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HOLMESBURG COUNCIL #1284 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
CHARTERED FEBRUARY 26, 1908
Published Monthly, except in July and August for the information of the Order Generally.. Officer Meeting — 1st Tuesday of the Month: Business Meeting — 2nd Tuesday of the Month
Fourth Degree Club and Social Meeting — 4th Tuesday of the Month. All meetings start at 8:00 P.M. —-unless otherwise specified Note: All copy for publication must be submitted to the Editor on or before the 15th of the preceding month.
Email your copy to [email protected]. Also, this publication is posted on the State Council website (www.pakofc.us/newsletters). If absolutely necessary, only short subject matter should be submitted for retyping to: Matthew Kresz, Editor 3434 Oakmont St. Phila., PA 19136-3515
February 2017 •• Vol. CIX•• No. 2
Brother Knights,
I hope that the New Year is bringing you joy, good health and happiness so far. We are now moving from the plan-
ning phases to the action phases for our Fish Fry Fundraiser event that takes place at our hall on Friday, March
31st from 5pm to 8pm. Tickets are now available for $10 per person. In the next few weeks we will be selling tickets
via church bulletins, and in person. The more involved we are with this event the better chances of it being success-
ful. Once this becomes a success we can later add pancake breakfasts or other fund raising events on a regular
basis. Please contact John DeStefanis, Steve Altimari or myself to purchase tickets.
As the inauguration of our new President in Washington approaches, the Supreme Council has asked that we pray
the following prayer as a Novena prayer which invokes the maternal intercession of Mary, the Immaculate Concep-
tion, Patroness of the United States:
Most Holy Trinity: Our Father in Heaven, who chose Mary as the fairest of your daughters; Holy Spirit, who chose
Mary as your Spouse; God the Son, who chose Mary as your Mother, in union with Mary we adore your majesty
and acknowledge your supreme, eternal dominion and authority.
Most Holy Trinity, we put the United States of America into the hands of Mary Immaculate in order that she may
present the country to you. Through her we wish to thank you for the great resources of this land and for the free-
dom which has been its heritage.
Through the intercession of Mary, have mercy on the Catholic Church in America. Grant us peace. Have mercy on
our president and on all the officers of our government. Grant us a fruitful economy, born of justice and charity.
Have mercy on capital and industry and labor. Protect the family life of the nation. Guard the precious gift of many
religious vocations. Through the intercession of our Mother, have mercy on the sick, the tempted, sinners – on all
who are in need.
Mary, Immaculate Virgin, our Mother, Patroness of our land, we praise you and honor you and give ourselves to
you. Protect us from every harm. Pray for us, that acting always according to your will and the will of your divine
Son, we may live and die pleasing to God.
Amen.
Fraternally,
Will Haggerty
FISH FRY
In support of Knights of Columbus Charities
Friday March 31, 2017
5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Council Knights of Columbus #1284
Knights of Columbus Hall
3300 Knorr St. at Rowland Ave.
Advance ticket sales only - no tickets at the door.
Get your tickets early - only 100 tickets available.
Donation: $10.00 per person
Contact: Will Haggerty, 215-416-5898
John DeStefanis, 215-332-8923
Steve Altimari, 215-332-9613
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PRAYERS are REQUESTED
Ann Kniese, Jean Trojak, Rosemarie Finnegan, Carol Watson, John Carroll, Stanley Zaleski. Please notify us of the name if should know of a member, of a family member or a friend that is in need of prayers.
Also our benefactors living and deceased together with our
Military, Police, Firemen, and EMTs
Pray also for our —Priests, Nuns, Deacons, and those studying
and contemplating the religious life.
February Birthdays
Francis X. Dolan Edward S. Hays Rev. Jacob John Waclaw W. Krol Stephen J, Meyers
Council Calendar
FEBRUARY NOTE: OFFICER AND GENERAL MEETING COMBINED
Tuesday, February 7, 2017 7:30 pm Combined Officer and Gen-
eral Meeting-Hall
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 7:30 pm Council Social Meeting-Hall
March—Mass for the Unborn at St. Dominic Church—TBD
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 7:30 pm Council Officers –Hall
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 7:30 pm General Meeting –Hall
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 7:30 pm Council Social Meeting—Hall
Friday, March 31, 2017 5:00 pm—8:00 pm Council FISH FRY in the Council Hall SUPPORT THIS FUNCTION—SEE THE AD IN THIS LETTER APRIL Note: Locations & Dates Spring Membership Drives TBD.
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 8pm Council Officers Meeting at Hall
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 8pm General Council Meeting at Hall
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 7:30pm Council Social Night at Hall
MAY Note: Nominations will be taken for 2016/2017 Council Officers on May 9th
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 8pm Council Officers Meeting at Hall
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 8pm General Council Meeting at Hall
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 7:30pm Council Social Night at Hall
Sunday, May 28, 2017 Fourth Degree Held at the Doubletree Hotel at Valley Forge PA JUNE Tuesday, June 7, 2017 8pm Council Officers Meeting at Hall
Tuesday, June 14 2017 8pm General Council Meeting at Hall—
Election of Officers for 2017/2018 Fraternal Year.
