2014-03 MarApr

March-April, 2014

State Deputy

Star Council Award is still our No. 1 Goal!

Our Star Council Award deadline is now four months away! Our Ohio councils have until June 30 to complete the five requirements: • Submittal of Service Program Personnel Report #365.

• Submittal of Fraternal Survey #1728.

• Achieve 100% of the Supreme Council Membership Quota.

• Achieve 100% of the Supreme Council Insurance Quota.

• Submittal of the Columbian Award application listing four activities in each of the six service program areas (Church, Community, Council, Family, Youth and Culture of Life).

Each month, I issue a Star Council Status report to all District Deputies and I ask them to review the status with their councils during their regular visits -- especially those councils that will be close to achieving the five requirements listed above. I have set a goal for each of our District Deputies to have at least one of his councils achieve the Star Council Award.

Our Supreme Council quota for Star Councils in Ohio is 57. I think we can achieve that quota and exceed it!

As State Deputy, I have set the Star Council Award as the Number One goal for all councils in Ohio. State General Program Director Jeff Kililany and I have Continued on Page 6

Columbus is host city for 2014 State Convention

The 115th Annual Ohio State Council Knights of Columbus Convention will be held in Columbus on the weekend of May 23-25. More than 900 delegates, members and guests are expected to converge on the host hotel – the Hilton Columbus at Easton Center, where all of the convention activity will take place.

“The Columbus Convention Committee is currently working to make your stay in Columbus an enjoyable experience,” said State Treasurer Kevin Miller, 2014 State Convention general chairman.

The official “First Call” was mailed to councils on March 14. It includes a packet of information pertaining to the

Marching for Life in Washington

It was cold in Washington D.C. for the March for Life on Jan. 22, but there were plenty of Ohioans among those marching. Read a report of the march, and comments from some Columbus-area students, on Page 3.

Members of Lancaster Council came to the aid of West Virginians when water was polluted

When a chemical spill polluted the waters of the Elk River in West Virginia last January, it left 300,000 people without water to drink or even for bathes.

That’s when the men of Knights of Columbus Council 1016 in Lancaster (Columbus Diocese) went to work. It was a non-member – council hall Event Coordinator/Chef Marie Liptak who suggested to Deputy Grand Knight Benjamin Peters that the council undertake a project of collecting and delivering water to a town in West Virginia.

Brother Peters contacted Grand Knight Vincent Johnson for permission, which he Continued on Page 6

convention. A “Second Call” will be mailed around April 15.

It is important that councils start planning their convention weekend, Miller stresses. That includes electing two delegates and two alternates.

According to rules of the Order, the Grand Continued on Page 8

Specialty K of C plates approved After many years of trying, Ohio Knights soon should be able to purchase special Knights of Columbus license plates, according to State Deputy Ken Girt.

The Ohio Legislature has passed a bill calling for creation of a Knights of Columbus Specialty License Plate for members to purchase through the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The bill was signed into law by Gov. John Kasich on March 11. The Ohio Knights now join 208 other organizations that have their own specialty plates.

One stipulation in order to proceed is that the Ohio Department of Public Safety requires 500 signatures from members of the Knights of Columbus interested in purchasing a set of the specialty plates.

Petitions have been circulating among Continued on Page 2

Membership

The ‘One Member … Per Council… Per Month’ Challenge is on!

By Ken Gardner, State Membership Director This Rewards Program was rolled out at the beginning of January. challeningr councils to maintain a recruitment pace of one member per month. It also rewards councils that recruit at least one member each month and District Deputies who promote council First Degrees. Here is a reminder of how it works: The Goal of every council in the State of Ohio should be to recruit at least one member per month. The Ohio State Council will reward councils that are on track with this goal. Council rewards for this part of the challenge are: Beginning with the Feb. 1 Supreme Council Report (based on January, 2014, intake), EVERY COUNCIL that is on track to meet One Member Per Month will be in a Continued on Page 7

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State Chaplain’s Message

Proclamation of Light

By Rev. William B. Kraynak State Chaplain

The Easter Proclamation for the Vigil says …

“Therefore, O Lord we pray that this candle, hallowed to the honor of your name, may persevere undimmed, to overcome the darkness of this night. Receive it as a pleasing fragrance, and let it mingle with the lights of heaven. May this flame be found still burning by the Morning Star: the one Morning Star who never sets, who, coming back from death’s domain, has shed his peaceful light on humanity, and lives and reigns for ever and ever.”

Catholics begin the Easter Vigil in a darkened church with a single spark of light.

Then the light grows until all are bathed in the glorious light of Christ resurrection.

On this Easter Vigil night we as the Body of Christ celebrate the resurrection of our savior and the promise of eternal life that he gives us as long as we let that light of resurrection shine in our world. Adam and Eve were turned out into the darkness because of their sin, a sin of pride by which they said no to God and to his love.

For the reconciliation of God and mankind, God came himself to suffer, die, and rise again that we could again walk in the light and love that is God. At the Easter Vigil we share the light of Christ with those around us one at a time lighting each wick from the spark of the original light.

We, Knights of Columbus, are living in this world so full of artificial light that we can be distracted from the Light of Christ. Now that mankind can create a light so bright that it can be seen from outer space we tend to become too interested in the beauty of that light and ignore the real beauty that is the Light of Christ. Thankfully there are still some who are willing to share the Light of Christ by what they say and do each day.

These Knights are bearers of the true light in the world. These Knights by their volunteer hours, prayers, and many ministries in their parishes “Let the true Light of Christ “shine in the world, scattering the darkness and bringing others out into the light.

It may be as simple as a holy greeting, an offer of prayer, an expression of sympathy, a helpful hand-up, a forgiving of a wrong, an offer of mercy, or a total sacrifice of self.

All of these are the way that knights keep letting the Light of Christ shine. They are not overcome by sin, fear, or doubt but rooted in their faith, prayer, and love of God. Happy Easter!

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Ohio councils to gain those signatures. Completed petitions are to be forwarded to State Deputy Girt by April 11. Councils can make copies of the petition as needed.

The petitions are to be signed only by the registered automobile owners who will use the plates. If your vehicle is registered in another person’s name, then it is not a legitimate signature for the petition. Also, the petition requires you to list your driver’s license number OR the license plate number of your registered vehicle.

