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Jude Council #5814 NY - 3rd District

Serving Rocky Point and Surrounding Communities

St. Jude Beacon


January 2018 - Volume XVI - Number I
William Swiatkowski, Editor

GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE


ONE KofC COUNCIL
My Brothers All,

With a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year behind us, we


pass the half-way point of our Columbian Year. Let us pray that
2018 brings both health and happiness to all of our members, the
Knights, the Ladies and their families. A quick reminder – annual
dues are due.

A recap if our first half reveals lots of activity from fund raising to
St. Jude, Pray for Us
social events and the charity of our Council. Thank you to all who
have supported the work of our Council whether by buying or selling
In service chance books, attending a ceremonial, partaking in a dinner,

to one. donating food or bringing us a new member. Your participation


makes the Council strong.
In service
to all. A look ahead says that the activity will continue. On Tuesday
Jan 9th we will host a 1st & 2nd Degree ceremony – all members
are encouraged to attend, be at the Council by 7pm. On Wednesday
Jan 17 is a Knights-At-The-Races Social with dinner and a chance to
play your hunches. Come down at 7pm to eat and pick a winner.
On Sun Jan 28 we will have an open Sports Sunday get together for
members and families at 3pm. Call me to sign up. (631 804-1886).

The Ladies Auxiliary continues to grow and support us. The Ladies
have elected officers, plan a Soup Supper during Lent and a Movie
Night in April. Consider inviting a Lady to join in.

Vivat Jesus,

S.K. Eugene A. Johann


Grand Knight
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Great Expectations
by Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson
As we look to the New Year and beyond, we recall Father McGivney’s vision for the Knights of Columbus
During his 2008 visit to the United States, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of the missionary spirit of Catholics in 19th-century
America who have, he said, “left us a lasting legacy of faith and good works.” In his homily at New York’s St. Patrick’s
Cathedral, he singled out Venerable Michael McGivney as an “exemplary” priest whose life embodied the “unity of vision
and purpose” and “self-sacrifice” that led to the “impressive growth” of Catholicism in North America.
Last August, in his message to our Supreme Convention, Pope Francis similarly recalled, “In the complex social and
ecclesial situation of late 19th-century America,” the vocation of the laity “found particular expression in principles of
faith, fraternity and service that guided the establishment of the Knights of Columbus” and “the fraternal spirit inculcated
by Father Michael McGivney.”
Given the extraordinary situation of the Catholic community today, it is easy to forget the hardships that Catholics faced
in Father McGivney’s day. In his world, Catholics were mostly an immigrant population, often the victims of violence and
bigotry, and generally offered the lowest paying and most dangerous jobs. Men, women and children were all expected
to work ?often in factories, as did young Michael McGivney. There was no “social safety net,” and educational
opportunities were few.
In founding the Knights of Columbus, Father McGivney sought to respond in both a temporal and spiritual way to this
crisis affecting Catholic family life. This was not an abstract crisis; it was one that he had experienced firsthand.
As a child, McGivney saw six of his 12 siblings die as young children. Later, the death of his father caused him to
suspend seminary studies for a time. His two brothers followed his example and entered seminary, and as a young
priest, he witnessed the challenges that his mother confronted as a single parent who had to raise a family by herself.
As an associate pastor at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn., Father McGivney daily confronted the problems
affecting the families of his parish arising from poverty, violence, substance abuse, prejudice, discrimination and
unemployment.
With creative genius and determination, he responded to this situation with a variety of pastoral initiatives. He
developed practical programs to reach out to youth, raised funds to assist widows and orphans, and spent many hours
A Prayer for in prison ministry.
In addition, he also found time to engage in a respectful but effective ecumenical dialogue with Protestants efforts that
New Beginnings led to at least one very publicized conversion to Catholicism.
Thank You Lord for the beginning of a Of course, he also responded to this situation by empowering generations of Catholic laymen to support the practical
Catholic life of their families and parishes by founding the Knights of Columbus.
new year and as we step out into the As Pope Francis reminded us, “The fidelity of the Knights to these high ideals” of Father McGivney, and to what we
unknown future, Lord we pray that You might say is his way of living the Christian life, has “ensured the continued vitality of [the] Order.”
would be with us.. leading and guiding This fidelity, the pope added, “has also contributed, and continues to contribute, to the mission of the Church at every
level and, in particular, to the universal ministry of the Apostolic See.” And for this the pope said he is “profoundly grateful.”
us.. teaching and drawing us ever
As we begin the New Year, we look forward to 2015 with great expectations. Already we have been preparing for the
closer to each other and to Yourself. upcoming World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, not only with financial and volunteer support, but also with our
Thank You that Your steadfast love new program, “Building the Domestic Church: The Family Fully Alive” (see page 14). Throughout 2015 and into the
future, we will reach out in a very practical way to our own families and to those among our councils, parishes and
never ceases and that Your mercies dioceses.
are new every morning – great is Finally, we will be in Philadelphia to welcome Pope Francis to America next September, and we will do all we can to
Your faithfulness O Lord. advance his message of joy, reconciliation and hope so that the Holy Father may continue to be grateful for the work
of the Knights of Columbus.
Amen From KofC.org 1/01/2018 by Jessica Weinberger
Vivat Jesus!
Copyright Knights of Columbus KofC.org2018

