KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NH STATE COUNCIL Financial Secretary/ Comptroller Training, Hillsboro, NH Aug 28, 2016 NH State Website:

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1 * ONE MEMBER * PER COUNCIL * PER MONTH * NH State Council Weekly Your NH Knights News: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NH STATE COUNCIL Financial Secretary/ Comptroller Training, Hillsboro, NH Aug 28, 2016 NH State Website: Prayer requests: Father Robert Smolley, Rev. Daniel Sinibaldi, Sav Gusti, Ivy Faith Bond ( ) Father Adrien Longchamps, SK Lionel Coulon Letter from the Bishop, Diocese of Manchester ( ) Camp Fatima Camporee ( ) New Hampshire Right To Life Benefit Banquet ( ) Bishop Libasci Calls for Days of Prayer, Fasting and Atonement for Peace ( ) The 2016 Keep Christ in Christmas Program ( ) Letter from Diocesan Director of Vocations ( ) Safe Environment Program ( ) State Vocations Director Report ( ) New Council Development Report ( ) State Function Coordinator Chairman Report ( ) K of C Nonpartisan National Voter Registration Program ( ) Council Officers Leadership Success Planning ( ) State Kidney Fund update ( ) Salem, NH Baby Safe Haven Program ( ) Building The Domestic Church by Promotion of the Family Rosary ( ) Update on Janet and SK Ken Goddard, FDD ( ) Conscience Protection Act ( ) Letter from Bishop of Manchester ( ) Letter from Debbie Morrone, Office of Supreme Master to all Assemblies ( ) Upcoming Degree Exemplifications ( ) Important Dates to Remember: August 1-4, 2016: Supreme Convention, Toronto, Ontario, Canada August 28, 2016: Financial Secretary Training, Hillsboro, NH September 3-5, 2016: Camporee Weekend at Camp Fatima September 17, 2016: Second/Third Degree, Council 2179, Exeter, NH October 8, 2016: State Scholarship Ball, State Charity Raffle, Rochester, 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 10 for more information Page 1 of 19

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 St, Manchester, NH 03104, Room 404 and is receiving visitors. He is currently on an exercise program and is progressing as well as expected. Fr. Robert is planning for the Annual State Retreat. Fr. Robert expects to be out of Mount Carmel within the next two weeks, if not sooner. SW Raymond Lemay. Prayer request: Reverend Daniel J. Sinibaldi, St Mary s Parish, Rochester, NH, hospitalized ( ) Father Dan Sinibaldi is at home having terminated his work at the parishes. He has requested no visitors and is appreciative of continued prayers. Cards may be sent to Rev Dan Sinibaldi St Mary Church 71 Lowell St., Rochester, NH DD#9 Bill Gehring Prayer Request: Former Vice Supreme Master Sav Guisti, Bishop James A. Healy Province ( ) Sav recently suffered a stroke and is in need of our prayers. PSD Joel Plante, DM Prayer Request: Ivy Faith Bond, Daughter of Brother Knight Chris Bond, Bedford Council ( ) My daughter's name is Ivy Faith Bond, age 2. She had open heart surgery to repair her tricuspid valve at the Mayo Clinic on Wednesday, June 29th. The operation was successful. My family appreciates your prayers and those of our brother knights and their families for Ivy's successful surgery and speedy recovery. Prayer Request: Fr. Adrien Longchamps, Chaplain for Council 5260 at B&W Hospital, Boston ( ) Fr Longchamps went to B &W Hospital, Boston for a consult for valve replacement and the opening of two clogged arteries. I am currently awaiting an update. SW Ray Lemay Prayer Request for Sir Knight Lionel Coulon, Bishop Bradley Assembly 626, Manchester, NH ( ) SK Lionel entered the Hospital for back surgery in regards to his continuing neck/back problems. He returned last week for a second surgery which corrected other issues as well as reducing pain in his lower back. He is currently at home recuperating. ST Joseph Kowalik III Reminder from the State Deputy During the week of August 1, 2016 many of the officers of the NH State Council will be attending the Supreme Convention in Toronto Ontario, Canada. Please address all NH State Council issues to State Advocate Jordan Ulery. Fraternally, Wayne Griffin, NH State Deputy Knights of Columbus NH State Council Page 2 of 19

