The Knights Newsletter

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Council 4282 Knights of Columbus

P.O. Box 511 Nazareth, PA Web site: www.kofc4282.org

April 2008

Grand Knight’s Message – Brothers, this year’s Lenten Friday fish dinners. were extremely successful and well received. . There are so many of you who deserve thanks that space doesn’t permit me but you know who you are and you are appreciated. However, special thanks must go out to Jenny Spinozzi, wife of Brother Knight Vito Spinozzi., for preparing all the baskets for the Basket auction. Also thanks to the members who have donated to the Basket of Cheer, and also the wives who had donated baked goods for the two fish feasts. These efforts give me a great feeling that our Council is healthy and vibrant. Thank you all!!! Please remember that May is the month in which the Church honors our Blessed Mother. Our Order is dedicated to our blessed Mother and we actively promote praying the Rosary. Our May meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. in order that we may pray the Rosary together. Please plan to attend this meeting even if you can only stay for the praying of the Rosary.

Fraternal Report – Kindly remember in your prayers those Brother Knights and their family members who are ill and/or recuperating at home or in the hospital especially Judy Tanzosh, wife of GK Bill Tanzosh. Also, please continue to remember and pray for the souls of the deceased members and their families. Remember, one of the most important ways Knights support each other is through prayer, especially at times of illness or death. Anyone knowing of a member of this council or a council member’s family who is sick or in need of assistance should contact any council officer.

Membership – Anyone knowing of a prospective new member should contact Membership Chairman PGK Bill Tanzosh at 610-759-3161.

Rose and Rosary Presentations – Monthly presentations of a rose, Rosary and Rosary ring to the mothers of infants being baptized are held at Holy Family. Volunteers are always welcome to conduct or assist in conducting the presentations. Call Terry Dunne at 610-746-2676

Insurance News– Our K of C Insurance field representative is John J. Matusel, who reminds all Brother Knights that the more things change the more they stay the same. This maxim certainly holds true with life insurance planning, If someone earns an income to support a family, family-income protection through life insurance is of utmost importance. Bruce will happily provide all Brother Knights with a no-obligation family needs analysis. Contact 570-654-3380.

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April and May Birthdays –. Congratulations and Happy Birthday greetings to:

April: May:

2 – James P. Matheson 2 – Kenneth J. Boyce

9 Rev. Simione R. Volavola 4 – Tierney V. Myers

10 – Carl F. Krein 11 – David J. Tanzosh

10 – Jeffrey A. Lerch 11 – Timothy J. Tanzosh

12 – Louis A. Polanski 21 – Robert F. Kimball

12 – John S. Salmento 21 – Oscar P. Wagner

16 – Richard E. Marinho 22 – Rev. Jacob Welle

18 – Salvatore C. Albani

26 – Louis J. Stubits, Jr.

28 – Mark A. Franczak

29 – Robert M. Mikovitch

Shining Armor Award – All new Brother Knights may qualify for the order’s Shining Armor Award if, during your first year as a Knight, you are involved in at least 3 council service programs, attend at least 3 business meetings, receive the second and third degrees, meet with the insurance representative and recruit one new member.

Newsletter Sponsors Renewal – We thank all our sponsors for your past support and remind you that now is the time to consider renewal of your sponsorship for another year. If you plan to renew your ad, please remit your $50 annual fee to Ed Rossner by May 1^st. As always, we are constantly seeking additional sponsors to help defray the cost of mailing the monthly newsletters. WE really need your help now that postage rates are going up. Contact Ed Rossner now and renew your advertisements in 0ur newsletter. Thanks

First Degree Team – Anyone interested in participating as an alternate member of the team is invited to attend any of the practices that are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Wortman Center.

Attendance drawing – The winning name drawn was not in attendance at the April meeting and lost out If you attend the May meeting you will have a chance to win.

ARC collection – Brother Knight Tom Bull reported that the Council’s annual collection for the PA Association for Retarded Citizens will be conducted at the following dates and locations:

Friday, April 8^th - Wal-Mart at Northampton Crossing – 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday, April 26^st – Sam’s Club at Northampton Crossing – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Friday, May 2nd – Wal-Mart at Northampton Crossing – 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

As you can see, this is an ambitious schedule and Tom could use lots of help each day. If you can spare an hour or two to help out in this worthy endeavor, please call Tom at 610-759-5491.

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Nominating Committee – At the April meeting, Brother Knights Tony Sabia, Mark Grossbauer and Ed Rossner volunteered to serve as the nominating committee to propose a slate of officers for the 2008-2009 fraternal year. The committee will present their nominees at the May meeting.

Degrees –All Knights interested in taking the Third Degree in our Order are reminded that a Degree will be held on Sunday April 13, 2008 at Monacy Manor if interested in taking you third degree contact the Grand Knight or Financial Secretary so they can forward information to the Host Council. Thanks

Coming Events

April 9 Second degree, Easton, 7:00 p.m.

April 13 – Third degree, Bethlehem, 12:30 p.m

April 16 – First degree team practice.

April 17 – Fourth degree meeting; Ottsville, 8:00 p.m.

.April 23 First Degree Easton 7.00p.m.

May 7 – Monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m.; Rosary 7:30 p.m.

May 15 – Fourth degree meeting.

July 19^th Nazareth Day