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Kn i gh t s o f C o lu m bu s, W a p p in g ers C o u n cil #1 6 46
LOUGHLIN LEDGER
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
2
Upcoming Degrees
2
Council News
3
By John E. Gorman, Grand Knight
HV Chapter News
4
State Council News
4
4th Degree News
5
Vocations News
6
Columbus Club News
7
We will have a very special guest at our social dinner
this month. On Wednesday,
February 4, 2015, Bishop Peter Byrne will join us. All are
invited with wives and significant others. There will be a
nominal $5.00 charge for dinner. Please call the council at
845-297-9049, and let us
know how many will attend.
I am pleased to announce
that, on Saturday, February
14, 2015 we will have a
Sweetheart Italian DinnerDance. It is being chaired by
Mike Van Voorhis and Mike
Marcojohn. The cost will be
$25.00 per person. This includes dinner and dancing to
music by local band Harvest.
Cash bar.
• Most Reverend Peter Byrne,
Bishop will be the guest
speaker at our Council Social
Dinner, on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at 7:00pm. See
his biography on page 6.
• Our Council-sponsored Deceased Members’ Mass will
be Sunday, February 8, 2015
at 9am, at St. Mary’s Church,
in Wappingers Falls NY
• The Assembly business
meeting will be held on
Wednesday, February 11,
2015, at 8:00pm
• The Council business meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at
8:00pm
• Pope Francis announced
that he will visit New York
City in late September 2015.
February 2015
L O T S O F G R E AT T H I N G S
HAPPENING THIS MONTH
Financial Secretary
Special points of interest:
Published monthly by
Wappingers Council #1646
District 52
2660 East Main Street
Wappingers Falls NY12590
845-297-9049
Editor: Jim Mortillaro
Our building committee
chairman, Past Grand Knight Gil
Muhlenbruch, is hoping to start
some work at the council. Anyone who is handy, please call
and volunteer with Gil.
Just a reminder, for those
of you getting a printed copy
of the newsletter, please call
me at 845-297-4872. I will
make sure you will receive
one. As of now, only five people have called. Newsletters
sent to members who have
moved (or passed away), plus
newsletters which are simply
thrown away place an unnecessary burden on the council’s
finances. I take pride in not
wasting the council’s money.
We will accommodate anyone
who needs one, so please call
me as soon as possible.
Our next Council Business Meeting will be at
8:00pm on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. I hope to see
you there.
“THANK YOU, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS”
Reprinted, with permission, from St. Mary’s Church bulletin, dated January 18, 2015
“A sincere and heartfelt
‘thank you’ to our Knights who
hosted a welcome event for all
our new parishioners. I hope
you were able to attend.
Unfortunately, by the time I
was able to get away from the
church, it was over, but I am
told, a good time was had by
all.
Fr. James Cruz”
Father James Cruz. Photo taken
by Tony Siconolfi at parish picnic
in September 2014
“Gracias Caballeros de Colón”
“Una sincera y sentida
“gracias” a nuestros Caballeros
que organizó un evento de
bienvenida para todos nuestros
nuevos feligreses. Espero que
se haya podido asistir.
Desafortunadamente, cuando
ya estaba capaz de alejarme de
la iglesia, todo había terminado,
pero me han dicho, un buen
tiempo fue tenido por todos.
Padre James Cruz”
P age 2
UPCOMING
DEGREES
Contact Membership Director Bob
Hand, at 845-926-2507 or
[email protected] for more
information, or to attend.
1st Degree

