Battlefield Bulletin
Knights of Columbus Council 10246
Volume 7 Issue 7
July 2014
Brothers All:
Happy New Year! This fraternal year is special for Battlefield Council as it is the 25 th
anniversary of our Council Charter which was signed on 25 January 1990. We are now starting to
work on the plans to celebrate our anniversary so if you have any ideas that you think should be
considered, please pass them on to me or one of the other officers.
I had the opportunity to attend the State Pre-Organizational meeting at Holy Cross Academy on
Saturday, 21 June, and learned that the State Deputy’s theme for this year is “Be Faith In Action”.
This year, as in previous years, will be a busy one for Battlefield Council and I reflected on this
theme while finalizing the Council calendar. We have a lot of activities planned and the assistance of each Brother
Knight in the Council is important for the ongoing effort to maintain and grow. Your help is more important now
than it has ever been.
With that said, there are three critical positions that have caught my immediate attention and need to be addressed
now at the beginning of the new fraternal year. Worthy Past Grand Knight Joe McEuen is moving on to other tasks
and Worthy Chancellor John White as the Membership Director needs someone (or two) to assist him with the
recruitment and retention of new Knights. The second position of note is that of the leader of the Rosary prior to
each Council meeting. Brother Frank Connors has led the Rosary for 10 years and will be the Faithful Navigator of
Rappahannock Assembly where he will have his hands full and may not be able to attend all meetings. Finally,
Brother Paul Schulz has asked for relief after many years as Fireworks Committee Chairman . This is our biggest
fundraising effort and requires some effort throughout the year. Luckily, all of the incumbents are still in the Council
and are available to train you as needed. Please let me know if you are interested in taking on any of these critical
positions in the Council.
The installation ceremony for this year’s Council officers will occur on Tuesday, 8 July, starting at 7:30 pm. I
encourage all brothers to attend the ceremony and congratulate the new officers at the reception following. Wives
and families are also invited to attend and observe this wonderful ceremony and support your Council officers.
It will come up fast, so go ahead and put this year’s Council family picnic on your family’s August calendar now.
The Council family picnic will be held at the Lake of the Woods Sweetbriar Pavilion on Sunday afternoon, 3 August,
1:00 to 4:00 pm. I hope to see you all there for the food, fun, and fellowship.
Finally, I would like to thank our outgoing Grand Knight, Brother Andy Taylor, SK, and all of his officers for
their service during the 2013–14 Fraternal Year. I look forward to serving you as your Grand Knight and I ask all to
pray for the your new Council officers as they assume their duties and for the Council as a whole as we move forward
into our 25th anniversary year. The bar has indeed been set very high, but with your help we can achieve our goals in
this new Fraternal Year.
Vivat Jesus,
Bob Fitzgerald
Grand Knight
Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for July
Sports - That sports may always be occasions of
Lay Ministries - That the Holy Spirit may support the
human fraternity and growth.
work of the laity who proclaim the Gospel in the
poorest contries.
“Be Faith in Action!”
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Battlefield Council Calendar 2014-15
Council Officers
Grand Knight
Bob Fitzgerald, SK 540-834-6843 (c)
Deputy Grand
Knight
Joe Watson, SK 540-423-1718
Chaplain
Rev. John A. Ziegler 540-785-5299
Chancellor
John White, SK 540-785-8622
Financial Secretary
July 2014
1
7:30 pm
Leadership Meeting
1-4
As scheduled
Fireworks sales
5
10:00 am
Fireworks-tent/site teardown,
product disposition
David Case, PGK, SK 540-972-6807 (h)
703-577-4378 (c)
8
7:30 pm
Officer Installation, Rosary at
7:10 pm
Treasurer
Neil Buttimer PGK, SK 540-972-0083
10
9:00 am Mass
Monthly Mass for Sick and
Deceased Brothers
Recorder
Hans-Christopher Landin 540-786-1313
22
7:10 pm
Rosary; Council Meeting at
7:30 pm
Advocate
John Belrose, PGK, SK 540-785-8250
Warden
Peter Saviola 540-972-3725
Inside Guard
Louis DiMassa 540-538-8008
Leonard Supchak, SK 540-412-0143
Outside Guard
Steven Ruggiero 540-752-1599
Lecturer
Vacant
Trustee (3 year )
Andy Taylor, SK 540-786-6445
Trustee (2 year )
Pat Rowland, PGK, SK 540-972-1433
Trustee (1 year )
David Turley, PGK, SK 540-548-3965
District Deputy
Mark Janda, SK 540-207-2173
District Warden (s)
Warren Kimmerly, SK 540-220-0871
Romeo de los Santoscoy, SK
550-898-1279
Insurance Agent
Mark Primeau, SK 540-854-5556
Battlefield Bulletin
Editor
David Case, SK 540-972-6807
Proof reading and
mailing
Dick Lindenauer 540-972-8083
Monthly Mass for our Sick and
Deceased Brothers and Families
Join your Brother Knights at Mass to pray for the
intentions of all our brothers and family members
who are ill or have died recently.
This is a monthly event at the 9:00 AM Mass on
the second Thursday of the month.
August 2014
3
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Family Picnic, LOW Sweetbriar
Park
5
7:30 pm
Leadership Meeting
12
7:10 pm
Rosary; Council Meeting at
7:30 pm, First Degree
14
9:00 am Mass
Monthly Mass for Sick and
Deceased Brothers
26
7:10 pm
Rosary; Council Meeting at
7:30 pm
September 2014
2
7:30 pm
Leadership Meeting
9
7:10 pm
Rosary; Council Meeting at
7:30 pm
13
9:00 am
Second Degree,
Fredericksburg Council
Home, Candidates Report
8:30 am
15
8:00 AM
Council Golf Tournament
23
7:10 pm
Rosary; Council Meeting at
7:30 pm
27
Noon – 4:00 pm
Parish Fall Festival
28
7:00 am -2:00 pm
Blood Drive, Parish Hall
Mass this month is Thursday,
July 10, 2014.
Please join us!
“Be Faith in Action!”
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PAST GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE
All good things must come to an end and my term as your Grand Knight has come to an end. I
would not be honest if I did not say that the year has been one of humility, pride, and education. I
now have memories, some good and some not so good, that I will never forget.
To this year’s Officers and Program Chairmen, I am forever thankful for your tireless devotion
to our Order. Your support in the myriad of activities and events the Council conducted or were
asked to support left nothing to be desired. I thank each one of you and your spouses for all your
time and efforts in continuing Battlefield Council’s legacy as the best Council in the
Commonwealth of Virginia.
I extend my congratulations to, and solicit your support for, our new Grand Knight Bob
Fitzgerald and his Officers. I could not have asked for a better Deputy than Bob and I am confident that under his
leadership, Battlefield Council will soar to even greater success in Fraternal Year 2014–2015.
Finally, I would be remiss if I did not thank the ladies of our Council for your generous support in sharing your
husbands with us. Without your support nothing that the Council accomplished would have been possible. And to
Betty Case, President of the Ladies Auxiliary, I cannot thank you and the Auxiliary ladies enough for all that you do
in supporting the Council and the Church.
Fraternally,
Andy Taylor, SK
Past Grand Knight
HONOREES
Knight of the Month for June
Brother Greg Gordon
The June Knight of the Month is Sir Knight Greg
Gordon. Brother Greg devotes much of his time and
energy coordinating the ushers for the Masses at Saint
Patrick Parish. He can also be found at various Honor
America Corps activities as well as Fourth Degree
ceremonial events not to mention the volunteer hours he
devotes to Council charity works. This “behind the
scene” Brother often goes unrecognized for all he does
for the Church, the Council, and the community. It is
with great pleasure and gratitude that I present to all, the
June Knight of the Month Sir Knight Greg Gordon.
“Be Faith in Action!”
Family of the Month for June
John and Kathy Belrose
Sir Knight John Belrose and his wife Kathy are long
term dedicated supporters of Saint Patrick Parish, the
Council, and the Ladies Auxiliary. Both are regular
fixtures around the Council, Assembly, and the Ladies
Auxiliary. Brother John is a Past Grand Knight and
Recorder of the Council. This upcoming Fraternal Year
he will serve as the Council Advocate. Sir Knight John
serves on the District Color Corps Team and can be
counted on when manpower needs arise for Fourth
Degree ceremonies. His wife Kathy is a Past President of
the Ladies Auxiliary and continues to be a strong
supporter of that organization as well as the Council.
When there is a Knights of Columbus activity, be it at the
State, District, or Council level, you will find John and
Kathy volunteering their time and efforts ensuring the
success of the event.
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FIREWORKS are Here!!
Thank you Brother Knights for your superb support
of the Fireworks stand throughout the sales
period. Don't forget July 5th at 1000 we will be
conducting site tear down, tent storage, product
inventory (hopefully very limited) and final clean
up. We need about 10 Knights to make easy work of the
end of this fund raising effort.
Please let me know if you can help with Tear Down
Contact Brother Paul Schultz
540-548-2720, [email protected]
Membership
Brothers, we ended the Fraternal Year with a net
increase of 22 in our membership of Knights bringing
our total membership to 379. Unfortunately we did not
meet our Associate Member quota, but we did meet and
exceed our new Insurance Member quota of 9 by adding
10 new Insurance Members. This is something to be
proud of because our Order’s insurance program is one
of the main benefits of membership. Therefore it is our
duty to see that as many members as possible take
advantage of insurance for themselves and their families.
This start of of the new Fraternal Year is also a great
time to recognize our Membership Director for the past
many years, Sir Knight Joe McEuen, PGK. Joe, the
Council owes you a hearty round of congratulations for a
job well done in recruiting and retention. Thank you
Brother Joe.
As the new Fraternal Year starts, we can expect new
membership quotas and the need to resume our
recruiting efforts. We also have a new Membership
Director, namely Sir Knight John White, who is also our
Council’s Chancellor. Please give him your full
cooperation in recruiting.
We are planning our initial First Degree
Exemplification for the Fraternal Year on August 12. So,
go out there and get some candidates.
What’s a good reason for becoming a Knight?
After giving it some thought, one new member recently
said “Because it makes you a better Catholic! Can there
be a better reason?
Recruiting is every Knight’s job. Let’s do it.
Youth Activities
Saturday June 14, Fr. Fimian organized a fairly robust
group of folks ages 20 to 70 that have shown interest in
supporting the youth programs at St Patrick’s. There were
a lot of great ideas and discussion about how to get, and
keep the youth of the parish involved.
During the meeting Lisa Schumacher brought to the
attention of everyone that one of the biggest challenges
from the organizational and support side of the youth
program was adults who were “qualified” to participate in
the youth programs. There are plenty of parents and older
siblings that are involved on the fringe, but cannot
directly support activities due to Diocesan regulations
requiring all adults be trained in Child Protection, and be
Authorized Drivers. This requirement limits the number
of activities that can be supported; some never occur.
When this support is not available, young people depend
on a parent to drive them to and from an event. For
instance, they must all be delivered to the bowling alley,
or Lake Anna, or where ever the activity might take place.
When many of our young people cannot secure
transportation, interest wanes and then eventually dies.
One idea is to build a large roster of qualified adults
who could provide their time and services in support of
the Parish’s youth program.
As the Council’s Youth Program Director I agreed to
bring this plea for assistance from Fr. Fimian and Mrs.
Schumacher to our Council. The intent would be to have a
good number of Knights that were qualified and could be
called upon to support various youth activities, both
planned in advance and on short notice.
Keeping our Catholic youth engaged, interested, and
active should be a priority for all of us. This is the next
generation of Knights, Priests, religious and lay persons
that will be charged with preserving our Faith and
Catholic heritage. I believe that St Patrick’s and
Battlefield Council could become the model that other
parishes measure up to.
But in order to become qualified several things must
be done first. More information will be forthcoming as we
chart a course for action to support our young people.
To help with Youth activities,
contact Brother Peter Lockard at:
540-548-3874 [email protected]
Contact Membership Director John White to help
540-785-8622 [email protected]
“Be Faith in Action!”
