BULLETIN A Monthly ReportReport fromfrom CatholicCatholic Kolping Kolping Society Society New New York York • •www.kolpingny.org www.kolpingny.org • DECEMBER• AUGUST 20152015 •• No.No. 128132 2 note the date december 6 Mass & Christmas Party/ St. Nikolaus Day Kolping-88th Street DECEMBER 8 The Feast of the Immaculate Conception Kolping 88th Street The feast focuses on the concept that the Virgin Mary Annual Christmas Party & was conceived without sin. St. Nikolaus Day Celebration 22 January Bulletin Sunday, December 6, 2015 Last day to submit material The day will begin with Fr. Richard Bretone celebrating mass at 10:30 am 25 Christmas and immediately after our new members ceremony will take place. Commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. During the course of the day we will also be honoring all those that have reached their NY Catholic Kolping Society membership milestones: Peter january Buchholz, Bud Gramer, Marion Ulrich and Christine Weltner will be honored for The Solemnity of Mary, their 25 year membership. And we congratulate our 65 year member Norbert 1 Dengler. We hope they will all be able to join us to celebrate this great honor. the Mother of God On this holy day of obligation, Our NY Kolping Society members of the year will be announced and we are reminded of the role they will receive a distinguished service award plaque. that the Blessed Virgin played in the plan of our salvation. We are so pleased that Wolfgang Hahn and Giovanni will be cooking our holiday 6 The Feast of the Epiphany feast. They are planning a delicious menu of chicken with mushrooms, roasted Epiphany, the 12th day after pork, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, lots of vegetables, and the wurst salad that Christmas, celebrates the visit everyone looks forward to. There will be holiday cookies and cake for dessert, of the three wise men to the along with coffee and tea. The cost is $16 per adult and $8.00 per child under 12. Christ Child. Plan a great holiday family event at the Kolping House and visit with your old friends, make new friends and enjoy lots of Christmas carols. St. Nick will be there with toys for children under 10. Traditional German holiday specialties including Wishing everyone a stollen, cookies and brandy beans will be available for purchase. Merry Christmas and a Please call or email your reservation to Jan Kessler happy & healthy New Year! at 914.462.7649 or [email protected]. — The Kolping Bulletin staff Be sure to let us know how many children under the age of 10 and contributors. will be attending so that St. Nick has a special gift for them all. MISSION STATEMENT: We, the members of the Catholic Kolping Society of America, extend the vision of our founder, Blessed Adolph Kolping, by promoting the development of the individual and family; we foster a sense of belonging and friendship through our program of spiritual, educational, charitable and social activities. KOLPING BULLETIN Published 12 times a year by Milestones & Passages Catholic Kolping Society Everyone could use the power of prayer now and again. If you or anyone you know is in need of of New York prayer, please let us know and we will be happy to include them within the “in our prayers” list. 165 East 88th Street New York, NY 10128 Please contact Jan Kessler (914-462-7649) or email [email protected] when you know of a member (212) 369-6647 who is ill, in the hospital, or has passed away. We want to be sure to remember them. Editor: Ingrid Reslmaier Rudolph Koller passed away at age 95 and our prayers and sympathy are with his family and friends. 6 Green Avenue Rudy was a member for over 25 years and will be greatly missed. Lynbrook NY 11563 [email protected] Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with the family and friends of Marion Ulrich. Marion passed [include KOLPING in subject line] away November 5th and she was a Kolping Member for over 25 years. She always enjoyed attending 516-312-5295 (cell) the Kolping events and will be greatly missed by her Kolping family. Online Editor: Jennifer Scheuermann HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THOSE BORN IN DECEMBER: Typist: Katherine Reslmaier Daniel Allen, Richard Bennet, Laura Beyrer, Dina Breitschwerd, Stacy Connolly, Sean Crowley, Michael Cunningham, Daniel Dengler, Justin Dengler, Christine Story Fact-checker/Editor: Fr. Boniface Ramsey Duffy, Ernst Endrich, Michael Flannery, Laurie Fonseca, Kathleen Fucheck, Sophie Gallagher, Greta Grossmann, Lily Gruno, Bridget Horan, Jennifer Horan, Co-founders: Michael Horan, Matthew Imbimbo, Matt Keller, Anita Kelley, Katelyn Krupa, Kelly Krupa, Patricia Anita Buchholz Mary Minarik Kummer, Jim Leech, Irene Leili, Michael Macaluso, Stefan Manz, Stephen McGuire, Gabrielle Melamed, Amanda Mersits, Peter Mersits, James Minarik, Ingrid Mohapp, Jack Mongiello, Edward Monks, Sabrina Ostroff, Lorna Ponnaiya, Brian Rafford, Andrew Reitter, Charles Roberts, Wilfriede Roessler, Erik Severin, Charles