**** AUGUST 2017 ****

Volume XV Number VIII

GRAND KNIGHTS MESSAGE

My Brothers All,

August is a beautiful time of the year, lets soak up the good weather
and thank God for this blessing.

We met with ladies interested in the new Ladies Auxiliary on July 26,
an informational meeting with questions and answers. If you know of
any candidates to join our Ladies Auxiliary, please be sure to have
them attend our next meeting on August 30. More info is contained
inside.

Also the Installation of Officers is this month and the Council Golf
In service Outing is coming in September. Please see the enclosed articles.

Along with our new Columbian years plans and activities comes our
to one. Council financial obligations. We address this in a few ways, but the
best way that we have to raise funds is through the C&B book sales.
In service SK Paul Basileo has again offered to Chair this important Committee
and I invite each member to join the team. You will hear more at our
business meeting, please offer some time to help achieve our goals.
to all. On September 20, 2017 we will host our Member Appreciation Dinner
for our Council members. A complete Spaghetti Dinner will be served
and is for member Knights and their families. Call me to reserve your
spot. Again the dinner is on us and donations will be accepted. Our
members are the heart of our Council, so please come and share a fun
evening.

Vivat Jesus,

S.K. Eugene A. Johann

Grand Knight
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Marriage and Family

The Knights of Columbus considers marriage to be the basic

building block of every society. Not only does marriage perfect the human
love between spouses, it is also the only institution ordained to the procre-
ation and education of children.
For these reasons, marriage is recognized in the Church as a
sacrament, established by God with its own purpose, shared between
Christ and His Bride, the Church. Marriage, according to the Catechism of
the Church, strengthens two partners indissoluble unity, and sanctifies
them on the way to eternal life (Catechism,1661).
The Knights of Columbus thus believes marriages fundamental nature is a life-long, indissoluble union between a man and
a woman tending toward the fruitful communion of their persons. Marriage is not a mere instrument for the individual self to seek
satisfaction in matters pertaining to sex and romance. It involves the total self-giving act of love, revealed to humanity in the form of
the Crucified Christ, and inscribed into the nature of the human person as his fundamental and innate vocation. Only through the
personal willingness of the spouses to share their entire life-project, what they have and what they are, does marriage obtain its
fulfillment and perfection (Familiaris Consortio, 19).
Children, the precious gift of marriage, are the living reflection of this married love and a permanent sign of the conjugal
unity shared between husband and wife. It is no exaggeration, then, to say that marriage is of its very nature responsible for the
existence and perpetuation of the Church and of civilization.
With this in mind, the Knights of Columbus confidently supports public policies designed to strengthen marriage and fami-
lies, and opposes those that disregard its fundamental nature. Our Order reiterates, alongside the Church and all the major cultures
of the world, the truth that marriage is not just any human relationship. It is an indispensable institution established by the Creator
with its own essential properties, purpose, and nature, and that civil laws are unable to alter.

-From KofC.org 03/24/2017.Copyright Knights of Columbus KofC.org 2013 .. 2017

St. Jude Council Officers

AUGUST Birthdays

Chaplain Msgr SK Rev. William Breslawski 631 744-2609 ANTHONY PETRIELLO PGK Aug 01
Chaplain Rev. Fr. Thomas Tuite 631 744-2800 JOSEPH SOUTHARD JR Aug 01
JOSEPH MAZZEO Aug 03
Grand Knight SK Gene Johann 631 804-1886
ROBERT DE ZORZI Aug 03
Deputy GK Paul Knudsen 631 664-6410
NEIL MONACO Aug 04
Chancellor SK John Nugent 631 744-1821
ALFRED DONATO Aug 06
Warden SK Steve Spector 631 821-3249
GEORGE LINDNER Aug 13
Recorder SK James Lilley, PGK, PFN 631 294-8001
BRIAN BEAULIEU PGK PFN Aug 17
Fin Secretary SK John Sommers, PGK, FDD 631 513-2626
Treasurer SK Richard Bowne 631 793-3037 JOSEPH DALY PGK Aug 17
Advocate SK Paul Basileo, PGK, FDD 631 375-7088 FREDERICK BOCCIA Aug 18
Lecturer SK Ralph Ferrara, PGK 631 662-1235 PAUL KNUDSEN Aug 18
Inside Guard Jonathan Romano 631 821-2570 BERNARD FLANAGAN PGK Aug 21
Outside Guard Gary Duryea 631 905-3568 EUGENE WETTER Aug 21
Trustee 1 Year SK Joe Daly PGK 631 744-2433 DONALD TREUDLER Aug 28
Trustee 2 Year Joseph Badalamenti 631 744-0752 KEITH RYAN Aug 28
Trustee 3 Year SK Fred Hess, PGK 631 603-7348 ALFREDO RIVERA Aug 29
Contacts: MIRKO VRBAN Aug 29
District Deputy SK Mike Boehm PGK, COB 631 744-2605 SALVATORE PARISI Aug 30
Field Agent Johnathan Bittner 631 207-4242 JOHN NUGENT Aug 31
Beacon Editor SK Gene Johann, GK 631 804-1886
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District Deputys Message

