THE PATCHOGIAN

September, 2018 —- Celebrating 115 Years of Faithful Service — 1903 - 2018

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, PATCHOGUE COUNCIL #725

Officers From the Grand Knight’s Desk

―There is something in the autumn that is native to my blood,
Chaplain touch of manner, hint of mood; and my heart is like a rhyme, with
SK Fr. William Winters, OFM, Cap. the yellow and the purple and the crimson keeping time.‖
― Bliss Carman
Grand Knight Brothers,
SK John E. Terlecki
Welcome the end of summer and the beginning of a new fall season. While the summer
Deputy Grand Knight
SK Joe Sheldrick months are full of hot lazy days and this was true of this year, we here at 725 were pretty
Chancellor
busy. Our members were busy planning and volunteering their time and energy towards
SK James Kaan supporting our community and churches. Going forward into the upcoming months and
Financial Secretary year it is my hope that we as a council continue in our efforts to make it our mission to
SK Robert Elliott PGK FDD support our parishes and community at large wherever we can.
Warden
Keith Mandart We held our 6th Annual Golf Outing and I am happy to report that is was a great success
Treasurer and that a good time was had by all. I would like thank all those Brother Knights and
Denis Boyce Sister Columbiettes for volunteering their day in order to support the outing.
Recorder
SK Kevin Drawbridge On August 19th, we held our 115th Installation of officers at the council hall. This event
Advocate while always something special for our order, I thought was especially nice in that we
SK Michael Boehm had such a great turn out, the food was great, and the attendees reported to have a great
PGK FDD FCOB time and a positive outlook towards the coming year ahead.
Intside Guard
SK Tom Liguori We opened our season of Family Movie Nights with a children‘s movie. Ice cream,
Outside Guard Klondike bars and juice cups were served. Everyone who came had a great time, so
SK Richard Costa bring your children or grandchildren to our next event. We will try to have a Family
Outside Guard Movie night any time the school calendar schedules a week off. This was first of a series
Nick DiMola we will be hosting this year, along with some movie nights that are targeted more
First Year Trustee towards an adult theme, so please watch our bulletins for future dates and Movies.
PGK James Addie
On Aug 24th, we supported the mixed martial arts demonstration at the parish center at
Third Year Trustee Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. The Knights of 725 provided hotdogs, soda and water, and
Richard J. Basak
brother nights were there to support the event. At the request of our council, the North
Patchogue Fire department provided an ambulance and emergency personnel as well.
In closing my Third memo from the Grand Knights Desk, I hope everyone had a great
summer and looking forward to the fall season.
Council Roster as of Vivat Jesus!
August 1, 2018 GK, SK John E. Terleck
Associate: 272
Insurance: 142 All material in this document was approved by GK John Terlecki for publication. Copyright 2018, Patchogue Council #725
Inactive: 19
Total: 433

Honorary: 16
Honorary Life: 103
Disability: 14

All Articles for the

October Patchogian
must be submitted
by September 20th
Financial Secretary Dates To Remember
Congratulations to our newest Honorary September 10th—–Monseigneur Corp. Meeting,
Member Francis J. Derby. 7:30pm
I am happy to report that our records and forms
are currently all up to date. Please update your September 17th—–Business Meeting, 8pm
information as needed. 2nd Membership dues
notices have all been mailed out. Please get September 24th——Officers Meeting, 7:30pm
your dues in promptly. Membership cards are mailed as dues
come in. Get your dues paid right away.

