website: www.kofc6100.org and clicking on the Magazine Program listed on our Home Page. Also, you do not have to wait for your current subscriptions to expire. Just simply mark the order as a renewal and copy your name exactly as it appears on your current issues and your subscriptions will be automatically extended. Of course, you can purchase new subscriptions too! Remember 40% of your total cost will be returned to the Council. The success of this program relies on offering this opportunity to as many people as possible. Why not ask your family and friends to help, or consider asking your doctor or dentist who normally have tons of magazines. Tell them it will not cost them any additional money to be part of this worthy effort. Brother who do not have the opportunity to help with other fundraisers can easily help by simply forwarding this email to their friends. This program is ongoing all year and you can renew your subscriptions at any time. Also, we will be sending email reminders periodically, so be on the lookout for them! Thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions, you can contact the program chairman, Ernie DiCicco, or myself at dteller@optonline.net or diciccohighfield@att.net Vivat Jesus Dave Teller, Past Grand Knight Editor’s Corner June Birthdays – Happy Birthday to the following brothers: th th Andrew Baik (24 ) Salvatore Bellacomo (27 ) th th Andrej Bijowski (12 ) Richard J. Bonannella (29 ) th th James P. Byrne (18 ) John F. Cole (11 ) th st Frank L. Commesso (4 ) Glenn Conte (21 ) th nd Nicholas V. DiRienzo (17 ) Lindbergh H. Ehrhardt (2 ) th th Robert T. Gall (26 ) Felix J. Graziano (29 ) st th Joseph Hruby (31 ) Jeffrey R. Johnson (27 ) st th John P. Licitra (31 ) Dennis K. Mok (7 ) th nd John E. Nevola (27 ) Michael P. Otto (22 ) th th Joseph R. Perosa (14 ) Gary Proto (24 ) st th Paul J. Przyblyinski (31 ) Tony Quinones (9 ) th th Robert Sacco (8 ) Vincent J. Scibetta (14 ) th th Robert A. Scirocco (16 ) Gregory J. Strzepek (15 ) th th Christopher S. Sumski (16 ) Joseph A. Tarallo (19 ) Hope I have not missed recognizing anyone’s birthday. 9 Please take a moment to pray to our Lord and Savior for our sick and departed Brothers and Sisters. Your thoughts and prayers are powerful gifts to God that can help those in need. Pray for the Departed – Please remember in your prayers: For all the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, including Mark Petrocelli (nephew of brother Gerard Petrocelli), the passengers and crews aboard AA Flights 11 and 77 and UA Flights 93 and 175 and all the gallant rescue workers of the NYFD, NYPD and PA personnel who gave their lives trying to save others. For the valiant members of our military and our coalition military who have lost their lives fighting against the Iraqi Regime and terrorism throughout the world. And for all the innocent lives lost due to war, terror, natural disasters and famine around the world. Council 6100 Grand Knights George Byron Mitsie Kruzel (Charter Member) James Lewis Roger McGuire (Charter Member) Joseph F. O’Connor, FDD, PFN Richard Phillips (Charter Member) Francis P. Ruggiero, FDD (Charter Member) Council 6100 Charter Members Norman Gerard Donoghue Nicholas Esposito John Grimes George S. Gutleber Sr. Patrick Murray Sr. John F. O’Malley Stefan Poplawski, Jr. Council 6100 Members Gregory Alli Joe Bellacomo Rev. Joseph A. Cassidy Ernest A. DiCicco Sr. Joseph J. Gurrera Robert King Sr. Peter Volpe Moises Asaf Angelo Baranello Harvey Boyce William P. Calvani Charles F. Clines Thomas C. DeLalla Joseph Ferrucci Jr. Robert T. Gilmartin Bill Herles James F. Kearney Joseph M. Peters Richard F. Spitzer Sr. Stanley Zagorski Pope John Paul II Mother Teresa Franciscan Sister Dolores Alfone, taught in Paterson Diocesan schools Sister Mary Dorothy Binder, Sister of the