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The Shield Knights of Columbus Martin Council 6241

May 2020

Happy Mother’s

Day

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Brother Knights,

Fellow Knights, my narrative for Council activities for the month of April will be brief. We held our 1st ever Business Meeting via phone conference on April 8th, with approximately 20 members. Beautification and parking lot maintenance efforts continued; thanks to Don Sheetz for salvaging and painting parking bumpers, with a net 35 additional parking spaces reclaimed. On Wednesday, the 29th, Dan Ciferri and Walter Adley organized a weeding and mulching effort for our entrance plant beds. It looks great! A shout out goes to Dave Merklin, Don Sheetz, Bill and Mimi Caffery and Stacie Johnson. Stacie has been offering hot to go meals for take out on Wednesdays and Fridays, great menu and generous portions.

Supreme held its 1st online Exemplification on April 16th, with approximately 10,000 participants, including 2,200 new Knights, congratulations Greg Hamalka and David Kennedy. There will be more Supreme online Exemplifications, but several of our members and new candidates will be waiting for the in-person ceremonies to come once we move away from social distancing in isolating this deadly virus. If anyone is interested in the online Exemplification, please call or email Jonathon Knaus or me.

Again, It is with great sadness and concern for the well-being of our membership and our many supporters that we cancel the month of May’s activities We pray that this scourge will end sooner than later, but in the meantime, with our vulnerable population, being safe and apart is our immediate plan.

We will be (safely) painting the floors of both our storage room and outside grill area this coming Wednesday, 6th, volunteers needed.

On Wednesday, May 13th we will conduct our 2nd Business Meeting by conference call, agenda and dialing information will be sent by Floknote.

We will be in celebrating our Council’s 50 Anniversary. And looking forward to a great year, because as Catholics we will survive and prosper through our Faith and Good Works.

Vivant Jesus!

Ed Ciancone, GK

Optima Futura – The best is yet to be!

Grand Knights Message

May 2020

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MAY 2020 Dear Sisters,

It is good to talk to you even if it is in this fashion. While literally nothing was scheduled or happened on the 6241 property, that doesn’t mean that the spirit of our auxiliary or its work has stopped as has so much of our lives. Supreme and State and Chapter has kept in touch, but they too can only plan so much as can we. As of this writing we do not have permission from anyone to have a May meeting. At this point the slate of officers remains the same and installation may require some special considerations, but honestly, I don’t know. The distribution of funds may be delayed but they are supposed to be distributed by the end of June. So, what can we do right now? A couple of things come to mind. We all have been offered the membership list and we can also send it out by email, may I suggest that each day you choose three to five names and call or email them. Women whom you don’t usually contact and do a wellness check. A verbal smile if you will. Second, put together food or goods for the homeless , shut in, food bank, and keep track of what you do, not for the glory but for the MM award, sounds contradictory, but not really you don’t have to give your name but we will use this opportunity to expand our charitable entries, Third, Prayer, novenas, Rosaries the need is endless… Ladies I try see your faces in my prayers, you are special, you are loved… Jesus Christ is Risen, He is Risen Indeed!!!!! Love Joanne

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Report form the Columbian Club of Martin County: We are in trying times with the Coronavirus spreading through the US and restricting our movements and ability to gather. The Columbian Club has reduced activity. Our Club Manager Dan Ciferri is working flexible hours. He can be reached by calling the Club number 772-286-7507 at any time. He has a cell phone that he carries with him. Gordon Foods installed the dishwasher we announced last month. This will cost us $81 per month. All maintenance for the machine will be the responsibility of Gordon Foods. On Wednesday, April 29th, Dan Ciferri organized a weeding and mulching effort for our entrance plant beds. It looks great! A big Thank You to Walter Adley, Dave Merklin, Don Sheetz, Bill and Mimi Caffery for their efforts. Dan also supplied a wonderful lunch for all. And we installed a new flag over our beautiful council building. Rental of the banquet rooms is our bread and butter. Please if you know of any possible rentals let our Club Manager know. We pay a 10% commission to successful solicitors.

Columbian Club of Martin County

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Corona virus Pandemic Changing Lives

In conjunction with the Knights S&L Events has established Drive by Meals. Look what was served Yummy, what dinners commented.

Good looking food and tasty too.

Easter dinner.

Look at the Easter Bunny servers

The Drive Thru Line.

Free candy

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Donna Gardner Executive Director ▪︎ Mary's Home

