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Official Publicationof the

NEW JERSEYSTATE COUNCIL

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

January 2017

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

State Deputy’sMessage 2

General ProgramDirector’s Message 2

MembershipChairman’s Message 3

Culture of LifeDirector’s Message 4

Coats for Kids 6

Volunteer Awards 9

Life Membership 12

Project WARMTH 15

Spaghetti Dinner 18

Volume LVIII, No. 2

Stoever, PSD Andy L

Honoring Bishop McDonnellOn December 10, 2016, the New Jersey State Council of the Knights of Columbus honoredBishop Charles McDonnell with a Mass, followed by a luncheon at the Little Sisters of thePoor’s house in Totowa. Bishop McDonnell was recognized for his 14 years of service as theState Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus. He was also recognized for his service as ArmyChaplain with the Paratroopers during both the Vietnam and Korean Wars. Special notewas made of the exceptional care and concern he showed toward the troops in his Ministry.Bishop McDonnell retired from military service with the rank of Brigadier General. Furtherrecognition was made of his service as Parochial Vicar and Pastor in several parishes beforebeing elevated to Episcopacy in 1994. Additionally, Bishop McDonnell served as VicarGeneral of the Archdiocese of Newark and Regional Bishop of Bergen County.

Over 70 Knights of Columbus, including many State Officers and past State Deputies, attend-ed the joyful event along with their wives. Several of Bishop McDonnell’s family membersand friends were also in attendance and spoke very lovingly of “Uncle Buddy” and howgood he has been to them over the years. A wonderful time was had by all in recognitionof Bishop McDonnell’s varied ministries, and his many gifts and talents. May God bless himfor all he has done in the past and continue to bless him with good health “ad multosannos”.

Most Reverend Paul G. BootkoskiBishop Emeritus, Diocese of Metuchen

Mass was celebrated by State Chaplain Bishop Paul Bootkoski. State officers and Past StateDeputies who attended are as follows.

Back row left to right. State Advocate James Stoever, PSD Andy Lipenta, State WardenRaymond Sands, State Secretary Robert Hatler, PSD Supreme Board of Director Dr. DanielRossi, State Deputy Bruce De Molli, Vice Supreme Master Reggie Beckett, State TreasurerVincent Tavormina, PSD Robert Mate, PSD Herb Meyer, PSD Bill Birtwistle.

Seated. Bishop Kurt Burnette-Byzantine Eparchy of Passaic, Bishop Emeritus Frank Rodimer,Paterson, Bishop McDonnell, Bishop Paul Bootkoski-Bishop Emeritus of Metuchen and StateCouncil Chaplain, Bishop David Arias, Retired Auxiliary Bishop Newark.

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Happy New Year to all. It’s hard to believe that we arealready in 2017. Where has the time gone? You blink andthe year is over. In 2016 the Knights of Columbus hitanother milestone. We now have 1,918,000 members,over 100 billion dollars in insurance in force and over16,500 councils. In New Jersey as of December 14, werecorded 785 new members including 257 new insurancemembers. This will help us reach our goal of 2400 newmembers. Our incentive programs for 2016-2017 for DD’sand Councils were developed to enhance our member-ship and programs. January is time to review and to planfor the remainder of the year. There are many programsand incentives you can achieve. Please use your plannerthat you received at the June GK meeting to help youreach your goals. All Council audits are due January 31 toSupreme. The state per capita is also due and will bemailed to all councils shortly. Don’t forget to updateyour SP7 form for star council.

The Knights of Columbus continues to provide muchneeded assistance to our schools, our communities, ourparishes, priests and bishops. Our organization is strongand continues to grow. We have the finest insurancecompany to protect us and our Catholic teaching unitesus in a common bond. Therefore, it is our duty to recruitevery practical Catholic to join us. Only 62,000 men are

members in New Jersey outof a Catholic population ofover 1 million. Since PopeFrancis visit to the UnitedStates a new awakening hasbegun in the CatholicChurch. His simple messagefor love, peace and mercy hasinspired many to return totheir faith. What betterorganization than in theKnights of Columbus can oneevangelize and promote our Catholic faith? On behalf ofthe State Council we wish you success in 2017. God blessyou all for what you do for our order.

Bruce De MolliNJ State Deputy

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State Deputy’s Message

General Program Director’s MessageBrothers, Happy New Year! I can hardly believe it is 2017. The pastyear went by in a flash and I sometimes feel that thereare not enough hours in a day to get everything donethat we have planned. I am sure you feel the same way.We are now half way through our Columbian year andwe should be half of the way through our program andmembership goals. We should be reviewing theprograms we have executed and planning the programswe have scheduled in the next 6 months. By tacking theprogram inventory we can then formulate our plan thatfulfills the requirements to achieve “Star Council”.

Thank you to all Grand Knights and District Deputiesthat made the Grand Knights Midterm Meeting onJanuary 7, 2017. It was the NJ State Program team’spleasure to provide you with guidance in understandinghow your programs are doing and where you are goingin the next 6 months. For those of you who missed themeeting, the program team’s slides will be available onthe NJ State K of C website.

As we review our accomplishments for the past 6months, we should also consider that we did not succeedon our own. We must recognize those who have helpedus along the way with their sacrifices, dedication, and

hard work. Take some timeto recognize those membersand families that have doneso much for your Council inthe last 6 months byacknowledging them with aKnight of the Month orFamily of the Month Awardat your next Council meeting.In addition, you should sendyour winners in as candidatesfor consideration in the NJState Family and Knight of the Month awards. Yourteams have worked hard and deserve this recognition.

It is also time to nominate your Chaplain, a policeman orfireman, a faith teacher and a Senior —take the time tohonor everyone for who and what they are in yourcouncil, parish and community through the awardsoffered by State Council. While you are consideringthese people, make a list of all their names. Let’s be hon-est, you cannot tell me that no one qualifies to be onyour list. Take the time to fill out and file the form(s) –you will be glad that you did!

