The PATRIOT St. John Neumann Assembly #933

Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus

GOD BLESS AMERICA PATRIOTISM

VOL. LXI II No. 5 CHARTERED OCTOBER 27, 1957 November 2018

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Faithful Navigator Message

Brother Sir Knights

This year has passed by quickly as we are now in the last quarter of 2018. A lot of events are happening around this time during the

Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday season. We have a lot to be thankful for and we must keep those that are in need in our hearts

and prayers as the Knights of Columbus are always there to help out and assist when duty calls. We will be having a Memorial

Mass in memory of the 14 Sir Knights that have passed away this year on November 14th at 7:00 PM in Assumption BVM Church,

1900 Meadowbrook Road in Feasterville. Mass will begin at 7:00 PM. Please make every effort to attend as a show of respect for

these Brother Sir Knights and their families.

Also, many members of our area Councils will be helping out at St. John Hospice on November 18th serving meals to the resident

homeless population. Members will also be dropping off food and supplies to the St. Francis Inn in Kensington. If any Sir Knight

wishes to participate in either of these noble functions, feel free to reach out to me for additional information.

The Public Unveiling of the Saint Katharine Drexel Tomb and Altar will also take place on November 18th at the Cathedral

Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Center City. There is an urgent need for Color Corpsmen, the “Visible Arm of the Knights of

Columbus”, to attend and assist with this historic event. Please consider participating as the Mass will be televised worldwide by

EWTN. Contact me or Color Corp Commander Robert Thompson for more information on reporting time and location.

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My Brother Knights:

This edition of the Patriot is the first that is being

disbursed solely via email. Anyone one who wants to continue

receiving the newsletter and hasn’t already done so, should contact

me by email at donodan3@gmail.com. Please do so at your earliest

convenience so you can stay up to date on future SJN Assembly

activities.

Exceptions are being made for Brother Knights who do not

have access to internet email services. If you know of any such

Knights, please forward their name and current mailing address to

me and I will print out and mail a hard copy to them.

Vivat Jesus

SK Dan Donovan, Editor,

Patriot Newsletter

St. JOHN NEWMAN ASSEMBLY TESTIMONIAL DINNER

HONORING PFN SK MICHAEL ARMENT

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2ND, 2:00 TO 6:00 PM

COST: $45.00 per person ($85.00 a Couple)

LOCATION: MEI Catering (Twining Hall)

4900 E. Street Road , Feasterville, PA 19053

For ticket and program book information, contact:

SK Richard Konstance

Program Book and Ticket Chairman

3412 Amity Road

Phila., PA 19154

Email: Rkonstance@aol.com

Friar’s Message

Dear Brothers,

As we are approaching the November 6 mid-term elections, I find myself thinking about the two topics which should never be discussed. I know each of you quickly thought about “politics” and “religion” as these apparently forbidden topics of conversation. You may blame my philosophical studies in the College Division of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary for my need to question; question I will. As a typical 2 year old, I wonder “why” not discuss religion and politics? While there may be many reasons, I have drawn a personal conclusion that at least some people do not want to talk about emotionally-charged issues, which fall within the arenas of religion and politics. I truly think, too, that basic truths which are outside these arenas can be placed there, so necessary and basic truths may be avoided because some individuals are “not religious” or do not accept a particular political persuasion.

We are Knights of Columbus, who live as Catholic gentlemen known for charity, fraternity, patriotism and unity. As faithful disciples of Jesus Christ, we follow the Master Who was un-afraid to speak the truth, regardless of the cost; ultimately His life! As Jesus sacrificed His life, so to rise from the dead, we are called to sacrifice popular opinion and comfort for the sake of the truth. Each individual who is conceived in the womb has the basic right to life; our Constitution clearly states this truth. When we talk about emotionally-charged issues related to religion and politics, we need not be silent. When the Con-stitutional right to life is challenged and denied, may I offer a response to those who are “not religious” or do not accept a political persuasion? Natural law and common sense point to the truth about life; it is plainly wrong to take an innocent per-son’s life from conception to natural death. This issue is nei-ther primarily religious nor political.

Vivat Jesus!

Father Mike Davis

Faithful Friar

Faithful Navigator Message continued from Page 1:

In closing, please keep all Seminarians and Clergy in your

prayers. Pray to keep all of the men and women in our

Armed Forces, Police, Fire, EMT’s, etc. safe and out of

harm’s way. And to bless the great country that we live

in...The United States of America!

Fraternally yours,

SK Anthony Porretta

Faithful Navigator

St. John Newman Assembly # 933

ASSEMBLY MEETING CALENDAR

Wednesday— November 6th, 7:30 PM Assembly Officers and Chairmen Meeting Assumption Parrish Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Road, Feasterville, PA 19054 Wednesday— November 14, 7:00 P M, Annual Memorial Mass for Deceased Knights Assumption Parrish Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Road, Feasterville, PA 19054 Sunday — December 2nd, 2:00—6:00 PM St. John Newman Assembly Testimonial Dinner Honoring PFN SK Michael Arment Mei Catering (Twining Hall) 4900 Street Road Feasterville, PA 19053 Saturday — January 5th @ 12:15 PM Sunday, January 6th @ 3:30 PM St. John Newman Feast Day Mass 1019 N. 5th Street Phila. 19123

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CHALICE GUARD

S.K. John Murphy — Council 4215

D.O.D. 09/26/2018 —Guard 10/06/18

In attendance: Chuck Shaw (4215); Bob Thompson (4215); Dr. Daniel Tisak, GK (4215).

