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January/February 2009
From the Office of the GRAND KNIGHT:
I hope you and your families had a wonderful, healthy, and Merry Christmas. This is the time spent with our loved ones.
But let us not forget those families who have someone serving our country. Let us keep them in our prayers for their safety
and a speedy return home. Keep our Brother Knights Kevin Hopkins and Oscar Maldonado in your prayers. We are now
into the winter months and another celebration of the birth of Jesus has just passed. I believe that this might be the time of the
year to embrace the first principle of our Order-Charity. Let us all take some time during this holiday season to do an act of charity,
it need not be known to anyone but yourself. But so long as we do something for another person, family or an animal, I'm sure that
you will feel just a bit better than before.
The building dedication was held on November 15 and everyone who attended had a good time. The food was excellent and
the music was great. I want to extend my thanks and congratulations to the members of the committee for a job well done and for
all the time and effort they put into making this a successful event.
I also want to extend my thanks to Pat Pecoraro, PGK for another extraordinary effort with the Right To Life church collections
and to those few members who turned out to offer help. I can only imagine just how much more we could have collected if more members
came to help. Thank you again Pat for a job well done.
Andy Onacilla again chaired the Keep Christ in Christmas Essay contest and did his usual great job. The winners were invited to read their
winning essays at our December 1 meeting. Each of the winners were given a savings bond and a certificate.
The Council has several events coming up in the next few months. I'll mention two that are being held; the first is on January 24, the murder
mystery dinner show and the second is on February 14, a bus trip to the Mohegan Sun is scheduled. I would like to see the membership to
come out and support these events. The Brothers have worked hard to put these programs together and deserve your support.
I would like to wish you all a very Happy & Healthy New Year.
Rich Ludwiczewski, Grand Knight
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and Happy & Healthy New Year! Pray for Peace
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Knights
of Columbus Members League is in need of bowlers, anyone interested come to
Hudson Lanes on Friday nights at 7pm. For information
call John Vida at 201-858-4433. The 2009 Knights of Columbus bowling tournaments are tentatively scheduled as follows: State-February 28 in
Ewing, NJ. - ($30.00) team events only, monies and entries due January 30. Nationals in Syracuse, NY April 17-19 ($70.00) includes singles,
doubles teams and all events. Monies and entries due no later than January 16. Nationals open to any bowler (male or female). We are the
defending champions in both tournaments so come along and help us defend these titles. If you would like more information on the tournaments
please contact Bob Moskalczyk via email at mrsm514@comcast.net or by telephone at 908-688-5001. Hope to see you there.
•Annual Basketball Free Throw Contest: To be held at Bayonne High School. All boys and girls are invited to participate and compete in their
respective age group. Eligibility determined by the age of the child as of January 1, 2008. A copy of the child's birth certificate is required and
must be presented at the time of registration, January 31, 2009, 9:30a.m. at Bayonne Ice rink gym. Winners will go on to compete in the District Competition.
•Deceased Members Mass: To be held at Saint Mary's lower Church, Monday February 16th at 7:00pm. All members, family and friends are welcome.
We hope you will make the effort to be at this mass. Refreshments will be served after the mass.
Members who passed away in 2008: Joseph La Rocco, Peter Maggio, John Karol, Carmen Esposito, Eugene O'Neill, Keith Pierce, Joseph Bielecki,
Edward Taraszkiewicz, Daniel Pansini, William P. Olsen Jr., Robert J. Eggeling, Louis Sinopoli, John James, Daniel H. Kelleher, Gino Joseph Russo,
Michael Bednarczyk, James F. Desmond, Carmen J. De Maria, Edward P. Gallagher, Dr. S. Simpson and John T. Brennan. May they rest in peace.
•Wake Services: Anyone wishing to participate in a prayer service for a deceased member, please contact and leave your name and phone number
or email address with Bob Garritano at (201)-887-1145 or bob.garritano@yahoo.com.
Insurance News
Dan Kurek at (201)-615-4975 or by email at daniel.kurek@kofc.org
Events Coming Up:
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Annual Grammar School Basketball "Free Throw Contest" - Jan 31, 2009 Bayonne Ice Rink Gym 9:30am
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District One Basketball "Free Throw" Finals - TBA
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Mohegan Sun bus trip - Feb. 14th
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Annual Spelling Bee at the Council, 669 Ave. C, Bayonne - Feb. date TBA
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Deceased Members Mass at St. Mary's lower church - Feb. 16
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Annual Knights of Columbus High School Scholarship Exam - Feb. 21
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Knights of Columbus state bowling tourney-Ewing, NJ - Feb. 28
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St. Patrick's Day Parade - March
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Old Timers 25 and 50 year Members Annual Award meeting
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4th Degree Knight of Honors
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Palm Sunday Mass and Communion Breakfast - April 5th
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KofC national bowling tourney-Syracuse, NY - April 17-19
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Special Children tootsie roll drive - May
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KofC State Convention, Wildwood, NJ. E-mail www.njkofc.org - May
We have a busy schedule in the next few months; your help is needed, try getting involved..........
Right to Life
My thanks to all the Brothers who helped with this year's Rose Drive collections. My thanks to all the parishes and people that
contributed to this worthy cause, it was a great success.
•Eyes for the Needy:
We will be collecting old
eyeglasses again, for information call
Ted Hojnowski at the Council office 201-436-1492 .
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Please, please, please help us update our records, fill out this form and return it to the Council office. Tell others, by doing this you help us to save on wasted postage.
Name__________________________________________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________________________________
City________________________________________________State__________Zip___________________________
Phone#________________________________________E-mail address________________________________________
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Annual Palm Sunday Communion Breakfast April 5th, 2009
Mass will be held at St. Mary's church 9am. Breakfast will follow at our new building, 669 Avenue C, Bayonne. For more information
call the Council @ (201)-436-1492.
Fourth Degree
The Color Corps is an elective division of the 4th Degree, they represent the very best of the Knights of Columbus. If you are a member of the
Knights of Columbus for at least one year, and are a 3rd Degree Knight in good standing, it is time to consider reaching even further with your faith.
It is time to consider the 4th Degree.
Who whacked Mario Marinara? The Knights of Columbus will be holding this fun filled event January 24, 2009 starting at 7pm at the Council Hall.
Yo, listen up! Here's an offer you can't refuse! Tickets are $65.00 per person which includes Dinner, Show and beer, wine and soda. For more
information call John Rokicki, PGK at (201)-437-4297.
Bus Trip To Mohegan Sun
February 14th, 2009 bus leaves 9am sharp. Coffee and rolls at 8:30am at the Council Building. Anyone wishing to attend this event call John Rokicki, PGK at 201-437-4297. Don't delay as tickets are limited. Tickets are $40.00--$20.00 back at casino.
"Keep Christ In Christmas"
The winners of Keep Christ in Christmas essay are, Nicole Welna, 6th grade, All Saint Academy. Samantha Serrano, 7th grade, All Saint Academy.
Hannah McCabe, 8th grade, All Saint Academy. The students read their letters and were presented with a certificate and a savings bond. They made their parents, teachers, families and friends very proud. Once again, Andy Onacilla, PGK and his wife Mary Helen did a great job with this event.
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* KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP*
We will award One Scholarship, of $500.00, based upon academic achievement and examination, it is open to 8th grade students planning to attend a Catholic High School in September 2009, and who are children of a Council #371 member in good standing. Dues must be paid prior to the examination date. Applications must be sent to the Council to the attention of Thomas Zuber, PGK c/o Knights of Columbus, Star of the Sea Council
#371, 669 Avenue C, Bayonne, NJ 07002 by February 2, 2009.
The Exam will be at 9am Sat. Feb. 21, 2009 at the Council.
Member Name____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Name_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________Phone________________________________
Current Grammar School_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Intended High School________________________________________________________________________________________________
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CALANDAR of EVENTS:
January:
5th Monday – Council Meeting 8pm
12th Monday - Officers Meeting 7:30pm
15th Thursday- Columbian Holding Co. meeting
19th Monday – Council Meeting 8pm
24th Saturday- Murder Mystery and Dinner Show @ KofC Bldg., Bayonne NJ 7pm
28th Wednesday - 4th Degree meeting 8pm
31st Saturday -
Annual Free Throw Contest, Bayonne Ice Rink Gym 9:30am .
February:
2nd Monday – Council Meeting 8pm
9th Monday – Officers Meeting 7:30pm
14th Saturday - Mohegan Sun Bus Trip
16th Monday - Deceased members Mass 7pm St. Mary's
19th Thursday - Columbian Holding Co. Meeting
21st Saturday - High School Scholarship Exam 9am KofC Council 371, Bayonne
25th Wednesday - Ash Wednesday
25th 4th Degree meeting 8pm
28th KofC state bowling tourney - Ewing, NJ
Per Capita Taxes must be paid soon, we need members to make an effort to pay their dues as early as possible. The Supreme Council
has added, $3.00 per member, assessment for additional funds..........
Dues:
Members wishing to
pay dues for 2008-2009
call Teddy Hojnowski, PGK, FS 201-436-5030.
Members who
have moved, please let the Council know of any changes.
of any Brothers that passed away and the family has not notified the Council, please call Teddy.
Thank you for your help.
50/50: Knights of Columbus Council 371 of Bayonne is running a fund raiser to help pay for outstanding bills and for upcoming expenses.
See chances enclosed in this mailing. Drawing will be held at annual communion breakfast. Thank you for your support.
Please submit any information for The Star to Pat Pecoraro, PGK 201-401-0126 or email him at papecoraro@gmail.com.
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