Sorrowful Mother, administration nurse in several Diocesan hospitals Franciscan Sister Cosimina Capasso, Sister of Charity of St. Elizabeth Salesian Father Clement Cardillo, former pastor of St. Anthony Parish in Paterson Filippini Sister Ann Marie Cervasio, taught in Paterson Diocesan schools Deacon Robert Cote, of Blessed Kateri Parish in Sparta Filippini Sister Ester Del Duca, first native-born American to lead order Filippini Sister Theresa DiNicola, taught at Paterson Diocese elementary schools Franciscan Sister Rene Donohue, principal of St. Philip School in Clifton Sister Mary Francis Eiden, Sister of Christian Charity, taught in Denville Sister Helen Jean Everett, Sister of Charity of St. Elizabeth, taught at Academy of St. Elizabeth Cardinal John Foley, Catholic communicator Dominican Sister Catherine James Hanley, taught at several Diocesan schools Sister Julitta Heinen, Sister of Christian Charity, former Assumption College president Sister Jean Hekker, taught in Diocesan schools for 47 years 10 Father Joseph Kiernan, served at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in West Milford Deacon Albert Klose, served at St. Mary’s Parish in Boonton and a 4th Degree Knight Sister Jean Marie Krueger, taught at several Diocesan Parishes & health care facilities Sister Mary Loretta, of the Hermits of Bethlehem in the Heart of Jesus Sister Irene Neely, Sister of Charity of St. Elizabeth, taught at Catholic Schools in Diocese Father Jeremiah O’Riordan, Paterson Diocesan priest and former U.S. Air Force chaplain Filippini Sister Antoinette Pagano, former teacher at Villa Walsh Academy Deacon Frank Para, of St. Virgil Parish in Morris Plains and a 4th Degree Knight Bishop Emeritus Andrew Pataki, of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic Filippini Sister Antoinette Petrizzo, taught at former Sacred Heart School in Clifton Sister Ann Reyes, Dominican Sisters of Hope, taught at St. Mary High School in Paterson Sister Josephine Mary Ricciuti, Sister of Charity of St. Elizabeth, music teacher Sister Mary David Role, Sister of the Sorrowful Mother, teacher and pastoral care Benedictine Sister Giles Sharkey, taught at former Paterson Catholic High School and at Pope John XIII High School in Sparta Benedictine Brother Brendan Alfred Tumulty, of St. Mary’s Abbey Jesuit Father Thomas Walsh, served at Loyola House of Retreats in Morristown Sister Cecelia Whitleigh, Missionary Sister of the Immaculate Conception, served in Paterson Diocese Salesian Father Frank Wolfram, taught at Don Bosco Technical High Salesian Father Vincent Zuliani, taught at Don Bosco Academy in Newton Dominick A. Calabrese, PSD, KSG Joseph M. Cummings, Jr., PSD Hugh DeFazio, PSD Paul R. Heitman, Sr., PSD William J. Kennedy, PSD Jim Lowe, PSD Ray O’Brien, PSD Dr. Arthur J. Bracuti, retired coworker of Brother Gregg Buckalew James W. Evers, friend of Brother Gerard Petrocelli’s family Andrew Frey, friend of Council member Philip J. Ganguzza Sr., St. Jude parishioner Loretta Gordon, friend of Council member Cecelia A. Kurkewicz, aunt of Brother Gregg Buckalew Michael A. Legora, husband of Margaret, a St. Jude Rosarian Joseph Moccio, father-in-law of Brother Dennis Mok Lawrence “Larry” McEntee, father of Brother Lawrence McEntee Jr. Michael Pracell, friend of Council member Robert Sabella, Brother Jeffrey Sabella’s brother Frank Siino, Brother Tony Siino’s father Joann A. Sullivan, Brother Gerald Sullivan’s mother John Sweltz, Brother Kevin Cunnion’s father-in-law John Ward, friend of Gerard Petrocelli Please Note: Deceased Brothers of Council 6100 and past State Officer’s will remain on the above list. All others will be removed after six months but they will always be remembered in our prayers. Pray for the Recently Sick and Infirmed – Please remember in your prayers: Council 