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Knights of Columbus Officers
2013-2014
Chaplain
Father Scott Shaffer ( 732-349-0018)
Spiritual Advisor
Deacon Frank J. McKenna (732-286-7722)
Grand Knight
Mark Taylor
(732-245-9445)
Deputy Grand Knight
John Budenas
(732-341-7076)
Recorder
John Fernandez, PGK (917-797-2358)
Warden
Ron Juba
(732-929-9325)
Financial Secretary
John Langan, Jr. PGK (732-270-2985)
Treasurer
Jim Castrovelli
(732-606-1616)
Advocate
Glenn Frantz
(732-899-7368)
Chancellor
Kevin Delmonico
(732-286-7933)
Inside Guard
R.J Smith
(732-773-4654)
Inside Guard
Joe Kennedy
(732-573-0780)
Outside Guard # 2
Robert Madore
(732-237-0812)
Guard Emeritus
Glenn Sawyer
(732-557-5088)
Three Year Trustee
James Erbe
(732-278-4658)
Two Year Trustee
Kenneth Marrone, PGK (732-929-9811)
One Year Trustee
Joe Dobridge (PGK)
(732-929-4456)
Lecturer
Nick Crosta
(732-797-1555)
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Dick Rieger, PGK
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Benefits Field Agent
Mike Cordo
(609-971-8156)
Booking Agent
Ed & Patty Mount
(732-929-4969)
Bar Manager
Jeff Adamkiewicz (607-713-8470)
House Maintenance
Bob Austin
(732-929-8790)
Council Photographer
Jeff Kupiec
(732-736-0858)
Council Tel #
(732-929-9811)
Joe Zieniewicz
(732-240-3258)
COUNCIL 4969
MARCH 2015
IGHT’ GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE K MESSAGE
March 2015 Grand Knights Message
The Friday Lenten Dinners are starting on February 20th at the
Council which are run by the Ladies Auxiliary. Stop by the
Council and see the menu on each of the nights. Show your support by attending and remember to bring a friend or two. The
Ladies do an outstanding job. I take my hat off to them and all
their volunteers. I will see you all there. Brothers it would be in
your best interest for all to be at the next two meetings. There is
going to be an announcement made at that time. Congratulations
to Jim Castrovilly who was elected at the last meeting to the
position of Treasurer for the remainder of the Columbian Year.
Our Council Squires help out at Simons Kitchen in Seaside
Heights from time to time. If you’re interested in helping out,
please contact me for the dates. The Squires do a great job and we
need to support them because they’re the future of the Knights of
Columbus. If you have not paid your dues for 2015 please do so. If
you’re not a Knight in Good Standing you will not be able to use
the facility. Time is running out and don’t be the one that forgets.
If you’re not sure please contact the Financial Secretary Brother
John Langan PGK at 732-270-2985.
The Super 50/50 Raffle was drawn on February 1st. I would like
to say congratulations to Jim Budenas who was the winner.
Thanks to everyone that purchased a ticket because this is our
main fund raiser for the Annual Christmas Food Baskets
Program and I am sure the people that receive the baskets thank
you too. I would like to thank again Brother Nick Crosta for
putting out something to eat every time he is bartending during
the day. It’s usually hot soup which warms you up on these cold
days. Stop by and see the day-time bartenders and spend some
time with fellow brothers.
On Saturday February 21st there were two great events that
went on. In the morning we had the Annual Polar Plunge in Seaside Heights. We had twelve people in our group consisting of
brothers, wives, daughters and guests. Our Team was lead by our
team Captain Brother Darren Fullerton and Kim Spill. They did
another fantastic job. I would like to thank those people who
supported them by making a donation to the team. Hope to see
our team grow next year.
