May 2022 North Coast Navigator

MAY 2022

FAITH

FAMILY

COMMUNITY

LIFE

CHARITY * UNITY * FRATERNITY * PATRIOTISM

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FR. MCGIVNEY GUILD

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PRATICAL VISION, ENDURING MISSION With an eye toward leading others to heaven, Father McGivney was attentive to the ways of the world as he worked to better the spiritual and temporal con ditions of h is immigrant parishioners. His innovative efforts to draw laypeople closer to Christ – especially through his founding of the fraternal Order of the Knights of Columbus – was creative, effective and bold.

Columbus.

When he arrived for his first assignment at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, he met an ailing pastor who had to turn much of the

Falling ill during the global viral pandemic of 1889-90, Father McGivney developed tuberculosis struck and was forced to cut back on his routine to seek a cure. After months of heroic struggle against the illness, and after intense prayer for his parishioners and their future, he finally received the last rites and succumbed to pneumonia on Aug. 14, 1890, two days past his 38th birthday.

A priest who knew him well wrote: Genial, approachable, of kindly disposition, cheerful under reverses, profoundly sympathetic with those upon whom had fallen the heavy hand of affliction, a man of strict probity and sterling integrity in his business transactions. He was charitable to a fault ... The poor found in him a good Samaritan, and were the frequent recipients of his bounty. … There are few clergymen in my recollection who enjoyed in a greater degree than he the respect of his colleagues and the reverence of the people. … His energy was restless, ever seeking new outlets.

And to this disposition are we indebted for the existence of the Knights of

The funeral Mass and procession were attended by Knights and other Catholics from across Connecticut, and even secular news reports described him as an exemplary priest and a model pastoral work over to his new Christian man. assistant. In a letter to his seminary mentor, he wrote that the whole Visit Blessed Michael McGivney Guild work of the parish had been laid for more information. upon his shoulders and he had been

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

unable to take even one day off.

Seven years later, as pastor of St. Thomas Church in Thomaston, Father McGivney’s workload only increased, with a mission church added to his duties.

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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MAY 2022

SUPREME NEWS & NOTES

A SIGN OF OUR SUPPORT’ On April 11, Pope Francis received Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly in a private audience at the Vatican, where the Holy Father blessed an Easter basket representing 10,000 care packages assembled by Polish Knights for displaced Ukrainian families. The next day, he helped Knights in Poland load care packages and personally delivered some to families in Ukraine. (Photo: Vatican Media) Click HERE for Video.

IN OUR FOUNDER’S FOOTSTEPS

SONGS OF HOPE FOR UKRAINE

HOSPITALITY IN A TIME OF WAR

Congratulating the new members of Blessed Michael McGivney Council 17759 during the charter presentation ceremony, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly said that the Order’s founder is a model for the spiritual formation of all Catholic men. (More)

Danylo and Alexander Fedoryka, members of John Carrell Jenkins Council 7771 in Front Royal, Va., grew up in an American household rooted in Ukrainian traditions. The name of their band, Scythian, is a nod to the ancient empire of that included modern-day Ukraine. (More)

Millions of refugees who fled Ukraine have found themselves in foreign countries unsure of their future. Knights in Poland have mobilized to welcome families at the border, at parishes and in their homes. (More)

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OHIO STATE COUNCIL

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MAY 2022

STATE OFFICER REPORT I am not much of a horse racing fan, but I did happen to catch a little bit about the Kentucky Derby. It amazes me how those horses can just endure the entire race—as short as it is—pushing themselves to the brink of exhaustion. And the jockeys—the ride must seem like it lasts forever even though it is between 2 and 3 minutes.

And then there is the winner— surprise it was not the favorite.

That race got me thinking about how we are coming to the end of this fraternal year. The state convention is next weekend at Kalahari. Councils will get awards for the work that they are doing, state business will be conducted and so on. But, there is still so much to do before the close of the fraternal year. Are you ready to push through to the end and finish the race?

There are a number of things that still need to be done.

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Have you filed your Columbian Award Application with Supreme?

How are you doing on membership? Remember, for Supreme it is based on the NET and not the GAIN. Net is the GAIN minus the LOSSES. Has the council attended and promoted Fraternal Benefit Nights? There are two more coming up on May 24 and June 14.

Are all of your forms submitted

representing the Cleveland Diocese and put together by Kathy Maslach has many Cleveland specific items.

Thank you to Councils 547, 2886, 2362, 14416, and 3269 as well as PSD Robert Collins and DD #22 Dave Tucker. Your funds help make our basket great. The proceeds from the basket raffle at the state convention will go to help local charities that the state ladies have chosen. More on that next month.

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to Supreme? If you are on the list on page 7, you might want to address those late reports.

Is the council compliant with Safe Environment training?

Council officers elections are required between now and June 15.

Please make sure that you invite all your members to participate as it will help provide direction for the upcoming fraternal year.

