April 2023 North Coast Navigator

The Month of April is dedicated to the Holy Spirt.

APRIL 2023

A sellout crowd of nearly 1,000 people crowded into the ballroom at Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights on March 26 for the 39th annual Bishop’s Seminary Brunch. The event raised more than $150,000 to support both the seminarians and the diocesan seminaries.

FAITH

FAMILY

COMMUNITY

LIFE

CHARITY * UNITY * FRATERNITY * PATRIOTISM

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FR. MCGIVNEY GUILD

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A SAINT IN THE MAKING On May 26, Gospel and generous concern for the 2020, Pope needs of his brothers and sisters Francis made him an outstanding witness of approved a Christian solidarity and fraternal decree assistance.” recognizing a miracle The Cause for Canonization for attributed to Father McGivney was opened in the the Archdiocese of Hartford in 1997, intercession when he was given the title Servant of Father of God. On March 15, 2008, his McGivney and opening the way for heroic virtue was recognized by his beatification. On Oct. 31, the Pope Benedict XVI, and Father Mass for Beatification was celebrated McGivney was given the title in the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Venerable Servant of God. This Hartford, Conn. An Apostolic Letter important step occurred after years was read from Pope Francis that of careful investigation of Father declared Father McGivney would McGivney’s life, spirituality and now have the title of Blessed Michael holiness by the Congregation for the McGivney. He is the third priest Causes of Saints. The declaration of born in the United States to be raised Venerable confirmed what those to this honor, and the first priest to who knew him in life, and others be beatified who spent his whole who call upon him since his death, priestly ministry in a US parish. have believed about Father McGivney: He lived a life of heroic The pope’s Apostolic Letter stated virtue with an extraordinary love of that Blessed Michael McGivney’s God and neighbor. “zeal for the proclamation of the 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

Having been raised to the honors of the altar, Blessed Michael McGivney has an annual feast day of Aug. 13, the day between his birthday (in 1852) and the day he passed into eternal life (in 1890). His cause has now entered the final phase toward canonization or sainthood. One more confirmed miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Michael McGivney is needed for him to be declared saint.

All Knights and their families, as well as all those devoted to Father McGivney, are asked to pray for his intercession in their daily needs, especially in cases of serious illness, and to report any favors and healings to the Guild.

Retrieved from: A Saint in the Making-Father McGivney | Knights of Columbus

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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FAITH FORMATION The month of April is dedicated to the Holy Spirit. To believe in the Holy Spirit is to profess that the Holy Spirit is one of the persons of the Holy Trinity, consubstantial with the Father and the Son: "with the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified." (Catechism of the Catholic Church) The Holy Spirit is the Person of Love in the life of God. He is also like a breath, an aspiration of infinite Love, from which we draw the breath of life.

On the day of Pentecost the Divine Spirit communicated such an abundance of life to the whole Church that to symbolize it "there came a sound from heaven, as of a violent wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they (the Apostles) were sitting."

But it is also for us that the Holy Spirit has come, for the group in the Cenacle represented the whole Church. The Holy Spirit came to remain with the Church forever. This is the promise of Jesus Himself. He dwells in the Church permanently and unfailingly, performing in it without ceasing His action of life-giving and sanctification. He establishes the Church infallibly in the truth. It is He Who makes the Church blossom forth with a marvelous supernatural fruitfulness, for He brings to life and full fruition in Virgins, Martyrs, and Confessors those heroic virtues which are one of the marks of true sanctity.

(The Mysteries of the Rosary, Dom Columba Marmion, O.S.B.) The Holy Spirit and Our Spiritual Life Everything depends on the Holy Spirit's operation in us. The more fully we allow ourselves to be drawn and guided by the Holy Spirit, the closer we shall come to Jesus and His mysteries and graces. The Holy Spirit must draw us to every good thought, word and deed. Every act of faith, of hope and of love for God requires the inspiration and help of the Holy Spirit. If our virtues and our deeds are to be truly perfect and worthy of God, they need the special and continual touch of the Holy Spirit. Even though we are endowed with all the supernatural virtues, we still remain mere apprentices in the spiritual life. We know what we must do; and yet lack the virtue and the faculty to perform these things with ease. The Holy Spirit must guide us. He must seize our intellect and our wills and guide us in prayer, in work, in the decisions we have to make, and in the difficulties we encounter every day. He must share with us His manner of seeing, of loving, of thinking, and of working.

Our works and our conduct will be perfect only when the Holy Spirit has taken complete possession of us. Therefore, in addition to the supernatural virtues of faith, hope, charity, justice, fortitude, temperance and wisdom, He gives us also His seven gifts. Thus He equips the tiny boat of our soul with sails upon which He Himself, the Spirit of God, blows. Our progress across the sea of life is then no longer slow and painful. We are propelled and guided by the Spirit. If the Spirit of God breathes upon the sails of our boat, then our journey will be a happy one. Then through the work and the help of the Holy Spirit, who lives in our soul, we shall come to the Father.

Prayer to the Holy Spirit Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy.

Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy.

Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy.

Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy.

Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy.

Amen. (St. Augustine) FAITH CORNER WITH TONY! Our Lenten journey has come to a close as we roll into holy week and the most spiritual time of the year.

Say a prayer for our priest’s as they have a busy week preparing us for the crucifixion and the resurrection of our Lord and savior. Happy Easter Brother Knights.

Your friend in Christ, Tony Offenberger Faith Director

Excerpted from the The Light of the World by Benedict Baur, O.S.B.

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OHIO STATE COUNCIL

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STATE OFFICER REPORT For those of you that are into the citizens at the brunch, they know and NCAA Basketball Tournament, what appreciate all of the hard work that The Charity Brothers Need YOU to were your thoughts just a couple of YOU and YOUR councils do day-in- keep selling those Super Cash weeks ago when the tournament and-day-out in your parishes and Bonanza tickets. The first turn-in is opened? Full of optimism, anticipating communities. It makes me so proud to NOW! This is where you can winning the office pool? Maybe, this hear that our councils are out there maximize your rebates. The second was your year to pick the perfect putting their faith into action. turn-in is May 12th. bracket? You did your homework, got your PhD in Bracketology and sat Then, there was the Cavs Knight Council elections are coming up soon. down ready for some exciting against the Houston Rockets. The Hopefully, your trustees are working basketball.

Then….they actually game was great and having about on a slate of officers. COVID certain played the games. The outcome I am 100+ free throw participants, families, hampered officers stepping up into sure is not what you expected. Who and the state officers there made it leadership roles.

Being a council would have thought San Diego State special.

There were some hiccups officers can be a very challenging and UConn would be in the along the way but we made it through. position. Personally, I thought it was Championship game?

Sometimes, Something is there, I hope, to build one of the most rewarding. Being able things just do not go as planned? So upon to give our youth something to be on the ground level, working to does the life of our councils. different then just a trophy or medal. promote charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism to our members, families, March certainly parishes, and lived up to all of the communities.

If madness on and off you are GK that is the court.

We retiring and you started the month are looking for off hosting a very more, there are co mp e tit iv e opportunities diocesan free throw throughout the at St. Hilary in diocese where you Fairlawn with can help as a those winners District Deputy. getting the Next to being GK, o p p o r tu n i ty to being a DD is a r e p r e s e n t great experience Cleveland at the State Finals. Well, The 124th Annual Ohio State and you get to meet so many more we had some great shooters, but Convention is fast approaching. Have members and councils that you may unfortunately, we were shut out this you elected your delegates and never have had a chance to previously. year at State. I am sure we will be alternates? This is an election year. If you are interested in learning more, back next year ready for all Please make sure you register for the call, text, or email me. We can have a competitors. The last thing I told the convention by visiting the state cup of coffee and talk about your participants before the start of the website AND registering for hotel. future as a leader in the Knights of State Finals was to have fun.