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”FROM YOUR SPIRITUAL ADVISER
Bothers and Sisters,
Greetings from South Carolina! As I am writing this, I am attempting to stay little warmer with no
snow, but the weather has not been that warm. But no snow! While here, we have been observing Lent
in a St. Michael’s Parish in Surfside Beach, a really nice vibrant parish that a few of our members are
familiar. While attending the Stations of The Cross, the booklet used had “The Fifteenth Station”
in it. While “not official”, it was a reminder that even the “dark days” of Lent, there is Hope! The
Fifteenth Station is The Resurrection. It is The Resurrection that gives great meaning to The Stations,
The Passion of Jesus. The Stations reminds us of the Great Love of Christ, The suffering that He
endured for the Forgiveness of Our Sins. But just think about it…If it were not for The Resurrection,
the crucifixion would have been just another victim put to death by the Romans. Jesus rising from the
dead, completes the meaning of The Cross in our Faith. Just think of the followers who were so
disappointed on the Road to Emmaus…until they realized Jesus was Risen and with them!
We venerate The Cross, we will be observing Lent in this month. Appreciate the meaning, especially as
we go into and celebrate the Solemn Triduum, That is Holy Thursday, The gift of the Eucharist and the
Priesthood, Good Friday, The Passion and Death of Christ, Holy Saturday and the Rising of Christ,
so beautifully celebrated at The Easter Vigil.
My Brothers and Sisters, observe Lent with lt’s meaning, but remember that there is The Light at the
end of the tunnel. He rises.
Pray for me as I do for you.
Deacon Frank
Ladies Auxiliary Annual Scholarship—-2015
The Ladies Auxiliary is accepting applications for their annual $500 scholarship to a
daughter or granddaughter of a member of Council #4969 or its Ladies Auxiliary.
Please email Rosie at RosieMcGeehan@gmail.com with your request for an
application and an application will be sent to you via email.
The deadline for the application is March 15, 2015.
Men’s Annual Scholarship—2015
The KofC is offering their annual scholarships to any son or
grandson of of a member of Council # 4969 who is a Senior in High School. Please
contact Jim Erbe at JIMEEEEEE@HOTMAIL.COM with your request for an
application.
The deadline is March 15 th.
FATHER McGIVNEY, OUR FOUNDER, PRAY FOR US.
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LADIES AUXILIARY
2014—2015
Officers
President – Melissa Delmonico
Vice President – Samantha O’Brien
Treasurer – Pati Mount
Membership Secretary – Karla Austin
Recorder – Patti Rodriguez
3 yr. Trustee – Dodie Burger
2 yr. Trustee – Toni Ann
1 yr. Trustee – Rosie McGeehan
Parliamentarian – Tracy Dobridge
WANT TO HELP
Joe Zieniewicz, our Wake Chairman, could
use some help in calling members whenever
there is a Wake for a departed member.
It won’t take much time and would be a
great help to Joe.
Please contact him at 732-240-3258 or
JOZIEN@COMCAST.NET
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LADIES AUXILIARY
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Ladies,
The Lenten season is upon us; it is a season of penance,
reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ's
Resurrection on Easter Sunday, through which we attain
redemption. May you carry Christ with you every day.
Our Lenten dinners will continue through March 27th. Please
invite your friends and families to join us every Friday for
dinner. Our next scheduled meeting is Wednesday March
18th at 7:30pm. As always, new members are always welcome.
Come join us!
Congratulations to the KofC Chilly Knights in their Polar Bear
Plunge for NJ Special Olympics. You did a great job for a great
charity.
"Spread love everywhere you go: first of all in your own
house. Give love to your children, to your wife or husband, to a
next door neighbor... Let no one ever come to you without
leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's
kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes,
kindness in your smile, kindness in your warm greeting." Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta
God Bless,
Melissa
Part of the crowd at the Blast from the Past
enjoying the fantastic dance music.
From the Columbus club
As of feb 1 2015 we are on facebook under
Columbus club of Toms River go on and
friend us we are
going to post events and going on at the club
and up coming events for knights
Thanks
James Erbe PGK
COLUMBUS CLUB PRESIDENT
Brother Knight Rich Jarocki cooking up another great
meal at Simon’s kitchen in Seaside Heights at Our Lady
of Perpetual Help. Help is always needed for this effort.
“It’s nice to be important, but it is more important
to be nice.
