June 2023 North Coast Navigator

JUNE 2023

FAITH

FAMILY

COMMUNITY

LIFE

CHARITY * UNITY * FRATERNITY * PAT RIOTISM

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FR. MCGIVNEY GUILD

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A CAUSE FOR SAINTHOOD Father O’Donnell currently serves as Knights of Columbus.

Vice-Postulator of the cause and The appointed Two extraordinary healings were Director of the Father McGivney archdiocesan reported to the Congregation but Guild.

Historical neither was accepted as miraculous Commission VENERABLE SERVANT OF GOD according to the Vatican’s high compiled a 700standards of proof. page document After a period of meticulous study on all aspects of Father McGivney’s and assessment of Father Knowing that these setbacks were life and times, and a Tribunal was McGivney’s life and virtues, the simply a sign of the Vatican’s high convened in Hartford to take Congregation for the Causes of standards and the integrity of the testimony and assess the evidence Saints announced on March 15, 2008, sainthood process, the Father related to the cause. Father that Pope Benedict XVI had McGivney Guild continued to O’Donnell then set out to write approved a decree of heroic virtue receive reports of extraordinary the positio – an authoritative and Father McGivney was declared favors and finally came across one biography of Father McGivney and Venerable Servant of God. that would be judged miraculous. an exposition on his virtues of faith, The healing of an unborn baby from hope and charity, with emphasis on The decree reads, in part: a fatal condition proved to be the his spiritual character and holiness miracle opening the way for the Concerning the theological virtues of of life. Running more than 1,000 beatification of Father McGivney pages, the document was delivered Faith, Hope, and Love both toward God (Father McGivney Guild, 2023). to the Vatican in the summer of 2000 and neighbor as well as the cardinal virtues of Prudence, Justice, and the cause officially began its Retrieved from: A Saint in the Making-Father McGivney | Knights of Rome phase at the Congregation for Temperance, and Fortitude, and those others joined to them, they existed to a Columbus the Causes of Saints. heroic degree in the Servant of God A new postulator based in Rome, Dr. Michael McGivney, Diocesan Priest and Founder of the Fraternal Order the Andrea Ambrosi, was appointed.

TRIBUNAL & ROME PHASE

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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FAITH FORMATION

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MONTHLY REFLECTION The month of June falls within the liturgical season of Ordinary Time, which is represented by the liturgical color green. This symbol of hope is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal harvest of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection. It is used in the offices and Masses of Ordinary Time.

As we begin to feel the warmth of summer, we can reflect that we celebrate the feasts of Trinity Sunday (June 4), Corpus Christi (June 11), the Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 16) and the Immaculate Heart of Mary (June 17). God is Love and the Sacred Heart of Jesus — present on earth in the Blessed Sacrament — is the human manifestation of God's Love for men.

Appropriately June is considered the month for weddings where human hearts join and cooperate with the Creator in bringing forth new life. The family they create is a human reflection of the Blessed Trinity.

The saints that we will focus on this month are: St. Justin (June 1), Sts. Marcellinus and Peter (June 2), St. Charles Lwanga & Companions (June 3), St. Boniface (June 5), St. Norbert (June 6), St. Ephrem (June 9), St. Anthony of Padua (June 13), St. Romuald (June 19), St. Aloysius Gonzaga (June 21), Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More (June 22), St. Paulinus (June 22), the Nativity of St. John the Baptist (June 24), St. Josemaría Escrivá (June 26), St. Cyril of Alexandria (June 27), St. Irenaeus (June 28), the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul (June 29) and the First Martyrs of the Church of Rome (June 30). The feast of St. Barnabas (June 11) is superseded by the Sunday liturgy.

A Time of Love Following Pentecost, the Church begins her slow descent from the great peaks of the Easter Season to the verdant pastures of Ordinary Time, the longest of the liturgical seasons. She pauses briefly, to praise the Holy Trinity — Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier; and then the Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ, Corpus Christi. Like the lush June growth all around us, the green of the liturgical season points to the new life won for us by the Redemption of Jesus Christ, the new life of Charity. For Our Lord came to cast the fire of His love on the earth, and to that end, sent His Holy Spirit at Pentecost in the form of tongues of fire.

Therefore, the close of the Easter season marks not the cessation but rather the beginning of Ordinary Time is the commencement of the Church’s activity. Ordinary Time is the hour to “go out to all the world and tell the good news.” The feasts of June highlight this expansion of the Church. At least ten times, the Church vests in the red of the martyrs whose blood is the very seed of her growth. She also celebrates the feasts of the Apostles Peter and Paul, and the birth of St. John the Baptist, protodisciple and prophet.

