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May/June 2016

THE NAVIGATOR OF St. Ambrose Council #1463 Knights Of Columbus

Proud member of the 28th District of Queens and

Commodore John Barry Assembly #712 Fourth Degree

Proud member of the Long Island Chapter the service arm of the Knights of Columbus

FROM THE GRAND KNIGHT

Brother Knights and Sister Columbiettes,

During this Easter Season I have been reflecting on the many blessing that God has

given me. I have been blessed with a wonderful family that love and support me through all

my travels in life. I can not imagine life without all of you!

I am also blessed to be Grand Knight of a great council. I always knew our council

was special in my heart. I am so happy to be a part of St. Ambrose council for many years

and proud of all our members. I never really understood the full impact of our council and

the dedication of our members until I attended the New York State Council Convention last

April as a delegate of St. Ambrose Council. Our council has an incredible reputation within

our state and an outstanding level of respect all over the state. This is through the many

years of hard work and dedication of our members. I had the pleasure of meeting so many

brothers from all over the state. I never knew how powerful our state council is and how

much great work they do. I was honored to meet and take a picture with Supreme Advocate

John Marrella and Supreme Director Arthur Harris. The best part of all of this was

representing all of you! I am so proud of all of you and the great work that you do for our

council and especially our church. I am truly blessed!!!

As always may God Bless all of you and your family!

Vivat Jesus! Grand Knight Al Rocco

Council Officers

Chaplain

Monsignor

Denis M. Herron

(718) 445-6164

Grand Knight

Al Rocco

(917) 416-0788

Deputy Grand Knight

Mike Malik

(347) 539-2508

Chancellor

Frank Zap

(718) 309-7952

Warden

Mike McCorey

(917) 476-8362

Lecturer

Daniel Alvarez

(516) 319-5878

Financial Secretary

Donald Remiszewski

(718) 762-0506

Treasurer

Brian O’Keefe

(917) 225-6722

Recording Secretary

Gerard Castro

(718) 461-7259

Advocate

Rocco D’Erasmo

917-693-6840

Trustees

1Yr Arthur Ferony

(347) 992-0065

2Yrs. Mike Palumbo

(917) 733-8999

3Yrs.Gilbert Mendez

(516) 270-4284

Guards

I.G. Anthony Arnone

347-730-8088

I.G. Charles Rocco

917-459-5870

O.G. Thomas Fromm

(917) 418-2000

District Deputy

Bob Doucet

(718) 689-3474

Insurance Agent

Patrick Keane

(718) 300-0810

E-mail

Patrick.Keane@kofc.org

Editor

Bob Graziano

(718-938-0114

chiefrob451@aol.com

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to the following Brothers who were

named “Knight of the Month” by Grand Knight

Al Rocco:

FEBRUARY– PAUL DISPENSA - for your work on the Free

Throw Contest

MARCH - John Tie - for your constant support to the council

APRIL - Emido “Rocky” Farone - for your constant support to

the council

PAGE SPONORED BY:

Anthony Arnone Inside Guard

NYS Senator Tony Avella

Steven Behar

John Bonsignore PGK, FDD*

Rocco A. Cardali PGK*

William P. Carson

Melissa Cassidy PP, FDD, President

Deacon Steven Damato

S.K. John DeMonte, PGK,FDD,FCOB

S.K. Rocco D’Erasmo PGK, FDD,

FCOB, FQCC, Advocate

Paul Dispensa

Deacon Daniel Donnelly

Emidio “Rocky” Faraone

Arthur Ferony PGK, FDD, Trustee

Hilda Ferony PP

Lisa Ferony

Nicholas Ferony

Barbara Fitzpatrick PP

Edward Fitzpatrick

Michael Fogarty

PAGE SPONORED BY:

Brian O’Keefe, PGK, Treasurer

Michael Palumbo PGK, Trustee

Deacon John P. Reichert PGK S.K. Donald Remiszewski PGK, FDD, FQCC, FS

Karen Remiszewski PP

Maria Remiszewski PP, FDD

Albert Rocco Grand Knight

Charles Rocco Inside Guard

Rev. Anthony F. Rosado

Clint Rose*

John P. Shea

Philip Simonetti

James E. Slavin

James J. Stout PGK*

John Tie

Louis Tuscano*

Alfred Vicarelli

Rev. Joseph Vu

*Deceased Member

PAGE SPONORED BY:

Beth Graziano

S.K. Robert P. Graziano

PGK, FDD, FCOB

Salvatore T. Graziano

George Harnischfeger PGK

Msgr. Denis Heron Chaplain

Alfred Jahn

Andrew LaFurno

Mary Leary*

Robert T. Leary

S.K. Jason Lombardo

Salvatore Lombardo

Vincent Loos PGK, FDD*

Carlos Malave

Louis Marchase*

Jackie McCabe*

Jim McCabe

Robert P. McCabe*

Timothy McCabe S.K. Gilbert Mendez PGK, FDD, Trustee

Leo Nicholas

PAST COUNCIL LEADER’S PAGE

HONORING

PAST GRAND KNIGHT ANDREW GERDAU 1987-1989 PAST COLUMBIETTE PRESIDENT MARGARET McGOLDRICK 1958-1960

300 CLUB Big Drawing will be Friday June 24, Starting 7:30 P.M. The 300 Club is a council fundraiser which helps our council do many of the charitable programs that we provide to the com-