Following are some specifics: When purchasing the Knights of Columbus plates, you will be charged an initial fee of $8.25 (new plate fee), plus an extra fee of $20 in addition to the regular vehicle charge.

Then, every year of renewal, you will pay your regular vehicle charge plus $20.

The $20 fee is divided as follows: $10 goes to the BMV for the administrative cost for maintaining the specialty plate program, and the remaining $10 is placed into a charitable fund created for the Ohio State Council. The state council’s tentative recipient of all the $10 fees collected will be the Ohio Special Olympics.

When the plates are made available for purchase – most likely in June – those who already registered during the past several months can purchase a set of plates for $8.25 plus $20.

“The Ohio Knights of Columbus has discussed these specialized plates for several years, and we appreciate the effort of Ohio Sen. Jim Hughes (16th District) for his support of this opportunity,” said Girt. “Now let’s do our part and make this opportunity a reality. We have to have a minimum of 500 users every year to keep it going.”

Council 1782 Grand Knight Rick Schrader, Fr. Pat Sheridan, Immediate Past State Deputy Dave Helmstetter, K.C. Steggeman and District Deputy Frank Carchedi.

Bellefontaine Council Knights truly support Ohio’s Pennies for Heaven Campaign

Thanks to Brother Knight K.C. Steggeman, the Knights at Council 1782 in Bellefontaine truly have captured the spirit of the annual Pennies for Heaven campaign conducted throughout Ohio.

“I can’t see why we in Ohio can’t reach $300,000 in donations from Knights of Columbus councils throughout the state,” said Steggeman.

And Steggeman, like many other Knights in Ohio, supports his words with actions.

Steggeman created a Pennies for Heaven incentive program for giving at his council and Fourth Degree assembly. The program is capped with an annual Pennies for Heaven banquet recognizing individual givers and council or assembly accomplishments during the year. This March he presented a $2,000 check to Immediate Past State Deputy and Pennies for Heaven Chairman Dave Helmstetter during the banquet held at St. Patrick’s Parish.

“K.C. has a great passion for vocations and Pennies for Heaven. It’s great to see Council 1782 do so well in supporting the Pennies for Heaven campaign. K.C. and the council are great examples of how to be successful with this program,” said Helmstetter after accepting the check.

In addition to individual contributions, the council passes the jug, conducts a raffle and other fundraising efforts to keep Pennies for Heaven visible in the council and parish. The annual banquet serves as a reward and a recap of the program for Brother Knights and their families.

All councils and assemblies are reminded the deadline for the 2013-14 campaign is May 1. Councils and assemblies contributing $1,000 or more will be recognized at the annual State Convention with a special plaque. Checks should be payable to the Ohio State Council, Knights of Columbus and mailed to Dave Helmstetter, Immediate Past State Deputy, 5421 County Road 33A, St. Marys, OH 45885.

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The March for Life

Hundreds of Ohioans were among the marchers in Washington D.C. on Jan. 22. They included Knights and students from the Columbus area, who gave their thoughts about the experience

By Gary Anderson

State Culture of Life Director

Forty-one years ago -- on Jan. 22, 1973 -- the United States Supreme Court established a “substantive due process” right to abortion in the landmark Roe v. Wade case. In a companion Doe v. Bolton case, which Justice Blackmun ruled must be read together with Roe, the Court elaborated on the “health exception” established in Roe. In cases where an abortion is necessary in order to preserve the life or health of the mother, the state must permit an abortion even after viability. As a result, abortion has been legal throughout all nine months of pregnancy ever since.

The pro-life movement was born and since that time, pro-lifers from across the United States have gathered in Washington D.C. on the anniversary to protest the ongoing genocide of the innocents on the altar of abortion, now numbering over 54 million since that fateful day. The Knights of Columbus is among the most visible organizations present each year, with thousands of Brother Knights, their families, and friends, making the sacrifice to journey to our nation’s capital to witness to the sacred nature of human life, from the womb to the tomb.

Our Ohio Brother Knights were there in big numbers on Jan. 22 this year as part of hundreds of thousands of marchers, braving four inches of snow and bitterly cold temperatures. A March for Life veteran is Brother Knight Edd Chinnock, Respect Life Coordinator of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Council 11187 in Pickerington (Columbus Diocese). Edd made the trip to Washington D.C. with his wife, Vicki, and 49 other people on a chartered bus, including 28 youngsters and chaperones from Seton Parish. The group joined the thousands of marchers and also visited the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. Following is a report on the March from Brother Edd, followed by the thoughts of several of the youth attendees and his wife, Vicki.

“A lot of snow and bitter cold temperatures made this March for Life bus trip and interesting experience. We left on Tuesday, Jan. 21, in a snowstorm and the snow lasted all the way to D.C. Our bus driver did a great job of driving safely. The next day -Wednesday, Jan. 22 -- was very cold with gusty winds that made it feel bitter. But the cold couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the many young people there.

“We had about 28 Seton Parish Youth (SPY) kids and chaperones. There were a total of 51 people on our bus, including Knights from several councils. We were told there were fewer marchers this year due to the weather (several New York dioceses canceled their trips because of the snow) but you couldn’t tell by looking around! The crowd stretched for miles along Constitution Ave. On the way home we asked the students to write down their thoughts about the trip (and some adult comments as well), so here they are: Mackenzie Payne 14, grade 9 and Sabrina Evans 15, grade 8, Seton Parish “We felt as if the March for Life was a life-changing experience. We also thought it was amazing that there were so many people there all for the same cause. More people should come because it really is a life-changing experience.”

Will Lammers, senior, 2nd year at the March, St. Charles High School “The March for Life continues to inspire me each year by simply showing how a very large group of people can get together to support such an important cause.”

Craig DePauw, freshman, 2nd year at March, Seton Parish “The March for Life is great because we get to save the babies.”

Glen Williams, adult chaperone, Seton Parish “I continue to be inspired and encouraged by the sheer numbers of our young church that makes the sacrifice to be the voice and legs and arms for those that cannot - the future of our Catholic Church looms very bright.”

Morgan Reyes, 15, grade 10, Seton Parish “First year at March for Life and I thought it was amazing to see the diversity of people from all across the nation coming together for one cause even in the freezing weather.”

Tara Bowie, 14, grade 8, Seton Parish “This was my first year on the March for Life trip and I absolutely loved it. It was super cold, but that s a very small sacrifice compared to the billions of lives lost to abortion. It was great seeing so many people from all over the country come together

Heading one of the Ohio delegations to the March for Life in Washington D.C. was Brother Knight Edd Chinnock and his wife, Vicki.

for the same cause. I feel inspired and I can’t wait to go back next year.”

Chineze E., 15, grade 10, Seton Parish “The March for Life and the Mass were both great experiences. I was glad to be a part of something that could help others!”

Doreen Amoaka, 15, sophomore, Seton Parish “This is my third year on the March and every year it gets better and better. If you put the weather to the side, the experience was highly overwhelming. The huge crowd of people is simply astonishing. I get chills every time knowing that the people surrounding you believe everything you do is mind blowing. It is reassurance that you are not alone in this fight. One day the March will no longer be an event because we are making a difference. But until then I will continue to march.”

Carly Noel, 16, grade 11, Seton Parish “The March for Life is just a beautiful experience, from the Basilica to the March everyone is there full heartedly to end abortion. It s truly AMAZING to see all the young people. It s great to know we are going to have such a Pro Life society for our generation.”

Hannah Whisman, 16, grade11, Seton Parish “The Basilica is by far my most favorite place I have ever been. I get a feeling there I don’t get anywhere else. The March is such a great experience.”

Alexa Letourneau, 15, Grade 10, Seton Parish “I really enjoyed every part of this trip. Despite the bitter cold, we still marched to support life and the sense of community in that crowd was truly inspiring.”

Hanna Piper, 14, 8th grade, Seton Parish “I really enjoyed this trip. I met a lot of new people and became closer to the members of our church who came with us.”

Alessandro Ogden, 14, Seton Parish “An incredibly quick trip. I loved it more this year that I did last year.”

Nicholas Bryant, 8th grade, St. Pius X Parish “This is my first year and it was pretty good except getting hypothermia. I witnessed the horrors of abortion but just thinking about it is awful, all that life wasted, all the children for the people. I know now what I am fighting for.”

Melanie DeArdo (adul)t, St. Patrick Parish “It’s so inspiring to see the youth on fire and rallying for the sanctity of life and chastity, I love how open they are with their faith ad they are truly a witness and inspiration to us all.”

Vicki Chinnock (adult), Seton Parish “I have been to the March for Life many times. I always come home filled with hope for our country and for Life. Why? Because of the amazing numbers of grade school, high school and college youth gathered to honor the sanctity of life. We are creating a pro life country in the midst of abortion chaos. There is no sane logic in abortion and certainly science is on our side. Science confirms that life begins at conception. So what are we missing? We need to change the hearts and minds of people. It doesn’t matter what the law is if no one seeks abortion! We need to help families, women, and men. We are children of God. With His grace we make a difference in the world.” *

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Msgr. James Kolp, a two-time former State Chaplain in Ohio (1969-1971 and 19891991)from the Youngstown Diocese, attended the March for Life in Washington D.C. for the 37th time. Msgr. Kolp, 87, is pastor-emeritus of the Church of St. Mary in Massillon.

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2014 Ohio K of C Campout and Picnic is scheduled July 25-27 at Marietta

For the ninth consecutive year, Knights of the Father Maruskin Council 10936, Stow-Hudson, collected for the Armory/USO of Northern Ohio. Toiletries, personal items, non-perishable food and cash donations valued at $2,235 were collected on Nov. 9 at the Stow City Hhall. The collection benefits members of the U.S. military and their families.

2014 Football Frenzy Sweepstakes 101 Winners from 74 councils receive $10,040

A total of 101 winners received $10,040 in the 2014 Ohio Knights of Columbus Football Frenzy Sweepstakes, according to Past State Deputy Gary Eckstein, sweepstakes chairman, with 101 winners from 74 councils. The winners were:

Week One Top Winners: 1. Nathan Woller, Council 1056; 2. Tom Ruemping, Council 3754; 3. Fred Bruns, Council 3873; 4. Cory Johnson, Council 4361; 5. Charles Apling, Council 2280; 6. (tie) Ronald Schneider, Council 386, and John Bierer, Council 4424. Low Winners: 1. Eric Davis, Council 14346; 2. Keith Crispino, Council 4361.

Week Two Top Winners: 1. Dave Ferris, Council 10792; 2. D. Szygenda, Council 3766; 3. Rob Owens, Council 4217; 4. James Dennis, Council 2280; 5. Kevin Coffman, Council 1341; 6. Arthur Cook (no council listed); 7. (4-way tie) Joe Monto II, Council 3904; Ellen Jacovetti, Council 637; Paul McElroy, Council 1664; and Benjamin Drake, Council 5429. Low Winners: Helen Devaney, Council 13705; 2. (tie) Mike Carpenter, Council 1344; and Robert McDowell, Council 14882.

Week Three Top Winners: 1. A. Oestreicher Jr. (no council listed); 2. George Krumpak, Council 4217; 3. Barry Roe, Council 12641; 4. (tie) Bob Zabloudy, Council 11193; and Vince Chociej, Council 472; 6. Jerry Winiasz, Council 637; 7. (3-way tie) Rick Elminger, Council 885; Joe Kuebler, Council 1592; and John Balzano, Council 4361. Low Winners: 1. Dan Arend, Council 2584; 2. Ronald House, Council 1175.

Week Four Top Winners: 1. Ray Ruiz, Council 4169; 2. Dan Riegner, Council 5128; 3. Edward Maher, Council 1750; 4. (tie) Carol Fiorelli, Council 15023; and Rosemary Boll, Council 3382; 6. Martha Coronnier (no council listed); 7. (3-way tie) Charles Schreiber, Council 3930; John Nester, Council 910; and Julie Swanger, Council 10936. Low Winners: Anthony Del Col, Council 3727; 2. Michael Nowak, Council 14504.

