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MAY WE HER SONS AND HER KNIGHTS CARRY OUR ROSARIES WHEREVER WE GO, TEACH OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN TO PRAY IT, AND ENTRUST OUR FAMILIES TO THE CARE OF MARY, GIVEN TO US AS OUR MOTHER. AS KNIGHTS WE SHOULD ALWAYS PRAY IN CONFIDENCE: "HOLY MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, PRAY FOR US SINNERS, NOW AND AT THE HOUR OF OUR DEATH. AMEN."
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FR. MCGIVNEY GUILD
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FATHER MCGIVNEY’S VISION FOUNDER Decades ahead of his time, Father McGivney had a keen sense of the layman’s unique vocation, needs and potential contributions, and he drew his people into the life and activities of the parish. This respect for the laity led Father McGivney to found the Knights of Columbus, a fraternal organization for Catholic men, in 1882. The young priest designed a way to strengthen the Catholic faith of men and their families while providing financial protection when they suffered the death of the breadwinner. He well knew that keeping families together assisted both temporal and spiritual needs. At the time, without means of financial support, families were often split up, threatening both the integrity of the family and — depending on the destination of the various family members — their faith as well. His new fraternity was designed to provide Catholic men with an alternative to anti -Catholic secret societies that offered social and employment advancement but drew them away from the faith. Father McGivney proposed that the new group be named for Christopher Columbus. Universally esteemed at the time as the heroic discoverer of the New World, Columbus would highlight the deep roots of Catholics in America — and the long history of Catholic evangelization in this hemisphere.
Columbus as a legal corporation.
men of our Faith throughout the Diocese of Hartford, that we may thereby gain strength to aid each other in time of sickness; to provide for decent burial, and to render pecuniary assistance to the families of deceased members.”
The name “Knights” appealed to the Civil War veterans in the group who saw the noble principles of knighthood in the Order’s protection of the faith, family finances and the civil and religious rights of Catholics. A charter member wrote that Father The Order’s original principles were McGivney was “acclaimed as founder unity and charity. “Unity in order to by 24 men with hearts full of joy and gain strength to be charitable to each other in benevolence whilst we live and in bestowing financial aid to those whom we have to mourn,” Father McGivney wrote. Principles of fraternity and patriotism were added later. Knights were led by their founder to take on the many challenges facing Catholic family life — poverty, early death, secret societies, antiCatholicism — with the flexibility to take on other duties in the future. With a vision for growth, he asked the pastors in Connecticut to kindly help “in the formation of a council in your parish.”
thanksgiving; recognizing that without his optimism, his will to succeed, his counsel and advice, they would have failed.”
In a letter to priests of his diocese, Father McGivney said that his first goal in founding the Knights of Columbus was “to prevent people from entering Secret Societies, by On March 29 – a day celebrated offering the same, if not better, annually as Founder’s Day – the advantages to our members.” His Connecticut legislature granted a second purpose was “to unite the charter establishing the Knights of
As an indication of the respect the first Knights had for Father McGivney’s leadership, they moved to elect him head of the new Order. However, the humble priest insisted that a layman should lead the lay organization. James T. Mullen, a Civil War veteran, was elected the first supreme knight and Father McGivney took up the office of supreme secretary. Two years later, when operations were on a sound footing, Father McGivney resigned his executive post to become supreme chaplain, explaining that his first obligation to the Order was to serve as a priest.
(From Fr. McGivney Guild)
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SUPREME NEWS
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SUPREME NEWS & NOTES St. Joseph the Worker
Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori We spend most of our waking hours on our way to work, at work and coming home from work. However, some studies suggest that though people are working more, they are enjoying it less. The conclusions vary, but one thing seems clear: Many people do not find much meaning in their daily work.
Moreover, long hours spent at work can cause discord in the home — arguments between husbands and wives, a feeling of neglect on the part of children. Conversely, families experience financial insecurity when parents are unemployed, underemployed or forced to work several part-time jobs to make ends meet. No doubt about it, getting the relationship between work and home right is no easy feat. The month of May is not only a special time that the Church honors Mary, but it also begins with the feast of St. Joseph the Worker. He is an appealing role model as we seek to balance the demands of the workplace with the vocation of establishing a secure, peaceful, joyous and faith-filled home — a true “domestic church.”
SUPREME KNIGHT ON CATHOLIC FAITH NETWORK
New Favors Reported Through Father McGivney’s Help
Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly recently appeared on Catholic Faith Network, based in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, N.Y., and discussed why young men are joining the Knights at a time when many are experiencing isolation.
Father Michael J. McGivney’s role in the miraculous healing of Michael “Mikey” Schachle from fetal hydrops was recognized last May by Pope Francis. The Holy Father then officially declared the Knights of Columbus founder Blessed by an apostolic letter that was read at the Mass of beatification Oct. 31, 2020. Father McGivney’s beatification brings him one step closer to the declaration of his sainthood and affirms his role as an intercessor for the prayers of the faithful.