772.223.5000

Mary's Home Update

Mary’s Home Update

This past month, it has been amazing to watch the moms and Resident Advisors complying with the stay-at-home order and see their relationships growing and strengthening in the midst of this national pandemic. I am happy to report there is peace in the home and although these are trying times, everyone is doing well. Currently, we have 5 moms and 4 babies residing with us. Three moms and 5 children in our Women in Transition program. On Jan. 2, 2020, we welcomed our new Executive Director, Donna Gardner. We created a new position, Volunteer Program and Event Coordinator, which was filled by Alean Timm. Ellie Kolar is our new Marketing and Outreach Director, and Jennifer Cosolito will be joining us as our Residential Program Director. With the additional staff, we are strengthening our program and ensuring its vitality. Our social media outreach includes the creation of several new accounts. You can follow us on Instagram - @maryhometc; Facebook - Mary’s Home and Twitter - @Mary’sHomeTC. Choose our mission while shopping on Amazon, which gives a portion of your purchase to us or check out our wish list on Amazon Smile. In addition, if you’d like to be on our email list, please contact Ellie@maryshome.org. Please consider a donation of any size to Mary’s Home to help keep secure the lives of our moms and babies during this unprecedented time. Mary’s Home 1033 SE 14th Street Stuart, FL 34996

mailto:Ellie@maryshome.org

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50/50 Smiling Winner St. Andrew’s youth ministry

Chris our Bartender

From the Director – Culture of Life Dave Olio

Participate in Daily Prayer

Participate in Daily Mass and Prayer. Just click on link.

https://www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass/

Mass starts @ 8:15 BUT can be viewed any time during the day. Blessings

St. Joseph is streaming daily Mass – See their webpage for details.

https://www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass/

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Important Shield Information

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site and Click the LIKE button to receive

news and events.

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GOOD MUSIC GOOD DRINKS GOOD COMPANY

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Culture of Life

New Members

If you know someone who is interested in becoming a member of the Knights of Columbus, have them complete a Form 100 or contact our Membership Director, Dave Olio (772) 919-2555.

Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to males 18 years of age or older who are practical (that is, practicing) Catholics.

What is a practical Catholic?

A practical Catholic accepts the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on matters of faith and morals, aspires to live in accord with the precepts of the Catholic Church, and is in good standing in the Catholic Church.

DAILY PRAYER TO END ABORTION

Lord God, I thank you today for the gift of my life, and for the lives of all my brothers and sisters. I know there is nothing that

destroys more life than abortion, yet I rejoice that you have conquered death, by the Resurrection of Your Son. I am ready to

do my part in ending abortion. Today I commit myself never to be silent, never to be passive, and never to be forgetful of the

unborn. I commit myself to be active in the Treasure Coast pro-life movement, and never to stop defending life until all my brothers and sisters are protected, and our nation once again becomes a

nation with liberty and justice not just for some, but for all.

Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.

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For the Soul of: Doug Kemme, Frank Peppitone, Robert Ward, Walter Rohan, Andrew Nowicki, Pat O’Gorman and for all Brother Knights and their family members who have passed away.

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3rd Degree Officers Chaplain Rev. Noel McGrath (772) 287-2727 sjcflorida@hotmail.com Grand Knight Ed Ciancone (Joyce) (772) 214-7440 edimoe13@aol.com Deputy GK Dennis Banks (Theresa) (772) 214-8519 Dennis_banks@comcast.net

Chancellor Larry Bonadeo (Denise) (772) 341-4108 larry@deelarryus.com Warden Don Sheetz (June) (203) 252-0275 djsheetz@att.net Advocate Mike Fisk (772) 678-1368 milesfisk@yahoo.com Financial Sec. Mark Valerio (Patty) (203) 233-7697 mavalerio@comcast.net Treasurer Tom Massar (772) 349-4804 bargainlu@hotmail.com Lecturer OPEN POSITION Recorder Abraham Velilla (484) 767-7208 Inside Guard Mark Cestaro (Louise) (772) 210-6148 mcestaro172@gmail.com Outside Guard Joe Hessling (772) 486-0533 hesslin@bellsouth.com 3-year Trustee Jim Pritchard (Kathy) (772) 267-4711 pritjamesjim@comcast.net 2 Year Trustee Greg Gollhofer (772) 631-2616 gollgreg@aol.com 1 Year Trustee Vinny Burdo (561) 685-2930

4th Degree Officers F. Friar Rev. John Kasparek (772) 486-6614 F. Navigator Dennis Banks (Theresa) (772) 214-8519 F. Comptroller Eric Wolf (Linda) (772) 932-7969 F. Captain Frank Polis (Juli) (207) 807-2514 F. Admiral Paul Nelson (Pam) (908) 617-5067 F. Scribe Jodi Bubla (Suzie) (772) 546-2898 F. Purser Bud Duggan (Linda) (502) 269-9573 F. Pilot Inn Sentinel Outer Sentinel

Mark Cestaro (Louise) Edward Jost Raymond O. Boucher

(772) 210-6148 (407) 430-5209 (772) 349-4885

Columbiettes President Joanne Hurtt (772) 342-8396 Vice President Marjorie Melley (772) 208-3058 Secretary Elaine Culloty (772) 341-6767 Treasurer Financial Sec.

