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A NEWSLETTER FOR OUR LADY OF THE HILLS COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
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Tuesday February 21, 2023
COUNCIL MEETING DAYS ARE THE 2ND AND 4TH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
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Our next council meeting is in person, weather permitting
* Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 7:45 PM *
~ After the Ash Wednesday 7 PM Mass ~
Rebuild. Rebrand. Reinvigorate.
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Grand Knight's Message
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Grand Knight,
Jonathan De Leon
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Dear Brothers, Family, and Friends,
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Please read the article below regarding Brother Ed Schmidt, and how much he loved his family, friends, church, and council.
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Ed was always very generous to our council in general and to our Scholarship Program in particular. In his obituary, his wife Sallyann, has named our council for your memorial donations. "Memorial donations may be made in his loving memory to the Knights of Columbus Our Lady of the Hills, Council #5959"
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You can use venmo by scanning the code or writing a check to:
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Knights of Columbus Council 5959
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BRIDGEWATER NJ 08807-1403
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Please join us for the 7PM Mass on Ash Wednesday, After the Mass we will have a Social Meeting, all are invited.
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Brother Edward J Schmidt
Dear Brothers, Family, and Friends,
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Brother Edward J. Schmidt has passed into eternal life, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated service, kindness, and culinary expertise. Eddie was a man of many talents and an integral part of our council.
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Ed was a longstanding member of our council, having served the Knights for over 60 years. During his time with us, he became known for his remarkable cooking skills and his willingness to put in the time and effort to ensure that our social events were memorable and enjoyable for all who attended.
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Ed's contributions to our council were immeasurable. He was always willing to lend a helping hand, whether it was by cooking for our events or by volunteering his time to help with our various projects and initiatives, such as the collection for the foodbank. His dedication and commitment to our council never wavered, and he remained a very generous and active and engaged member until about two years ago when he was no longer able to continue.
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Ed's impact extended far beyond our council. He was a beloved member of the community, known for his kindness, generosity, and warm personality. He had a way of making everyone feel welcome and at home, and his infectious smile and jovial nature could brighten even the darkest of days. As we reflect on Ed's life and legacy, we are reminded of the importance of service, kindness, and community. Ed embodied these values throughout his life, and his example serves as an inspiration to us all. Ed was awarded the Volunteer of the Year award at least once but deserved it every year he was a member of our council.
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We will miss Brother Eddie deeply, but we take comfort in knowing that his legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched and the countless hearts he warmed. Rest in peace, Ed, and know that you will always be remembered with love and gratitude.
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Visitation is on Friday, February 24 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. at Higgins Funeral Home. Please join us for our Council's Prayer Service at 6:30 PM
Our condolence to Sallyann and all of Ed's family.
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Brother Ed Schmidt at the Fall Plant Sale
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Ed with the Kitchen Crew, surrounded by GKs Tom Upton, Paul Sullivan, and Charles Fitzgerald.
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Another Kitchen Crew, PGKs Manny Cirne, Vinny Scafuto, Dave Adams and Brs. Kennedy Arockiam and Dom Larosa.
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Msgr. Prus presenting Ed with the Volunteer of the Year award
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Ed receiving an award from PGK Sal Longo
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Above, Father Paul leads the Corpus Christi Procession
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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 2022- 23
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The slate of officers for the 2022 Columbian Year as of July 1, 2022. 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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Rebuild. Rebrand. Reinvigorate.
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Grand Knight – Jon De Leon
Deputy GK - William Maxwell
Chancellor – PGK David Adams
Treasurer – Kennedy Arockiam
Advocate – PGK Francis Schissler
Recorder – Alfred Beronio
Warden – Larry Blanke
Inside Guard – Dominick Larosa
Outside Guard – [Open]
Trustee 1st Year – PGK Patrick Noonan
Trustee 2nd Year – PGK Vincent Scafuto
Trustee 3rd Year – PGK Fred Ciociola
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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, 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 nights 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: 7:30 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) 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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