KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NH STATE COUNCIL NH Knights of Columbus Fall Quarterly Meeting October 18, 2015 NH State Website:

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1 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NH STATE COUNCIL NH Knights of Columbus Fall Quarterly Meeting October 18, 2015 NH State Website: * ONE MEMBER * PER COUNCIL * PER MONTH * NH State Council Weekly Your NH Knights News: Prayer requests: Father Robert Smolley, Fr. Cecil Donahue, Cecile Mercier, Fr Daniel Sinibaldi( ) 2015 Respect Life Series Schedule (updated ( ) KCIC program information ( ) Priesthood Sunday ( ) Laundry Basket Drive for Pregnancy Centers ( ) Church Recruitment Drive ( ) State Church Director Update ( ) State Community Director Update ( ) State Family Director Report Man Up ( ) The World Apostolate of Fatima ( ) March for Life Report ( ) Message from The State Deputy and photos from State Ball Updated ( ) Airing of Our Lady of Guadalupe Documentary ( ) NH KofC Student Pro-Life Essay Contest ( ) Lebanon Council 2656 Presents Oktoberfest 2015 ( ) Upcoming Degree Exemplifications ( ) Important Dates to Remember October 24, 2015 Exemplification of the Second and Third Degree in Berlin, NH October 25, 2015 Priesthood Sunday November 11, 2015 Veterans Day Ceremony, NH State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, NH November 21, Exemplification of the Fourth Degree in Hudson, NH Editor s Note: I have assumed the duties of publishing this weekly briefing. Please submit your entries to me at raylemay@comcast.net. See page 15 for more information. Page 1 of 15

2 + PRAYER REQUESTS + Brothers: Please keep in your thoughts, all our Brother Knights and their families, that need our prayers UPDATE: Assistant State Chaplain Father Robert Smolley Mount Carmel Manchester NH ( ) Fr. Smolley is currently at the Mount Carmel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 235 Myrtle Street, Manchester NH 03104, Room 404 and is receiving visitors. Fr. Robert has received his prosthesis and is working to become proficient with it. He is quite anxious to return and resume his duties. Fr. Smolley attended the State Ball and enjoyed it immensely. Please continue your thoughtful prayers for Father Robert. Fraternally, State Warden Raymond Lemay Prayer request: Fr. Cecile Donahue, Chaplain Council 4875, St Anselm College ( ) Please keep Fr. Cecil in your prayers as he also is at Mt Carmel Rehabilitation Center, recovering from foot surgery for at least a few more weeks. Father told Lionel Coulon and I that his doctor will not release him until he could stomp his injured foot on the ground without pain. Father Cecil is accepting visitors. Prayer request for Cecile Mercier, wife of Past State Deputy Fred Mercier ( ) Cecile fell and broke a few bones in her heel. Please keep both Freddie and Cecile in your prayers. Edward A. McCann, PSD DD # 15 Prayer request: Fr. Daniel Sinibaldi, Chaplain and 2048 and FF at Fr. McDonald Assembly in Rochester Respect Life Series Schedule October 22, Cheryl Falon - Birthright Previous Respect Life Sessions can be seen on our YouTube page linked below: The Respect Life Series, sponsored by the Windham Council 7572 Knights of Columbus, takes place at Saint Matthew's Church, 2 Searles Road, Windham NH. Mass is at 7:00pm followed by the Respect Life Series talk. For more information, contact Mike Mrvos at mikemrvos@gmail.com or Worthy Grand Knights, Worthy Council KCIC Chairman, Worthy District Deputies, The 2015 KCIC program materials are available on the NH State Council Web Site. There are eight (8) KCIC documents available to provide you all of the information needed to begin your 2015 KCIC Program in your council. NOTE: In order to read and download the KCIC documents you must create an account with a password on the NH State Council web site (see attached). Read More... KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS! Dave Wilson Knights of Columbus NH State Council KCIC Chairman tknightnow@aol.com (after 6:30 pm weekdays; anytime on weekends) Page 2 of 15