We, too, are called to be witnesses like the apostles and martyrs. May the Heart of Jesus inflame our hearts so that we may be worthy of our Baptismal call to holiness. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.

The month of June is dedicated to The Sacred Heart of Jesus.

The Holy Father's Intentions for the Month of June 2023 For the abolition of torture: We pray that the international community may commit in a concrete way to ensuring the abolition of torture and guarantee support to victims and their families.

(See also Apostleship of Prayer)

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in Thee.

This item 12552 digitally provided courtesy of CatholicCulture.org

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OHIO STATE COUNCIL

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STATE OFFICER REPORT What an amazing month the Knights • State Secretary -Elect: Mike Treasurer just as hard as I did as of Columbus had in May! Council Warden and Advocate. Kathy and I Felerski (CIN) elections, programs and activities, • St ate T re a sure r - E le ct: Ji m thank all of you!

Measure Up, Mother’s Day Breakfasts, Maslach (CLE) first communion masses, state • State Advocate-Elect: Chris Sarka I would like to thank all of the district convention, memorial day, Super deputies that work with you this past (COL) Cash, and so on. I bet you are ready to • IPSD: Mark Siracusa (TOL) fraternal year. Their dedication and sit back for the summer and enjoy a determination to make sure you were cold one?

The delegates at the 124th Annual going on the right path or answering C o n v e n t i o n e l e c t e d A n t h o n y those questions late at night, is worthy Not the Knights of Columbus!! We are Offenberger from the Steubenville of high praise. Most of the District just heating up!

Diocese as the new State Warden. He Deputies are returning for the 2023will be stepping into a big set of shoes 2024 fraternal year except Cris Thank you to all of the delegates and as Immediate Past State Deputy Drugan (DD #25).

Cris was attendees that came out to the 124th Robert Byers, after 24-years on state instrumental in getting the councils in Annual Ohio State Council State staff, is moving over to the Past State his district to become active and Convention in Columbus on May 19- Deputies and joining his brothers. reporting. Cris, thank you very much.

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Ne w v enue, new Thank you to Bob for all of the years of Later on in this issue, the new DDs experiences, and yes—some new service and—I am sure there is more and their councils are listed as hiccups along the way. to come. Good luck to Tony has he reference. accepts the new position. There will Congratulations to all of the councils be trials and tribulations, but Tony As we turn toward the next fraternal that won state awards for the has a good set of officers in front of year, please take note that the State Cleveland Diocese these include: him that will help him adjust to his Tour Meeting for the Cleveland Diocese will take place on Saturday, new duties.

July 15, 2023 at 1PM at St. Ambrose • Youth of the Year: Gavin Fronek A traditional KofC (13984) Thank you to Mark and Beth Siracusa in Brunswick.

• Family of the Year: Matthew & for the past two years as State Deputy. lunch will be served starting at 12 Please note that this is a Amy Wright (13984) There were a lot of ups and downs but Noon.

Usually, • Chaplain of the Year: Fr. John under his direction, the state change from the past.

Mullee (3970) continues to grow and shows why Ohio Cleveland is on Sunday afternoon.

• Knight of the Year: Teran Taggart is a top-player in the Knights of Our Worthy State Deputy-Elect is making a couple of changes. So, check (15901) Columbus. o ut the st ate w e b site unde r Gavin won State Youth of the Year as Thank you to Chris Sarka, Columbus ACTIVITIES for more information. well.

There were a total of 5- Convention Team, and the State Administrative, 9-Bronze, and 2-Gold Officers for putting on a great I am so looking forward to all of the Council Award Winners. Great job. I weekend for all to enjoy. We are great things that you and your know that the Knights of Columbus looking forward to 2024 when we will councils will be doing in this upcoming are alive in the diocese and putting be celebrating the 125th Annual State year. I continue to thank God daily for your prayers and support. Remember, their faith into action. How are you Convention in the Queen City. your diocesan team is here for you. eligible for state awards? Easy, report your program or activity.

I want to personally thank all of you You need anything, please do not Working for the support and prayers as I hesitate to contact us.

Congratulations to your new state continue on this journey and for together, we will be strong and officers for the 2023-2024 Fraternal allowing me to be your representative courageous.

Year. They include: on the state council. Without all of you, doing the great work that you do, Vivat Jesus!

