Knight Times - September 2016

Official Publication of the Ocean City Council # 9053
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Volume 20, # 10
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 7 pm, Columbus Hall
October, 2016
Grand Knight’s Message
Chaplain’s Message
Reverend John Lunness
Catholics are Torn on How to Vote
The headlines are lies. They are lies because,
“faithful”, Catholics do know how to vote.
“Faithful’, is the key word here. I gave a homily
about this but it bears repeating. It actually bears
constant repetition because so many people who call
themselves faithful Catholics are far from faithful to
the Catholic Church.
It is time to go over the development of our being
faithful Catholics. As Catholics we believe that our
Church was established by God, Jesus Christ being
the second person of the Trinity. All other denominations have human founders. It is imperative that
someone who is a faithful Catholic to believe that
God founded HIS one Church and we are a part of it.
Now it has been established that the second person
of the Trinity established his one Church on earth.
Then what? Unlike that popular and catchy song,
“From a Distance”, God is watching us, but God is
watching us from up-close.
Someone should pen a song that embraces the Catholic reality, ‘From up Close’.
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IN THIS ISSUE
Chaplain’s Message ..................................................... Pags 1 & 3
Grand Knight Message ....................................................... Page 1
Faithful Navigator’s Message ............................................ Page 2
Council Programs .................................. Pages 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, & 13
August Family / Knight of the Month ............................... Page 5
Color Corps ...................................................................... Page 10
Birthdays & anniversaries (October, 2016) ..................... Page 6
Church Activities ................................................................ Page 8
Membership ........................................................................ Page 9
Ladies Auxiliary .................................................................. Page 9
Prayer List ........................................................................ Page 10
Council Directory .............................................................. Page 11
Calendar ............................................................................ Page 12
Charity and Beer Truck Update…………………….. ... Page 13
GK Wayne Straight
Greetings Brother Knights, Fall is finally here and it is my favorite time of the year. My letter this month will not focus on our
upcoming schedule, but will address any misunderstanding that
resulted from what I said at the last meeting. First of all I want to
apologize to anyone whom I might have offended. It was not my
intention to issue a mandate to all my Brother Knights, but offer a
suggestion based on what I think is best for our Council. This is
not about “bean counting” as someone wrote to me, but about our
reason for being Knights of Columbus. Our primary goal is
CHARITY! Ever y event we r un is to r aise money for those in
need. When we, as Knights, do not financially support a breakfast
or a chicken BBQ, that missing revenue doesn’t come out of our
pockets, but those of our Charities. Don’t get me wrong. All of
you who work so hard are appreciated more than you will ever
know. You deserve a free meal, beer and so much more at every
event we run. But, as Jesus says in multiple accounts in the Gospels, do you want your reward
now or in heaven? Even the
money that goes to running Columbus Hall, (which is very expensive) affects our Charities. If
we have no building, though, we
have no Bingo or Slots which are
our two biggest revenue makers
for our charitable gifts. As your
Grand Knight, do as I do, not as I
say. Leading by example is one
of my core principles. Since I
took over as Kitchen Manager
last year I have donated my salary ($4800) back to the Council.
This does not count my gas money and other donations that Mary
and I have made. All I ask is that you let your consciences be
your guide as we go out in the world to do God’s work.
Vivat Jesus!
Grand Knight
Wayne Straight
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Faithful Navigator Message—Assembly 2454
Meetings: Next Meeting — October 13, 2016
By: Joseph Gangi, Faithful Navigator
Greetings to all from the Assembly. We have at long last reached the end of summer, seen the tourists
finally leave us in blessed peace and quiet (?), run our best game plans for beer sales, breakfasts, etc, etc. ad infinitum.
(Yes, that’s Latin, not French). So, just when you thought the dust was going to settle, you see more troops gathering at
the fort for more activities. Who said this journey was going to be a cake-walk?
Upcoming events will include a talk in November, by a representative from Home of the Brave in Milford, DE. This is a
shelter for homeless men and women vets trying to get back into the mainstream of life after a time in service to our
country. In December, we will join several other organizations in laying of wreaths at the graves of deceased vets buried
at the Delaware Veteran’s Cemetery. These events are open to all members of the Council as well as the Ladies Auxiliary.
While I could write a book describing all the upcoming activities planned for the near future, I will keep you all up to
date and informed via updates by Tom Foglesong. So, just to touch upon a couple of important items on the agenda: The
Christmas party is officially set for December 7 (Wednesday). This year will see some minor change-ups thrown in to
keep it interesting. Secondly, March 4, 2017 will see the 4th Degree Exemplification taking place right here in Ocean
City, at the Princess Hotel. It will be a great opportunity for all our third degree member to take advantage of this closeto-home event, rather than having to drive hours from home. I will soon be posting an open letter to all Third degree
members which I hope will clear up some misconceptions about our Patriotic Order.
In closing I want to remind everyone of our basic mission as Knights. We are “In service to one, in service to all”.
Please keep this in mind every time you hear about a fellow member, regardless of Knights or Ladies, who may need
prayers or help of any other nature. We, as God’s children, are brothers and sisters and are charged by Him to love each
other as we love ourselves.
Don’t just talk the talk. Walk the walk. Be a Knight!
Vivat Jesus!
Joe Gangi
Columbus Club, Submitted by Pr esident, Sal Castor ina
Just a couple of items to report on this month.
