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Volume 54 No. 4 January-February 2014 Our 90th Year
My Brothers in Christ; I trust this message finds you well, As we welcome this New Year 2014, and bid a farewell to 2013, let us all pray in Thanksgiving for the Gifts, Blessings and Understanding that the Good Lord has given to us this past year and look forward to a better New Year of 2014. I would like to thank all for your support, and by support I mean by attending Council Meetings, Council Activities, Special Events, lending your hands to the Chairmen of these activities, and to the Chairmen, as I have seen an increase of participation Thank You! C&B –Closed for 2013 we did have a Grand Prize Winner from Long Island this year (Centereach) the first time in many years. We did meet and exceed our goal of 500 books 537 books Thanks to Brian Coyle & Dan Tores for all their hard work and members support. This is the most books sold in many years. Again, THANK YOU ALL. This greatly benefits Awards Night. Polish Night - Thanksgiving Baskets –Membership/C&B Drive - Keep
Christ in Christmas -Children’s Christmas Party –Council Christmas Party -New Year’s Eve Celebration – The activities we had at the Council during November & December. I wish to thank all for your hard work, dedication and successful results at all levels. Many Hands Make Easy Work. Up and Coming Events Winter Picnic – Friday, January 10th, 2014. Please call PGK Jim Mulligan for details at 516-433-4049. Super Bowl Sunday-February 2, 2014: Stop in and visit your Brother Knights for a great time. Open for all to enjoy Help support your Kenny Club. (HDTV Raffle- Great Food & Drink and more surprises). Basketball Free Throw -Jan 18 St Ignatius Msgr Tarrant Hall: contact IG Walter Duffy for Info 516-931-4804 March for Life-Jan. 22 Washington DC: contact GK Doug Quinn 516-647-9252 for further information. 3rd Degree @Joseph Barry Council -Jan 24th 8pm contact Chancellor Rich Burg 516-477-7120 to make your 3rd Degree
November JBC KNIGHT OF THE MONTH JIM REARDON: endless helping hands, you can always count on Jim November JBC FAMILY OF THE MONTH JOHN & PAM FLANAGAN: St Agnes Award Winners & Council Support December JBC KNIGHT OF THE MONTH PGK BRIAN LEE: Blood Drive, Polish Night, Thanksgiving Baskets, Children Christmas Party December JBC FAMILY OF THE MONTH PGK MICHAEL & MARYANNE DANTUONO: Testimonial & Years of Day of Reflection
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” Jane Goodall SK Douglas W Quinn, Grand Knight
My God Bless You, Your Family & God Bless America…..Vivat Jesus!
DISCOVERER Published bi-monthly by and for the members of JOSEPH BARRY Council No. 2520, Knights of Columbus, 45 Heitz Place, Hicksville, New York. Telephone: 938-8323
Fr. James Stachacz Deacon George Mais
Chaplains
Internet: www.barrykofc.org
In case of illness, death or need, please notify the Grand Knight or Financial Secretary.