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As we approach the final 6 months of this fraternal year,it is important to develop a plan that will help us reachour goal of STAR COUNCIL. I hope you will be meetingwith your Pastors to schedule Church Drives. As always, Ihope you are thinking OUTSIDE THE BOX developingnew ways of bringing in new members; social media,council newsletters, dinners, parish events, familygatherings.

Supreme has again brought back the $4.50 per billablemember incentive program for those Councils that reachSTAR COUNCIL. Keep in mind the State Incentives whichare listed below:

For each member that a Council recruits between July 1,2016 and June 30, 2017 less suspensions, that Council willbe paid $10.00 per new/reactivated member from thestate council.(net total) The amount will be issued as acredit towards their state per capita bill mailed inSeptember.

For each new member or reactivated member, the spon-sor will be entered into a state drawing at the end ofyear Grand Knights meeting. Copy of the form 100 to besent to the State Membership Director. (Prizes to bedetermined.)

For Councils that achieve the highest membership intakeby diocese and by membership size will be invited to theend of the year Founders Day Dinner. (More informationand the criteria to come.)

During our December District Deputy meeting we wentover the duties of the District Deputy, retention and

withdrawals and the fillingout of forms. The importanceof the District Deputy cannever be over emphasized.They are a direct contactbetween the membershipteam and the council.

We often overlook theimportance of our InsuranceProgram. If we are to fulfillFather McGivney’s dream wemust work hand in hand withour insurance agent. Alwaysremember it’s nice to see himat a meeting once in a while but it is more importantthat he spends his time assisting and protecting thefuture of our family.

January 7th will be our Midterm Grand Knight’s meet-ing. The importance of every Grand Knight attendingthis meeting can not be exaggerated. This is the time toplan to fulfill your legacy.

Pat and I and our family wish you and yours a Happy andHoly Christmas and a Healthy New Year.

Your friend in Christ,

Mike Vaclavicek, FDDState Membership Director

“Protecting God’s Kingdom”

State Membership Chairman’s Message

Flag DonationAt its November 1st meeting of the Vincent LombardiCouncil #6552, District Deputy Supreme Knight WilliamHorton, Jr. donated a new American and Papal Flag Setto the council for all that they have done in the pastFraternal Year.

Pictured (L to R) Grand Knight Louis DeBello andWilliam Horton, Jr..

Brothers:

As we start a new year, we do so with a sense of hope.The election last Fall brought us a new President whopromises to help us move back in the direction of aCulture of Life and restore our religious liberties. Withthis new leadership in the White House and Congress,we can move forward in a much more receptive climate.Let one of our New Year’s Resolutions be to redouble ourefforts for Life and take advantage of this climate as bestwe can.

The battle to restore a Culture of Life goes beyond ourindividual programs and is more strategic. As I have saidbefore, it is a multi-front war, a coordinated attack, thatwill take a while to accomplish, but should see somesignificant gains in the next 4 years. One of the ways wecan do this is by not only supporting the 20/20 Project,being helmed by LifeNet, but also by adopting theirstrategy.

We need to wage and win strategic battles in order toreach our ultimate goal. When lawyer Evan Wolfsonfounded the Freedom to Marry movement (and website), he realized that he could not bring about his goalall at once; it had to be done in steps. State by state, heworked for civil unions and then for same sex marriage,culminating in the U.S. Supreme Court ruling. We shouldall learn from how this was done and adapt our methodsto what works, which is what LifeNet is striving to do.

In this context, the 20/20 Project is the beginning of thisstrategy. Step by step, state by state (and nationally), wework to pass laws banning abortions after 20 weeks.Once that goal is achieved, we then look to pass lawslimiting abortion even further, until it is bannedaltogether! So when we ask you to support the Project,

we are asking you to startthis journey with LifeNet.But this strategy is also aboutchanging the dialog. Wolfsonachieved his goal not byshouting “Gay MarriageNow,” but by promoting amessage of equal rights. Thisresonated with Americansbecause it is a basic tenet ofour country. We must do thesame. Our message mustchange from “Stop Abortion Now!” (which is certainlyour goal), to “Equal Rights for the Unborn.” HillaryClinton once said that the unborn had no rights, and theAmerican people responded. Let’s keep this messagegoing!

The month of January gives us a great opportunity toadvance the goal of the Project by showing our leadersand lawmakers, both in New Jersey and the nation, thatthe people want these laws passed. The March for Life inWashington and the Rally in Trenton can be powerfulstatements in the media and to our leaders, especially asa lot of young people (and young women) have beenphotographed in the past couple of years marching withus. We need to show that our youth support life!

A critical part of this is educating the public on whatabortion really is, so that the message of equal rights forthe unborn can be better received. We must continue todo this through our Ultrasound, Save a Life, and TruthBooth Card programs. These do an excellent job ofshowing a new mother the child she is carrying, and nota “lump of tissue” that needs to be removed.

As I said, the battle to restore a Culture of Life is amulti-front war, so in addition to educating the public,we must also work to remove the barriers to the choicefor life. This reassures our fellow Americans that when awoman chooses life, she will be supported and not bethe “victim” that the pro-abortion people would likethem to believe. This will make them more comfortablewith joining the cause. With this strategy and thispolitical climate, we can win!

Vivat Jesus!

Steven J. Richardson, FMCulture of Life Programs Director

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Culture of Life Program Director’s Message

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Council #6530 3rd DegreeThe Knighthood (Third) degree exemplification was sponsored by the KofC Burlington Chapter and hosted by Fr. JohnP. Wessel Council #6530 in Marlton, NJ on October 7, 2016. The Third degree team of Burlington & Mercer Countiesinstituted the new exemplification ceremony to thirty-two new third degree sir knights. Attaining the Third degree isa prerequisite for brother knights to run for council office. Photo credit: SK Eduardo Fuentecilla, DD.