3 OFFICE OF THE BISHOP DIOCESE OF MANCHESTER Sunday, July 17, 2016 Dear Brothers and Sisters, I write this letter after having celebrated the Sunday Liturgy. Having brought many intentions to that Liturgy, not least among them the current civil unrest in our country, the recent mass shooting in Orlando, the deaths of law enforcement officers in Dallas, the sufferings of so many on Bastille Day in Nice, the attack on the airport and subsequent attempted coup in Turkey, the many who cry out in grief and mourning in our country and throughout the world, and certainly those in the Middle East who have been relegated to the back pages of the news while their suffering nonetheless escalates daily, I came out of that Liturgy to be confronted with another atrocity, this time in Baton Rouge s streets, attacking our law enforcement community. Calamity in our streets and the rampant seething of perverse evil in our world, always seeking more to devour, causes me to wonder how each of these horrors can be met with the same tired phrases of shock and outrage and now-routine expressions of sympathy. One would think that by now there would be a clear sense that an ongoing expression of evil is present in our time, and that individual and collective sin not only allows this but fosters its spread and that our reflexive responses ignore this reality. We as individual Catholics and the entire Church must do more. Therefore I am calling on every Catholic in the Diocese of Manchester to engage in an act of solidarity in faith. We will not stand, but bow before God, in prayers and acts of atonement. I direct, in accordance with the teaching, governing and sanctifying office of the diocesan bishop, that: 1) Friday, August 12, 2016 is to be a day of fast and partial abstinence (meat may be eaten only at one meal), for all Catholics in solidarity of faith for reparation for the sins that have brought us to this deteriorating condition of war and civil unrest. These sins are many and personal and I ask everyone to join this communal penance to make amends and especially to pray for the conversion of hardened hearts. For all persons between the ages of 18 and 59 and not otherwise unable to fast, one full meal and two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal may be taken. Meat is to be consumed only once that day, at the main meal. 2) On Sunday, August 14, 2016, the Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time Catholic Mass Prayers on this day are to be taken from Masses For Various Needs and Occasions: In Time of War or Civil Disturbance. Readings, however, are to be of the Sunday. 3) Monday, August 15, 2016, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary (a Holy Day in the Catholic Calendar) a) Mass will be celebrated with highest solemnity. Because the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary falls on a Monday this year, the obligation to attend Mass is abrogated. However, I urge all Catholics to make every attempt to attend Mass that day regardless. Page 3 of 19

4 b) Churches throughout the state will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, accompanied by recitation of the Rosary (Luminous Mysteries) and the Litany of Loreto (Litany of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary). Historically, the Rosary is prayed during times of war and unrest as a special appeal to the Virgin Mary for peace. Some parishes will also have a procession with a picture, statue, banner or icon of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary. Please see your parish bulletin or contact your parish office for details. I also ask religious leaders of all persuasions, and all people of good will, to join with their respective communities or, in the interior recesses of their hearts, to unite with us in observing these days as special opportunities for introspection and commitment to healing by putting our best selves forward and leaving all darkness of thought, word, and deed behind. I make this request in the sincere hope that through such gestures we may come to a fuller understanding that despite differences in culture, background, and experience, we are all made in the image and likeness of God and worthy of respect. Therefore let us encourage one another in faith and let us gather together in this moment as a visible sign of hope in our world. I entrust this action of solidarity with our Holy Father Pope Francis, with the bishops of Orlando, Dallas, and Baton Rouge, and with people of faith throughout the United States and the world for atonement, reparation and healing peace to us all in the sure and certain hope that God does not disappoint and will count this as a moment of blessing and deepest Mercy. Sincerely yours in Christ, +Peter A. Libasci Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci, D.D. Bishop of Manchester Office of the Bishop Diocese of Manchester 153 Ash Street P. O. Box 310 Manchester, NH (603) ext CAMP FATIMA CAMPOREE Announcement All forms for the Camp Fatima Camporee are on line. Please note that some changes have been made. We know have to have a lifeguard on duty at the beach area for swimming. So the beach will be limited to those times. If anyone is a certified lifeguard, and would be available for Camporee, please contact Ron Metevier. Due to the cost of the lifeguards, we have changed the cost of the cabins, campers and tents to all except those who participated at Fatima Workday. Please check the changes, and read all rules and waterfront and boating regulations! Your compliance with all regulations is sincerely appreciated. Anyone not in compliance will be asked to leave. All GK's, DD's and state officers please pass on this message to all councils. Thanks you, Ron Metevier, Chairman All paperwork due August 15th, 2016!!! Page 4 of 19

