2022 April North Coast Navigator

APRIL 2022

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.

FAITH

FAMILY

COMMUNITY

LIFE

CHARITY * UNITY * FRATERNITY * PATRIOTISM

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FR. MCGIVNEY GUILD

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CHARITY, UNITY AND FRATERNITY The Order was formed as a fraternal benefit society, but Father McGivney and the men he gathered saw a “higher calling,” that was expressed in the Order’s three main principles of charity, unity and fraternity. Father McGivney saw them as three legs of a stool, each one dependent on the other, and each one critical to helping the Catholic men of Connecticut keep the faith while supporting also their personal, civic and social needs.

Charity — The greatest of all virtues is charity or love, writes St. Paul.

But the modern mind has distorted these words; charity is more than giving to the needy, and love is more than romance. What these words really mean is this — to will the good of the other person for his or her own sake, even if that means suffering for me. This is the charity, the love, that Jesus had for us on the cross, and we are to approach every person with this same love and charity.

Jesus gave us a new commandment: “Love one another, as I have loved you” (Jn 13:34). This new love in Christ inspires Knights to reach out through a myriad of organized programs to help those in need next door, across town, across the country and around the world

Unity — None of us is as good alone as all of us are together. United in the Catholic faith, Knights support one another in times of joy and grief and at every moment in between. They form a

Fraternity — Networks of Knights provide men with something that is too often lacking in today’s fragmented society — authentic fraternal fellowship lived out in councils, parishes, online, and in common faith and worthy projects.

Working together, we know the truth of the biblical statement: “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another” (Prov 27:17).

Early in the Order’s history, Knights were told to exemplify “the Golden Rule, which is the essence of Fraternity.”

Father McGivney’s vision for his Knights has made a difference in millions of lives and brought hope and healing to countless others.

More than 130 years after his death, network of men and their families his vision remains our mission. dedicated to building their homes as domestic churches of faith and love, and they work in union with priests to support parishes in the mission of faith

God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Blessed Michael McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue, may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church.

Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify Blessed Michael McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request).

Through Christ our Lord. Amen

formation and evangelization. In the words of one of Father McGivney’s contemporaries: “Unity of purpose, unity of action and unity of faith complete a trinity which makes the Knights of Columbus a mighty agent for good, an upholder of order, a protective force in society.”

HIS VISION, YOUR MISSION You can play a key role in advancing Father McGivney’s cause by joining the Guild for free and praying for his intercession and canonization. May Father McGivney intercede for you! The Father Michael J. McGivney Guild serves as a source for information about the life, works and spirituality of Father McGivney. The Guild publishes a quarterly newsletter and offers a weekly Mass for the intentions of members.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN TODAY!

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SUPREME COUNCIL

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SUPREME NEWS & NOTES Knights of Columbus Documentary on St. Joseph “St. Joseph teaches us that we really find ourselves when we live for others,” said Patrick Kelly, supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus. “He models for each one of us the LATEST ON UKRAINE RELIEF EFFORTS importance of prayer, obedience and courage in our For the latest news on the Knights of Columbus humanitarian lives. The Knights of Columbus efforts to assist Ukraine and how you can help, please visit is very pleased to offer this our new Ukraine relief page. (Click HERE) inspiring documentary for all to watch and to discover in St. Joseph a powerful example and intercessor.”

To date, our members and friends have donated $9,613,120.

Featuring reenactments, interviews with scholars and inspiring As the situation in Ukraine continues to change, the need to witness stories, the documentary provides an opportunity to support refugees continues to grow. The Knights of learn about Jesus’ foster father from a historical perspective Columbus will be working with our councils in Poland as and shows how devotion to him can be life-changing. well as the Latin and Greek Catholic Churches in Ukraine to provide temporary shelter, food, medical supplies, clothing, “In choosing Joseph to care with a father’s love for the and communications. incarnate Son of God,” said Archbishop William Lori, supreme chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, “the eternal Father 100% of your donation goes directly to support recognized in St. Joseph a man of utmost integrity — a man humanitarian aid in Ukraine. who perhaps had no idea what God had in mind for him but nonetheless went about his daily life and work with honesty Donate outside of the United States and Canada. and reliability.”

