Custodes Pacis Lodge #2085, OSIA

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Next Meeting – The next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, December 3, 2007 at 7 p.m. in the FOP Hall, 1336 Spring Garden Street. Food and refreshments will be served.

Membership Dues Increase - As mentioned in our last three newsletters, a dues increase of $2 per month was proposed. A motion was made and passed at the September meeting to raise the dues. Discussion on the topic took place at the October Meeting. At the November Meeting, a vote was taken and this motion passed unanimously. Effective January 2008, dues for Custodes Pacis Lodge will increase $2 per month. Dues notices for cash payers will be mailed shortly. Payroll deduction members will see the change effective with the deduction in January 2008. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Maurizio DeLisi.

Upcoming Events - (If you are interested in attending any of these lodge events, please contact President Maurizio DeLisi, unless otherwise noted.)

Sunday December 9, 2007 – Adult Christmas Party in conjunction with District 3 – 5:30 PM- Colleen’s Restaurant. Tickets are $60 per person, $30 for members.

Children’s Christmas Party – Sunday, December 16th, 2007. 11am to 2pm in the FOP Hall. As always, children nine years and under will receive gifts from Santa. Santa will distribute gifts provided by members to children ten years and older. Please use the form below to submit your children’s (or grandchildren’s) information. We need to receive it no later than December 2, 2007. Please mail it, call it in, or send it via our web site. Chairperson Joe Spera is looking for members to volunteer and work for the party. If you want to be a part of this committee, contact Joe. Even if you do not want to be on the committee, we can always use an extra pair of hands – a cook, a truck and driver, etc. This is one of our most successful events – let’s keep it that way. Cakes and cookies are appreciated on the day of the party.

Good and Welfare
Sincere condolences are extended to the family of longtime member, Dominic Fanticola who passed away on November 17, 2007.

Condolences are also extended to the family of Ronald J. Ball, Jr., whose father, Ronald J. Ball passed away on November 18, 2007.

Congratulations and a job well done is offered to the following Custodes Pacis members on their Recent Promotions!
Lieutenant
Joe Bologna
William DiGiuseppe
Richard Lanzetta
Anthony McFadden
Frank Milillo
Joseph Spera

Sergeant
Anthony Luca

Financial Secretary’s Corner – Contact Rita Rastelli, for any problems related to membership. – Please send all address changes to the Financial Secretary at the Lodge address or e-mail: DROP Participants: DROP participants and those planning to retire please don’t let your membership with Custodes Pacis lapse; fill out a Retired Pension Payroll Deduction card prior to retiring.

SCHOLARSHIP NEWS
Scholarship applications are now available. Please contact Scholarship Chairwoman Angela Cardamone. Deadline is February 29, 2008

Grand Lodge Calendars – The Grand Lodge is selling fundraiser Lottery Calendars for $35. You will get a 3 digit number and if that number matches the nighttime PA Lottery, you will win the prize indicated for that date. Minimum prize is $35. Maximum is $1000. For information contact President Maurizio DeLisi

On November 17, 2007 we held our Bowling Beef and Beer benefit at Thunderbird Lanes. Over 200 people attended this event. I would like to thank everyone who attended and the following individuals and their families for their help in making this event a success: Gary and Theresa Cardamone, Terri-Ann Cardamone, Ray and Sue Saggese, Mia Saggese, Jessica Saggese, Ron Peluzzo, Marco and Nancy Giannetta, Joseph Spera and Joseph V. Spera, Rita Rastelli. The next Bowling event will be in the spring, I hope to see you there!

December Birthdays
Joanne Capriotti,Frank Milillo
Bob Pantano, Genene Amoia-Pigliacelli, Frederick Pigliacelli, Harry Fanelli, Michael Iraci, Joseph La Fiora, Gino Giorgi, Carmen Scarduzio, Nazareno Gagliardi, Lisa Cardamone, Joseph Fazzari, Linda Di Luzio, Michael Iannacone, Pasquale Campanaro,
Julius Petrone, Vincent Pacitti Jr., Raymond Tancredi, Steve Galante, Joseph Malazita, Victor Cross, Susan Raciti, William Di Clemente, Christopher Rubino, Peter Lavini, Steven Garnham, Carmen Juliano, Lori O’Connor, Christopher Nardi

