STAR OF THE SEA COUNCIL 4245

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Council Officers CHAPLAIN - Fr. Anthony J. Legarski GRAND KNIGHT- Ron Harella DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT – Wilbur Henry

CHANCELLOR – Dennis McGeehan WARDEN – Lee Zimmerman FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Louis Endress TREASURER – Dave Karl

ADVOCATE - Edward Zang, Esq. GUARDS – Dan Moringiello, Tom Matthews RECORDER – Mike Metzgar TRUSTEES - Vince Schneider, Jerry Kovach, Dan Casey

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June

2013

From the Grand Knight

Brother Knights,

As the weather continues to im-

prove and many of us are spending

our days fishing, watching baseball,

and firing up the grill, let us not

forget who blessed us with all of

this beauty. Let us not forget who

is responsible for the warm sun

on our backs and the green trees

in the wilderness. It is our Lord

who has chosen to bless us with

such great fortunes to enjoy this

spring season. And while we

should take advantage of this blos-

soming season, we should also

seek to grant good fortune to

those who are not able to enjoy

some of the comforts that we

have grown to take for granted.

As the flowers bloom and the

leaves turn green with the energy

of spring, may the Holy Spirit fill

each of us with the energy to vol-

unteer for Charity, to bond to-

gether in Unity, and to look after

our fellow brother’s in Fraternity.

My brother Knights we must stay

active and not grow too comfy in

the leisure’s of our society. Check

your newsletter for the dates and

times of upcoming events and if

possible volunteer.

Fraternally Yours,

Ron

Chaplain’s Message

“Taking God On Vacation”

Most of us undoubtedly have made

some kind of vacation plans for the

summer. This is of course a good and

healthy thing to do. Vacations are

necessary for us to rest, renew, and

replenish ourselves for the daily rou-

tines of life, work, and profession. I

hope that all of you will in some way

be able to take a vacation.

When we take a vacation we usually

make sure that we make the right

plans and pack the right things. In all

of this, we need to remember to take

God with us. There are different

ways that we can do so.

One way is of course to be sure and

take a Bible with us. Beginning and

ending each day with the Word of

God enables us to focus on the pres-

ence of God among us as we rest and

unwind.

We should also set aside some time

each day for personal devotion. The

Liturgy of the Hours, a Rosary, a Lit-

any, a Novena, or perhaps praying the

Psalms. Most Catholic publications

and periodicals offer daily devotional

booklets that are a very good thing to

make use of while on vacation.

Many of us like to catch up on read-

ing while on vacation. Spiritual read-

ing is a very good thing to include in

our reading. Perhaps we could read

the biography of a favorite saint or the

story of one’s struggle with faith and

how they overcame it. The parables

are a very wonderful way to reflect on

life’s daily challenges to our faith.

If we take in performing arts, muse-

ums, or nature walks while on vaca-

tion we should look for the gifts of

God to individuals, society and nature

in these things. In essence we should

try to experience things while on va-

cation through the eyes of God and

see His hand in them.

Most importantly, we cannot forget

to nourish ourselves with the Eucha-

rist by participating in Mass on Sun-

day and if possible, daily in the local

parish.

More than anything else, I strongly

recommend that in addition to vaca-

tion, my Brother Knights endeavor to

make a Retreat. This is fundamental

to our spiritual renewal. It should

also be included in our summer plans

or at some point during the year.

Whatever you choose to do, wher-

ever you choose to go this summer, it

is my hope that you enjoy a summer

that is an enjoyable and safe one.

Moreover, may it include the pres-

ence of God and the guiding assis-

tance of Mary, Star of the Sea.

Father Anthony J. Legarski,

Chaplain

Remember to keep in your thoughts

and prayers all brother knights and

their families that have passed away.

Council Officers CHAPLAIN - Fr. Anthony J. Legarski GRAND KNIGHT– Ron Harella DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT - Wilbur Henry

CHANCELLOR - Dennis McGeehan WARDEN - Lee Zimmerman FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Louis Endress TREASURER - Dave Karl ADVOCATE - Edward Zang, Esq. GUARDS - Dan Moringiello, Tom Matthews RECORDER - Mike Metzgar

TRUSTEES - Vince Scheider, Jerry Kovach, Dan Casey

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May Council

Meeting Minutes

Grand Knight Report:

A moment of silence was offered

for Brother Clarence Becker’s wife

Eileen, his unborn great granddaugh-

ter, and Brother Guy Luciano’s broth-

er Joseph both of whom recently

passed away. It was also mentioned

that Brother Clarence Becker was in

the VA hospital with a touch of

pneumonia but was responding well.

Officer’s training was held at the

council home on April 18. Four of our

officers attended and were advised

that our requested forms for Supreme

Council are up to date.

Reminders were given for the May

7 Ladies night and the May 17. 2013

bi-monthly sandwich sale.

PLEASE NOTE: The July meeting

has been changed to July 11,

Our Council is participating in the

Year of Faith. Booklets are available

from the Deputy Grand Knight Wil-

bur Henry at:

Wilbur@chimneyrocksanimal.com or

814-695-2591.

Reading of Bills and

Communications:

Ronald McDonald House requested

advertisers for their Charity Golf Out-

ing – No Motion to participate. The

21st Golf tournament is June 3rd at

Iron Masters GC - $75 per person.

Contact GK Ron Harella if interested

at: dharella@gmail.com or 814 696-

3295.

Motion to order 700 ‘A Family

Prayer’ cards – Motion carried

Brother George Husick made a mo-

tion to support Catholic Charities with

a full page ad ($100) in their publica-

tion – Motion carried.

