June 2021 Northcoast Navigator

JUNE 2021

Diocese will lift most pandemic-era safety guidelines effective June 2

FAITH

FAMILY

COMMUNITY

LIFE

CHARITY * UNITY * FRATERNITY * PATRIOTISM

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FR. MCGIVNEY GUILD

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FATHER MCGIVNEY’S VISION HIS SOLUTION: THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Father McGivney had lived through hard times himself as the eldest of 13 children, six of whom died young. After finishing elementary school, he joined his father in the factory for three years, and this experience formed in him a deep solidarity with working men and their families.

He also knew personally the effects of the death of a breadwinner. His own father died in 1873 and young Michael had to leave seminary to tend to the family before returning to his

studies.

These experiences — viewed through the lens of faith — formed the man who went on to form the Knights of Columbus as an answer to the many problems his people faced. A little more than four years after being assigned as an assistant priest to St. Mary’s, he gathered a handful of men in the church basement to establish a new fraternal association dedicated to helping men and their families with spiritual and temporal needs.

(From Fr. McGivney Guild)

CHARITY, UNITY AND FRATERNITY The Order was formed as a fraternal benefit society, but Father McGivney and the men he gathered saw a “higher calling,” that was expressed in the Order’s three main principles of charity, unity and fraternity. Father McGivney saw them as three legs of a stool, each one dependent on the other, and each one critical to helping the Catholic men of Connecticut keep the faith while supporting also their personal, civic and social needs.

CHARITY

UNITY

FRATERNITY

The greatest of all virtues is charity or love, writes St. Paul. But the modern mind has distorted these words; charity is more than giving to the needy, and love is more than romance. What these words really mean is this — to will the good of the other person for his or her own sake, even if that means suffering for me. This is the charity, the love, that Jesus had for us on the cross, and we are to approach every person with this same love and charity.

None of us is as good alone as all of us are together.

United in the Catholic faith, Knights support one another in times of joy and grief and at every moment in between. They form a network of men and their families dedicated to building their homes as domestic churches of faith and love, and they work in union with priests to support parishes in the mission of faith formation and evangelization. In the words of one of Father McGivney’s contemporaries: “Unity of purpose, unity of action and unity of faith complete a trinity which makes the Knights of Columbus a mighty agent for good, an upholder of order, a protective force in society.”

Networks of Knights provide men with something that is too often lacking in today’s fragmented society — authentic fraternal fellowship lived out in councils, parishes, online, and in common faith and worthy projects. Working together, we know the truth of the biblical statement: “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another” (Prov 27:17). Early in the Order’s history, Knights were told to exemplify “the Golden Rule, which is the essence of Fraternity.”

Father McGivney’s vision for his Knights has made a difference in millions of lives and brought hope and healing to countless others. More than 130 years after his death, his vision remains our mission.

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SUPREME NEWS

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SUPREME NEWS & NOTES Supreme Chaplain’s Monthly Challenge June 2021

teachers and mentors responsible for the moral and spiritual formation of children know well the value of “planting seeds.”

Instructing children in virtue at a “To what shall we compare the young age gives them a firm foundation of faith as they kingdom of God, or what mature. May we be intentional in parable can we use for it? It is like a mustard seed that, when it our instruction and example to our children and others, knowing is sown in the ground, is the small actions can have great smallest of all the seeds on the influence. earth. But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants and puts forth Challenge: large branches, so that the birds This month, I challenge you to share your faith and beliefs in at of the sky can dwell in its shade.” (Gospel for June 13, Mk least one conversation with your children or friends. Second, I 4:30-32) challenge you to join with your brother Knights in planning and Every gardener has witnessed how great things can come from participating in the Faith in Action Family Prayer Night small beginnings. Planted in its proper season and cared for over program or Holy Hour program. time, the tiniest seed can blossom Questions for Reflection: into a glorious plant. Parents,

5-Reasons to Pray the Rosary

What “seeds” of faith did your own parents or others plant in your life as a youth that blossomed later in life? What are some of the concrete ways (even small ways) you can share your faith with your family and friends? What role does your witness — attending Mass, going to confession, serving others and being willing to discuss your faith — play in helping to strengthen the faith of others?

prayer services.

