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A NEWSLETTER FOR OUR LADY OF THE HILLS COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
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Thursday November 02, 2023
COUNCIL MEETING DAYS ARE THE 2ND AND 4TH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
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Our next council meeting will be on
* Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 7:00 PM *
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Rebuild. Rebrand. Reinvigorate.
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Grand Knight's Message
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As we approach the Holy Day of Obligation, The Solemnity of All Saints, we reflect on the souls of our departed Brothers. To that end, our Council will hold a special Memorial Mass this coming Sunday, November 5 at 12 o’clock mass. Please join us as we honor our departed brothers, particularly those who left us in the last 12 months:
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- Timothy Wagner
- Ralph Manfredi
- Edward Schmidt
- Joseph Beotsch
- John Bogan
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In addition, the Knights will once again honor those, living and deceased, who served our country in the armed forces. There will be a:
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Veteran’s Day Ceremony on November 11, at 3:30 PM.
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Please join us. Note that the proceeds from the donations for the flags will be donated to the “KofC Send a Hero Home” program, which pays for the trip home during the holidays for lower ranked service members.
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In preparation for this ceremony, which has become one of the highlights of the Columbian year, there will be a memorial flag assembly meeting on Thursday evening,
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November 2 at 7:00 in the conference room at Blessed Sacrament.
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Volunteers are needed to make the task easier for all. Then, on the morning of
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November 11 (rain or shine) at 9:30, the flags will be planted in front of the Church on either side of the flagpole.
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Once again, please join us to help with this task.
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A summary of upcoming events…
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- November 2 @7:00 PM – Memorial Flag Assembly (help needed)
- November 5 @ 12 noon – Memorial Mass
- November 8 @7:30 PM (time change from 7:00) – Council Meeting
- November 11 @9:30 AM– Memorial Flag planning (help needed)
- November 11 – Veteran’s Day Ceremony – 3:30 PM (before 4:00 Mass)
Also, in the planning stages are:
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- International Food Fest Dinner Event for the entire parish – Target: Jan 13
- Youth Free Throw Contest at Blessed Sacrament – Target Feb
- Communion Breakfast – Target Feb 11
- Youth Essay Contest – Target Feb/Mar
Please keep our Council and our brothers in your prayers as we invoke Blessed Father McGivney to guide our Council in our mission of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.
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Bill Maxwell, Grand Knight
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Scan the above codes to donate, please note "Honor Our Veterans" in the description.
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GWA Honor Guards, DD Jim Gallombardo playing Taps, Fr. Brian Blessing Veterans.
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On Veterans Day, November 11, 2023, the Council, and the Church will once again Honoring Our Veterans at 5pm outside the church. I hope you will join us in the somber celebration of those who served in our Parish.
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Please join us on Thursday November 2, 2023, at 7PM to assemble the flags, Saturday November 11 at 9:30 AM to plant the flags, and before the Saturday Vigil Mass on Veterans Day Saturday November 11 to Honor our veterans.
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In the meanwhile, please respond to a sign-up genius email you will receive shortly. The committee needs a couple of hours of your time for assistance in preparing for the program, placing the flags at about 3:30 PM right before the 4PM Vigil Mass on November 11th.
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Donations in the name of each veteran will be accepted via check payable to Knights of Columbus 5959 with proceeds benefiting the KofC Send a Hero Home Program, enabling active-duty personnel ranks E-4 and below travel expense assistance to go home for Christmas. Last year, through your generosity, we were able to donate the net proceeds to these Vets to get them home. Suggested donation is $25. Please donate as your means allow whether participating in the flag program or not.
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I want to thank you for your donations and/or time to the NJ Knights of Columbus’ “Send A Hero Home” program to help junior ranking military men and women pay for their travel home for the Christmas holiday to which they richly deserve.
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Watch for upcoming “Wind of The Hills” News to keep informed.
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Veterans Committee Chairman
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skrobertwarren@outlook.com
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October 25 – Council Meeting (Fraternal event to assemble Honor our Veterans Flags)
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November 4 – Memorial Mass
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November 11 – Veteran’s Day Ceremony
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Blessed Sacrament Church
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Easter 2023
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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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Council Officers 2023- 24
Rebuild. Rebrand. Reinvigorate.
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The slate of officers for the 2023 Columbian Year as of July 1, 2023. Congratulations to all!
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Thank you, PGK Robert Warren, for continuing as our Financial Secretary!
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Thank you to all those that continue to participate in our council's renewal.
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Grand Knight – William A Maxwell
Deputy GK - Open
Financial Secretary - PGK Robert Warren
Chancellor – PGK David Adams
Treasurer – Kennedy Arockiam
Advocate – Open
Recorder – Alfred Beronio
Warden – Larry Blanke
Inside Guard – Dominick Larosa
Outside Guard – Sean Zukowski
Trustee 1st Year – PGK John De Leon
Trustee 2nd Year – PGK Patrick S Noonan
Trustee 3rd Year – PGK Vincent J Scafuto
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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 Robert Warren)
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Council's phone number, 210-5959-499, 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 one degree is now the Charity, Unity and Fraternity (CUF) degree. 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 Knights of Columbus are about and why you 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: 7:00 PM for the meeting, or 6:40 PM to pray the Holy Rosary
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Meeting Location: We meet at Blessed Sacrament Parish Conference Room or as communicated.
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Publisher: Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of the Hills Martinsville NJ Council No. 5959
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Phone number: 210-5959-499
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USPS Mail to: Blessed Sacrament Parish
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1890 Washington Valley Rd
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