5 BISHOP LIBASCI CALLS FOR DAYS OF PRAYER, FASTING, AND ATONEMENT FOR PEACE Page 5 of 19

6 BISHOP LIBASCI CALLS FOR DAYS OF PRAYER, FASTING, AND ATONEMENT FOR PEACE Call for Catholics and all people of good will to act in solidarity for an end to violence in the U.S. and worldwide on August 12, 14 and 15 (MANCHESTER) The Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci, tenth Bishop of Manchester, today issued a call for Catholics to engage in prayer and perform acts of repentance in response to the ongoing violence here in the U.S. and worldwide. The current civil unrest in our country, the acts of unspeakable violence in Orlando, Dallas, Baton Rouge, and in Nice, France, the violence and political instability in Turkey, and the ongoing suffering in the Middle East all are clear expressions of a rampant evil in our time, said Bishop Libasci. We, as individual Catholics as well as the Church as a whole, must do more. In a letter addressed to Catholics throughout the state, he asked that the faithful commit to a day of fasting and partial abstinence on Friday, August 12. He also directed that special prayers for peace be said at Masses statewide on Sunday, August 14, and urged Catholics to attend church on Monday, August 15, for Mass and for additional prayers for peace. In his letter, Bishop Libasci also asked religious leaders of all persuasions, and all people of good will to join Catholics in solidarity as a visible sign of hope in our world. I am calling on all people to pray for an end to violence, said Bishop Libasci. Regardless of our differing religious beliefs, or differences in culture and background, the ongoing bloodshed in our country and abroad unites us in shock, horror and outrage. Let us turn to Almighty God with acts of atonement and reparation and ask Him to grant to our world His healing peace. The full text of Bishop Libasci s letter can be found here. # # # The Diocese of Manchester is the Roman Catholic Church in New Hampshire, serving the needs of more than 264,000 Catholics. For more information, please visit The 2016 Keep Christ in Christmas Program The 2016 KCIC program documents 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 2016 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. Click on blue tab at top left "Main Menu" Click on "Forms Directory" Click on "Keep Christ in Christmas" Page 6 of 19

7 Note: Please keep in mind that the nomination form and order forms must always be ed to me in MS Word and not a pdf. A reminder that the 2016 KCIC Assortment Kits are discounted until September 25, 2016, so don't delay, order your kit as soon as possible! Only one discounted kit per council. Remember, if you order the Starter Assortment Kit prior to September 25, an additional $33.75 in profit can be gained. Contact me if you still need assistance! KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS! Dave Wilson Knights of Columbus NH State Council KCIC Chairman tknightnow@aol.com Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT (v) (fax) Safe Environment Program The selec on process for youth leaders in the Order has changed. rand nights are re uired to use form #4348 found on line. Once completed and submitted additional details will be forwarded to the grand knight and youth leader. Supreme will review the form, undertake a background check and issue a password to take an on-line Safe Environment training course. These must be completed within 30 of application acceptance. Please immediately begin this process! This program does not replace the diocesan training. It is a supplement to that program. embers are re uested to take of C r on line training to iden fy sign and symptoms of abuse. Abuse is not just sexual; it includes emotional, physical and intimidation behavior. MANDATORY REPORTING: Within the Order persons dealing with youth are required to report suspected abuse or inappropriate conduct of any type. If suspected abuse is observed please call , Knights of Columbus Safe Environment Hotline. Reports made in good faith will be investigated. No adverse action will issue if a report is made in good faith. POLICY ADVISORY No Member will be alone with a minor person at any time. There will be no closed doors when a minor is present (Open Door policy). Jordan Ulery State Advocate Page 7 of 19

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9 State Vocations Report "Be not afraid!" this has been the exhortation of God from the beginning, to Saint Peter, the Rock, to Mary, Jesus' mother; who said YES, to Saint Joseph who was going to send Mary away to avoid scandal but the angel said "be not afraid" and in 1979 after his election as the 264th Pope, Karol Wojtyla took the name pope John Paul II on the balcony at the Vatican on the night of his election said, :Be not afraid." In 1988 Pope John Paul II established the WYD where young people by the thousands came to hear what the Pope had to say and from these meetings every year hundreds of young men and women took their vows to be priests and sisters. Somehow in New Hampshire it doesn't seem to have taken affect. Now in the year 2016 there is a resurgence of young men and women going into discernment. Due to the Councils, Assemblies, Circles, of Knights of Columbus our young men and young women are growing in numbers and through your great and strong support they are flourishing. From your RSVP (which gives them security), your moral and spiritual regards (which gives them comfort), the Christmas Card Gifts, paying for them to come to our Annual State Convention Banquet each year. Here are the councils and assemblies that gave a donation for the Banquet this year; #122, #1820, #2048, #4442, #4961, #5112, #5162, #5163, #5288, #5748, #6850, #6902, #6938, #7572, #7575, #8016, #9058, #10943, #10973, #11907, #12147, #12988, #626, #0641. If you sent a check and it isn't on this list you may have sent it to the State Secretary or the ticket chairman. I want to say how proud I am of my fellow knights who give so much for a great cause, the future of the Church, God bless you all. Corporal Works of Mercy Spiritual Works of Mercy The Year of Mercy Edward F. Mele, Jr., PSD State new Council Development Chairman Report New Council development has taking a change for the better. We are still pursuing new councils and have reactivated Council # 1730 in Lincoln after twenty years of inactivity. More to come. Edward F. Mele, Jr., PSD STATE FUNCTIONS COORDINATOR REPORT All State Functions are posted in the State Council Directory, also there are promotion chairmen for each function named and supposedly there should be fliers and ads going out to keep everyone INFORMED. Edward F. Mele, Jr., PSD Page 9 of 19

