The Arch
Newsletter of The Archdiocese of Cincinnati Knights of Columbus – February 2021
Celina - Coldwater - St. Henry - Fort Recovery - Sidney - Versailles - Greenville - Russia Covington - Wapakoneta - St. Marys - Minster -Russells Point - McCartyville - Springfield Urbana - Bellefontaine Fairborn - Eaton - Huber Heights - Vandalia - Englewood - Piqua Troy - Tipp City - New Carlisle - Dayton - Xenia - Beavercreek -Centerville - Kettering Hamilton - Fairfield - Harrison - North Bend - Monroe - West Chester - Carthage - Sharonville New Burlington - Norwood - Shandon - Wilmington - Morrow - Mason- Lebanon - Milford - Loveland - Springfield Middletown - Miamisburg - Franklin - Trenton - Cincinnati - Ripley - Fayetteville - Hillsboro - Greenfield - West Union - Waynesville
There’s A Lot Happening - This is a Year Like No Other
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he second half of any normal fraternal year is always the busiest and this year is no exception, albeit a year like no other. With that being said, this month I’m going to go over the current state of events in Ohio:
can be found on the State website. Several bother Knights prefer a live in-person-degree and this can be done. As a matter of fact, when the new exemplification rolled out it was recommended that it be held in church. With most churches now configured for socially distanced Masses and everyone accustomed to that, a live Exemplification can easily be held with families sitting together. Just take precautions with the brother Knights who are the presenters of the Degree. Remember it can be delivered by memory or read directly from the script (make sure to practice). As always, check with your pastor – he might even have some suggestions.
Super Cash Bonanza ticket distributions will happen on Saturday, February 20. This is a DRIVE THRU pickup. Sorry but no road show this year or award presentations. Also, only one member of your council will need to stop by and sign for the tickets. In the north the distribution will again be at Marian Council and down south it will be at Saint Michael. Bot pickups will be from 3:00 PM to “This is also an Election Year. 4:00 PM. For the details, see It’s hard to believe two years page 3 in this issue.
Here is an update on the State Convention. As of this writing have gone by already and it’s the State Convention will again time to elect a new State Regional and State Free Throw be “virtual” with the risk of competitions will not be held this gathering six hundred Knights Warden.” year. There has been concerns and family members together by the schools regarding use of was too great to take. As state their facilities during the pandemic. District offices the safety of everyone is of the highest Deputies, be sure to mail your completed score priority. This is also an Election Year. It’s hard to sheets from either you councils free throw or your believe two years have gone by already and it’s time district competition (if held). to elect a new State Warden. Two brother Knights from the Columbus Diocese have tossed their hats The March Membership Blitz is back! As I am in the ring: Brett Gissel and Chris Sarka. Normally sure you have heard or read, the MCGIVNEY2020 they would visit the dioceses for various “meet the promotional code for new members who sign up candidates” nights. But under the current online has been extended until June 30, 2021. Sign circumstances we will have to see how the chapters a man up via kofc.org/joinus and have him attend and candidates work this out; live or virtually. one of the online exemplifications (State or Supreme - I prefer our own Ohio teams), and then transfer The Super Cash ticket drawing will be held on him into your council from the “Ohio eCouncil” (my Saturday, May 22, 2021 as planned. Unlike last term) and you get credit for +1 new member toward year it will not be delayed. So please hit the ground your Star Council goal! There will also be an online running and sell those tickets. If your council is not membership ad in the March Telegraph along with planning to sell them, please let your DDD know some new incentives from the big man himself, Stew ASAP. Vetter the State Membership Director. Stay Safe – Vivat Jesus! Speaking of the Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity, it is offered by various degree teams Michael Felerski from Ohio “virtually” twice a week. The schedule State Advocate