December 2021 North Coast Navigator

DECEMBER 2021

The stable and Nativity was assembled the week prior to Winterfest by volunteers from the Knights of Columbus, Cleveland Council No. 733. Leading the crew is Knight Rich Taylor of Council 733. Together with five other Knights, they loaded the unconstructed set from the former chancery building behind the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist onto a semi-truck that slowly made its way down Superior Avenue to Public Square.

FAITH

FAMILY

COMMUNITY

LIFE

CHARITY * UNITY * FRATERNITY * PATRIOTISM

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FR. MCGIVNEY GUILD

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DECEMBER 2021

A SAINT IN THE MAKING On May 26, 2020, Pope Francis approved a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Father McGivney and opening the way for his beatification. On Oct. 31, the Mass for Beatification was celebrated in the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford, Conn. An Apostolic Letter was read from Pope Francis that declared Father McGivney would now have the title of Blessed Michael McGivney. He is the third priest born in the United States to be raised to this honor, and the first priest to be beatified who spent his whole priestly ministry in a US parish.

The pope’s Apostolic Letter stated that Blessed Michael McGivney’s “zeal for the proclamation of the Gospel and generous concern for the needs of his brothers and sisters made him an outstanding witness of Christian solidarity and fraternal assistance.”

The Cause for Canonization for Father McGivney was opened in the Archdiocese of Hartford in

1997, when he was given the title Servant of God. On March 15, 2008, his heroic virtue was recognized by Pope Benedict XVI, and Father McGivney was given the title Venerable Servant of God. This important step

him in life, and others who call upon him since his death, have believed about Father McGivney: He lived a life of heroic virtue with an extraordinary love of God and neighbor.

Having been raised to the honors of the altar, Blessed Michael McGivney has an annual feast day of Aug. 13, the day between his birthday (in 1852) and the day he passed into eternal life (in 1890). His cause has now entered the final phase toward canonization or sainthood. One more confirmed miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Michael McGivney is needed for him to be declared saint.

occurred after years of careful investigation of Father McGivney’s life, spirituality and holiness by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. The declaration of Venerable confirmed what those who knew

All Knights and their families, as well as all those devoted to Father McGivney, are asked to pray for his intercession in their daily needs, especially in cases of serious illness, and to report any favors and healings to the Guild.

You may submit your reports here.

HIS VISION, YOUR MISSION You can play a key role in advancing Father McGivney’s cause by joining the Guild for free and praying for his intercession and canonization. May Father McGivney intercede for you! The Father Michael J. McGivney Guild serves as a source for information about the life, works and spirituality of Father McGivney. The Guild publishes a quarterly newsletter and offers a weekly Mass for the intentions of members.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN TODAY!

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SUPREME COUNCIL

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DECEMBER 2021

SUPREME NEWS & NOTES ADVANCING FATHER MCGIVNEY’S MISSION Knights of Columbus state deputies gathered in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 5-7 for their semi-annual meeting.

Speaking to leaders of nearly 70 jurisdictions, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly encouraged them to grow in faith, expand the Order’s membership, and advance the mission established by Blessed Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus.

reminded them that Blessed Michael McGivney was “a man of action.” He added, “Our Founder was not content to watch and lament the struggles of his parishioners and community. He rose to meet those struggles head on — decisively and courageously. By establishing the Knights of Columbus, Father McGivney gave men a place to stand as brothers, bound together in charity, unity and fraternity.”

the two-year pilgrim icon program, the Supreme Knight encouraged Knights and their communities to “turn in prayer to St. Joseph,” “give thanks to God for the gift of his fatherly example and ask St. Joseph to be a father to us,” as we seek to “grow in our own imitation of St. Joseph’s quiet strength, integrity and fidelity.”

The St. Joseph icon is the latest sacred image to be featured in the Supreme Knight Kelly continued, Knights of Columbus Pilgrim “Let’s do what Blessed Michael Prayer Program. Every few years, McGivney did in his time and the Supreme Council selects a form the Catholic men in our sacred image that is particularly time. The Knights of Columbus inspiring to Knights and their was made for this mission. Now, families to be featured in the let’s fulfill it, once again.” program. The icons travel from In addition to keynote addresses council to council and serve as and special Masses, highlights of The supreme knight also called the centerpieces for rosary-based the meeting included the launch on state deputies to grow deeper, prayer services in parishes of the Order’s new St. Joseph as men of faith, and broader, by around the world. Since its pilgrim icon prayer program and expanding the Order’s inception in 1979, the program the presentation of the St. Michael membership. “A lot of men, has held more than 174,800 local Award to four Knights for especially young men, are council and parish prayer services exemplary service to the Order. looking for meaning and answers. with some 22 million participants.

