May 2023 North Coast Navigator

MAY 2023

Brookpark Council #13984 and Parishioners from Mary Queen of the Apostles Join La Sagrada Familia Parish for Traditional Sawdust Carpet

FAITH

FAMILY

COMMUNITY

LIFE

CHARITY * UNITY * FRATERNITY * PAT RIOTISM

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FR. MCGIVNEY GUILD

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A CAUSE FOR SAINTHOOD for thee everlasting joy and eternal from the family burial plot in peace.

Waterbury, Conn., and reinterred in a polished granite sarcophagus in St. PLACE OF PRAYER & Mary’s Church in New Haven, PILGRIMAGE where he had founded the Order.

There the faithful could visit his tomb, pray for his intercession and invoke his spiritual strength.

Following years of preparation, the canonization cause was officially opened December 18, 1997, in the At a memorial service for Father chancery of the Archdiocese of McGivney, with delegations Hartford, under the care of then attending from nearly all of the 57 Archbishop Daniel A. Cronin, and local councils that had been the Knights of Columbus became the chartered in the Order’s first eight leader or actor of the cause. years, this tribute was given by a Dominican Father Gabriel B. brother Knight who later became a O’Donnell was appointed as the priest: postulator ( promoter) . With approval from the Vatican (“nihil He was a man of the people. He was obstare”), Father McGivney was zealous of the people’s welfare, and all given the title “Servant of God,” the the kindliness of his priestly soul first step toward sainthood. asserted itself more strongly in his On the occasion of the centennial of unceasing efforts for the betterment of the Knights of Columbus in 1982, Father Michael J. McGivney Guild | their condition ...Oh, Reverend Founder. initial steps were taken for the Knights of Columbus . .that act alone which gave life to the canonization cause. The body of (fathermcgivney.org) Knights of Columbus has surely secured Father McGivney was exhumed A MAN OF THE PEOPLE

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

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 As Spring blossoms forth and we are surrounded by new life, we spend this month full of the joy of our Easter celebration and in anticipation of the coming of the Holy Spirit, our Consoler and Advocate.

The saints that we will focus on this month— those who have already shared in the rewards of the Resurrection—are St. Athanasius (May 2), Sts. Philip and James (May 3), St. Damien de Vuester (May 10), St. Nereus & Achilleus, St. Pancras (May 12), Our Lady of Fatima (May 13), St. Matthias (May 14), St. John I (May 18), St. Bernadine of Siena (May 20), St. Christopher Magallanes (May 21), St. Bede, St. Gregory VII and St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi (May 25), St. Philip Neri (May 26), St. Augustine of Canterbury (May 27) and the Visitation (May 31).

The feasts of St. Joseph the Worker (May 1), St. Isidore the Farmer (May 15) and St. Rita of Cascia (May 22) are superseded by the Sunday liturgy. The Solemnity of the Ascension (May 26) is celebrated on May 29 (Sunday) in most dioceses in the United States.

A Time of Grace The world is resplendent with Spring's increased light and new growth. It is Mary's month in the Easter season and all of nature rejoices with the Queen of heaven at the Resurrection of the Son she was worthy to bear. During the remainder of Easter time, let us endeavor through the prayers of the Holy Liturgy and the Holy Rosary to deepen our gratitude for the mystery of our Baptismal rebirth in Christ.

Pentecost, the birth of the Church, is also among the celebrations of May. Though sprung from the side of Christ on the Cross, the Church marks as her birthday the descent of the Holy Spirit on Mary and the Apostles. At the 'birth' of the world, the Holy Spirit — the Breath of God — was the "mighty wind [that] swept over the waters" (Gen 1:2); at the birth of the Church He is present again "like the rush of a mighty wind" to recreate the world in the image of Christ through His Church (Acts 2:2).