Douglas Quinn - Grand Knight (516) 647-9252
Donald Cleary-Financial Secretary 433-0360
Please place material for the Discoverer in the box located in the Council Tap Room or send via email
to [email protected]. Tom Gill-Editor 433-8607 Joe Messana-Photographer
Blood Drive
Brian Lee-Chairman 749-4368
Insurance Agent Kevin Lynch- Field Agent (646) 210-9382
January 2014 1 Mary Mother of God/ New Year’s Day
2 EJK Board Meeting (Thur-7:30pm)
7 Joseph Barry Council & EJK Meeting (Tue- 8 pm)
9 JBC Officers Meeting (Thur- 7:30pm)
10 Winter Picnic (Fri- 7:30 pm)
12 St. Ignatius Blood Drive (Sun- 8 am)
14 DD Mtg @Delaney/Columbiette Brd Mtg
16 Rosary in Lounge (Thur-7:15pm)/CWV (8pm)
17 Chapter Meeting @Fr. Farrell- Garden City
18 K of C Basketball Free Throw Contest
21 Joseph Barry Council Meeting 1&2 (Tue- 8 pm)
22 March for Life- Washington, DC
24 3rd Degree @Joseph Barry (Fri- 8 pm)
26 Family Mass Breakfast (Sun- 9:30 am)
28 Columbiettes Meeting/AOH Meeting
February 2014 2 Super Bowl Party
4 Joseph Barry Council Meeting (Tue- 8 pm)
6 EJK Board Meeting (Thur-7:30pm)
8 Columbiette Women’s Heart Health Event (Sat)
11 DD Mtg @Delaney/Columbiette Brd Mtg
18 Joseph Barry Council Meeting (Tue- 8 pm)
20 Rosary in Lounge (7:15 pm)/CWV (8pm)
21 Chapter Meeting @Memorare-Seaford
23 Family Mass Breakfast (Sun- 9:30 am)
25 Columbiettes Meeting/AOH Meeting March 2014
4 Joseph Barry Council Meeting (8pm)
5 Ash Wednesday
6 EJK Board Meeting (Thur-7:30pm)
11 DD Mtg @Delaney/Columbiette Brd Mtg
15 St. Patrick’s Dinner & Dance (Sat- 8 pm)
18 Joseph Barry Council Meeting (8pm)
20 Knights of Columbus in Albany
20 Rosary in Lounge 7:15 PM/CWV 8PM
21 Chapter Meeting @New Hyde Park
25 Columbiettes Meeting/AOH Meeting
28 3rd Degree @New Hyde Park (Fri-8 pm)
29 Social Bowling- S. Levittown Lanes (Sat-7 pm)
30 Family Mass Breakfast (Sun- 9:30 am)
Council Calendar
Greetings, Brother Knights!
I just want to write this brief message to wish you a
Blessed Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!
For those of you who do not know me, I am William
Cassese, and I am a seminarian from the Diocese of
Rockville Centre. I am blessed to call the Parish of Saint
Ignatius Loyola in Hicksville my home parish, and am
also blessed, as a third degree Knight, to call Knights of
Columbus Council #2520, named in memory of Joseph
Barry, my home council of the Knights. I reside at
Cathedral Seminary House of Formation, where my
program of priestly formation currently takes place. At the
same time, I also study at St. John’s University in Queens,
with a major course of study in philosophy and a minor
course in theology. Every moment in the seminary and at
St. John’s is vital for my formation in my pursuit of
ordination, should God so will it. And I am so grateful for
the support of you, my Brother Knights, in this journey
upon which I have embarked. Without your support, both
in prayer and in financial sponsorship, it would be very
difficult for me to follow what I believe to be my God-
given vocation. Therefore, I am most grateful and most
thankful to all of you for making this opportunity possible
for me, for it is your prayers and support that, as cliché
as it sounds, is the wind beneath my wings.
I hope to be able to see all of you in the upcoming
weeks. In the meantime, I would like to wish you and
your families a Blessed and Merry Christmas. May the
peace of the Christ child reign in your hearts forever!
Fraternally Yours in Christ,
William L. Cassese
COLUMBIETTES
CORNER
Dear Sister Columbiettes:
Wow, I cannot believe the New Year is upon us. Happy
New Year! As we enter 2014, let us recount the last two
months of Columbiette business.
Our Oktoberfest event was a huge success and thanks to
Marie Hubschman and her committee for a wonderful time. I
actually won one of the prizes, the gift certificate to one of the
restaurants, The Oak Chalet. We had dinner there with our
good friends and enjoyed it so much.
November came upon us and on a personal note, I would
like to thank all of you for your good wishes as my daughter
Jennifer was married on November 8, 2013. I have had a
wonderful year preparing for this event and also becoming
president of the Columbiettes.
On November 18, 2013, our delegates and I attended the
Nassau Chapter Christmas party at the Glen Cove Council. A
great time was had by all. On November 21, 2013, Memorare
Council hosted the Major Degree ceremony. I want to thank
all our members who were part of this ceremony and who
work so hard each year to make this a beautiful ceremony.
