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NEWSLETTER FOR NOVEMBER 2009
GRAND KNIGHTS CORNER
Dear Brother Knights and Sister Columbiettes;
Here is the month in which we call to mind the Saints of God, the souls of the departed, Veterans past and present and our national day of Thanksgiving. Autumn begins to take her leave as winter approaches. This month offers much to reflect upon and reflection upon which to be thankful. Let us together acknowledge our dependence upon God, the giver of all good gifts and know that it is not what we say about our blessings but how we use them.
As Knights, let us recommit ourselves to god and family that has played such an important role in making our nation great and our fraternity strong.
Thank you to CJ Witty for the great time everybody had at the Doo Wop Show. Everyone raved about it. Lets do it again.
I want to wish everybody and their family a very Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving.
Fraternally yours
Rey Sandoval - Grand Knight
COLUMBIETTE CORNER
Congratulations, to all of the Altar Servers that continue to serve our parish and community. It was a wonderful evening shared with our Brother Knights, Fr. John Leonard and the family and friends of all the Altar Servers. Thank you for inviting the Columbiettes to share in this wonderful event. Thank you to Joan Taggart and all the ladies that helped with the Baked Potato Night-it was a lot of fun and the fixins bar was fantastic. I am hearing whispers of other auxiliaries looking to copy our event. Our October meeting was especially nice with our rosary prayer service celebrated with Fr. John Leonard and then a little surprise birthday party for his 50th birthday. Wishing you many more Fr. John. The regular meeting will be held on November 16th and our Christmas Dinner Meeting will be held on our regular meeting night, December 15th. Details and cost of the dinner will be available next newsletter or for more information call Jane Lee 973-838-8654. Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with many blessings for you, your families and friends. Keep those not sharing at your bountiful table in your prayers and especially for those who suffer with illness, loss of Jobs, the homeless and our Armed Forces- They need our constant prayers.
Lisa Roberts
President
INSURANCE –Guy J. Mariani
A KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHRIST CAROL
“Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas little boy” said Santa. “What would you like for Christmas? A new Bike, a lap top computer?”
“Gee Santa” said the little boy “I would like a Life Insurance Policy from the Knights of Columbus.”
“A Life Insurance Policy?” said Santa. “Why would you want that for Christmas?’
The little boy answered, “Because, Santa, a Life Insurance Policy from the Knights of Columbus will give me a head start on my financial future, guarantee my insurability regardless of my future health and because the cash value grows significantly over time, when I am ready to retire I will have a nice nest egg to help make my golden years a bit easier.”
“My, my little boy” said Santa, “you really like to plan ahead. And you’re right because the best time to plan for your future is right now. Unfortunately, I do not have a license to sell the Knights of Columbus Life Insurance, but I have a helper and a good friend that does. His name is Guy and here is his phone number, 973-586-0098, ask you Dad or Mom to give my friend a call and he will be able to get you what you want for Christmas.”
“Thanks, Santa” said the little boy “I knew you could help. “You’re the best. Now, about that lap top computer…”
AND THEY ALL LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER.
Fraternally
Guy J. Mariani
PVCC- TOM BATELLI
Remember clean-up is the third Monday of every month. Next clean-up will be held on November 16,2009. Come-on down, we can use all the help. The PVCC meeting are on the First Tuesday of the Month. You just have to be a first degree to attend these meetings. So attend and offer your suggestions. Don’t forget, Football Season has started. Come on down on Sundays and watch your favorite teams. WE NEED VOLUNTEER BARTENDERS FOR SUNDAY GAMES AND FRIDAY NIGHTS. If interested contact John Burke.
FEDERATION
The Paterson Federation social event of the year. The 2009 Flagship Ball will be held at the Hanover Manor 16 Eagle Rock Ave., East Hanover, New Jersey on November 14, 2009 the price is $75 per person. Anyone interested in going please contact the Grand Knight.
The Paterson Federation is hosting its eighth annual PRIDE IN OUR PRIEST DINNER on November 23, 2009. The purpose of the evening is to express our love and respect to our Bishop and the priest who live and work in the Diocese of Paterson. The dinner is at Le Neve’s 276 Belmont Ave., Haledon, NJ. The cost is $32 per person.
TEXAS HOLD-EM TOURNAMENT
Friday December 4th, Council 943 will host a NO LIMIT TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER TOURNAMENT. Tumbling Dice Entertainment Co. will be providing professional dealers and tournament management. 6:45 PM registration, 7:30 PM tournament begins $100.00 donation, includes entry fee, $5,000.00 in chips, food and beverages. There will be a $2500 prize pool based on minimum of 60 players(payouts in Visa Gift Cards). Final payouts will be adjusted in accordance of total participation, $500 bonus chip bonus for advance registration and payment prior to November 30th. For more information or advance registration contact John Beck (973)886-0968.
CHRISTMAS TREE SALES
Saint Anthony School Fathers’ Club will be hosting their annual Christmas Tree and Wreath sale Saturdays and Sundays December 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th, 9AM till 6PM on the parish lawn. A wide selection of fresh cut, premium 7-9 foot Douglas and Balsam firs along with wreaths and grave blankets will be available.
DUES, DUES,DUES
PLEASE GET YOUR DUES IN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. If you are having a problem paying them please call the Financial Secretary Lloyd Canty at 973-283-9616. If you had not paid your dues for 2008, the cost is now $70 or more. Please at least send in a portion of the dues, so we know you are still interested. The council has to pay per-capita taxes to Supreme for its members and also needs the money to keep functioning properly.
GOLF SHIRTS
Many people have been inquiring about purchasing golf shirts with Knights emblem and Council number, FDD Bill Roberts has looked into it. If anyone is interested, please contact Bill or the Grand Knight.
FISH FRY
The Fish Fry will be held on Friday, November 13, 2009 from 6 PM to 8 PM. It will be catered again by Thistle of Kearny. The cost is $14 a ticket or $27 for two tickers. Chicken will be available upon early request, so when you purchase the tickets, let the seller know you want chicken. For tickets contact Al Taggart (973)838-0250 or the Grand Knight. There will also be coffee, tea and desserts served with the meal and a cash bar will be open. We have to guarantee 175 dinners. Set up will be on Thursday November 12 at 7 PM. Volunteers are needed for set up and serving the meal.
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Sick: Tobias Periu(Grandson of our Warden Rich Periu) , Tim Morrison, Frank (Knobby) Walsh, Jane Taggart, Pedro Sandoval Delaney Brown( a two year old who has a rare cancer), Paul Ratalino, , Marty Wilkos, Hellen Ramaes, Leo Wickham, Ken Murski , Frank Colorio , and for the safe return of all our military personnel serving overseas.
Deceased: Michael O’Keeffe(brother of Joan Taggart), James Canty and Reynaldo Pagan(Uncle of the Grand Knight)
DATES TO REMEMBER
NOVEMBER 2009
3rd PVCC Meeting
10th Council Meeting
11th Mass For The Deceased at our Council
12th Set Up for Fish Fry
13th Fish Fry 6PM-8PM
16th Clean Up
17th Columbiette Meeting
18th Tentative Second Degree
20th Federation Meeting at our Council
24th Council Meeting
26th Thanksgiving Mass at St. Anthony’s Church
DECEMBER
1st PVCC Meeting
4th Texas Hold’em tournament
5th-6th Christmas Tree Sale @St. Anthonys’
8th Council Meeting
12th-13th Christmas Tree Sale @ St. Anthonys’
15th Columbiettes Christmas Dinner meeting
19th Childrens Christmas Party 12 PM & PVCC Christmas Party 7PM
25th Christmas Day
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