.
2nd Degree

.
3rd Degree

Sunday, March 22, 2015, 1pm
at Sacred Heart School,
Monroe

Sunday, June 7, 2015, 1pm,
Wappingers Council #1646,
Wappingers Falls
4th Degree

Saturday, April 18, 2015, at
the Ramada Convention
Center, Fishkill NY
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F I N A N C I A L S E C R E TA RY ’ S R E P O R T
By Ron Kowalczyk, Financial Secretary
Brother Knights,
We closed out 2014 with a small surplus in our three major accounts, General Account,
Building Account, and the Charity Account. Below is a summary or our expenses and income
for 2014.
GENERAL AND BUILDING ACCOUNTS
2014 Expenses
$43,242
2014 Income
$45,513
Top 5 Expense Items
Utilities
Insurance
Taxes
New Dishwasher
Bldg Maint.
CHARITY ACCOUNT
2014 Expenses
2014 Income
Top 5 Expense Items
Seminarian support
HV Special Olympics
Christmas Baskets
St. Mary’s School
Bus for Pro-Life Mass
.
Top 5 Income Items
Columbus Club
Dues
100th Anniversary Acct
Charity Nite
Super Bowl Party
.
$30,100
$6,196
$2415
$1,595
$1,541
.
Top 5 Income Items
Charity Nite
Council Events
Special Olympics Raffle
C&B Raffle
Wappingers Ladies Auxiliary
.
$2,101
$2,212
$895
$526
$600
$14,008
$10,217
$7,774
$2,415
$1,488
$6,209
$7,372
$1,500
$895
$725
$525
$430
If you have not sent in your dues for 2015, please submit as soon as you can.
Vivat Jesu,
Ron Kowalczyk
Financial Secretary
INSURANCE NEWS
Thanks to our Knights of
Columbus Insurance Field Agent,
Peter Bodnar, for
availing himself
for the hour prior
to the business
meeting in January, and will do so
in the future! You
will find his contact information
Peter Bodnar.
on page 8.
gs.columbia.edu
Knights of
Columbus Insurance is still a highly-rated, and valuable way of
providing for our loved ones.
COUNCIL OFFICERS, 2014-2015
Chaplain. . . . . . . .
Grand Knight . . . .
Deputy Grand Knight
Chancellor . . . . . .
Recorder . . . . . . .
Financial Secretary
Treasurer . . . . . . .
Rev. Roger Hall, OFM
John E. Gorman
Russell Roberti, PGK
Robert A. Hand
John Enkler
Ron Kowalczyk
Michael Van Voorhis
Warden . . . . . . . . .
Inside Guard . . . . .
Outside Guards . . .
Trustee 3 Year . . .
Trustee 2 Year . . .
Trustee 1 Year . . .
Advocate . . . . . . .
Thomas Battaglia, PGK
David Jones
Gregory Dallari
Gilbert Muhlenbruch, PGK
Raymond B. Strohm, PGK
John Simons, PGK
Thomas Tompkins, PGK
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P age 3
CAPE NOT NEEDED
FOR THIS SUPER
PARTY
Wappingers Council #1646 will be
hosting it’s annual Super Bowl Party on
Sunday, February 1, 2015, at our very own
Msgr. Loughlin Memorial Hall, at 2660 East
Main Street, in the Village of Wappingers Falls.
There will be plenty of good food, lots of
door prizes, and a 50/50 raffle. We will also
raffle off a 32” HDTV, which will be on display
during the game!
We will also give away pairs of tickets to
the upcoming Valentines’ Dinner-Dance
(which will be held in February) and to the Irish
Variety Night (which will be held on March 21,
2015.
Tickets have sold
out early in the last
several years, so get
your tickets to the
party soon!
For ticket pricing
and more information,
please call Bob Hand
at 845-926-2507.
Party Chairman Bob Hand.
Photo by Jim M., 2013
CHARITY NIGHT
WILL BE WILD
Charity Night will be held on Saturday,
January 31, 2015, in our very own Msgr.
Loughlin Memorial Hall, 2660 East Main
Street, in the Village of Wappingers Falls.
The ticket price will be $20, and will
include venison and more! Raffles and
50/50 will add to the fun.
Past Grand Knight John
“Jaybo” Simons is passing
the baton to the new
chairmen Rick Nadeau & Jim
O’Connor Sr. Tickets are
available. Contact Rick at
845-297-9049 to make
reservations or to volunteer.
John Simons
is retiring
WE’RE MARCHING! WHO’S WITH US?
The Dutchess
County St. Patrick’s
Parade will dominate
the Village of
Wappingers Falls on
Saturday, March 7,
2015. Line-up will
start at noon, with a
scheduled step-off at
1:00pm.
While the Color
Corps will lead the
Knights, all members
of the Knights of
Columbus and their
families are welcome—
and encouraged—to
march with us! It’s lots
of fun! Plan to join us!
Color Corps leading the Knights past St. Mary’s Church, at the 2014 St.
Patrick’s Parade: Faithful Navigator Tom Lynch III, District Marshall Bill
Hunt, and Commander Lou De Felice. Photo taken by Jim Mortillaro.
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P age 4
S TAT E A N D C H A P T E R N E W S
CHARITY DRIVE KICKS OFF
The fast-moving snowstorm rushing
up the Atlantic seaboard towards the
Hudson Valley politely entertained itself
elsewhere until after the Hudson Valley
Chapter’s Charity Drive kick-off dinner.
Hosted by St. Mary’s Council #4065 on
Friday, January 23, 2015 on Route 82 in
Fishkill, Chapter Chairman Chester Smith
led the kick-off and announced the
committee members.
The beneficiary of this year’s Chapter
Charity Drive will be Special Olympics New
York, Hudson Valley Region.
We will participate in the team effort
by selling Charity Drive raffles. All net
proceeds from this Raffle will be donated
to Hudson Valley Special Olympics. $5 per
book of 6 raffles, or $1 for a single
chance. Grand Prize will be $1,000; 2nd
prize $500; 3rd prize $300; 4th prize
$100, 5th prize $100. The drawings will
be held at the Charity Ball, and you need
not be present to win. Contact Jim
Mortillaro at 845-546-6371 or
[email protected] for raffle books.
You can also be a part of the action
by attending the Charity Ball! The evening
of dinner and dancing will be held on
Saturday, June 27, 2015, at St. Mary’s
Council #4065, Route 82, Fishkill, NY. It
will begin at 6:30pm. $45 per person for
THE NEXT
CHAPTER
MEETING
… will be at Our Lady of Lourdes
Council #5890, in
Washingtonville, New York. It
will be held on Friday, February
27, 2015, starting at 8:00pm.
More information can be
found on the Hudson Valley
Chapter & Conference website
at www.hvkoc.com
paid reservations received by May 31,
2015; $60 per person for reservations
paid after May 31. Wives & guests will be
welcome. Contact Wally Wych at 845-2276810 or [email protected] for more info.
Furthermore, you can buy an ad in
the Charity Ball’s Journal. Details will be
available at the next council business
meeting.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ALONG WITH
THE BROOKLYN NETS
Invite you to a FUNDRAISER to benefit the
Gary Sinese Foundation
On Monday, March 2, 2015 at
7:00pm
At the Barclays Center
BROOKLYN NETS vs
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
$45.00 per Ticket
(for every ticket sold, $10 will be donated
to the Gary Sinese Foundation)
About Special Olympics
Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Roman
Catholic and sister of President John F.
Kennedy, founded Special Olympics in
1968. Their mission is "to provide yearround sports training and athletic
competition in a variety of Olympic-style
sports for children and adults with
intellectual disabilities, ..."
Source:
http://specialolympics-ny.org/aboutus/
Make check payable to:
NYS COUNCIL, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
In memo, please put: Gary Sinese
Foundation
Mail with name, address, and email to:
James J. McCue, Sr.
118 Beacon Street
Staten Island, NY 10306
For more information, pleased contact:
James McCue at (718) 612-6221
[email protected]
POLAR PLUNGE: FREEZIN’
FOR A
On Saturday, February 21, 2015, you can help raise funds for
Special Olympics at the Polar Plunge, held locally at Sharpe
Reservation, in Fishkill, New York. Registration starts at 9AM
(suggest you arrive around 10:30am at the latest for registration)
and the plunge is at NOON!
In 2014, there were 675 plungers, and the H.V. Knight
Plungers was one of the top three teams in the Polar Plunge.
Hudson Valley Chapter Knight Kevin Strommer was one of the Top
Five individuals!
This year, their goal is to have 1,000 plungers! Wappingers
Council member, Jimmy C. will be taking the plunge, and his team is
the "Frozen Frenzies". For more information, contact Jimmy C., at
(845) 249-1037, or email [email protected]
See more at: http://www.polarplungeny.org/fishkill
REASON
L o ug h l i n L e d g e r
P age 5
W A P P I N G E R S A S S E M B LY # 0 7 7 0 N E W S
F A I T H F U L N AV I G A T O R ’ S R E P O R T
By SK Thomas Lynch, III, Faithful Navigator
Brother Sir Knights,
The Pro-Life Mass at St. Patrick’s
Cathedral in New York City was celebrated
on Sunday, January 18, 2015, at 10:15am.
Our council and assembly did not charter a
bus this year. It looks like it was a good
decision because, with the really icy
conditions that day, many decided to not
make the trip. The Color Corps are a big
part of that mass—which is sponsored by
the New York State Council.
While we’re talking about the Color
Corps, there are local events that we take
part in, such as the Dutchess County St.
Faithful Navigator, Sir Knight Thomas Lynch, III
Patrick’s Parade. It is a big day for our
Assembly and Council. This year, it will
be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015.
Lineup will be at noon, and the parade
will step-off at 1:00pm. Come out and
march with us.
On April 18, 2015 will be the next
4th Degree Exemplification, at the
Ramada Fishkill. Assembly membership
is open to 3rd Degree members in good
standing. Join and become an active 4th
Degree member. We would enjoy having
the opportunity to talk with you.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING
THE FOURTH DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION
Third Degree Knights of Columbus,
who are interested in joining
Wappingers Assembly #0770 must
submit your applications to SK Glen
Kelly, PFN, by Wednesday, March 18,
2015. The cost for candidates is $70
(which includes banquet admission).
Members and wives may attend the
banquet which follows the
exemplification—which will be held on
April 18, 2015, at the Ramada
New 4th Degree members recognized at the
banquet following the 2007 Exemplification.
Conference Center, in Fishkill, NY. The
cost to attend the banquet is $55 per
person. Your choice of entrée will be
Prime Rib of beef, Chicken Cordon Bleu,
Stuffed Fillet of Sole, or Vegetarian.
Cocktail Hour will begin at 6:30pm, and
the banquet will begin at 7:30pm.
Please submit your payment and
