July 2022 North Coast Navigator

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Bishop Malesic’s message...

… to pray together that God grant us the courage and wisdom to protect the gift of human life from conception to natural death and respect the lives of our brothers and sisters both born and yet to be born with great love.

FAITH

FAMILY

COMMUNITY

LIFE

CHARITY * UNITY * FRATERNITY * PATRIOTISM

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FR. MCGIVNEY GUILD

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FAITH IN ACTION PRACTICAL CATHOLIC The one requirement of membership in the Knights of Columbus is that a man be a “practical Catholic” in union with the Holy See. What does the term “practical Catholic” mean?

Faith for Father McGivney and his Knights was not simply knowing the catechism, important as that is. It was putting into practice the Great Commandment of Jesus: To love God with all your heart and your neighbor as yourself. True to the parable of the Good Samaritan, love of neighbor does not stop at the church door. It goes out into the streets, the highways and byways, to

encounter those on the margins of society – who were often immigrant Catholics in Father McGivney’s day – and bring them practical charity and fraternal love.

the Good Samaritan. He is called to bind up the wounds of the sick and abandoned, to provide for their temporal needs, to support the faith of Catholics and pass on the faith to inquirers, and to live a life of prayer and virtue, with A “practical Catholic” has a love love of God and neighbor. of home, family and church, where faith is nurtured. Yet his From Father McGivney Guild faith leads him into the world, even a world suffused with antiCatholic sentiment, in the spirit of

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

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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SUPREME NEWS & NOTES

MOTHERS AND CHILDREN FIRST On June 10, Supreme Knight Kelly announced the ASAP (Aid and Support After Pregnancy) program, a new initiative to strengthen K of C assistance for pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes.

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‘LEAD WITH COURAGE AND CONVICTION’

K OF C CAMPAIGN TO EXPAND AID FOR MOTHERS & CHILDREN

DISCERNMENT IN DAILY FAMILY LIFE

At annual meeting of state deputies, K of C jurisdiction leaders charged to be Knights of the Eucharist and to help build a culture of life.

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Initiative will partner with Knights councils to enhance local support for pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes READ MORE

Several members of the Knights of Columbus and their families participated in the 10th World Meeting of Families in Rome, June 22-26. Soren Johnson of Council 6831 in Leesburg, Va.was among the speakers. READ MORE

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OHIO STATE COUNCIL

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NEWS & NOTES OUR DIOCESE A message from Bishop Malesic on today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision Science confirms that the human life of an individual begins at conception and our experience tells us that all human life is precious, fragile and given directly to us as a gift from God. We are brothers and sisters in our human family, made in the image and likeness of God. We are all called to live out our responsibility to protect and care for one another, whether born or unborn.

I wholeheartedly applaud today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court which reverses the grave injustice of 1973, when Roe v. Wade decided that a whole class of human beings, the preborn, are outside the protection of the law and had no constitutional right to life. Since that decision, more than 60 million innocent lives have been sadly ended. Now that Roe is overturned, states will again be able to protect the lives of preborn children and in doing so, also protect millions of women from the tragic consequences of abortion.

The consistent teaching of the Church regarding the intrinsic evil of abortion seeks to secure all other rights as well.

We are not a “single issue” Church; there are other extremely important rights that we must defend, to be sure; but these additional rights flow from and are rooted in the fundamental right to life itself.

Now that the bane of Roe has been addressed, we must ensure that the rights of parents and their children are protected so that they may have what they need to prosper with dignity and hope. The Church is redoubling efforts to accompany women and couples who are facing unexpected or difficult pregnancies, offering them loving and compassionate care. The Diocese of

Cleveland has developed many ministries to serve expectant mothers who face difficult pregnancies and those who find it difficult to care for their children after they are born.