1) The window cornices have been installed. This completes the scheduled changes to the Hall. Many thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary for their financial help in these renovations and for their assistance in many other ways in bringing these
changes together. To recap, here is what has been done in the last two years:
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Remodeled both the Ladies and Mens restrooms
Installed a tile floor in the serving area
Revamped the pantry behind the kitchen with permanent shelving
Installed a new ice maker and freezer for event use
Installed new carpet and dance floor
Painted the Hall, foyer and serving area
Installed new window treatments with sheers, drapes and cornices
Hopefully, the big jobs are done. There are always clean up and fix up items on our list that are continually being addressed. If you see something that you think is an issue, please bring it up to a Board member and it will be discussed at
our meetings. A couple of items that have been mentioned and that are being researched are electronic stove pilot lights
and a different telephone answering and message retrieval system. The Board is always open to suggestions. The next
scheduled meeting is the second Monday of October, the 10th, at 6 PM. All Brother Knights are welcome to attend.
Sal Castorina
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Council Chaplain
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Before Jesus, the second person of the Trinity, ascended into
heaven to be seated at the right hand of God, (more popularly
known as the Father, the first person of the Trinity), he promised
to send the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity a.k.a the
Paraclete, (mediator or advocate), to continue to be with his one
Church, the Catholic Church.
What does that mean in practical terms for those of us who claim
to be faithful Catholics? Looking at the biblical data we see a
mandate that God is still Up-Close, not from a distance, and still
in charge of the one true Church he founded.
To be a faithful Catholic you have to believe that we were founded by Jesus Christ, the second person of the Trinity, and we are
being guided by the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity.
Ergo to be a faithful Catholic we need to know and accept the
teachings of the Catholic Church…of God.
What are some of the issues that the Catholic Church via the Holy
Spirit has propagated: abortion is wrong, (destroys life), euthanasia is wrong, (destroys life), homosexual sexual relations are
wrong, (closed off to life), same sex marriage is wrong, (closed
off to life), and gender ideology is wrong, (contradicts God’s perfect creation). All of these things, and much more, the Church,
inspired by the Holy Spirit, (God), states are always wrong, always sin, always evil.
DISTRICT DEPUTY NEWS
District #22
Bill Hammond, District Deputy
Greetings from Worthy State Deputy Stephen M Cohen
and staff. We are now into our busy time of the year but
let us not forget those in need. I would like to congratulate Worthy Grand Knight Wayne Straight and family
for family of the month—I know it is well deserved.
I would like to thank council 9053 for hosting the third
degree in September and congratulate all the new brothers. I would also like to thank the state officers and
those that helped with the degree — without their help it
would not have taken place. Let’s also thank the OC
Council for the food — it was great. Remember to make
sure all forms are on time, and install 1 brother a month.
Just a reminder — while I am generally around, when I
am on vacation, or otherwise away, please contact my
dw George Nichols at 410-726-2966c or via e-mail at
66oakridge@comcast.net with any concerns or questions. We did have a district meeting in Salisbury on
9/17/2016 — it went well so I will sign off now,
Vivat Jesus
Bill Hammond
billhammond66@yahoo.com
District Deputy, District #22
God wants all of us to go to heaven so has and does guide us UpClose in all of the ways to get there. Going against God is not the
smartest thing we can do. Formally cooperating with evil IS going
against God.
New Section of Knight Times—
Our Catholic Faith Reminders…
Picking and choosing what to believe is not Catholic so we must
ask ourselves; Am I a faithful Catholic or am I a great pretender?
Since God is watching us from up-close he knows.
1) Can you name the 10-Commandmenets?
2) Can you name the 4-Mystery families of the Rosary?
Calendar Highlights… and other Reminders:
Next Meetings: For Council 9053, October 5, 6:00pm—Officers and 7:00 for Council;
for Assembly 2454, October 13— 7:00 Assembly
Help Wanted: BINGO is suppor ted by four teams — Join a team and work every fourth week. Help, Please.
Council Needs: We need a Fam ily Director.
Simple Supper: Last Wednesday of each month (except December) — October 26 and November 30.
Life Chain—October 2—South Bethany Beach—Details in Right to Life Page
Ocean City 4th Degree Exemplification: March 4, 2017 —Princess Hotel— Details will come —Mark your Calendar.
Special Note from the Editor: 1) If you see an error, please call or e-mail me with the information.
2) The due date for all articles for the November, 2016 issue of the KNIGHT TIMES is Octobe 23, 2016. Of course, I’ll be
groveling before that. Please submit articles in MS “Word” or plain text via e-mail. No PDF’s.
Brother Tom Foglesong, Knight Times Editor, Email: tomfoglesong@gmail.com, or Call at 240-353-0681
Also, Navigate to Facebook and Search for #9053. You should find our FaceBook Page—be sure to “like” that page.
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Insurance Update—September is Life Insurance Awareness Month
Ways to Pay for Whole Life
We live in a world of options and we are constantly bombarded by choices. Some of these make our lives more
complicated, but many of these choices are created with our satisfaction in mind. At the Knights of Columbus,
every product we offer has been designed solely for the benefit of our members and their families. When I present an option to you, it’s because a team of experts has discussed it at length to be certain it serves your best
interest.
We have a few options on how you can provide and pay for the whole life coverage that your family needs.
Many whole life policies call for premiums to be paid for your entire life or to age 100. But we also offer permanent life coverage with guaranteed cash values (and the potential to earn dividends, which are not guaranteed) through policies that offer a limited period of premium payments.
First, we offer “10 Pay Life” and “20 Pay Life.” Consider paying premiums for 10 or 20 years, and never having to pay for the coverage again. The plan is “paid up” and no more premiums are due. The plan stays in
force, the death benefit remains intact and the guaranteed cash value continues to grow. A plan with similar
benefits is “Life Paid Up at 65.” The difference over 10 or 20 Pay Life plans is that this permanent product requires you to pay premiums until age 65. Then, premiums stop (just in time for retirement), but the plan remains in force.
Finally, the ultimate in limited pay is our Single Premium Life product. Imagine buying life insurance — permanent life insurance — and only paying one single premium? It’s possible.