Create your own fundraising team in the U.S. Learn more about the Knights of Columbus or join the Order by visiting kofc.org.

CELEBRATING FOUNDER’S DAY (WATCH VIDEO)

A MULTITUDE OF KINDNESS (READ ARTICLE)

A BLESSING BEYOND BLESSINGS (READ ARTICLE)

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OHIO STATE COUNCIL

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STATE OFFICER REPORT “for

this son of mine was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.’ And they began to celebrate. “ - Luke 15:24

Things like: 1. Form 10784 Submitted for Programs by April 15 2. Membership Plan through June 3. Election of Council Officers 4. Submit Form SP7 to Supreme and State

There is always a lot to do but it seems like there is a rush and uneasiness. God is our guide and Luke shares another parable to show will always be there to help us out.

But it is up to us to ask. that God’s love follows us through triumph, failure, and challenge. In

the parable, a man has two sons. The younger son asks his father to give him all of his inheritance so that he may use it as he pleases. The older son, remains home to care for his father. We have all heard this parable at Mass. Just as the father in this parable, God is always there for his children. He is our guide and trusted advocate and nothing can change that.

At the NEOCMF Conference on April 2, Father Nathan Cromly and Kevin Reilly stressed that the only thing that stands between you and your problems is you. How you decide to handle them helps to define the person that you are. It was a great conference and it was good to see the Knights out there in force.

Brothers, as we enter the final quarter of the 2021-2022 fraternal year, you and your councils should be going through your checklists and making sure everything is in order. As you close out this fraternal year,

look at the list of things you and your councils have to do—not as problems—but as opportunities.

These are opportunities to move forward and start planning for the 2022-2023 fraternal year.

The state convention is coming up and you can see the information later on this newsletter. However, it is Cleveland’s turn and we will be attending Kalahari for the last time.

I still recall the first time a Kalahari and the excitement that surrounded that event. Let us hope that we will have that same spirit in 2025 when we return to downtown Cleveland.

The state ladies are asking for councils help in putting a Diocesan raffle basket together. If your council can donate something small that would be great. It will be a Cleveland Basket and Kathy would love to show off all that we have here in this great diocese.

Finally, there were three state winners from Cleveland at the state free throw. Congratulations and look forward to next year!

Vivat Jesus!

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OHIO STATE COUNCIL

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STATE CONVENTION May 13-15, 2022 @ Kalahari Sandusky On behalf of the State Officers, the Cleveland Convention Committee welcomes you to this year’s convention. We will be focusing on the future of the Ohio Knights, on building the Domestic Church, on enhancing the development of our Councils, putting our Faith Into Action and on the growth of our Brother Knights.

The Convention will provide opportunities for fraternal bonding, leadership development and program building. The best councils, individual Knights, and fellow Catholics will be recognized for their achievements.

For details concerning the state convention weekend and doings, visit our webpage on the state website at www.kofcohio.org under ACTIVITIES > State Convention (Click HERE).

REGISTRATION CLOSES ON APRIL 29, 2022 AT 11:50 PM. PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY. THERE WILL BE NO REGISTRATION AVAILABLE AT THE CONVENTION! Donations for Diocesan Raffle Basket Brothers, In the past during non-election years, each state officer would host a hospitality room. These rooms would allow for fellowship and consumption of food and beverages. These rooms were traditionally in the family area of Kalahari. The hospitality room activities were not always conducive to the guests of Kalahari. With the recent changes with respect to COVID, changes with our hospitality room standards are required.

