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FR. MCGIVNEY GUILD
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ABOUT THE GUILD The Father Michael J. McGivney Guild promotes the cause for sainthood of the founder of the Knights of Columbus, who was beatified on Oct. 31, 2020. Members of the Guild, and anyone devoted to Father McGivney, can play an active role in the cause by praying for his intercession in times of need, especially in cases of serious illness, and reporting to the Guild any favors received.
Knights of Columbus and become part of a network of charity, unity and fraternity that serves local parishes and communities. Father McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882 in New Haven, Conn., and died at the age of 38 in 1890. His cause for sainthood was opened in 1997, and his heroic virtue was recognized by the Vatican in March 2008, when he was declared a Venerable Servant of God by Pope Benedict XVI.
On May 26, 2020, Father McGivney took another step toward sainthood when Pope Francis approved the Membership in the Guild is free and promulgation of a decree recognizing open to anyone who is devoted to a miracle attributed to his Father McGivney and wishes to invoke intercession. With the approval of this his intercession and assist in his miracle, he was beatified on Oct. 31, sainthood cause through prayer. 2020, with the title of Blessed. Members receive a quarterly newsletter and are remembered in a Another miracle through his weekly Mass offered for their intercession is needed for him to be intentions. canonized as a saint. Catholic men who wish to live out the vision and mission of Father McGivney are invited to join the
is available online and on a special prayer card. You may Report Favors through this website or by email or regular mail at the addresses listed below. To request a third-class relic or to order devotional items, click on the order form link. Print out the form, fill it out and mail it to the Father McGivney Guild. The Guild has more than 180,000 members, and you are encouraged to join by filling out and submitting the online form. Please assist in the cause of Father McGivney by spreading the word about this holy and blessed priest. For more information or to request a prayer card: Father McGivney Guild 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT 06510
Tel: 203-752-4087 Those devoted to Father McGivney are encouraged to recite regularly Email: the prayer for his canonization, which guild@kofc.org
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.
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FAITH FORMATION
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MONTHLY REFLECTION This year the first half of February falls during the liturgical season known as Tempus per Annum or Ordinary Time (formerly Time After Epiphany), which is represented by the liturgical color green. Green is a symbol of hope, as it is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal harvest of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection. The liturgical color green is worn during prayer of Offices and Masses of Ordinary Time. The remaining days of February are the beginning of Lent. The liturgical color changes to violet or purple — a symbol of penance, mortification and the sorrow of a contrite heart.
The month of February is dedicated to the Holy Family.
Highlights of the Month The month of February is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Family. Between the events which marked Christmas and the beginning of Christ's public life the Church has seen fit to recall the example of the Holy Family for the emulation of the Christian family. The Feast of the Presentation (February 2) or Candlemas forms a fitting transition from Christmas to Easter. The small Christ-Child is still in His Mother's arms, but already she is offering Him in sacrifice. February 21, Shrove Tuesday, will find us preparing for Ash Wednesday. The middle of the month will find us on Ash Wednesday accepting the ashes that remind us of our mortality and our need for penance.
The Holy Father's Intentions for the Month of February 2024 For the New Martyrs: We pray that those who risk their lives for the Gospel in various parts of the world inflame the Church with their courage and missionary enthusiasm.
From Feast to Fast Though the shortest month of the year, February is rich in Liturgical activity. It contains a feast (Presentation of our Lord) that bridges two other seasons (Christmas and Easter)! The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on February 2nd harkens back to the Christmas mystery of Light except that now, Christ, the helpless babe, is “the Light of Revelation to the Gentiles who will save his people from their sins.” Candles, symbolizing Christ our Light, will be carried in procession this day, as will be the Paschal candle during the Easter Vigil Liturgy. In addition, the faithful may receive in February three of the four major public sacramentals that the Church confers during the liturgical year: blessed candles and the blessing of throats and blessed ashes. "The Light of Revelation" shines more brightly with each successive Sunday of Ordinary Time, until its magnificence–exposing our sinfulness and need for conversion–propels us into the penitential Season of Lent. We prepare to accept the cross of blessed ashes on Ash Wednesday (February 22) and plunge ourselves into anticipating the major exercises of Lent–fasting, prayer, almsgiving–laying our thoughts and prayers on the heart of our Mother Mary. She, who offered her Son in the temple and on the Cross, will teach us how to deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and follow after her Son.