At our General Membership meeting in November we
celebrated a Thanksgiving Prayer and Feast. Father Jim
Stachacz led us in song and prayer and we all spoke about
what we were thankful for. Also in attendance was our Grand
Knight, Doug Quinn and Past Grand Knight, Bill McGough.
We presented Bill McGough with our gift in conjunction with
his testimonial and to thank Bill for all his work as Grand
Knight. We then enjoyed all the thanksgiving goodies,
including pumpkin bread, apple strudel, and cranberry jello.
Thanks to Carmela and Grace for taking care of the hospitality
for this special meeting.
The bus trip to Empire Casino scheduled for November 29,
had to be re-scheduled as we did not get enough attendance.
We decided to re-schedule for January 15, 2014, but also
changed the destination to Mohegan Sun Casino. The trip will
cost $42.00 and there will be a $15.00 food coupon and $15.00
wheel bet. The bus pick up and drop off will be at St. Ignatius
School parking lot. Please call Joan Chwalisz or Anne Murphy
for your reservations.
The last weekend in November, we had a membership
drive along with Knights at all the masses on Saturday and
Sunday. Thanks to all the Columbiettes, Margaret Breiman,
Peggy Gill, Maria Tabone, Anne Murphy and Kathy Dolan for
their attendance and helping out. We can always be open to
new members and we need everyone to pass the word in
getting women to join our wonderful organization.
Our Christmas Party was held on December 4, 2013 at the
Milleridge Inn. We had 35 people in attendance and what a
wonderful party it was. The room was beautifully decorated
Columbiette Meetings are held at the Joseph Barry
Council Hall, 45 Heitz Place, Hicksville, on the
fourth Tuesday of each month at 8:00. All Catholic
women, ages 18 and over, are invited to become
members. For more information call:
President – Jackie Sciubba at 516-579-0480
and the Carolers came to sing and made it so festive. The food
was delicious and I think all can agree it was a welcomed
change from our traditional party at the Council. We played
some games and had a Chinese Auction –we all had a chance
to win prizes and so much fun. We did our traditional grab
bag left-right game and all had good laugh. I want to thank
Maria Tabone for all her hard work in reaching out to vendors
to donate all the prizes and Diana Sturges for her work to
make this a Christmas party to remember.
The next evening, Dec. 5, I, along with few other members,
attended Chapter’s Chinese Auction party at Chen’s Buffet in
Levittown. We also had chances to win more prizes as we
raise money for charity and to socialize with other
Columbiettes from the other auxiliaries. December 6 was the
300 Club dinner and I saw many Columbiettes at this event.
All were raving about how wonderful our Christmas party
was.
The Christmas holiday is upon us and hope all of you had a
blessed Christmas and wishing all of you a happy and healthy
new year.
Looking forward in 2014, as mentioned before, the bus trip
is January 15 to Mohegan Sun. Thanks to Joan for taking on
chairing this event. There will also be games and raffles on
bus. Kathy Dolan and I are working on “Dare to Wear Red,
Women’s Heart Health Event on February 8, 2014 at the
Council. Rose Walker has agreed to be a speaker at this event.
I have also secured a singer/dj for this event. So let’s get our
dancing shoes on (maybe you have red ones). Thanks to Pat
Harran for taking the reservations.
One other reminder, please remember to bring to our
General membership meeting in January any items you are
donating for the Birthright Shower, which we will be hosting
at Joseph Barry Council on February 17, 2014.
Upcoming events:
January 15- Bus Trip to Mohegan Sun
January 20-Chapter Meeting
January 21- Board Meeting
January 28- General Membership Meeting
February 8- Dare to Wear Red- Dance
February 17- Birthright Shower- Chapter Meeting
I want to take this time to thank all my Sister Columbiettes
for all their support and who have helped with making all our
gatherings/events a success.