To learn more about these products, our long-term care insurance, disability income or retirement products,
please call me today.
Joseph A. Kostelac, 410-726-2126, Joseph.kostelac@kofc.org
Charlie O’Brien’s 9053 Bang for your Buck Raffle
After $2,500 of winning raffle tickets awarded, Council 9053 generated almost $5,000 of profit for the council
and our charities. Nice work everyone.
The winners were 1. Don Kyle
2. John Danko
3. Neil Dorian
4. Ed Colbert
5. Rev John Klevence
6. Ellen O'donoghue
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
$400.00
$500.00
$1,000.00
Answers to the Catholic Faith reminder questions: The 10-Commandments...
1) You shall have no other God before me. 2) You shall love me and keep my commandments. 3) You
shall not take the Lord’s name in vain. 4) Remember the Sabbath. 5) Honor your father and mother.
6) You shall not murder. 7) You shall not commit adultery. 8) You shall not steal. 9) You shall not
bear false witness against your neighbor. 10) You shall not covet your neighbor’s house…
The four families of Mysteries of the Rosary? Luminous (Thursday), Glorious (Sunday & Wednesday),
Sorrowful (Tuesday & Friday), Joyful (Monday & Saturday)
See you next month...
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES
September, 2016
Judy and Joe Zanetti
Joe and Judy moved to lower, slower Delaware seven years ago
from northern New Jersey. They are the proud parents of a daughter, Carla, living in Fallston, MD and
son, Joe, of Fanwood, NJ. They are just as proud
and happy with their five, loving, but highmaintenance, grandchildren. Their families are the
center of their universe.
After serving four years of active duty in the US Navy, Joe returned to college to earn a degree in Economics from Rutgers University. His professional career concluded when retiring as the
Eastern Division Director of a Chicago-based advertising agency.
Knight of the
Month
September, 2016
John Mari
HELLO Brother Knights—this is John Mari —
Knight of the Month for September. LIFE is a
very important day. I hope you see it that way. The
Day you were born was the most important day of
your life—and each day adds to that one. So take
advantage of each day you are on earth.
My years of growing up, from a child to an adult,
age was difficult. We all went through this time. I
was born during prohibition time, 1930. Food was
Joe serves St. John Neumann parish as an Extraordinary Minister
cheap, but you needed money to buy food. People
of Holy Communion, usher, former member of St. Vincent DePaul
Society, and laborer for Judy in her mission of maintaining church did eat, paid for it, and I liked making wine. I
gardens. He is the secretary of the Columbus Club Corp. and mem- went to school at night for 5 years and then started
ber of the 4th Degree Assembly. Staying under the radar, he has
at the WRG Ad Agency. We billed over 900 MILbeen involved in many of the Council’s activities including the
LION dollars and I was in charge. I has the rebuilding of Nativities; restroom renovations; staining of the decks
and furniture; motorcycle raffle; Tootsie Roll campaign; basketball sponsibility of signing off on everything unless it
was wrong. I met Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and
shoot-out; St. Patrick’s Day dinner and breakfast; and crab nights.
many others. I worked there for 27
Judy is a retired New Jersey school teacher. She had been very
years. When I was too old to get aninvolved in many school and community activities including the
mentoring of at-risk children. Not being able to let go, she became other job like that one, I taught college for 15 yrs, advertising at
a substitute teacher and mentor at Selbyville Middle School for a
few years. She is a new member of the KofC Women’s Auxiliary
night. One thing I want you to reand does maintain gardens at the church. She is also a former
member and teach your Grand Chilmember of St. Vincent de Paul society and has been recruited for
the Planning Committee of the year-long St. John Neumann’s 10th dren.... Go to school if you want to
make it in life. I did it the hard way, but it worked
Anniversary Celebration.
for me. Life is a dream, Live your dream to its
Joe and Judy are also active members of the Ocean City Sons of
fullest. Best regards to all of you… from your
Italy Lodge. Judy serves on both the Helping Hands and Charity
new Brother, JOHN MARI.
committees. Joe drinks wine. In their free time, they enjoy being
on their boat fishing (still waiting for the big one) and crabbing (to
the delight of friends and neighbors). Joe is hoping to hook-up
with some brother golfers. They are very happy with all the activities in which they are involved and the new friendships created.
Thank you, Judy and Joe, for all you do for the Knights, the Ladies, and for all the Brothers in 9053 and 2454.
From the Editor: John is a new Knight who made
his 3rd Degree in September. He is active during
our meetings and hopes to leverage his Marketing
career for the benefit of Council 9053. John also
likes to cook… so you never know, he may have
helped with that next meal you enjoy at Columbus
Hall. John Mari—we are glad you are here and we
welcome you to our Council as Knight of the
Month for September, 2016.
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Knight Birthdays, Continued
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to all Brother Knights who are celebrating birthdays in October:
William C. McElroy
James E. Bergold
Frank J. Tumminello, PGK
Arthur T. Henshaw
Edgar L. Purcell
Michael C. Edwards
Deacon Wilbur L. Pinder, Jr
Bernard H. Busby
Richard K. Schwarz Jr.
John C. Staley, PGK
Paul M. Till
James E. Cole
Robert E. Harman, Jr.
