Category: Assembly #388

Despite the unfavorable weather, a great time was had at the parade! Check out the photos.  Thank you to all who helped with the great float!

     Letter from the Master

  This year we are planning a spectacular Patriotic Fourth Degree Exemplification.  Being the special celebration year of the 250th Birthday of America, we are asking you to lead 80 or more candidates into making their pledge to the Fourth Degree. We will also be celebrating our Honoree State Deputy Robert Schwarz of our great state of Massachusetts to preside over this class of candidates.

This Exemplification is open to the public.  Family and friends will witness the entire Exemplification and can even assist their family members to be escorted to the Master for Knighting.

One of the highlights of this Exemplification will be that all assemblies will be tasked with bringing their American flags to take part in the “Parade of Flags” before the dinner begins.

The admission charge for Candidates is $80.00, including Fourth Degree Pin, Certificate suitable for framing, Dinner Ticket and fee to the Supreme Council. Additional Dinner tickets are $55.00 per person.  Menu for the Dinner is as follows:  Caesar Salad, Rolls, New York Strip Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Roasted Vegetables, Dessert, Coffee, Tea.

You can find more info here

Any Questions, please 413-531-8602, Stanley Ciukaj, District Master of Massachusetts.

Vivat Jesus,

Stanley Ciukaj, FDD, KCHS

District Master

Jack, 

Thank you and our Worthy Master for leading us today (Tuesday, 3/31/2026) at the Chrism Mass. What a wonderful and blessed time to be with all of our Diocesan priests.

It was a wonderful time to pray for all our sick brother Knights and for our Bishop Byrnes for his fast recovery. 

We had eight members of the 4th Degree Honor Guard there. 

It was truly an Honor and privilege to be there with my brother Knights in this celebration.

God Bless,
Dan Therrien

St. Mary’s Longmeadow Council 5406

• Description: Our annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale features homemade pies by Granny’s Pie Factory (East Hartford, CT)—perfect for your holiday table. All proceeds benefit local causes supported by our council.
• Price: $20 per pie | Classic holiday flavors available (apple, pumpkin, pecan, and more)
• How to Order: Download and complete the order form. Send with payment to St. Mary’s Parish, 519 Longmeadow St, Longmeadow, MA 01106 (ATTN: Pie Sale). Make checks payable to K of C Council 5406. Payment accepted at pickup, by check, or online.

PieSale2025.pdf

Jacob Bennett, PGK

Faithful Navigator

Archbishop Williams Assembly

413-575-1366

Knights of Columbus St. Mary’s Longmeadow Council 5406

• Description: Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast with family, friends, and neighbors! All proceeds support the community and local charitable efforts. Breakfast includes fresh pancakes, sausages, and beverages in a welcoming atmosphere.
• Tickets: Adults $10 | Youths (ages 6-17) $5 | Children 5 and under Free

Pancake Breakfast Flyer – Longmeadow Council

Hello Worthy Sirs,

• • On Sunday, September 14th is the installation of Archbishop Williams Assembly. The Installation will be held following the 11:00 am Mass at St Mary’s Church, 519 Longmeadow St, Longmeadow MA.
  • On September 28th at St. Michael’s Cathedral in Springfield at the 4:00 pm Mass, there will be a Mass honoring the Knights of Columbus. We have been asked to attend as Honor Guard.

Vivat Jesus
Jack Seaver
District Marshal

Worthy Sirs,

We have received a request for Honor Guards for the Annual Fatima Festival in Ludlow.  The letter is addressed to council members of all Knights; however, we are requested to come in uniform, not in council shirts.