On October 2, 2016 St. Joseph Council #3402 of theKnights of Columbus with the help of the ColumbianLadies Auxiliary held a “Breast Cancer AwarenessFundraiser and Walk”.

The day started with 75 people starting out at 12 noonfrom the Keyport Boat Ramp and walked through townto the rear of the council building.

During the day there was a barbecue, 50/50, MoneyWheel and 147 baskets donated by area merchants inthe Bayshore area. Over $13,000.00 was raised that day!

Pictured right shows that on November 15, 2016 twochecks were issued in the amount of $6,840.00 each to“Breast Intentions and Facing Our Risk of CancerEmpowered (Force)”. Also, shown are some of thevolunteers who helped that day.

In addition, to be sure your council gets the credit for thework they have done, you need to submit your reportsinto Supreme. You and your team should be submittingyou’re….Form 2630 (KofC Round Table) due at Supreme – January15thForm FT-1 (Free Throw Participation) due at Supreme –January 31stForm 4584 (Special Olympics Partnership) due atSupreme – January 31st

Form 1728 (Fraternal Activity Report) at Supreme –January 31st. It is a “Star Council” award requirement!

Let us, together, do our best to develop a calendar ofprograms with the tools supplied by our State Counciland Supreme. Remember, have fun and work togetherto Protect God’s Kingdom. Again, have a Happy NewYear!

Keep the Faith,

Jim Sweeney, FDDNJ State Program Director

Program Director (continued from page 2)

Breast Cancer Fundraiser

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Communion BreakfastThe Knights of Columbus Council #2560 of Ocean City,extend a sincere “Thank You” to participating sponsorsand to those who attended the 7th Annual St. DamienCommunion Breakfast. The proceeds from thisCommunion Breakfast go towards support for SaintDamien Youth Ministry and educational scholarships forour childrens growth and future. It is undeniable thatthe future of our faith community lies with our children.Therefore, it is becoming more and more critical that wesupport our children in developing their Faith throughroutine family life activities, through the Saint DamienYouth Ministry and by helping families with theincreased cost of education. May God bless you and yourfamily and thank you for your participation in ourcommon objectives.

A few of our Knights and our recent service project atGood Shepherd Church.

St. Rose Council #6386, of Short Hills New Jersey, haswrapped up its third annual Coats for Kids fundraisingdrive. On November 17, a team of St. Rose Knightsdistributed 420 coats to families at St. Joseph SocialService Center in Elizabeth, NJ. (photo). The Councilraised over $8000 this year for the campaign, and$20,000 over past three years distributing 1060 coatsduring that period. Over 75 service hours went into thedrive including after-Mass collections and sorting anddistribution of the garments. Since 1983, St. JosephSocial Service Center has served the materially poor ofthe Elizabeth area, providing food, clothing, andmedication to the materially poor and homeless. St.Rose Council Advocate Tom Abella led the St. Rosecampaign.

Coats For Kids

The Don Bosco Council, Knights of Columbus #7784,Keep Christ In Christmas sign project was completed onSaturday, 12/9/16. The 4 x 8 sign was mounted andframed by Bob Barcelona, in his shop, delivered to GoodShepherd, by committee member, Don Kimble anderected by Don and other Committee Members, GrandKnight Tom Sullivan, Deputy Grand Knight Tom Hudakand Bob Tiscornia,Program Director. With the temp at 28degrees, the Committee gathered at Nicky T’s for lunch,after the sign was erected. Knights in Action!!

Don Bosco SignSt. Joseph Council recenting wrapped up it’s AnnualPeter Cassidy Memorial Diaper Drop December 1st.After Pete’s passing the council has continued thisprogram that he had run through the years andnamed it after him. Past Grand Knight WilliamHorton, Jr. took over the program and it continues togrow each year. The diapers are delivered to theMonmouth County Birth Right Center in Freehold.

This years totals are up and are as follows:

Diapers: 4,854

Wipes: 4,200

(L to R) of William Horton, Jr., PGK/ Chairman andCarmelo Bagnato, PGK with the diapers and wipes priorto loading them up for delivery.

Peter Cassidy Diaper Drive

Fr. John P. Wessel Council #6530 and the parishioners ofSt. Joan of Arc at Marlton, NJ paid homage to the Iconof Holy Family by praying the Rosary & Novena to OurBlessed Virgin Mary as a Marian devotion during themonth of the Rosary. The council received the Icon of theHoly Family as part of the biannual Marian programsponsored by the Supreme Council. The Icon had beentravelling to the various parish churches throughout theState of New Jersey this past one and a half years.

Joseph T. Shuler, PGK and Gary Westlake, CouncilRecorder of Knights of Columbus, Council #747,Hackensack, recently presented Supreme Council EagleScout certificates and checks.

Pictured from left to right are Eagle Scouts PierreMascetti, Luke Argueta and John Romines at a recentTroop 5 Court of Honor.

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St. Joan of Arc Eagle Scouts

Father FrancisOn Sunday December 4, 2016 a special Mass was held atHoly Family Parish in Union Beach, N.J. for Father Francisserving as a Parish Priest for 35 years. It was followedwith a reception at Jacque’s Catering and the place wassold out. Father Francis serves as Council Chaplain St.Joseph Council #3402 and Friar for St. Joseph Assembly#679. There was a wonderful show of support by thelocal politicians, parishioners and the Knights ofColumbus.

St. Joseph Council #3402 presented Fr. Francis with acheck for $500.00 and St. Joseph Assembly #679presented a check for $200.00.

A special check from the council was presented to Fr.Francis for $1,000.00 to help Holy Family Church withtheir front steps project for the church.

Special thanks to our 4th Degree Color Corp andRichard King, Color Corp Commander for the colorguard representation at the church. Father Francis waspresented with several plaques and proclamationsthanking him for his years of service.