Smith, Hertha Stang, Patrick Tandy, Niklas Umland, John Unger, Alfred E. Vogl, Jr., Adam Ward, Debra Weigand, and Michael Weinborg. If you know someone celebrating a milestone birthday or anniversary, please let us know so we can include it 2015 Board of Directors in the Bulletin. Please email either me at [email protected] or Jan Kessler at [email protected]. Rev. Richard Bretone (Praeses) Katrina Dengler NY KOLPING 2015 ADVENT PROJECT (President) Advent begins Sunday, November 29th. This year all donations received will go to the Franciscan Gerhard Schmitt Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart located in Peekskill, NY. (Vice President) Lou Colletti (Chairman) The international Congregation of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart was founded in 1861 on the border of the Austrian Alps by French noblewoman, Laura Leroux, Duchess Albert Sartorius (Co-chairman) of Beauffremont, and a humble Franciscan Friar, Father Gregory Fioravanti of Rome. Our Order Ted Dengler X quickly developed a reputation for fine teaching (Comptroller) Edward D. Schmitt, Esq. In Gratitude, a Blessed Past, a Promised Future. The Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Sacred (Legal Advisor) Heart invite you to join in their Anniversary Celebrations as they begin their Year of Jubilee, John Reitter commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the arrival of our first three Sisters in America. (Treasurer, National Board) John Noonan Much more information is available on their website www.fmscusa.org and on facebook. (Corresponding Secretary) Peter Carruthers (Recording Secretary) They are trying to raise money for a new boiler for the chapel and hotwater tank for the main house Richard Brunhuber along with many other needs. Please send your donations to Catholic Kolping Society, ATT: Jan Ann Horan Hemsing Kessler, 95 Montrose Point Road, Montrose, NY 10548. Robert Hemsing Dennis Noll Cecilia Portilla Donna Richardson Albert R. Sartorius OUR HOLY FATHER’S DECEMBER 2015 INTENTIONS Linda Szoldatits UNIVERSAL: EXPERIENCING GOD’S MERCY Society Secretary That all may experience the mercy of God, who never tires of forgiving. Jan Kessler 914.462.7649 / [email protected] FOR EVANGELIZATION: FAMILIES National President That families, especially those who suffer, may find in the birth of Jesus a sign of certain hope. Bernhard Preisser 2015 DUES News & Notes If you haven’t paid your 2015 dues AVAILABLE FOR RENT: KOLPING-ON- yet, please forward your payment HUDSON CARETAKER’S HOUSE to Catholic Kolping Society, 95 Available January 1, 2016. Monthly Rent $2,000. Montrose Point Rd, Montrose, NY For any inquires please contact Lou Colletti: [email protected] / (914) 275-7481 10548 Att: Jan Kessler NATIONAL CONVENTION IN NEW YORK: SEPT 2-4, 2016 Family: $105 Our branch will be hosting the 41st National Convention in 2016. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet our Kolping brothers and sisters from all parts of the United Individual: $90 States. If you are interested in getting involved with the Convention Committee, Student: $45 please email our President, Katrina Dengler, at [email protected]. 50-year members: paid up forever! DONATIONS NEEDED—KOLPING BROADCAST RADIO The New York Kolping Society is broadcasting Catholic Radio on 102.3FM in the Please take an extra minute to fill in the bottom Somers area. Running and maintaining a low powered FM radio station takes time, of the letter with your current email energy, and money. Any donor of $50 or more, will have the opportunity to record address, any change in address, phone a Fr. Kolping “Thought of the Week” to be broadcasted on the air! Please contact number, birthdays, and other information. Cecilia Portilla: [email protected] or Katrina Dengler: [email protected] Mail it back with your dues to our secretary, for more information. Mail donations to: 165 E. 88th St New York, NY 10128, Attn: Radio. Jan Kessler. She will be updating the files and will include your email address on her email DONATIONS NEEDED—PLAYGROUND AT KOH account. She will be sending out notices of The playground at Kolping on Hudson has been demolished and needs to be new events to you via email. replaced under the current federal regulations. To make your tax deductible donation, contact Heidi Umland or mail a check to Catholic Kolping Society, 95 Montrose Point Road, Montrose, NY 10548. SECURITY AND ALARM SYSTEM INSTALLATION Kolping Member John Tripaldi STAINED GLASS WINDOWS FOR PURCHASE AT KOH There are 4 stained glass windows at Kolping on Hudson available for purchase at J&M Security Systems, Inc., Est. 1984 $1,500 each. They are already framed and a name could be etched on them at additional cost. Some members may want a name in memory of a loved one or just 914-332-7874 have your family name. The windows are available to be seen at KOH. If interested, • Residential and Commercial Security please contact Heidi Umland or Rich Povolonis (914-736-0117).