As of August 1, 2018 we have 272 associate; 142 insurance; 19 Upcoming Events

Information on pages 7—9
inactive members for a total of 433 members. The council is in
good standing with Supreme and New York State. Summer BBQ——September 1st

St. Liberata Parade——September 8th

Enjoy the summer.
Installation of Officers——September 16th
Robert W. Elliott, FS Italian Night at the Races——October 19th
151 Springdale Drive, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
631-588-2919 OLMC 100th Anniversary Centennial Ball—Sept. 27, 2019

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 Family Director
SK James Ryan / 631-278-9429 / [email protected]

May our Council Prayers be on behalf of the following:

Pray for Brothers: Jim Addie, Sammy Garafola, Rudy Carrabus and his wife Vicki, Jim Craig‘s daughter Airen, Bill Mones‘ wife Virginia,
Joe Brandi‘s wife Joann, PGK Willie Marciano and his wife Jean, Eddie O‘Reilly, Gerry Restifo, Ernie Maller, Andrew Carollo, Ralph
DePinto, Frank Cooper‘s wife Virginia, Phil Sgro, Keith Mandart, Robert Naurek, Rich Basak, Rich Costa‘s Mother, Tony Russo, Phil
Butler, Santo Liguori and Tony Baffo.
Please pray for the soul of Josephine Elliott, mother of our F.S. Bob Elliott, who recently passed away, and for Bob and the entire Elliott
family. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
There have been no notifications. In lieu of notifications:
“He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those that have
understanding.” ~Daniel 2:21
“So we who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of another.” ~Romans 12:5
The above is an excerpt from the September 1 reflection within ‗Knights to Christ‘ published by the Colorado Knights of Columbus ©2001.

We ask also that you pray for all of our Brother Knights who are in need and for their families and their needs, those we know about, and the
many that we do not know about.

Council 1st Degree September Anniversaries (Years):

Sebastiano Balestra (9), Joseph Comparato (48), Kevin Cooper (24), John Cucci (9), James Donovan (24), Michael Donovan (21), Kevin
Drawbridge (9), Nicholas Ferrara (8), Carmine Gallo (24), Charles Gerlach (18), Allan Kahn (11), Franklin Leavandosky (49), James
McMorrow, Sr. (41), Leon Meinke (49), Joseph Montalbano (8), Kenneth O‘Came (42), Patrick Polizzi (24), William Powell (23), John
Pross (12), James Rentkowicz, Sr. (9), Fred Schorden (18), Ronald Thompson (8),

Happy Birthday to All Members in the Month of September.

The Suffolk Chapter is currently making plans for our Annual Bishop’s Mass in November. As
soon as all of the final details have been made we will let everyone know. If you would like to
have something put into the Chapter Newsletter, “The Suffolk Chapter Light”, please send it to
Mike Tully at [email protected]. If you are not receiving the Chapter Newsletter and would
like to receive it, please let Joe DiNero know by forwarding him your e-mail address to:
[email protected] . The next Chapter Meeting will be held on September 14th. Due to a
conflict, the September Meeting location had to be changed and we are still working on finding a
location. We will forward that information and location out to you as soon as we are able to make
the arrangements.

The next Fourth Degree Meeting will be held on Sep 26th at Holy Mother Mary
Council in Nesconset.
The Installation of Officers will be held on September 16th. Please see attached
Flyer. (page 7)
Applications for the Fourth Degree are currently being accepted.

The Annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Island is

scheduled for May 19th.
The Annual ―Pro-Life‖ Mass at St. Patrick‘s Cathedral in NYC
has been scheduled for January 20th.
For more NYS Council information please visit
www.newyorkknights.com

Order Now!!
If you are in need of Council Apparel, now is a good time to order
them. See Brother Knight Keith Mandart or call him at
516-480-2076 for tee-shirts, polo shirts and hats!! We have jackets
available too. Order them now for Marching in the Parades and
Council Events!!

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 Please don‘t forget that our Council is on our SUMMER
SCHEDULE. In September we only meet on the THIRD
MONDAY of the Month.
Our Meeting schedule for the summer is as follows:
September 17th
All Meetings begin at 8 pm.
The Monseigneur Corp. still meets on the 2nd Monday at
7:30 pm as always. Thank you.

C & B News:
The 2018 C & B program is well underway ! C&B sales are going strong. Patchogue Council was #1
in sales last year in NY State. Help do your part in making sure that we stay #1. See John Praino
to pick up your books and to sign up to be on the 2018 C & B Team! We need a lot of help to stay on
top so please do your part. If you can‘t help out by selling books with the Council, please pick up a
few books and sell them to friends and family and co-workers. Books are available at the Council or
contact John Praino! Thank you.