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know her son, Jesus Christ.

Those who pray the rosary are promised graces and indulgences.

It brings victory in battle.

It’s an opportunity to reflect on the Gospel mysteries.

It’s the perfect way to make time for God.

Pope Francis launched a rosary marathon at the beginning The Knights of Columbus places of May, encouraging the faithful 4. a special importance on honoring around the world to pray daily 5. the Blessed Mother. Every man for an end to the pandemic. And who joins a K of C council there is no better time to honor 6. receives a rosary and is the Blessed Mother. encouraged to seek Mary’s intercession by praying it Here are five additional reasons So, take the time to rediscover the regularly. In addition, many to pray the rosary: beauty of the rosary today. To councils promote devotion to the learn how to pray it, click here. rosary in their families and 1. Mary can help us to better parishes by scheduling rosary

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STATE OFFICER REPORT

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STATE OFFICER REPORT

Memorial Day is the traditional start of the summer season. A lot of us will use this time to get reacquainted with our neighbors, friends and family as most of the pandemic restrictions will be lifted. We should still be cautious but at least we are out.

As your councils start to open back up, you may find things a little bit different than when you left. For those that have been working through the pandemic, you might see some new faces and activities—things you would not have considered before March 2020. Those that are just seeing each out for the first time, it will be a rocky road. We are here for you.

My brothers, those words can certainly apply today. With the challenges before us as churches reopen, businesses, our councils and are lives—it might be a bit overwhelming.

Standing firm in our faith gives us the courage and strength to tackle anything. God will light our path—are we open to seeing His light for each of us?

As we get ready to close out the fraternal year and open the next, I want to thank all of you for the prayers and support during my first two years as your state officer. To say that it has been interesting would be an understatement, but it certainly The pandemic has shown us that has been full of awe and wonder. we must continue to depend upon God. St. Paul wrote in his We still have 30-days left for first letter to the Corinthians to C l e v e l a n d t o m a k e i t s “be on guard; stand firm in the membership goals—believe it or faith; be courageous; be strong.” not we are only 116 members

away as of May 28, 2021. Emembership as certainly fueled our ranks with new blood and it is up to your and your councils to help get these new members experiencing the charity, unity and fraternity we have come to love and practice.

Finally, there will be some changes to our District Deputies for the new fraternal year. We are still in need of two (2) more men wanting to be guides and mentors to some of our councils.

If you are interested or want to learn more, call me. I would be honored to talk with you.

With things opening up, I will be out more attending your meetings and events. It is time for Cleveland to move forward and show that we are courageous and strong.

Vivat Jesus,

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MEMBERSHIP

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MEMBERSHIP REPORT 30-days—that is all that remains of this fraternal year. What a year! No reason to stop now. 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 116-members away from our goal with just 61% of our active 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 ends on June retain members. How are you doing 30, 2021 so now is the time to invite on that? 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 May 28, 2021, the Cleveland email or text for our help. We are Diocese is at 59% membership— we here for you!

Circle of Honor Councils (>100% of Ohio Goal)                  

547 Akron 2726 Windermere 3213 Fr. Carl Anthony 3269 Father Ragan 3970 Lafayette 4498 Magnificat 4801 Don Bosco 4847 Brunswick 5613 Our Lady of Victory 10792 St. Francis of Assisi 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 (25) 2. Ron Reichert, DD #25 (23) 3. Steve Koly, DD #29 (19) 4. DeWitt Gober, DD #20 (15) 5. Kevin Hogan, DD #30 (12) Check out our diocesan page on the state website for more info.

