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Empire State Bulletin Official Publication
of the New York State Council
Knights of Columbus
Vol. 54 Issue 5 November 2015
Organized February 3, 1896
A Message From Your State Deputy, Robert D. Weitzman
To My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,:
The month of October has been an inspirational and glorious month. Our Holy Father visited our great state and he brought us
messages. The message of love, hope and respect for all. The message that the Risen Christ is with us always and we, as a people, need
to take an active role in caring for those most in need. The message that all life on God's good earth is precious. We must promote peace
on earth. We are all children of God and must live a life that supports the teachings of our Church. I would like to thank the Knights who
volunteered to be Ushers at the Mass. You did an excellent job and represented us with dignity.
I have continued to travel the state and I am inspired by you, my Brother Knights, and your families. Your commitment to our
Church, our order, our communities and your family is exemplary. You show, by your relationships and deeds, that the path to peace of
mind and heart is through the Love of Faith. I have also had the pleasure of meeting many Columbiettes. We are so blessed to have them
as our partners. We must continue to support each other. I look forward to growing our relationship with these wonderful ladies.
I want thank you for your support of our Charitable and Benevolent Program. This is an essential program that raises funds for our
local and state communities. We have made a conscientious commitment to support our Diocesan Bishops, our Seminarians, our Catholic
Schools, our Special Olympians, our Holy Shrines, providing financial aid to our students attending Catholic High School, the mission of the
Sisters of Life, Saint Mary's Hospital for Children and many other charitable needs throughout our State. This is part of the mission of the
Knights of New York State. It is up to you to provide for those in need by participating in our C&B program.
I would like to acknowledge those of you who have actively recruited new members into our Order. We must continue to invite
men to join us on our mission, built on the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. When we were asked and became Knights
it did not just happen by chance. We were brought into this Catholic faith-based brotherhood to improve the lives of all we come in contact
with and, in turn, our world will be a better place for our generation and future generations. Freedom of Religion and of Life, is a right given
to us by the Living God and we must stay united to protect these God given rights. We must also provide hope, love, and forgiveness to
those living in the shadows. We must stand in solidarity with our Priests.
The Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons are here. Please keep in your prayers all our Clergy, the
members of our Armed Services, our brothers and sisters in Christ, and Thank God for His grace that He
continues to rain down upon us.
Have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving.
Vivat Jesu!
Bob Weitzman, State Deputy
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ST. BERNARDS
CATHOLIC SCHOOL DONATION
The Knights of Columbus Saranac Lake Council 599
recently presented a $2,155 donation to St. Bernards
Catholic School in Saranac Lake, the proceeds raised
from a guideboat coffee table raffle.
The beautiful coffee table was hand-crafted by local
Adirondack Boat Builder Joe Spadaro specifically for
the fund raising effort supporting St. Bernards School.
Pictured from left to right are Sally and Joe Spadaro, Council 599
Fund Raising Chairman Rick Sayles, St. Bernards School Principal Ray Dora and
Council 599 Grand Knight Jim Ammon.
Article and photo submitted by Bill McIntyre, PGK Council 599, District Deputy, NY District 94
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A Right to Life Mass and Holy Hour with Bishop Terry was held on
Sunday, October 4, 2015 at St. Mary's Church in Canton, NY.
The Holy Family Icon was on display for all to enjoy. Sarto Council Chaplain Fr. Doug Lucia
referred to it his remarks. This Icon will circulate throughout the diocese over the next two years.
Bill Ose presented Bishop Terry LaValley with a hand-crafted boat signifying the Bishop's role
as a Fisher of Men. Charlie Robinson presented one of the New York State K of C Councils
seven highest program awards to Canton Sarto Council's Grand Knight Brandon Baldwin and
District Deputy Mark McKenna. The Culture of Life Award was awarded to the council for
work in establishing the Wounded Warriors Sled Hockey team and league.
The Bishop thanked Bill Ose and the Knights for organizing the event. Approximately 120
were in attendance. This was a great day for all especially our Northern Conference.
Praying Together
On Wednesday, October 14, 2015, members and families from Patriarch Josyf
Cardinal Slipyj Council # 10949, and, Pope John XXIII Council # 7707, gathered at
St Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church in Irondequoit (Rochester) NY, for the celebration
of the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, as celebrated in the Eastern Catholic Church.
During the Homily, Rev. Mitred Archpriest Philip Weiner, pastor of St Josaphat
Church, spoke of the significance of the Royal Doors (Iconostas), as well as, explaining the
similarities of the Eastern Liturgy to that of the Western Church.
After Liturgy, everyone was treated to a tour of the Mosaic Gift Shop, where
Ukrainian articles are on display and available for purchase.
Article submitted by
Roman Zguta
Grand Knight
Pope John XXIII Council # 7707
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PRESS RELEASE
Knights of Columbus
Fr. John J. Murray Council #14666
American Martyrs RC Church
79-43 Bell Boulevard
Bayside, New York 11364
Press Contact: Michael Chimenti (917) 803-4209 / Michael Chimenti@aol.com
October 18, 2015
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My Brother Knights,
Now is the time to start planning a campaign to remind our councils, our
parishes, and all Christians to "Keep Christ in Christmas". This may be as
simple as putting a Christmas sticker on your car, a Nativity Scene in front
of your home or at your Church, to advertising in your local paper, on radio
stations, websites, or your Church bulletin. This campaign may require a
united effort to pool funds by Councils, Districts or Chapters.
It is so easy to promote the Keep Christ in Christmas program. Simply go
to the Supreme website (www.kofc.org) and type in the search window Keep
Christ in Christmas and you will be provided with many different ideas.
Public Service Announcements that councils can use in conjunction with
their local radio stations are offered at the following website: http://
www.kofc.org/en/news/releases/detail/keep_christ_christmas.html
Christmas cards, banners, billboards and other specialty items are available
at: http://www.christischristmas.com/ .
It is up to us, the Strong Right Arm of the Church, to remind all that
Christmas is more than the exchange of gifts, it is the Celebration of the
Birth of our Savior Jesus the Christ!
Vivat Jesu,
Peter C. Browning
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