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Dec. 2009
My Dear Brothers & Sisters,
Beth and I wish all of you Merry Christmas. This is such a special time in our
lives. Take a moment during this stressful time to reflect on the meaning of Christmas and
how it relates to our lives.
Unfortunately our council was unable to convince the Long Island Chapter to having the St.
Fidelis Mother and Child residence as the main recipient of the Charity Drive. The recipient
will be Faith in the Future again. I ask all our members to stand up and support this worthy
charity.
I realized that I never put in the Navigator the recipients of the St. Ambrose Tuition
Grant so better late than never. Sorry! Congratulations to Michael Fishkin Grandson to
Brother Knight Frank Sambati and Marissa Mendez Granddaughter of Brother Knight Gil
Mendez. The checks were mailed the month we pulled their names out.
Thanks to Brian O’Keefe for your work on the Memorial Mass.
I am sorry to report that we decided to cancel the Thanks Giving Dinner due to lack of
responses by the cut off date. It is hard to judge the amount of people who will attend an
event. We never like to turn away anyone for lack of food. We are trying to save money for
the council and not take a loss on any event. I need your cooperation with this. Please try to
contact the chairman in any event and at least let them know you are coming. This will help
us dramatically in ordering food.
Next month is the start of our celebrations for the 100th Anniversary. Please read all
the information on page 3 of the Navigator. I hope that you will make the effort to join in the
festivities.
The efforts made by members are very appreciated. This is what our organization is
all about. Sometimes we get annoyed with one another. Let the small things go. Open your
heart and show Charity to one another. This is our faith. Life is just to short. Embrace one
another and you will be rewarded!!!
Congratulations to “Knight of the Month” Emidio (Rocky) Farone for you
continued work to this council. Your constant support does not go unnoticed.
God Bless Us and this Great Country.
Bob Graziano Grand Knight
Council Officers
Chaplain
Fr. Arthur Minichiello
(718) 445-6164
Grand Knight
Robert Graziano
(718) 938-0114
Deputy Grand Knight
Thomas Chopard
(718) 661-3721
Chancellor
Brian O’Keefe
(917) 225-6722
Warden
John Quinn
(917) 692-4832
Lecturer
Ron Bennett
(718) 445-4139
Financial Secretary
Donald Remiszewski
(718) 762-0506
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Phillip Simonetti
(718) 539-5189
Advocate Robert Reinhart
(718) 961-8374
Trustees Rocco F. D’Erasmo
(718) 746-1176
Mike Palumbo
(917) 733-8999
James Slavin
(718) 359-3049
Guards Bob Doucet
(718) 888-9415
Gerard Castro
(718) 461-7259
Michael Malik
(347) 539-2508
District Deputy Luther S. McNeal
(917) 658-9487
Insurance Agent Phil Ammirato
(718) 822-7776
Editor Bob Graziano
(718) 938-0114
The Navigator of St. Ambrose Council #1463 Knights of Columbus 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY ESTABLISHIED JANUARY 16, 1910
MEMBERS OF THE 26TH DISTRICT QUEENS & COMMODORE JOHN BARRY ASSEMBLY #712 , 4TH DEGREE
INFORMATION MUST BE IN TO THE EDITOR BY THE 15TH OF EVERY MONTH
Reminder: Membership dues are soon due. Please send a check
payable to the “Knights of Columbus” for $36 and mail it to the
Financial Secretary Donald Remiszewski at the council.
22-38 College Point Blvd. College Point, NY 11356
Thank you to Madam President Karen Remiszewski, Sister Columbiettes and our Grand Knight
Robert Graziano for their support. Our 7th year Halloween Party was great! Special thanks
goes to Kevin & Robert Reinhart, Rose & Bill Wick, Breda & John Quinn, Brian O’Keefe,
Deborah Henrich, Ruth Doucet, Gil Mendez, & our Bartenders Arthur Ferony & Carlos
Malave for all the hard work! Thank you all for your donations and help, and for attending our
event. Our 8th Halloween Party will be on Saturday 30, 2010 see you all next year!!
God Bless America
Hilda Ferony & Elizabeth Sinatra Co-Chairpersons
Keep Christ is Christmas
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PAST GRAND KNIGHT’S PAGE
HONORING
VINCENT F. LOOS
(1980-1981)
*Deceased Member
If you would like your name or a name of a member on this page please fill out the form below and return to
Financial Secretary Donald Remiszewski at the council. Donations of $4 per name are used to help reduce the cost
of the printing and postage of the Navigator. PGK New page will start for the calendar year 2010.
All checks payable to St. Ambrose Council.
