News and Events

Fraternity is a Gift from God

If you know of a member of our Order who is sick or in need call GK Donald Morgan 917-371-3291.

BROTHER KNIGHTS

  As I write this I am at Villa Roma attending the annual convention. We are pleased that Anthony Ippolito will soon be confirmed as the new State Deputy. A special thanks to all who helped during the Easter egg hunt at St. Anthony's church. PGK Paul Kahl and his wife Lisa were assisted by PGK Steve Bermudez, his wife Amy, my wife Dorothy and myself in stuffing over 1000 eggs. Elections are quickly approaching. Thursday, June 1st we will be electing a slate for 2023-2024. 3481 has four positions up for election and Kenmah has two. If you intend on running for any position you must submit a letter stating exactly what position you intend to run for. In addition for 3481 spots you must specify if you are running for one of the three year terms or the one year term. Also, of importance we have back to back meetings on May 4th and May 11th. This is due to May 18th being a holy day of obligation. The 70's & 80's dance hosted by PGK SK Gene Peluso was a lot of fun. Prizes for best costume went to Steven Bermudez and Gene Peluso. Congratulations to the fat farm winner Pat Doherty! He lost 5.5 percent of his total body weight. Catalina Guttilla is still accepting reservations for the Mother's Day brunch. Please see attached flier. We are also having a cigar/steak event on Saturday June 3rd. See me, Don Morgan, for details or check the attached flier. Bingo as always is in need of help please help if you're free on Wednesday evening come down and help out.

VIVAT JESUS! BE SAFE! GOD BLESS!

SK Donald Morgan, Grand Knight
917-371-3291 or Rock26047@aol.com


2023 2nd Dues notices have been sent out. Preferred electronic method of payment is ZELLE (fsprendergast@gmail.com) Please send back your payment promptly so you can receive your current membership cards. If you pay by PayPal @ 3481kofc@gmail.com, please be aware that you need to check "personal family and friends" in order for us not to get charged a fee. For Venmo send to Denis-Prendegast-1. Thank you again. FS Denis Prendergast at 516-996-5190 or fsprenergast@gmail.com.

MAY MEETINGS

The council will hold 2 meetings in May, on May 4th and May 11th. All are welcome to attend!

2023/2024 ELECTIONS

O'Connell Council - Nominating committee has been formed for the 2023/2024 Columbian Year. The memers are: PGK Steve Bermudez, PGK Darab Lawyer, PGK Gene Peluso, Sk Mike First, SK Carl Wessert, Fr. Bret Stockdale. Candidates considering running for a position in the council should submit a letter of intent to the council by May 10th 2023. Contact GK Don Morgan, PGK Steve Bermudez, PGK Don Metzler, DGK Chris Hegmann or drop in the GK mailbox at the council. Only members in good standing will be allowed to vote in the June council elections; for those in need of their traveling cards, or if you know of any brother that needs one, please contact our FS Denis Prendergast at 516-996-5190 or email fsprenergast@gmail.com.

3481 - 4 positions are available this year on the board. 3x 3 year positions, 1x 1 year position. All letters of intent need to specify, which term the candidate is applying for. Letters of intent without the year term will be disqualified. Submit to B. Gutilla, GK inbox or 3481 inbox at the council.

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH

Sunday, May 14th, 10am-2pm at O’Connell Gardens. Food, drinks. $250/table (seats 12 people). RSVP by May 7th.

RETIRED KNIGHTS

Social meetings every Monday thru Friday at 9AM. Must be a 3rd Degree Knight. For more info contact President Ralph Eovino at 516-764-7697.

FOOD PANTRY

Please remember those in need, there is a donation box at the Council to collect food for the St Anthony's food pantry. Any non-perishable food item would be greatly appreciated. Please see PGK Steven M. Bermudez for additional information.

COVID19 VACCINE

Available at Department of Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare system for veterans and spouses - call to schedule an appointment at 718-526-1000.

BINGO

Bingo is looking for volunteers to help out Wednesdays 6:00-10:00pm for 2 hours. Contact GK Don "Rock" Morgan if interested 917-371-3291.

300 - April 2023

1. Patty Pistritto, Raymond Driscoll, Brian Howard, Louise Donovan, JoAnn Varney
2. Mary Ellen Duffy, Cathleen O'Connor, Gino Sparagna, Louise Donovan, Mary Shaw
3. Lenny Pistritto, Chris Doyle, Jim Hay, Marge Casey, Christina Weidel
4. Rosemary Enright, Noreen McCabe, Lee Hegarty, Bill Wallace, Pat Sweeney
5. Jack Hackett, Noreen Patton, Dennis Heuer, Debbie Weidler, Joseph Kirby

SICK & VIGIL

The Sick and Vigil Chairman - SK Nick Episcopia, 516-695-2631.

Sir Knights:

• PGK Danny Ramos
• Bro. Mike Sloan
• John Manzolillo
• John Hadley
• E. DiPasqua
• Bill Gleason
• Neil Melley
• SK Steve Bermudez's brother Frank,

Respectfully Submitted,

SK Adam Jirovsky,
Worthy Recorder, 703-615-1154
adam@jirovsky.net
adakrtecek@gmail.com