Suffolk Chapter Light

Knights of Columbus
Vol. 15 No. 9

SUFFOLK CHAPTER NEWS

March 2016

From the Chapter Chairmans Desk

My Dear Brother Knights,

I would like to thank Bill Murphy for doing a great job on the Day of
Recollection. I would also like to thank Tom Hummel for providing Our Lady of
Grace Council to us as the location. Last but not least I would like to thank
Fr. Stephen Donnelly for providing his spiritual guidance. Although I was unable to
attend, I understand that it was a very successful and rewarding experience.
Gene Johann has planned a great golf outing. It will be held at Port
Jefferson Country Club on Monday April 11th. Dinner will be provided by
Lombardis on the Sound, and the cost is $160.00 per golfer. It should be a very
enjoyable day. Dont forget to sign up for this, you wont be disappointed. If you are
unable to attend, sponsor signs are available for purchase. Please refer to the flyer
in this issue.
As you know Paul Basileo and his team are hard at work on our current
Charity Drive. Please give them your full support to make this fund raiser a
success. They would appreciate any assistance that you can provide, whether it is
selling Charity Drive Books or Soliciting ads for our journal, and dont forget to
make your reservations for the Charity Ball on June 26th.
Please see Joe Tumminello for your 300 Club ticket. The 300 Club is
designed to consistently replenish the funds to sustain the FAC program so please
purchase a number so that we can get this program off the ground. The tickets are
$50.00 each, but if you cant afford one on your own, chip in with some of your
friends. We need to have funds available to assist our brother Knights and Sister
Columbiettes in financial distress.
The joint Knights and Columbiettes Communion Breakfast will be held on
April17th at St. Sylvesters 9:00 am mass. The tickets are $12.00 per person. A
new unwrapped baby gift would be appreciated to be donated to Birthright. Please
see John Joseph for details.
Last but not least Our Fraternal Weekend is upon us. If you havent already
done so please make your reservations with Tom Romano. Those who attended
last year said that they had a FABULOUS time.
The details for the above mentioned functions can be obtained on the
individual flyers listed at the end of this Chapter Bulletin, or by calling the Chairmen
listed.
Congratulations to all of the councils who recently received their C&B
bonus checks. As Suffolk Coordinator of C&B, and on behalf of the New York
State Council, I would like to thank you so very much for your
participation and wish you even greater success in the
upcoming C&B season.
Our March Meeting will be on the 11th at St. Josephs
Council #4810 in Greenlawn. Hope to see all of you there.
We are in desperate need of a location for our April
meeting. Please call me if your council is able to host.
Our May meeting is going to be held on the THIRD
FRIDAY, May 20th at Cabrini Council in Coram.
Remember, ALL Chapter meetings are on the 2nd Friday of
each month. Any changes will be prominently posted.
(continued on page 5)

CHAPTER
OFFICERS
Most Rev.
HONORARY
William F. Murphy, D.D.
CHAPLAIN
(516) 678-5800

CHAPTER
Rev. Augustine Fernando
CHAPLAIN
ASSOCIATE
Rev. Paul J. Dahm
CHAPTER
(631) 287-3413
CHAPLAIN

