February 2021 NorthCoast Navigator

FEBRUARY 2021

And I sought for a man among them who should build up the wall and stand in the breach before me for the land…” (Ezekiel 22:30)

“INTO THE BREACH” is an invitation to join this battle, to step into the breach and to join the evangelical offensive. It challenges men to seek greatness, to be heroically virtuous and to develop a character marked by goodness and truth, strength and courage. Visit www.kofc.org for more information and start your program!

FAITH

FAMILY

COMMUNITY

LIFE

C H A R I T Y * U N I T Y * F R A T E R N I T Y * P A TR I O T I S M 1

FR. MCGIVNEY GUILD

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A GLIMPSE INTO OUR FOUNDER FAITH INTO ACTION For more than a century, Knights of Columbus have followed the formula of faith put forth by Father McGivney. Today, with a model called Faith in Action, nearly 2 million Knights throughout the world live out the Order’s principles of charity, unity and fraternity with programs such as Food for Families, Coats for Kids, Ultrasound Initiative, Special Olympics, Vocations Support, Global Wheelchair Mission, Habitat for Humanity, Consecration to the Holy Family, and days of spiritual reflection.

Thanks to the structure of the Order and the trust that Father McGivney placed in his men from the beginning, there is no limit to the good that a Knight today can do for his family, his parish, his council, and his community as he puts his faith into action. (From Fr. McGivney Guild) Michael thus experienced from an early age grief, anti-Catholic Michael Joseph McGivney was bigotry and born in Waterbury, Conn., on poverty. But his August 12, 1852, the first child of faith sustained him.

Patrick and Mary (Lynch) At home and in McGivney. His parents came to church, he learned the United States in the great 19th and embraced love, -century wave of Irish faith, fortitude, immigration and were married in prayer and putting Waterbury. Patrick was a molder love of God above in the heat and noxious fumes of any earthly a brass mill. Mary gave birth to rewards.

13 children, six of whom died young, leaving Michael with four Michael attended the public living sisters and two brothers. schools of Waterbury’s workingLife was not easy, especially for class neighborhoods. A good Catholic immigrant families who student, he was noted for often faced prejudice, social “Excellent deportment and exclusion, and financial and proficiency in his studies.” At age social disadvantages. Young 13, shortly after the Civil War, he

HIS LIFE: THE EARLY YEARS

graduated three years early and began work in the spoon-making department of a brass factory to provide a few more dollars for his family.

(From Fr. McGivney Guild)

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BLESSED MICHAEL MCGIVNEY

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PRAYER FOR CANONIZATION 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.

The Father Michael J. McGivney Guild promotes the cause for sainthood of the founder of the Knights of Columbus, who was beatified on Oct. 31, 2020. Members of the Guild, and anyone devoted to Father McGivney, can play an active role in the cause by praying for his intercession in times of need, especially in cases of serious illness, and reporting to the Guild any favors received.

Membership in the Guild is free and open to anyone who is devoted to Father McGivney and wishes to invoke his intercession and assist in his sainthood cause through prayer. Members receive a quarterly newsletter and are remembered in a weekly Mass offered for their intentions.

The Guild has more than 176,000 members, and you are encouraged to join by filling out and submitting the online form. Please assist in the cause of Father McGivney by spreading the word about this holy and blessed priest. For more information or to request a prayer card email guild@kofc.org or visit 3

STATE OFFICER REPORT

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STATE OFFICER REPORT BE THE GOOD

Jim Maslach, State Warden Do you see it? You’ll find it if you look for it. Sometimes you really have to search, but good is usually there somewhere. Sadly, this modern world seems hellbent on destroying the good in it.

The matter is not hopeless. If we’re not finding enough good in our lives, then it’s time to make sure we are creating our own.

Here are five ways to put more good into the world around you.

Each of us can be the good we want to see.

It’s one thing to know what to do, yet another thing entirely to actually do it. Many like to speak of the importance of the Golden Rule or paying it forward. “Do unto others…” is meaningless if you don’t get about the ‘doing’ part.

BE GENEROUS Generosity doesn’t have to cost you anything but time. Being a listening ear for a friend or

The Knights of Columbus offers all of us and our families opportunities to Be The Good.

Those opportunities help to define who and what we are, how others will perceive us, and a way to make the world a better place.

Yes, the last 12-months of this pandemic we have seen the worse of who we are as a people.

