Chaplain’s Column:
Brother Knights
This column was going to be one in which you, my Brother Knights, could be told just how much of an impact our
Council is making on the congregation of St. Patrick’s Church. It has been two years since you have received your charter
and you have shown just how much an organization as The Knights of Columbus means to a parish such as ours. When I was asked
to become a Knight for about the umpteenth time, not even listening to any explanation of the Order or its beliefs and principles,
I reluctantly agreed to become a member. I had watched and learned in the twenty months or so that the members of the Council
were dedicated men who worked hard at what they believed in. When I did take
the First Degree and became your Chaplain, it was more apparent of your dedication and work for the church, local community,
country and your God. I am truly proud to have become a part of the Knights of Columbus and Council #13307.
But now every heart is sad due to the death of our beloved Pontiff, Pope John Paul II. He was truly a “Great
Fisherman” for his Church. A humble man, he so impressed the World that Heads of Countries
Leaders of other Faiths on down to the common people as you and I now mourn his passing. I ask, that as you pray your rosaries, you ask our Lord to
welcome him into the Kingdom of God and to guide the College of Cardinals in electing another Shepherd of the Flock as our
next leader and Pope.
May the Blessings of our Lord be ever with you.
Father George Brennan, Chaplain
Grand Knight’s Column
Brother Knights
Although we have completed many activities from the start of our fiscal year and have crossed over a few hurdles,
the council still has at least another year in which to grow and be firmly rooted as a viable arm of St Patrick’s Church
and the Knights of Columbus. The efforts put forth by many of the members were, and still are very laudable. Brother Andrews
has volunteered to come up with ideas whereby the council members can enjoy themselves as a group while still doing their
fund-raisers and some dinners.
The nominating Committee has given their report and requests for nominations from the floor were made in our business
meeting this month. The slate is printed further in this paper. Voting will be conducted at the meeting on June 2nd. However
at the May meeting and again in June, there will be a call for nominations from the floor prior to any voting. If you are
not satisfied with the slate as presented, please turn out, make your nominations from the floor (be sure that your choice
will accept your nomination) and then vote for your choice of officers.
Yours in Christ
Ozro N. Barclay, Grand Knight.
Handicap Drive
We knew that Ron Kosey and his merry Knights would do a fine job in collecting for the Handicap Drive, but it is
my great pleasure to say they did a fantastic job, collecting over $ 1200 at the church and over $400 on one day at Publix
at Clark and Honoree. This is a record that will be hard to beat in future years. Again Special Olympics and the Council thank
you for your efforts
Congratulations
Knight of the Month:
Ted Cover
Family of the Month
March
Mike and Phyllis Capriola
April
Michael and Jo Keller
4th Degree Assembly #0167
Faithful Navigator Report
Dear Sir Knights and Ladies
The St. Patrick’s Parade in Venice was well attended and the District Marshall led us in the parade. (We
only had 5 members from our Assembly attend)
The Spanish Dinner was a success. We had 137 guests and many compliments on the food.
I hope that everyone had a happy Easter and found their Easter baskets. I did. April 9th is clergy night
to honor our priests and on the 17th is a communion mass at St Patrick’s. The 28th of April is
our general meeting and nominations for the coming year. Please help and support your Assembly.
On April 30, 2005, we will try again for dinner by the “class
of 2004”.
During May, we have our annual Mothers Day Corporate Communion on the 8th.(Time to be announced).May 21 is our annual Patriotic Ball and Dance.
Please help by being a sponsor or a patron this year.
May 26 during the general meeting, we will have elections for the year 2005-2006.
“Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisors”
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
Family Director----Peter Gibbons--------377-6125
Youth Director--Reggie Boucher----------929-7067
Squires—Bob Marrah------------------------378-9076
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
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 would like to thank all the ladies that were present at our meeting in April in spite of the storm. Even though
our attendance was low, I’m happy to say that we managed to get a few things resolved. I realize I always say this,
but it would be nice if we could have a better turn out at our meetings for we can always use your suggestions and more ideas.