I New place this year in a new facility. Columbus in the diocese. certainly hope they did.

Come and see.

Finally, I would be remised if I did not Thank you to all of the councils and For Cleveland, we will be hosting a mention growth in the Order. You can members that attended the 39th Meet the Candidate Night on Friday, see Cleveland is still in second place. I A n n u a l B i s h o p ’ s B r u n c h a t May 10, 2023 at 7:30PM as part of the am so proud of the recruitment and Landerhaven. For me, having the Chapter Meeting. This is open to ALL Exemplifications taking place. Keep pleasure of working on the committee councils and members that would like up the great work, my brothers and I for the past four years has been a to talk to the candidates for State hope to see you all at Convention. great experience. Talking with a lot of Warden.

Please plan to attend the members, clergy, and community whether face-to-face or virtually.

Vivat Jesus, Jim

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GROWTH

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STATE GROWTH REPORT MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM AWARD POINTS **IMPORTANT** There are about 26 different Councils from throughout the State that have submitted Membership Programs and are seeking Points.

Those 26+ need to go back in the program that has been REVIEWED and not awarded, and send back the information requested, and I will reward Your Council with Points. I WANT EVERY COUNCIL TO MAX OUT IN MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM Points. I will give the points, but please supply the information requested by me and resubmit the report AGAIN. I check the website Membership Program every 2 days. I WANT TO GIVE YOU POINTS, just submit the pertinent information.

The numbers coming in are looking good. Two New Hispanic Councils are in the works as we Speak. One in New Carlisle, Oh (Arch) and the other in Columbus. Both have enough Men that signed up to start a Council. We are waiting after Holy Week for them to take their Hispanic Exemplifications, then we are a GO!!!

Continue to recruit, not just in March, but EVERY MONTH, EVERY DAY!!

Don’t stop recruiting New Members. Remember, the more men we recruit into the Knights, the Stronger the Church will be., for they will be better Husbands, Fathers, and better Catholics.

Important things to remember for Membership in Fraternal year 2021-2022 Just about every month throughout the Fraternal It is looking like March year, there will be some will be a very good great $$ Incentives for the recruiting Month for Ohio. Proposer who brings in Many Councils held your New Members. Usually it Mandatory MEMBERSHIP is $35 for each new MARCH BLITZ Drive. member. However that

will change in the coming months. Keep watching for the changes.

In order to claim the monthly Incentive, the Proposer needs to email to me mcfreil2019@gmail.com The name and Membership number of the New Member & the proposers home address, so that I can get the check mailed to you. Each month is different.

Sometimes we limit it to the First 10 Proposers who sign up a new member, so keep checking the monthly flyer.

IF YOU DO NOT ASK MEN TO JOIN, THEY WILL NOT. Ask men of your Parishes to JOIN US. Have them go to kofc.org, click on the JOIN US gold banner and have them fill out the brief form. Good Luck, I am hoping that every Council in OHIO becomes STAR Council.

Vivat Jesus !

Michael Freil State Membership Director

ORDER GROWTH As of April 1, 2023

Ohio July 1: 54,710 Ohio Growth: 1,187 (70.24%) % Growth: 3.09% Cleveland July 1: 8,612 Cleveland Growth: 224 (72.71%) % Growth: 3.58% % Growth is a measure of the YTD gain compared against the July 1st membership number.

TOP-5 % GROWTH YTD Gain against the July 1 Membership Total 1. 8320 John Carroll (16.67%) 2. 15056 Holy Family Parma (11.76%) 3. 2726 Windermere (9.71%) 4. 4168 Medina (8.93%) 5. 14111 Prince of Peace (8.54%) TOP-5 TOTAL NEW MEMBERS 1.

