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Upcoming Fourth Degree Exemplifications in 2024.

May 04, 2024 - Chichester, PA - Ballroom at The Phoenix, 1661 Mill Rd, Upper Chichester, PA 19061. The deadline for Form 4 and applications is ASAP. Attached are all the forms for registering new candidates. Candidates must also have a completed Form 4 signed off by the council's Financial Secretary. For Sir Knights attending the exemplification, please follow the registration process and mail all documents to the Tomko Assembly Comptroller, 101 Sparks Circle, Lansdale, PA 19446.

2024 STATE CONVENTION

October 12, 2024 – Harrisburg, PA - Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, 4800 Union Deposit Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17111-3710. More information will follow in the future. CHECK BACK!

Two Chrism Masses - Two Basilicas

The Calvert Province East Color Corps participated in both Cathedrals: the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Harrisburg, PA, on Monday, March 25th, and the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia, PA., on Thursday, March 28th.

St Patrick's Dinner Dance

Thank you all for your help putting together a great night that everybody thoroughly enjoyed. I failed to announce that the raffle basket and door prize donations came from Peg and Al Perry, Rich and Rose Mazur, Herb and Marianne Kaemmer, Carlos Escudero by way of Norristown Council, and Tony and Linda Goreski—a nice bump for our fundraising efforts.
Al and Peg Perry, thank you for communicating with Lindingers about our menu and scheduling the Glenside Dancers. Carlos, thank you for negotiating with Kunda about the beverages and delivering them and for your help with 50-50. Tim, thank you for your help at the raffle table. Bill Stigerwalt, thank you for your meticulous coordination at registration. Special thanks for the talent and showmanship of the Glenside Irish Dancers.
All these efforts prompted many of our guests to express their thanks and promise to return next year. You Knights are THE BEST! Vivat Jesus! ~ John Harris, Chairman.

Knights Salute The Battleship New Jersey

Knights from Calvert Provence East, New Jersey and New York participate in saluting the USS New Jersey as it leaves the Camden, NJ dock. It will travel 6 miles down stream for an over due refurbishing at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

2024 Warriors to Lourdes Pilgrimage.

The Father Joseph C. Tomko Assembly 934 is supporting the travel and accommodations of a wounded Solder to attend the annual Warriors to Lourdes Pilgrimage.

Conshohocken, Saint Patrick Parade

Our Fr. Tomko Knights joined with the Conshohocken Council 1603 with Rev. Fr. Devlin of Saint Matthews Church

Philadelphia, Saint Patrick Parade

• The day started with Mass at Saint Patrick Church with Archbishop Nelson Jesus Pérez

• Our Calvert Province Knights, joined by Michael R. McCusker, Supreme Master

10th Annual Presidential Recitation Competition - St Titus

3 New Bishops and Ukrainian Benediction - 2 Basilicas - 1 Day

Man Up Philly - Special guest Mike Schmidt

Wreaths Across America

• Saturday, December 16, 2023

• 12:00 PM 1:10 PM

• St John Neumann Cemetery, 3797 County Line Road. Chalfont, PA, 18914

  Please meet us at the top of the cemetery hill at the roundabout.

  There is no better time to express appreciation than during the holiday season.  In many homes, there is an empty seat for one serving or making the ultimate sacrifice for our country.  We hope you will join us to show our veterans we are thankful for them and will always be remembered. 

  Our Pius IX Council 4396, the Fr. Joseph C. Tomko Assembly 934, and the VFW Post 3258 will stand as Honor Guard. 

  All are welcome to attend to embrace the memories of our loved ones and honor our Veterans.

Past Faithful Navigator Honorarium

What a terrific evening. Many State and Province officers attended including State Chaplain Rev. Anthony T. Rossi.

• SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, OCT. 20, 2023, AT 6:30 PM.

• Bauhaus Banquet Hall, 101 S. Main St., North Wales, PA

The assembly celebrated and honored our two Past Faithful Navigators, Sir Knights David Maginnis, and Sir Knight Al Perry.

The Fr. Tomko Golf Outing

What a beautiful day!

• FRIDAY, OCT. 13, 2023

• Mainland Golf Course, 2250 Rittenhouse Rd., Harleysville, PA

• GOLD Sponsor: TouchStone Designs Kitchen & Baths, Lansdale PA; https://touchstonedesignbuild.com

• Other Sponsors:

• Tripodi Associates; https://tripodiassociates.com/

• RedFive Creative & Marketing; https://redfivecreativeandmarketing.com/

• K & K Landscaping, Warminster, PA; https://www.landscapinganddesigneastmont.com

• Lincoln Investment, Bill Adelsburger, https://www.lincolninvestment.com/

• KC Community Center

• Oberlies Family

• Knights of Columbus Norristown Council 772

The Fr. Tomko Assembly will hold its golf outing at the Mainland Golf Course. Shot Gun Start at 9:00 a.m. Sign-in opens at 7:30 a.m.—Scramble best ball play. For more information on the Tomko Golf Outing or Sponsorship opportunities, contact TomkoAssembly934@gmail.com.

