The 4th of Degree Knights of Columbus is the visible arm of the Knights.This is the Patriotic Degree.When the Knights of Columbus are mentioned, usually people think about the men in the funny hats, cape, gloves and sword,known as Regalia. Our John F. Kennedy (JFK)is doing well, but, as with other organizations, we could use more men.This Assembly is comprised of the following Knights of Columbus Councils:Union; Springfield; Kenilworth; Hillside; Roselle Park. This year there was great participation at our April Exemplification; I had the great pleasure and distinct honor of witnessing 10 men who chose to make a personal difference in their lives and become a 4th Degree Sir Knight - we even had a three-generation family make their degree together. In keeping with past years' tradition there will be another Exemplification in October, on the 23rd; have one candidate ready and eager to make his 4th Degree and am hoping to be able to get more men to make a decision.If you have heard me speak about the 4th Degree in the past, you know I am passionate about saying what needs and deserves to be said, so here I go again: When you decide to become a 4th Degree Knight and join only about 18% of all Knights of Columbus world-wide who are 4th Degree, you become the "Best of the Best", there said it.

Once you become a 4th Degree Sir Knight, you are then eligible and welcome to join the Color Corps and dress in Regalia. During this year to-date, the JFK 4th Degree Assembly has marched in a few parades,in the Pool opening day was dedicated to all of our military service men and women (with us, gone on before us and looking down on us; wounded; active, inactive, reserve); in Hillside Christ the King Church's of Pastor Venantius M. Fernando's 75th anniversary of being a priest - WOW - was that great, in the presence of Bishop Marconi.

Gentlemen, when we put on our Regalia, and march in whatever we are asked to do, the experience and feeling is second to none, believe me.

If there is a man out there who is waiting to be asked to become a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, I just asked you!

Thank you to the John F. Kennedy Officers

Allen Pascullo - Faithful Navigator