St.

Jude Council #5814 NY - 3rd District

Serving Rocky Point and Surrounding Communities

St. Jude Beacon

November 2017 - Volume XV - Number XI
William Swiatkowski, Editor

GRAND KNIGHTS MESSAGE

ONE KofC COUNCIL
My Brothers All,

The autumn changes are among us and the heat is going on. As we brace
for the coming seasons we reflect this month on the memories of our Brothers
whom have passed and thank God for the blessings that we have received.
Be sure to attend the Council Memorial Breakfast on November 5 it is an
experience you will not soon forget. We will all share in the 8am Mass at
St. Marks and then on to the Council for the Memorial Service at
approximately 9am.

A note to the members who have been attending the monthly business
St. Jude, Pray for Us meetings: Yes the meetings have run long and the Deputy GK Paul and I
have addressed several points and modifications that should yield better
results in the future. Thank you all for working to improve our meetings.

In service The Council Food Drive will be held in conjunction with a November Social
to one. on Wed. Nov. 15 at 7pm. Please plan on attending this very important event.
Bring food to donate to our three Parish Outreach offices, (not expired) and
In service enjoy Dinner which will be turkey and trimmings for only $15 ($12 for members
and their families). More on this inside this Beacon.
to all.
I am happy to announce that the Council is now able, together with a con-
tribution from the Ladies Auxiliary, to double its participation in our annual
Coats-For- Kids program. This year we plan to purchase two dozen boys
coats and two dozen girls coats for distribution by the parishes of St. Louis,
St. Anthony and St. Mark. Thanks goes to the members and ladies who
worked to raise the funds for this great program.

This month we are also able to donate directly to our parish Religious
Education programs through a grant from the New York State KofC Council.
The KofC State Council will match our contributions. We will sent a $500
check to each Parish: St. Louis; St. Anthony; and St. Mark. The State KofC
match means each parish Religious Ed. Office will receive $1,000. A much
needed and useful aid to our local parishes childrens faith development.

Vivat Jesus,

S.K. Eugene A. Johann

Grand Knight
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Mercy and the Mother of God

The following text is abridged from a homily given Dec. 8, 2015, at Thomas More College in Merrimack, N.H.,
and later published in a book titled Real Mercy: Mary, Forgiveness and Trust (Scepter, 2016).

Consider asking yourself the question, What will allow me to access the mercy of God? My answer is
that there are four conditions: trust, humility, gratitude and forgiveness. And Mary, who is the person with
the deepest love and knowledge of God, can help us with these.

We see in the Gospels that the mercy of God is the greatest mystery and the most beautiful treasure.
However, we have a difficult time accepting it because we really have very little trust in Gods forgiveness.

This attitude can come about for certain reasons. Perhaps it has to do with human psychology, but without a
doubt, there is a lack of trust. We dont really believe in this reality of the forgiveness of God, and so we dont
always fully welcome it. God forgives us, but we cant forgive ourselves.

So there is an issue of trust that is not easy for us because of our wounded human nature. Yet we have
the witness of the saints, such as St. Thrse of Lisieux and St. Faustina, who all emphasize the importance
of trust. What permits us to access Gods mercy? Trust complete trust in God. The greater the trust, the
more mercy will be given to us, and the more we will please God.

The second condition is humility. Sometimes, when we dont forgive ourselves even when God forgives us,
the reason is pride I dont accept being a person who has fallen, who has made mistakes. I would have
liked to have been the perfect person, infallible. But Ive made mistakes, and I cant accept having faults. This
stems from a certain form of pride.

A Prayer of Thanks
O Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our
salvation. Let us come before His
presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout
joyfully to Him with psalms. For the LORD
is a great God, And a great King above all
gods, In whose hand are the depths of the
earth; The peaks of the mountains are His
also. The sea is His, for it was He who
made it; And His hands formed the dry
land. Come, let us worship and bow down;
Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.
A Reading from Psalm 95:1-6
There is a third important condition: gratitude. Jesus said in the Gospel, For to him who has, will more
be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who has not, even what he has will be taken away
(Mt 13:11). We can understand it this way: He who knows he has received gifts from God, who gives thanks
for these gifts, will receive more.
Mary gives us the gift of thanksgiving. Mary is the Virgin of the Magnificat. She sings the marvels and the
mercy of God in a song of hope. God will strike down the mighty from their thrones and will raise the humble.
When Mary sings this, it is not yet fulfilled: The kings are still sitting on their thrones. Marys song of hope is a
song of gratitude. Mary teaches us the grace of thanksgiving and praise through her Magnificat.
The fourth condition to receive Gods mercy abundantly is very clear in the Gospel: If you do not forgive,
God cannot forgive you. Sometimes what stops us from receiving the mercy of God is our lack of mercy
toward others, our hardness of heart toward others, our lack of goodness toward others. And so we too need
to be merciful. Blessed are the merciful, for mercy will be shown them (Mt 5:7). The more Im merciful with
my brothers and sisters, the more God will be merciful with me.
Let us ask for the grace to welcome Mary into our hearts, to give ourselves to her so she can give us what
she has received from God. She will give us limitless trust, faith, humility, hope and thanksgiving, along with
her loving and attentive gaze and the goodness that is so deep within her. By practicing all of this with Mary,
she will ask for what we need.
From KofC.org 5/01/2017.Copyright Knights of Columbus KofC.org 2013 .. 2017
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St. Jude Council Officers November Birthdays

Chaplain Msgr. SK Rev. William Breslawski 631-744-2609 Frederick Hess PGK 11/1
Chaplain Rev. Fr. Thomas Tuite 631-744-2800 Thomas Nokelty 11/1
Grand Knight SK Gene Johann 631-804-1886
Deputy Paul Knudsen 631-664-6410 John Stabile 11/1
Chancellor SK John Nugent 631-744-1821 Arthur Schmitt Jr 11/2
Warden SK Steve Spector 631-821-3249 Ralph Taylor 11/3
Recorder SK James Lilley, PGK, PFN 631-294-8001
Nicholas Basso 11/4
Fin Secretary SK John Sommers, PGK, FDD 631-513-2626
Treasurer SK Richard Bowne 631-793-3037 William Barber 11/5
Advocate SK Paul Basileo, PGK, FDD 631-375-7088 Nicholas Severino 11/18
Lecturer SK Ralph Ferrara, PGK 631-662-1235 Ralph Ferrara PGK 11/19
Inside Guard SK Jonathan Romano 631-821-2570
Outside Guard SK Gary Duryea 631-905-3568 George Herrmann 11/19
Trustee 1 Year SK Joe Daly PGK 631-744-2433 Richard Raynock Jr. 11/19
Trustee 2 Year SK Joseph Badalamenti 631-744-0752 Rev. William Breslawski 11/20
Trustee 3 Year SK Fred Hess, PGK 631-603-7348
Andrew Delligatti PGK 11/23
Contacts: William Christensen PGK 11/25
District Deputy SK Mike Boehm PGK, COB 631-744-2605 Alex Krucher 11/25
Field Agent SK Johnathan Bittner 631-207-4242 Salvatore Inga 11/26
Beacon Editor William Swiatkowski 516-729-3142 Dean Gandley 11/28

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District Deputys Message

Brothers and Sisters,

November is upon us, and for many of us it is the last time to enjoy some outdoor activities
(even if it is only raking leaves) before the real cold and snow begins to creep in. It is also a time
of Thanksgiving. A time to look back at the year and count our many blessings, the ones that we
take for granted most of the time, like family and friends. Soon the hustle and bustle of the Christmas
Season will be here, and well all be too busy running around, so do yourself a favor and take advantage
of this opportunity to give Thanks for all of the Blessings that we have.
Many of you have had Membership Drives or have Drives scheduled in the upcoming weeks. Lets see
what we can do to recruit new members before the end of 2017. Our District has been doing ok with
recruiting new members so far this year, and I know that some of the Councils have seen the benefits
of bringing in new members, so lets make a big push. Remember, we have a moral responsibility to ask
every Catholic man to become a member of the Knights of Columbus. There is a scheduled Third Degree
on Friday November 3 rd at St. Anthonys in East Northport. I invite all of my Third Degree Brothers to come
out and help to welcome in our newest Third Degree Brothers. Jackets and ties are a must.
The Fall is also a time when many of our Councils hold a Memorial Mass for their Fallen Brother Knights.
Let us all take a moment to remember all of our Brother Knights who we have lost this past year and their Families.
November is also our last opportunity to make a big push with our C&B drives. All books need to be handed in,
along with a Check for $6 per book made out to the N.Y.S. Council, by Thursday November 30 th . I will be going
up to the Mid-Year Meeting on December 1st and I will gladly bring any books and checks with me to hand in for
you at that time. The Drawing is December 2nd.
My wife Jessica and I would like to wish all of you a very Blessed, Safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

Vivat Jesus-

Michael Boehm P.G.K., D.D. Third N.Y. District

Chairman of the Board of District Deputies
p: (631)774-2605 e: mb1122@msn.com

Suffolk Chapter News - This month in the Chapter:

The Suffolk Chapter sponsored Fraternal Weekend will be held March 16, 17 & 18 at Villa Roma Resort Hotel,
which offers a variety of accommodations levels that run from $425 for a single to $830 for the best couples stay.
If you are interested in attending the weekend with Brother Knights from throughout the Chapter, please contact the Grand knight, Gene Johann.

#5814 The Corner of Faith

Corporation Directors
President
SK Vincent J. Maggio, 744-1673
Vice President
SK Salvatore J. LaLima, 821-0082
Secretary
SK Robert W. Wilken, 821-4962
Treasurer
SK Richard B. Landers, 291-9440
Director
Herbert B. Simmons, 744-0951
Director
SK Joseph Padovan, 821-1633
Director
Henry Walden, 744-9775
Prayer of Thanksgiving
2637 Thanksgiving characterizes the
prayer of the Church which, in celebrating
the Eucharist, reveals and becomes more
fully what she is. Indeed, in the work of
salvation, Christ sets creation free from sin
and death to consecrate it anew and make
it return to the Father, for his glory. The
thanksgiving of the members of the Body
participates in that of their Head.
2638 As in the prayer of petition, every
event and need can become an offering of
thanksgiving. The letters of St. Paul often
begin and end with thanksgiving, and the
Lord Jesus is always present in it:
"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this
is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you";
"Continue steadfastly in prayer, being
watchful in it with thanksgiving.
-from the Catechism of the Catholic Church
CHARITY, UNITY
FRATERNITY,
and PATRIOTISM

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Knights of Columbus St. Jude Council #5814

Annual Christmas Celebration Party

Date: Saturday, December 9, 2017 Time: 7pm to 11pm Doors Open at 6:30pm
Place: St. Jude Council Hall, Rocky Point, NY
For your listening and dancing enjoyment music by DJ Jimmy and the Lilley Family

Hot Buffet Style Catered by Skalberg Caterers.

Starters: Fruit Bowl Relish Trays Mixed Green Salad Various Dressings Rolls & Butter
Entrees: Eggplant Parmigiana Veal with Mushrooms Chicken Francese Italian Meatballs Stuffed Shells
Carving Station: Loin of Pork
Dessert: Cherry Chocolate Cake ala mode Coffee and Tea
**** CASH BAR WILL BE OPEN ****
Seating is Limited Donation $30 Per Person
Please reply by November 30th
Contact Paul Basileo at 631-821-6071 or John Sommers at 631-513-2626

Upcoming Events for November 2017

11/01 Wednesday Council Business Meeting St. Jude Council 7:30pm
and All Saints Day
11/03 Friday Knighthood (3rd) Degree St. Anthonys Northport Meet at Council 6:15pm
11/05 Sunday Memorial Mass & Service St. Marks Mass / Council Hall 8am Mass / 9am Service
11/07 Tuesday Election Day
11/08 Wednesday District Dep. Meeting Patchogue Council 7:30pm
11/10 Friday Suffolk Chapter Mtg. Fr. Judge Council 7:00pm
Marine Corp Birthday
11/11 Saturday Veterans Day
11/15 Wednesday Food Drive & Social St. Jude Council 7:00pm
11/15 Wednesday Cmdr. J. Shea Assembly Mtg St. Sylvesters Council 7:00pm
11/23 Thursday Thanksgiving!
11/28 Tuesday Council Officers Meeting St. Jude Council 7:30pm
11/30 Thursday St. Jude Ladies Auxiliary Mtg. St. Jude Council 6:00pm

Future Events for December 2017

12/5 Tuesday Christmas Tree Lighting St. Jude Council 7:30pm
12/9 Saturday Christmas Party St. Jude Council 7:00pm

St. Jude Council #5814 Ladies Auxiliary Corner

The Aux. with be supplying flowers for the Memorial Service Breakfast on Nov. 5 th .
The Ladies will organize, collect, sort and distribute food collected at the Social on Nov. 15 th .
At the annual Christmas tree lighting on Dec 5. the Aux will provide cookies & refreshments.
The Ladies Aux. is contributing funds to the Council Coats-For Kids drive this year.
If you are interested in joining or know of a good candidate for the St. Jude Council Ladies Auxiliary, please call 631 804-1886.

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ST. Jude Council Budget Financial Secretarys Corner

2017-2018 Membership Numbers:
Vote Announcement Associate Members - 117
A financial budget and outline for the year July 2017 Insurance Members - 78
through June 2018 has been submitted by the Council Inactive Members- 23
Treasurer and the Grand Knight. Copies of that budget Total Membership - 218
were made available to the Council members attending
the business meetings in October and in November. A Honorary Members - 5
vote to adopt that budget by the Council will be taken at Honorary Life Members - 58
the Council Business Meeting on December 6. Disabled Members - 0
For more information about the budget please contact
the Treasurer Richard Bowne at 516 658-4955. - SK John Sommers, FS, PGK, FDD

Annual Coats-For-Kids Program Congratulations Sir Knights

Once again this year the Council will

participate in the Knights of Columbus
Coats-For-Kids Program by
purchasing coats for boys and girls
in all three of our parishes. Left to Right: Left to Right:
Ron Mihalek, Rudy Novissimo, Ralph Lopez, Rudy Novissimo,
Ralph Lopez, Jonathan Bittner. and Jonathan Romano
Approximately 48 coats
(24 for boys and 24 for girls) Life Insurance Long-Term Care Insurance
Retirement Annuities Disability Income Insurance
will be given to the Parish Outreach Contact Your Representative Today.
offices at St. Louis, St. Anthony Jonathan Bittner
and St. Mark's for distribution to (631) 466-0828
jonathan.bittner@kofc.org
needy parishioners.

** Wake Service **
The Council is updating its Wake Service notification record. If you would like to be informed of the passing of a brother
and the wake information please provide your phone number and/or email address to FS John Sommers. You can
either email the information to jsommers@optonline.net (put Wake Service in the subject line) or call 631-924-8708.

Grand Knights Corner

If any member knows of the passing of a Brother Knight or knows of a
Brother Knight in need, please notify GK Gene Johann at 631 804-1886 or
our Funeral Services Director Ralph Ferrara at 631 662-1235

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Food Drive and Social Night

November 15, 2017
The Council will hold a Food Drive at the upcoming
November Social Night on November 15 at the Council.
For this special dinner, please also bring a bag of food to donate:
Canned vegetables & soups; pasta & spaghetti sauce; macaroni & cheese;
breakfast cereals; canned tuna; canned fruit; or any Thanksgiving related items.
Please Mark Your Calendars
And Plan To Join Us!

Dinner will be at 7:00pm

We will be serving turkey and trimmings.
Cost is $12 for KofC Members, $15 for Non-Members
You must sign up at a business meeting or call GK Gene Johann at 631 804-1886 before November 8th

Receiving the Bulletin by Email

Brothers if you would like to receive the bulletin by email please forward an email to
FS John Sommers at jsommers@optonline.net. Please include St Jude Bulletin in the subject line.
Receiving the bulletin by email will reduce the monthly printing and mailing costs to the Council.

Thursday Night Game Time

Come join your fellow brothers to watch the
NY Islanders play the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, November 16th.
If you don't like hockey or the teams playing don't interest you,
consider coming down to the hall for some fun and camradry with your brothers.
Food & snacks will be provided beginning at 6:00pm. Cash bar.

Game Time: 7:00pm

Donations appreciated.
RSVP John Sommers at jsommers@optonline.net or 631-513-2626 by Monday October 16th so we can have enough food.

Memorial Mass & Service Please Keep in Your Prayers

On Sunday November 5th the Council will attend the
8:00 AM Mass at St Mark in Shoreham in memory of
our deceased brothers. Following the Mass a Memorial
Service will be conducted at the Council Hall. After the
Memorial Service breakfast will be served.
Please let Financial Secretary John Sommers PGK FDD
if you plan on attending the Mass and Memorial Service
at either 631-513-2626 or jsommers@optonline.net.
Brother Richard Bownes Granddaughter
Scarlett, Brothers John Lennon, Barney
Flanagan & wife Joan Mastrogiacomo as
she works on getting better.
All the souls of Brothers lost
in our Council and in The Order.
(if you need prayers or know of a member or family etc.,
please send me the information to share).

Contact G.K. Gene Johann at 631-804-1886

The deadline is November 1st. St. Jude, patron of hopeless cases, pray for us.

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 Prayer for the Canonization of Father Michael J. McGivney

God, our Father, protector of the poor and

defender of the widow and orphan, you called
your priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, to be
an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the
young to the generous service of their neighbor.
Through the example of his life and virtue may
we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely,
fulfilling his commandment of charity and building
up his Body which is the Church. Let the
inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater
confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the
needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your servant
Father Michael J. McGivney on earth according to the design of your
holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present
(here make your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.