Our next meeting is on Thursday, May 4th at 7PM in the parish hall-hope to see you there. .
If you haven’t already done so and would like to order a nametag, please let me know and I’ll be happy
to order one for you.
Congratulations to Diane Parotino, our lucky 50/50 winner.
Our Grand Knight Oz has Bob Harrigan from Channel 7 News as our next speaker at the men’s social night. He will be speaking to us about the next hurricane season, which is just around the corner and it should be very interesting
and informative. Hopefully, we’ll have a good turnout.
Thanks again for the ladies that baked or bought cakes for the “:fish frys”. The Knights and all that attended looked forward to those delicious desserts.
Ladies, just a reminder once again to please join your husbands on the third Sunday of the month at the 11:30 Mass
for the Council Communion. It would be wonderful to show our support.
Keep our “under the weather” members in your prayers. If you know of any member that is ill, please
give Josephine Spellman a call.
I’d like to wish all Mothers and Grandmothers a very Happy Mothers 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
April
Members
Reggie Boucher---------------------------------12
Raymond Desrosiers---------------------------14
Ernie Forchetti----------------------------------29
May
Members
Sam Porcelli---------------------------------------1
Fred Pupke ----------------------------------------2
Fr. Michael Scheip--------------------------------3
Gerard Nilles--------------------------.------------7
Joseph Parotino------------------------------------7
Vincente Medina----------------------------------9
Jorge Sardina-------------------------------------14
Paul Mostek---------------------------------------17
Gerald McGinn-----------------------------------22
Albert Lucibello----------------------------------25
George Wolfe-------------------------------------26
Wives
Marge Barclay--------------------------------------1
Joey Gibson-----------------------------------------8
Lindsay Evans--------------------------------------12
Wedding Anniversaries
April
Salvatore and Loretta Naimo-----------------------1
Dominick and Marie Palazzo---------------------14
Fred and Linda Pupke------------------------------30
May
Ozro and Marge Barclay----------------------------7
Robert and Lynda Kucera---------------------------6
James and Abby McBride-------------------------15
Michael and Donna Kisielewski------------------19
Reggie and Chris Boucher-------------------------25
If I have failed to list your wife, her birthday (just the month and day,) 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
For our Pope, John Paul II –May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Our men and women of the Armed Services who are in harm’s way
For the College of Cardinals—May they hear Our Lord’s voice in electing our new Pope.
For the Leaders of our Country that they will seek the paths to everlasting peace.
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
Nominations for office Year 2005/ 2006
The nominating committee submitted the following for the positions indicated:
Grand Knight
Ozro N. Barclay
Dep. Grand Knight John A. Pecilunas
Chancellor Wayne Becker
Recorder John E. Smith
Treasurer Ron Kosey
Advocate Robert Marrah
Warden Andrew J, Evans
Inside Guard
Steve Killilea
Outside Guard
Reggie Boucher
3 year Trustee
Edward Sessa
Social Meeting—April 21
Arrangements have been made for Bob Harrigan of Channel 7 News to speak at our Social about the Hurricane season,
which is just around the corner. His talks are always informative and interesting and all in attendance should learn what
the season might hold for us, but also what we need to do to prepare for any storms that might come our way. This night has
been opened to our wives and any church members who desire to attend.
Ozro Barclay, Grand Knight
“Big Show”
Approval has been given for the Council to have a “Big Show” in the Parish Hall on Friday May 20th beginning at 7:30PM. Our entertainer will be Cliff Ritchie who is a one man Variety
Show. He brings to his performances amazing energy and enthusiasm, coupled with an interactive participation of the audience.
He will take you down memory lane from the 50’s to the 70’s with a wide variety off music to fit your desires.
He has a strong commitment for upbeat clean comedy, Traveling from England to Canada and all over the United States, he performs
for many retirement Communities and has many, many corporate accounts plus theaters, conventions and private parties.
Tickets are $12.00 per person and are now available for you to sell or buy. Contact Oz Barclay for tickets.
