Father McGivney Information

View interview with State Deputy Anthony Ippolito and Msgr. Jim Vlaun on the Catholic Faith Network

Boxing Night, November 22, 7PM

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On Monday November 18 a Knights of Columbus Inter Chapter meeting was held to exchange ideas.

Front Row: left to right Carmine Musumeci Past NY State Deputy, Jim Cioffi- Nassau Chapter-President,
Anthony Ippolito- NY State Deputy, Fr. Jean-Pierre Soen

Back Row left to right Wally Wych- Past NY State Deputy, Gene Johann- Suffolk Chapter Chairman, Paul Eggert- Kings County Chapter President, Nicholas Procino-Hudson Valley-Rockland County Chapter Pres., James Gonzalez- Staten Island Chapter President, Paul J. Plate'- Hudson Valley Chapter President, - Stephen Calcutti-Westchester/Putnam Chapter- Chapter VP

Trivia Knight Photos

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Blessed McGivney Relic Veneration Photos

Paws of War
Holy Family/Kellenberg Photos

Chapter Officers Installation Photos

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Chapter Night
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Nassau Chapter News and Events

Next Business Meeting

December 20, 8 P.M.

Hartigan Council

Chapter Christmas Party, See Below...

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Nassau Chapter Raffle

Chapter Major Raffle

Chapter Christmas Party

December 20, 7 PM, Hartigan Council, $50 per Person

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Chapter Directory

The Nassau Chapter Directory for 2024 - 2025. Password Protected. Contact your Grand Knight or District Deputy for Password or
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Chapter Directory

Latest Chapter Newsletter

Latest Nassau Chapter Newsletter

Chapter Newsletter

Ted Newkirk
Chapter Charity Ball

Chapter Charity Ball April 6,
12 Noon - 5 PM, $95/Person
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FAC Program

The Fraternal Assistant Committee (FAC) application is available below:

FAC Application FAC Raffle Information

STATE DEPUTIES TROPHY CLUB
CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE NASSAU COUNCILS FOR ACHIEVING ONE BOOK PER MEMBER

Fr. /William Daly 2122
Joseph Barry 2520
Pope Pius X!! 4422
Our Lady of Mercy/Joseph Lamb 5723
St.PIus X 10332
Sign of the Cross 11254
Msgr Siedenschwang 11836

A Call to Renew our Culture of Invitation.
Father Michael McGivney formed the Knights of Columbus by inviting men to join.

A Warrior for Christ: The Life of Joe Reali
The Joseph Mario Reali Council # 16261 District 12 was founded in his honor

Nassau Chapter Councils, Columbiettes, Squires, Assembly
News and Events

Boxing Night

O'Connell Council, November 22
7 PM
Fight for Charity, $50 per Person

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NYS Knight Life

Latest Edition of the NYS Newsletter, State Deputy Anthony Ippolito

NASSAU COUNTY NY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

What We Believe

The Chapter believes in Charity, Unity Fraternity & Patriotism These are the Four Principles of the Knights of Columbus and the Four Reasons that through the Chapter members talents and generous works, the Nassau Chapter continues to be the flagship Chapter and Speeding Locomotive of Columbianism of New York State. Fr. McGivney would be very proud.

Who We Are

The chapter serves Councils located in
Nassau County, Long Island, New York.
Chapter Membership represents the nearly 18,000 members and their families among the 50 member councils
in Nassau County, New York.

Mailing Address

944 Shari Lane
East Meadow, NY 11554
Phone: (516) 312-5375
Email: rbaron73@optonline.net

Nassau County is led by two separate, co-equal entities
The Nassau Chapter and the Nassau Conference

NASSAU CHAPTER
The Nassau Chapter represents the Fraternal arm of the Order. Chapters are recognized by Supreme Council and are responsible for the day to day fraternal activities of its member Councils. Various programs, such as Fraternal Assistance, Scholarship, Blood Drives, Pro-Life Initiatives, Social functions, Church, etc., are organized and facilitated by the Chapter. Each program should have Charity as its core. Chapters are the visible Fraternal, Charitable face of our Order. The Nassau Chapter meets monthly on the third Friday of the month, hosted by a different Member Council each month.

NASSAU CONFERENCE
The Nassau Conference represents the political arm of the Order. Conferences are NOT recognized by Supreme Council. They are in charge of political appointments on behalf of the State Deputy and in NYS, are in sync with the other Conferences to elect our State Officers on an annual basis. Also, unlike Conferences in other States, the Nassau Conference facilitates the appointments of the County's District Deputies. (In most other states, the Chapters appoint District Deputies.). Conferences are not permitted to fundraise for the purpose of Charity. The Nassau conference meets twice per year.
Both the Chapter and Conference work together to serve the overall needs of our Brother Knights in Nassau County.