There are two changes for the coming state convention. First, instead of having individual diocesan hospitality rooms, the state officers have banded together to host the Friday Night Block Party and After Banquet Social on Saturday. This way, we can all be together, in the convention center, for fellowship, food and fun while respecting the guests of Kalahari. Second, each of the state officer’s ladies are assembling diocesan baskets to be raffle off. These baskets will contain items that are unique and special to our diocese. The proceeds from the baskets will be used to support the charities within each of the state lady’s diocese that they choose. Finally, this will help with an ad for the program book showing off all of the great things we are doing the diocese.

If you and/or your council are able, please send your donation to me at 4927 Autumnwood Ln, Brunswick, OH 44212. Please make checks payable to Jim Maslach by May 1, 2022. We sincerely thank you for your help in making the state convention an inviting and fun occasion and look forward to seeing you at the convention.

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MEMBERSHIP

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MEMBERSHIP REPORT We are reaching for the finish line as the start of the fourth quarter has begun. Here is where we are and where we need to be by the end of regulation on June 30th.

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CLEVELAND CIRCLE OF HONOR

(Councils >100% Membership Intake vs. Quota) As of 4/2/2022

166-New Members (48%). Need a total of 343 +127-Net New Members 3rd Place behind Cincinnati and Columbus 13-Councils that have reached 100% Intake Goal 12-Non-Recruiting Councils Increase in Live Exemplifications

Councils >100% Membership Goal

The goal of 343-new members in the diocese is not out of reach but it is going to be a race that we will need to keep looking toward. If those 13-councils listed can do it, so can you. If you need help with membership drives, live exemplifications or on anything else, please ask. Brett, Mike and Jim are here to help you.

Remember, MCGIVNEY2020 is still active through JUNE 30, 2022. So, there is no better time to become a Knight and see what we do for our faith, parishes and communities. Sign-Up a new member today by visiting www.kofcohio.org and click JOIN US!

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AKRON

774

ELYRIA

2726

WINDERMERE

4217

TRINITY

4498

MAGNIFICAT

10936 FATHER MARUSKIN 14111 PRINCE OF PEACE 14416

ST MARY OF THE FALLS

14769 ST MARTIN OF TOURS 15056 HOLY FAMILY PARMA 16279

MARY QUEEN OF PEACE

16373 ST LADISLAS

April is the 4th Quarter of our Fraternal Year. It’s time for a last big push to recruit New Members.

It is the Most Holy Time of the Year.

It’s the time of the year that the men in RCIA become Catholic Men at the Easter Vigil, and an opportune time for them to join our Order of Catholic Men. The First 4 Councils that recruit New Members from RCIA will receive $40.00 for each New Member

Potential E-Members List 4847 2643 733 16137 3213 2668 14551 4893 310 15901 4168 10936 4731 5613 14406 4891

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The First 4 District Deputies who show a Net GAIN of 8 New Members in their Districts for April will receive $100.00

Reach out to these eMembers when you receive the email from the Diocesan Team. See if they are interested in joining your council. If so, get them to an Exemplification as soon as possible.

The Field Agent who signs up the most new Knights in April will receive $100

If not, let the team know so we can update appropriately.

The First 4 Proposers who recruit a New Member in April will receive $40.00 for each New Member

16376 ST BERNADETTE Top-10 Recruiting Councils 310 774 2726 4217 4847 10936 14416 14551 14769 16376

GILMOUR ELYRIA WINDERMERE TRINITY BRUNSWICK FATHER MARUSKIN ST MARY OF THE FALLS ST HILARY ST MARTIN OF TOURS ST BERNADETTE

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FORMS

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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT As we get close to the end of the fraternal year, the submission of forms becomes forefront especially for councils looking for Star Council.

Cleveland is currently at 95% of 185s, 83% of both 365s and 1295-1s, 55% of 1728s and 70% of 1295-2s.

All forms are now PAST DUE. Please complete and submit. The online form or PDF is available to the right for you to use.

Also, make sure that you are completing your 10784 when reporting programs to Supreme and the State. Cleveland is a great job as 46% of our councils are participating in the State General Program. That leads the state at this point.

Overall, only 34% of the councils are participating. If you need help with the Form 10784, please feel free to reach out to your District Deputy, George Metz or Jim Maslach. We can walk you through the process.