We, the members of Christ's Mystical Body, are the present-day disciples sent by the Holy Spirit to bring Christ to the world. May we go forth as did Mary, who set out in haste to assist St. Elizabeth (feast of the Visitation, May 31). Come upon us, O Holy Spirit, so that, with Mary, we may proclaim the greatness of the Lord who has done great things for us — for his mercy endures forever!

The month of May is dedicated to The Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Holy Father's Intentions for the Month of May 2023 For church movements and groups: We pray that Church movements and groups may rediscover their mission of evangelization each day, placing their own charisms at the service of needs in the world.

The entire month of May falls within the liturgical season of Easter, which is represented by the liturgical color white — the color of light, a symbol of joy, purity and innocence (absolute or restored).

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OHIO STATE COUNCIL

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STATE OFFICER REPORT How do you describe a leader? There’s Steubenville. Your council’s presence get those tickets to me by Wednesday, the steadfast leader, who guides with at the state convention on May 19-21 May 17th.

I will be leaving for unwavering confidence. There’s the in Columbus, will help to shape the Columbus on May 18. quiet leader, who listens to learn direction of the state for the next 12before considering the way forward. years.

Your vote counts and is If you are looking for something fun to There’s the unassuming leader, who EXTEMELY important.

Please do this summer, join us on August might not hold great power, yet leads register for the state convention.

19th for a Lake County Captains by example. game. District Deputy Pat Gale was If you are interesting in meeting the able to arrange a picnic and game The lesson of this exercise is not that candidates for State Warden, join us ticket for $25 each. There is an option there is one way to lead. In fact, there on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 7:30PM at for just the game as well. There is a are many. But what makes a great Garfield Council #4130 where the flyer in back of the newsletter for you leader, no matter the approach, is the Greater Cleveland Chapter will be check out. trust that they earn—in their hosting Meet the Candidate Night. motivations, actions, and goals.

This is open to ALL councils in the Even though the fraternal year is Cleveland Diocese. You will have the winding down on the calendar, we On Good Shepherd Sunday, Jesus option to talk with the candidates and never really stop. Columbian Award explained that a leader is like a ask questions about the direction and Applications are due to Supreme by shepherd. Every night, the shepherd future of the Knights of Columbus June 30th.

Membership continues herds his flock through a gate to rest here in Ohio. Please, join us that until June 30th and then will reset by safely. His sheep follow him and him evening.

July 4th. So, there is still the option to alone. They know their leader and obtain Star Council. Continue to keep they trust him.

At the state convention in Columbus, asking men to join and get them to an we will be electing new state deputy, Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and In this story, Jesus is both the state secretary, state treasurer, and Fraternity before June 30th. shepherd, our leader, and the gate, our state advocate. We will also have the entryway into eternal life. opportunity to say thank you to IPSD Congratulations to Ohio District 1 Robert Byers has he ends his tenure as Master Brandon Robinson and his T h r o u g h o u t t h e G o s p e l s , w e a state officer and begins the life as a staff for hosting and putting on a great experience Jesus as a leader in many Past State Deputy. You truly will have Exemplification of Patriotism. There forms. He has been steadfast, he has a voice in the future of the Knights of were a total of 55-new Sir Knights and been quiet, and he has been Columbus in Ohio.

Ladies. The 4th Degree continues to unassuming. Through every version of be the visible arm of the Order. If you his leadership, his actions earn our Thank you to all of the councils that are interested in learning more, trust, and we follow him through the offered to host the State Tour this contact a 4th Degree Member in your gate. coming July.

