Grand Knight's Message for July, 2017

Dear Brothers,

I want to begin by thanking last year’s officers for a job well done. Our new officers will be installed on Monday, July 24th at 7 pm Mass. We will not have a formal meeting that night.

June was a busy month with Mass in The Park/Church on June 17th. We presented our community service awards immediately following Mass. Council 6504 was well represented. Brother Rich Koscielak was named Knight of the Year. Brother Frank DeMaio’s wife, Joyce, was named of OEM/Cert Member of The Year. Deputy Grand Knight, Andy Liebhauser, was named CCD Teacher of the Year. Brother Denis Stolfi’s wife, Dorothy, was also named CCD Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to all of our award winners.

Below I’ve also listed our Super 50/50 raffle winners:

• 1st prize - Janet Nardone, ticket #243 $1452.00
• 2nd prize - Joyce DeMaio, ticket #221 $726.00
• 3rd prize - Vinnie Piserchio, ticket #55 $242.00

Once again all are local active members of our community. On Saturday, June 24th, I attended the Grand Knights meeting in Somerset, NJ We have a big task ahead of us at the State level this upcoming year; to grow the number of members in NJ. We have over 64,000 members but we are all getting older.

The challenge is to show younger, potential members what we do and that we are anchored in our charity and fraternity as Catholic men. The breakdown is as follows:

• 25.3% are between 50 and 59
• 21.9% are between 60 and 69
• 17.5% are between 70 and 79
• 15.9% are 80 and over

Only 19.4% of our Brother Knights are under 50 years of age. Don’t be afraid to ask a Catholic friend to join us.

On Saturday July 1st we were invited to join Brothers Deacon Andrew and Deacon Michal for their ordination to the priesthood. It was a beautiful ceremony where 13 new priests were ordained and will become active in the Paterson Diocese.

On Sunday July 2nd, Father Andrew, and Michal celebrated their first Mass at St. Rose. Afterward, each priest offered private blessings to all who came forward. Thank you to all the Brothers and their wives who helped with donations of food, drinks, and desserts and helped with the cleanup at the end.

This Sunday, July 9th after the 12 pm Mass, Father Owen will dedicate the beautiful sign Brother Mario Accumanno built in honor of PGK Tony Giuliano and all our other deceased Brothers.

Special thanks to our Bocce team captains, Jim Giordano and Mike Trocchia for a most enjoyable Spring season. We look forward to doing it again with more experience this Fall.

Our Clambake will beMonday August 14th and will be co-chaired by Brother Rich Koscielak and Brother Bill Salemme. Please reach out to either if you can help.

Happy Birthday to all my Brothers who celebrate a birthday in July.

Please keep the following people, who are sick, in your prayers: Brother Nick Rello, Sal Musso, Brother Pat Dedeo, Brother Greg Donofrio’s Mom, Brother Carmine Sarno, Brother Dominic Cardarella, Deacon Al Finelli, Steven Jandoli, Brother Charlie Miraglia’s wife Cindy and Brother Bill Agnellino. Please also pray for their families.

Enjoy your 4th of July and God Bless America!

Your Brother in Christ,

Joe Carvagno, GK
973-508-6705
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Vivat Jesus