Christian A. Fornhals
Philip E. Brannan
James H. Heinlein
John R. O'Brien
Anthony F. Carozza, PGK
Richard C. Mc Carthy
Frederick Stiehl
Francis J. Young
Mark Jednorski
James McCrystal
Mark J. Winterling
Robert J. McCarthy
William Burke
Harry K. Ballantyne
John J. Hannigan
Bernard J. Maier, PGK
Richard F. Korecky
Paul V. Hawkins
Eugene S. Szalc
Joseph W. Bavett
Jason Winterling
Randolph A. Sherman
Dr Thomas M. Holcomb
Lowell K. Rockwell
Joseph R. Rakiewicz
1-Oct
2-Oct
2-Oct
2-Oct
3-Oct
3-Oct
4-Oct
4-Oct
7-Oct
11-Oct
12-Oct
13-Oct
13-Oct
13-Oct
14-Oct
14-Oct
14-Oct
15-Oct
17-Oct
17-Oct
17-Oct
17-Oct
17-Oct
18-Oct
18-Oct
18-Oct
19-Oct
19-Oct
19-Oct
19-Oct
20-Oct
21-Oct
21-Oct
22-Oct
23-Oct
24-Oct
25-Oct
26-Oct
Joseph M. Hook, PGK
Thomas A. Perry Jr.
Walter E. Chester
Dennis J. Ward
Michael J. Giannini
Louis J. Visco
27-Oct
28-Oct
29-Oct
29-Oct
31-Oct
31-Oct
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to all Brother
Knights and their wives who are celebrating an
anniversary in October, 2016:
Brother Knight & Wife
Edward & Jean Baron
Patrick & Jennifer Cullen
John & Joann Cuomo
Daniel & Cathy Kirk
Terrencde & Beth Riley
Robert & Betty Lee DePaola
Richard & Barbara Sugden
James & Peggy Mullen
Stephen and Janet Lind
John & Anna Rubino
Eugene & Carolyn Dore
Charles & Evelyn Lutman
David & Joyce Melocik
Joseph & Norma Kuhl
Vincent & Bonnie Gisriel
Jeffrey & Mary Lynn Schnade
William & Hilde Steette
Vincent & Pat Martin
Thomas & Lisa Kolarik
Robert & Barbara Frost
Dennis & Tina Contic
Ronald & Beverly Munley
Alvin & Christianne Veirs
Allan & Jeanne Mills
Victor & Robin Bartell
Francis & Veronica Gatley
Date
10/1/1966
10/2/1999
10/2/1971
10/5/1968
10/5/1996
10/6/2001
10/7/1967
10/8/1976
10/9/2004
10/9/1971
10/10/1959
10/10/1942
10/10/1964
10/12/1968
10/12/1968
10/14/1989
10/15/1956
10/15/1983
10/16/1999
10/17/1964
10/19/2002
10/19/1957
10/20/2001
10/21/1995
10/21/1989
10/22/1966
Yrs
50
17
45
48
20
15
49
40
12
45
57
74
52
48
48
27
60
33
17
52
14
59
15
21
27
50
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Knights Anniversaries—Continued
Brother Knight & Wife
Thomas & Mary Renshaw
Richard & Ginger Thomas
Deacon Edward & Carlee Holson
Shafic & Mary Fattaleh
Frank & Dorothy Tumminello
Bernard & Frances Maier
Date
10/22/1971
10/22/1983
10/23/1954
10/23/1960
10/25/1956
10/30/1965
Yrs
45
33
62
56
60
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Right To Life—Bill McGarrity
OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH.
"LIFE CHAIN" IN SOUTH BETHANY BEACH ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2016 FROM 2:00 PM TO 4:00 PM. If
you need more information call Carolyn at 302-539-8775 or call Bill Mc Garrity at 410-641-7592. Here are the specifics:
Signs will be provided.
WHERE: ROUTE 1 AND SOUTH 9TH STREET, IN SOUTH BETHANY BEACH, DELAWARE
PARKING: PARK ON SOUTH 9TH STREET IN SOUTH BETHANY BEACH. TAKE A RIGHT TURN OFF OF COASTAL HIGHWAY
AT SOUTH 9TH STREET AND PARK WHERE PARKING HAS BEEN RERSERVED.
Monday, October 10, 2016, - a bus trip from Ocean City to the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal is being sponsored by St
Mary's star of the Sea/Holy Savior Parish. The cost is $27.00 per person. Please call the Parish Office at 410-289-0652 for
information.
The Knights of Columbus 9053 new Pro-Life Memorial (The cemetery for the Unborn) stands on the vacant lot on Coastal
Highway up near St. Andrew's Church. This new Memorial shows the dedication of the Knights of this Council to the prolife effort. The memorial consist of approximately 35 white crosses and a sign. These crosses stand in memory of children
who were not allowed to be born. These children were killed while they were in their mother's wombs. The Program Director for this important project was Joe Davis. Joe is a staunch pro-life advocate and he spearheaded this project for the
Knights. Assisting him were volunteers Wayne Straight, Joe Gangi, Tom Anderson, Jim Crabill, Neil Foote, Frank Celeste,
Frank Celeste Jr, John McDermott, Eric Anderson, Gene Dore, Dennis Rasmussen, Richard Thomas, Mary Straight,
George Ward, Ron Briggs, Joe Zanetti, Steve Mastbrook, Adrienne Celeste, and our Chaplin, Father John. We thank all of
those individuals who contributed in any way to this project and we apologize in advance if we missed the names of any
one who participated in any way.
In closing, please take a few minutes, if you can, to visit the new Pro-life Memorial sometime during October, Respect Life
month. Take a few minutes to think about the tragic loss of human life and human potential that occurs with every abortion.
The Memorial will be in place throughout the month of October, and through election day, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 as
a reminder to you of the unborn who have been killed, and also to remind you to vote for pro-life candidates on election
day.
Speaking of election day, you may have noticed that the political season is here. Yes, I know that most of us are sick of politicians, political debates, political scandals, negative political advertisements, and everything else associated with it all. It is now October 2016,
however, and the season will now quickly advance to that final big day in November when we all cast our ballots. Actually, with early
voting and absentee balloting, voting will occur much earlier for many of us. We at the Knights stay out of politics but we do not stay
out of issues of faith and morals. Standing up for the unborn is a matter of faith and morals. It is against the fifth commandment to kill a
human being, including one who is still in the womb. What good does it do if we oppose abortion on a daily basis with prayer, participate in pro-life demonstrations, and contribute to pro-life causes, and then go vote for politicians who are totally opposed to our values.
