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A NEWSLETTER FOR OUR LADY OF THE HILLS COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
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Thursday November 23, 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, December 13, 2023 - 7:30 PM *
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Rebuild. Rebrand. Reinvigorate.
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Grand Knight's Message
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In the spirit of Thanksgiving there are many things that come to mind for which we should give thanks. Here are a few that I would like to share with you. I’m sure you have your own list or share some of the same ones:
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- Our families
- Our dear friends
- Our country
- Our freedoms
- Our parishes
- Our clergy – Fathers Brian and Paul, Deacon Lou, and Deaconate Candidate Eric (Blessed Sacrament)
- Our Bishop - Most Rev. James F. Checchio
- Our KofC Council – Thankful to be able to serve our parish, our community, and our Catholic faith.
Since this is the year of the Eucharistic Revival this is the opportune time to give thanks for the gift of the Eucharist – the special gift from Jesus to each and every one of us Catholics.
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A special thanks to the Veteran’s Day Committee, chaired by PGK and Vietnam combat veteran Bob Warren, for the very special and memorable November 11th Veterans Day ceremony. Father Brian blessed the flags along with Father Paul. The 4th Degree Honor Guard also graced the ceremony with their presence. Over a thousand dollars in donations for the “Send the Heroes Home” program were donated. This event is truly one of the highlights of the Columbian Year.
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Now to the busy schedule of upcoming events
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- November 25 - “Light up the Night” Christmas Tree set up and lighting. The exact timing in the morning is 9:00 AM (Help Needed)
- December 1- Knights of the Eucharist: 7:00 PM (Eucharistic Adoration)
- December 9 – Blood Drive 8:30AM-1:30 PM (Blood Donators needed)
- December 9 – CUF Degree 6:00 PM at Our Lady of Mount Virgin, Middlesex
- December 13 – Council Meeting: 7:30 PM (Come join us!)
- January 10 – Council Meeting in the conference room (Come join us!)
- January 13 - International Food Fest: 5:00 PM, in the Parish Hall - This is a brand-new parish event that the Knights are organizing with the Council of Catholic Women. Details will be coming out in the bulletin and on Flocknotes. Any help with planning and preparation is greatly appreciated. See below article from the event Chairpersons and future communication coming in the Wind.
- January 20 – KofC Youth Free Throw Contest (Back by popular demand) 9-11 AM in the Parish Hall
- January 24 – Council Social Meeting at 7:30 in the conference room.
- February 11 - Communion Breakfast- 11:00. Msgr. Prus will be the main speaker. - This event is in the planning stages. In the spirit the Eucharistic Revival a display of the 100 Eucharistic Miracles throughout the World will be set up for viewing during and after the event. A committee will be formed for planning and organizing.
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Volunteers to assist and support these events are greatly appreciated and serve to enrich your KofC experience. Thank you!
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As always, 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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Happy Thanksgiving to all our KofC families and friends!
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Bill Maxwell, Grand Knight
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Event Chairman and Chairwoman
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Scan the above codes to donate, please note "BSC IFF" in the description.
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Worthy Brothers, Family, and Friends,
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Our council, along with the ladies of the CCW, are planning a Blessed Sacrament Parish International Food Festival. The event is open to everyone, and all are encouraged to bring an appetizer, entree, and/or dessert to share with everyone. The key is for all the attendees to bring their favorite dish to share. We will serve water and soft drinks, if you would like to have a glass of wine or beer, please bring your own bottles.
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Everyone will be encouraged to wear a name tag with the number of years as a member of the parish. As such we will be able to recognize the parishioner with the longest and shortest tenure. We are still planning the event but are expecting to at least have a 50/50 and basket raffle - stay tuned for more details.
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We'd appreciate your help with selling tickets after all masses in coming weeks. The plan is to sell tickets for a couple of weekends in December, before Christmas, and then, the first week of January. Please make yourself available at whichever Mass you attend. We will have tickets and sign-up lists available in a couple of weeks.
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- November 25 - “Light up the Night” Christmas Tree set up and lighting. The exact timing in the morning is 9:00 AM (Help Needed)
- December 1- Knights of the Eucharist: 7:00 PM (Eucharistic Adoration)
- December 9 – Blood Drive 8:30AM-1:30 PM (Blood Donators needed)
- December 9 – CUF Degree 6:00 PM at Our Lady of Mount Virgin, Middlesex
- December 13 – Council Meeting: 7:30 PM (Come join us!)
- January 10 – Council Meeting in the conference room (Come join us!)
- January 13 - International Food Fest: 5:00 PM, in the Parish Hall
- January 20 – KofC Youth Free Throw Contest (Back by popular demand) 9-11 AM in the Parish Hall
- January 24 – Council Social Meeting at 7:30 in the conference room.
- February 11 - Communion Breakfast- 11:00. Msgr. Prus will be the main speaker.
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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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