March 2021 Northcoast Navigator

MARCH 2021

Council and Parishes throughout the Diocese are adapting their fish fries to work within the current COVID-19 restrictions. Check out a list of KofC fish fries inside.

FAITH

FAMILY

COMMUNITY

LIFE

CHARITY * UNITY * FRATERNITY * PATRIOTISM 1

FR. MCGIVNEY GUILD

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FATHER MCGIVNEY’S VISION HE EMBODIED LOVE OF GOD & NEIGHBOR On fire for the faith, Father McGivney was also approachable and trusted by the powerful and lowly alike. His ability to mourn with those in sorrow and bring joy and support to those in need of encouragement marked his priestly ministry. To him, faith was a gift to be treasured by every Catholic, and there were no human boundaries that could not be overcome by the love and care of a good and gracious God. Despite the anti-Catholic sentiments of the time, Father McGivney wanted to see Catholics keep the faith and thrive.

He often stepped outside the church walls to become an advocate for parishioners in court to keep their families together; he engaged cordially with those of other Christian faiths, even a prominent New Haven minister; and he staged plays and fairs for all comers.

It can well be said that Father McGivney was a man ahead of his time, anticipating by nearly a century the Second Vatican Council’s “universal call to holiness” for laypeople as well as clergy, and embodying the opening words of the Vatican II document Gaudium et Spes: The joys and the hopes, the griefs and the anxieties of the men of this age, especially those who are poor or in any way afflicted, these are the joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties of the followers of Christ. Indeed, nothing genuinely human fails to raise an echo in their hearts.

THE SEMINARY

In June 1873, In 1868, 16-year-old Michael left tragedy home to pursue God’s call to the struck with priesthood. His formation as a the death seminarian was rich and diverse, of his spanning two countries, four father, seminaries and instruction by three nearly religious orders — the charityupending oriented Vincentians, the 20-year-old academically rigorous Jesuits, and Michael’s the experienced formers of diocesan vocation. He returned to Waterbury clergy, the Sulpicians. for the funeral, unsure whether he would need to leave seminary and Throughout his formation, his return to factory work to support the personal virtues, concern for others family. By God’s grace, the bishop of and use of God-given intellectual Hartford intervened. Seeing talents shone forth. At the College of Michael’s great priestly potential, he St. Hyacinthe in Quebec, Canada, he provided financial support for him received an award for his studious to enter St. Mary’s Seminary in dedication. He also stood out Baltimore. There, Michael was academically at Our Lady of Angels appointed sacristan, a responsibility Seminary in Niagara Falls, N.Y., and that underscored his reputation for St. Mary’s Seminary in Montreal. piety and orderliness. Holiness did

not make him aloof, and he was remembered for his sense of humor — as well as for his enthusiasm for the relatively new game of baseball.

After four years of study, Michael was ordained by Archbishop (later Cardinal) James Gibbons on Dec. 22, 1877, in Baltimore’s historic Cathedral of the Assumption, the nation’s first cathedral. A few days later, with his widowed mother present, Father Michael J. McGivney celebrated his first public Mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Waterbury, beginning his life as a priest — a busy and difficult vocation — which then had a life expectancy of only about 40 years.

(From Fr. McGivney Guild)

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SUPREME NEWS

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SUPREME NEWS & NOTES Let Us Go Forward in Hope

is opening before the Church like a vast ocean upon which we shall The year 2000, the Great Jubilee, was venture, relying on the help of a significant turning point in the life Christ.” of the Catholic Church and of the Knights of Columbus. More than 20 Supreme Knight Anderson focused on these words in his first annual years earlier, St. John Paul II had report, delivered at the 119th made preparation for the third millennium of Christianity a central Supreme Convention in Toronto in theme and task of his pontificate — a 2001: “My brothers, Pope John Paul is speaking to the Knights of task enthusiastically embraced by Columbus! He is challenging us to the Order, led by then-Supreme new initiatives and new boldness.

Knight Virgil C. Dechant.

He is telling us to ‘put out into the On a fundamental level, John Paul II deep’ to seek new ways to serve our Order, our Church and our world.” wrote, the task of the Church does Anderson then urged members to not change: “The program already “look to the example of Father exists: it is the plan found in the Gospel and in the living Tradition, it McGivney to make us his true is the same as ever. Ultimately, it has spiritual heirs, true Knights of Columbus,” and added, “May he, as its center in Christ himself.” But at ‘Apostle to the Young and Protector the same time, he added, this of Christian Family Life,’ lead us into program “must be translated into the new millennium with confidence pastoral initiatives adapted to the circumstances of each community.” and hope!”Two decades have passed since these words were spoken, and Echoing Christ’s words, the Holy Father exhorted the Church to “put the Knights of Columbus now faces another turning point — marked by out into the deep”: “Let us go forward in hope! A new millennium the conclusion of Supreme Knight

Anderson’s 20-year tenure as well as unprecedented challenges facing the Church and society. Though many of the events of this past year stand in stark contrast to the celebration that surrounded the Great Jubilee, the recent beatification of Blessed Michael McGivney reminds us of our call to be joyful witnesses of the Gospel in our own time. Therefore, as we look back at the past 20 years, we also look to the future, full of confidence and hope in Christ.