Those elected officials can and will support the culture of death in our nation and support abortion, partial birth abortions and so forth.
As Catholics and Christians we all have a responsibility to educate ourselves about candidates, their party platforms, and the specific
positions of candidates on issues of faith and morals before we decide on who we will support. This is merely a call to all of us to be
informed voters. If we can help you in the education process, let us know. You can contact me, Bill Mc Garrity, at bilmusicman@aol.com or at 410-641-7592.
Congressional candidates have responded to a survey on issues of interest to Catholics. Maryland residents are requested to visit the
Maryland Catholic Conference website to review this survey and to educate themselves on the positions of the candidates on these important Catholic issues.
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CHURCH ACTIVITIES
FOR October 2016
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ST LUKE’S
Beginning the first weekend in October, there will be a Bottles of Blessings campaign. You can pick up a baby
bottle after Mass and take home and collect loose change (Cash and Checks also welcome). Return the bottle on
the last weekend in October. This will benefit The Shirley Grace Pregnancy Center in Berlin, MD where women
are cared for both materially and spiritually during their pregnancy.
This is the first year St. Luke is participating in the Joseph House Soup Kitchen in Salisbury. Once a month on the
1st Thursday of the month, beginning on October 6, 2016, we have been asked to cook and serve the poor at the
Soup Kitchen. Check the bulletin for ways you can help. Signup sheets for October will be at St. Luke this weekend.
On October 19 St. Luke is hosting its 8th Annual "Parish at the Beach" Golf Open at Bayside Resort Golf Club.
Registration is at 12 noon with a shotgun start at 1:00 pm. For more information or a registration form, contact the
parish office.
SAINT JOHN NEUMANN
Tenth Annual Saint John Neumann Women’s Retreat
The annual retreat for the women of Saint John Neumann
Parish will be held on January 27, 28, 29, 2017 at the Dunes Manor
Hotel located on 28th Street in Ocean City. Our retreat director this
year is Kathleen McCarthy. Kathleen McCarthy is a published
author, Catholic radio broadcaster and has been a Catholic lay evangelist for almost 40 years. Her message of the Father's merciful love,
the Real Presence in the Holy Eucharist, and the power of the Holy
Spirit are central to the doctrines of the Catholic Church. She is a
gifted speaker who shares with enthusiasm and motivates many
hearts to experience the living God. There will be presentations, as
well as time for personal prayer and reflection. The entire cost of the
weekend which includes three meals on Saturday, one on Sunday,
snacks and materials is $298 for a private room, $209 per person for
a double occupancy, $186 for a triple and $125 for the four meals,
materials and not staying overnight. Registration will begin November 1. For more information, please contact Kathy Mundie at 410641-6662 or kmundie@mchsi.com.
10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Just a reminder: Please join us on Friday evening,
7 October, in the cafeteria of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School for the kick-off festivities of our yearlong 10th
Anniversary Celebration! There will be wine, beer, and
“heavy-enough” hors d’oeuvres that you won’t need dinner.
The venue will be decorated with the works of a number of
local artists – who happen to be our parishioners! (You
might want to bring your checkbook, as some of those works
will be for sale.) There will also be information about – and
the opportunity to sign up for – a whole host of “10th Anniversary” events spread throughout the course of the next
year, including a Smith Island Cruise, a pilgrimage to the
National Shrine of St. John Neumann in Philadelphia, the
closing gala and much, much more! This is a ticketed event,
but the tickets are free; the affair will begin at 5:30 PM and
will wrap up around 7:30. Call parish secretary Marilyn Low
(410-208-2956) to reserve your tickets.
ST MARY STAR OF THE SEA – HOLY SAVIOR PARISH
The blessing of the animals in Holy Savior Parking Lot on Sunday, Oct 2nd at 12:45pm
Pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal on Monday October 10th. Tickets for Bus can
be purchased at Parish Hall and are $27
All You Can Eat Breakfast on October 16th from 8am to 12noon.
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LADIES’ CORNER
President’s Message, September 2016
Ladies Auxiliary
By: Mary Castorina, President
Dear Ladies,
The September meeting went very well , thanks to Dee
Matthews and the board. I am sorry that I was unable
to start the new year with everyone. However, I know
that the meeting was in very good hands. September
started with our annual Bingo. It was a big success
thanks to our chairperson Nadine Efird and all the volunteers who helped. The next Bingo is scheduled for
April.
The Auxiliary sent a $500 contribution to MBS
school for tuition assistance for this school year. We
also sent a $200 contribution to St. Luke's for the Golf
Tournament in October. As announced at the meeting
our social chairperson Bertha Huettner has resigned
due to health reasons. We will miss Bertha’s hard work
and wish her a speedy recovery . Rita Salerno has volunteered to be the social chairperson for this year.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all member s of the Ladies Auxiliary who are celebrating birthdays in October, 2016:
Nadine Efrid
Felicia Cerro
Helen Humes
Betty Gigioli
Ceil Addicks
Lynne Kyle
Carolynn Reale
Adele Sarlitto
Patricia Luckett
Faye Hartman
02-Oct
10-Oct
10-Oct
15-Oct
18-Oct
18-Oct
20-Oct
25-Oct
29-Oct
31-Oct
Welcome to the new members who have joined us at
our May and September meetings. We welcome you to
the Ladies Auxiliary and hope you will take an active
role in our organization.
It is time for dues to be collected. Please get your $15
to Joan DeMarco.
The cornices have been installed. This is the last of the
scheduled improvements to the Hall. Many thanks to
Ann McDermott who
worked hard on this and
coordinated the installation with the Blind Factory. They look great.