But inside those pockets, good can be found and brought to the surface.

It is up to us to make sure that we see the good that is going on around us— no matter how large or small. Once we see it, then we need to become the good so that the love of Christ that each of us has will find His way to shoulder to cry on is generous. So the hearts of another and another SET THE EXAMPLE is sending a brief text message to and so on.

Usually, the best way to promote say, “Hey, I’m thinking of you.” real change is to set the right A better world with more good in example. Telling someone to do START HERE it is possible, but it starts with something can be effective.

Creating positive change in the each one of us. Start small, and do Showing them how to do it world is about action, not the your part. I will do mine. Join makes it more likely they will intention. It’s about keeping your me? repeat the process. eyes open to see where you can make things better and then LISTEN THEN ACT doing something to help.

LOOK INSIDE The first step to change is to look inside ourselves. Take a few minutes to do an internal review. How do you respond to things?

Are you more likely to be negative or positive?

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MEMBERSHIP

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MEMBERSHIP REPORT As of January 29th, the Cleveland Diocese has a total intake of 101 new members YTD and have collectively reached 30.54% of the Ohio Intake Quota for the Cleveland, Diocese. We are currently in 2nd place in Diocesan membership and have been at that level throughout January behind the Steubenville Diocese. Let’s finish this Fraternal Year in 1st place!

Currently 42.36% of the councils have recruited at least one new member this fraternal year. You can see the Top-10 by percentage to the right. Additionally, 93.75% of the active Districts have reported at least one new member this fraternal year. The top recruiting Districts YTD (intake) are listed to the right as well.

Continue your recruiting efforts especially with respect to on line membership. Remember getting an online member to join your council counts as a new member!

Feel free to contact Jim, Mike, Nick, or me if you need any help, questions or concerns regarding our membership. As usual we are here to help. All you need to do is ask! We are waiting!!

George D. Metz Diocesan Membership Director- Cleveland Diocese

Cleveland Circle of Honor Councils (>100%) 1. 547 Akron (317.46%) 2. 3970 Lafayette (264.55%) 3. 11831 SS Cosmas & Damien OLOG (198.41%) 4. 16376 St. Bernadette (190.48%) 5. 14551 St. Hilary (132.28%) 6. 4498 Magnificant (126.99%) 7. 16373 Westlake (119.05%) 8. 10936 Fr. Maruskin (113.38%) 9. 2726 Windermere (105.82%) 10. 15056 Holy Family (105.82%)

Top-5 Districts Overall Membership Intake 1. Steve Koly, DD #29 (16) 2. Ron Reichert, DD #25 (15) 3. Brett Hazen, DD #32 (15) 4. DeWitt Gober, DD #20 (11) 5. Kevin Hogan, DD #30 (10) For more information, visit our Diocesan Webpage on the State Website.

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DISTRICT DEPUTY REPORT

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DISTRICT DEPUTY REPORT First of all, I would like to thank all of the councils that continue to find ways to hold as many programs as possible while staying safe and also different ways to recruit new members. These adaptions may be helpful even in the post pandemic years. A special shout out to the handful of councils that found a way to still hold a safe council free throw contest.

As most of you realize Jan. 31 is the due date for the fraternal survey, Form #1728. If your council has already submitted it, thank you. If not, please do so as soon as possible. This information is not just used by Supreme in it’s promotions of the order, but it also is vital in a legal aspect. To the Supreme staff, the use of these figures play an essential role in supporting the Knights of Columbus as a tax exempt organization. With as large of an organization as the Knights is, it is of the utmost importance that Supreme receives reports from every council.

Looking ahead at some dates, the semi-annual audits, form #1295-B, will be due on February 15. Don’t forget that the four “… of the Year” awards are due to the respective State Director by April 1.

With just 2 months left, your process of selecting and submitting worthy nominations should begin very soon. Remember that these are required State Programs.

Thank you for all you do, Mike Incorvati DD Coordinator, Cleveland Diocese

FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE Supreme forms are available on the Supreme website (kofc.org) and on the state website under FORMS&EMAILS. #185 - Report of Officers Chosen for Term - PDF - Online - due 6/30 #365 - Service Program Personnel Report - PDF - Online due 8/1 #1295-1 - Semiannual Council Audit - due 8/15 #1728 - Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity - PDF Online - due 1/31 #1728A - Survey of Fraternal Activity Individual Member Worksheet - No due date #1295-2 - Semiannual Council Audit - due 2/15

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PROGRAM REPORT

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STATE PROGRAMS SUPER CASH BONANZA Jeff Kiliany, State Treasurer

The Super Cash Bonanza Ticket Distribution is fast approaching and I am starting to work on. Your council has not yet chosen a location to pickup your tickets. If I missed your email, text or phone call, please remind me so I can update our records.