CHAPTER George Lundin PGK, FDD

CHAIRMAN (631) 589-2255

Greg Warnokowski , PGK, FDD,

VICE
PFN, FCOB , Master
CHAIRMAN
(516) 293-3429

SECRETARY

Thomas Fawcett, Sr., PGK

(631) 648 - 0017

TREASURER

Bill Billups, PGK, FDD

(631) 374 - 2321

ADVOCATE

Robert Elliott PGK FDD

(631) 588 - 2919

WARDEN

INSIDE
GUARD

OUTSIDE
GUARD

William Murphy, PGK, FDD

Joe Tuminello, PGK

Michael Dfeo

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SUFFOLK CHAPTER MEETING

FEBRUARY 12, 2016
ST. KILIAN COUNCIL #2204
Meeting was called to order at 8PM by George Lundin, Chapter Chairman
Prayer was led by William Murphy, Warden
Pledge was led by Greg Warnokowski, Vice Chairman and Master
Presentation of the Colors by the Our Lady of Fatima Honor Guard, under the direction of
Commander Vincent Marinelli,
Dignitaries on the dais- John Mastrosimone, COB of Suffolk DDS, Jerry Wilhelm, FN of
Our Lady of Fatima Assembly, Robert Murray, Comptroller, John Joseph, Secretary to the
State Deputy, Anthony Ippolito, Director of C&B, Hank Theiling, Assistant Director C&B,
Walter Fogleman, L.I Conference, William Billups, Treasurer, William Ratzsch, Secretary to
the C/C, George Lundin, C/C, Greg Warnokowski, Vice Chairman and Master.
Chapter Chairman recognized Past C/C Tom Romano, and GKS in attendance.
COB John Mastrosimone introduced D.D.S . All in attendance except the 5th and 7th districts. The Board of D.DS will be running a Knight at the Races on Saturday, April 16th,
2016 at 7:30 P.M. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish. Tickets are $10 each. This event will
be to benefit the FAC program, and the Sunrise Fund. See your D.D. for tickets.
Treasurer Report- William Billups- January 2016
Starting Balance- $21,356.24
Deposits - $7.47 $730.00 $500= $1,277.47- $22,593.71
Disbursements- $2,350.00
Ending Balance- $20,243.71
L.I Chapter Report- John Joseph- no report, will attend meeting on February 22nd.
Golf outing- Gene Johann Monday, April 11th, 2016 at the Port Jefferson Country Club.
Golf and dinner $160. Dinner only, $50. Contact Gene at 531 804 1886. The Columbiettes
will have a raffle.
Advisory Bd- Tom Romano, progress.
Day of Reflection- Bill Murphy- Our Lady of Grace Council at
8AM. On Saturday, April 13th, Fr. Donnelly to speak. Marion
Hour of Prayer- call for details.

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Chapter Charity Drive- Paul Basileo- 270 chance books collected.

Sponsor Cards- John Sommers- $2000 is the goal, $201 turned in.
Direct Donations for the Sunrise Fund.
Journal- John Joseph- slow.
Ball Chairman- Tom Romano- Joe DiNnero for reservations. $18,500 last year, lets do better.
300 Club- Joe Tumminello - going very slow, only 85 bought. This is a good way to support the FAC
program. We must do better.
Memorial Mass- John Joseph- Mass on April17th at 9AM at St. Sylvester, Birth Rite will be in attendance.
Missions- William Billups- used glasses and cell phones are needed.
Traveling Madonna- Rich Weber- Madonna is available.
Columbiette Liason- Tom Romano- progress.
Fraternal Weekend- Tom Romano- March 4,5,6 20 plus so far will attend.$390 PP.
Old Business- John Leonardo- Donald J. Burns Council # 13588 is selling raffle tickets at $5. Please
support.
New Business- C/C introduced Director Tony Ippolito , C&B Director, and Hank Theiling, Assistant
Director . Greetings from our State Deputy Robert Weitzman, who thanks the Councils of Suffolk
County for selling books. $24.000 to 27 Councils, best in the State. Five Councils got $1000 or more.
Hank Theiling stated that Suffolk did best in bonus money, but came in second behind Nassau for the
first time.Thanks to those who sold, but why didnt the rest of the Councils sell? He would like to be
invited to the Board of D.D.S to speak. Thank you to C&B team for all their hard work.
John Joseph, Secretary to the State Deputy- Valentine Dinner /Dance at St. Mary/ Marris Stella
Council in Lynbrook. 4-8 PM , $65 P. Couple. This is an off year at the State Convention, but you
should go to support your candidate. Rich Burke will run a bowling tournament instead of a golf tournament.
50/50- 1st prize- $60 to Nick Lasosa GK of Our Lady of the Rosary.
2nd prize- $40 to Mike Boehm, D.D.
3rd prize- $30 to Larry Davidson of St. Martin Council.
Motion to Close at 905P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Greg Warnokowski
Vice Chairman