• State Deputy-Elect: Jeff Kiliany it makes my job just a little easier. I Jim Maslach, State Treasurer-Elect look forward to working as your State (YOU)

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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 87% of our adjusted goal with 270 new brothers. We are remaining steady at 3.62% growth since July 1’s membership numbers. Ohio is just under 87% of adjusted goal with 1,483 new members. There is still 30 days 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 May 27, 2023

Ohio July 1: 54,710 Ohio Growth: 1,483 (86.62%) % Growth: 3.13% Cleveland July 1: 8,612 Cleveland Growth: 270 (86.51%) % Growth: 3.62% % 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. 16373 St. Ladislas (8.75%) TOP-5 TOTAL NEW MEMBERS 1.

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774 Elyria (20) 3410 South Akron (18) 4168 Medina (16) 310 Gilmour (15) 4847 Brunswick (14) TOP-5 DISTRICTS

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DD #24 Tom Donovan (43) DD #20 DeWitt Gober (36) DD #33 George Metz (31) DD #19 Tom Goodheart (30) DD #21 Patrick Gale (26)

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OHIO STATE COUNCIL

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ADMINISTRATION

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ADMINISTRATIVE STUFF June is here and hopefully, your councils are having your elections for officers for the 2023-2024 fraternal year. What better time to get the Form 185 and 365 done and sent to State and Supreme but when the election concludes?

Try it, you might find it easier to do than you think—especially if you are using Member Management. LOL 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 The new fraternal year starts July 1. Are you ready?

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INSURANCE

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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

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STATE GENERAL PROGRAM You have the month of June to make Star Council award. Please make sure to submit your Columbian Award (Form SP-7) by June 30, best to submit early and use the online method from Supremes form site. You can use OSC summary at https:// kofc-ohio.web.app/council-summary to make sure you don’t miss any programs you entered via #10784 this past fraternal year. For councils still needing Founders Award (hosting or attending online two Fraternal Benefit Nights, Form #11077) the last online Webinar will be June 27 at 8 pm by Jim Effner “Importance of Whole Life as part of Retirement Plan” you can register at following site https:// goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1596214&tp_key=15f6434dbe&sti=mahonagents6-27-2023, Please make sure your council is still fully complaint with Safe Environment (Youth Protection) requirements.

Now is also a good time for Councils to conduct their 2022-23 fraternal year in review, to discuss what lessons were learned this past year, what can be improved upon for the next fraternal year. Successful planning and effective implementation will lead to a year strong in Charity, Unity, and Fraternity, putting your Faith into Action.

Next Supreme Webinar will be on Thursday June 22 at 8 pm, “Planning for Next Fraternal Year” https:// goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1618411&tp_key=ad9f8745b8 Silver Rose is in Ohio From June 25 to July 22, more information https://kofcohio.org/pilgrim-icon-program/ Due June 30: Columbian Award Application (#SP-7) Form Report of Round Table Coordinator (#2629) Form ASAP Grant Application RSVP Refund Application (#2863) Food for Families Refund Application (#10057) Report of Officers Chosen for the Term (#185) Form Service Program Personal Report (#365) Form As we look to accomplish our goals and grow the Order in June, the most important things we can do are to be active, be engaged, and be engaging. Conducting more activities - even just one or two more in the next 90 days – will have a ripple effect that will propel your council to higher levels of activity and engagement. As Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly said last August at the Supreme Convention, “Step into the Breach” and put your Faith into Action!

As we continue to celebrate the October 21, 2020 Beatification of our founder, Blessed Michael J. McGivney, please enter the Promo Code BLESSEDMCGIVNEY for 12 months of free online membership, scan QR code below with your phone (scan while on camera mode) or go to kofc.org/JoinUs

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STATE TOUR

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STATE TOUR 2023

Coming to a Diocese Near You! State Tour 2023 Join us through out the month of July as your New State Deputy and his team will make the tour throughout Ohio. Friendship and fellowship will be on the forefront as we come together to discuss the future of the Knights of Columbus here in Ohio! Spread the word. Plan to Attend. Find a location near you and come out and see us! Watch for more information via email!

Cleveland Diocese Saturday July 15, 2023 Lunch: 12:00 Noon Meeting: 1:00 PM

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FUNDRAISING

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SUPER CASH BONANZA WINNERS

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KNIGHTS IN ACTION

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EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL 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

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TRAINING

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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES We appreciate everything you do for your council, your district and the Order. To assist you and all fraternal leaders, we are pleased to introduce a new Officer Training Webinar series, designed specifically to help you succeed. If you will not be the District Deputy for the upcoming 2023-2024 Fraternal Year, please send the registration links to your successor. Click on the links below to register. And remember, you should register even if you can't join us live - a link will be sent after the live viewing that will allow you to watch the training webinar on-demand.