Thank you to Carl Anderson for his dedication and service to our beloved Order.

KofC Elects New Supreme Knight The Knights of Columbus Board of Directors elected Patrick E. Kelly as the next Supreme Knight on Feb. 5, to continue the mission of charity, unity and fraternity established by the Order’s Founder, Blessed Michael McGivney, almost 140 years ago.

Carl A. Anderson will retire February 28, after more than 20 years of service as Supreme Knight and upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70. He leaves a legacy of Christian witness and service to the Catholic Church, to the Knights of Columbus and to communities throughout the world.

Patrick Kelly’s tenure as the Order’s 14th Supreme Knight will commence March 1.

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STATE OFFICER REPORT

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STATE OFFICER REPORT “Brothers and sisters: If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31 I am curious to the number of us that might be questioning St. Paul here. The last year has been one where we have been told to be patient and wait as the pandemic runs it course. We have shut down council events and meetings; parishes have limited attendance at mass, and the overall feeling is of doom and gloom.

But we cannot give up hope and Lent is a perfect time to focus on the hope.

charity. All are called to grow "in the realization that, in Jesus Christ, we are witnesses of new times, in which God is ‘making all things new’".

The presence of COVID is making all of us look at things differently. Many councils are thriving—recruiting members, working in their parishes, and continuing to grow in their faith.

While others do not know where to even turn. If you have not talked with your District Deputy in the last 3-6 months, please reach out to me at 440-785-9838.

Your DD should be working with you to help you get virtual meetings, communicating via phone and/or email, and providing the guidance you need to get through the muddy waters.

under a year. I am sure that they would love to have you join us.

There is nothing better than getting a deeper understanding and appreciation for the principles of our Order.

If you are looking to help councils and the diocese, look at the Classified Ads on the last page.

"Lent is a time for believing, for There will be openings for welcoming God into our lives If your DD is not available, I am District Deputies and a Training and allowing Him to ‘make his here for you. As I stated back Coordinator next year. You can dwelling’ among us", Pope during my campaign for State be that person that helps turn a Francis writes in his Lenten Warden, my number one job is to council around or introduce the message for 2021. “In our Lenten help you be the best that you can KofC too. journey towards Easter, let us be—council and individuals. remember the One who ‘humbled Please, reach out to me so we can Hope is everything that we have Himself and became obedient work to get you and your council and it is through Jesus Christ that unto death, even death on a back into the game. we will preserve. God is with us cross’”. as St. Paul reminds. Who can be If you are looking for something against us? No one, including These words from the Pope’s to rekindle your spirit, we are COVID. message not only refer to the looking for additional team memorial dimension of members for the Cleveland Team Vivat Jesus, remembrance, but also invite us of the State Exemplifications. to live, even today, a favorable Currently the team has been Jim Maslach, time to renew faith, hope and doing Exemplifications for just State Warden 4

INSURANCE

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FRATERNAL BENEFIT KNIGHT I have exciting news! The Cary Agency will be hosting another virtual benefit night. Back by popular demand is Tom Hegna. Tom is an expert in the Industry and will bring value to all persons who attend the upcoming event.

March 23rd, 7:30 PM eastern time.

Spaces are limited and early registration is a must. We are asking that you do not limit the invites to this event to just members of your Councils. We are asking that you invite members of your Parishes and Catholic Communities as well as I have already sent out an email to Brother Knights. The flyer has a QR your DD’s and you have likely code. All you have to do is scan it received an email from our Worthy and it will direct you and the State Deputy Bob Byers. Our office is participants to the registration link. I working very hard to assist our have also copied the link below and councils in achieving their Founders you are welcome to email that out as Awards. This award will count well. towards your Star Council Award.

I have attached a flyer with a link to The second attachment is a register. The event is scheduled for registration form that must be filled

out by the Grand Knights and returned to my office. This will assist us in making sure that all councils who participate will be credited for this benefit night at supreme. If you have any questions please feel free to email me. We are asking that you please encourage registration by March 20th.