Presentation: (L to R): Andrew Davis, Chancelor, RichardKing, Financial Secretary - PGK, Fr. Francis, JohnDiGregeri, DDSK #23 - PGK and John Gaffney, DeputyGrand Knight.

State Deputy Bruce DeMolli and Color Corpsmen fromthe 1st NJ District were invited to march in the New YorkCity Columbus Day Parade in October.

Columbus Day

The First NJ District of the Fourth Degree held anExemplification of the 4th Degree/Military Ball onSunday, November 20, 2016 at The Fiesta inWood-Ridge. Sixty-three new Sir Knights werewelcomed into the Patriotic Degree of our Order at thisExemplification, held in honor of New Jersey StateCouncil Executive Secretary John W. Connell, FDD.Awards were also presented to Color Corpsman of theYear - Sal LaRosa and the first Frederick J. ConfortiDistinguished Service Award - Louis Iozzia.

The Military Ball honored this year’s Faithful Navigatorsand Assembly Commanders and the Necrology was readas a final tribute to our Brother Sir Knights who passedaway this past year. Over 250 people attended thebanquet held after the degree.

Picture 1 - Color Corpsman of the Year Award presentedto Sal LaRosa

Picture 2 - State Secretary Robert Hatler, District MasterRussell Petrocelli, Degree Honoree John Connell, ViceSupreme Master Reginald Beckett, Past State DeputyWilliam Birtwistle.

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Fourth Degree

Below, Donald Branflick, Anne Underhill and Rev.Maurice Carlton (Photo by Greg Boyle).

Rev. Maurice Carlton, Pastor of St. Joseph Church in HighBridge and Donald Branflick of High Bridge,representing St. Joseph Council #10627 Knights ofColumbus, recently presented $2,575 in Shop Rite GiftCards to Anne Underhill, Executive Director of the OpenCupboard Food Pantry in Clinton. The gift cards are anannual gift to the Pantry and purchased using donationsfrom St. Joseph parishioners and from the Knights of St.Joseph Council. Branflick coordinates the councils Foodfor Families program and Fr. Carlton serves on the Boardof Directors for the Pantry. The gift cards will bedistributed to Food Pantry clients during the ChristmasSeason. St. Joseph Parish and the High Bridge Knightssupport the Food Pantry throughout the year. On oneweekend each month, Knights collect food and otherhousehold items at the church donated by St. Josephparishioners. Knights then deliver the donations to theFood Pantry. The Knights also maintain a drop-off rack inthe lobby of the Clinton Shop Rite where customersdonate items. Twice weekly, Knights pick up thosedonations and bring them to the Pantry with other fooddonations from Shop Rite. Last year, the Knightsdelivered 26,000 pounds of the combined donations tothe Pantry. In addition, the High Bridge Knightsvolunteered nearly 700 hours of their time supportingthe Pantry with their deliveries, working with Pantryclients and delivering to shut-ins. Underhill thanked theKnights for their support, saying, “Your gift of time andhard work enable people to donate in the simplest

possible manner . . . bringing great benefit to the Pantry.”The Open Cupboard Food Pantry serves 400–500 clientseach week.

Food for Families

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Members of council #3835 in Little Falls distribute coatsat the La Vida III Child Care Center in Paterson, NJ.

GK Rich Zedower, SD Bruce De Molli and Statemembership Director Michael Vaclavick are showndistributing the coats. All are members of council #3835.

Coats for Kids Council 3835

In July, St. Joseph Council #3402 in Keyport, New Jerseyhosted its Annual Volunteers and Appreciation Dinner atits council building.

Present were 95 members and guest of the council on aSunday afternoon.

Certificates of Appreciation were presented byCarmelo Bagnato, Grand Knight and to thoseattending that helped in the previous year bydonating 11,000 hours.

Also, at this event the following CouncilAwards were presented:

Knight of the Year: Andrew Davis

Member of the Year: The father and son team -Williamand David Quinn

Family of the Year: William and Jacqueline Horton

Woman of the Year: Victoria DiGregorio

Volunteerism Award: Loraine Hansen

Special Council Service Award: James Bishop

Special Young Youth Award: Alyssa Usezenski

(Photo Attached with Alyssa & Carmelo Bagnato)

Volunteer Awards

St. Joseph Council Grand Knight Kevin Loughneyrecently presented a check to Jeffrey Mattson, ExecutiveDirector of the ARC of Hunterdon County. Thecontribution represents the balance of the proceeds ofthe Knights’ annual collection to support people withintellectual disabilities conducted at St. Joseph Parish,High Bridge and at the Shop Rite in Franklin Township,Hunterdon County. Mattson thanked the Knights fortheir continued support adding that the contributionsfrom St. Joseph Council and other Knights councils inHunterdon County are important support for thesuccessful programs of the ARC which seeks to“empower individuals experiencing intellectual anddevelopmental disabilities to live and work in thecommunity on their own terms as proud, vital membersof society. The St. Joseph Council has been an ardentsupporter of ARC since 1991, and has raised $96,000 forthat program. The local Knights’ program is part of thefraternal organization’s nationwide effort to supportpeople with intellectual disabilities.

Left-Right – High Bridge Knights Mario Bernardo, WayneMcKay, William Cerwinski, Grand Knight Kevin Loughney,Jeffrey Mattson and Knights James Codd, ThomasCorrado and James McCloskey. (Photo by WilliamCerwinski)

ARC of Hunterdon County

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Knights of Columbus Christmas Knights of Columbus Christmas

St. Joseph Council Knights of Columbus in High Bridgeconducted their 9th Annual Soccer Challengecompetition for youths ages 9 – 14. The competition isco-sponsored by the High Bridge Youth Soccerorganization and was held at the Union Forge SoccerFields in High Bridge.