Brothers and Sisters,

It was with great pleasure that I was able to attend the New York State Organizational Meeting in July.

Our State Council, along with our Supreme Council, has many new and exciting programs and Incen-
tives that I will be sharing with you at our meetings. Not only was the weekend very informative, but I was able
to witness the Installation of all of the Incoming New York State Officers and together I am confident that we
will be able to continue to carry out the mission of the founder of our Order, the Venerable Michael J.
McGivney.

I myself also had the honor of being installed as the District Deputy of the Third New York District for
the current Columbian year. I look forward to seeing all of you in the upcoming weeks at your Councils Installa-
tion of Officers. Having the honor and the duty of conducting the Installation of Officers for all of the Councils
of the Third District is the greatest privilege that the District Deputy has. It is a wonderful occasion and the only
Ceremony in the Order that is open to non-members.

Until then may the Lord keep you and bless you.

Vivat Jesus,
Michael Boehm P.G.K., D.D. Third N.Y. District
Chairman of the Board of District Deputies
mb1122@msn.com
(631)774-2605

The Corner of Faith nial union exists in all cultures. "The well-being of the indi-
vidual person and of both human and Christian society is
With Reference To Marriage closely bound up with the healthy state of conjugal and
family life."
On the threshold of his public life Jesus performs his first
(Catechism,1603) "The intimate community of life and love sign - at his mother's request - during a wedding feast.
which constitutes the married state has been established The Church attaches great importance to Jesus' presence
by the Creator and endowed by him with its own proper at the wedding at Cana. She sees in it the confirmation of
laws.... God himself is the author of marriage." The voca- the goodness of marriage and the proclamation that
tion to marriage is written in the very nature of man and thenceforth marriage will be an efficacious sign of Christ's
woman as they came from the hand of the Creator. Mar-
presence. -from the Catechism of the Catholic Church
riage is not a purely human institution despite the many
variations it may have undergone through the centuries in Charity Fraternity Unity Patriotism
different cultures, social structures, and spiritual attitudes.
These differences should not cause us to forget its com-
mon and permanent characteristics. Although the dignity
of this institution is not transparent everywhere with the
same clarity, some sense of the greatness of the matrimo-
5814 Corporation Directors
President SK Vincent J. Maggio 744-1673 Treasurer SK Richard B. Landers 291-9440
Vice President SK Salvatore J. LaLima 821-0082 Director Herbert B. Simmons 744-0951
Secretary SK Robert W. Wilken 821-4962 Director SK Joseph Padovan 821-1633
Director Henry Walden 744-9775
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* NEWS *
St. Jude Council #5814
Ladies Auxiliary
Update: We held the first Ladies Auxiliary information night July 26! Thank you to the ladies who attended.

There is much more to hear and learn so please join us for an information meeting on Wednesday August 30
at 7:30pm at the Council. For directions or questions please call our Grand Knight Gene Johann at 631 804-1886.

Summary:

Officially, this organization shall be known as the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Council #5814.

Our Auxiliary shall be formed for the following objectives: (1) To participate in Charitable, Church, Community,
Family activities by giving of a members time and energy in service to others; (2) To assist in promoting the
welfare of Knights of Columbus Council #5814. (to work with the Council as a team effort for some activities.);
and (3) To promote fellowship among members and their families.

The Elected Officers of this Ladies Auxiliary shall consist of: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer,
and three (3) Trustees.

Monthly meetings planned at the Council on the last Wednesday of each month.

As always - Thank You For Your Support !

