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Re Regina Mundi Council #4052 Assumption B.V.M. Parish - Feasterville, PA
November 2019 www.koc4052.org
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Brothers,
With Thanksgiving only a few weeks away, this is a great opportunity to reflect on what we
have to be thankful for. Family and friends, the ability to work at a decent job and support
your family, and a warm, safe, and secure home all come to mind right away.
But we should also be thankful for the opportunities that we have to serve our communities,
to grow in faith and character, and to try to help others to do the same.
I am thankful to belong to a council of brothers who take advantage of these opportunities on
such a regular basis.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Vivat Jesus,
Brother Rich
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Grand Knight - Richard F. Spencer
Deputy Grand Knight - Anthony M. Porretta
Chaplain - Rev. Michael Davis
Chancellor - Michael H Arment, PGK,PFN
Recorder - James Bortz
Financial Secretary - George Dolnycky
Treasurer - Richard Gathercole
Warden - John P Eagan
Lecturer - Stephen J. Clark
Advocate - John J Kelly
Inside Guard - George L. “Bud” Sander Jr.
Outside Guard - George Benson Jr.
- George M. “Mick” Altmeier
One Year Trustee - Christopher J. Moser
Two Year Trustee - Frederick G. May, PGK
Three Year Trustee - Dan Donovan
Missing Knights
Brother Knights If you haven’t been to a meeting or participated in one of our activities in a while, the new Fraternal year has started. This might be a perfect time to get back into the swing of things and plan and help
out with all the things scheduled for the new Fraternal year. The meetings are the first Thursday of the month and the social meetings are the third Thursday of the month. Both are at 7:30 PM
You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.
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THE MCGIVNEY PRAYER: God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest,
Father Michael J. McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian Family life and to lead the young to the generous
service of their neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ,
more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church. Let the
inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue His work
of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your venerable servant Father
Michael J. McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the
favor I now present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen
Prayer Requests Rose for Life
Please remember in your Prayers, our Military, Scheduled for Baptisms:
especially those in “Harms Way”, our Police, 11/03
Fire, and EMT personnel. Please pray for the Jim Brennan and George Benson Jr.
Gene Tusa, George Dolnycky, Bud Sander,
Barbara May, Lybb Burkett, Rich Delp, 11/17
Mary Ann Eagan, Gia Grace Capello , Chris Dern and Jack Kelly
Bill And Susan Wixted , Ron Morocco ,
There is one Baptism scheduled for Saturday
Vivat Jesus! November 30th and up to three Baptisms on
Sunday November 17th.
Rich Spencer, GK Don’t know if A Rose for Life is required on Nov. 30th
Words to Live By
The world literally grows darker each day this time of the year. But as dark as the world
grows, the darkness will not overcome the light. Jesus is the Light of the World. He
illuminates our darkness with His love and truth. We are able to sit in the darkness
with the confidence that the Lord is with us.
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Upcoming Dates
November 2 Keep Christ in Christmas begins
November 6 Assembly Officer’s meeting 7:30 PM Pope Pius Xii Council
November 7 Council meeting 7:30 PM
November 14 First degree
November 15 Holmesburg Council Pasta Dinner 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM - $12/$20
November 16 Deacon Appreciation Day 10:00 AM – Assumption BVM
November 20 Assembly Memorial Mass 8:00 PM - Assumption BVM
November 21 Council Officer’s Meeting 7:30 PM
November 24 St John’s hospice 10:30 AM
November 28 THANKSGIVING
December 5 Council Meeting - Star Award 7:30 PM
December 8 St Charles Borromeo Seminary Open house and Christmas concert
December 12 Officer’s Christmas Dinner Iron Oven
December 15 Keep Christ in Christmas closes
December 19 Christmas Social 7:30 PM
December 22 St. John’s Hospice 10:30 AM
December 24 CHRISTMASS
December 26 Council Officer’s meeting 7:30 PM
December 28,29 Holy Family Sunday
December 29 Fifth Sunday Rosary Service 11:00 AM
Edward M. Sheehan 11/01 Nicholas A. Ferry 11/06 Anthony M. Porretta 11/14
Stephen C. Krajcer III 11/15 William F. Coyle 11/18 James P. McDonald 11/21
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You know you are a bad driver when WAZE says:
“In 40 yards, STOP….and let me out”
What's the difference between bird flu and swine flu? If you have bird flu, you need tweetment.