The Soccer Challenge is a competition designed forplayers to demonstrate the most basic of soccer skills —the penalty kick. Each player is allowed fifteen shots atthe goal from the penalty line (12 yards from the goal).The goal is divided into a series of 5 scoring zones. Theupper corners of the goal are designated as 20 pointzones. The lower corners are designated as 10 pointzones and the central region is a 5 point zone. Kicks aresubject to the normal rules of soccer.

Knights of Columbus member and HBYS Board MemberDave Kinsky and Knights Youth Director Chris Denis,both of High Bridge, organized the event. Winners ofthe High Bridge event were: Ava Komorowski, 9 year oldgirls: Nate Schwartz, 10 year old boys: MaddieTorkildsen, 11 year old girls: Kali Torkildsen*, 13 year oldgirls: Lindsay Kinsky, 12 year old girls: Roland Wurst, 13year old boys: Maya Wurst*, 10 year old girls: and BryceReadie, 9 year old boys. (*Kali Torkildsen won her 3rdconsecutive challenge and Maya Wurst won her 2ndconsecutive challenge!)

Winners can advance to Knights of Columbusdistrict, regional, and state competitions later thisfall.

2016 event coordinator Dave Kinsky and KnightYouth Director Chris Denis with tournamentwinners. (L-R): 9 year old girls winner AvaKomorowski; 10 year old boys winner NateSchwartz; 11 year old girls winner MaddieTorkildsen; 13 year old girls winner Kali Torkildsen;12 year old girls winner Lindsay Kinsky; 13 year oldboys winner Roland Wurst; 10 year old girls winnerMaya Wurst; and 9 year old boys winner BryceReadie.

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Father Diaz is a 4th degree Knight, who proudly serves asthe Knights of Columbus, Ocean City, NJ, Council #2560Chaplain and guides all of us to follow in the footprintsset forward by our founder the Venerable FatherMichael J. McGivney. Congratulations Father Diaz on thiswell-deserved honor.”

Life Membership

Fr. John P. Wessel Council #6530 sponsored the 2016Annual Community Pancake Breakfast at St. Joan of ArcParish’s School Cafeteria in Marlton, NJ on October 2,2016. Parishioners enjoyed the assortment of breakfastmenu prepared and served by brother knights. Proceedsfrom this event benefits the various charitable programssponsored by the council.

Pancake Breakfast

High Bridge Soccer

St. Philip the Apostle Knights of Columbus council#11671 has been selling magnetic bumper stickers withthe saying “Shoulder to Shoulder with our Brothers inBlue” for $5 each and blue wrist bands with “Blue LivesMatter” for $1 to raise funds supporting our firstresponders with their school supplies initiatives. At theend of the summer during the Clifton Recreationdepartment’s final picnic event, the initial distribution bythe Knights and the Clifton police of about 70 back packsfilled with school supplies were distributed to Cliftonstudents and a pizza lunch provided for the CliftonPolice. While providing supplies to our children is abeneficial outcome of this program, it’s important toknow that the main reason for this initiative is toproactively show through our display of this stickerand/or arm band our absolute support for the Police, Fireand EMT’s in our community. Rich Donkersloot, GrandKnight of St. Philip’s council noted that in addition toshowing our support for first responders that onehundred percent of the funds raised are returned to theClifton community.

This initiative continues to be successful and on October4th the Knights in conjunction with the Passaic CountySheriff’s Department again distributed 70 additionalback packs with school supplies to the students atWoodrow Wilson Middle School.

On Saturday December 17th Columbian Squires andMembers from the South Plainfield Knights of Columbuswent to the Menlo Park Veterans Home and helped runa very competitive game of Bingo. A great time was hadby everyone who attended. The Squires and Knightshelped transport the Veterans from their rooms, then satand talked to the Vets before the game, helped themplay bingo and transported them back to their roomsafter the game was over.

The Columbian Squires and the Knights members alsoshowed there true compassion for our Veterans as theydonated many gifts that they truly needed.

The following Columbian Squires who attended wereChief Squire Jack Scrudato, Jason Belanger, DominickFaustini (AKA the world’s best Bingo Caller), MattFurnari, Bobby Ginda, Liam Nagel, Sam Strassburger andBrandon Wizda as well the following Knights alsoattended Grand Knight Joe McGeehan, Steve Belanger,Chris Furnari, Ed King, Ted Rubino, Neil Towney, JackStrassburger, Joe Scrudato and mother of a Squire, JanetWizda.

The Squires and Knights are pictured with Veteran ofWorld War II Bill Brandenburg and another unnamedVeteran.

On November 19th St. Joseph Council #3402 ran the 1stAnnual Turkey Bowl to raise money to Send a SolderHome for Christmas. The council had 29 bowlers andraised $400.00.

Pictured are the winners holding there turkeys thewon which were donated by Shop Rite of Hazlet, N.J. (L to R): James Jaeger, William Shea, Colleen Jaeger,Gracie Dunn, Dan O’Steen and William Uszwnski.

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Menlo Park VeteransMore Back Packs

From far left... Det./Cpl. Krygsman, Detective Mack andOfficer Alejo.

Turkey Bowl

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The South Plainfield Knights of Columbus, Council #6203held their annual Trivia Night Fundraiser at the SouthPlainfield Senior Center on November 19th. Thirteenteams and over 80 people attended this fundraiser andover $2,100 was raised and proceeds will be donated tothe Middlesex County Make A Wish Foundation.

The Teams were asked 10 questions from 10 categoriesand whichever team answers the most questionscorrectly, that team wins. The “Renegades” won their4th trivia night title in the 12 years this Knights eventhas been played.

Team members of the Renegades : Lauren Parello,Theresa Gilleece, Tom Gilleece, Candy Longo, BobLongo, Patti Longo, Pat Longo and Jaime Parello.

The following Knights helped out: Judges were BillyButrico and Tom Pollock. A VERY BIG Thank Yougoes out to fellow Knight Charlie Butrico who wroteall the questions and was also Master of Ceremonies.