May God bless each and
every one of you, Mary
On September 10th, 2016 the Maryland State Council
sent their Third Degree team to St. Andrew's Catholic
Church in Ocean City, MD. Candidates from the
Ocean City Council and the St. Francis DeSales Council received the charge of Knighthood. Candidates from
the Ocean City Council are: Mike Jacobs, Charles
Lamb, Edward Rodier, Brian Keith, Jim Ebel, Michael
Peranteau, Thomas Anderson, Brandon Reim, Roy
Foreman, John Mari and Vincent Sansone.
We expect that St Francis DeSales Council will conduct a Degree for Formation, (Second Degree) Fall
2016 and we will have a 4th Degree Exemplification in
March, 2017 at the Princess Hotel. Mark your calendars.
Vivat Jesus
Francis Celeste
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Prayer List— that special
intention list you have
while saying your morning
and evening prayers.
Brother Knight, John Davis (Joe’s Grandson)
Brother Knight, Bernard Maier
Brother Knight, Joseph Werres
Brother Knight, Frank Celeste
Evelyn Coons, wife of Brother Bruce
Maureen O’Brien, wife of Brother Charles
Phyllis Rosenbaum, wife of Brother Bill R.
Doris Murray, wife of Brother Roland
John Roberts, Cousin of Jackie Denhardt
Mary Castorina, Wife of Brother Sal
Brother Knight, Herbert Simon
Brother Knight, Jim Salzman
Brother Knight, Bill Taylor
Brother Knight, Mike Carozza
Tony and Mary Pat Carozza
Brother Gene Denhardt (Husband of Jackie)
Brother Knight, Ed Mehl
Brother Knight Dave Hill and family
Brother Tom Irwin
Patricia Klevence, Mother of Father Klevence
RIGHT TO LIFE ACTIVITIES
Continued from Page 8
Where do the two major Presidential and Vice presidential Candidates stand on abortion? The National Right to Life has produced a
handy one page flyer summarizing the positions of the candidates.
One Presidential Candidate is pro-life. The other is pro-abortion. One
candidate is against partial birth abortion. The other candidate supports partial birth abortion. One candidate supports pro-life conservative justices as nominees to the Supreme Court. The other Presidential candidate only supports Supreme Court nominees who would
uphold Roe V Wade. Both Vice Presidential candidates are Catholics.
One has a solid pro-life record. The other Vice Presidential candidate
has a record of voting against pro-life measures. One party platform
supports "that the unborn child has a fundamental right to life." The
other party platform supports abortion on demand, calls for the repeal
of the Hyde Amendment (which restricts the use of federal funds for
abortion) and supports the funding of abortion providers like Planned
Parenthood. Please visit the National Right to Life website at
www.nrlc.org and educate yourself and your family about where the
candidates and the parties stand on abortion. Look for the home page
on the site. It contains the candidate comparison.
God Bless you all!
Color Corps Commander’s Message
By Neil V. Foote
I want to thank all of you who participated in the Mass of Remembrance and in the Dedication of the Children’s Wall on
Sunday, September 11 at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. It was a
hot and humid Sunday, but we held our own.
Many thanks to Mike Carozza, Frank Celeste, Rick Fairbend,
Joe Gangi, Tom Herwig and Wayne Straight. My “thank you”
to photographer Chuck Carnabuci as well. A job well done by
all!
Editor Note:
Please help me keep this list current by sending me the
names of Brothers and Ladies of Council 9053 for
whom we should be praying. Also let me know if
someone can come off… and unless I hear from you, I
will remove names after two months. Thank Y ou!
We have an opportunity to have the District Marshall, Bob
Welenc, come to Ocean City for assistance in the training of
our Color Corps members. He would prefer the training to be
held on an afternoon either on a Saturday or a Sunday. He
would like to be assured that a sufficient number of members
will be in attendance—minimum of 8 to 10. I would like to
encourage all of you to take part in this training exercise.
Please let me know your response as soon as possible. (302436-0128)
Neil—
Color Corps Commander
From Chuck Carnabuci, Council Program Director
Brothers, This is another reminder that the 2nd quarter reports are due on Dec 15th. However, in order for them to be in on
time, I need them by Dec 1st. If you have a report, please send them to my email address chuck4060@gmail.com.