If you have swine flu, you need oinkment
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Parish Organizations imcluding the Flame of Love and the Legion of Mary have promised to lead the Rosary after Mass on the last Sunday of the month. We of the Regina Mundi Council have promised to lead the Rosary on the 5th Sunday of the Month. Please make an effort to join us.
THE NEXT 5TH SUNDAY IS December 29,2019
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Robert P. Miller is the Knight of the Month for October 2019 Be sure to congratulate him when you see him
**************************************************************** Regina Mundi has won the Star Award for the third straight year. The award will be presented on December 5th
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Brother James Tepper Completed his 1st Degree Exemplification on 10/10/2019 and received his First Degree Certificate at the November council meeting. Be sure to welcome him when you see him.
**************************************************************** The Regina Mundi web site is up and running. Why not take a look ?
www.koc4052.org
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On Sunday October 27th after the 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM Masses, Regina Mundi held a recruitment drive in Assumption BVM Church Hall. The object was to show what we do and to try to recruit new members. Refreshments were served after both Masses.
Brother Renato DeLuca has transferred into Regina Mundi Council from Raymond V. Hennessy Council #6145. Brother Ron is a fourth degree Knight, a member of the Honor Guard and Color Corps of the St. John Neumann
Assembly. Please welcome him to the council when you see him.
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Unified Bocce Schedule
Each event will run from 9AM-1:30PM. November 13, 2019: League Play Day 1 (North Division) at George Washington HS December 05, 2019: League Play Day 2 (South Division) at School of the Future December 12, 2019: League Play Day 3 (North Division) at Abraham Lincoln HS January 7, 2020: League Play Day 4 (South Division) at South Philadelphia HS
Any one wanting to help should contact Bob Conrad at [email protected]
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On October 12th Steve Jackson and Fred May joined with others for the Vigil
at the Planned Parenthood at 1144 Locust Street in Philadelphia.
On October 17th Fred and Barbara May, Steve Jackson, Steve Harnish, and
Glen Michaels joined with others for the Vigil at the Warminster Planned
Parenthood.
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Steve Jackson, Steve Harnish, and Jack Eagan, along with others, were the early shift
at the Planned Parenthood on Comly road the morning of October 19th. Rich Gathercole,
Fred May, Bob Miller and Rich Spencer, GK were there later during the day after doing
the adopt-a-highway.
A new Assumption BVM Pro-Life council is forming under brother Stephen Jackson.
The first meeting was held on October 30th in the small meeting room off of the parish
Hall. Meetings will be on the last Wednesday of the month.
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Father McCafferty Council #11013 council is holding a Communion Brunch at
Saint Ignatius parish in Yardley. After the 11:00 AM Mass on November 10th.
The tickets are $20 each and the proceed go to the council brothers who have
been most active in Pro-Life roles. St. Ignatius is located at 999 Reading Avenue
Yardley, PA 19067 (See Flyer)
The Stand Up For Life will be on Sunday, November 24th at the Sheraton Hotel at
201 N 17th street in Philadelphia. The keynote speaker will be Rachel Guy “A Medical
Miracle” who survived despite some doctor recommending abortion to her parents.
Tickets are $75.00 More information to follow
The Annual Pro-Life March in Washington, DC will be on Friday January 24, 2020.
More information to follow.
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On October 19th the Knights from Regina Mundi participated in the Adopt-a-Highway program
by cleaning up Bristol Road from Bridgetown Pike to Browning road. Shown are Rich Spencer GK,
Jim Brennan, Bob Miller, Rich Gathercole, John Bradley, Michael Arment PGK, George Benson
George Benson’s son, Chris Moser, and Kevin Flood.
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Assembly Officers 2019-2020
Faithful Navigator Anthony M, Porretta
Faithful Friar Rev. Michael J. Davis
Faithful Captain Michael Ciampoli
Faithful Admiral John Carroll, PFN
Faithful Purser Raymond F Forish, PFN
Faithful Comptroller John P. Eagan
Faithful Pilot Fred May, PGK
Faithful Scribe Michael Innamorato
Faithful Inside Sentinel Edward Kligge
Faithful Outside Sentinel Robert P Miller
Faithful 3-yr Trustee Albert Scheck, PFN
Faithful 2-yr Trustee Raymond L. Burkett, PGK
Faithful 1-yr Trustee Rich Gathercole
UPCOMIING MEETINGS Officer’s meetings are the first Wednesday of the month and the Conclave
is on the third Wednesday of the month unless otherwise specified. The
location of these meetings varies based upon the host council.
November 6 7:30 PM Office’s Meeting at Regina Mundi
November 20 7:30 PM Memorial Mass at Assumption BVM
December 1 2:00 PM Chrsitmas Party at Twining Hall
The certficates for the new 4th degree Knights will be given out at the conclave
Addresses of Assembly Meeting Locations Pope Pius XII Council Holmesburg Council St. John the Evangelist
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish 3300 Knorr Street 752 Big Oak road
601 Bristol Pike Philadelphia, PA 19149 Morrisville, PA 19067
Croydon, PA 19021-1808
Regina Coeli Council St Charles Borromeo Council Regina Mundi Council
9617 James Street 1193 Gravel Pike 1900 Meadowbrook Rd.
Philadelphia, PA 19114 Bensalem, PA 19020 Feasterville-Trevose, Pa
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Brothers it is the time of the year to send in your Candidates for the Saint John Neumann Medal. One nominee per proposer.
We are looking for a person who has demonstrated exemplary service to God, Church and Country.
The proposed candidates’ resume must be submitted to the Faithful Navigator,
Anthony M. Porretta by March 1, 2020. [email protected]
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The results from the special election held at the October Conclave are:
Mike Ciampoli is the new Faithful Captain
Fred May is the new Faithful Pilot
Ed Kligge is the new Faithful Inside Sentinel
They are shown with Faithful Navigator Tony Porretta
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Sir Knight Bill Wixted and his wife Susan were killed in a fire at their home on October 22nd. Also killed was their son-in-law Ron Morocco. Their daughter, Melissa was also hurt in the fire.
Bill was a long-time member of Mary Queen of Angels council and a Past Faithful Navigator and long-time member of St. John Neumann Assembly.
The Wixted family is without clothing and a roof over their heads.
The council made a donation and a collection was taken up to try to help. If you want to help, Please contact Rich Konstance at 215-637-5834 or [email protected]
Please keep them in your prayers.
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On November 6th and 7th the Color Corps/Honor Guard stood Chalice Guard for S.K. William E. Wixted, his wife Susan, and his son-in-law Ron Morocco. Bill was a long time member if Mary Queen of Angels council #12384. In attendance on November 6th were: Fred May #4052, Bob Thompson #4215, Michael Ciampoli #4921, Anthony Porretta #4052, Raymond Forish #4921, George Landis #12384, Edward Klogge #1294, Michael Arment #4052, Robert Watson #4052, James Brennan #4052, ans Matthew Kresz #1284. In attemdance on November 7th were: Bob Thompson #4215 , John Carroll #4052, Michael Ciampoli #4921, Patrick Corey #4052, Daniel Donovan #4052, George Fadgen #12384, Fred May #4052, John Biancaniello #12384, Jerry Bowes #12384, Art Calvo #12384, Rich Konstance #12384, George landis #12384, Scott Lash #12384, Barry Rusch #12384, and Bill Urban #4921
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New members of the St. John Neumann Assembly receive their Fourth Degree
Certificates at the October Conclave. Shown are Jonathan Francesca, Francis
Francesca, Keith Montiero (who also accepted his son Jonathan’s certificate),
Joseph Gissinger, Bernard Minnes, James Feathersmith,
The new members who were unable to attend the conclave will have their certificates
mailed to their council Financial Secretaries.
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On October 28th, we once again visited the Delaware Valley Veterans Home at 2701
Southampton Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154. Last year it was Pizza and Bingo, this year it was Ice
Cream and Bingo. Everybody had a good time.
