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A NEWSLETTER FOR OUR LADY OF THE HILLS COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
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Monday November 09, 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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Grand Knight,
Vincent Scafuto
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Brothers, Sir Knights, Family, and Friends,
On Sunday, November 15, 2020 at the newly re-instated 12:00 Noon Mass we will venerate the deceased Brothers of our council at the Memorial Mass. This annual ritual is one of our most meaningful council events as we will, one day, also be venerated by our fellow brothers. Please invite as many parishioners, knights and family as possible to attend this Mass, as we'd like to have maximum occupation as a show of unity with the Knights of Columbus and Church.
Everyone is invited to attend, and all officers are asked to prioritize this event the Installation of Officers will follow shortly after. Your participation is key to renew our commitment to Council 5959, Blessed Sacrament Parish and the Knights of Columbus and the Church.
Thank you to Mike Burns for sharing this link with us... as you may already know, our founder, Blessed Father Michael J McGivney is now one step away from sainthood. Click here to view the video, "An American Blessed" on Formed available to all parishioners.
Please find a short article below regarding our Holiday Fundraiser for Local Charities from DGK Jon De Leon. Please share this with all your friends and family, making them aware of the Knights of Columbus Council 5959 and giving them the opportunity to donate to this most important cause.
Thank you all for your efforts in bringing us back as parishioners of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament!
Vivat Jesu!
Vincent Scafuto
Grand Knight, Council 5959
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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 important that you review the frequently updated information on our Webpage, the link is below.
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KofC Council 5959 Holiday Fundraiser for Local Charities
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DGK Jon De Leon
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Dear Brothers, Family and Friends,
As we close out an unprecedented year consumed by a global pandemic, many people are left in need of basic items such as food and clothes (particularly winter coats). The Knights of Columbus, Martinsville Council 5959, as in previous years, wants to continue supporting local charities in Somerset Country with the most critical items.
Because of the unique and continuing unprecedented circumstances, as we did in the Spring, we're raising money this Christmas Season (including Thanksgiving) to support our local charitable organizations. We will present these organizations with the donation prior to Christmas, and a follow-up donations as additional ones are received.
Your donations will reach so many families in the Somerset County area. Thank you in advance! We wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving, a blessed Christmas, and a prosperous New Year!
God Bless you!
DGK Jon De Leon
Sample list of charitable organizations:
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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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