This is a great council or Faithful Navigator. opportunity for us to come together as Congratulations also to Gilmour As leaders, we know how important a diocese and celebrate our successes Council #310 as they celebrate their trust is to our mission. Without trust, but also to look to the future. After 125th Anniversary! we would not be working within our considering the mileage all of the parishes and communities to drive councils would need to travel to Join Kathy and I at the State Officer change and improve lives. attend, I have selected Brunswick Hospitality Room at the state Council #4847 to host the July 15th convention. We would love to see you May is a month that is full of elections meeting. More information will be all again to celebrate our success and and the promise of the future. For all available soon. look forward to the future. of the councils, it might be the reassuring the current leaders that Your Super Cash Bonanza tickets are Vivat Jesus! they will get another year or it might due by May 12th to State Treasurer Jim Maslach, State Advocate be bringing in a new leader. For the Mike “West Side Mickey” Felerski. If state, this May we will be electing a you have any additional tickets after new State Warden from the Diocese of that you want to include, you need to

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GROWTH

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STATE GROWTH REPORT Growth in the diocese has been trending in a very positive direction the last couple of months. Currently, we are almost 82% of our adjusted goal with 251 new brothers. We are remaining steady at 3.58% growth since July 1’s membership numbers. Ohio is just under 80% of adjusted goal with 1,348 new members. There is still two months left of the fraternal year. So, keep the pedal to the metal and bring in those new members.

As far as we know, the free dues promo will end on June 30, 2023 unless Supreme decides to continue the program. This is a perfect opportunity to as that brother sitting next to you at Mass or helping out with the planning of your church festival, to come and join the Knights of Columbus. Where else can you put your faith into action—and have fun doing it at the same time!

As our Worthy State Membership Director reminds us, “If you don’t ask, they will not join.” Ask time so that you can all share in the experience of a life time.

The Wednesday Online Exemplifications will continue through June 30.

Councils are encouraged to start their own Exemplification Teams.

However, if you would like, our Diocesan Team is always available. Joe Vallowe (15901) would be glad to coordinate with you. Let us know!

ORDER GROWTH As of April 29, 2023

Ohio July 1: 54,710 Ohio Growth: 1,348 (79.76%) % Growth: 3.09% Cleveland July 1: 8,612 Cleveland Growth: 251 (81.47%) % 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 (20.83%) 2. 15056 Holy Family Parma (11.76%) 3. 2726 Windermere (10.68%) 4. 4168 Medina (9.52%) 5. 14111 Prince of Peace (8.54%) TOP-5 TOTAL NEW MEMBERS 1.

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774 Elyria (20) 3410 South Akron (18) 4168 Medina (16) 4847 Brunswick (14) 310 Gilmour (12) TOP-5 DISTRICTS

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DD #24 Tom Donovan (43) DD #20 DeWitt Gober (36) DD #19 Tom Goodheart (30) DD #33 George Metz (28) DD #21 Patrick Gale (25)

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OHIO STATE COUNCIL

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ADMINISTRATION

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ADMINISTRATIVE STUFF May is upon us and it is time to start the council elections for the 2023-2024 fraternal year. What better time to think about forms then now???

With councils holding elections between now and June 15, please make sure that the Report for Council Officers (Form 185) is completed by July 1, 2023.

The new administration can then select members to help run their service programs and submit the Form 365, also due on July 1. If your FS or GK are using Member Management, you can go into the system, assign the names to the NEXT FRATERNAL YEAR, and you are done. Do the forms early and they you will not have to worry about them later. Plus, it helps the state as we can update our contact database sooner.

The final form due for the fraternal year is the Columbian Award Application. A couple of councils have already taken me up on the automatic SP7. I will have their reports to them no later than the state convention. If your council reported programs via the Form 10784, then we can help assemble the report. Just let Jim Maslach know and we ill assemble that for you.

If you need any assistance with the forms, accessing the online information, or just a general thought, please feel free to contact your District Deputy.

Their contact information is on the last page of this newsletter. Otherwise, feel free to contact Jim Maslach, George Metz, Mike Incorvati, or Jerry Nowesnick for help.

The work is not done till the paperwork is submitted. Remember, to be early is to be on time. God Bless.

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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INSURANCE

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INSURANCE

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STATE COUNCIL

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124th ANNUAL OHIO STATE CONVENTION There is only ONE (1) week left to register for the state convention. Registration will close on May 4th at 11:59PM. There will be NO onsite registration. We need you to come out and attend the convention to help chart the course for the Knights of Columbus in Ohio.

