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Family Director
SK James Ryan / 631-278-9429 / jpr_ryan@msn.com
Is it true? Is it April? Has spring finally arrived? Thank goodness. I don’t know about you, but to me
these past few years it seems as if winter just doesn’t want to end. It keeps on hanging on. But April has
truly arrived, and with it Easter. Both Easter and spring have so much in common. With them both
comes a renewal of life. Spring brings with it a renewal of life of nature, the grass, the flowers, the birds
and frogs and all of the little animals we see in our yards. It brings with it brilliant sunrises and long
afternoons after a winter of cold and darkness. And Easter is all about renewal of life as well, the
celebration of a morning of light, hope, relief, and deliverance after a long night of despair, ignorance,
and error. Easter celebrates the greatest of all victories: the triumph of life over death, of reconciliation
over estrangement, of freedom over the bondage of sin. Easter brings the renewal of Love. The Love
God has for us that he would send his only Son to die for us, to forgive our sins. So I ask that we all take this opportunity, this
renewal of Life and Love, and go forward with the Joy and Love that God has for us in our hearts, and to spread that Joy and
Love towards each other. It’s what this world needs us to do, it’s what we must do, and it is what God calls us to do.
On April 17th, our District will be holding a Formation Degree at St. Jude Council in Rocky Point. All Members who are
Second Degree Members or above are welcome to attend. Proper attire (jacket and tie) is required. The Degree will begin at
8pm sharp.
April 22 is also the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Supporting religious vocations has always been a priority for our
Order. Many of our Councils provide support to those discerning a call to the Priesthood or religious life through the RSVP
program. Through this program Knights help enable those men and women to realize their vocations. We ask that your council
gather together and say this prayer for vocations:
God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as priests, deacons, religious, and
consecrated persons. Send your Holy Spirit to help us respond generously and courageously to your call. May our community
of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
At the end of April, from the 26th – 28th, is the New York State Convention. I will be attending the Convention to represent
not only my Council, but the Third New York District as well. I will gladly bring you back a report and news of the
Convention at the next meeting. I hope to see you there.
Vivat Jesus -
M. Boehm P.G.K., D.D. NY3
Chairman of the Board of District Deputies
Suffolk County
Mb1122@msn.com
(631)774-2605
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As you all know by now, the Suffolk Chapter Charity Drive is well
underway. Please see GK John Praino for your Books or to see how you
can assist. The Chapter Communion Breakfast is being held on April
15th at the 9:45 Mass at Mt. Carmel. Breakfast to follow at Patchogue
Council. For more details see the attached flyer. The next Chapter
Meeting will be held on Friday, April 13th at Assumption Council,
located at St. Peter the Apostle Church, 94 Valley Stream St., Islip
Terrace, repast at 7 pm, meeting at 8.
The Commander Shea Assembly is holding their MEMORIAL MASS MAY 6, 2018
AT ST. ISADORE R.C. CHURCH, 622 PULASKI STREET RIVERHEAD.
The 1 pm Mass will be followed by a BANQUET AT THE RIVERHEAD POLISH
HALL. The cost is $45 per person.
The Assembly is selling 50/50 tickets as a fundraiser.
The Fourth Degree is now accepting Membership Applications for the October
7th Exemplification. See Vincent Lettieri for Applications and information on ALL
Assembly events. The next meeting will be April 25th at Fr. Seyfried Council, 44 Church St. in Kings
Park.
Marian Prayer Hour May 3rd 6:30 pm St. Agnes Cathedral Rockville Centre:
The Holy Family Prayer Program began August 4 at the 133rd Supreme Convention in Philadelphia. This program features an image of the
Holy Family. Each Knights of Columbus jurisdiction received several Holy Family images, which will be the centerpiece of prayer services
conducted in churches and council meeting places throughout the Order for the duration of the program. The Holy Family Prayer Program is
the 17th Marian Prayer Program sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Join the NYS Council as its holds this very special event on this
evening simultaneously in Churches throughout the entire State of New York. Vivat Jesus!
Our District is holding a Second Degree ( FORMATION DEGREE) on April 17th at St.
Jude Council in Rocky Point, located at 683 Rt. 25A. This Degree will begin at 8 pm
sharp. All Candidates must arrive by 7:15 and have their First Degree Travel Card
with them. Jackets and ties are required for ALL who attend this Degree. Thank
you.
We would like to thank all those who came to the St. Patrick’s Day Corned
Beef and Cabbage / Night at the Races event on March 17th. It was a fun
time for everyone! Special Thanks to Chairman Joe Sheldrick and Tammy,
Phil Graniello, Paul Chalupa, Bill Wallace, William Wallace, Kevin
Hanley, Keith Mandart, Ralph DiPinto, Mike Boehm and Bill Fontaine. We
hope to see you all again Next Year!!
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On Sunday March 18th, Our Council and
Our Sister Columbiettes gathered to March
in the Patchogue St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
We would like to thank all of those who
came out in the cold to participate!
Order Now!!
If you are in need of Council Apparel, now is a good time to order
them. See Brother Knight John Terlecki or call him at 576-9950 for
tee-shirts, polo shirts and hats!! We have jackets available too. Order
them now for Marching in the Parades and Council Events!!