On Sunday our Council held their Installation of Officers. District Deputy Bill Fontaine and his
staff of District Wardens Bill Wallace, Joe Adamo, Kevin Hanley & Bill Gonzalez did a great job.
Special thanks to Jim Addie PGK and his wife Elaine for putting
it all together.

Senior Knight’s Photo

We have scheduled November 5th, 7pm to take a photo of our senior
Knights. We invite all members of 25+ years of membership to
participate. This will be a formal photo to be published in both the
Thanksgiving and Christmas editions of the Long Island
Advance. Please wear a Jacket and tie for the Photo.
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 6th Annual Golf Outing

On August 8th our Council held its 6th Annual Golf Outing. It was a big success with
over 60 golfers participating. Over $18,000 was raised, to be divided proportionately
between OLMC & St. Francis for building expenses. Special thanks to PGK Frank
Cooper for taking the lead on this project once again, along with GK John Terlecki and
Pat Molluso. We also want to thank all the Brother Knights and Sister Columbiettes
who help not only on the day of the event, but from the very beginning getting
donations and sponsors, especially Lou Minardi, Joe Brandi and Paul Chalupa and
everyone who helped selling chances.

Please join us for the Annual National Day of

Remembrance for Aborted Children.

Our Prayer Service will be held at the

Memorial to the Unborn

located at
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery,
3442 RT 112 in Coram

Sunday, September 16th 10:00 am

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A Message from our Supreme Knight Carl Anderson on the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report and
Sexual Abuse Scandal in the Church:
August 21, 2018
Worthy Chaplains and Dear Brother Knights,
The issues that have come to light concerning sexual abuse by Archbishop Theodore McCarrick and in
the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report are cause for grave concern among Catholics and Brother Knights.
Many feel deeply betrayed by those whom they long held in high regard. Such concerns are shared not
just in the United States, but in Europe, Latin America and elsewhere.

These sins of commission and omission have sent the Church we love, the Church we serve and the
Church that Jesus Christ established into convulsions. Sadly, the disgrace not only is borne by the
perpetrators, it hurts us all, as does the silence of shepherds who have ignored the cries of their flocks.

There are many wonderful and faithful laborers in the vineyard of the Lord among our priests and
bishops. However, it is clear that in addition to devastating criminal acts, we have seen many other
moral failings by clergy that represent a crisis of commitment to the Gospel. Too often the needs of
victims have been subordinated to a distorted sense of mercy toward the perpetrators or an instinct for
clerical self-preservation. The sexual acts — both criminal and non-criminal — highlight the need to
recover a respect for and a renewed commitment to the priestly promises of celibacy.

The Knights of Columbus has supported the pastoral and charitable work of our bishops and priests
since our founding by the Venerable Father Michael McGivney. We understand that the priest should
lead the parish and the bishop should be the center of unity in a diocese. But we — like all
Catholics — are painfully aware of the wreckage that ensues when elements of this leadership are
abdicated by evil actions whether directly perpetrated or covered up.

Now, the Knights of Columbus — laymen, priests and chaplains together — will have an important
role to play in rebuilding the Church. We must commit the Knights of Columbus to work for
repentance, reform and rebuilding of the Church.
Repentance should include a full accounting of the misdeeds by those who have committed them.
Archbishop McCarrick and others at fault owe us a full account of their actions, motivations and
cover-ups. After years of having us confess to them, it is now time for them to come clean about
what they have done and what they have failed to do. This will also help increase the recognition that
clerical sexual abuse is a global problem that must be addressed at the highest levels of the Catholic
Church. Moreover, priests and bishops who refuse to live according to their promises of celibacy
should be removed from public ministry, not out of retribution, but for the protection of the faithful and
to prevent future variations of the scandal we now suffer.
Reform must include many good ideas that have been proposed, such as a full and complete
investigation of sexual abuse led by an independent commission that includes laity; complete
transparency by the Catholic hierarchy into all matters of criminal sexual misconduct past or future; an
expansion of the zero tolerance policy to include sexual activity or misconduct by clerics including
bishops, and by seminarians; and a call for faithfulness by all members of the clergy, including bishops.
There must also be an independent ethics hotline for reporting of criminal and other conduct at odds
with Catholic teaching on the clerical state of life; and there must be protections against retaliation.
Such reforms will be difficult for a Church largely unused to them, and we must support our bishops
and our priests in embracing these reforms in order to rebuild.

