Dear Brothers/Friends:

The Pond Hockey team, together with the team’s family, friends and supporters, enjoyed the Lake Winnipesaukee Tournament. If there is not a picture inside this bulletin, then next month we hope to have a picture of the team proudly displaying the Council logo on their jersey’s.

In all likelihood by the time this bulletin is out, Danny Gill and the Old Brigade will have performed and put smile on the faces of all present. He may have sold some of his seemingly endless supply of “limited edition” Old Brigade merchandise. Thank-you to Jim Wells, PGK/Treasurer; George Kenney, PGK and new volunteers, Ted Griffin and Jim Kelley, for purchasing, preparing and serving the traditional grey corned beef sandwiches.

The Communion Breakfast is Sunday April 6, 2014. Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 am at St. Camillus by Father O’Leary, our Chaplin. We hope that all will make an effort to attend Mass and the breakfast. There will be a speaker at the breakfast. Long-time member, Tom Yewcic is helping us line some-one up. Tickets will be on sale soon. More details next month.

We extended an invitation to our former Chaplin, Father DiPeri. He sends his best wishes to all but he is not able to attend due to his obligations as Pastor at Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted in nearby Waltham. As some may already know, Father DiPeri and his parishioners formed a K of C council in that nearby parish.

Due to Easter, this year the Patriots Day Parade is actually on the Monday of the holiday, April 20, 2014. The tireless, dedicated and actively involved Mike Daniell, PGK is once again organizing our participation in the parade, and the festivities at the Council after the parade. Please consider volunteering to help Mike.

The popular Cinco de Mayo event is back! This year the event is Tres de Mayo, or Saturday, May 3, 2014 for those who do not speak Spanish. There will be a Mexican theme, with the Dave Sammarco band and Tex-Mex food. More details to follow next month.

Some of the new members who recently joined the Council are planning to run a fundraiser in the fall. This is great news since if the Council is to “live long and thrive”, we need new folks to get involved at all levels and at all of our events. A new event organized by new members will be a breath of fresh air.

If you have not yet had a chance to pay your dues, please do so at your early convenience. We thank all of the members for their continued support.

God Bless Council 109

GK Mike Keefe

To keep informed of Council activities, visit our website at www.kofc109.com

The following Notice(s) of Motion are pending:Move that the Council donate $500 to the Chris Crouteau Fund, to be used to defray the cost of a handicapped accessible van. Said sum to come from the Charitable and Civic Fund.

Respectfully submitted,

George Kenney, PGK

Joe Crane, PGK

Move that the Council donate $300 to the Arlington Catholic Girls Hockey program.

Respectfully submitted

Joe Crane, PGK

Last month, the Council donated $300 to each of the following: AHS Girls Softball, AHS Girls Hockey, AHS Boys Track and Field and Fidelity House. In addition, we donate $100 to a fundraiser for Debbie McDonald

All motions over $100 require a Notice of Motion and some form of publication before such motions maybe acted upon.　

Below is a picture of the team at the tournament. Talk about a recruiting tool! Who does not want to join a Council with hockey players who proudly wear the logo!

Do you know that we have a Credit Union? The Credit Union is federally chartered and insured. It has been serving the needs of the members for over 30 years. Please see the Manager, Fred Greener if you are interested in joining the Credit Union or if you need a loan.

Sadly Dave Carr, PGK recently passed away. The Council sent its condolences to the family. Longtime members, Joseph Mazzotta and George Smith also died recently. We thank Father Carmichael for offering mass for our deceased members. Also, it was sad to learn that legendary coach, Ed Burns passed. Coach Burns was a teacher coach and role model, who touched the lives of many members in many ways. May they all rest in peace.

Longtime member, Harry McCabe is a Massachusetts General Hospital. Harry is doing well. A visit or a card would be appreciated.

We are looking into updating the website. Ideally, we will add the capability to post the bulletin as a PDF.

April 21 brings Patriots Day and the annual State council Lantern Award Dinner. This year the recipient is Dr. David King, an MGH surgeon. Dr. King is a Lieutenant Colonel in Army Reserve. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan as an Army surgeon. After completing the Boston Marathon, Dr. King went to the hospital and operated for 30 hours on victims of the bombing. We are honored to be recognizing this hero!

Thank you to all who currently serve or have served in the armed forces. Please pray throughout the year for the sailors, soldiers, airmen and airwomen, Marines and all who serve in the military. Their sacrifice protects our liberty.

Thank you to all who have joined the list for the electronic bulletin. Please consider joining the email list so that you can receive bulletin electronically. By joining the list, you will get the bulletin earlier and you will be saving money for the Council—money which can be used for charitable activities. If you are interested in adding your name to the electronic bulletin list, please email Mike Keefe (mikejk33@comcast.net).

Council Calendar

Tuesday, March 4^th K of C Meeting

Tuesday, March 18^th K of C Meeting

HALL RENTALS

Contact Brother Steve Meadows

781-648-KOFC

Brother Mike Keefe, Grand Knight

Mikejk33@comcast.net or 781-775-4375

The following Brothers or family members have been reported ill. Your prayers are requested for their well-being and for the continued good health of all our Brothers and their families. A card or a visit would be appreciated.

Brother James McNeil

Brother John Quigley

Timmy Burke, son of Brother Charlie Burke

Peggy Porter, wife of Brother Tom Porter

Brother Mike Peresi

Brother Louie Mailiet

Brother Ed Coughlin

PGK George Prendergast

Marguerite Cronin, sister of Brother Harold Vincent

Ed Downs, PGK

Shannon Gilmartin, daughter of Brother John Gilmartin

Judy Femia, wife of Brother Bob (Sammy Femia), daughter-in-law of the incomparable Sully Femia

Harry McCabe (at MGH and receiving visitors)

Please remember in your prayers the repose of the souls of:

Brother Tom Murphy

Rosemarie Collins, sister of Brother John Mahoney

Barbara Mahoney, sister in law of Brother John Mahoney

Eugene Masi, father of Brother John Masi

David Carr, PGK

Brother Joseph Mazzotta

Brother George Smith

All of our deceased Brothers and their family members

May their souls and all the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace　

CHAPLAIN

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