Christopher Columbus Memorial Celebration - Norristown

Eucharistic Congress

• SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, AT 9:00 AM. KNIGHTS MUSTER 8:30 PM.

• National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, 654 Ferry Rd, Doylestown, PA.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has requested uniformed Knights to participate in the ‘Eucharistic Congress.’ The Gift of Finest Wheat: This is My Body Given Up for You. 9:00 AM Opening Mass Celebrant Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez. Rev. Joseph Shenosky is the Archdiocesan Coordinator for the Eucharistic Revival. This event was open to all.

Father Rossi Installation

• SATURDAY, September 23, 2023.

• The Installation of Father Anthony T. Rossi as the 8th Pastor of St. Agnes Church, Sellersville, PA.

• Reverend Rossi is also the Knights of Columbus Pennsylvania State Chaplin.

St. Titus Flea Market

• SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023, 8:00 AM TO 1:00 PM

• St. Titus Church, 3006 KEENWOOD RD, NORRISTOWN

The Tomko Assembly will be in attendance at this Flee Market. We will have a display table with chances being offered to win a gift certificate. We will be promoting the Knights to potential new members.

Installation of Officers

• TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023, AT 7:00 PM

• St. Catherine of Siena, 321 Witmer Rd., Horsham, Pa. 19044

The new officers of both the Fr. Joseph C. Tomko ASM and Archbishop Wood ASM will come together for their post-installation at St. Catherine of Siena to ring in the Columbian Year 2023 - 2024. The installation will start with a Mass. A reception with light refreshments will follow. All are welcome.

Blue Mass - 9/11

• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2023, AT 7:00 AM. KNIGHTS MUSTER 6:00 PM.

• Saint Helena Church, 1489 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422

Join us and the James F. Fernery St Helena Council 14210 to celebrate a dedicated Mass honoring our local First Responders, Police, Firefighters, Paramedics, and other emergency technicians.

Thanks so much for giving your time to come to our Blue Mass at Saint Helena. Could you please let the other Sir Knights know that the Color Corp is a treasured part of our ceremony for the Police, Fire, and EMT men and woman.  Thanks so much.

George Gillion, Grand Knight

Tour of Honor - Philadelphia

• SATURDAY, September 9, 2023.

• Honor Flight - Philadelphia

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA

• Sunday, AUGUST 27, 2023, at 12:30 PM.  Knights muster at noon.

• Where: The Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, 654 Ferry Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901

• Color Corps Knights muster at noon in the sacristy.  Contact Commander SK James G’Angeli at jtdc004@yahoo.com for further details.

 We are invited to participate in this special Mass to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Czestochowa. The mass starts at 12:30 PM and should conclude by 2:00 PM. There is a lunch to follow, and they request the Honor Guard to participate in a procession at 3:30.  The guest Celebrant is a Bishop from Miami.  All Knights and their families are welcome. 

KNIGHTS MASS IN HONOR OF BLESSED FR. MICHAEL J. McGIVNEY

A Special Mass for the Knights of Columbus. All Knights from Councils and Assemblies were asked to attend at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, PA.

Funeral Mass - Rev. Fr. Gregory J. Hickey

• Friday, August 11, 2023

• August 10, 1947 - August 3, 2023

• St. Helena Church, Blue Bell, PA

  Members of the Fr. Tomko Assembly Honor Guard, along with the Master and District Marshal, provide the honor guard for the Mass with Archbishop Reverend Nelson J. Pérez as celebrant.

Pontifical Mass

• SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2023, AT 5:00 PM. KNIGHTS MUSTER 4:30 PM.

• Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, 502 Ford Street, Bridgeport, PA

Knights and Color Corps of the Fr. Tomko Assembly are cordially invited to the Pontifical Mass celebrated by Most Reverend Steven J. Lopes, Bishop of the Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter, installing Reverend Samuel Keyes as Pastor of Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church. A Reception followed in the parish hall.