Tuesday, June 28, 2017 7:30pm Council Social Night at Hall
SNOOZE YOU LOOSE
Michael P. McNally missed out on the Attendance Prize during
the January 10 , 2017 Council Meeting .
Council Officers 2015-2016 Grand Knight — William J. Haggerty
4628 Wingate St. Philadelphia, PA 19136-2860 Phone: 215-416-5898
Email: [email protected] Deputy Grand Knight—Stephen F. Altimari, PGK
4516 Tolbut St. Philadelphia, PA 19136-1418 Phone: 215-332-9613
Email: [email protected] Chaplain—Rev. Jacob John
8504 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19136=2032
Phone: 215-624-5503 Email: [email protected]
Chancellor—Kevin R. Keating, Jr. PGK 3020 Hellerman St.
Philadelphia, PA 19149-3129 Phone: 267-368-2448
Email: [email protected] Warden— Philip J. McCabe, PGK
3625 Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19134-2127 Phone: 215-831-9544
Email: [email protected] Treasurer— Richard McMillan, PGK, FDD, PFN
15 Sweet William Way,Langhorne, PA 19047-3408 Phone: 215-702-0386
Email: [email protected] Financial Secretary—Henry J. Conicelli, PGK, FDD
39 Woodbine Ct. Newtown, PA 18940-1320 Phone: 215-504-5030
Email: [email protected] Recorder—Richard W. Heller, PGK, FDD
3119 Rawle St. Philadelphia, PA 19149-2618: 215-331-1447 Email: [email protected] Advocate –Michael Gould
2750 Clayton St. Philadelphia, PA 19152-2103 Phone: 215-698-9520
Email: [email protected]
Lecturer—Charles Sgrillo 3020 Longshore Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19149 Inside Guard--- John J. Sheehan
8626 Yale Pl. Philadelphia, PA 19136-2012 Phone: 215-332-8923
Email: [email protected] Outside Guard –Michael Baratucci PGK
3428 Aubrey Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19114-3602 Phone: 215-200-7385
Email: [email protected] TwoYear Trustee (Editor)- Matthew R. Kresz, PGK, FDD, PFN
3434 Oakmont St. Philadelphia, PA 19136-3515 Phone: 215-331-0806
Email: [email protected] OneYear Trustee –John De Stefanis, PGK
3133 Welsh Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19136-1916 Phone: 215-624-5975
Email: [email protected] ThreeYear Trustee—Joseph M. Stagliano
3015 Windish St, Philadelphia, PA 19152-4526
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Philadelphia Chapter News
Brothers,
I am attaching the final update for 2016 Charity Drive.
Thank you to every member and council who have contribut-
ed.
I want to take a moment to congratulate the following coun-
cils and their members on a tremendous job in their contri-
butions to the 2016 Charity Drive as they are placed in the
top 4 in participation: St. Joseph the Worker with 33 mem-
bers contributing for a total of $590, Regina Mundi with 31
members combining for a total of $1945 (almost to $2000),
Regina Coeli with 27 members combining for $940, and final-
ly a tie between Fr Thomas Ryan and Holmesburg Councils
with 22 members a piece. Fr. Ryan brought in $615 while
Holmesburg brought in $370.
You should be receiving this coming week a letter for the
2017 drive. I urge my brother knights to double your efforts
in the charity drive contribution.
Also please be sure to that your council participate more
fully in the drive. I like to see a better rebound in 2017 most
especially a contribution from more councils. Please forward
this email to your council's Grand Knight and Financial Secre-
tary. I might be open to a possible contest to make it more
interested, which I like to discuss with our president, vice
president and secretary.
A letter will also be going out to explain the difference be-
tween the charity drive and per capita. I suggest you take
note of it.
So far I received a contribution from La Rabida 1191 for
2017.
GET ON THE BANDWAGON GENTLEMEN!!!! I will take any
contributions from councils at the January 20th meeting. DO
NOT MAIL IT!!!!
The bottom line: we need to promote this drive more effec-
tively on the council level. It starts with you.
Note: This coming week, I will be out of town for a vacation/
retreat in San Antonio. Keep me in your prayers.
God Bless,
Mickey Kelly
Chairman
Vivat Jesus
Holmesburg Home Assoc.
Knights of Columbus
AIR CONDITIONED HALL • • •
3300 KNORR STREET
AT ROWLAND AVENUE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149 • • •
AVAILABLE FOR ……. SHOWERS, WEDDING RECEPTIONS
GRADUATIONS, FUNERALS
REUNIONS & BIRTHDAYS
CHRISTENINGS & ANNIVERSARIES
• • •
Whatever the Occasion
We Have the Venue
CALL: 215-331-4570