North Coast Navigator October 2020

The Beatification Blessed Michael McGivney October 31, 2020

Membership reaches September Goal!

OCTOBER 2020

Letters and congratulatory notices go out from over the 10,000-members and 70councils and assemblies welcoming the new shepherd of the Diocese of Cleveland to the North Coast.

FAITH

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STATE OFFICER REPORT

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STATE OFFICER REPORT WALKING THROUGH THE WOODS There are a couple of things Jim Maslach in life State Warden that I really appreciate. First, a good and healthy relationship with our God. Second, good family and friends. Finally, a walk in the woods. I continue to work on the first two and with God’s help, I know that I blessed. But it is that third one that really gets my soul turning.

lives—even amidst the COVID pandemic—are always about hustle and bustle. The need to get back to work, attend meetings—face to face or virtual—build relationships within the community and continue to move forward with the Good of the Order never leave us.

And then, there it is—the end of your journey where the most majestic and beautiful thing that the hand of God can create.

Stunning as you stop in your tracks.

2020 is a lot like that walk in the woods. The year started out great as the Knights of Columbus were looking forward to a strong But, it is nature and that simple spring. And as the months act of walking through the progressed, COVID roots and woods that centers oneself. The rocks took over. Some decided paths at state parks vary in type that the path was too difficult and grades. As I started to walk, while others look for ways to the path was smooth. Paved and work through the rough patches nice looking, the path looked like on the path.

I am writing this newsletter it was going to be a simple walk. while on vacation. Yes, KofC No obstacles—no problems.

Brothers, Psalm 16:11 tells us work is never done, but it also “You will make known to me the allows me to sit back and think Eventually, the path changes to a path of life; In Your presence is clearly. dirt path—still smooth with a fullness of joy; In Your right few rocks or roots. Nothing that hand there are pleasures We are visiting Hocking Hills you could not navigate through forever.” God will be there and area. This is an area that we have easily enough. The path changes make the path known to us. We never been. The lush green and the deeper one goes—more roots must trust in Him. Because moist gorges, the tall timbers and and rocks appear. Now your when we walk through the yes—even the majestic caves. footing is getting a little more woods, our knees and back hurt, The best thing—the walk in the rough and weird angles. You legs cramp up, and we are sore woods. come to a place where there are for a long time. But in the end, rock stairs. Uneven, slippery the journey is worth it.

The peace and tranquility that with dew and very difficult to one gets when out in nature is navigate. You start to wonder— something that cannot be is it worth all of this work. duplicated in the city. Our 2

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MEMBERSHIP

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MEMBERSHIP REPORT

George Metz Diocesan Membership Director

Brothers, As of October 2nd, there are 21 new members for the month of September.

We doubled our intake compared to August! Year to date we have 43 new members and we stand at 13% of our fraternal intake year quota of 331 members.

As councils start to meet face-to-face again, the question of Exemplifications has come up. Yes, councils can return to doing the NEW Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity as long as they follow parish, local and state safety measures. Please keep Jim, your District Deputy and me up-to-date if you are planning to have a degree. We would love to come and welcome the new brothers to our Order.

Are you still a little iffy one-membership? Join Steve Cohen, PSD Maryland and our Supreme Regional Training Director for an in depth look at E-Membership from Supreme side. Classes are now available for October. Check out the state website for the registration link or contact your GK. Steve also as more training available like the Delta Church Drive.

Since parish drives might be a challenge this October, consider a virtual or mailing church drive. Let me know if we can help.

Cleveland Circle of Honor Councils (>100%) 1. 16373 Westlake (119%) 2. 547 Akron (106%) 3. 15056 Holy Family (106%) Top-5 Recruiting Councils 1.

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14551 St. Hilary (4) 774 Elyria (3) 3213 Wadsworth (3) 4847 Brunswick (3) 16373 Westlake (3) 4

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INSURANCE

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ADMINISTRATIVE

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FORMS & MORE FORMS All active councils should have their Report of Chosen Officers (#185), Service Program Personnel (#365) and Semi-Annual Audit (#1295) are all PAST DUE. If you have submitted your report using the formXXX@kofcohio.org email address, you should have received a confirmation message back from Supreme with a number and the State. If you received this, then DO NOT send another. That will just add to the backlog. You can always update your Service Program Personnel on Member Management.

Reach out to your FS to update.

The next forms due will be the Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity (#1728) at the end of January followed by the next Semi-Annual Audit (#1295) due February. District Deputies need to file their Semi -Annual Council Evaluations (#944A) by December 31st.

Is your council still missing forms? If you do not know, check the list at the end of this newsletter.

Remember, if you DID send the forms into Supreme BUT they do not show up here, Supreme has a backlog. Patience and we will see where they are after the next month.

If you have not sent your forms in, they are PAST DUE. Please make sue that you send them as soon as possible.

If you need help, please contact your District Deputy, Jim, George or Mike.

