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Deputy Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly addressed the Feb. 5 meeting of the Knights of Columbus Board of Directors, during which he was elected the Order’s 14th Supreme Knight. Below are excerpts from his remarks. THIRD-GENERATION KNIGHT“Inspiring the next generation of Knights is personal for me. I am a third-generation Knight. My grandfather joined the…

I sent the following to the Star Ledger to publish as a “Letter to the Editor” or an “Op-Ed.” I’m not sure they will print given their liberal bias but thought you may be interested. In today’s environment of holding people responsible for their actions, I was flabbergasted by the February 6 Reproductive Rights article…

First the bad news! There is little we can do to stop the Biden administration from issuing pro-abortion executive orders such as not renewing the “Mexico City Policy” which prevented taxpayer funding of foreign organizations that perform or provide referrals to obtain an abortion. Now the good news! 48 senators: will vote to block any…

1- Motion for the council to donate $150 to the Father John F. Murray Memorial Scholarship Funds. 2- Motion for the council to donate $150 to the John Attardo Memorial Scholarship Funds. 3- Motion for the council to allocate up to $500 for the remaining 2 blood drives (Feb. and April 2021) for food.

Knights of Columbus Fr. Joseph A. Cassidy Council 6100 Business Meeting January 11, 2021 Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:32 pm by Grand Knight Joe D’Anna. Warden’s Report All present were in possession of a current membership card. Opening Prayer Opening prayer was led by GK Joe D’Anna Pledge of…

Before every Business meeting (2nd Tuesday of every month) we join together to Pray the Rosary. The meeting starts at 7:30 so we gather at 7:00. If you would like, come and lead one of the decades. Baby Bottles are due back this weekend (or if you forget, next weekend or at the rectory). Also,…

Virgin of Guadalupe, Patroness of unborn children,we implore your intercession for every child at risk of abortion.Help expectant parents to welcome God’s priceless gift of their child’s life. Console parents who have lost that gift through abortion,and lead them to forgiveness and healing through the Divine Mercy of your Son. Teach us to cherish and…

On February 29, the day of the 48th annual “March for Life” in Washington D.C., prayer warriors from Council 6100 and the Long Valley Council joined forces at the Planned Parenthood in Morristown, NJ to pray for an end to abortion. Since COVID restricted actual participation in the March, and in spite of 12 degree…

This month’s officer’s meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in order to accommodate the Council Audit that will follow

Programming Note: (If you have Optimum, it is channel 135) EWTN will air the 40 Days for Life documentary, Life Journey, on January 21 at 5am Eastern and January 22 at 8pm Eastern. EWTN will air Unplanned-The 40 Days for Life Story on January 26 at 5:30pm Eastern and January 27 at 2:30am Eastern.

Our Council wreath sale, led by Brother Gerard Petrocelli, raised $625. The Council had previously voted to match funds raised up to $500 and use all proceeds to purchase Shoprite gift cards. Gift cards will be given to the parish, as needed, to be distributed to individuals who approach our parish looking for assistance. Congratulations…

Supreme has instituted a change in our meeting formats with the hopes of streamlining the agenda and shorting the overall length of the business meeting. An example of one of the changes is that the minutes of the previous meeting will not be read. The minutes will be posted on this site for everyone to…

It’s that time of year again. Time to pay your 2021 Council dues. Please send $25 to: Gerard Petrocelli (FS)Knights of Columbus Council 6100PO Box 204Budd Lake, NJ 07828 Please help us keep our records in order by including your Name:Phone:Address:E-mail:Wife’s Name: