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Knights of Columbus
Volume I Issue 7 w w w . k o f c . o r g February-March, 2018
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In Service to One, In Service to All
C h a r i t y | U n i t y | F r a t e r n i t y | P a t r i o t i s m
Faithful Navigator’s Message
Gentlemen,
I would like to thank
Sir Knights James
Dezagottis and Andy
Siscaretti who filled in
for me while I was on
holiday with my
bride. We had a great
time, but both of us
are happy to be home.
I would also like to
remind all Sir Knights
that we are at that time
of the year when we have to set up a slate of
candidates for the next fraternal year. I ask
each of you to think of how you can best
serve your fellow Sir Knights, your Parish
and the Community in
which we live, and how
you can best serve the 4th
Degree. I ask each of you
to think about remaining
in the position you now
occupy, deciding to run
for another position or
running as a first time
candidate. Please let me
or SK Andy Siscaretti
know so that we can in-
clude you on the slate of
candidates for office.
Vivat Jesus
Paul Lorenzetti, Faithful Navigator
Msgr. John J Lawley Assembly, #973
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Special Olympics of Lebanon County, held
its 8th Annual Dinner and Auction Benefit on
Saturday March 10th, 2018. The Knights of
Columbus were represented by District Dep-
uty Jim Oberst and his wife Marie, Grand
Knight Brian McFeaters of Council 9875 and
his wife Kathy and your Faithful Navigator,
and his wife Bobbi, daughter Karen and a
friend of the family. Although Faithful Navi-
gator Paul bid several times, he was outbid
each time by one of two brothers. After the
Auction, he approached them to see if they
wanted to become Knights. Anyone that ag-
gressive we can use. Oh! Just for your infor-
mation our table was sandwiched between
two Masonic Lodge tables. It was amazing
how many said they missed the past joint din-
ners with us. Something to ponder for the
future. Photos herein represent the many
Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii
Arizona Memorial in Foreground
Bocce Ball Practice with Athletes
Past KofC Volunteers
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Garden of Hope at St. Paul’s Church
Opportunities we have to help out with the Special Olym-
pics activities. Besides the Auction, we participate in the
Swimming meet which is scheduled for March 24th at the
LVC pool and the Bunny Run fundraiser on March 31st at
Annville Cleona HS. We are expecting that the Bocce
tournaments will resume soon.
The Lebanon County Special Olympics’ mission is to pro-
vide year-round training and competition in Olympic type
sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities
and closely related developmental disabilities providing
them physical fitness, joy and a sense of com-
munity. It is heartwarming to assist them in
their activities and amazing the feeling of
warmth you take from the experience. Since
we have these two activities occurring within
the short term, please consider coming out and
helping with either one. Swim meet at LVC @
8:30 AM to about 1:30 PM and the Bunny run
at Annville Cleona HS @ 7:30 AM. Help out or
Run in the race. Either way it helps raise funds
for Special Olympics.
April Meeting .
Our next meeting is
scheduled for April
17th at Saint Paul's
Church in Annville. I
look forward to see-
ing many new faces
this year.
In Memoriam:
Brother Knight Richard
Karcher passed away on
January 29, 2018 at the
age of 86. Richard was a
4th Degree member of
the Knights of Colum-
bus and served in numer-
ous positions. Prior to
coming to Council 9875,
Richard served as Treas-
urer of Bishop Shanahan
Council in Harrisburg
and as Warden for Dis-
trict 49. His dedication
to the order was so
strong, that he received
outstanding service
awards, especially for his
work in recruitment.
Richard was also an
Army veteran and served
our country in the Ko-
rean War. Please keep
him and his family in
your prayers
Membership
Drive
A quick message to
all our SKs who are
officers in their
councils: Please en-
courage your 3rd
degree Knights to
join the Patriotic
Degree. Make sure
they understand that
joining does not re-
quire purchasing
Regalia.
Special Olympics Continued
Colors presented before Swim
Meet at LVC
Jack Yanni
Lets never stop praying for an end to abortion. Assembly 973 cares!
Knights Serve Disabled Veterans Each Sunday
Each Sunday morning, a team of Knights from the 7 Councils associated with Assembly 973 travel to
the Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) in Lebanon, PA to transport disabled veterans
from their hospital rooms to the 10:30 am Holy Mass and back again. A member of the Knights also
serves as Lector during Mass.
SK Jerry Frola, [email protected], serves as the Overall VA Coordinator and works with the
following Council Team Captains to ensure that the disabled veterans are helped at each Mass during
the 52 weeks of the year:
-FIRST SUNDAY: Team Captain SK Mike Gilmartin, [email protected] , tel: 717-274-
6666,
Council 2870, Assumption of the Bless Virgin Mary Church, Lebanon
Council 14333, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Cornwall
-SECOND SUNDAY: Team Captain Steve Waller, [email protected], tel: 717-319-7164,
Council 15929, St. Benedict the Abbott Church, Lebanon
-THIRD SUNDAY: Team Captain SK Art Bond, [email protected], tel ; 717-383-8583,
Council 10502, Holy Spirit Church, Palmyra
-FOURTH SUNDAY: Team Captain SK Jack Marino, [email protected], tel: 717-279-0546,
Council 9875, St. Paul the Apostle Church, Annville
-FIFTH SUNDAY: Team Captain SK Jerry Frola, [email protected], tel : 717-566-5692,
Council 6693, St. Joan of Arc Church, Hershey
Any Knight who would like to assist serving these veterans can contact their Council Team Captain to
volunteer.