Pregnant women can find help at local pregnancy centers, where they can get information about the pregnancy, undergo an ultrasound and receive assistance during their pregnancy. After birth, there are many resources available from nonprofit groups like the Christ Child Society, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland and others that can supply infant necessities like layettes, diapers, formula, cribs, strollers and more, as well as follow-up medical and mental health assistance for the mother and baby. And as the baby grows, other agencies like Help Me Grow offer additional assistance, including educational resources. Catholic Charities offers foster care and adoption services, as well. Another rapidly growing initiative is “Walking with Moms in Need,” sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This parish-based process helps parishioners connect with local mothers facing difficult or challenging pregnancies, identifying local resources and filling the gaps so that pregnant and parenting women receive the material, spiritual, and emotional support they need.

People of faith also offer compassionate care for those women and men who have been affected by a procured abortion in the past. We offer God’s consistent mercy and reconciliation,

especially through the Bethesda House of Mercy as well as programs such as Project Rachel and Rachel’s Vineyard, whose ministries offer compassionate accompaniment and healing support.

I know that there are those who will disagree with today’s ruling by the court. I pray for their conversion of heart because this decision is a major step forward in protecting all human life. As people of faith, we must be prepared to be patient with those who will continue to oppose us on this preeminent life issue. In all things, we will continue to proclaim the truth with charity. Let us pray together that God grant us the courage and wisdom to protect the gift of human life from conception to natural death and respect the lives of our brothers and sisters both born and yet to be born with great love. May our faithful witness soften the hearts and minds of those who reject the gift of life in any way. This we pray through Christ, our risen Lord.

National Catholic News | June 24, 2022

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OHIO STATE COUNCIL

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STATE OFFICER REPORT “The kingdom of God is at hand for you.” - Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 Jesus sends his disciples out on their own journeys to prepare for the Kingdom of God. He knows that the journey will not be easy. But with their faith comes purpose, guidance, and a sense of mission that will help guide them forward.

As we start the new fraternal year, we can take a short look back at the good that has been done by all of you in the Cleveland Diocese.

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Return to live, in-person meetings Gained 215-new members (63%) 21-Councils made 100% or more of their growth goal 55 of the 66 active councils participated in state programs and membership Cleveland lead the state in councils participation in state programs (56%)

There is still plenty for us to do and we are looking for a breakout year.

Similarly, at the state and diocesan levels, annual strategic plans are developed and submitted. The state submitted their plan back in May and shortly afterward, I submitted the diocesan plan. Later on in this issue, I highlight some of the plans for the upcoming year. We are going to be busy putting our faith into action. Get ready—here we come!

Some of you might be aware that I returned back to college seeking my Masters in Business Administration Now is the time for councils to be specializing in Engineering planning their annual calendars. Do Management. Yes, what was I not sit around and wait for thinking as time is such a precious something to happen—be the force commodity. But, surprising to me is that makes things happen. Council that a lot of what we are discussing Officers and Program Directors in class and in the assignments is should have a plan of attack for the very relevant to the Knights of year as well as an annual budget Columbus. ready to show the councils in July or August. The longer you wait, the During the June DD Meeting in harder it becomes to do. Plan today Columbus, I brought up five things for what you are going to do that leaders in any organization need tomorrow.

to be looking at to see if they fit the bill. As council leaders, ask your self these questions: 1. Do I/we modal the way?

2. Do I/we inspire a shared vision?

3. Do I/we challenge the process and seek different ways to do things?

4. Do I/we enable others to act?

5. Do I/we encourage the heart?

I posted these questions on my mirror in the morning so that when I am getting ready, I can prepare myself for work and KofC. As leaders, we are challenged more and more today. Let us all work together for a better tomorrow.

We will face challenges no matter what journey we find ourselves on.

Our faith in God and the team we build will make this fraternal year a great success.

See you on Tour! Vivat Jesus!

Jim Maslach, State Advocate

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MEMBERSHIP

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MEMBERSHIP REPORT We are now in the 1sth Quarter of the NEW Fraternal Year. As of JUNE 30, 2022 the State is standing at about 83%% of our Goal of 1744 New Members. We needed 300 new members to meet our Circle of Honor Goal Unfortunately, we fell short of our Goal. We brought in 1,427 New Members since last July 1.