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Columbiette News
Suffolk Chapter Columbiettes
Dear Sister Columbiettes:
The March meeting of the Suffolk Chapter Columbiettes will be held on Monday,
March 21st at Fr. Thomas Judge Council, East Northport at 8pm. We look forward to seeing
you there! Since the February meeting was cancelled and we didn't have our Birthright Baby
Shower, please remember to bring your baby items and donations to the March meeting.
We will be selling "He is Risen" magnets at the March meeting. They will be $4.00
each or 3 for $10.00. Lisa Liguori will be handling this project.
Our Suffolk Chapter Joint Communion Breakfast will be held on Sunday, April 17th at
St. Sylvester's in Medford. The Mass will be 9:00 a.m. with breakfast to follow in the Parish
Center. Tickets are $12.00 Call Amelia Joseph at 902-4366 for more information.
Our Major Degree will take place on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Patchogue council.
It will be exciting to see to our Sister Columbiettes joining us at this level where they can
hold office and sponsor new members! Presidents will be receiving information in a
separate letter.
March 17
March 27
April 26

Happy St. Patricks Day

Happy and Blessed Easter
Major Degree

March 19 Happy St. Josephs Day

April 17 Communion Breakfast
June 3,4,5 NYS Columbiette Convention

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Anne Marie Callahan
FATHER THOMAS A. JUDGE - East Northport
Via Northern State Parkway - Traveling East - Take Exit 42 (Deer Park Avenue) North. Go
past the firehouse and bear Right onto Deer Park Road, heading east to Jericho Turnpike.
Continue on Jericho Turnpike (about 4 lights) to Larkfield Road. Turn Left onto Larkfield
Road to Fifth Avenue. Turn Right onto Fifth Avenue, go one block to Cheshire. Turn Left
onto Cheshire, into parking lot to council hall.

Where man sees but withered leaves, God sees sweet flowers growing.
~Albert Laighton
Columbiette Chapter Officers 2015 - 2016
President
Vice President
Secretary
Financial Secretary
Treasurer
Sentinel
Past President

Anne Marie Callahan

Elaine Addie
Colleen Wyman
Jerry Berlenbach
Pat Tariol
Lisa Liguori
Amelia Joseph

631 - 732 - 0497

631 - 475 - 5722
631 - 399 - 2680
631 - 669 - 8322
631 - 772 - 8081
631 - 846 - 3495
631 - 902 - 4366
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From the Chapter Chairmans Desk

(continued from page 1)

I would greatly appreciate any suggestions for making our meetings more interesting or
entertaining. I will look forward to hearing from you.
I, along with all of the Suffolk Chapter Officers would like to wish you and your families a
very Blessed Easter.
Dates to Remember:
3/11- Suffolk Chapter Meeting at St Josephs Council in Greenlawn.
3/4-3/6- Fraternal Weekend- Woodloch Pines
4/11- Suffolk Chapter Golf Outing- 1:30pm Tee Off- Port Jefferson Country Club
4/17- Suffolk Chapter Communion Breakfast 9:00 am mass at St. Sylvesters
5/20- May Meeting of the Suffolk Chapter at Mother Cabrini Council in Coram. PLEASE NOTE,
THIS MEETING IS BEING HELD ON THE THIRD FRIDAY.
Let us remember all in need of our prayers:
Our Knights and Columbiettes who recently passed
Our Knights and Columbiettes who are having serious health issues
The victims of the recent outbursts of violence in our country
Our brave soldiers who protect our freedoms
WORLD PEACE

Vivat Jesus,

George
Suffolk County Third Degree Ceremonial Team
Norman A. Wagner PGK, FDD, FCOB
Team Captain
490 Irving Street, Central Islip, NY 11722
631-234-1922

2015-2016 Scheduled Third Degrees

Friday, April 1, 2016 - St. Jude Council, Rocky Point
June 24, 2016 - St. Martin Council # 2489, Amityville.
Sunday, July 31, 2016 - 1:00 p.m. Patchogue Council #725
"Third Degree brothers interested in learning and being
certified for the position of Third Degree Conferring Officer
are asked to contact the Team Captain, Norman Wagner."