The Knights also would like to thank Mayor MattAnesh for donating proceeds from the weddingshe performs to pay for the Senior Center Hallrental fee.

This event has become very popular; please look for itthe next time it is held. It is a great time and a greatfundraiser. In the past 12 years the Knights havedonated over $25,000 to the Make A Wish Foundation.

The attached picture is the winning team, “Renegades”

Trivia NightChancellor George Pierlott, Jim Kenny, Matt Gaskill andother members of Saint Peter’s Council #6735 inMerchantville, NJ assisted the Parish in setting up theannual Memorial Christmas Tree Display. The Knightshelped set up 160 Christmas trees on the parish grounds.The trees were donated by parishioners in memory oftheir loved ones.

Tree Display

At this years Thanksgiving Masses a total of 275loaves of Blessed Bread was distributed at thethree churches of Saint Damien Parish in OceanCity. Fathers Michael Rush, Allen Lovell and AlvaroDiaz celebrated these Masses and happilydistributed the bread to more than 500parishioners who attended the ThanksgivingMasses.

Thanksgiving Bread

On September 14, 2016 the New Jersey Knights ofColumbus Tank Pull Committee presented Roy Sherman,USMC, a Vietnam era wounded veteran with an allterrain wheelchair. Roy was wounded and sprayed withAgent Orange during his Vietnam deployment.

Roy was thrilled to receive his new chair andthe freedom it brings to his life. Thepresentation was informal because he neededthe chair and a formal presentation will bemade at the Annual Tank Pull Board ofDirectors Dinner in Late October or November.

The donation of the fifteen thousand dollar chair to Roya Clifton, NJ resident, was made possible by fundsgenerated by the Annual N J Knights of Columbus ArmyTank Pull Competition held each June in Clifton, NJ. TheKnights will donate a second Track Chair to a member ofthe military wounded community later this year.

Roy not a member of the K of C was offered aDirectorship on the Tank Pull Competition Boardof Directors and he has graciously accepted theposition. Welcome Roy!

The attached picture reflects his joy with the new chairbetter than my word’s can. Roy has asked me to conveyto all of you his gratitude for making this dream possible.

We Are Really Meant To Help

St. Therese Knights of Columbus Council #6320 hassuccessfully completed its 23rd Annual Project WARMTH.For the 23rd year in a row Project WARMTH took placethe first 3 weekends of October at St. Therese Church,Succasunna, NJ.

Week One we collected 162 gently used/cleanwinter coats for women, men and children andturned them over to Catholic Charities, Dioceseof Paterson, for distribution to those in need. Asin previous years a few of the coats were brandnew with tags still on them.

Week Two we collected 536 new items (newhats, scarves, pairs of gloves and pairs of socks,including 3 cartons of hats donated by one ofour Knights who is a parishioner) for HopeHouse, Dover, for distribution to their clientsduring their Holiday Program.

Week Three we collected and delivered toRoxbury (NJ) Social Services approximately 750pounds of non-perishable food and hygieneitems, along with additional coats and otherclothing dropped off after Masses during weekstwo and three. As a result, in addition to foodand hygiene items, we were also able to take anadditional 50 coats plus miscellaneous items toRoxbury Social Services.

For each of the three weekends of Project WARMTH theKnights were at doors after all Masses collecting moneyto be used for food vouchers for the St. Therese’sThanksgiving and Christmas Holiday Meal Program.Thanks to the generosity of parishioners, we collected atotal of $2,400.00 (including $120 in ShopRite gift cards)at doors. That’s a new record!

So, over the last 23 years, St. Therese parishioners andmembers of St. Therese K of C Council #6320 are livingproof that We Are Really Meant To Help.

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Project WarmthTank Pull in Clifton

Ocean City Council #2560 Knights of Columbus hosted aweekend barbecue to kick off the St. Damien Parish CCDProgram on September 10th and 11th. Families of theParish who participated were treated to food andbeverages compliments of local vendors on the Island.”

Council 2560 Barbecue

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Discovery Ministries was founded in 1974 in Westville,NJ. Since then over 30,000 youth, young adults, andfamily members have participated in spiritual retreatsthat have helped them grow, pursue their dreams, anddevelop their God-given talents and gifts.

The Discovery Retreat House was originally a huntinglodge and then a private residence. Discovery Ministriespurchased the building for $25,000 in 1978 andrenovated the house during that summer to serve as aretreat house.

During 2011-12, the Discovery Retreat House was onceagain renovated to expand our mission. The radicallyrenovated house provides handicap access to retreatparticipants and also serves as a “home away fromhome” for special needs and chronically ill children andadults and their families. These respite retreats andguest days provide families with opportunities toreconnect with each other and with God, emotionallyand spiritually – and enjoy themselves as well!

Located in the beautiful pinelands of South Jersey nearHammonton, the newly renovated and expandedDiscovery House also hosts workshops, conferences,meetings, and training sessions sponsored by church andcommunity service organizations. Recently a PrayerGarden was added which includes the recently placedStatue of Fr. Michael McGivney.

Donations from assemblies, Chapters, Councils andIndividuals are welcome.

Send to Gil Scutti, FDD, 119 Bunning Drive,Voorhees, NJ 08043

Discovery House - November of 2016 Pre-dedication ofFather McGivney Statue Associate Chaplain Michael T.Mannion, Spiritual Director of Discovery House withReggie Beckett, VSM, Andy Lipenta, PSD, and Ray Sands,SW and Bill Harris, FDD, Gil Scutti, FDD, and Joe Turt,PFN.

