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A NEWSLETTER FOR OUR LADY OF THE HILLS COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
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Monday October 26, 2020
MEETING DAYS ARE 2ND AND 4TH WEDNESDAYS
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The next OLH council 5959 meeting
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Meeting joining information will be sent to members on Wednesday morning.
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Pledge to vote on Nov. 3 Each election provides an opportunity for American citizens to make their voices heard. Every vote counts! Take the pledge and learn more here.
Members are not permitted to engage in partisan political activity in the name of the Knights of Columbus. Partisan political activity is defined as action directed toward success or failure of a political party, candidate for political office, or political group.
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Grand Knight,
Vincent Scafuto
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Brothers, Sir Knights, Family, and Friends,
We need your help to volunteer in assisting with accepting turkeys and hams after the 7:30, 10:00 and 12:00 Masses on the 2 upcoming Sundays; This weekend on November 4th, and the following on the 11th.
On Sunday, November 15, 2020 we will have our Installation of Officers Mass at 12:00 Noon Mass. Everyone is invited, all officers are asked to prioritize this event as it is very important.
Lastly, election day is November 3, please be sure you vote your conscience!
Thank you,
Vivat Jesu!
Vincent Scafuto
Grand Knight, Council 5959
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Join ONLINE
Free membership offer to join the Knights of Columbus until the end of the year. Click here to join, user code McGivney2020 for free membership offer!
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Fr. Brian Nolan
Daily at 9:00 AM and Weekend Masses Sat at 4 PM and Sun at 7:30 and 10:00 AM and 12:00 Noon
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It is with great joy and anticipation that we announce the re-opening of Blessed Sacrament Church at a limited capacity for weekend Masses. It is important that you review the frequently updated information on our Webpage, the link is below.
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October 31: A day that will make K of C history In less than two weeks, Father McGivney will be beatified. Prior to the event, join us in praying a novena in his honor, starting this Thursday, Oct. 22. You can also sign up to receive an email on each of the nine days of the novena. Click here for details.
Follow the hashtag #FrMcGivney, watch livestreamed events at kofc.org/beatification, or tune into EWTN and other major Catholic networks. You also find resources designed to help you celebrate the historic occasion.
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Beatification of Father McGivney
On October 31st at 11AM a beatification mass for Father McGivney will be held at the Cathedral of St Joseph in Hartford, Conn. You can watch the mass live on EWTN, Catholic TV or streaming on the Supreme K of C website kofc.org.
Now is the perfect time to join the Guild. There is no cost to join or be a member and you will receive periodic updates on the progress to Sainthood. You and members of your family can join the Guild by going to the Supreme website kofc.org and giving the name and address of those who wish to join. A show of support is important to the cause. Join now.
William Birtwistle, PSD
Chairman-Father McGivney Guild
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Civil and Religious Liberties
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Use them or lose them!
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2020 New Jersey State Retreat
The 2020 New Jersey State Retreat is scheduled for October 23 - 25, 2020 at the San Alfonso Retreat House in West Long Branch.
This is somewhat short notice, however, the deadline date to sign up has been extended to October 15, 2020.
A cover letter from the Retreat House explaining in detail the COVID-19 precautions that have been taken by the good Fathers at San Alfonso can be viewed by clicking here.
The theme of this year's retreat is "Choosing to Live in Peace" and the details of the weekend can be viewed by clicking here.
If you are planning to attend the retreat please fill out the form available here and return to SK Joe Orosz.
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Your prayers are requested for:
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For all people suffering due to the Corona Virus
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For all those that have to continue to get in harms-way to provide our essential services
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For First-Responders, Medical Professionals and all those caring for the ill
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PGK Dave Adams, for a quick recovery
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Brother Dave Martin
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Brother Ralph Manfredi
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Brother Robert Riggio
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Foodbank Network of Somerset County
Click Picture to Donate to the
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As a member of the United States Coast Guard assigned to the USS Samuel Chase, Frank served as a gunner’s mate third class and crewed a Higgins boat on 15 D-Day landings. Frank was a part of the first wave, on June 6, 1944, that brought the Big Red One into Omaha Beach, and to this day still wonders how he survived.
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Contact Information for Council Members and Family
Brothers,
We know not when, we know not where and we know not how! Please make it a point of specifically providing our council's contact information to your loved ones! This information is relevant not only for you, but also for your loved ones, as they may need to contact one of us.
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Field agent for insurance information and questions Cell: 917-589-1252; Charles.Gardner@kofc.org (Br. Bud)
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Financial Secretary for dues and council related information; fs@kofc.ws (PGK Bob)
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Council's phone number, 929-459-5950, leave a message and one of us will call you back as soon as possible.
We have many electronic resources available to us,
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www.kofc.org, for our Orders global organization
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At the top of this newsletter, you will always find our social media links to Twitter and Facebook as well as a link to our page
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Knights of Columbus Insurance
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Charles Bud Gardner, Field Agent
917-589-1252 - charles.gardner@kofc.org
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Exemplification Ceremony
The Knights of Columbus has revised the degree program; it is now one Exemplification Ceremony which combines 1st. (Charity) 2nd. Unity and 3rd. Fraternity, our Orders' principles. The 4th (Patriotism) continues to be a distinct event.
The link below, includes a video of the ceremony.Take the time to view this video as a refresher as to what the nights are about and why your joined and to help you explain to your family who the Knights are, what we stand for and what we do.
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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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Publisher: Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of the Hills Martinsville NJ Council No. 5959
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Phone number: 929-459-5950
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USPS Mail to: Blessed Sacrament Parish
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1890 Washington Valley Rd
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