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The Suffolk County
Regional Free Throw
Championships were held
on Saturday March 10th in
Deer Park. Patchogue
Council has a young man
moving onto the next level.
I would like to Congratu-
late Connor Dunphy, Boys
age 10 champ, who will be
moving onto the L.I.
Regional Championships,
being held at Chaminade
High School, 340 Jackson
Ave., Mineola on Saturday,
March 24 . Doors open 9:30AM, Competition starts at10:00AM. It would be great to see some
th
Members of 725 there to cheer him on and help out. Special thanks to all who helped at the Council
and District levels, and to Kevin Hanley for coming to the Suffolk Regional and helping out. It’s only
with the help of volunteers like this that we are able to conduct these programs.
Council Elections will be held at the First Business Meeting in June. Any Third
Degree Member in Good Standing is Eligible to run from the floor if he so desires.
The Nomination Committee Recommends these Third Degree Members for
The following Office:
Richard Costa—Outside Guard
Nick DiMola—Outside Guard
Tom Ligouri—Inside Guard
Kevin Drawbridge—Recording Secretary
Denis Boyce —Treasurer
Keith Mandart—Warden
James Kaan—Chancellor
Joe Sheldrick—Deputy Grand Knight
John Terlecki —Grand Knight
Vincent Lettieri PGK, FDD, FCC, FM-Advocate
Dick Basak—3 Year Trustee
Due to the Resignation of PGK Willie Marciano, the Committee recommends James Addie PGK to serve as 1 Year
Trustee
The Monseigneur Corporation Election will be held on Monday June 18th in the Upstairs
Members Room.
Corporation Nominees for Office for the Term 2018-2019 are as Follows:
Members at Large:
James Addie PGK
Rich Basak
Frank Bosco
Bob Elliott PGK , FDD
Carmine Francese
Phil Graniello
Duane Shpak
Again any Third Degree Member in Good Standing may run from the Floor.
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COMMANDER JOHN J. SHEA ASSEMBLY #729
FOURTH DEGREE
FIRST NEW YORK DISTRICT
ST. ISAAC JOQUES PROVENCE
MEMORIAL MASS
May 6, 2018
1:00 PM MASS AT ST. ISADORE R.C. CHURCH
622 PULASKI STREET
RIVERHEAD
CONTACT:
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NEW YORK STATE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Tickets $50.00
$15 FROM EVERY TICKET SOLD WILL BE DONATED TO CATHOLIC EDUCATION
In the Brooklyn Diocese, NY Diocese and Rockville Centre Diocese
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Make Chick or Money Order payable to: NYS COUNCIL, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS In memo please put: YANKEES
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MAIL FORM with PAYMENT TO: FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
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College Point, NY 11356
(917) 693-6840
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Upcoming Events
COME SPEND SUNDAY APRIL 8, 2018 WITH US.
WE HAVE ALSO INVITED THE ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER KNIGHTS TO JOIN US
FOR THIS SPECIAL DAY.
THANK YOU
THE CHAIRPEOPLE
JAMES ADDIE, ELAINE ADDIE AND ROSE MANCUSO
SUFFOLK CHAPTERS
KNIGHTS AND COLUMBIETTES COMMUNION BREAKFAST
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COLUMBIETTES CORNER
WE CARE - WE SHARE
I hope everyone had a beautiful Easter with family and friends. Winter is officially gone and spring is in
the air. April, the first full month of spring, is a very busy month for the Columbiettes beginning with a
joint Columbiette/Knights breakfast on April 8th, the Suffolk Chapter Columbiettes breakfast on April 15, our
meeting April 18th, the Victorian Tea on April 22 and a major degree on April 24th. Wow, I’m exhausted just writing
all these events.
Speaking of the Victorian Tea, we are still in need of many volunteers. Please lend your talents to some of the
tasks required to make this event a true success. Some of the areas needing volunteers are, filling and wrapping
the baskets for the Chinese Auction which is part of the Tea, making sandwiches and desserts, selling chances,
setting up and cleaning up, serving the tea, and more. Please help if you can.
Another major event is the major degree on April 24th. If you know any new Columbiettes who have not made their
major degree please contact Elaine Addie and let her know.
Please keep all our sister Columbiettes and Knights who are ill in your prayers especially Joann and Joe Brandi,
Elaine and Jim Addie, Carol Tavis and her husband, and all who are in need.
I would like to wish all our April Birthday Baby’s a Very Happy and Healthy Birthday.
Please take note of my new phone number as I will no longer be using the 631 number.
Nettie Knitters
Wanted to let you know all your hard work and efforts in creating those beautiful
sweater sets and blankets did not go unnoticed. We are thrilled that we will be able to place one of
your ―LOVE‖ gifts (thanks Betty Leupp) in the boy or girl layette that we give out to the moms who
come to Birthright for help.
Please know that a newborn baby will be wrapped in warmth because of all of you. One handmade
piece is nicer than the other.
May God Bless the Nettie Knitters for always supporting Birthright in this way as we remain,
FRIENDS FOR LIFE
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