KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NH STATE COUNCIL 10 th Annual Birth-Right Dinner February 11, 2017 NH State Website:

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1 * ONE MEMBER * PER COUNCIL * PER MONTH * NH State Council Weekly Your NH Knights News: Prayer requests: State Chaplain Fr Agapit Jean, PSD, GK Armand Roy of Council 7533 and PGK Paul Vien of Council 11606, Alexander Roy, son of DD#6 Paul Roy ( ) Knightline Challenge ( ) Tootsie Roll Drive Information ( ) FS/FC Training in Rochester, NH ( ) Vice President Pence speaks at March for Life in Washington, DC ( ) KCIC Poster Contest Judging Report ( ) Pope John Paul II and The Fall of Communism Documentary ( ) Thank you note from PSD Rich McDermott ( ) Celebrate the Feast of St Joseph with Bishop Libasci ( ) Prepare for the March 2017 Church Membership Recruitment Drive ( ) KofC Supreme The Culture of Life Needs Help ( ) Fr Pierre Baker presented with Degree Honoree Certificate ( ) Upcoming Degree Exemplifications ( ) Important Dates to Remember: Activities: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NH STATE COUNCIL 10 th Annual Birth-Right Dinner February 11, 2017 NH State Website: February 11, 2017: Annual Birth-Right Dinner, Allenstown, NH Tickets almost sold out February 25, 2017: Men s Retreat, Derry, NH (See attached Flyer) Reports Due: January 31, 2017: Partnership Profile Report with Special Olympics Form #4584 Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity Form #1728 Free Throw Championship Participation Report Form #FT-1 Christmas Poster Contest Report Form #5023 February 15, 2017: Semi Annual Council Audit Form # 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 14 for more information Page 1 of 11

2 + PRAYER REQUESTS + Brothers: Please keep in your thoughts, all our brother Knights and their families, that need our prayers remember also all our religious, Priests, Brothers and Sisters, our active duty military and especially for the upcoming elections. Prayer Request for State Chaplain Father Agapit Jean, PSD Please keep our State Chaplain Father Agapit Jean, PSD in your prayers. He slipped on "black ice" and was rushed to the hospital for muscle sprain in his left leg. Nothing was broken but the physical pain was considerable according to Father Aggie. Fraternally, Wayne Griffin, NH State Deputy Prayer request for GK Armand Roy of Council Please put G.K. Armand Roy Council #7533 on the list He had a stroke 12 days ago, He is mobile but has to go through some serious testing with complications. Thank you, Bill Gehring, DD#9 Prayer Request for PGK Paul Vien of Council PGK Paul Vien Council #11606 broke his neck, He is having Surgery Monday, January 23, 2017 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester. Thank you Vivat Jesus Bill Gehring DD#9 Prayer Request for Alexander Roy, son of DD #6 Paul Roy Please continue to pray for my son's psychological well being. He is in distress daily! Paul E Roy DD Page 2 of 11

3 This month's issue now available online features: Council challenge: Hold a parish membership drive and engage in service Top three best practices to ensure council success K of C sets insurance record for 16th consecutive year and so much more! Click here to read the issue online and learn about additional fraternal news and resources. An archive of past issues is also available. Can't view the newsletter? For optimal viewing, open the link in Internet Explorer and make sure the latest version of Adobe Reader is installed on your computer. Did you forget? Councils, assemblies and circles should have submitted the 2016 Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity (#1728) to the Supreme Council office by Jan. 31. If you have not already done so, please send in your survey immediately. Check out the form here. Day of the Unborn Approaching Fast The international Knights of Columbus Day of Prayer for the Unborn Child takes place on March 25. Start planning your day of prayer today by visiting kofc.org/prolife. Important Planning Items Have you ordered copies of the newest edition of Family Fully Alive (#10162) for each of the families at your parish? You should plan to hand out copies to each family after Mass. Visit kofc.org/familyfullyalive for more details. Knightline, the monthly resource for local K of C leaders, is designed to help council officers plan events and activities, meet quarterly goals for the fraternal year and learn about Orderwide news. For more information, visit kofc.org/knightline. Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT Page 3 of 11