~ Photo credit: Regina Jelski

Funeral for Rev. Martin Thomas Cioppi

• July 5th & 6th, 2023

• Divine Providence Church, King of Prussia, PA

The Fr. Tomko Assembly was very proud to see support from our various councils who participated in honoring the Pastor and Council Chaplin of the Mother of Divine Providence Church, King of Prussia, PA. The Knights stood guard both days with the farewell Mass conducted by Archbishop Pérez, his Auxiliary Bishops, priests, and deacons throughout the diocese of Philadelphia. Fr. Martin Born: September 28, 1956, Ordained: May 16, 1981, and Died: June 26, 2023.

125th Exemplification

• June 24, 2023

Please join the assembly in congratulating Tomko’s new Sir Knights, who stepped up to the Patriotic Fourth Degree:

• Sir Knight Richard Mazur

• Sir Knight Thomas Caughlin, Jr.

• Sir Knight William Bacon

Devine Mercy Mass

• April 17, 2023

The Color Corps of Calvert Province - East, which includes the Tomko Assembly, was asked by The Pauline Fathers and Brothers to participate in the Devine Mercy Mass at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA. Of course, we were honored to do so.

Chrism Mass - Holy Thursday

• April 6, 2023

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, PA.

St. Patrick’s Dinner/Dance

We just enjoyed our 9th annual St. Patrick’s Dinner/Dance.  

This dinner/dance has been a popular event each year and has been attended by family, friends of the Knights. It was open to the public and all were welcome to attend.

Irish music was by the Masked DeeJay, Beer & Wine were available and a few surprises made this event fun. A few snaps are shown below!

9th Annual Presidential Recitation Contest

This contest has been a well-received patriotic event each year and has been enjoyably attended by parents, friends, teachers, and principals. 5th to 8th-grade students give speeches from a raised podium directly in front of parents and friends. The following elementary and middle schools have participated: Holy Rosary Elementary, Living Bridges Home School, Penn Christian Academy, Visitation Elementary, Mater Dei, and East Norriton Middle School.  Special guest speaker, Mr. Joseph C. Gale, Montgomery County Commissioner. Topic: “Honing Speaking Skills and Leadership.”

Special thanks to St. Titus Parish, Msgr. Joseph J. Nicolo, Pasto, Knights of Columbus Councils Saint Titus 11040, Holy Family 3327, Epiphany 10605, and the Fr. Joseph Tomko Assembly 934

We also want to thank and acknowledge the event sponsors; Corropolese Italian Bakery and Deli, Norristown, PA, and the Philly Pretzel Factory, Plymouth Meeting, PA.

Fr. Tomko Golf Outing

• October 7, 2022

Skippack Golf Club - All were welcome!

A special thanks to all our sponsors, golfers, and the Skippack Golf Club. It is you who make the outing a success!

His Excellency the Most Reverend Robert Patrick Maginnis.

Retired Auxiliary to the Archbishop of Philadelphia Titular bishop of Siminina. Tomko and Wood Assembly Honor Guard for the Bishop at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul September 22, 2022.

Blue Mass at St. Helena

• September 11, 2022

Solemnity of Our Lady of Czestochowa

- 8/28/2022

World Congress of Catholic Nurses

- August 2, 2023

The World Congress of Catholic Nurses will be held August 2-4, 2022, at The National Shrine of our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA. Mass celebrated by Vatican Cardinal Peter Turkson. He was a past president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. The Mass was co-celebrated by Bishop Joseph L. Coffee, an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese for the Military Services. The Fr. Tomko Assembly assisted the Cardinal and Bishop escort into and from the Opening 9:00 AM Mass at the Shrine. Also shown are the Knights of St. Peter Claver.

124th Exemplification

- June 4, 2022

Congratulations New Tomko Sir Knights & Their Council:

• Sir Knight Kenneth S. Nadwodny, 3327

•Sir Knight Carl Perretta, 3327

• Sir Knight Salvator J. Vernacchio, 7565

• Sir Knight Joseph J. Capaldo, 7565

• Sir Knight Anthony J. Goreski, Jr., 11040

• Sir Knight Theodore T. Pantaleo, 14210

• Sir Knight Joseph J. Baldasano, 14210

• Sir Knight Joseph M. Bartlett, 14454

- HONOREE - Sir Knight Sean M. Connelly, Sr., FM

Christopher Columbus Monument

• Norristown, PA

The Fr. Tomko Color Corps lead the precession with all the providence flags of Italy in attendance. Vietnam Veterans conducted a 21 gun salute as well.

Instillation of Officers for Columbian Year 2021 - 2022.

Fr. Tomko and Archbishop Wood Assemblies. Former Master, Sir Knight Sean Connelly presiding.

Tomko Golf Outing at PineCrest CC.

