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Jude Council #5814 NY - 3rd District

Serving Rocky Point and Surrounding Communities

St. Jude Beacon

March 2019 - Volume XIX - Number III
William Swiatkowski, Editor

GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE

ONE KofC COUNCIL
Brothers,
In this month of March we begin our Lenten preparation for the Easter season. This
is a holy time of reflection, prayer, sacrifice and service. We each take our own
personal steps and together we have events planned as a Council. Our business
meeting March 6 is Ash Wednesday when we begin the 40 Cans in 40 Days project,
which is to collect 1 can of food each day of Lent. During Lent, on April 5, we will
also have a Friday night simple Lenten Supper of fish and soup.
In February we held a TV Sports night on Sunday Feb 3rd to see the Super Bowl. It
was complete with Pizza, 6ft Hero, salads, donated treats and drinks. A good time
was had by all.
We also attended a Knighting (3rd) Degree ceremony held at Cabrini Council for 55
candidates. St. Jude is proud to add 9 more Third Degree members. Congratulations
St. Jude, Pray for Us to those new Knights and thank you to the Officers involved in arranging the Degree.
February also saw our Winter Social, with its Roast Beef and extras dinner. Thanks
In service to DGK Paul Knudsen for cooking and to the Ladies Auxiliary for providing dessert.

to one. Upcoming in March we will have our St. Patrick’s Day celebration which includes
marching in the parade as a Council with the Fourth Degree Color Guard. Come join
In service us and march proudly displaying our Council to the community, it is always a great
time. The day also includes our St. Patrick’s Dinner of Corned Beef & Cabbage and
to all. extras, PGK Ralph Ferrara is providing the dinner so you know it will be very good.
A few tickets remain, you can see me at the Business meeting.
Also in March the Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a Free Movie Matinee on Saturday
afternoon March 23 - “I Can Only Imagine” with Dennis Quaid. A wonderful movie –
and its Free, so is the popcorn and soda.
Saturday March 30 is a Fourth Degree Exemplification. This is an opportunity for
3rd Degree members to become Sir Knights. Please contact me at 631 804-1886
for details if interested.
Good luck to our Council Free Throw champion who won the District Championship
and will be heading with SK Jon Romano to the County Championships on March 9
in Deer Park.
Winter will be gone soon enough, please be careful and safe.
Vivat Jesus,

S.K. Eugene A. Johann

Grand Knight
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Prayer for
Faith and
Understanding
Then Jesus told him,
‘Because you have seen me,
you have believed;
blessed are those who have
not seen and yet have believed.
John 20:29
The Corner of Faith
Catechism of Faith
148 The Virgin Mary most perfectly
embodies the obedience of faith. By faith
Mary welcomes the tidings and promise
brought by the angel Gabriel, believing that
"with God nothing will be impossible" and
so giving her assent: "Behold I am the
handmaid of the Lord; let it be [done] to
me according to your word." Elizabeth
greeted her: "Blessed is she who believed
that there would be a fulfillment of what
was spoken to her from the Lord." It is for
this faith that all generations have called
Mary blessed.
149 Throughout her life and until her last
Knights of Columbus, Council #5814, 683 Rt. 25A, Rocky Point, NY 631-744-7043
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The Light Shines in the Darkness
Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori
In a world often overshadowed by sin,
the presence of Christ remains our true hope and guiding light
WE HAVE TURNED the corner. The shortest, darkest days of the year are slowly growing longer and lighter. Yet, in
the cold of a winter’s night, it may be hard to envision the warmth and light of spring.
It was amid darkness that the Savior was born. At first, the darkness of the crude stable where the incarnate Son of
God entered the world was punctuated only by the flickering lights of candles and torches. Yet Jesus was born not
merely in the dark of night but also amid the dark night of humanity’s sinful state. Despite God’s signs and messages
spoken through prophets and kings, darkness seemed to reign over the good earth God had made.
Was there any hope that the flickering lights in a rough Bethlehem stable could even be seen in the darkness, let
alone overcome it? Was there any chance that the Child in the manger, born into the poorest of circumstances, was
in fact “the light of the world” (Jn 8:12)? As the story of Jesus’ birth unfolded, the night sky was brightly lit not only
with stars but also with angels reflecting the beauty and brightness of the One who is “God from God and light from
light.” And over this stable hovered a star, brighter than the rest, the star of the Epiphany, by which the greatness of
the little Child was first revealed to the nations.
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (Jn 1:5).
As the year 2019 dawns upon us, we may feel that darkness still reigns over the world. Looking about, we see under
cover of darkness a brutal disregard in society for the sacredness of human life — especially the lives of unborn
children, the frail elderly and the chronically ill. We see amid the darkness many people living at the point of a sword
for the faith that they profess. We see the sorry plight of immigrants and refugees. We live in a culture perpetually
outraged, increasingly polarized, tragically plagued by violence. We see the darkness of sin in our Church, with the
appalling abuse of children by some of its own leaders. We look with gloom as many, especially the young, forsake
the light of faith for the false promises of a godless secularity. We also sense the darkness of sin lurking in our hearts
and homes. We find how easily we prefer this darkness to the light of grace.
Still, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
Could it be that even in our times the flickering light in the Bethlehem stable might still shine forth? The light of the
Epiphany star heralded a light that would never fade. The light of heaven itself shone forth as the Holy Spirit
descended upon Jesus during his baptism in the Jordan. Jesus, “the light of the world,” would manifest his Father’s
glory in the power of the Spirit as he preached the Good News, healed the sick, expelled demons and cured the sick.
“I have come to set the earth on fire,” Jesus said, “and how I wish it were blazing” (Lk 12:49).
Our Savior ignited this fire upon the Cross, in the glory of his Resurrection and in his commission to the Apostles to
spread the Gospel. And he ignited it, too, in our hearts on the day we were baptized “with fire and the Holy Spirit”
(Mt 3:11). We should frequently ask ourselves: Is it still burning brightly?
It does no good to bemoan the state of the world. Rather, the light of faith and zeal for the Gospel must burn in our
hearts. Knights, like missionaries of old, are called to go and set the world on fire by charity, unity and fraternity.
From KofC.org 1/01/2018 Copyright Knights of Columbus KofC.org2018
"Today, the Knights of
Columbus is providentially
positioned to play a key role
ordeal when Jesus her son died on the in the new alliance between
cross, Mary's faith never wavered. She the Church and the family
never ceased to believe in the fulfillment
called for by Pope Francis…
of God's word. And so the Church
venerates in Mary the purest realization What is necessary now is
of faith. our greater involvement
-from the Catechism of the Catholic Church in the renewal of parish
and family life."
CHARITY, UNITY ~~
FRATERNITY, Supreme Knight
and PATRIOTISM Carl Anderson
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District Deputy’s Message

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 andsupport 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 there 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,
William Fontaine, District Deputy NY 3rd
631 988-3758
imascout4life@yahoo.com

Suffolk Chapter News - This month in the Chapter:

• The Suffolk Chapter Charity Drive has begun.. St. Jude Council will be selling
Chapter Charity Books. Please contact GK Gene Johann to help!
• The next Chapter Meeting will be on March 8th at Kavanagh Council 5293 in Mastic.
Meeting will begin with dinner at 7pm, meeting at 8pm.
• There will be a MARIAN HOUR OF PRAYER on Thursday, MAY 16, 2019 at 7:30pm at OUR
LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Church, 495 N. Ocean Ave. Patchogue, NY. ALL ARE INVITED.

#5814 St. Jude Council Officers March Birthdays

Corporation Directors
Chaplain Msgr. SK Rev. William Breslawski 631-744-2609 Alphonse Tizzano Jr 3/1
President Chaplain Rev. Fr. Thomas Tuite 631-744-2800
Grand Knight SK Gene Johann 631-804-1886 Paul Braun 3/3
SK Vincent J. Maggio, 744-1673
Deputy Paul Knudsen 631-664-6410
Chancellor SK John Nugent 631-744-1821
Paul Vigliante 3/5
Vice President
Warden SK Steve Spector 631-821-3249 Robert Arens 3/8
SK Salvatore J. LaLima, 821-0082 Recorder SK Russell J Carpino 631-445-1342
Fin Secretary SK John Sommers, PGK, FDD 631-513-2626 Ralph Cretella 3/16
Secretary Treasurer SK Richard Bowne 631-793-3037
SK Robert W. Wilken, 821-4962 Advocate SK Fred Hess, PGK 631-603-7348 Robert Grady 3/17
Lecturer SKRalph Lopez 631-921-3142 Joseph Cognitore 3/19
Treasurer Inside Guard SK Jonathan Romano 631-821-2570
SK Richard B. Landers, 291-9440 Outside Guard Rudy Novissimo 516-241-2942 William Benson 3/24
Trustee 1 Year SK Joseph Badalamenti 631-744-0752
Director Trustee 2 Year SK Charles C Di Santo 631 706-3188 Gary Waters 3/26
Herbert B. Simmons, 744-0951 Trustee 3 Year SK Andrew Delligatti, PGK 631-744-2265
Domenick Abbate 3/30
Director Robert Celentano 3/30
Contacts:
Ron Mihalak, 516-287-0488
District Deputy SK William Fontaine 631-988-3758 Thomas Hill 3/30
Director Field Agent SK Johnathan Bittner 631-466-0828
Beacon Editor William Swiatkowski 516-729-3142 Salvatore Campo 3/31
Henry Walden, 744-9775

Knights of Columbus, Council #5814, 683 Rt. 25A, Rocky Point, NY 631-744-7043
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2019 Dues
‘Second Notice’ Invoices have been mailed to members that have not paid 2019 dues. Payment can be mailed to
FS John Sommers, 10 Flicker Drive, Middle Island, New York 11953 or handed to the FS at a Business Meeting. Make checks
payable to St Jude Council #5814. Dues for the year are $40. Please pay dues promptly in order to avoid the expense of
further mailings. If you have any questions contact the FS at jsommers@optonline.net or 631-513-2626.

Upcoming Events for March 2019

03/06 WED Council Business Meeting. St. Jude Council 7:30pm
03/08 FRI Suffolk Chapter Meeting Kavanagh Council 7 Dinner/8 Mtg
03/10 SUN Set Clocks Ahead 1 Hour before going to bed Sat night
03/12 TUE Council Officer’s Meeting St. Jude Council 7:30pm
03/13 WED District 3 Meeting Patchogue Council 7:30pm
03/19 TUE First Degree Ceremony Patchogue Council 7:30pm
03/21 THU TV Night – March Madness St. Jude Council 7:00pm
03/23 SAT Movie Matinee St. Jude Council 2:00pm
03/24 SUN Membership Drive St Mark’s Church After Masses
03/27 WED Shea Assembly (4 th ) Mtg St. Sylvester’s Council 7:00pm
03/28 THU Ladies Aux. Meeting St. Jude Council 7:00pm
03/30 SAT Fourth Degree Exemplification Russo’s, Howard Beach All Day
03/31 SUN Membership Drive St. Anthony’s Church After Masses

Future Dates
04/05 FRI Council Lenten Supper St. Jude Council 6:30pm
04/07 SUN Membership Drive St. Louis Church After Masses

• Life Insurance • Long-Term Care Insurance

• Retirement Annuities
• Disability Income Insurance

Contact Your Representative Today.

Jonathan Bittner
(631) 466-0828
jonathan.bittner@kofc.org

• The next Fourth Degree Meeting will be held on March 27th at St. Sylvester's
Council, at 507 L.I. Ave. in Medford.
• The Commander John J. Shea Assembly will hold its annual memorial Mass
on Sunday 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.
• St Jude Council has taken an Ad in the Dinner Journal to support the Assembly.

Knights of Columbus, Council #5814, 683 Rt. 25A, Rocky Point, NY 631-744-7043
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Financial Secretary’s Corner

Receiving the Membership Numbers:
Bulletin by Email Associate Members - 136
If you would like to receive the bulletin by email
Insurance Members - 87
please forward an email to FS John Sommers at Inactive Members- 21
jsommers@optonline.net Total Membership - 244
Honorary Members - 3
Please include St Jude Bulletin in the subject line. Honorary Life Members - 61
Receiving the bulletin by email will reduce the monthly
printing and mailing costs to the Council.
Disabled Members - 0
- SK John Sommers, FS, PGK, FDD

Council Game Night

Come down to the hall and enjoy the company of your brothers as
we watch NCAA March Madness basketball games
Our Game Night will be on Thursday March 21st
If you don't like basketball or the teams playing don't interest you,
come down to the hall for some fun and camaraderie with your brothers.
Food & snacks will be provided beginning at 6:30pm. Cash bar.

Game Time: 6:30pm

Donations appreciated.
RSVP John Sommers at jsommers@optonline.net or 631-513-2626 by Saturday March 9th so we have enough food.

Ladies Auxiliary Corner Please Keep in Your Prayers

Knights of Columbus Council 5814
Ladies Auxiliary are offering a
FREE MOVIE MATINEE
Saturday March 23 rd at 2:00 pm
K of C Council, 683 Route 25A, Rocky Point
Presenting the inspirational PG rated 2018 Christian family film
“I CAN ONLY IMAGINE” with Dennis Quaid
Complimentary snacks will be served
ALL ARE WELCOME
Brother Richard Bowne’s Granddaughter
Scarlett, Brothers John Lennon, Barney
and Barbara Flanagan. Linda Mihalek,
Vinny Mastrogiacomo. Rosemary Walden
and Bill Christiansen's daughter. Please keep
in your prayers Chaplain Fr. Bill Breslawski.
All the souls of Brothers lost
in our Council and in The Order.
(if you need prayers or know of a member or family etc.,
please send me the information to share).
Contact G.K. Gene Johann at 631-804-1886
St. Jude, patron of hopeless cases, pray for us.

** Wake Service **
The Council is updating its Wake Service notification record. If you would like to be informed of the passing of a brother
and the wake information please provide your phone number and/or email address to FS John Sommers. You can
either email the information to jsommers@optonline.net (put Wake Service in the subject line) or call 631-924-8708.

Grand Knight’s Corner

If any member knows of the passing of a Brother Knight or knows of a
Brother Knight in need, please notify GK Gene Johann at 631 804-1886 or
our Funeral Services Director Ralph Ferrara at 631 662-1235

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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.