|
Volume 27 Issue 1 - September 2022
THE CROSS and COMPASS
"Faith in Action!!!"
| |
|
Brothers,
I hope that this newsletter finds you and your loved ones healthy, trusting in Gods mercy and praying to the Holy Spirit for patience and perseverance during these trying times.
I was elected to be the Grand Knight. My name is Philip Giordano and I am looking forward to working with all the members in the council. I have been an active knight for 18 years. You can contact me at pgk10852@gmail.com or 845-391-7212.
As we come out of Covid era we are starting to get our council back to active status, starting with our Car Raffle. Tickets are $25.00 each or 5 for $100.00. And we are planning a 40th Anniversary (Founders Dinner) on November 6, 2022, when we will draw the winners of the Car Raffle. We are also planning a St. Patrick dinner in Mar 2023. Bingo has been running and needs some volunteers on Monday nights. We need Volunteers to help out at events and fund raisers that we are planning through the rest of the fraternal year.
We are looking to do more events in the future and still are working them out. But the big thing is we need volunteers to head and run them. Remember we are a charity organization and we need to do events to raise funds.
If any Brother has ideas for a fund raiser or event, please let me know.
Vivat Jesus,
Philip Giordano
Grand Knight 10852
| |
|
Roof Above
We serve a meal the first Tuesday of each month at the Men’s Shelter on Tryon Street.
A Sign-Up Genius will be sent out prior to the date to all those who are on my list of volunteers. We are limited to 6 per dinner. We meet in the St Matthew Church parking lot behind the Chapel at 4PM and carpool to the Shelter leaving around 4:15PM.
If you would like to be placed on the volunteer list, please contact Hank Kempton at 770-505-8208 or henrykempton@bellsouth.net
Some guidelines:
-Maximum number of volunteers will be 5 plus one lead
-Must be 18 years or older
-We will begin serving at 6PM and be finished at 7PM (no clean up)
-Masks will be required and a up to date COVID vaccine card.
We usually serve between 150 to 200 men.
| |  |
 | |
KofC Council 10852 Annual Turkey Drive
Once again, this year we are asking Brother Knights to donate $40 or more to help purchase 125 +complete turkey dinners for needy families in support of Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity. Harris Teeter has already generously provided $250 in gift cards to help reach our goal of Four Thousand Dollars.
Now it’s our turn! This is a wonderful opportunity for those Knights who, because of age or illness, can’t fully participate in council activities yet wish to contribute in a meaningful way—this is the program for you.
During the month of November, we will be looking for volunteers to help load the truck at the Harris Teeter in Stonecrest and then deliver the food to the sister’s house on Glenn Street in east Charlotte.
Please bring your donation to the September or October business meeting or mail a check made out to KofC Council 10852 to: Knights of Columbus - c/o Tom Larkin - 7829 Lamington Drive, Indian Land, SC 29707. In the memo line please write: Turkey Drive. Thank you!
| | |
|
LAMB is our #1 charity; we have donated $50,000 each year for the past 20 years! In 2018, we donated $72,000 and surpassed $1 million in total donations! Each Brother Knight is asked to work at least 3 shifts during the year (July 1 - June 30).
Let’s not forget that Charity is the first principle of the Knights and in North Carolina, LAMB is the number one Charity for Knights. Please help us make and surpass our goal again this year!
Vivat Jesus!