All programs for consideration for state awards MUST be entered into the Form 10784 and submitted BEFORE April 15, 2022. Nothing will be afterward will be considered for state awards, but will count toward Supreme requirements.

FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE #185 Report of Officers Chosen for Term - PDF - Online - due 6/30 #365 Service Program Personnel Report - PDF - Online - due 8/1 #1295-1 Semi-Annual Council Audit - due 8/15 #1728 Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity - PDF - Online - due 1/31 #1728A Survey of Fraternal Activity Individual Member Worksheet - No due date #1295-2 Semi-Annual Council Audit - due 2/15 #SP-7—Columbian Award Application—Requires access to Supreme Website Officers Online—

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OHIO DISTRICT 1

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NEWS FROM THE FOURTH Prayer Request Please keep District Master Robert Solomon and Lady Karen in your prayers as Bob continues to recover from a stroke suffered on March 12, 2022.

Join the Patriotic Degree If you are over 18 years of age; a citizen of the country in which you reside; a practical Catholic in union with the Holy See; and you are a Third Degree member in good standing, it’s time to consider joining the ranks of the Fourth Degree. To learn more about the Patriotic Degree and how to join its ranks, contact your local Council, the Vice Supreme Master in your area, or the Supreme council today.

Spring Exemplification April 23, 2022 DoubleTree by Hilton Independence, OH Deadline for submitting Banquet Reservations is April 17, 2022. Reservations can be made and paid for on the Ohio District One web site www.kofcohdist1.org.

The Exemplification Ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m.

CANDIDATES are to report for Candidate Call by 10:00 a.m. SIR KNIGHTS in uniform followed by Sir Knights in suits shall assemble outside the degree chamber not later than 10:00 a.m. Please note the dress for CANDIDATES has been detailed previously in these instructions.

If you or any of your members are interested, reach out to Brett Hazen, Executive Director for the Cleveland Diocese at 216-835-8500 or od1clev@gmail.com.

TENTATIVE WEEKEND AGENDA Friday, April 22 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM: Hospitality Room Check-In 3:00 PM to 12 Midnight: “An Evening of Fraternal Hospitality” 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Candidate Registration (Location TBD) 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM: Candidate Registration (Location TBD) Saturday, April 23 8:45 AM to 9:45 AM: Candidate Registration 10:00 AM: Candidate Call (Amphitheater) 10:00 AM: Sir Knights Assemble (Hallway) 10:00 AM: Ladies Luncheon (Petite Ballroom) 10:30 AM: 4th Degree Exemplification (Grand Ballroom) 3:00 PM: Candidates & Sir Knights Assemble at Church 3:00 p.m. Process into Church 4:00 PM: Sunday Mass 6:30 PM: Banquet Doors Open (Grand Ballroom) 6:45 PM: Introduction of Navigators and Dignitaries 7:00 PM: Banquet 9:00 PM: Hospitality Rooms Open

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STATE PROGRAMS

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KNIGHTS IN ACTION We want to show what you are doing! Send articles and pictures to Jim Maslach to be included here showing Cleveland’s Knights in Action!

Milestone Reached but More to Come!

Cuyahoga Falls Council 2362 Reaches 100-Anniverary

AM1260 Spirit Week Coming Soon!

April 27-29, 2022

AM1260 The Rock’s Spring Spirit Drive begins Wednesday, April 27th and runs through Friday, April 29th. During this drive, we will focus on some of the beautiful ways the Church helps us to be ready spiritually as we “Put on the Full Armor of God.”

On Sunday, March 27 at St. Eugene’s Parish, a small group of men gathered together to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the council.

Father Pete Colletti officiated and gave praise to the men and the work they do for both St. Joseph’s and St. Eugene’s. State Advocate Jim Maslach and DMD Mike Incorvati were in attendance. A Proclamation from Supreme was read by State Advocate and given to Grand Knight Mike Rauh.

