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Knights of Columbus Non- Profit Org. Padre Pio Assembly # 2718 US Postage P.O. Box 239 Paid Massapequa, New York 11758 Permit No. 127 Massapequa, N.Y. 11758

or Current Resident

Please Remember to Pray Daily for all those who are Serving in our Armed Forces to keep our way of life safe.

Location Date Day of Week Time Agenda Memorare 11/8/23 Wednesday 7pm Officer/Assembly Meeting Memorare 12/13/23 Wednesday 7:30pm Officers Meeting Memorare 1/10/24 Wednesday 7:30pm Officers Meeting Maria Regina 1/24/24 Wednesday 8pm Assembly Meeting Memorare 2/14/24 Wednesday 7:30pm Officers Meeting Fr. Reilley 2/28/24 Wednesday 8pm Assembly Meeting Memorare 3/13/24 Wednesday 7:30pm Officers Meeting Fr. Reilley 3/27/24 Wednesday 8pm Assembly Meeting Memorare 4/10/24 Wednesday 7:30pm Officers Meeting Maria Regina 4/24/24 Wednesday 8pm Assembly Meeting Memorare 5//8/24 Wednesday 7:30pm Officers Meeting Holy Innocent 5/22/24 Wednesday 8pm Assembly Meeting

PADRE PIO’S MESSENGER November / December 2023 PADRE PIO ASSEMBLY # 2718

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Faithful Navigator Faithful Comptroller S/K Joseph Pirinea S/K Max Hochrain

My Brother Sir Knights, the September Installation of Officers Ceremony went smoothly thanks to our Worthy Master of the 4th Degree S/K Mike Tully and his Ceremonial Team and with help from PFN John Silvestro, PGK Larry Goggin, PGK Frank Dombrowski and S/K Rich Dombrowski.

I would like to send out a special thank you to my Wife Regina , all the Officers and Members of Padre Pio Assembly 2718 and everyone who attended the Installation Ceremony. Thank You my Brother Sir Knights and fellow Officers for Stepping up to Serve.

Please see the enclosed Message from our worthy Master of the 4th Degree which puts the Month of November into perspective.

November 11th is Veterans Day I would ask to Please remember to thank a Veteran for their service and say a prayer of thanks to all the Veterans who gave all for our Country and our Freedom .

On behalf of all the Officers of Padre Pio Assembly, We wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving and a Very Merry Christmas.

I am looking forward to continuing to Serve along with Assembly Officers and Members together with the Grand Knights and Members of Memorare, Maria Regina, Holy Innocent and Fr. Jeremiah Reilly Councils their Churches and the Communities of four Council’s of Padre Pio Assembly in the New Year.

Vivat Jesus ! God Bless You and Your Families, Joe Pirinea, Faithful Navigator

Officers Meetings Every 2nd Wednesday Assembly Meetings Every 4th Wednesday of the Month at 8 PM in Chambers.

Faithful Officers 2023-2024 Friar Emeritus Most Reverend, William E. Koenig Bishop of The Catholic Diocese of Wilmington

Faithful Friar.. Rev. Fr. Gerard Gentleman Associate Friar.. Fr. Eric Fasano

Associate Friar.. Fr. Ignatius Okwuono Faithful Navigator. Joe Pirinea 516) 840- 7186 Faithful Captain… Tom Pfeiffer 516) 695-1742 Faithful Pilot….. Bob Olson 516) 853-1390 Faithful Admiral..Charles Helly 516) 783-6613 Faithful Scribe.. Mike Whitty, PFN 516)660-8845 F/Comptroller… Max Hochrain.. 516) 785-2468 F/ Purser…. Dean Dombrowski 516) 520 9275 Inner Sentinel…. Vito Verga 516) 503-5415 Outer Sentinel… George Wolynski 516)395-4836 F/ Patron… Tom Sepe, PFN, PGK 516) 757-5363 3 yr. Trustee. John Silvestro PFN 516) 724-5108 2 yr. Trustee… Bill Roller PFN 516) 799-1055 1 yr. Trustee… Frank Cox PFN 631) 433-1658 Padre Pio Assembly #2718 Honor Guard Commander – S/K, PFN, Bill Roller

Lt. Commander – S/K, PFN,PGK, John Silvestro Sir Knight - Guardsmen

Joe Pirinea, F/N Mike Whitty, PFN Charlie Helly, PFN Tom Sepe, PFN, PGK Mike Latva, PFN,PGK Al Valente, PGK, FDD Tom Knechtel,PGK,PFN Larry Goggin, PGK Max Hochrain Tom Pfeiffer Vito Verga Howie Gay Ray Mitchell Rich Longo Bob Olsen Rich Colby George Wolynski Ron Ade Dean Dombrowski

