Knights of Columbus Council, No. 1031 Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Visit Our WEB Site at www.readingkofc.org

Charity – Unity – Fraternity – Patriotism Live your Faith!

My Brother Knights, I hope you are all enjoying the busy spring season with your families as we celebrate first communions, confirmations and graduations. We did our own celebrating this month as we held our ―Old Timers Night‖ on Tuesday May 17th. Approximately 50 brothers and family attended as we recognized 25 and 50 year members. We were also blessed to have 19 Past Grand Knights in attendance at the event (dating as far back as 1970!). It really was a wonderful opportunity to share stories and appreciate our council‘s past. Many thanks to Camille for the great Italian meal and also Ernie Arsenault for reaching out to all our Past Grand Knights. Our first guiding principal is charity and on June 3rd and 4th we will have our charity drive. This drive is focused on collecting money for the Reading Food Pantry and also the money needed to support the many organizations that request our help. I would especially like to see many of our new brother knights donate an hour or two of their time this year. This is a great way to get involved in our council and help contribute to our community. This is really what it‘s all about – I look forward to your support! In Christ, Tom Cappuccio, Grand Knight

Sick and Vigil: Continued prayers for successful treatment of FS Charlie Fallon illness. PGK Bob Castine is at home. He finds it hard to get out. He would love to have visitors, 1 Elderberry Lane Apt. 209, or call him at 781-779-8286.

A GOOD KNIGHT THOUGHT_ _________________________________________________________________ BY THE WAY, WHAT IS YOUR EXCUSE?

A little boy returned home from his first day of school and the teacher had asked that the children each to bring copies of their birth certificates so that the school could update their records. "Certificate" was a big word for the little guy to deal with so he told his Mom: “tomorrow I have to take my excuse for being born to school." Isn't that an interesting way to put it—an excuse for living. Everyone should have one. What's your excuse? Unless we have a purpose in life, we miss the challenge and joy of living and worse, instead of reaching for the highest goals in life we could spend our entire lives aiming at nothing and hit only that. Having just finished celebrating the Easter season we know that God had a purpose for sending His Son Jesus to this world. His reason for being born was so that He could be our Savior. He died on the cross to accomplish that for you and for me. Blessed are those who have Jesus as their excuse for being born—as their reason for living. ________________________________________________________________DEACON NEIL

June Birthdays: 6/01 Thomas P. McKenna, John J Quinlan Jr., 6/4 Michael Giacalone 6/8 Robert G Beane, Pasquale M Iapicca, 6/11 Paul J Guazzaloca, 6/12 Charles P Gazzara, 6/17 Brett W Hubbard, 6/19 Lambert ‗Bert‘ Almeida, Ronald A Beaupre, Paul C Millett, 6/20 Stephen J Goldner, 6/21 Kenneth J Masse, Ronald L Petrin Sr, Christopher T Sullivan, 6/29 Charles W Donovan, Stephen M O‘Shea. Birthday Reward: Visit the lounge during the month of your birthday and Steve will be happy to present you with a free drink of your choice.

Newest Member of K of C Council 1031:

, Latest Knight: Larry Penta (left) with Council 1031 Financial Secretary Charlie Fallon

Support the Lounge – Hours of Operation: Mon, Tues, Wed. - 4:00 to 9:00 Thurs., Fri. Sat. - 4:00 to 11:00 Your Help is needed to update our Records: If your birthday is incorrect let us know. Email John Silva at [email protected] or call 781 944 4285 Let’s Help Charlie: Let‘s all help FS Charlie Fallon by providing prompt payment of your dues ASAP. A final notice will be issued the 2nd week of June.

Back Row: (left to right) Nicholas Aiello, Robert Aiello, Andrew Agyei, John Rodrigues, ‗Bert‘ Almeida, Chris Colorusso, Robert Benoit, Front Row: Jim Buczynski, Bill Bachiller, Grand Knight Tom Cappuccio, Ron Pomerleau, Kevin Cashin, Ron Petrin.

Council Calendar: June 3 – 4 8:00 – 4:00 PM Charity Fund Drive June 14 8:00 – 9:00 PM Council Meeting June 28 8:00 – 9:00 PM Council Meeting June 28 8:00 – 9:00 PM Election of Officers

Steve Goldner, Dan Chase, Tom Cappuccio, Peter A.

Reading Memorial High School

Honorary Life Members:

This year $500.00 award sponsored by the Reading Knights of Columbus was given to Brianna Ferreira, a member of the class of 2016 at Reading Memorial High School

Spring (50/50) Charity Drive: The Charities of the Reading Knights are funded with monies that are collected during the Spring Charity Drive that will be held this year on Fri. 6/3 and Sat. 6/4. Your participation is needed to assure its success. Of the monies we collect 50% is donated to the Reading Food Pantry and the remainder goes to our Charity Fund. Please help to make this a success by donating two hours of your time to this worthy cause. Old Timers Night: Old Timers Night also known as Awards Night was held on Tuesday May 19. This has always been occasion for our members, both the Older and the Newer Knights to come together in fellowship. There was a special Dinner followed by recognition awards for our long standing members as they become Honorary Life Members. This year a special invitation was sent to all PGK‘s, active or inactive. Below is a group photo of all PGK‘s who attended.

Tom McKenna (center) celebrating 50 years as a Knight of Columbus

John Firenze (center) being honored for 50 years of continuous service as a Knight of Columbus.

Paul Parisi has celebrating 25 years as a Knight of Columbus

EMMAUS Cycle for Shelter – 2016 Fact, the average age for a homeless person in Massachusetts is 8 years old.

Back Row: John Cafazzo, Steve Kintigos, James Condon, Domenic Cacciapuoti, John Rezendes, Paul Robertson, Leonard Ebert, Ed Kosta, Mike Marnik, Brian Nowicki, Paul Guazzaloca, Front Row: Robert McKenna, GN Tom Cappuccio, Sean Tierney, Chet Tyminski, Tim Griesmer, Larry Bourque, Mike Canavan. Missing: Longest living PGK, Ted Watson, Arthur Hayes, Tom Boudreau, Joe Connors, Bob Castine, Ed Dean, John Ferguson.

Brother John Silva will be taking part in the Cycle for Shelter charity bike ride to support the Emmaus House of Haverhill on July 24th. You can support hiseffort with your donation direct to the web site: http://events.emmausinc.org/goto/jasilva