THE PATCHOGIAN

March, 2019 —- Celebrating 116 Years of Faithful Service — 1903 - 2019

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, PATCHOGUE COUNCIL #725

Officers From the Grand Knight’s Desk
Chaplain
S/K Fr. William Winters, For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of
OFM, Cap. mind.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Brothers,
Grand Knight
S/K John E. Terlecki Welcome to March, in like a Lion and out like lamb, so they say. The winter has been kind to us so far,
minimal snow fall and reasonable temperatures to deal with. Well let’s see what comes our way in the
Deputy Grand Knight coming weeks ahead.
S/K Joe Sheldrick I am happy to report that February was another good month for our council. Several events come to mind:
Our annual Super bowl party, a chicken dinner at our monthly social meeting, also a movie night for the
Chancellor children. While all of these events were successful, the goal is to gather our families and like-minded
S/K James Kaan Catholic friends together to enjoy one another’s friendship. A secondary purpose is to bring nonmembers
to our council hall to experience what it’s like to belong to the brotherhood called the Knights of
Financial Secretary Columbus. These are opportunities for us to grow the membership and bring new life to our order. So get
involved. Look at the upcoming posted schedule of events, plan to attend and bring friends where
S/K Robert Elliott PGK FDD appropriate. Let’s together breathe new life into #725.
Warden I am also happy to report that Patchogue #725 is sending three of our free throw basketball finalists on to
Keith Mandart the County Free Throw at St Cyril & St. Methodius in Deer Park L.I. Arrive at 9:00 am and a 9:30 start.
Knights are at work as always. Our brothers were willing and able to support our parishes during the
Treasurer month of February. We were called to help at Mt. Carmel to repair and replace ceiling tiles in the rectory
S/K Denis Boyce basement and demo a bathroom for the incoming Fr. Charles. Thanks to all who participated.

Recorder
S/K Kevin Drawbridge
Advocate
S/K Michael Boehm
PGK FDD FCOB
Inside Guard
S/K Tom Liguori
Outside Guard
S/K Richard Costa
Outside Guard
First Year Trustee
S/K James Addie PGK
Second Year Trustee
S/K John Orlando PGK
Third Year Trustee
Richard J. Basak
Our Brothers also dedicated time and talent on repairs at the council hall repairing the dance floor and
installing a new commode in the ladies rest room. Thanks Keith and Fuddy.
The Council presented a check to Fr. Henry of Mt. Carmel Church for the final boiler repairs at the Parish
center and the Rectory. That check and the check presented to Fr. Steve for the new kneelers at St.
Francis’s concludes the pay outs from the proceeds of the 2018 golf outing.
What’s in the pipe line for the month of March beside the possibility of Snow? Fat Tuesday pot luck
dinner on March 5th at 7:00 pm., bring a family specialty dish. The annual St. Pats’ theme night at the
races is on March 16th. Doors open 6pm. The Main Street St. Pat’s parade is at 11:30 on March 17th. We
are planning a Social meeting on the 18th, so bring the wives - repast to be announced. Finally we are
hosting a 1st degree on Tuesday the 19th.
As you know each year the Grand knight selects a Knight of year and a Family of the year. This year I am
requesting the members input. Please send your recommendations /reasons for candidates of these
prestigious awards to either James Kaan or myself at jkaan76@gmail.com orjeterlecki@optonline.net .
While we should always keep the health and well-being of our brothers and sisters in mind, let us all make
an effort to call fellow members we haven’t seen or heard from for a while or pay them a visit. It will make
a difference to them and yourself as well.
In closing my ninth memo from the Grand Knights desk, as always, it is my continued hope that we reach
out to the parishes we support and provide the services and people whenever and wherever we are needed.
Vivat Jesus!
GK, SK John E. Terlecki

All material in this document was approved by GK John Terlecki for publication. Copyright 2019, Patchogue Council #725

Council Roster as of Dates To Remember Upcoming Events

February 2, 2019 Information on pages 7 and 8
Associate: 270 March 4th——–Business Meeting, 8pm
Insurance: 139 March 5th, Fat Tuesday Pot Luck Dinner, 7pm
Inactive: 19 March 11th——Monseigneur Corp.
Total: 428 Meeting, 7:30pm March 16th, Annual St. Patrick’s Night at the
Races and Dinner, 6pm
Honorary: 16 March 18th——Social Meeting,
Honorary Life: 103 March 25th——Officers Meeting, 7:30pm March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 11:30am
Disability: 14