In case of the death of a Brother S/K request for a wake call turn out by the Assembly Honor Guard must be made by a member of the Family, Funeral Director or Council Grand Knight of the deceased. Please Contact

F/Comptroller Max Hochrain 516 785-2468 Faithful Navigator Joe Pirinea 516 840-7186 Padre Pio Assembly

Wearing Apparel - Prices vary with size of item Jackets, (Brown) Summer Weight Jackets, Polo Shirts, Hats, Sweat Shirts, Hooded Sweat Shirts Contact: S/K John Silvestro, PFN 516) 724-5108 Upcoming Guard Drills

• Drill at Memorare 11/6/23 7:30pm • Drill at Memorare 1/8/24 7:30pm

Any former Guardsmen that wishes to return to Guard Duty - Contact : Faithful Commander Bill Roller,PFN 516)799-1055 wtroller@msn.com

UPCOMING ASSEMBLY ACTIVITY / EVENTS • 11/2 Memorial for Mass Holy Innocent 8pm at St. Bernards Church in Levittown

• Officers/Assembly 11/8/23 7pm Memorare • 11/15 Memorial Mass for Memorare at 8pm • 11/16 Memorial Mass for Fr. Reilley at 8pm at Sacred Heart Church in Merrick

• 11/19 Memorial Mass for Maria Regina 9am at Maria Regina Church in Seaford

• 12/3/23 PFN Testimonial/Assembly Christmas Party 2-6pm Columbian Room Memorare • Officers Meeting 12/13/23 7:30pm Memorare • Officers Meeting 1/10/24 7:30pm Memorare • Assembly Meeting 1/24/24 8pm Maria Regina

BROTHER SIR KNIGHTS WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY

S/K Joe Carbone Sr.

RELATIVES OF BROTHER SIR KNIGHTS WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY

BROTHER SIR KNIGHTS WHO ARE SICK AND IN DISTRESS

S/K Art Frisenda PGK, S/K Jack Impellizeri PGK, S/K Phil Berzler PFN , S/K John Peters S/K Dennis Glander, PGK, S/K Robert Wicelinski, Frank Verline, S/K Rich Longo

RELATIVES OF BROTHER SIR KNIGHTS WHO ARE SICK AND IN DISTRESS Joe Carbone Jr, Bridget Vogt wife of Ben, Maureen Loonam wife of John, Dennis Winter Jr, Maureen Wicelinski, Dennis Winter III, Louis Pelo, Mary Ann Dombrowski, Lisa Romeo, Josephine Alberti, Larry Silvestro, Phillis Peters, Jimmy O’Harra Please Report Address or Phone Number Changes It is important for Members to report their information changes as to continue receiving Assembly Activity Updates and the Messenger.

Please Contact : S/K Max Hochrain with any changes (516) 785-2468 God Bless America

God Bless America Land that I love, Stand beside her and guide her Through the night with a light from above

From the Mountains, To the Prairies, To the Oceans white with foam God Bless America My home, sweet home

God Bless America Land that I love, Stand beside her and guide her Through the night with a light from above

From the Mountains, To the Prairies, To the Oceans white with foam God Bless America My home, sweet home

God Bless America My home, sweet home

Faithful Navigator Joe Pirinea along with Brother Sir Knights Delivering Disinfectant Wipes to Fire, Police and Ambulance Departments 9/2/2023 & 9/7/2023

Padre Pio Assembly #2718 and Council Members along with Brothers and Sisters making Outreach and Church Food Pantry Deliveries 9/

26/23

Installation of Officers Ceremony Conducted by Master of the 4th Degree S/K Mike Tully, along with his Ceremonial Team, District Deputy and Grand Knights of the 4 Councils of Padre Pio Assembly 9/27/20

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With Love of Our Country

November is an eventful (or event full) month. We start with the Feast of All Saints on November 1st, a day set by the Church to celebrate and honor all saints known and unknown. November 2nd, we celebrate All Souls Day or the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. Why the two days? As hard as it is to believe, we are not all saints.

November 11th is Veterans Day, a federal holiday set aside to honor and thank ALL veterans. The day was originally called Armistice Day to celebrate the cease fire between the allies and Germany – the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month in 1918. The day became an official holiday in 1938 as a day dedicated to world peace, and to honor the veterans of the “war to end all wars.” After World War II, in 1954, President Eisenhower signed legislation changing the name to Veterans Day. Fly your flag on the 11th. If you have the day off, attend a ceremony in your area. If you don’t have the day off, please take the time to remember all veterans and active duty members of our armed services.

