Newsletter of The Archdiocese of Cincinnati
The Arch
Knights of Columbus – November 2021
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Town Hall Meeting Our Worthy State Deputy Mark Siracusa has hit the road visiting every diocese in Ohio and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will be hosting his Town Hall event on
The OCF Grants Committee offers grants to Catholic or other organizations who follow the principals of the Catholic church for various initiatives. Maybe your parish has a special program they would like to start and are in need of funding which is not available in their budget. Examples of recent grants include
Thursday November 4, 202 7:00 PM - 8:00 P Fr. Francis X. Hoffer Council 1450 St. Francis of Assisi Paris 6245 Wilmington Pike Centerville, Ohio 4545
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At his funeral the members of the Fourth (Patriotic) Degree stood on either side as the casket was brought in. It was an emotionally moving sight. I can’t even begin to describe how much we will miss brother Al here in the Arch but he would want us to carry on and be the best Knights we can be, and do the great things we do as Knights of Columbus Vivat Jesu Michael J. Felersk State Treasurer
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The foundation also provides $1,000 scholarships to Ohio Catholic high school students attending Catholic high schools in Ohio. Many of these scholarships are in perpetuity from funds donated by speci c councils in support of speci c schools and often named after deceased past grand knights or other outstanding members of councils. These annual scholarships can be set up starting at a $20,000 donation from a council
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The Ohio Charity Foundation is the 501c3 organization of the Ohio State Council of the Knights of Columbus. The foundation supports state-wide programs for the developmentally disabled such as the Ohio Special Olympics via monies collected from the annual Measure Up campaign
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You probably know the name Ohio Charity Foundation and seen the initials OCF but did you know that the foundation supports various programs across the state thanks to the Knights in Ohio
What is the Ohio Charity Foundation?
The Cincinnati Archdiocese let alone our entire Order lost a great man on October 21st, Past State Deputy and Former Vice Supreme Master Albert F. Hickey III. To some Al was larger than life. To others he was a brother Knight who you looked up to for his common sense leadership and fraternity. I had the opportunity to speak with PSD Hickey shortly before his passing. Naturally we spoke of the Knights and the upcoming Christmas season. He was looking forward to setting up is Christmas display and acquiring those last few Albert F. Hickey II Past State Deput pieces he needed - for now
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This is a great opportunity to ask our State Deputy and various members of his team any questions you might have about the Supreme Council, membership, state programs, and more. And refreshments will be served
Remembering Albert “Al” Hickey III, PSD
and for those not lucky enough to be able to attend in person, you can interact online! Email me for the link and code: mfelerski@icloud.com