St. Jude Council Officers January Birthdays


Chaplain Msgr. SK Rev. William Breslawski 631-744-2609 George Romano 1/2
Chaplain Rev. Fr. Thomas Tuite 631-744-2800 Robert Sullivan 1/3
Grand Knight SK Gene Johann 631-804-1886
Thomas D'Achille 1/4
Deputy Paul Knudsen 631-664-6410
Chancellor SK John Nugent 631-744-1821 Theodore Glosto 1/5
Warden SK Steve Spector 631-821-3249 Louis Del Rosso 1/6
Recorder SK James Lilley, PGK, PFN 631-294-8001
Fin Secretary SK John Sommers, PGK, FDD 631-513-2626 Ronald Mihalek 1/6
Treasurer SK Richard Bowne 631-793-3037 Robert Retcho 1/8
Advocate SK Paul Basileo, PGK, FDD 631-375-7088
James Kurz 1/12
Lecturer SK Ralph Ferrara, PGK 631-662-1235
Inside Guard SK Jonathan Romano 631-821-2570 Edward Nowaski 1/18
Outside Guard SK Gary Duryea 631-905-3568 Arthur Collins 1/20
Trustee 1 Year SK Joe Daly PGK 631-744-2433
Trustee 2 Year SK Joseph Badalamenti 631-744-0752 Stanley Stone 1/21
Trustee 3 Year SK Fred Hess, PGK 631-603-7348 Eugene Visnefsky 1/22
Joseph Frawley 1/24
Contacts:
Lewis Wright 1/26
District Deputy SK Mike Boehm PGK, COB 631-744-2605
Field Agent SK Johnathan Bittner 631-207-4242 RichardOlivea PGK FDD 1/29
Beacon Editor William Swiatkowski 516-729-3142 Rev Thomas Tuite Jr 1/29

Knights of Columbus, Council #5814, 683 Rt. 25A, Rocky Point, NY 631-744-7043 www.STJUDECOUNCIL.org
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Brothers and Sisters, District Deputy’s Message


Happy New Year Everyone!! Can it really be 2018? Now that the Holidays are over, we can get
back to focusing on the work of the Order once again. There is an Admission & Formation Degree
scheduled for January 9th, and a Knighthood Degree scheduled for January 26th, so get those
form 100's out and let's get some new members so that we can get off on the right foot! ! Let's
make a big push for Star Council, there is still time!! There are some great incentives for Councils
to recruit new members. Councils who make Star Council will receive a $4.50 credit per billable
member off their per Capita! That's a lot of money that your council can put towards charitable giving.
In addition to that, the Supreme Knight announced at the Mid-Year Meeting of State Deputies a lottery
incentive for 10 couples to attend the World Meeting of Families in Dublin, Ireland with all expenses
paid. Here is how it works: beginning December 1st, 2017, every time that you recruit a member into
the Order through June 30th, 2018, your name will go into a drawing and on July 1st, 2018, ten names will be drawn at random.
If you are a winner, we will notify you and your wife immediately so you can plan this once in a lifetime opportunity to interact with
families from all over the world. When you return, you can become a beacon of light for other families in your council, community,
and state. The more men that you recruit, the greater the probability you will have to win this trip. So please communicate this
incentive to all of your council members so that they can have the chance to win this experience of a lifetime.
We have some important forms that are due this month including the Survey of Fraternal Activity (#1728). This is how the
Order calculates out how many volunteer hours that the Councils put in throughout the year and how much money is donated by
the individual Councils. I hope that you all returned the Individual Worksheets that you were asked to fill out and hand in so that
your Council is credited with all of the Great Work that they do in the Name of Our Order! I look forward to the next six months of
this Fraternal Year to see all of the progress your Council is making! Let's make a big push for Star Council, there is still time!!
I will see you all soon at the next meeting.

Vivat Jesus-

Michael Boehm P.G.K., D.D. Third N.Y. District


Chairman of the Board of District Deputies
p: (631)774-2605 e: mb1122@msn.com

Suffolk Chapter News - This month in the Chapter:


The Suffolk Chapter sponsored ‘Fraternal Weekend’ will be held March 16, 17 & 18 at Villa Roma Resort Hotel,
which offers a variety of accommodations levels that run from $425 for a single to $830 for the best couples stay.
If you are interested in attending the weekend with Brother Knights from throughout the Chapter, please contact the Grand knight, Gene Johann.

#5814 The Corner of Faith


Corporation Directors
President
Catechism of Christ's Baptism
SK Vincent J. Maggio, 744-1673
1223 All the Old Covenant prefigurations Jesus' gesture is a manifestation of his
Vice President find their fulfillment in Christ Jesus. He self-emptying. The Spirit who had hovered
SK Salvatore J. LaLima, 821-0082 begins his public life after having himself over the waters of the first creation
Secretary baptized by St. John the Baptist in the descended then on the Christ as a prelude
SK Robert W. Wilken, 821-4962 Jordan. After his resurrection Christ gives of the new creation, and the Father
this mission to his apostles: "Go therefore revealed Jesus as his "beloved Son.”
Treasurer and make disciples of all nations, baptizing
SK Richard B. Landers, 291-9440 them in the name of the Father and of the -from the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Director Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them


Herbert B. Simmons, 744-0951 to observe all that I have commanded you." CHARITY, UNITY
FRATERNITY,
Director 1224 Our Lord voluntarily submitted himself and PATRIOTISM
SK Joseph Padovan, 821-1633 to the baptism of St. John, intended for
Director sinners, in order to "fulfill all righteousness."
Henry Walden, 744-9775

Knights of Columbus, Council #5814, 683 Rt. 25A, Rocky Point, NY 631-744-7043 www.STJUDECOUNCIL.org
Volume XVI, Number I St. Jude Beacon - January 2018 Page 4

The Pitfalls of Replacing Coverage


You know the old saying, “the grass seems greener on the other side of the fence,” but we all know that it rarely is. The same holds true when it comes to
replacing your existing Knights of Columbus life insurance with coverage offered by another company. Perceptions are deceiving. A move to the “greener”
grass on the other side of the fence might seem like a good one, but it can leave you with less green in your wallet — in some cases, a lot less. That’s why it
pays to remember another old adage, “Read the fine print.”
There are many reasons to keep your existing coverage in force, whether that coverage is with the Knights of Columbus or with another company. I’ll focus
on the potential pitfalls of replacing coverage here — pitfalls that an agent trying to convince you that the grass actually is greener might neglect to mention.
First, all life insurance contracts contain a contestability period, which allows the insurer to contest claims made for a period — typically two years — after
the contract is issued. Chances are this is no longer an issue with your current coverage.
Second, it’s unlikely that you can obtain the same amount of coverage, for the same premium, that you were able to obtain with your existing
contract. The two factors that determine how much you’ll need to pay for life insurance coverage are age and health. Certainly, you’re older now
than you were when you took out your current coverage. There’s no way around that. And you have to ask yourself, has your health
changed during that time? Is your blood pressure the same? Your cholesterol? Have you gained weight? All these factors can affect the
amount of coverage you’ll get for your premium dollar.
If someone encourages you to replace — or worse, drop — your existing coverage, please call me. I’ll show you
how your existing coverage is working for you and why replacement is rarely in your best interest.
Jonathan Bittner
(631) 466-0828
jonathan.bittner@kofc.org

St. Jude Council #5814 Ladies Auxiliary Corner


The St. Jude Council #5814 Ladies Auxiliary has elected the following officers:
• President Marie Basileo (631) 821-6071 • Vice President Betty Pizza (516) 375-5248
• Secretary Diane Morgan (631) 648-3120 • Treasurer Linda Nugent (631) 512-8505
Congratulations and Thank You to these officers, best wishes in 2018!
Upcoming events include hosting a Soup Supper one Friday Evening during Lent and a family Movie Night in the month of April.
If you would like to join the Ladies Auxiliary, please call one of the women listed above.

Receiving the Bulletin by Email


Brothers if you would like to receive the bulletin by email please forward an email to FS John Sommers at jsommers@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.

Upcoming Events for January 2018


1/1 Monday New Year’s Day -
Feast of Solemnity of Mary
1/3 Wednesday Council Business Meeting St. Jude Council 7:30pm
1/6 Saturday Feast of the Epiphany
1/9 Tuesday 1st & 2nd Degree Ceremony St. Jude Council 7:00pm
1/10 Wednesday District Deputy’s Meeting Patchogue Council 7:30pm
1/12 Friday Suffolk Chapter Meeting 7:00pm
1/15 Monday Martin Luther King Day
1/17 Wednesday Knights @ The Races Social St. Jude Council 7:00pm
1/23 Wednesday Council Officer's Mtg. St. Jude Council 7:00pm
1/24 Wednesday Shea Assem. 4th Degree Mtg. St. Regis, Ronkonkoma 7:00pm
1/25 Friday Ladies Auxiliary Mtg. St. Jude Council 6:30pm
1/26 Friday Third Degree Ceremony St. Frances Cabrini 7:00pm
1/28 Sunday Sports Sun. Members TV Party St. Jude Council 3:00pm
Knights of Columbus, Council #5814, 683 Rt. 25A, Rocky Point, NY 631-744-7043 www.STJUDECOUNCIL.org
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2018 Dues Financial Secretary’s Corner


You will be receiving dues invoices for Membership Numbers:
2018 in the mail. Dues can be mailed to Associate Members - 122
FS John Sommers or handed to him at a Insurance Members - 79
Business Meeting. Please pay dues promptly Inactive Members- 21
in order to avoid the expense of additional Total Membership - 222
mailings. Dues for the year are $40. Honorary Members - 4
If you have any questions contact Honorary Life Members - 56
FS John Sommers at Disabled Members - 0
jsommers@optonline.net or 631-513-2626. - SK John Sommers, FS, PGK, FDD

KofC Members Family Get Together


Sunday January 28, 2018 3:00 pm
Hang out and watch some TV Food and Snacks
Just $10 with Cash Bar!
Multiple screens, take your choice: Bring Cards or games if you want...
The NHL All Star Game
The Pro Bowl – AFC vs. NFC
NBA Basketball Games

Life Insurance • Long-Term Care Insurance


Retirement Annuities • Disability Income Insurance
GK Gene Johann presented Andrew Terracciano and Contact Your Representative Today.
Frank Shomilak with their degree certificates at the Jonathan Bittner
December business meeting. Andrew made his Knighthood (631) 466-0828
Degree and Frank made his Admission Degree. jonathan.bittner@kofc.org
When you see them congratulate them on their accomplishments

** 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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KNIGHTS-AT-THE-RACES SOCIAL

WEDNESDAY
JANUARY 17th
DOORS OPEN @ 7PM
Come down for dinner and pick a winner.
RSVP John Sommers at jsommers@optonline.net or
631-513-2626 by Friday January 12th so we have enough food.

Thursday Night Game Time


Come down to the hall and enjoy the company of your brothers as we have 2 hockey games to watch.
The Devils will be playing the Islanders and the Flyers will be playing the Rangers.
Our January Game Night will be on Tuesday January 16th.
If you don't like hockey or the teams playing don't interest you,
consider coming down to the hall for some fun and camradry with your brothers.
Food & snacks will be provided beginning at 6:00pm. Cash bar.

Game Time: 7:00pm


Donations appreciated.
RSVP John Sommers at jsommers@optonline.net or 631-513-2626 by Friday January 12th so we have enough food.

Please Keep in Your Prayers


Brother Richard Bowne’s 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 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.

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