Jesus, who hast made Thyself obedient to Thy parents, to Thee be ever glory, with the supreme Father and with the Spirit. This item 12538 digitally provided courtesy of CatholicCulture.org
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OHIO STATE COUNCIL
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STATE OFFICER REPORT January was certainly a very busy month for the Knights of Columbus here in the Cleveland Diocese. First, let us take a look at growth. January was a very good month for us as we brought in 28-New Members— our best month this fraternal year! Congratulations. There were 10 Exemplifications of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity done live and inperson. You can read further on that we are still in second place to Columbus but did make up ground in January. Steubenville is now in third and they are trying to catch us. Keep up the good work and let us catch Columbus! Second, Cleveland Councils continue to show that they can put their faith into action. 63 of our 65 active councils have scored points in the State General Program. That is 97% and fantastic. Several councils have already maxed the program and should be ready to complete their Columbian Award Application. Continue to report. We want to keep those state program directors busy.
Please make sure you submit your report to Supreme via Form 10784 and not the old FT-1. The Greater Cleveland Chapter of the Knights of Columbus held their annual Clergy Appreciation Dinner at the Center for Pastoral Leadership. There were 242 in attendance to announce the Clergy of the Year, Rev. Joseph Spolny, Parochial Vicar at Holy Family Parish in Parma. Congratulations! Councils interested in working with the Chapter can reach out John McQuillen at St. Charles Borromeo Council 16137 or myself. We would be glad to have you. Ohio District 1 Master, Brandon Robinson, had a planning meeting for the upcoming Spring 4th Degree Exemplification which is April 19-21, 2024, at DoubleTree in Westlake. If you are interested in more info on the 4th Degree, visit www.kofohdist1.org.
Personally, I was able to attend a retreat to get my batteries recharge and spend some time with Jesus. It was a great time and looking forward to Him helping all us continue His mission. I was also privileged to attend the Columbus Clergy Appreciation Dinner. It was a great Third, council Form 1728s were due on event and Bishop Earl Fernandes January 31st. As of 2/3/2024, only spoke lifting the Knights of Columbus 55% of the councils have submitted across Ohio for what they do for the their surveys. Please complete this at church, priests, and laity. your earliest opportunity. This report helps the State and Supreme maintain February is now upon us and that our non-profit status. means Lent is not far behind. Lent starts on Wednesday, February 14th Fourth, meetings and events took with Ash Wednesday. Fish Fries will place throughout the diocese. The be starting and certainly more State Mid-Year Meeting took place in opportunities for recruiting new Columbus January 5-7, 2024. A check members to our Order. Don’t forget was presented to Greg Coogan from the Diocesan Free Throw the diocese for $7,263.21 from Championship is scheduled for Matching Funds Campaign. Thank Sunday, February 25, 2024 at the you to all the councils that Center for Pastoral Leadership in contributed. Council free throw Wickliffe. District winners are contests were taking place allowing encouraged to attend but we also boys and girls ages 9-14 to compete. understand that there are CYO
tournaments and games. Good luck to all the participants. Winners from the Diocesan constant represent the Cleveland Diocese at the State Championships in Columbus on March 16, 2024. Spiritual growth and faith formation are core to each of us and there are opportunities for you coming up. The Catholic Men’s Fellowship of NE Ohio Conference on Saturday, March 2 and Lafayette Council #3970 is having Dr. Ray stop in for breakfast and a little talk. More info in this newsletter. If that is not enough, Super Ca$h Bonanza has started. Ca$hman is fighting the Accountant and needs to raise $1 Million for charities throughout Ohio. If you did not get your tickets or information, please contact me ASAP. Remember, state convention is not that far away. The grand knight and past grand knight are typically the delegates. However, your council can elect delegates and alternates now so that when registration opens in March, you can check that off as done. The 125th Annual State Convention will be in the Cincinnati on May 17-19, 2024. More information will be coming out soon but it is better to plan early then trying to scramble later. My brothers, I am so proud of all the good that you are doing for our members, councils, parishes, and communities. It is a pleasure at state meetings that I can say that Cleveland’s faith is in action and doing. If there is anything that I or the Diocesan Team can do for you, please feel free to call, text, email, and...yes...smoke signals. Vivat Jesus! Jim Maslach, State Treasurer