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 The National Eucharistic Revival is a massive, three-year initiative that will bear fruit for years to come. Within this large movement, there are a few key moments you and your family won’t want to miss!

On the Parish Level We are currently in the Year of Diocesan Revival. So far, much of your opportunity to join the Revival has been digital. But this is about to change! As we enter the Year of Parish Revival this June, there will be more ways to join expressions of revival near you.

A Playbook for the Year of Parish Revival will be released in the coming weeks to provide inspiration and support to communities as they plan their response to the Holy Spirit’s invitation. Watch the Lead page on our website to learn more when the Playbook is released and help lead the Revival at your parish. And keep an eye on your parish bulletin and our upcoming events page to see what’s happening in your local community.

On the National Level Registration is live for the long-awaited 10th National Eucharistic Congress, hosted in Indianapolis. The rebirth of this legacy will be an important milestone within the Revival, and you are invited to attend! What is a Eucharistic Congress? Discover the history of this legacy and see the schedule for this generational moment. Groups get a discount at registration. Click here to learn more about registering a group for the National Eucharistic Congress.

In the Streets Another major moment within the Revival will be the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage—one of the largest Eucharistic pilgrimages in history. Together, we will process with our Eucharistic Lord along four routes, departing from the north, south, east, and west edges of our country. Visit our website to see which route will pass closest to you, or plan your own pilgrimage in solidarity. The four branches of the Pilgrimage will meet in Indianapolis in July 2024 for the National Eucharistic Congress.

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 11

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 and 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

DELTA CHURCH DRIVE

COUNCIL GROWTH

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.

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.

Click HERE to Visit Supreme Training

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.

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!

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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

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KNIGHTS IN ACTION 3970: Knights of Columbus lend a hand at St. Michael Holy Name/Altar Rosary Society 2023 Fish Fries George L. Schimek, Lafayette Council #3970 Once again the St. Michael Fish Fries were lead by the Holy Name/Altar Rosary Society. Many members of Holy Name are also brother knights in the Knights of Columbus. Thank you for your volunteer efforts putting on this successful parish based Lenten event. Lafayette Council extends its sincere appreciation to NH/ARS for allowing the Knights to sell their spring Super Cash Bonanza tickets at the fish fries. How many Knights can you spot in this series of photos from the March 31, 2023 fish fry?

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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

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KNIGHTS IN ACTION 13984: First Picture the Inspiration, The second the Beginning and the Final Picture

women, and Mary the mother of Brother Jesus, and his brothers. Mary joins Knights, the Apostles in the Cenacle. She Including provides a model of prayer, and Father encourages the Apostles to wait and Rob Nick Gresko, Brookpark Council #13984 pray for the Holy Spirit and pray for Reidy, the Holy Spirit. She models how to Parochial 33 colorful, sawdust carpets, known Vicar of as the Carpets of Holy Week. In Mary Spanish, they are called Alfombras Queen of de Semana Santa. The handiwork the was done by individuals, families, Apostles parish organizations, nonprofits and who was other groups. Brook Park Council Pastor of La Sagrada Familia from #13984 took part this year when 2009-2021. State Advocate Brother their Founding Grand Knight Nick Jim Maslach, three wives, one niece Gresko and his wife Alicia were and three grand children helped be active in preparing for the Holy asked to come up with the start the project on Palm Sunday and Spirit. design. The council is out of Mary was finished on Tuesday of Holy Queen of the Apostles Parish in Week. The final picture shows the Brook Park. When looking up where A group of volunteers tinted completed Carpet of Holy Week the sawdust and sand that was used by did the Name Mary Queen of the council made. Brother Nick Gresko the groups to create their carpets.

