ST. THERESA’S COUNCIL # 14615
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
450 Radio Road
Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087
(WWW.KOFC14615.ORG)
July 9, 2014
Council Meeting:
Our July meeting is scheduled as follows:
Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Faith Formation Center, St. Theresa’s Church
Installation of Council Officers:
The Officers of St. Theresa Council will be installed:
DATE: Sunday, July 27, 2014
TIME: Mass at 11:30 AM; Installation to follow after Mass
LOCATION: St. Theresa Parish;
DRESS CODE: Officers to wear Jacket and Tie.
Reception following Officers’ Installation:
LOCATION: Cuisine on the Green
PRICE: $25.00 per adult Children $10
CONTACT: Grand Knight John Taaffe – 908-239-5988
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Officers’ Meeting:
We will hold our August Officers’ meeting as follows:
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Faith Formation Center, St. Theresa’s Church
OCEAN COUNTY CHAPTER:
Installation of Officers:
DATE: Monday, August 11, 2014
LOCATION: St. Mary’s Parish,
747 West Bay Avenue,
Barnegat, NJ 08050
TIME: 8:00 PM
DRESS CODE: Jacket and Tie
CHAPLAIN’S MESSAGE:
My Dear Brothers,
As many of you know, Rev. Richard Gallagher has retired and returned to his home in Cape May. We certainly thank God for the three years Father Rich spent with us here at the Parish of St. Theresa and for the many good works he did within the Parish Family. We all are also aware that Monsignor Ron Amandolare has been in declining health since January of this year and has retired to the Terraces Assisted Living Community here in Little Egg Harbor. We certainly continue to pray for Msgr. Ron and give thanks for the 12 years he served here in the Parish.
With these two wonderful men moving into new chapters of their Priesthood, I find myself as the only Priest here at the Parish of St. Theresa. As we continue to update our parish census, we realize that we have approximately 3,500 families registered as part of our ever growing Parish Family. Ministering to our Parish Family might, at first glance, appear that this might be an impossible task for just one priest. However, I feel confident that with God’s help and the wonderful support and encouragement of our Parish Family I will be able to accomplish what the Lord has called me to do as a Roman Catholic Priest.
I have spoken to Bishop O’Connell and he and his personnel staff are certainly aware of the situation here at the Parish of St. Theresa. Bishop has told me that he will do everything possible to find us some help, especially for the weekend masses.
All of this point out the very real need for all of us to increase our prayers to our Lord for young men to hear and respond to God’s call to the Priesthood.
In his message of April 21, 2013, Pope Francis said:
“Behind and before every vocation to the priesthood or to the consecrated life there is always the strong and intense prayer of someone: a grandmother, a grandfather, a mother, a father, a community…. This is why Jesus said: “Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest,” that is, God the Father, “to send out laborers into his harvest” (Mt 9:38). Vocations are born in prayer and from prayer; and only through prayer can they persevere and bear fruit.
Let us invoke the intercession of Mary who is the Woman of the “yes”. Mary said “yes” throughout her life! She learned to recognize Jesus’ voice from the time when she carried him in her womb. May Mary, our Mother, help us to know Jesus’ voice better and better and to follow it, so as to walk on the path of life!”
Having served the Diocese of Trenton as Vocation Director for almost ten years, I can assure you that the Lord is indeed calling men from every age and background to answer God’s call to serve him in the Priesthood. But these men need encouragement. A man considering answering the call to the Priesthood today is met with so many obstacles that often they simply resign themselves to what may be a futile pursuit. These obstacles range from peer pressure, the expectations of society, and the resentment of many against the Roman Catholic Church to parents who do not want them to turn away from what could be lucrative careers or from the possibility of having a wife and a family. Sometimes these dissenting voices can resonate louder in the heart of these men than the call of Christ to follow him.
Thus I am asking all of you please pray that these men will hear God’s voice through the din of voices that would discourage them. Remember what our Holy Father has said; “Vocations are born in prayer.”