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GROWTH
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GROWTH REPORT Brothers, We are past 50% of our goal of 1,860 new Brother Knights in Ohio. You all did a fantastic job recruiting during the month of January and we need to keep that momentum as we enter February. February 14 with the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. This is a perfect time to ask the men around us to become Knights. Our world needs more men to step “Into the Breach” and be leaders and to help all those in need. Our Parishes need more men to help and take part in role of the Church. Brothers it is now more important than ever that we bring men into the Knights of Columbus, to help fille those roles. I know that our Pastors and Priests would love to have more men step up and be apart of the Church and take a more active role in the Parish. We need to ask the men we know who are not Knights to sign up and help us whenever they can. During Lent with fish fries, or Parish soup and salad dinners, this would be a wonderful time ask men to join. Does your council sponsor a retreat or attends Catholic Men’s Conference as a group, another suitable place to ask men to join the Knights of Columbus. For us to be successful we all must recruit new members with every opportunity. With every personal contact, at every council and parish activity. The fastest way to sign up a new member is using the E-Membership (www.kofcohio.org ) website and click JOIN US or scan the QR code, men can join any time and become a member instantly. Click blue “BlessedMcGivney” promo code for free membership for an entire year. Fraternally. Andrew Nuckols State Growth Director
ORDER GROWTH As of February 3, 2024 Ohio July 1: 54,834 Ohio Growth: 970 (52.03%) % Growth: 1.77% Cleveland July 1: 8,162 Cleveland Growth: 171 (61.62%) % Growth: 2.10% % 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
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8320 John Carroll (39.29%) 15901 St. Adalbert (10.26%) 13984 Brook Park (9.76%) 3213 Father Carl Anthony (7.46%) 5. 10936 Father Maruskin (7.14%) TOP-5 TOTAL NEW MEMBERS 1. 774 Elyria, 3410 South Akron (13) 2. 8320 John Carroll, 10936 Father Maruskin (11) 3. 4847 Brunswick, 3213 Fr. Carl Anthony (10) TOP-5 DISTRICTS 1. DD #19 Tom Goodhart (27) 2. DD #24 Tom Donovan (24) 3. DD #21 Patrick Gale & DD #25 Mike Rauh (20) 4. DD #20 DeWitt Gober (19)
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GROWTH INCENTIVES
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GROWTH INCENTIVES eMembership Incentive for You! A new incentive for our Parish Bulletin Initiative is going on now until Sunday March 3, 2024! For all Councils that recruit new members via E-Membership using one of the Ohio State Council Parish Bulletin Blurbs will receive 1 of the following: •
All Councils that recruit 1 new E-Member gets a $25 Walmart Gift Card
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All Councils that recruit 2 new E-Members gets $50 Walmart Gift Card All Councils that recruit 3 or more new E-Members gets a $100 Walmart Gift Card
For councils to qualify for the incentive, they must submit the names of the members recruited and a copy of their parish bulletin to State EMembership Coordinator Greg Singlar via email – gsing50@gmail.com. This can be a link to their parish bulletin or a PDF attachment of their bulletin. All recruited members must be on the council’s Prospect Tab or Council Roster by Sunday March 3, 2023.
Sprint to Founders Day Supreme Incentive Every Council who grows by 6 or more new members from January 1, 2024 to March 29, 2024, will receive a KofC branded pop-up banner.
Please check the Ohio State Council’s Monthly editions for the Beacon for Greg’s bulletin blurbs or go to kofcohio.org/membership for the bulletin blurbs. You can use any of them for any month! Good luck brother knights and Vivat Jesus! Fraternally, Greg Singlar State E-Membership Coordinator
Go For Star Council State Incentive Any council that earns the Supreme “STAR COUNCIL” award will receive a $50 pizza shop gift card to host a pizza party in celebration of your council’s achievement.