A Celebration of Service for Sylvester M. Johnson – January 4, 2008, Kimmel Center, Tickets $50.00. Contact C/I James Tiano @ 215-685-3655

Meeting Schedule:
All Meetings start at 7pm and are located at the FOP Lodge 5 Hall, 1336 Spring Garden Street
Monday, January 7, 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
Monday, June 2, 2008

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The Officers and Members of Custodes Pacis Lodge offer our prayers and condolences to the Family of Police Officer Charles Cassidy. If you have not done so, please consider making a donation to his memorial fund:
The Charles Cassidy Family Memorial Trust Fund
901 Arch Street, Philadelphia , PA 19107

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Next Meeting – The next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, November 5, 2007 at 7 p.m. in the FOP Hall, 1336 Spring Garden Street. Food and refreshments will be served. Following our meeting District 3 will hold their bi-monthly meeting. Hope to see you there!

Membership Dues Increase – As mentioned in our last two newsletters, a dues increase of $2 per month has been proposed. A motion was made and passed at the September meeting to raise the dues. Discussion on the topic took place at the October Meeting. A vote will take place at the November 5, 2007 meeting. You must be present at this meeting in order to vote. The dues increase is unfortunate, but necessary. Dues have not been raised in over 25 years. In the past, Custodes Pacis has absorbed the costs of all the per capita tax increases; however, we can no longer afford to do this. At the rate of current expenses, less than $1.00 of your monthly dues goes directly to Custodes Pacis. – PLEASE VOTE TO SUPPORT THIS MOTION!

November Lottery Fundraiser – Tickets for the November fundraiser are still available. The proceeds from this event go directly to our scholarship fund so your support is essential! If you are interested in buying tickets or if have requested tickets and have not received them please contact Pete Lavini to purchase tickets. If each member purchased just one ticket we would have a very successful fundraiser. Your support is appreciated!

Upcoming Events – (If you are interested in attending any of these lodge events, please contact President Maurizio DeLisi, unless otherwise noted.)

Saturday, November 17, 2007 – Bowling Beef and Beer – A Bowling Beef and Beer FUNraiser will be held at Thunderbird Lanes on Holme Avenue and Willits Road from 9:30pm-12:30am. Please see ad on the next page. Your support for lodge events is essential. Hope to see you there! Brother Ray Saggese who is chairing the event is seeking to put together some door prizes. If you can contribute to a Basket of Cheer or obtain a gift certificate donation from one of the businesses you support that would be appreciated.

Saturday, November 24, 2007 – American Legion Post 937 Annual Banquet. Kings Caterers, 4010 New Falls Road, Bristol, PA. 6pm. Tickets are $50.00 – $25 for members. Legionnaire of the Year is Edward Donnelly, Sheriff of Bucks County.-

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 – Judge Anthony DeFino’s Retirement Party will be held at Colleen’s Restaurant. The cost is $50 per person. Please contact Maurizio DeLisi if you are interested in attending this event with the lodge. Tickets for this event will not be offered at half-price.

Sunday December 9, 2007 – Adult Christmas Party in conjunction with District 3 – 5:30 PM- Colleen’s Restaurant. Tickets are $60 per person, $30 for members.

Children’s Christmas Party – Sunday, December 16th, 2007. 11am to 2pm in the FOP Hall. As always, children nine years and under will receive gifts from Santa. Santa will distribute gifts provided by members to children ten years and older. Please use the form below to submit your children’s (or grandchildren’s) information. Please mail it to the Lodge’s address no later than November30. Chairperson Joe Spera is looking for members to volunteer and work for the party. If you want to be a part of this committee, contact Joe. Even if you do not want to be on the committee, we can always use an extra pair of hands – a cook, a truck and driver, etc. This is one of our most successful events – let’s keep it that way. Cakes and cookies are appreciated on the day of the party. You may also send your information via our website.

Good and Welfare – Condolonces to the family Mary Bocchinfuso. Mary was the mother of former Custodes Pacis Lodge President, Santo(Sonny) Bocchinfuso and lodge brother Vincent Bocchinfuso. She was also the mother-in-law to Sonny’s wife Sister Georgette Bocchinfuso and the grandmother to lodge members, Georgette Gorey and Santo Bocchinfuso, Jr.

