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Th e O f f i c i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f t h e K n i g h t s o f C o l u m b u s
Ms g r . J a m e s R . J o n e s C o u n c i l 3 3 0 3 a n d
Father Kenneth I. Parker Assembly 1820 New Bern, NC
February 2015
VOLUME 2015, ISSUE 1
Fourth Degree Donates to Religious Community
Services
Knights of Columbus Father Kenneth I. Parker Assembly # 1820 were proud
to present a check, which they donate four times a year, to the Religious
Community Services (RCS). These funds are derived from the yard sales
they hold 3 times a year. This donation helps RCS provide food and shelter
for the less fortunate in our community.
Pictured left to right: Sir Knight
William Camp, Faithful Comptroller; Ms. Juliet Rogers, Director of Shelter Services; SK
Vince Fragnito, Fatihful Navigator and SK George Haylak,
Faithful Purser.
Msgr. James R. Jones
12-15-24 — 06-12-08
2, 9, 16, 23 - Bingo 6:30 PM, Hall
3 - 3rd Degree Meeting 7:00 PM,
Hall
11 - 4th Degree Meeting, 7:00 PM,
Hall
13 - Wives Appreciation Dinner,
5:30 P.M., New Bern Golf and
Country Club
17 - 1st Degree Exemplification,
7:00 PM, Hall
20 - Lenten Fish Fry, 5:00 PM,
Family Life Center
24 - 3rd Degree Officer Meeting,
7:00 PM, Hall
27 - Lenten Fish Fry, 5:00 PM,
Family Life Center.
Fourth Degree Donates to Eastern Pregnancy Information Center
Knights of Columbus-Father Kenneth I. Parker Assembly 1820-were pleased
to present a check to Mrs. Sandy Quinonez, CEO/Executive Director, at
Eastern Pregnancy Information Center (EPIC). The Knights present these
donations several times a year to assist EPIC, a non-profit Christian ministry,
to continue providing services such as parenting classes, ultrasounds, sexual integrity education and others in a nonjudgmental compassionate way.
Left to right: Sir Knight George Halyak, Faithful Purser; SK William
Camp, Faithful Comptroller; Sandy
Quinonez, CEO/Executive Director;
SK Vince Fragnito, Faithful Navigator and SK Patrick Rocco, Faithful
Captain
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Grand Knight’s Comments
Brothers,
It is hard to believe it is the end of January already and Lent is right around the corner. I
hope you take some quiet time to reflect on this Season of Reflection and Renewal.
Our Congratulations to Br. Kaz Barcynski for receiving the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal for his distinguished achievements and contributions in the Civil Air Patrol in WWII. More information later on this
amazing award—the highest civilian award conferred by the U.S. Federal Government!!
Our 2nd Annual Wives Appreciation Dinner is scheduled for Friday, February 13 at the New Bern Golf and
Country Club. Social starts at 5:30 and dinner will be served at 6:30. Dinner choices are NY strip steak or
filet of salmon. Cost is $ 30.00 per Knight and wives are free. There will be a cash bar. Everyone had a
wonderful time last year, so please plan to come. Purchase your tickets from Jim Whetzel @633- 1855;
Nick D’Alessandro @637-3550; Vince Fragnito @638-6623; Pat Rocco@ 514-0405; Danny Gennantonio@
637-2322 or Dick Dodson@ 638-5318. No tickets will be sold at the door and tickets must be purchased by
Monday, February 9. We hope to see you there
Lent is coming, which means our Lenten Fish Fries are coming. We will serve dinner on Friday, February 20
and 27 and March 6 and 20. We will start serving in the Family Life Center at 5:00 and end at 6:30 so everyone may attend the Stations of the Cross which start at 7:00. We still need lots of volunteers to help so
please step forward. We look forward to seeing you at this Parish Community Event.
Our recruiting has slowed considerably. We all know how we need younger members to carry on Fr. McGivney’s Vision of helping the marginalized in our community, so let’s step up our efforts - this is critical to our
ongoing success.
We continue to hear The Holy Father speak about caring for the poor and needy in our community. As we
prepare for Lent, let’s take some time to ask ourselves” What have I done for these people?”