He also addressed why Blessed Michael McGivney continues to inspire Knights today.
In recent months, Catholics around the world have reported favors linked to Blessed Michael McGivney’s intercession. The website of the Father Michael J. McGivney Guild keeps a list of those favors, ranging from COVID-19 recoveries to finding new employment to apparently miraculous healings, and more.
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STATE OFFICER REPORT
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STATE OFFICER REPORT "In the hierarchy of holiness it is precisely the 'woman', Mary of Nazareth, who is the 'figure' of the Church. She 'precedes' everyone on the path to holiness; in her person 'the Church has already reached that perfection whereby she exists without spot or wrinkle'". — JOHN PAUL II Mulieris Dignitatem, 1988
Spring is in the air here on the North Coast. You see it in the tree buds, the birds singing more and more each morning and even the sunlight is a little earlier each day. We are surrounded by new life during this Easter season as we approach Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit.
position to help State Deputy Robert Byers and the State of Ohio achieve Circle of Honor. Yes, it is about membership but as we have observed during this pandemic, councils that are thriving continued to do what they could in programming and recruitment—especially working e-membership. For those of you This month is dedicated to The that did not, there is still time to Blessed Virgin Mary—our get in on the game. Mother and our Patroness. It is through her life and passion that The state convention, as you can we pray. Saint John Paul II writes read later, is again virtual but will in his Mulieris Dignitatem in be somewhat closer to what is 1988, how Mary proceeds normal. Just not all of you being everyone on the path to holiness there in the Queen City. Check and she gives us a guide toward out the info on the state website perfection. as well as on page 8. We all know that we have a lot of work to do to make ourselves in the image of Christ and Mary. Let us open ourselves to the possibility that—through prayer and intercessions—that we can achieve the ultimate goal of being at the Table of the Lord.
Measure Up Weekend is done but that does not mean you have to stop. Please make sure that you send in your Grant Form and checks to me before August 1st.
Donations to Save Our Seminarians (SOS) are down this year due to the pandemic. If your With just a little under 2-months council is planning to contribute, left in the fraternal year, please send in your checks to Cleveland and Ohio are in Immediate Past State Deputy
Kevin Miller ASAP. Finally, these last two years as your state officer have been exciting, terrifying, challenging, and fun. There is a lot that you do not see going on behind the scenes to make sure programs and recruitment continue despite what the world throws at us. I am extremely proud of all of our councils that did what they could to make sure no neighbor was left behind, parishes were ready to open, food for families, coats for kids, supporting vocations and so on. Membership is what we are judged on but I always feel that it is our hearts dedicated to charity, unity and fraternity that make us who we are—Knights of Columbus. Looking forward to the next two years and continuing to move our diocese forward. God Bless and Vivat Jesus! 4
MEMBERSHIP
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MEMBERSHIP REPORT There are two months left in the fraternal year but now is not the time to quit. Recruitment is 24/7/365 as we reach out to all Catholic men in the diocese and invite them to join the Knights of Columbus.
are only 140-members away from our goal. That is with just 56% of our councils recruiting at least one (1) new member. What can you do to help us achieve that goal? Recruit and retain. It is your councils charity, unity and fraternity that draws and FREE MEMBERSHIP stops on June retain members. How are you doing 30, 2021 so now is the perfect time to on that? invite that friend or brother to see what the Knights are about and to get So, lets show that Cleveland spirit involved. Visit www.kofcohio.org and continue to put our best foot and click JOIN US. forward and help your council and Ohio reach Circle of Honor! Call, As of April 30, 2021, the Cleveland email or text for our help. We are Diocese is at 50% membership— we here for you!
Circle of Honor Councils (>100% of Ohio Goal) ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨ ¨
547 Akron 2726 Windermere 3213 Fr. Carl Anthony 3970 Lafayette 4498 Magnificant 4801 Don Bosco 4847 Brunswick 5613 Our Lady of Victory 10936 Fr. Maruskin 11831 SS Cosmas & Damien OLOG 13517 Immaculate Heart of Mary 14551 St. Hilary 15056 Holy Family 15942 St. Mary’s 16373 Westlake 16376 St. Bernadette
Top-5 Districts Overall Membership Intake 1. Brett Hazen, DD #32 (22) 2. Ron Reichert, DD #25 (19) 3. Steve Koly, DD #29 (18) 4. DeWitt Gober, DD #20 (13) 5. Kevin Hogan, DD #30 (12)
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MEMBERSHIP REPORT Here is the list of councils that have not recruited at least one (1) new member this fraternal year. Is your council there? If it is highlighted, you have an e-member available and wants to join your council. Have you contacted him? If you have tried but they have not called or emailed you back, let George Metz or Jim Maslach know within two weeks. We will make one last effort to contact these e-members. We know that sometimes guys just do not call back. Let us know so we can help! If you cannot find the Form 100 sent to you, contact Jim and we can resend to you. All you need to do is get the e-member to a State or Supreme Exemplification OR your council can do a live Exemplification. Let us know if you are doing live so we can come and support you!
