Connecticut State Assembly Faithful Friar Announced ! On Sunday, October 20th during the Exemplification Banquet it was announced that "Sir Knight" Bishop William E. Lori accepted an appointment as the Connecticut State Assembly's Faithful Friar |
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Yankee Dispatch Irregularly Published Newsletter for Gen. Philip H. Sheridan Assembly Bishop James A. Healy Provence 2540 Park Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604 |
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November-December 2002 |
Msgr. Blase Gintoli, FF J. Terry Morgan, FN John "JP" Rizzitell, FC |
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CORPS "POST IT" NOTES: Nov. 2 Prolife Mass, St Peter's, Bridgeport, 8am muster 7:30am Nov. 3 "100 Year Anniversary Mass", St. Charles, Bishop Lori celebrating. 11:45am 10:45am muster Nov. 3 Memorial Mass For Deceased Brothers, Assupmtion, 8am 7:30am muster Nov. 9 75 Anniversary Mass, St. Emery, Fairfield, 4:30pm 3:45 muster Nov. 17 Confirmation Mass, Assumption, 2:30pm 1:45pm muster Dec. 3 Light Up For Christ, Assumption, 7pm muster 6:30pm Dec. 6 - Memorial Mass For Deceased Brothers, Council 16, Bridgeport, 7pm muster 6:30pm Dec 13 Packaging VA Gifts & Pizza, Park City Council, 7pm Dec. 15 VA Christmas Visit, 9am Dec. 15 Master's Meeting, Willamantic, Mass at 8am Dec. 17 NO MEETING! Dec. 25 Christmas Vigil Mass, St. Augustine, Bridgeport, Bishop Lori celebrating, 11:00pm muster |
SK JP Rizzitelli is chairing this years Annual Christmas Essay Contest. JP will need your assistance with judging essays. Our Annual VA Christmas Visit is just around the corner. Once again SK Vince Santilli will be our behind the scenes Santa, but he'll need help from as many elves helping hands as possible for packing and delivery! As we have in the past, new or used clean clothing for men, women and children is also on Santa's list for our VA Visit. Chief Elf in charge of clothing is SK Leo Czajkowski. But this year's list for Santa has grown thanks to a wonderful idea SK John Walshe started last year new or used books and magazines in good condition will also be added to Santa's bag. To help defray Santa's expenses, SK Angelo Perusi is chairing the Westfield Works Wonders Fund-Drive and will also be counting on many hands to make light work. Remember, all money from this fund-drive goes directly to our Christmas VA Visit. Angelo will need help at "door 6" at the Trumbull Mall from 3 6 PM as well as the night of the event from 6 10 PM. |
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Writing this on the Feast of All Saints the following occurs to me: At some point the early church considered martyrs as saints. Yet the original meaning of the Greek word "martyr" means "witness". Those who died for the faith gave witness with their very lives. Eventually the church came to realize that one can live for the faith and give witness as well. We're all called to be saints. We're all called to be witnesses. We're all called to unity with our Lord, Jesus Christ. As Knights we understand the strength, lesson and importance of "Unity". As "Sir Knights" we also understand the importance of witnessing every time we put on our regalia. Currently, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson has reinvigorated the "In Solidarity With Our Bishops and Priests" campaign, asking us to be witnesses to the importance of our spiritual leaders. Both our Supreme Knight, as well as all the Bishops of Connecticut (who are Brother Knights), are asking that we show strength in our faith, strength in our "unity" as we consider the elections to be held this month. This Election Day we are being called to be witnesses for our faith, and our belief in "one nation, under God." Particularly as Fourth Degree "Sir Knights" let us answer this call to witness. The Supreme Council says our primary purpose as Sir Knights is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to our nation. The Lord has graced us with an exciting time of opportunity to make a difference in our society as responsible citizens and Sir Knights of Columbus. This November 5th, let's get out the vote in "unity". Vivat Jesus! Terry Morgan, FN |
NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE OUR NEXT MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2002 WILL START AT 7:30 PM A Vote by present members at October's meeting indicates a desire to change our meeting time from 8:00 PM to 7:30 PM on a regular basis. A motion to change our start time from 8:00 PM to 7:30 PM on a regular basis Will be brought up at our November 19, 2002 meeting. |
