Grand Knight’s Column
Brother Knights
How the time flies by! Over a third of the fraternal year has been
completed and we are near the Thanksgiving Holidays. In spite of the weather in August and September, we had a successful
Harvest Moon Ball and have helped our Church by contributing to needed roof repairs. Unfortunately, it was necessary to cancel
our golf-outing on Dec 4th due to lack of participation and support There is another project in mind and a call
will be made in December for a chairman to oversee it. Our church narrowly escaped being damaged by Hurricane Jeanne. Plywood
has been bought several years ago to protect the windows of the Church and possibly the Parish Hall. A suggestion has been
made to Fr George that our council, with the help of volunteers from the congregation could devote a few weekends in February
or March to prepare the windows and plywood for our next hurricane season. Hopefully, our council will step forth and be the
nucleus to get this work accomplished. The Grace of our Lord spared our church over the past years, but how long will it last?
Soon our thoughts will be on the Advent and Christmas Seasons. Let us remember all our Brother Knights or Families and members of our Church who are less fortunate than we are due to a death, sickness
or other misfortune, and extend a hand of kindness and charity to them.
Your Grand Knight wishes to extend his gratitude and prayers of thanks to all members of the Council who worked
hard to make my job so easy in this past quarter.
Please remember our Special Mass on November 18th to thank our Altar Servers. It will mean so much to
them for the Council to make a good presence. Remember also the Dinner Dance on December 10th. Call Fred Price
at 371-8368 to get your tickets to sell. Lets make this an outstanding event.
My wife and I now pray that Our Lord will bless you and your Families this Thanksgiving Holiday and hold all in
the Palm of His Hand
Your Grand Knight
Ozro N. Barclay
Chaplain’s Column
Dear Brother Knights
Merry Christmas to you, your spouses, and families.
This holy season reminds us of the true nature of love. John’s gospel says: “For God so loved the world
that he gave his only begotten son…” God not only tells us that we are loved, in Christ, God shows us how much
he loves us. Words can be casually spoken, empty of intention or sincerity. Actions are visible words. “I love you”
is spoken with much more meaning when it is said with a hug, a kiss, or a gift. This
is what our heavenly Father
does at Christmas. He loves us in a fleshly, intimate way in the baby Jesus. God becomes one like us, and for us!
Immediately after giving birth, Mary places the baby Jesus in a manager. The manger is where food is put for the
cattle. Jesus, at his birth, comes to be food for the world. Bethlehem, the town where Jesus is born, means “house of
bread”. It is impossible not to see the reality of the Eucharist in the Christmas story. Jesus is the “bread of
life”. How blessed are we as Catholics to have the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, the greatest gift we can
receive at Christmas.
The Holy Father Pope John Paul II has declared this as the Year of the Eucharist. It is my hope that our council
will sponsor events that can make our parish a “house of bread”. The
Holy Father is encouraging parishes to promote the Holy Eucharist in both celebration and education. The Lord blesses those
that come to love him in the Eucharist. Now we must give him as a gift to others
Faithfully yours in Christ
Father Michael A. Scheip, Chaplain
4th Degree Assembly #0167
Faithful Navigator Report
Dear Sir Knights and Ladies
We have had a busy month with the Veterans Day Parade, open House for New Candidates for the 4th Degree
on Nov 12, Past Faithful Navigator dinner on Nov 12, Corporate Communion at Incarnation Church on Nov 14, with Thanksgiving
to come on Nov 25 and the 4th Degree Exemplification at Orlando on Nov 26,27 and 28.
Seven reasons why Knights should join the 4th Degree:
The fourth Degree is a group of outstanding Knights of Columbus dedicated
to promoting patriotism enlightened by the Catholic Faith.
It works for the application of Christian principles in all levels
of government.
It calls upon its members to distinguish themselves with heroic deeds
for God, Country, and for or Order.
It supports such religious, civic, and charitable causes as are consistent
with its high ideals.
It opposes the institution and development of forces inimical to
good Christian government.
It educates its members and the world at large to be defenders of
our democratic institutions.
It is the highest degree in our Order, giving a greater knowledge
and appreciation of our Catholic heritage.
