Knights of Columbus San Marco Council 6344

P.O. Box 417 - Marco Island, FL 34146 - 239-389-5633

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District Deputy SK Ben Farnsworth (239) 394-6105 Bishop Frank DeWayne (941) 484-9543 www.dioceseofvenice.org

District Warden SK John Caltabiano Pope Francis www.vatican.va

State Deputy SK Donald T Kahrer (850) 956-2276 Websites: State KOC floridakofc.org

Supreme Knight SK Carl A. Anderson San Marco Council (239) 389-5633 marcoknights.com

Field Agent SK Phil Fischer (239) 284-0321 San Marco Church (239) 394-5181 www.sanmarcochurch.com

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APRI L 2019

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Celebrating 40 Years of Priesthood, Our Faithful Chaplain and Pastor Fr Tim Navin The years have been kind to you Father— May God continue to shine upon you and your good works.

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Meetings

&

Activities

All Meetings in the San Marco Parish Community Center

April 2019 2 Council meeting 7:30PM Officers @ 7PM 4 , 11 Bingo 5, 12 Fish Fry 4:30PM 9 Dinner St Vincent DePaul 16 Social—Ladies night 5:30 21 Easter 23 Assembly meeting 7:30PM CC 6:30 Chapel 7PM

May 2019 7 Council O meeting 7PM Council Business meet 7:30 21 Social 5:30PM 28 Assembly CC 6:30, Rosary @7, business meet 7:30PM

Knights in Action: Photos compliments of Hilda Brosky & John Caltabiano

March has been action packed. From socials, to con-certs to special Olympics and don’t forget Bingo and Fish Fries. As a special treat we celebrated Father Tim’s 40 years of Priesthood. Over 200 friends and neighbors from San Marco, St Peter’s and all over our Diocese came to our parish hall Sunday March 31 to share in some fine food, drink and some very special company. Our County Commissioner and Police Chief joined the festivities. A great time had by all.

Grand Knights Message APRil 2019 GK SK Joe Swaja April

Birthdays

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Council 6344 Officers 2018-2019 Assembly 2514 Officers 2018-2019

Grand Knight Dep. Grand Knight

Chancellor Financial Secty

Treasurer Recorder Advocate Warden

Outside Guard Outside Guard

Inside Guard Inside Guard Trustee 1 Trustee 2 Trustee 3

Lecturer Chaplain

SK Joe Swaja SK John DeRosa SK Dick Garrys SK John Bingham SK Bernie Perry SK Bill Richel SK Joe Granda PGK PFN FDD SK Matt Rizzo SK John Fusco SK Mike Stanczak SK Ron McClay PGK PFN SK Steve Vasco SK Steve Layng PGK PFN SK Dan Moll PGK PFN SK Al Bismonte PGK PFN FDD SK Bill Roche SK Fr. Tim Navin

Faithful Navigator Faithful Captain Faithful Admiral

Faithful Comptroller Faithful Purser Faithful Pilot

Faithful Scribe Inner Sentinel Outer Sentinel

Trustee 1 Trustee 2 Trustee 3

Faithful Friar Color Corp. Cmdr.

SK John Fusco OG SK Joe Swaja GK SK Wayne Waldack PFN SK Bernie Perry SK John Bingham FS SK Bill Pavin SK Joe Domiano SK John Shewchuk SK Paul O’Neill SK Al Bismonte PGK PFN FDD SK Jerry Lawrence SK Dan Moll PGK PFN SK Fr. Tim Navin SK John Caltabiano PGK PFN

GRAND KNIGHTS MESSAGE FOR APRIL Joe Swaja Grand Knight

I would like to begin by congratulating my Brothers in the Assembly on their very successful Beach Boys Concert, the

event was sold out and all the comments I heard were very complimen-tary. All this with a lot of competition. John Fusco has a winner, good job, John! The attendance and net income of our BINGO games continue to exceed those of last year. The Queen of Hearts remains successfully hidden and the pot has grown to $12,000. Our fish fry’s are not like the good old days, 600+ dinners, but we are doing OK. The customer comments at the door were very positive on the quality of food and service. The Tootsie Roll Drive led by Dan Moll and Steve Vasco was an outstanding success rais-ing over $20,000. The funds have been sent to the Florida K of C Chari-ties. A team of Knights; Mike Helpa, Steve Vasco, Dan Moll, Tom Dussault and Matt Rizzo attended and supported the Special Olympics at Golden Gate high School. The 45th Annual K of C Golf Tournament in memory of SK Joe Fatony PGK/PFN and his wife Pam was a great success, 121 players and over $15,000 net income with donations still being received. I espe-cially want to thank Dennis Pidherny, John Caltabiano and Nancy Dietrick for their leadership and management of the event. And a special thanks to our DD Ben Farnsworth for the guidance and advice which we all needed. And, in addition to the above, the Council led a Men’s Day of Reflection, held a spaghetti dinner for the Sons and Daughters of Erin, supported the St Matthews House dinner, and enjoyed the New Horizons Band at the March Social. Two of our Brothers, Bob Huff and Carlos Garcia received their 3rd De-gree at St. Andrews in Cape Coral. Three Knights received the 1st Degree in Council 6344; Peter Karl, Lou Marinaccio and Jim Cuevas. God Bless Each of You Joe Swaja Grand Knight

