Empire State Buelltin March 2016
Empire State Buelltin March 2016
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Empire State Bulletin Official Publication
of the New York State Council
Knights of Columbus
Vol. 54 Issue 9 March 2016
Organized February 3, 1896
A Message From Your State Deputy, Robert D. Weitzman
To The New York State Columbian Family,
I would like to thank you for all you do to support our Church, Community and our Knights of Columbus family.
We, as a Catholic fraternity, have a calling. Our calling is to live our faith and set an example for our Catholic
families. Supreme Knight Carl Anderson has asked us to renew the alliance between our Church and our family
life. We are called to bring our faith beyond the walls of our Church into our homes and communities. I know that
this is not an easy task in todays world where there is a strong movement for a progressive, secular society. I also
know that we as Catholics will overcome this movement by staying steadfast in the teachings of our Savior Jesus
Christ. We sometimes may feel overwhelmed, but, all things are possible because the Risen Christ is with us
always.
We should welcome all practicing Catholic men into our Fraternity and to join us in building the Domestic Church.
As we grow in numbers, we will grow in faith, self-esteem and strength. We, as Knights, are in the best position to
strengthen our Church communities. We will strengthen our families, our Parishes and increase our charitable work
that will help to evangelize and declare our faith.
Here we are in the middle of Lent, a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and self-reflection. We must
understand that our faith is founded on the love of God, and the love of our neighbor as well as forgiveness. As
long as we strive to live our faith, accept that we are imperfect, and are willing to address our imperfections, we
will grow as individuals. Our humility will be an inspiration for our families and Church
communities.
Holy Week will soon be upon us. It is a time to remember the Passion of Christ, who died
on Good Friday in reparation for our sins and rose on Easter Sunday to give new life to all
who believe. Holy Week is solemn and sorrowful. It also anticipates the joy of Easter
through the recognition of God's goodness in sending His Son to die for our salvation.
All who believe in Him, will find eternal life in Christ Jesus.
May God bless you and your family. Peace be with you.
Vivat Jesu!
Sincerely,
Bob Weitzman, SD
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Membership Information
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Various Reports
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State Event
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Telecare Schedule
Prayer for Lent, St. Patrick and St. Joseph
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NASSAU
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QUEENS
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KINGS
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TOTALS
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Posters
Submitted by Bill Julian,
Chairman for Essay and Poster Contests
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This Columbian Year the NY State Council has hosted many events for different
charities.
On Wednesday July 15, 2015 there was a fundraiser for the Mission of the
Immaculate Virgin during the Staten Island Yankee game. Our State Deputy
Bob Weitzman made a presentation on the field with many who attended.
The New York Yankees game was held on Saturday August 22, 2015. We sold
791 tickets for our Charity "Archdiocese for the Inner City Scholarship
Fund".
The New York Islander game on November 30, 2015 for New York Special
Olympics; we sold 172 tickets.
A) Our State Deputy Bob Weitzman presented a check to the Long
Island Director Diane Colonna during the game on the Big Screen.
B) 9 of the Squires and 12 Special Olympics Athletes welcomed the
hockey players to the ice with High-Fives.
C) The Long Island Assembly 4th Degree Color Corp presented the
Colors during the National Anthem.
Thousands of fans cheered for the NYS State Knights of Columbus for the
Charity work that is done for the community.
We tried something new this year the Radio City Christmas Spectacular on
December 13, 2015. Everyone that attended enjoyed the day.
On Sunday, April 3, 2016 at the Brooklyn Nets game we will have a fundraiser
for HeartShare Human Services of New York. Once again we will be getting
plenty of publicity for all the good work we do.
A) The State Deputy will present a check to HeartShare on the court.
B) There will be 2 High-Fives for the Squires.
C) An information table on the main floor.
D) The 4th Degree will be presenting the Colors.
F) We will have a Radio Spot at Halftime about the Knights of Colum
bus. (We must Sell 300 tickets)
The total charitable dollars spent by your councils for these 2015 events
was $87,171 and 8,649 charitable hours. The New York State Council was able to
donate $30,111 to all of these charities that were chosen for the events. The New
York State Council greatly appreciates you and your council's support for all
these public fundraising events.
We are looking to do events throughout New York State. If anyone wants to
organize an event, please dont hesitate to ask for my help. These events not only
raise money for Charity, they inform the general public attending our events what
a charitable organization our NYS Knights of Columbus is. The New York State
Council greatly appreciates you and your council's support for all these public
fundraising events.
Vivat Jesus,
Rocco F. DErasmo, Administrator State Coordinator External Fund Raising
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Lent is a time of
preparation for the
death of Christ on
Good Friday and
His Resurrection
on Easter Sunday.
It is a period of 40 days of
repentance, with prayer,
fasting and abstinence, and
Confession. Lent begins on
Ash Wednesday,
February 10, 2016.
May you have a
peaceful
Lenten Journey.
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