6100 Members John Abbott Sal Bellacomo Reinaldo Colon Anthony Fernandez Felix (Phil) Graziano Charlie Lipscomb Joseph Perosa Steve Ruffini Gerry Sullivan Charles Andershonis Rich Biunno Lenny Ehrhardt E. Carroll Gagnon Robert LaLonde Joe Mitru Ray Perkins Frank Ruggiero Steve Sammarco Bob Wasik Ray Vonderheide Sr. 11 Andrew Augustine Jim Byrne Joseph Faraci Joe Giannone Dominick Legora Bill Nolan George Petino Bob Sacco Joe Terrezza Julie Allbritton Ann Marie Andershonis Charlie Andershonis, Brother Charles Andershonis’ grandson Ralph Apicella John Arsi Gus Bakogiannis Anthony Balalament Emily Banchansky Father Stan Baron Joan Barrett Joseph Barrett Sr. Michael Basciano Arnold Berghorn Anton Bernhard Rose Bernard John Biondi Sr. Alyssa Bray Dave Brown Homer Buckalew Irene Buckalew Rosie Burrafato Noreen Butler Ginnie Cagioumi Sue Carlson Kent Carson Kim Cassula Ed Chewey John Ciborski Virginia Clark Kevin Cleary Lee Clowers Meghan Collins Katrina Alessia Colon Joe Collucci Billie Crino Katlyn Cross Michael Crush Jean Daoust Jerry Darly Agnes DeLalla Grace DeLalla Tom DeLalla Sr., Brother Tom DeLalla’s father Tricia DeLalla Dolores Delaroski Tony Demaio Betty Ann Devlin Kim Dillard Lynn Dowling Joan Doyle Byron Dutko Collette Eden Janet Ehrhardt Terry Farina Florence Ferris Ed Flizack Michael Fontneau John Fortunato Deacon Tom Friel Brandon Glyn-Young Chris Graziano Denise Greiner Jude Guarnieri Mildred Guider Jane Hack George Hansen Bobby Hatz Donald Hayes Ann Hiler Kathleen Hogan Mary Hrudy Lily Hung Colin Hyland Rose Jennings Diane Johnson Luther Johnson Lynn Johnson Kurt Kaltwasser Gerard Kaufhold, Jr. Mary Kaufhold Gloria Kelchner Reagan Kieny Catherine King Marge Kiselyk Martin Kiulehan Maria Kovach Joan Kowalski Marie Kreseski Amelia Krush Michael Krush Helen Kurkewicz Debbie Kuzma Charlie Lane Rose LaRosa Sal LaRosa Deidre LaValle Joanne Lawler Lou Legora Mike Legora Antoinette Leland Helen Leval Giovanna Loiacono Micky LoPresti Howard Lucas Chris Macklaughlin Marion Maher Linda Mallon Bill Manville Herb Marcelino Chris Martin Joseph Martin Jessica Martinez Gina Maselli Mike McCann Richard McColligan Robert McGomery Joe Miller Joseph Mitru Sr. Nicolas A. Mitru Ginny Moller John Monisteros Jayson Morris Kevin Moss Sharon Moyer Father Pat Mullen Jan Musgrave Lisa Naomi Gerard Navarro Maureen Negri Mary Neirlich Thomas Neirlich Katerie Nolan Patricia Nolan Rudy Nordman Marie O’Connor Charley O’Neal Teresa Orlandi Jay Painter Dorothy Parente Fierello Parente Steve Pellito Will Penniston Marion Peterson Chris Phaneuf Thailer Powell Joanne Przybylinski Theresa Puca Dan Quigley Eileen Quigley 12 John Raab Joan Reid Rev. James Reilly Donna Rennals Tish Rohe Robert Rose Lt. Colonel Jim Rudolf Anthony Ruggiero Ellen Rutherford Don Ryan Sue Ryan Bob Sarlett Nancy Sasso Anne Marie Schlinck Mary Schluensen Michael Schulman Joe Seali Sussie Seims Gaurang Shah Fran Shandick Colin Singer Steven Starri Amy Storebeck Eileen Stout Christopher Sullivan Tim Swaszek Judy Teller Melissa Teller Mary Tessier Maria Tetto Jackie Thowe Maryjean Tonkavich Silvia Torres Father Tom Trapasso Frank Trotta Joseph Truppo Mickie Truppo Eric Wood Uhrman Scott Uhrman Grace Ulianiello Zig Ulinsky Marge Vonderheide Kathy Walters Robert Wasik Sr. Tom Weiss Msgr. Jack Wherlan Al Whetmore George Young Henry Zwick Also pray for the men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces and our Allies fighting terrorism in Iraq, Afghanistan and other terrorism throughout the world. Pray for their success and speedy return, For all the survivors of natural disasters in the United States, and natural disasters throughout the world. For the special intentions of Brother Rob Wasik, state corrections officer @ Northern State Prison in Newark, wants us to keep his brother officers in your prayers, despite