The Knight Times St. John’s Council #1345, Knights of Columbus Bergenfield & Dumont – (201) 387-9750 Website: www.kofc1345.org ONE NATION UNDER GOD…Be a Proud Catholic American citizen SEPTEMBER - 2014 __________________________________________________________________________________________ CHAPLAIN’S MESSAGE: Dear Friends, During the month of October New Jersey will see its first beatification as one of her own, Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, from Bayonne will become Blessed the last step before sainthood. The beatification will take place on October 4 in our own, Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. This ceremony is the first of its kind in the United States. Blessed Miriam Teresa’s beatification reminds us that we are all called to holiness and that sainthood is possible for all of us. We strive to follow her example of living the gospel message of Jesus Christ. Blessed Miriam Teresa was a Sister of Charity of St. Elizabeth who have had a great impact on education in our Archdiocese and in Dumont itself as they were the first to open and conduct St. Mary’s School in Dumont. In the vestibule of St. Mary’s Church you will find a beautiful painting of Blessed Miriam Teresa. Pray to her and ask her to help you to grow in holiness. Here is a brief biography of Blessed Miriam Teresa: Born Teresa Demjanovich, a 20th Century American girl, was born in Bayonne, New Jersey in 1901, the youngest of seven children of Alexander and Johanna (Suchy) Demjanovich, Ruthenian immigrants to the United States from what is now Eastern Slovakia. Teresa received Baptism, Confirmation, and her First Holy Communion in the Byzantine-Ruthenian rite of her parents. After attending Bayonne public schools Teresa entered the College of Saint Elizabeth in Convent Station, New Jersey. She was graduated with highest honors in 1923. Two years later, in 1925, she entered the community of Sisters of Charity at Convent Station. After profession of vows as a Sister of Charity, Teresa died in Saint Elizabeth Hospital, Elizabeth, New Jersey in 1927. She was 26 years of age. Because of her saintly life, her striving for perfection in her religious life, her spiritual writings, the mystical privileges accorded her by God during life and the favors received by others after her death through her intercession with God, the Sisters of Charity petitioned Rome for permission to open her Cause for Beatification and Canonization. Pray that God will guide the Church in this decision. Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich: Pray for us! May God be Praised, Fr. Dominic Fr. Dominic G. Ciriaco, Chaplain GRAND KNIGHTS MESSAGE: Brother Knights, Sister Columbiettes, Boy Scouts, Family, Widows and Friends... I would like to start off by thanking all who came out for our Clambake-Family Picnic, it was a lot of fun and everyone enjoyed themselves. We also held a fundraiser for the Giants of Generosity and thanks to your generosity; we are donating a substantial gift to this organization to be used in helping people in urgent need, as well as, we created a friendship with a really nice group of people. Looking forward this October we have our famous Italian night on Saturday 10/11 and the event promises to be a night to remember. The entertainment on Italian night will be provided by Rino Manetti of Panorama music. As you see folks, we are a busy council with lots of social events on our calendar. I therefore wish to invite our members to come to one of our events, break bread with your Brother and get to know you council again. Vivat Jesus, Carmine Grillo, Jr. Carmine Grillo, Grand Knight 2014-2015 Officers, Chairmen, Directors, & Auxiliaries KNIGHT TIMES NEWSLETTER of the Family of St. John’s Council #1345 Editor: George DiCostanzo, PGK, PFN; Email: [email protected]. Photographs courtesy of Brian O’Dowd. Council Officers (new) Send correspondence to Editor, P. O. Box 211, Dumont, NJ 07628. Chaplain Emeritus: Rev. John F. Murray 201-567-0450 Chaplain: Rev. Dominic Ciriaco 201-384-0557 Knight Times, published monthly, is the official publication of St. John’s Grand Knight Carmine Grillo 201-244-6579 Council #1345, K of C. Information contained therein does not purport the Deputy GK: Lauro Rivera 201-315-0456 Knights of Columbus at large. Subscription to all members in good standing. Chancellor Matt Connell 201-387-7187 Warden Keith Hilcken 201-993-4476 Recorder Frank Gallacher Sick & Wake Report – as of Sept. 17, 2014 Treasurer William Horn 201-385-7652 Italic indicates new name or a change in condition. Advocate Phil Fredericks, PGK 201-321-6695 To add a name, contact PGK Bill Connington, 201-385-9697. Financial Secy: G. DiCostanzo, PGK 201-338-2617 Inside Guard Ken Armellino 516-220-9333 Outside Guard I Kevin Sheridan 201-566-8194 Members Outside Guard II Tim Hickey 