Council 486 Monthly
The Shipwright (2.0)
January 2022
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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)
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Sick Brothers in Need
Charles Giles
Tom Sturles
Deacon Richard Trapani
Rich Fischer
Gary Texter
Gerry Ascerno
Randy Krause
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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 |
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!
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Past Grand Knights Dinner | |
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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Pray to End the Sin of Sacrilege with Fr. Mark Goring | |
A Church in Crisis with Dr. Ralph Martin and Matt Fradd | |
Knights of Columbus Video of the Month | |
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 | |
“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
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the 40 Days for Life campaign at the Goshen Planned Parenthood to stand and pray for life. | |
On Sunday, October 3, several of us stood in peaceful, prayerful public witness alongside our brothers and sisters at the Orange County Life Chain. | |
John Paul the Great Council 486
149 Cottage Street
Middletown, NY, US 10940
www.kofc486.org
845.551.0033
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