4 Tootsie Roll Drive Information All Tootsie Roll proceeds due March 1, Mail to : Ron Metevier, 78 Batchelder Road, Raymond,NH All Tootsie Roll Orders due March 15, See order form on web. Mail to: Bob Nadeau, 22 Hall Street, Fremont, NH Bob phone: Any orders I have received for 2017 will be pasted on to Bob. Thank you. Ron Metevier Financial Secretary / Faithful Comptroller Seminar The next Financial Secretary / Faithful Comptroller training will be conducted at the Rochester Council, 250 Columbus Ave, Rochester, NH on February 25, The training session will begin at 10:00 am and should conclude by 2:00 pm. All Financial Secretaries and Faithful Comptrollers, Grand Knights and Navigators are invited to attend. Please contact SK Hector St Jacques, HSTJPGK@comcast.net or Tel: (603) , if youy plan on attending Vice President Mike Pence speaks at March for Life March Brother Knight, For the first time ever a vice president spoke at the March for Life rally! Check out the full story on kofc.org. Please share this story with your brother Knights, parish community and local media. Want to keep supporting the culture of life? Click here. Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT Follow us on social media: Page 4 of 11

5 Keep Christ in Christmas (KCIC) Poster Contest Report NH State Council judging in the Keep Christ in Christmas (KCIC) Poster Contest took place during January 22 nd s Winter Quarterly meeting in Suncook. Four councils submitted a total of 14 posters (5112, Goffstown; 7572, Windham; 13095, Hillsboro; and 13904, Nashua), which is the same number of councils and posters as last year. Brother Knights Louis Batres (Council 5112), George Fredette (Council 7572), Richard Quino, Sr. (Council 13095), and State KCIC Poster Contest Chairman Ron Barnovsky (Council 13904) served as judges. A big thanks to the students who participated, the local councils, the aforementioned judges, and to State Youth Director Jim Lockwood and State Program Director Tim Kingsley for their help in organizing the program! State Council winners are Age st Place -- Mary Gardiner, Council 13904, Nashua Age nd Place -- Mia Mary Savoie, Council 13904, Nashua Age st Place -- Aana Gulati, Council 13904, Nashua Age nd Place -- Angelina Beaulieu, Council 13904, Nashua Age st Place -- Katie Tierney, Council 13095, Hillsboro Age nd Place -- Sadie Lamothe, Council 13904, Nashua The 1 st and 2 nd place artists in each age category will receive a cash award ($50 for 1 st Place and $25 for 2 nd Place) and a certificate from the State Council. Their winning posters will be sent to Supreme for its judging, with the winners announced on or about March 15. Respectively, Ron Barnovsky, NH State KCIC Poster Contest Chairman Pope John Paul II and the Fall of Communism Documentary Film Page 5 of 11

6 Liberating a Continent: John Paul II and the Fall of Communism, the Emmy award-winning documentary film, is now available for online viewing across multiple digital platforms. You can now enjoy the film on itunes, Amazon Video, Google Play, Vudu, Vimeo on Demand and Christian Cinema. Click here to watch the film now! Narrated by actor Jim Caviezel and with original music by renowned composer Joe Kraemer, the film documents St. John Paul II's role in the fall of communist rule in Central and Eastern Europe. It explores how his spiritual leadership ensured a revolution of conscience that was pivotal in Poland's Solidarity movement, which contributed to the collapse of the Iron Curtain in For more information, visit jp2film.com. Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT Stay connected with Knights of Columbus:...Liberating a Continent: John Paul II and the Fall of Communism, the Emmy award-winning documentary film, is now available for online viewing across multiple digital platforms. You can now enjoy the film on itunes, Amazon Video, Google Play, Vudu, Vimeo on Demand and Christian Cinema. Click here to w This was sent to raylemay@comcast.net from noreply@kofc.org. This was sent by: Knights of Columbus. Knights of Columbus Headquarters 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven CT Thank you note from PSD Rich McDermott Page 6 of 11