10 Dear Brother Knights: All citizens of the United States have the right to vote. All Catholic citizens should become active and informed participants in the political life of their local community and their country. This includes making sure that all Catholic citizens who are eligible to vote are registered to do so. In this important election year, the Order is asking you to please consider participating in The Knights of Columbus Nonpartisan National Voter Registration Program. This is a nonpartisan parish-based program that enables members of the Knights of Columbus to help Catholic citizens register and exercise their right to vote. To learn more about how your state and your council can participate in this important program, go to To review an informative webinar presentation describing the program and related program materials, click here to register. If you have specific questions about this program, call Fraternal Mission at (203) Any questions from the media concerning the Knights of Columbus and political activity or any other public relations issues should be directed to Joe Cullen, Senior Communications Specialist, at (203) or joseph.cullen@kofc.org. Vivat Jesus! Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT (203) Page 10 of 19

11 Dear Fraternal Leader: This is a reminder to register for the webinar focusing on Council Officer Success Planning on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. EST. If you ve already registered, thank you. We encourage you to register even if you cannot participate in the live webinar. By registering, you will receive a link to the recorded version of the webinar that you may listen to at your convenience. Please feel free to share this invitation with others, as the Supreme Council may not have been given a full and complete list of fraternal leader addresses. This webinar will discuss Council Officer Success Planning and will focus on the following: Building success through planning and brainstorming sessions Setting expectations and goals for the fraternal year Using your Fraternal Leader Success Planner to plan and measure success Keeping members motivated by involving them in meaningful activities Register for this webinar even if you cannot attend or remain online for the entire webinar. This training session will take place on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Please click here to register for this event. THIS WEBINAR WILL BE RECORDED and you will receive a link to the recording, if you ve registered, to view the webinar at your convenience. If you have questions regarding this event, please contact Gary Nolan, vice president for Fraternal Education, Training and Ceremonials, at gary.nolan@kofc.org, or call for additional information. Fraternally Yours, Gary R. Nolan Vice President for Fraternal Education, Training and Ceremonials Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT (203) Knights of Columbus Bishop Matthew F. Brady Council 5093 Hampton, New Hampshire July 24 th 2016 Dear Brother Knights, As many of you know the State Kidney Fund has been around for over 20 years. It was designed to assist people receiving dialysis who were in need of financial help to purchase their medications. With recent changes to medicare and medicaid the need for help is nowhere near as great as it once was. This opens up a whole new opportunity for the Kidney Fund, and that is to include transplant patients as well. The need for financial help in this area is huge. In order to include transplant Page 11 of 19

12 patients in our program we need to pass an amendment to the bylaws, this will not happen until the 2017 State Convention. So what can we do to address this need now? The best way is to establish a temporary separate program called the K of C State Kidney Transplant Fund. Money donated to this account will be used to assist people who have had a kidney transplant and are in need of financial help. After the 2017 State Convention (as long as the amendment passes) we will be able to use the original kidney fund money for both dialysis and transplant patients. So, going forward if you are making a donation to the Kidney Fund please make your check out to K of C Council 5093, on the memo line write: Kidney Transplant Fund and mail it to: Knights of Columbus Council 5093 C/O David Hagen P.O. Box 2052, Hampton NH, This will allow us to help many more people in New Hampshire who are in dire need of our help for these life saving drugs. Thank you very much for your cooperation with this very important matter. Vivat Jesus David J. Hagen State Kidney Fund Chairman dehagen@comcast.net Salem, NH becomes a Baby Safe Haven Article by: Doug Ireland direland@eagletribune.com, June 9, 2016 SALEM, N.H. The town has joined communities around the state and nation committed to protecting newborns abandoned by their parents. Soon, there will be bright yellow signs placed at the police and fire stations designating each as a Baby Safe Haven. The goal is to reduce the number of tragic incidents involving infants given up by parents who can t properly care for the babies, according to David Thompson of the Bishop Peterson Council of the Knights of Columbus in Salem. It s hoped the community can come together to save a young life that could be in danger if not for the efforts of police and Fire Department personnel who would be on the lookout 24/7 for babies dropped off at their stations. The local chapter of the national service organization is helping to increase participation in the Baby Safe Haven program under New Hampshire s Safe Haven Law, passed by the state Legislature in Page 12 of 19

