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Bishop Schad Assembly 2843
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The Schad Line Spring 2014
Navigator: Anthony Ritz (227-0754)
Admiral: Emanuel Russo
Scribe: John Wolnski
One Year Trustee: Romeo Giannetti
Three Year Trustee: Anthony Porcellini
Captain: James Del Rocini
Comptroller: Harry Bocchino
Inner Sentinel: Andy Rescinito
Two Year Trustee: Nicholas Pascale
Pilot: Thomas Skelly
Purser: James Quigley
Outer Sentinel: Al Tucci
Core Commander: Barry Start
Friar: Father Stephen Rapposelli
Bishop Schad Assembly meets in the Parish Center next to St. Agnes Church (on Coles Road) at 8:00 PM on the
third Wednesday of each month. All Sir Knights should try to attend and get involved.
The Fourth Degree
What is the purpose of the Fourth Degree? The degree is a patriotic degree; consequently, it clearly indicates we
should do everything possible to support our nation, such as supporting our veterans as well as our active military.
Also, there are many ways we can support patriotism, individually and as an assembly.
Also, the Color Corp is another important role of the Fourth Degree. It can be said it is largely ceremonial, but,
in reality, participation of the Color Corp at Confirmations, Ordinations and other Church Ceremonies and Masses
adds greatly to the beauty of the particular ceremony. You have to be a participant to feel the warmth of the
Congregation towards the Color Corp. Confirmants have remarked long after their confirmation of when they were
confirmed by the Bishop and those fellows with the funny hats were there. They do remember.
Schedule of Upcoming Events
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 8 PM Assembly Meeting in Fr. McGivney Room
Saturday, May 24, 2014 2 PM Veteran’s Hospital Bingo in Vineland
Monday, May 26, 2014 9 AM Mass for Veterans at St. Agnes Church
Monday, May 26, 2014 GT Veteran’s Day Parade w/ Color Corp, Observances at GTVS and Veterans Park
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 8 PM Assembly Meeting (Elections) in Fr. McGivney Room
Thursday, June 19, 2014 9:00 AM Bus Trip Fundraiser to Lancaster. PA to see Moses
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 7:00 PM Installation of Officers at St. Patrick’s on Woodbury
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 10:00 AM Casino Trip to Resorts
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 8 PM Assembly Meeting in Fr. McGivney Room
Sunday, November 2, 2014 Fall Exemplication
Membership Dues
Please note that our Assembly dues of $20 are due and payable on or before January 31 each year.
These dues are separate from those paid to your council.
Sir Knight of the Month 2013-14
October 2013 – Sir Knight Tom Skelly
November 2013 – Sir Knights Frank Maggio and Tullio DeLiberali
December 2013 – Sir Knights James DelRocini and Emanuel Russo
January 2014 - Sir Knight Harry Bocchino
February 2014 – Sir Knight Joe Pettineo Sr
March 2014 – Sir Knight Al Camaione
April 2014 – Sir Knight Tom Skelly
Navigator’s Report
Brother Sir Knights;
It looks like spring is finally here. I hope that
you and your families enjoyed a most happy and
blessed Easter.
Our Color Corps has been very busy over the
last few months attending many confirmations
throughout the Diocese, and we witnessed a
wonderful turnout for the Holy Thursday services
and adoration. My special thanks to all who gave
their time to this most sacred duty and a sincere
welcome and shout-out to two of our newest
members, Otto Heston and Antonio Rowan, for a
job well done.
On April 27th Pope Francis canonized two of
his predecessors, Pope John XXIII and Pope John
Paul II. What a momentous day for all Catholics.
Pope Francis continues to point our Church in a
positive direction and brings a special excitement
to being a Catholic. He has given our faith a super
shot in the arm to which I am so grateful.
To commemorate this blessed event St.
Joseph’s Polish Church in Camden held a special
Mass which was celebrated by Bishop Sullivan. It
was a true honor for our Color Corps members
and for other Corps members from all over
southern New Jersey to attend the Mass and escort
our Bishop. The homily delivered by Bishop
Sullivan was so very moving and spiritual. I’m so
glad I had the opportunity to participate in this
event.
As always, I want to recognize our Color
Corps Commander, Barry Start, for his
outstanding leadership and commitment to the
many events throughout our diocese. We have
experienced a good attendance for most call-outs.
I urge anyone considering joining the Color Corps
to contact Barry to learn more about the duties and
responsibilities of the Corps, and what an honor it
is to represent our faith at so many functions
throughout the Camden Diocese.
On May 3rd our Assembly was invited to
attend the Veteran’s Haven Spring Fling which
was an event to recognize the groups that support
the homeless vets residing at Veteran’s Haven
throughout the year. Bishop Schad Assembly was
honored for our service to the facility. We had a
great turn out and my wife, Diana, and I enjoyed
the company of Al and Phyllis Camaione, Rich
and Kathy Bevilacqua, Dan and Norma McHugh,
Barry Start, Harry Bocchino, Alfred Sulpizi and
Andy Rescinito.
Since I’m on the subject of veterans, please
remember our sponsored BINGO afternoon which
is scheduled for May 24th at 2:00pm at the
Vineland Veteran’s Home. We will probably car
pool from the Parish Center between 12:30 and
12:45. As an added “bonus” the Military Support
Group of New Jersey has donated some beautiful
afghans and lap blankets that we can use as prizes
for the BINGO game. I hope you can join us.
Wives are welcome.
Please continue to keep our Purser, Jim
Quigley, in your prayers. Joe Pettineo, Sr., Harry
Bocchino, Ron Miller and I went to see Jim in the
hospital on May 6th. He is feeling somewhat
better and was glad to have us visit. We, too,
were glad to see him in good spirits!
Special thanks to Joe Russo for planning yet
another successful bus trip for June to
“experience” Moses at the Sight and Sound
Theater in Lancaster County. The trip is sold out!
I want to also thank Joe for coordinating the
Patriotic Americanism Awards that will be
presented to students attending Our Lady of Hope
School on June 6th and St. Teresa’s Regional
School in Runnemede on June 10th.
Wow, it’s been quite busy and there is so
much more to do! Thank you for all your
continued support and dedication to our mission.
Remember, you are the core to this
Assembly…..let’s keep it vibrant!
Vivat Jesus
Tony Ritz
Faithful Navigator
Bishop Schad Assembly 2843
Assembly Future Activities
At our meetings we will begin to discuss the following:
 Additional Fundraisers
 Future Casino Trips
 Veteran’s Haven and Vineland Veteran’s Home Needs
 Vineland Veteran’s Home Bingo
 Assembly 10th Anniversary Party TBA
 Memorial Day Mass, Parade and Wreath Laying
 School Patriotism Award
 Bus Trip to Lancaster to see Moses in Spring
 Elections and Installation of Officers
 Open House in September (TBA)