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A NEWSLETTER FOR OUR LADY OF THE HILLS COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
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Sunday July 25, 2021
COUNCIL MEETING DAYS ARE THE 2ND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
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Our next council meeting is on
* Wednesday, August 25, 2021, please mark your calendar *
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Grand Knight's Message
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Grand Knight,
Jonathan De Leon
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Dear Brothers, Sir Knights, Family, and Friends,
Our next council meeting will be held on the 4th Wednesday, August 25th. I would like to invite all of the members to attend. At this meeting, we will discuss upcoming events and new ways of becoming an engaged member of our council.
We will meet in person in our chamber, aka rooms 1 and 2 at Blessed Sacrament Church!
Meeting Agenda:
- The 2021 Pride in our Priests Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. This year’s celebration will be held at The Imperia in Somerset. Dinner is at 6:00 PM. The cost will be $50.00 per person if paid by August 18, 2021. After that date the price is $60.00 and subject to availability. The deadline for reservations is August 31, 2021. Payment MUST BE received by that date. NO TICKETS will be sold at the door.
- Following the success of the Welcome Back Coffee and Donuts, we've been asked to host another one in July for the new priest Fr. Paul, and welcome Msgr. Terrance Lawler.
- Filling the calendar, in particular from September-December
- Parish Fall Fest
- Memorial and Installation of Officers Mass.
As reported at our last meeting, Br. Ed Schmidt was in the hospital for a procedure; he has since recovered and thanks us all for our prayers.
We continue to pray for Brother Carl Sisolak's success in his religious career; he has taken his first Vows as an Alexian Brother
Vivat Jesu,
Jon De Leon
Grand Knight, Council 5959
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Message from Brother Carl Sisolak
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Carl, you are in our prayers always!
We are proud of you and your dedication to receive your vows. Stay safe and allow God to continue guiding you on your journey.
Vivat Jesus,
PGK Vincent Scafuto
Trustee Council 5959
Martinsville NJ
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A Message from the Center for Great Expectations
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The Center for Great Expectations is hosting an amazing online silent auction in conjunction with the Ken Daneyko Golf Classic. View the items and bid starting today through July 19th at 7:00 pm. You don’t have to be present to win. Go to https://events.readysetauction.com/cge/kd-golf-2021 to view this selection of wonderful items donated by friends of The Center.
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Over 35 great prizes to choose from!
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- Amethyst and Diamond Pendant/Earrings/Ring Set
- Foursome at Hamilton Farms
- 5 Piece Tag luggage Set
- Hudson Farm Pigeon Shooting
- Kate Spade City Set
- Gardening Basket
- Wine & Cheese Please
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The 50/50 raffle is already at $3,375 and plenty of tickets will be sold from now through the Ken Daneyko Golf Classic. Raffle winners will be pulled the evening of July 19th during the outing. You don’t have to be present to win.
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All proceeds support The Center’s evidence-based, trauma-attuned treatment for some of the most vulnerable mothers in our community. We hope you’ll enjoy this opportunity to support our programs.
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Feel free to share this email with friends or family members who might enjoy these great opportunities.
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Your help will create futures of healthy possibilities.
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19 Dellwood Lane | Somerset, NJ 08873
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Office:732-247-7003 ext. 336
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Around the Parish!
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Fr. Brian Nolan
Daily at 9:00 AM and 12:10, and Weekend Masses on 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. Please visit Parish's webpage for latest Holy Day Mass schedules.
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Patrick Kelly Begins Tenure as Supreme Knight.
He is the 14th Supreme Knight to lead the Order in its mission of charity, unity, and fraternity.
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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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