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Passing of George Thompson, Sr.
The Bergen Federation regrets to announce the passing of George E. Thompson, Sr.
Please see the obituary at: https://www.vpfh.com/obituary/George-Thompson
The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, October 12th at the Church of the Nativity, 315 Prospect Street, Midland Park from 4 PM - 8 PM.
A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13th 11 AM at the church. Interment to follow at St. Luke's Cemetery, Ho-Ho-Kus.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Knights of Columbus Council #5498 or Church of the Nativity, 315 Prospect Street, Midland Park, NJ 07432 in George’s memory.
The Color Corps is requested at the wake from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on Monday and at the Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning with a 10:30 AM Muster.
Passing of Mary Cleary
The Bergen Federation regretfully announces the passing of Mary Cleary, beloved wife of FDD Don Cleary on October 3, 2026.
Mary will be waked at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, on Monday October 12 from 4 PM to 8 PM.
The funeral will be on Tuesday, October 13 at Church of the Assumption, 29 Jefferson Avenue, Emerson.
The full obituary can be read on the Becker Funeral Home website. Mary Cleary Obituary
Requiem in pace
November Exemplification Ad Journal - LAST CALL
To All Grand Knights, Faithful Navigators and Prospective Advertisers
We are now just days from when ALL AD JOURNAL submissions are DUE Monday October 19, 2026
Please find the attached file requesting your assistance in securing ADS, Benefactors, and Patrons for this year's journal as a way of showing your support for our regiment, honorees and those being exemplified.
Please see attachment: November 2026 Exemplification Ad Journal
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to the Fourth Degree and the Patriotic Degree.
Fraternally,
Bill Murphy
Ad Journal Chairman
Newark Regional Soccer Challenge
Brothers All,
The Newark Regional Soccer Challenge will be held on Thursday October 15, 2026
Location: Albert Pomponio Field 1, Redneck Avenue, Moonachie Starting at 5:00 PM.
Please send me scanned copies of either your District Challenge or if you only and 1 council in your district participate in a challenge, send me that councils soccer challenge participants copies.
I need your assistance to help with any duties to help make this event run smooth. Please text or e-mail me if you are able to assist with Set-up, Registration, Score Keeping, Ball Retrieving, etc.
Links to the directions are at the end of this post.
Thank you all!
Fraternally,
Angelo Urato, DD -9
Newark Archdiocesan Soccer Challenge Chairman
(551) 999-0074
Newark Regional Soccer Challenge 2026
New Jersey State Council Soccer Challenge - 2026 Newark
Paramus Veterans Mass
The Paramus Veterans Home Masses will be on the THIRD Saturday of the month at 10:30 AM.
The Veterans Home is located at 1 Veterans Way, Paramus, which is located near Bergen New Bridge Medical Center.
2026-2027 Federation Dues Bill
The annual Federation dues bill has been posted.
If you have not received the e-mails from Federation President Ed Wilkin, you can download and print the bill FROM HERE
Dues: $50.00 per council.
Enter your council's delegates and alternates, return the form along with your council's check to Federation Treasurer George Thompson. His address is on the form.
Thank you.
St. Ann Council 2853 Golf Outing
SAVE THE DATE, IT IS COMING BACK!
Friday, October 16, 2026 at Apple Greens Golf Course 161 South St, Highland, NY 12528
On-Course Competitions, Long Drive, Closest to the Pin and More!
Information will be coming out soon!
Felician School for Special Children Halloween Party
From Past President Bard Vaughn:
The Bergen Federation, in partnership with the Felician School for Special Needs Children, will be having their annual Halloween Party on Friday October 30, 2026, at the school cafeteria, 260 South Main St., Lodi from 9:30 AM to 12 Noon.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE FLYER AND FURTHER INFORMATION.
Thank you!
19th Annual Pride in Our Priests Dinner
All forms and letters for the 2026 Pride in Our Priests Dinner are now available on the Pride in Our Priests page of the website.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - Election Day
Save the Date: 2026 Archdiocesan Pride in Our Priests Dinner
Past State Deputy Bob Hatler has announced the date of the 2026 Archdiocesan Pride in Our Priests Dinner -----
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - Election Day
All letters and forms are now available on the Pride in Our Priests page.
Submitting Items to Post
Brothers.
When submitting flyers to be posted, please do not send files in JPEG or JPG format as in many cases the image is too small and when I convert it to a PDF for posting, the image becomes blurry.
I would appreciate if you would submit your flyers in either Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx format), a Google Document, or as a PDF. By doing this it saves time as I don't have to go back to the President to ask him to get the flyer in a different format and it gets your event posted quicker.
Thank you.
Fraternally,
Dave Torebka, FDD
Webmaster
Reminder Regarding Website Postings
Brothers,
Just some reminders regarding policies and procedures for submitting postings for the website.
Events that are sponsored by the Bergen Federation, First New Jersey District Fourth Degree, New Jersey State Council, Supreme Council, or the Archdiocese of Newark appear on the Home page.
Events that are Council/Assembly sponsored appear on the Council Events page.
All items to be posted must go through the Federation President, who will review the material to be posted. If approved, he will forward the information to me for posting.
Ideally, please submit your material AT LEAST 3 WEEKS before the date of your event. This will give the Federation President time to review the material and forward it to me. In addition, your posting will have ample time to be on the website to be viewed by others who can respond to your events.
Postings are removed automatically after the event.
Want to be notified of events and news? If you aren't receiving notifications about events and news and would like to, enter your name and e-mail address in the Federation Updates section of the home page and click Submit.
Lastly, and this is very important - If you are posting an event that involves bingo, raffle, tricky tray, et al, you will need to provide the your New Jersey Legalized Games of Change Control Commission Registration ID number and Raffle License number on your flyer. Since the Internet is public domain, you want to make sure your event is in compliance with New Jersey state regulations. Also, NEVER, EVER post material that mentions games of chance and alcohol - the combination is not permitted under state regulations!!! If you have questions regarding this last point, please feel free to ask me.
Thank you.
Dave Torebka, FDD, FS 2842
Federation Webmaster
Council Events
Just a reminder that Council Events can be viewed under the Council Events page.
Thank you.