GROWTH is very important to each and every Council. We must continue to grow our Councils and our Order every year. Inviting a New Member into the Order is one of the most important and noteworthy accomplishments that any Knight can achieve. New Members keep our of the future to come.

Councils vibrant and ensure our success in the years ahead.

The JULY Membership Incentive is The First 12 Proposers that bring in 2 If you are tired of recruiting, try to New Members into their Council will INVITE a Catholic man to join your be picked to receive a Ohio State Council, just as you would if you Council “Fast Starter” Challenge invited him into your home. Explain Coin. We want to start the New to him the benefits of being a Knight, Fraternal Year Off FAST !! in that it will make him a better Catholic, a better father and a better Additionally for the 1st Quarter. husband. Try concentrating your Supreme Council is awarding $7.00 efforts with the Young Fathers you for each new member brought into see in your Parish with children. our Order.

That my Brothers is the New Wave

SUPREME MEMBERSHIP INCENTIVES For the 2022-2023 fraternal year the Supreme Council is offering a variety of incentives. Here is the program of incentives: QUARTERLY INCENTIVES FOR DISTRICT DEPUTIES Every district deputy who attains 30% or better of his District Intake Goal by September 30, 70% or better of his District Intake Goal by December 31, 100% or more

of his District Intake Goal by March 31, or attains the Star District Award will be able to select from a catalog of items from the KnightsGear store.

Every district deputy who qualifies for all four of the above incentives will be able to select from a catalog of higher-value items.

In addition, the names of all qualifying district deputies will be entered in a drawing for a trip to the 2023 Supreme Convention for him and his wife, including travel, lodging and tickets to the States Dinner.

In order to claim the membership incentives email to mcfreil2019@gmail.com the name (s) of the new member as soon as possible The new member must also have taken his exemplification of C U F. Keep Asking Men in your Parishes to Join our Order. If You Don’t Ask them to Join…they will not.

MICHAEL FREIL State Membership Director

The top five grand Knights and top five district deputies by percentage of intake goal attained (insurance jurisdictions) will win an all-expenses paid trip to New Haven to visit the Supreme Headquarters building, St. Mary’s Church and the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center. The trip will be for the GK/DD and their spouses, on a date TBD, likely in Autumn 2023

NEW HAVEN TRIP

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MEMBERSHIP

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AN INVITATION TO YOUNG FATHERS The Need Could Not Be Greater.

Young fathers face serious challenges today.

Knights of Columbus plays an important role in helping men to become better fathers, husbands and leaders.

Together, we help each other find our mission and conform our lives to Christ and our principles – Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. When we lead in this way we experience fulfilment, relationships improve, and others follow. Family life and communities are strengthened.

With this precious mission in our custody, we must spread the word to inform others about the features and benefits of joining our Order.

That is why the Supreme Council has developed a membership campaign to invite young men, specifically young fathers, to join the Order. Digital and print ads will be placed by the Supreme Council online and in select diocesan newspapers.

What You Can Do 1. Identify Catholic fathers in your circle of family, friends, parish community. Set yourself a minimum goal, for example, reaching out to at least five fathers.

2. Broach the topics of leadership, faith, peace, sense of fulfilment or transmission of faith with them. These are often important concerns young fathers carry in their hearts.

3. Explain our mission to them.

We empower Catholic men to live their faith at home, in their parish, at work and in their communities.

4. Invite them to visit kofc. org and consider speaking to their spouses about enrolling as a member.

5. Use components of this toolkit in your activities and communications throughout the year

Let us pray that these renewed efforts may allow us to introduce our brotherhood and its many benefits to new fathers and men, and inspire them to join our Order. With the intercession of St. Joseph and our founder, Blessed Michael McGivney, we are confident we can surely summon the collective creative courage to do so.