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St. Patricks needs Lectors
FUND RAISING IDEAS
Brother Gordon (Gordy) Folse informs us that
recently, St. Patricks has lost a few lectors, due to health
issues or people relocating.
If any of you are interested in helping out with the
Lector ministry at St. Patrick, please let Gordy know. No
experience is necessary and some initial training is
provided. Gordy’s contact information is:
[email protected]
Mobile: (202) 255-4672
Fishing Anyone?
Brothers, your input is requested and appreciated.
Please fax or email any fundraising ideas you have for
Battlefield Council to Jim Tetor at [email protected] or
Fax to 877-755-7990. Jim will bring all fund raising
ideas to the committee for consideration. Thank you in
advance for your suggestions.
James Tetor
12200 Glade Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Office 540-786-3434
Brother Ed Fortunato arranged a recent fishing charter
on the Potomac River on Friday June 13. Brothers Paul
Gerrick, Steve Ruggiero and John Laterra joined in the
fun. Big stripers were caught by all with John catching
the largest (at least he says so!!) and we filled our limit
by 1050 AM. Check out the fishing crew in the photo.
The boat normally sails from Reedville VA but the
fishing was better in the Potomac so that is where we
went. If you are interested in another charter from
Reedville VA vicinity, for stripers or Spanish mackerel,
or from Cape Hatteras, contact Ed Fortunato
ed.fort.translog@!comcast.net, home 548-2489, cell
703-622-9323.
Retention
Upcoming Degree Ceremonies
Second Degree
Sep 13
9:00 am Fredericksburg Council
Fourth Degree
Nov 1
12 noon, Richmond
If you are interested in any of the above degrees
Contact Deputy Grand Knight Joe Watson,
540-834-6843 [email protected]
Third Degrees
TBA
July Birthdays—Happy Birthday!
Michael W Conrad
J Todd Helbling
William J Mc Coy
Marc W Sholtis
Timothy J Sobus
Caldwell J Soldan
Dexter J Vance
Daniel A Gardner
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1
2
3
3
5
8
9
Anthony T Gionta
Alan B Clune
Frank J Kuhn
J Patrick Rowland
William P Baptist
Gerald E Brock
Raimund K Rueger
Thomas J Corvetti
9
12
12
12
15
15
15
16
Kolbe C Lysher
William J Mc Auliffe
Daniel R Kuzel
Thomas J Sheridan
Louis I Stryker
Robert E Berry
Ken J Bulik
James R Barnhill
16
20
21
21
21
22
25
26
John Roland Harvin
26
Wade L Ayers
27
Rev Frederick H Edlefsen 27
William H Phillipp
27
Louis A Di Massa
28
Timothy S Schulz
30
Edward M Mc Kinnon 31
Milestones
50 - Roy Barnhill, Ed McKinnon 90 - William McAuliffe 97 - Frank Kuhn
“Be Faith in Action!”
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Fr. McGivney Guild
Remember to pray for Fr. McGivney’s intercession for the following on our prayer list.
For the Good of the Order—To ensure good coverage of those in need of our prayers, Brothers
attending meetings are asked to enter names on the prayer sheet at the sign-in table. We will include
these in the Book of Petitions in the Church lobby, and also in our monthly Battlefield Bulletin. Please
include the following Brothers and family members in your prayers. Cut out this list and tape it next to
your daily prayer location.