Knights of Columbus Leader Says North Americans Must Seek New Horizons In Spirit Of Columbus (The following is a press release from Supreme Headquarters, 10/10/2002) New Haven, CT Carl A. Anderson, supreme knight of the 1.6 million member Knights of Columbus, says that North Americans must not only honor the accomplishments of Columbus but follow his example and seek new challenges. In his annual Thanksgiving Day radio address, Anderson says that the daring voyage of Columbus, patron of the 121-year-old Catholic family fraternal service organization, "captured the imagination of North Americans for generations." It inspired others to open new territories on the continent, expand man's knowledge, shape the course of history, and build "the great nations of North America," he says. These early explorers should be remembered along with Columbus on Thanksgiving Day, Anderson concludes. The complete text of Anderson's address follows: For those who have watched men walk on the moon, the voyage of Christopher Columbus may seem quaint. Yet, as the film The Perfect Storm makes clear, the ocean that Columbus crossed is anything but. The dangers faced by Columbus had much in common with the exploration of space. The people of his time believed that if you sailed too far you risked falling off the edge of the earth. Columbus was not only a daring sailor, he was a Renaissance man who pushed forward the boundaries of our knowledge a man who shaped history by his boldness. His achievement captured the imagination of North Americans for generations. Like him, they dared to be first to open new territories. Like him, they sought to expand man's knowledge. Like him, they shaped history by their courage, and for that we are thankful. Today is not only a time to honor the accomplishment of Columbus, but a time to honor the accomplishments of so many who came after him and built the great nations of North America. |
Park City Council 16 will be hosting its Annual Turkey Shoot on Friday, November 22, 7:00 PM, at the Park City Building. Cost is $15.00 per person. For more information or to make a reservation contact SK Tony Dotenzio. (For November, this will replace the monthly Vocations Pasta Dinner.) Msgr. Patrick McGivney Council is preparing to help St. Charles Borromeo Parish celebrate it's 100 Year Anniversary during the first weekend in November. Contact SK Mike Basso, GK for a listing of events planned. They are also conducting a Raffle. Winners will be drawn and announced at their December 14th Christmas Dinner. Contact SK Mike Basso, GK, for tickets or more information. Our Lady of the Assumption Council will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, November 24. Proceeds will be donated to "SK" Fr. Ernest Esposito, Director of the FamilyLife/Respect Life Ministry of the Diocese of Bridgeport. Contact SK Les Laumeyer for more info. The Council's Annual Blood Drive this year will be in Honor of SK Harold Gallagher, FDD, Friday, November 27 from 1:30 PM to 5:45 PM. To schedule an appointment contact SK Terry Morgan, DD. Walk-Ins welcome as well. |
Congratulations to SK JP and Lady Katie Rizitelli on their recent marriage! A special "Thank You" to SK's Leo Czajkowski, Tom Fraher, Dave Iassogna, Terry Morgan, Angelo Perusi, and Nick Santangini for providing an Honor Guard. Congratulations also go to our newest Sir Knight Benjimen Velez who took his Fourth Degree Exemplification this past October 20th in a class Honoring Sir Knight Bishop William E. Lori! State Master Thomas Joaqium has started a State Assembly Membership Team headed by Ralphe Grandpre, FDD. Assisting him in Fairfield County will be Dom Aribas, FDD and Terry Morgan, DD. One of the primary tasks is to appoint liasions with all councils to ensure Fourth Degree Reports are given at all Council Meetings. Assembly Liasions for the Sheridan Assembly are SK Leo Czajkowski , Park City; SK Les Laumeyer, Assumption; and SK Julian Torres, Msgr. McGivney. Their task is not only reporting assembly activities, but to help encourage new membership and promote what it means to be a member of the "patriotic degree". |
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Just because we set our clocks back is no reason for us to think "we" can sit back, we're as busy as ever! |
Connecticut State Assembly Faithful Friar Announced ! On Sunday, October 20th during the Exemplification Banquet it was announced that "Sir Knight" Bishop William E. Lori accepted an appointment as the Connecticut State Assembly's Faithful Friar |
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GET OUT THE VOTE ! Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson is urging Catholics, and all those who are pro-life, to be guided by their pro-life convictions in the upcoming elections. "Respect for and protection of all human life, including the most vulnerable among us, is not just one value among others," Anderson said. "It is the standard by which we measure all other values. For this reason, while many other issues must be considered in any election, the pro-life issue must take first place. This election, I urge all those who are pro-life to help get out the vote, go to the polls and vote your pro-life convictions." |