The kit is also available for download on the state website home page (www.kofcohio.org).

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FORMS

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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Thank you to all of the councils that submitted their Columbian Award Application (SP-7) to Supreme before the June 30, 2022 deadline. Can you still submit? Sure, but it may take longer to process.

As we start the new fraternal year, please make sure that your Report of Officers Chosen (185) and Service Personnel Report (365) are filed.

Technically, they are already PAST DUE if you did not send them in or complete them in Member Management. Supreme changed the due dates to June 30 in an effort to try and get a jump on Safe Environment, updating contact lists, and dealing with the shear number of reports.

All of these forms are available for you on the state website (www.kofcohio.org) under FORMS&EMAILS. We are continuously trying to provide you with a one-stop-shopping experience for all your KofC needs.

If you need any help with these forms, please feel free to contact your District Deputy (see listing on last page), George Metz, Mike Incorvati or Jim Maslach. We are more than willing to assist you.

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

#365 Service Program Personnel Report - PDF Online - due 6/30 #1295-1 Semi-Annual 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 Semi-Annual Council Audit - due 2/15 #SP-7—Columbian Award Application—Requires access to Supreme Website Officers Online—due 6/30 If you need help, contact your DD, George or Jim.

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STRATEGIC PLAN

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PAVING A WAY FOR THE FUTURE year. Shortly after, a diocesan plan was developed and submitted to the state officers at our June 2022 meeting. This plan was shared with the District Deputies as well.

Below is some of the action items that your state and diocesan teams will be working on to help move our Faith and our Order forward. We plan to hold ourselves accountable to you as we work together. If you are interested in the entire document, please contact Jim Maslach.

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Diocesan Events and Activities Membership & Insurance Faith in Action Programs Training

Remember, what is below is only a snapshot of the 30-page report that shows where we are today as an Order in the Cleveland Diocese and where we plan to go.

Councils should look to put a plan together for the fraternal year. If you need any help, please reach out to The strategic goals for the Cleveland Jim Maslach.

Diocese must include but are not limited to those of the Supreme The state of Ohio submitted to Council and State Deputy’s Program.

Supreme Council a strategic plan in The goals are broken down into May 2022 for the upcoming fraternal subcategories: Planning is 90% of anything that we do. It provides a roadmap of where we are and how we are going to get there. It also holds us accountable.

Diocesan Events and Activities Knights of Columbus involvement within the diocese is a key to show our support for the priesthood, our Catholic faith, and vibrancy of the diocese.    

Membership & Insurance Growth of your diocese should be your number one priority.

Having a strong membership team that can lead others and be able to work on their own with minimal direction is

Direct letter campaign from state officer to councils to  support either BB or SOS. Work with Chapter leadership to engage the Chapter in  diocesan activities.

Open dialogue with NEOCMF for KofC to be a partner in annual conference.  Open discussions with YCP for more KofC support. 

Need to determine what incentives would work for a council and/or proposer to help with membership.

Membership summit with council officers and directors to share ideas and develop a membership approach for councils.

Work with GA/AGA to schedule two (2) diocesan fraternal benefit nights.

Work with District Master to foster cooperation in KofC exemplifications and membership activities.

Faith in Action Programs Training Lead your family and community in faith and service through Provide training for the council officers, program directors and members live and virtually.   

Survey councils on why they do not participate in general  program.

Challenge councils to budget and donate more to SOS.  Put article in newsletter.

Direct letter campaign to councils, assemblies, and  chapters along with newsletter article about supporting Matching Funds.

Schedule training for End of August or early September 2022. Put into newsletter.

Have District Deputies find out who is and is not using MM/MB. Schedule quarterly training sessions (live, in-person and/ or virtually) in diocese region.

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ACTIVITIES

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STATE & DIOCESAN ACTIVITIES State Tour Coming to Cleveland!