DD 101 District Deputy is a critical role to the successful operation of local councils and the order. This webinar will cover the significance of District Deputies and ways to be a successful District Deputy. We will also highlight important issues for this upcoming fraternal year.

June 3, 2023, 10:00 AM EDT: District Deputy 101 June 5, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT: District Deputy 101 June 12, 2023, 7:00 PM EDT: District Deputy 101

Grand Knight Training

Council Meetings

This webinar is designed to help you become a successful leader. You will learn duties and responsibilities, how to engage your fellow officers, the method to form your council into a team, tips for working with other councils on larger initiatives, and what it takes to be the “go-to guys” for your pastor. In addition, you will discover what it takes to make charitable works the focus of your council and make it the premier parish organization for all eligible Catholic men to join.

This webinar will show councils how to adopt the current guidelines and learn best practices to host an informative, efficient, and effective Council Meeting. Using ‘The Guidelines for Council Meetings’ we will walk you through the steps and procedures of council and officer planning meetings to give you the confidence to prepare and host council meetings that will benefit your Council and help maintain strong, healthy and engaged membership.

June 19, 2023, 10:00 PM EDT: Council Meetings

June 26, 2023, 9:00 PM EDT: Grand Knight Training

June 28, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT: District Deputy 101

July 24, 2023, 10:00 PM EDT: Council Meetings

July 8, 2023, 12:00 PM EDT: Grand Knight Training July 11, 2023, 9:00 PM EDT: Grand Knight Training

Program Planning This informative webinar will teach you the basics of planning a council program. We will touch upon the successful Faith in Action model and discuss the tools you will need for each step of the process, including planning, executing the event and follow-up.

June 1, 2023, 9:00 PM EDT: Program Planning July 13, 2023, 9:00 PM EDT: Program Planning

New Member Management & Member Billing Join us for this webinar where we will cover the basics of the Member Management & Member Billing applications. This training will show you the ins and outs of this online membership management tool. Learn how to use this simple and secure platform to manage your council’s membership and financial records. In addition discover how to use the integrated email system, to easily communicate with your council.

June 29, 2023, 7:00 PM EDT: Member Management/Member Billing Basics July 25, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT: Member Management/Member Billing Basics

Financial Officer Training This webinar covers the relationship between those officers entrusted with the financial management of the council. We will cover their roles and responsibilities, management of council finances, checks and balances, and the proper flow of money and bills. We will share some practical advice on money management and reporting responsibilities.

June 13, 2023, 7:00 PM EDT: Financial Officer Training July 18, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT: Financial Officer Training

Visit the Fraternal Training page on the Knights of Columbus website to view our complete schedule of training webinars, the archive of On Demand Webinars, the Fraternal "How To" Video Library, Officer Resources, and more.

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STATE CAMPOUT Make your plans to attend! The 55th Annual Ohio Knights of Columbus Family Campout has been scheduled for Tuesday July 25 thru Sunday July 30 , 2023 at the Mercer County Fairgrounds in Celina, Ohio, hosted by Ohio KofC District 1 Join us for a weekend of fun, food and friendship!

Come early in the week and enjoy some local attractions on your own….Maria Stein Heritage Museum, Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics, 39 Mile Scenic Byway featuring The Land of the Cross Tipped Churches, CelinaColdwater Biking/Walking Path, Franklin Township Greenway Trail for biking or walking, Grand Lake St. Marys, Niekamp Farm & Flea Market, Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway Kings Royal Race, Bicycle Museum of America, Armstrong Air and Space Museum, Saturday Farmers Market.

Camping for Friday and Saturday is $60 with $30 for each additional night. Indoor activities will be held in the airconditioned Jr. Fair Building. All sites are electric. Picnic tables will be provided. A hose will be available to fill your water tank if you do not bring water with you.

Firewood will be available. Ice available for purchase.

Anyone local not camping but wishing to visit and enjoy the Friday and/or Saturday activities and meals must preregister as a Visitor so we have enough food available. The fee will be $10 per person per day. If you are not camping folk and live farther away but want to join the festivities following are a few local hotels: just be sure to preregister as a Visitor.