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SIMON’S KITCHEN
Our Squires and Council members
have been volunteering at Simon’s
Kitchen at Our Lade Of Perpetual
Health in Seaside Heights on a
regular basis.
This is what we are about...more help
is always needed.
Lets demonstrate the first Principal
of our Order CHARITY
CONTACT JOHN FERNANDEZ, PGK
(917-797-2358)
PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO YOUR
FAMILY
Some day all of us will be leaving this
earth and going to our eternal reward
with our Savior.
Over the years we have had Brothers
pass away and their Council or
Supreme was never notified. Please
don’t let this happen to you. The KofC
conducts a prayer service at the wake
of every Knight and the families are
very grateful for this. Please make
sure that someone in your family
notifies Council 4969 (732-929-9811 /
732-270-2985). We are also asking all
of our local funeral homes to ask the
family if the deceased is a member of
the KofC and if they are a veteran.
and notify us asap.
(9/2014
From the Columbus Club
As of Feb 1 2015 we are on facebook
under Columbus Club of Toms River
go on and friend us we are going to
post events and going on at the Club
and up coming events for Knights
Thanks
James Erbe, PGK
COLUMBUS CLUB PRESIDENT
Grand Knight
Mark Taylor
presenting the
Family of the
Month Award to
Ken Mrone, PGK.
Ken and Nicole ran
the Children’s
Christmas Party
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On Saturday, February 21, a band of VERY hearty
souls from the Council, their friends and relatives,
conquered the VERY cold Atlantic Ocean waters in
Seaside as part of the Annual Polar Bear Plunge.
This annual event attracted several thousand
dedicated (and maybe a little crazy) individuals
who plunged into the fridge waters for a great charity.
They raised approximately $ 1.7 million dollars for
the Special Olympics. This effort was led by Chief
Polar Bears Darren Fullerton and Kim Spill.
Congratulations to these intrepid souls and their
dedication to help support this great charity.They
know and practice the first Principal of our
order..CHARITY.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN OFFICER IN COUNCIL 4969
PLEASE LET THE GRAND KNIGHT OR DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT KNOW.
GRAND KNIGHTS MESSAGE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
In the evening we had the Blast from the Past Party. This event was coordinated by the God’s
Special People Chairman John Budenas (Deputy Grand Knight). This event was sold out.
Everyone that attended this great event had a great time. For those of you that missed it, make
sure you don’t miss the next one. Unfortunately we all will pass on and go to heaven, but it is
very important that your Council and Brother Knights know when this time comes. If we don’t
get contacted by someone from the family or the funeral home, we as Brothers of the Knights of
Columbus cannot pay our respects to the fellow Brother and his family. I would ask every
Brother after reading this to talk to their family and make sure they know of your wishes plus
how to contact the Council. Just a reminder that the New Security and Swipe Card System are
installed and online. If you would like a swipe card and are a member of this council, they are
available at the bar for a $5 card charge.
Vivat Jesus
Grand Knight Mark A. Taylor
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'Lord, hold our troops in your loving
hands. Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and Their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us in time
of need. I ask this in the name Of
JESUS our Lord and Savior. Amen.'
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Charley Egan
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Bernard Barrett
Fr. Robert O’Leary(dec)
Harry Baratier
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The Cronin Family
Irland Conahan
Agnes Malecki
John Holmes
Monsignor Charles P. Cassidy
Harry Varacchi PGK(dec)
The Cozzolino Family
Jeff Werth
Louis & Grace Rutundo
Bill Choltco
Brendan Bianchi
All of our Military
Augie Blacco
Sadie Novitsky
Adele Walsh
Tom Lanno
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Bud Cooper, PGK
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Thersa Torre(dec)
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Frenchy Jocques
Michael Rasmussen
Rosemary Kempf (dec)
Lewkowicz Family
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Clara DiNuzzo
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Douglas Sheerer, Sr
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George Wilson
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Douglas Sheerer, Jr
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Thelma Pridgen-
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Patricia Jarocki(dec)
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FOOD CARDS
Council 4969 is
Initiating a program
to sell gift cards for the
purchase of groceries
at Shoprite and Stop
and Shop.We will be
able to
secure these cards at a
5 % discount and sell
them at full face value.
