Newsletter of The Archdiocese of Cincinnati
The Arch
Knights of Columbus – May 2021
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Convention Month is Here!
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Vivat Jesus Michael Felersk State Advocate
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e still need a delegate and alternate to the Supreme Convention from Caucus Area 8 (Cincinnati Chapter general area). Currently there is a 60% chance that the Supreme convention will again be virtual. Please contact me as soon as possible if you are interested
I will be speaking more on this effort in future issues but for now please check out their webpage: www.ruahwoods.org. I am a rm believer in the importance of teaching St. John Paul II’s powerful glimpse of the human person in Theology of the Body, and this is the premier program for doing that which dovetails with our mission as Knights
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There will also be an LIVE inperson meet and greet at Minster Council on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 starting at 6:30 PM. All brother Knights from throughout the archdiocese are invited and encouraged to attend. This is the only opportunity to meet the candidates in person
We really didn’t know what to expect, assuming there would be a donation request. But after learning all about the program and the organization, Mike Grasinski, Ken Jones, and Tony Maas asked for our support as the Knights of Columbus for the program and for spreading the word. Support could be encouraging our local Catholic schools to utilize the program if they are not already or, of course, providing funds to help purchase materials. What a great way to put our Faith in Action!
Of course this is a very important election year as we will be voting for our new State Warden. The two candidates running for that state of ce are Chris Sarka and Brett Gissel, both from the Columbus Diocese. If you missed the Cincinnati and Dayton Chapter meetings you can nd their bios in the latest issue of the Buckeye Blast (link available on the state website)
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astly, of cers of the Cincinnati Chapter and myself were invited to meet with representatives of Rauh Woods a Theology of the Body education center located here in Cincinnati. Many of you know that Theology of the Body is an uplifting, inspiring Christian education in what it means to be human — the gift of being made in the image & likeness of God, as male & female, called to love one another as God loves. It gives a profound perspective on why we are here & how we are to reach our ultimate destiny. This K-12 program is widely used around the country and in 70 of the 100 schools here in the Archdiocese
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he State Convention is just around the corner. We will be streaming the Saturday morning Memorial Mass starting at 8:00 AM followed by the Super Cash Bonanza Ticket Drawing at about 9:15 AM. After that we will broadcast the Awards Ceremony, break for lunch, and then begin the Business Session starting at 13:00 (1 PM). A link will be provided so that you can watch the session, however, only registered delegates will be able to vote or speak from the oor
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he Final Turn-In for the Super Cash Bonanza: The tickets MUST BE IN THE HANDS of our State Treasurer Jeff Kiliany on May 14, 2021. You can nd his address and contact information on the last page of the issue. If there is an issue or special circumstances, please contact Jeff
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h how I wish this year’s State Convention could have been live – but alas the pandemic has claimed another victim for now. On the plus side, I am hearing more and more about councils who are starting to come to life after being more or less dormant over the past year. Churches are starting to ll and events are beginning to take place. It may be like lling an in-ground swimming pool with a garden hose, but we are getting there