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Suffolk Chapter Charity Drive Team 2016

*Chapter Chairman
George Lundin
*Charity Drive Chairman Paul R. Basileo
*Charity Ball Chairman Thomas Romano
*Reservations
Joseph DiNero
*Award Book Chairman Paul DiOrio
Central Coordinator
Thomas Fawcett
Eastern Coordinator
James Drew
*Financial
Robert Murray
William Billups
*Secretary
Marie Basileo
*Columbiettes
Anne M. Callahan
ElaineAddie
*Direct Donations
Joseph DiNero
*Journal Editor
John G. Joseph
*Journal Ad Chairman Paul R. Basileo
Eastern Coordinator
James Drew
Western Coordinator
Henry Tomlinson
*Sponsor Card Chairman John G. Sommers
Western Coordinator
Richard Weber
Eastern Coordinator
James Drew
*Statistician
Ed Freudenberg
*Publicity
Joseph DiNero
Eastern Coordinator
James Drew
Central Coordinator
John Praino

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631-589-2255
pbasileo1241@optonline.net 631-375-7088
tomonli@aol.com
631-561-7052
knightvision@optonline.net 631-648-0575
diorio44@optonline.net
631-592-8151
tfawcett1@optonline.net
631-648-0017
td6144@aol.com
631-728-6144
bobmurrayo416@verizon.net 631-666-3245
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631-374-2321
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631-821-6071
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631-732-0497
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631-475-5722
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631-648-0575
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631-813-5470
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631-728-6144
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631-789-0745
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631-513-2626
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516-356-8590
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631-457-9159
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johnpraino@optonline.net
631-774-2605

It was one of those March days when the sun

shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is
summer in the light, and winter in the shade.
~Charles Dickens, Great Expectations

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Bishop John R. McGann Council # 564

th

115 Anniversary
Bishop John R. McGann Council
Knights of Columbus
1341 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore
Saturday, April 2nd 7-11PM
Hot Buffet, DJ, Open Bar
Raffles, Chinese Auction
$40.00 per person
Tickets available at
St. Patricks Rectory, Bay Shore
For info-Call Sal 631-495-1263
Proceeds to Life Center
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SUFFOLK CHAPTER
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Scholarship Applications
Financial Grant Applications
To: Catholic High Schools - acceptance in September 2016
Scholarships: Incoming FRESHMAN ONLY - 4 awarded
based mainly on Scholastic Merit. 1 - $1000.00, 3 - $500.00
each.
Financial Grants: 4 Grants will be awarded - Freshman,
Sophomore, Junior and Senior students in amounts of
1 - $1,000.00 & 3 - $500.00.
Also available are applications from New York State Knights
of Columbus for attending Catholic High School with award
being $500.00. These awards are presented to 2 students in
each diocese of the State.
For further information and applications
contact:

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Bob Dobres, PGK, FDD, FS

46 Linden Street
Lindenhurst, New York 11757
631 592-8697
boca461@verizon.net

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SUFFOLK CHAPTER 2016 GOLF OUTING

at

18 Holes of Championship Golf on a members-only course

Monday, APRIL 11, 2016

Registration / Lunch 11am 1pm includes Beer/Wine/Soda with Hot & Cold Buffet

Shot Gun Start and Best Ball Rules Tee Offs at 1:30pm
Drinks / Fruit served on the course

After Golf Dinner Served at 6pm by

Cost: Complete Day, Golf +Dinner = only $160. Dinner only = $55.
Contact Golf Committee Chair SK Gene Johann, DGK
Phone: 631 804-1886 or email GeneJohann@aol.com
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Suffolk Chapter
Columbiettes
He Is Risen
Be sure to share
this message by
displaying
a beautiful
magnet on your
car or house door!
Get yours for
$4.00 each or
3/$10.00!

Photo is similar but not exact.

To get your magnets, please contact

Lisa Liguori, Chapter Sentinel at

631 - 987 - 5734

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Thank you for your continued support to our Chapter.