The three-day meeting also We offer both — a life of service Featured images have included featured a panel discussion and a life of meaning. Don’t just Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our focused on Leading with Creative encourage men to adopt our Lady of Perpetual Help, Our Courage, and breakout sessions initiatives; explain to them why Lady of Częstochowa, Our Lady that addressed topics like our initiatives matter, and how of Pochaiv, Our Lady of the evangelization and faith the Knights can help them be the Rosary, Our Lady of Charity, Our formation, membership growth, kind of men God is calling them Lady Help of Persecuted marketing and member to be,” he said.

Christians and the Holy Family. experience.

For more information about the Supreme Knight Kelly entrusted Pilgrim Icon Program, at In his address to state deputies his tenure as Supreme Knight to www.kofcohio.org/pilgrim-iconNov. 5, Supreme Knight Kelly St. Joseph. In his introduction to program/.

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OHIO STATE COUNCIL

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DECEMBER 2021

STATE OFFICER REPORT A very Happy and Blessed Advent Season from Kathy and I to all of you and your families. Advent is that time that allows us to focus ourselves on the mission that we are called to and to prepare our hearts for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Jesus’ words to be true. In challenging times, we continue to seek strength through our faith. But, while we prepare for the celebration of Jesus’ birth, we are reminded of the strength we find in community.

are here to serve the needy and the outcast just as Blessed Michael McGivney did back in 1882.

Remember, we are As Knights of Columbus, we work with strong when we Jesus is speaks to his disciples about the many people throughout our parishes are unified in action and purpose.

Coming of Man, which will signify the and communities seeking a common end of time. He tells his disciples that goal. We serve with the help of diverse, There is strength in our organization when this time comes, there will be skilled, and selfless volunteers, and we and that we are all here to help one signs—in the sun, moon, and stars. He supported thanks to the generosity and another. It is easy to wrapped up in the warns that many will find fear in the compassion of all those that support our day-to-day issues that come up. Draw signs that appear, but his disciples programs and events. strength from your brothers and their should not. families and, with the grace of God, we Our strength as an organization is not will live to do it all over again Jesus knows that the events leading up achieved by any one person, donation, tomorrow. to this moment will not be easy, even for or program. It is achieved thanks to the his disciples. He reassures them, and all faith and support of our members, Again, have a blessed Advent and who believe in him, that they can find parishes and local communities.

Christmas Season. Stay safe and see you strength through prayer and faith. all Next Year!

Let us keep that in mind as we prepare As modern-day Christians, we know ourselves for the Christmas Season. We Vivat Jesus!

COVID Recovery Program Right for You? - You Bet!

councils, and fraternal engagement.

This page provides CRP information and resources for state leaders, district deputies and council leaders. c.

The COVID Recovery Program (CRP) focuses on resuming operations in a way that inspires members and parishioners to become reinvolved with Church and community activities. The CRP has three key elements: parish support, interactions between state and local

the district deputy, will meet with council leaders to assist in developing and implementing a unique recovery plan for the council according to its needs.

The fraternal engagement of council members is the foundation for recovery. This must be done through a thoughtful plan of volunteer services, charitable activities, and meetings that form and strengthen fraternal bonds

The CRP focuses on resuming operations in a way that inspires members and parishioners to become reinvolved with church and community activities. The CRP has three key elements: parish support, interactions between state and local councils, and fraternal engagement. Recovery plans will be unique for each council. The CRP provides a a. An essential part of CRP is for each basic framework. It can be modified council to support its parish’s as needed. Some councils will need recovery. Councils should be active, very little help and can put together visible contributors in efforts to refill a recovery plan on their own. Some the pews and support the spiritual councils will need the assistance this needs of parish families. program offers. Contact your District b. Interactions between state and local Deputy or Jim Maslach for councils are critical for success. A state council representative, usually assistance.

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INSURANCE

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DECEMBER 2021

GENERAL AGENT’S CORNER What special celebrations we have in the month of December! Our Lady’s feast, the feast of the Immaculate Conception when we honor Mary as having been conceived without original sin.