Bob Desch, PGK - LAMB Director
| |
Schedule for September and October 2022
| |
| Store | Address | Day | Date | | Food Lion, Pineville | 317 Polk St, Pineville | Saturday | 8/27 | | Morrocroft Harris Teeter | 6701 Carnegie Blvd, SpothPark | Thursday | 9/22 | | Myers Park Harris Teeter | 1015 Providence Rd., Charlotte | Thursday | 9/22 | | Carolina Commons Harris Teeter | 6271 Carolina Commons, Indian Land | Sunday | 9/25 | | Cureton Harris Teeter | 8157 Kensington, Waxhaw | Sunday | 9/25 | | Providence Commons Harris Teeter | 10616 Providence (at Ballantyne Commoms) | Thursday | 10/6 | | Weddington Corners Harris Teeter | 13639 Providence Rd, Weddington | Thursday | 10/6 | | Arboretum Harris Teeter | Arboretum Shopping Center | Saturday | 10/8 | | Plantation Market Harris Teeter | 3100 Weddington Rd. Matthews (at McKee Rd) | Saturday | 10/8 | | Rea Farms Harris Teeter | Rea Farms Shopping Center | Sunday | 10/9 | | Village Commons Harris Teeter | 5920 Hwy 84, Wesley Chapel | Sunday | 10/9 | | St. Matthew Catholic Church | Both campus locations - after all Masses | Sat. & Sun | 10/22 & 23 | | Ballantyne Harris Teeter | 15007 John J Delaney, Ballantyne | Thursday | 10/27 | | Colony Place Harris Teeter | 7823 Colony Rd, Charlotte | Thursday | 10/27 | | Food Lion, Candlewyck | 7400 Candlewyck Lane, Charlotte | Saturday | 10/29 | | Food Lion, Waxhaw | 1301 Broome St, Waxhaw | Saturday | 10/29 | | Blakeney Harris Teeter | 9720 Rea Rd, Charlotte | Sunday | 10/30 | | Stonecrest Harris Teeter | 7852 Rea Rd, Charlotte | Sunday | 10/30 | | |
|
2022 Annual Car Raffle
Council Car Raffle Drawing November 6th!
DRAWING TO BE HELD AT THE 40th FOUNDERS DINNER
- 1st Prize: Choice of vehicle up to $25,000 in value from Keffer Hyundai or $15,000 cash
Tickets: $25 each or Five for $100
Proceeds support the St. Matthew Knights of Columbus and various charitable activities
There are Only 3,000 tickets for this year's Car Raffle!
So hurry and get your tickets NOW
before we're sold out!
Contact: kofc10852.raffle.chair@gmail.com
Patrick Noone: 704-534-2890
or Any Brother of St. Matthew Council 10852
or
Buy Tickets ONLINE!
The Brothers of Knights Of Columbus St Matthew Council 10852 wish to Thank Jim Keffer and the Keffer Auto Group for their continued support of our Council and our Charities.
THANK YOU!
| |
|
HELP WANTED
Brothers, if you can spare an hour once or twice a month the Columbus Club of South Charlotte would greatly appreciate your help setting-up for events in support of the banquet center and our efforts to raise money for KofC supported charities. We may need help at 10 am, 3 pm, or even 11 pm on occasion – it all depends on what events are scheduled and how many volunteers are available to help. Please contact Bill Lopresti at Lopster13@live.com or myself at billmaurmck@gmail.com to have your name added to our contact list.
Thank you!
Bill McKenna, PGK
President, CCSC
| |
|
Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade - Is Pro-Life work now more difficult?
The legal struggle now goes to the states where there is much work to do. Pro-Life advocates must participate in local elections. We must also be dedicated to improving the life and livelihood of all women to protect and encourage them to choose life.
U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade in historic ruling
Gospel of Life Prayer Card (kofc.org)
Pro Life Prayer Booklet
Knights and Family Members Needed Weekly at Planned Parenthood Abortion Center
The frequently aggressive behavior of the Planned Parenthood Escorts is troubling. The presence of more of our Knights would make our priests and sidewalk counselors feel more secure. So please make an effort to come to pray in peaceful vigil at Planned Parenthood ( 700 South Torres St., Charlotte, NC). Come to pray an hour or more on Tuesdays and Fridays from 12 – 4 PM and on Saturdays from 9 AM – 1 PM. Contact me, Norm Gemignani at 803-415-2979 or ngemignani@gmail.com for questions, directions, alerts or car pooling inquiries.
Invitation to Pro-Life Banquets – Hear inspiring/informative Pro-Life talks
Our Council has reserved a table for eight at each banquet. Members and spouse are welcome to contact me as soon as they can at 803-415-2979 to sign up to attend. There is no admission charge for the banquet meal and program, but attendees are expected to make an appropriate contribution to the Charity.
Monroe H.E.L.P. Pregnancy Center Banquet for Life, Thursday, Sept. 22, or Friday, Sept. 23 (for overflow) at Trinity Baptist Church, Monroe, NC
Mira Via 28th Annual Banquet, Thursday, October 20th at the Charlotte Convention Center Crown Ballroom. This Banquet is always so well attended that you should call me early to reserve your seat.
