Advocate Rich Ellsworth broke his leg over the weekend falling from a ladder
while helping out at the Parish Festival. Rich had surgery is doing well. Our
prayers go out to Rich and his family for a speedy recovery.
SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE
As usual, for July, August, and September, the meeting on the first Monday of the month
has been cancelled. We will still have meetings on the third Monday of each month.
SACRED HEART NEEDS HELP FOR THE ANNUAL PARISH FESTIVAL
Brothers,
We received the following email from Christine Schnabel asking for assistance for the
annual Parish Festival:
We wish to thank you for all for your past efforts in volunteering
at the parish festivals for the past two years and to request your
assistance again this year even though we are not hosting a
Casino. The festival will begin with a procession on Friday June
26th at 6pm. Therefore we ask that volunteers be here at 5:30pm
to get set and then we are open from 6pm till 11pm. The shifts
will be 2 1/2 hours long unless they are willing to stay the whole
time. We will then re-open on Saturday June 27th at 4pm.
Please contact Christine if you can spare some time to help with this very worthwhile and rewarding event.
OUR NEWEST FIRST DEGREE MEMBER
Please welcome Thomas George, our newest first degree member. Thomas was inducted in a first degree ceremony at
our Council hall on May 18. Thomas is a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Suffern and ushers at the 11:30 mass every Sunday.
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED FOR 2009-2010
At the meeting on June 1, the nominating committee presented their recommendations for officers for 2009 - 2010. No other
candidates were nominated from the floor. Thereafter the election was held and the following candidates were elected:
Grand Knight
Joseph Mikulka
Deputy Grand Knight
Joseph Toss
Chaplain
Joseph Witt
Chancellor
Edward W. Selleck
Lecturer
John S. Witt
Warden
Thomas J. Harding III
Treasurer
Douglas A. Kozak
Recording Secretary
Rich Reidy
Advocate
Richard M. Ellsworth
Outside Guard
Kevin McNellis
Inside Guard
Joe Ciccio
1st Year Trustee
Michael V. Tymoch
2nd Year Trustee
John S. Witt
3rd Year Trustee
Douglas A. Kozak
SEND A LETTER TO YOUR STATE SENATOR NOW TO STOP LEGALIZED GAY MARRIAGE
The New York Supreme Council is urging all members to contact their state Senator to state their opposition to the gay marriage bill
before them. Here is a letter that tom Moriarty sent to use as a guide:
Dear Senator Morahan:
Please do not support the Same-Sex Marriage Bill and
please urge your fellow Senators to do likewise. This Bill is an insult to
our American way of life. It is beyond belief that it even being discussed,
let alone being considered as law.
Yours truly,
Tom Moriarty
9 Richard Street
Sloatsburg, N.Y. 10974
Member: Joyce Kilmer Council, Knights of Columbus, Suffern N.Y.
ACT NOW TO STOP GAY MARRIAGE IN NEW YORK STATE
On Monday, May 18 2009 the council received the following email from Knights of Columbus New York State Deputy
Edward Castellazzi:
Dear Brother Knight:
The future of marriage in New York will soon be decided, and you're in a position to help make a difference.
Last Tuesday, the New York State Assembly passed a same-sex
marriage bill and sent it on to the Senate. The Senate Majority
leader says he will bring the bill to the floor when he knows he
has the votes to pass it. You can help ensure that the votes
aren't there.
Please call or e-mail your state senator and urge him or her to
vote NO on same-sex marriage. A list of the members of the New
York Senate and their contact information is included with this e-
mail. If you don't know who your senator is, you can go to
http://www.nysenate.gov/senators and
find out by entering your address and zip code.
At our Supreme Convention last August, delegates adopted a
resolution promising "That we will never waver in our efforts to
promote the Church's understanding of marriage as the faithful,
exclusive and lifelong union of one man and one woman joined in an
intimate partnership of life and love." You can find the full
text of the resolution here:
Please help the Knights of Columbus deliver on that promise.
New York's Senate will listen if we speak loudly and clearly. But
time is short, and I ask that you contact your senator as soon as
possible.
SUPREME KNIGHT CARL ANDERSON HAS AUTHORED A NEW BOOK
Supreme Knight Carl Anderson has authored a new book entitled "Called to Love", which build upon the
teachings of Pope John Paul II. Learn more about this interesting book and order it online at
www.calledtolove.net.
2009 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
The annual Knights of Columbus Charity Softball Tournament is taking place July 4th weekend in Pearl River and
Orangeburg. This is a womens fast-pitch tournament which is very fast paced and action packed.
This annual event raises thousands of dollars for Camp Venture, Buddy Ball Sports, and
Challenger Little League. Volunteers are needed to help with tournament management, scorekeeping, grounds crew, and
concession workers. Contact Frank Gemeinhardt at (914) 672-4085 or (845) 268-2017 or via email
frank7767@aol.com.
INSURANCE AGENT
Our agent is Richard Kitrick. He can be reached at (845) 494-8142 and click here to send him an email.
LATEST COUNCIL DONATIONS
$500 to Sacred Heart School for a scholarship
$100 to Albertus Magnus High School for Project Graduation
$150 to St. Francis of Assisi Church to sponsor "Vocation Day" in the Rockland Vicariate
$500 to Jorge Mateos for Seminarian sponsorship
$100 to Triune Council
$500 to Tagaste Monastery
The deep sea blue fishing trip which was postponed last year has been rescheduled for September 12, so save the date!. Details to follow...
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Our prayers go out to...
Mary Curley and family, whose daughter passed away
The family of Butch Conca, who passed away
Advocate Rich Ellsworth, who is recovering from a broken leg
Christopher Godjdic
Jimmy Connery
Diana Selleck
Louis Caterina
Philippe Maroux and his wife Joan
Jennifer McKeiver
Frances Walka
Police Officers and Firefighters
All of our Service Men and Women serving at home and abroad.
Andy Yaroshek won $56 for being present at the last meeting. Come to the next meeting - you have to be present to win!
THINKING ABOUT BECOMING A KNIGHT?
Have you considered joining the Knights of Columbus? Are you a Catholic male
and are at least 18 years of age?
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's fraternal benefit
society with over 1.7 million members worldwide. It offers
mutual aid and assistance to sick,
disabled and needy members and their families. Fellowship is promoted among members and their
families through educational, charitable, religious, social
welfare, war relief and public relief works.
Want to learn more? Take the next step. Just
click here to fill out a quick contact form.
Someone from our Council will contact you.
You'll be glad you did.