munity and beyond. There are 300 numbers in every drawing. Each number is $26 for a term of six months. When you pur-

chase a number you own that number for the term. Your number qualifies you to several small drawings during the term and

qualifies you to the Big drawing at the end of the term. At the Big drawing which is held in January and July of each year,

your number pays for a fun time at the Big Drawing which includes beer, wine and soda with sandwiches that is provided to

all Club Members. For more information contact Chairman Gil Mendez 516-270-4284 prmenz@aol.com for

information. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO 300 CLUB

PAST COUNCIL LEADERS PAGE

This page in dedicated to Past Grand Knights and Past Columbiett Presidents who have served our council. We are collecting

donations of $5.00 per name to help defray the cost of printing and mailing the Navigator. Anyone who would like to have their name

on this list or who would like to put the name of a member who passed away is welcome. In the past we tried to include this as a

option on your dues notice. This did not work. There was communication issues etc. with this. The new list has formed for the 2016

calendar year. Each year we will wipe clean the list and form a new list. If you would like to have your name on this list and or a

member who passed away please fill out the form below and mail it to the council with a check. Please make sure to fill out all the

information properly. Send it to the council Attention Navigator Editor marked on the envelope. If you send it to anyone else but

and there may be a chance that the name does not get on the list.

Please Print Clearly:

Name_______________________________________________________ K of C Titles (PGK etc)____________________________

Check if Deceased Member [ ]

Please include a check for $5.00 per name and make Payable to Knights of Columbus St. Ambrose Council #1463

Attn: Navigator Editor St. Ambrose Council #1463

22-38 College Point Boulevard

College Point, NY 11356

Welcome new members:

Have taken First & Second Degrees:

Steven Murphy

Allan Viera

Who have taken their Second Degrees:

David Palumbo

James Conlon

LONG ISLAND CHAPTER

Brothers,

By now all of our Brother Knights have received the three chances from the Long Island Chapter Charity Drive.

If you have already sent them out, we thank you. If you have not done so, you can always bring them down on meeting night and I'll take them down

for you since I have to attend the monthly meeting of the Chapter. You can also drop them in our mail box and I will take them in the morning when I

am in the council. Thank you for your cooperation.

Gil Mendez Council Chairman

Knights of Columbus

Long Island Chapter of Brooklyn and Queens

Annual Charity Ball

Sunday June 12, 2016

Russo’s on the Bay 162-45 Cross Bay Boulevard

Howard Beach, NY 11414

$90.00 Per-Person

Open Bar, Full Cocktail Hour, Sit Down Dinner, Dessert & Dancing

Valet Parking available

Call for reservations Gil Mendez 516-270-4284

Our 2016 Charity Ball benefits

Mercy Home and Faith in the Future

Joseph Marino Frank Strauch

L.I. Chapter Chairman Charity Ball Chairman

KNIGHTS

IN

ACTION

PROPOSED SLATE OF COUNCIL OFFICERS

FOR 2106-2017 COLUMBIAN YEAR

Grand Knight Al Rocco

Deputy Grand Knight Mike Malik

Chancellor Frank Zap

Warden Mike McCorey

Treasurer Brian O’Keefe

Recording Secretary Gerard Castro

Advocate Rocco D’Erasmo

Trustees

3Yrears Arthur Ferony

2 Years Gilbert Mendez

1 Year Mike Palumbo

Guards

Inside Guard Anthony Arnone

Inside Guard Charles Rocco

Outside Guard Thomas Fromm

Delegates to Queens County Conference & State Council

GK Delegate Al Rocco

PGK Delegate Donald Remiszewski

Alternate Delegates

To GK Delegate Bob Graziano

To PGK Delegate Rocco D’Erasmo

Delegates to the Long Island Chapter

GK Delegate Al Rocco (Automatic)

DGK Delegate Mike Malik (Automatic)

Delegate Rocco D’Erasmo

Delegate Donald Remiszewski

Delegate Gil Mendez

Delegate Bob Graziano

Vote on all delegates will take place during the council meeting on June 1, 2016

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ST. AMBROSE COUNCIL #1463 (718) 359-9488

MEETINGS ON 1ST AND 3RD (CORP. MEETING TO FOLLOW) WEDNESDAYS OF EVERY MONTH STARTING 8P.M.

St. Ambrose Council #1463 22-38 College Point Boulevard College Point, NY 11356

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PERMIT No. 2131

HELP NEEDED BY ALL MEMBERS!!! ON

SATURDAY MAY 14 & SUNDAY MAY 15

Our council will be promoting

praying the rosary especially during

the month of May in honor of our

Blessed Mother.

We have purchased 2000 rosary rings and “How

to pray the rosary”, prayer cards in English and

Spanish. We will be handing them out at all the

masses at St. Fidelis.

We need all of our members to

help us with this special project.

Remember our promise to God to carry

our rosary with us always and to pray it

often. Lets encourage everyone to pray

to our Blessed Mother and to open a

better relationship with God through

prayer. Contact Bob Graziano for more information,

718-938-0114