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 March 17, 2019

March 6, 2019

March 10th

Family Director
SK James Ryan / 631-278-9429 / jpr_ryan@msn.com

May our Council Prayers be on behalf of the following:

Pray for Brothers Jim Addie, Sammy Garafola, Rudy Carrabus and his wife Vicki, Jim Craig’s daughter Airen, Bill Mones’ wife
Virginia, PGK Willie Marciano and his wife Jean, Eddie O’Reilly, Gerry Restifo, Ernie Maller, Andrew Carollo, Ralph DePinto,
Frank Cooper’s wife Virginia, Phil Sgro, Keith Mandart, Robert Naurek, Rich Basak, Rich Costa’s Mother, Tony Russo, Santo
Liguori, Tony Baffo, Al Freytag, Robert Rizzo, Roy Schiebel’s wife and Joe Fontana’s girlfriend Grace Bessieres.
Below are our recent notifications:

Congratulations!

* Brother Scott Weyant’s daughter Noelle had a baby boy. Rowan is 7 lbs born at 6 pm on 2/7. Scott and his wife are
very excited to be grandparents for the first time. Congratulations to the Weyant family.

* As the Lenten season approaches may we prepare ourselves mentally for the profound affect that spiritual renewal
has upon you. May you seek first to listen, knowledge to understand and wisdom to keep our hearts and minds
open to walk in Christ’s way. Peace be with you.
We ask also that you pray for all our Brother Knights who are in need and for their families; those we know about, and the
many that we do not know about.

Happy Birthday to All Members in the Month of March.

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 Our Nomination Committee Chairman is Former Master Salvatore Loiacono, PGK, FDD, PCC,
PFN, FM. If you want to put your name in for an Assembly position or just want to renew the
position you already have, you need to send letters to him. (NO EMAILS!) at 32 Dorchester Rd.
Smithtown, NY 11787.

The next Fourth Degree Meeting will be held on March 27th at St. Sylvester’s Council, March
Assembly Meeting, at 507 L.I. Ave. in Medford. The CDR. John J. Shea Assembly will hold its
annual memorial Mass on May 5, 2019 at St. Isadore Church in Riverhead. This is an
opportunity to remember our fellow Sir Knights who died during the past year. There is a dinner following the mass to
celebrate the lives of our friends who have gone before us. The dinner is at the Riverhead Polish Hall, directly across
the street from the church. Cost of the dinner is $45 per person. Cost of the Mass is free. Let’s fill the church! Contact
Bob Elliott at 151 Springdale Dr., Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 or call him at (631)495-8232 for tickets or more
information.

Congratulations to Sir Knight Antony R. Rotoli, Jr . At the January meeting he was elected to the position of
Inner Sentinel.

The Chapter Charity Drive is in Full Swing. Patchogue Council is once again in the lead for
selling Charity Drive Award Books. Contact PGK John Praino to see how you can help! Please
see if you can solicit an ad for our Chapter Journal, see Mike Boehm for a form. The next
Chapter Meeting will be on March 8th at Kavanaugh Council 5293 in Mastic. Meeting will begin
at 8 pm, repast at 7.

Our Blood Drive Chairman John Finn, PGK FDD requests that all Councils schedule a Blood Drive
asap. There is currently an urgent need for blood.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A DIOCESAN MARIAN HOUR OF PRAYER THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2019 AT 7:30 P.M. AT OUR LADY
OF MOUNT CARMEL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 495 NORTH OCEAN AVE. PATCHOGUE, NEW YORK. CLERGY,
FAMILY, FRIENDS, KNIGHTS, COLUMBIETTES, ALL ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT WILLIAM P. MURPHY, PGK, FDD 631-629-4383.

Financial Secretary

I am happy to report that our records and forms are currently all up to date. Please update your
information as needed. The retention committee is working to contact members who have not
paid their dues. Twenty seven have been sent to supreme for possible suspension, form 100’s
have been submitted to finalize the process.

If you have changed your mailing address and have not been receiving the Columbia magazine
and membership bills, please contact me. Membership cards are mailed as dues come in.

The semiannual audit was submitted to Supreme Council.

As of February 2, 2019 we have 270 associate; 139 insurance; 19 inactive members for a total of 428 members. The
council is in good standing with Supreme and New York State.

Robert W. Elliott, FS
151 Springdale Drive, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
631-588-2919 / relliott7@verizon.net

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 District Deputy Report
Brothers,
On February 22nd we had a 3rd Degree at St. Francis Cabrini in Coram. Congratulations to all our
Brothers that made their Degree that night and thank you to all that took the time to come down and
support our Brothers who made their Degree that night.