This outing supported veterans and community initiatives. It was a simple gathering of all golfers not just Knights. Anyone who wished to enjoy a day of golf joined us. It was a fun day to get together with refreshments after.

New Fr. Tomko Assembly Members!

On May 29, 2021 the following Knights received the highest degree of the order. The entire Tomko Assembly extends congratulations to these fine men, their family, and council.

1. Sir Knight David J. Naab of the St. Philip Neri Council 16868

2. Sir Knight Frederick W. Hencken of the Fr. John E. Doyle Council 9715

3. Sir Knight Robert L. Donnelly of the Fr. John E. Doyle Council 9715

4. Sir Knight Edward J. Drach of the Fr. John E. Doyle Council 9715

Knights Color Corps celebrating the Devine Mercy Mass at the National Shrine at Our Lady of Czestochowa. Fr Joseph C. Tomko Assembly Color Corps in attendance. State Deputy Kenneth E Grugel, PhD was present to participate.

Mass of Thanksgiving for the Knights of Columbus

March 14th 2021 - This was a 5:15 Saturday Vigil Mass which took place at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, All Council and Assembly Knights and spouse were invited to attend regardless of rank or position.

New Sir Knights of the Father Tomko Assembly - 2020

It is with great pleasure to announce the following 28 new Sir Knights who were admitted to the Father Joseph C. Tomko Assembly 934.

Even during this time of pandemic these men took upon themselves to further their degrees status to the highest level – the Patriotic Fourth Degree of the order.

1 - Richard P. DiDesidero, Council #3327

2 - Gilbert C. Buentello, Council #4396 - Lieutenant Colonel - Army, Retired

3 - Lester J. Traband, Council #4396, Deputy Grand Knight

4 - Kelecki K. Ukwuoma, Council #4396

5 - Robert O. Witt, Council #4396

6 - John R. Silbert, Council #4396

7 - Kevin D. Shelly, Council #4396

8 - Gary A. Garofalo, Council #7565

9 - Thomas Pagnotti, Council #7565

10 - Paul F. Gregory, Council #9715

11 - Raymond T. Ridge, Council #9715

12 - Giuranna C. Michael, Council #9715

13 - Paul J. Haynes, Council #9715

14 - Anthony J. Rosato, Council #9715

15 - David J. Winder, Council #9715

16 - Robert T. Lieber, Council #9715

17 - William F. Kerr, Jr., Council #9715

18 - Francis Ryan, Council #9715

19 - Joseph R. Smee, Council #14210, Grand Knight

20 - John J. O'Doherty, Council #14210

21 - Joseph M. Oberlies, Council #14210

22 - Thomas J. Mrazik, Council #14210

23 - Sean E. Rick, Council #14210

24 - Mark M. Haber, Council #16868

25 - John J. Longino, Council #16868

26 - George L. Fedoruk, Council #16868

27 - Michael C. Pastorius, Council #16868

28 - Nicholas Maxin, Jr., Council #16868, Financial Secretary

SATURDAY, March 7, 2020

MAN UP Philly Conference

This years “Man Up Philly Conference” will be held at the Neumann University Mirenda Center, 1 Neumann Dr, Aston, PA 19014. The conference started at 7:30 am through 5:00 pm. A Mass concluded the conference with the Tomko Color Guard processing Archbishop Perez to the alteron the main stage.

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 2:00 pm

Installation of new Archbishop Nelson J. Perez

The Archbishop was installed at a Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 1723 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.  The 2:00 pm Instilation Mass was streamed live at www.archphila.org, Vimeo, and EWTN.

This was an all hands on deck event. Fr. Gill, Rector of the Basilica wanted a STRONG Color Corps presence. All District Marshals from the Philadelphia area plus Knights Color Corps including members of the Father Tomko Assembly, participated.

“Again thanks for your time.”  Mark Dusing, District Marshal

 Monday, February 17, 2020 at 1:00 pm

Student Presidential Recitation Contest

Join us in our celebration of Presidents Day 2020, as we sponsor our 8th annual Presidential Recitation Contest.  

This contest has been a well-received patriotic event each year and has been gratefully attended by parents, teachers and principals of the students who have participated. Previously the following elementary and middle schools have participated: Holy Rosary Elementary, Living Bridges Home School, Penn Christian Academy, Visitation Elementary, and East Norrition Middle School. Students will give their speeches from a raised podium directly in front of the audience of parents and friends. 

The contest was held at the St Titus Parish Auditorium, 3006 Keenwood Rd, East Norriton, PA. 19401.

“Congratulations to all of the student participants!”