November 23rd is Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving has been celebrated in North America since the beginning of colonial times. In 1621 the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is generally acknowledged as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For the next two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. While

Loading up food for Veterans at True North Church 10/

10/2023

Plymouth may have celebrated the first non-religious thanksgiving, other colonies celebrated thanksgiving before the Plymouth colony. The Jamestown, Virginia colony celebrated their first thanksgiving in 1619. The Spanish colony in San Elizario, Texas celebrated their first thanksgiving in 1598, and the Saint Augustine colony in Florida celebrated thanksgiving in 1565. Perhaps we should give Catholics of St. Augustine credit for the Thanksgiving tradition. Thanksgiving became a federal holiday in 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln signed legislation declaring the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day. Legislation in 1941 changed the day to the fourth Thursday in November.

I thank the Faithful Navigators and members of the Color Corps who helped make the exemplification of the Fourth Degree in Oceanside a success. We had 51 Third Degree Brothers advanced to the Fourth Degree. Those new Sir Knights I spoke with were impressed with the ceremony. Many were surprised how influential the Catholic Church was with the early exploration and settlement of North America. If any of your brothers missed the opportunity to advance last month, there is another exemplification on March 23 at Russo’s on the Bay in Queens.

Vivat Jesus!

S.K. Michael J. Tully

Master of the Fourth Degree

1st New York District

St. Isaac Jogues Province

Knights of Columbus Non- Profit Org. Padre Pio Assembly # 2718 US Postage P.O. Box 239 Paid Massapequa, New York 11758 Permit No. 127 Massapequa, N.Y. 11758

or Current Resident

Please Remember to Pray Daily for all those who are Serving in our Armed Forces to keep our way of life safe.

Location Date Day of Week Time Agenda Memorare 1/10/24 Wednesday 7:30pm Officers Meeting Maria Regina 1/24/24 Wednesday 8pm Assembly Meeting Memorare 2/14/24 Wednesday 7:30pm Officers Meeting Fr. Reilley 2/28/24 Wednesday 8pm Assembly Meeting Memorare 3/13/24 Wednesday 7:30pm Officers Meeting Fr. Reilley 3/27/24 Wednesday 8pm Assembly Meeting Memorare 4/10/24 Wednesday 7:30pm Officers Meeting Maria Regina 4/24/24 Wednesday 8pm Assembly Meeting Memorare 5//8/24 Wednesday 7:30pm Officers Meeting Holy Innocent 5/22/24 Wednesday 8pm Assembly Meeting Memorare 6/12/24 Wednesday 7:30pm Officers Meeting Memorare 6/26/24 Wednesday 8pm Assembly Meeting

PADRE PIO’S MESSENGER January / February 2024 PADRE PIO ASSEMBLY # 2718

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Faithful Navigator Faithful Comptroller S/K Joseph Pirinea S/K Max Hochrain

Sir Knights, as the Christmas season winds down I hope you enjoyed time with family and friends. I always get a warm comforting feeling when I take the time to reach out to friends and family that I have not had contact with during the year. As Sir Knights we should strive to reach out to friends and

family not only when they are in distress but, throughout the year. The Christmas season is a magical time of year. Let us try to keep it going all year long. Let us pray that 2024 brings an end to war and suffering for the people of the world. Especially, for the people of Ukraine, Gaza/ Palestine, Isreal and other areas with conflicts around the world. Remember, Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem. The birth of Christ in Bethlehem sent a message of peace to the citizens of Bethlehem and the world. Today Bethlehem “is a place of sorrow and silence”. Let us remember to pray for world peace on a daily basis! Our Assembly continues to work to end food insecurity in our parishes, and towns; as well as poor areas around the world. Through our partnership with the Truth North Community Church / Serve All , we distribute to those in need , Excess Serve All donations are given to Padre Pio for distribution to our six Church food pantries. We presently deliver donated food and clothing to ten pantries in Nassau County, the Inn in Hempstead and the Nassau/ Suffolk VFW on a regular basis. I would also like to note that in November 2023 the Assembly Honor guard participated in all four councils Memorial Masses. We will also be participating in the January Pro Life Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in N.Y.C. God Bless You. Vivat Jesus! F/N Joseph Pirinea

Officers Meetings Every 2nd Wednesday Assembly Meetings Every 4th Wednesday of the Month at 8 PM in Chambers.

Faithful Officers 2023-2024 Friar Emeritus Most Reverend, William E. Koenig Bishop of The Catholic Diocese of Wilmington

Faithful Friar.. Rev. Fr. Gerard Gentleman Associate Friar.. Fr. Eric Fasano

Associate Friar.. Fr. Ignatius Okwuono Faithful Navigator. Joe Pirinea 516) 840- 7186 Faithful Captain… Tom Pfeiffer 516) 695-1742 Faithful Pilot….. Bob Olson 516) 853-1390 Faithful Admiral..Charles Helly 516) 783-6613 Faithful Scribe.. Mike Whitty, PFN 516)660-8845 F/Comptroller… Max Hochrain.. 516) 785-2468 F/ Purser…. Dean Dombrowski 516) 520 9275 Inner Sentinel…. Vito Verga 516) 503-5415 Outer Sentinel… George Wolynski 516)395-4836 F/ Patron… Tom Sepe, PFN, PGK 516) 757-5363 3 yr. Trustee. John Silvestro PFN 516) 724-5108 2 yr. Trustee… Bill Roller PFN 516) 799-1055 1 yr. Trustee… Frank Cox PFN 631) 433-1658 Padre Pio Assembly #2718 Honor Guard Commander – S/K, PFN, Bill Roller

Lt. Commander – S/K, PFN,PGK, John Silvestro Sir Knight - Guardsmen

Joe Pirinea, F/N Mike Whitty, PFN Charlie Helly, PFN Tom Sepe, PFN, PGK Mike Latva, PFN,PGK Al Valente, PGK, FDD Tom Knechtel,PGK,PFN Larry Goggin, PGK Max Hochrain Tom Pfeiffer Vito Verga Howie Gay Ray Mitchell Rich Longo Bob Olsen Rich Colby George Wolynski Ron Ade Dean Dombrowski Richard Mason

In case of the death of a Brother S/K request for a wake call turn out by the Assembly Honor Guard must be made by a member of the Family, Funeral Director or Council Grand Knight of the deceased. Please Contact

F/Comptroller Max Hochrain 516 785-2468 Faithful Navigator Joe Pirinea 516 840-7186 Padre Pio Assembly

Wearing Apparel - Prices vary with size of item Jackets, (Brown) Summer Weight Jackets, Polo Shirts, Hats, Sweat Shirts, Hooded Sweat Shirts Contact: S/K John Silvestro, PFN 516) 724-5108 Upcoming Guard Drills

• Drill at Memorare 1/15 /24 7:30pm • Drill at Memorare 2/12 /24 7:30pm • Drill at Memorare 3/11 /24 7:30pm

Any former Guardsmen that wishes to return to Guard Duty - Contact : Faithful Commander Bill Roller,PFN 516)799-1055 wtroller@msn.com

UPCOMING ASSEMBLY ACTIVITY / EVENTS • Officers Meeting 1/10/24 7:30pm Memorare • St. Patrick’s NYC Pro Life Mass 1/14/24 • Assembly Meeting 1/24/24 8pm Maria Regina • Officers Meeting 2/14/24 7:30pm Memorare • Assembly Meeting 2/28/24 8pm Fr. Reilley • Raffle Drawing at Assembly Spring Social

Spaghetti Dinner 2/29/24 8pm Memorare • Officers Meeting 3/13/24 7:30pm Memorare • Assembly Meeting 3/27/24 8pm Fr. Reilley

BROTHER SIR KNIGHTS WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY

RELATIVES OF BROTHER SIR KNIGHTS WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY

Florence Campanaro wife of S/K, PGK John Campanaro

BROTHER SIR KNIGHTS WHO ARE SICK AND IN DISTRESS

S/K Art Frisenda PGK, S/K Jack Impellizeri PGK, S/K Phil Berzler PFN , S/K John Peters S/K Dennis Glander, PGK, S/K Robert Wicelinski, S/K Max Hochrain

RELATIVES OF BROTHER SIR KNIGHTS WHO ARE SICK AND IN DISTRESS Joe Carbone Jr, Bridget Vogt wife of Ben, Maureen Loonam wife of John, Dennis Winter Jr, Maureen Wicelinski, Dennis Winter III, Louis Pelo, Mary Ann Dombrowski, Lisa Romeo, Josephine Alberti, Larry Silvestro, Phillis Peters

Please Report Address or Phone Number Changes It is important for Members to report their information changes as to continue receiving Assembly Activity Updates and the Messenger.

