Suffolk Chapter Light

Knights of Columbus
SUFFOLK CHAPTER NEWS

Vol. 15 No. 7

January 2016

From the Chapter Chairmans Desk

My Dear Brother Knights,

CHAPTER
OFFICERS

I hope you all had a very blessed Christmas and that all of your prayers were
answered.
Our annual Chapter Christmas Party was a huge success with an exceptional
attendance this year. As usual it was a wonderful program and the talented performers
should be commended. I trust that everyone enjoyed it as much as I did. Much thanks to
Halpin/Rogan Council for hosting this impressive evening.
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Our January 8 meeting at Bishop McGann Council in Bay Shore is also an open
meeting. There will be a light repast at 7:00 pm, followed by the meeting. Grand Knights
please remember to invite your Columbiette Presidents to this meeting, as it is the Charity
Drive Kick Off and we need all involved for it to be a success. Please make every effort to
attend.
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 despair.
nd

Remember, ALL Chapter meetings are on the 2 Friday of each month. Any
changes will be prominently posted. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions for making
our meetings more interesting or entertaining. I will look forward to hearing from you.

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

Dates to Remember:
1/8/2016- Charity Drive Kick Off Meeting Bishop McGann Council, Bay Shore
2/12/2016- Suffolk Chapter Meeting at St. Killian Council in Farmingdale.

SECRETARY

Thomas Fawcett, Sr., PGK

(631) 648 - 0017

Let us remember all in need of our prayers:

TREASURER

Bill Billups, PGK, FDD

(631) 374 - 2321

ADVOCATE

Robert Elliott PGK FDD

(631) 588 - 2919

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
WARDEN

William Murphy, PGK, FDD

Along with the Officers of the Suffolk Chapter, I would like to

wish you a very Happy and Healthy New Year.
Vivat Jesus,

INSIDE
GUARD

Joe Tuminello, PGK

George
OUTSIDE
GUARD

Michael Dfeo

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Columbiette News
Suffolk Chapter Columbiettes
Dear Sister Columbiettes:
I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Christmas with family and friends.
The Charity Drive Kick-off meeting will be held on Friday, January 8, 2016 at Bishop
McGann Council in Bay Shore. Repast is at 7pm with the meeting to follow at 8pm.
You will receive important information regarding the Charity Drive. All presidents,
officers and chairladies are asked to attend this important meeting. We look forward
to working together to make this another successful Charity Drive. Elaine Addie will
be the Columbiette chairlady.
Our first chapter meeting of the new year will be held on Monday,
January 18, 2016 at St. Thomas More, Hauppauge. The meeting will start at 8pm.
Our Day of Recollection will be held on Saturday, February 27th at 11am at
Resurrection of Our Lord, Farmingville. Fr. Donnelly will be joining us to lead us in
prayer and celebrate Mass with us. Please come prepared to the January meeting and
see Amelia Joseph or Elaine Addie to reserve your spot.
At our February meeting, we will host our Birthright Baby Shower at
Resurrection of Our Lord Council #11871 in Farmingville. Please bring new baby
items or donations to either the January or February meetings.
Now that 2016 is around the corner, the officers of the Suffolk Chapter
Columbiettes and I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families
a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Anne Marie Callahan
ST. THOMAS MORE - 115 Kings Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788
Take LIE Exit 56 (Rt 111) north about 7/10 of a mile and turn left onto
Kings Highway.

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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Suffolk Chapter Charity Drive Team 2016

We look forward to seeing each of you at the January 8th Charity
Drive Kick Off Meeting which is being held at Bishop McGann in
Bay Shore. Columbiettes are encouraged to join us!
*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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See you at the kick off!

Friday, January 8, 2016
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Suffolk Knights Bring Christmas to Woodward Childrens Center

For the 2nd year, the Councils and Knights in Suffolk County have helped to make
Christmas for the 80 students a Woodward Childrens Center in Freeport, a special
one. The Woodward Center offers a quality education in an environment that is
attentive to their social and emotional needs. A number of the students attending
Woodward come from the 5 boroughs of NYC. After their Winter Concert, Santa
and a few elves visited each of the classrooms, where each child received a special
gift, along with a goodie bag. Your generosity will allow the school administrators
to take the 80 students on a field trip in January. For many of the students, it will
be the 1st time they experience ice skating at a local ice rink.
To recognize our support the Suffolk County Chapter Knights of Columbus, have
been given a place of honor on the Woodward Childrens Center Donor wall.
On behalf of Mr. Ingino, Executive Director; Mrs. Colucci, Principal; my daughter
Joanna, Music Teacher and Therapist; the Board of Directors, and everyone at
Woodward Childrens Center - Thank you all for helping make their Christmas so
special.
Linda Lassiter, Social Worker; Joanna Hearney, Music Therapist
and Teacher; ; Santa Claus aka Mike Hearney, PGK, FDD, NYS
Director of Youth; Terri Hearney; Mrs. Colucci, Principal;
Mr. Ingino, Executive Director

Woodward Donor Wall, recognizing Suffolk County Chapter

Knights of Columbus for support at Christmas

Close-up of rock, recognizing Suffolk County Chapter

Knights of Columbus for support at Christmas

Article and photos submitted by Michael Hearney, PGK, FDD, NYS Director of Youth
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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
January Meeting
Open to all!

January 8, 2016
Charity Drive Kick-Off
Bishop McGann
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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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."

Your success and happiness

lies in you. Resolve to keep
happy, and your joy and you
shall form an invincible host
against difficulties.
Helen Keller

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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!

The new year stands

before us, like a
chapter in a book,
waiting to be written.
We can help write
that story by
setting goals.
Melody Beattie
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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Happy New Year!

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.