Week Five Top Winners: 1. Martha Terry, Council 5253; 2. Dan George, Council 2886; 3. Curt Porr, Council 5253; 4. David Yehl, Council 5506; 5. David Burton, Council 11828; 6. John Melldy, Council 15735; 7. Jay Carter, Council 4022. Low Winners: 1. Bruce Kolbe, Council 12641; 2. Jack Linville, Council 4361.

Week Six Top Winners: 1. Paul Mannig, Council 14504; 2. Joseph Newman, Council 1341; 3. Kelly Rapp (no council listed); 4. Ken Gardner, Council 15533; 5. Eugene Zapadka, Council 14450; 6. Matt Repka, Council 14344; 7. Yanzel Daskalakis, Council 14891; 8. Steve Crowe, Council 7970; 9. Steve Malott, Council 11187.

Low Winners: 1. Ray Todd (no council listed); 2. John Ferguson, Council 4539.

Week Seven Top Winners: 1. Amy Hoffman, Council 1344; 2. Jeanine Burns, Council 13705; 3. Anthony Palavis, Council 472; 4. David Westwood, Council 10215; 5. Diane Long, Council 5286; 6. Thomas Wieland, Council 310; 7. Frank Szumigala, Council 4169. Low Winners: 1. William Mitchell, Council 637; 2. Tami Underwood, Council 637.

Week Eight Top Winners: 1. John Lukie, Council 5253; 2. Laura Arnold, Council 14451; 3. Pat Walsh, Council 14882; 4. Tim Heyne, Council 3698; 5. Kay Eikenburg, Council 10936; 6. Tim Canan, Council 3410; 7. Mike Cogan, Council 310. Low Winners: 1. Anthony Kamier, Council 5297; 2. Fred Heyer, Council 5405.

Week Nine Top Winners: 1. Lauri Thorpe, Council 10936; 2. Pat Trutschel, Council 15533; 3. Al Magnorfi, Council 386; 4. Colleen Light, Council 11445; 5. Brenda Latsche, Council 15533; 6. Frank Kohler, Council 11370; 7.

John Spears, Council 15043. Low Winners: 1. Sally Bailey, Council 547; 2. Mark Seibert, Council 2886.

Week Ten Top Winners: 1. David Thompson, Council 2530; 2. Bernard Dyer, Council 4617; 3. Marc Seymour; 4.

Angela Makosky, Council 13466; 5. Kathryn Sherlock, Council 13601; 6. Marc Seymour, Council 10936; 7.

Steve Drazdik, Council 15032. Low Winners: 1. Brian Hoprich, Council 1818; 2. (tie) Robert Hammack, Council 4361; and Lou Kennedy, Council 15086.

If you’re a camper, it’s time to mark our calendar for the 46th Annual Ohio Knights of Columbus Campout and Picnic, which is scheduled for July 25-27 in historic Marietta, at the Washington County Fairgrounds. It will be hosted by Marietta Council 478.

“Discover the rich heritage of Marietta through the museums and landmarks,” stated Brother Knight Tom Offenberger, 2014 State Campout Chairman. “Leisurely cruise the Ohio and Muskingum rivers on the Valley Gem sternwheeler on Saturday evening following dinner. Take a narrated trolley tour or find one-of-a-kind items in the many antique stores, boutique-style shops and galleries.”

Camping for Friday and Saturday is $55, and $25 for each additional night. The camping lots are all level with electricity and firewood provided (some water and tables also will be provided). For those interested in enjoying only the Saturday dinner, the cost is $8; and the Valley Gem boat ride is $5 (reservations required).

For more information, contact Brother Offenberger at (740) 373-1256 or at (740) 516-6040, or via email at tomoff@suddenlink.net. Additional information and links for the special attractions is available online at www.kofcmarietta.org.

Registration Form 46th Annual Ohio K of C State Family Campout

Washington County Fairgrounds, 922 Front St., Marietta, OH 45750 July 25, 26, 27, 2014 Name _________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________ Zip ______________ City_____________________________ State ___________ Zip Code ______________ Phone ____________________________ Email _______________________________ Council No. _________________ City _______________________________________ Camping Friday and Saturday Includes meals and activities. $ 55.00 (Register below for Valley Gem ride). ______ Number Adult family members staying in camper (Those whom

can be claimed on tax form).

Names: _____________________________________________ ______ Number Children staying in camper.

Names & Ages: ______________________________________ ______ Number Guests staying in camper.

Names: _____________________________________________ Camper type (circle): Motor Home

Pop-up

Tent

Trailer/5th Wheel

Length ____________ Slide out __________ (All lots are level with water and electricity nearby).

Air Conditioning needed for health reasons? Yes _____

No _____

I would like to camp with Council # _________ Camper’s name ___________________ Additional Nights: $25/Night per ___________ Nights.

$ _________

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Number Friday Golfers. $35.00 per golfer Number Friday Evening Soup Dinner Number Saturday Activities and Meal Ticket. $8.00 Guest

$ _________ $ FREE____ $ _________

Number Valley Gem boat ride. $5.00 per person (Saturday 7:30-8:30 p.m. – Reservations Required)

$ _________

(Non-campers, does not include boat ride)

T-Shirts: $10/Shirt x _________ Shirts Youth sizes: _____ Y-XS. _____ Y-S _____ Y-M _____ Y-L Adult sizes: ______ XS ______ S ______ M ______ L ______ XXL ______ XXXL ______ XXXXL

$ _________

TOTAL ENLOSED $ _________ Make checks payable to: “2014 K of C State Campout”.

Late registration after July 1 – not guaranteed site near your council.

All information also available at: www.kofcmarietta.org.

Mail Registration to: John and Babs Douglass, 103 Wyandotte Dr., Marietta, OH 45750.

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Ohio K of C Scholarship Program distributes assistance to 43 Catholic high school students

The Ohio Knights of Columbus Scholarship Program recently distributed scholarship checks to 43 Catholic high school students to help defray the cost of their tuition.

“These 43 young men and women are outstanding examples of the results of Catholic Education in Ohio.,” said Past State Deputy Dennis Shonebarger, scholarship committee chairman.

Since its beginning in 1995, the scholarship program has awarded 543 scholarships worth $538,325 to Ohio Catholic high school students. Each year on Sept. 15 the Scholarship Applications are sent to the 75 Catholic High Schools in Ohio. Winners are chosen in December and checks awarded in January and February. Scholarship Applications are also available on the Ohio Knights of Columbus website.

This year 40 Catholic high schools received scholarship awards, leaving 35 schools with no scholarship awarded. In order to grow the number of scholarships and reach the goal of one scholarship to every Catholic high school we need help. A $20,000 donation, bequest, or donor-advised fund would guarantee that your favorite Catholic high school would receive a $1,000 scholarship every year in perpetuity. An annual $1,000 donation would also accomplish the same result every year it was given. If you can possibly help in any manner to increase our Scholarship Program, contact Dennis J. Shonebarger at phsdjs@yahoo.com.

“Catholic education in Ohio needs our help and we Ohio Knights have an outstanding record of helping the Catholic church, said Shonebarger.

Winner Gross, David Beck, Margaret Hims, Alisha Hornback, Noah Cisneros, Michael Schmiesing, Jacob Fohl, Jennifer Fohl, Michelle Webb, Breann Webb, Emily** Anderson, Amanda** Shields, Kelly Seither, Amy Ruiz, Elysia** Mealy, Maria Rufo, Samanta Turner, Ryan** Turner, Shannon** Rostocil, Jerald Zunt, Carly Krevh, Rachel Elias, Hannah George, Christine Caliguire-Maier, Maximilian Kilbarger, Brenna Kunkler, Alicia** Britt, Olivia** McCrady. Allison Meek, Christopher Eskay-Zins, Jonathan** Nguyen, Ha** Blickensderfer, Alyssa Bolster, John Payton, Joseph Bowers, Mararet** Pierce, Molly** Elfering, Kurt Bockey, Nicholas Glaza, Paul Withrow, Hannah Goddard, Sara Miller, Luke Sebest, Jacob ** = Repeat Winner

High School Archbishop Alter Archbishop McNicholas Bishop Fenwick Bishop Elder LaSalle Lehman Catholic McAuley McAuley Mt. Notre Dame Mt. Notre Dame Purcell Marian Seton Stephen T. Badin Ursuline Academy Archbishop Hoban Beaumont Elyria Catholic Elyria Catholic Lake Catholic Magnificat Notre Dame-Cath. Latin Our Lady of the Elms Padua St. Edward Bishop Hartley Bishop Rosecrans Bishop Watterson Fisher Catholic Newark Catholic St. Charles St. Francis deSales Tuscarawas C.C. Steubenville C.C. St. Joseph C.C. Calvert Central Catholic St. Francis deSales St. John’s-Delphos St. John’s Jesuit St. Ursula Academy St. Wendelin Canton C.C. Ursuline

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Ohio K of C Website: www.kofcohio.org

Super Cash Bonanza

Council rebates can be used for its charitable purposes

The 2014 Ohio Charity Foundation’s Super Cash Bonanza Charity Campaign is in full swing, following distribution of tickets at special meetings in mid-February. The campaign will end with drawings for a total of more than $108,000 in cash prizes on May 23, at the Friday Night Party in conjunction with the 2014 State Convention.

Tickets sell for $5 each, with the council receiving the base rebate of $2.40 per ticket plus any special rebates based on attendance at the February distribution meetings and total amount of tickets sold during the First Phase and Second Phase of the campaign.

“Significant income for charity can be earned by your council for surpassing the basic rebate of $2.40 per ticket,” said State Treasurer Kevin Miller, 2014 Super Cash Bonanza chairman. “But you must adhere to the rules as set forth in the instruction booklet. So please make sure all who are in charge of the campaign at your council read all of the materials provided at the ticket distribution meetings. It is possible that based on tickets sold, councils can receive a rebate of up to $4.60 per ticket sold.”

The campaign is divided into two phases, with appropriate rebates available in each.

To be eligible for such rebates, First Phase tickets must be remitted to Miller by April 11. Tickets for the Second Phase must be postmarked to him on or before Friday, May 16. They should be mailed to him at: 1101 Arbor Oaks Lane, Galloway, OH 43119.

The prize list includes: 1st Prize, $49,680 (payable $414 per month for 10 years); 2nd Prize, $18,780 (payable $313 per month for five years); 3rd Prize, $12,720 (payable $212 per month for five years); 4th Prize, $4,000; 5th Prize, $3,000; 6th thru 9th Prizes, $1,500; 10th thru 13th Prizes, $1,250; 14th through 17th Prizes, $1,000; 18th thru 21st Prizes, $750; 22nd thru 25th Prizes, $500.

Knights of Columbus Insurance

Work with your K of C Insurance Agent

By Paul Goldsmith, LUTCF, FIC, General Agent State Insurance Liaison

The Knights of Columbus Insurance program is operated for members and their families, and relies on council-agent teamwork for its success while providing the financial strength for all the Order’s good works.

We often refer to insurance as your greatest fraternal benefit. It can also be a compelling reason for a man to join the Knights of Columbus. Many men – even those who don’t have a great deal of time – can find it attractive to be able to protect their family with top quality life insurance (including disability income, long-term care and retirement annuities) which helps to support the many good works of the Order.

Your council needs to work as closely as possible with its field agent. Start by appointing an insurance promotion chairman – if possible, the field agent – to ensure a smooth council-agent relationship. New officers need to get to know their field agent as well as their general agent. Call on him to be a part of your recruitment team or to help train recruiters. Remember, he is a professionally trained salesman. Work with him!

Knights and others respond to help a family in need

When Brother Knight Jim Diesel’s family met with adversity, members of St. Michael Council 3382, Sharonville (Cincinnati Diocese) rallied to give support.

His daughter, Jaime, 33, passed away last Christmas Day while in hospice. Following earlier surgery, she had a heart attack followed by a massive stroke, and then her kidneys shut down.

His father, Raymond, died on Jan. 18 at age 77. Jim and his dad both originally belonged to Bishop Fenwick Council 2927, Cincinnati, and they transferred to St. Michael Council several years ago. Raymond was a Korean War veteran and with the Knights of Columbus he had been involved with degree work for many years at Bishop Fenwick Council.

