Knight Digest
Council #4504
1034 Jeanette Avenue
Union, New Jersey 07083
(908-686-4504
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The Nominating Committee has interviewed the following candidates for 26/27 JFK Assembly officers:
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Inside Sential Sk Allen Pascullo PFN
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FAC Outside Sentinel SK Alex Rivera
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SK Pilot López
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Purser SK Michael Peter
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Scribe SK David Bernot
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Faithful Captain SK Ray Gora PFN
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Faithful Navigator Anthony Spina
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Faithful Admiral Andy Wnukowski
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Fathful.Chaplin fr John Gordon
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1st yr trustee Sk Joe
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Assembly commander is a appointed position to be announced later date .
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The May monthly meeting and election will be held next week Wednesday May 27th at 7pm at the Union Columbain Club at 1034 Jeanette Ave Union. To be followed by a mass for former Assembly Commander Thomas Kramer at 7:45 pm.
The Knights of Columbus 4th Degree JFK Assembly 0666, invites you to join them at the 10:00 AM Mass on Sunday June 14th as we bless our new American Flag. Immediately following the Mass, the Assembly will conduct a ceremony.
Honorary & Honorary Life Memberships
The Supreme Council recognizes Brother Knights who have reached 25 and 50 years of continuous service by granting Honorary and Honorary Life status. Eligible members receive special membership cards acknowledging their dedication to the Order.
Honorary Membership
Brother Knights are designated Honorary Members when they meet the following criteria:
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Age: 65 years or older
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Membership: 25 consecutive years in the Order
Honorary Members are exempt from general fund charges, except for State and Supreme Council per capita assessments.
To cover the New Jersey State Per Capita charge, Honorary Members are assessed $10.00 per year in dues.
Honorary Membership cards are mailed each December to qualifying members along with their annual dues notice.
Honorary Life Membership
A Brother Knight is designated an Honorary Life Member when he meets either of the following:
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Age 70 with 25 consecutive years of membership
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50 consecutive years of membership, regardless of age
Honorary Life Members are fully exempt from:
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Council dues
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State and Supreme Council per capita charges
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All assessments
Additionally, all priests and members of religious communities automatically receive Honorary Life status upon taking their First Degree and are permanently exempt from dues and assessments.
Honorary Life Membership cards are mailed to each member as soon as they are received by the Financial Secretary.
Intellectual Disabilities Drive
The Union Knights have begun this year’s Intellectual Disabilities Drive, and we are grateful for the generosity shown by our parish communities. To date, we have held three drives—one at St. Michael’s and two at Holy Spirit—collecting a total of $2,000.00.
Our Goal
We aim to donate $1,000 each to the following four Union County charities:
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Community Access Unlimited
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ARC of Union County
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Camp Fatima
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Crossroads of Opportunities
These organizations provide essential support and opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Supporting Special Olympics
To fully meet our goal, we must collect an additional 10% beyond the $4,000 total. This extra amount will help support the New Jersey State Knights of Columbus Special Olympics Program.
Across the state, Knights volunteer as:
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Coaches
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Timekeepers
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Trainers
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Cooks and servers during events
Every council in New Jersey participates in this effort, and your support strengthens these statewide initiatives.
More Drives Coming This Spring
We will continue our fundraising efforts with additional drives in the spring. Your participation—whether through volunteering or donating—helps us reach more families and expand our charitable impact.
How to Donate
If you would like to contribute to the Intellectual Disabilities Drive, donations may be sent to:
Knights of Columbus (Include your council name in the memo line)
Your generosity directly supports individuals and families in our community.
1034 Jeanette Ave
Union NJ 07083
C/O IDD Chairman
P.S. On memo line please put Intellectual Disabilities
Food Drive & Roses for Baptisms
Food Drive Ministry
Our council supports a year‑round food drive to assist needy parishioners at St. Michael’s Church and Holy Spirit Church. This ongoing effort also benefits senior citizens in Union, as well as the St. Michael’s (Union) and St. Joseph’s (Elizabeth) Food Pantries.
Your generosity helps ensure that families and seniors in our community never go without essential food items.
How to Help
If you would like to donate non‑perishable food or volunteer in this ministry, please contact:
Chuck Cababe 📱 908‑868‑8114 (call or text)
Roses for Baptisms
Our council celebrates the gift of life by presenting roses to the newly baptized and their families at St. Michael’s Church and Holy Spirit Church. This joyful outreach takes place on the second Sunday of each month, and occasionally on additional Saturdays and Sundays as needed.
This simple gesture brings warmth, welcome, and encouragement to families beginning their child’s journey of faith.
How to Serve
If you would like to participate in this beautiful ministry, please contact:
Chuck Cababe 📱 908‑868‑8114 (call or text)
Our council has a food drive throughout the year for needy parishioners at St. Michaels Church and Holy Spirit Church. It also benefits senior citizens in Union and St. Michael's (Union) and St. Joseph's (Elizabeth) Food Pantries.
If you would like to donate non-perishable food or serve in this ministry, please text or call Chuck Cababe at 908-868-8114.
Knights of Columbus / 4th Degree Apparel...........
If any one is interested in purchasing Knights of Columbus or 4th Degree Apparel, please contact Michael Peter at dd18kofcmwp@gmail.com .
The store will open for the Knights of Columbus merchandise on the second week of February until the final week of February. The store will open for the 4th Degree items to be processed at the end of February to have at our meeting in March. If there are any questions, please contact the above information.
Coats for Kids Program
Through a special program offered by the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council, our council is able to purchase brand‑new winter coats for children in need within Holy Spirit Parish and St. Michael’s Parish. These coats are distributed directly to families who need help keeping their children warm during the winter season.
How You Can Help
A box of 12 new coats costs $285, which is less than $25 per coat. Your support—whether large or small—helps ensure that every child has a warm coat this winter.
We gratefully accept donations of any amount, but we encourage those who are able to consider donating $25 or more to cover the cost of one brand‑new coat.
How to Donate
By Mail
Send monetary donations to:
Union Knights of Columbus
134 Jeanette Ave
Union, NJ 07083 Attn: Steve Nagy, PGK
Please make checks payable to: Union Knights of Columbus Write “Coats for Kids” on the memo line.
In Person
Cash donations may be given to Steve Nagy, PGK at the Council meetings.
Parish Designation
If you would like your donation to support a specific parish, please indicate:
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Holy Spirit Parish, or
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St. Michael’s Parish
If no parish is specified, your donation will be split evenly between both.
More Information
For questions or additional details, please contact:
Steve Nagy, PGK 📞 (908) 967‑9060 📧 toys4504@aol.com
Help Us Make a Difference
Your generosity helps us provide the gift of warmth to children who need it most. Thank you for helping us make a meaningful impact this winter.