If you are unable to serve on your Council’s assigned Sunday contact your Council Captain first and
then contact the Team Captain shown above for the Sunday that you are able to assist with. Contact
Jerry Frola, Overall VA Coordinator, if your Council is not shown on the list above.
It is truly a privilege to serve our disabled veterans each Sunday who sacrificed a lot for our country
and for our freedom!
Thank you for your time and sacrifice.
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SK Jerry Frola and SK Don Hassenbein,
Thank you both for getting this to the point that we could put it into our Newsletter. I might suggest that when we have an
opportunity to get photos of our Knights who participate, we can put those in the Newsletter.
Thanks again,
Paul Lorenzetti, Faithful Navigator.
MARCH
13 40 Hours Sacred Heart 6:30 PM (Pat
Sweeney) (CC)
17 Mass for St Patrick’s Day, St Patrick’s
Cathedral, 10:00 AM
24 Special Olympics Swim Meet, CC
Presentation, LVC 8:30 AM
31 Special Olympics Bunny Run, Annville
Cleona High School, 7:30 AM
APRIL
28 4TH Degree Exemplification in Carlisle,
12:00 Noon, St Patrick’s Activity
Center, 97 Marsh Drive, Carlisle PA,
17015
MAY
1 40 Hours Assumption of BVM 6:30 PM
(Pat Sweeney) (CC)
4 State Convention
5 State Convention
22 40 Hours Holy Spirit 6:30 PM (Andy
Bacha) (CC)
Unknown Date 40 Hours St Cecilia, (CC)
Assembly & Councils’ Calendar Assembly 973 Officers
Faithful Navigator
Paul Lorenzetti
(717) 304-9524
Faithful Comptroller
Andrew T Siscaretti
(717) 728-6076 [email protected]
Faithful Captain
Stephen M Waller
(717) 319-7164
Patrick Sweeney
Faithful Admiral
(717) 333-8098
Robert L Meinert
Faithful Purser
(717) 836-2372
James J Dezagottis
Faithful Pilot
(717) 215-5885
Dennis H Chapman
Faithful Scribe
(717) 865-0092
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Brian McFeaters, Inner Sentinel, (717) 813-6492
Gerry Frola, Outer Sentinel, (717) 623-4017
Bernard O’Hern, One Year Trustee, (717) 805-5843
Harry Nash, Two Year Trustee, (717) 272-8866
John Marino ,Three Year Trustee, (717) 279-0546
Father Job Foote, Faithful Friar , (717) 875-3369
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Right to Life Rally
About 60 people attended the Right to Life demo at 8th and
Cumberland St in downtown Lebanon. Many cars and trucks
honked for Life.
Deacon Wentzel led prayer and Benediction after an hour on
the streets. The St. Mary’s Church ladies made soup and had
beverages prepared for a light luncheon afterwards. The KofC
brought sandwiches and cookies. It was a wonderful day to
serve God and pray for the unborn.
Holy Spirit gets a Facelift:
St. Valentine’s Day Dance, Sacred Heart:
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Next Meeting is April 17, 2018 at St Paul’s. Send Photos & Stories
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The Good Doctor
Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular
exercise program?
A: Can't think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain...Good!
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Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you?
A: YOU'RE NOT LISTENING!!! .... Foods are fried these days in
vegetable oil. In fact, they're permeated in it. How could getting
more vegetables be bad for you? ________________________________
Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle?
A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger. You
should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.
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Q: Is chocolate bad for me?
A: Are you crazy? HELLO Cocoa beans! Another vegetable!!! It's the
best feel-good food around!
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Q: Is swimming good for your figure?
A: If swimming is good for your figure, explain whales to me.
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Q: Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle?
A: Hey! 'Round' is a shape!
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Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had
about food and diets.
And remember: "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of
arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather
to skid in sideways - Chardonnay in one hand - chocolate in the other
- body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO”,
For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the
final word on nutrition and health. It's a relief to know
the truth after all those conflicting nutritional studies.
1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart
attacks than Americans.
2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart
attacks than Americans.
3. The Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer
fewer heart attacks than Americans.
4. The Italians drink a lot of red wine and suffer fewer
heart attacks than Americans.
5. The Germans drink a lot of beers and eat lots of sau-
sages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than
Americans.
CONCLUSION
Eat and drink what you like.
Speaking English is apparently what kills you.
FINAL WORD ON DIET