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Knights of Columbus
Pennsylvania East Region Degree Dates
Candidate’s council should provide kits or $5 to cover cost for Admission degree. ***RSVP AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF DEGREE WHENEVER POSSIBLE***
East Region Degrees
Date: Sunday, 11/17/2019
Admission & Formation Degree (1st and 2nd) Time: 7:30 PM Registration: 7:00 PM Council: Our Lady of Mt Carmel #4160 Location: St. Robert Bellarmine Parish Center 856 Euclid Ave. Warrington, PA 18976 Contact: Bill Gibbons at 267-625-5332 or 215-343-4066 [email protected] Date : Tuesday, 11/12/ 2019
Admission & Formation Degree (1st and 2nd) Time: 8:15 PM Registration: 7:30 PM
Council : Fr. Joseph D. Gallagher Council # 3673 Morrisville, PA Location: Holy Trinity School Hall 201 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Monroeville, PA 19067 Contact : Joseph D. Pargola -267-992-0294 or [email protected]
Stephen Belte – 215-962-9143 or [email protected]
Date : Tuesday, 12/10/ 2019 Admission & Formation Degree (1st and 2nd) Time: 8:00 PM Registration: 7:30 PM
Council : Peace Council #4518 Location: 1195 Haverford Rd. Crum Lynne, PA 19022 Contact : Michael C. Yuknek FDD PGK (610-909-2930) or (610-622-1612) [email protected]
Francis J. O’Hara FSW (610-461-5167) or (610-733-1812) [email protected]
Date : Tuesday, 12/12/ 2019 Admission & Formation Degree (1st and 2nd) Time: 8:00 PM Registration: 7:30 PM
Council : Regina Coeli Location: 9617 James St, Philadelphia, PA 19114 Contact : DD Nick Milillo at [email protected] or 267-743-6108
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Chapter Officers
President Dan Donovan
Vice-President Richard Delp
Immediate Past President Nick Marcantonio
Secretary, PP Nick Marcantonio
Treasurer Jack Stanczak
Warden Fred May
Sentinels Atiba McCoy
M Michael Innamorato
Trustees John Brown
Mike Ciampoli
Bob Conrad
Jack Eagan
Anthony Porretta
Ray Hill
L. Thomas Johnson
Rich Delp
Hassell Mitchell
Wiley Redding
Mike Selensky
Donald Wells
The Regina Mundi delegates to the Philadelphia Chapter are:
Richard Spencer (GK), Anthony Porretta, Jack Eagan, Bob Conrad, Fred May,
Dan Donovan, George Dolyncky , and Rich Delp
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The tentative meeting scheduled for the 2019/2020 Fraternal Year is as follows:
Date Location
September 27 Roman Catholic High School
October 20 Man & Woman of the Year – Twining hall
October 25 Roman Catholic High School
November 15 Date changed due to Thanksgiving
December 01
January 17 Regina Mundi -Date changed due to Pro-Life March
February 28 Roman Catholic High School
March 27 Roman Catholic High School
April 24 Roman Catholic High School
May 22 Roman Catholic High School
June 26 Elections- Date & Location TBA
All meetings are at Roman Catholic High School unless otherwise notified.
All meetings are at 7:30 PM unless otherwise notified
EVERY time our Church has had a need, our Brother Knights have responded. Right now, our Faith is under attack like it has never been and the Church needs its most faithful members to stand up and share its message of God's love with the world. The Knights are partnering with “Prayers Unite the World” to do just that. Begun by a Brother Knight, “Prayers Unite the World” is a website where people can request prayers and then learn about many of the Religious communities and Catholic organizations from around the world. We need to build an army of men who would be willing to share the Faith through the power of prayer. You do not need to explain the Faith. You simply live the Faith and let people know that God and his loving Church are with them. All through the power of prayer. It only takes five minutes of time and it doesn't cost a dime. For further information contact [email protected] or call 215-779-2198
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At the Chapter Columbus Dinner on October 20th.
Catholic Man of the Year Abbot Emeritus Richard Antonucci
Catholic Woman of the Year Helen Graham Konstance
The dinner at Twining Hall was a huge success. There were over 240 People there.
Jack Stanczak received the Past President award
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Knights of Columbus Pennsylvania State Scholarship Program
Ten Scholarships, each totaling $3000.00, Payable in four installments of $750 per year
for Knights, sons and daughters of Pennsylvania Knights of Columbus, and Columbian Squires.
Each candidate must be at least one of the following
1) A currently paid up member of a Knights of Columbus Council in the jurisdiction of Pennsylvania.
2) A child or stepchild of a currently paid up member of a Knights of Columbus Council in Pennsylvania. (Note Grandchildren are not eligible unless the Grandfather is the legal guardian of applicant.
3) A child or stepchild of a deceased member of the Knights of Columbus in a Pennsylvania Council who was not in arrears at the time of his death.