Condolences and prayers are also extended to the family of William Hans on the death of his father, William Hans, Sr.

Get Well Wishes are extended to the following members who are currently recovering from recent surgery or illness:

Eugene Politano
Your continued thoughts and prayers are requested for longtime member Anthony Disiro.

Financial Secretary’s Corner – Contact Rita Rastelli, for any problems related to membership. – Please send all address changes to the Financial Secretary at the Lodge address or e-mail: info@custodespacis.org. – DROP Participants: DROP participants and those planning to retire please don’t let your membership with Custodes Pacis lapse; fill out a Retired Pension Payroll Deduction card prior to retiring

Grand Lodge Calendars – The Grand Lodge is selling fundraiser Lottery Calendars for $35. You will get a 3 digit number and if that number matches the nighttime PA Lottery, you will win the prize indicated for that date. Minimum prize is $35. Maximum is $1000. For information contact President Maurizio DeLisi

Get Involved! Please contribute to our newsletter and our website.

Sincere thanks is extended to the Saggese, Rastelli, Spera, Kline and DeLisi families for their help with the Family Day Picnic. Thanks to Joseph V. Spera, Mia Saggese and friends for their fantastic service! A great day was had by all!

October Birthdays
Thomas La Corte Jr., James Prozzillo, JOHN Rucci, John Student, Kristen Aversa, Salvatore Scarpata, Anthony Campione, Christopher Savino, Thomas Di Tommaso, Gregory Santamala, William Hans, John Crescitelli, Joseph Di Gregorio, Faust Capobianco, Kenneth Di Orio, Maria Luisa Russo, Michael Barone Jr, Elwood Cubbage, Louis Carbo, Francis Zuccarini, Mary Lou Nigro, Ronald Page Jr., Michael Maniero, Donato Inverso, Pat Falvella, John Talamini, Vittoria Dean, Frank Yannone Jr., Orlando Carugno, Mark Tomiselli, Nicholas Fiolo, David Fallen, Deborah Kelly, Salvatore De Angelo, Domenic Fanticola, Joseph Di Cesare Jr, Joseph Merenda, Michael Roman, Ronald Iannuzzelli, James Di Domenico, Theresa Cardamone, Michael Mormello, Luigi Rosmini, Joseph Sisca Jr., Joseph Yannone, Thomas Martinka

November Birthdays
Marc Amorose, Rosanna Filippello, Thomas De Pasquale, Michael Gagliardi, Frank Mingacci, Richard Menna, John Samacicia, Albert Tenuta, John Curcio, Ronald Jones, John Craig, Joseph Melso, Edmondo Donato, Anthony Drigo, John Gorman, Santo Bocchinfuso, Joseph Di Stefanis, Michael Lodise, William Kline, Alessandro Cricelli, Mark Cacciatore, Armand Gersbach, Russell Ferrante, James Tiano, Joseph Bobbie Sr., Gene Rapone, Maria Cianfrani, Joseph Cifelli, Alexis Student, Peter Gronczewski, Christopher Bartolo, Ronald Ginnetti

Meeting Schedule:
All Meetings start at 7pm and are located at the FOP Lodge 5 Hall, 1336 Spring Garden Street
Monday, December 3, 2007
Monday, January 7, 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
Monday, June 2, 2008

BOWLING BEEF AND BEER FUNdraiser
Saturday, November 17, 2007
9:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m.
Thunderbird Lanes
Holme Ave and Willits Road
Buffet, Beer, Soda & Set-ups Included (BYOB)
DONATION: $25.00 per person
(Lanes can be reserved-6 persons to a lane)
For Tickets and Information Contact
Moe DeLisi:
Rita Rastelli:
Ray Saggese:
Joe Spera:

Hero Plaque Dedications

October 31, 11:00AM
James F. Duffin#3927, Stakeout Unit
Date of death 1-14-1973
Sponsored by the Recording Industry Association of America

John P. Reid #7192, Stakeout Unit
Officer injured on 1-14-1973 with date of death 12-14-1980
Sponsored by the Motion Picture Association of America
Location: 6535 Limekiln Pike

November 14, 11:00AM
Sergeant John McGill#8530, 19th District
Date of death 12-17-1983
Sponsored by the Friends of Daniel McCann III
Location: 6059 Haverford Avenue

“I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.”