the uprising in assaults & hazards they face, some suffer from tragedy. Please keep these Officers in your prayers, they all just suffered life changing losses. Mike Cintron (3 month old daughter killed in car accident, wife & mother in -law in hospital), Angel Arroyo (father shot & killed walking his dog in newark Easter Sunday), Terance Hooker (wife died suddenly 26 years old leaving him w/ 3 year old girl), Moises Vasquez (mother passed) and Frank Melendez (diagnosed w/ cancer) For the Penn State and University of Syracuse sexual abuse victims, For the 22 Catholic churchmen, including New York Archbishop Timothy Michael Dolan and Edwin Frederick O’Brien who Pope Benedict XVI brought into the elite club of cardinals, For State Chaplain Most Rev. Charles J. McDonnell, D.D. Aux. Bishop of Newark (Retired) and State Secretary Wayne J. McCormack, For the 45 seminarian candidates in the Paterson Diocese, For the special intentions of Father Joseph Orlandi, And lastly pray to the Blessed Mother for World peace. A.S.A.P. - Always Say a Prayer Editor’s Notes: Get More Involved – As we enter June 2012 the calendar shows that we are a Council with a hearty appetite for charitable and fraternal work. We have a wide range of activities, either in progress, or planned for the near future. Every activity needs chairmen and committee members. If you are not already as active as you should be, you can see where the opportunities are. Attend the next 13 th Business Meeting on Monday, June 11 at 8:00 pm to become more involved in the Council’s good works. Moving, Have a New E-Mail Address or Phone Number – If you are moving or have moved, changed your e-mail address or phone number, please notify me. It is important that we keep our records up to date. A Very Happy Father’s Day from the Buckalew family to all the Knights’ and other male relatives who are fathers. Gregg Buckalew – editor Telephone (908-852-9184) e-mail address: buckalew@ptd.net Knights of Columbus on the Internet For those Knights who like to visit cyberspace here are the following web sites on the Internet to get information about the Knights of Columbus. They are: Supreme Council Website - (http://www.kofc-supreme-council.org) Site consists of various webpages telling about who we are, how to join, up-todate news of the Order, information, history, photographs and more. Knightsite - (http://www.knightsite.com/kofc.htm) Site consists of a directory of over 120 individual web pages: a web page for each U.S. State and Canadian Province, The Vatican website and the Supreme Council Website; how to pray the rosary and various other pages of interest to Brother Knights. New Jersey State Council – (http://www.njkofc.org) Council 6100 - has it’s own web site. Among the things on the web page are the latest Council Newsletter, the Business Meeting highlights and the Council Calendar for the next two months. It can be found at kofc6100.org or as a link under the St. Jude Parish website: www.stjudeparish.org. Other Interesting Websites: The Paterson Diocese – http://www.patersondiocese.org The Vatican – http://vatican.va Eternal World Television Network – http://www.ewtn.com NOTICE – As another means of relaying news about the Knights of Columbus, Council 6100, etc., it is requested that all knights having e-mail addresses provide them to me at my e-mail address listed here: (buckalew@ptd.net). Sometimes the telephone tree does not always work because members are not at home and do not have an answering machine. This way if any news has to get out fast, an urgent e-mail message can be sent to all those who have provided us with their e-mail addresses. 