Stella Maris Council #3546
324 Breakwater Rd
Erma, NJ 08204
324 Breakwater Rd
Erma, NJ 08204
Updated 02/04/10 JRM
February, 2009
Volume 02 Issue 1
Volume 02 Issue 1
Grand Knight Column
We start this month out on a sad
note, Fr. Bill; our Chaplin for the past six
years has retired. We helped him
celebrate this bitter sweet moment by
honoring him with a brunch and giving
him a plaque for all his service to the
Knights over the years.
These are trying times for us and the
Catholic Church. In the last six years, we
have seen the closing of our grade school,
several of the Nuns being reassigned, Fr.
Forbes retiring and now Fr. Bill. Now
Star of the Sea is closing along with
Wildwood Catholic. We as Catholic
Gentlemen have to support our Church
and the Priests of our parish, but we are
wondering what will happen to our
children and our community. We as
Knights can not break the oath we took
to support without question the decision
of the Church through the Bishop, but as
fathers, members of the community we
question why. We pray and have faith in
our religion that what is happening is for
the best but when you see how it affects
the people and especially the children of
this community we can’t help but
wonder, is this the best path for us?
As these changes occur, we will
continue to support the children to
receive a Catholic education. With the
closing of the high school, many parents
may opt to send their children to the
local public school instead of having them
travel over an hour each way to the
nearest Catholic high school. There may
be changes in the way we disperse the
funds. We will still support our high
school children, but focus more on the
younger children, so that they can
benefit from a Catholic education in their
formative years. I ask that each of you
continue to support our Church and our
Council in these trying times.
On a more social note, we have our
delicious crab cakes for sale. They are
still just $5. We will have our first of
two Fish Fry dinners on the first Friday
of Lent, Feb. 19th.
Vivat Jesus,
Recapture the Dream –
To serve, Not to be Served
Frank Plumley
Grand Knight Stella Maris Council 3546
We start this month out on a sad
note, Fr. Bill; our Chaplin for the past six
years has retired. We helped him
celebrate this bitter sweet moment by
honoring him with a brunch and giving
him a plaque for all his service to the
Knights over the years.
These are trying times for us and the
Catholic Church. In the last six years, we
have seen the closing of our grade school,
several of the Nuns being reassigned, Fr.
Forbes retiring and now Fr. Bill. Now
Star of the Sea is closing along with
Wildwood Catholic. We as Catholic
Gentlemen have to support our Church
and the Priests of our parish, but we are
wondering what will happen to our
children and our community. We as
Knights can not break the oath we took
to support without question the decision
of the Church through the Bishop, but as
fathers, members of the community we
question why. We pray and have faith in
our religion that what is happening is for
the best but when you see how it affects
the people and especially the children of
this community we can’t help but
wonder, is this the best path for us?
As these changes occur, we will
continue to support the children to
receive a Catholic education. With the
closing of the high school, many parents
may opt to send their children to the
local public school instead of having them
travel over an hour each way to the
nearest Catholic high school. There may
be changes in the way we disperse the
funds. We will still support our high
school children, but focus more on the
younger children, so that they can
benefit from a Catholic education in their
formative years. I ask that each of you
continue to support our Church and our
Council in these trying times.
On a more social note, we have our
delicious crab cakes for sale. They are
still just $5. We will have our first of
two Fish Fry dinners on the first Friday
of Lent, Feb. 19th.
Vivat Jesus,
Recapture the Dream –
To serve, Not to be Served
Frank Plumley
Grand Knight Stella Maris Council 3546
| Holy Name Society The Holy Name Society will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 3rd-@ 7P.M. in St. John Of God’s Chapel. Holy Name Society Mass is on Sunday, Feb. 14th-@ 8:00 A.M. Our group is getting larger. Why not plan to attend. Anyone wishing to join can do so by contacting Ed at 889- 2490, Bill at 898-9521 or the Rectory at 884-1656 |
| Council Hours The Council is open to members and friends, Every Day of the week, from 12:00 Noon to 10:00 PM. Please remember, that every member and their guest are required to sign in the book each time you come for a visit. |
| Scholarship Breakfast All you can eat breakfast buffet. $7 for adults, $3 for children 3-10 and free for those under 3. The next breakfast is Feb. 7th - from 8am- 12 noon. This month’s special: Ham carving station |
| Home Assoc. Shuffle Board- Wednesday @7:00 p.m. The game will be Horse Collar (51) open to all members and their guests. Please sign up at the bar, or see Ramiro Yabor, or call 884-9643 |
| Msgr. Moroney Assembly The next meeting will be Feb. 24th. at Our Lady of Angels, Cape May Court House. If you have any questions about the Color Corps, or/and you would like to join, call Tom 898-8356. |
| Council Meeting Thursday, Jan. 7th -@ 8:00P.M. Rosary before meeting starting at 7:40. |
| Food for Needy Food is collected at every meeting. Any non- perishable item is welcome. Cold cash is also accepted – Matt Prodoehl will make sure it gets to Catholic Social Services. |
| Remember Our Sick Ed Rodgers, Robert Bingham, Ernie Rissling, William Weigner, Cathy Miele, Paul Dressel, and Fr. Mike Haggerty, “Nick” Nickler Pray for our Deceased And all members of our family and friends who now rest in the arms of Our Lord. May they rest in Peace. Amen |
Dates to Remember
Feb. 3rd-Holy Name Society Mtg.