We can help to rebuild our Church in several ways. Above all else, Knights — and our chaplains —
must embrace love of God and love of neighbor. This is Christ‘s great commandment and the founding
mission of our Order. It is also exactly the opposite of the rejection of God and exploitation of
neighbor that our Church has witnessed in these scandals. Shortly before becoming Pope Benedict XVI

Continued…..

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Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger decried the ―filth‖ in the Church ―even among those, who in the priesthood,
ought to belong totally‖ to Christ. He also provided the antidote, stating at other times that what the
Church needs now more than anything else is ―saints.‖ Pope Francis reiterated Pope Benedict‘s
sentiments in his letter on Aug. 20 (to view this letter go to: www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2018-08/
pope-francis-letter-people-of-god-sexual-abuse).

In the days ahead, the Knights of Columbus will help renew our Church on a national level through a
Novena of Masses in reparation for these sins that have so grievously wounded the Body of Christ. I take
this opportunity to ask that you offer this Novena of Masses for our Church at your earliest
opportunity.

Beginning in November, the Knights of Columbus will sponsor, in cooperation with the Shrine of St. Jean
Vianney in Ars, France, a national tour of the relic of the heart of this great patron saint of priests. In the
coming weeks, I will share more details with you about this initiative. We will also continue to strengthen
and rebuild our Church at the level of our families and parishes through our Building the Domestic
Church program. Its twin elements of imbuing families with faith and strengthening parish life are critical
to providing a Catholic Church that rebuilds based on the Gospel principles of love of God and love of
neighbor. Together with our recently announced ―Faith In Action‖ initiative, we will strive to make our
parishes truly become, in the words of Pope Francis, ―a family of families.‖

Now is the time for all brother Knights to stand steadfast in faith, as Catholics and as gentlemen. We will
assist priests, bishops and our fellow Catholics in helping the Church chart a course for the future that
puts Christ at the center, so that truly we may say, ―Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.‖

This is the moment in which Knights — including in a special way our priest members — can be part of a
great renewal for good in our Church. And as we strive to follow the Lord more closely in the days
ahead, may he deliver us from every evil and in his mercy graciously grant his Church peace and unity.

In closing, know that your faithful witness and sacrifice can bring inspiration and hope to millions of your
fellow Catholics. It will be needed in the days ahead more than ever before. And to every priest and
bishop whose commitment and dedication to our Order and to our Church has been faithful and
exemplary, please accept my gratitude in both a personal way and on behalf of the Knights of
Columbus. Let each one of us prayerfully invoke the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, so that in
the words of St. Maximilian Kolbe, our hearts "would be cleansed and themselves become immaculate,
similar and like unto her own heart."

Fraternally,
Carl A. Anderson Supreme Knight

Patchogue Italian Feast of Saint Liberata

September 8th is the 51st edition of the Patchogue Italian Feast of
Saint Liberata will kick-off with the traditional parade of the statue
and feature indoor and outdoor dining. The procession will begin at
12 p.m. in front of the Suffolk County District Court. All Brother
Knights and Sister Columbiettes who want to join in the Procession
should meet at the corner of Main St. & West Ave. by 11:30 am.
The official ceremony will be held at 12:45 p.m. on the Four
Corners.

Then stroll downtown Patchogue and view classic and Italian cars or
stop by the lawn of the Teen Center at the Patchogue-Medford
Carnegie Library to watch the annual bocce ball tournament.
Participating restaurants (TBA) will feature the second annual "Vino
in the Village Wine Walk." Some family-friendly festivities include
children's karaoke, a magician, dunk tank, a jester, bouncy houses,
and live entertainment by Think BIG Theater Arts. Live music
throughout the festival will be performed by:
 Giglio Italian Marching Band • John Sirianni and Killing Time • Nino - Songs of Sinatra and Friends
 Carmelo Raccuglia, the Italian Singer • Tony Grant. This year honors Lou Giordano as the 2018 Italian-
American of the Year.