Join us on Sunday, July 10, 2022 for a Meet-N-Greet with the your State Officers and Program Directors. We are gathering at Mary Queen of Apostles Parish at 6455 Engle Road in Brookpark in McCafferty Hall. A small lunch will be available from 12 Noon to 1PM. The meeting starting at 1PM sharp.

Come and hear about the changes from Supreme and the State for the upcoming fraternal year and to get your Football Crazr Sweepstakes Tickets!

For specific directions, visit the state website under ACTIVITIES > State Tour. Please note, it is recommended that you take Bagley Rd to Engle Rd due to Brookpark Home Days Parade on Snow Rd.

EVENTS & EXEMPLIFICATIONS JULY 2022 6—Exemplification Online (7PM) 8—Cleveland Chapter Meeting (7:30PM) 10—State Tour Cleveland Stop (1PM) 13—Exemplification Online (7PM) 19—State Membership Meeting (7PM) 20—Exemplification Online (7PM) 26—Supreme Meeting (JKM) 27-31—State Camp Out (See State Website for more Info!)

27—Exemplification Online (7PM)

Measure Up 2022 Campaign The Measure Up Campaign for 2022 is underway.

This is our “flagship” charity that, as a state, we show and support those citizens with developmental disabilities.

State Warden Chris Sarka is looking for your council’s contributions. Remember, 80% of the dollars collected is returned to the councils to make donations to specified organizations. The remaining 20% is split between the state council and the Ohio Charity Foundation. The state council amount allows the state officer to make a donation on behave of the diocese and state to local organizations. The Ohio Charity Foundation uses the remaining 10% to support organizations like Special Olympics or Camp Damascus at the state level.

Please get your forms and checks to Chris before the August 1st deadline. Info is available on the state website under PROGRAMS > Measure Up.

Matching Funds 2022 Coming Soon!

“IT IS LIKE A MUSTARD SEED THAT, WHEN IT IS SOWN IN THE GROUND, IS THE SMALLEST OF ALL THE SEEDS ON THE EARTH. BUT ONCE IT IS SOWN, IT SPRINGS UP AND BECOMES THE LARGEST OF PLANTS AND PUTS FORTH LARGE BRANCHES, SO THAT THE BIRDS OF THE SKY CAN DWELL IN ITS SHADE.” – MARK 4:31-32

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.

Starting this September 1st and running through November 15th, the Knights of Columbus will be out supporting Evangelization and Religious Education. We will be reaching out to our councils, assemblies and chapters for support this year as we try to eclipse the $75,000 mark statewide.

Councils looking for an Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity can schedule them through the state website.

If you need a team, our diocesan team is available. Please contact Joe Vallowe at 703-839-3591 or vallowej@gmail.com.

Look for an email and snail mail letter from Jim Maslach introducing the program and any information you might need.

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KNIGHTS IN ACTION

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KNIGHTS IN ACTION School Bus Safety Concern: Knights of Columbus & Children’s Safety

Brother Rudy Breglia of Council #3269 wants to alert Catholic schools to a school bus safety concern that can be fixed with lap-shoulder seat belts, the same belts that are now found in every car. Rudy started this Program with the support of his Council nearly 6 years ago when a school bus crashed in Chattanooga, TN and killed six children.

He has presented the facts about the safety and behavior benefits of seat belts to a substantial number of public schoolrelated personnel as well as government groups and was instrumental in helping three Ohio public school districts decide to buy new school buses with seat belts installed. Now, Catholic schools need to be made aware of the “seat belts in school buses” issue and the gamble both public school districts and Catholic schools are taking when their school buses are not equipped with lapshoulder seat belts.

By law in Ohio, public school districts must provide school buses that our Catholic school children use and concern needs to be expressed about the risk that those children face while being transported without lap-shoulder seat belts. Current Ohio school buses safety features are known to be inadequate to

protect children fully. In a crash when a school bus “spins out”, “rolls over” or has a "side crash", unbelted children* become airborne, are ejected or fly freely inside the cabin to hit other children, the roof or fixed internal structures. A10year North Carolina study found that these types of bus crashes occur at a significant rate, e.g. more than 30%. The children in these crashes have no protection and face increased risk of injury and death.