Monthly Church Bulletin Blasts One of our most underused resources is our own parish bulletin. It’s free advertising for the many things we do as councils. Parish bulletins are also a good way to recruit new members. Give Greg’s monthly bulletin announcement a try and see what may come of it. February Church Blurb Father Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus to protect the families of the Catholic Church. He had a vision to establish our organization of local councils whose members sought to strengthen their faith, to serve the needs of others, and to protect their families through our insurance program. Want to be a part of that and become an insurance member? Go to kofcohio.org and click on Join Us. For more information contact Grand Knight (name, phone, email here).
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INSURANCE
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INSURANCE Happy Valentine’s Day! I’ve been reading about different kinds of parties to throw to celebrate Valentine’s Day. One site online listed 35 different suggestions, from a Fondue Night to a party centered on serving a heart shaped pizza. I guess Valentine’s Day is another wellestablished holiday to celebrate and I’m also guessing that the greeting card industry is happy. (The candy companies and florists are right there with the greeting card industry.) From individual cards that adults send each other to the packs designed for school kids to give to classmates, the stores are stocked with a myriad of selections. The celebration of love is always popular After all, isn’t love what every holiday celebration is about? Whether it’s a birthday, wedding anniversary, or holiday, it’s all about love! Valentine’s Day, though, sees love get a spotlight. We celebrate our love for another. Insurance is all about love. Most people buy insurance because they love someone. A husband buys life insurance because he loves his wife and children. If he’s not there to provide for them he wants to make sure they can stay in the same home, enjoy the same lifestyle, provide a college education for his children. With many two income families, wives buy life insurance for the same reasons. Long Term Care Insurance and Disability Income Insurance help protect the family from the vagaries of life: Needing care in the home or in a long-term care facility or being hurt or sick and unable to work affects the family. These products help protect the family one loves. Even our retirement annuity products help the ones we love. With forward thinking and fiscal discipline, a retirement annuity helps spouses spend their retirement years knowing they can have a guaranteed lifetime income. Less worries for the ones we love. All the products we have available are centered around protection; protecting the ones we love. Is your protection where you want it to be for your loved ones? Let’s meet and discuss what you want. Vivat Jesus!
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FUNDRAISING
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STATE FUNDRAISING Super Ca$h Bonanza: Work the Plan and Foil the Accountant! Ca$hman wants to thank all the councils in the Cleveland Diocese of coming out to the Roadshow on Saturday, February 3rd and to hear the plan of how we are going to raise $1 Million for our Charities and take down the Accountant. Throughout the Charity Campaign, I will be sending out messages and videos checking in our your progress, reminding you of key deadlines, and other tidbits on our fight against the
Measure Up 2024: Helping Citizens With Developmental Disabilities
Accountant. As a special incentive for you in the Just a quick recap of things that you Cleveland Diocese, you can contact need to remember from the Roadshow: Ca$hman at 440-785-9838 via phone or text to make arrangements for pick1. Shoot for Genius Level. ups, you could drop off at the Ca$h 2. Start to selling now. House (4927 Autumnwood Ln, 3. Partner Brunswick), or you could mail/ship 4. Mail tickets to all members— them. There are options available for active and inactive. you, use them. 5. Pay It Forward 6. To be early is to be on time. Finally, need more tickets? Great. Remember turn-in dates. I will Contact George Metz, Mike Incorvati, remind you as we get closer. Teran Taggart, Bob Walsh, or 7. Have fun with it. Ca$hman himself and we will get them to you. Ca$hman, State Deputy Jeff Kiliany, and Past State Deputies Gary Eckstein Good luck. Together we will raise the and Larry Moegling appreciate the $1 Million and foil the Accountant. opportunity to unveil our plan to $1 Million. Now, we just need to execute God Bless! it.