PRAYER LIST
Fr. Patrick Issac both for his work & health
Diane Simkins, Brother Jack Smith’s sister
Mike Hoyle, grandson of Brother Tom Eales
Mary Provenzano, Ed Fortunato’s mother-in-law
Deacon Bill and Barbara Pivarnik
Dennis Dionne
Alice Clune, Brother Alan’s wife
Jody Zogran, Brother Ray’s wife
Theresa Danoy, Brother Jim’s wife
Anita Mowery, Brother Jim Danoy’s daughter
Esther M. Ryan, mother of Brother Dennis Ryan
Joe Corvetti, Brother Tom’s son
Roger Lanier, Brother Mike Morin’s father-in-law
Bill & Joan McCarthy
John Barnes
Dick Wenneson
Paul Lysher
Pat Phillips, PGK Bill’s wife
Tony Longo, Brother John Gladis’ brother-in-law
Jane Tobin, Brother Paul’s wife
John Lonsiak, Brother Pete’s father
Joan Wenneson, Brother Dick’s wife
Dick Hollenbach
Marge Eales, Brother Tom’s wife
Rosanna Sinacori, Brother Ross’s wife
Mary Ostrowski , friend of Brother George Elliot’s family
Johnny Faughnan, Brother Bob Doan’s nephew
Kim, Brother Larry Pratt’s daughter-in-law
Joe Schultz, Paul’s brother
Chuck Tamburo
Joe Fanelli, Brother Lou Stryker’s brother-in-law
Rich LaRoche, PGK, PFN, FDD Fredericksburg Council
Robert Fortunato, Brother Ed’s nephew
Heidi Noyes, daughter of Brother Mike Pulice’s friend
Greg Harper, Brother Jack Titus’s father-in-law
Frank Farrell
Francis Brown, father-in-law of Brother Jim Oyler’s daughter
Jack Doherty
Ralph Steiniger, our former Field Agent
David Olexa, Brother Tim Smith’s brother-in-law
Chris Mueller, Brother Greg’s brother
Paul Tobin
Father Robert Lange
Tom Eales
Larry Pratt
Sheila Tetor, Brother Jim’s wife
Bridget Cassese Kiernan, Br other Peter Cassese’s daughter
Marianne Biggs and Irene Kochart, Br other J im Ulmer ’s
sisters-in-law
Vic Schultz, Br other Paul’s br other
SPECIAL INTENTIONS
For those who serve at home and out of country
All police officers
All firefighters and medics
Rich Baffa deployed to Iraq
Ryan Tibbatts in Afghanistan
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR THE
DECEASED DAILY
Especially
Mathew Fazzari, Brother Lou’s cousin; shot down over
Kandahar
William Ducette, Steve Wilson’s father-in-law
William Dishon, Brother Dick Lindenauer’s brother-in-law
Polly Witmer, Brother George Elliott’s sister-in-law
Brother Tom Malanga’s sister-in-law
Peter Pinto, Brother Ed Fortunato’s uncle
David Olexa, Brother Tim Smith’s brother-in-law
Kenneth J. Obermeyer, Brother David Ptak’s father-in-law
David John Robinson, Brother Bob Noble’s son-in-law
James M. Psioda
Mark Hollenback, Brother Dick’s son
Robin Saviola, Brother Pete’s daughter
Lois Hollenbach, Brother Dick’s wife
“Be Faith in Action!”
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BATTLEFIELD COUNCIL
FAMILY PICNIC
Sunday, August 3, 2014
1:00–4:00 pm
Pavilion, Sweetbriar Park, L.O.W.
For all Council members and family.
Council provides all meats (fried chicken like last year) and beverages.
Families are asked to bring a casserole, salad, or dessert to share.
Reservations Absolutely Required
(so we have enough food and beverages)
No one will be allowed to enter without a reservation.
MAKE RESERVATIONS BY July 25
Reservations can be made by telephone:
GK Bob Fitzgerald, 540-834-6843 [email protected],
or at meetings.
Come one, come all and join us for food, fun, and fellowship.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.
FAMILY PICNIC RESERVATION
Name:_______________________________ Phone:________________
Number: Adults___________ Children 10 or under___________________
Drop off at Parish Office
“Be Faith in Action!”
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PHOTOS
June 24 Council Meeting
FN Bill Phillips gives RFD Cert to
John Belrose
GK Andy gives Knight of Month Cert to
Joe McEuen
GK Andy gives Second Degree Cert to
John LaTerra
GK Andy gives Family of Month Cert to
Joe McEuen
GK-elect Bob Fitzgerald adjourns the last
meeting of FY 2013-14
Flag Day Retreat Ceremony
Honor America Corps in procession
Honor America Corps in position
“Be Faith in Action!”
