Chaplain’s Column:
Brother Knights
Bu the time that you read this column, Ash Wednesday and the beginnings of Lent have started. Yes, you and I have
observed Ash Wednesday by participating in the Body and Blood of Christ and having the ashes of the blessed palms marked on
our foreheads in the form of a cross. To some people, I am afraid, this mark on their forehead simply means that they have
been to church on this particular day in accordance with the precepts of the Church, and nothing more. What do you say when
someone remarks that there is dirt on your head? Do you hurry to wash it off, or do you explain to them what this symbol means
to you?
Many of my Brother Knights went last year to see the movie “The Passion of Christ”. I know that many
came away from there with a new meaning of Lent, how Christ went into the desert for forty days and was tormented by the devil,
then was betrayed, suffered so much at the hands of the Roman Soldiers and then was crucified. Did he do this to wash away
all the sins that were committed up to that time? No, My Brothers, He died for all our sins, that we may some day enter into His Kingdom where He reigns forever!
Let us continue in this period of repentance for our sins and pray that when we are called, we will be found worthy to enter
into His Kingdom!
May the Blessings of our Lord be ever with you.
Father George Brennan, Chaplain
Grand Knight’s Column
Brother Knights
A Nominating Committee has been formed to select a slate of officers for this council for the fiscal year beginning
in July. According to our By-Laws, this Grand Knight appointed SK Neil Welch and Brother Wayne Peterson to the Committee.
The three members from the Council—who volunteered and the members present approved—are SK Reggie Boucher, SK
Andrew Evans and Brother Steve Killillea. Also in accordance with the By-Laws, they then withdrew from the meeting and selected
SK Neil Welch as their Chairman. They will report at our business meeting in April as to their recommended slate of officers.
At this time and continuing
into our business meeting in June when the elections will be held, nominations may be made from the floor. Please give this
committee all considerations and help them do their job.
By the time you receive this newsletter, we will have had one of our Lenten Fish Dinner. If you haven’t already
done so, please call Brother Bob Rivers (378-5132) and advise him that you want to help.
We also have our Handicap Drive scheduled for February 26 and 27 at the church. Our Chairman for this event has
also secured permission to hold a drive at the new Publix Store at Clark and Honore. Call Brother Ron Kosey (927-5118) and help us make a success of this event. 90% of the proceeds will go to our selection of the
Special Olympics Program for the Handicapped. The other money (10%) will remain in the State Council Charities program.
Yours in Christ
Ozro N. Barclay, Grand Knight.
Congratulations
New Member
Transfer -------------Father Carl Birarelli
Re-Instatement-----Thomas Deenan
Knights of the Month:
December—Wayne Peterson
January------Fred Price
February----Robert Rivers
Families of the Month:
December—Andrew and Lindsay Evans
January-----Ernie and Donna Forchetti
February----Neil and Geri Welch
4th Degree Assembly #0167
Faithful Navigator Report
Dear Sir Knights and Ladies
.We had a good time at our 20/week club Dinner Dance. There was good food, great music, and most of all good friends.
Our newest Sir Knights will be honoring us with a dinner on February 19, prepared by them. The dinner is free for all Sir
Knights and their ladies, but you must sign up at the hall or call myself or other officers for your reservation. There will
be a Communion Mass before dinner. Tux and social baldric requested. Our next General Meeting will be held at ST Patrick’s
Hall on Thursday, Feb 24, 2005 at 7:30 PM
Fraternally, Your Faithful Navigator ,Don Donovan
Officers,
Council #13307
Chaplain
Father George Brennan-----------------------378-1703
Grand Knight
Ozro N. Barclay------------------------------ 922-8047
Deputy Grand Knight
John Pecilunas---------------------------------379-4047
Chancellor
Wayne Becker---------------------------------929-3652
Recorder
John Smith---------------------------------- 929-9250
Financial Secretary
Ernie Forchetti------------------------------587-7173
Treasurer
Michael Keller-------------------------------320-9574
Lecturer
Robert Marrah------------------------------378-9076
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
Andrew J. Evans---------------------------586-8634
Service Programs:
Program Director—John Pecilunas---------379-4047
Church Director—Steve Killilea----------377-3175
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 Admiral
Paul Bourquin------------------------------739-8022
Faithful Pilot
Sherrard Murray--------------------1-941-426-8328
Assembly Officers (cont)
Faithful Comptroller
Peter Pezzati--------------------------------379-4648
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
Faithful Inside Sentinel
Ozro N. Barclay----------------------------922-8047
Faithful Outside Sentinel
Dale
Haas------------------------------------351-1642
Honorary Sentinel
Patr Spada-----------------------------------371-5688
Color Corps Commander
Mike Boccarossa------------------------------921-5919
Council #13307 –Ladies Auxiliary
Dear Ladies
I’m happy to report that we had a very productive meeting in February, and I want to thank all the ladies
that were present. I realize that I always say this, but it would be nice if we could have a better turn out for our meetings.
