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GRAND KNIGHT'S MESSAGE
Dear Brothers,
I hope everyone had a Very Happy New Year and are not getting too much of a case of cabin fever. The snow last week was certainly an unwelcomed surprise, but we should all count our blessings that this
winter has been as mild as it has been.
I had the pleasure of attending the Home Association’s New Years Eve Party and I want to compliment Phil
Renna and his committee for doing a great job. The attendance was a bit less
then the prior year, but everyone had a grand time with lots of dancing and fine dining.
Those who attended, will surely agree that we run the best New Years Eve Party in the area.
Each year, the Eleventh District conducts some form of charitable fund raiser.
So, last Friday, the four councils in our district hosted a play by the Broadhollow Theater Company entitled “Ain’t
Retirement Grand”. The four performers did a number of skits and songs
about the joys and challenges of retirement. There were over two hundred tickets
sold and the main hall was full. Approximately 70% of the tickets were sold by
OLPH and I wish to compliment PGK Tom Martin for all his hard work in spearheading the event.
The proceeds from the play, after paying the theater group, will be used for donations which will be designated by
each of the Councils.
On Saturday, January 21st, our Annual Free Throw competition was held.
In spite of the weather and the need to move the venue at the last minute from the Lindenhurst middle school to the high school,
there were over thirty competitors. There were shooters in each age group, with
the exception of the fourteen year old girls group. I want to congratulate the
winners in each of their respective age groups who’s names are listed in this issue of the Tidings. These boys and girls will next compete in the District 11 competition against the winners from the other
three councils in the district, at noon on Saturday February 11th at the Lindenhurst
Middle School. Please, come
down and cheer for our representatives. Bob LaMarca chaired the Council’s
competition and did a terrific job. Thank you Bob.
It has been good to see PGKs Lenny Scicutella and Tom Martin doing
so well after their recent health problems. Several weeks ago, I stopped by East
Neck Nursing Home to visit Joe Archbold, who is recovering from a broken leg. I
am happy to report that Joe, sporting a new beard, is in good spirits and is determined to complete his rehab as quickly as
possible. We all wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to his return to
the Council.
If
our luck with the weather does not continue, I want to remind all my Brothers to be careful driving, walking and shoveling.
As always, God bless America
and our council.
Edward Cirella, Grand Knight
Congratulations to Jonathan & Barbara Reggio on the birth of their new Squirette,
Lucie Elizabeth, on January 21st at 5 lbs 13.8 oz. Also best wishes to the new grandparents
Bill & Nina Austin on this new
baby girl.
Our sincere Birthday congratulations to
PGK Dennis McHugh as he celebrates
his 82nd year at the Sunrise Nursing Home in Brentwood.
Dennis has been at Sunrise for 10 years and is in good
spirits.
Get
Well wishes go to Barbara McPhail, Angelo Cuzzo, Joe
Archbold and Grand Knight Ed Cirella.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & LECTORS
OLPH needs men and women
who would like to become Eucharistic Ministers & Lectors to serve at weekend
Masses. If you are interested in volunteering feel free to call Robert Fischer
at 917-757-6263 or the Rectory at 226-7725.
There are training sessions
scheduled by the Diocese for new Eucharistic Ministers & Lectors in April and early May.
Evening sessions are scheduled for your convenience. If
you feel that you have been called to serve, you will need to write a brief letter to Father
Trapani stating your intentions. If approved, this letter
will then be sent to Bishop Murphy. May God continue to Bless you.
NOCTURNAL ADORATION SOCIETY
The Society are looking for new members
to join them each month as they pay homage to the Holy Eucharist. Yes it is a
challenge but one that is worthwhile. Each month they pray from 9 pm to Mid-night & are asking any Knights or their Ladies to spend one of those hours at the altar of OLPH.
NOTICE
Our member Charley Moran
and owner of Evergreen Florist collects many items and ships them at his own expense to the poor people of
Haiti. If you are looking to give up items like Walkers & Canes please get in
touch with Charley and he will
take care of you.
COUNCIL JACKET
Council Jackets are
available to order for Spring delivery – Adult sizes are small, medium, large, 1XL, 2XL and 3XL.
The jackets are from
Port Authority and come in navy blue with gold embroidery. The $80
prices includes your name and K of C logo on the front of the jacket – Council name on the back and God Bless America flag embroidery on the sleeve. Call John Reynolds at 631 226-7898 to schedule a sizing for your jacket.
2012 JOURNAL
The
2012 Journal will be published in honoring all our Veterans who have served our country. So take a page showing your pride of a Grandfather,
Father, Husband, Brother, Sister, Son, Uncle or Aunt. Details will follow.
ATTN:
Viet Nam Vets
Joe Ingino would like to meet with any Viet Nam
Vet and inform them of their rights as Veterans. Please call Joe at 957-4984
to get this off the ground.
K of
C Corner
If you have any upcoming Council events that
you would like publish in the K of C
Corner in the South Bay Newspaper, please give a short write-up detailing the event to Joe Perullo or email Joe at:
perullo@optonline.net
***Editors note...
Help
Wanted:
Retired? Want something
to do on Wednesday's -
Volunteer your time at BINGO. Yes, keep your mind alive by helping out at BINGO. Come anytime between 8 am and 1 pm, meet new friends and brother & sister Knights.