May God Bless each of you for helping do His Work in our Community.
Vivat Jesus, Dick Dodson, Grand Knight
Knight of the Month
This month the Msgr. James R. Jones, Council 3303 proudly recognize Jim Kelly as our Knight of the
Month. Council 3303 is very grateful to Jim Kelly for the many hours of hard work he has been enduring in
order to put together the North Carolina Knights of Columbus 95th Annual State Convention which will be
held in New Bern on May 15-17th, 2015.
This three-day event will be attended by over 400 individuals from across the State of North Carolina. Jim
has been involved in all aspects of planning and organizing the convention. Committees have been formed
to set up hospitality rooms, meeting rooms, luncheons (including a fashion show for the women), tours, raffles, a formal dinner, and a program book, which helps defray the cost we incur.
While serving us as Chairman of the Convention, Jim is still maintaining his position as Treasurer of the Columbus Club and continues to be a worker at Bingo.
He has also served as Chairman of the Lamb Program.
Thank you Jim, for all that you do for our Council and especially for taking on the responsibility of Chairman
of the Convention.
Jim Whetzel, DGK
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Family of the Month
The Family of the Month for February is Steve and Ann Harmon.
Steve ran the Christmas card program and did a great job selling all the cards we had. Ann is a Eucharistic
Minister and was a big help to Steve in selling the Christmas cards this year.
He also helps out with some of the youth programs. Steve and Ann always help with any task we send their
way
Thanks Steve and Ann for a great job!
Nick Dalessandro, Family Director
K of C Widows Mass: March 1, Sunday 8:00 AM
The Sunday 8:00 AM. Mass at St. Paul on March 1 will honor the Knights of Columbus Widows. Please
mark your calendar. All Knights are asked to attend in blue blazers. Further details will be provided in follow-up phone tree / e-notice reminder.
Christmas Cleanup
Thanks to all the following Knights for showing up on January 12th to help store away all the Christmas
Trees and The Nativity: Fred Amend, Bill Camp, Danny Gennantonio, Bill Elliott, George Halyak, Dave
Haner, John Jaskolka, Joe Kelly, Otto Linden, Joe LoCascio, Richard Tomasik, Joe Urbaniak, Jack Webb,
and Larry Winsor. As Mom always said, "Many hands make less work!" Thanks for making life easier during the hectic Christmas Season.
Lenten Fish Fry Announcement 2015
The Knights of Columbus will again be hosting 4 Lenten Fish Fry Dinners on Friday evenings before the Stations of the Cross. Dinners will be served at the Family Life Center on February 20 and 27 and March 6 and
20. Serving will start at 5:00 PM and end at 6:30PM so Parishioners will be able to attend the Stations of the
Cross which begin at 7:00PM
Dinner will be fish, chips, coleslaw, rolls, butter, dessert and drinks. Tickets will be sold for ALL Fish Fries
the weekends of February 7/8 and February 14/15 in the Church Atrium. Tickets will also
be available in the Church Office on Monday and Tuesday of the week of each Fish Fry.
Costs will be $ 10.00/adult, $ 5.00/child and $ 25.00 for an immediate family. No tickets
will be sold at the door and tickets will be color coded and valid only for the date on the
ticket.
We look forward to seeing you at the dinners.
Dick Dodson, Grand Knight
1822 S. Glenburnie Rd.
New Bern, NC 28562
M – F 8:00 am – 6 pm
Sat. 8:00 am – 4 pm
Sun. Closed
252.637.7500
252.637.7506
[email protected]
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March Happenings
1 - Widows Mass, 8:00 AM, ST
Paul
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Bingo 6:30 PM,
Hall
3 - 3rd Degree Meeting 7:00 PM,
Chamber.
6 - Lenten Fish Fry 5:00 PM, Family Life Center
11 - 4th Degree Meeting, 7:00 PM,
Hall
12 - ARC Dinner, 5:00 PM. - Doors
Open. 6:00 PM - Dinner, Hall
17 - 2nd Degree Exemplification,
8:00 - 9:00 PM, Chamber.