Discovery House Statue

DISCOVERY HOUSE- NOVEMBER OF 2016 PRE-DEDICATION OF FATHER MCGIVNEY STATUE

ASSOCIATE CHAPLAIN MICHAEL T. MANNION, SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR OF DISCOVERY HOUSE

WITH REG BECKETT, VSM, ANDY LIPENTA, PSD, AND RAY SANDS, SW AND BILL HARRIS, FDD, GIL SCUTTI, FDD, AND JOE TURT, PFN Donations from Assemblies, Chapters, Councils and Individuals Are Welcome

The South Plainfield Columbian Squires went on theiryearly mountain hike on November 25th to theTammany Trail (also known as the Red Dot trail) at theDelaware Water Gap.

The Squires hike started with a slight incline, but soonreached a more steep and very rocky terrain through theforest. They passed a rocky bluff, overlooking theDelaware River at 400 feet, but they only had another800 feet more to hike to reach the peak of themountain!!!!!

When the Squires reached the peak it started to rainbut that did not stop the Squires in having a nice andrelaxing lunch at Sun Fish Pond and then made thetrek down the 1200 foot descent in wet and slipperyconditions.

The hiking trip was a strenuous 10 mile hike althoughit seemed like 20 miles to a selective Knights member(i.e. Joe Scrudato who per Chaperon Tim Nagel whinedthe whole way). But the Squires had a great dayspending time in our Nature.

The Columbian Squires pictured are Liam Nagel, SouthPlainfield resident Nam Le, Former Squire & CurrentKnight of Columbus Member Matt Watters, Squire MattFurnari, Current Chief Squire Jack Scrudato, New SquireRobby Ginda who made the hike in brand new workboots and only got 9 blisters.

Attending the hike was also one of the original Squiremembers Albert Vill, Jr., who the young new squiresreally appreciated coming and not getting the kids lostand offered him the new title of Emeritus SquireMember.

Chaperons for the Hiking trip - Steve Belanger, Al Vill, Sr,Tim Nagel and Joe Scrudato were all very tired after thehike!!!!!!!

Squires Hike

On Saturday, October 15th, two great youth groupscame together to support the less fortunate.

The Squires from the South Plainfield Knights ofColumbus and the Juniorettes from the SouthPlainfield High School went to the Hillside Food Bankto help sort various food for families that are in direneed of support. The youth groups worked for twohours and separated the food which then waspackaged and delivered to these needy families.

The following Squires attended - Jason Belanger, MattFurnari, Chief Squire Liam Nagel, Nik Peterson andBrandon Wizda. The following Juniorettes attended aswell - Claire Nagel, Grace Ochoa, Brianna Slover,Katherine Vill and Madison Yeoman.

Helping the youth groups were the followingChaperones - Knights of Columbus members SteveBelanger, Bill Butrico, Tim Nagel, Joe Scrudato andmother of Squire Janet Wizda.

The Squires are a youth group, that help the church,community and the elderly in South Plainfield

If any youth boys ages 13 to 17 want to jointhe Squires please contact Joe Scrudato at908-406-5920.

The South Plainfield Knights of ColumbusCouncil #6203 presented Special CitizensOrganizations checks at their meeting onNovember 1st .

Grand Knight Joe McGeehan & Special Citizens DriveChairmen Joe Scrudato presented checks to three GreatOrganizations that the Knights of Columbus supporteach year from their Special Citizens Drive held in April.They were directors Ray Fantusi from the SouthPlainfield Keystone Community, Brianne Rabouin fromthe Midland School for the Disabled, and Director JamieJezek from Camp Sun and Fun ARC of Gloucester County.The Special Citizens Organizations talked about theirorganizations and explained where the donations wouldbenefit their residents’ lives.

The South Plainfield Knights of Columbus havesupported these organizations for over 30 years.$14,200 was collected from the “Special Citizens Drive”that was held last April. $12,000 was collected duringtheir four day canning drive and over $2,200 wasdonated by local businesses and Knights members forthis great cause. Since 2003 the South PlainfieldKnights of Columbus have collected over $150,000 andevery cent gets donated back to organizations thatsupport a better life for mentally handicap citizens.

The Knights would like to thank the following busi-nesses for allowing them to collect in front of theirstores: Quik Chek, CVS, Walgreens, Acme, SuperStop and Shop, Shop Rite, Dunkin Donuts, The BagelPantry, Ciccio’s Pizza, 7-11, Dave’s Stationary, Witty’sand Oak Tree Liquors.

As well, the following local business have also allowedthe Knights to have cans inside their stores all year forcustomers to make donations - The Corner Deli, B&CDeli, Sherbans Diner & Oak Tree Liquors.

The Knights would like to thank all of the localbusinesses and the South Plainfield Community fordonating towards this great cause.

Left to right is Special Citizens Drive Chairmen JoeScrudato, Jamie Jezek, Brianne Rabouin, Ray Fantusiand Grand Knight Joe McGeehan.

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Special Citizen DriveSquires and Juniorettes

Closter’s chapter of the Knights of Columbus, Queen ofPeace Council #3679, are involved in numerouscharitable activities throughout the year. Most recently,they donated $3,000 to Several Sources Shelters, whichthey raised during their annual Baby Bottle Campaign.For the past thirty-five years, Several Sources Shelters hasoffered a home for mothers and their babies. For moreinformation on Several Sources Shelters, please visitPractical Catholic men aged 18 years or older who areinterested in joining the Knights of Columbus areencouraged to contact Grand Knight John Hernandez at201.768.8871.

Pictured from left to right: Dr. Kevin Reilly (Knights ofColumbus), David Cordero (Several Sources Shelters),and Grand Knight John Hernandez (Knights ofColumbus)

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The Knights of Columbus, Council #2560 of Ocean Citywould like to thank all those who attended the FallSpaghetti Dinner on October 13th and help raise moneyfor local charities in need. Special thanks goes out toA La Mode Ice Cream at 55th and West Avenue fordonating the ice cream and to all the ladies whodonated fresh pies and cakes for dessert, and to a verytalented group of young adults who patiently waited ontables and served the dinners. It was a festive evening forall.

A major contributor to the Fund Raising Event werevolunteers from the St. Damien’s Youth Ministry picturedabove.