Congratulations to all our new brothers that took their 1st Degree at the newly renovated hall at Queen of all Hearts on February 27th. Thanks
to all that came down and supported our newest members and a great job was done by their Degree Team. Thank you Mike Lankau and all the
members of Queen of all Hearts for hosting this Degree.

On March 19th Patchogue will be hosting a 1st Degree at Patchogue Council. Recruit new members and get them down to this Degree.

Our District winners will be shooting it out on March 9th at St. Cyril and Methodius in Deer Park for County champion to see who moves on to
West Point for the State and National Free Throw.

On Thursday May 16th their will be a Marion Hour of Prayer at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Please mark your calendars to try and attend.

On June 2nd District 8 is having a Pasta Fundraiser to benefit the Life Center of Long Island. As you know by now our State elected officials
do not want to protect the lives of the unborn. We must do what we can to protect life as good Catholics. I have more details on this event that
I will be passing on as we get closer to the date.

Thank you for being a Knight and God Bless,

Bill

Grand Knight John Terlecki

presents a check to Fr. Henry of
Mt. Carmel Church for the final
boiler repairs at the Parish center
and the Rectory. This check
concludes the pay outs from the
proceeds of the 2018 golf outing.
Both Fr. Henry and Fr. Steve at
St. Francis were very grateful to
our Council for all of the hard
work that went into raising this
money and the donations.

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 Ash Wednesday is March 6th and is one of the most popular and important holy days
in the liturgical calendar. Ash Wednesday opens Lent, a season of fasting and
prayer.
Ash Wednesday takes place 46 days before Easter Sunday, and is chiefly observed
by Catholics, although many other Christians observe it too. Ash Wednesday comes
from the ancient Jewish tradition of penance and fasting. The practice includes the
wearing of ashes on the head. The ashes symbolize the dust from which God made
us. As the priest applies the ashes to a person's forehead, he speaks the words:
"Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return." Alternatively, the priest may speak the words,
"Repent and believe in the Gospel."

Ashes also symbolize grief, in this case, grief that we have sinned and caused division from God.

Writings from the Second-century Church refer to the wearing of ashes as a sign of penance.
Priests administer ashes during Mass and all are invited to accept the ashes as a visible symbol of penance. Even
non-Christians and the excommunicated are welcome to receive the ashes. The ashes are made from blessed palm
branches, taken from the previous year's palm Sunday Mass. It is important to remember that Ash Wednesday is a
day of penitential prayer and fasting. Some faithful take the rest of the day off work and remain home. It is
generally inappropriate to dine out, to shop, or to go about in public after receiving the ashes. Feasting is highly
inappropriate. Small children, the elderly and sick are exempt from this observance.
It is not required that a person wear the ashes for the rest of the day, and they may be washed off after Mass.
However, many people keep the ashes as a reminder until the evening.
Recently, movements have developed that involve pastors distributing ashes to passersby in public places. This isn't
considered taboo, but Catholics should know this practice is distinctly Protestant. Catholics should still receive
ashes within the context of Mass. Please check your Churches Bulletin to see when Ashes are being distributed in
your Parish.

All Articles for the April Patchogian

must be submitted by

March 20th

Order Now!!
If you are in need of Council Apparel, now is a good time to order them.
See Brother Knight Keith Mandart or call him at 516-480-2076 for
tee-shirts, polo shirts and hats!! We have jackets available too. Order
them now for Marching in the Parades and Council Events!!

Our WEBSITE has been undergoing some MAJOR CONSTRUCTION.

Take a few minutes to check it out at www.kofc725.com.
Our new Webmaster Kevin Drawbridge has been working hard to update
and improve the website.

Use it to print the newsletter, get forms, and all kinds of cool stuff.
Let him know how you like it and make some suggestions on what you
would like to see on the website going forward.

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 Lent is a solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar that begins on
Ash Wednesday ( March 6th 2019) and ends approximately six weeks later, before
Easter Sunday. The purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer for Easter through
prayer, doing penance, mortifying the flesh, repentance of sins, almsgiving, and
self-denial.
Decide on your Lenten sacrifice. Lent is a season of solemnity and sacrifice
commemorating Jesus' exodus into the desert; our sacrifice is a reminder of the
sacrifice of self Jesus made to save us from our sins. Because of this, it is a Lenten
tradition to sacrifice something for these 40 days.
In addition to sacrificing something, include something special in your Lenten routine.
Giving up chocolate or Facebook for 40 days is great, but why not do something
positive, too, instead of just removing the negative? Resolve to be more mindful of
others' needs spend more time with your family, pray more, and forgive old grudges.
Attend Mass/Liturgy as often as possible. In addition to weekly Sunday service, it's good to go to church frequently,
especially during Lent. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday when we remember that we come from dust and to dust we shall
return. Many traditions often have an additional worship service in mid-week, and attendance at these services is a good way
to participate in Lent. The services can give extra encouragement to stay focused on the reason for making Lenten sacrifices.
Also we should all attend Reconciliation during the Easter Season.