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MEMBERSHIP

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MEMBERSHIP REPORT AS of February 26, the diocese is in 3rd place by only two (2) Form 100s.

There were a number of councils that had candidates at the State Exemplifications this last month. If you have not already, please make sure that those Form 100s are submitted as soon as possible to form100@kofcohio.org. Better yet, use the Candidate or Prospect tabs in Officers Online and the member is immediately added to the system.

Continue your efforts to advertise the MCGIVNEY2020. March Incentives are out from the State and you can see from the picture on the next page that it a Royal Rumble. It is time for Cleveland to get it on so that we can show that despite everything, we are alive here on the north coast just like our beloved Browns! So, get out there and invite a member today!

On Wednesday March 24, we would like to invite all 1st and 2nd degree Knights in the Cleveland Diocese to move to the 3rd Degree. Simply register at https://www.kofcohio.org/exemplification-registration/ and select 1st/2nd Degree. Let us make sure that we give all our brother Knights the opportunity to advance. So, work those rosters and invite them.

See the list below of councils that have not recruited yet this year.

Highlighted ones have e-Members wanting to join YOUR council.

NON-RECRUITING COUNCILS E-Member Available if highlighted.

11464 - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

3529 - Akron Northeast

13601 - St. Peters Loudonville 13640 - Lasagrada Familia/San Miguel

3541 - Father Mahan 4130 - Garfield Heights

13984 - St. Peter the Apostle

4217 - Trinity

14054 - St Vincents 14111 - Prince of Peace

4664 - Charles Reymann 4891 - Amherst

14255 - St. Sebastian

5405 - Wickliffe

14406 - Our Lady of Charity Broadview Heights 14714 - St. Cyprian 15023 - Sacred Heart of Jesus

5506 - John Fitzgerald Kennedy

15614 - St. Anthony of Padua

947 - Painesville

15737 - St. John the Cross 15901 - St. Adalbert's 16137 - St. Charles

733 - Cleveland 789 - Wooster

Cleveland Circle of Honor Councils (>100%) 1. 547 Akron (317.46%) 2. 3970 Lafayette (264.55%) 3. 16376 St. Bernadette (253.97%) 4. 2726 Windermere (211.64%) 5. 11831 SS Cosmas & Damien OLOG (198.41%) 6. 10936 Fr. Maruskin (136.06%) 7. 14551 St. Hilary (132.28%) 8. 4498 Magnificant (126.99%) 9. 15942 St. Mary’s (126.99%) 10. 16373 Westlake (119.05%) 11. 15056 Holy Family (105.82%) There are four (4) councils within 75% of their intake goal.

You can do this! Use the MCGIVNEY2020 code in your parish bulletins and emails.

Top-5 Districts Overall Membership Intake 1.

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Brett Hazen, DD #32 (17) Ron Reichert, DD #25 (16) Steve Koly, DD #29 (16) DeWitt Gober, DD #20 (11) Kevin Hogan, DD #30 (10)

For more information, visit our Diocesan Webpage on the State Website.

2886 - Willoughby 3164 - Euclid 3304 - Geauga 3410 - South Akron

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MEMBERSHIP

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MEMBERSHIP REPORT Looking for members during this pandemic? If your council is listed below, you have e-Members wanting to join YOUR council. All you need to do is contact them, vote them into the council and get them to a State or Supreme Exemplification. The e-Members list only shows those within the last 60-days. However, there were a number of councils that had e-Members throughout the year and have not brought them into their council yet. If you need a list, please contact Jim. COUNCIL NUMBER 10792

E-Members Waiting 1

11831

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13984

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14255

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14769

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15023

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15056

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2726

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3529

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QUESTIONS ON EMEMBERSHIP?????

Are you still foggy on e-Membership and the Online Exemplification process? Jim Maslach will be have an open session on Wednesdays throughout March starting at 8PM via GoToMeeting. Jim will answer any questions, concerns and be there to help under stand the process.

The login information for the meeting via computer or phone is: Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/OhioStateCouncilKnightsofColumbus/ team-cleveland-meeting You can also dial in using your phone.

United States: +1 (786) 535-3211 Access Code: 760-037-781

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DISTRICT DEPUTY REPORT

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FORMS & MORE FORMS Below is a list of the councils that have not submitted forms to Supreme. All forms are now past due. Supreme has not provided the Form 1295 (FEB) list as of the time of this report. Even during this COVID time, council reports can still be completed and emailed to the officers for review. If you need any assistance, please reach out to your district deputy, Mike, George or Jim. We are here to help you!