And Jim’s wife, Sharon, has had health problems for a long time, suffering from a blood infection. She is a diabetic and previously lost a leg. She has been in and out of hospice care for some time now.

Due to all the problems, Jim was having a hard time financially. St. Michael Council immediately set up a fund at a local bank to raise money for is family obligations.

Notices were sent to council members explaining the need and asking for donations.

Arrangements were made by St. Michael Parish to provide Jim and Sharon with food and other support. The St. Vincent de Paul Society was notified, prayer chains were established and many people pitched in to help. Fourth Degree Archbishop Elko Assembly 2332 and Precious Blood Assembly 2947 joined in supporting these causes as well, contributing both funds and manpower to help them out.

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State General Program

Councils should be checking their point totals

By Jeff Kiliany

State General Program Director

Look for a ‘stats’ report to be emailed to Grand Knights. This will tell you the points that we have recorded for your council to date (through Feb. 28) and what administrative reports have been turned in.

CHECK THIS REPORT against your stats and make sure they all match up. If they don’t, call the State Director who is in charge of the area in which you have the discrepancy. For Administrative Report discrepancies, you can contact Bob Gilliland.

This is our last reporting period (March-April 15). Many councils need only one more report in a couple of program areas to MAX the entire Light of Ohio State Program.

Don’t delay in getting these last reports submitted. There is still time to submit activity reports for councils that have not submitted any reports. Nominee of the Year selections need to be mailed in time for the State Directors to receive them by April 1.

Don’t wait until the last minute. There are many deserving selections that deserve this recognition. Don’t let them down for a chance to be selected as the best in the state by not sending in a nomination form, or by sending it in too late.

Be sure to report your Administrative tasks online as well. Make sure that you report things such as sending in your forms 185, 365, per capita payments, Matching Funds contributions, etc. on the state website under the Administrative section of the “Enter New Reports” section.

The form to submit your council’s intent to participate in the “Measure-Up” Campaign can be copied from your General Program Handbook, or downloaded from our State Website. To download the form, click on the “State Programs” title at the top of the State website homepage. A dropdown list will appear, where you can find and click on “Measure Up Participation Form”. This form should be submitted to Robert A. Gilliland, Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 3712, Boardman, OH 44513; Email bobg@ sceinet.com.

Family Activities

Families and the Lenten celebration

By Michael Saine

State Family Activities Director

It’s that time again. I sat down at the table on Fat Tuesday. The entire conversation was dominated with what to give up for Lent.”

“I can’t give up pop; it’s too hard,”said one. “I’m giving up school.”

“I’m giving up chocolate,” said another. “I’m giving up TV,” said a third. (We all know how those two worked out).

The girls were more interested in how they could keep score rather than what the intention was. As you make your Lenten sacrifice, be more interested in keeping the commitment rather than keeping score.

It’s hard to get young people to remember that we need to translate these sacrifices into alms to relieve the burden of others. Encourage families to use their alms for the Food for Family Program your council has. They can also use it for Measure-Up or Matching Funds. This way, your kids and the families can see their alms go to a place where they are appreciated and used well.

Lent has some its own special prayers. The way of the cross is fantastic. Many of us have very little time. Rather than ignore it with your family, do a few stations a day.

Although it is best to pray all the stations in one sitting, this may not be realistic with young children. Instead, consider saying one or two stations each day. It could become part of your evening prayer time. You will then cover all station in about a week. By breaking the devotion into smaller pieces, your children will retain more, too.

Members of Lancaster Council and members of the Madison, W. Va., Fire Department with the rented truck.

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gladly gave.

Members were contacted with a plea for help. A television station was given information about the project. It sent a reporter and videographer to interview Marie and Benjamin. Banks, grocery stores and other businesses were contacted with a request for donations. A special dinner was held at the council hall, with a number of attendees bringing bottles of water. St Marks Council 15447 in Lancaster donated nearly 700 bottles of water. Members of Lancaster Council purchased 126 gallon jugs of water.

“Fairfield Federal Bank presented us with us with a check for $200 for the purchase of water,” said Grand Knight Johnson. “Then water started coming in from everywhere.

Carnival Foods, Maijer’s, Bay’s Food, Huddles Tires, ABC Power Train, MRDD and Destination Down Town Lancaster all donated water.

“The confirmed what we already knew – that we live in a very caring and helpful community.”

When the collection was completed, the council rented a 26-foot U-Haul truck and loaded it with the water – 5,500 bottles of water and 415 gallon jugs of water.

Then came the trip to the town of Madison, West Virginia – one of the areas near Charleston. Upon arrival, members of the Madison Fire Department helped distribute the cargo.

“It was a long drive, but seeing the look on peoples’ faces when we arrived and opened the back of the truck made it all well worth the work,” said GK Johnson.

In all, the council spent approximately 120 hours putting the project together and get the water delivered.

“Hours well spent,” offered the Grand Knight.

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Marvin Vetter, Sr., a former State Squires Director for more than 10 years for the Ohio State Council, passed away on Feb. 8 following a lengthy illness. He was 68.

He was a Fourth Degree Sir Knight and a Past Grand Knight of Van Wert Council 6034. Among survivors is his wife, Mary Jude.

structured our state program contest after the Star Council Award criteria.

And why is it important for every council to set their sights on the Star Council Award?

To me, this award is the one Supreme Council award that recognizes all the main efforts of an active council of our Order. Achieving membership growth, providing insurance for our members, demonstrate our acts of charity, which is the first principle of our Order and to report on those acts of charity and volunteer hours on our fraternal survey, and to report to Supreme that each council has a dedicated grand knight, council officers and service program directors.

Each council in Ohio now has four months to complete the requirements for Star Council. It’s up to that dedicated Grand Knight to lead his council to the Star Council Award. Our state officers, our state program directors and diocesan chairman, our general agents and field agents, and our District Deputies are valuable resources for assistance. Feel free to contact them.

Take charge, Worthy Grand Knight! The award is there for your council to achieve.

Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Joyce Solomon, who passed away March 1. Among survivors are her husband, Jerome, a former State Director, and son Joseph, current Steubenville Diocese Membership Director.

And a special “thanks” to everyone who attended our recent Super Cash Bonanza Road Shows!

Be the Light!

Marvin Vetter, former State Director, dies

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Doing retention the correct way!

By Nick Gresko,

Ohio State Council Membership as of March 1, 2014

State Retention Director - East

When a member has become non-participative, inactive, and in arrears of council dues, it is imperative to find out why. Perhaps the member has become ill, or unemployed, or even worse, has died. There is nothing more uncharitable and embarrassing than to suspend a Brother Knight in a time of need.

Every council loses members due to deaths and withdrawals. Suspension for nonpayment of dues represents the largest group of losses each year. Thus, it is of vital importance that proper billing procedures are followed before the process to suspend a member begins.

Form 365 must be on file at the Supreme Council Office showing that a Council Retention Chairman and a Council Retention Committee is formed or the suspension process should stop! This is a MUST! If a Retention Committee is in place, here is the process: The financial secretary will mail the Membership Bill – First Notice Form #423 15 days prior to the billing period.

If payment is not received in 30 days the FS will mail the Membership Bill – Second Notice Form #424. If payment is still not received within 30 days from the date the second notice was sent …

The financial secretary will provide the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and amounts of delinquency for each member in arrears to the retention committee. The committee should include the Grand Knight (chairman ex-officio), Deputy Grand Knight (chair), trustees and the proposer, if available. The Financial Secretary is not a member. nor is he eligible to serve as the council’s Retention Chairman. His only duty is to provide a list of members who are in arrears in their dues when requested by the GK. It is the responsibility of the Retention Committee to contact each member, review each member’s situation, and make a recommendation to the GK. A “Knight Alert” letter (Form #KA1) will be forwarded to each delinquent member, signed by the GK and at least one of the trustees.

A Retention Committee member shall make personal contact with the delinquent member, and provide a written report of his findings to the GK. If the member is experiencing financial difficulty, the GK will direct the FS to contact the member and make arrangements to accommodate him with either a payment plan or other financial arrangement acceptable to the council. Again, a report is to be given to the GK. A copy is to be given to the District Deputy. He will contact the delinquent member and suggest a possible solution. The District Deputy will also determine whether personal contact has been made by the council. The response and reaction received from the delinquent member is recorded on the reverse side of the District Deputy copy of the Form #1845 and forwarded to the State Deputy.

If the delinquent member does not meet his obligation or arrange a satisfactory payment schedule within 60 days following processing of the Form #1845, the council may file a Form 100 Membership Document, indicating suspension. However, the suspension will not be processed at the Supreme Council office unless a Notice of Diocesan Top 5 Councils in Membership as of March 1, 2014

Cincinnati Diocese Council St. Margaret of York 13429 Coldwater 1991 Fort Recovery 3324 St. Leonard 10215 (tie) Greenville 1796 (tie) Fairborn 3724 (tie) St. Dominic-Delhi 15533 Columbus Diocese Council (tie) Fr. Charles Griffin 15793 (tie) Zanesville 15824 New Albany 10941 Delaware 1056 (tie) Lancaster 1016 (tie) Westerville 5776 Toledo Diocese Council (tie) Tiffin 608 (tie) Bless. John XXIII 14502 Ottawa 1757 (tie) Ray McKowen 1362 (tie) Perrysburg 7978 (tie) St. Joseph 11370 (tie) East Toledo 14344

Location Net Loveland 16 Coldwater 15 Ft. Recovery 10 Centerville 9 Greenville 8 Fairborn 8 Cincinnatti 8 Location Net Chillicothe 22 Zanesville 22 New Albany 16 Delaware 15 Lancaster 11 Westerville 11 Location Net Tiffin 10 Perrysburg 10 Ottawa 9 Delphos 7 Perrysburg 7 Maumee 7 Toledo 7

Cleveland Diocese Council Location Net St. Hiliary 14551 Akron 13 Father Ragan 3269 Avon 10 North Olmsted 4731 N. Olmsted 8 St. Mary of Falls 14416 Olm. Falls 8 (tie) James Martin 637 Lorain 7 (tie) Garfield 4130 Garfield Hts. 7 (tie) St. Vincent Akron 7 (tie) St. Anthony Padua Parma 7 Steubenville Diocese Council Location Net St. John of Beverly Waterford 13 Immac. Heart of Mary 472 Wintersville 10 (tie) St. Louis IX 3335 Gallipolis 6 (tie) St. Ambrose 15569 Belpre 6 Bishop Watterson 1405 Ironton 5 Youngstown Diocese Council Location Msgr. Mears 3930 Youngstown Ashtabula 360 Ashtabula Boardman 11915 Boardman St. Joseph 13977 Youngstown St. Joseph-Randolph 2039 Randolph

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Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Steubenville Toledo Youngstown TOTALS

Year to Date Gain

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250 187 286 64 146 107

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Intent to Suspend Form #1845 has been on file for the required 60 days.

The Notice of Intent to Suspend Form #1845 becomes null and void 90 days following the date it is recorded at the Supreme Council office. After the 90-day period has elapsed, the form will be removed from the file under the assumption the council has been successful in retaining the member.

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drawing for $500.00. Councils that are not on track for any one month can get into the drawing by recruiting multiple members in a month, as long as the intake number puts them on track for one member per month. This drawing will continue through the end of the fraternal year, with the July 1 report being the final drawing. Intake numbers will be based on the Supreme Council Membership report.

We understand that not all councils can reach this goal, and we would also like to reward councils for just recruiting one or more members each month. Therefore ...

EVERY COUNCIL that recruits at least one new member each month will be in a drawing for $100. Each new member recruited equals one entry into the $100 drawing.

One council will be drawn each month from Feb. 1 to July 1.

One of the most important keys to recruiting new members is frequent First Degrees.

We will reward District Deputies for encouraging councils First Degrees. EVERY DISTRICT DEPUTY who has a First Degree in his district and submits Form 450 to State Membership Director Ken Gardner will be in a monthly drawing for $200.

Every degree held in the district counts as an entry for that month, January through June, 2014.

At the February Greater Cincinnati Chapter Membership meeting, the first drawing for the OMPCPM Challenge was held (based on January numbers). Here are the results: Thirty-four councils were on pace to bring in one member per month as of Feb. 1 (minimum of 7 gains) and were in the drawing for $500. The winner was Tiffin Council 608, which had brought in 10 new members so far. Seventy-four councils recruited a total of 137 members in January. For every member recruited, these councils were in a drawing for $100. The winning council was Zanesville Council 15824, which brought in six members in January. Fourteen District Deputies reported to me that they held First Degrees in their district in January and were in a drawing for $200. The winner was DD-27 Michael Kalal.

At the March Greater Cincinnati Chapter meeting, the second drawing for the OMPCPM Challenge was held (based on February numbers). Here are the results: Thirty-two councils were on pace to bring in one member per month as of March 1 (minimum of 8 gains) and were in the drawing for $500. The winner was Lancaster Council 1016, which has brought in 11 new members so far this year. Seventy-six councils recruited a total of 148 members in February. For every member recruited, these councils were in a drawing for $100. The winning council was Holy Angels Council 15824, which brought in two members in February. Fourteen District Deputies reported to me that they held First Degrees in their district in February and were in a drawing for $200. The winner was DD-52 Anthony Offenberger.

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2014 Measure-Up dates: April 25-27; May 2-4

By State Warden Mark Siracusa, 2014 Measure-Up Campaign Chairman Our Knights of Columbus Measure Up Campaign is a fundraiser aimed at assisting those with developmental disabilities. This effort traditionally raises approximately $425,000 for statewide and local caring agencies that sponsor a variety of training and support programs. Of the money collected, 80% is returned to the local councils, for them in turn to donate it to their local agencies. The remaining 20% is used for statewide programs.

Please remember that this year’s campaign dates are April 25, 26, and 27; and May 2, 3, and 4.

Ohio Knights are again this year asked to support this “flagship” charity and to put Columbianism into action for our friends with developmental disabilities. Our 2014 statewide goal is $450,000 (or more!), with 100% of our local councils participating.

Please encourage all council members to help the Knights of Columbus across Ohio to “Measure Up” in 2014.

The girls State Free Throw champions

Champions are crowned at the 2014 K of C State Free Throw finals

No participants were perfect, but some did come close to perfection as state champions were crowned at the 2014 Ohio Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championships, held on March 15 at Bishop Ready High School in Columbus.

For the first time, based on a policy change by Supreme Council, 9-year-old participants were included, in addition to the 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14-year-old divisions.

Three of the 12 divisions were decided by overtime shootouts. In the girls’ 9-yearold division, Madalyn Triskett, of Orwell, and Rebecca Turnwald, of Ottoville, tied in regulation, with Madalyn winning the five-shot overtime session. In the boys’ 12-yearold division, Caden Niekamp, of St. Henry, won a shootout over two others – Ameer Hodali, of Concord, and Dakota Harvey, of Geneva. And in the girls’ 14-year-old division, Renee Antonelli, of Wintersville, won a shootout over Brandi Radabaugh, of Edgerton.

2014 Ohio K of C Free Throw Champions Div. Name Hometown Diocese Council Girls Age 9 Madalyn Triskett Orwell Youngstown 5589 Age 10 Madalyn Colopy Marysville Columbus 5534 Age 11 Ally Cape Edgerton Toledo 1494 Age 12 Annie Roshak N. Canton Youngstown 3777 Age 13 Lillie Jane Runnells Middletown Cincinnati 1610 Age 14 Renee Antonelli Wintersville Steubenville 472 Boys Age 9 Zach Mayle Geneva Youngstown 5286 Age 10 Nicholas Lombardo Akron Cleveland 3529 Age 11 Jordan Gilkison Springboro Cincinnati 1610 Age 12 Caden Niekamp St. Henry Cincinnati 2640 Age 13 Ethan Geise Cloverdale Toledo 2238 Age 14 Travis Pottmeyer Fleming Steubenville 4617

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Knight, by virtue of his office, should be a delegate, while the other delegate should be selected from among the Past Grand Knights of the council. If there are no Past Grand Knights available to attend, any third degree member in good standing may be elected. The alternates need not be Past Grand Knights, but must be third degree members in good standing.

The 2014 convention will follow the traditional format of those in past years.

A Msgr. Krispinsky Golf Outing and Friday Night Party will get things started on Friday, May 23. The Friday Night Party will follow the theme of “A Night at the Races and Las Vegas Games” and will include the final drawing of the 2014 Super Cash Bonanza Charity Campaign.

The agenda on Saturday will include a Memorial Mass for Deceased Knights, followed by the traditional Awards Session. The Business Session will get under way at 1:15 p.m., followed by area caucuses to elect delegates to the Supreme Convention (in August at Orlando, Fla.). The State Deputy’s Banquet will get under way at 7 p.m.

On Sunday, the Convention Mass will open activities at 8 a.m. with State Chaplain William Kraynak as main celebrant and with all priests and deacons in attendance concelebrating.

The convention business session will follow Mass.

Those persons attending – including delegates – must make their own hotel reservations by either completing a Hilton Columbus at Easton reservation form found in the First Call packet and sending it to the hotel at 3900 Chagrin Dr., Columbus, OH 43219, or by calling the hotel at (614) 414-5000 and using the group code “KCO” when making your reservation.

A number of special activities will be available to guests, including the men’s and ladies’ luncheons on Sunday, the Msgr. Krispinsky Golf Outing and

Most Rev. James A. Griffin, retired Bishop of the Columbus Diocese, will be the featured speaker at the State Deputy’s Banquet of the State Convention.

Babysitting service.

Resolutions on any subject pertinent to the work of the Order may be presented by any council for consideration by the convention delegates. All resolutions must be on council letterhead, approved by council members, signed by the Grand Knight and Trustees, and received

by State Secretary Bob Collins no later than April 24. They can be sent to him at 10181 Tracy Trail, Parma, OH 441305210.

Pope John Paul II

Pope John XXIII

Canonization date set

Pope Francis has held the Public Ordinary Consistory for the forthcoming Canonization of Blessed Pope John XXIII and Blessed Pope John Paul II, and decreed that they will be raised to Sainthood on April 27, the day on which the Church celebrates the Second Sunday of Easter and Divine Mercy.