Print Name____________________________________________ Include any titles____________________________ Check off if the person is deceased [ ]
Anthony Avella
James Ayres*
Louis F. Barazotti
Virginia Barazotti
Joseph Bartolini
Ron Bennett
Arthur Bobyak *
Patrick Brennan
Charles Calamis
William Carson
Gerard Castro
John Cardali
Jospeh Cardali
Rocco Cardali *
Thomas Chopard
Tom Connolly
Rocco D’Erasmo
Stephen Damato
John De Monte
James Defillippis
Carl Defrancesco
Jospeh Di Pietro
Umberto Di Prima
Emidio Faraone
William Farrington
Arthur Ferony
Nicholas Ferony
Edward J. Fitzpatrick
Joseph Galante
Paul Gatto
Joseph Gerhart *
John Gillis
Salvatore T. Graziano
Robert P. Graziano
Michael Grossi,
George E. Harnischfeger
William Hughes
Tom Ianelli*
William Johann
Andrew La Furno
Daniel La Furno
Philip La Furno *
Gregory Leonardo
Jason Lombardo
Salvatore Lombardo
Joseph Lovaglio, Jr.
Carlos Malave
Louis Marchese *
Robert McAfee
James McCabe
Thomas McCabe
Timothy McCabe
James McGaghran *
William Mc Loughlin
Patrick McMahon
Edward Mencarelli
Gil Mendez
Pat Moore *
Michael Muller
James Nielson
Thomas Nevins
Angelo Nunez
Timothy O’Donnell
Brian O’Keefe
John Olszewski
Michael Palumbo
Carl Petzolt
Steven Picarello
John Quinn
Kevin Reinhart
Bernard Reiter *
Richard Reiter
William Reiter
Donald Remiszewski
Al Rocco
Clint Rose *
Stephen Ryan
Pat Scarry
Charles Schieler
Frank Sgambati
Charles (Biff) Shannon *
John Shea
James Slavin
John Sullivan
Richard Swanson
William Swift*
John Tie
Louis Toscano
Edward Varga
Alfred Vicarelli
James Vitale
Neil P. Winberry
William Zaleski
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100th Anniversary
Schedule of Events:
MEMBERSHIP MEETING CELEBRATION On January 6, 2010 at 8 P.M. the regular council meeting will be
moved to Poppenhusen Institute (114-04 14th Road College Point)
where St. Ambrose Council’s first meeting was held. During the
meeting the minutes of the first meeting will be read and the minute
book will be on display. After the meeting a small collation will
follow. All Brother Knights are asked to attend this special and
historic meeting. You must have a current membership card and or
be ready to validate your card that night.
100th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF MASS On Sunday January 10, 2010 the anniversary will be celebrated
with a special mass at St. Fidelis Church. Chaplin Fr. Arthur
Minichiello and Pastor of St. Fidelis Church will celebrate the
Mass at 11:15 A.M. During the mass special presentations will be
made. A regimental turnout of 4th degree Color Corp. Guards will
be leading us into church. All media are invited to attend. After
mass there will be coffee & cake in the lower church with a display
of council archives & events. All members are strongly asked
to make every effort to attend this solemn occasion.
100th ANNIVERSARY DINNER
Date: April 23, 2010
Day: Friday
Time: 7:30 P.M.
Place: Auntun’s Caterers
96-43 Springfield Blvd. Jamaica, NY
Cost: $80 per-person
Menu: Five hours open bar, cocktail hour, appetizers, salads,
choice of 3 entrees, dessert, coffee & cake
Room is limited to 150 people so reserve early!! Reservations: Are a must! There will be no walk-ins at the door.
You must reserve with partial payment of $40 by January 10,
2010 All reservations must be made through the
Reservations Chairman
Artie Ferony 347-992-0065
Final Payment must be in by March 1, 2010
There are no refunds for Dinner tickets.
Any questions please call:
Dinner Chairman Gil Mendez 718-321-1354
Grand Knight Bob Graziano 718-938-0114
SICK & BENOVELENT Send all request for prayers and notices for sick
and recently deceased members to:
Gil Mendez at 718-321-1354 or
E-mail to: [email protected].
Pray for Patricia Hermosillo Mother of Columbiette Catherine Hermosillo
Anna Mary Reichert Wife of Brother Knight George Reichert
Mary Quinn Mother of Brother Knight John Quinn
May they Rest In Peace
100th ANNIVERSARY
JOURNAL
We are creating a journal to
commemorate this special occasion which
will be given out during the anniversary
dinner. We are asking every member to
s o l i c i t a d v e r t i s e m e n t s f r o m
businesses and organizations that you
have contact with. We are asking every
member to take out at least an ad to help
with expenses.
1 Quarter Page Ad $50
Half Page Ad $75
Full Page (White) $100
Full Page (Gold) $150
Inside Cover $300
Outside Back Cover $500
All Journal Ads will be placed on a first
come first serve basis.
