March 2023 North Coast Navigator

Medina Team Flash Off to State Competition with Medina Council #4168 Behind Them All the Way!

KNIGHTS IN ACTION

For more than a century, Father McGivney’s legacy has been lived out in the hearts, minds and helping hands of his Knights of Columbus. Where there is a need, there is a Knight.

Numbers do not tell the whole story of Father McGivney’s ongoing inspiration of the Order he founded, but they do provide an important perspective.

Today, there are more than 2 million members of the Knights of Columbus in more than 16,000 local councils located in more than a dozen countries around the world. In 2019, these Knights together donated $187 million to charity and provided 77 million hours of volunteer work. Over the past decade, the Order has donated more than $1.6 billion to worthy causes.

In addition, the insurance program that Father McGivney began in

1882 to support families when a member died has grown from the simple seeds he sowed. Today, the Knights of Columbus is a modern Fortune 1000 company that has more than $119 billion in financial protection in force for Knights and their families. Death benefits to survivors and regular dividends to

also found in the countless smiles of children receiving winter coats; bags of food delivered to families in need; extra gifts beneath Christmas trees; homes built by sweat equity with Habitat for Humanity; unborn lives saved through the Ultrasound Initiative; and millions of prayers offered every day by Knights and their families for peace, healing and reconciliation.

The heart and soul of the Order are found in the local councils, where ordinary men work together to perform extraordinary deeds for church and community, according to the Faith in Action model.

policyholders translate each year to thousands of mortgages kept, college tuitions paid, retirements secured, and futures assured and every dollar of assets is invested according to Catholic moral principles.

The legacy of Father McGivney is

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

With an Order based on charity, unity and fraternity, Father McGivney unleashed the grace of good works for generations, and today’s Knights carry on his legacy of building a better world for all.

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.

SUPREME NEWS & NOTES

‘YOU ARE NOT ALONE

A message to the Knights of Columbus on the Anniversary of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine. In commemoration of the one-year anniversary, and the start of the Lenten season, we’re pleased to share this new video message from Supreme Knight Kelly, (More)

LIFE AFTER DOBBS

Shortly after losing its case before the U.S. Supreme Court in June 2022, Jackson Women’s Health Organization announced it was moving from Mississippi to Las Cruces, New Mexico. Pro-life leaders in the city soon made their own announcement: They would be opening a pregnancy resource center and medical clinic just beside the abortion facility. Within a few days, local Knights of Columbus were working on providing the new Guiding Star Las Cruces with a state-of-the-art ultrasound machine to serve pregnant women and help them see their unborn babies. (More)

OKLAHOMA KNIGHTS HONOR OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

On Dec. 11, 2022, thousands gathered at the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine in Oklahoma City for the dedication of Tepeyac Hill, a recreation of the site in Mexico City where Mary appeared to St. Juan Diego in 1531. The ceremony included the blessing of newly installed statues of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego, funded by Oklahoma Knights. The dedication of the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine took place Feb. 17.. “We’re very proud to have the Knights involved in this project,” said Archbishop Paul Coakley.

REBUILDING WITH ‘RADICAL LOVE’

After vandals attacked the Women’s Care Center in Peoria, Illinois, in May 2021, the pregnancy resource center needed immediate assistance. Its lobby was incinerated, its baby supplies lost, and its ultrasound machine damaged by heat and smoke. St. Clement Council 12407 in Dunlap came to the rescue with tens of thousands of dollars in donations, as well as hands on help. “All I can say is we would not be here without the Knights of Columbus,” said Anne Kube, president of the center’s board of directors. “They have been our ‘Knights in shining armor.’”

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STATE OFFICER REPORT

Welcome to March and we are now into Lent. I hope and pray that your Lent opens your hearts and mind to the resurrection that is coming very soon. March is a very busy month for our councils. Simply checkout the calendar later on in this issue. There are opportunities for spiritual growth, great food, and some fellowship.

I would like to thank Councils 3410, 4130 and 16373 for hosting the recent Super Cash Bonanza Roadshows. All three locations had great turnouts you all now have the tickets to sell and help your charitable outreach programs. Good luck to all! If you need more tickets, please reach out to George Metz, Mike Incorvati, or myself. We will get them to you. There are some posters left. Let us know if you need any.