God Bless,
President Jackie Sciubba
Mohegan Sun Trip
Joseph Barry Columbiettes will be sponsoring a trip to Mohegan Sun on Wednesday January 15, 2014. Bus will leave from the old St. Ignatius school parking lot at Nicholai Street at 8:45 am. Cost will be $42 per person (return $15 food & $15 Big Wheel). Checks payable to: Joseph Barry Columbiettes. For reservations call Joan at 516-938-4261 or Anne 516-931-6784.
Corps of Ushers Our St. Ignatius Parish corps of ushers is in need of members to help at the Sunday masses. For those parishioners who have wanted to participate in a parish activity, this is your opportunity to be of service. The corps of ushers performs a valuable role for the church community, and includes some of the most faithful servants of the parish family. Please leave your name, address and telephone number with one of the ushers or at the rectory. We need your help.
300 Club News
WINTER PICNIC
January 10, 2014 – Friday Night
In the Downstairs Lounge
7:30 p.m. To 11:30 p.m.
Beer, franks, burgers and brats
Condiments
Chips & pretzels
Unlimited wine and soda
Music by GK tape
Comedy show
Cash bar
LIMITED TO 60 PEOPLE $20.00 PER PERSON
SIGN UP NOW TO GET A SEAT! DON’T MISS THIS SHOW!
Come Bowl With Us
On Saturday, March 29, 2014, we will have a social
bowling night. It will be held at South Levittown Lanes
beginning at 7PM. After bowling is finished, we will have a
repast with beer, wine and soda in the Council’s Lounge.
Each team will have 4 bowlers and we will bowl 2 games.
You do not need a full team to sign up. Team sign-ups with less
than 4 will have additional bowlers assigned to these teams.
The cost will be $20 per person. All monies will be due at least
1 week prior to the bowling date. This is necessary in order to
reserve the correct number of lanes at South Levittown Lanes
and for ordering food for the repast. No money will be accepted
after that date.
A sign-up sheet will be posted in March. If you have any
questions, contact Don Cleary (516) 433-0360, Tom Gill (516)
433-8607, Jim Mulligan (516) 433-4049, or Paul Kraus (516)
433-6113.
Prize Nbr Name
1000 137 John Geier
500 067 Kelly Hare
250 198 Charlie Barhold
150 287 Dan Curley
100 172 Mike McInnis
100 163 Bob Kluck
50 291 Jack Pease
50 014 Ron Ferro
50 140 Charles Chatterton
50 167 Brian Dunker
50 134 Bill Schuckman
Winners Drawn at December 6 Party
The 300 Club concluded the 2013 season at the
annual party held on December 6th
. The 300 Club
exists to help support the Kenny Club and the
expenses to maintain our building.
Thanks to the support of all the members and the
300 Club Committee, we were able to contribute
more than $7,500 to the Kenny Club this year.
We are off and running for 2014. Please get your
$50 donation into your captains as soon as possible.
The first drawing for 2014 will take place in mid-
January.
Several numbers remain available. If you want
one or have a friend or relative who does, please
contact me or a captain.
Tom Gill
(516) 433-8607
Brothers
Think you are too old for coverage? Maybe not
You are never too young or too old to consider
purchasing life insurance. If you have a financial need for
coverage, or will in the future, a permanent life insurance
policy can be just the thing you need.
When you are young and presumably healthy, coverage
will be very inexpensive when compared to purchasing the
same policies when you are older.
If you’ve put off purchasing coverage, or you realize that
you may need additional insurance, the Order may still be
able to help you, even if other companies cannot. In fact, in
2012, the issue age of our permanent life insurance products
was extended to age 80. Naturally, your health, and whether
or not you smoke, will be taken into consideration, so
underwriting standards for risk and age apply.
This change came in response to a question I’ve heard
before: “My wife and I are almost 80, do the Knights offer
anything to take care of our final expenses?” And it can also
help the members who thought they were “too old” to attain
our coverage. This extension of our coverage ages allows me
to help members I couldn’t help before. I look forward to
discussing coverage with you.