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FAITH IN ACTION

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FAITH IN ACTION The first quarter of the new fraternal year is history. COVID has really put a damper on the programs and events that councils can have. Despite the challenges of COVID, councils are doing things and reporting what they are doing to beat the COVID and continue to serve our brothers and sisters.

As of this report, 16% of the active councils in the Cleveland Diocese have at least reported a program to the state website and was graded. That is 11 councils and is slightly higher than the state average of 11%. Our goal for this fraternal year is 100% of all active councils report at least one (1) program. Good start as councils start to meeting again and develop their programs in the COVID world.

If you need help entering programs, please reach out to your District Deputy. Their contact information is on the last page. If they cannot, contact Jim, George or Mike. We are here to help you and your council succeed and programming and events are just one aspect.

The Fall Spirit Drive at AM 1260 The Rock!

go online to: www.am1260therock.com and click on the orange “Donate Now” tab in the upper right corner or call us at 216-227-1260.

It’s that time again! The Fall Spirit Thank you ahead of time for your Drive is coming to AM 1260 The generosity!!

Rock: Wednesday, October 21stDue to the continuing concerns of Friday, October 23rd. the coronavirus, we will again be Debbie Georgianni from “Take 2 limiting the numbers of people on site. This is hard on all of us, and with Jerry and Debbie” will be we weigh very carefully our our online host! Please desire to have you prayerfully consider a donation participate along with concern for during the Pledge Drive. the safety of all involved.

Catholic Radio has been a lifeline As we did in the Spring, we will to those of our brothers and sisters who have been so isolated have sign-up times available to pray before the Blessed during the COVID crisis. Your Sacrament for the success of the generous donations are what drive. You can pray virtually or keeps Catholic Radio alive and at a location of your choosing well in Northeast Ohio. that has Adoration. Our Fall drive overlaps with our Day of Prayer During the Pledge Drive please

and Fasting for Priests which is on Friday October 23rd. Please keep our wonderful priests in your prayers on this day as well.

We may be in need of one or two phone volunteers at a time. To limit the number of different people on site, these volunteers will be asked to do a four-hour shift. If you are comfortable and willing.

Please contact Ellen Trepanier etrepanier@am1260therock.com or 216-227-1260.

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FAITH IN ACTION

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Men’s Morning Light Are you looking for that extra something in the morning to get you energized and ready for the week?

Check out “Men’s Morning Light” hosted by Trapper Jack from Council 16376. Yes, that same Trapper Jack from the Cleveland airwaves. Now, he is hosting a show on Facebook live and past shows are available on Facebook for you to watch. Additionally, we offer business networking opportunities.

Simply search for Men’s Morning Light in your Facebook app or online and like the page. You will receive updates and inspiration to help you.

Varsity Coats for Needy Folks My name is John Fox, and I am Deputy Grand Knight of the St. Ladislas Council # 16373 and I am asking for your help.

Several years ago while attending noon mass at St. Malachi parish in November, I saw a man sitting on the church steps dressed in a light coat shivering, he took up residence in my mind. Several weeks later while cleaning out a closet I came across a varsity coat that my son had worn in high school and left when he went to college. I began to wonder how many other families had similar coats that they might donate. I made contact with the Care Alliance through the Arrupe Program at St. Ignatius High School.

Over the last several years, the program, which my daughter named "Varsity Coats for Needy Folks" has grown to provide hundreds of coats for the homeless. With the help of the high schools we have been able to meet the need each year. That the weather conditions in Cleveland can be treacherous, goes without saying. Many homeless in northeast Ohio lack proper winter coats to fend off the severe weather conditions, sometimes the lack of a winter coat presents a critical challenge to survive the conditions. The number of homeless camps in the area continues to grow, when I first started there were 70 camps, last year the number grew to more than 125 and with the financial problems brought on

by Covid 19, I expect it to be larger this year. Due to lack of space in the homeless shelters many are forced to sleep outside, some in tents, others in cardboard shacks to fend off the fierce winds and the ice and snow. Sometimes a winter coat is all the protection that they have from the elements. With the schools unable to fulfill the need of the heavy winter coats, we are asking for help from our brother Knights and Councils. Large men's winter coats are in great need along with hoodies. God Bless you and thank you for your help. Vivat Jesus!

John Fox, Varsity Coats for Needy Folks Phone: (216) 543-3350 / Email: trinity.fox7@gmail.com 9

STATE PROGRAMS

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Update As Of: 9/27/2020 Measure Up continues to roll on despite the COVID pandemic. Donations have been coming in at a feverish pitch. Yes, COVID has put a damper on things, but our councils are finding ways to continue to help those citizens with developmental disabilities. The program for 2020 will end on November 1st. Please make sure that your Gimmie-5 and other donations are sent to Jim Maslach, State Warden.

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FORMS NOT SUBMITTED Form 185 (June 30) CouncilName

13640 - Lasagrada Familia/San Miguel 14054 - St Vincents 1617 - Barberton 3410 - South Akron

Form 365 (Aug 1) CouncilName

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Supreme continues to have a backlog of forms to input. If you inputted through Member Management, please verify that it was saved. If you email to Supreme, please make sure you received a confirmation email. If not, send again.

