Coats for Kids
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Through a program with the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council we are able to purchase new winter coats for children for both Holy Spirit Parish and St. Michael’s Parish to distribute to children in need of a winter coat.
The cost for a box of 12 new coats is $285 which is less than $24 per coat. Please consider helping our us to purchase new winter coats for those children in need of a warm winter coat this season.
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Monetary Donations can be sent to our Council home at 134 Jeanette Ave, Union, NJ 07083 Attn: Steve Nagy PGK. Checks should be made out to Union Knights of Columbus and write Coats for Kids on the memo line.
Please indicate if you want your donation to be applied to either Holy Spirit or St. Michael’s Parish. If no Parish is specified, the donation will be split between both Parishes.
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For more information you can contact Steve Nagy PGK with the Union Knights of Columbus at (908) 967-9060 or toys4504@aol.com
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Please help us make a difference in some children’s lives this winter with a gift of a warm coat.
Charitable Raffles
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Our Council holds three charitable raffles throughout the year:
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May - Memorial Day
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September - Family Picnic
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December - Christmas dinner
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If you are interested in receiving tickets through the mail, please send me an email (mikemarisolam@gmail.com ) or call me at (908) 370-4126. Tickets are also available approximately one month prior to each drawing.
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In an effort to decrease our expenses, please be certain that the Council has your updated address so that your potential winning tickets are not returned to me by the Post Office as undeliverable. Unfortunately, this occurs far too frequently, and not only adds to our expenses but also decreases the potential prizes available to all who do participate.
Please, don’t hesitate to contact me to ensure that we do have your correct mailing address!
Our Flag collection box is ready at the Columbian Club #4504 Tiki Bar. Any worn torn US flag dropped off will be given a proper retirement.
On July 20, on behalf of the JFK assembly, Sir Knights of the Color Corp replaced the Holy Spirit School flag. Our Faithful Friar Father John Gordon is blessing the new flag. Just a reminder, old flags can be dropped off at the Columbian Club for a proper military retirement.
On Sunday, Sept 21, JFK Color Corpsmen Len Komar, AC PFN PGK, and Raymond Gora PFN participated in the 44th John Basilone Parade. First assisting the John Basilone Assembly at morning mass in St Ann Church. Then, marching in the parade with the George Washington and John Basilone assemblies.
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Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone was awarded a Medal of Honor for his actions in Guadalcanal in October 1942. He turned down an assignment for a US Bond Tour. Instead, he requested to be returned to action. He was killed in action, February 19, 1945, during the Iwo Jima Campaign.