What an honor, too, for her mother, St. Anne, and father, St. Joachim, to have that blessing, literally the grandparents of our Lord! Then we celebrate Christmas and the Word made flesh who dwelled among us.

“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor, GodHero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace.” (Isa 9:5) I’m sure your family, like mine, has its traditions at Christmas.

There is decorating a tree and the

house both inside and out, shopping for that perfect gift, and the preparation of the special meal. Maybe you start the real celebration by attending Midnight Mass. And perhaps this year it will mean a return to a houseful of relatives around your Christmas dinner table. I hope and pray that you and your family find peace and joy during this season!

As we approach the end of the year I want to thank each of you for the trust you’ve placed in me.

I have been able to help so many brother Knights and their families with the services and products that the Order has available to protect Catholic families. I consider it an honor to be able to serve you as your agent. One

way I may be able to serve you better is to make sure you respond to the survey that was sent from the Supreme Office recently. While some snail mail is still delayed, you should have received it. Answering the survey will help me serve you better. If you like convenience you may want to complete the survey online. Please be sure to check your contact information and make sure it is correct. If you have not yet received your survey, please let me know.

Have a very Merry Christmas!

Let’s be thankful for all the graces and gifts that God has blessed us with, especially the gift of his Son! Vivat Jesus!

VIRTUAL DISCERNMENT CAREER NIGHT!

You deserve a fulfilling career. Learn more at the Ohio Virtual Job Fair on December 7th at 7 pm. Register at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_R7VHBLpKSf6w2SssUbwGTA

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MEMBERSHIP

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DECEMBER 2021

MEMBERSHIP REPORT CLEVELAND CIRCLE OF HONOR

(Councils >100% Membership Intake vs. Quota) As of 12/2/2021

Membership continues to be going along during the first five months of the new • The First 5 Councils in the State who fraternal year.

As of December 2nd, sign up a New Member before Cleveland has 86 new brother Knights.

December 24th, will receive $25.00 for That puts us at 25%of our Circle of Honor each New Member signed up.

Gold of 377. That puts Cleveland in • Each Proposer will receive $25.00 for second place only one (1) Form 100. Yes, each New Member who is transferred the road is long, but as Knights we are up into your Council as a New Member for the challenge.

Before December 24.

• The First 4 District Deputies who The state monthly incentive is out now and report a Net Gain in their District of 10 there is an opportunity for you to get some New Members Before December 24, cash for your council. The month of will receive $150.00 December is a beautiful month with the 4 weeks of Advent with the anticipation and MCGIVNEY2020 is being continued Joy of the King of Bethlehem, Jesus being through the June 2022 so keep that as an born on the 25th. It is a Great time to incentive to bring in more Knights.

Recruit a New Knight BEFORE Christmas.

Bring your prospective member to your Finally, the state will continue its Online Council Christmas Party (if you have one) Exemplifications on Wednesdays at 7PM or if your Council helps put up a Nativity through the end of the fraternal year. or decorates the Church, invite him and his Councils are encouraged to have in-person family to help. Then get him to go to Exemplifications and should schedule kofc.org/join and become a Knight Before them on the state website.

Christmas.

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547 Akron 2726 Windemere 4217 Trinity 14416 St. Mary of the Falls 15056 Holy Family Parma 16279 Mary Queen of Peace 16373 Westlake (St. Ladislas) TOP-10 Councils Total Intake

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774 Elyria (7) 4217 Trinity (6) 2726 Windemere (6) 14416 St. Mary’s of the Falls (5) 310 Gilmour (5) 3529 Akron Northeast (4) Five Councils (3) 547 Akron 15056 Holy Family Parma 16279 Mary Queen of Peace 16373 Westlake 10792 St. Francis of Assisi Active Council Recruiting Members (56.92%)

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MEMBERSHIP

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DECEMBER 2021

EMEMBERSHIP E-Membership continues to be a leading source of new members. However, more and more councils are reaching out and starting to recruit. There are 22-e-members waiting to see if they are be entered into a local council. You should have received an email from either Mike Incorvati or Jim Maslach that contains a Form 100 and the Check List below. Please take the time to reach out to the e-member and see if they are interested in joining your council. We do realize that some e-members will not contact you back or be interested in joining a council. If not, follow the steps below to reject them. They will still be KofC members through the state council.

MCGIVNEY2020 has been extended through the end of the fraternal year. Continue to use it as an opportunity for new members to see who and what we are—a familyoriented fraternal service organization—who puts their faith into action.

If you need help with Delta Church Drives or the training, please contact Jim Maslach.

We are able to do the training in about 45-minutes on-site.

COUNCIL PROCESS  Council Admission Committee contacts the e-member and welcomes him to the Order.  Interview the e-member utilizing the Admission Committee Inquiries Guide (Form 390)  Complete Admission Committee Report (Form 283).  Council Admission Committee recommendation to council officers.

IF FOUND FAVORABLE  Council ballots (live or virtually) to accept e-member.  GK, FS or CMD sends online registration link to e-member.  Registration Link for State Online Exemplification (https://www.kofcohio.org/exemplificationregistration/) or Supreme On-Demand Resources (Ceremonial Resources | Knights of Columbus (kofc.org) You will be required to login to Supreme before accessing the Ceremonial page.  E-Member registers and attends Exemplification on assigned date and time.  Upon completion of the Exemplification, a confirmation email is sent to the GK, FS and/or CMD from State Warden or Supreme Council.  Complete the Form 100 received from State Online Membership Director and submit to form100@kofcohio.org OR login to Officers Online and complete the Prospect tab.  Present new member with rosary and emblem of the Order pin at next available opportunity.

COUNCIL NUMBER 13517 14769 14406 4130 4900 2643 2886 2726 8320 3410 13640 4498 15942 4893 15901 5405 3213 547 774

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IF FOUND UNFAVORABLE  Financial Secretary or Grand Knight login to Officers Online Go to the Prospect tab.  Select REJECTION and select the reason why.  Send email to State Online Membership Director, District Deputy and State Officer.  If the reason is incompatible or if the e-member would like a different council, State Online Membership Director will update and forward back to DMD to start the process over again with the new council.

Remember, MCGIVNEY2020 is still active through JUNE 30, 2022. So, there is no better time to become a Knight and see what we do for our faith, parishes and communities. Sign-Up a new member today by visiting www.kofcohio.org and click JOIN US!

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FORMS

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DECEMBER 2021

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Supreme is behind in getting Form 185s, 365s and 1295s updated in the system. If you have received a confirmation message from Supreme, then your forms are in the que even though they may be listed as late below. We are continuously keeping an eye on this to make sure things are updated as soon as possible.

FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE #185 Report of Officers Chosen for Term - PDF - Online - due 6/30 #365 Service Program Personnel Report PDF - Online - due 8/1 #1295-1 Semi-Annual Council Audit due 8/15

If you have not turned in your forms, please consider using Member Management. Using Member Management updates the systems within 24 -hours after being entered. No forms or emails to send. If you do have to do the forms on paper, please email them to formXXXX@kofcohio.org where XXXX is the form number. If you put into the USPS, it will take a considerable longer time to get entered. I f you need help with the forms or Member Management, please contact your District Deputy or Jim Maslach. We are here to help! Late forms, per Supreme, are listed below.

#1728 Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity - PDF - Online - due 1/31 #1728A Survey of Fraternal Activity Individual Member Worksheet - No due date #1295-2 Semi-Annual Council Audit due 2/15 #SP-7—Columbian Award Application— Requires access to Supreme Website Officers Online—due 6/30

FORM 185s

FORM 365s

FORM 1295S

13601 ST PETER'S LOUDONVILLE

13517 IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

13640 SAGRADA FAMILIA/SAN MIGUEL (LASAGRADA)

13640 SAGRADA FAMILIA/SAN MIGUEL (LASAGRADA)

13601 ST PETER'S LOUDONVILLE

14054 ST VINCENT

1617 BARBERTON

13640 SAGRADA FAMILIA/SAN MIGUEL (LASAGRADA)

14714 ST CYPRIAN

14054 ST VINCENT

1617 BARBERTON

14714 ST CYPRIAN

2790 WEST PARK

1617 BARBERTON

2803 BROOKLYN-PARMA

16279 MARY QUEEN OF PEACE

3269 FATHER RAGAN

3410 SOUTH AKRON

3410 SOUTH AKRON

3541 FATHER MAHAN

4891 AMHERST HOLY FAMILY

4168 MEDINA

5106 MAPLE HEIGHTS

4217 TRINITY

733 CLEVELAND

4891 AMHERST HOLY FAMILY

8320 JOHN CARROLL

5106 MAPLE HEIGHTS 5506 JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY 637 LORAIN 733 CLEVELAND 789 WOOSTER 7970 NORTH RIDGEVILLE 8320 JOHN CARROLL 8369 FATHER MITCHELL S CIESLIK

947 PAINESVILLE

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STATE PROGRAMS

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DECEMBER 2021

KNIGHTS IN ACTION We want to show what you are doing! Send articles and pictures to Jim Maslach to be included here showing Cleveland’s Knights in Action!

COUNCIL 3529 NORTHEAST AKRON Northeast Akron Council 3529 participated in the Coats For Kids program. With the very generous contribution of $1,000 by Meijer (Stow) and a Meijer Team Member donating an additional $20 while we were checking out, Council 3529 donated 31 coats to to the children of Blessed Trinity and St. Anthony's Parishes in Akron.

Pictures show GK Frank Simko III, and Knights Alan Irvin Sr. and Cris Drugan along with Meijer Softline Team Leader Kassie Fraiser. Special thanks go out to the Meijer (Stow) Store Director Ryan Shirley for the generous contribution!

PILGRIM ICON PROGRAM COMING BACK TO OHIO! Every few years, the Knights of Columbus selects an icon of a saint whose patronage is particularly inspiring to Knights and their communities. Each jurisdiction receives one or several of these icons which travel from council to council and serve as the centerpieces for prayer services in parishes throughout the Order. Since the first traveling pilgrim icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 1979, more than 174,800 council and parish prayer services with some 22 million participants have been held.

A Higher Purpose Spread devotion to St. Joseph and pray for the courage to stand up and carry out our mission of protecting, defending, and raising future generations.

See the District schedule to the right. If your council is interested in hosting the icon, please contact your District Deputy or State Officer.

Yellow highlights the districts within the Cleveland Diocese.

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DIOCESAN INFO

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DECEMBER 2021

DIOCESAN DIRECTORY State Advocate / DD #32

Jim Maslach

440-785-9838

kofcjkm@gmail.com

State Website Director

Tom Buehner

216-554-0722

tom.buehner@gmail.com

Assistant Membership Director

John Brown

330-610-0308

trouter0523@gmail.com

DD Coordinator / DD #33

George Metz

440-449-0081

georgegmetz@aol.com

Dio. Membership / DD #28

Mike Incorvati

330-671-1490

mbaincorvati@hotmail.com

Dio. Membership / DD #29

Brett Hazen

216-835-8500

TFMM1882@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

Tom Donovan

216-650-4213

TD3430@ATT.NET

District Deputy #25

Cris Drugan

234-207-8686

CRIS.DRUGAN@ATT.NET

District Deputy #26 / Chapter President

Teran Taggart

216-509-2087

ADM5893@YAHOO.COM

District Deputy #27

Joel Case

216-513-0844

JOELSESA@HOTMAIL.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

EVENTS & EXEMPLIFICATIONS DECEMBER 2021 1—Exemplification Online (7PM) 3 & 4—OCF Scholarship Committee Meeting (JKM) 7—Virtual Career Discernment Fair (7PM) 8—Exemplification Online (7PM) 10—Chapter Meeting & Christmas Party (7PM) 10-12—State Officer Meeting (JKM) 14—Exemplification Live (4847) (7PM) 15—Exemplification Online (7PM) 15—Exemplification Live (4731) (7PM) 22—Exemplification Online (7PM) 29—Exemplification Online (7PM)

Please schedule your DD Check-In with Steve Cohen. Select a date and time from below.

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December 7, 8, 9 @ 7:00 PM December 10 @ 10:00 AM (for retirees) December 14,15,16 @ 7:00 PM December 17 @ 10:00 AM (for retirees) December 18 @ 10:00 AM December 20, 21 @ 7:00 PM

Contact Steve at 203-430-8528 or via email at steve.cohen@kofc.org. Please check out the calendar on the Diocesan Page from the State Website for more details.

SAVE THE DATE Saturday April 2, 2022 Holiday Independence, OH

State Program Update The Matching Funds Program for 2021 is now closed.

I am in the process of updating the information and finalizing the report. Cleveland did OK and we will start to look for ways that we can increase this endeavour.

Support Our Seminarians First Turn-In is December 15. Make sure you pass the jug around at your meetings and events. But, get the parishioners involved.

Talk with your pastors to see if you can help support vocations at your parish today!

Thank you again for all that you do to support religious education in our diocese!

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