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May / June 2008
From the Office of the GRAND KNIGHT:
Well the communion breakfast was well attended by our members and some non –members.
Many thanks to all who helped make it a success. Boutonnieres were given to all officers and bouquets
given to Past Grand Knight wives. Andy Onacilla was my selection for Knight of the Year. Andy is
always there to help the Knights of Columbus, whatever the job may be. He is a true Knight.
Our Field Agent Daniel Kurek received, the Council first ever, Outstanding Service Award. Dan is
another true Knight. To these two gentlemen I can only say Thank You, God Bless.
Our new building is now open, it is beautiful, if you have not yet been a visitor, get moving, you
are missing something spectacular. The Columbian Holding Co. President John Fekety PFN, has spent
endless hours putting this building together along with his assistant Gene Gallagher PFN, PGK, it is
special. Now with a new building, let’s get some new and old members involved in many of our
programs to help the community.
The Past Grand Knights who are Council Officers are a tireless group, in their efforts to keep our
Council moving forward. I am so lucky as Grand Knight to have them. They really are the best,
that anyone could want as officers. Robert Mittenzwei PGK, Andy Onacilla PGK,
Carmine Borzelli PGK, PFN, John Rokicki PGK, PFN, and especially Pat Pecoraro PGK, and
Ted Hojnowski PGK, FS this group has more than enough talent to successfully operate Exxon Oil
and keep record breaking profits a must. This group will keep our council moving forward for
many years to come. I have been very fortunate to have them guide me as your Grand Knight.
Fraternally yours,
Frank E. Martin Grand Knight
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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.
Eyes for the Needy: We will be collecting old
eyeglasses again, for information call
Ted Hojnowski at the Council office. 201-436-5030
New Web Site, Star
of the Sea Council #371 of Bayonne, NJ. www.kofc371.org.
Log on and see our latest calendar updates, and the Star newsletter, plus more information on
upcoming events, also bookings for the new K of C building. In an effort to reduce our mailing
cost for the council news letter, we are asking any of you who currently have a valid email,
Email the Council at info@kofc371.org please include your name.
Advertise your business card on our web site for $10.00 per year, thank you.
Palm Sunday Mass and the Breakfast went very
well. Our thanks to Marguerite Baber,the
founder and Chairman of the Board of
trustees of the Simpson-Baber Foundation for Autistic.
She
spoke about the mission of the Simpson Baber Foundation for the Autistic, Inc.
is to
educate the public on the spectrum of
Autism and provide educational, social and recreational
opportunities to children with Autism.
“
Our most
ambitious project to date is the Busy Bee Center for children with Autism.
Housed
at the Bayonne Medical Center, it
is the first of its kind intervention program for children as young
as 18 months. Co-sponsored by the
Foundation, the Bayonne Medical Center and the Bayonne
Board of
Education, Busy Bee strives to take advantage of, and enlarge, the limited
window
of opportunity for successful
treatment of Autism. Fulfilling this mission depends on the
generosity of our sponsors and donors.”
Awards
were presented by Grand Knight Frank Martin to Andy Onacilla
PGK, for Knight of the
Year
2007-08, and to Dan Kurek FIC, Field Agent for
Outstanding Service Award for 2007-08.
Well
deserved.
Special
thanks to William Birtwistle PGK PSD, for emceeing
the event, also to the committee,
Ted Hojnowski PGK, FS, Rich Ludwiczwski
DGK, and Gary Bejgrowicz
a great job as usual.
Knights of Columbus State Convention Anyone wishing to attend the State Convention,
May 15th, 16th, and 17th, and wanting information about this annual event in Wildwood, NJ.
call Ted Hojnowski 201-436-5030.
The Knights of Columbus Welcomes Pope Benedict XVI
For the very latest on Pope’s trip, visit
www.papaltrip.com
Scholarship : We
had six students take the test, this years winner of
the $500. Scholarship
for 4 years is Catherine Weening, for her overall test scores and grade point average.
She will attend Marist HS.
Our Annual Canister Drive for special citizen will be on Friday May 9th
and Saturday May 10th
Any
members willing to help with this worthy cause, call Rich Ludwiczwski
DGK 201-454-4507.
The
stores we will cover are, Shop Rite, A & P, Stop and Shop and Walgreens
from 9am.to 9pm.
We need
men to cover these stores. If you can spare an hour or two it will help. This
is the only
time we get to wear the yellow aprons
and show the community of Bayonne what the Knights
are about. Thank you.