Yes, there is still a lot to do and that finish line appears so far away. It is not really and you should already be working on those items. If you are, you are on your way to Star Council.

Once the elections are complete, start planning for 2022-2023 fraternal year NOW! I challenge you and the incoming officers to not only continue with what you are doing If you are not attending the State but think about other activities to Convention but would like for me to grow in our faith, promote life, take your tickets to the convention support our community and increase for you, I need them by Thursday, the love and respect for the family.

May 12 at 9AM. Otherwise, send Change can be difficult, but it can them to State Treasurer Mike also bring great joy.

Felerski per normal. The drawing is scheduled for Saturday May 21 at I look forward to seeing you all 9:30AM. You can catch all the action either at the State Convention at on our YouTube Channel. Visit the Kalahari or on State Tour in July. state website for the link under FOR More on that in June.

MEMBERS. Vivat Jesus!

I want to personally thank the following for their donations to the diocesan basket fund. The basket

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INSURANCE

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MEMBERSHIP

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MAY 2022

MEMBERSHIP REPORT Cleveland continues to makes its way to the top of the Diocesan race.

Currently, we remain in third place at 56.24% of our 1850 goal of 377. We are only eight (8) Form 100s or E-Member Conversions from over taking second place, Cincinnati, and only 32 behind the leader, Columbus.

CLEVELAND CIRCLE OF HONOR

(Councils >100% Membership Intake vs. Quota) As of 5/6/2022

Councils >100% Membership Gain Goal

Live and in-person Exemplifications of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity are increasing at the local council levels. This is a great think. Please make sure that your District Deputy is aware so that we can let others know via the state calendar.

With just over 50-days remaining in the Fraternal Year, please make sure that you get your chance at Star Council. Review the Star Council Report that PSD Ken Girt sends out via email or it is available on the state website under FOR MEMBERS. 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

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Akron

774

Elyria

2362

Cuyahoga Falls

2726

Windemere

3529

Akron Northeast

3970

Lafayette

4217

Trinity

4498

Magnificat

4847

Brunswick

8369

Fr. Mitchell Cieslik

10936 Fr. Maruskin 14111 Prince of Peace 14416 St. Mary of the Falls

May is the month we Knights devote to our Mother Mary.

She is the mother of Jesus and a shining example of faith.

The Membership Director of the first 10 councils that recruit 4 new members will receive a custom Ghirelli St. Joseph Rosary made in Italy.

The General Agent who signs up the most new members in May will also receive a Rosary.

Potential E-Members List 2726 10936 774 7970 14551 310 13517 3410 2886 3213 14111 4168 5613 4731 4891 4893

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14769 St. Martin of Tours 15056 Holy Family Parma 16279 Mary Queen of Peace 16373 St. Ladislas 16376 St. Bernadette Top Districts 1.

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DeWitt Gober (#20) - 31 Patrick Gale (#21) - 29 George Metz (#33) - 22 Cris Drugan (#25) - 21 Tom Donovan (#24) - 21

Congratulations and Good Luck!

Reach out to these eMembers when you receive the email from the Diocesan Team. See if they are interested in joining your council. If so, get them to an Exemplification as soon as possible.

If not, let the team know so we can update appropriately.

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FORMS

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MAY 2022

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT As we get close to the end of the fraternal year, the submission of forms becomes forefront especially for councils looking for Star Council.

FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE #185 Report of Officers Chosen for Term - PDF - Online - due 6/30

Cleveland is currently at 95% of 185s, 83% of both 365s and 1295-1s, 55% of 1728s and 72% of 1295-2s.

All forms are now PAST DUE. Please complete and submit. The online form or PDF is available to the right for you to use.

#365 Service Program Personnel Report - PDF - Online - due 8/1 #1295-1 Semi-Annual Council Audit - due 8/15

Also, make sure that you are completing your 10784 when reporting programs to Supreme and the State. Cleveland is a great job as 46% of our councils are participating in the State General Program. That leads the state at this point.

Overall, only 34% of the councils are participating. If you need help with the Form 10784, please feel free to reach out to your District Deputy, George Metz or Jim Maslach. We can walk you through the process.

All programs for consideration for state awards MUST be entered into the Form 10784 and submitted BEFORE April 15, 2022. Nothing will be afterward will be considered for state awards, but will count toward Supreme requirements.

Form 1295 (Aug and/or Feb) - Missing 13640 SAGRADA FAMILIA/SAN MIGUEL (LASAGRADA) 14054 ST VINCENT 1617 BARBERTON 2790 WEST PARK Form 365s—Missing 2803 BROOKLYN-PARMA 13601 ST PETER'S LOUDONVILLE 13640 SAGRADA FAMILIA/SAN MIGUEL 3269 FATHER RAGAN (LASAGRADA) 3410 SOUTH AKRON 14054 ST VINCENT 4891 AMHERST HOLY FAMILY 733 CLEVELAND 14714 ST CYPRIAN 1617 BARBERTON 8320 JOHN CARROLL 15023 SACRED HEART OF JESUS 3541 FATHER MAHAN 15614 ST ANTHONY OF PADUA-PARMA 4168 MEDINA 15942 ST MARY OF CHARDON 4217 TRINITY 16279 MARY QUEEN OF PEACE 4891 AMHERST HOLY FAMILY 3304 GEAUGA 5506 JOHN F KENNEDY 4217 TRINITY 7970 NORTH RIDGEVILLE 4893 THE VALLEY 547 AKRON 774 ELYRIA Form 185s—Missing 13601 ST PETER'S LOUDONVILLE 13640 SAGRADA FAMILIA/SAN MIGUEL (LASAGRADA) 1617 BARBERTON

#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—

Form 1728—Missing 10792 ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI 3410 SOUTH AKRON 13517 IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY 3529 AKRON NORTHEAST 13640 SAGRADA FAMILIA/SAN MI4130 GARFIELD HEIGHTS GUEL (LASAGRADA) 13984 BROOK PARK 4217 TRINITY 14054 ST VINCENT 4847 BRUNSWICK 14111 PRINCE OF PEACE 4891 AMHERST HOLY FAMILY 14416 ST MARY OF THE FALLS 4893 THE VALLEY 14769 ST MARTIN OF TOURS 5106 MAPLE HEIGHTS 15023 SACRED HEART OF JESUS 5405 WICKLIFFE 15614 ST ANTHONY OF PADUA547 AKRON PARMA 16279 MARY QUEEN OF PEACE 733 CLEVELAND 2643 LAKEWOOD 774 ELYRIA 2803 BROOKLYN-PARMA 789 WOOSTER 3164 EUCLID 7970 NORTH RIDGEVILLE 3269 FATHER RAGAN 947 PAINESVILLE

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STATE PROGRAMS

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MAY 2022

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!

Measure Up Campaign 2022

The scheduled Measure Up Campaign dates for 2022 have come and gone. However, that does not mean that we are finished. Councils can still schedule standing out at your parishes, a fundraiser, or other activity that can help raise funds to support our brothers and sisters with developmental disabilities.

The campaign officially closes on August 1, 2022 so that the state can turnaround those checks and get them back to the Financial Secretaries for distribution.

Silver Rose 2022 The Silver Rose will be traveling through Ohio from June 26 to July 13, 2021. It will enter the state from Kentucky and start out in Cincinnati and finishing in the Steubenville Dioceses before heading to West Virginia.

The Silver Rose will be traveling through the Cleveland Diocese on July 7 through 10. That means the Silver Rose will be making an appearance at the State Tour on July 10. Schedule with George Metz, DDC for more information.

Not sure what to do with the Silver Rose. Check out the state website at www.kofcohio.org under ACTIVITIES > Pilgrim Icon Program. Information for St. Joseph Icon and Silver is there for your viewing pleasure.

Please send your check to State Warden Chris Sarka and use the Measure Up Grant Report Form available on the state website under PROGRAMS > Measure Up. Make all checks payable to the Ohio State Council Knights of Columbus.

Thank you for all that you did, do and will continue to do for our brothers and sisters.

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DIOCESAN INFO

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MAY 2022

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 MAY 2022 9—Resolutions, By-Laws and Rules Committee (7PM) 11—Exemplification Online (7PM) 11—Audit Committee (8PM) 13—Cleveland Chapter Meeting (7:30PM) 13—State Convention (Visit www.kofcohio.org for schedule) 14—State Convention (Visit www.kofcohio.org for schedule) 15—State Convention (Visit www.kofcohio.org for schedule) 17—State Membership Meeting via Zoom (7PM) 18—Exemplification Online (7PM) 21—Super Cash Bonanza Drawing (9:30AM) 23—Supreme Meeting (JKM) 24—Fraternal Benefit Night (7:30PM) 25—Exemplification Online (7PM) For details concerning the events above, please check out either the state calendar or the diocesan calendar—both which are available on the state website. If you would like to have your event added to the calendar, please complete and submit the electronic form available on the state website.

Second Turn-In is May 13 at State Convention!

Drawing May 21 live on YouTube!

Supreme Online Billing The following was sent out to all involved on May 2nd. Please make note of it and be sure to check for your online statements regularly, so as to not miss payment deadlines.

To: Grand Knights, Navigators, Financial Secretaries, Comptrollers: This is a friendly reminder that the latest council and assembly billing statements have been uploaded to the Reports tab on Officers Online. The previous 17 statements are also available by clicking the word “past”.

Fraternally, General Office - Knights of Columbus

Council Election Time Again!

Councils should hold elections between May 1 and June 15. As soon as a council holds elections, they should report their elected officers Supreme Form 185 via Member Management, accessed through the Officers Online application on the Supreme website at www.kofc.org.

The council Grand Knight should then choose his council directors and program person-nel and report those members as well on the Supreme Form 365.

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