About the Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus and it's Councils, Assemblies and Columbiettes are committed to the exemplification of charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism and to the defense of the priesthood. Our order is consecrated to the Blesses Virgin Mary and is firmly committed to the protection of human life, from conception to natural death, and to the preservation and defense of the family. Our order's central vision is to engage in charitable works, to serve the Church, to support brother Knights, to act for the good of our country, and to give aid to those in need.

Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. To apply for membership in the Knights of Columbus, click the link to the right or scan the QR Code.

Nassau County Board Of District Deputies

Board of Distict Deputies is made up eleven districts in Nassau County, NY. District Deputies are nominated by the State Deputy and are appointed and approved by the Supreme Knight. The district deputy is the representative of the Supreme Knight and the State Deputy and is responsible for the supervision, growth, expansion, general care and well-being of the councils assigned to his district. District deputies are responsibile for the Council Degree Exemplification whcih consists of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Degrees of the Knights of Columbus.

If you're a Knight of Columbus in Nassau County, the Board of District Deputies is at your service. We're here to support members and their councils in Nassau in every way possible. We're the liasion between the local councils and the New York State Council. We help to raise funds for charitable causes, and run special events

Degree Excemplification Schedule District Deputy Information

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Nassau Chapter Scholarships

High School Scholarship

Deadline
April 19, 2024

To provide Financial Assistance to dependent children and grandchildren of members in good standing of the Nassau Chapter for the furthering of their Catholic High School Education

Application Form

C.C.D. Religious Education Grant

Deadline
April 19, 2024

To provide financial assistance for the Catholic education of dependent children or grandchildren of members of the Nassau Chapter

Application Form

Elementary School Grant

Deadline
April 19, 2024

To provide financial assistance for the Catholic education of dependent children or grandchildren of members of the Nassau Chapter

Application Form

Viet Scholarship Incentive Award

Deadline
April 30, 2024

To provide Financial Assistance to a member or dependent child of a member in good standing of the Nassau Chapter for the purpose of furthering his or her post High School Education

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Nassau Chapter Information

Nassau Chapter

The Chapter President for the Columbian Year 2024 - 2025 is Jim Cioffi. The chapter serves Councils located in Nasssau County, Long Island, New York. Chapter Membership represents the nearly 18,000 members and their families among the 50 member councils in Nassau County, New York.

Business Meetings

Monthly Chapter meetings are held on the third Friday of each month starting at 8 P.M.. The meeting location varies from month to month as Member Councils share hosting Chapter meetings. Chapter meetings are open to any and all Third Degree Brother Knights.

Committees

Nassau Chapter Committees consist of Chapter Gear, Fraternal Assistance, Veterans Affairs, etc.

Chapter History

The Nassau Chapter was founded in 2001. The Nassau/Suffolk Chapter was originally made up of councils from both Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Its membership represented nearly 100 Long Island councils. Today, both Nassau and Suffolk Counties have their own separate Chapters.

Chapter Councils

The council membership consists of members of the 1st Degree (Admission), 2nd Degree (Formation) and 3rd Degree (Knighthood). Our Emblem shows a shield mounted upon the Form symbol for Columbus, patron of the Order, while the short sword or dagger was the weapon of the Knight when engaged upon an errand of mercy.

Chapter Assemblies

The Triad Emblem of the Fourth Degree features the Dove, the Cross and the Globe. The Dove - classic symbol of the Holy Spirit and Peace is shown hovering over the orb of the earth (Globe). Both which are mounted on a variation of the Crusader Cross. The Orb or Globe represents God the Father the Creator of the Universe.

The Cross, God the Son the Redeemer of Mankind. The Dove the God the Holy Spirit and Sanctifier. These symbols along with the red, white, and blue colors are used to stress the basic principle of the Fourth Degree .... PATRIOTISM.

Chapter Columbiettes

The Columbiettes, an organization of Catholic women dedicated to our Patronesses, Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Theresa the Little Flower and St. Joan of Arc.

They rely upon the intercession of Mary, our Mother and Model, for guidance in guarding the common good, and to work through her, on loving and aiding all members of the human family and to give assistance to the Knights of Columbus in all their activities upon request. The Columbiette emblem includes a blue circle that represents the world. The rays going out from the cross reflect our desire to serve God through faith, hope and charity. Those three virtues are symbolized by the three white stars underneath the cross.

Chapter Squires

The Squires is designed to develop young men as leaders who understand their Catholic religion, who have a strong commitment to the Church and who are ready, willing and capable of patterning their lives after the Youth Christ.