4) A qualified Columbian Squire.
Other conditions that must be met: 1) The candidate must be a candidate for graduation in a recognized 4-year high school, or its
home-schooling equivalent, during the term ending June2020(or January 2020 for early graduates).
2) The candidate must submit a properly completed application form- with all the appropriate signatures as required on the application- to the Scholarship Chairman of the Pennsylvania State Council, Knights of Columbus, no later than December 31, 2019.
3) The sponsoring Council must sell at least 50 Chance of A Lifetime (C.O.A.L) books (8 tickets per book, total 400 tickets) for the 2019-2020 campaign. Book are distributed by the State Council Charities Committee.
4) Each candidate must be accepted and enrolled at either a college/university or a School of Nursing connected with a hospital prior to payment of the scholarship. Such college or school may be under Catholic or non-Catholic auspices, subject to approval by the committee.
In order to compete for a Knights of Columbus Pennsylvania State Scholarship you must: 1. Complete the application and mail it no later than December 31, 2019 to:
Alton Wise State Scholarship Chairman
334 West Riverview Avenue
Pittsburg, PA 15202
2. If you haven’t already done so, register and take either the American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) to be given in Pennsylvania on the following dates:
A copy of your test results must be received by December 31,2019
Applicati Applications can be printed from the Pennsylvania State Council web site
at www.pakofc.us/scholarship
There are No exceptions to the above requirements
A.C.T.- September 14, October 26, and December 14,2019
Open House and Christmas Concert
December 8, 2019
Open House, 1:00 p.m. followed by the Christmas Concert 4:00 p.m. in Saint Martin of Tours Chapel For further information, please contact Rich Spencer, GK at [email protected]
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We will be once again feeding the homeless at St. John’s Hospice on November 24th. The hours are from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM We usually meet in Maternity BVM lower parking lot between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM. We carpool down to 11th and Race street because parking is a problem in that neighborhood. We usually leave at 8:30 AM
Maternity BVM is located at 9220 Old Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19115
For further information, contact Jack Eagan at 267-449-8077
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Contest Applications and Rules will be available through the Assumption BVM Rectory and PREP Program Or by contacting
Fred May at 215-593-8942 or [email protected]
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Spaghetti DINNER In support of Knights of Columbus Charities
Friday November 15, 2019
5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Holmesburg Council Knights of Columbus #1284
Knights of Columbus Hall
3300 Knorr St. at Rowland Ave.
Advance ticket sales only - no tickets at the door.
Get your tickets early - only 100 tickets available.
Donation: $12.00 per person $20.00 per couple
Contact: Will Haggerty, 215-416-5898
John DeStefanis, 267-879-0849
Steve Altimari, 215-332-9613
McCafferty Council # 11013 999 Reading Ave. Yardley, PA 19067 FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNION BRUNCH
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019
11:30 AM MASS- ST. IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH
BRUNCH TO FOLLOW IN ST. IGNATIUS AUDITORIUM KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
DEACON STEVE JAVIE
FORMER NBA REFEREE/RULES COMMENTATOR NBA TELECASTS
ORDAINED PERMANENT DEACON ST. ANDREW’S PARISH
CATERED BY MCCAFFREY’S YARDLEY
TICKETS: $20 PER PERSON/$10 CHILDREN UNDER 9/ TABLES OF 8 FOR $150
CONTACT: FRED WISE AT [email protected] OR
LES RUPPERSBERGER AT [email protected]
Mail Checks to: Les Ruppersberger/222 Shady Brook Dr./Langhorne PA 19047
No tickets; list seating preferences if joining friends/family or mail to rectory at
999 Reading Ave./Yardley, PA 19067
Checks payable to K of C Council #11013
All Proceeds Support Prolife Ministries
Sponsors Welcome for Speaker/Food- $500 per; (free table of 8 for sponsorship)
Brother Bud Sander would like some of us to visit him. If you can find the time, please stop by and say hello. He lives at 1942 Scott street in Feasterville. Please call first. His phone number is 215-357-9051
here Th T This is your newsletter, Please contact me with any corrections or suggestions
or complaints you may have, or if you would like specific information to appear
in upcoming issues:
T Brother Jack Eagan
Editor, Rays of Mary
(H) 215-969-1788
(C ) 267-449-8077) (New Number)
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