14 Business Meeting Highlights th The highlights of the Business Meeting of May 14 were as follows: (29 members present & DD John Walsh) The following motions were presented to and voted upon by the Council during this Business Meeting: A motion was made by Rich DiCicco to pay the vouchers waiting to be paid by the Council. Mike Mallon seconded the motion and it passed by a unanimous voice vote. 1. Phil Graziano made the second reading of the motion for the Council to donate $1,000.00 to the Selah Senior Care Center in Hackettstown to help offset the cost of a surveillance system and other needs. The motion was seconded by Joe Barrett and pased by a unanimous voice vote. 2. A motion for the Council to donate $100.00 to Mt. Olive resident and Stanhope Police Officer Joe Johnson, whose 2-year-old son is fighting a rare form of brain cancer was made by Pete Longo. Gerald Kaufhold seconded the motion and it passed by a unanimous voice vote. 3. Phil Graziano made a motion for the Council to reimburse Tom Rohe for the $157.00 he spent for the May Coffee’N. The motion was seconded by Pete Longo and it passed by a unanimous voice vote. nd 4. A motion for the Council to run a Giant Ticket Raffle (2 week vs Tampa Bay) was made by Dave Teller. Wally Krake seconded the motion and it passed by a unanimous voice vote. 5. Joe Rhuby made a motion for the Council to donate $500.00 towards a wheelchair purchase for Arthur Palmer’s handicapped child (the total cost of the wheelchair will be shared among a group of local charities in equal donations of $500.00). The motion was seconded by Dave Teller and it passed by a unanimous voice vote. rd 6. A motion for the Council to spend up to $500.00 for the 3 Degree to be held by Council #6100 was made by Tom Rohe. Joe Devlin seconded the motion and it passed by a unanimous voice vote. 7. Rich DiCicco made a motion for the Council to spend up to $100.00 for refreshments to be served at the upcoming Squire Rose Circle formation meeting and leader training kickoff (date to be determined). The motion was seconded by Gerard Petrocelli and after a lengthly discussion was tabled. 15 8. A motion for the Council to donate $350.00 towards Father Dan’s East Meets West Festival was made by Tom Rohe. Joe Devlin seconded the motion and it passed by a unanimous voice vote. Tom DeLalla presented the slate of officers for the upcoming Columbian year (2012-21013) to be voted on at the next business meeting (June th 11 ). Grand Knight – John Mania Deputy Grand Knight – Joe Hruby Chancellor – Gerald Kaufhold Recorder – Jim Rennals Treasurer – no candidate Advocate – Phil Graziano, PGK Warden – Michael Mallon Inside Guard – Peter Longo Outside Guards – Wally Krake Trustee (3 Year) – David Teller Trustee (2 Year) – Thomas DeLalla Trustee (1 Year) – Joseph Mitru Tom Rohe placed his name in nomination for the Treasurer’s post. Report by – Tom Rohe Council Recorder On The Lighter Side Life Find a passion and pursue it. Dream big. Laugh everyday. Believe in magic. Tell stories. Reminisce about the good old days but look with optimism to the future. Travel often. Learn more. Be creative. Spend time with people you admire. Seize opportunities when they reveal themelves. Love with all you heart. Never give up. Do what you love. Be true to who you are. Make time to enjoy the simple things in life. Spend time with family. Forgive even when it’s hard. Smile often. Be grateful. Be the change you wish to see in the world. Follow your dreams. Try new things. Work hard. Don’t count the minutes, count the laughs. Embrace change. Trust yourself. Be thankful. 