Spectators view the ceremony
Narrator Deacon Bill Pivarnik, music man
Greg Gordon, and flag detail John
Purificato and Gene McKenna
Flag folding ceremony begins.
Soldier in uniform stops by to salute
during Echo Taps
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BATTLEFIELD LADIES AUXILIARY
July 2014
Bingo at the Nursing Home: Bingo at the Carriage Hill Nursing Home is the 2 nd Monday of each month, 6:30 –
7:30 PM. Please contact Mary Gladis (891-7408) if you are able to volunteer.
Martha’s Caring Hands: Martha’s Caring Hands provides food and support for families after funerals; prior
to a request for a reception, the rectory must be contacted. Michele Smith is currently in charge of this important
parish service; if you can support this worthy service, please contact Michele (786-6718) or Aggie Mucciacciaro
(972-5611).
Servants for Seniors (Mary J ane Solomon, 972-8915): In addition to assisting seniors, one can call for casseroles
for families in need.
Rosary Makers: (Lucille Moylan, 412-1475) Rosary makers meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Rectory, after
the 9:00 AM Mass. All are invited to participate. Please call Lucille reference the summer schedule.
Bazaar (Pat Schultz, 548-2720): Preparations for the 2014 Christmas Bazaar are underway! Mark your calendars! A
bazaar workshop was held on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 in the Church Hall; prior to wor king on craft
projects, the ladies made cheese, as well as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, for work camp. The next bazaar
workshop will be Tuesday, August 5, 2014. If you have buttons that could be used to make bracelets and other
jewelry items, special occasion cards (birthday, Christmas, children’s, etc.) that could be used to make placemats,
and clean socks that, with clever cutting, could be transformed into cup cozies, please bring them to the work shop.
Regarding the special occasion cards, there is a specific need for cards with floral prints, especially roses. If you
have any pint or quart size Mason Jars looking for a new home, the ladies making delicious mixes for the bazaar
will put them to good use! Everyone is invited to participate in the workshops; come for part or all of the day (we will
start after the 9:00 AM Mass and will have the hall until 3PM). Hope to see you there! For additional
information, please call Pat.
The themes for the auction baskets this year are: Italian, Entertainment, Travel, and Kitchen. During your travels this
summer, if you see anything that would be appropriate for any of these baskets, your donation(s) would be sincerely
appreciated!
Changes in Directory: For changes to telephone, address, or email, please contact Aggie Mucciacciaro (9725611, [email protected])
Sunshine: If you know of anyone who needs a card, other than birthday, please call Libby Burley (898-7991.)
July Birthdays:
Happy Birthday to: Rima Laviano, July 11; Patricia Logan, July 15; Bonnie Boelke, July 17;
Mary Lysher, J uly 28
Dates to Remember: July 8, Installation of Officers; August 5, Bazaar Wor k Shop; August 19, Ladies
Auxiliary Meeting
Reminders: There is no auxiliary meeting in J uly.
Respectfully submitted,
Connie Monastra
Auxiliary Officers for 2014-2015: President: Elaine Str yker ; V ice President: Connie Monastr a;
Secretary: Karen Szafranski; Treasurer, Mary Ryan; Parliamentarian, Carleen Delio; 3 year Trustee, Betty Case;
2 year Trustee, Kathy Belrose; 1 year Trustee, Pat Logan
“Be Faith in Action!”
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2006 VIRGINIA AWARD WINNING BULLETIN
Battlefield Bulletin
JULY 2014
Battlefield Council
Knights of Columbus
P. O. Box 766
Locust Grove, VA 22508-0766
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Knights of Columbus Web Sites
SUPREME COUNCIL
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WWW.VAKOFC.ORG
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WWW.KOFC10246.ORG
HONOR AMERICA CORPS
WWW.HONORAMERICACORPS.ORG
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Charity—Unity—Fraternity—Patriotism
Meetings are usually held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month in the
Parish Hall at St. Patrick Church
9149 Elys Ford Rd., Chancellorsville, VA, promptly at 7:30PM.
Rosary will be said at 7:10PM.
Visit WWW.kofc10246.org for more info and pictures