20 - Lenten Fish Fry 5:00 PM, Family Life Center
27 - 4th Degree Yard Sale, 8:00 AM
– Noon, Hall
28 - 4th Degree Yard Sale, 7:00 AM
– Noon, Hall
31 - 3rd Degree Officer Meeting,
7:00 Pm - 8:00 PM, Hall
April Happenings
St. Paul Catholic School is pleased to invite everyone to their fourth annual gala. Please plan on attending our fabulous “Reach for the Stars
Gala” on Saturday, March 21, 2015 , from 6:00pm to 12:30am.
Tickets are $50. Go on line to stpaulcs.org and purchase tickets at Reach
for the Stars. This event, for the benefit of the school, will be held at the
New Bern Convention Center. This gorgeous setting, overlooking the
Trent River, is located at 203 South Front Street, New Bern, with ample
free parking. Appetizers will start off this dining feast. The Flame will present a gourmet dinner. You will be served boneless beef short ribs with
plum glaze and roasted chicken with veloute sauce for your dining pleasure. To end the dinner you will have a scrumptious chocolate mousse
with stars. A full cash bar will be available all evening. You may purchase
a wrist band for $25 which entitles you to unlimited drinks. In addition you
may buy beer, wine and mixed drinks as an individual drink.
To highlight this affair, we are honored to have Anna Bulszewicz, News
Anchor for News Channel 12 This Morning/Noon as Master of Ceremony. In addition, we are privileged to have Buzzy Stubbs, a prominent
local member of the community, as the auctioneer. This dynamic duo
will surely make this an evening to remember!
6, 13, 20, 27 - Bingo 6:30 PM, Hall
Music will be provided by “Trainwreck.” This 7 piece band with vocalist
will play a variety of music for your dancing or listening pleasure.
7 - 3rd Degree Meeting 7:00 PM,
Hall
We would like to thank and acknowledge our corporate sponsors, Stubbs
& Perdue and Blue Sky Wealth Advisors.
8 - 4th Degree Meeting, 7:00 PM,
Hall
To add to this event, there will be both a silent and live auction. If you
would like to donate items for the auction please call Jennifer (252) 6377204 or Millissa (269) 591-5441.
14 - 1st Degree Exemplification,
8:00 - 9:00 PM, Chambers.
21 - Karaoke Night, 7:00 PM - 8:00
PM, Hall.
28 - 3rd Degree Officer Meeting,
7:00 PM, Hall
Put on your “fancy” clothes (black tie optional), your dancing shoes and
enjoy an incredible night to remember. What a wonderful way to celebrate the beginning of Spring!
For tickets or more information please call Jennifer (252) 637-7204 or Millissa (269)591-5441. Deadline for ticket sales is March 15,2015. Don’t
miss out on the fun, get your tickets early!
Nancy Stewart PR –St. Paul Catholic School
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Faithful Navigators Report
Sir Knights,
Approaching the Holy season of Lent is a wonderful time for self assessment, especially our relationship with our God, our family, our involvement in Council and Assembly activities and most importantly ourselves. Attending the Stations of the
Cross every Friday night might be a good way to start, attending daily Mass, sharing
our time with some residents of local nursing homes or volunteering at Religious
Community Services which always needs help serving at the Soup Kitchen and generally giving of ourselves to meet the needs of others less fortunate.
The Knights will have Fish Fry dinners before Stations of the Cross on four Fridays in
Lent. All will be at St. Paul Family Life Center beginning at 5:30 PM. The dates are February 20th, February
27th, March 6th and March 20th. Please be sure to make a concerted effort to come join us for dinner and
attend the Stations with your family. Also planned is a Day of Recollection for all men of St. Paul parish
sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and conducted by Fr. Tom Tully. More information on this event will
be available at a later date.
Remember, prayer changes things.
Vivat Jesus
Vince Fragnito, Faithful Navigator
Sir Knight of the Month
In recognition of his many outstanding accomplishments and contributions Sir Knight Donald Monk is recognized as the FR. Kenneth I. Parker SK of the Month.