The council will make
a profit on every sale
and it will cost you
nothing more that if
you paid by cash, check
or credit card at the
supermarket. All the
profits will go to fund
our Christmas Food
Program. John
Fernandez, PGK @
917-797-2358 is
coordinating this
project.
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Brother Gregory B. Wallack, went to God on
Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015. He was a 40 year, Honorary Life
member of the Knights and our Council. One of his
sons is the Rev. Michael Wallack who many of you will
remember.
He was originally a parishioner and Deacon for 20
years at St. Justin’s. He moved to Lakehurst where he
was a parishioner of St. John's R.C. Church. He taught
CCD and was a volunteer Eucharistic minister at
Community Medical Center. He retired from the State
Police as Detective Sergeant 1st Class after giving 25
years of service.
Unfortunately, In his obituary, there was no mention of
his being a Knight and we just found out about his
passing at Mass at St. Justin’s. Please keep the family
in our prayers.
God’s Special People
You should be aware that the following
business owners have agreed to maintain
collection containers at their locations, and I
would encourage you to stop by and thank
them for what they have been doing in support of the God’s Special People.
Crystal Diner
Toms River Diner
Primo Hoagies
Four Season’s Diner
Wallach’s Farm
MarketLuigi’s Pizza
Mulberry Street Italian Deli
Blue Fountain Restaurant
John Budenas, Chairman
MARY,
QUEEN OF THE KNIGHTS,
PRAY FOR US
Steve Kempf and his beautiful date Danielle, who
as of 2/25/2015, will be Mrs Steve Kempf,
enjoying the Blast from the Past.
Janet & Dennis Kish (top picture ) ————>
Jack & Josephine Cronen
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LADIES AUXILIARY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #4969
PRESENTS LENTEN DINNERS
ALL YOU CAN EAT WHILE QUANTITIES LAST
BEGINNING February 20 through March 27, 2015
EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT 5:30-7:00
$8.00 Adults $3.00 Children 7-12 under 6 free
Week Three 3/6 Salad-Bread, Linguine with Clams, Pasta Marinara,
Eggplant Parmesan,Coffee, Tea, Dessert.
Week Four 3/13 Salad-Bread, Linguine with Clams, Pasta Marinara,
Baked Fish, Vegetable,Coffee, Tea, Dessert.
Week Five 3/20 Salad-Bread, Linguine with Clams, Pasta Marinara,
Stuffed Shells,Coffee, Tea, Dessert.
Week Six 3/27 Salad-Bread, Linguine with Clams, Pasta Marinara,
Baked Fish, Vegetable,Coffee, Tea, Dessert.
Blast from the Past
In spite of the winter weather that night, the Blast from
the Past turned out to be a major success, as it yielded a
profit of $1,068 for the God’s Special People program.
There were over 150 tickets sold for the event that was
held on February 21, and I feel sorry for those who were
unable to attend because of amount of snow we got that
night. Those who braved the elements enjoyed the music
of the D-Cees, the catered Italian meal from Patsy’s catering, and the camaraderie of friends and supporters of the
God’s Special People program.
Brother Steve Kempf was honored for his years of musical
entertainment at GSP events, and Past Grand Knight
Jack Cronen made a presentation to Joyce Abrahamson,
President of Our Special Kids of Toms River, and her
group that was so well-represented that evening. My special thanks go out to my wife, Marge, and our family, all
my Brother Knights, Ladies Auxiliary members, and local
businesses who donated the many door prizes that were
given out. Many thanks to all who attended and helped
by making this event the tremendous success that it was.