For every donation, each donor is offered a ruler by the Knight present. Because of these little gifts of appreciation, the “Campaign for People with Developmental Disabilities” is frequently ‘TRULY I SAY TO YOU, TO THE EXTENT THAT YOU DID referred to as the IT TO ONE OF THESE “Measure Up Drive.” It is BROTHERS OF MINE, EVEN THE LEAST OF our “FLAGSHIP“ charity THEM, YOU DID IT TO ME. – fundraiser conducted MATTHEW 25:40 annually throughout the Great State of Ohio. When you put on or see Knights in yellow vests So the next time you put that read “Helping on that yellow vest and Citizens with ask for donations outside Developmental a store or at a Disabilities,” you should fundraising activity, give smile. When these out a ruler, and Knights are holding their remember it’s more than bright cans and collecting a “Measure Up Drive.” donations around town, It’s a chance to provide they are helping to people with recognize the dignity of developmental every person. disabilities more resources to live a happy
Basketball Crazr 2024: More Prizes It is through our for You to Win! “Measure Up Drive” that life.
we, as Knights of Columbus, can live and show the world how we embrace the gospel message of Jesus Christ.
The Ohio Knights continue to raise funds for our numerous charitable programs throughout the state, but instead of Measure Up Campaign is just asking for donation of money, here is an opportunity not only to chaired by our Worthy donate, but also an opportunity to win State Warden, Tony some cash prizes. Offenberger. Campaign weekends are April 25-27 The Ohio Knights “Final Four and May 2-4, 2024. Basketball” Sweepstakes tickets are However, the program very limited, so your opportunity to can be ran any time. Please submit your grant win is excellent. Your interest in the upcoming tournament will be further form and check by enhanced by following teams listed on AUGUST 1ST. If there your tickets. are any questions, contact Tony or visit The ticket cost is $20 each and you www.kofcohio.org under Programs > Measure Up. will have the opportunity to win cash prizes all three weekends of the tournament. If interested in playing, Vivat Jesus! contact PSD Gary Eckstein for tickets.
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
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KNIGHTS IN ACTION Knights of Columbus to underwrite major Vatican restoration project Thank you to Fr. John Mullee for the article about the Knights of Columbus posted on the Diocese of Cleveland website from the Global Catholic News on January 18, 2024.
The iconic baldacchino created for St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome by Gian Lorenzo Bernini will be restored thanks to the Knights of Columbus. The Knights announced that the fraternal organization would undertake the first major restoration of the nearly 400-year-old bronze, marble and gilded wood structure, which rises more than nine stories above the high altar of the basilica and the tomb of St. Peter. The restoration of the baldacchino will begin soon and should be completed by the Jubilee Year 2025. The project will be conducted under the leadership of Pietro Zander, head of the Necropolis and Classical Antiquities of the Fabbrica di San Pietro in the Vatican.
Mauro Gambetti, for allowing us to Year 2000, work in the Vatican partner in this project, in continuation Grottoes, and the restoration of the of what is now more than a century of Madonna della Colonna and a 14th support for various projects in Rome, century, 7-foot-tall wooden crucifix and nearly 20 projects in support of St. that was present in the original St. Bernini, considered one of the leading Peter’s over the last 44 years. In Peter’s Basilica. Baroque artists of his era, was addition to all the service we carry out commissioned by Pope Urban VIII to for the poor, for our parishes and The Knights of Columbus were sculpt the baldacchino. families, the Knights are very grateful founded in 1882 by Blessed Michael for the privilege of serving the Church McGivney, a parish priest in New “On behalf of the Knights of Columbus in this way,” he added. Haven, Connecticut. The fraternal and our more than 2 million members benefit society has grown into the in 13 countries around the world, we Kelly said the Knights of Columbus world’s premier lay Catholic men’s are honored to lend our support to this has had a relationship dating back organization with more than 2 million project, which is more than caring for a more than a century with the Vatican members in 16,600 local councils. magnificent piece of art. It points to and the popes, beginning with Pope the reality of God’s love for us and His Benedict XV’s request that the Knights Knights around the world donated coming down to earth to dwell with us open sports fields to serve poor youth about 50 million service hours and and to build the Church upon St. Peter of Rome, following World War I. Since nearly $185 million for worthy causes and his profession of faith,” said 1980, the Knights has sponsored 17 in their communities in 2022. Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly. other restoration projects, including the cleaning of the façade of St. Peter’s Click here to learn more about the “I’d like to thank our Holy Father, Knights of Columbus. Basilica in anticipation of the Jubilee Pope Francis, as well as Cardinal
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
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KNIGHTS IN ACTION Ultrasound Initiative Update Bud Tetzlaff, St. Ladislas Council #16373
The passing of Issue 1 in November was not surprising. Very disappointing for many of us, but what was shocking is that 74.42% of voters in Cuyahoga County voted yes. Ultrasound machines make a difference. They save lives! The statistics vary, but when a pregnant woman sees the ultrasound image of her baby, 80 – 90% choose life.