13 RSA 132-A is aimed at preventing newborns from being abandoned by offering protection from prosecution to the parents, according to Rob Eib of Kingston, Safe Haven spokesman for the nights New Hampshire council. We have taken it upon ourselves to inform the public about Safe Haven, Eib said, noting every state has its own Safe Haven law. Nationwide, 70 infants were saved last year through Safe Haven, Eib said. He did not know how many have been saved in the state since the 13-year-old law s inception, but did say they include a baby who was turned over in Portsmouth last year. Salem s active participation in the program could mean all the difference at a time when unwanted infants are sometimes abandoned and later found dead in plastic bags, Thompson said. This law is a better alternative than having abortions or just leaving a baby after putting it in a bag... Thompson told Salem officials. Thompson described the initiative to Town Manager Leon Goodwin and selectmen at their meeting earlier this week, seeking their support. He was accompanied by Police Chief Paul Donovan, who backs the program, as does Fire Chief Paul Parisi. Goodwin said he supports the effort and would help raise awareness of Salem as a Safe Haven by ensuring the signs provided by the Knights free of charge are installed. The police station is at 9 Veterans Memorial Parkway and the Central Fire Station is at 152 Main St. I think this is a good program and I fully endorse it, oodwin said. Eib said one big problem is that not many Granite State residents are familiar with the law. It s a law that is a sparsely known law, he said. That prompted the Knights of Columbus to launch a public awareness campaign earlier this year through the efforts of New Hampshire Deputy Wayne Griffin, Eib said. The law mandates that the child not be more than 7 days old, that the newborn be handed to a person at the Safe Haven, and that the parent cannot say they will return for the infant. The child would be cared for at the Safe Haven temporarily until the state Department of Health and Human Services intervenes. The parent would not be questioned, but may be presented information. The list of communities that say they will post Safe Haven signs to help reduce infant abandonment is steadily growing, Eib said. Others advancing the program include Bedford, Milford and Rochester, he said. In addition to police and fire stations, safe havens can also be a church or hospital. Eib is optimistic that efforts to protect unwanted infants will receive a big boost in New Hampshire as more communities sign on to the program. There is really no reason for local towns not to want to participate, Eib said. I anticipate it will be well received. Page 13 of 19

14 BUILDING THE DOMESTIC CHURCH BY PROMOTION OF THE FAMILY ROSARY As leaders in the Catholic community, it is incumbent upon us to strengthen the ties with our parishes and its families. We need to understand that strong faith filled families are the bases for a vibrant parish and for prospective members in the Knights of Columbus. What better way to strengthen the Catholic family than through the Holy Rosary. Many times Our Lady has told is what we must do to grow closer to her Son, strengthening ourselves to fight the ongoing cultural and spiritual battles we face every day; to fortify ourselves to build a culture of love and life. Since last summer, Mary Ann and I have been visiting councils and parishes to promote this program. The centerpiece is a statue of Our Blessed Mother which will travel from home to home on weekly or bi-weekly intervals. Families will be edified and uplifted spiritually by praying the Rosary together on a regular basis. Councils may take up the mantle alone or work with their respective parishes. With our faith and freedoms under attack constantly, we need the Holy Rosary more than ever. As to date the following Councils and/or parishes have begun the Pilgrim Virgin Program: Greenville, and in Nashua, Milford, Goffstown; St. Raphael-Manchester; St. Louis degonzague- Nashua and St. Joseph Cathedral in Manchester. If you d like, Mary Ann and I are willing to visit your council to give you a brief presentation about the program. Just give us advance notice of a few weeks. We will travel for Our Lady! You can me at rddistasio@comcast.net or phone me at OUR COUNTRY AND OUR FAMILES WILL BE HEALED THROUGH THE INTERCESSION OF OUR BLESSED MOTHER!! UPDATE ON JANET AND SK KEN GODDARD, FDD Brother Knights: Many of you know that a fire occurred in Nashua on July 17. What you may not know is that a brother Knight and his family were displaced in that fire. Ken Goddard and his wife, Janet, were victims of this fire and escaped with just the clothes on their backs. While they hope to salvage any remaining belongings that they can from their home soon, they will not be able to move back in and are currently living with relatives The Knights are often called to serve others, but now we are being called to serve one of our own. Ken is a dedicated council member for as Deputy Grand Knight and has served previously on the state level as well. Council has provided Ken and his family immediate funds from our account this past week, but long term needs will need to be met a Page 14 of 19

