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A NEWSLETTER FOR OUR LADY OF THE HILLS COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
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Tuesday January 23, 2024
COUNCIL MEETING DAYS ARE THE 2ND AND 4TH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
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Our next council meeting will be on
* Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - 7:30 PM *
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Rebuild. Rebrand. Reinvigorate.
Happy New Year
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Grand Knight's Message
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The new year started off in terrific fashion with a very successful parish event – The International Food Fest on January 13. It was a great way to put the lockdown years behind us and get back to our normal joy-filled Catholic parish events.
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The event drew ~ 120 parishioners, many of whom were new faces. There was great music, food, dancing, laughter, and just great fun by all the attendees. This looks like an event that can become a yearly occurrence.
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Many thanks are in order… first for the collaboration with the CCW, which helped to extend our reach within the parish. Second, for the Knights on the Planning Committee: PGK Dave Adams, PGK Al LoGiudice (who was also the emcee for the event), Kennedy Arockiam, and PGK Manny Cirne. Finally, for Harley Ruth and PGK Sal Longo who ran the 50/50. Sal also gifted the crowd by singing a beautiful song for the attendees during the event that blew everyone away – he is one talented fellow.
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Finally… say a prayer for the success of the National Right to Life March in Washington this coming Friday, January 19. Pray for the changing of hearts and minds towards protecting life - from conception to natural death.
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January 19: National Right to Life March in Washington DC.
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January 20 – KofC Youth Free Throw Contest, 9:30-11 AM in the Parish Hall Basketball court (starting after 9:00 Mass).
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- Spread the word about this event.
- 9-11-year-old boys and girls will register and participate from 9:30-10:15
- 12-14-year-old boys and girls will register and participate from 10:15-11:30
- Proof of age must be provided.
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Help is needed to register the contestants and monitor and record the shooting of the participants. If you have children participating, please lend a hand with the event itself.
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January 24 – Council Social Meeting at 7:30 PM in the conference room.
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February 2 – First Friday of the month Eucharistic Adoration – Knights of the Eucharist: 7:00 PM
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February 11 - Communion Breakfast- 11:00. Msgr. Prus and Deacon John will be the speakers on the topic of the Eucharist.
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This event, which was a yearly staple of parish life, was discontinued during the lockdown years, but is now being brought back, and it coincides with the National Eucharistic Revival. Thus, both speaker’s talks will address this uniquely Catholic sacrament.
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The 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.
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Volunteers to be on the committee to plan this event are needed to make this event a success. We will also need kitchen help on Saturday and Sunday to make breakfast. Thank you.
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A non-KofC parish event of interest: A small group study on Jesus and the Eucharist is beginning Monday Jan 29. This series includes a mix of videos and small group discussion. This will be offered via:
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- Zoom on Mondays at 10:00 AM
- in-person on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM, and
- at home for families to use via video on their own
- This event is free, and you can sign up on the parish website or in the parish Narthex.
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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Bill Maxwell, Grand Knight
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Forth Degree Newsletter
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2023 Year In Review
December 28, 2023
The Catholic League's 2023 Year in Review is now available. It contains an overview of some of our most important battles and victories over the last year. To read it, click here.
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- January 20 – KofC Youth Free Throw Contest (Back by popular demand) 9:30-11 AM in the Parish Hall Basketball court (starting after 9:00 Mass).
Spread the word about this event.
9-11-year-old girls and boys will register and participate from 9:30-10:15
12-14-year-old girls and boys will register and participate from 10:15-11:30
- January 24 – Council Social Meeting at 7:30 in the conference room.
- February 11 - PGK Frank Comune 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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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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