Afterward, the council was having a free pancake breakfast with the purchase of $5 Super Cash Bonanza ticket. Sales, and the pancakes, were outstanding!

The Knights of Columbus have a history of supporting EWTN and its radio affiliates. So we are asking your Council build on that history by joining in our Spring Spirit Drive. We are asking each Council to prayerfully consider contributing an upfront donation of $100 before the Spirit Drive, unless your Council is already a Business Member.

We will mention your Council as a supporter of AM1260 The Rock on the air in the 5:00 pm hour on April 27 th and use your donation as a challenge to encourage others to donate to The Rock during that hour. Please mail your check to the address listed below.

We also ask you to encourage your members to call in, identify themselves and members of your council, and make personal donations to The Rock during that hour or anytime time during the Spirit drive.

Thank you for your consideration and we pray that you will join The Rock family in evangelizing the Cleveland area, enabling us all to Put on the Full Armor of God. Also, please encourage your members to listen to AM 1260 The Rock. May God bless you and may He prosper the work of our hands.

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DIOCESAN INFO

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DIOCESAN DIRECTORY State Advocate / DD #32

Jim Maslach

440-785-9838

kofcjkm@gmail.com

State Website Director

Tom Buehner

216-554-0722

tom.buehner@gmail.com

Assistant Membership Director

John Brown

330-610-0308

trouter0523@gmail.com

DD Coordinator / DD #33

George Metz

440-449-0081

georgegmetz@aol.com

Dio. Membership / DD #28

Mike Incorvati

330-671-1490

mbaincorvati@hotmail.com

Dio. Membership / DD #29

Brett Hazen

216-835-8500

TFMM1882@GMAIL.COM

District Deputy #20

DeWitt Gober

440-541-3317

DD20GOBER@GMAIL.COM

District Deputy #21

Patrick Gale

440-382-1177

FLAGDAY66@WOWWAY.COM

District Deputy #22

David Tucker

216-310-4360

SIXFOOTSIX32@YAHOO.COM

District Deputy #24

Tom Donovan

216-650-4213

TD3430@ATT.NET

District Deputy #25

Cris Drugan

234-207-8686

CRIS.DRUGAN@ATT.NET

District Deputy #26 / Chapter President

Teran Taggart

216-509-2087

ADM5893@YAHOO.COM

District Deputy #27

Joel Case

216-513-0844

JOELSESA@HOTMAIL.COM

District Deputy #30

Kevin Hogan

330-666-1343

K.J.HOGAN@ROADRUNNER.COM

District Deputy #31

Bob Walsh

216-533-1134

REWALSH731@AOL.COM

EVENTS & EXEMPLIFICATIONS APRIL 2022 4—Supreme: Delta Church Drive (10PM) 5—Bishop’s Brunch Committee (JKM) 5—Supreme: Enhancing Member Experience (10PM) 6—Exemplification Online (7PM) 7—Exemplification (3970) (6:30PM) 8—Cleveland Chapter Meeting (7PM) 10—DD Meeting via Zoom (7PM) 12—Exemplification (4847) (7PM) 13—Exemplification Online (7PM) 14—HOLY THURSDAY 15—GOOD FRIDAY / General Program Closes / SOS Due 17—RESURRECTION SUNDAY 19—State Membership Meeting via Zoom (7PM) 20—Exemplification Online (7PM) 21-23—2022 Measure Up Weekend #1 23—4th Degree OD1 Exemplification (All Day) 24—State Officers Meeting via Zoom (7PM) 25—Supreme: Council Officer Training (10PM) 26—Supreme: Grand Knight Review (10PM) 27—Exemplification Online (7PM) 28-30—2022 Measure Up Campaign Weekend #2 30—Cleveland Leadership Meeting (9AM)

Second Turn-In is May 13 at State Convention!

Drawing May 21 live on YouTube!

For details concerning the events above, please check out either the state calendar or the diocesan calendar—both which are available on the state website. If you would like to have your event added to the calendar, please complete and submit the electronic form available on the state website.

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