News & Events
President's Message
Dear Ladies,
We can’t thank you enough for your generosity and participation so far this year. Without you, we could not have accomplished so much, and the year isn't over yet! Our newest project, The Soupranos Murder Mystery Dinner, on Saturday, February 28, chaired by Lisa James, and our extremely popular Designer Bag Bingo Brunch on Sunday, April 19, chaired by Lina Fusco, have sold out quickly. We also support the Knights so please see the Knights Corner and attached fliers for details on two up-coming events: Irish-Italian Night on March 21, and A Day at the Races on March 22. And please join us at our next Membership Meeting on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. May God keep you and your families healthy and safe from the extremely dangerous blizzard conditions.
Victoria Reesman,
Your President
MARCH 3 GENERAL MEETING AND ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION
Wear your green to our March Membership Meeting and join your friends for our St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at our Social Hour. We are also going to play “Left, Right, Center” so please remember to bring single dollar bills so that you can join in the fun!
THE SOUPRANOS MURDER MYSTERY DINNER
We can't thank you enough for your enthusiastic and rapid response to our announcements about this brand-new event which is now sold out! Please contact VP Jean Hegmann at
516-316-3155 or
jcaph420@gmail.com if you have any question about our Waiting List.
DESIGNER BAG BINGO ON APRIL 19
Ever since this most popular event was first announced at our monthly Membership Meetings, we received paid reservations so that the event has quickly sold out. However, we do have a Waiting List. Please contact Lina Fusco at
516-343-2956 immediately if you would like to be added to the Waiting List.
RAFFLE DONATIONS
As you know, your generous raffle donations contribute to the success of our charitable fundraising projects. Please leave your donations on the table we set aside at each of our Membership Meetings. We are asking for donations of wine, scratch-offs, or anything else you can contribute to our upcoming fundraising events.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE 2026
The Nominating Committee members are Kim Marchetti PP, Vanessa Ambrosecchia PP, Linda Uzenski, Josephine Mastrandrea, and Phyllis Luberti. The proposed slate of Officers will be presented at the March 2024 meeting. Nominations from the floor will be open at both the March and April Membership Meetings. Nominees must be active and in good standing for at least 2 years and have given consent prior to being nominated. If you have any questions, contact Kim Marchetti, PP
516-448-4606 or Vanessa Ambrosecchia at
516-551-5276.
RELIGIOUS, SUNSHINE, SICK & VIGIL
Please remember both Ann Weissert, mother of Chancellor Karl Weissert, as well as Arlene Lockwood, Lifetime Auxiliary Member, who have passed, and pray for their families’ strength and perseverance in faith. If you know of a member who is sick, in need of prayers, or has had a recent death in the family, contact Lisa James, PP at
516-305-1110 or
mistylee109@yahoo.com.
Sunshine: We wish a very Happy Birthday to Angela Mondo on 3/9; Kim Marchetti, PP, on 3/18; and Dorothy Morgan on 3/20.
MEMBERSHIP DUES 2025/2026
If you have not paid your dues by now you are not in good standing. In accordance with the By-Laws, a list of members not in good standing will be sent out shortly. If your 2024/2025 dues are unpaid, you are in jeopardy of your name being removed from the membership list (By-Laws Art. IX). You may pay your annual $20.00 dues at membership meetings or by mail. Make your check payable to Ladies Auxiliary and be sure to write your phone number on the check. See FS, Amy Bermudez, PP, at meetings or mail your check to K of C #3481, 2985 Kenneth Place, Oceanside, NY 11572, Attn: Amy Bermudez, PP/FS, and include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you would like your membership card mailed to you. If there are any changes to your address, phone number or email address, please call Dorothy Episcopia, Recording Secretary, at
516-695-6921 or send a note to
ladies.auxiliary.3481@gmail.com. Call Amy Bermudez, PP/FS, at
516-384-9566 with questions or email
amystilesbermudez@gmail.com.
LIFETIME MEMBER 2026
Living healthy pays off! If you were 80 years old by September 6, 2025, you are considered to be a "Lifetime Member." As a Lifetime Member, your dues will be waived. Please present proof of your birthdate to FS Amy Bermudez, PP, at
516-384-9566 or at
amystilesbermudez@gmail.com.
FRATERNAL ASSISTANCE
If there is a member of the Auxiliary in need of Financial Assistance through our Fraternal Assistance Program, please contact Financial Secretary Amy Bermudez, PP at
516-384-9566. All requests for help are always kept confidential.
**SCAM ALERT**
Do not be tricked by scammers asking for Gift Cards, eBay Cards, or Money. No member of the Auxiliary would ever ask you to send Gift Cards or Money! For info, call Vanessa Ambrosecchia, PP, at
516-551-5276.
Auxiliary Calendar 2025-2026
All meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month and will begin at 7pm.
March 3, 2026 - Membership Meeting and St. Patrick’s Day Celebration.
April 7, 2026 - Membership Meeting and Pinwheel Making for Memorial Day Parade.
April 19, 2026 - Designer Bag Bingo at O’Connell Gardens.
May 5, 2026 - Membership Meeting 6:45 p.m. and Lady of the Year Celebration.
May (TBA), 2026 - Memorial Day Parade.
June 2, 2026 - Membership Meeting 6:45 p.m. and Installation of Officers.
Knights Corner
IRISH-ITALIAN NIGHT: Saturday, March 21, 7:00-11:00 p.m., $60 pp, Irish & Italian Food, Music, and Fun. Contact James McCabe at
516-680-8250 or Shawn Donnelly at
516-749-4804.
A DAY AT THE RACES: Sunday, March 22, 12:00 p.m., $30 pp: Pasta/Meatball Dinner, Salad, Refreshments. Proceeds to benefit the #3481 Bowling League at the National Bowling Tournament. Contact Angelo (Mike) Peppe at
516-238-6733 or
apeppe1087@gmail.com for table reservations or information.
THEOLOGY ON TAP: Informal discussions on Monday evenings at 8:00 p.m. in the Knight Owl Lounge on:
March 30:
"ST. PATRICK, RECONCILIATION, AND MERCY" led by Fr. Bret Stockdale
April 27:
"CANON LAW: LOVE OR LAW" led by Fr. Chris Costigan, Pastor of St. Martin of Tours, Bethpage; Canon Lawyer; and Member of the Oceanside Fire Department.
BINGO: Every Wednesday, O’Connell Gardens. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dorothy Episcopia,
Newsletter Editor
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