3 Priesthood Sunday October 24/25, 2015 Catholic parishes throughout New Hampshire and the United States will show support for their priests with prayers and special celebrations on the weekend of October 24 and 25. The last Sunday of October has in recent years been designated as Priesthood Sunday; a one-day celebration of the priesthood organized by parish lay leaders and coordinated by the USA Council of Serra International. Serra International is a lay organization whose aim is to foster and promote vocations to the Catholic priesthood and religious life, and encourages its members to fulfill their own Christian vocations to service. The lay faithful of each parish, school or other ministry are asked to develop their own special way of marking the day and honoring both priesthood and their own priests. Over the past few years parishes have shown their appreciation by hosting receptions after the Masses, placing an ad in the local newspaper honoring their priest, or presenting their priest with personalized notes reminding him of what he does to bring people closer to Christ. For more information on Priesthood Sunday go to: PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY As a reminder to all Councils, I wanted everyone to know that the State web-site includes attachments for Priesthood Sunday that will aid Councils and other parish organizations in the preparation for a celebration of our priests central role in the life of the Church. Attachments include a template for Church Bulletin announcements, a template for suggested Prayers for the Faithful for all Masses that weekend, a Certificate of Appreciation that can be personalized for each priest in a parish, ideas for a parish celebration and other helpful templates. Please access the State Council website to see all that is available. Thank you. Rob Eib State Church Director Page 3 of 15

4 Laundry Basket Drive//Items for Pregnancy Centers Brothers, The following is the list of items for the Laundry Basket Drive. Laundry Baskets are preferred because they are can be donated as well, but we ll take the items however they come!! Thanks, Tim Kingsley SPD Diapers Receiving Blankets Blankets Shampoo Burp Cloths Sweater Sets Bibs Stretch Outfits Sleepers Wipes Onesies Baby Powder Crib Sheets Lotion 8 oz. Playtex Bottles and Liners Desitin Feeding Spoons Q-Tips Infant Socks and Hats Diaper Bags Maternity Clothes Baby Thermometers Maternity PJ s Baby Formula Regular Undershirts Tipper Cups Towel Sets The list of Pregnancy centers that the State Culture-of-life Director is targeting. Options for Women Care Net of Laconia Care Net of Nashua Care Net of Concord Birthright of Manchester Care Net of the White Mountains Derry Birthright Care Net of the Upper Valley Our Place P.R.C of the Monadnock Region Care Net of Manchester Portsmouth Birthright New Generation Pathways (Littleton) Penacook Pregnancy Center Lighthouse Pregnancy Center Church Recruitment Drive Worthy Grand Knights We are about to enter a very important time for the Knights of Columbus and for the councils that make up this great organization. October is CHURCH DRIVE Month! It is very important that all councils prepare now for the October Church Drive. Thus far, our councils have done a fair job of recruiting this fraternal year, but it could be much better. The Supreme Council asks that during the month of October Page 4 of 15