In the US, six to seven innocent children (9 in 2016) are senselessly killed every year as passengers in school bus accidents, more than 17,000 are injured.

Anyone of the ~1200 Ohio school bus crashes that occur every year can be just as tragic as the horrendous as the November, 2016 Chattanooga crash (See Thornville Ohio Crash Below**). Worldwide, the trend is to install seat belts as a safety tool in new school buses. All cars have lifesaving seat belts since 1968, Ohio school bus drivers are required to have protective seat belts since 1986 and nine states (18%) and several cities currently have requirements for seat belts in school buses. According to the Ohio Tort Liability Act all school districts have unlimited compensatory damage liability for student fatalities and injuries from school bus crashes.

Lap-shoulder seat belts are a safe, familiar, effective, low-cost (<$5/ student/year or <0.5% of total yearly transportation cost/student of $1000), recommended by the NTSB***, NHTSA and 13 prominent safety-related organizations and are a means of protection that can significantly overcome transportation risk*** for children. Three Ohio school districts (Avon Lake, Hudson & Beachwood) have purchased school buses with lapshoulder seat belts to proactively protect their children. Brother Rudy Breglia (440

-930-0251or rudybreglia@gmail.com), is a citizen, non-commercial advocate for seat belts in school buses and is available to answer questions and/or give presentations on the issue to any size audience without charge and has a website with information (http:// schoolbusseatbeltsafety). We need to secure the safety of all of all children.

Attached below is a link to a discussion**** of the Issue by Dr. Breglia on a local cable TV Show called "Common Sense". *https://youtu.be/ KbCciy8ePds (Rollover Simulation) ** https://www.today.com/news/ video-shows-inside-ohio-school-bus-itoverturns-students-boardt173797 (Thornville, OH Crash) ***https://www.ntsb.gov/ investigations/AccidentReports/Pages/ SIR1802.aspx (NTSB Report) ****Common Sense TV Show, Rudy Breglia, Avon Lake Citizen and Advocate for seat belts in school buses = https://www.avonlake.org/digitalmedia/videos? action=show&keyword=breglia&video= MTMyMQ== Rudolph J. Breglia PhD (610) 883-2863 or (440) 930-0251 rudybreglia@gmail.com Say good words, do the right things and think happy ideas.

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KNIGHTS IN ACTION Westlake Council 16373 Unified to Save Lives

ultrasound technology as a ʻwindow to the wombʼ and also referenced his dedication of the Knightsʼ ultrasound machine donation from last October in hopes to personally bless many more.

At council 16373 we are committed to meeting the challenge to save lives. It is rare for one council to place multiple Our Ultrasound mission is simple but very challenging. “Save lives in the Cleveland Diocese” ultrasound machines within a diocese. We have three pregnancy centers approved for ultrasound During his January 21st Right to machine placement and two more Life Mass homily, Bishop Malesic pending. However, we are not said 65 million people have been doing this alone. Supreme affected by abortion in this Council matches every dollar we country directly or indirectly. raise. Every dollar we all raise together.

He spoke of the power of

The Ultrasound Initiative began in 2005, since then over 1,500 machines have been placed in pregnancy centers which either had no access or were greatly in need of modern technology. Ohio has placed 79 machines and currently ranks 5th in the nation behind Michigan, Texas, California and Florida. (Yes Michigan is beating us).

We are presenting these facts as a challenge and an opportunity for every council in the diocese.

Together we are stronger.

Unified, we save lives.

There are several ways we can approach this great challenge.

DO IT YOURSELF

PARTNER

SCB RAFFLE

You can raise funds as a single council with your own initiative and we are here to help you. We have approved customized marketing materials, are actively working with the diocese, and also have US Ultrasound here in northeast Ohio on board as a supplier.

