Bishop John McGann, Knights of Columbus. News Letter Feb. 2014
Our Next Meeting Thursday February 27th..
At our Council meeting on February 27th, we will be having a trophy presentation to the winners of our Free Throw Contest. We are inviting all the winnersand their families to come down to the Council, where we will present them with trophies. We will be doing this before our regular meeting, so please arrive by 7:30. It would look very good for the Knights of Columbus if we had a large turnout to welcome our honored guests..
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The Bishop John R. McGann Knights of Columbus
will be holding a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner
Monday, March 17th from 5PM-8PM.Complete dinner (corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and Irish soda bread)with unlimited beer, wine and soda $15.
Children's platters (under 10) chicken tenders, mac and cheese and fries $6. For tickets call Jack McCullough 666 4939 or leave message at Council 665 9075.
Brothers, March 19 2014 the Knights of Columbus is having our annual trip to Albany to fight for the Right to Life for unborn babies who are being murdered every day… We need to stand together and let Governor Cuomo know he is on the wrong path and needs to change his direction on this matter…This year is going to be the most important year because the Governor is about to expand the law to allow late term abortion and make N.Y. Statethe Abortion Capital world.. We need you, your friends and family to come with us..There are buses going out of OLPH in Lindenhurst and Park and Ride exit 49 LIE… We have been offered a bus in Bay Shore at our council if we can get a minimum of 40 people that is not a lot to ask for… Anyone who would like to come on the Bay Shore bus please contact Roy Puntervold at or call (631) 704-9354
We are the voice of the unborn… This is Gods fight and we are His fighters… This is what the Knights of Columbus is about…
We will update you with the time as soon as they are set…
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Our Valentine Day 50’s Dance was a blast.. The food and music was the best ever, everyone had a great time.. A special thanks to all our members and family who jumped in and made this event the success it was… Thank you Sal and Linda Cataldo, Jack McCullough, Mark Costantino, Frank Viola, Bob Murray, Rich and Joan DeFina, Rich and Matt Masin, and Theresa DeMaria… I hope I didn’t miss anyone if so I’m sorry and our thanks surly go out to you also…
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Just a reminder. February is Black History month..
Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating black history.
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Our Council runs a bi-monthly lottery. The next one will be for the month of March. $5 buys a ticket for the whole month. We use the NY state daily number. If your number comes in, you win $50. ($100 on Sunday). If you have a number 1 over or 1 below the winning number, you win $10. Please send a check for $5 with your lucky number written on it to: Rosemary McCullough, 1413 E Forks Rd, Bay Shore, NY 11706.
January Winners….Tim Costello, Ron Allen, Bob Finn (twice),Greg Nardone, Bob Kester, Bob Kurse and D. Costello.
------Sister Mary Sheppard at St. Joseph's convent in Brentwood is looking for volunteers to help out 1 or 2 days a week. Patients have to be wheeled to the dining hall for meals, taken to the recreation room, etc. If you can help out, please give her a call at (631 299 3288
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St. Patrick’s Day Events and Parade..
March 1, 2014 Parade Dinner Dance 7-11. Installation of the Grand Marshal, "F. J. McCarthy". The event will take place at Capt. Bill's Restaurant 122 S. Ocean Ave. Bay Shore, NY tickets available $85.00 per person. We are trying to get a table of 10 together. If you would like to attend, please respond to Jack McCullough @
March 8, 2014 Noon Parade Mass at St. Patrick's Church 9 North Clinton Avenue Bay Shore, NY 11706 all are welcome. The Hibernian Festival Singers will be singing.
March 8, 2014 2 PM sharp The Parade steps off at Saxon Avenue and travels west on Main Street (Montauk Hwy) 1.6 miles to St. Patrick's Church and the reviewing stand.
Our Hibernian friends are sponsoring this event March 2nd 2014
Bay Shore High School Auditorium
Admission $35.00
Call (631) 663-1371 or (631) 563-1032
All seats reserved…
For a full size flyer go to our website
www.kofc564.org
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40 Cans For 40 Days
Lent is upon us and this is the time we start our 40 cans for 40 days… We are asking every member to bring a few cans of food to our meetings or drop off at the council it would be great if each member could bring in 40 cans each… If it is easier for some of you, you could donate money to buy the cans and we will buy them in bulk for you.. Remember; Charity is one of the main missions of the Knights of Columbus … The food will go to our two food pantries at St. Patrick’s Church and Our Lady of Lourdes…
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3rd Degree Meeting
March 28th 2014 7:00 PM …
Our council will be hosting a 3rd Degree…
All members of the 3rd Degree are welcomed and encouraged to attend and support out Brothers...
Check our website for up to date information on everything our council does and is involved in..
www.kofc564.org
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