Walking With Moms In Need – our very own St. Matthew Ministry Invites Knights and their wives and Family to Help-
Walking with Moms in Need offers pregnant women friendship, confidential support, help with material needs and connection to pregnancy related resources. We accept referrals from anyone in the community and have an up-to-date list of resources to help moms find everything from diapers and baby clothes to medical care and employment. We host baby showers, pray for moms in our care, and watch the Holy Spirit at work! Get on the mailing list for volunteering information and alerts by contacting Mellissa Scanlon: MellisaVScanlon@gmail.com. New alert, Melissa is looking for a Crib for a new mom in need.
Submitted by Norman Gemignani, Pro-Life Director
803-415-2979, ngemignani@gmail.com.
| |
|
|
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER | | | |
|
Please pray for your Brother Knights, their families, and friends, those who have died, are sick, or in distress. Especially remember:
· Sir Knight Hal Bitterman, WW II Veteran, member and PGK of SJN Council 7343 and a PFN of Assembly 2208, Hal passed away earlier this month at the age of 98; by Brother Anthony D’Angelo.
· Barbara Ann Hartenstine passed away June 27, 2022 at age 60 after declining health, sister of Brother Earl Hartenstine, by Brother Richard White.
· Richard White is sick and in need of prayers, by Brother Bob Desch
· Robbie Kempton is sick and in need of prayers, by Brother Hank Kempton
· Randy Mazur is having surgery and in need of our prayers, by Brother Bill Mckenna
· Philomena Mrkus is having surgery and in need of our prayers, by Brother Bob Mrkus
· Brother Howard Cole, very sick at Pineville Atrium Hospital, unresponsive and unaware of anyone or anything, by Brother Anthony D’Angelo
· James Robert (Bob) LaRose , (RIP), passed away June 24, 2022, active Knight and member of St Ann Catholic Church, Charlotte, by Grand Knight Ray Misiunas and Brother Norm Gemignani
· Delia Colon, (RIP), Sister of Brother Luis Colon, passed away June 12, 2022 in Brooklyn, NY, after a brief illness. She was 75 years old.
· Brother Leo Tosto, home from hospital, slowly improving by his Wife Pat and By Brother Norm Smith
· Brother Paul Schean, hospice care, by KOC NC State Deputy
· Brother John Paul Newner, ill, by Brother Bob Desch
· Rich Deconi, suffering from illness, by Brother Tom Larkin
· Jim Baker, being treated in ICU, by Brother Don Gacevich
· Joe Slonecki. (RIP) former member, by GK Ray Misiunas
· Jo-Anne DIieso, wife of Brother Tony, recovering from recent knee replacement.
· Herb Reckenbiel passed away due to Cancer (RIP), by Brother Larry Britt
· Richard White (PGN), experiencing multiple medical issues by Brother Norman Smith.
· Brother Rick Winquist, recuperating from Knee Replacement, by Brother Bill LoPresti
| |
|
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
To Our Brothers born in
SEPTEMBER
| |
| Michael | Kitson | 1 | | George | Sholler | 16
| | Josh | Cavalier | 3 | | Wieslaw | Huzar | 17
| | Lawrence | Perez | 4 | | Michael | Barberi | 18
| | Donald | Hodgens | 5 | | Arthur | Calabretta | 18
| | John | Andrysick | 6 | | John | Natoli | 19
| | Michael | Hankins | 6 | | James | Robb | 19
| | Joseph | Limongelli | 6 | | Bob | Mrkus | 20
| | Sean | Mulhall | 6 | | Erick | Ortiz | 20
| | Mike | Sbarbari | 6 | | Raymond | Eveland | 21
| | John | Sheehan | 6 | | John | Uche | 21
| | Jeremiah | Linehan | 11 | | Mark | Jerome | 22
| | Mark | Mc Duffie | 13 | | Luis | Colon | 25
| | Michael | Cabana | 14 | | Dennis | Lazorcheck | 26
| | Michael | Lenhart | 14 | | Donald | Johnson | 27
| | Glenn | Tatro | 14 | | Sergio | Palacios | 27
| | David | Oster | 15 | | Chuck | Curtis | 28
| | Kevin | Parrella | 16 | | John | Feathers | 29 | | |
|
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
To Our Wives born in
SEPTEMBER
| |
| Jessica | Robinson | 4
| | Brenda | Tarango | 8
| | Theresa | Gerba | 10
| | Robby | Kempton | 12
| | Susan | Antle | 24
| | Nadia | Robinson | 24
| | Nila | Fish | 26
| | Tracy | Nowviskie | 26 | | |
|
HAPPY SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARY!
To Our Brothers and their Wives
| |
| Michael | & | Maureen | Blocker | 3
| | Gil | & | Molly | Borrero | 4
| | Norm | & | Arlene | Gemignani | 4
| | Steve | & | Gerlind | Tanyi | 4
| | Raymond | & | Kaitlyn | Eveland | 9
| | Chuck | & | Mary | Kolenik | 10
| | Bob | & | Barbara | Cantwell | 15
| | Joe | & | Deborah | Zullo | 18
| | Andrew | & | Tracy | Nowviskie | 22
| | Larry | & | Barbara | Britt | 25 | | |
|
Fraternal Year 2022/2023
Council Officers
| |
| Chaplain | Fr. Binoy Davis | 704-543-7677
| | Grand Knight | Phil Giordano | 845-391-7212
| | Deputy Grand Knight | Rich Sanna | 516-578-6278
| | Chancellor | Hank Kempton | 770-508-8208
| | Warden | Steve Doscher | 631-877-8828
| | Financial Secretary | John Coudriet | 704-965-0048
| | Treasurer | Tom Larkin, PGK | 803-762-8989
| | Recorder | Norm Smith | 704-614-3700
| | 3 Year Trustee | Ray Misiunas, PGK | 980-226-4100
| | 2 Year Trustee | Rory Wall, PGK | 704-281-6737
| | 1 Year Trustee | Bill McKenna, PGK, PFN | 704-560-6997
| | Advocate | Norm Gemignani, PGK | 803-415-2979
| | Lecturer | Randy Mazur | 704-451-4927
| | Inside Guard | Bob Mrkus, Membership Director | 607-742-9354
| | Outside Guard | Mike Sbarbari | 718-600-9024 | | |
|
Fraternal Year 2022/2023
Service Programs - Directors & Chairmen
| |
| Program Director | Rich Sanna, Deputy Grand Knight | 516-578-6278
| | Faith Director | vacant |
| | Vocations Chairman | vacant |
| | Community Director | Hank Kempton, Chancellor | 770-508-8208
| | Pro-Life Director | Norm Gemignani, PGK | 803-415-2979
| | Family Director | Bill McKenna, PGK, PFN | 704-560-6997
| | Membership Director | Bob Mrkus, Inside Guard | 607-742-9354
| | Recruitment Chairman | vacant |
| | Retention Chairman | Bill McKenna, PGK, PFN | 704-560-6997
| | Insurance Promotion | vacant |
| | Health Service Chairman | vacant |
| | Public Relation Chairman | Tom Larkin, PGK, Treasurer | 803-762-8989
| | Bingo Chairman | Joe Corso, CCSC Past President | 703-340-4099
| | Car Raffle Chairman | Patrick Noone | 704-534-2890
| | Family Picnic Chairman | vacant |
| | Free Throw Basketball Chairman | Bill McKenna, PGK, PFN | 704-560-6997
| | Golf Outing Chairman | Patrick Noone | 704-534-2890
| | LAMB Director | Bob Desch, PGK | 704-618-0428
| | Lenten Dinner Chairman | vacant |
| | Men's Shelter Chairman | Hank Kempton, Chancellor | 770-508-8208
| | Operation Exodus, Director | Joe Corso, CCSC Past President | 703-340-4099
| | Parish Breakfast Chairman | vacant |
| | Remembrance Activities Chairman | Bill McKenna, PGK, PFN | 704-560-6997
| | St. Patrick's Day Parade Chairman | Rory Wall, PGK | 704-281-6737
| | St. Patrick's Day Party Chairman | Tim Conroy | 704-543-7677
| | State Raffle Chairman | Tom Larkin, PGK, Treasurer | 803-762-8989
| | Thanksgiving Turkey Drive Chairman | vacant |
| | Valentine's Day Party Chairman | vacant |
| | Youth Scholarship Chairman | vacant |
| | The Cross and Compass - Editor | vacant |
| | |
|
Fraternal Year 2022/2023
North Carolina State Council
| |
| North Carolina State LAMB Director | Richard White, PGK | 704-975-2953
| | North Carolina State LAMB Treasurer | Bob Desch, PGK | 704-618-0428
| | N. C. State VAVS Deputy Representative | George King II, PGK | 980-829-8714 | | | | | |
