Knights of Columbus, Fr. James T. Breen Council #7490

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Welcome to the official website of Knights of Columbus, Father James T. Breen Council #7490, located in Patterson (Putnam County), New York! Our home parish is Sacred Heart Church, 414 Haviland Drive, Patterson, New York.

Grand Knight's Message

The past few months have been an active time for the Father Breen Council. We conducted a recruitment drive, which resulted in signing up 3 candidates to join our Order. Two of those candidates have already taken their First Degree and one has recently completed his Third Degree initiation. Congratulations and welcome aboard from all of our Brother Knights to Frank Gualdino and Olerio (Larry) DonFrancesco.

Last July, the Council participated in the Farmer’s Market, held on the grounds of Sacred Heart Church. In the Fall we sponsored a charity picnic for the Special Olympics and, during the month of October, sponsored a “Celebrity Roast” fund raiser for the candidacy of our very own Jim Thompson, a Past Grand Knight of our Council and former Chairman of the Westchester/Putnam Conference, who is currently running for election to the office of State Treasurer in the New York State Knights of Columbus Council. Never before, in the history of the Father Breen Council, has one of our own Brother Knights achieved so much and pursue such a high office in the New York State Knights of Columbus. Jim has been and continues to be a great contributor to the Council, always exemplifying the virtues of Charity, Unity and Fraternity, which is what being a Knight is all about. Jim can be relied upon not only to volunteer his time and labor to help the Council but also to lend a fellow Brother Knight a helping hand whenever and wherever it is needed. Now it’s our privilege to return the favor and strongly support Jim’s efforts in achieving this worthy goal.

The upcoming months of December and January also promise to be a busy time for our Council, as well. The Council will be sponsoring the annual Children’s Christmas Party, to be held in the Sacred Heart Church Hall, on Saturday afternoon, December 6th, between the hours of 1 to 3 P.M. and chaired by our Past Grand Knight, John King and his lovely wife, Gerri. John and Gerri will also chair the Knights Adult Christmas Party, for the benefit of our Brother Knights and their families, which will be held in the Sacred Heart Church Hall on Saturday, December 20th at 7:00 P.M. Everyone attending the adult party will be requested to bring their favorite hot dish (or dessert) that can be shared with others. In addition to the food, we are also requesting that everyone bring an unwrapped donation that can be contributed to Birth Rite (disposable diapers, baby clothes, etc.) to help those most in need. Both events promise to be a lot of fun for everyone!

In January/February, our annual “Holy Rollers” bus trip to Foxwoods Casino will be chaired by Brother John Mocibob and his lovely wife, Cathy. Flyers will be distributed in the Sacred Heart Church Bulletin announcing the time and date. If last year’s turnout is any indication, this trip should be sold out in short order, so don’t delay – order your tickets as soon you can!

Also, in January, the Council will be co-sponsoring a Blood Drive in cooperation with the Volunteer Putnam Lake Firefighters. As you are aware, the supply of blood is critical to our families and hospitals, especially in times of emergency. We ask everyone to please take the time to come and support this worthy cause. Details concerning the day and time will be announced shortly.

This is the time of year when people’s thoughts turn to holiday fun with their family and friends. It is also a time to remember those less fortunate. If you can, please open your hearts and be charitable with donations of clothes, food, etc. I wish to extend best wishes to everyone for a Happy Thanksgiving, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

VIVAT JESUS !

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