The state convention is fast approaching and the state officers and the Columbus team are working to make this better than last year. The state convention this year is May 1921, 2023, at the Columbus Hilton Downtown. This will be a precursor to the 2025 convention that will be at the Cleveland Hilton Downtown. Look for an email to come out by the week of March 6 followed-up with a USPS letter. If there are any questions, please consult the State Convention

webpage at www.kofcohio.org. Please note, if your council has any resolutions to submit to for the state convention, those need to be sent to me no later than April 15. Consult the email that Supreme sent to all of the GKs and DDs on resolutions.

The Cleveland Diocesan Free Throw Championship is Sunday, March 5 at St. Hilary. District Deputies please see the email from DDC George Metz on the time you are supposed to be there. PLEASE BRING YOUR WINNER SCORESHEETS! Contestants and spectators are welcome to arrive by 1PM. The winners will move on to the State Championship on Saturday, March 18 in Columbus.

Live and in-person Exemplifications are increasing and thank you to all of the councils taking the step to help our new brothers come into the Order. There will be a special Exemplification on March 25 at the Center for Pastoral Leadership where we will be inviting those seminarians who are not members and those that are 1st or 2nd degree members, to become 3rd degree members. Please keep these men in your prayers not only for being open to joining our ranks, but for the vocation that they are partaking.

The Bishop’s Brunch is on Sunday, March 26. The committee has been working hard to make this another outstanding event in support of all the seminarians. That evening, the Knights of Columbus will be attending the Cleveland Cavaliers game against the Houston Rockets at 6PM at RocketMortgage Fieldhouse. The winners from the State Free Throw and the participants from the council, district, and/or diocesan level will get acknowledged.

Couple all of that with our fish fries, council meetings and activities, March is going to be another fast moving month and BOOM April is here. Make sure you get your programs and activities submitted before April 15 for your chance to show off what your councils are doing. Cleveland is doing a fantastic job of recruiting and programing where all of you are putting your faith into action! How great that is to see. God bless you all. Have a blessed Lent and will see you all soon.

Vivat Jesus, Jim

STATE GROWTH REPORT

Recruiting a New Member into the Order is one of the most important and noteworthy accomplishment that Any Knight can achieve. New members keep our organization and your Councils vibrant and ensure our success in the years ahead. When a Proposer recruits a New Member, he will receive 500 VIP Points from Supreme headquarters to use at Knights Gear. A collection of these points can earn you some nice gift items that are in the catalog at www.knightsgear.com.

Important things to remember for Membership in Fraternal year 20222023

Just about every month throughout the Fraternal year, there will be some great $$ Incentives for the Proposer who brings in New Members. Usually it is $35 for each new member. However that will change in the coming months. Keep watching for the changes.

In order to claim the monthly Incentive, the Proposer needs to email to me mcfreil2019@gmail.com The name and Membership number of the New Member & the Proposer’s home address, so that I can get the check mailed to you. Each month is different. Sometimes we limit it to the First 10 Proposers who sign up a new member, so keep checking the monthly flyer.

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM AWARD POINTS

There are about 20 different Councils from throughout the State that have submitted Membership Programs and are seeking Points. Those 20+ need to go back in the program that has been REVIEWED and not awarded, and send back the information requested, and I will reward Your Council with Points. I WANT EVERY COUNCIL TO MAX OUT IN MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM Points. I will give the points, but please supply the information requested by me and resubmit the report AGAIN. I check the website Membership Program every 2 days. I WANT TO GIVE YOU POINTS, just submit the pertinent information.

IF YOU DO NOT ASK MEN TO JOIN, THEY WILL NOT.

Ask men of your Parishes to JOIN US. Have them go to kofc.org, click on the JOIN US gold banner and have them fill out the brief form. Good Luck, I am hoping that every Council in OHIO becomes STAR Council.

Michael Freil, State Membership Director

ORDER GROWTH

As of February 25, 2023

Ohio July 1: 54,710

Ohio Growth: 957 (54.69%)

% Growth: 1.75%

Cleveland July 1: 8,612

Cleveland Growth: 179 (56.11%)

% Growth: 2.08%

% Growth is a measure of the YTD gain compared against the July 1st membership number.