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MEMBERSHIP

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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. If you need a live team to come to your place, call Jim Maslach at 440-785-9838 and we will bring a team to YOU! Non-Recruiting Councils

Highlighted Indicates E-Members Available

4130 - Garfield Heights 3410 - South Akron 3164 - Euclid 3304 - Geauga 733 - Cleveland 947 - Painesville 789 - Wooster 3529 - Akron Northeast 14255 - St. Sebastian 14406 - Our Lady of Charity Broadview Heights 4217 - Trinity 4891 - Amherst 14054 - St Vincents 2886 - Willoughby 15614 - St. Anthony of Padua 14111 - Prince of Peace 3541 - Father Mahan 16137 - St. Charles 15901 - St. Adalbert's 5506 - John Fitzgerald Kennedy 15023 - Sacred Heart of Jesus 13601 - St. Peters Loudonville 13640 - Lasagrada Familia/San Miguel 15737 - St. John the Cross

To Come Join The Knights!

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DISTRICT DEPUTY REPORT

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FORMS & MORE FORMS Listed to the right are the councils that have not submitted forms to Supreme. All forms are now past due. Supreme is no longer updating the Form 185, Form 365 and Form 1295 (Aug) at this time. Your Columbian Award Application is due by June 30.

All DDs are reminded to submit their Form 944B by June 30.

FORMS NOT SUBMITTED Form 1728 (Due Jan 31)

13640 - Lasagrada Familia/San Miguel 15901 - St. Adalbert's 5405 - Wickliffe

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

#1728A - Survey of Fraternal Activity Individual Member Worksheet - No due date

#365 - Service Program Personnel Report - PDF Online - due 8/1 #1295-2 - Semiannual Council Audit - due 2/15 #1295-1 - Semiannual Council Audit - due 8/15 #SP-7—Columbian Award Application— #1728 - Annual Survey of Requires access to Fraternal Activity - PDF - Supreme Website Online - due 1/31 Officers Online—due 6/30

733 - Cleveland 789 - Wooster 7970 - North Ridgeville Form 1295 (Due Feb 15)

13640 - Lasagrada Familia/San Miguel 14054 - St Vincents 14714 - St. Cyprian 15737 - St. John the Cross 15901 - St. Adalbert's 2790 - West Park 4801 - Don Bosco 733 - Cleveland 8320 - John Carroll

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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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PROGRAM REPORT

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FAITH IN ACTION

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PROGRAM REPORT

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PROGRAM REPORT

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FAITH IN ACTION SAVE THE DATE: September 4, 2021 6th Annual Michael E. Kahanca Charity Golf Outing Sponsored by: MEK Charity Foundation In Partnership with: Geneva-Madison Council 5286 – Knights of Columbus GOTL Golf Course Funds from the outing will provide funds for Mya Women’s Center, sponsor a partial scholarship for a student at Saint John Catholic school and other charitable outreach programs.

This year we are offering a few additions, 1. We are having a Silent auction; the Committee is working on some very Exciting prizes.

2. We are offering for your significant other a Complimentary Excursion tour of the area. While you enjoy a day of golf, they will have a tour of many interesting points. Upon their return they can enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner. There will be a minimum charge for their dinner of $15.

Note: We would like at least 15 guests signed up for the excursion tour to ensure a meaningful and worthwhile tour.

3. One area we want to improve upon is Registration day. This year we are asking teams to go on line and register thru Golf Status. If your team takes advantage of this option your team will be eligible to win 2 dozen Titleist golf balls. To register go to https://bit.ly/michaeleugenekahancagolf the site will walk you through each step.

4. The cost for the day is the same as in the past $75 per person $300 per team.

We are excited to see you again this year.

Stay safe and we will see you in early September

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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 JUNE 2021 2—Exemplification CUF (7P) 4—DD Appreciation Dinner (6P) 5—Exemplification (9A) 9—Exemplification CUF (7P) 11—Cleveland Chapter Meeting (7P) 12—Exemplification CUF (9A) 16—Exemplification CUF (7P) 18—State Organizational Meeting 20—State Membership Meeting 23—Exemplification CUF (7P) 25—DD Weekend 30—Exemplification CUF (7P)

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.

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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