7 Celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph Greetings Men, It s time to mark your calendar for March 18, That s the date when men from all across our diocese will once again join together with Bishop Peter Libasci to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph at our cathedral in Manchester. If you ve been with us over the past ten years you ve seen our celebration grow from a handful of men to well over 300 last year. This year looks like it will be even bigger. We will begin at 7:30am with recitation of the Holy Rosary. Bishop Libasci will celebrate Holy Mass at 8:00 and will be our homilist. Immediately after mass we will have another fantastic breakfast catered by our friends at the NH Food Bank. And more great news, this year our keynote will be given by Deacon Geoff Ashman from St. Matthew in Windham. While attendance at Mass is open to all, you will need a ticked for breakfast, and the cost is only $10. To purchase your ticket for breakfast go to - mensbreakfast2017.eventbrite.com and register for the event. From our web site you can pay with PayPal or by credit card. Once you complete your registration you will receive an with a receipt and your ticket, which you can print and bring to the breakfast. Our web site is up, so please notify all the men in your local group. Again, breakfast is limited to the first 250 registrations, so act now and insure your spot. Attached (below) is our event poster which you can print and use locally to let the men know about our celebration. If you have any questions, feel free to give me a shout. May St. Joseph grant each of us the heart of a father and the soul of a warrior. Your brother in Christ, Bill Donroe Londonderry Men of St. Joseph Preparations for the March 2017 Church Membership Recruitment Drive Worthy Grand Knights and District Deputies, In five short weeks, Knights of Columbus councils around the world will join together in a concerted effort to grow our membership by way of Church Recruitment Drives. Although many councils conduct membership recruitment drives on a regular basis, March is a month when all councils throughout the Order demonstrate unity and solidarity by conducting a Church Recruitment Drive. Page 7 of 11

8 This is your council's best chance to reach out to fellow Catholic men and extend the gift of membership in the Knights of Columbus. Start planning now for your council's March Church Recruitment Drive! Follow these steps to make sure that your Church Recruitment Drive is a success: Order your Church Recruitment Drive Kit by completing the order form. Speak with your parish priest and schedule a date in March for your Church Recruitment Drive. Work with your council's membership director and membership committee in order to plan and prepare for the Church Recruitment Drive. Promote the Church Recruitment Drive in your church bulletin and at your council's February business meeting. More information on how to conduct a successful Church Recruitment Drive is available in the "For Members" section of our website at Please feel free to contact us by at membershipgrowth@kofc.org if you have any questions. Vivat Jesus! Knights of Columbus Supreme Council Membership Development Team Knights of Columbus - Fraternal Mission Department 1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT or phone Page 8 of 11

9 January 28, 2017, Third Degree Honoree Father Pierre Baker was presented with the Degree Honoree certificate, which was signed by the entire Degree class, on Sunday, January 29, 2017 after the 10:30 am Mass, by G.K. Dave Croteau and Degree Team Captain Ron Distasio 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. Page 9 of 11

10 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 First Degrees pending, please contact the below listed Team Captains for Degree date information. Bedford, NH February 20, 2017, Contact: Team Capt Chris Bond, bondchrisg@gmail.com Epping, NH -- Derry, NH Contact: Team Capt. Mike Annis, , judyannis55@gmail.com Contact: Team Capt. John Dowd, , derryjpdowd@gmail.com Hudson, NH February 10, 2017, Contact: PGK W. Nadeau, , wnadeau.kofc@comcast.net Manchester, NH, Feb 24, 2017, Contact: Team Capt, PGK Ray Lemay, , RayLemay@comcast.net Tilton, NH February 15, 2017, Contact: Team Capt John Bruno, , jeabru85@metrocast.net Second Degree: Tilton, NH February 19, 2017, Contact: DD 13 Frank Ruffing, , fruffing@tds.net Hudson, NH February 17,2017, Contact: Team Capt. Ron Distasio, , rddistasio@comcast.net Nashua, NH -, 2017, Contact: DD #3 Brian Tyrrell, , brianmtyrrell@gmail.com Portsmouth, NH Feb 15, 2017, Contact: Team Captain Frank Sheehan, Francis.sheehan@comcast.net Third Degree: Manchester, NH -- March 11, 2017, Contact DD #6, Paul Roy, , pauleroy82@yahoo.com Fourth Degree: Contact 4 th Degree Secretary Hector to inform him of candidates & number of spectators. Contact: Hector St. Jacques PGK, , Hstjpgk@aol.com 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. Page 10 of 11

