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Volume 39, Issue #2 Our Lady of the Island Council #6911 August 2015.
Brothers:
On July 4 although there was a threat of rain, it turned out to be a great day for a
parade. Forty members plus children marched from Lakeshore Drive and Rose Street past the
review stand in town. After the parade, all were invited to a delightful BBQ at the Council.
Thanks to Brothers Dan Santoro and Dan Crossley for grilling such tasty burgers!
Congratulations to the Red Hat Ladies of the Knights for being awarded a trophy for
“Best Marching Unit”. They wore their colors and carried their umbrellas well!
Despite tight fishing quarters and a short downpour aboard the “Captree Princess” a fun
time was had by all. Thirty-nine adults and ten children came out for a fun day of fishing with
family and friends, albeit most of the fish stayed home.
Thanks to all who came out and helped with C and B raffle sales at Waldbaums and at the
Town Street Fair. Please make every effort to attend the next business meeting for a special election. The
nomination committee has nominated Peter Ruberti for the position as Deputy Grand Knight, as
the chair has been vacated by Tony Toro. The committee has also nominated Lecturer John
Guarino for the position as Warden. After the election the Grand Knight will appoint a new
Lecturer.
Please bring a canned or packaged food item to the next business or social meeting to
help OLL Food Pantry feed the less fortunate. This will help our council achieve a “Food for
Families Award” as well as a $100 refund from Supreme for every $500 or 1,000 lbs of food
donated.
Your support in Charity is the essence of true Knighthood. Thank you.
Kenn Catalano, Grand Knight
The Lantern
The Official Newsletter of Knights of Columbus Council #6911
Council Information and Important Phone #’s
Our Lady of the Island #6911
2 East Gate Road Massapequa Park, N.Y. 11762
516-798-9887
www.KofC6911.org
Sick Calls Kenn Catalano, GK 516-314-3889
Wake Calls Kenn Catalano, GK 516-314-3889
Insurance Agent: Joseph Rannazzisi 631-484-0252
Hall Rentals: Jack Carroll, PGK and Banquet Manager 516-798- 9887
Joseph Mattina, PGK and Banquet Manager 516-798-9887
Sites of Interest:
Council E-Mail Address ladyoftheisland@optonline.net
Council Website www.kofc6911.org
Nassau Chapter www.nassauchapterKofC.org
Nassau Board of District Deputies www.nassaukocdds.org
NY State Council www.NewYorkKnights.com
Supreme Council www.kofc.org
Our Lady of Lourdes Church www.ollmp.org
Saint John XIII 4th Degree Assembly www.kofca730.org
The Vatican www.vatican.va
If any member would like to have something placed in The Lantern, please e-mail Kenn
Catalano at kennduit@gmail.com or call my cell phone at (516) 314-3889.
Mailing Change
In an ongoing effort to reduce mailing costs, we prefer to send The Lantern via email
instead of by postal service. The email edition is in color and typically arrives at least a
week before the postal mail version. Please let us know if you would like to continue to
receive the Lantern by postal mail and we will continue to send you a copy.
August 2015
1 Sat. Town Street Fair 9am
2 Sun.Town Street Fair 12 noon
4 Tues. OLI Officers Meeting 8pm
11 Tues. District Deputy Meeting 8pm (location TBA)
12 Wed Home Corp 8pm
15 Sat. Family Picnic 12-6pm (helpers please come to Council 9am bagels and coffee provided)
19 Wed. Business Meeting 8pm
22 Sat. State Council Yankee game 1pm (see flyer)
29 Sat. Installation of Officers 5 pm Mass (Ceremony at Council to Follow)
REMEMBER BINGO EVERY FRIDAY OLL 6:15 PM
Sept 2015 Upcoming Events
1 Tues. OLI officers Meeting 8pm
2 Wed. Welcome Back Social 7:30
7 Mon. Labor Day (enjoy the day off)
8 Tues. District Deputy Meeting 8pm
9 Wed. Home Corp 8pm
12 Sat. C and B Sales Pathmark 10am
16 Wed. Business Meeting 8pm
20 Sun. Bingo Luncheon at Council 1- 5pm (Must work 20 bingo’s to attend) 27
Sun. Early bird C and B drawing (have your tickets in at Aug 16 meeting)
Remember in your Prayers:
Bill Vobis PGK and Ursula, Tom D’Angelo, Loraine Ponton, Carol Fetherston, Kevin Ryan
Fetherston, Jean Ippolito, John Sansspree. Vincent Pinto, Eileen Wengler, Bert Wengler, James Turano,
Danny McWilliams, Father Robert Mason, Danny Brindle, Bill Travis PGK, Connie Borracci, Lilia
Cojuangco, Joseph Verow, Pat Aginley, Tony Witt, Marie Bonarrigo, PGK Bernie Hennelly PGK,
Jack Parker, Roy Citrano, Maria Cariola, Paul Caruso, Nick Hoffman, Kathy Sullivan, Anthony
Vanis
Jr., Billy Dwyer, Brian Sullivan, Rich Byres PGK Mike Girardin, Michael Heinlein, George Jelinek,
George Montany Jr., Father Tony Heinlein and Fr. Ed Seagriff
For those who have gone before us in the faith we pray: James T. McDonald, Edwin Miller, GK
Vincent Ortolani, , PGK Rudy Koenig, Vincent Sabella, Dan Daley, Vincent Dioguardi, Regina Brindle,
Kevin Brady, DGK, Felix Dinielli, Steven Bodor, Tom Dunn, Phyllis Capatini, William Beachum, Steven
Wall, Gail Frisone, PGK Clem Hudson, Bob Ponton, PGK Martin Gannon, Edna Laibach, George
Lucarello, Tony Vanis, Al Germano, Don Kaye, Charles Olson. Joan Reid, PGK PFN Ron Brindle,
Theresa Russo, John Moreno Philocles Desroches and John Reid
Join us every Monday night at Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel to pray the Rosary: To all members
and their families join us in the Chapel at 7 P.M. to pray the Rosary for our Nations’ leaders, world
peace, our Priests and Religious and those dear to you. Please contact Bob Carriola at 516 378 5379
From the Field Insurance representative is Michael Smith: Brothers, as your insurance
Representative I want to remind you how important it is to have Life Insurance, especially to the new
members who have just joined our Order. Your family can be protected up to 10k for very little monthly
payments. Fortunately you have access to one of Moody’s highest rated insurance companies. Call me at
516 476 0962 for info or appointment. Have a wonderful and safe summer.
Membership Dues: If you have not yet paid your 2015 dues, please send a check for $30.00 made
payable to KOC #6911 and mail to our Financial Secretary Jim Wall at 300 First Ave Massapequa
Park NY11762. Your card will be mailed or you can come to a business meeting to pick up your new
membership card. Please be PROMPT.
BINGO! We are very thankful to the Brothers who regularly attend the Friday night Bingo at Our
Lady of Lourdes. These men are the Backbone and Foundation of our Council, which we need to
maintain our council in its present state. It is very important that each one of us makes a commitment
and take our part in supporting our Council and our Parish. WE NEED YOUR HELP! NEW
START TIME 7:30pm. Volunteers 6 :15pm THANK YOU
Monday Night Cards: Every Monday night, the Council is open for members who want to come
down and try their luck. With a Cablevision Sports Package you can watch your favorite Sports
especially Hockey and Basketball. We are pleased to announce that the wives of all members are
welcome to come to the Council on Monday Evenings to play cards at 7:45 PM Ladies will have
their own games. For further details please call Joanne Iulo @ 516-541-0541 or Sandy Mattina @
516-798-1685
KNIGHT OF THE MONTH: No knight of the month was chosen for July. August Knight of the
month will be announced at August meeting.
FAMILY OF THE MONTH: The next family of the month will be announced at the August
meeting.
ST JOHN XX111 ASSEMBLY The next Assembly meeting is Wednesday Sept. 23 at Msgr. John
Seidenschwang Council 35 Dartmouth St. Garden City 7:30 pm. For info contact Editor Rich Olson
at 795 2656.
Home Corporation
Home Corp Foundation needs your support. Anyone interested in helping the Home Corp with
building maintenance please contact President Jack Carroll. The Home Corp runs a monthly raffle,
the cost is a one-time fee of $ 10.00. Each month a 50.00 winner is drawn with two $100.00 prizes
drawn in the month of December.
Congratulations to Joseph Gallipani the July winner of 50 dollars
50/50 Winner for May
Congratulations to Christopher Weber our newest member.
Parish News:
Memorial Bricks for Phase 3 of Our Lady of Lourdes Garden are again for sale
The Knights for Life meet every fourth Tuesday. Contact PGK Bernie Hennelly for time and place.
FUTURE SOCIAL
Our next Social will resume September 2. Please keep in mind this will be before Labor day which
will be on September 7.
ADOPT-A-BATTALION
Remember the Military. Anyone wanting to help support our Military, you can come down to our
council every Saturday morning from 9am-12pm to help those who pack and send packages to our
Military personnel. They will be very appreciative of your help. Home Corp. VP. Rich Olson is the
lead person to contact for details. 516 795 2656
HOME CORPORATION FUND DRIVE
To All Members: It is now time to renew your membership for our 2015 - 2016 Fund Drive.
$10. 00 dollars gives you a chance at $50 each month for 11 months. The 12 month, December
drawing is for (2) $100.00 prizes. New Drawing starts May 10 2015.
What better way is there to support our Council and have a chance to win some money.
All numbers will be posted in the June Lantern. Renew early to keep your number.
Make your checks payable to Columbus Club 6911 and mail to 2 Eastgate Road Massapequa Park,
NY 11762.
The Home Corp. will also be doing another Lottery Board in the upcoming months to help support
the Home Corp. Financially, please support your Home Corp by purchasing chances. Thank You
OUR LADY OF LOURDES 60TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
If you are planning to attend this special event with the Knights of Columbus, please contact Joe
Bonarrigo or Joe Esposito. The date is Friday, November 13th, 2016. Tickets are 125.00 pp. This
promises to be a wonderful time and tickets are already on sale.We would like to reserve as as many
tables a necessary for Council members. Please include payment with reservation.
SAVE THE DATE
Our Lady of the Island Annual Family Picnic is scheduled for Saturday, August 15th, 2016. This is
always a well attended day with great food, friends and family … Conact PGK’s Joe Bonarrigo or John
Sullivan for details. Fee is 25.00 per family.
From Supreme
The Knights of Columbus set a new all-time record last year for charitable
donations and service hours with $173,550,680 in donations and more than 71.5 million
hours of service. Among it major donations in 2014, the Knights of Columbus made a
gift of $1.4 million to this summer’s Special Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Another unique initiative in 2014 was the Knights of Columbus Christian Refugee
Relief Fund, which has contributed $2.6 million for humanitarian assistance in Iraq and
the surrounding region.
These numbers show that the Knights of Columbus has the courage to make a
witness to charity and to practice fraternal outreach to those in need.
Columbietts Corner
The Our Lady of the Island Columbiettes Auxiliary will hold its installation of officers
and induction of its members Thursday, September 10th at 7:30 at our council.
Gentlemen who wish to attend this ceremony must be third degree members the K of C.
Membership is open to practical Catholic women and you do not need to be associated
with a Knight to join. This is a wonderful opportunity to be a part of a great auxiliary.
They will work along side with the Knights in their charitable endeavors as well as seek
their own opportunities to be of service to our Church and community. If you are
interested in joining, please contact Diane Esposito at diane.esposito.mpk@gmail.com
or 516-445-9128.
Family Achievements
Best Marching Unit!
FS James Wall’s Son
Our Lady of the Island K of C Council #6911 Annual
Family Picnic Saturday August 15, 2015 Marjorie Post
Park Field “B” (not our usual field location) 12pm-6
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Sausage Peppers, Corn on the Cob, Salads, Soda, Beer,Tea,
Coffee, and Desert!!!
Play Bocce Ball, Horse Shoes, Tennis, Volley Ball, Children’s games, and more.
Donation: $10 pp. $25 per member family
In Case of Rain at Council
For Reservations Call John Sullivan PGK 516-662-8860
or
Joe Bonarrigo PGK 516-249-3431
Knights of Columbus
Our Lady of the Island
Post Office Box #128
Massapequa Park, N.Y. 11762
THE LANTERN
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August 2015
Volume 39, Issue #1 Our Lady of the Island Council #6911
July, 2015-2016 Columbian Year
Chaplain Father Anthony Heinlein
Chaplain Emeritus Father Robert E. Mason
15th District Deputy Daniel Ramos 516-644-3009
Our Lady of Lourdes Church 516-541-3270
Council Officers
Grand Knight Kenn Catalano (Lisa)
314-3889
Deputy GK. TBD
Chancellor Fred Ferrara (Barbara)
631-577-0103
Warden Peter Ruberti ( Carol)
659-1226
Treasurer John Sullivan PGK (Kathy)
541-4834
Advocate James Iulo PGK (Joanne)
541-0541
Recorder John Laibach
798-7520
Finance Sec. James Wall PGK (Regina)
541-0655
Inside Guard Roy Citrano
799-5681
Outside Guard Jose Salmeron (Patricia)
631- 293-5258
Outside Guard Edward Bodor (Barbara)
798-0792
LecturerJohn Guarino (Pat)
557-2765
3 Year Trustee Joseph Esposito PGK (Diane)
795-8654
2 Year Trustee Joseph Bonarrigo PGK FDD (Alice)249-3431
1 Year Trustee Richard Elias PKG FDD (Helene) 799-3879
Home Corp Officers
President John Carroll PGK (Barbara)
Vice Pres. Rich Olson (Jean)
Treasurer Joseph Troiano (Rose)
Secretary TBD
Director Henry Aginley (Pat)
Director George Montany ( MaryAnn)
Director Kevin Sokol (Carol)
Director Lance Mattina
541-1399
795-2656
782-8617
795-4210
249-1691
804-8070
948-4408