Working? Want to get out
of the house on Thursdays? Volunteer your time at BINGO. It's
different, meet nice customers, enjoyable members, who knows you might know someone.
Come down to BINGO anytime
between 6 pm and 10 pm - we could really use you & you will really enjoy the Night out.
TIDINGS EDITOR
Anyone interested in taking over the Editorship of the Tidings please contact Bob
Dobres. We need some new “blood” to chair these functions so
we have a different outlook into the future. Thank you……
TIDINGS
EDITOR
If you
are still receiving the Tidings via mail service and have an email address and would like it sent electronically, please give
me a call at 592-8697 and let me know your email address. We would like to increase our email Tidings……
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TIDINGS
Editor: Bob Dobres (631) 592-8697
Items for the Monthly Tidings must be in the hands of the Editor, Bob Dobres, by the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
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CALENDAR FEBRUARY 2012
07
1st Council Meeting 8 pm
10
Chapter Mtg,
Queen of All
Hearts Cl.
14
Happy Valentines Day
14
Home Association Mtg 8 pm
20
Retired Knights Mtg NOON
21
2nd Council Mtg 8 pm
22
Dist. Deputy Mtg
OLA CHURCH 7
PM
28 Ladies Auxiliary Mtg., 8pm
CALENDAR – MARCH 2012
2-4 Suffolk Chap. Fraternal Weekend
06 1st Council Mtg 8 pm
07 2nd Degree – OLPH Cl.
09 Chapter Mtg, OL Rosary Deer Park
09 Fish Fry 6-8 pm Cost: $8.00 p.p.
10 HOCKEY NIGHT
13 Albany Rally
13 Home Assoc. Mtg 8 pm
16 Fish Fry 6-8 pm Cost: $8.00 p.
p.
17
St. Patricks Day Dance 7-11 pm
19 St. Josephs Day
20 2nd Council Mtg 8 pm
23 Fish Fry 6-8 pm Cost $8.00 p. p.
27 Ladies Auxillary Mtg 8 pm
28 District Deputy Mtg –
St. Martins Church
30 Third Degree – OLPH Cl. 7 pm
BINGO
every Wednesday 10.15 am
every Thursday
7.15 pm
FRIDAY NIGHT BAR NEWS
Under new chairmanship – new ideas –
Opened on Monday Nights for Monday Night Football.
New Bar Menu: Wings, Mozzarella Sticks, Egg Roll plus other good items. Also Pasta will be served on Friday Nights at the bar, stop
down have a bowl of Pasta.
SUPER
BOWL BOXES
Super Bowl Boxes
must be paid by January 6th by 9 pm, unsold boxes will be put for sale after 9 pm – Each box is worth 45 points. Numbers will be drawn at that time. Admission
to the Super Bowl Party on Sunday February 6th is $20 for non-box owners, this includes Tap Beer, Wine, Soda, Food and Dessert.,
doors open at 4 pm.
See the Friday Night Bartenders.
Come on down any Friday, enjoy some Fraternity with your
Brothers & Sisters in a nice atmosphere!
NEW MEMBER NEWS
COUNCIL DEGREES
Our Council will host a 2nd degree on March 7th and the NEW 3rd degree on March 30th. If you were thinking of asking a man to join now is the time. The Grand Knight will insert a 1st Degree if we have some new members prior to these dates. So ask
that man now and give him a form 100 and get it back to Dan Mari and he will be
a 3rd degree member by March 30th.
SCHOLARSHIP NEWS
Scholarships are available from the following:
Council
– OLPH - Council awards one $1000 Scholarship for members children & grandchildren to the College of their
choice. This is a one time award based on Scholastic marks and a written essay
from the Charley Coyne Scholarship Committee. DEADLINE IS MAY 15TH, 2012.
Catholic High School Scholarships:
Knights
of Columbus, New York
State offers 4 Scholarships and 1 Grant to each of the 8 Diocese’s in New York State. Scholarships are awarded based on Scholastic excellence and the Grant is awarded based on Financial need and both are $500.00 each and renewable every year for four
years. These are offered to members children and grandchildren.
DEADLINE: APRIL 15TH, 2012
Suffolk Chapter Knights of Columbus offer 4 Scholarships
for incoming Freshman only, one for $1000.00 and 3 for $500.00. They also offer 4 Financial grants to Freshman, Sophomore, Junior & Seniors in amount of one for $1000.00 and three for $500.00 for each year.
These are offered to members children and grandchildren. DEADLINE MAY 1, 2012
Knights of Columbus
Supreme Headquarters in New Haven offer many College
Scholarships mainly to Catholic University
in Washington D. C.
OLPH Council also offers a Student Loan program for loans through College that are payable after completing College. Applications for this program can be obtained by calling Michael
Hearney at 888-5579.
Applications and pamphlets are available for
all Scholarships from the Financial Secretary Bob Dobres 592-8697
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