If not, you NEED to let me where you are picking up your tickets so that they will be there for you. You cannot just show up. The locations are as follows: Friday February 19, 2021 · 4PM to 5PM: St. Clarence, North Olmsted (Maslach) · 6PM to 7PM: Garfield Council, Garfield Heights (Metz) · 6PM to 7PM: St. Hilary, Fairlawn (Incorvati)

Saturday February 20, 2021 · 9AM to 10AM: Holy Family, Stow (Incorvati) · 9AM to 10AM: Gilmour Council, Mayfield Heights (Metz) · 11AM to 12PM: South Akron Council, Akron (Incorvati) · 12PM to 1PM: La Sagranda Familia Parish, Cleveland (Maslach) · 1PM to 2PM: Wooster Council, Wooster (Incorvati) · 2PM to 3PM: St. Anthony of Padua, Parma (Maslach) 4PM to 5PM: St. Ambrose, Brunswick (Maslach) The specific addresses of the locations are listed on the state website under FUNDRAISERS > Super Cash Bonanza (click HERE).

We only need one (1) representative to pick-up and sign for the tickets in order to get the rebate. I need to have your answer this week.

If Jim Maslach does not hear back from you, Jim will assume that you are choosing NOT to participate this year. Thank you and God Bless.

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PROGRAM REPORT

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STATE PROGRAMS How are your councils doing on reporting programs to the State and Supreme. Despite the continued presence of the COVID pandemic, Knights of Columbus members and their families continue to show that we can put our faith into action.

To report programs to the state, please visit the state website and click on COUNCIL PROGRAM REPORTING. There is no need for user names or passwords and anyone can report. If you need any help, contact your district deputy, Mike, George or Jim.

SILVER ROSE IS COMING BACK! Cleveland: July 7-10, 2021

Perfect program to start the 2021-2022 fraternal year off—The Silver Rose! The Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose has been a Knights of Columbus tradition for over 50 years. In 2001 Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson, at the 119th Supreme Council Meeting in Toronto, addressed the effort in culture of life terms, referring to the Our Lady of Guadalupe – One Life, One Rose Program. He urged that it be expanded to every North American jurisdiction.

Every stop along the route of the Silver Rose Pilgrimage is an occasion for prayer and spiritual renewal centered on the rosary. Booklets containing recommended prayers, scripture readings and a litany accompany the Silver Rose and are available on the state website.

This summer your council can have an opportunity. The Cleveland Diocese will have the Silver Rose from July 7-10, 2021. If your council is interested, visit the state website under ACTIVITIES > Silver Rose Tour and complete the Silver Rose Registration Form at the bottom of the page.

MEASURE UP RULERS & STICKERS Need Gimmie-5 stickers? If so, there are two (2) ways that you can get them. First, visit www.kofcohio.org and go under PROGRAMS > Measure Up. Scroll down and there is a file that, when you with the appropriate Avery label stock, you can print out your own 1/2” circle stickers. Second, you can contact Jim Maslach and he will send them out to your via USPS. Either way is good.

If you are in need of rulers, please let Jim Maslach know. With the COVID restrictions, special care for the distribution of the rulers will need to take place. If there are any questions, contact Jim Maslach.

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DIOCESAN INFORMATION

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JANUARY 2021

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.buehner@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

RONOR48@GMAIL.COM

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 3—Exemplification CUF (7P) 3—Town Hall (8P) 6—Exemplification (9A) 10—Exemplification CUF (7P) 13—Exemplification CUF (9A) 15—Semi-Annual Audit (1295-2) Due 17—Exemplification CUF (7P) 19 & 20—SCB Ticket Pick-Ups (See Website) 20—Exemplification CUF (9A) 21—State Membership Meeting (8P) 24—Exemplification CUF (7P) 27—Exemplification CUF (9A) 28—Monthly DD Meeting (8P) Please check out the calendar on the Diocesan Page from the State Website for more details.

Please forward any virtual meeting links to your DD and State Officer.

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