Fraternally, Your Faithful Navigator Don Donovan
Officers,
Council #13307
Chaplain
Father Michael Scheip---------------------------371-1703
Grand Knight
Ozro N. Barclay---------------------------------- 922-8047
Deputy Grand Knight
John
Pecilunas---------------------------------------379-4047
Chancellor
Robert Rivers------------------------------------- 378-3132
Recorder
John Smith---------------------------------------- 929-9250
Financial Secretary
Ernie Forchetti------------------------------------587-7173
Treasurer
Michael Keller-------------------------------------------320-9574
Lecturer
Vacant
Advocate
Paul Mostek-----------------------------------------343-0599
Warden
Brian Tennyson-------------------------------------907-0148
Inside Guard
Raymond Parafinczuk------------------------------355-0155
Outside Guard
Reggie Boucher------------------------------------- 929-7067
Trustees:
3year---Chuck Biondolillo-------------------------922-2290
2year—James McBride----------------------------342-9917
1year---Fred Price-----------------------------------371-8368
Chairmen:
Membership Director—Renato A. Carotti-------358-3931
Service Programs:
Program Director—John Pecilunas---------------379-4047
Church Director—Wayne Becker--------------929-3652
Council Director—Vacant
Community Director----Vacant
Family Director-----Peter Gibbons--------------377-6125
Youth Director-----Reggie Boucher-------------929-7067
Squires—Brian Tennyson--------------------------907-0148
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Monsignor
Elsander Assembly # 0167
Faithful Friar
Rev Vincent Clemente-------------------------366-4210
Faithful Navigator
Don Donovan-----------------------------------378-3933
Faithful Captain
E. J. (Peter) Sardina----------------------------343-0807
Faithful Pilot
Sherrard Murray------------------------1-941-426-8328
Faithful Comptroller
Peter Pezzati-------------------------------------3794648
Faithful Scribe
Frank Manfredo, PGK-------------------------795-0154
Faithful Purser
Bob Alloca---------------------------------------342-9984
3year Trustee
Sam Perri PFN----------------------------------927-2803
2year Trustee
Sal Naimo-----------------------------------------922-4088
1Year Faithful Trustee
Steve Christie, PGK/PFN----------------------924-3447
1Year Faithful Trustee
Earl Zoll, PGK/PFN----------------------------943-4262
Faithful Inside Sentinel
Ozro N. Barclay---------------------------------922-8047
Faithful Outside Sentinel
Dale
Haas-----------------------------------------351-1642
Faithful Admiral
Paul Bourquin------------------------------------739-8022
Honorary Sentinel
Patr Spada-----------------------------------------371-5688
Color Corps Commander
Mike Boccarossa-----------------------------------921-5919
Council #13307 –Ladies Auxiliary
I’m happy to report that at our November meeting we had 15 members present and one guest, Jean Delaney
We were happy to welcome Jean , and hopefully she will join us at our next meeting. Come on, Jean, we’re
waiting with open arms.
At our October meeting, I’m delighted to report, we had four new members join our group. I would like to
mention their names and welcome them once more: Barbara Bennington, Jan Coats, Lindsay Evans, and Sue Price. Once again Ladies,
we are very happy to have you aboard.
Diane handed out the name tags that were ordered and some other members that were not at the October meeting ordered
theirs. They really came out great, and now we should always be sure to wear
them at our meetings so we can identify the name with the face. If you are like me,
(I never forget a face) sometimes I can’t put the name and face together. Now I’ll be able to do so.
A quick reminder of the Altar Servers Mass on November 18 at 7:00 PM at which time the Knights will honor the Servers.
A reception will be in the Parish Hall after the Mass and we have agreed to furnish the desserts. Also our next meeting will
be held on Thursday, December 2nd at 7PM in the parish hall. I’m hoping that we have a nice turn out for
our last meeting of 2004. Ladies, please try to join us, ride in with your husbands
and we always join them for refreshments.
At this time I would like to thank our Grand Knight, Oz Barclay ( and our past Grand Knight Chuck Biondolillo)
for including us after our meeting for those delicious refreshments this past year.
Ladies, please join your husbands the third Sunday of each month at the 11:30 Mass for the “corporate Communion”
It would be so nice if we could show our support and have a nice turnout.
Marge Barclay has everything ready to go for the “Big Show” on January 7th. She handed all
the ladies present at our meeting tickets to start selling, so, Ladies, “Lets get busy and start selling those tickets.”