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3410 South Akron (17) 774 Elyria (17) 4168 Medina (15) 4847 Brunswick (12) 2726 Windermere (10) TOP-5 DISTRICTS

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DD #24 Tom Donovan (39) DD #19 Tom Goodheart (28) DD #20 DeWitt Gober (27) DD #33 George Metz (24) DD #21 Patrick Gale (23)

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OHIO STATE COUNCIL

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GROWTH INCENTIVE

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EMEMBERSHIP

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EMEMBERSHIP Happy Easter, Brothers. As we move to the last quarter of the fraternal year and eyes begin to focus on accomplishing membership goals, do not forget the emembers sitting in your candidate tab.

The state got credit when they joined as an e-member but it’s time for your diocese and your council to get credit toward completing your membership goal and achieving Star Council.

form100@kofcohio.org but it will take 5-25 days. You can move them instantly using the candidate tab. Your FS or GK can add e-members back to your candidate tab by using the search feature. You’ll need member number, name, and birthdate.

After you add them through the candidate tab, be sure they get full credit for the degree by going into member management and adding their second and third degree dates.

COUNCILS WITH EMEMBERS IN PORTAL As of April 1, 2023 eMember2Council: 99 FY Total eMembers: 208 % eMember 2Council: 46.67% Active: 21 (<60-Days Old)

547 Akron (1) 637 Lorain (4) 733 Cleveland (1) As you transfer those e-members, I’d like to offer some helpful reminders. Though E-membership is strong in Ohio thanks to 2643 Lakewood (1) we all prefer live degrees, the outstanding your council. Ohio’s conversion rate it 63% 2726 Windermere (1) 3269 Father Ragan (1) e-members can be brought in through which is better than most of the order.

4847 Brunswick (2) Wednesday night Ohio virtual degree or That is wholly due to your efforts. Thank 4893 Valley (1) degree on demand from Supreme. Truth you for recruiting hard and utilizing e14255 St. Sebastian (1) be told, we all get more out of the degree membership to get those men in your 14406 Our Lady of Charity (1) the second time so get them in via virtual council and active. Cleveland Rocks! (I 14551 St. Hilary (4) degree but take them to a live degree loved that show).

15942 St. Mary Chardon (2) when it’s offered. The biggest thing is to 16137 St. Charles Borromeo (1) get them transferred and active in your M. Stewart Vetter, State Online council. Second, e-members can be Membership Director transferred by sending a form 100 in to COUNCIL PROCESS • Council Admission Committee contacts the e-member and welcomes him to the Order.

• Interview the eMember utilizing the Admission Committee Inquiries Guide (Form 390) • Complete Admission Committee Report (Form 283).

• Council Admission Committee recommendation to council officers.

IF FOUND FAVORABLE • Council ballots (live or virtually) to accept eMember.

• GK, FS or CMD sends online registration link to eMember.

• Registration Link for State Online Exemplification (https://www.kofcohio.org/exemplification-registration/) or Supreme On-Demand Resources (Ceremonial Resources | Knights of Columbus (kofc.org) You will be required to login to Supreme before accessing the Ceremonial page.

• E-Member registers and attends Exemplification on assigned date and time.

• Upon completion of the Exemplification, a confirmation email is sent to the GK, FS and/or CMD from State or Supreme Council.

• Complete the Form 100 received from State Online Membership Director and submit to form100@kofcohio.org OR login to Officers Online and complete the Prospect tab.

• Present new member with rosary and emblem of the Order pin at next available opportunity.

IF FOUND UNFAVORABLE • Financial Secretary or Grand Knight login to Officers Online • Go to the Prospect tab.

• Select REJECTION and select the reason why.

• Send email to State Online Membership Director, District Deputy and State Officer. If the reason is incompatible or if the emember would like a different council, State Online Membership Director will update and forward back to DMD to start the process over again with the new council.

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ADMINISTRATION

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ADMINISTRATIVE STUFF The fraternal year is now on the downward slope toward the state convention in May. Does your council have all forms submitted to Supreme?