TOP-5 % GROWTH

YTD Gain against the July 1 Membership Total

1. 8320 John Carroll (16.67%)

2. 15056 Holy Family Parma (11.76%)

3. 2726 Windermere (8.74%)

4. 16376 St. Bernadette (8.25%)

5. 16373 Westlake (7.50%)

TOP-5 TOTAL NEW MEMBERS

1. 3410 South Akron (17)

2. 774 Elyria (13)

3. 4847 Brunswick (12)

4. 2726 Windermere (9)

5. 10792 St. Francis of Assisi (9)

TOP-5 DISTRICTS

1. DD #19 Tom Goodheart (26)

2. DD #24 Tom Donovan (25)

3. DD #21 Patrick Gale (22)

4. DD #20 DeWitt Gober (20)

5. DD #33 George Metz (19)

GROWTH INCENTIVE

EMEMBERSHIP

There has been a lot of confusion on what to do with an eMember when you receive the notice from the state. The steps are outlined for you on the email message but are below for your reference. If there are any questions or concerns about eMembers and what steps you are to do, please contact either your District Deputy, George Metz, Mike Incorvati, Jerry Nowesnick or Jim Maslach. We can assist you through the process. State Exemplifications are every Wednesday at 7PM via Zoom. Supreme has the On-Demand feature.

COUNCIL PROCESS

• Council Admission Committee contacts the e-member and welcomes him to the Order.

• Interview the eMember 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 eMember.

• GK, FS or CMD sends online registration link to eMember.

• Registration Link for State Online Exemplification (https:// www.kofcohio.org/exemplification-registration/) 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 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.

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.

COUNCILS WITH EMEMBERS IN PORTAL

As of February 25, 2023

eMember2Council: 79

FY Total eMembers: 165

% eMember 2Council: 47.88% Active: 17 (<60-Days Old)

637 Lorain (1)

733 Cleveland (1)

2790 West Park (1)

3213 Father Carl Anthony (1)

3269 Father Ragan (1)

3410 South Akron (2)

3970 Lafayette (2)

4168 Medina (1)

4664 Charles Reymann (1)

4891 Amherst Holy Family (1)

5405 Wickliffe (1)

5506 John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1)

10792 St. Francis of Assisi (1)

14551 St. Hilary (1)

16137 St. Charles Borromeo (1)

FORMS, FORMS, & MORE FORMS

The fraternal year is now on the downward slope toward the state convention in May. Does your council have all forms submitted to Supreme?

Cleveland is doing a good job of getting the reports into Supreme. As of January 27, 2023, Cleveland rate of submission is: 95.45% for 185s, 80.30% for 365s, 78.79% for 1295 (Aug), and 31.82% for 1728. Please be patient and check the reports available on Officers Online via the www.kofc.org. You can access the login by clicking on SUPREME COUNCIL LOGIN under FOR MEMBERS on the state website (www.kofcohio.org). If you do not have access, click the Account Assistance in the lower right hand corner and complete the online form. You will receive and email with your login information.

Please note that now any forms that have not been submitted that include the Council Officers (185), Service Program Personnel (365), Semi-Annual Audits from Aug and Feb (1295) and the Fraternal Survey (1728) are now PAST DUE. The list on the next page shows the councils and what reports Supreme is still missing. Supreme is behind in getting the forms updated again. If you submitted those reports AND have a confirmation message from Supreme (if submitted via email), PLEASE DO NOT SEND AGAIN.

Finally, if you are interested in getting your Columbian Award Application (Form SP-7) automatically populated for you, please contact Jim Maslach. This will only pertain to those councils that have submitted Council Activities and Programs through the Form 10784.

If you need help with any of these reports, please contact your District Deputy, State Officer or anyone on the Diocesan Staff.

FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE @ www.kofcohio.org

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

#365 Service Program Personnel Report - PDFOnline - due 6/30

#1295-1 Semi-Annual Council Audit - due 8/15

#1728 Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity - PDFOnline - 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

FORMS STATUS REPORT

A GREEN dot indicates that the form has been submitted to Supreme and Accepted. A RED dot shows that the form has NOT been submitted to Supreme.