All Journal Ads must be in by:
March 1, 2010
Please make checks Payable to:
Knights of Columbus
All requests for Journal Ads Must Go
through The Journal Chairman
John Quinn.
Please call him with any questions at:
917-692-4832
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During the Memorial Mass held on
November 15, our council honored
Father Arthur Minichello, Father Joseph
Vu, Father Alfred Guthrie, Father Frank
Mann, Deacon John Reichert and
Deacon Daniel Donnelly for there
vocation to God. Each of the plaques
reads as follows:
With Love and Appreciation We honor:
(their names) on this 15th day of
November 2009 For your Vocation to
God. Your Dedication is our
Inspiration. From the members of St.
Ambrose Council # 1463 Knights of
Columbus.
After mass we invited the parishioners
down in the lower church for coffee and
cake. There we were approached by
several people wanting to join the
Knights and Columbiettes. Thank you
to all who helped on this .
RESOLUTION Let it be resolved that the sum of $1000.00 be transferred
from the savings account to the general checking account for
the sole purpose of a charitable donation to St. Fidelis
Church.
Note:
This donation will be given to St. Fidelis Church during our
100th Anniversary mass on January 10, 2010
Vote will be at the December 16, 2009 Meeting.
To Robert Reinhart and Erin McGuiness
on your engagement.
To Frank Szap and Catherine Hermosilla
on your engagement.
To Rocco and JoAnn D’Erasmo on the
birth of your Grand Daughter.
1463 Corporation News
Thanks to Alfred Jahn for staying over six
hours and cleaning the rug in the main hall.
Thanks to John Quinn for bringing in your
worker to sand and polyurethane the dance
floor.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
James Neilson had to resign as Treasurer due to a scheduling conflict
with his daughter and school. We thank you Jim for all that you have
done for this council.
The Grand Knight has appointed John Tie Chairman 718-886-2297 and
Co-Chairs Arthur Ferony and Gil Mendez to the nominating committee.
If anyone is interested in filling that position please contact them
immediately. They will nominate someone at the December 16th
meeting and the vote will take place at the January 20, 2010 meeting.
Navigator Update The Navigator is available in full color by e-mail. If you would
like to receive it then send the Grand Knight
[email protected] your e-mail address. We are looking for
someone to help us establish a web site. If you can help us please
contact the Grand Knight as well.
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300 Club Our next Big Drawing will be January 8, 2010 7:30 PM
If you would like more information on this event please
contact: Gil Mendez at 718-321-1354 or E-mail to:
Fourth Degree News
Commodore John
Barry Assembly #712
The next Exemplification of the Fourth Degree will be held in Immaculate Conception Council in
Astoria on April 25, 2010. The reception will be
held at Ricardo’s in Astoria. Please contact Grand
Knight Bob Graziano for information. Cost for
the Exemplification will be $70 for a single
person including dinner and $120 for you and
your spouse. Checks must be payable to:
Commodore John Barry Assembly #712 Please
return applications and checks to the Grand
Knight.
Next meeting of the Fourth Degree will be on
December 21, 8 P.M. at St. Ann’s Council
#2429 263-15 Union Turnpike, Glenn Oaks, NY
11004
4th Degree Fundraiser: Country Western Night
January 16, 2010 @ St. Ann’s Council
$20 per-person, cash bar, 50/50 music, dancing,
checks Payable to Commodore John Barry
Assemble
Long Island Chapter Of Brooklyn & Queens
The Charity Drive Kick off for 2010 will be
December 4th, 2009 Friday Baron de Kalb #1073,
3000 Emmons Ave. Brooklyn, NY
“NEW YEARS EVE PARTY” DATE: DECEMBER 31, 2009
DAY: WEDNESDAY
TIME: 8 P.M.
COST: $60 PER PERSON
PLACE: ST. AMBROSE COUNCIL # 1463
22-38 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD
INCLUDES: HOT BUFFET (SERVED AT 9:30PM),
DJ, DESERTS, PARTY FAVORS, TABLE SNACKS, & FULL OPEN BAR
DRAWNINGS FOR PRIZES AND A 50/50 RAFFLE
THIS PARTY IS LIMITED TO 130 PEOPLE. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
CUT OFF DATE DECEMBER 24TH
CONTACT CHAIRMEN GIL MENDEZ
FOR RESERVATIONS (516) 270– 4284
OR E-MAIL [email protected]
Or BRIAN O’KEEFE 917-225-6722
To Brother Knights: THOMAS FROMM
ALFRED JAHN
ANTHONY ARNONE
Who have taken their Third Degree on November 13th.
They have now completed their final journey into Knighthood.