choice of entrée to SK Glen Kelly by
Wednesday, March 18, 2014
Contact him at 845-462-2865, or
[email protected]
ASSEMBLY OFFICERS 2014-2015
Faithful Friar . . . . . . . . . .
Faithful Navigator . . . . .
Faithful Captain . . . . . . .
Faithful Pilot . . . . . . . . . .
Faithful Scribe . . . . . . . .
Faithful Comptroller . . .
Faithful Purser . . . . . . . .
Rev. Roger Hall, OFM
SK Thomas M. Lynch, III
SK Jeffrey T. Boldrin
SK M. James Mortillaro
SK Paul O’Connor, PFN
SK Thomas Tompkins, PFN
SK Victor Fanuele
Faithful Inner Sentinel
Faithful Outer Sentinel
Faithful Admiral . . . . . .
Faithful Trustee, 3 Year
Faithful Trustee, 2 Year
Faithful Trustee, 1 Year
SK Raymond B. Strohm
SK David M. Brown
SK Glen P. Kelly, PFN
SK Edward Duffy, PFN
SK Thomas G. Battaglia, PFN
SK Michael J. Kelly, PFN
P age 6
F E B R UA RY
B I R T H DAY S
Salvatore Aglione
Thomas J Connelly
J Donald Feeney, PGK
Glen P Kelly, PGK
William E Kotchie
Thomas M Lynch, III, PGK
Frank Majewski
George L Mickley
Hugo J Musto
Joseph C Sackelos, Sr.
Raymond B Strohm, PGK
John C Trosie
Stephen J Vitolano
David G Walker
Brian M Welsh
R E S T I N P EACE
“Kevin Patrick Moran died on
January 2, 2015. He was employed by
IBM in Poughkeepsie for over 40 years....
He was an Adjunct Professor of
Thermodynamics at Dutchess
Community College. He was a very loved
and respected teacher, ... was very proud
that he helped foster future engineers.
Kevin was extremely proud of his Irish
heritage. He was a modest and generous
person with a keen sense of humor and
he loved to laugh.”
Joseph McGuirk passed away on
January 19, 2015. His obituary reminds
us that he "was a man of great faith
who valued service to others over all
things. Throughout his life he
demonstrated devotion to his family, his
God, his community and his country. ...
He was a member of the Wappingers
Council of the Knights of Columbus, and
was very involved in St Mary's
Wappingers CYO; coaching swimming,
basketball and softball.
There was "a Mass of Christian
Burial at Holy Family Catholic Church in
Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2015",
and he was "laid to rest at Woodlawn
Memorial Park ....”
Obituary excerpts from www.legacy.com
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M O N A S T E RY F L O O D D I D N ’ T D A M P E N
SPIRITS
Due to the extremely cold
temperatures on Thursday, January 8,
2015, a pipe burst at the Monastery of
St. Clare, in Wappingers Falls, New York.
The flooding was extensive.
Sister Bernadette said "we were
without power, without everything, for
almost a week, and the friars very
graciously and lovingly took us into their
house, provided everything."
Sister Regina commended the
firefighters for covering the computer
equipment, which saved it from
destruction.
Sister Constance added that they
are waiting to hear from the insurance
company about the ceiling tiles and
baseboards in the kitchen; some
cleanup has to be done, but they are
home, and things are getting back to
normal.
Monastery of St. Clare, Wappingers Falls, New York.
http://artyswebdesign.netfirms.com/poorclare/history.html
BRIEF BISHOP BYRNE BIOGRAPHY
Bishop Peter John Byrne was born in Manhattan on July 24, 1951, and was
educated at Immaculate Conception School and Cardinal Hayes High School. In
1983, he earned a bachelor of arts degree, with a concentration in history/social
studies, from Fordham University. He studied for the priesthood at St. Joseph's
Seminary in Dunwoodie. On December 1, 1984, he was ordained a priest by
Archbishop John Joseph O'Connor, then Archbishop of New York. [1,3]
His pastoral assignments included parochial vicar at St. Teresa of Avila parish,
Sleepy Hollow from 1984 to 1992, administrator of St. Thomas Aquinas in the Bronx
from 1992 to 1994 and administrator at St. John the Baptist de La Salle parish in
1995. He then served as pastor at Immaculate Conception parish on Staten Island
1995 to 2013 and St. Elizabeth’s parish in Washington Heights, Manhattan from
2013 to 2014.[2,3]
Appointed by Pope Francis for the Archdiocese of New York on June 14, 2014,
his Consecration as Auxiliary Bishop of New York was held on August 4, 2014, in St.
Patrick's Cathedral, in New York City. [3] His Principal Consecrator was Timothy
Michael Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York. His Principal Co-Consecrators
were Bishop Dominick John Lagonegro, and Bishop Gerald Thomas Walsh. [1]
Bishop Byrne has "extensive experience serving Spanish-speaking
parishioners." [2]
References
1. "Bishop Peter John Byrne". Catholic-Hierarchy.
http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bbyrnepe.html
2. John Woods (2014-07-24). "Ordination of Three Auxiliary Bishops". Catholic New York.
http://cny.org/stories/Ordination-of-Three-Auxiliary-Bishops-At-Cathedral-Aug4,11330
3. Father Chris's Blog". Father Christopher W. Monturo, Pastor of Saint Anthony of Padua,
West Harrison, NY
http://www.saintanthonyofpaduawh.org/FrChrisBlog/?p=3577
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C O L U M BU S C L U B N E W S
H A L L S E T - U P S F O R F E B R UA R Y
The Columbus Club will be setting up:

Friday, January 30, 2015 for Charity Night the following night

Sunday, February 1, 2015 9am for Super Bowl Party (same day)

Friday, February 13, 2015 (for Sweetheart Dinner the next night)

Friday, March 6, 2015 (for DC St. Patrick’s Parade the next day)
Council members are gladly encouraged to volunteer as waiters,
dishwashers, and set-up/clean-up crews. You might even get your
picture snapped for inclusion in the Loughlin Ledger! :-)
Columbus Club
Officers and Appointments
President:
Vice President
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Trustees:
Booking Agent::
Hall Chairman:
Kitchen Chairman:
Purchasing Agents:
Dave Walker
Mike Anderson
Jim O’Connor, Sr.
Bob Hand
Tom Tompkins, Ron Kowalczyk
Russ Roberti
Mike VanVoorhis
John Enkler
Dave Walker, Lou Tokarz
WLA 5TH & 6TH GRADE DANCE: HELP NEEDED
The Wappingers Ladies Auxiliary will be holding their Valentines Dance for 5th & 6th Grade children on Friday, February 6, 2015, from
7:00pm to 10:00pm. They would like Knights to assist. Please arrive early!
February 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
4
7:00pm Council
Social Dinner,
with guest
speaker Bishop
Peter Byrne
5
7:00pm MidHudson Road
Runners Club
6
7pm WLA 5th&6th Grade
Valentine’s Dance
7
10
11
12
8:00pm Assembly
Business Meeting
13
14
St. Valentine’s Day
8
9
9:00am Deceased
Members’ Mass
Sweetheart Italian
Dinner Dance 7pm—
11pm
15
16
17
18
Ash Wednesday
Council Business
Meeting, 8:00pm
19
7:30pm AOH
20
21
22
23
24
25
Columbus Club
Meeting, 8pm
26
28
27
Chapter Meeting, 8:00pm
Our Lady of Lourdes
Council #5890,
Washingtonville
About Wappingers Council #1646
Chartered by the Order of the Knights of Columbus in June 1912, Wappingers Council #1646 has
been serving the parish and Church of St. Mary, Our Lady of the Falls, and the surrounding community
for over 100 years. With members who have served at local, state, and national levels of the organization, we demonstrate Wappingers' great generosity and "can do" attitude. We donate thousands of
dollars and man-hours to local charities, as well as baskets of food to neighbors in-need during the
holidays, and are steadfast supporters of St. Mary's Catholic School and the Monastery of St. Clare.
We’re on the web! www.kofc1646.org
District Deputy, John Pomarico
Wappingers Council Hall
Grand Knight, John Gorman
St. Mary’s Pastor Fr. James Cruz
Financial Secretary Ron Kowalczyk
Membership Director, Bob Hand
Insurance Field Agent, Peter Bodnar III
Booking Agent, Russ Roberti
Faithful Navigator, Thomas Lynch III
845-831-4446
845-297-9049
845-297-4872
845-297-6261
845-297-5326
845-926-2507
845-475-8137
845-297-9049
914-489-8951
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