“COUNCIL LIFE”
Pope Pius XII Council 4422, 18th District
St. Raphael’s Parish
FEBRUARY 2015
www.kofc4422.org
GRAND KNIGHTS MESSAGE
Dear Brother Knights,
The winter weather is upon us and I hope all of you are keeping safe. Last month was a busy month for us with the Free Council Throw Contest, Pancake Breakfast, and Polish Night. All of these events where great successes. Since 1972, Knights of Columbus Councils have sponsored the free throw contest. The compe on is set up to have the contestants compete within their own gender and age group. All compe on starts at the local level like our council. Winners move on to the district, regional, and state or provincial levels. From there, some make it to the interna onal level for championship compe on in their group. Congratula ons to the winners of our council free throw contest and good luck moving on to the next level. Great job on another pancake breakfast, the turnout was excep onal. The food crew did another outstanding job. Polish night…. What can I say about this event, marvelous… there was plenty of food to go around and everyone had a great me. This is the first event I no ced that people stayed around a er cake and coﬀee. So Marverlous job to all that help on this event. Again I want all of you to be safe and don’t forget Valen ne’s Day… Vivat Jesus!!!
Douglas Gondek
Grand Knight
Stations of the Cross
Once again, we have been honored by Deacon Vic to participate in Stations of the Cross which is scheduled for Good Friday, April 3rd at 7 PM. Who would ever like to participate in this Easter Season event, please contact me, John Sarubbi - 516-778-0888
John Sarubbi
PGK
POPE PIUS XII
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
PO Box 507
East Meadow, N.Y. 11554
www.kofc4422.org
“COUNCIL OFFICERS”
COLUMBIAN YEAR 2014/2015
Chaplain
Grand Knight
Deputy Grand Knight
Chanellor
Warden
Advocate
Financial Secretary
Treasurer
Recorder
Inside Guard
Inside Guard
Outside Guard
Outside Guard
Lecturer
Trustee 3 years
Trustee-2 years
Trustee-1 years
Insurance Agent
Father Robert Holz
Doug Gondek
Jim O’Brien (Karen)
John Pavlica (Teresa)
Fred Schrotz, Jr.
Al Clancy, PGK (Louise)
Joseph Zink, PGK, FDD (Dorothy)
Al Swiderski, PGK (Jo)
Tom Donovan, PGK, FDD (Arleen)
Daniel McCarthy
785-0236
468-0812
794-7764
826-0215
826-1479
781-5852
486-2071
822-8562
486-4828
Joe Realmuto
Fred Garcia (Carman)
Joe Iannone, PGK (Debbie)
John Devany (Jeannine)
Thomas Prykuta (Cathy)
John Sarubbi (Joan)
John M. Kenny
[email protected]
794-6823
579-2634
565-6375
794-2147
735-1308
778-0888
524-1061
James Breslawski
Michael Esposito
Norman Filaski
Thomas Jost
John Modica Sr.
Richard Quaresima
Fr. Paul Rahilly
Ronald Richards
Kenneth Svitak
NASSAU CONFERENCE DELEGATES
AND THE NEW YORK STATE CONVENTION
Doug Gondek, GK John Devany, PGK
Jim O’Brien Don Hoeffner, PGK
NASSAU CHAPTER DELEGATES
Doug Gondek, GK Jim O’Brian
Thomas J. Donovan, PGK, FDD Joe Iannone, PGK, FDD (Alt)
District Deputy
Editor
Webmaster:
DISTRICT DEPUTY
Richard Brazenor
[email protected]
Don Hoeffner (Cathy)
Wilfrido Rodriguez
794-1968
FABULOUS FOURTH
We are now into the second month of the New Year. Mark your calendars to show that Saint John XXIII Assembly will be having their Annual Dinner Dance on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at New Hyde Park Council, from 2 PM ll 6 PM. This will be a gala dining and dancing aﬀair, featuring an open bar and music by DJ Chris of Island Wide Sounds. The cost will be $60 per person. I am hoping the Council can see clear to sponsor a table in its usual fashion. I am sure you have seen the raﬄe flyers posted in the Council chambers oﬀering a 46” HD LED flat screen TV, complete with a blue-ray disc player and TV sound bar. This is the only fund raiser the Assembly runs each year and the funds help support our endeavors. The raﬄe ckets are $10.00 apiece, but you can purchase 3 for $20.00. I hope you will see clear to help support your Fourth Degree Assembly. Remember, you do not have to be a Fourth Degree member to par cipate in the raﬄe or to a end the dinner dance. Every Knight Should Be A Sir Knight Joe Zink
FOOTBALL POOL
The current Football pool winners are:
W/E
12/29/14
Name
Carol Fitzgerald 74
Number
Amt
$25.00
For
Wkly 2nd high
These are the final winners.
Superbowl winners will be listed in March newsletter.
Thanks for your support. If you have any questions contact me via email
[email protected] or phone call 516-822-8562.
Al Swiderski, PGK
Past Grand Knights Post
C&B
I want to thank everyone who participated in C&B. We did better then last year. Special thanks goes out to Mr.
Joseph Zink for all the assistance he gave in regard to the C&B.
Pancake Breakfast
I want thank everyone for all the help that was received for the Pancake Breakfast. We had the largest group of
attendees, over 50 people for the Pancake Breakfast this year. Father Holz was extremely pleased. Again, thank
you all.
Polish Night
Thank you to all of the food crew that made the evening a success. Also, a special thanks goes to the Committee Chairmen, Al Swiderski and Tom Prykuta.
John Sarubbi, PGK
SICK AND VISITATION
Please pray for the following members who are sick and distressed and can use our support:
Ed Dolan
Michael Fitzpatrick
Chuck Griffiths
James Taggert
Anthony Sequeira
Al Koening
Al Lusardi
Gene Tiefenwerth
Vincent Falconetti
Mark Pozarycki
James O’Brien
Selvaraj Anandan
John Gondek, Jr.
Joe Zink, PGK, FDD, PFN
Fred Schrotz, Jr.
John Bonsignore, PGK
For our Deceased Brothers:
Prayers for sick and distressed friends and relatives of Our Council:
Patricia Skinner
Carma Garcia
Domenica Anzalone
Bill Murphy, PGK, FDD
Joanne Brazenor
Brian Ennis, PGK, FN
Marie Popolizio Mc Coy, Past Pres.
Trudy Maron
Stephen Davitt
Betty Bonsignore
For our deceased friends:
Our Country, The United States of America, needs our prayers for leadership to deal with the many
issues it faces.
Also please keep in your prayers the men and women of our armed forces.
If you know of anyone who is ill, or who has recently passed away, or just needs to be remembered
in our prayers; please contact the Council Life Editor.
FREE THROW CONTEST A SUCCESS!!
On Saturday Jan 10th Pope Pius XII Council held the Council level of the K of C
Basketball Free Throw Championship at St. Raphael’s Auditorium. The Championship is an
annual contest open to all boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 14 years.
This years contest was well attended, with about 54 boys and girls participating. The
winners in each age group are listed below:
Boys
Girls
Age 9
Matthew Coffey
Isabella Lederer
Age 10
Patrick Spinola
Taylor Argentina
Age 11
Jordan Chalmers
Vanessa Rodriguez
Age 12
Christopher Cuadrado
Age 13
Charlie Cucchiara
Kerry Clark
All winners will be honored at a trophy presentation at Kellenberg High School Gymnasium in February and will have the opportunity to advance through District, Regional (All
Long Island) and State Levels of competition.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank my brother Knights, who helped make
this event, such an outstanding success: Alan Bacci (Co-Chair), Don Hoeffner , Alex Clar k,
Al Swiderski, John Pavlica, Worthy Grand Knight, Doug Gondek and our Chaplain Father
Robert Holz.. I would like to personally thank my Co-chairman Alan Bacci, and our public
relation team chaired by Bernie Vintaloro and Don Hoeffner who helped advertise this event
the last several months in our community.
Much thanks to St. Raphael’s for the generous use of the auditorium.
East Meadow Herald for photography during and at end of competition.
Also, special thanks to CYO coordinator Alex Clark, the CYO coaches of St Raphael,
the physical education teachers of our local schools and St Raphael’s for publicizing this
event for the youths of our Community.
The next level or District contest will be held on, Sunday February 22nd at 1 PM at
Kellenberg High School and will be hosted by our District Deputy Richard Brazenor. All
Council Helpers will be appreciated!
Thanks to all, Paul Wissert.
IRISH SWEEPSTAKES
COME JOIN US FOR A GALA EVENING OF FUN AS WE
WATCH THESE BRAVE LEPRECHAUNS COMPETE FOR
THE THRILL OF PRANCING IN THE WINNER’S CIRCLE
THERE WILL BE A TRADITIONAL IRISH MEAL OF
CORNED BEEF, CABBAGE, POTATOES, SODA BREAD AND
VARIOUS BEVERAGES TO TOAST EACH WINNER’S SUCCESS
$$$$ You Might Even Grab The Leprechaun’s Pot of Gold $$$$
SAINT RAPHAEL’S AUDITORIUM
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2015
****PLEASE OBSERVE NEW TIMES****
Doors Open At 6:15PM-------------- First Race Is At 7:00PM
ADMISSION IS $10.00 AND INCLUDES FINE FOOD & DRINK
PLUS A CHANCE FOR SPECIAL DOOR PRIZES
For reservations and tickets, contact:
Al Swiderski, PGK 822-8562
Tickets will also be available at St. Raphael Church rectory.
Don’t delay---Tickets are limited to 170 and last year was a sellout event.
Please make out all checks to:
Pope Pius XII, K of C
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FEBRUARY 2015
03
07
10
14
15
16
17
20
24
25
Tue
Sat
Tue
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tue
Fri
Tue
Wed
Business Mtg 8 PM
District Free Throw
District Deputy’s Mtg 7:30 PM
Valentine’s Day
K of C Sunday
Presidents Day
Social Mtg 8 PM
Chapter Mtg 8 PM
Officers Mtg 7:30 PM
4th Degree Mtg 8 PM
MARCH 2015
03
04
10
14
15
17
19
20
24
25
29
Tue
Wed
Tue
Sat
Races)
Sun
Tue
Thu
Fri
Tue
Wed
Sun
Business Mtg 8 PM
Ash Wednesday
District Deputy’s Mtg 7:30 PM
Irish Sweepstakes (aka KKnighs at the
K of C Sunday
St Patrick’s Day Social Mtg 8 PM
St Joseph’s Day
Chapter Mtg 8 PM
Officers Mtg 7:30 PM
4th Degree Mtg 8 PM
Palm Sunday
APRIL 2015
03
05
07
12
14
15
17
19
21
28
Fri
Sun
Tue
Sun
Tue
Wed
Fri
Sun
Tue
Tue
Good Friday
Easter Sunday
District Deputy’s Mtg 7:30 PM
Communion Breakfast
Social Mtg 8 PM Nominations
4th Degree Mtg 8 PM
Chapter Mtg 8 PM
K of C Sunday
Scheduling Mtg 8 PM???
Officers Mtg 7:30 PM
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