AWARD: Father Legarski was pre-

sented with a framed scroll naming

him as our honoree for the recent First

Degree Ceremony.

Financial Secretary Report:

Three endowment tickets are availa-

ble for purchase……Contact Lou En-

dress at: 814-696-0843

Committee and other Reports:

Fundraising: A floor discussion was

opened by GK Harella to sponsor a ca-

tered dinner at the Council Home. The

pro’s and con’s for a Mother’s Day din-

ner in 2014 were discussed. Brother

Dennis Dombrosky will chair this

Committee. If you wish to volunteer

your comments contact:

dinopapt@aol.com, 814-695-1509

Flower Planting in Hollidaysburg:

Per Mr. Mark Schroyer, Holidaysburg

Boro Manager the park cleanup has

been completed but volunteer help is

needed on May 18 at 9am to plant

flowers. The location is across from the

‘Dream Restaurant’. Please wear your

K of C shirt or hat. If you wish to vol-

unteer contact:

mikemetzgar@atlanticbb.net, 540-521-

0515.

ARC Collection: Chairman Chancellor

Dennis McGeehan praised those that

volunteered to help in this Annual

event. He reported that approximately

$4,500.00 was donated and the final

count was in progress. Brother Guy

Luciano made a motion for Council to

add funding to bring the final amount

to $5,000.00 – Motion carried

Blood Drive: Brother Dan Casey

thanked the Council for all that volun-

teered and donated blood.

Sincere Thanks: From Recorder Mike

Metzgar for the prayers for his brother

and from Brother Guy Luciano for his

brother Joe and his daughter.

New Business:

GK Ron Harella has proposed a bus

trip to the National Shrine Grotto of our

Lady of Lourdes in Emmitsburg, MD

on a Saturday in August. Flyers were

passed out to the Brothers in attendance

and were also distributed by email.

Please reply to Grand Knight Ron at

696-3295 if interested or email at

dharella@gmail.com.

Brother Dan Turcovsky presented a

tentative request for BBQ chicken

from Mary King of St. Mary’s

Church. The picnic date is August 11,

2013 in Legion Park. Details to fol-

low.

Council Calendar Council meetings are held on the

First Thursday of the month at

7:00 pm.

May 17: Bi – monthly Ham and

Cheese Sandwich Fundraiser. Order

sheets are available at the Council

home or by email (Contact

mike.metzgar@atlanticbb.net). Orders

are due to Brother Gary Selwitz by

May 14, Sandwiches will be made on

May 16 at the Council home at 4pm.

4th Degree Meeting: Brother Ray

Baker announced the next meeting on

May 23 for the election of officers. Next Meeting June 6, 2013

Election of Officers will be held. If

you are interested in becoming or re-

maining an Officer please contact

Nominations Chairman Lou Endress

at: 814-696-0843

June 2: 35th Annual ‘Hand in Hand

BBQ with the Jaffa Shrine Clowns at

the Council home from 10am to 2 pm.

Tickets were sent to you for purchase

or sale with all the information. If

you need additional tickets contact

Financial Secretary Lou Endress or

GK Ron Harella. This event needs

many volunteers…..Volunteer in ad-

vance and plan to help with this

event! Call the Council home at: 814-

695-4752 and leave a message.

June 9: Brother Gary Ellis asked for

volunteers to cook BBQ chicken. St.

Johns is having a BBQ fundraiser.

Contact Gary at:

caesarchick@gmail.com or 814-685-

6844

July Meeting: Rescheduled to July

11, 2013 at the Council home, 7pm.

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Thoughts and Prayers

Brothers Gary Ellis and Dan Turcov-

sky visited Brother Tom Sault at

Homewood in Martinsburg, PA, and

told the Council that Tom was in

good spirits warmly welcomed them.

They also visited Brother Bernie

Mikesic who is beginning to respond

more favorably due to new medica-

tion changes.

Brother Jerry Kovach asked for pray-

ers St. Patrick's Pastor for Msgr. Lit-

tle and his accusers.

Happy Birthday

James M. Adamas 6/1 Stephen P. De Vecchis 6/28 Philip V. De Vecchis, Jr. 6/15 Brian F. Drum 6/12 Earl A. Eger 6/30 Brian K. Gahagan 6/8 Francis P. Madden 6/1 Richard M. Mcintyre 6/26 Gregory W. Michelone 6/1 Richard H. Pielmeier 6/26 Mark S. Sault 6/20 William M. Thompson 6/15 Deacon James L. Woomer 6/7 Richard J. Zelnosky 6/22

Our Council is now on the Web

Attention all members. Council

4245 can now been found on the in-

ternet.. Our address is:

www.kofc4245.org

Check it out! You’ll find all type of

information including: Upcoming

event, the council calendar, prayer

requests, The Star News, Council

minutes, forms, links, The Council

Member List, and great deal more.

Eventually it will be setup so you can

pay your dues through the website.

We also plan to have it setup so you

can sign up to help with events. It is

just starting. A big help right now

from ALL members would be to go to

the member list and sign in. All you

need is your member number and

birthdate. Then PLEASE update your

information. The website has a fea-

ture to do many types of mass mail-

ings so your email address would be

extremely helpful. This will also help

for updating records at Supreme.

Thanks and enjoy this new addition to

our council.

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As a member of this council,

you know how important spouses

can be to the charitable works of

the Order. If you’re married, your

wife is probably involved in a few

of the many events that happen

each fraternal year. This support

adds great value and impact to

what a council can achieve.

When the Order was founded

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