5 the individual councils spend time concentrating on church drives in their area. 1. The Preparation Phase Get permission from your pastor to hold a Church Recruitment Drive Weekend after all Masses. Contact your council's field agent to get his assistance. Advertise the drive in the parish bulletin. Order all of your recruiting materials in advance through using the attached form. (See attached file: driveform.pdf) Organize your members into teams for the drive weekend. Make sure that enough council members are committed to covering each Mass. Conduct a First Degree Ceremonial within one week of the recruitment drive. If necessary, use the First Degree Video Production available via Officers Online. 2. The Implementation Phase Arrange for a membership recruitment announcement to be made before or after Mass. Have members, wearing Knights of Columbus branded apparel so they are easily identified, positioned at the entrances of the Church or other appropriate area, to talk to prospects about joining and help them complete a Membership Document (#100) or a Prospect Card (#921A) if he d rather learn more about the Knights before filling out a Membership Document. I will be asking for a complete report of your Church Drives by November 2, I will be sending out a report sheet for you to use at a later date. I hope that every council in the jurisdiction of New Hampshire has a successful month of recruitment! William D. McCarthy, PSD NH State Council Membership Director (603) kcpgk@comcast.net STATE CHURCH DIRECTOR UPDATE: OCTOBER 2015 Pope Francis has declared an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy to commence December 8, 2015 and end November 20, The Holy Father said that we need to call on the Lord s help since mercy is a grace, a gift from God. To be merciful, we must acknowledge that we are sinners. We must admit that we are sinners and are ashamed of our sins before forgiveness is requested. If we do this, good things will follow: we will truly be men! he says. With an attitude of repentance, we will be more capable of being merciful because we will feel God s mercy for us. Secondly, to be merciful, we need an openness to expanding our hearts. A big heart doesn t condemn but forgives and forgets. Who are we to judge others? Pope Francis also said, To change the world for the better we must do good to those who are unable to reciprocate, as the Father did with us, in giving us Jesus. We learn through Holy Mother Church how to be merciful: feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, visit the imprisoned and bury the dead (Corporal Works of Mercy) and to counsel the doubtful, comfort the afflicted, forgive offenses, pray for the living and the dead, instruct the ignorant, admonish sinners and bear wrongs patiently (Spiritual Works of Mercy). In our works and in our prayers, may we always be mindful of those who are unable to reciprocate. Page 5 of 15

6 HOLY FAMILY ICON PROGRAM: The two icons have arrived. Unfortunately, the program will need to be on hold for now until we receive the Prayer Booklets and Prayer Cards from Supreme. I will send out a notice of how we will proceed as soon as we get word from Supreme regarding the delivery of the other necessary materials. PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY: Designated for the weekend of October 24 th and 25 th, the national weekend of recognition for priests was begun by Serra Int l several years ago. The intent has been to honor the central role that priests play in the life of the church. As leaders in our parish communities, please work toward putting a day of celebration together to honor your priests. It would be great if you coordinated efforts with other parish ministries. We have placed on the State Council Web-site several templates that will help all Councils in the preparation and execution of a Priesthood Sunday celebration. Included among the templates is a Certificate of Appreciation that can be personalized for each priest in your parish. FIFTH SUNDAY ROSARY PROGRAM: This program was established by the Supreme Council to encourage all councils to sponsor Rosary Prayer Services on the 5 th Sunday of the following months: August 30, 2015; November 29, 2015; January 31, 2016 and May 29, Councils may pray the Rosary at each Mass or designate a specific Mass to pray the Rosary. Councils may also choose to conduct a separate Rosary Service at the Parish Hall or Council Hall on the fifth Sunday. Supreme is setting no themes for the Rosary Sundays and is leaving it up to Councils to set their own programs. I would recommend setting a different theme each month (i.e.: pray for Vocations; Religious Liberty; Culture of Life; Poor and marginalized, etc ) Conducting the Rosary Prayer Service on each of the four designated Sundays will fulfill all requirements for the Church activities section of the Columbian Award. Kits containing a supply of rosary rings, promotional materials and prayer cards are available from Supreme. Go to kofc.org/forms to access the order form. PATRIOTIC ROSARY: Rosary Service focused on the healing of our nation Vivat Jesus o Pray for Priests and all those who have chosen the path to consecrated life, pray for all government officials, pray for religious liberty, pray for each state and the residents of each state of the U.S. and sing songs of patriotism. o The Exeter Council began praying the Patriotic Rosary May 2013 and has consistently prayed the Rosary with the Parish Community each month since. o We designate the 4 th Monday of each month for the praying of the Patriotic Rosary at St. Michael (Exeter) and are bringing it to St. Mary (Newmarket) also. o Please see the State Web-site for the Patriotic Rosary template. Rob Eib NH State Council Church State Director Page 6 of 15

7 Community Update - Glen White State Chairman Coats for Kids I know many councils have participated in the Coats for Kids ; and THANK YOU! It is NOT too late for councils to order coats for a Black Friday Distribution. We would like to know if you are participating. Please let me know if you participate in the program and how many coats you distribute. As a reminder, coats are available in cases of 12 at a cost of $220 (including shipping). Food for Families To encourage local Knights of Columbus councils to participate, the Supreme Council offers financial rebates to councils, which donate food or money; to a parish food pantry, community food bank or soup kitchen - up to a maximum of $500 per year. 1- The Supreme Council will refund $100 for every $500 donated, or 2- for every 500 pounds of food that a council contributes I know many of you are participating; and THANK YOU! Please, let me know if you are participating. State Blood Drive Committee Report - Emile Anderson Knights of Columbus parishes collect 5, 957 units of Blood currently, which is approximately 10-12% of the blood collected by the Red Cross. Emile is working with the RED CROSS on providing better coordination and marketing our blood drives. We have seen several drives increase the Blood received by 50% or more. Please contact the State level Red Cross Blood Drive coordinator Emile Anderson ( andersoner@hotmail.com or ) for assistance on how we can help increase the Blood donations. Vivat Jesus Glen White; State Community Director State Family Director Report One of the key reasons that the Church is faltering under the attacks of Satan is that many Catholic men have not been willing to step into the breach to fill this gap that lies open and vulnerable to further attack. As Fr, Corapi once said, At this Time in History, Christians Should Put on their Armor of God, Pick up their Three-fold Weapon of Prayer, Fasting and Penance, and Get in the Fight against the World Rulers of this Present Darkness. Men we need to MAN UP and put on our Knight's Armor and defend the TRUE DOGMA of our Church! The following is an article from CNA/EWTN News dated Oct. 1, I would suggest if you have the time to read the full text of Bishop Olmsted's letter at Vivat Jesus, Jim <>< Read More Page 7 of 15

8 *** EVERYONE IS WELCOME *** The World Apostolate of Fatima Manchester Diocesan Division, Inc. Annual Celebration of the Apparitions at Fatima ~ Miracle of the Sun ST. MARY CHURCH 182 MAIN STREET, NEW MARKET, NH SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, :00 am. to 2:00 pm. Celebrant, Rev. Marc R. Montminy, Diocesan Division Spiritual Director, Exposition & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, Guest speaker Fr. Apostoli will speak on The Message of Fatima, Blessing & Enrollment in the Brown Scapular of O. L. of Mt. C., WAF Members receive Membership Pins, Rosary Procession with The Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, Escorted by the Knights of Columbus 12:00 to 2:00 pm. Social with refreshments, Downstairs in the Parish Hall Reconciliation in Church 3:00 pm. and the Vigil Mass at 4:00 pm. For more information contact: Carolyn Scanlon, Phone# carolyn.scanlon@comcast.net *** *** *** *** To Jesus, through Mary *** *** *** *** Page 8 of 15

9 March for Life We need you to go to Washington, DC for the 43rd March for Life and Pilgrimage of Faith. Why do we go to the March for Life and Pilgrimage of Faith? In 1974 Nellie Gray organized the first March for Life to remember the infamous US Supreme Court decision on January 22, 1973 that declared children in the womb are not persons with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Hundreds of NH residents travel together by chartered coaches on Thursday morning, January 21, 2016 returning after the events of the day on Friday January 22, 2016 arriving back in NH very early Friday morning. What is included in the cost of the trip? Round trip bus transportation/group T-Shirt One night hotel stay at Best Western(Lanham)/Avi Hotel (Largo), MD Bag Lunch on Ride Down/Continental Breakfast Round Trip Metro Ticket What will we do in Washington, DC? Option of Mass at Basilica or group Mass at Hotel Mass with Bishop Libasci at Local Church/or Youth Rally Mass for those with tickets Noon Rally on the National Mall (in between Smithsonian Museums) Peaceful March to the Supreme Court Building concludes with prayers and hymns Opportunity to meet and lobby with NH Members of Congress How much will it cost for room and transportation? Bus Only - $97 Double Occupancy - $160 Triple Occupancy - $143 Quad Occupancy - $133 Make checks payable to: St. Andre Bessette Respect for Life Who can participate? All ages are welcome to participate There must be at least one adult who has completed all diocesan safe environment requirements for every three minors Chaperones must complete all diocesan safe environment requirements on or before December 21, 2015 Reservations forms should be forwarded to Valerie Lynn Somers, 55 Spring Cove Road, Nashua, NH or Valerie_lynn_somers@comcast.net. Registrations should be received by October 31, 2015 along with a 50% deposit. Final Payments should be in by December 15, I can guarantee pickups in Laconia (St. Andre-old Sacred Heart), Bedford (St. Elizabeth), and Nashua (Nashua Mall exit 6). Outside of that it will depend on if there are getting picked up and where it is in line with the other pickups. We have had in the past pickups in Exeter, Epping, Rochester, Warner, and Concord. It will depend again on which area people sign up from and how many of them from that area. We let people know in early January soon after the holidays where they will be getting the bus and which number bus. My is valerie_lynn_somers@comcast.net Page 9 of 15

10 March for Life I/We will be joining you for the March for Life in Washington, D.C. on January 21-22, 2016 (Send all Registrations forms and payments to Valerie Lynn Somers; 55 Spring Cove Road; Nashua, NH 03062) Name Address Home Phone Cell Phone Work Phone Rooming Request: o I give permission to have my photograph taken for the purposes of promoting the March for Life and respect life issues. I understand that my photo may be used on the Diocese of Manchester Web site and in Parable Magazine. o Circle t-shirt size: S M L XL OTHER: Name Address Home Phone Cell Phone Work Phone o I give permission to have my photograph taken for the purposes of promoting the March for Life and respect life issues. I understand that my photo may be used on the Diocese of Manchester Web site and in Parable Magazine. o Circle t-shirt size: S M L XL OTHER: Name Address Home Phone Cell Phone Work Phone Rooming Request: o I give permission to have my photograph taken for the purposes of promoting the March for Life and respect life issues. I understand that my photo may be used on the Diocese of Manchester Web site and in Parable Magazine. o Circle t-shirt size: S M L XL OTHER: Brother Knights and Families, I would like to thank you for your attendance at the Annual State Scholarship Ball. We had more than one hundred ninety guests joining us for the evening. We were blessed to have Assistant State Chaplain Rev. Robert Smolley in attendance for the celebration. Four $ scholarships were awarded to deserving college students living in the State of New Hampshire and $5, in Charity Raffle Prizes were also awarded. The activities during the evening included a Silent Auction where many items were up for bid including a basket of religious articles donated by Rev. Robert Smolley. I would like to personally thank State Ad Book Chairman William McCarthy and his daughter Mary McCathy Hoegen for publishing the ad book for the State Scholarship Ball. I would also like to thank bill's daughter, Brenda Gile for her great work as the State Council Photographer. Fraternally, Wayne Griffin, NH State Deputy Knights of Columbus Page 10 of 15

11 Scholarship Winner Ryan Nichols and family with SD Wayne Griffin Jolenne Camley, Fr Smolley and Maryellen Griffin Scholarship winner Stephanie Modrak and family with SD Wayne Griffin and DD Don Brown Peggy Lemay and State Warden Ray Lemay PSD Bill and Mary McCarthy and two young ladies Page 11 of 15