INSURANCE

UPCOMING FRATERNAL BENEFIT SEMINARS

Please save the dates for seminars we will be hosting:

March 7th at 8:00 PM EST - Ed Slott “Retirement Savings and Distribution Planning”

Link: https://tinyurl.com/ KofCSlottMarch7

April 13th at 8:00 PM EST - Jim Effner “Importance of Whole Life as part of Retirement Plan”

Link: https://tinyurl.com/ KofCEffnerApril13

May 23rd at 8:00 PM EST - Tom Hegna “Who Wants to be a Millionaire”

Link: https://tinyurl.com/ KofCHegnaMay23

June 27th at 8:00 PM EST - Jim Effner “Importance of Whole Life as part of Retirement Plan”

Link: https://tinyurl.com/ KofCEffnerJune27

More information will be available on the state website KOFCOHIO.ORG and sent by email for each event as they approach, including watch parties' information.

EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL

Why do we need a Eucharistic Revival?

Over the past couple of years, our diocese has participated in two major initiatives, the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) Survey and the Synod on Synodality. These initiatives have invited all Catholics to participate and share their thoughts about their experiences of Church. The feedback that we have received from nearly 40,000 people supports the need for a Eucharistic Revival in our diocese.

According to the DMI survey, the majority of respondents (87% / 86%) believe in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, attend Mass and participate in individual prayer time on a weekly or daily basis. Half are also involved in practicing Catholic devotions at least once a month (e.g. rosary, novenas, feast days, etc.) More than half of respondents, however, did not feel prepared to have conversations about their personal faith story, church teachings or the story of Jesus with family and friends. Another significant finding was that 75% of respondents stated they have never participated in a retreat.

In addition, one of the top ten priorities from the diocesan synodal process was participation in the Liturgy. Some of the emerging actions identified, include:

• increasing adult faith formation opportunities, especially formation on the Liturgy and liturgical practices

• equipping missionary disciples to spread the Good News and be witnesses of God's love

• rebuilding a sense of community in our parishes post-pandemic

• reaching out to those who have distanced themselves or no longer feel included in the Church

• strengthening spiritual life through Adoration, devotions, and retreat experiences

These findings show there is fertile ground for the Eucharistic Revival in our diocese.

Please share the good news of your Council’s activity with the Diocesan Eucharistic Revival Team. You may email me at Gregory Coogan, gcoogan@dioceseofcleveland.org.

Gregory Coogan Secretary for Catechetical Formation Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Member of St. Hilary Council #14551

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Regional Training Directors are a resource for councils in the United States and Canada. Regional Training Directors provide training for council and district leaders, both in person and online. Jon Olson is the Associate Regional Growth & Training Director for the Midwest Region.

All training below is currently being held via GoToWebinar. Click the date to register. GoToWebinar will send back to the email address YOU provide the meeting link.

Presented by Jon Olson, Associate Regional Growth & Training Director Phone: 203-506-4120 | Email: jon.olson@kofc.org

SUPREME TRAINING VIDEOS DELTA CHURCH DRIVE

Supreme offers a wide variety of training opportunities online for you. Some of the topics that are available include:

• Member Management

• Member Billing

• Communications

Click HERE to Visit Supreme Training

Come learn how to do the Delta Church drive method. this highly effective process of growth through communication will help you go from prospects to members and answer the why of growth. Click the date to Register.

Monday 3/6/2023 @ 7PM

ENHANCING MEMBER EXPERIENCE

Understand what’s meant by the terms membership experience and membership engagement and how the two terms are related, Complete the Council Engagement Assessment to assess their council’s strengths and weaknesses with regards to member engagement. And so much more!

Monday 3/13/2023 @ 7PM

YOU ARE YOUR PROGRAMS FORMS & SUPREME WEBSITE COMING SOON

Understand the council’s perception by fellow parishioners, particularly that of inactive members and future potential members and develop programs to advance your council. Click the date to register.

Monday 3/20/2023 @ 7PM

Many councils and District Deputies have been struggling with where and how to fill out the forms on the Supreme website. Where do we find them? How do we fill them out? Who can fill out the online forms? Who has access? Lots of questions to go through and we will get the answers together.

Monday 3/27/2023 @ 7PM

Grand Knight 101, 102 and 103 Council Officer Overview District Deputy Overview Council Growth Council Meetings

Leadership Training

Grand Knight Halftime

Just to name a few!

Visit the State Website Training Opportunities page listed under FOR MEMBERS to register for any of the courses listed above (Training Opportunities | Ohio State Council (kofcohio.org) )

KNIGHTS IN ACTION

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Knights of Columbus are excited to partner on a long-lasting win-win partnership focused on providing kids of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to learn what it takes to win both on and off the court. The Jr. Cavs Partnership represents a united community of dedicated teams, coaches, parents and players who share a common goal – supporting the positive benefits attained through the game of basketball.