Louise Cestaro Denise Bonadeo

(772) 210-6148 (772) 341-9820

Sentinel Marge Vecchio (772) 781-6265 District Deputy Marleen Olsen (561) 744-8229

Parish Round Table St Joseph Jim Pritchard (Kathy) (772) 287-1910 St Andrew Dave Olio (Norma) (772) 919-2555 Holy Redeemer Mike Mulligan (772) 463-7588

Columbian Club columbianclubmc@gmail.com President Walter Adley (772) 221-3794 Vice President OPEN POSITION Secretary Pasquale Volpe (561) 723-5279 Treasurer Frank Polis (Juli) (772) 220-9895 Director Bob Reaney (757) 869-3051 Director OPEN POSITION Director Steve Moorman (786) 514-4561 Director Paul Martin (561) 906-7321 Manager’s Office Dan Ciferri (772) 286-7507

Important Contact Information District Deputy Terry Hurtt (772) 342-8396 Field Agent Jonathan Knaus, FIC (855) 563-2467

Program Directors Membership Jonathan Knaus (855) 563-2467 Council Activity Dennis Banks (Theresa) (772) 214-8519 Culture Life Dave Olio (Norma) (772) 919-2555 Youth Tim Davis 954-445-2055 Sick and Vigil OPEN POSITION

Knights of Columbus Martin Council ● 7251 SW Gaines Ave., Stuart FL, 34997 ● Website: www.kofc6241.org Phone: (772) 286-7507 ● Fax: (772) 324-8709

The Shield - K of C Council 6241 Newsletter

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Upcoming Events

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June 2020

All activities cancelled due to

Governor's Stay at home orders. Changes will be announced by Knight's

leadership thru FLOCK NOTE, email and special messaging to membership.

Stay Safe and pray for the Lord's guidance

through this time of peril.

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Bingo

K of C Charity – Unity – Fraternity

SUNDAY BINGO VOLUNTEERS

THURSDAY BINGO

Card Sales requires making change, seated. * Denotes seasonal Knight available Oct – May Floor requires making change, standing, walking Grill – requires grilling skills As of March 2020

“It is easier for a camel to pass through A needle’s eye then for a rich man

to enter the Kingdom of God”

Bingo has been a long-standing tradition at our council, and we are always looking for

extra help. If you would like to volunteer for Bingo, please contact one of the team captains. Their names and numbers are listed below. All volunteers are welcome!

TEAM A TEAM B TEAM C TEAM D

Captain Pat Breen 233-3604 Larry Bonadeo 341-4108 Mike Fisk 678-1368 Dennis Banks 214-8519

Caller Mark Cestaro 210-6148. Larry Bonadeo 341-4108 Don Sheetz Dennis Banks 214-8519

Cashier Mike Fisk 678-1368 Mike Fisk 678-1368 Mike Fisk 678-1368 Mike Fisk 678-1368

Grill Gregory Halamka 214-5683 Enrico Vittori 283-3009 Vinny Burdo (561) 685-2930 Frank Polis 220-9895

Card Sales Dick Bonnell 288-4058 Dick Bonnell 288-4058 Dick Bonnell 288-4058 Dick Bonnell 288-4058

Card Sales NEED HELP NEED HELP NEED HELP Tom Massar 349-4804

Card Sales Ken McDonough* 692-1992 Ken McDonough* 692-1992 Ken McDonough* 692-1992 Ken McDonough* 692-1992

Card Sales NEED HELP John Kelly * 600-7125 William Caffrey 508-577-7540 Pat Volpe 561-723-5279

Floor Early (2-5) NEED HELP NEED HELP NEED HELP Joe Guido 781-6764

Floor Early (2-5) Paul Kelly* 845-313-4881 NEED HELP Donald Mac Kenzie 781-4451 Carleton Dodge * 219-9655

Floor Late (5-8) Arthur Gardineer 845-596-0553 Arthur Gardineer 845-596-0553 Arthur Gardineer 845-596-0553 Arthur Gardineer 845-596-0553

Floor Late (5-8) NEED HELP NEED HELP NEED HELP NEED HELP

Col Captain Louise Cestaro 914-649-0060 Denise Bonadeo 341-9820 Terri Fox 220-4750 Joanne Hurt 342-8396

Columbiettes Mary Karol 485-7184 Marge Vechio 781-6265 Elaine Culloty 341-6767 Hilda Dodge * 219-4655

Columbiettes Rose Healnder 872-6010 Tony Vechio 781-6265 Wilma Wilhem 219-2688 Delores Reeder 485-6638

Columbiettes June Kingston * 508-730-9521 Marjorie Melley 600-7125 NEED HELP Terry Hurtt 342-8396

Columbiettes Victoria Halamka 284-8528 Diane Kelly

Captain NEED HELP Mike Fisk 678-1368

Caller Walter Adley 221-3794 Joe Hessling 486-0533

Cashier NEED HELP Mike Fisk 286-0032

Grill Ted Huffman (914)659-3603 John Praskac 286-0237 NEED HELP NEED HELP

Set Up Dennis LeBright 219-4014 Joe Namnoum 286-5399 NEED HELP NEED HELP

Sales Dick Bonnell 288-4058 NEED HELP NEED HELP NEED HELP

Sakes John G Hanna * 349-4714 Ken McDonough* 692-1992 NEED HELP NEED HELP

Floor Early Mark Cestaro 210-6148. NEED HELP Joe Hessling 486-0533 *John Kelly

Floor Late John Praskac 286-0237 NEED HELP NEED HELP NEED HELP

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Martin Council 6241 Ad Book

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