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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:

“What Aisle is the Polish Sausage In???” Everyone seems to be in such a hurry to scream ‘prejudice’ these days… A customer asked, “In what aisle can I find the Polish sausage?”The clerk asks, “Are you Polish?”The guy, clearly offended, says, “Yes I am. But let me ask you something. If I had asked for…

The Thomas Christopher DeLalla Columbian Squires Circle 2192 held their elections in July and the officers for 2020-2021 are: Chief Squire – Domincik Bautz, Deputy Chief Squire – Alex Sammarco, Bursar – Noah Lopez, Notary – Jack Smitreski, Marshall – open, and Sentry – open. Brothers John Watral, Tom Rohe, and Gerard Petrocelli are the…

Worthy Grand Knight, Sir Knights and Brothers and families all,This is really a special time as we approach the end of the year and our thoughts turn to themes of “Peace on Earth” and “Goodwill to Men!” We think of our Savior’s birth in Bethlehem and the beginning of this chapter of salvation history. Many…

Worthy Brothers, We sincerely pray you and your families are well! On behalf of New Jersey Blood Services and most importantly, the recipients of your blood donations, thank you for your life saving generosity! In these turbulent times, the Knights of Columbus continues to step up and make a difference assisting those most in need!…

It’s that time of the year again to be looking at scholarships. Information and applications for all council scholarships listed below can be obtained on line at our Council 6100 web site http://www.kofc6100.org. These scholarships are open to HS Seniors entering college in the fall. The submission deadline for all scholarships is April 21st. Council…

45 New Pro-Life Members Sworn in to The House of Representatives  NATIONAL   DAVE ANDRUSKO   JAN 4, 2021   |   8:32PM    WASHINGTON, DC Understandably, almost the entirety of the news coming out of yesterday’s swearing in of the Members of the House of Representatives was the very narrow margin by which pro-abortion Nancy Pelosi…

Brother Knights,2020 has been an interesting year. A year beyond all compare. With so much promise and so many challenges, with times of hope and times of sorrow. It is at this time that we have and must continue to pray for God’s help and guidance. We must reach out to our brothers and neighbors,…

Editorial Comment: Although you will be reading both of the following reflections by Father Antonio and Deacon John after Advent and Christmas, they are relevant even without a focus on the preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth.Deacon John M SankerHomily – December 18, 2020Here we are near the end of the third week of…

Fr. McGivney, patron of our Order, we ask your intercession with God our Father to guide us in everything we do as a Council. Dear Jesus, open our hearts so that we may challenge ourselves to do your will. Most Holy Spirit, give each of us the wisdom, courage and strength to make decisions, both…

Wow!! Twenty-Four + Years In July 1996 John Girvin became Grand Knight of our Council. He was editor of our newsletter since taking over the task from Bill Nolan in August 1992. One evening in early July 1996 John invited me to his home to ask if I was interested in becoming editor of our…