12 Our Lady of Guadalupe Documentary Dear Brother Knights, We are proud to announce that a new Knights of Columbus produced documentary film on Our Lady of Guadalupe begins airing across the country this Sunday on ABC affiliated stations. Narrated by actor Jim Caviezel, Guadalupe: The Miracle and the Message paints a comprehensive and inspiring picture of the history, facts, legacy and continued relevance of Our Lady of Guadalupe throughout the western hemisphere and beyond. The airings are presented as part of ABC s Visions and Values Series and have a broadcast window from Oct. 11 to Dec. 10. Over the course of four days in December 1531, the Virgin Mary appeared to an indigenous convert named Juan Diego. Most experts and historians affirm that more than any other, this event, and the image miraculously imprinted on Juan Diego s tilma (cloak), has resulted in the mass conversion of millions of Native Americans to the Catholic faith. The message of Our Lady of Guadalupe helped to build bridges between the two worlds and began the transformation of our continent. Her appearance compelled people and cultures to unite under her mantle of compassion and charity in a way that didn t exist before. Through her intercession, then and now, Americans have found a deep sense of common faith, hope and identity. Guadalupe: The Miracle and the Message brings this remarkable history to life through modern reenactments, 3D animations of the mysterious image which allow viewers an unprecedented glimpse into the intricacies of the centuriesold wonder and interviews with leading theologians, historians and experts on the scientific inquiries into the story. The film delves into the inexplicable existence of the image on Juan Diego s tilma, the mystery found in her eyes and unveils breaking new anthropological insights into the symbols that spoke directly to the hearts of the indigenous people. For more information about the film, including broadcast times and the DVD release, visit or follow the hashtag #guadalupethefilm. This was sent to GRIFFIN7572@GMAIL.COM from noreply@kofc.org. This was sent by: Knights of Columbus. Knights of Columbus Headquarters 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven CT I am the chairman for the State NH KofC Student Respect Life Essay contest working for Ron Distasio. This is our 20th year for the contest, and it continues to be encouraged by the Diocese. Councils are requested to advertise locally as soon as possible -- bulletins, religious education classes, schools, etc. Pro-Life Essay contest ATTENTION STUDENTS -- $600!! The NH Knights of Columbus is once again sponsoring a Student Pro-Life Essay contest. The contest is open to any Jr-High (grades 6,7,8) and Sr-High (grades 9,10,11,12) student in NH. The NH Knights of Columbus will make up to six cash awards of $100, three each for Jr High, and Sr. High. The theme is: How Can I use My Unique Gifts and Talents to Advance the Culture of Life? DEADLINE: Midnight, Dec 15, 2015 RULES: Essays may not be longer than 500 words; typed, and submitted as a PDF or Word Document and ed to matu19@comcast.net. Include student name, age, grade, school, parent name and address, phone, parish and . Students may obtain help & information, including from parents, teachers, friends, and internet but the essay itself must be their own work. Further contest details may be obtained from KofC NH contest chairman John P. Matuszewski ( ) or KofC NH State Pro-Life Chairman Ron Distasio ( ). Page 12 of 15

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14 Upcoming Degree Exemplifications ALL FIRST DEGREES: Please contact First Degree Team Captain as soon as possible to inform him of candidates and number of spectators. Please do not delay in making arrangements for your candidates. The Degree will be cancelled unless enough candidates are registered by the Friday immediately preceding the scheduled date. The Degree Team reserves the right to limit the class size. The dress code is suit jacket and tie with appropriate footwear for all candidates and spectators. The principle of this degree is Charity, so let your council show their enthusiasm and support for these candidates by their attendance at this First Degree. All Knights who are Spectators must present a valid membership card in order to be admitted to the Degree Ceremonial. Each attending council must bring the following: Council Constitutional Rolls unsigned by candidate. Form 100. A membership kit consisting of pin, rosary and booklet These Men They Call Knights. A First Degree membership card signed by the Grand Knight and Financial Secretary. Please contact the First Degree Team Captain if you have any questions. Degree Locations (See Links for details) (If available) First Degree: Contact the Degree Team Captain to inform him of candidates and number of spectators. There currently are no First Degrees pending, please contact the below listed Team Captains for Degree date information. Bedford NH Berlin NH Epping NH Contact: Team Capt. Chris Bond, , bondchrisg@gmail.com Contact: Team Capt. Ronald Cote, , the.nh.cotes@gmail.com Contact: Team Capt. Mike Annis, , judyannis55@gmail.com Derry NH October 24, 2015 Contact: Team Capt. John Dowd, , derryjpdowd@gmail.com Hudson NH Contact: Team Capt. PGK Wayne Nadeau, , wnadeau.kofc@comcast.net Manchester NH Oct. 23,1025 Contact Team Capt. PGK Ray Lemay, , RayLemay@comcast.net Portsmouth NH Tilton NH Contact: Team Capt. Frank Sheehan, , frank.sheehan@comcast.net Contact: Team Capt. John Bruno, , jeabru85@metrocast.net Second Degree: October 24, 2015 Contact DD Henri St. Jean, , hstjean@ne.rr.com Third Degree: October 24, Fourth Degree: Contact 4 th Degree Secretary Hector to inform him of candidates & number of spectators. Hudson NH Saturday, Nov Contact: Hector St. Jacques PGK, , Hstjpgk@aol.com Page 14 of 15