FORM 185

1617 - Barberton

FORM 1728

13640 - Lasagrada Familia/San Miguel FORM 365

14054 - St Vincents 14714 - St. Cyprian 1617 - Barberton 2786 - Northeast 2790 - West Park 2803 - Brooklyn-Parma 3087 - Heights 789 - Wooster 7970 - North Ridgeville FORM 1295 (AUG)

14054 - St Vincents

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

14416 - St Mary of The Falls 14714 - St. Cyprian 15737 - St. John the Cross 15901 - St. Adalbert's

#365 - Service Program Personnel Report - PDF - Online due 8/1

15942 - St. Mary's 16137 - St. Charles 1617 - Barberton

#1295-1 - Semiannual Council Audit - due 8/15

16279 - Mary, Queen of Peace 16373 - Westlake 2786 - Northeast 3304 - Geauga

13640 - Lasagrada Familia/San Miguel

3410 - South Akron

14054 - St Vincents 14406 - Our Lady of Charity Broadview Heights

4217 - Trinity

15614 - St. Anthony of Padua

4847 - Brunswick

15901 - St. Adalbert's

4891 - Amherst

2786 - Northeast

5405 - Wickliffe

2790 - West Park

733 - Cleveland

3087 - Heights

789 - Wooster

733 - Cleveland

7970 - North Ridgeville

8320 - John Carroll

8320 - John Carroll

4664 - Charles Reymann

#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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FAITH IN ACTION Fish Fries are a staple during the Lenten Season for many parishes and KofC councils. As we continue to deal with the pandemic, many are adapting their fish fries to provide curbside or delivery services. Here is a list of some of the fish fries in the area. Fish fries are also a great time to slip a flyer into bag inviting brothers to take advantage or the FREE membership till June 30, 2021.

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PROGRAM REPORT

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FAITH IN ACTION Fish Fries are a staple during the Lenten Season for many parishes and KofC councils. As we continue to deal with the pandemic, many are adapting their fish fries to provide curbside or delivery services. Here is a list of some of the fish fries in the area. Fish fries are also a great time to slip a flyer into bag inviting brothers to take advantage or the FREE membership till June 30, 2021.

Check out these other sources for a fish fry near you!

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Greater Cleveland Fish Fry Guide 2020 (Cleveland.com)

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Cleveland Fish Fry Guide (WTAM 1100)

Holy Family (Stow) Council 10936 Lenten Fish Dinners The Stow-Hudson-Peninsula Knights of Columbus will be offering Lenten Fish Fry dinners at Holy Family on a 100% Take-Out only basis. Take-out dinners will be available Friday’s in Lent on 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 and 3/26 from 4:15 until 7:00 p.m. Menu will include two (2) dinner options; Fried Cod or Baked Cod, along with three (3) side dishes. Side dish selections include French Fries, Green Beans, Rice, Mac-n-Cheese and Apple Sauce. Dinner cost will be $10.00 for Adults and $5.00 for a Child Fried Cod dinner.

Advance ordering is required in order to accommodate pandemic social distancing. Orders can be placed via the internet website kofcstowfishfry.com, which includes an option to pay for your dinner at the time the order is placed. On-line orders will be accepted between 9:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. the Friday of the event. Telephone orders can also be placed by calling 330-688-6412 ext 251 between the hours of 3:00-6:30 p.m. Either ordering method will assign a specific time for the order to be picked up at Holy Family Parish, 3179 Kent Rd in Stow, in the lower church hall. Payment of cash or check will also be accepted at the time of pick-up.

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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.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—E-Membership Q&A (8P) 6—Exemplification (9A) 6—Diocesan Free Throw Challenge (6P) 10—Exemplification CUF (7P) 13—Exemplification CUF (9A) 17—Exemplification CUF (7P) 20—Exemplification CUF (9A) 21—Bishop’s Brunch (Virtual) 21—State Membership Meeting (8P) 23—Fraternal Benefit Knight #2 (7:30P) 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.

CLASSIFIED ADS We are looking for brother Knights that might be looking to expand their KofC career. Check out some of the open positions that we will have for the upcoming fraternal year.

If interested, contact Jim to discuss further at 440-785-9838.

DISTRICT DEPUTY The district deputy is the representative of the Supreme Knight and State Deputy. He is responsible for the supervision, growth and expansion, and general care and well-being of the councils assigned.

DIOCESAN TRAINING COORDINATOR The training coordinator directs the design, planning and implementation of Knights of Columbus training programs within the diocese that are aligned with the objectives and strategy of Supreme, State and Diocese plans.

EXEMPLIFICATION TEAM MEMBER Present the Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity online and in-person when possible. A couple of roles to choose.

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