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Columbiette President Message

                  Our Patronesses:
Blessed Virgin Mary – Let us be ever mindful of the responsibility which is ours, by emulating her in her purity, and by imitating her as a Mother, for we, as Catholics know, that she is the foundation of all true motherhood.

Saint Theresa, the Little Flower – In her great zeal to serve Almighty God, she welcomed any opportunity to make sacrifices.

St. Joan of Arc – She was always ready to give her aid unselfishly to those who defended a righteous cause.
 

 

The Columbiettes are a unified body of Catholic women who work side-by-side with the Knights of Columbus Council with which they are affiliated.  They enjoy the challenges and satisfaction of making a difference. They set examples through works of charity, devotion and promotion of Catholic values.  The Columbiettes join others in programs that brighten the lives of the less fortunate – the sick, the handicapped, the elderly and the young and strengthen the community from within.   We provide members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.    History In 1939, Monsignor J. Francis McIntyre, at that time Chaplain of the New York Chapter Knights of Columbus, and who later became Cardinal McIntyre of Los Angeles, California, seeing great numbers of women coming out of a Communist rally at Madison Square Garden, conceived the idea of a ladies organization to work with the Knights of Columbus. The New York Chapter Knights of Columbus formulated a plan for such an organization. There plan called for the establishment of auxiliaries in each Council and to coordinate the efforts of all under the direction of one parent group. On March 2, 1939 the first Columbiettes were instituted in New York City. Since that memorable day, many new auxiliaries were formed and eventually State Councils and a Supreme Council were established. New members are initiated in these subordinate auxiliaries and it is only through the integrity, strength and scope of these auxiliary activities that the Columbiettes have become a recognized group of women working with the Knights of Columbus, promoting the ideals of Columbianism.    Columbiette's Emblem   The Blue Circle represents the World.  The White Cross represents Christ's Love for us - by His Crucifixion, He redeemed the World.  The Rays represents our zeal to serve God through the mediums of Faith, Hope and Charity, symbolized by the Three White Stars underneath the cross.   The very word COLUMBIETTES incorporates our objectives as follows:  COOPERATE and work with the Knights of Columbus  OFFER opportunity to participate in an active and militant program for women  LEND assistance to the needy  UNITE all Catholic women in converted action  MEET with members of other Auxiliaries  BELONG to an organization identified with the Knights of Columbus  INSPIRE action in Civic and Community  EDUCATE Catholic women to the need of the hour  TRAIN others to carry on  TAKE active interest in legislative matters that affect the Catholic way of life  ENJOY fun in fraternity  SERVE God and Country

New Hyde Park Council No. 2852 Columbiette Officers

President	Mary Ann Matuszewski
Vice President
Secretary	Theresa Drago
Financial Secretary	Linda Cunneen
Treasurer	Jeanette Winkler
Sentinel	Elizabeth McAleavey
Chaplain	Rev. Kevin McBrien

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