The Knights of Columbus Council #5510-Oak Ridge were pleased to present a Check for $3,470 to Joanna Miller, Executive Director/Dept. for Persons with Disabilities. The check was presented by Grand Knight Dan Cioffi and Financial Secretary Jim Zajdel. The money was raised in our Annual 3 day fund drive, and many Thanks to the Parishioners of St. Thomas the Apostle and the many town residents who contributed to our Fund Drive. THANK YOU ALL !
Elton John’s music style showcases rock ‘n’ roll is energetic, and electrifying. If you love Elton’s songs you will enjoy “Here’s Elton”.
Russ Davis as “Elton” recreates the sights and sounds of Elton himself with over 40 years of experience. The “Here’s Elton Band” consists of highly talented musicians dedicated to entertaining audiences everywhere. “Here’s Elton” will be here to delight you with the magic of Elton’s music!
Doors open on May 11, 2024, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church Hall at 5635 Berkshire Valley Rd. Oak Ridge, NJ at 6:45 PM for a 7:30 PM show.
This will be an evening of music and fun. Bring your snacks and BYOB. Water, Coffee & Tea will be available.
Tickets are $25. For information contact: Vito: at 973-545-2288 or Jim: at 862-322-2196.
Knights of Columbus will be giving ALL proceeds to charities.
The Joseph. F. Lamb Council #5510 from Oak Ridge, led by GK Dan Cioffi, have made a 5 Year Pledge to Catholic Charities/Diocese of Paterson, for them to rebuild the Father English Food Pantry in Paterson. The help in revitalizing the Food Pantry will extend their Services, offer more to the Communities, and provide state of the art support to those most in need for decades to come.
Pictured below is, Catholic Charities CEO, Scott Milliken accepting the first $1,000 check presented by Treasurer, Bill Johnson and Financial Secretary, Jim Zajdel, on behalf of the Council.
The Joseph F. Lamb Council 5510 of the Knights of Columbus of Milton-Oak Ridge from their efforts in the drive for “Intellectual and Development Disabilities” were able to make a $3,500 donation to the Department for Persons with Disabilities.
Presenting the check to Scott M. MPA Chief Executive Officer Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson by Grand Knight Vito A. with Jim Z. (Chairperson), also in the picture Joanna M., Richard G. and Richard H. (in the back) from the Columbus House.
A special Thanks to those who volunteered their time including Dan M., Vito A., Bill J., Jim T., Deacon Jim, Dan C., Fred. M., Mike M., George D., Nick C and Bob A, and Jim Z.
The residents of the local Department of Persons with Disabilities facility on Weldon Road, commonly known as Weigand Farms, provides residential, vocational, spiritual, and social services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
The Knights of Columbus would like to thanks all those that made a donation and for your generosity and a special thanks to Jim Z. for chairing the event.
Knights of Columbus Community Yard Sale
The Joseph F. Lamb Council 5510 of the Knights of Columbus of Milton-Oak Ridge will be a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, June 10th from 9am to 3pm (Rain Date June 24th ) at the St. Thomas the Apostle Church parking lot located at 5635 Berkshire Valley Road in Oak Ridge, NJ. Table space is available for sellers and there will be plenty of items for shoppers. Table Space will be $25 and you can rent a table for an additional $5 (Number of rentable tables are limited). No admission fee to buyers.
It’s a perfect time to do that Spring Cleaning and make some cash!
You can call Dan at 201-370-0339 to make an early reservation for your table space.
“KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 5510 PRESENT”
Tommy Lynn Diamond in
“ONE HOT NIGHT”
The Joseph F. Lamb Knights of Columbus Council #5510 is hosting a Neil Diamond impersonator performance of ONE HOT NIGHT!
The date is Saturday, June 17, 2023, at St. Thomas the Apostle R.C. Church’s hall located at 5635 Berkshire Valley Road, Milton/Oak Ridge doors open at 6:00 p.m., Dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the ticket price is $35.00/ person. Included with your ticket price is Dinner, your choice of Fish or Chicken & Chips & the Show. Refreshments will be available and this is a BYOB event.
FOR TICKETS or INFORMATION:
CALL: VITO: 973-545-2288 or
MAIL CHECK PAYABLE TO:
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 5510
PO BOX 2624
OAK RIDGE, NJ 07438
(CHECKS ALSO WILL BE COLLECTED AFTER MASS)
On December 9, thanks to the support and generosity of our Council, Fred McMenamin PGK and Jim Zajdel, Financial Secretary of Council 5510 presented a Christmas gift to the Residents and staff of Columbus House of the Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson. They were most appreciative, and said “Thank You” to you All.
A Shark Navigator
Fred McMenamin PGK and Jim Zajdel, Financial Secretary of Council 5510 presented a Christmas gift
CANCELLED!
Get your ghoulish costume and dancing shoes on and get ready for a Halloween Dance sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 5510 Oak Ridge. The costume party is scheduled for Saturday, October 29th at St Thomas the Apostle Church Hall located at 5635 Berkshire Valley Road, Oak Ridge. Festivities begin a 7PM and end at 11PM.
