Knights of Columbus San Marco Council 6344 P.O. Box 417 - Marco Island, FL 34146 - 239-389-5633 Postage Stamp Here District Deputy SK Ben Farnsworth (239) 394-6105 Bishop Frank DeWayne (941) 484-9543 www.dioceseofvenice.org District Warden SK John Caltabiano Pope Francis www.vatican.va State Deputy SK Donald T Kahrer (850) 956-2276 Websites: State KOC floridakofc.org Supreme Knight SK Carl A. Anderson San Marco Council (239) 389-5633 marcoknights.com Field Agent SK Phil Fischer (239) 284-0321 San Marco Church (239) 394-5181 www.sanmarcochurch.com Check out our new website: www.marcoknights.com F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 9 ***for our online version of the Banner. Be sure to visit our Loyal sponsors pages 11 thru 17 **Need to Change mailing address/phone/email? Send your update to: [email protected]Brother John P. D’Ambrosio, 87, a longtime resi- dent of Marco Island, Florida, passed away sud- denly and unexpectedly on December, 26, 2018. He was born in Bronx, N.Y. on June 24, 1931 to the late Joseph L. D’Ambrosio and Theresa Cero- ne D’Ambrosio. A graduate of Cardinal Hayes High School, John went on to earn his Bachelor ’s Degree and Juris Doctorate (1958) from Fordham University. He was a very well-known and suc- cessful attorney specializing in Admiralty Law and Insurance Law. John served in the Army during the Korean War from 1955 to 1958. He reached the rank of Cap- tain. He served in the Reserves until 1961 when he was honorably discharged. God Speed Brother Knight until we meet again.
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Knights of Columbus San Marco Council 6344
P.O. Box 417 - Marco Island, FL 34146 - 239-389-5633
Postage Stamp Here
District Deputy SK Ben Farnsworth (239) 394-6105 Bishop Frank DeWayne (941) 484-9543 www.dioceseofvenice.org
District Warden SK John Caltabiano Pope Francis www.vatican.va
State Deputy SK Donald T Kahrer (850) 956-2276 Websites: State KOC floridakofc.org
Supreme Knight SK Carl A. Anderson San Marco Council (239) 389-5633 marcoknights.com
Field Agent SK Phil Fischer (239) 284-0321 San Marco Church (239) 394-5181 www.sanmarcochurch.com
Check out our new website: www.marcoknights.com
FEBRUARY 2019
***for our online version of the Banner. Be sure to visit our Loyal sponsors pages 11 thru 17 **Need to Change mailing address/phone/email? Send your update to: [email protected]
Brother John P. D’Ambrosio, 87, a longtime resi-dent of Marco Island, Florida, passed away sud-denly and unexpectedly on December, 26, 2018. He was born in Bronx, N.Y. on June 24, 1931 to the late Joseph L. D’Ambrosio and Theresa Cero-ne D’Ambrosio. A graduate of Cardinal Hayes High School, John went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate (1958) from Fordham University. He was a very well-known and suc-cessful attorney specializing in Admiralty Law and Insurance Law. John served in the Army during the Korean War from 1955 to 1958. He reached the rank of Cap-tain. He served in the Reserves until 1961 when he was honorably discharged. God Speed Brother Knight until we meet again.
All Meetings in the San Marco Parish Community Center
February 2019 5 Council officers meeting 7PM
Gen meeting 7:30PM 7 14 21 28 Bingo 19 Spaghetti Dinner—Council 22-23-24 Tootsie Roll Drive 23 Columbiettes Treasure in the
Trunk 26 Assembly meeting 7:30 Color Corp 6:30 Rosary 7PM
March 2019 1,8,15,22,29 Fish Fry 4:30PM 1 Special Olympics 5 Council—Off 7PM GM 7:30 7,14,21,28 Bingo 10 Council Golf Tourney 12 Spaghetti Dinner—Son’s and Daughters of Erin 19 Social 5:30PM New Horizon 22 Assembly meet 7:30, CC 6:30 Rosary in Chapel 7PM
Knights in Action: Photos compliments of Hilda Brosky & John Caltabiano
Can you say BINGO….Yes, the game is a foot. Teams are deployed providing a first class experience to our patrons. At January social awards were presented, charity was exer-cised and we heard some timely information from our own Brother Knight Marco police chief Al Schettino…The last word: Fr Tim, a diehard Chicago Bear fan learned that 2018 was not their year! Bear’s in 2019 and beyond!!!! The definition of FAITH. GO BEARS Editors choice2...
