The Arch
Newsletter of The Archdiocese of Cincinnati Knights of Columbus – March 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
The Arch is Beginning to Come Alive
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elcome to March 2021! The time of year when many of us embrace March Madness, but more importantly it is our traditional winter/spring Membership Blitz Month! For councils hosting drive in fish fries, why not include a “recruitment” thank you card with orders? Now is also the time to place blurbs in church bulletins. Text is great but if you can get one of the nifty graphics available inserted in the bulletin, the would be even better. You’ll see a great ad in the March Catholic Telegraph featuring our own brother Knights from the Archdiocese. If you would like a copy, just email me (see last page of this issue) and I will send one to you. For more great membership insights make sure to read Tom Wuebker’s column in this month’s issue.
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show you how you can achieve this with the Knights of Columbus. And as an added bonus, having a good number of your council members attend gives your council credit towards their insurance requirement for Star Council. It’s a win-win.
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s State Chairman of the Father Michael J. MCGivney Guild I receive updates on membership in the Guild. As of 1/1/2021 there were a total 3,258 Guild members in our jurisdiction of Ohio. With nearly 56,000 members that means less than 6% of us are members. If you are not a member, take time to join online – it’s FREE! By joining via the Supreme website you will be kept up to date on the cause for the canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney. Father Gabriel O’Donnell, OP vice postulator wrote that “The Roman process of investigation into his life and holiness is nearing completion, and the investigation into a reported miracle is progressing. The Guild plays an important role in making Father McGivney better known and spreading the word about his powerful intercession.” Father O’Donnell concluded by stating, “The spiritual heritage of Father McGivney is his precious gift to yer K of C. We owe it to him and the church to share his gift with those we meet and with whom we work.”
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March BLITZ
t feels like things are finally turning around and it’s time to start thinking about those council projects we may have been putting off. The pandemic downright stopped us, as if we got stuck. And when we get stuck we often get comfortable. It’s time to break out of our comfort zone as our parishes come back to life little by little. As Knights of Columbus - the strong right arm of the church - we need to take the lead! Strong Men make Strong Families which makes for a Strong Church.
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Have you hosted a Fraternal Benefits Night? Once again the General Agents are hosting an evening seminar with Tom Henga, an award winning author and speaker who will share his approach to creating a secure retirement. Tom’s seminar last fall and was truly impressive. Tom offers advice on what you should do to secure your retirement, and when you meet with our Field Agent financial planners they will
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inally, check to see if you are up to date with your Safe Environment Program requirements. To can find out by checking PSD Ken Girt’s Monthly Star Council Report or on your Supreme website account. Reach out to me if you have questions. Stay Safe – Vivat Jesus! Michael Felerski State Advocate