16 Be nice to everyone. Be happy. Live for today. And above all make every moment count!!! (submitted by Lisa Brett Pignataro, Special Projects Coordinator, Mt. Olive Township) Other Council Activities Bingo – Phil Graziano is the head of the Bingo Committee. The Council is still in dire need of a few ‘Good Knights’ to adequately staff our bingo teams. I hope the Council will help fill the voids now present on all bingo teams. If a few ‘Good Knights’ with nothing to do one Friday evening per month would volunteer their time between 6:30 PM and 11:30 PM (only five+ hours per month), we would be able to fully staff our four bingo teams. If you can not volunteer five hours per month, perhaps you could volunteer a few hours of your time per month. If you can volunteer in any way please call Phil at (908)979-3375 or e-mail: philgraz53@comcast.net. Coffee N’ – Is held on the first Sunday of every month after the 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 Mass. Council 6100 will host the Coffee N’, in the months of February, May, and November. Brother Tom Rohe has agreed to run the next few Coffee N’s but we will need to have a few brothers to step up and help Tom to run these Coffee N’s. The job entails shopping for the needs of the day, organizing the work schedule for the day and just getting the job done. If you can help in any way please let Tom know, (973-426-9394). Campbell Soup Label Collection – Brother Victor Farina is collecting Campbell Soup labels as a donation to acquire books from the Library of Congress for the Blind and Disabled. Bring your labels to the next Business Meeting for Victor. Father Dan’s Musical Concert Website – BIG NEWS – WE HAVE A WEBSITE – LOOK FOR FUTURE E-MAIL ANNOUNCENTS FROM SPLATTER CONCERTS – www.splatterconcerts.com. We're also on Facebook and My Space under Splatter Concerts – our new name! It's been a VERY rough year for us financially, and we don't know how much longer we can continue without getting more people through the doors for the shows. It's been a GREAT year musically, with Ian McLagan, Donna Jean Godchaux, Ana Popovic, Smokin' Joe, Bill Kirchen, and The New Riders of the Purple Sage, but all of the above shows except Smokin' Joe have run in the red, so please come out if you want the music to continue! Shows at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center, 60 North Jefferson Road Whippany, NJ 07981. Food Available – Have dinner with us! Reverend Daniel D. Staniskis, phone (973-585-7175). Squires – The Thomas Christopher DeLalla Columbian Squires Circle 2192 now consists of approximately 18 active members. Recent elections for new officer’s resulted in The Chief Squire is Chris Watral, the Deputy Chief Squire is Kevin Scimecca, Bursar is Thomas Petrocelli and the Notary is Jon Rohe... 17 Brothers John Watral, Joe D’Anna, Tom Rohe, and Gerard Petrocelli are the acting Councilors. The Circle meets on the second Thursday of the month at 8:30pm. Any boy between the ages of 10-17 is eligible to join. Anyone interested please call John Watral (973)691-9189, email to jwatral@zeusinc.com or Tom Rohe (973) 479-5067. Classified Ads For $25.00 your ¼ page ad can appear here for one year (12 issues) For Rent 3 bedroom Condo in Wildwood 1-1/2 blocks from boardwalk and convention center Weekly rentals or minimum 2 night stay Available April through November Contact PGK Felix (Phil) Graziano (908-979-3098) Computer Repairs / Upgrades, etc. Richard DiCicco, PGK – Council 6100 Phone Number: (908) 813-9605 Email: pgkcomputerbiz@comcast.net Service call fee $25.00 FREE SOLAR PANELS FOR YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS REDUCE YOUR ELECTRIC BILLS ABSOLUTELY NO COST TO YOU CALL ROB WASIK 201-317-9535 (Newsletters are printed by LPI) 18 Next Business Meeting th Monday, June 11 8:00 PM – Parish Center Be there 30 minutes early; pray the Rosary with us in reconciliation area of the church KNIGHTS PROVIDE FOR THEIR OWN - 61-HUNDRED is a monthly publication of Knights of Columbus Father Joseph A. Cassidy Council 6100 Budd Lake, New Jersey John Mania Grand Knight OUR INSURANCE PROGRAM HAS NO EQUAL! Call: Field Agent Joseph B. 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