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A NEWSLETTER FOR OUR LADY OF THE HILLS COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
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Friday February 16, 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, February 28, 2024 - 7:30 PM - Social
Rebuild. Rebrand. Reinvigorate.
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Grand Knight's Message
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A parish where people do things together is a parish where people come together.
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Never was this more true than at the February 11, 2025 Francis J. Comune Knights of Columbus Communion Breakfast. PGK “Judgie” has to be smiling down on us from above.
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The Communion Breakfast, in addition to being a vehicle to build our Catholic identity, also serves to get the most people to take part in the event itself. From the planning, the set-up, the cooking, the clean-up, to the audience participation in terms of receiving awards, having breakfast together, singing and mingling, this event gets people doing things; and doing things with our fellow parishioners.
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All credit for a Communion Breakfast that apparently exceeded attendance standards by a wide margin (~172 tickets sold) to my fellow Knights on the Planning Committee, PGK Bob Warren (Chair), Gary Starpoli, Kennedy Arockiam, PGK Dave Adams, PGK Al LoGiudice and Manny Cirne, and those who spent many hours on the set-up and kitchen duties: PGK Dave Adams, Mike Sabella, Steve Voultepsis, Mario Folino, Sean Zukowski, PGK Pat Noonan, PGK Jon De Leon, Harley Juth, Ray Perrone, Maksim Maxwell, Dominik LaRossa, and Larry Blanke.
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Additional thanks to the ex-KofC parish organizations that helped, including the Hospitality Committee, the Schilling Family (Kim, Max and Owen) and a pair of 8th graders who, despite late notice, attended and assisted with serving tables.
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Finally, thanks to PGK Al LoGiudice for his skillful emceeing of the event and PGK Sal Longo for conducting the 50/50 drawing.
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This CB provided many special moments, including the 100 Eucharistic Miracles display, the Blessing of the attendees with the First Degree Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the music playlist by Kennedy, the singing, the mimosas and the compelling testimonial speech by Deacon John Scansaroli, and the opportunity to give awards to many special people of Blessed Sacrament. Congratulations to the KofC award winners, Brother Al Beronio, for Senior of the Year, Brother Eric Koppi for CCD Teacher of the Year and PGK Dave Adams for the Thomas Sheehan Knight of the Year Award.
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We look forward to running it back next year!
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Picture included is "The view from the podium" – Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition to the left and the wonderful parishioners of Blessed Sacrament filling the rest of the room.
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- February 24 – Eucharistic Revival Parish Retreat at St. Joseph’s Shrine in Stirling, NJ
- Let’s have a strong showing of Knights at this retreat.
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o The deadline for registration is Wednesday, February 21.
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§ When: Saturday, Feb 24 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 AM
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§ Where: St. Joseph Shrine, Stirling, NJ
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§ One of the priests from the Shrine will give the morning talk and a Man of St. Joseph will give the afternoon talk and lead the discussion on "How do we witness to adult children who do not practice the faith?"
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§ Light breakfast, home cooked lunch provided.
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- February 28 - Social Council meeting at 7:30 in the Conference Room.
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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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Knights of Columbus
NJ Amateur Radio
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From May 5th through May 20, 2023, the NJ amateur radio Knights representing all 5 dioceses in NJ operated amateur radio stations statewide under a special amateur radio call sign, K0C (K-zero-C) with the dual intent of sharing the Knights of Columbus’ many accomplishments and encouraging Catholic men that it’s a great time to join the Knights. The project, known in amateur radio lingo as a “Special Event Station (SES),” was highly successful. K0C made 2,100 contacts into 44 states, 67 countries and six continents over the 15 days of the Special Event Station. Hundreds of facts reflecting accomplishments, donations of time and money as well Knights success stories were broadcast via amateur radio during these 15 days.
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An attempt was made to operate a portable station during the 127th New Jersey State Convention in Wildwood but the weather and sunspot conditions proved to be quite challenging. This year’s operation will take place between May 4-18, 2024 culminating at the 128th New Jersey State Convention. We may also be operating a SES in support of the Supreme Convention in Quebec from August 4-8, 2024; Commemoration of the birth, death and feast day of Blessed Michael J. McGivney; Columbus Day weekend October 12-14 as well as October 31st to November 2nd, the Anniversary of Beatification of Blessed McGivney by Pope Francis in 2020.
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Our goal again will be to promote goodwill and fellowship on the amateur radio bands. We make contacts with amateurs from all over the United States as well as the world. We exchange our names, location, and information about the Knights of Columbus. I have been an amateur radio operator for over 58 years and still enjoy the hobby. It has given me my career field as well as many hours of learning, adventure and meeting wonderful people from all corners of the world.
I reach out to any amateur radio operator within our parish who might be interested in learning more about this to contact Jim Brogan, W2UM at broganjp@gmail.com
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PGK Francis J Comune
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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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- February 14 – Council meeting is cancelled due to conflict with Ash Wednesday.
- February 25 – Parish Retreat at St. Joseph’s Shrine in Stirling, NJ
- February 28 - Social Council meeting at 7:30 in the Conference Room.
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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 – PGK Fred Ciociola
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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