15 Councils and Assemblies: Don t forget to post your degree information on the website: nhknights.org Do you have degree information you would like to see in this newsletter? Post your notification on the State website before Sunday afternoon. I will attempt to link to your degree timely and as space permits. State Warden Raymond Lemay Sr, RayLemay@comcast.net NH State Council - Weekly Briefings Mission Statement: Purpose of the NH State Council Weekly Briefing is to provide to the membership, timely information from the Officers, Deputies, Directors, Chairman, Councils, and Assemblies of the NH State Council. The Goal is to provide short term, up-to-date newsworthy articles, notices, & communication, in cooperation with the NH State Council Granite Knight Newsletter and the NH State Council Website. The deadline for entries is Sunday afternoon. Prepare and submit timely for each Monday issue. Please plan your submission requests accordingly. Your article should be sent as a ready to go completed submission preferably in a Word Document. PDF s are acceptable; however, if there are errors or corrections needed for a PDF it will be returned to the sender to fix. PS: Spread the word! GK s and FN s please remember to share these briefings by forwarding them to your rosters and refer to the information at your business meetings! For Local & State News, and Degree Information, visit us on the web at: From Your New Hampshire State Council, Raymond A. Lemay Sr State Warden NH State Council Knights of Columbus 36 Brock St, Manchester, NH (603) RayLemay@comcast.net Page 15 of 15

16 Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Bishop James A. Healy Province Michael J. Donnelly, Vice Supreme Master Charles J. Murphy, Master Massachusetts District June 7, 2015 Worthy District Masters, State Deputies, State Officers and Brother Sir Knights: The plans for our Fourth Degree Exemplifications for the Fraternal Year have begun. Bishop Daniel P. Reilly, Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Worcester has graciously accepted our invitation to be our honoree for a Provincial Exemplification to be held on Sunday November 1, 2015, All Saints Day. All Districts that are members of the Bishop James A. Healy Province are invited to bring candidates for this degree to honor Bishop Reilly. Due to the potential space restrictions and the potential need for additional space, We will be offering seating in the following areas. The Great Hall, where seating is limited and will be directed by the State Deputies and the Jurisdictional Masters. The priority will be given to candidates. Washburn Hall, which will feature buffet service complete with simulcast. Finally Mezzanine seating will be offered as an alternative for a nominal $10 charge. After dinner in Washburn Hall attendees will be invited to join us in the Mezzanine for post dinner activities. Enclosed please find an Order Form that should be used to process applications for Exemplification Candidates. This form is also used to obtain additional Banquet tickets and Ladies' Brunch tickets. All Candidates application forms must be included when returning this completed form. Please submit the entire Candidate application form. Make sure all required signatures have been obtained. Applications will be signed and dated by the Master and appropriate copies returned to the Assembly Comptroller. The Initiation Fee for each Candidate is $70 which includes one Banquet ticket, a Social Baldric and Fourth Degree Lapel Pin. Additional Banquet tickets can be ordered at $45 each. Ladies' Luncheon tickets are $35 each. There is no financial obligation for Priest other than his Banquet ticket of $35 which should be paid for by either his Assembly or his Council. The deadline for ordering is: October 1, Applications and Fees for Exemplification, additional Banquet tickets and Ladies' Luncheon tickets should be ordered and processed through the Assembly Comptroller. Upon receipt of the order form, together with full payment of the appropriate fees, a packet will be prepared for each Assembly and will provide the necessary tickets for each Faithful Comptroller. These items will be delivered to the Faithful Comptroller the morning of the Exemplification. Page 1 of 2