–Leonardo Da Vinci

Next Meeting - The next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, October 1, 2007 at 7 p.m. in the FOP Hall, 1336 Spring Garden Street. Food and refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there!

Membership Dues Increase
As previously mentioned in our last newsletter, a dues increase of $2 per month has been proposed. A motion was made and passed at the September meeting to raise the dues. Additional discussion on the topic will take place at the October Meeting. A vote will take place at the November 5, 2007 meeting. You must be present at this meeting in order to vote. The dues increase is unfortunate, but necessary since they have not been raised in over 25 years!

November Lottery Fundraiser –
Tickets for the November fundraiser are now available. The proceeds from this event go directly to our scholarship fund so your support is essential! Please contact Pete Lavini to purchase tickets. If you are interested in selling tickets for the lodge, we would greatly appreciate it.

Upcoming EventsSunday, October 7, 2007:
Columbus Day parade
If anyone is interested in walking in the parade, please contact Sister Rita Rastelli.

Saturday, November 17, 2007:
Bowling Beef and Beer – A Bowling Beef and Beer FUNraiser will be held at Thunderbird Lanes on Holme Avenue and Willits Road from 9:30pm-12:30am. Your support for lodge events is essential. Hope to see you there.

Wednesday, November 28, 2007:
Judge Anthony DeFino’s Retirement Party will be held at Colleen’s Restaurant. The cost is $55 per person. Please contact Maurizio DeLisi if you are interested in attending this event with the lodge. Tickets for this event will not be offered at half-price.

Sunday, December 16, 2007: Children’s Christmas Party will be held from 11am to 3p.m. in the FOP Hall, 1336 Spring Garden Street. A sign up form will be available in the next newsletter. If you are able to help with the event, please contact Brother Joseph Spera.
Good and Welfare –

Congratulations to Brother Mike Sortino and his wife, Marlene, who welcomed a new addition to their home, Catherine Rose.

Sincere condolences are extended to the family and friends of John Montebello who recently passed away. John is the brother of Earl Montebello.

Get Well Wishes are extended to the following members who are currently recovering from recent surgery or illness:
• Anthony DiSiro
• Michael Simon
• Victor Della Barba

Financial Secretary’s Corner – Contact Rita Rastelli, for any problems related to membership. Please send all address changes to the Financial Secretary at the Lodge address or via e-mail.

DROP Participants: DROP participants and those planning to retire please don’t let your membership with Custodes Pacis lapse; fill out a Retired Pension Payroll Deduction card prior to retiring. You can obtain a card by contacting Rita Rastelli.

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Marco Giannetta, Joseph Caputo, Veronica Valentino, Francis Staab, Matthew Maurizio, Matthew Carrafiello, Claudio Cifoni, William Wiegman, , Theresa Di Vincenzo, Michael Oranski, ,Peter Maddaloni Jr., Frank Carelli, Stephen Biello, Louis Damiani, Joseph Chiodo, Thomas Myers, Mark Fabbi, Michael Biello, Nicholas Mangini Jr., Joseph Dalessio, Michael Simon, Donald Cosenza Jr., Nicholas La Ratta, Jim Rago, Romaldo Sciambi, Thomas Tolstoy, Ronald Pessillo

Group Trip to ItalyBrother Ray Saggese is looking for members who may be interested in a group trip to Italy. He is currently looking at several tours for a possible trip in 2009. If you are interested in such a trip please contact Ray via the lodge address

Custodes Pacis Lodge Invites you to a
BOWLING BEEF AND BEER FUNdraiser
Saturday, November 17, 2007
9:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m.

Thunderbird Lanes
Holme Ave and Willits Road

Buffet, Beer, Soda & Set-ups Included (BYOB)

DONATION: $25.00 per person
(Lanes can be reserved-6 persons to a lane)

For Tickets and Information Contact
Moe DeLisi, Rita Rastelli, Ray Saggese, Joe Spera

FOP LODGE 5 Elections
Candidates from each slate will make a short presentation at the October meeting and will be available for questions.

From time to time we will upload pictures from events to the photo gallery and as a posting on our main page. Below is a slieshow of photos from the State Convention. If you have photos of lodge events or historical photos of past lodge events that you would like posted, please email them to us. If they are not didgitzed, mail them to use and we will scan them and return them to you unharmed. Enjoy!