Field Agent Kevin Lynch
cell phone number (646) 210-9382
Sick & Distressed Please remember in your prayers:
Msgr. Donald Bennett Ann Prancl
Msgr. Tom Hartman Jane Connolly
Chester Marcin Barbara Ann Telender
David Wall Betty Brown
Dennis Foley Carol DeLorenzo
Frank Drasby Catherine Galgano
Frank White Colleen Kiernan
George Reichle Dianne Flannery
Harry Mulligan Diane Powers
Joe Tattoo Helen Holmes
John Bishop Irene Sokolauf
Luke Dantuono Jean Hebrank
Ollie Bell Ann Mittasch
Lance Kleiniewski Judy Johnson
Kevin Flanagan Karen Buckley
Bill Jankowski Karen Mercurio
Paul Delaney Laura Merchant
Peter O' Reilly, Jr Margaret Telesky
Pete Wolski Marie Dantuono
Peter Johnson III Michelle McMullan
Robert Obermeyer Nancy Obermeyer Burpee
Thomas Ofenloch Patricia Doyle
Tom Manaskie Pat Gully
Leroy Ford Maureen Geier
Jim Mulligan, PGK Baby Kamden Hodge
Call Tom Zegers if you know of anyone who may need our prayers- (516) 314-1390
Christmas Parties at Joseph Barry Council
Santa at the Children’s Party The Cake at the Adult Party
St. Patrick’s Day Dance Saturday, March 15, 2014
8:00 to 12:00
$60.00 per couple
Corned Beef & Cabbage, Irish soda bread,
Irish coffee, Open Bar, & more
Music by: Brennan and the Mor
And more surprises! Contact:
Gerard Mulholland PGK- 516-385-0131 or email:
Or
Joe Geary 516-935-3164 or email:
JOSEPH BARRY COUNCIL #2520
2014 OLD TIMERS NIGHT
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS
Frank Cerar, John Della Ratta, Arturo Esguerra,
PGK, John Flanagan, Charles Grunwald, Jr. William
Kraynak, Ronald Lebrecht, Walter Maier, Andrew
Malone, John Prunty, Jr., Edmund Russo, David
Smyth
HONORARY MEMBERS
Gerard Connors, Brian Dunker, Eugene Harty
Roger Koopmann, Richard Merzbacher, Anthony
Montalbano, Charles Montana, Jr., Peter O’Reilly, Jr.,
Walter Schreiber, Thomas Sosnowski
25 YEAR MEMBERS
Michael A. D’Antuono, Michael A. Dantuono, Jr.,
Mark De Cesare, Christopher Kerbs, Andrew Malone,
John Mc Lafferty
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
50 YEARS
Joseph Curley Peter Lombardo
John Lupski Dennis Sullivan
60 YEARS
John Bishop, James Kiernan
The above honorees are cordially invited to “Old
Timers Night” on April 15, 2014, to receive their
appropriate lapel pins, certificates and membership
cards. This is an open meeting and all members and
their families are invited to join with us as we honor
them for their years of service to Joseph Barry Council
and our Order.
SUPER BOWL PARTY!!!
Sunday February 2nd, 2014
Will be held in the lounge and tap room $15 at the door includes food and soda
Cash bar, open bar option will be available As always those with a box have one free
admission
Here is what else is happening at the Kenny
Club: We will be open Sunday nights for the Divisional playoff games, and the NFC & AFC Championship games. 50 cents off all drinks during game. January 25 - Texas Hold'em tournament: $40 buy-in, $20 chip-up and $40 rebuys available. Pay at the bar early for a guaranteed seat. February14 – Valentine’s Day: Ladies drink free 7:00 pm to close. Stop by while you’re taking your special lady out.
Personal Income Tax Preparation
E-File for QUICK REFUND
Or File now and Schedule any
Payment for April 15th.