John Budenas, Chairman
God’s Special People, program
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FIELD AGENT REPORT
Only Having Insurance “Through Work” Doesn’t Work
Do you know anyone whose life or career has drastically changed during these years of economic downturn? It’s very
likely that someone in your immediate or extended family or group of friends is facing financial uncertainty. Maybe
there’s a possibility that you (or your spouse) could lose your job or change employers.Too many people have often relied on group term life insurance as their only safety net. Often, this insurance is an employee benefit provided at low or
no cost. The existence of this coverage might convince someone that personally-owned life insurance is not necessary.But only having “through work” insurance can leave you and your family vulnerable. Most group life insurance
policies are limited in amount, which may be tied to salary or some other benchmark. These numbers are often capped,
and this cap may be dangerously low when compared to your family’s actual needs. In fact, a detailed needs analysis
that evaluates your specific situation, will likely show that any employer-provided coverage falls short.In addition, the
amount of group insurance offered is almost always reduced, sometimes dramatically, when you retire. You could one
day find yourself without coverage, and if your health has changed (which it will as you age), you might also find yourself unable to secure individual protection. At the very least, it will definitely be more expensive. .While group life insurance can help, it does not replace the need for individually owned life insurance. I’ll be happy to meet with you and
provide a no-cost needs analysis, so you’ll know exactly where you stand.
Fraternally,
Mike Cordo
Field Agent
(609) 276-1764
Michael.Cordo@kofc.org
FROM THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY
PGK Walter Halloran won the early dues annual drawing. All brothers that paid their 2015 dues in
2014 and 2015 through the 2nd meeting in February (2/18/15 this year) are in the drawing. meeting
in February (2/18/15 this year) are in the drawing PGK Walter Halloran won the early dues annual
drawing. All brothers that paid their 2015 dues in 2014 and 2015 through the 2nd There are 130
brothers who have still not paid their dues for 2015 and 31 of them have not paid 2014 dues as well.
Please do not let your membership expire! Take a moment out and mail your dues or drop your dues
off at the Council and meet some of your brother Knights.
We will also be looking for new and/or corrected e-mail addresses and telephone numbers. We have
a serious issue with telephone numbers not being accurate. Many of you have provided updated
telephone numbers with your dues payment. Please be sure to mail back the upper portion of the dues
bill. I return the top portion with your membership card.
To our Honorary Life members, we have limited contact with you. Do we have your current address
and telephone number? Very few of you have given us an e-mail address and we would like you to
consider doing so. Please send to me at my e-mail address, JJLANGAN@HOTMAIL.COM, call me at
732-270-2985, or mail to me at: Knights of Columbus 4969; c/o John J Langan, Jr. F.S.;
904 Eaglehurst Road, Toms River, NJ 08753-7921.
Thank you, and Vivat Jesus, John J Langan, Jr., PGK & FS
This issue of the Praeco is coming out late due to the lateness of articles being submitted and
confusion on who was supposed to submit one particular one. Sorry for the delay.
St. Joseph Council # 4969
Knights of Columbus
113 Tennyson Avenue
Toms River, N.J. 08753
CALENDAR
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Columbus Club Mtg @ 7:30 pm
Business Mtg @ 8 pm
LENTEN DINNER 5:30—7:30 PM
Chapter Mtg @ 8 pm
Ladies Auxiliary Mtg @ 7:30 pm
4 th Degree Officer’s Mtg @ 8 pm
LENTEN DINNER 5:30—7:30 PM
Social Mtg @ 8 pm
LENTEN DINNER 5:30—7:30 PM
4 th Degree Mtg Manchester @ 8 pm
LENTEN DINNER 5:30—7:30 PM
KOFC Officer’s Mtg @ 7:30 pm
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Business Mtg KOFC @ 8 pm
GOOD FRIDAY
EASTER
Columbus Mtg @ 7:30 pm
Ladies Auxiliary Mtg @ 7:30 pm
4 th Degree officer’s Mtg @ 8 pm
Chapter Mtg @ 8 pm
Social Mtg KOFC @ 8 pm
Kofc Officer’s Mtg @ 7:30 pm
4 th Degree Mtg @ 8 pm New Egypt
NON-PROFIT
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
TOMS RIVER,
N.J.
PERMIT NO. 52