15 well. In that spirit, we have created a Go Fund Me Page and I encourage you to give what you can as any amount will be a huge help. The Go Fund Me site can be found below. Thank you for anticipated contribution. Vivat Jesus! Tom Kennedy Grand Knight Council Conscience Protection Act Brothers, Please log on to Push the take action button and then scroll to Conscience Protection Act. Tell your Senator to vote for the Conscience Protection Act. Religious entities should not be forced to pay for abortions. It is a sin against God! The bill has been passed by the House already. Time is of the essence. Bishop Libasci has asked all Catholics to contact their rep. A/S/A/P We need to defend our freedoms of expression and religion. Peace in Christ, Ron DiStasio State Pro Life Director Page 15 of 19

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17 Letter from Debbie Morrone, Office of Supreme Master to all Assemblies Good afternoon District Masters, Please forward the following information to all of the assemblies in your district. Also, please give them contact information (name, address, phone number) for their Master and Vice Supreme Master and remind them that the Master is their first point of contact. Procedure for asters, FN s & FC s to obtain Access Code for Officers On Line: 1. Names are entered into our system 2. A letter is generated to the officer with his access code 3. The officers should receive the access code within 48 hours after their name has been input 4. Instructions in the letter will tell them how they could get their password on their own 5. After they have their code and password, if they have a problem getting into the system, they would call Customer Service at Thank you for your assistance, Debbie Debbie Morrone Office of the Supreme Master Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT (203) debbie.morrone@kofc.org 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. Page 17 of 19

18 There currently are no First Degrees pending, please contact the below listed Team Captains for Degree date information. Bedford, NH NONE SCHEDULED Till September Contact: Team Capt Chris Bond, Epping NH -- Derry NH Hudson, NH Contact: Team Capt. Mike Annis, , Contact: Team Capt. John Dowd, , Contact: PGK W. Nadeau, , Manchester, NH Aug 26, 2016 Contact Team Capt, PGK Ray Lemay, , Tilton, NH Contact Team Capt John Bruno, , Second Degree: Contact the Degree Team Captain to inform him of candidates & number of spectators. Laconia NH Contact: DD Frank Ruffing, , Third Degree: Contact the Degree Team Captain to inform him of candidates and number of spectators. Laconia NH Contact: DD Frank Ruffing, , 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. 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 re uests 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! Page 18 of 19

19 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) Page 19 of 19

20 State Retreat Weekend A Weekend at the Movies Date: September 23 to 25, 2016 New Hampshire State Council Knights of Columbus Fr. Robert J. Smolley, KHS State Retreat Director Place: Time: Camp Bernadette Wolfboro, NH Friday. September 23 Dinner 6:00 pm (Registration begins at 4:00) Ends (after Lunch), Sunday, September 25 Who is welcome? - Knights of Columbus member members - Prospective Knights - Fathers and sons (14 and older) Cost* - Knights $ Prospective members $ Father / Son $ *Includes all meals (including Surf & Turf on Saturday evening), printed materials, snacks and drinks, and miscellaneous things How do I register? Fill out the Registration Form Included

21 N.H. Knights of Columbus Weekend Retreat 2016 Registration Form Name Council # Address Street Zip Code Phone # address Registration Fee (check the appropriate box) K of C member $75.00 Guest $70.00 Father & Son $ Total enclosed $ If Father / Son: Please include the son s name & age below Name Age Please register by August 31,2016 Send Registration Form and Fee to : Fr Robert J. Smolley 145 Lowell St. Manchester,, NH Make out check to NH State Council Knights of Columbus Date Received Check # Amount $

22 Retreat 2016 Schedule Friday, September 23 3:30-5:45pm Sign-in & Cabin selection Dining Hall 6:00pm Angelus & Dinner Dining Hall 7:30pm Conference 1 Chapel 8:15pm Night Prayer Chapel 8:30pm Rosary (optional) Chapel Saturday, September 24 7:30am Morning Prayer Chapel 8:00am Angelus & Breakfast Dining Hall 9:00am Conference 2 TBD 11:00am Holy Mass Chapel 12:00noon Angelus & Lunch Dining Hall 3:00pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy Chapel 3:15pm Conference 3 TBD 5:30pm Evening Prayer Chapel 6:00pm Angelus & Dinner Dining Hall 7:30pm Open Questions & Night Prayer TBD 9:00pm Rosary (optional) TBD Sunday, September 25 7:30am Morning Prayer Chapel 8:00am Angelus & Breakfast Dining Hall 9:00am Conference 4 TBD 11:00am Holy Mass Chapel 12:00noon Angelus & Lunch Dining Hall 12:30 /1:00pm Departure