We have all seen Donald Monk at all the Masses, at the hall ,and when visiting someone in the Hospital
Donald will be the first person you see when entering,sitting at the Welcome Desk. SK Donald Monk is a
guy with his plate full, even when he is a little under the weather. He is a volunteer at RCS, sings in the
Choir, and for many years he was the head of our Assembly Honor Guard, and at our yard sale you will find
taking that all important head count. Thank you Donald for all you do
Patrick Rocco, Faithful Captain
The Arc Awards Banquet
The Arc of Craven County will hold its annual awards banquet at the hall on Tuesday, March 12. This is a
fundraiser for the Council and Arc. The cost of the dinner is $10 per person. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The doors will open at 5:00 PM with dinner being served at 6:00 PM. Guest will play bingo before the dinner is served.
The dinner will be prepared by Vince Fragnito. The meal will be Chicken Primavera. The meal will be
served by the youth from St Paul school.
The Arc will be recognizing those who have done wonderful things for our citizens challenged by disability.
Plan to attend this wonderful function.
For more information or to order tickets call John and Janine Scharf for ticket sales. 252 633 6766.
See you there!!
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Happy New Year Brothers,
I pray 2015 brings all you want it to for you and your families.
The Knights of Columbus Insurance Program celebrated the 2015 New Year with it's 14th consecutive year of Double
Digit Growth.
We are now over 100 Billion Strong. We hold the highest insurance ratings given by A. M. Best and the Insurance Marketplace Standards Association.
The reason for our growth is our dedication to our members. We were founded by a priest, not a CFO, and we care
about our members more than our profit. Our strength is predicated on Principal.
This month I would like to share this article from the Wall Street Journal to emphasize the importance of Long Term
Care.
Americans are strongly underestimating their future needs for long-term care, a potentially costly oversight that could
hurt them in their retirement years.
About 60 percent of adults between 40 and 65 years old don't think they'll need long-term care services, according to a
new Health Affairs study. That's much less than the 70 percent of people at least 65 years old who will need long-term
care services at some point either in their home or at a facility, according to a widely cited earlier study from the
Georgetown University Long-Term Care Financing Project. That includes 20 percent who will need between two to five
years of long-term care and 20 percent who'll need more than five years.
And the care could come at an extremely high cost. The national average annual rate for a private nursing home room
is about $95,000, the average assisted living community costs $42,600, and the average hourly rate for home health
aides is $21, according to the 2012 MetLife Market survey of long-term care costs.
A major reason people are too optimistic is that they think their families will take care of them. Almost 75 percent expect their families will provide long-term care, which was about seven times more than those expecting to need a
home health agency, nursing facility or assisted living facility, according to the Health Affairs study, which analyzed
responses from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey. People in the survey were asked to say who they expect
would provide long-term care, even if they didn't think they needed it.
Most members felt it was too costly until I showed them a way to fit it within their budget. Did you know the accumulated benefit passes to the surviving spouses bucket upon passing. Your money stays in the family. It does not pay for
new lights on Met Life stadium.
Sincerely,
Rob Leonardo
Knights of Columbus
Robert Leonardo
Field Agent
910-708-1404
973-445-7809 (text)
[email protected]
Hall Rental
252-638-9327
1125 Pine Tree Dr.
New Bern, NC 28562
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Knights of Columbus Will Hold Gigantic Yard Sale
Father Kenneth I. Parker will have the first yard sale of 2015 in two large buildings at 1125 Pine Tree Drive.
On Friday March 27, from 8:00 AM to noon and Saturday, March 28, 7:00 AM to noon, rain or shine. We
have CD’s, DVD’s, records, electronics, big selection of small appliances, tools, home décor, jewelry,
books, pictures, house wares, large assortment of craft supplies plus many other items for sale. We have a
separate building for furniture, appliances, rugs and exercise equipment. You will find we offer the best
deals in town! Know that while you are shopping, you are helping to support others in need. Please come
and especially see all of the new items.