Join us for a “Knight Out with the Cavaliers” where we will be honoring the participants of the 2023 Free Throw Championship and announcing the state champions. The game is on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 6:00PM as the Cavaliers take on the Houston Rockets at RocketMortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland.

Each participant has the opportunity to purchase:

• Jr. Cavs co-branded reversible jersey

• 1-Participant Ticket for Cavs Game

• 1-Parent/Guardian Ticket for Cavs Game

• Provide participants with a true NBA experience.

To be eligible to purchase this package, the participant must have competed at a local council, district, diocesan or state championship level. A participant is defined as a boy or girl ages 9 to 14. The cost for the package is $30 plus associated fees. Limit one package per a participant.

Additional family members and Knights of Columbus members will have the opportunity to join the festivities by purchasing tickets for the March 26th game at a KofC Group Rate later this month. Stay tuned for that link and an update to the Free Throw page.

To pay by check, please download the PDF form, complete and send to Jim Maslach, State Advocate per the instructions on the form.

To pay via credit/debit card, use the electronic form available at www.kofcohio.org. Additional fees for PayPal will be applied to the $30 payment.

Additional tickets will be made available soon. Watch for an email with the link to the Cavaliers. If there are any questions, please contact Jim Maslach, State Advocate at 440-785-9838 or email at kofcjkm@gmail.com.

KNIGHTS IN ACTION

Medina

presented a

Melanie Kasten-Krause Ex Dir of Society for Handicapped Citizens of Medina https://shc-medina.org/ Camp Paradise, also from the success of the Race for Glory! Grateful for the good works our Council makes possible because of our members making a difference here in Medina County!

FAITH CORNER WITH TONY!

Brother Knights of the Diocese of Cleveland

We have officially entered Lent. What sacrifice are you doing this year for Lent? Are you planning on attending a retreat of some kind? Are you planning on giving a good reconciliation? There are a lot of ways to have a good Lent. Let’s do our part and have a good spiritual Lenten season.

Your friend in Christ, Tony Offenberger Faith Director

Council #4168 PGK Tom Schmidt

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STATE & DIOCESAN ACTIVITIES

MARCH 2023

1 State Exemplification CUF (7PM, Zoom)

5 Diocesan Free Throw (1PM, Fairlawn)

6 Delta Church Drive (7PM, GoTo Webinar)

7 Fraternal Benefit Webinar (7PM, GoTo Webinar)

8 State Exemplification CUF (7PM, Zoom)

10 Cleveland Chapter Meeting (7:30PM) (Garfield)

11 OD1 Meeting (TBD) (Old Brooklyn)

13 Enhancing Member Experience (7PM, GoTo Webinar)

14 Chapter Luncheon (Call Frank Carangio for info)

15 State Exemplification CUF (7PM, Zoom)

17 Tetelestai (8PM, Macedonia)

18 NEO Men’s Conference (8AM, North Royalton)

18 State Free Throw Championship (12PM, Columbus)

18 Tetelestai (8PM, Macedonia)

19 Tetelestai (2PM, Macedonia)

20 You Are Your Programs (7PM, Goto Webinar)

21 State Membership Team Meeting (7PM, Zoom)

22 State Exemplification CUF (7PM, Zoom)

25 Cleveland Diocesan Team Meeting (9AM, Zoom)

25 Exemplification CUF (1PM, CPL)

26 Bishop’s Brunch (12PM, Landerhaven)

26 Knight Out with the Cavs (6PM, Cleveland)

27 Forms and Supreme Website (7PM, Goto Webinar)

28 Exemplification CUF (7PM, 310)

29 State Exemplification CUF (7PM, Zoom)

31 Tetelestai (8PM, Madison)

For details concerning the events above, please check out either the state calendar or the diocesan calendar. To submit events, visit www.kofcohio.org and click on Events and Exemplifications.

Looking for a live, in-person Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity but do not have enough team members for the team. Contact Joe Vallowe at 703-839-3591 or via email at vallowej@gmail.com to schedule our Diocesan Team to assist. If you are interested in starting a council team, contact your District Deputy or any member of the Diocesan Team to assist.

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