S.K. Timothy Haley — Council 3673

D.O.D. 10/05/18—Guard 10/10/18

In attendance: Frank Powell (3673); Bob Gabriel (3673); Bob Thompson (4215); Chuck Shaw (4215).

S.K. John J. Dick — Council 3885

D.O.D. 10/06/18—Guard 10/13/18

In attendance: Bob Conrad (4052); Bob Thompson (4215); Mike Ciampoli (4921).

COLOR CORPS ON THE MOVE

Sept. 6, 2018—Silver Rose Mass at Our Lady of Calvary Church

In attendance: Sir Knights Charles Shaw #4215; Michael Arment PFN,PGK #4052; George Dolnycky, #4052; Jack Eagan #4052; Scott Lash GK #12384; Dan Donovan #4052; Fred May PGK, #4052; Tom Pearson #12384; Rich Spencer GK #4052; Bob Thompson #4215; Tony Porretta FN,DGK #4052; Ray Forish PFN; Fernando Giron #4052; Mike Thaete GK #4921; Mike Ciampoli #4921; and Giuseppe Innamorato #1294. (see Page 5)

September 14th, 2018—Archbishop Ryan H. S open School Year

In attendance: Sir Knights Chuck Shaw # 4215; Bob Thompson # 4215; Jack Eagan # 4052; Fred May # 4052; and Dan Donovan # 4052.

September 26, 2018—Installation of Assembly Officers -Assumption BVM Church.

In attendance: SK Bob Thompson #4215 and SK Jim Brennan #4052.

September 30, 2018 St Jerome’s Parish New Pastor Installation

In attendance: Sir Knights Stephen Altimari #1284; Bentley Baker #16519; Bob Conrad #4052; Jack Eagan #4052; Giuseppe Innamorato #1294; Michael Innamorato #1294; and Chuck Shaw #4215.

October 7, 2018—The Philadelphia Chapter Dinner Dance

In attendance: Sir Knights Bob Conrad #4052; Jack Eagan #4052; Giuseppe Innamorato #1294; Atiba McCoy PFN; and Tony Porretta FN #4052.

October 16, 2018—Assumption BVM Parrish Closing Procession of 40 Hours Devotion.

In attendance were Sir Knights from Regina Mundi Council # 4052: Michael Arment, PGK/PFN; Jim Brennan; Jack Eagan; Fred May; Steve Jackson; Steve Clark; Chris Dern; Rich Gathercole; and Rich Spencer GK.

October 17, 2018— Conclave of the St. John Newman Assembly

In attendance: Sir Knights Bob Thompson # 4215 ; Jim Brennan # 4052.

October 23, 2018—St. Matthew’s Parrish Closing Procession of 40 Hours Devotion.

In attendance: Sir Knights Matt Kresz # 1284 and Jim Brennan # 4052.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please remember to pray for the following:

All of our benefactors, living and deceased, together with our Military, Police, Firemen, and EMTs.

Remember also our Priests, Nuns, Deacons, and those studying and contemplating the religious life.

And also keep the following Sir Knights and family mem-bers in your prayers: Anne & Dave Kneise; Rosemarie Finnegan; John Carroll, PFN; Robert Watson Sr. , PFN; Carol Watson; Bill Brannigan; Tiffany Baratucci; Fred May; Stanley Zaleski, PFN; Jim Gallagher; William Wixted, PFN; Paul Wieckowski; Jack Eagan; Rudy Young; Dan Sipps.

Veteran’s Home Bingo

On Monday, October 15th, the Knights of the St. John Newman Assem-bly sponsored an Ice Cream and Bingo night at the Delaware Valley Veterans Home in Northeast Philadelphia. The event was well attended by over a dozen Knights representing several area Councils. The residents had a good time and very much appreciated the visit. We’ll be going back in March 2019 so keep an eye on the newsletter for the exact date and time.

Mary Queen of Angels Council Charity Benefit

Our Brothers from Mary Queen of Angels Council # 12384 are holding a benefit for the Wixted Family on Saturday January 19th , 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, at Twining Hall, 4900 E. Street Road. Please join us for beef and beer along with a silent auction and a 50/50. Tickets are $35. There will be music and dancing, the proceeds will go to Bill and Susan Wixted. Contact DGK Tom McCrossan at 215-266-3635 or at frnksnbeans@yahoo.com for more information.

Christmas Trip to St. Charles Borromeo

The Knights of Regina Mundi Council #4052 is sponsoring a trip to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary for their open house and Christmas Concert on Sunday December 19th. The tour starts at 1:00 PM and the concert starts at 4:00 PM. For more information Contact Jack Egan at 215-969-1788.

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NATIONAL SHRINE of St. JOHN NEUMANN

at St. Peter the Apostle Parish

1019 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Shrine Church and Museum Hours

Monday—Saturday 7:00 am—6:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am—4:30 pm

Gift Shop Hours

Monday—Saturday 10:00 am—5:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am—3:30 pm

Knights of Columbus Silver Rose Mass and Rosary

The Knights of Columbus Silver Rose came through the Diocese of Philadelphia and stopped at Our Lady of Calvary

Parish on its journey from Canada, through the U.S. and into Mexico. On September 6th, the Sir Knights of Regina

Coeli Council # 4921 conceived and coordinated a beautiful Mass service that included the participation of the St. John

Newman Assembly Color Corps and Sisters of Life Religious Order. Special thanks to District Deputy Nick Millilo, Re-

gina Coeli Grand Knight Mike Thaete, Deputy Grand Knight Mike Ciampoli and their fellow Knights for sponsoring a

wonderful event honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary.