KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Mother Cabrini Assembly # 1572

News Alerts - Updated September 24, 2024

The next membership meeting will be Thursday, October 17th, at 7:30 p.m. at Carmel Council (10 Fair Street).

Columbus Day Parade - Oct. 14, 2024. The New York State Knights of Columbus are marching in the 80th Annual Columbus Day Parade on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. All Fourth Degree Honor Guards are called out for this event.

Fourth Degree Exemplification - Feb. 22, 2025. A special celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the Fourth Degree will be held in St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan. More details will be provided as they become available.

On June 20, 2024, we held our annual election of officers. Here is the list of new officers for the 2024-25 fraternal year:

Navigator: Seamus Baker
Captain: Michael Vrabel
Admiral: Ted Czerniewski, PGK, PFN
Scribe: Vacant
Comptroller: Andrew DeStefano
Purser: Robert P. Firriolo, PGK PFN
Pilot: Jeffrey Harrison
Inner Sentinel: Edmund Sheldon
Outer Sentinel: Michael O'Brien
One Year Trustee: Stephen Gheduzzi, PGK PFN
Two Year Trustee: Michael McBride
Three Year Trustee 1st Year: Robert P. Firriolo II

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Volunteers Needed for Committees

1) Patriotic Activities: Our chairman is Sir Knight Mike O'Brien. This committee will come up with ideas that will advance the Fourth Degree's focus on patriotism by assisting veterans, military service members, their families, and other individuals and organizations that support and defend our nation. The committee will bring those ideas to the full membership and work together to implement selected ideas.

2) Fundraising: Our Chairman is Sir Knight Seamus Baker. This committee will come up with proposals to raise funds for the Assembly to allow us to continue our donations to charitable, benevolent, and patriotic organizations.

Please contact the committee chairman or FN Seamus Baker if you are interested in serving on either or both of these committees, or if you have suggestions you would like to share with the committees.

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PLEASE MAKE SURE WE HAVE YOUR CURRENT EMAIL ADDRESS ON FILE! Let FN Seamus Baker or Purser Rob Firriolo (our webmaster) know your address if you have not been receiving Assembly emails or if your address has recently changed. Email and this website are the primary methods of communication with the membership, so current contact information for our members is essential!

NEWS ARCHIVE - PAST NEWS ITEMS

On June 15, 2023, we held our annual election of officers. Here is the list of new officers for the 2023-24 fraternal year:

Navigator: Seamus Baker
Captain: Michael Vrabel
Admiral: Ted Czerniewski, PGK, PFN
Scribe: Robert Schanil
Comptroller: Andrew DeStefano
Purser: Robert P. Firriolo, PGK PFN
Pilot: Jeffrey Harrison
Inner Sentinel: Edmund Sheldon
Outer Sentinel: Michael O'Brien
Trustee 3rd Year: Robert P. Firriolo II
Trustee 2nd Year: Stephen Gheduzzi, PGK PFN
Trustee 1st Year: Michael McBride

All new offices became effective on July 1st. Please congratulate our new officers when you see them, and please give them your full support.

The winners of $50 prizes in our 2023 50/50 Dues Raffle are SK Bob Cuthbert, SK Thomas Brann, and SK James Lalik. By vote of the members present, a donation of $150 from the raffle proceeds will be made to Wreaths Across America, which honors our deceased American veterans by placing wreaths on their graves at Arlington National Cemetery and thousands of other cemeteries in the United States and abroad every December. Thanks to Bob Cuthbert for donating his winnings to Wreaths Across America, which increased our donation to $200.

On June 16, 2022, we held our annual election of officers. Here is the list of new officers for the 2022-23 fraternal year:

Navigator: Ted Czerniewski, PGK
Captain: Seamus Baker
Admiral: Vincent LaRusso, PGK, PFN
Scribe: Robert Schanil
Comptroller: Andrew DeStefano
Purser: Robert P. Firriolo, PGK PFN
Pilot: Mike Mocibob
Inner Sentinel: Edmund Sheldon
Outer Sentinel: Michael O'Brien
Trustee 3rd Year: Michael McBride
Trustee 2nd Year: Robert P. Firriolo II
Trustee 1st Year: Stephen Gheduzzi, PGK PFN

All new offices became effective on July 1st. Please congratulate our new officers when you see them, and please give them your full support.

The winners of $50 prizes in our 2022 50/50 Dues Raffle are SK Bob Cuthbert, SK Thomas Brann, and SK Anthony Infantino. By vote of the members present, a donation of $150 from the raffle proceeds was made to My Brother Vinny, which provides veterans' support services.

2021-22 Election Results

Here is the list of new officers for the 2021-22 fraternal year:

Navigator: Ted Czerniewski, PGK
Captain: Seamus Baker
Admiral: Stephen Gheduzzi, PFN
Scribe: Robert Schanil
Comptroller: Andrew DeStefano
Purser: Robert Firriolo, PGK PFN
Pilot: Mike Mocibob
Inner Sentinel: Edmund Sheldon
Outer Sentinel: Michael O'Brien
Trustee 3rd Year: Stephen Gheduzzi, PGK PFN
Trustee 2nd Year: Michael McBride
Trustee 1st Year: Robert P. Firriolo II

2020-21 Election Results

On July 23, 2020, we held our annual election officers. Here is the list of new officers for the 2020-21 fraternal year:

Navigator: Vincent LaRusso, PGK
Captain: Ted Czerniewski
Admiral: Stephen Gheduzzi, PFN
Scribe: Robert Schanil
Comptroller: Andrew DeStefano
Purser: Robert Firriolo, PGK PFN
Pilot: Mike Mocibob
Inner Sentinel: Edmund Sheldon
Outer Sentinel: Michael O'Brien
Trustee 3rd Year: Stephen Gheduzzi, PGK PFN
Trustee 2nd Year:
Trustee 1st Year: Michael McBride

All new offices became effective on July 1st.

2019-20 Election Results

On June 20, 2019, we held our annual election officers. Here is the list of new officers for the 2019-20 fraternal year:

Navigator: Vincent LaRusso, PGK
Captain: Ted Czerniewski
Admiral: Stephen Gheduzzi, PFN
Scribe: Robert Schanil
Comptroller: Michael Campbell
Purser: Robert Firriolo, PGK PFN
Pilot: Mike Mocibob
Inner Sentinel: Edmund Sheldon
Outer Sentinel: Michael O'Brien
Trustee 3rd Year: DD Robert Cuthbert, PGK PFN
Trustee 2nd Year: Stephen Gheduzzi, PFN
Trustee 1st Year:

All new offices become effective on July 1st.

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Raffle News

The winners of $50 prizes in our 50/50 Dues Raffle are SK Rich Dambra, SK Franz Wolf, and SK Rich Bennett. By vote of the members present, a donation of $165 from the raffle proceeds will be made to the St. James the Apostle School in memory of the Hon. James Reitz.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our 2018-19 "Night Out on the Sir Knights" Raffle! Here are the winners of eleven gift certificates of $250 for top restaurants, plus one $500 gift certificate for a weekend of fun at West Point.

Winners for 2018-19:
SK Robert Manfredi (The Arch)
SK Michael Campbell (Averasano's)
SK Ted Czerniewski (Ramiro's 954)
Anita Baker (Purdy's Farmer and the Fish)
Mr. or Ms. Gellers (Las Mananitas)
Pat Barry (Rraci's)
SK Rich Dambra (Crabtree Kittle House)
Angelo Zarro (Piper's Kilt)
Josef Rosenfeld (Culinary Institute of America)
SK Pat Perry (BLU at the Lakehouse)
SK Mike O'Brien (McKinney & Doyle)
John Flynn ($500 for West Point Weekend)

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2018-19 Election Results

On June 11, 2018, we held our annual election officers. Here is the list of new officers for the 2018-19 fraternal year:

Navigator: Vincent LaRusso, PGK
Captain: Ted Czerniewski
Admiral: Stephen Gheduzzi, PFN
Scribe: Robert Schanil
Comptroller: Michael Campbell
Purser: Robert Firriolo, PGK PFN
Pilot: Mike Mocibob
Inner Sentinel: Edmund Sheldon
Outer Sentinel: Michael O'Brien
Trustee 3rd Year: Joseph Groneman
Trustee 2nd Year: DD Robert Cuthbert, PGK PFN
Trustee 1st Year: Stephen Gheduzzi, PFN

All new offices become effective on July 1st. Please congratulate our new officers when you see them, and please give them your full support.

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Our Newest Member Sir Knights

On Saturday, May 19th, 2018, eight brothers from our member councils received the honors of the Fourth Degree at the exemplification held at the Crowne Plaza in Suffern, New York. Our newest members are:

Richard Bennett
Michael Clement
Richard Dambra
Anthony Dominick
Michael Drenkalo
Patrick Ford
Timothy Malone
Thomas Murphy

Please congratulate them when you see them!

2017-18 Election Results and Raffle Winners

On June 15, 2017, we held our annual election officers. Here is the list of new officers for the 2017-18 fraternal year:

Navigator: Stephen Gheduzzi
Captain: Vincent LaRusso, PGK
Admiral: Louis Gagne
Scribe: Robert Schanil
Comptroller: Michael Campbell
Purser: Robert Firriolo, PFN
Pilot: Mike Mocibob
Inner Sentinel: Edmund Sheldon
Outer Sentinel: Michael O'Brien
Trustee 3rd Year: Otto Romanino
Trustee 2nd Year: Joseph Groneman
Trustee 1st Year: DD Robert Cuthbert, PFN PGK

All new offices become effective on July 1st. Please congratulate our new officers when you see them, and please give them your full support.

Congratulations also to the winners of our 50/50 Charity Benefit Raffle, which was part of our 2017 membership mailing. Winning $50 each were brothers John Mertens, Russell Nolan, and Jim Thompson. Proceeds from the raffle enabled us to make a $200 donation to the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Vet2Vet Program of Putnam County, which helps veterans, service members, and their families in our community..

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Thanks to everyone who participated in our 2017 "Night Out on the Sir Knights" Raffle! We awarded eleven gift certificates of $250 for top restaurants, plus one $500 gift certificate for Mohonk Mountain House.

Winners for 2017:
January - Charlie Gruetzner (The Arch)
February - FN Steve Gheduzzi (Averasano's)
March - John Flynn (Ramiro's 954)
April - Josef Rosenfeld (Purdy's Farmer and the Fish)
May - Bob Cuthbert (Las Mananitas)
June - Bob Cuthbert (Taormina II & Paramount Theater)
July - Mike Mocibob (Crabtree Kittle House)
August - Tom Castrovinci (Cathryn's Tuscan Grill)
September - Ward Lyke (Culinary Institute of America)
October - Inez Bonsignore (Chophouse Grille)
November - Mike Rama (McKinney & Doyle)
December - _______ (Mohonk Mountain House)

Congratulations to Our Newest Members!

On Saturday, May 20th, 2017, three brothers from our member councils received the honors of the Fourth Degree at the exemplification held at the Crowne Plaza in Suffern, New York. Our newest members (pictured below, left to right) are Gerard Kubik from Brewster, Andrew DeStefano from Carmel, and Steven DeFino from Mahopac. Please welcome and congratulate them when you see them.

Election Results and Raffle Winners

On May 19, 2016, we held our annual election officers. Here is the list of new officers for the 2016-17 fraternal year:

Navigator: Stephen Gheduzzi
Captain: Vincent LaRusso, PGK
Admiral: Louis Gagne
Scribe: Stephen Kladis
Comptroller: Michael Campbell
Purser: Robert Firriolo, PFN
Pilot: Joseph Cicchelli
Inner Sentinel: Edmund Sheldon
Outer Sentinel: Michael O'Brien
Trustee 3rd Year: Charles LaBarbera, PDD, PGK, PFN
Trustee 2nd Year: Otto Romanino
Trustee 1st Year: Joseph Groneman

All new offices become effective on July 1st. Please congratulate our new officers when you see them, and please give them your full support.

Our 2016 membership raffle raised $200 for Emmanuel House International, a local, pro-life charity. The winners of $50 each are members Mike Tomassi, Fred Santi, Ray Kerins, Jr. and Dennis Crilly. Checks have been mailed to the winners.

2016 Fourth Degree Exemplification

On April 9, 2016, we were pleased to have nine new members join our Assembly as they earned the honors of the Fourth Degree at the exemplification held in Fishkill, New York. From Mahopac Council: GK Thomas Pinto, Michael Griffin, Ted Czerniewski, Robert Olszewski, and Steven Jacklett. From Carmel Council: Richard Ferris, Richard Keating, Michael Rama, and Robert P. Sleight.

2016 Northern Westchester / Putnam St. Patrick's Day Parade

On March 13, 2016, our Color Corps once again led the delegation of Knights in New York State's third-largest St. Patrick's Day Parade, in Mahopac, with 74 units marching. This year, the parade was dedicated to America's wounded warriors, first responders, and the American flag.

Election Results and Raffle Winners

On May 21, 2015, we held our annual election officers. Here is the list of new officers for the 2015-16 fraternal year:

Navigator: Stephen Gheduzzi
Captain: GK Vincent LaRusso
Admiral: Vincent Ricotta
Scribe: Robert Firriolo, PFN
Comptroller: Dennis O'Connor
Purser: William Richmond, Sr.
Pilot: Joseph Cicchelli
Inner Sentinel: Edmund Sheldon
Outer Sentinel: Michael O'Brien
Trustee 3rd Year: DD Robert Cuthbert, PGK, PFN
Trustee 2nd Year: DD Charles LaBarbera, PGK, PFN
Trustee 1st Year: Otto Romanino

All new offices become effective on July 1st. Please congratulate our new officers when you see them, and please give them your full support.

Our 2015 membership raffle raised $200 for Emmanuel House International, a local, pro-life charity. The winners of $50 each are members Ron Duonola, Alan Meier, Steve Rees, and FN Rob Firriolo (donated back). Checks will be in the mail to the winners shortly.

Congratulations to our Newest Members!

On Saturday, April 17, 2015, we welcomed Chris Cozier, PGK and DGK Alan Patrie, both of Brewster Council, as members of our Assembly. It was a beautiful day and a beautiful ceremony. Thanks to all the Sir Knights who came to our hospitality suite to support our candidates and their families. Thanks also to CCC Mike O'Brien and Eddie Sheldon for helping with the hospitality suite setup and cleanup, and to Mike, DD Bob Cuthbert, and FN Rob Firriolo for participating with our Color Corps in the exemplification ceremonials. Please welcome our newest members when you see them!

Procession for the Funeral Mass for Cardinal Egan

Members of our Color Corps were honored to participate in the procession for the Mass of Christian Burial for Edward Cardinal Egan on March 10, 2015. FN Rob Firriolo, CCC Mike O'Brien, and Seamus Baker joined ten other Sir Knights who represented the Knights of Columbus at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City to honor our departed brother Knight, Cardinal Egan.

The funeral Mass was broadcast live on several television channels, where the Color Corps could be seen near the front of the procession, just behind the acolytes.

39th Annual Northern Westchester-Putnam St. Patrick's Day Parade

It was a great day for the Irish and for all Catholics as our Assembly marched in the local St. Patrick's Day Parade in Mahopac on Sunday, March 8th, 2015. Led by CCC Mike O'Brien, Color Corps members Seamus Baker, Steve Gheduzzi, John Adams, PGK, and FN Rob Firriolo led the procession of Knights from local councils.

Christmas Party Yields Many Donations for Moms and Babies!

On December 19th, we once again co-sponsored the annual adult Christmas party with Carmel Council, and as ususal, admission was free and everybody had a great time (and great food from Aversano's and our own chefs Rob & Mike). In response to our request for attendees to bring donations, we collected a large quantity of supplies for the moms, moms-to-be and babies served by Emmanuel House International. Diapers, baby formula, baby and maternity clothing, gift cards and more were all geneously donated by everybody attending the party.

Our Assembly Color Corps Honors Major Relic of Saint John Paul II

We were honored to have our Color Corps serve as honor guard for the major relic of St. John Paul II, which went on a national tour, when it was venerated at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City on July 12-13, 2014.

Pictured in the photograph above are Color Corps Commander Mike O'Brien (in purple, back to camera), and Navigator Rob Firriolo (behind and photo-left of Fr. Gregory Gresko, chaplain of the St. John Paul II national shrine, bearing the relic).

The KofC Supreme Council has posted a gallery of photos of the relic at St. Patrick's Cathedral, which may be viewed here.

Our Assembly Welcomes Four New Sir Knights

On Saturday, March 29, 2014, we welcomed four brother Knights to the Fourth Degree and to our Assembly at the exemplification held in Fishkill. Our newest brother Sir Knights are:

Rev. George LaGrutta,
Joseph Cicchelli, Sr.,
Robert Firriolo II, and
Edmund Sheldon.

We were honored to have Father LaGrutta participate in the exemplification, concelebrate the Mass afterward, and join us for the banquet. Please congratulate our newest members when you see them!

Our Color Corps Led Knights in St. Patrick's Day Parade

On March 9th, the Mother Cabrini Color Corps was honored to lead Knights from our member councils in the 38th consecutive 2014 Northern Westchester-Putnam Saint Patrick's Day Parade -- the third largest such parade in New York State!

It was a beautiful day in Mahopac, and the turnout of spectators and marchers was impressive. The Color Corps marched in the formation of the Cross, and saluted at the reviewing stand our own member, Sir Knight John J. Callaghan, who was the parade Grand Marshal. The many photos of the Color Corps that ran in local media outlets prove the Color Corps really is"the visible arm of the Knights of Columbus"!

Color Corps Honor Guard for Domestic Violence Rally

On Thursday, October 17, 2014, members from the Mother Cabrini Color Corps served as honor guard for a procession of supporters of People Against Domestic Violence and Knights Against Domestic Violence from the historic Putnam County Courthouse to Our Lady of the Lakes Council in Carmel. We are proud of our member, SK Mike McDonough, for being the state chairman of Knights Against Domestic Violence and helping to make this annual event a reality. Thanks also to SK Mike O'Brien, SK Bob Cuthbert, D.D., P.F.N, and SK Rob Firriolo, F.N., for participating in this event through the Color Corps.

Revised Meeting Schedule

The membership has voted to hold our regular membership meetings on a monthly basis, on the third Thursday of the month, unless that day results in a conflict such as a holiday or host council event. Our meetings will also start at 7:30 p.m. Please click the "Calendar" link in the left frame to view the date of the next meeting.

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