Chaplain’s Column:
Brother Knights
I was privileged to be able to participate in the 2nd Degree of the Knights of Columbus in May. It became much clearer why so many of
our Catholic men have worked so hard and long to insure that the principles of the order are fulfilled. Each month, when I
observe the quiet, but meaningful, ways the members of this council are trying to bring the congregations of this church closer
into a strong feeling of belonging –of becoming a family within the church—I become more grateful that I did become
a member.
It is now the time of year that we put aside our daily work and have already left for our homes in other states,
or take our trips to far-away places or even a simple time away from home with our families. However, it is also the time
when we have a tendency to put our Lord on vacation also. We get so engrossed in what we are doing that we do not have the
time to say our prayers, to give thanks for the food we are eating, or perhaps to even forget to say our rosaries.
What I am going to ask of you is that you do make that special time when you talk to our Lord and not only ask
for your special needs, but to also thank
Him for the glorious start of your day, the good times of the day and evening and for your families. Thank Him
also for the unanswered prayers that your have yet to see and thank Him for choosing what is best for you. Open your hearts
and minds to Him and ask him to always dwell within you.
May the Blessings of our Lord be ever with you.
Father George Brennan, Chaplain
Congratulations:
Knight of the Month—James McBride
Knight of the Year------John Pecilunas
Family of the Month—
May-Bob and Sharon Rivers
June-Reggie and Chris Boucher
Family of the Year
Paul and Linda Mostek
Eugene Murphy—took First Degree on May 11, 2005
Father George Brennan, Gilbert Wadina, Fred Pupke and Eugene Murphy took their 2nd Degree on May 18th,
2005
Welcome to William LaPietra who has transferred into our Council from
St. Elizabeth Anne Seton Council #10678 in Crystal Lake, Ill.
Grand Knight’s Column
Brother Knights
It was disappointing to see the turnout(29 members) on June 2 for the election of officers. The election proceedings
were turned over to our District Deputy who then conducted the election according to K of C rules and regulations. A listing
will be shown elsewhere as to the Councils new Officers.
Our show on May 20th was not well attended, probably for many reasons. We cleared in the neighborhood
of $130 where if all the knights had helped with the ticket sales, we should have made between $1300 -$1400.
Please notify the Grand Knight, or the Deputy Grand Knight, or the Chancellor when you hear of a serious sickness,
accident, or death of a Member or his Family so the Phone Tree may be initiated in a timely manner.
One of the greatest fears of any Council is that they will get a repudiation of a clique running the show. Please
step up to the plate when you are contacted to help with the operations of the Council. In this way, more of you can learn
the duties and responsibilities of Council Officers and be ready to lead the Council to a higher level.
Yours in Christ
Ozro N. Barclay, Grand Knight.
Dates to Remember
June 10th –Chicken Dinner –Parish Hall
June 19th-Corporate Communion—9:30 Mass
July 7th—Business meeting—Parish Hall
4th Degree Assembly #0167
Faithful Navigator Report
Dear Sir Knights and Ladies
I can’t believe that this is my last report as Faithful Navigator. It has been an honor and a wonderful experience
to be your leader for this past year. We had a wonderful year with lots of activities and a first. They include:
A Spanish Dinner, which was a great success and lots of fun.
Our contribution to the new VAVS program of $600 to help our hospitalized veterans.
A $500 bond to our essay contestant recipient on Patriotism
Our seminarian and clergy received over $1500.
The class of 2004 finally put on a great dinner and show.
The Italian fest put on by PFN Sam Perri was a Great feast.
Participation in Veterans Day and St Patrick Day parades, plus our Corporate Communions in St. Martha, St Patrick. St Thomas and Incarnation
Church was a great way to show off our Knights in regalia
My only regret was that I could not get more involvement of St Patricks in our assembly I am very sorry to announce that Peter Sardina,
our Faithful Captain, had to resign his bid for Faithful Navigator due to personal reasons, but he promises he will attend
some meetings and will give us his continued support. He will be missed by me and the assembly
I cannot end my term without saying a special thanks to our Ladies for all their help in setting up tables and
decorations throughout the year. I also want to say Thanks to all my brother Knights for their help and advice.