Trustee Emeritus SK Lou Prigge

Jeffrey Kaczka 4/2

Stanley Moczydlowski 4/3

John Bingham 4/4

Andrew Derwin 4/4

John Superits 4/4

Paul Liddell 4/5

Anthony Dagata 4/5

Francis Mazza 4/5

William Aufrecht 4/7

Armando Gonzalez 4/7

Leonard Weigel 4/7

Michael Hafner 4/8

Joseph Ferrigno 4/10

Christopher Heekin 4/11

Aniell Mastellone 4/11

Louis Guidarelli 4/13

Thomas Thomas 4/16

George Schroll 4/17

Harry Miller 4/17

Paul Giacomucci 4/21

Louis Woessner 4/21

Joseph Giannone 4/23

Vincent Giannone 4/23

Joseph Panetta 4/24

Otmar Netzer 4/25

Paul Williams 4/26

Jeffery Dywan 4/26

Jack Drobnick 4/27

April 2019 COLUMBIETTES Pres Eileen Reechia

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Please pray for repose of the souls of the deceased Brother Knights: Please pray for repose of the souls of deceased family members of Brother Knights

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING BROTHERS: SK Willian Sullivan SK Tom Walton SK Bill Pavin SK Richard Gabrys

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING FAMILY MEMBERS OF BROTHER KNIGHTS:

SK Jerry Lawrence’s wife Rita SK Sal Sciarrino’s wife Columbiette Ruth SK Roger and Columbiette Nany Nadeau’s daughter Lisa Columbiette Lady Trish Wilcox son, Chris Barr SK Bill Richel’s wife Kathleen SK Bill Richel’s son-in-law, John Amaro SK John & Columbiette Barbara DeRosa’s daughter Jeanne

SK Jack Hannigan’s wife Doris SK Steve Layng’s brother Mark SK Tom Vanasco’s wife Barbara Br Jeff Kaczka’s mother Carole Br Tom Harrington’s wife Donna SK John Fusco’s friend John Schierer Br Hector Diaz’s son Hector Jr SK Richard Gabrys wife Jean (and those for whom we continue to pray)

Dear Sister Columbiettes:

We are now half-way through the holiest time of the year in the Catholic Calendar. As we reflect on ourselves, repent and focus on self-renewal it is equally important that we as Columbiettes maintain our mission in all that we do…….within our Auxiliary, with the Knights of Columbus and within the Church Community. Our weekly volunteer schedule continues to be busy as well as our Auxiliary responsibilities within the Columbiette structure. The Auxiliary’s agendas for the remaining two Membership Meetings will be devoted to upcoming changes on the Supreme, State and local levels. We will close out the year focusing on thoughtful and constructive development for all while embracing Columbiette protocol and good will. We will also assess our FINANCIAL GIVING for 2018-19. All the hours devoted to preparing and volunteering on site for fundraisers now come to fruition in helping those in need. We will continue to help, pray and support those that need us and we will be blessed for doing so! When I pen this article next month Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter will be behind us. We will have repented; we will be renewed, and our Columbiette Mission and purpose will continue to be in place for us to follow and to support. “To our founders we dedicate ourselves to do God’s work on Earth promoting unity, Christ’s love for each of us, and zeal to serve God through Faith, Hope and Charity.” Eileen L. Recchia, President San Marco Columbiette Auxiliary #6344

Thought for the day: Jesus I trust in you

J Jesus O Others Y Yourself The Challenge is to live your life with JOY and keeping things in the proper order of Jesus, Others and then you. SK Sal Sciarrino: 239-370-1676 or vmf461@comcast.net SK Richard Gabrys caribsoul46@gmail.com

April 2019

april Anniversaries

Assembly #2514 April 2019

SK John Fusco Faithful Navigator

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Sir Knights and Brothers All, On March 23, 2019, we took a giant step and departed from our usual sit-down dinner event. We scheduled a Beach Boy tribute band concert presented in a theater style setting with only refresh-ments served. The event, as you may have heard, was a major success to a sell out crowd of almost 500 patrons. The concert was a success not only because the band did a fabulous job, the Knights, Columbiettes and wives of the Knights did a magnificent job selling tickets for the bar, 50/50 raffle, and seating and directing the crowd. Think about it? 500 seats and about 497 customers does not give us much mar-gin for error. I can't say enough about the support of fellow Knights, especially when ticket sales started off a little slow, they said it would im-prove and it certainly did. Thanks to all, and there were many, for your help and support. God Bless, Join Fusco Faithful Navigator 239-389-5876 eaf9261@gmail.com

K of C Insurance Corner Phillip Fischer

50 Years or longer

Gerald Gibbons Veronica 4/4

George Boyle Cookie 4/5

Thomas Martin Janice 4/7

Joseph Giannone Therese 4/10

Frank D'Alessandro Anna 4/11

Thomas Vanasco Barbara 4/12

Herman Lapointe Muriel 4/21

Anthony Feola Maria 4/23

Emanuel Puglisi Mary 4/25

Joseph Swaja Kathi 4/24

William Prigge Marilyn 4/25

Roger Nadeau Nancy 4/27

John Kispert Ellen 4/28

Steven Henell Linda 4/28

John Bingham Carmen 4/30

Anthony Turro Beverly 4/30

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Our best wishes and God’s blessings to all the Knights

and their Families.

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On March 29, 1882,

Father Michael J.

McGivney with a group

of parishioners in the

basement of St. Mary’s

Church in New Haven,

Connecticut founded the

Knights of Columbus.

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