Cleveland is doing a good job of getting the reports into Supreme. As of April 1, 2023, Cleveland rate of submission is: 95.45% for 185s, 78.79% for 365s, 78.79% for 1295 (Aug), 85.36% for 1728, and 75.76% for 1295 (Feb). Please be patient and check the reports available on Officers Online via the www.kofc.org. You can access the login by clicking on SUPREME COUNCIL LOGIN under FOR MEMBERS on the state website (www.kofcohio.org). If you do not have access, click the Account Assistance in the lower right hand corner and complete the online form. You will receive and email with your login information.

Please note that now any forms that have not been submitted that include the Council Officers (185), Service Program Personnel (365), Semi-Annual Audits from Aug and Feb (1295) and the Fraternal Survey (1728) are now PAST DUE. The list on the next page shows the councils and what reports Supreme is still missing. Supreme is behind in getting the forms updated again. If you submitted those reports AND have a confirmation message from Supreme (if submitted via email), PLEASE DO NOT SEND AGAIN. Finally, if you are interested in getting your Columbian Award Application (Form SP-7) automatically populated for you, please contact Jim Maslach.

This will only pertain to those councils that have submitted Council Activities and Programs through the Form 10784.

If you need help with any of these reports, please contact your District Deputy, State Officer or anyone on the Diocesan Staff.

FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE @ www.kofcohio.org #185 Report of Officers Chosen for Term - PDF - Online - due 6/30 #365 Service Program Personnel Report - PDF Online - due 6/30 #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—due 6/30

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ADMINISTRATION

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FORMS STATUS REPORT A GREEN dot indicates that the form has been submitted to Supreme and Accepted. A RED dot shows that the form has NOT been submitted to Supreme.

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INSURANCE

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INSURANCE

UPCOMING FRATERNAL BENEFIT SEMINARS Please save the dates for seminars we will be hosting: April 13th at 8:00 PM EST Jim Effner “Importance of Whole Life as part of Retirement Plan” Link: https://tinyurl.com/ KofCEffnerApril13 May 23rd at 8:00 PM EST Tom Hegna “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” Link: https://tinyurl.com/ KofCHegnaMay23

8:00 PM (EST)

June 27th at 8:00 PM EST Jim Effner “Importance of Whole Life as part of Retirement Plan” Link: https://tinyurl.com/ KofCEffnerJune27 More information will be available on the state website KOFCOHIO.ORG and sent by email for each event as they approach, including watch parties' information.

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SUPREME COUNCIL

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MEMBER SATISFACTION STUDY Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly announced that the Knights of Columbus has partnered with the Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI), to undertake a multi-year study of your overall satisfaction and experience with the Order. Specifically, we want to know how membership in the Order aligns with your spiritual and financial journey.

You are now invited to participate in the study’s first phase through an online questionnaire.

If your email address is in Member Management, you should have received the invitation. The questionnaire should take you no more than 15 minutes to complete. Please do not skip questions unless instructed to do so. Please note that your responses will be stored securely and kept confidential.

The study will be available for you to complete online until April 30, at which point the study will close for this year and CLI initiates the processing of results. For more information on the study, please visit kofc.org/ kofcstudy.

TIMELINE OF THE STUDY March 30, 2023 First phase of Satisfaction Study opens for member participation.

April 30, 2023 Satisfaction Study closes for member participation.

Summer 2023 Results of the initial study are reviewed.

Spring 2024 Second year of study launches.

Spring 2025 Third year of study launches.

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STATE COUNCIL

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124th ANNUAL OHIO STATE CONVENTION It is with great excitement to issue this FIRST OFFICIAL CALL for the 124 th Annual Convention of the Ohio State Council, Knights of Columbus!

This year the Convention Committee has lined up a delightful new experience for our brother knights, families and guests as we change venues in Columbus. Welcome all to the Hilton Columbus Downtown, part of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, as it boasts the states only 1,000 guest room hotel, over 75,000 square feet of meeting and ballroom space, and 4 additional restaurants including the Stories on High, located on the 28th floor, will be the tallest rooftop bar in Columbus, boasting two outdoor terraces offering expansive 360-degree views of the city. In addition, our convention host has numerous activities planned to offer you, your family and/or guests for an event to remember!