The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) officially gave the upcoming
abortion film “Unplanned” an “R” rating Friday for “some disturbing/bloody images” of
aborted babies.

The Motion Picture Association of

America (MPAA) officially gave the
upcoming abortion film “Unplanned” an
“R” rating Friday for “some disturbing/
bloody images” of aborted babies .

Movies are rated R for profanity, nudity, sex or

violence. “Unplanned” contains no profanity,
nudity or sex. “Ironically, the MPAA seems to
be indirectly endorsing the pro-life position:
namely that abortion is an act of violence,”
writers and directors Cary Solomon and
Chuck Konzelman told Movieguide.

The film tells the true story of former Planned Parenthood clinic director Abby Johnson who worked at a Planned Parenthood
clinic in Bryan, Texas, until 2009 when she left the organization after assisting in an ultrasound-guided abortion of a 13-week-
old unborn baby. Johnson was Planned Parenthood‟s youngest director of a clinic in the nation.
She helped over 22,000 women have abortions during her time at the clinic. Planned Parenthood named Johnson as the
employee of the year in 2008. She worked at the abortion provider for eight years before leaving the group. Johnson also had
a medication abortion before she became pro-life.
The R rating will mean that “many teenage women in this country who can legally obtain an actual abortion without parental
permission will be prohibited from going to see our film containing simulated images of abortion, without obtaining parental
permission,” Solomon and Konzelman also said, noting the double-edged sword of the rating.
A parent or guardian, however, can accompany a child younger than 17 to an R-rated film.
“We are pushing the boundaries of what has never been before on such a wide scale by showing America exactly what
abortion is — and abortion is disturbing. It‟s violent,” Johnson said in a statement.
Johnson is the founder of pro-life group And Then There Were None (ATTWN), which helps abortion workers leave the
industry. It also helps women who‟ve had abortions and are suffering. The group was founded in 2012.
Since leaving Planned Parenthood, Johnson has helped roughly 500 former abortion workers leave their jobs and find other
careers outside of the abortion industry. Seven of those workers were abortion doctors.
“No one will walk away from seeing this movie and say „I didn‟t know,‟” she added.
“Unplanned” hits theaters on March 29.
LifeNews Note: Grace Carr writes for Daily Caller. Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without
charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience.

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 Upcoming Events

On Tuesday, March 5th,

at 7 pm we will be having a
FAT TUESDAY POT LUCK DINNER

If you are bringing food, please remember to bring

your dishes in standard aluminum serving trays, either
full or half size.

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 Annual St. Patrick’s
Day Night at the Races!
Saturday March 16th
Patchogue Council
38 West First St., Patchogue

Join us for a night of “FUN”, food and exciting racing.

“DOORS OPEN AT 6:00pm !!!!!
MENU
Corned beef and cabbage, with Potatoes
Phil’s (Fuddy’s) Award winning Sheppard’s pie!!!!!
Beer wine and soda, coffee and cake.

ALL FOR ONLY $20.00 PER PERSON. ($25.00@ THE DOOR)

50/50 Raffles Fun
TO PURCHASE TICKETS OR RESERVE TABLE, Seating limited
Tickets going fast……CALL… JOE SHELDRICK at 631-872-2631

This is Joe

Sunday, March 17th

Patchogue's 22nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
Our Council will gather near the corner of Rt. 112 & Main St. at
11:30 am, Parade steps off at 12 p.m.

Location/Route: Parade starts on Route 112 and East Main Street

and runs west to the corner of West Avenue and West Main Street,
featuring pipe bands, floats, baton twirlers, fire departments, pipe bands and local officials.
All Brother Knights and Sister Columbiettes are encouraged to March with us!! We hope to
see you there!!

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PLEASE JOIN US FOR A DIOCESAN MARIAN
HOUR OF PRAYER

THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2019 AT 7:30 P.M.