23 Joel D. Plante, Master, District of New Hampshire Will Proudly Provide an Exemplification of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Date: Saturday, November 12, :30 AM Place: Sacred Heart Church 2 Hough Street, Lebanon, NH Host Assembly: 640 Lebanon Honoree To Be Announced Price Schedule: Candidates Must be in Tux or Service Dress Uniform - $70 This includes all Meals, Social Baldric, 4 th Degree Pin Spectators - (4 th Degree Members of the Knights of Columbus) Lunch & Dinner -$45 Non-4 th Degree Knights, Wives & Girlfriends Lunch, Ladies Program, Dinner - $45 All Checks Must be made Payable to: Joel D. Plante, District Master And mailed to: Sir Knight Hector St. Jacques 4 th Degree Secretary 18 June Street Nashua, NH Deadline: November 7, 2016 Day s Schedule of Events, Subject to change as needed 10:30AM 11:45 AM: Registration / Social 11:45AM 12:30PM 11:45AM 12:45PM 12:30PM 1:00 PM 12:45PM 2:30 PM 1:00PM 3:00 PM Lunch for candidates Luncheon for Ladies Candidates to Anti-Chamber Ladies Program Degree Exemplification 3:15 PM to 3:30 PM Pictures 4:00 PM Mass at Miraculous Medal 6:00 PM 7:30PM Social and Dinner: Seating for the banquet will be by reservation. Meal tickets will be given out at the registration table. (Completed applications, meal requests and checks must be sent to the 4 th degree secretary.)

24 New Hampshire State Council Knights of Columbus Timothy Kingsley New Hampshire State Program Director New Programs Disaster Recovery Chairman - Anton Kaska New program for NH Knights to help is disaster assistance around the state. This program will allow for training of knights is specific roles. And if the Bishop approves, inventorying the Catholic churches in the diocese to be used in civic disasters. Much more detail in the DisasterRecoveryProgram.doc on the web. Community Glen White August Special Olympics of New Hampshire (SONH); Aug 2, 2016 State Golf Tournament 2. Special Olympics of New Hampshire (SONH); Aug 6, 2016 State Softball Tournament 3. Do a Blood Drive? 4. Sell Tootsie Rolls; CPWID September Camp Fatima Sept.2-5, WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR PEACE September For a complete plan October Coats for Kids Supreme Program Order and plan a Black Friday Give away i. day-of- prayer-forpeace.html#/ a. For a complete plan i. for-kids.html 2. KC Nonpartisan, National Get Out the Vote Program ; Appoint a Chairman November Food for Families Supreme Program a. The Supreme Council will refund $100 for every $500 donated, or b. for every 500 pounds of food that a council contributes c. For a complete plan i. for-families.html# January Special Olympics of New Hampshire (SONH); Jan 21, 2017 State Winter Games -- - Location Dartmouth Skiway, Lyme, NH March Special Olympics of New Hampshire (SONH); Mar , 2017 a. Winter Games -- - Waterville Valley Resort 2. Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities CPWID; a. Report Campaign Funds by March 1 b. Order tootsie rolls by March 15 June Special Olympics of New Hampshire (SONH); Jun 2-3, 2017 a. Summer Games -- - UNH, Durham, NH 2. NH Catholic Charities Hand In Hand program; 3d week in June Year Round Program ideas: 1. Blood drives Local Council and parish 2. Kidney Transplant Fund State Council / Do a fund Raiser Send donations to Hampton Council, memo line Kidney Transplant