We will provide you with a blueprint for what to do and how to do it.

You also could partner with us. Lets work jointly together and continue what is already underway. Holy Family Council 15614 began on their own and raised a good sum of money on their own. They decided to join their funds with ours and we were able to immediately acquire the second ultrasound machine for the diocese.

St. Bernadette Council is also partnering with us which will enable the purchase of a third Ultrasound machine. Again, Supreme matches every dollar individually or jointly, but half the funds must first be raised.

By meeting the challenge of the Ultrasound Initiative on your own or by partnering, we will save lives. But why take this time valuable to state the obvious? Because here in front of all of us today is a powerful tool to fund this initiative. Raffle tickets. Every dollar raised from the Super Cash Bonanza Raffle must be dedicated to a charitable cause and we can think of a no greater cause than life. We ask that you consider dedicating a portion of the funds you raise to go towards the Ultrasound Initiative.

By starting your own initiative or partnering with us, the Knights of Columbus in the Cleveland diocese will save lives. Unified in mission, just as fibers of that same rope, we are stronger when we pull together. For more information, call Bud Tetzlaff at (216) 533-9754 or donate online at: https:// donorbox.org/ultrasound-initiative-knights-of-columbus.

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DIOCESAN INFO

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DIOCESAN DIRECTORY State Advocate / DD #32

789, 3541, 5506, 13601

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

310, 2726, 8320, 15023, 15737

George Metz

440-449-0081 georgegmetz@aol.com

Dio. Membership / DD #28

Inactive Councils

Mike Incorvati

330-671-1490 mbaincorvati@hotmail.com

Dio. Membership / DD #29

Inactive Councils

Brett Hazen

216-835-8500 TFMM1882@GMAIL.COM

District Deputy #19

547, 3213, 3410, 14054, 14111

Tom Goodheart 330-773-9379 MLTRG@ATT.NET

District Deputy #20

637, 774, 3269, 4891, 7970, DeWitt Gober 8369

440-541-3317 DD20GOBER@GMAIL.COM

District Deputy #21

4731, 13984, 14416, 15901, Patrick Gale 16373, 16376

440-382-1177 FLAGDAY66@WOWWAY.COM

District Deputy #22

733, 2643, 2790, 4217, 13640

David Tucker

216-310-4360 SIXFOOTSIX32@YAHOO.COM

District Deputy #23

947, 3304, 14714, 15942

OPEN

District Deputy #24

4168, 4847, 10792, 11464, 14769

Tom Donovan

216-650-4213 TD3430@ATT.NET

District Deputy #25

2362, 3529, 4664, 5613, 10936, 13517

Cris Drugan

234-207-8686 CRIS.DRUGAN@ATT.NET

District Deputy #26

3970, 14406, 15056, 15614, Teran Taggart 16137, 16279

216-509-2087 ADM5893@YAHOO.COM

District Deputy #27

2886, 3164, 4498, 4801, 5405, 13755

Tim Daley

216-486-1298 tdaley1861@aol.com

District Deputy #30

14255, 14551

Kevin Hogan

330-666-1343 K.J.HOGAN@ROADRUNNER.C OM

District Deputy #31

2803, 4130, 4893, 5106, 5559, 11831

Bob Walsh

216-533-1134 REWALSH731@AOL.COM

If interested, call George or Jim!

SUPREME ONLINE BILLING

LOOKING FOR THAT NEXT LEADER. IS THAT YOU?

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

Do you have more to offer? Are you looking to be that next leader in faith and service? Maybe we have something for you? We are always looking for that next leader to be a District Deputy here in the Cleveland Diocese.

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

Being a District Deputy allows for you to draw on your KofC and professional skills to help lead, mentor and guide councils in your area. We are in need of a couple of District Deputies in the NE and Southern areas of the diocese. If you are interested, contact George Metz or Jim Maslach for more information.

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