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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. If you need any assistance, please reach out to your district deputy, Mike, George or Jim. We are here to help you!
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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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STATE CONVENTION
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122nd STATE CONVENTION STATE CONVENTION GOING VIRTUAL AGAIN IN 2021 Yes, Brothers, the 122nd State Convention will be virtual again due to the COVID situations. However, it will be a little different. This year, the convention will be broadcast LIVE from the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati Convention Center. It plans to be a day full of things for you to watch. The agenda is below is that you can set your computer, phone or TV up to view from the comfort of your easy chair. The Memorial Mass, Super Cash Bonanza Drawing and State Program Awards will all be broadcast via our YouTube Channel and on Facebook starting at 8AM on May 22, 2021. There will be a brief lunch break and the business session will start at 1PM via GoToWebinar. Delegates will be voting online via ElectionBuddy. Supreme Council has chosen ElectionBuddy and will be assisting in the administration of the elections. Non-Delegates will be able to watch and do not need to register. A link will be made available via email and on the state website as we get closer to the convention.
MEET THE CANDIDATES’ NIGHT May 7 at 7PM via GoToMeeting
You are highly encouraged to join us on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 7PM via GoToMeeting for a “Meet the Candidates” Night. This year due to COVID, this event will take place via GoToMeeting. The delegates to the 122nd Ohio State Convention will be electing a new State Warden from the Columbus Diocese. The candidates are Brett Gissel and Chris Sarka. Their bios are on the next two pages for you to review. Each candidate will be introduced and asked several questions over GoToMeeting. Submit any questions for the candidates to Jim Maslach at kofcjkm@gmail.com by Thursday, May 6, 2021. The event will be recorded and made available on the state website on our diocesan page.
GOTOMEETING INFORMATION
Team Cleveland Meeting 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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STATE CONVENTION
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MEET THE CANDIDATES
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STATE CONVENTION
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MEET THE CANDIDATES
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PROGRAM REPORT
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FAITH IN ACTION SILVER ROSE IS BACK! July 7-10, 2021
The Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose has been a Knights of Columbus tradition for over 50 years. In 1960, groups of Columbian Squires in Mexico, Canada and the United States decided to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe by carrying a rose across North America from Canada to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Monterrey, Mexico. 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. The Silver Rose will be traveling through Ohio from mid-June to midJuly from Cincinnati, to Columbus, Toledo, Cleveland, Youngstown, Steubenville Dioceses before heading to West Virginia. If your council, assembly or district would like to host the Silver Rose, please reserve your date by visiting www.kofcohio.org and clicking on ACTIVITIES > Silver Rose Tour. We are encouraging councils to host live and virtual events to share with our brothers across the state of Ohio. Contact Jim Maslach, State Warden for more information.
STATE CAMPOUT 2021 July 26, 2021 to August 1, 2021
Make your plans to attend! The Annual Ohio Knights of Columbus State Family Campout has been scheduled. Join us for fun, food, and friendship! Come early in the week and enjoy some local attractions on your own…. Mass at the Basilica & National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Enjoy a Mass or walk the Stations of the Cross winding through the woods at the Sorrowful Mother Shrine in Bellevue, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center in Fremont, Explore Seneca Caverns in Bellevue, the Civil War Museum in Tiffin, Cedar Point in Sandusky, Charter fishing on Lake Erie, Water parks in Sandusky, Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum in Bellevue, Tiffin Glass Museum & Shoppe in Tiffin, Fostoria Iron Triangle Rail Park in Fostoria, Seneca County Fair in Tiffin(that whole week), Copper Kettle Works in Bucyrus, Crossroads Candles Factory Store in Bucyrus, The Pickwick Place in Bucyrus, and biking/hiking in the Seneca County Park District. Hope to see you soon!!
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DIOCESAN INFO
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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 5—Exemplification CUF (7P) 7—Meet the Candidates (7P) 8—Exemplification (9A) 12—Exemplification CUF (7P) 13—Exemplification PAT (7:30P) 15—Exemplification CUF (9A) 17—Audit Committee Meeting (7P) 18—Resolution Committee Meeting (7P) 19—Exemplification CUF (7P) 22—State Convention (8A) 26—Exemplification CUF (7P) 28—DD Appreciation Dinner (6P) 29—Exemplification CUF (9A) 31—Memorial Day
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.
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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