Tickets are $20 per person and it is a BYOB and bring some snacks as well. We will have some refreshments available. Hurry because tickets are limited!
We will have DJ Earl Heller providing the music for your listening and dancing pleasure.
Prizes will be awarded for the Best Costume, Most Original and Funniest. Winners will receive a $50 Prize!
For ticket information contact Vito at 973-865-0696. You can mail your check payable to: The Knights of Columbus Council 5510, P.O. Box 2624, Oak Ridge NJ 07438.
Hello Brothers,
I wanted to give everyone the Results of our Fund Drive last weekend, for the, ”Persons with Disabilities”-DPD. Overall it was a big success !
First, THANK YOU, to All the Town people and ST. Thomas Parishioners, that were so generous and Donated Funds. Thank you also to the Business’s in Town, Lox, Stock and Bagel, Ding Dong Deli, Dunkin Donuts, and Frank’s Pizza. As well a Thank you to Father Ben and Father Dawid, for letting us stand outside after the Masses.
A BIG THANK YOU, to the Brothers who signed up to collect. We had a few who were “under the weather”, but we made it work. Especially, Jim Tarsitano, Vito Addotta, Dane Massaro, Al Nicol,George DeVito, Walter Endlicher, Mike Murphy, Dan Cioffi, Dan McCartney, Bill Johnson, Fred M., and Nick C..
Our Grand Total collected this year was, $3,850.17 ! (A last minute Donation from Fred, at tonight’s meeting. ) A little over $600 more raised than last year.
We started off with Generous Donations of $100 from Past GK Rick Hazard and a $200 donation from long time Member, Carl Johnson. Thank you both!
On Friday afternoon/evening we started at the Oak Ridge Rd. Jug handle and raised $1508. All of the donations outside the business went very well, and the Parishioners of St. Thomas donated $675 over the 3 Masses!
Thank you, Thank You again, for ALL that contributed and worked, to raise funds for our Friendsat DPD, as it is appreciated. In the next few weeks, I will send the Funds to the State K of C, who will take their share, and then send us back a Check, to donate to DPD.
Stay Well and Healthy, and God Bless.
Sincerely,
Jim Z.
Chairman
The Nominating Committee. has meet, and we would like to announce the NEW Slate of Officers, we propose for the Fraternal Year, starting July 1, 2022.
OFFICE New 2022/2023
GK Vito Addotta
DGK Dan Cioffi
Warden George DeVito
Chancellor Al Nicol
Recorder Jim Tarsitano
Treasurer Bill Johnson
Advocate Nick Cokinos
Inside Guard Walter Endlicher
Outside Guard Enrique Vivas
Trustee-1YR. Mike Murphy,PGK
Trustee-2YR. Tony Roskowsky-PGK
Trustee-3YR. Joe O’Donnell-PGK
Appointed by GK:
Chaplin- Father Foley
Spiritual Advisor- Deacon Jim
Financial Secretary- Jim Zajdel-PGK, Appointed by Supreme
Our Elections for New Officers will be held on, Thursday- June 2,2022 at our Council meeting.
*Any “Dues paying Member”, can be Nominated from the floor, for any Elected position.
Please contact myself or any member of the Nominating Comm., with any questions.
Thank you.
Vivat Jesus,
Fred McMenamin, Vito Addotta, Jim Zajdel
Jim.zajdel@emerson.com
The Joseph F. Lamb Council 5510 of the Knights of Columbus of Milton-Oak Ridge will be holding It’s Spring and it’s time to for Spring Cleaning. With that in mind the Joseph F. Lamb Council 5510 of the Knights of Columbus of Milton-Oak Ridge will be holding a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 14 9am to 4pm (Rain Date May21) at the St. Thomas the Apostle Church parking lot located at 5635 Berkshire Valley Road in Oak Ridge, NJ. Table space is available for sellers and there will be plenty of items for shopper. Table Space will be $25 and you can rent a table for an additional $5 (Number of rentable tables are limited). No admission fee to buyers. You can call Dan at 201-370-0339 to make an early reservation for your table space.
Vito Addotta with the help of many Brother Knight’s raised $670.00 for Birth Haven and I like to thank Mike Murphy, Fred M., Jim Z., George and Dan in helping me to collect money after each mass.
Mothers who come to Birth Haven are in a state of crisis. They are in need of appropriate housing and support services if they wish to carry their pregnancy to term. Manu participants enter the program with intentions of raising their baby, while others seek adoption as an alternative. Regardless of their decision, Birth Haven supports each resident according to her own life circumstances, goals,, and visions for the future.
Thanks to the support and generosity of our Council, PGK Fred McMenamin presented a Christmas gift to the Residents and staff of Columbus House. Scott Milliken, MPA CEO Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson sent his thanks to the Knights for the donation. It was an electric Mixer/Blender that they all can benefit from.
Jim Zajdel wants to give a Big THANK YOU, to All the Brothers, Sellers, Buyers and ALL, for making this Fundraiser a Big Success !
We ended up selling 1,186 Tickets ! 31 members participated, with Ticket purchases and Donations coming in from Members Locally, and from Delaware, North Carolina, PA., Florida, and Arizona !