11 State Warden Raymond Lemay Sr, 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 11 of 11

12 Msgr. Joseph M. Donahue Council at St. Elizabeth Parish When: March 4, 2017 St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Activity Center 190 Meeting House Road, Bedford, NH Time: 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. The competition is open to all boys and girls ages 9 through 14 who have advanced from their local (Council and/or District) contest. The competition will be the best of 25 free-throws, with winners advancing for International Free Throw Consideration. ALL participants must have a copy of their Birth Certificate in order to participate.

13 Knights of Columbus Msgr. Joseph M. Donahue Council at St. Elizabeth Parish 190 Meeting House Road, Bedford, New Hampshire To: Basketball Free Throw Contestants 2016 Subject: Knights of Columbus New Hampshire Free Throw Contest Msgr. Joseph M. Donanue Council at St. Elizabeth Parish, 190 Meeting House Road, Bedford, NH is hosting the 2016 New Hampshire Basketball Free Throw Contest at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Activity Center located at 190 Meeting House Road, Bedford, NH. The competition is open to all boys and girls ages 9 through 14 who have advanced from their local (Council and/or District) contest. ALL participants must have a copy of their Birth Certificate in order to participate. Certificates of Participation & Trophies for the winners will be awarded after the completion of the competition. Last sign in time for the contest will be 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, Questions: Call Jim Lockwood, Youth Director, or State Free Throw Chairman Ken Goddard Toolin kennygoddard@comcast.net for more information.

14 N H S TA T E C O U N C I L G R A N I T E A W A R D B A N Q U E T Honoree Bishop Peter Anthony Libasci The New Hampshire State Council Knights of Columbus each year seeks out an outstanding citizen of our state who, by that individual s life, exemplifies and magnifies the great virtues of patriotism, leadership and humanitarianism. As humble and loyal patriotic citizens of the United States of America, we proudly proclaim the life example of our honored recipients who well merits the esteem and admiration in which we hold them, and therefore, most worthy of our designation. Wayne Griffin, State Deputy NH Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Hampton, NH 289 Lafayette Rd, Hampton, NH 4:00pm Mass March 4, 2017 Social: 6:00-6:45pm Dinner 7:00pm Tickets will be mailed out soon to everyone. BLACK TIE EVENT Music Provided

15 10th Annual Birth-Right Dinner New Hampshire State Council Knights of Columbus NATIONAL PRAYER FOR LIFE Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn baby that I spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion. February 11, 5:00 PM Social 5:30 PM Dinner St. John the Baptist Parish Hall 12 School Street Allenstown, NH Mass: 4:00pm Guest speaker will be Beth Bissonette, Executive Director of Haven Preg- PLEASE NOTE: $15.00 per person Tickets will be mailed out to everyone in the State Directory in December. Additional tickets will be available by contacting the State Function Ticket Chairman Edward McCann, PSD Please make checks payable to: K of C State Council and mail to: Edward McCann, PSD, DD# Brookside Drive Merrimack, NH emccann777@comcast.net Social: 5:00 5:30pm 5:30pm Cheese /Crackers / Fruit Selection Dinner: 5:30pm Mixed Green Tossed Salad - Vinaigrette Dressing Roast Pork - Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Peas & Carrots Dinner Rolls

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18 HELP SAVE LIVES IN CONCORD, NH! You can protect mothers and children by joining this worldwide mobilization! Through prayer and fasting, peaceful vigils and community outreach, 40 Days for Life has inspired 725,000 volunteers! With God s help we ve seen proven results in 19 coordinated campaigns: 12,668 babies saved from abortion 141 abortion workers converted 75 abortion centers closed Here s how to take part: Vigil location: 38 S. Main St, Concord, NH Public sidewalk Vigil hours: 24/7 from 12:00 am March 1st to midnight, April 9 th. Local contact: Beth Gaby, (978) , concord40dfl@gmail.com Learn more and get involved by visiting our campaign at the address below! 40daysforlife.com/concord