17 Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Bishop James A. Healy Province Michael J. Donnelly, Vice Supreme Master Charles J. Murphy, Master Massachusetts District A block of rooms has been reserved at several hotels in Worcester. Details for all hotels are on a Hotel Information Sheet included. Please submit all forms, applications and checks by October 1, 2015 (made payable to: Master Fourth Degree Massachusetts District). Mail this to FDD Herman Millet, Secretary to the Master, 205 Ruggles St., Westborough, MA Please note each assembly should send ONLY one check. All fees should be made payable to the assembly and the assembly should cut one check. Please do not hesitate to contact Herman with any questions; he can be reached at Preliminary Agenda for Exemplification, November 1, 2015, Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street, Worcester, MA: 10:15 A.M. Exemplification Mass, St. Paul s Cathedral 11:30 A.M. Process to Mechanics Hall (Weather Permitting) 12:30 1:30 P.M. Candidate Registration Mechanics Hall 12:30 P.M. Ladies Luncheon Registration Mechanics Hall 2:00 P.M. Commencement: Exemplification 4:00 P.M. Reception 5:30 P.M. Introductions of Dignitaries 6:00 P.M. Dinner **Mandatory dress code for candidates is Black Tuxedo or First Class Dress Uniforms for Military, Police, Fire Personnel & Emergency Medical Technicians. Vivat Jesus! Michael J. Donnelly Vice Supreme Master Charles J Murphy Master Massachusetts District Page 2 of 2

18 NEW HAMPSHIRE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EXEMPLIFICATION ANNOUNCEMENT October 4, 2015 TO: Grand Knights, Financial Secretaries, and Membership Directors FROM: NHKC Ceremonials Director REF.: Degree Advancement Opportunity State Deputy Wayne Griffin is pleased to present an exemplification of the Second Degree and Third Degree of the Order as follows: Date: Saturday October 24, 2015 Time: 9:00 am Where: Lower St. Anne's Hall,345 Pleasant Street, Berlin, NH, Sponsored by District 14 and Council nd Degree Details: Registration for the 2 nd Degree begins at 9:00am. Candidates staying for the 3 rd degree may also register at this time as well. Candidates for the Second Degree must be registered and in the antechamber by 9:30am. The 2 nd Degree will begin promptly at 10am. Each candidate must present his valid First Degree travel card. Sponsor Councils are required to provide a signed Second Degree travel card for distribution during the ceremonial. Proper attire for the ceremonial is jacket and tie for both candidates and spectators. Kindly pre-register all candidates with District Deputy Henri A. St. Jean, ( ), or via hstjean@ne.rr.com. 3 rd Degree Details: The Registration desk for the 3 rd Degree will reopen at 11:30am or at the conclusion of the 2 nd Degree. Candidates for the Third Degree must be registered and in the antechamber at 12:10pm. The 3 rd Degree will begin promptly at 12:30pm. In order to gain entrance the candidate must present his valid SECOND DEGREE travel card. Councils are required to provide a check for $10 per candidate and a signed copy of a Third Degree travel card at the registration table. Checks must be written to NHKC with Laconia 3rd Degree on the memo line. Proper attire for the ceremonial is jacket and tie for both candidates and spectators. Kindly pre-register all candidates with District Deputy Henri A. St. Jean, ( ), or via hstjean@ne.rr.com.remember-no candidate should be asked to attend this ceremonial alone. Meal Details The host council will serve lunch during the break between degrees. Cost is $7.00 per person. Lunch reservations should be completed by Wednesday, October 21, Please contact GK Rene Gagne via argane1968@yahoo.com or by phone at or District Deputy Henri A. St. Jean, via E- mail hstjean@ne.rr.com or by phone at CHARITY UNITY FRATERNITY PATRIOTISM