Now that we have your attention to an exciting new venue, please read all the information in this packet and follow the instructions carefully to make your convention stay enjoyable. Your council should benefit itself with full representation at this convention by having two (2) accredited delegates attending. The success of the work of our Order in Ohio and your council depends on your council’s full participation at the annual convention.

If you have not already, elect your delegates and alternates, register for the convention, and make your hotel reservations. All of the information is available on the state website (State Convention | Ohio State Council (kofcohio.org) ).

If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Christopher Sarka, State Warden, and Convention Chairman at 614-546-6357 or via email at c_sarka@hotmail.com

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KNIGHTS IN ACTION

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EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL Why do we need a Eucharistic Revival?

Over the past couple of years, our diocese has participated in two major initiatives, the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) Survey and the Synod on Synodality. These initiatives have invited all Catholics to participate and share their thoughts about their experiences of Church. The feedback that we have received from nearly 40,000 people supports the need for a Eucharistic Revival in our diocese.

According to the DMI survey, the majority of respondents (87% / 86%) believe in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, attend Mass and participate in individual prayer time on a weekly or daily basis.

Half are also involved in practicing Catholic devotions at least once a month (e.g. rosary, novenas, feast days, etc.) More than half of respondents, however, did not feel prepared to have conversations about their personal faith story, church teachings or the story of Jesus with family and friends. Another significant finding was that 75% of respondents stated they have never participated in a retreat.

In addition, one of the top ten priorities from the diocesan synodal process was participation in the Liturgy. Some of the emerging actions identified, include:

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increasing adult faith formation opportunities, especially formation on the Liturgy and liturgical practices equipping missionary disciples to spread the Good News and be witnesses of God's love rebuilding a sense of community in our parishes post-pandemic reaching out to those who have distanced themselves or no longer feel included in the Church strengthening spiritual life through Adoration, devotions, and retreat experiences

These findings show there is fertile ground for the Eucharistic Revival in our diocese.

Please share the good news of your Council’s activity with the Diocesan Eucharistic Revival Team. You may email me at Gregory Coogan, gcoogan@dioceseofcleveland.org.

Gregory Coogan Secretary for Catechetical Formation Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Member of St. Hilary Council #14551 13

TRAINING

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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Regional Training Directors are a resource for councils in the United States and Canada. Regional Training Directors provide training for council and district leaders, both in person and online. Jon Olson is the Associate Regional Growth & Training Director for the Midwest Region.

All training below is currently being held via GoToWebinar. Click the date to register. GoToWebinar will send back to the email address YOU provide the meeting link.

Presented by Jon Olson, Associate Regional Growth & Training Director Phone: 203-506-4120 | Email: jon.olson@kofc.org SUPREME TRAINING VIDEOS Supreme offers a wide variety of training opportunities online for you. Some of the topics that are available include: • Member Management • Member Billing • Communications Click HERE to Visit Supreme Training

DELTA CHURCH DRIVE

COUNCIL GROWN

Come learn how to do the Delta Church drive method. this highly effective process of growth through communication will help you go from prospects to members and answer the why of growth. Click the date to Register.

The presentation will help Fraternal leaders resolve to leave councils, parish, and community better than how they found it. Leader should also learn how to develop a simple, specific, year-round plan in place for growing council membership, that involves participation from the whole council.

Attendees should commit to work with their pastor(s), field agent, and DD to accomplish their goals.

Monday 4/10/2023 @ 7PM

Wednesday 4/19/2023 @ 7PM

YOU ARE YOUR PROGRAMS Understand the council’s perception by fellow parishioners, particularly that of inactive members and future potential members and develop programs to advance your council.

Click the date to register.

Monday 4/17/2023 @ 7PM

ENHANCING MEMBER EXPERIENCE We will cover in this training: Understand what’s meant by the terms membership experience and membership engagement and how the two terms are related, Complete the Council Engagement Assessment to assess their council’s strengths and weaknesses with regards to member engagement,.