Feb. 4th-Council Meeting
Feb. 7th-Scholarship Breakfast 8-12N
Feb. 14th-Holy Name Society Mass
Feb. 15th - 2nd Degree - NW Council
2572 - 8PM
Feb. 19th-Fish Fry 4-8P.M.
Jan. 20th-Msgr. Moroney Mtg.
Feb. 25th-Officer’s Mtg.
Feb. 3rd-Holy Name Society Mtg.
Feb. 4th-Council Meeting
Feb. 7th-Scholarship Breakfast 8-12N
Feb. 14th-Holy Name Society Mass
Feb. 15th - 2nd Degree - NW Council
2572 - 8PM
Feb. 19th-Fish Fry 4-8P.M.
Jan. 20th-Msgr. Moroney Mtg.
Feb. 25th-Officer’s Mtg.
| Crab Cakes Crab cakes are now available. They are still $5 for 5oz. They make a really good meal for the Fridays of Lent. |
| Eyeglasses Please put old eyeglasses in bar or Council Hall – Barry Letizio will take care of them |
| Support Our Nuns Camilla Hall Nursing Home is home to the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Camilla Hall would be very grateful for any of the following products: Air Fresheners, shower gel, Non-alcoholic mouthwash, toothpaste, deodorants/antiperspirants, medicated powder (Ammens or Gold Bond), baby wipes, dental floss, tissues, denture tablets and cups, hair brushes, soap (Dove or Oil of Olay), hair spray, combs, battery operated tooth brush, Body and hand lotion (Intensive Care, Lubriderm or Oil of Olay), AA and AAA batteries. Lotions and soap with fragrances have alcohol in them which dry out their skin. From Sister Patricia McGurgan and Sister Margaret Gradl; Please know our gratitude is expressed in a remembrance in the daily prayers and sufferings of our Sisters. May God continue to bless each of you as you serve His people with love and joy. These items can be purchased at any store. Please drop off your contributions to our Council Hall at your convenience. John Mathis has volunteered to deliver them. Thank you for your continued support. |
A Matter of Importance
It is very important that every Knight
carry their membership card with
them at all times. If you do not
present your card when attending the
Council Meeting, you will not be
admitted into the meeting. We are not
trying to be punitive but trying to
follow the rules of the Order.
It is very important that every Knight
carry their membership card with
them at all times. If you do not
present your card when attending the
Council Meeting, you will not be
admitted into the meeting. We are not
trying to be punitive but trying to
follow the rules of the Order.
Newsletter
Please submit any items to be
included in the newsletter by the 15th
of the month. Contact Frank Plumley
at FrankPlumleykofc3546@yahoo.com
or you can leave your contribution at
the hall with the bartender to be
picked up by the 15th.
Please submit any items to be
included in the newsletter by the 15th
of the month. Contact Frank Plumley
at FrankPlumleykofc3546@yahoo.com
or you can leave your contribution at
the hall with the bartender to be
picked up by the 15th.
Good Bye and Good Luck
It is with sad hearts that we bid farewell
to our Chaplain and friend, Fr. Bill. Words
can not express our feelings of losing the
friend and Mentor that you came to
become.
We wish you joy, peace and happiness in
your retirement. You will be missed and
prayed for always. Please keep in touch
and visit when you are in the area.
It is with sad hearts that we bid farewell
to our Chaplain and friend, Fr. Bill. Words
can not express our feelings of losing the
friend and Mentor that you came to
become.
We wish you joy, peace and happiness in
your retirement. You will be missed and
prayed for always. Please keep in touch
and visit when you are in the area.
| Fish Fry Our annual Fish Fry to support our Education/ Vocation fund; will be Friday, February 19th, from 4P.M. until 8P.M. The cost is still the same as last year, $10-adult and $5-children. Take-out is also available. Help is always welcomed and appreciated. |