Vivat Jesus
Jack Seaver
District Marshal

The following is the request:

Gentlemen,

I’d like to share a quick review of the information for the Festa and the procession:

• • • • • Parking: There is no designated parking exclusively for the Knights. Limited parking may be available at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish on Newbury Street, or at the Senior Center on State Street (you may need to sign up or call ahead for availability). In addition, a free shuttle bus will run from the Ludlow High School parking lot from 2:00–11:00 p.m.
        • Schedule for Sunday, August 31, 2025:
          • 6:00 p.m. – Gathering
          • 6:30 p.m. – Outdoor bilingual Mass
          • Immediately following – Bilingual candlelight procession
        • Procession details:
          • Please wear your council shirts to represent your councils.
          • The processional walk will be for Knights exclusively. Spouses may participate in the side columns.
          • Upon arrival at the chapel, we will be positioned on the left side (as you face the chapel from below).
        • Rosary: If it becomes difficult to hear or follow the rosary during the procession—since it may at times be recited solely in Portuguese—I ask that one of our Knights be prepared to lead the rosary in English for our group. It should be spoken just loudly enough for the Knights to participate together.

I hope to see many of you there, as I’m sure both the Blessed Mother and Father McGivney will be pleased with our presence.

Please feel free to share this message with your council members who are planning to attend. If I’ve missed anything or if you have additional information to share, don’t hesitate to do so.

Thank you all,
With regards,
Tony Silva

DGK, Council 3535 Ludlow

Worthy Faithful Comptrollers, Navigators and Sir Knights:

You will find the event info on the Master’s Corner page here.

I am trying to keep the price down, so we can keep it affordable. Because of affordability, we can have many more candidates to become 4th degree Members.  Candidates will be exemplified with New Exemplification for the first time in Massachusetts.

Open to Public, this means that members who do not wish to become 4th Degree Members at this time can come and observe and hopefully will join 4thdegree in the future. Also, they can buy a banquet ticket and take part in the festivities.  Obviously, families are welcome. Please consider becoming a sponsor of a candidate.

All Forms 4 must be submitted to the Assembly Comptroller of the Assembly. The assembly that a candidate wants to be a member of, is then voted in by the assembly and check for a full payment order is made out by the Assembly and mailed to me.

Vivat Jesus
Stanley Ciukaj FDD, KCHS
District Master of Massachusetts

John Trela Obituary Ware – John Trela, age 81 passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at his home after a brief illness.  John was surrounded with love of his family and friends when he passed.  He was born in Mlodochow, Poland on November 17, 1943, son of the late Stanislaw and Maria Anna (Kurdzie) Trela.  John was raised and educated in Mlodochow, Poland and emigrated to the United States on August 25, 1967.  He was employed as an electrician for the University of Massachusetts for several years prior to his retirement.  John was a faithful Roman Catholic.  He was a daily communicant of St. Mary’s, All Saints and Divine Mercy Parishes.  On September 29, 1963, John entered into Holy Matrimony with Yolanta J. Saladyga.  Together through good times and bad, sickness and health, they have been together for almost 62 years. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.  He will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him.  John leaves behind his beloved wife of 61 years, Yolanta J. (Saladyga) Trela, loving children: his son Paul Trela, daughters Eva Sollo and her husband Robert and Renata Shea.  He also leaves behind his grandchildren:  Robert, Basha, Anthony, Taylor and her husband Zachary, and great-granddaughter Elliette Rose.  John also leaves behind his sister, Bronislawa Czerw in Poland.  Calling Hours will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 6 – 8 PM in Cebula Funeral Home, 66 South Street, Ware.  A Funeral Mass will be offered on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 11 AM in St. Mary’s Church, 57 South Street, Ware. A Rosary will be recited by the Holy Rosary Sodality at 10:40 AM prior to the funeral mass.  Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ware.  In lieu of floral offerings, please make memorial donations to St. Mary’s Church, 60 South St., Ware, MA 01082.  Funeral Services are under the direction of The Koziol Family of Cebula Funeral Home. For more information and an online guest book, please visit:  http://www.cebulafuneralhome.com

The Assembly meeting for Fraternal Year 2025-2026 is now on the website, click below:

Assembly Meeting Schedule