We welcome donations of good and clean items. You may drop them off at the K of C blue building, 1125
Pine Tree Drive from 10 am to noon on Tuesdays. If this is not possible call Sandy and Nancy Stewart (252)
633-9419 to arrange for pick- ups. One phone call takes care of it! Also donations of motorized vehicles are
acceptable. Donations are tax deductible.
The Knights support many organizations, among them are Special Olympics, Relay for Life, Eastern Pregnancy Information Center, Senior Pharmacy, Fund for Needy Children, Religious Community Services,
Wounded Warriors Leave Program, MERCI Clinic, and many others. The Knights of Columbus would like to
thank you for your continued support of their projects.
The Stewarts, Public Relations 4th Degree
Convention News
If each Knight would make an effort to get at least 2 or more ads, we could go over the top with ads. This
would not only be a financial success, it will help show the support we can get from the community. We
think the community is more than aware of how the Knights assist in the community and will be eager to
help.
You don't have to ask just places of business. A friend or relative might want to take out an ad and wish the
Knights well in their continued service. If you need help with putting or designing the ads, we have a great
team and they are willing to assist. Just get the names of where/who you intend to ask and send it to us
and we will take care of the rest. Of course we want the check.
Now in lieu of taking an ad, they might not want to spend that much money. We can offer a "one liner" for
$20. This would just be a short line maybe saying something like "We wish the Knights a successful convention- Jack and Mary Smith" or "Thanks to the Knights for all they contribute to the community-John and
Betty Jones" or " I am proud to be a Knight-Bob Spencer" or My wife and I are proud to be part of the Knight
family-Michael and Susan Johnson"
Please only offer that after you have used all of your "friendly, gentle persuasive charm" to get an ad.
Please send us back the names of people or places you will approach, so we can avoid duplication of effort.
We will send out list as we get them. Until we can get our committee together for a meeting, please direct all
questions to us, either by e-mail [email protected] or phone 633-9419. They will certainly be involved.
Any actual ads/forms you get please save and let us know. We will make arrangements to get it from you.
The Stewarts
Non-Profit Organization
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Officers and Program Chairmen of
Msgr. James R. Jones, Council 3303
Chaplain
Grand Knight
Deputy Grand Knight
Chancellor
Recorder
Financial Secretary
Treasurer
Advocate
Lector
Warden
Inside Guard
Outside Guard
Trustee (1 Yr.)
Trustee (2 Yr.)
Trustee (3 Yr.)
Program Director
Church
Council
Fr. Thomas Tully
Dick Dodson
Jim Whetzel
Ray Savage
Sandy Stewart
Larry Spallanzani
Larry Winsor
Mikie Casem
CJ Brooker
Nick D’Alessandro
Bill Bottcher
Dean Reynolds
Rich Tomasik
Leo Minervini
Pat Rocco
Open
Jim Anderson
Open
Community
Family
Youth
Membership Director
Hispanic Membership
Bingo
Pro-Life
Operation Lamb
Knightlighter
House
Golf
300 Club
Columbus Club
Bowling
Special Olympics
Public Relations
Web Master
Walter Bock
Nick Dalessandro
Jeff Ross
Tony DiFede
Richard Mora
Doug Uhland
Bart Spano
Jim Kelly
Michael Haynes
Jimmy Bottcher
Chick Natella
Chick Natella
Gerald Boyle
Don Monk
John Scharf
George Halyak
Martin Culpepper
Officers of
Father Kenneth I. Parker Assembly 1820
Faithful Friar
Faithful Navigator
Faithful Captain
Faithful Pilot
Faithful Comptroller
Faithful Scribe
Faithful Purser
Reverend William J Upah
SK Vincent A. Fragnito
SK Patrick Rocco
SK David Rose
SK William Camp
SK Ralph Aviles
SK George Halyak
Inner-Sentinel
Outer-Sentinel
Faithful Admiral
Trustee 3 Year
Trustee 2 Year
Trustee 1 Year
SK Doug Uhland
SK Phil Naseff
SK Rich Tomasik
SK James Whetzel
SK Sandy Stewart
SK Ignacio "Budd" Rancatore
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For information on the 4th degree
contact:
Faithful Navigator
SK Vincent A. Fragnito
252-638-6623