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Best Western, 2020 Holiday Drive, Celina, Ohio 45822; 419-586-4919 West Bank Inn, 1055 West Bank Road, Celina, Ohio 45822; 419-584-3625 Romer’s Westlake Hotel Villas, 1100 S Main St, Celina, OH 45822; 419-584-1444 Americas Best Value Inn, 1421 State Route 703, Celina, OH 45822; 419-586-4656 The Gels Home Bed and Breakfast, 507 N 2nd St, Coldwater, OH 45828; 419-678-3288

We hope to see you at the 55th Annual 2022 State K of C Family Campout! Register by mailing the registration form before July 1, 2023. Reservations after this date cannot be guaranteed a site. We are accepting donations to help defray the cost of the campout and would greatly appreciate any monetary or raffle gifts you may be want to send. For more information you may call Joe Bruns 419-852-2361 or ohio2023kofcfamilycampout@gmail.com.

Visit state website (www.kofcohio.org) and click under ACTIVITIES > State Family Campout for schedule and registration forms. Looking forward to seeing you July, 2023!

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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

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KNIGHTS IN ACTION DECLINE TO SIGN Patrick Kent, Council #847 Do you have to sign any document that a person asks you to sign? Would you sign a petition that asks for a wall to be built between Ohio and Michigan? Maybe so, probably not, so why sign a petition to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot when you disagree with the content of the amendment.

What does the proposed constitutional amendment permit? Here’s another example: If a 14-year-old boy decides he wants into the “girls” locker room, his plan would be legal under the proposed constitutional amendment.

Without telling his parents, he goes to a sex-change clinic and tells them he wants to be a girl. They prescribe drugs and give him instructions. He can tell the school nurse that he is transitioning to a female and wants to use the girl’s facilities. No one can question him about this and his parents cannot be notified about the situation. He can come to school, dress in a female manner, use the female facilities, change clothes, and then go home as a normal male. Unfortunately, this is not fiction, but can become a reality under the proposed constitutional amendment. Already, we are reading news reports of young men exposing themselves to the girls in the “girls” locker room.

If you dislike this potential scenario, politely decline to sign.

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STATE & DIOCESAN ACTIVITIES UPCOMING EVENTS COUNCIL ELECTIONS NOW THROUGH JUNE 15TH! 1—Religious Night Dinner (6PM, 3410) 3—Exemplification CUF (12 Noon, 4847) 4—Eucharistic Procession (12 Noon, Cuyahoga Falls) 7—State Exemplification CUF (7PM, Zoom) 9—Cleveland Chapter Meeting (7:30PM) (Garfield) 13—KofC Luncheon (2PM, Fuji Buffet, Parma) 14—State Membership Team Meeting (7PM, Zoom) 16, 17, 18—State Organizational Meeting (Geneva) 20—State Growth Meeting (7PM, Zoom) 21—State Exemplification CUF (7PM, Zoom) 22—Exemplification CUF (7PM, 10936) 23, 24, 25—State District Deputy Meeting (Columbus) 28—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.

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 2023 CP Golf Benefit.

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

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DIOCESAN INFO

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DIOCESAN DIRECTORY 2023-2024 State Treasurer / DD #23

947, 3304, 14714, 15942

State Website Director

Jim Maslach

440-785-9838

kofcjkm@gmail.com

Tom Buehner

216-554-0722

tom.buehner@gmail.com

District Deputy #33 / College Council Coordinator

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

Diocesan DD Coordinator / DD #26

3970, 14406, 15056, 15614, 16137, 16279

Teran Taggart

216-509-2087

ADM5893@YAHOO.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

3213, 3410, 4664, 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

David Tucker

216-310-4360

SIXFOOTSIX32@YAHOO.COM

District Deputy #24

4168, 4847, 10792, 11464, 14769

Tom Donovan

216-650-4213

TD3430@ATT.NET

District Deputy #25

2362, 3529, 5613, 10936, 13517

Mike Rauh

330-678-7474

MIKERAUH58@GMAIL.COM

District Deputy #27

2886, 3164, 4498, 4801, 5405, 13755

Tim Daley

216-486-1298

tdaley1861@aol.com

District Deputy #30

547, 14054, 14255, 14551

Ron Reichert

330-697-9605

rono48r@gmail.com

District Deputy #31

2803, 4130, 4893, 5106, 5559, 11831

Jerry Nowesnick

440-336-0039

nowesnick@gmail.com

District Deputy #32 / Council Rejuvenation

789, 3541, 5506

Robert Walsh

216-533-1134

rewalsh731@aol.com

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DIOCESAN INFO

NORTH COAST NAVIGATOR

JUNE 2023

DIOCESAN DIRECTORY 2022-2023 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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