Otherwise, we will continue to update as needed.

10787 - Chesterland 10792 - St. Francis of Assisi 11464 - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 13640 - Lasagrada Familia/San Miguel

13844 - St. Vincent de Paul 14054 - St Vincents 14255 - St. Sebastion 14714 - St. Cyprian 15614 - St. Anthony of Padua 1617 - Barberton 2668 - Berea

2786 - Northeast 2790 - West Park 2803 - Brooklyn-Parma 2816 - Newburgh 3046 - Fairview 3069 - Archbishop Hallinan 3087 - Heights

3126 - Bishop Hagan 3222 - Southeast 3269 - Father Ragan 3297 - Brookside 3410 - South Akron 3529 - Akron Northeast 3822 - Pius X

3970 - Lafayette 4028 - Cardinal Mindszenty-Fr. Paul Haren 4168 - Medina 4223 - Our Lady of The Lake 4664 - Charles Reymann 4847 - Brunswick 4900 - Vatican

5069 - Colombiere 5391 - Warrensville Heights 5559 - St. Barnabas 637 - Lorain 789 - Wooster

Form 1295 (Aug 15) CouncilName

10787 - Chesterland 11464 - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 13640 - Lasagrada Familia/San Miguel 13844 - St. Vincent de Paul 14054 - St Vincents 14406 - Our Lady of Charity Broadview Heights 15614 - St. Anthony of Padua 15901 - St. Adalbert's 2668 - Berea 2786 - Northeast 2790 - West Park 2816 - Newburgh 3046 - Fairview 3069 - Archbishop Hallinan 3087 - Heights 3126 - Bishop Hagan 3164 - Euclid 3213 - Father Carl Anthony 3269 - Father Ragan 3297 - Brookside 3304 - Geauga 3529 - Akron Northeast 3822 - Pius X 4028 - Cardinal Mindszenty-Fr. Paul Haren 4223 - Our Lady of The Lake 4731 - North Olmsted 4893 - The Valley 4900 - Vatican 5069 - Colombiere 5391 - Warrensville Heights 547 - Akron 733 - Cleveland 8320 - John Carroll

7970 - North Ridgeville

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DIOCESAN INFORMATION

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DIOCESAN DIRECTORY State Warden / DD #23 & 34

Jim Maslach

440-785-9838

kofcjkm@gmail.com

State Online Membership

Nick Gresko

440-479-0354

greskon@sbcglobal.net

State Life Director

Tom Buehner

216-554-0722

Tom.nuehner@gmail.com

Retention/New Council

John Brown

330-610-0308

trouter0523@gmail.com

Dio. Membership / DD #33

George Metz

440-449-0081

georgegmetz@aol.com

DD Coordinator, DD #28

Mike Incorvati

330-671-1490

mbaincorvati@hotmail.com

District Deputy #19

John Taylor

216-570-7786

TCS.JT56@GMAIL.COM

District Deputy #20

DeWitt Gober

440-541-3317

DD20GOBER@GMAIL.COM

District Deputy #21

Patrick Gale

440-382-1177

FLAGDAY66@WOWWAY.COM

District Deputy #22

David Tucker

216-310-4360

SIXFOOTSIX32@YAHOO.COM

District Deputy #24

John Mohorcic

216-534-7766

JFMOHORCIC@GMAIL.COM

District Deputy #25

Ron Reichert

330-697-9605

RONO3@ATT.NET

District Deputy #26

Teran Taggart

216-509-2087

ADM5893@YAHOO.COM

District Deputy #27

Joel Case

216-513-0844

JOELSESA@HOTMAIL.COM

District Deputy #29

Steve Koly

330-441-8340

SJKDD30@GMAIL.COM

District Deputy #30

Kevin Hogan

330-666-1343

K.J.HOGAN@ROADRUNNER.COM

District Deputy #31

Bob Walsh

216-533-1134

REWALSH731@AOL.COM

District Deputy #32

Brett Hazen

216-835-8500

TFMM1882@GMAIL.COM

EVENTS & EXEMPLIFICATIONS 7—Exemplification CUF (7P) 7—Town Hall (8P) 9—Cleveland Chapter Mtg (7P) 10—Vocations Literature (9A) 10—Exemplification CUF (9A) 14—Exemplification CUF (7P) 17—Exemplification CUF (9A) 17—Exemplification P (10A) 21—Exemplification CUF (7P) 21—23 AM1260 Spirit Week 25—Cleveland DD Meeting (8P) 28—Exemplification CUF (7P) 29—Exemplification P (7P) 31—Exemplification CUF (9A) 31—Beatification Mass (TBD) Please check out the calendar on the Diocesan Page from the State Website for more details.

Beatification Mass at 11:00 AM. Check EWTN or www.kofc.org for more information.

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