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4th Degree Knights from Norwalk assist a Veteran in Need

NORWALK-Usually, Labor Day weekend is a time for vacations or cook-out, but today more than 20 volunteers from Knights of Columbus Bishop Fenwick Assembly 100-4th Degree helped make a difference in a day for a Brother Knight and Marine Corps veteran, Jack Consiglio.

Back in October 2021, Knights of Columbus Bishop Fenwick Assembly 100 (4th Degree) Faithful Navigator George Ribellino invited Carol May from House of Heroes to speak to the 4th Degree Knights at their monthly meeting. Ribellino saw a project that HOH was working on and felt this was something that Assembly 100 should be doing. The Assembly has been doing projects since that time.

“Since the main principle of the 4th Degree in the Knights of Columbus is patriotism, what better way to show our patriotism is by assisting a local veteran in need,” said Ribellino.

Assembly 100 held its annual Patriot Dinner in April to raise funds to sponsor this project. 

“The members love this partnership with House of Heroes and will use the Patriot Dinner to raise funds to host a project every year” said Ribellino.

House of Heroes’ privilege to honor U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Jack Consiglio. Jack was born in 1948 and raised in Manhattan. He attended Richmond Hill High School in Queens, and drafted to serve during the Vietnam War, joining the Marine Corps in 1968.

Jack’s basic training took place at Parris Island, South Carolina. Though it was the height of the Vietnam War, Jack was never sent overseas, serving instead stateside at Camp Pendleton in California and Camp Lejeune in South Carolina as a mechanic. He was honorably discharged in 1970 and awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Rifle Marksman Badge and Good Conduct Medal.

Of his service, Jack simply says he is proud to have served his country.

A “Jack” of all trades, Jack worked for many years for the Metropolitan Transit Authority. A proud member of the Knights of Columbus Council 14360 of St. Matthew Church in Norwalk, Jack also worked in the maintenance department of the church alongside his friend and fellow Knight, Tim Horne. Says Tim of his friend, “Jack knew how to do everything and if something needed to be fixed or built at the church, he did it. He would cut out a six-foot Santa Claus and make his own Christmas bells and hang them on the tree. He would cut up cars and build hot rods.

“He is a loving person who would give his right arm to help someone.”

Life is a bit challenging these days for Jack, who suffers from Parkinson’s disease and dementia. His family, including wife Frances and son Jack, Jr., is appreciative of the assistance provided by House of Heroes and the Knights.

“This is so special,” says Tim Horne.

Volunteers worked on power washing the house, weeded and mulched garden beds, trimmed bushes, built brand new steps and stained the backyard deck. 

“It is a special privilege to collaborate with the Knights of Columbus to honor and serve these most deserving veterans, who have given so much to our nation and their communities,” said May.

“I want to thank my great crew of Brother Knights and families by doing God’s work and putting their faith in action by helping those in need,” Ribellino said.

A special thanks to Brother Tim Horne for power washing the deck to prep for painting, Brother AJ Cossuto, owner of AJ’s Landscaping for donating the mulch and Leonardo’s Pizza for serving a wonderful lunch.

House of Heroes Connecticut is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that recognizes, honors, and serves military and public safety veterans and/or their surviving spouses in need for their sacrificial service to America. Part of a national organization founded in Columbus, Georgia in 2000, the organization provides one-day, no-cost home improvements with a priority placed on safety and accessibility. For more information, visit www.hohct.org.

Please click the link below for the News 12 Coverage

House of Heroes Connecticut helps repair the homes of two local veterans at no cost (news12.com)https://connecticut.news12.com/house-of-heroes-connecticut-helps-repair-the-homes-of-two-local-veterans-at-no-cost

Save the Date!

We are joining forces again this year with The Rotary Club of Wilton to run the Wilton Rotary Carnival on September 13th-September 15th on 395 Danbury Road on the corner of Route 7 and School Road. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact FN George Ribellino at [email protected].
Funds raised will go to helping those in need in the local community including Coats for Kids, Food for Families program, our vets at Homes for Brave and House of Heroes CT. 

Click here for News 12’s coverage of the Assembly honoring of veterans at the Norwalk Field of Flags at Veterans Park.

This is the Home of Bishop Fenwick Assembly 100 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, based in Norwalk, CT since 1914.  Our Monthly meetings are the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7:00p.  We meet at the home of Council 46 on 16 Hendricks Ave in Norwalk, CT.  Assembly 100 draws its members from the ranks of the following Fairfield County Councils:

Council 46, St Ann Club, Hendricks Ave, Norwalk

Council 1253, St Ladislaus Church, Cliff St, Norwalk

Council 2287, St Aloysius Church, Maple St, New Canaan

Council 3688, Assumption Church, Riverside Av, Westport

Council 12698, Our Lady of Fatima Church, Danbury Rd, Wilton

Council 14360, St Matthew Church, Scribner Av, Norwalk

  Council 17166, St Francis of Assisi, Norfield Rd, Weston

Enrollment

The qualifications for membership in the Fourth Degree are that you be a Third Degree Knight in good standing with your council and the Order. The waiting period for becoming a Fourth Degree Knight has been eliminated. Once you have been bestowed the honor of Knighthood (3rd Degree), you will continue your journey in learning the lesson of patriotism. The primary purpose of your Fourth Degree membership is to foster the spirit of patriotism in members and the community at large and encourage active Catholic citizenship.

History

The Fourth Degree is the outgrowth and culmination of the desire of the Members to manifest their love for country and pride in their Catholic American heritage. In 1882, the Reverend Michael J. McGivney had founded the Knights of Columbus to provide mutual aid and assistance to its members and their families. At that time the Order had only three Degrees exemplifying the principles of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. In compliance with the wishes of the body as a whole, the national board of directors met in August 1899 and approved the addition of a Fourth Degree to the work of the Knights of Columbus. The new ritual was adopted on the 9th of December and went into effect in 1900 with its primary purpose to foster the spirit of patriotism through the demonstration of one’s love for its country and by responsible citizenship. It is the highest Degree in the Knights of Columbus, giving a greater knowledge and appreciation for our Catholic heritage.

As a Fourth Degree Knight you have the opportunity to become part of our assembly’s color corps. Color corps members regularly take part in civic events such as parades and wreath-laying ceremonies, and in ecclesial functions at our local Catholic churches.  If you are not a 4th Degree Knight, we want you so contact us today by calling Faithful Navigator George Ribellino at 203-856-7101 or [email protected].

Click Here for the 4th Degree Application

 https://www.assembly100.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Assembly-100-brochure.pdf