Grand Knights Message February 2019 GK SK Joe Swaja February
Birthdays
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Council 6344 Officers 2018-2019 Assembly 2514 Officers 2018-2019
SK Joe Swaja SK Frank Reifsnyder Jr SK John DeRosa SK John Bingham SK Bernie Perry SK Bill Richel SK Joe Granda PGK PFN FDD SK Matt Rizzo SK John Fusco SK Mike Stanczak SK Ron McClay PGK PFN SK Steve Vasco SK Steve Layng PGK PFN SK Dan Moll PGK PFN SK Al Bismonte PGK PFN FDD SK Bill Roche SK Fr. Tim Navin
Faithful Comptroller Faithful Purser Faithful Pilot
Faithful Scribe Inner Sentinel Outer Sentinel
Trustee 1 Trustee 2 Trustee 3
Faithful Friar Color Corp. Cmdr.
SK John Fusco OG SK Joe Swaja GK SK Wayne Waldack PFN SK Bernie Perry SK John Bingham FS SK Bill Pavin SK Joe Domiano SK John Shewchuk SK Paul O’Neill SK Al Bismonte PGK PFN FDD SK Jerry Lawrence SK Dan Moll PGK PFN SK Fr. Tim Navin SK John Caltabiano PGK PFN
Brother Knights The Season has started, the Council held five BINGO games during the month of January. The results in terms of attendance and revenue are tracking last year’s performance. Also the Queen of Hearts continues to
grow and is proving popular with the BINGO players. We expect that we will enjoy the same results in February with the exception of St Valen-tine’s Day. Some extra incentives will be promoted to drive attendance. The Knights led by Dennis Pidherny conducted a very successful Free Throw contest at the MICMS. The Knights also supported our Sister Columbiettes at their Winter Wonderland event. In addition to attending the event, the Knights cooked a delicious dinner and served the bever-ages. It was a great evening of fun with good entertainment. February will be another busy month, four [4] BINGO games with a growing Queen of Hearts Jackpot [hopefully]. Our Council will hold a Spaghetti Dinner on February 19 to benefit the Council. The annual Tootsie Roll drive will run for three days on Marco. A group of Brother Knights will visit Everglades City Seafood Fest to park cars for Holy Name Parish and at the same time conduct an Everglades Tootsie Roll Drive. Concurrent with the Tootsie Roll Drive, many of our Brothers will be assisting at the Columbiettes Treasures in the Trunk event. I want to thank all my Brother Knights and Sister Columbiettes for their dedication and hard work to support our Council, our Priests, and our Parish. You make the difference and I am proud of all you do. God Bless All, Joe Swaja Grand Knight
Trustee Emeritus SK Lou Prigge
Thomas Vanasco 2/3
James Barney 2/5
Emilio Rodriguez 2/5
Mark Feola 2/6
Warren Dettinger 2/13
William Reynolds 2/14
Tom Cretella 2/16
George Christensen 2/16
Robert Newman 2/18
Robert Clausen 2/22
Lawrence Svancara 2/25
William Roche 2/25
Leo Sutera 2/25
February 2019 COLUMBIETTES Pres Eileen Reechia
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Please pray for repose of the souls of the deceased Brother Knights: Brother John D Ambrosio
Please pray for repose of the souls of deceased family members of Brother Knights
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING BROTHERS:
SK Willian Sullivan SK Bob Brown SK Bill Pavin
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING FAMILY MEMBERS OF BROTHER KNIGHTS:
SK Sal Sciarrino’s wife Columbiette Ruth SK Roger and Columbiette Nany Nadeau’s daughter Lisa SK Mike Stapleton’s Granddaughter, Harper & Teagan Columbiette Lady Trish Wilcox son, Chris Barr SK Matt Rizzo’s grandson, Nicholas SK Bill Richel’s son-in-law, John Amaro SK John & Columbiette Barbara DeRosa’s daughter Jeanne
SK Jack Hannigan’s wife Doris SK Steve Layng’s brother Mark SK Tom Vanasco’s wife Barbara Br Jeff Kaczka’s mother Carole Br Tom Harrington’s wife Donna SK John Fusco’s friend John Schierer Br Hector Diaz’s son Hector Jr (and those for whom we continue to pray)
