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May/June 2009
From the Office of the GRAND KNIGHT:
Our 111th Palm Sunday Communion Breakfast was held on April 5th. This was our first breakfast in our new home. This year's
breakfast was extremely successful with a capacity crowd in attendance. I want to thank everyone who helped make this event go so
smoothly. Our guest speaker was Kellen Clemens, quarterback of the NY Jets. He spoke eloquently about his family and his faith.
As is customary, we offer a donation to the speaker's favorite charity. Kellen requested that we make a donation to the Knights of
Columbus Right To Life Fund. At the conclusion of the formal portion of the program, he offered to sign autographs for anyone who
requested one. He is one of those athletes that you never hear and what good they do. He is a gentlemen in every way.
This year I selected Bob Bludgus to receive the Outstanding Service Award for his continued work with our free throw contest and
spelling bee. My selection for Knight of the Year was Gary Bejgrowicz. Gary has been instrumental in assisting with a number of
council activities.
Our annual collection drive for Persons with Developmental Disabilities will be held on May 7, 8, 9 at the following locations: A&P,
Stop & Shop, Walgreens, as well as anywhere on Broadway. It is my wish that we have a large number of brother's help I would greatly
be appreciative.
Please come to our next meeting on 4/20 to sign up or call Gary Bejgrowicz at 862-812-9641 cell. Please be advised that at our April 20th
meeting we will hold our ceremony honoring brothers who achieved 25 & 50 years of service. I ask that you attend to help recognize these
men. I would especially like to address our new members to attend. You are the future of the council, you joined or a reason, now is the time
to get involved.
Our council will be holding a First Degree on May 4th. If you have anyone that is interested in joining, now will be the time to have them submit
a form 100.
Lastly, I want to offer my thanks to everyone that attended our breakfast and congratulate again, Bob and Gary. I hope you had a Happy Easter.
Fraternally,
Rich Ludwiczewski, Grand Knight
THANK YOU TO OUR WORTHY GRAND KNIGHT AND ALL HIS OFFICERS AND 4TH DEGREE AND ALSO TO THE HOLDING
CO. FOR WORKING TOGETHER AND DOING A GREAT JOB THIS YEAR.
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Knights
of Columbus Members League: is in need of bowlers, anyone interested come to
Hudson Lanes on Friday nights 7pm. For information
call John Vida at 201-858-4433.
April 17-19 ($70.00) includes singles, doubles teams and all events. 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. For more information contact Bob Moskalczyk via email at mrsm514@comcast.net or
by telephone at 908-688-5001. Hope to see you there.
Wake Services: When the time comes we all want our fellow Brothers to remember us in a final prayer, so anyone wishing to participate in a prayer
service for a deceased member, please contact and leave your name, phone number or email address with Bob Garritano at 201-887-1145 or
email Bob at 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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Pride in Priest dinner Thursday, May 7, call Richard Ludwicziewski, GK for tickets
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Special Children tootsie roll drive - May 7th, 8th, and 9th
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KofC State Convention, Wildwood, NJ. E-mail www.njkofc.org - May 14, 15, 16
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Memorial Day Parade May 25
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4th Degree Knight of Honors - June 13th
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Finnegan's Wake Comedy Show coming October 24th.
We have a busy schedule in the next few months; your help is needed, try getting involved..........
Eyes for the Needy:
We will be collecting old
eyeglasses again, for information call
Ted Hojnowski at the Council office 201-436-1440 .
Communion Breakfast: This years's breakfast was a great success. We had a full house and our guest speaker Kellen Clemens, quarterback
from the NY Jets spoke from the heart, it was not about football, but about his Catholic upbringing, family, and his Christian life, that has
influenced him in becoming a man, husband, and a father. The annual Outstanding Service Award went to Bob Bludgus for all his work in our
free throw and spelling bee events. Thanks again to a brother Knight, a job well done. This award should be shared with Bob's wife, Bee, who
is a great help. This year's Knight of the Year is Gary Bejgrowicz, he has helped the Council, Holding Co., and the Grand Knight and saved the Knights with his expertise in creative displays and in his printing and art work. This saved the council from spending a lot of funds. Gary never said no, he took
on any challenge with a smile, Thanks, are well deserved.
Scholarship Winner
This year's winner of the Knights of Columbus, Star of the Sea Council 371 Catholic High School Scholarship is Matthew Fonti. Matt is the son of
Vincent and Diane Fonti. He will be attending St. Peter's Prep in Jersey City.
Annual Canister Drive: We need your help, try and give an hour or two of your time in our collections this year. The more men we have the less
time your have to volunteer, May 6th, 7th, and 8th, if you can help call Gary Bejgrowicz at 201-823-1204.
Memorial Day Parade: Come join your Borther Knights in the parade. If you can't march come to the parade and show your support for your
brothers. On May 25th cheer on the 3rd and 4th degree along with our veterans and heroes.
Annual New Jersey State Convention, Any brothers interested in going to the convention and is in need of reservations, call Ted Hojnowski, FS
at the council office.
Pride in Priest: May 7, 2009, This year we have four parishes represented by their pastor, Saint Andrew's, Saint Henry's, Saint Michael's and Mt. Carmel. The Knights show their support for our Priests and Bishops at this annual dinner. We expect a sell out at the Fiesta on Rt. 17.
Knight of Honors: Come to this annual event as we honor our heroes and Sir Knight of the Year..Saturday June 13th at the Council Hall, 669 Avenue C, Bayonne @ 7pm. For tickets call the Council.
Anniversary Mass: Our chaplain, Father Lawrence Miller will celebrate his 40th Anniversary at 12:00 Mass on June 7, 2009 at St. Mary's Church.
Show your love and support for this generous and wonderful man.
Finnegan's Wake: We had such a great turn out for the Murder Mystery Dinner Show in January, we will have a Finnegan's Wake Dinner Show on October 24, 2009. There will be more information to come.
Summer Schedule Meetings: Be sure to use this as a reminder that there will only be 1 meeting in the months of July and August.
Now is the Time to Step Up:
Any Third Degree members, in good standing, and willing to step up and move in the chairs, nominations will be soon, get in touch with the Financial
Secretary, Ted Hojnowski, (201)-436-5030.
Dues:
Members wishing to
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.
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CALANDAR of EVENTS:
May:
4th Monday Council Meeting 8pm
7th Thursday - Pride In Priest Dinner @ Fiesta
7th-8th 9th - Thursday, Friday, Saturday - Special Children Canister Drive - call out
11th Monday Officers Meeting 7pm
14th-15th-16th - Thursday, Friday, Saturday - State Convention, Wildwood NJ
18th Monday Council Meeting 8pm Recommendations Of Officers
21st Thursday - Columbian Holding Co. meeting
25th Monday - Memorial Day Parade
27th Wednesday - 4th Degree
meeting Election of Officers 8pm
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June:
1st Monday - Council Meeting 8pm Nomination and election of Officers 8pm
7th Sunday 40th Anniversary Mass Father Miller 12:00 St. Mary's
8th Monday - Officers Meeting 8pm
13th Saturday - Knight of Honors 8pm
15th Monday - Council Meeting 8pm
18th Thursday - Columbian Holding Co. meeting
20th Monday - Council Mtg. and 25/50 year member awards 8:00pm
25th Wednesday - 4th Degree meeting 8pm
July:
20th Monday - Council Meeting 8pm
August:
17th Monday - Council Meeting 8pm
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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