O Lord, my God, You renew the Church in every age by raising up priests outstanding in holiness, living witnesses of Your unchanging Love. In Your Plan for our salvation You provide shepherds for Your people.
Fill the hearts of men with the spirit of courage and love that they may answer Your call generously. Give parents the grace to encourage vocations in their family by prayer and good example.
Raise up worthy priests for Your Altars and ardent, but gentle servants of the Gospel. Give the Church more priests and keep them faithful in their love and service. May many men choose to serve You by devoting themselves to the service of Your people.
Amen
May God bless you always,
Fr. Mick
DECEASED MEMBERS:
Brother Louis DeFeo
ILL MEMBERS – please pray for their rapid return to health:
Monsignor Ronald Amandolare
Past Grand Knight Thomas Hartley
Past Grand Knight and Former District Deputy Bill Dwyer
Brother Peter De Feo
Brother Jack Murray
Brother Sal Brunetto
Brother James Murray
Brother Franklin Clayton
Brother James Murray and his father, Martin
Brother Pat Waldron’s wife, Judy
Grand Knight John Taaffe’s wife, May
Brother Rich Herrmann’s mother, Elizabeth
Brother Peter Prada’s wife, Irene
Brother James Halsey’s sister, Maureen
Brother Bob Love’s son, Adrian
PARISH FUND RAISERS:
Our Pastor and Chaplain has asked us to assist in raising additional funds for our Parish, offsetting some of the funds lost as a result of Superstorm Sandy. The net proceeds of these Fund Raisers will go directly to our Parish.
Father Mick has recently established a committee to start monthly Bingo in the parish. Members of our council are serving on this committee.
· Rick Siano - Chairperson
· John Taaffe
· Matt Bieda (experienced - runs Bingo for the Legion)
· John Nowak
· Sal Brunetto
COUNCIL FUND RAISERS:
Bus Trips: During our most recent Columbian Year, which ended on June 30, 2013, the bus trips to the various casinos in Atlantic City raised over $2,000.00 for Council Activities. Our objective this Columbian Year is to host a bus trip to Atlantic City once a quarter.
Our bus trip to the Tropicana, held on June 24th, generated a net profit of $500.00 for the Council.
Our next Bus Trip is:
DATE: Tuesday, August 12, 2014
TIME: 9:00 AM, St. Theresa Parking Lot
CASINO: Resorts
PRICE: $25.00
RETURN: $25.00 in Casino play
CONTACT: Francis Murphy – 609-294-8244
200 CLUB:
The Council Officers decided to start running a “200 Club” monthly fund raiser.
The program is simple:
Membership limit 200 members.
Join the Club for $10.00 per month
For your $10 per month, you receive a number from 1 to 200.
Once a month, a number is drawn from 1 to 200 - the winner receives a $1000 cash prize.
The drawing will be held on a scheduled date each month; club members are invited to attend the drawing and light refreshments will be served.
You may purchase more than one membership depending on availability remember a max of only 200 members. You can invite friends, family and coworkers to join; you do not need to be a member of the council to join the 200 Club.
Minimum 6 month membership required to join the “200 Club” ( $ 60) for 6 months – “6 chances at a $1000!”
Checks will be made out to Knights of Columbus.
Any member staying in the “200 Club” for 12 consecutive months will receive a letter of appreciation from the council. Payments are tax deductible.
Profits from this fund raiser will be used for the good work of the council.
To get your name on the membership list, see Brother Lou Mankowski at our next business meeting or call him @ 609 294 1623. You can choose your lucky number(s) first come, first served. You can also contact Lou for a membership via email .
Questions - contact Lou Mankowski at 609 294 1623 or the Grand Knight at 908-239-5988.
Come to our next meeting and join the fun - become a member of our 200 Club.
COUNCIL FELLOWSHIP EVENTS:
The Council is planning two Fellowship events over the next few months.
