Please pray for the following Brother Knights:
S.K. Bernard Ernst,
S.K. Eugene Baenziger,
S.K. James Dempsey,
S.K. Victor Giglio.

Bernie Ernst is in the hospital, and on Wednesday will undergo a spinal tap which will hopefully alleviate some of his ailments.

S.K.'s Baenziger, Dempsey, and Giglio were involved in a traffic accident on Saturday, April 12, while on the way to a meeting of the Second New Jersey District in Cherry Hill. Brothers Dempsey and Gigilio suffered broken arms in the accident.

Welcome to the Ocean County Chapter of the Knights of Columbus.  With 17 member Councils throughout the County, we represent over 4,111 brother Knights and their families.

Our Chapter meets at 8:00pm on the 2^nd Monday of each month, we have a “traveling gavel” to enable the Chapter officers and the representatives from each Council to visit the other Councils throughout the County.

The Chapter serves as a clearing house for each Council to discuss their various programs; to offer support to member Councils; to coordinate various Degrees and events; and to serve as a forum for member Councils to discuss their particular needs.

Council 6962 Saint Anthony Claret Church is Having a Mothers Day Dance May 10^th at  the Church Hall, 780 Ocean Ave. Rte. 88 (Across from O.C. Park) Lakewood, NJ 08701 8:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. Tickets are $20.00 in Advance and $25.00 at the door,  this Includes: Entertainment  (DJ) and Food there will be a cash bar.  For tickets call GK Frank Todero @ 732-681-9000 day until 5 p.m. or 732-458-9698 nights & weekends or Email Frank@RNHSpring.com.  Se Habla Español

It is with deep sadness that the Ocean County Chapter announces the passing of Brother John Kearns, early December 23, a Sunday morning.

John's Wake was Friday, December 28, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Church of the Epiphany, 615 Thiele Road, Brick. He was buried at St. Ann's cemetary in Wall, not far from Gerard Malara, FDD, PGK, PFN.  John was escorted to his grave by the Color Corps of the Msgr. Baldwin Assembly. Father Jay performed beautiful services, both at the Church and graveside.

Many  Officers from other Councils came out and paid their respects to John and his family, for he was a man that truly lived the ideals of Father McGivney.

John was an exemplary Brother Knight, always there when a hand was needed, always offering to perform some task, always reminding us of what needed to be accomplished.

John was a Past Grand Knight of Epiphany Council #8160, Past Faithful Navigator of the Msgr. Baldwin Assembly, and currently served as Warden for the Ocean County Chapter and as the District Warden for District 31.

John will be missed by all those that knew him.

To see an article written about John by a member of Council 8160, please go to:
John Kearns ~ A Simple Man

The New Jersey State Council of the Knights of Columbus has pledged to support three schools that were virtually destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and the flooding that followed.  Councils and private indviduals are urged to continue to make contributions to this cause.