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4th Degree
Knight of Honors This year will be in our new home, 30th Street and Avenue C., on June 7, 2008, Saturday at 7pm. We will be honoring 12 from the Police, Fire, EMT and Fire Canteen as well as our Sir Knight of the Year John Vida. We will have a souvenir journal. For more information call Louis Rodrigo FN, at the Council. On behalf of the 4Degree and I personally, like to thank Sir Knights John Fekety PFN, and Gene Gallagher PFN, PGK for all their hard work and many hours of their time to bring the Knights of Columbus building to a beautiful masterpiece. Loui Rodrigo FN
Pride in Priests:
May 28, 2008, at the Fiesta, for information call Frank Martin GK at 201-401-2026
Recommendations of 3rd
Degree Officers: Meeting will be held on Monday.
May 19, 2008 in
our new building at 8pm. The floor
will be open to all 3rd Degree members, in good standing and
are willing to get involved with the
Council Chairs.
Nominations and Election of 3rd
Degree Officers:
Meeting will take place Monday June 2,
2008,
in the new building, at 8pm. Hope
you can make this important event.
Memorial
Day parade: Join your Brother Knights in this years
march, as we honor our
war veterans past and present. Join in, with your Brother Knights, on May 26th 2008,
at 5th street and
Broadway starting time is10am.
Golf Outing
Annual Fun Golf Outing will be on Sept. 27, 2008. Again we will return to
Gamblers Ridge Golf Course in Cream Ridge, NJ,
Cost per person golfer is $80.00 which
includes
cart, beer and soda at the course, then back to Mount Carmel for food, drinks
and prizes.
Interested parties
please contact Bob Mittenzwei PGK 201-436-2240,
John Rokicki PGK 973-432-4994,John Baranowski 201-436-7184, or John kaczka 203-570-1710.
Insurance News
Concerned about a comfortable and worry-free retirement? Now, in addition to our traditional
Flexible Premium Annuity, the Knights of Columbus has introduced the Vantage Single Premium
Deferred Annuity, and it may be part of the answer for you.
With a single deposit of $25,000 or more, the VANTAGE allows you to lock –in a guaranteed
interest rate for 5 years, In addition, there are several attractive renewal options once the 5- year
period has expired, including keeping the funds in another VANTAGE Annuity, placing them
in a more traditional flexible annuity where the interest rate can be changed on a quarterly or more
frequent basis or- in the 30 day period prior to fifth and tenth policy Annuity where the interest rate
can be changed on a quarterly or more frequent basis or – in the 30- day period prior to the fifth and
tenth policy anniversaries - withdrawing the funds without a surrender charge.
The VANTAGE Annuity, along with our Flexible Premium Annuity, both provide the guarantees
that the Knights of Columbus members have come to expect – guaranteed interest rates along
with absolute safety of principal. In addition, we can easily accommodate rollovers and transfers
free of charge.
I will be happy to meet with you at your convenience – in your home or at our new Council hall –
to discuss with you in detail how the Knights of Columbus can help you to secure the comfortable,
worry free retirement you want and deserve.
I’m at 201-615 4975 or daniel.kurek@kofc.org. Call me – let’s talk.
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CALANDER of EVENTS:
May:
5th Monday –
Council meeting 8:00pm
9th-10th Friday –Saturday – Annual Canister Drive for
Special Citizens
15th 16th 17th Thursday Friday, Saturday - NJ. K of C State Convention, Wildwood, NJ.
19th Monday –
Council Meeting 8:00 pm.
Recommendations of new, Third Degree
Officers
26th Monday -
Memorial Day Parade 10am. Call out to all members.
28th Wednesday - 4th Degree meeting
8pm. Election of new Officers
Pride in
Priests Dinner
June:
2nd Monday – Council Meeting 8pm.
Nominations and
Elections of, Third Degree, Officers
7th Saturday - Knight of Honors Awards and Dinner Dance
16th Monday - Council Meeting 8pm.
25th Wednesday - 4th Degree Meeting
8pm
July:
21st Monday – Council meeting 8pm.
August:
18th Monday – Council meeting 8pm. ( Star )
All meetings are at our new building on 30th Street & Ave. C
Please submit any information for “The Star” to Pat Pecoraro, PGK
201-401-0126
or E-mail pap_pec@yahoo.com
Dues:
Members wishing to pay dues
call Teddy Hojnowski, PGK,FS
201-436-5030.
Members who have moved, please let the Council know of any
changes.
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