Rain date of Saturday, September 22.

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 COMMANDER JOHN J. SHEA ASSEMBLY #729
FOURTH DEGREE
FIRST NEW YORK DISTRICT
ST. ISAAC JOQUES PROVENCE

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
SEPTEMBER 16, 2018
11:30 AM MASS AT OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
495 NORTH OCEAN AVENUE
PATCHOGUE

BANQUET TO FOLLOW AT THE

PATCHOGUE COUNCIL 725
BANQUET TICKETS ARE $40 PER PERSON

(MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO CMDR JOHN J. SHEA ASSEMBLY,

MAIL TO ADDEESS BELOW)
CONTACT:

ODEL PANTON (631)654-8570 PETER BIZZOSO (631)874-4750

30 NEVADA AVE 505 WADING RIVER ROAD
MEDFORD, NY 11763-3268 MANORVLLE,NY 11949-3448
[email protected]

L I COALITION FOR LIFE PRESENTS:

21st Annual Stand Up For Life

Sunday, October 7, 2018

2:00-3:30 PM
(rain or shine)
At two locations:
Along Route 110 and Route 25
Huntington, LI
and
SUFL, East - LIE, Exit 70S, County Rd. III
Manorville, LI
(Manorville: Please park as directed by SUFL Captains).

We are two of over 1800 sites throughout the

US and Canada on this day!
(Signs are provided along the route at each site - no graphic signs permitted).
All are welcome!

We stand (this is not a march) united along these busy roads in a peaceful,
prayerful witness to the sanctity of life!
Bring your family, friends, coworkers, neighbors and join us for the largest
annual pro-life event on Long Island!
(Your presence sends a positive message).
Sponsored by: Long Island Coalition for Life, Inc. • P.O. Box 223, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
www.ProLifeLLorg For further information call 631-243-1435

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 Upcoming Events

This year‘s Council Picnic will be on

Saturday, September 1st
from
12 p.m. — 4 p.m.

It will once again be held at Fireman's

Park, on Dewitt Ave., off of Smith St.,
near the end of Bay Ave.
(just east of Shore Front Park).

We will have plenty of Food on the BBQ, as well as cold beer and soda.
We will also have activities for the Kids, as well as Horseshoes.

Cost will stay the same this year, tickets are only $5 per person
(Children and grandchildren ages 12 and under are free).

See or call D.G.K. Joe Sheldrick at (631) 872-2631 to reserve your spot or
for more information.

We hope to see you there!!

Join us on Friday, October 19th for our

ITALIAN NIGHT AT THE RACES??

Doors open at 6:30 pm

Dinner at 7 pm
Races at 7:30 pm

We will be serving a nice Italian meal

which includes beer, wine and soda, dessert and coffee

Followed by a Night at the Races

Cost is $10 per person

Please reserve your seats by calling

Joey “piccola salsiccia” Sheldrick
(631) 872-2631

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 Upcoming Events

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

100th Anniversary Centennial Ball
As part of our Parish’s 100th Anniversary Celebration, we cordially invite you all to attend our Centennial Ball.
Our Ball will be held on

Friday, September 27th, 2019

At the Beautiful Mediterranean Manor,

Located at 303 East Main Street, Patchogue from 7 pm to Midnight.

The evening will include music and dancing, a cocktail hour, full sit down dinner with a salad, appetizer and choice of
entrée, ice cream bar, cake and coffee and tea with full open bar throughout.

This is a Black tie Optional event.

Tuxedos are welcome, however jacket and tie is the dress for the evening.

Cost for this marvelous evening will be $80 per person.

Seating is limited, so please make your reservations early by sending in your payment, with the
filled out form below. For more information or if you have any additional questions,
please contact Michael or Jessica Boehm at (631) 289-5722.

