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A NEWSLETTER FOR OUR LADY OF THE HILLS COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
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MEETING DAYS ARE 2ND AND 4TH WEDNESDAYS
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Please reply with your updated or loved one's email address to receive this publication in different or additional email inboxes, our phone number is 929-459-5950.
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Next council meeting: Wednesday, February 13, 2019
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Upcoming Events
Our next American Red Cross Blood Drive - March 3, 2019 8AM - 1 PM
Formation degree (2nd Degree) on March 12th! Details below!
Communion Breakfast Rescheduled for March 17, 2019
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Brothers, family and friends,
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On March 3, 2019 we will have the next Blood Drive, donation hours are from 8 AM though 1 PM. If you can help with setup and during the drive, please let us know by reply to this email, or call our council phone number 929-4-5959-50.
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To easily schedule appointments, access your donor card and RapidPass®, track donations, get rewards and more. Download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App now. Text BLOODAPP to 90999* to get the app that helps save lives. Or, search Red Cross Blood on the App Store(SM) or on the Google Play(TM) store.
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See below for an urgent message regarding blood shortages, please signup for our drive.
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Our Lady of the Hills, Council 5959
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One-two punch of winter storms, canceled blood drives straining Red Cross blood supply
Red Cross has an emergency need for blood and platelet donors to give now
PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 29, 2019) — The American Red Cross is reissuing its emergency call for blood and platelet donors to give now after multiple snow storms, frigid temperatures and the government shutdown further reduced lifesaving donations.
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In January, more than 4,600 Red Cross blood and platelet donations went uncollected as blood drives were forced to cancel due to severe winter weather blanketing parts of the U.S. Additional cancellations are expected this week, and weather travel advisories may cause even more donors to delay their planned donations. Donors in areas affected by winter weather are asked to make an appointment now to give once it is safe to travel.
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The federal government shutdown also affected donations as more than 4 percent of Red Cross blood collections come from drives sponsored by military and local, state and federal government agencies. About 30 blood drives hosted by federal offices were canceled across the country due to the shutdown, leaving more than 900 donations uncollected.
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“Disruptions to blood and platelet donations jeopardize the availability of blood for patients who depend on transfusions for survival,” said Cliff Numark, senior vice president, Red Cross Biomedical Services. “We’re grateful for all those who have come out to give since we issued our emergency call earlier this month and now urge others to come out and give to prevent delays in essential medical care.”
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Right now, Red Cross blood donations are being distributed to hospitals faster than they are coming in, and there is less than a three-day supply of most blood types on hand. The Red Cross strives to maintain a five-day supply of blood to meet the needs of patients and to be prepared for emergencies that require significant volumes of donated blood products.
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All eligible donors, especially platelet donors and blood donors with type O blood, are urgently needed to help restock the shelves for hospital patients. Donation appointments can be easily scheduled by using the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
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Formation (2nd) Degree - March 12th
Worthy Bros You are invited to attend a Formation degree (2nd Degree) on March 12th. We will escort you from Blessed Sacrament at 6:15 pm Requirements: Your 2019 membership card (1st degree) Jacket and tie Location is: St. Elizabeth Council #2393 St. James Church 184 S. Finley Ave. Basking Ridge, NJ Sign in: 6:30 RSVP by March 9th please. Robert (Bob) Warren, PGK PFN Financial Secretary Our Lady of the Hills Co 5959 Martinsville, NJ (908) 625-5979 skrobertwarren@outlook.com
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Free Tax Return Preparation Services
We have kicked off another season for Free TAX Return Services in Somerset county. One of our 6 sites is in the Martinsville Community Center. Please see ad below.
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KofC Co. #5959 PGK Francis Comune Memorial
52nd Annual Communion Breakfast.
All Parishioners are once again invited to join us at our 49th annual communion breakfast on March 17, 2018, immediately following the 9 AM mass. It will take place in the Parish Hall.
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This year’s guest speaker will be Rev. Fr Timothy Christy, Vicar General of Metuchen Diocese. Mark your calendars to plan to attend this wonderful annual event with your family and friends. Come to the 9 AM Mass, listen to a different perspective on the Gospel, and follow Father Christy downstairs for a great breakfast! Help us honor those that have provided outstanding service to our Council, Parish and Community!
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Tickets are $10 per person, $5 age 6-12, under 6 free. It is a traditional American breakfast prepared by some of our best chefs. This is usually a full house event and tickets are limited, so please purchase your tickets early to avoid being disappointed.
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Comune Breakfast Chairman
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Who we are and what we do!
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Please share Brian's contact information with your loved ones... thank you!
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Donna Reilly, Office Administrator - 973-809-8335 - reillyofficemail@kofc.org
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Council meetings (New Starting July 2018)" Held every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, except as periodically announced. All members of the Knights of Columbus in good-standing are invited to attend, please arrive no later than start time.
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Meeting Time: 7:30 PM for the meeting, or 7:10 PM to pray the Holy Rosary
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Meeting Location: We meet at Blessed Sacrament Parish, in rooms 1&2 (off the church lobby).
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A NEWSLETTER FOR OUR LADY OF THE HILLS COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
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Publisher: Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of the Hills Martinsville NJ Council No. 5959
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USPS Mail to: Blessed Sacrament Parish
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1890 Washington Valley Rd
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