First & Second Degree will be held at our council on December 9,
2009 at. 8 pm We are asking all our officers to help in service of the
degree and all our members to attend. We have 3 candidates so far
waiting to take their degrees.
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CHARITABLE & BENEVOLENT DRIVE Please return you books with a check payable to St. Ambrose Council. Our Chairman for this program is Tom Lipkin 718-216-2972 This program helps many charitable
organizations within New York State. This is a major fundraiser for our council. As a
result of this drive our council is able to help many charitable programs within our local
community.
LIGHT UP FOR CHRIST December 1, 2009
Time: 8P.M.
Place: St. Ambrose Council
We will have a prayer service marking the Christmas season.
Come spend some time together as we reflect on this special season.
Coffee and Cake will Follow
For information contact Deacon Jack Reichert 718-445-6164
Pro-Life Mass Sunday January 17, 2010
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
In New York City
Time of Mass 10:15 A.M.
Council Jackets & Shirts
Good gift ideas!!
If you would like to order a council jacket and or
shirt you may go to the store directly any time.
De Phillips Sporting Goods 718-445-5420
33-03 Francis Lewis Blvd. Flushing, NY
Relay for Life
Meeting will be on December 9 at
the College Point Ambulance Corps.
Time 7:30 P.M.
The relay will take place on May 22 & 23. This event
is a great way to raise money and cancer awareness
within the community. The Columbiettes and Knights
will be having teams there. If you are interested we
encourage you to go to this meeting.
Knowledge is Power
Learn more about the Knights of Columbus
and about our state. We encourage you to
go to the Supreme web site and to the
New York State web sites. Learn about all
the recent events around the order.
Supreme: www.kofc.org
New York State: www.newyorkknights.com
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ST. AMBROSE COUNCIL #1463
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
DATE: DECEMBER 13, 2009
DAY: SUNDAY
TIME: 1:00 P.M.
PLACE: AT COUNCIL 22-38 COLLEGE POINT BLVD.
COST: $5.00 PER-FAMILY LIMITED TO IMMEDIATELY FAMILY MENU INCLUDES: MACARONI & CHEESE, CHICKEN NUGGETS, HOT DOGS, CUPCAKES, JUICE & SODA
ICECREAM, PIZZA BAGELS, JELLO JIGGLERS, COTTON CANDY
ENTERTAINMENT: CLOWN, SPECIAL TREATS AND OF COURSE A SPECIAL VISITOR
SPECIAL RAFFLE: ONE GIRL & ONE BOY’S BICYCLES
WILL BE RAFFELED OFF(TICKETS WILL BE SOLD DURING THE PARTY) ****RESERVATION IS A MUST FOR YOUR CHILD AND FAMILY****
ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE IN BY DECEMBER 6TH CHILDREN 10 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER:
PLEASE INCLUDE A WRAPPED GIFT NO LARGER THAN $10
WITH YOUR CHILD’S FULL NAME
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CALL CHAIRMAN RON BENNETT AT 718- 445-4139 OR DROP OFF AT COUNCIL WITH PAYMENT CO-CHAIR COLUMBIETTES ARLENE FEBBARO & RUTH DOUCET
NAME OF FAMILY_______________________ NUMBER OF ADULTS__________
NAME OF CHILD RECEIVING GIFT___________________________ AGE_______
NAME OF CHILD RECEIVING GIFT___________________________ AGE_______
ADULT CHRISTMAS GATHERING
We are asking everyone to come down and bring a dish
to be served. This is a night just to spend time with
everyone and enjoy the Christmas season together.
December 18
Starting 8 P.M.
Contact Chairman Frank Szap
At 718-309-7952
For more information
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ST. AMBROSE COUNCIL #1463 (718) 359-9488 MEETINGS ON 1ST AND 3RD WEDNESDAYS OF EVERY MONTH
December 2009
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Light
up for
Christ 8 PM
2
Council
Meeting 8 PM
3 4 Social Night
L. I. Chapter
Charity Drive
Kickoff 8PM
Baron Dekalb 8pm
5
6 7 8
Feast
Of
Imac. Conception
9
First & Second
Degree
St. Ambrose 8PM
10 District
Deputy
Meeting St.
Ambrose 7:PM
11 Social Night 12
13 Children’s
Christmas
Party 1 PM
14 15 16
Council
Meeting 8 PM
17 18 Social Night
Adult Christmas
Gathering 8PM
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20 21 Columbiettes
Meeting 7:30
4th Degree
22 23 24
Christmas Eve
25
Christmas
26
27 28
L I Chapter
Baron Dekalb
300 Emmons Ave
Brooklyn 8PM
29 30 31 New Year’s Eve
Party Starts 9PM