COMING SOON Grand Knight 101, 102 and 103 Council Officer Overview District Deputy Overview Council Growth Council Meetings Leadership Training Grand Knight Halftime Just to name a few!

Monday 4/24/2023 @ 7PM

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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

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KNIGHTS IN ACTION

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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

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KNIGHTS IN ACTION

DECLINE TO SIGN School Nurse Implications Ohio is now the next target of the abortion industry. They have a petition to put a change to Ohio’s Constitution on the ballot. It is presented as a bill to protect a woman’s reproductive health. Reading the bill tells a totally different story. Many of the articles in the bill are repugnant. Here’s one.

Medina Council #4168 Please pass this along to your fellow brothers, friends and family who have supported this Final Four'tune raffle: We have a winner. The first lottery Pick 3 on Monday was ticket #457 sold by Dave Steirer. The name of the winner remains anonymous at this time. With this fundraiser, we raised ~$6,800 for our charities.

As for the sellers who sold 10 tickets or more, brother Dan Cathcart will be following up with you regarding future events for this group.

If you are asked to sign the petition to put this bill on the ballot in November, please be kind to the worker, but decline.

The bill may be the work of the devil but the person asking Again, thank you all for your support in this wonderful for signatures probably does not know all of what the bill fundraiser. contains.

When you politely decline to sign, ask the person if they know that the bill would allow a child to go to the school nurse and ask for an aspirin and a sex change. The aspirin would be denied as the nurse needs parental permission to give it out, but the nurse could assist the child in finding a clinic to do the sex change and the nurse would not be allowed to tell the child’s parents. There is no age minimum for sex change requests.

All the best, Michael P. Conley 216-312-1294

This is just one piece of the proposed bill. More information will be provided later.

For more information: Beth at Greater Columbus Right To Life; GCRTL.org/STOP Patrick Kent, Lecturer Mt. Vernon Council #847

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KNIGHTS IN ACTION Solon Parent Tearfully Addresses Board of Education on Bus Safety Concerns

supports having seat belts in school buses and encourages school districts to conduct seat belt installation pilot programs.

requirements (18% US States & Beachwood) for seat belts in school buses; school districts facing the increased risk of litigation with A School Bus Safety Alliance Team unlimited compensatory damage consisting of Kate Kutnick, Solon I followed Kate’s talk with summary awards from student injuries in bus resident and Rudy Breglia advocated for statements similar to those given to the accidents; the substantial evidence for seat belts in school buses before the Solon Board back on January 28, 2019 on seat belts being considered a “Standard Solon Board*. Kate mentions while the importance of having seat belts in of Care”; the recent activity of Ohio choking back tears that her focus on school buses to protect children. Also school districts purchasing buses with school bus safety increased when her mentioned were the routine nature of seat belts and Ohio city councils sending daughter was in a minor school bus children being injured and killed in Resolutions to their associated school accident on her first day of her 1st grade. school bus accidents; the inadequacy of districts. Furthermore, the goals of the In her address she mentioned some current school bus safety features; the Alliance were mentioned and a recent examples of Ohio school bus low cost of adding seat belts at <0.5% of guarantee of providing funds for adding accidents where students were total cost of student transportation; the seat belts to the 1st Solon Pilot Program hospitalized. She also indicated that the routine complete failure (rollovers) of bus was made. A meeting of the Alliance Board needs to be “responsible stewards the primary school bus safety feature team is expected soon for discussions of our children’s safety” and should (NTSB); the ~1200 Ohio school bus with the Solon Superintendent, Fred require that seat belts be installed in new accidents each year; the many Bolden. school buses. Kate emphasized the governmental (NTSB) and safety recent “Position Statement” by the organization recommendations Rudy Breglia, Member Father Ragan 50,000 member Ohio PTA** that (National Safety Council) and Council #3269

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DIOCESAN INFO

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DIOCESAN DIRECTORY State Advocate / DD #32

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