Vivat Jesus
Chuck Carnabuci
From Joe Hook, Council Youth Director
Stay tuned for details on the Soccer Shoot-out—they will come at either the meeting next week, or in one of Tom’s
updates, or both. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Vivat Jesus
Joe Hook
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Ocean City Council #9053
Officers 2016-2017
Chaplain, Rev John Lunness ............................................ 410-250-0300
Grand Knight, Wayne Straight ......................................... 302-988-1683
Deputy Grand Knight, Joe Gangi ..................................... 973-600-0775
Chancellor, Steve Mastbrook .......................................... 302-604-2694
Warden, Neil Foote, PFN ................................................. 302-436-0128
Recorder, Don Kyle ........................................................ 302-539-3254
Financial Secretary, Tom Herwig..................................... 410-250-0464
Treasurer, Joseph Carraro ................................................ 302-537-6623
Lecturer, Tom Brown ....................................................... 410-524-7356
Advocate, Joseph Davis, PGK ......................................... 443-664-5215
Inside Guard, Richard Thomas ......................................... 302-539-3225
Outside Guard, Ed Nichols............................................... 410-208-4075
Trustees:
3 Yr—Thomas Irwin, PGK, PFN ..................................... 443-664-6427
2 Yr—Bruce Coons, PGK, PFN ....................................... 302-436-0245
1 Yr—James Matthews .................................................... 410-409-0508
Convention Delegates:
Wayne Straight, GK ......................................................... 302-988-1683
Bruce Coons, PGK,PFN ................................................... 302-436-0245
1st Degree Team Captain:
Jim Crabill, FDD, PGK, PFN ........................................... 410-641-3779
Pope John Paul II Assembly #2454
4th Degree Officers 2016-2017
Faithful Friar, Rev John Lunness ...................................410-250-0300
Faithful Navigator, Joe Gangi ........................................973-600-0775
Faithful Captain, Wayne Straight, GK ...........................302-988-1683
Faithful Pilot, Roland Murray ........................................410-251-5390
Faithful Admiral, Allan Stephens ...................................302-829-8101
Faithful Scribe, Charles Carnabuci, PGK, PFN .............410-746-3532
Faithful Purser, Carl Windmiller .................................... 410-641-8959
Faithful Comptroller, Tom Herwig ................................410-250-0464
Inner Sentinel, Lou David ..............................................443-944-3582
Outer Sentinel, Bill Rosenbaum .................................... 410-208-6727
Trustees:
3 Yr—Frank Tumminello............................................... 410-250-3400
2 Yr—Bruce Coons, PGK, PFN .....................................302-436-0245
1 Yr—James Stone, PGK, PFN......................................302-436-7866
Color Corps Commander:
Neil Foote, PFN ............................................................ 302-436-0128
Deputy Color Corp Commander:
Richard Thomas .............................................................302-539-3225
Chalice Chairman:
Roland Murray ............................................................... 410-723-3798
MASTER:
Thomas Greul, PGK, PFN, FDD.................................. 410-795-5931
District Officers 2016-2017
District Deputy, Bill Hammond (Salisbury) ..................... 443-235-7165
District Warden, George Nichols ...........................................................
Chairmen/Directors/Managers
2016-2017
Bar
Mihalisin
............................................
Bar Manager,
Manager, Dan
Richard
Thomas
........................................ 302-436-1514
302-539-3225
Bingo,
John
Postanowicz,
PGK,
Bingo, John Postanowicz, PGK, PFN
PFN ..............................
.............................. 302-436-5784
302-436-5784
Charity
Charity Committee
Committee Chairman,
Chairman, Carroll
Carroll Wagner................
Wagner................ 443-880-2711
443-880-2711
Church
410-250-1163
Church Director,
Director, John
SteveMcDermott
Mastbrook ..................................
.................................. 302-604-2694
Community
Director,
Jim
Richardson
.............................
Community Director, Tom Foglesong ............................. 301-367-7526
240-353-0681
Computer
John
Cain ....................................
...................................
301-938-9239
Computer Specialist,
Specialist, Joseph
John Rubino
Rubino
................................... 302-436-1572
301-938-9239
Council
Director,
John
Postanowicz,
PGK,
PFN
............
302-436-5784
Council Director, John Postanowicz, PGK, PFN ............ 302-436-5784
Family
Mall ........................................ 443-807-9221
Family Director,
Director, Michael
Open ............................................................................
Hall
Hall Rental
Rental Manager,
Manager, Richard
Richard Thomas
Thomas ............................
............................ 302-539-3225
302-539-3225
Kitchen
Manager
Bill
McElroy,
PGK,
PFN.....................
443-664-2375
Kitchen Manager, Open ........................................................................
Knight
Times
Editor,
Dennis
Zirpoli
................................
Knight Times Editor, Tom Foglesong .............................. 443-235-1178
240-353-0681
Membership
Membership Director,
Director, Francis
Francis Celeste
Celeste .............................
............................. 410-562-6979
302-537-1473
Pro
Bill McGarrity
..................................
410-641-7592
Pro -- Life
Life Director,
/ Right-2-Life
Director, Bill
McGarrity ........... 410-641-7592
Program
Stephens
........................................
Program Director,
Director, Al
Chuck
Carnabuci,
PGK, PFN ............. 302-436-5844
410-746-3532
Public
.........................................
Public Relations,
Relations, Ron
Tom Munley
Foglesong
.................................... 410-208-1364
240-353-0681
Purchasing
Agent, Joseph
....................................
Retention Director,
RolandWerres
Murray
................................. 302-537-1957
410-723-3798
Retention
Director,
Roland
Murray
.................................
410-723-3798
Scholarship, Jack Roub .................................................... 410-289-1535
Right
to
Life,
Bill
McGarrity,
Mrs.
M.
Lynch
Sick and Distressed, Vic Bartell....................................... 302-436-9930
Scholarship,
Jack
RoubWayne
....................................................
Ways & Means
Chair,
Straight, GK .................... 410-289-1535
302-436-0245
Sick
Distressed,
Wayne
Straight
............................... 302-988-1683
Youthand
Director,
Joseph
Hook,
PGK ................................
410-641-6744
Ways & Means Chair, Mike Carozza, GK ....................... 302-537-6046
Youth Director, Joseph Hook, PGK ................................ 410-641-6744
Columbus Club Corporation
Officers 2016-2017
President—Sal Castorina ................................................. 302-436-2146
Vice President—Jim Matthews ........................................ 410-409-0508
Treasurer—Don Kyle....................................................... 302-539-3254
Secretary—Joe Zanetti ..................................................... 302-988-8012
Directors:
Tom Irwin ........................................................................ 443-664-6427
Jim Stone, PGK ............................................................... 302-436-7866
Frank Tumminello ........................................................... 302-436-7866
Bruce Coons, PGK, PFN ................................................. 302-436-0245
Joe Gangi, FN .................................................................. 973-600-0775
Ex Officio Members:
Grand Knight, Wayne Straight......................................... 302-988-1683
House/ Rental/ Bar Manager, Richard Thomas................ 302-539-3225
Kitchen Manager, Open .........................................................................