Financial Secretarys Corner Prayer for the Canonization of Father Mi-

chael J. McGivney

God, our Father, protector of the poor and de-

Membership Numbers: fender of the widow and orphan, you called
Associate Members - 117 your priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, to be
an apostle of Christian family life and to lead
Insurance Members - 78 the young to the generous service of their
neighbor. Through the example of his life and
Inactive Members - 23 virtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, ful-
filling his commandment of charity and building up his Body
Total Membership - 218 which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt
us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue
Honorary Members - 5 his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask
that you glorify your servant Father Michael J. McGivney on
Honorary Life Members - 58
earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his inter-
Disabled Members - 0 cession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request).
Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory
- SK John Sommers, FS, PGK, FDD

Upcoming EventsAUGUST 2017

08/02 Wed Business Meeting St. Jude Council 7:30 pm

08/09 Wed District Deputy Mtg. Patchogue #725 7:30 pm

08/11 Fri Chapter Meeting 7:00 pm

08/13 Sun Council Officers Installation 12pm Mass St. Anthonys1pm Ceremony at Council

08/23 Wed 4th Degree Meeting Kavanagh Council 7:30 pm

08/29 Tue Officers Meeting St. Jude Council 7:30 pm

08/30 Wed Ladies Auxiliary Info Mtg St. Jude Council 7:30 pm

Future Date:

09/08 Sun Suffolk Chapter Meeting St. Jude Council 7:00 pm Dinner 8:00 pm Mtg.

09/20 Wed Council Member Appreciation Dinner St. Jude Council 7:00 pm
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St. Jude KofC Council #5814

Annual Family-Style Golf Outing
On SaturdaySeptember 23, 2017
Golf a 18-hole Executive Course at Rolling Oaks GC, Rocky Point, NY
Only $75. includes 12 Noon registration1pm Shot Gun Start, Scramble Format
w/ Hot Dogs lunch / beverages. Golf with Cart. Includes your Dinner.

Not a golfer? Then Join us with your family for Dinner at the Council Only $25. includes a
Steak Dinner, Beer/Wine/Soda, door prizes, raffles & prizes. Kids under 12 = $10.
A Fun Outing to benefit the Council, for tickets Call GK Gene Johann 631 849-2446.
Plan Your Foursome and Call!
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And for dinner:
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SPONSOR SIGN AT HOLE: $75.
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** 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 Knights 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 Ser-
vices Director Ralph Ferrara at 631 662-1235
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St. Jude Council #5814

Annual 5814 Corporation Directors Elections
Slate of Corporation Director Nominees
The 5814 Corporation Board of Directors are elected from the membership of the Council. Currently 5814 Corpora-
tion has seven (7) directors. Such elections are held at our September business meeting each year. A Council nominating
committee has developed a slate of director nominations and that slate of proposed directors is as follows:

SK Salvatore J. LaLima, SK Richard B. Landers, SK Vincent J. Maggio, SK Joseph Padovan,

Herbert B. Simmons, Henry Walden, and SK Robert W. Wilken
Additionally, a Council member can be nominated from the floor to run for a directors position on the night of the elec-
tion which will be September 6, 2017 of this year.
St. Jude Council #5814 is grateful for the service provided by our corporation directors. The 5814 Corporation has
been a steady force to keep our Council on track financially and moving in the right direction.

A special thank you to our currently serving Board and especially to Vinny Maggio for all of the hours and energy.

Receiving the Bulletin by Email

Brothers if you would like to begin receiving the BEACON bulletin by
email please forward an email to FS John Sommers at jsom-
mers@optonline.net. Please include St Jude Bulletin in the subject line.
Receiving the bulletin by email will reduce the monthly printing and
mailing costs to the Council, and give you a color copy.

St. Jude Council #5814

Installation of Officers Ceremony

Please join us for the Installation of our Councils Newly Elected Officers
Sunday August 13, 2017
We begin with Mass celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua (Rocky Point) at 12:00 pm
Then its over to the Council for the Installation Ceremony and a Repass.
All Council Members are invited to attend.
(Also, our 2017 St. Jude Scholarship Winner will be presented with an award).
If you plan to attend please call GK Gene Johann 631 804-1886.

Please Keep in Your Prayers

Brother Salvatore Parisi passed away July 21st. Sal was an asset to the Council. He will be re-
membered as a kind man who always had a smile for someone. Please keep Sal and his family
in your prayers.

Brother Richard Bownes Granddaughter Scarlett, Brothers John Lennon, Barney Flanagan & wife
Joan Mastrogiacomo as she works on getting better.
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.

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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 build-
ing 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.