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
495 NORTH OCEAN AVE.
PATCHOGUE, NEW YORK.
CLERGY, FAMILY, FRIENDS, KNIGHTS,
COLUMBIETTES, ALL ARE INVITED TO
PARTICIPATE. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT WILLIAM P. MURPHY, PGK,
FDD
631-629-4383
Join us for an evening of Prayer, we can all use it!

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 Volunteers Needed
On July 4-7, 2019, Our Lady of Mount Carmel will be hosting a Parish
Festival as part of our 100th Anniversary Celebration. In order for this
event to be successful, we need your help! Please fill out the
information below and return to the Parish Center.

Name:_______________________________________________________________

Phone:____________________________ (H) ___________________________(C)

Email:_______________________________________________________________

I would like to:

Set up _____________

Clean up _____________

Sell tickets _____________

Beer Garden _____________

Gaming _____________

Casino Night _____________

Security ______________

For further information, please contact:

Phyllis Messina: 631-774-7999
Linda Locantore: 631-447-8157

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 Suffolk Chapter
Knights of Columbus
2019 Charity Drive

JOURNAL AD CONTRACT/AGREEMENT

PLACE

YOUR

AD

HERE

JOURNAL AD PRICES
Electronic ads accepted, email to mb1122@msn.com
Premium Full Page Color $200.00

B&W Full Page $135.00

B&W Half Page $80.00

B&W Quarter Page $60.00

B&W Business Page $35.00

Ad solicited by,
Name: _________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________________

Mail Ad and Check made out to: Suffolk Chapter K of C

Michael Boehm PGK, FDD, FCOB

48 Northridge Street
Patchogue, NY 11772
ALL ADS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THEN MAY 10, 2019
For additional information call 631-774-2605
Charity * Unity * Fraternity * Patriotism
IN SERVICE TO ONE, IN SERVICE TO ALL

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 COLUMBIETTES CORNER
WE CARE - WE SHARE

My Dear Sister Columbiettes and Brother Knights,

This is a busy month for us as it is the Victorian Tea month, so please bring in your new or gently use items for the baskets,
also any gift certificates you may have. We will be making the baskets the week of the 25 th, date to be announced by sepa-
rate email. If you are available to help please let me know. If you are making sandwiches or desserts please drop them off
Sunday morning on the 31st. I know we will have a great day and I am thanking everyone in advance for all your support and help.

We will be having a mass for Joann Brandi on March 2, at 5 pm St. Frances church in Patchogue. We will also be having a mass for Joan
Ansbach, our former State President and a member of our auxiliary on Saturday, March 9 at 5 pm, St. Frances church. Please try to
attend these two masses if you can. Joann and Joan were valued members of the Columbiettes and are greatly missed.

In April we will be taking nominations for officers. If you are considering or interested in becoming an officer please let Ronny Pliszak
know. The list of open seats will be posted through a separate email and in the April newsletter.

I have applications for scholarships available if you have a candidate. They will be on the Secretary’s desk at our meeting. Please have
them completed for review by the end of April.

Please keep our sister Columbiettes and Brother Knights who are ill or going through difficult times in your prayers especially, Elaine and
Jim Addie, Terry Bobe, Michele McGill, Maryanne Friend, Grace Bessieres, Grace McGloine.

Happy Birthday to the February and March babies. I apologize for missing the February birthdays last month.

May the peace of our Lord be with you always,

Betty Weeks, President

Nettie Knitters
We are still here!!!!!! We meet on Tuesday’s at 1pm. In February we are having our Birthright Shower
at Resurrection of Our Lord Shower. Thanks to our Netties and Mount Carmel Ladies we have an
abundance of Carrier Covers, Blanket Sets and a box will be coming from our Netties in Florida. We also have
from one of our Netties, Infant toy balls. Why not come on down and see if you would be interested, or just have a cup of Jim’s
Delicious Coffee. See ya there, The Netties

Knights of Columbus Senior Club

Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the K of C Hall.
1 pm to 3 pm

Well here we start again!!!! We are planning trips, movies and all sorts of goodies. We are experiencing a few of
our members being out of sorts, but we plan on being back one hundred per cent. Please be patience, and just ask
any one of the seniors “WHAT’S DOING” and we will be glad to fill you in.
So thank you for your patience and please keep an eye out for coming events.
Your Seniors
Chuck Gerlach, President,
VP, Pat Molluso——Treasurer, Theresa Baker——Secretary, Elaine Addie, (631) 475-5722
Communications Chairperson Dorothy Zeo, 475-8508——Entertainment Chairpersons, Ronny Pliszak 289-5758
and Elaine Addie 475-5722.

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