Ladies Auxiliary Officers 2016-2017
President, Mary Castorina ................................................ 302-436-2146
Vice President, Dee Matthews ......................................... 410-409-5660
Correspondence Sec., Nadine Efird ................................. 302-436-7298
Recording Sec., Jane Bartolomeo .................................... 302-436-8208
Treasurer, Joann Ward ..................................................... 302-524-8161
Membership, Joan DeMarco.. .......................................... 410-250-0963
Insurance Representative
Joseph Kostelac................................................................ 410-726-2126
State
State Officers
Officers
Chaplain ............................................................. Rev. Milton E. Jordan
Deputy ...................................................................... Stephen M. Cohen
Secretary, Acting .......................................................... Tony Salvemini
Treasurer ............................................................................... Dale Trott
Advocate ...........................................................................Vince Grauso
Warden................................................................ Christopher E. Powers
Immediate PSD ............................................... William C. Kuchmas, III
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COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
John Postanowicz, PGK, PFN, Director
Brothers All, good day! Are you proud to be a part of
our Catholic Men’s organization with all of our charitable contributions and successes?
Well, let me tell you how BINGO helps us. Year after
year, BINGO is the largest revenue generator we have.
Charitable Contributions exceeded $10,000 this past
year—just from BINGO. Our Council could not do
what we do without BINGO.
Knights of Columbus
Ocean City Council #9053
Columbus Hall
9901 Coastal Hwy.
Ocean City, Maryland
21842-2604
You are probably wondering how you can help. We organize BINGO services into 4 teams and each team
works one Friday night every four weeks. For two
hours, from 5:15pm until 7:00, we need 8 guys. Then,
we need three guys to stay until 10:00pm. ONE NIGHT
out of each 4-WEEK period. Call today.
410-524-7994
www.koc9053.com
Email Address: koc9053@comcast.net
Please call me, John P., at 302-436-5784, for answers
to your questions and to join one of our four teams.
Sunday
Monday
October 30)
October 31)
2)
3)
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
October 1)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
Rosary, 11:00a
9)
10)
Ways & Means
meeting, 10a
Council Mtg
Officers, 6:00p
Council Mtg, 7:00p
11)
12)
BINGO, Tm 1
13)
14)
15)
Rosary, 11:00a
Breakfast, T1 8:30a
-> 11:30a
Columbus Club
6:00p
Sons of Italy
AOH, 10:00am
Dinner Theatre at
Columbus Hall
Polish Club, 7p
Assembly, 2454
Mtg, 7:00p
16)
17)
18)
19)
20)
21)
Council Social—
All Invited
Rosary, 11:00a
BINGO, Tm 3
26)
27)
28)
Simple Supper
5:00p –> 7:00p
“Costume”
Rosary, 11:00a
Ladies Auxillary 12:30 &
2:00pm
23)
24)
25)
BINGO, Tm 2
22)
29)
BINGO, Tm 4
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SUNFEST BEER SALES
My, SINCERE THANKS, to ALL of the KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS COUNCIL #9053 FAMILY, who volunteered to help at Sunfest. We SOLD more than 7400 cups of 12oz BEER! We had different degrees of skill at
drawing 12oz cups of beer BUT with PRACTICE we got pretty darn good!
The ladies and gentlemen who handled the money had the toughest job! They had volunteers, who were taking
customer orders, coming at them in many directions. While the men who handled the money did a very good
job, the ladies where AMAZING in how they handled the money! They were cool & calm, insisting that the order takers communicate to them clearly! It was obvious that their attention to detail and handling of money was
probably practiced at home. (no offencs guys)
This was our most profitable Beer Sales Event, EVER! You the volunteers made it happen. I know that some
volunteers had aches and pain before they came to help but they came and did their best. I, also, know that many
of the volunteers went home tired and sore. BUT pain seems to disappear when our efforts are SUCCESSFUL.
Success has a way of making people (volunteers) feel good about what we do.
Again, many thanks, you make me proud to be part of the Council #9053 family.
Brother Jim Stone
Editor Note: Special thank you to Captain Jim Stone… we were open 4-days, 12-hours the first three days and
only 6 on Sunday; Jim was there all those hours, just in case something out of the ordinary occurred… or the
team needed Thrasher Fries. Thanks, Jim… for all you work.
—————————————————————————————————————————————
CHARITY COMMITTEE
Carroll Wagner PGK – Chairman
Jim Stone PGK, PFN
Tom Herwig – Financial Secretary
Wayne Straight GK
Joe Kostelac – Insurance Representative
The Charity Committee met on 9/28/2016, and designated the following organizations to receive donations from the 50%
of monies derived from Slot Machines and Bingo.
St. Vincent DePaul – St. Mary’s Star of the Sea/Holy Savior
St. Mary’s Star of the Sea/Holy Savior
St. John Neumann
St. Luke’s
Most Blessed Sacrament School
Diakonia Homeless Shelter
The Joseph House – Little Sisters of Jesus & Mary
4STEP Therapeutic Riding Program
Ocean City Cold Shelter (OC Cold Crisis)
St. Luke’s Golf Tournament for Religious Education
OC Department of Recreation & Parks – Winter Basketball
OC Department of Recreation & Parks – Golf Tournament
Catholic Charities Wilmington Diocese to provide financial
assistance to feed, clothe, shelter, & council the homeless
Ocean City Volunteer Fire Department
Shirley Grace Pregnancy Center
Special Olympics of Maryland (K of C District Initiative)
Knights of Columbus Supreme – Partnership Program to
purchase wheelchairs world-wide
Total Donations
$200
$200
$200
$200
$200
$200
$200
$200
$500
$200
$175
$100
$250
$250
$200
$250
$100
$3,625
The Committee asks that you inform any organization requesting funds, that they must state, how their organization serves
the community and provide documented proof of both their Federal Tax Classification(501C-3) and Federal Tax ID Number
(FEIN number).
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