Spaghetti DinnerThe 2016 Knights of Columbus Regional SoccerChallenge tournament was held October 16 atImmaculate Conception School in Annandale. Girls andboys who had won local and district level tournamentsheld by Knights councils throughout the Diocese ofMetuchen in Middlesex.

Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren counties were eligibleto participate in the event. Knights’ member WilliamCerwinski of Lebanon Township organized the challengewhich was hosted by the Knights of ColumbusImmaculate Conception Council #6295.

Regional winners were: 9 year old girls Mary KateWarthorn (Flemington) 9 year old boys Bryce Readie(High Bridge) 10 year old girls Maya Wurst (High Bridge)10 year old boys Nate Schwartz (High Bridge) 11 year oldgirls Maddie Torkildsen (High Bridge) 12 year old girlsLindsay Kinsky (High Bridge) 13 year old girls KaliTorkildsen (High Bridge) 13 year old boys Peter Primiani(Flemington).

The winners will advance to the Knights’ New JerseySoccer Challenge final to be held on Saturday, November5 in Ewing.

The Soccer Challenge is an annual competitiondesigned for players to demonstrate the most basic ofsoccer skills — the penalty kick. Each player is allowedfifteen shots at the goal from the penalty line (12 yardsfrom the goal). The goal is divided into a series of 5scoring zones. The upper corners of the goal are desig-nated as 20 point zones. The lower corners are desig-nated as 10 point zones and the central region is a 5point zone.

Front row l-r: Champions Bryce Readie, Nate Schwartz,Maya Wurst, Maddie Torkildsen, Peter Primiani, KaliTorkildsen, Lindsay Kinsky, &Mary Kate Warthorn. Backrow l-r: St. Joseph Council, High Bridge Knights Andy Kin,Kevin Loughney, William Cerwinski, Chris Denis and DaveKinsky; Knights District Director Ed Schilke,Pittstown,Knights Eric Svendsen, Annandale and MikeIannozzi, Pittstown.

Metuchen Soccer Challenge

Several Sources Shelter

December 18th, Bruce DeMolli as Santa, Council #3835Little Falls, NJ.

Back row Ron Yutko, Tom Vetter, John Sahatjian andMike Vaclavicek front row Benny Martinez, RichardZedower, John O Donnell and Bruce DeMolli as Santa.

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Santa and The Knights

This year’s Second Annual Knights of Columbus “KeepChrist in Christmas Poster Contest” was sponsored byCouncil #2560 of Ocean City, and The Quinton Team ofKeller Realty in Ocean City. Participants from St.Damien’s CCD program ages 7 thru 14 submitted posterentries to display their creative talents and imaginationswhile understanding the true, spiritual meaning ofChristmas. Their Posters have been on display at each ofthe three churches and at Culliney Hall. The winningposter in three age groups will advance to the DistrictLevel and may ultimately compete in the Regional/StateLevel. Father Thomas F. Blake Council #2560 would liketo thank all those who submitted entries. Also specialthanks to The Quinton Team of Keller Realty for offeringtheir support to the program for the second year in arow. The following are the winners and runner-ups ineach age group.

Winners: Ages 5 to 7, Leonardo Caballero, Ages 8 to 10,Ginger Mumman, Ages 11 to 14, Madeline Cirilo.Runners up: Angela Gonzalez, Gianna Monzo and SarahVarallo.

Poster Contest

During the month of August, St. Joseph Council #3402conducted a drive to collect school supplies for childrenin areas where the families do not have the money topurchase the needed supplies for children.

Over 500+ pounds of supplies were donated to thechildren.

School Supplies

On Sunday December 18th the South PlainfieldKnights of Columbus held there annual Breakfastwith Santa at their Knights hall.

Over 70 people attended this great event and all hada great time visiting Santa. Breakfast included Frenchtoast, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and a lot more.

Running this event was Knights Members Tom Berryand Roberto Morales and there Elves Richie Lee,Myrna Morales, Carmen Sylvester, Brian Cargill,Harold, Sue, Lauren Bolton, Nolan and Patrick Berry,Bill Butrico.

Santa was played by Joe Waldrop who stepped infor his father and long time Knight and SantaMax Waldrop who had knee replacementsurgery.

Santa Breakfast

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The Knights of Columbus at St. Philip’s parish on Valley Road held their first “Pasta with Sinatra” fund raising dinner danceon Saturday Oct. 22nd. Attended by well over 300, this event seems destined to become an annual celebration. A fulldinner prepared by the Knights “Kitchen Crew” under the guidance of award winning Chef and Knight Todd Daigneaultwhich included antipasta, salad, meatballs, sausage, pork, eggplant, pasta & sauce, beer, wine, soda, coffee, cannoli andItalian pastries was enjoyed by all while entertainer Al Russo performed renditions from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin andmany others in the American Popular Standards musical genre. Dancing and singing to these wonderful songs continuedthrough the dinner and long afterward. One attendee even said “This is the best event the Knights have ever held”!Assisting the Knights with serving and clean-up were several members of the St. Philip’s youth group. The highlight of theevening however, was the presentation of a $1,000 check from the profit generated by the Knight recently completed Golfouting to Msgr. Kevin Flannigan of St. Philip’s for the Youth Group. These funds will be used to help the Youth Group withmany items including travel expenses to various youth activities. The St. Philip’s Youth Group is a gathering of active teenswho perform service projects in a fun atmosphere and exemplify the best of living a Catholic life among our next generationof society’s leaders.

The St. Philip’s Knights are planning several other activities this year including a beefsteak dinner in February, a repeat ofour ever popular Night at the Races but with a different twist, a Wine & Cheese party, a Fish and Chips Dinner and ourtraditional June Tank Pull for disabled veterans. Details and dates of these and other Knights events can be found atwww.kofc11671.org.

“Pasta with Sinatra”