Please Contact : S/K Max Hochrain with any changes (516) 785-2468

Padre Pio Assembly Charity Raffle Sales 10/4/202

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Padre Pio Assembly Honor Guard leads Memorial Mass at St. Bernard’s Church, Levittown Padre Pio Assembly Honor Guard leads Memorial Mass at Memorare Council, Seaford for for Deceased Members of Holy Innocent’s Council Celebrated by Fr. Innocent on 11/2/2023 Deceased Members of Memorare Council Celebrated by Fr. Anthony on 11/15/202

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Padre Pio Assembly Honor Guard leads Memorial Mass at Sacred Heart Church, Merrick for Padre Pio Assembly Honor Guard leads Memorial Mass at Maria Regina Church, Seaford for Deceased Members of Fr. Reilley Council Celebrated by Fr. Steven and Fr. Peter on 11/16/2023 Deceased Members of Maria Regina Council Celebrated by Fr.Peter & Deacon Gerry11/19/

2023

Brother Sir Knights along with Council Brothers and Sisters Receiving Food Pa

ntry

Deliveries for Maria Regina Church and Outreach Program 11/9/2023

O beautiful for spacious

skies,

For amber waves of grain,

For purple mountain majesties

Above the fruited plain!

America! America!

God shed His grace on thee

And crown thy good with brotherhood

From sea to shining sea!

Padre Pio Assembly Christmas Party / PFN Testimonial for S/K John Silvestro, PGK,PFN 12/3/2023

O beautiful for heroes

proved

In liberating strife,

Who more than self their country loved

And mercy more than life!

America! America!

May God thy gold refine,

Till all success be nobleness,

And every gain divine!

O beautiful for patriot dream

That sees beyond the years

Thine alabaster cities gleam

Undimmed by human tears!

America! America!

God shed His grace on thee

And crown thy good with brotherhood

From sea to shining sea!

Knights of Columbus Non- Profit Org. Padre Pio Assembly # 2718 US Postage P.O. Box 239 Paid Massapequa, New York 11758 Permit No. 127 Massapequa, N.Y. 11758

or Current Resident

Please Remember to Pray Daily for all those who are Serving in our Armed Forces to keep our way of life safe.

Location Date Day of Week Time Agenda

Memorare 3/13/24 Wednesday 7:30pm Officers Meeting Fr. Reilley 3/27/24 Wednesday 8pm Assembly Meeting Memorare 4/10/24 Wednesday 7:30pm Officers Meeting

Maria Regina 4/24/24 Wednesday * 7:30pm Assembly Meeting Memorare 5//8/24 Wednesday 7:30pm Officers Meeting Holy Innocent 5/22/24 Wednesday 8pm Assembly Meeting Memorare 6/12/24 Wednesday 7:30pm Officers Meeting Memorare 6/26/24 Wednesday 8pm Assembly Meeting

* New Assembly Meeting Start Time at Maria Regina.

PADRE PIO’S MESSENGER March / April 2024 PADRE PIO ASSEMBLY # 2718

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Faithful Navigator Faithful Comptroller S/K Joseph Pirinea S/K Max Hochrain

Sir Knights, Winter’s end is in sight, can you believe that spring is right around the corner, neither can I. The first day of Spring is March 19th, as most of you know, the Catholic Calendar celebrates St. Joseph’s Day on March 19. In Italy and other parts of the world, St. Joseph’s Day is also celebrated as Father’s day. Let us not forget that St. Joseph was Baby Jesus’s earthly father. On a personal note, my first grandchild (Gianna Marie) was born on St. Joseph’s Day. A wonderful gift to me and my family. Getting back to business, Padre Pio Assembly’s nominating committee, headed by PFN, PGK Mike Latva is soliciting names for next year’s Officers and Committeemen. Please step up to be an Officer, Patron, or Chair of a Committee position to help keep our Assembly going and growing. If you’re interested in a position please contact Mike or PGK, PFN John Silvestro. If we do not get enough volunteers for our open positions, I will start volunteering you as early as the April Officer and Assembly Meetings. Who said we are not like the Military? LOL. The next Fourth Degree Exemplification will be held on March 23 starting 10am at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach. A special thank you to Commander PFN, Bill Roller for distributing Ashes to Officers on Ash Wednesday. Bill is also looking for Guardsmen to volunteer to set up an Assembly Color Guard. Three members of our Honor Guard, including the Commander participated with Cardinal Mercier Color Guard for the opening Ceremony of the February 11th NY Islanders game at USB Arena. God Bless You. Vivat Jesus! F/N Joseph Pirinea