Pope John Paul II


    "While it is true that the taking of life not yet born or in its final stages is sometimes marked by a mistaken sense of altruism and human compassion it cannot be denied that such a culture of death, taken as a whole, betrays a completely individualistic concept of freedom, which ends up by becoming the freedom of "the strong" against the weak who have no choice but to submit. "


    13 Week Club

    The Knights of Columbus, Council 5890 here in Washingtonville, has an ongoing fundraiser called the 13 Week Club.  As the name indicates, each club runs for 13 weeks.

    Members of the club choose an available number between 1 and 300 and pay $26 to participate in 13 weeks of lucky number drawings.

    The first four weeks of each club is a registration period for members to choose their numbers and make payments. The lucky number drawings begin on Week Five with 10 numbers being drawn and each winner receiving $25.   Two $25 drawings are conducted each week from Week Six through Week 12.

    When Week 13 arrives, all members of the club are invited to the K of C Hall for a complimentary brunch and the final drawings:

    Two $25 prizes
    Three $50 prizes
    One $100 prize
    One $250 prize
    And our Grand Prize of $500.

    Congratulations to our recent club winners:

    Barbara O'Dwyer $25.00
    Viz Cordero $25.00
    Nora McCaffreey $50.00
    Louise Grix $50.00
    Sean Cunnane $50.00
    Francis Roughneen $100.00
    Gene Healy $250.00
    Mary Bridges $500.00

    All paid numbers are eligible for every drawing, so it is possible to win more than once.   The money from this fundraiser helps support the council's various activities and charitable works.

    Anyone who would like to join can contact Lynn or George Eismont at 845-496-1830. This is a great way to have fun, enjoy a wonderful meal and contribute to our charitable works.