Apostles come from the following said “It was amazing seeing Volunteers go to a sawmill in Amish everyone work on these carpets was found: country to pick up 15-20 large bags together from across our of sawdust for the carpets. The Our Lady in Diocese. This shows the bigger sawdust is divided into large, the Upper picture of the church. It really is a aluminum trays, moistened and Room: After community and church event.” tinted with paint. The volunteers the Ascension, also tint several colors of sand. the Apostles On Good Friday a three mile long returned to the procession walks over these Groups creating the carpets select Upper Room carpets. The procession symbolizes the colors they need and get to work the sacrifices made through to await the filling in the design. It’s similar to a Christianity. "It's a sacrifice," said coming of the Paraclete, as we read in Acts 1:13-14: paint-by-number project, except they Nick Gresko. "We put our art, our use sawdust, sand and flour. time and then the carpet gets walked When they entered the city they all over. We're not destroying, we're went to the upper room where they From this the first image above giving up something that we like, shows Mary praying with the were staying, Peter and John and like Jesus gave his life for us." “Our Apostles in the Upper Room. This James and Andrew, Philip and sacrifice is extremely minor Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, picture was submitted to La Sagrada compared to the sacrifice He gave us Familia for our design. Volunteers James son of Alphaeus, Simon the all!” enlarged and sketched the design on Zealot, and Judas son of James. All a large square of plastic. This is these devoted themselves with one accord to prayer, together with some shown in the second picture. 6 14

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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

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KNIGHTS IN ACTION Good Friday Turnout Scott Metsch, North Olmsted Council 4731

We had three Sir Knights for the Good Friday Procession turnout: • • •

SK Deland Whitson – Archbishop Paul J. Hallinan Assembly – 1767 SK Miguel Colon – Bishop O’Reilly Assembly – 0816 SK Scott Metsch, PFN – Bishop O’Reilly Assembly - 0816

The Procession was well attended by the community. Bishop Malesic gave a moving Homily after the reading of the Passion at St. Coleman’s. The weather was perfect for the walk. The bishop and several priests (including Fr. Caroli) marched with us. The community really appreciated our presence; some even greeting us and thanking us for our help. Looking forward to next year!

God Bless you all during this Easter season.

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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

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KNIGHTS IN ACTION A Unique Forum for Catholic Thought and Inspiration The First Friday Club of Cleveland provides a wonderful opportunity for nourishment of mind and spirit.

Come and listen to inspiring and thought provoking speakers as you enjoy lunch and the fellowship of friends and colleagues.

Please join us and invite a friend, relative or colleague to a First Friday Club program. The Club meets on the Thursday before the first Friday of the month at The City Club at 850 Euclid Avenue in downtown Cleveland.

Join us and be part of this unique forum for Catholic thought and inspiration.

For additional information, call 216-712-1022 or email firstfridaycleveland@gmail.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS • • • • • • • •

May 4, 2023 Christopher Check, President of Catholic Answers June 1, 2023 Fr Nathan Cromly Dare Great Things July 6, 2023 Archbishop Timothy Broglio Archdiocese of Military Services & USCCB President August 3, 2023 August 31, 2023Fr David Pivonka TOR President of Franciscan University of Steubenville October 5, 2023 A Family Faith Journey. Business Leader Rick Schultz & Son Fr. Pat Schultz November 2, 2023 Alan Miciak President of John Carroll University November 30, 2023 Mark and Christi Tripodi Cornerstone of Hope

Attending to the needs of our community by providing spiritual care to patients, families, and staff through direct and indirect services.

We put people first by caring for their spiritual and emotional needs during the most important moments of their lives. You can help us achieve our mission by participating in our 2022 CP Golf Benefit.

Board Members: Jim Maslach, Vice-President Scott Metsch, Secretary Find out more info by visiting chaplainpartnership.org

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STATE & DIOCESAN ACTIVITIES UPCOMING EVENTS COUNCIL ELECTIONS NOW THROUGH JUNE 15TH! 3—State Exemplification CUF (7PM, Zoom) 5—Measure Up Weekend #2 10—State Exemplification CUF (7PM, Zoom) 12—Super Cash Bonanza Second Turn-In Due Date 12—Meet the Candidate Night (8PM, Garfield) 12—Cleveland Chapter Meeting (7:30PM) (Garfield) 16—State Membership Team Meeting (7PM, Zoom) 19, 20, 21—State Convention (Columbus) 23—Exemplification CUF (7PM, Gilmour 310) 24—State Exemplification CUF (7PM, Zoom) 26—District Deputy Appreciation (TBD) 27—Cleveland Diocesan Team Meeting (9AM, Zoom) 28—State Officer Meeting (7PM, Zoom) 31—State Exemplification CUF (7PM, Zoom)

For details concerning the events above, please check out either the state calendar or the diocesan calendar. To submit events, visit www.kofcohio.org and click on Events and Exemplifications.

Looking for a live, in-person Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity but do not have enough team members for the team. Contact Joe Vallowe at 703-839-3591 or via email at vallowej@gmail.com to schedule our Diocesan Team to assist. If you are interested in starting a council team, contact your District Deputy or any member of the Diocesan Team to assist.

Date Night Marriage Enrichment - Continuing to Grow in Love Our Lady Queen of Peace, Grafton OH is hosting a Marriage Enrichment Date Night.

Terri Yohman will be the presenter for this relaxing evening with your spouse.

Topics covered will include "The Five Love Languages" and Couple Prayer. The Five Love Languages is a great tool to use not only with your spouse, but also your family.

Mass starts at 4:30 PM if you choose to join us. Dinner will be served following the Mass in the Parish Center. Please note any food allergies in the registration.

Click HERE for more information.

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DIOCESAN INFO

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DIOCESAN DIRECTORY State Advocate / DD #32

789, 3541, 5506, 13601 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

310, 2726, 8320, 15023, 15737

George Metz

440-449-0081

georgegmetz@aol.com

Dio. Membership / DD #28

Inactive Councils

Mike Incorvati

330-671-1490

mbaincorvati@hotmail.com

Dio. Membership / DD #29

Inactive Councils

Jerry Nowesnick

440-336-0039

nowesnick@gmail.com

Past State Deputy

Robert Collins, Jr

216-410-7174

rfcollinsjr@gmail.com

Past State Deputy

Roland Bator

330-225-7354

rbator4591@msn.com

General Agent

Jason Staas

800-484-0304

jason.staas@kofc.org

Assistant General Agent/ Financial Advisor

Christopher Winston

440-973-8288

christopher.winston@kofc.org

District Deputy #19

547, 3213, 3410, 14054, 14111

Tom Goodhart

330-773-9379

MLTRG@ATT.NET

District Deputy #20

637, 774, 3269, 4891, 7970, 8369

DeWitt Gober

440-541-3317

DD20GOBER@GMAIL.COM

District Deputy #21

4731, 13984, 14416, 15901, 16373, 16376

Patrick Gale

440-382-1177

FLAGDAY66@WOWWAY.COM

District Deputy #22

733, 2643, 2790, 4217, 13640

David Tucker

216-310-4360

SIXFOOTSIX32@YAHOO.COM

District Deputy #23

947, 3304, 14714, 15942

OPEN

District Deputy #24

4168, 4847, 10792, 11464, 14769

Tom Donovan

216-650-4213

TD3430@ATT.NET

District Deputy #25

2362, 3529, 4664, 5613, 10936, 13517

Cris Drugan

234-207-8686

CRIS.DRUGAN@ATT.NET

District Deputy #26

3970, 14406, 15056, 15614, 16137, 16279

Teran Taggart

216-509-2087

ADM5893@YAHOO.COM

District Deputy #27

2886, 3164, 4498, 4801, 5405, 13755

Tim Daley

216-486-1298

tdaley1861@aol.com

District Deputy #30

14255, 14551

OPEN

District Deputy #31

2803, 4130, 4893, 5106, 5559, 11831

Bob Walsh

If interested, call George or Jim!

If interested, call George or Jim! 216-533-1134

REWALSH731@AOL.COM

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