------------------------ -------------------------

Mr. Mrs. Miss_______________________________________________________

(Circle appropriate one(s)
please print / send one form per couple / person

Phone Number ( ) -_________

E-Mail -______________________________

Please send your Payment (made out to “O.L.M.C.”) along with this form to:

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

ANNIVERSARY BALL
495 North Ocean Ave.
Patchogue N.Y. 11772

Calling Post ―Robo Call‖ – Council Events and Information

SK James Ryan / Cell: 631-278-9429 / E-mail: [email protected]

Please note the number below or program it into your phone service Caller ID:

“Robo Call” Caller ID 631-866-6735

The most recent message sent out by the Council are recorded on this number. #1 reason Members miss the Call – You pick up
the call „Live‟ and hang up too quickly. If you are not receiving the calls, it is for one of two reasons. Either, we do not have your
phone number or you have a phone service feature preventing the calls coming through because the feature deems our calls to
be telemarketing calls.

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 COLUMBIETTES CORNER
WE CARE - WE SHARE

My Dear Sister Columbiettes and Brother Knights,

Welcome back, I hope you all have had a wonderful summer. The 2018 – 2019 Columbiette year is here and we
have a busy schedule as always, starting with the St. Liberata Festival September 8th. I wish to thank Betty
Leupp for once again pounding the pavement of Patchogue and bringing in 29 gift certificates for the
St. Liberata Baskets. This year we have 4 beautiful baskets to raffle off at the festival and at the churches until November.
Remember the money raised from this raffle helps support the food pantries at our Churches. Our first meeting of the year is
Wednesday the 19th at 7 pm. The full Agenda of activities will be available on the Secretary‘s table during our meeting. We
will be having a Meet and Great on the 26th at 7 pm here in the Patchogue Council, so if you have any ladies wishing to join us
please bring them that evening.

On August 19th I attended the Installation of the Knights of Columbus Council Officers. Please congratulate John Terlecki and
his board of officers when you have a chance. I am looking forward to working with John and his officers this year.

Please keep in your prayers Joan Ansbach recovering from a stroke, Terry Bobe recovering from surgery, Jim and Elaine
Addie, Joann Brandi, Vicki Carrabus and her husband Rudy, and all our Sister Columbiettes and Brother Knights in need of
our prayers.

I would like to wish all our September Birthday Baby’s a Very Happy and Healthy Birthday.

May the peace of our Lord be with you always,

Betty Weeks, President

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 804-243-6056

Nettie Knitters

The Nettie Knitters meet Tuesdays at Patchogue Council at 1pm to 3pm.

If you are interested
COME ON DOWN

The Netties, 631-475-5722

Knights of Columbus Senior Club

Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the K of C Hall.
1 pm to 3 pm

If interested:

―JESUS‖ Sight and Sound, October 3rd, $129.00 includes buffet at Shady Maple, then the show ―JESUS‖. Deposit of $65.00 will hold your
seat.
Sands Bethlehem Casino, Wednesday August 22nd, $59.00. $30 in slot play and meal voucher.
Essex Lunch Train River Boat Cruise
Travel to Essex, CT. Have a three course lunch and a scenic cruise on the Connecticut River, October 18th, Thursday, $112.00

If interested in any of the above, please call Ronny Pliszak, 631-289-5758

Chuck Gerlach, President,
VP, Pat Molluso
Treasurer, Theresa Baker
Secretary, Elaine Addie, (631) 475-5722
Communications Chairperson Dorothy Zeo, 475-8508
Entertainment Chairpersons, Ronny Pliszak 289-5758
and Elaine Addie 475-5722.

Our WEBSITE has been undergoing some MAJOR CONSTRUC-

TION. Take a few minutes to check it out at www.kofc725.com.
Our new Webmaster Kevin Drawbridge has been working hard to
update and improve the website. Use it to print the
newsletter, get forms, and all kinds of cool stuff. Let him know
how you like it and make some suggestions on what you would
like to see on the website going forward.

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