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Prayer to Saint Patrick

Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me.
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, and in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.

Prayer to St. Joseph

Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is
so great, so strong, so prompt before the
throne of God. I place in you all my
interests and desires.
Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by your
powerful intercession, and obtain for me
from your divine Son all spiritual blessings,
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that,
having engaged here below your heavenly
power, I may offer my thanksgiving and
homage to the most loving of Fathers.
Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary of
contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in
your arms; I dare not approach while He
reposes near your heart. Press Him in my
name and kiss His fine head for me and ask
him to return the Kiss when I draw my
dying breath.
St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls Pray for me.
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Register your e-mail at our

chapter website to be sure to
receive up to the minute
information on meetings,
events, and activities! Visit our
website to review photos of the many events
held throughout Suffolk County.
www.suffolkchapterkofc.net

Missions
Eye Glasses and Hearing Aids are needed.
Please bring them to the Chapter Meeting.

For additional information contact:

Bill Billups, PGK, FDD at 631 - 374 - 2321.

FROM THE EDITOR:

ALL ADS MUST BE IN BY THE
15th OF EACH MONTH
EDITORS INFORMATION:
MAIL:

PHONE:
CELL:
FAX:
E-MAIL:

John G. Joseph PGK, FDD, FST

Secretary to the State Deputy
31 Hawkton Place
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 981-8724
(631) 813-5470
(631) 648-3067

Meeting Reminder
March Meeting
St. Josephs Council #4810
in Greenlawn

March 11, 2016

7:00 p.m. repast
with meeting
following at 8:00 p.m.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR
DIRECTIONS and for many
activities taking place at the
many councils and auxiliaries
throughout our county.
Youll like what you see!
http://suffolkchapterkofc.net/

johnj.pgk@gmail.com

THE CAR DONATION PROGRAM IS IN FULL

SWING. TO MAKE A DONATION WITH
PROCEEDS GOING TO SUFFOLK CHARITIES,
INC., SIMPLY CALL THE FOLLOWING
NUMBER (631) 589-2255
MAKE______________ MODEL________YEAR____ Vin _________
NAME__________________ ADDRESS________________________
PHONE__________________________________________

ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE

Contact George Lundin PGK, FDD for additional
information at (631) 589-2255

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Lent is a time of
preparation for the
death of Christ on
Good Friday and
His Resurrection
on Easter Sunday.
It is a period of 40 days of
repentance, with prayer,
fasting and abstinence, and
Confession. Lent begins on
Ash Wednesday,
February 10, 2016.
May you have a
peaceful
Lenten Journey.
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In 1954, lobbying by the Order of the Knights of Columbus

helped convince the U.S. Congress to add the phrase "under
God" to the Pledge of Allegiance. President Dwight
Eisenhower wrote to Supreme Knight Luke E. Hart thanking
the Knights for their "part in the
movement to have the words 'under God'
added to our Pledge of Allegiance."
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United
States of America, and to the republic for
which it stands, one nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

http://suffolkchapterkofc.net/
Have you had a chance to visit the new web site? Go ahead!
You will like what you see! Be sure to send our Web Master,
Orlando Jimenez, GK, steelwheelsny@gmail.com, articles and
photos of the great things happening in your Council or Auxiliary!

"One Member,
per Council,
per Month"
and "One First Degree,
per District,
per Month"
resulting in
"One Star Council,
per District

Fr. Nuss
Rest
in
Peace
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Friends of Suffolk Chapter

Help us help
you!
Put your ad
here!
We know there are great
things happening in
Suffolk County! Share
your articles and photos
with us and we will
share with all.

Dont you know

of a business who
would like to
advertise with us?
Let them know
they can
advertise here!
Any business card
would fit right in this
spot! Any interest?

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SUFFOLK CHAPTER
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
2188 Nesconset Highway #110
Stony Brook, NY 11790

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Prayer for the Canonization of Father Michael J. McGivney

God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, to be an
apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their neighbor. Through the example of his
life and virtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up
his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we
may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your servant
Father Michael J. McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor
I now present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father.