19 Statement of Peace I,, testify to the following: Print Name I understand that a 40 Days for Life Campaign is NOT political, NOT a protest, and NOT condemning. It IS compassionate and loving prayer. I will show compassion and reflect Christ s love to all Equality Health Center employees, volunteers, and customers. I understand that acting in a violent or harmful manner immediately and completely disassociates me from the 40 Days for Life campaign. I am in no way associated with Planned Parenthood, its affiliates or any abortion provider. While standing in the public right-of-way in front of The Equality Health Center, 38 S. Main St, Concord, NH, I will not obstruct the driveways or sidewalk while standing in the public right of way. I will not litter on the public right-of-way. I will closely attend to any children I bring to the prayer vigil. I will not threaten, physically contact, or verbally abuse Equality Health Center employees, volunteers or customers. I will not damage private property. I will cooperate with local authorities. If I choose to bring a sign, it will NOT have violent imagery or condemning language. Signature: Date: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Please take a close picture of this completed Statement of Peace with your phone and send to (978) or image to concord40dfl@gmail.com. OR, mail to Beth Gaby at 40 Days for Life/Christ the King Parish, 72 S. Main St, Concord, NH

20 Bishop Peter Libasci invites all men of the diocese to join him in celebrating the Feast of St. Joseph Saturday, March 18, 2017 St. Joseph Cathedral Manchester, NH 7:30-10:00am To register for the event go to mensbreakfast2017.eventbrite.com Open seating for Holy Mass. Seating for breakfast is limited to the first 250 registrants. Cost is $ For Information Contact: Bill Donroe, ,

21 What does it mean to be a Catholic Man? A retreat for husbands, fathers, grandfathers and men who want to be Because we believe that ALL Catholic men need to take their rightful place in their family, school, Church, and community as a man of God. This day will bring authentic speakers whose powerful talks will strengthen your resolve to step into the breach. You can expect talks, lunch, snacks, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We will begin the day at 8:30 am and will conclude the day offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 4:30 pm Registration form is available Date: Saturday, February 25, Time: 8:30 am 4:30 pm Contact: Dan Love or Location: The Aquinas Center dankofc3023@comcast.net St Thomas Aquinas Church 26 Crystal Ave, Derry NH Cost: $20.00 per person Sponsored By:

22 New Hampshire State Council Knights of Columbus 2017 Convention Committee Assignments Committee Chairman Councils Mileage State Treasurer Kowalik DD02 Brian Gillis DD14 Henri St. Jean State Community Director Glen White Resolutions State Advocate Ulery DD11 Robert E. Jones DD12 Frank Gesek State Training & Development Director Greg Taillon, PSD State Vocations Chairman Edward Mele, Jr., PSD Credentials State Council Director Kerry Johnson DD10 Paul McManus DD07 Ken Komisarek State Community Director Glen White, PGK, PFN Good State Warden Lemay & Welfare DD08 Roy Roy DD05 Steve Ruel State Church Director Rob Eib Budget& State Secretary Camley Per Capita DD01 Bill Richards DD03 Brian Tyrrell State Youth Director James Lockwood Strategic State Warden Lemay Planning DD09 William Gehring DD13 Frank Ruffing State Program Director Tim Kingsley, FDD Public State Retention Chairman Edward Kennedy, PSD Policy DD06 Paul Roy DD04 Donald Brown State Culture of Life Director Ron DiStasio, FDD Finance IPSD McDermott Financial Advisor Brian Gillis, GK Cl 6725 Merrimack Financial Advisor Hector St. Jacques, PSS Investment Chairman William D. McCarthy, PSD, FM State Treasurer Joseph Kowalik Note: All committees must send their completed reports to Greg Taillon by Sunday April 10, 2017 January 31, 2017