201-417-7776 -Fr. John F. Murray, SMA; Joseph Welsh; Trustee 1 yr. Steve Martin, PGK 201-262-2764 -Jack McHugh, Sr. Trustee 2 yr. B. Bochicchio, FDD, PGK 201-385-9015 -Chuck Hollis, DD, PGK John Scalice; Trustee 3 yr Dave Benson, PGK 201-385-1839 Lecturer Dr. Geoffrey Sadock 201-387-0240 -Dick Dorozynski George DiCostanzo, PGK; Insurance Agent Steven Mattia 973-477-7073 -John McGill, PGK; -Tony O’Hare; Council Chairmen & Directors -Fred Jacobsen, PGK; Church Activities: John Scalice 201-338-2789 Community Affairs: Lou Pidi, PGK 201-707-7253 Council Activities: Keith Hilcken 201-993-4476 Relatives & Friends Drug Awareness: Keith Hilcken 201-993-4476 -Andrew DiCostanzo, grandson of PGK G. DiCostanzo; Event Reservations: Larry Rivera 201-315-0456 -Andrew, grandson of PGK Tom Trank; Family Activities: Mike Cremin 201-956-2789 Loaves & Fishes: John Scalice 201-338-2789 -Angie Uvenio, wife of Frank Uvenio; Mail Committee: Dave Benson, PGK 201-385-1839 -Ann Marsigliano, sister-in-law of Jack Marsigliano Membership: Matt Connell 201-387-7187 -Barbara Berger, friend of council; Newsletter Editor: G. DiCostanzo, PGK 201-338-2617 -Grace & Mary Grillo, sisters of GK Carmine Grillo. Parish Liaison’s: -St. John Church Bill Horn 201-385-7652 -Jonathan Jacobi, Jr., grandson of the late PGK F. Messina; -St. Mary Church Carmine Grillo 201-244-6579 -Jonathan Jacobi, son-in-law of the late PGK F. Messina; -SMA Mission Matt Connell 201-387-7187 -Kristi, granddaughter of Frank Uvenio; Parish Roundtable: Carmine Grillo, GK 201-244-6579 -Loretta, sister of Donna Fredericks, Columbiette. Program Director: Lauro Rivera 201-315-0456 Publicity: Brian O’Dowd 201-385-2859 -Lou Grillo, brother of GK Carmine Grillo. Rel & Civil Rgts: Tom Ciotti, PGK 201-424-5472 -Mary Vostinar, mother of Kevin Vostinar; Respect for Life: Matthew Connell 201-387-7187 -Maureen Kostka, wife of Ed Kostka; Retention: Lauro Rivera 201-315-0456 -Michael Cullen, son of John Cullen; Retreat: Tony Tulli 732-608-0784 Rosary Hour: George Corbo 201-450-1205 -Raymond Johnston (Tuck), cousin of Dr. Geoff Sadock. Scholarship: Dr. Geoffrey Sadock 201-387-0240 -Robert Murphy, nephew of PGK Dave Benson; Sick & Wake: Bill Connington, PGK, 201-385-9697 -Teagan Davis, granddaughter of Columbiette Pat Barkley. Squires: Phil Fredericks, PGK 201-321-6695 Webmaster: Brian O’Dowd 201-385-2859 Youth Activities: Ivan Hannibal, PGK 646-528-9592 Wakes Members: Twin-Boro Columbian Club Officers(update in Sept.) -Patrick McCormack; President: Louis Pidi 201-707-7253 Vice President: Phil Fredericks 201-321-6695 Secretary: Randy Dunkin 201-800-2381 Relatives & Friends: Treasurer: Ivan Hannibal 646-528-9592 -Antonia Lanuza, grandmother of Frank Lopez; Co–Treasurer: Joseph Pidi 201-887-2709 Bar: Mike Cremin 201-956-2782 Prayer for Healing Kitchen: Randy Dunkin 201-800-2381 Dishwasher: John Graham 201-387-0419 "God, our Father, walk through my house and take away all Purchasing: John Orsino 201-244-5875 my worries and illnesses and please watch over and heal my Rentals: Robert DeWald 201-264-6290 family and friends in God's name, Amen." Servers/Waiters: Timothy Hickey 201-417-7776 ### Columbiette’s Ladies Auxiliary (new) President: Joan Winant 201-696-1159 Reservations Procedure & Payment Vice-Pres: Nina DiCostanzo 201-338-2617 Reservations for all of our functions are a must, as is advance Secretary: Annette Roge 201-384-4260 payment of your reservations. Financial Secy: Laura Labetti 201-387-7479 Treasurer: Lillian Holmes 201-342-5142 --Email: [email protected]. OR, Sentinel: Pauline Scalice 201-338-2789 --Call: DGK Larry Rivera at 201-315-0456. Squires Circle #1622 (inactive) --Mail: your check to cover reservations before event. Troop #1345 - Boy Scouts ### Scoutmaster Rich Merkovsky 201-494-9912 From the News Desk This will consist of hot, piping, baked potatoes and a “fixin Birthday wishes to our members and friends celebrating a bar” with various toppings for them, such as, sour cream, birthday or a special occasion in October, and Ann Panfile bacon, chives, broccoli, etc.., tossed salad and a soft drink. Sept 23; Donna Hannibal Oct 4; Nina DiCostanzo Oct 7; This event was done at Bishop Navagh Columbiette Council Angie Bochicchio Oct 9; Dolores O’Dowd Oct 14; Brian and it was a BIG HIT…or should I say it was a SMASH! I’m O’Dowd Oct 23. Al Moriarty Oct. 1. sure this will be a “SPUDTACULAR “event for us also! Anniversary wishes to Frank & Angie Uvenio 39 years on Oct. 11. And, Mike & Mary Cremin 45 years married. Congratulations to our friend Russell Petrocelli, appointed Master of the 4th Degree First NJ Regiment of the K of C. A Great Film…”Heaven is for Real”, a faith movie about the existence of heaven. Good film for family & children. Beatification of Miriam Teresa Demjanovich to Blessed at Cathedral Basilica in Newark on Sat, Oct. 4 at 9:30am.