Over 30 Years Experience
Tom Clark
(516) 931-3161 or 938-3530
Montana Agency, Inc. REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
CHARLES I. MONTANA, JR. GEORGE D. MONTANA
Homeowners Policies
Auto Policies Commercial/Business Insurance
JACK McNIERNEY Life and Health Planning
Since 1946
938-3600
115 NORTH BROADWAY, P.O. BOX #7 HICKSVILLE, L.I., N.Y. 11802
MEMBER-MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE OF L.I.
CLEARY’S
CUSTOM DON CLEARY
CLUBS
Golf Clubs Made to Order
Repairs, Refurbishing, Regripping
(516) 938-7352
Fax: (516) 938-7352
Montana Agency, Inc.
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
CHARLES I. MONTANA, JR. GEORGE D. MONTANA
Homeowners Policies
Auto Policies Commercial/Business Insurance
JACK McNIERNEY Life and Health Planning
Michael A. Dantuono Attorney At Law
(516) 742-8661 34 Sumter Ave.
Cell: (516) 510-8701 E. Williston, NY 11596
Landscaping
Brian Lee & Sons
516 749-4368
St Ignatius CYO St Ignatius Pride: In Our Church, In Our Children, In Our Community
Baseball ~ Basketball ~ Swimming ~ Track… …and so much more
Visit us at www.stignatiuscyo.org ~~ for more information contact [email protected]
(516) 939-2649
Richie’s Appliances
SALES & SERVICE
WASHERS, DRYERS, DISWASHERS, REFRIGERATORS, GAS & ELECTRIC RANGES
31 8
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“Our Service Speaks For Itself”
Phone Bus: (516) 223-2339
Cell: (516) 287-4739 Email:[email protected]
CHARLES H. LYON, FICF
General Agent
Agency Department 2290 Babylon Tpke STE B
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Merrick, NY 11566
Brower & Sons, Inc *Power washing from $150 *Windows $6.50
*Chimney cleaning & repair*Gutter cleaning
One Call- We do it all
Family owned & operated since 1979-
licensed & insured
www.browerandson.com
516 889-7926 [email protected]
JOSEPH BARRY COUNCIL No. 2520
Charity - Unity - Fraternity - Patriotism
Non-profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE
PAID HICKSVILLE, NY
PERMIT NO. 211
45 Heitz Place
Hicksville, NY 11801
WEAR THE EMBLEM OF THE ORDER
Proposed Change to Council By-Laws
The following change to the Council’s by-laws was
proposed at the meeting on December 3, 2013.
Article1, Section 3
Current: Each member shall pay annual dues, which may
be paid quarterly, in advance, for the fraternal year
beginning July 1st. The annual dues shall be forty dollars
($40). However, if current annual dues are paid in full
and received by the Financial Secretary no later than
August 15th the annual dues collectible shall be thirty five
dollars ($35). Honorary members shall pay dues in the
amount prescribed by the Supreme Laws and Rules.
Honorary Life members shall pay nothing. The dues for
associate and insurance members shall be the same.
Proposed: Each member shall pay annual dues, which may
be paid quarterly, in advance, for the fraternal year
beginning July 1st. The annual dues shall be fifty dollars
($50). However, if current annual dues are paid in full
and received by the Financial Secretary no later than
August 15th the annual dues collectible shall be forty five
dollars ($45). Honorary members shall pay dues in the
amount prescribed by the Supreme Laws and Rules.
Honorary Life members shall pay nothing. The dues for
associate and insurance members shall be the same.
This proposed change will be discussed and voted at the
meeting on February 4, 2014.
Keep Christ in Christmas
Council members gathered on November 30th for the
annual installation of signs in various locations around
Hicksville. Participating were GK Doug Quinn, DGK
Tom Gill, Don Cleary, PGK Charlie Prancl, Jim
Reardon, Walter Maier, Patrick Lee, Michael Quinn,
Nick Brigandi, Dave Holland, Tom Zegers, PGK
Frank Klarmann, Randy Mittasch and Chairman Brian
Dunker. (Not all are pictured above)
