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SPECIAL REPORT

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A SAINT IN THE MAKING From Father McGivney Guild

McGivney’s “zeal for the proclamation of the Gospel and generous concern for On May 26, 2020, Pope the needs of his brothers Francis approved a decree and sisters made him an recognizing a miracle outstanding witness of attributed to the intercession Christian solidarity and of Father McGivney and opening the way for his beatification. On Oct. 31, the Mass for Beatification was celebrated in the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford, Conn. An Apostolic Letter was read from Pope Francis that declared Father McGivney would now have the title of Blessed Michael McGivney. He is the third priest born in the United States to be raised to this honor, and the first fraternal assistance.” priest to be beatified who spent his whole priestly The Cause for Canonization ministry in a US parish. for Father McGivney was opened in the Archdiocese The pope’s Apostolic Letter of Hartford in 1997, when stated that Blessed Michael he was given the title

Servant of God. On March 15, 2008, his heroic virtue was recognized by Pope Benedict XVI, and Father McGivney was given the title Venerable Servant of God. This important step occurred after years of careful investigation of Father McGivney’s life, spirituality and holiness by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. The declaration of Venerable confirmed what those who knew him in life, and others who call upon him since his death, have believed about Father McGivney: He lived a life of heroic virtue with an extraordinary love of God and neighbor.

Having been raised to the honors of the altar, Blessed Michael McGivney has an annual feast day of Aug. 13, the day between his birthday (in 1852) and the he passed into eternal (Continued on page 3)

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SPECIAL REPORT

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PRAYER FOR CANNONIZATION God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Blessed Michael McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue, may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church.

Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify Blessed Michael McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

McGivney, are asked to Councils are encouraged to: pray for his intercession in life (in 1890). His cause has their daily needs, especially • Display Blessed Fr. now entered the final phase in cases of serious illness, McGivney Banners and toward canonization or and to report any favors and Posters sainthood. One more healings to the Guild.

• Practice Devotions confirmed miracle • Share Blessed Fr. attributed to the intercession The beatification of Father McGivney’s Story of Blessed Michael McGivney is a cause for • Offer FREE Membership McGivney is needed for him celebration for the Order. to commemorate to be declared saint.

These resources are • Be Creative! provided to help councils All Knights and their celebrate the beatification of families, as well as all those our founder all year. devoted to Father (Continued from page 2)

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STATE OFFICER REPORT

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STATE OFFICER REPORT TO BOLDLY GO WHERE NO ONE HAS GONE BEFORE It is no surprise to some of you that this phrase would one day end up here. As an avid Trekkie (one that is a fan of Star Trek: The Original Show), these words, uttered by William Shatner, open the door to new and, sometimes, outrageous one hour of television or a feature film. I still get that way when I turn on Heroes & Icons and catch a couple hours of Trek before dozing off on the couch.

Trekking into the unknown is something that we have in common with both Christopher Columbus and now, Blessed Fr. Michael McGivney.

Columbus had theories but no solid proof before heading out across the Atlantic. He was laughed out of a lot of places before Isabella granted him his ships and crews.

Blessed Fr. Michael McGivney But those words apply to us knew the blight of his people in today more than you will realize. New Haven. He felt their Many of our schools, work, and sorrow, strife and pain. How recreational areas have been was he going to help change the changed. I returned to work just outcome of his parishioners and 3-weeks ago after 7-months improve their way of life? working from home. It was a tough adjustment back to the Both Columbus and Fr. office. And the work place is McGivney decided to go where different—not sure for the better no one was before. Columbus to or worse. sail across the vast ocean and spread the Good News of the Many of our councils are in this Gospel. Blessed Fr. McGivney to same boat. Over the years, we start the Knights of Columbus to have developed and nurtured help those in need. programs and events that are special for us. Now, we are Many of our councils are in scrambling to see how are we similar boats and now must going to meet let alone decide on decided whether or not to go the activities that we can and where they have not been before. need to do.