A big Thank you to all the members who Bought and sold tickets, and especially to these guys, who stood outside our local business in the Cold some weekends. Fred M., Deacon Jim, Jim Tarsitano, Vito A., Mike Murphy, Dan McCartney, and my Co- Chair- Bill Johnson.
Also would like to Thank the Parishioners of St. Thomas for their support, for Father Ben who promoted and let us sell tickets after Mass. As well, a big Thanks to, Lox, Stock & Bagel, the Ding Dong Deli, and Dunkin Donuts, for letting us stand outside their business many weekends
For all these efforts we ended up raising, $4,872 in proceeds, to benefit our local and various charities ! We can now Help various people in need, during these tough times.
The winners were :
James Perry from Sparta who won 1st Prize.
Jake Seakan from Stockholm who won 2nd Prize.
A Christmas Carol Radio Reenactment
Raconteur Radio recently performed In Jefferson in The War of the Worlds show and was a huge success! Feedback from my patrons was incredibly positive.
So the Knights of Columbus Council 5510 has invited them back once again for a seasonal favorite. “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”
Raconteur Radio stages theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies for live audience. Their productions are staged featuring theatrical lighting, period costumes, vintage commercials, Golden Age radio equipment, and extensive sound effects.
Before television there was radio entertainment. The Raconteur Radiobrings the Thrilling Days of the Golden Age of Radio back to life.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL is adapted from Charles Dickens’ classic novel, the story tells of a misanthropic pinchpenny named Ebenezer Scrooge and his ideological, ethical, and emotional transformation after the supernatural visits of Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.
This show will bring back memories of a times forgotten and is also an educational experience for the young.
When: Sunday, November 24th at 4 PM
Where: St. Thomas the Apostle Church Hall
5635 Berkshire Valley Rd, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
Tickets:
$15.00 Advanced Ticket Sales
$18.00 at Door
For Tickets call: Fred: 973-697-5998 or Mike 1-908-208-5190
Snacks & Beverages will be available for sale
Get into the Christmas Spirit! If you missed War of the Worlds, BAH HUMBUG! You can’t miss this one!
MARTIANS ARE COMING TO JEFFERSON!
Sounds outlandish but on Saturday, September 14th at 2PM the Knights of Columbus Council 5510 will present Raconteur Radio who will be coming to Jefferson Township to perform on stage a live presentation of the original 1938 Orson Welles radio broadcast of “WAR OF THE WORLDS”!
Before television there was radio entertainment. The Raconteur Radiobrings the Thrilling Days of the Golden Age of Radio back to life.
Raconteur Radio stages theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies for live audiences. Their productions are staged around art deco and feature theatrical lighting, period costumes, vintage commercials, Golden Age radio equipment, and extensive sound effects.
THE WAR OF THE WORLDS is set in Grover Mills, NJ, the play is a loose adaptation of the H. G. Wells classic. The simulated “news bulletins” of the original broadcast suggested to many contemporaneous listeners that an actual alien invasion was currently in progress and, as a result, there were instances of panicked evacuations throughout the US, especially in New Jersey!
This show will bring back memories of a time forgotten and is also an education experience for the young.
So Mark Your Calendar for, Saturday, September 14th, at 2PM at St Thomas the Apostle Church Hall at 5635 Berkshire Valley Rd, Oak Ridge, NJ. Tickets are $15 per person and are now available.
For Tickets call: Fred: 973-697-5998 or Mike 1-908-208-5190
This will be an event that is different and utterly unique and cannot be missed! So get your tickets before the invasion!
The Elections was held on Thursday, JUNE 6, 2019
New slate of Officers for Fraternal Year, starting on July 1, 2019 :
Grand Knight- Joe O’Donnell
Deputy Grand Knight- Lou Schnackenberg
Chancellor- Vito Adotta
Warden- Frank Punturieri
Treasurer- Bill Johnson
Recorder- George DeVito
Advocate- Bob Simpson- PGK
Inside Guard- Nick Cokinos
Outside Guard- Tom Klein
Trustee- 3 yr- Mike Murphy- PGK
Trustee- 2 yr.- Rick Hazard- PGK
Trustee- 1 yr.-Jack Schaffhauser-PGK
Non-Voting appointments :
Chaplin- Father Dawid Zajecki
Spiritual Advisor- Deacon Jim Cammarano
Financial Secretary-(Appointed by Supreme) Jim Zajdel-PGK
The Joseph F Lamb Council No. 5510 is pleased to announce that they will be celebrating “55 Years” of Service to our community. We will be hosting a dinner dance to celebrate this occasion and hope you come and celebrate with us!
At this event we will be honoring our brother knight “Jack Kelly” and his accomplishments to make Jefferson Township a better place.
Tickets are $55/person includes Cocktail Hour, Hot Hors d’oeuvres, Choice of Prime Rib or Cordon Bleu Chicken, Dessert & Beverage. Music by DJ Earl.
For Tickets call: Fred at 973-697-5998 or Mike at 908-208-5190
Please come and join us!
You can also purchase an ad to our journal being printed for this event!
Brother Knights united in the cold to install the Nativity decorations at St. Thomas the Apostle Church on Berkshire Valley Road.
