The Arch
Newsletter of The Archdiocese of Cincinnati Knights of Columbus – June 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
this’is the final lap of 2020- 2021
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rother Knights, we are in the final lap of this great race we call the fraternal year. First of all, now is the time to submit your Form SP-7 for the Columbian, McGivney and Star Council Awards. The form can be found on the State and Supreme websites. We are also in the final lap to reach the Circle of Honor for the Jurisdiction of Ohio…
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his Memorial Day weekend I was very lucky to have the opportunity to attend the Indianapolis 500. It was my first time and it was one of the best run races I’ve seen (the race set a record for fewest yellows and caution laps). During the final dozen or so laps Hélio Castroneves and Alex Palou were fighting it out for first place.
Unity and Fraternity either hosted live or online. There are seven councils within the Arch who are within 1 or 2 new members of earning the Father McGivney Award and attaining star council status! In the end, Hélio Castroneves out drove his competition – our competition is coming out of the pandemic. If any group of Knights can do this, it’s the Knights in the Cincinnati Archdiocese, let alone here the State of Ohio!
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e have a new State Warden: Chris Sarka from the Columbus Diocese. Chris was elected during the State Convention on Saturday, May 22nd. Chris will be the chairman of the 2022 Measure-Up Campaign and you can meet him on tour in July.
Speaking of the State Tour, it will be held in person on Saturday, July 17, I watched intently rooting for Can we learn from 2021 hosted by Father Aufderheid Castroneves on every turn. Each time the Indy 500? Council #12912 in the Saint he made a move and passed Palou, Christopher school cafeteria in Palou came right back with a little boost of power to Vandalia. More details to follow within this issue of reclaim the lead. I thought maybe my guy just didn’t The Arch. have enough oomph to maintain the lead each time he got it. He would really have to pull something out inally I would like to thank Team Arch of his hat to win this one. members Tom Wuebker, Michael Thomas, Dan But skill and perseverance were his attributes; Warnock, Tim Mangan, and Andy Nuckols for Castroneves climbed the fence after passing Alex all their hard work, dedication, and support over the Palou to lead the final two laps and tie the record for past two fraternal years. A new administration most Indy 500 victories that is shared by A.J. Foyt, begins July 1 and you should expect to see some Rick Mears and Al Unser. new and familiar faces in different positions. We can employ those same attributes when it comes one of the most challenging recruitment And of course, a big THANK YOU brother Knights of years in our lifetimes. Now is not the time to give the Archdiocese for all of your Charity, Unity, and up and settle fo second place. Reach out to those Fraternity during these crazy times. You are the newly graduated high school seniors and invite them reason the Knights make a difference in so many to join for free this month. Host a Delta Church lives here in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati! Drive now that parishes are opening back up. Place See you on Tour! those ads in your parish bulletins and invite prospects to help with any council projects. And Vivat Jesus! finally invite prospects turned candidates or Michael Felerski eMembers to attend the Exemplification of Charity, State Treasurer Elect
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