Programs and events that we could do a year ago are now—

Jim Maslach State Warden

gone or need to be changed to fit the COVID practices.

Change will always be there. As Knights, we should always be looking to go where no one has gone before to put our faith into action, to grow our Order, to defend our faith and families and to protect one another.

It is not about programs and events, but what we do together.

No matter the problems, no matter the difficulties, we can always look to Christopher Columbus and Blessed Fr. Michael McGivney to inspire us to take that step into the unknown.

For all you know, it might be a good thing and you will even surprise yourselves.

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MEMBERSHIP

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MEMBERSHIP REPORT As of October 30, there are 50-new members which puts us at 15.1% of our intake goal. We should be in the area of 33% during normal conditions. 87% of our districts have recruited as least one (1) new member with the only districts being #28 and #31. District #34 is the inactive/suspended councils. Despite that, only 36.2% of the councils have actually recruited. We know that these are difficult and challenging times.

Please make sure that you are trying especially with the MCGIVNEY2020 campaign through the end of the year.

We have requested that you advertise in all the church bulletins the MCGIVNEY2020 graphic that was sent out a couple of weeks ago. If you need it again, contact Jim and he will get it to you. You will see information in the Northeast Ohio Catholic Magazine this coming month as well as some of their emails. Jim has secured some time on AM1260 to start to advertise not only this but KofC News and Notes.

We will start to make those available to you when we can.

Membership is a challenging enough without COVID. However, you all know what good we can do when we pray. Let me know if there is anything we can do to help you.

George Metz Diocesan Membership Director

Cleveland Circle of Honor Councils (>100%) 1.

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16373 Westlake (119%) 547 Akron (106%) 3970 Lafayette (106%) 15056 Holy Family (106%) 14551 St. Hilary (106%)

Visit www.kofcohio.org for more membership information.

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DISTRICT DEPUTY REPORT

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DISTRICT REPORT Brothers, It is great to hear that many of you are finding ways to keep your councils active while still staying safe. Some of you were doing outside activities in the warmer months. Some councils had special activities honoring Fr. McGivney’s Beatification Mass. Many will hold memorial masses or other activities around Veterans Day. Hopefully, most of your councils will be helping needy families especially around the upcoming holidays.

Well, the State staff would like to know what your council is doing.

We also want you to get credit for a job done well. It only takes a few minutes to report each activity on the state website. Give us how many Knights participated, how many Knight hours were spent on the activity and a few sentences describing the activity. If you have any questions, your District Deputy can help you out.

Mike Incorvati District Deputy Coordinator

May God bless all you do for the Order. Missing Forms is listed below as of 10/30/2020.

FORM 185

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

FORM 1295 (AUG) 13640 - Lasagrada Familia/San Miguel 14054 - St Vincents 14406 - Our Lady of Charity Broadview Heights

FORM 365 10792 - St. Francis of Assisi 13640 - Lasagrada Familia/San Miguel

15614 - St. Anthony of Padua 15901 - St. Adalbert's 2790 - West Park 3164 - Euclid 3213 - Father Carl Anthony

14054 - St Vincents 14255 - St. Sebastion 14714 - St. Cyprian 15614 - St. Anthony of Padua 2790 - West Park 2803 - Brooklyn-Parma 3410 - South Akron

3304 - Geauga 3529 - Akron Northeast 4731 - North Olmsted 4893 - The Valley 547 - Akron 733 - Cleveland 8320 - John Carroll

3410 - South Akron

4168 - Medina 4664 - Charles Reymann 4847 - Brunswick 637 - Lorain 789 - Wooster 7970 - North Ridgeville

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GENERAL PROGRAM REPORT

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FAITH IN ACTION We are approximately 33% of the way through the fraternal year and only 16-councils have submitted activities that have been graded. We are shooting for 100% participation! You can do it—it is really simple and only takes a couple of minutes. If you need help, contact your District Deputy, Jim, Mike or George. You will be amazed at your simple and it provides the state with valuable information to what your councils are doing.

Your councils are encouraged to try and hold live or virtual events celebrating the Beatification of Blessed Fr. Michael McGivney. This is truly an honor for our Order and something that we need to be proud of. Tells us what you are planning—rosaries, prayer services, holy hours—the list can be endless.

And then, report it on the state website.

Knights of Columbus and AM1260 Start New Relationship During the most recent Spirit Week for AM1260, the Knights of Columbus in the Cleveland Diocese have entered a new relationship with the station by Are you looking for that extra something in the becoming a business donator. morning to get you energized and ready for the week?

Some of the councils out there already have this relationship and the more we can do, the better we Check out “Men’s Morning Light” hosted by all will be.

Trapper Jack from Council 16376. Yes, that same Trapper Jack from the Cleveland airwaves. Now, Look for specific spots on the station as well as he is hosting a show on Facebook live and past online that will help promote the KofC. In shows are available on Facebook for you to watch. exchange, the KofC will work to help spread the Additionally, we offer business networking station across the diocese and include them in many opportunities. of our diocesan activities. More details are to follow as we grow together and promote the Good News Simply search for Men’s Morning Light in your of Jesus Christ to the people of Cleveland.

Facebook app or online and like the page. You will receive updates and inspiration to help you.

You can listen to AM1260 by dialing it in our your AM radio or visit www.am1260therock.com.

AM1260 provides local and EWTN programming.

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FAITH IN ACTION

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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

Charles Reymann Council #4664 in Akron dropping off 12 male, 12 female at Battered Women's Shelter.

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FAITH IN ACTION

Pro Orantibus Day A Day of Spiritual Solidarity and Support for the Cloistered and Monastic Life

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on the Memorial of Mary’s Presentation in the Temple.

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has spoken of the Catholics throughout the world tremendous value of are encouraged to honor the the cloistered, cloistered and monastic life on contemplative life. He Saturday, November 21, 2020. referred to such religious as “the heart” which Pope Pius XII instituted this provides blood to the rest of the worldwide event in 1953. Poe St. Body of Christ. He noted that in John Paul II expanded its their work and prayer, together celebration and encourage with Christ, they are the “heart” Catholics to support this sublime of the Church, and in their desire vocation to be observed annually for God’s love they approach the

PRAYER IN SUPPORT OF THE CLOISTERED LIFE Eternal Father, We praise and thank you for those sisters and brothers who have embraced the gift of the cloistered and monastic life. Their prayerful presence is indispensable to the Church’s life and mission, and is the foundation of the New Evangelization.

As we celebrate World Day of Cloistered Life, let us honor the holiness and the glory of the Blessed Virgin. May she, who was presented in the Temple, intercede so that may young people might dedicate themselves entirely to Your divine service by hidden lives of contemplative prayer and selfless sacrifice.

May all of us always be mindful of the spiritual and material needs of those who commit their lives to seeking God by fixing their gaze on those things which are eternal.

We ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, For ever and ever.

ultimate goal.

Pope Francis has strongly encouraged the faithful to express appreciation to cloistered women and men, especially on this day dedicated to them.

CLOISTERED WOMEN RELIGIOUS CLEVELAND DIOCESE Carmel of the Holy Family 2541 Arlington Road Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 Www.clevelandcarmel.org Poor Clares Colettines 3501 Rocky River Drive Cleveland, OH 44111 Www.poorclarecolettins-cleveland.org Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration 4108 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44103 Www.thepoorclares.com

Amen

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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 4—Exemplification CUF (7P) 4—Town Hall (8P) 7—Exemplification CUF (9A) 11—Exemplification CUF (7P) 13—Cleveland Chapter Mtg (7P) 14—Exemplification CUF (9A) 18—Exemplification P (10A) 21—Exemplification CUF (9A) 22—Cleveland DD Meeting (8P) 25—Exemplification CUF (7P) 28—Exemplification P (7P) Please check out the calendar on the Diocesan Page from the State Website for more details.

If your council is meeting virtually, please send the link to your DD and State Warden.

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