I took an order for a nametag from one of our newer members and if you don’t have one you can always tell
me and I’ll be happy to order one for you.
Congratulations to Diane Parotino our lucky 50/50 winner.
We’ve been invited to the men’s social on February 17th and I understand that a surprise
is in order. I can hardly wait to find out what it is.
Our fish fry started on Feb 11th and will continue until the week before Good Friday, which is March
18th. Be sure and tell your friends to join us so that this is successful.
Our turnout for the Winter Wonderland Dance was disappointing, but everyone that attended enjoyed the food, the
music and the company of our members and friends. Thanks again to Barbara Piccione for doing such an excellent job, and to
all the other members that helped along the way. Special thanks to the husbands that pitched in, setting up, washing and drying
the dishes and then coming in on Sat morning to set up for the breakfast
Lades Auxiliary (cont)
the following day. We couldn’t have done it without their help.
Our next meeting is on March 2nd Remember to sell
those tickets for our Luncheon and Fashion Show on Saturday March 5th. Geri Welch has everything under control
and handed out tickets to all members present
Thanks again to Marge Barclay, Marie Becker, Chris Boucher and Barbara Piccione who helped me with the breakfast
for the council’s retreat. In fact, Wayne Becker, who was in charge sent us a beautiful “thank you” note,
which we appreciated
Ladies, just a reminder again to please join your husband on the third Sunday of the month at the 11:30 mass for
the corporate Communion. It would be wonderful to show our support and have a good turnout.
I’d like to leave with an Irish blessing
May there always be work for your hands to do.
May your purse always hold a coin or two
May the sun always shine on your windowpane
May a rainbow be certain to follow the rain.
May the hand of a friend always be near you
And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
Happy St Patrick’s Day
Let us pray for peace, our men and women in the service and for our family and friends
God Bless. Loretta L. Naimo, President
Congratulations
Birthdays
February
Members
George Spellman------------------------------1
Robert Johnson--------------------------------7
Michael Keller---------------------------------7
Robert Kucera--------------------------------23
Wives
Ruth Sessa------------------------------------16
Joan Forkin-----------------------------------22
March
Members
David Harting----------------------------------4
Frank Mascia-----------------------------------8
Patrice Faucher--------------------------------17
Salvatore Naimo------------------------------17
Fred Gibson------------------------------------18
Evelio Sardina---------------------------------21
Thomas J. O’Connell-------------------------24
Wives
Mary Jane Johnson------------------------------1
Bree Carotti -------------------------------------10
Marie Palazzo-----------------------------------26
Wedding Anniversaries
February
Andrew and Lindsay Evans-------------------------14
March
Fred and Joey Gibson--------------------------------17
John and Lisa Smith----------------------------------24
(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
Pope John Paul II—that he may gain strength
Strength through our prayers
Esther Porcelli------------------diagnosed with lung cancer
Our men and women of the Armed Services who are in harm’s way
For the Leaders of our Country that they will seek the paths to everlasting peace.
For the victims of the Tsunamis floods
Sickness or death
If you know or hear of a Brother Knight or members
of his family who are sick or have died, please notify:
Ozro
Barclay, Grand Knight-------922-8047
Fr George Brennan-----------------378-1703
Social
Meeting—February 17, 2005
Sir Knight Michael Healey, District Deputy of District #34 works in the Criminal Science Investigation Department
of Manatee County as a chemist and has agreed to talk about his experiences in this field. Please mark your calendars now
so that we will have a good audience for this occasion.
Refreshments will be on hand after the meeting.
Meeting will start at 7:00 PM. Ladies are invited to attend. And a
pleasant surprise!
Memorial Mass
A memorial Mass will be held on March 31, 2005
At 7:00 PM at St Patrick’s Church to honor the memory of our dear departed brothers of St Patrick Council
#13307. It is hoped that all members of the Council and their wives will participate in this event. There will be no Social
night observed on March 17th.
Field Agents Letter:
Brother Knights:
This is the start of the ending of the council year. Grand Knights are scrambling to get information for their
state reports, so that they may get them in on time. As your assigned field agent, I can help in the recruitment portion of
these reports, But I need the Brother Knights help.
Your council can receive star council awards if they reach membership and insurance quotas. That is where you (members)
and myself (field agent) come into the formula. I am asking that any members that have joined or transferred into your council
in June 2004 until the present time and has not been contacted by a K of C Field Agent to please give me a call at 941-776-2902
anytime and I will return your call. ASAP. Also if you have ay friends or relatives that may want to join the Knights of Columbus
and you are a little shy of approaching them, give me their names and numbers and I will call them for you. Remember the classic answer for not joining is “I was never asked”
Don’t let this happen to your council. Call me today for an appointment. I want
to hear from you!
Ron Foley F.A.
941-776-2902
941-232-2484 (Cell Phone)
