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Council 486 Monthly

The Shipwright (2.0)

January 2022

A Message From the Grand Knight

Good Morning Athanasius ,



First, I'd like to thank all those who assisted in handing out coats to our local families in need. On Sunday, December 12, following the 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM Masses, six boxes worth of coats were distriuted to boys and girls in the St. Joseph's Church basement though the Coats for Kids Program.


I also ask that you please continue to keep Charles Giles in your prayers as he recovers from the coronavirus and underlying lung issues.


I look forward to seeing you all at our next meeting on Thursday, January 13.


Blessed Fr. Michael J. McGivney, pray for us!


Vivat Jesus,

Kevin St. Pierre, GK

Council Briefing

Upcoming Council Meetings


Thursday, January 13, 2022

St. Joseph's Church gymnasium/parish center

149 Cottage Street Middletown, NY

7:30 pm: Officer Meeting

8:00 pm: Business Meeting (refreshments and fellowship to follow)

Upcoming Council Activities


Sunday, January 16, 2022

Showing of the movie "Unplanned" following 11:30 AM Mass

Friday, January 21, 2022

March for Life in D.C.

Winter, 2022 (Date TBD)

Basketball Free-Throw

Winter, 2022 (Date TBD)

Squires Exemplification


Recent Council Activities


Summer, 2021

Assistance in Sisters of St. Basil relocation

Sunday, September 12, 2021, 11:30 AM

Spanish Food Festival

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Parish center cleanup

Sunday, October 3, 2021

Orange County Life Chain

Thursday, December 2, 2021

2021-22 Past Grand Knights Dinner

Sunday, December 12, 2021

Coats for Kids program distribution


Recently Deceased Brothers


Tom Shortmis PGK (April 11, 2020)

Frank Catania (April 30, 2020)

Antonio Fotino (August 23, 2020)

Michael Noto, Jr. (February 21, 2021)

Sick Brothers in Need


Charles Giles

Tom Sturles

Deacon Richard Trapani

Rich Fischer

Gary Texter

Gerry Ascerno

Randy Krause

Council 486 in Action

Coats for Kids

Coats for Kids

On Sunday, December 12, Members of Council 486 handed out six boxes worth of coats to families in the Saint Joseph's Church basement. The Coats for Kids program affords councils across North America to purchase new winter coats at a discount to distribute to children in need in their local communities.

Cleanup at Holy Spirit Parish

Steve Merschen, PGK, and John Maney

On Saturday, December 4, John Maney, assisted by his son-in-law, Steven Merschen, PGK, dedicated the entire day to cleaning and organizing the parish center at Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic Church in Mahwah, New Jersey.

Great job, John and Steve!

Past Grand Knights Dinner

Past Grand Knights
Kevin St. Pierre and Steven Merschen, PGK
St. Joseph Squires

Celebrating Our Past Leadership


Thank you to everyone who attended our Past Grand Knights (PGK) Dinner on Thursday, December 2 to celebrate our former leaders and show them gratitude for their great service. A special thanks goes out to Rich Tripani, PGK for his organization and execution of the event, and to Franco Di Roma restaurant for so admirably hosting us that evening.

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Prayer and Reflection

Pray to End the Sin of Sacrilege with Fr. Mark Goring

Another Year of Sacrilege?
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A Church in Crisis with Dr. Ralph Martin and Matt Fradd

A Church in Crisis with Dr. Ralph Martin
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Knights of Columbus Video of the Month

Year in Review 2021

Year in Review 2021


Throughout 2021, the Knights demonstrated that "where there's a need, there's a Knight." This end-of-the-year video highlights the Order's accomplishments and milestones over the past year.

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Saint Reflection of the Month

Saint Thomas Aquinas

“The Eucharist is the Sacrament of Love; It signifies love, It produces love. The Eucharist is the consummation of the whole spiritual life.”


Saint Thomas Aquinas

In Case You Missed It

40 Days for Life

40 days for Life Campaign

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 40 Days for Life campaign at the Goshen Planned Parenthood to stand and pray for life.

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Orange County Life Chain

Orange County Life Chain

On Sunday, October 3, several of us stood in peaceful, prayerful public witness alongside our brothers and sisters at the Orange County Life Chain.

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Knights of Columbus

John Paul the Great Council 486

149 Cottage Street

Middletown, NY, US 10940

www.kofc486.org

845.551.0033

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