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
Chairman
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
Many thanks to all that were present at our meeting in June. Our attendance was a little on the low side due to
vacations, surgery, and illness, but we did manage to get a few things accomplished.
I dislike sounding repetitious, but it would be nice if we could have a better turnout at our meetings—
please make an effort. We can always use your suggestions and more ideas.
Our “Luau” is set for Saturday, September 17th, starting at 6 PM. Barbara has hired the
Tony DiBianca Trio for our listening and dancing pleasure. She will also be looking
into a caterer and will have tickets ready for our July Meeting.
Corky has secured the date for our Fashion Show and Luncheon”—It will be held on Saturday, March 11th
at Laurel Oak Country Club and Drapers & Damon’s will provide the fashions.
Our nest meeting is on Thursday, July 7th 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.
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.( editors note—The corporate mass for June will
be on the 19th at 9:30 Mass and in August it will be on August 20th at the 4:15 Mass)
As I am writing this article, I am looking forward to the delicious chicken dinner the Knights are having Friday,
June 11th in the parish hall. They will also be having one in July
and August—check the church bulletins for the dates—the time is from 5:30 to 7:30 PM See you there! And Ladies,
don’t forget to bring dessert. Thank you.
Keep our “under the weather” members in your prayers. If you know of any member that is ill, please
give Josephine Spellman (379-0597) or me a call.(922-4088)
Let us pray for peace, our men and women in the service and for our family and friends
An error becomes a mistake only when you refuse to correct it.
God Bless. Loretta L. Naimo, President
Congratulations
Birthdays
June
Members
Thomas Moak-----------------------------------------4
Birthdays (cont)
Michael Kisielewski----------------------------------6
Nick Cafaro-------------------------------------------17
Brian Tennyson--------------------------------------27
Wives
Barbara Peterson--------------------------------------3
Linda Pupke-------------------------------------------3
Phyllis Capriola--------------------------------------14
Abby McBride---------------------------------------14
Janet Stearns------------------------------------------20
Linda Mostek-----------------------------------------30
July
Members
Michael Mitsdarfer------------------------------------5
Robert Stearns------------------------------------------6
Dominick Palazzo-------------------------------------10
Fred Price---------------------------------------17
Peter Gibbons----------------------------------25
Charles Biondolillo----------------------------29
Stephen Cork--------------------------------- -29
Theodore Martines----------------------------30
Wives
Esther Porcelli ----------------------------------5
Barbara Piccione--------------------------------9
Wedding Anniversaries
June
Michael and Phyllis Capriola----------------------18
Sam and Esther Porcelli----------------------------19
Jonathon and Elizabeth Lassa---------------------24
July
Theodore and Diana Martines---------------------6
Michael and Barbara Piccione--------------------11
Robert and Janet Stearns---------------------------11
Edward and Ruth Sessa----------------------------17
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 Peter Sardina’s wife Numy –Liver problem
For Michael Piccione--Results of a coma
For Marge Barclay—Knee operation
For Fred Price’s Brother
For our Pope, Benedict XVI
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.
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 George Brennan,
Chaplain ----378-1703
John Pecilunas----------------------379-4047
Wayne Becker-----------------------929-3652
Officers--- Year 2005/ 2006
The following Officers have been elected
Grand Knight
Ozro N. Barclay
Dep. Grand Knight John A. Pecilunas
Chancellor Wayne Becker
Recorder Steve Kilillea
Treasurer Ron Kosey
Advocate Robert Marrah
Warden John Smith
Inside Guard
Tom Dineen
Outside Guard
Reggie Boucher
3 year Trustee
Edward Sessa
Guided by Prayer
Every time I close my eyes,
I go to the Lord in prayer.
I thank Him for the life I’ve had
If tomorrow is not there.
He held me close and surrounded me
With all the love he has
He told me that he’d carry me
If things start looking bad.
So now when I get nervous
Or just a little scared,
I know the Lord is here with me
Just guided by my prayers
By: Mary Lorentz