One of these events will be a Night of Horseshoes at the VFW Post on Gifford Road near the Firehouse. This event will be scheduled for a Friday evening September 12th
The second is a Council picnic at Paul King Park, Manahawkin Lake near the intersection of Route 9 and Route 72. Scheduled for Saturday, August 23rd
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ASSISTANCE:
We are continuing our assistance for the Little Egg Harbor Food Pantry. Assistance is always needed in distributing the paper bags after Mass. Help is also requested for various events listed below.
SUMMARY OF UPCOMING FOOD PANTRY EVENTS:
Day / Date / Time / Location / EventMonday / July 21 / 9:15 AM / Food Pantry / Unload County Food Truck
Monday / July 21 / 11:30 AM / Community Center / Unload County Food Truck
Sat/Sun / July 26-27 / All Masses / Church / Distribute Food Bags after Masses
Monday / August 4 / 8:00 AM / Church / Transport food from Church to Food Bank
ELECTIONS:
At our May Meeting, the members present elected the following individuals to serve as Council Officers for the next Columbian Year, July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015. Those elected are:
TITLE / NAMEGrand Knight / John Taaffe
Deputy Grand Knight / Jeff Hawarden
Chancellor / John Nowak
Warden / Francis Murphy
Treasurer / Joe Palandro
Recorder / Jim Halsey
Advocate / David Johnson
Inside Guard / Leo Rossetti
Outside Guard / Bill Murphy
Trustees / Joe Lutz Earl Lind Joe Berdini
New Jersey State Convention Delegates / Grand Knight and a Past Grand Knight
New Jersey State Convention Alternates / Deputy Grand Knight and Treasurer
Ocean County Chapter Delegates / Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight
Ocean County Chapter Alternates / Financial Secretary and Chapter Chairman
Additionally, our Grand Knight appointed Brother Peter Jacobs as Lecturer.
Please plan on attending Our Council’s Installation of Officers on Sunday, July 27, 2014 after the 11:30 Mass.
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE:
As in past years, the Council conducted its annual Membership Drive at all Masses on the last three weekends in June. We secured applications from seventeen parishioners.
COUNCIL BY-LAWS:
Good News!! Our Council By-Laws have been approved by the Supreme Advocate. They are currently being printed and will be distributed to the membership when received.
COUNCIL DUES:
Our Financial Secretary, Jay, will be sending out the annual dues notices later this month. Please pay your dues as soon as possible.
COMMUNICATIONS:
At our May Council meeting, the members had a discussion on Communications; specifically, on how to recognize legitimate email communications from both the Supreme Council, Knights of Columbus or the NJ State Council Knights of Columbus. Those of us who use email need to know that the Supreme Council website is www.kofc.org and emails sent from the Supreme Council will end with @kofc.org. If you receive an email claiming to be from the Supreme Council that does NOT end with @kofc.org, it probably did not originate with the Supreme Council and should be deleted.
The NJ State Council website is www.njkofc.org. All official communications from the NJ State Council will be sent as ‘bcc’ and the sender will be . The Subject Line will be in all capital letters. If you receive an email claiming to be from the NJ State Council that did not arrive as described, it probably did not originate with the NJ State Council and should be deleted.
FOURTH DEGREE:
Our Former District Deputy Joe Lyons and current District Deputy Al Del Tufo were approached by the Master of the Fourth Degree concerning forming a new Fourth Degree Assembly in Southern Ocean County. Therefore, they have sent an invitation letter to all Fourth Degree members in both our Council and Annunciation Council, at St. Mary’s in Barnegat, about an upcoming Organizational Meeting in August. When you receive this letter, please respond.
For 2014, the Major Exemplification of the Fourth Degree is scheduled for November 2, 2014 at the Sheraton in Eatontown. If you are interested in taking the Fourth Degree, please contact either Joe Lyons the Assembly Comptroller () or our Council Chancellor John Nowak.
COUNCIL WEBSITE:
The Council Website is now up and running!! We are on a new service but our web address remains the same – www.kofc14615.org.
This website has potentially many uses including the following:
· ACTIVATE council membership
· INCREASE member participation
· COMMUNICATE more efficiently with members and councils