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