The Squires emblem includes a Maltese cross upon which are the letters ”P.” (physical fitness); ”I.” (intellectual development); ”S.” (spiritual growth and the practice of our faith); and ”C" (citizenship and civic life). The large letters ”C.” and ”S.” intertwined with the cross respectively represent Christ and Squires. The ”K.” centered on the cross symbolizes the Knights of Columbus. Esto Dignus, the Squires' motto encircling the emblem, is Latin for ”Be Worthy.

Nassau Chapter Committes

Calendar and Appointments

The Chapter is always looking for Councils to host the monthly chapter meeting. If your council is willing to do so, please contact Robert Guida

Chapter Directory

Each year the Nassau Chapter produces its Chapter Directory, which lists contact information for all Chapter and Conference Officers along with the Councils and Grand Knights in Nassau County. The book also includes a calendar for keeping track of appointments and meetings. Each Council receives 4 free books, and additional books can be purchased for $5 each. The cost of printing the books is defrayed by income from ads that can be placed in the book. To purchase a book, or to place an ad. Please contact Brian Ennis

Chapter Gear

The Nassau Chapter has a number of items available so that you can show your pride in, and support the Nassau Chapter. These include: Patches; Car Magnets: Indoor Magnets; Commemorative Pins; American Flag Pins; Logo Pins; T-Shirts; Keep Christ in Christmas T-Shirts; and Easter Magnets. Items are available for purchase at each Chapter Meeting Contact Steve Connolly

Fraternal Assistance

This program was established to provide assistance to members of the Nassau Chapter Knights of Columbus, Columbiettes, Ladies Auxiliary, or their Spouses, Squires, or Squirettes. Fraternal Assistance is available and cannot exceed $750 in an six month period. Repeat requests can be made in subsequent six month periods, with a lifetime limit of $2,500. All requests for assistance are held in the strictest of confidence. To apply for assistance contact Jim Cioffi

Pro-Life Mass

Each January, to mark the Supreme Court decision in the Roe v Wade case, the Knights of Columbus in New York State gather at St. Patrick Cathedral in NYC for the annual Pro-Life Mass. The Chapter, in conjunction with Floral Park Council, sponsors a bus to the Cathedral. A small fee is charged for a seat on the bus and includes a continental breakfast at Floral Park Council prior to departure. For more information or to reserve a seat contact Steve Tommony

Scholarships

Each Fraternal Year the Chapter presents three scholarships, High School, CCD and Elementary. For full information on these scholarships, click on Forms, then one of the scholarships Contact Neil Derosa The Chapter also has another scholarship, the Veit Scholar Incentive Award. For full information on this scholarship, click on Forms, then Veit Scholarship Contact Austin Cannon Jr.

Blood Drives

The Chapter is always looking for Councils to host Blood Drives. If your council is hosting a blood drive, please contact Anthony Batista

Columbian Squires

The Columbian Squires are the official youth organization of the Knights of Columbus. Squires are young men between 10 and 18 years of age. A Squires Circle can be sponsored by a Knights of Columbus Council or 4th Degree Assembly.For more information Contact Don Cavanaugh (doncavanaugh@ymail.com)

Nassau Chapter Officers

Fr. Chris Costiagan

Chaplain

Rev. Bret Stockdale, S.J.

Associate Chaplain

James Cioffi, PGK

President

Kevin Fitzpatrick, PGK

Vice President

Joe Bonnarigo PGK, FDD

Secretary

Tom Scalise, GK

Tresurer

Charlie Collora, PGK

Warden

Anthony Ippolito, PFK, FDD, FNCC, PCP

Advocate to the President | Trustee | NYS State Deputy

Jim Albert, PGK, FDD, PCP

Trustee

Thomas Liddy PGK, PFN, FDD, KGCHS, KM

Trustee

Tom Casey

Lecturer to the President

Keith Wilson, PGK, PFN, FDD, PCC

Lecturer to the President

Al Valente, PGK

Warden to the President

Steve Connelly, PGK, PFN, PCP

Secretary to the President

Testimonials

"Today the Knights of Columbus continue their work of evangelical charity and fraternity in a variety of fields,”. “I think in particular of your faithful witness to the sacredness and dignity of human life, evident at both the local and national levels."

Pope Francis

"Whenever I think of the Knights of Columbus, I am reminded with joy of a rich heritage of faith, fraternity and service, and of a shining example of Catholic laity involved in the mission of the Church. And therefore … I encourage you to carry on the worthy traditions which are yours, even as St. Paul says, "to make still greater progress", seeking to be ever more attentive to the word of God and completely disposed to carry out God's will."

Pope St. John Paul II

"I rely on you … the Knights of Columbus to bring holiness to the world,”. Christ needs you to bring fraternal concern to your neighborhoods,to exemplify justice in your communities, to spread peace and truth in the world."

Pope Paul VI

Knights Charity Work