There were 5,877 abortions in Cuyahoga County in 2022. With Issue 1 passing, the Ultrasound Initiative is more important now than ever before. The Ultrasound Initiative is going strong at St Ladislas Council 16373. The council has placed 5 ultrasound machines thus far, and are working on 2 more machines for 2024. A huge key to that
quantity of machines placed to these ultrasound machines in the date, valued at $206,209, is the Cleveland Diocese. To save lives. phenomenal support by numerous Please contact Bud Tetzlaff at councils in the Cleveland Diocese. budtetzlaff@aol.com or 216-533These councils include: 16376, 310, 9754 to help out. Perhaps now is 15056, 3269, 2643, 15614 and 7970. the time to budget some funds What a great example of charity toward ultrasounds from the Super and unity! We are grateful for the Cash Bonanza Raffle. support of this life saving program. God Bless. Vivat Jesus! 2024 is a new year and we cannot let up in the fight for life. St Lad’s Council 16373 still needs your help to accelerate the installation of
A HIGHER PURPOSE Save lives by helping women choose life by giving them the opportunity to view their unborn children on ultrasound machines at pro-life pregnancy centers. This initiative is funded by Knights of Columbus state and local councils with matching grants from the Supreme Council’s Culture of Life Fund. OVERVIEW The Knights of Columbus works together as an organization to purchase ultrasound machines for qualifying pregnancy centers. Discounted prices for select machines are offered through preferred pricing agreements arranged by the Supreme Council. The list of preferred machines is provided to sponsoring councils after the pregnancy center is approved for funding by the local diocese and the Supreme Council. After the state and/or local council raises 50% of the cost, the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council will provide the other 50% to complete funding for purchase of an ultrasound. Or, if the council raises 100% of the cost of a vehicle outfitted to serve as a mobile medical unit for a pregnancy center, the Supreme Council will provide 100% of the funds for an ultrasound machine to be used in that vehicle. For more information, visit Supreme website at www.kofc.org or click HERE.
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TRAINING
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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Fraternal Trainers provide important support for Fraternal Leaders; training can be tailored to meet the needs of both new and seasoned officers, as well as any members who are interested in advancing to officer roles in the future. Fraternal Trainers provide officer training at both the district and council level, online and inperson. To sign up for training sessions from Supreme, visit the state website (www.kofcohio.org) under FOR MEMBERS and click on Training Opportunities or click the registration links below. Date/Time
February 6, 2024 10:00 PM
February 12, 2024 8:00 PM
February 20, 2024 8:00 PM
February 21, 2024 8:00 PM
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Council Officer Succession Planning Succession Planning of Council Officers lays out key steps in establishing a succession path for your councils. Covering main keys such as: What is a Succession Plan? How do we identify possible successors? How do we approach them? What is the best way to train and onboard them? Succession Planning is one of many tools a council can use to provide longevity and vibrancy for years to come. Public Relations Public Relations can be a very useful communications tool to let people know what the Knights of Columbus is about and the good works that our members do. From tips on social media posts to composing a press release. This webinar will offer some essential tools needed to carry out a successful public relations program.
Recruitment This webcast will focus on “the art of recruitment.” Consistent recruiting and mentoring are concepts that are critical to the survival of any Knights of Columbus council. During this presentation, Brother Knights will be presented with some practical recruitment strategies and techniques for keeping a council growing and active.
Activity Drives The activity of a council is what makes the council visible and part of the Church, Family and Community of the area. Activities are also what makes councils attractive to others to be a part of. In this training we will go through steps and ways every activity your council can be part of the council’s journey to grow and be sustainable. From members interacting with people attending to putting up information telling your council’s story and how the attendees can be part of the council.
Trainer
Shawn Veters Click HERE to Register.
Jon Olson Click HERE to Register.
Ken White Click HERE to Register.
Wayne Fink Click HERE to Register.
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KNIGHTS IN ACTION What a great way to get brothers together for a fun and excitement than our annual bowling tournament. The committee is looking for someone with interest in bowling that would like to represent the Cleveland Diocese. If you are interested in continuing this great tradition, please reach out to: GK Tony Russo – Archbishop Moeller Council #3861 Email: arusso0228@gmail.com Phone: 513-543-8017 Thank You!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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DIOCESAN CALENDAR OF EVENTS To have events added to the diocesan calendar, visit the state website at www.kofcohio.or g and scroll down till you see UPCOMING EVENTS. Click on the RED button to submit your event. If your council would like to host an Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity but does not have a team ready or available, contact Jim Maslach at 440785-9838. The Diocesan Exemp Team is ready and willing to come to you. We will need at least two weeks prior notice to make the appropriate plans.
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DIOCESAN INFO
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STATE & DIOCESAN DIRECTORY State Deputy
Jeff Kiliany
559 Walnut St Leetonia, OH 44431
jtktg@yahoo.com
Immediate Past State Deputy
Support Our Seminarians 2024
Mark Siracusa
15398 Silver Pine Ct Perrysburg, OH 43551
cuzza52@gmail.com
State Secretary
State Per Capita
Mike Felerski
1580 Gelhot Dr. #234 Fairfield, OH 45014
mfelerski@icloud.com
State Treasurer
Super Cash 2024
Jim Maslach
4927 Autumnwood Ln Brunswick, OH 44212
440-785-9838 kofcjkm@gmail.com
State Advocate
Matching Funds 2024
Chris Sarka
7239 Winterbek Ave c_sarka@hotmail.com New Albany, OH 43054
State Warden
Measure Up 2024
Tony Offenberger
15200 Muskingum River Rd Lowell OH 45744
tonyoffenberger@gmail.com
College Council Coordinator / DD #33
310, 2726, 8320, 15023, 15737
George Metz
440-449-0081
georgegmetz@aol.com
Growth Coordinator / DD #28
Inactive Councils
Mike Incorvati
330-671-1490
mbaincorvati@hotmail.com
Diocesan DD Coordinator / DD 3970, 14406, 15056, #26 15614, 16137, 16279
Teran Taggart
440-665-4078
ADM5893@YAHOO.COM
Council Rejuvenation / DD #32 789, 3541, 5506
Robert Walsh
216-533-1134
rewalsh731@aol.com
Past State Deputy
Robert Collins, Jr
216-410-7174
rfcollinsjr@gmail.com
Past State Deputy
Roland Bator
330-225-7354
rbator4591@msn.com
General Agent
Jason Staas
800-484-0304
jason.staas@kofc.org
COR Director Cleveland
Ty Tyjewski
440-867-4503
TYKNIGHT4847@GMAIL.C OM
State Website Director
Tom Buehner
216-554-0722
tom.buehner@gmail.com
District Deputy #19
547, 3213, 3410, 4664, 14111, 14054
Tom Goodhart
330-773-9379
MLTRG@ATT.NET
District Deputy #20
637, 774, 3269, 4891, 7970, 8369
DeWitt Gober
440-541-3317
DD20GOBER@GMAIL.COM
District Deputy #21
4731, 13984, 14416, 15901, 16373, 16376
Patrick Gale
440-382-1177
FLAGDAY66@WOWWAY.C OM
District Deputy #22
733, 2643, 2790, 4217
David Tucker
216-310-4360
SIXFOOTSIX32@YAHOO.C OM
District Deputy #23
947, 3304, 14714, 15942
John Brown
330-610-0308
trouter0523@gmail.com
District Deputy #24
4168, 4847, 10792, 11464, 14769
Tom Donovan
216-650-4213
TD3430@ATT.NET
District Deputy #25
2362, 3529, 5613, 10936, Mike Rauh 13517
330-256-3038
MIKERAUH58@GMAIL.CO M
District Deputy #27
2886, 3164, 4498, 4801, 5405, 13755
Tim Daley
216-486-1298
tdaley1861@aol.com
District Deputy #29
14255, 14551
Kevin Hogan
330-666-1343
k.j.hogan@roadrunner.com
District Deputy #31
2803, 4130, 4893, 5106, 5559, 11831
Jerry Nowesnick
440-336-0039
nowesnick@gmail.com
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