Dear Sister Columbiettes: Gone is January and in comes February! What a month January was for the Columbiettes…our bingos, a memorial mass delegation, a co-sponsored Rosary with the CCW and “Winter Wonderland”!!! All were well attended by Columbiettes who devoted many hours to make things happen. Two highlights were the Co-Sponsored Rosary which was so inspirational and moving. The support and feedback from San Marco Parishioners has been gratifying and much appreciated. The second, “Winter Wonderland” was a sell-out and a profitable fundraiser which will support a number of needs in our commu-nity. The Columbiette teamwork and enthusiasm was key to its success. A thank-you is extended to the San Marco Knights for assisting in so many ways. Hats off to ALL! February brings us our second “Treasurers in Trunk” event on Feb. 23. Interest for this is already evident by the number of inquiries received to this date. The highlight for February is a Columbiette event that doesn’t happen that often…….the institution of a new auxiliary in the area. After ten months of preparation ceremo-nies for a Columbiette Auxiliary at St. Agnes Parish, Naples becomes reality. In addition First and Major Degrees will take place. The San Marco Auxiliary will have 7 new members receiving First and Major Degrees and 5 members re-ceiving Major Degree that day. This is an outstanding number in each category for our Auxiliary and reflects an increase in growth for San Marco. A number of Columbiettes will be attending the ceremonies to support its new members, its advancing members and the many Catholic women of St. Agnes Parish who are becom-ing Columbiettes. Congratulations to everyone!! With all this good let us not forget the patron saint for February…. Gerolamo Emiliani. He was an Italian humanitarian and saint. He is the patron saint of orphans and founder of the Somaschi Fathers in 1767. Carpe Diem! Eileen L. Recchia, President San Marco Columbiette Auxiliary #6344 God bless, Eileen
Thought for the day:
“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose.” SK Sal Sciarrino: 239-370-1676 or [email protected] SK John DeRosa 239-272-0816 or [email protected]
Sir Knights and Brothers All, As we get deeper into our busy winter schedule, I thought a brief review of some of the upcoming events would be in order. We, of course, have bingo every Thursday evening. Attendance has been good. This year we have the added excitement of the Queen of Hearts Raffle at each event. The current prize to the winner is approaching $1500.00. The Knights working the Bingo have been doing an outstanding job. Tootsie Roll Drive - Special Olympics, February 22, 23, and 24th. This is your chance to help Special Need folks. We need more Knights to help at this event. It seems we never have enough help. Call Steve Vasco 847-772-2392 or Dan Moll 773-368-7200. Golf Tournament - March 10. 2019. Chair: Joe Swaja & Dennis Pidherny The Golf Tournament will be held on March 10, 2019@ Eagle Creek. Volunteer lead-er—John Caltabiano is already having meetings and can use some help (event helpers) in making this event as successful as it has been in previous years. Call John to volun-teer at 239-642-9840. Committee meetings held each Tuesday 10am—Parish hall—planning phase for Players, prizes/awards and hole sponsors etc….volunteers wel-comed! Beach Boy Tribute - March 23, 2019. The Group who will be appearing at the Parish Center has sold out the house at Broad-way Palm Theater. We would like to sell out the Parish Center. Get on board, helping us sell tickets to friends and neighbors. Call the following for tickets, John DeRosa, 239-272-0816, Joe Granda 239-389-2823 or John Fusco 239-389-5876.