Our “Butterfly Quilt” is finished as I mentioned before, and Father George has given us permission
to display the quilt and sell raffle tickets after each Mass in December. We plan on announcing the winner at our “Big
Show” in January.
Barbara Piccione will have some information on our “Winter Wonderland” Dinner and dance at our next
meeting. Judging from the “Luau”, I’m certain she will have a full and thorough report.
Geri Welch is looking into the “Fashion Show and Luncheon” which will be held in March. She’ll
need some models, so give it some thought and let her know if you are interested.
Jenni McGinn graciously donated her winnings of the 50/50 raffle back to the auxiliary for deposit. Thank you,
thank you.
If you know of any member that is under the weather, please give our “sunshine lady” Josephine a call
at 379-0597
Hope to see you all on November 18th and at our next meeting. Let us pray for peace and each other.
The only failure is not knowing how to be happy
God Bless. Loretta L. Naimo, President
Congratulations
Knight of the Month
Steve Killillea
Family of the Month
Sal and Loretta
Naimo
Welcome to our new members
John
Wall—transfer
Ted
Cover---transfer
Also Congratulations and Welcome to Fred Pupke III upon completing the 1st
Degree on November 8th.
Congratulations
also to the following members who have taken the 3rd Degree Exemplification on Sunday, November 14, 2004: Edgar Barham
Robert Marrah
Andrew Evans
Steve Killelea
Congratulations
Birthdays
November
Members
John F. Wall----------------------------------------3
John Scott-------------------------------------------5
George Russo---------------------------------------6
Arthur Castreberti--------------------------------12
Edward Sessa-------------------------------------20
Robert Lemestre----------------------------------21
Jeffrey Reazor------------------------------------24
Wives
Chris Boucher--------------------------------------1
Diana Martines-------------------------------------3
Terri Lucibello-------------------------------------4
Elizabeth Faucher----------------------------------5
Numy Sardina--------------------------------------8
Corky Pezzati--------------------------------------10
Rosa Wall------------------------------------------23
Theresa Desrosiers--------------------------------24
December
Members
Wayne Peterson----------------------------3
John Pecilunas----------------------------12
Craig Simon--------------------------------12
James Goodman---------------------------15
James Forkin-------------------------------16
Wives
Donna Forchetti-----------------------------4
Wedding Anniversaries
November
Peter and Corky Pezzati-----------------------------12
Raymond and Theresa Desrosiers------------------26
December
Evelio(Peter)
and Numy Sardina------------------13
Charles and Rosemary Biondolillo-----------------27
Wayne and Marie Becker----------------------------28
(note: If I have failed to list your wife, your birthday, or your
wedding anniversary, it just might be that I was never given that information. Please e-mail me or give the info to me at
any meeting)
Prayer Line
Joseph and Mary Jacko’s Son - diagnosed with Cancer
Esther Porcelli-------------------diagnosed with lung cancer
Donna Forchetti------------------Breast and Brain cancer
Sal Naimo’s sister-in-law Rose----Strokes
Sickness or death
If you know or hear of a Brother Knight or members
of his family who are sick or has died, please notify:
Ozro
Barclay, Grand Knight-------922-8047
Fr Michael Scheip------------------371-1703
2004Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity—Member Worksheet.
Enclosed with this newsletter is an individual member worksheet to help you in determining your total number of
hours of community service you have made during the year 2004. Also please indicate the total dollars you have contributed
to charity. The form does not need to be signed and it will help us in completing
the Annual Survey for the Supreme Council Please return the form by our Business meeting on Dec 2. Thank you
Ozro N. Barclay
Politics and the Knights of Columbus
During a recent social event in another council, two Knights began a heated argument about politics. . The purpose
of this paragraph is to remind all of our Council members politics of any nature are not to be discussed in or at any Knights
of Columbus meeting, business or social, or otherwise. Failure to comply with
this ruling could result in serious repercussions for the parties involved.
Ozro N. Barclay, Grand Knight
Insurance
At one time or another, every family man’s thoughts will turn to the state of affairs that his family might
be in if a sudden illness or accident would cause his death. Many times, wives have those thoughts also. These thoughts usually occur when a close relative or friend
is faced with the realization that financial circumstances have changed due to
an illness or accident and future plans must be changed. It is my responsibility as a brother Knight and your insurance representative
to meet with you and your family to help in these matters by reviewing your insurance ,your plans and circumstances before
the need might arise .