25 New Hampshire State Council Knights of Columbus Timothy Kingsley New Hampshire State Program Director 3. Dismas Home Joint State council activity / Do a fund Raiser or provide services 4. NH Catholic Charities Local and State Council / a. Do several to help the people of New Hampshire a. Provides support to individuals who can t afford part of the Dialysis needs a. Support prisoners as the rejoin the work force a. Support NHCC initiatives during the year b. hand in hand program in June, Habitat for Humanity- Knights of Columbus councils have addressed one of the most basic human needs shelter for nearly two decades by partnering with Habitat for Humanity. 6. Global Wheelchair Mission - Knights of Columbus councils have worked with the Global Wheelchair Mission to deliver more than 40,000 wheelchairs to people in need throughout the world. 7. Gary Sinise Foundation - The Gary Sinise Foundation is committed to ensuring that the sacrifices of our nation s brave men and women of our armed forces are never forgotten. 8. VAVS (Veterans) Bob Garand Chair Need men to help out at the VA Medical Center in Manchester and in the Veterans Home in Tilton. Church Rob Eib Holy Family Icon Program: Began August 2015; will continue this Fraternal Year. The future of the world and of the Church passes through the family (Pope John Paul II). Recognizing the vital role of families in the world, the 17 th Prayer Program has been devoted to the Holy Family. Similar to previous years, Councils will be able to display the Icon at Church or in Council Halls for the benefit of the parish community. With the approval of the Pastor, Councils may choose to hold Prayer Services or simply display the Icon in Church for all Masses. Baby Safe Haven Began last year. Trying to get more coverage hopefully more than 15 councils could contact the local Hospital, manned police or fire station to ask if they would have signs that we provide. International World Day of Prayer for Peace: (Sept. 11, 2016); more information to follow Camp Fatima Camporee (Ron Metevier: Chairman): (Sept. 2 nd -5 th ) contracts due Aug. 15 th. State Retreat Weekend (Camp Fatima): (Fr. Robert Smolley: Chairman) Sept. 23 rd -25 th more information to follow; Vocation Programs (Ed Mele: Chairman): RSVP support (ongoing); o Seminarian Gift Card Program (December): (Ed McCann: Chairman); o Diocesan Seminarian Christmas Party (December) Patriotic Rosary: (Monthly Rosary) Rosary Service focused on the healing of our nation and for the preservation of religious liberties. We pray for Priests and all those who have chosen the path to consecrated life. We pray for all government officials. We pray for each state and the residents of each state of the U.S. and sing songs of patriotism. The monthly prayer has been a part of the St. Michael community for almost three years. Keep Christ in Christmas Program: (Dave Wilson: Chairman): 19 Councils in NH participated last year 49 Councils did not. All orders need to be in no later than 9/25/16. KCIC Council Chairman Form to be sent to Dave Wilson by 8/25/16. Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest: (For ages 5 14); Council/District/State contest; Posters must reflect theme of Keep Christ in Christmas and must be original work. More information will

26 New Hampshire State Council Knights of Columbus Timothy Kingsley New Hampshire State Program Director follow. Councils should order kits by 11/1/16. Posters are to completed and submitted for judging by 12/15/16. Council judging should take place by 12/31/16. Day of Prayer for the Unborn: (February March 2017): depending on Council scheduling; opportunity for the Council to pray with their parish community for an end to the abomination of abortion. More information to follow. The focus for each Council Church Program should be in line with the goal of the Order-wide initiative, Building the Domestic Church The Family Fully Alive. (Programs such as: World Marriage Day initiatives, Renewal of Vows Ceremony, Mother s Day and Father s Day programs; Mass for Deceased Knights; Annual Blue Mass; Monthly Patriotic Rosary programs; Holy Family Prayer Service; Family Retreats; 40 Days for Life Vigils; Day of Prayer for the Unborn; KCIC; Family Faith Formation support). In addition, it is the recommendation of the State Church Director that each local Council name a Council representative who will have the responsibility of meeting monthly with the pastor of the parish to review the pastor s needs and discuss ways the Knights can support the pastor and the parish. Culture of Life - Ron Distasio Respect Life programming goals for districts and councils A. Councils must have a prolife chair B. Councils must keep membership informed of local and national issues which impact our ability to build a culture of life C. Councils need to schedule at least 3 prolife Rosaries D. Plan early to be able to participate in the Fall and Lenten 40 Days for Life. Need to expand to Keene and possibly Concord E. Double the number of councils participating in the laundry basket drive for the pregnancy centers -16 in all. Ideally all councils should participate. F. Continue the success of the Annual Birthright Dinner. G. Each council should commit at least 1 member to join the March For Life in Concord! H. Increased attendance at the Prolife Seminar. All prolife chairs should attend. District Deputies should get commitments from their assigned councils I. Pray pray pray!! Birth Right Dinner February @4666 Suncook. Laundry Basket Drive Need good for Pregnancy centers for Winter Quarterly. Pro-Life Seminar 4/9/2017 Cathedral in Manchester Council Kerry Johnson Youth Jim Lockwood Fall Soccer Challenge Ken Goddard To Be Determined Free Throw Challenge - Ken Goddard Chairman March 4 th 2017 Family Paul Vien Family of the Month program on going

27 Service Award Voting Criteria Brothers Answer these questions when you fill out your Service Award submission and you will have a solid entry. Who benefited from this program/project? What was the benefit to the recipients? How many hours were expended in planning this program/project and how many members were involved? Council/non-council members Is this program repeatable from year to year & could other councils adopt this program/project? How many hours and how many members were required to complete this program/project? What was the criteria used to determine if this program/project was successful? What did the council do to recognize the members who participated? What are the future plans for this program/project and are there changes recommended? Pictures, mostly of the work being done, not just a group photo at the end!! Questions to SPD Tim Kingsley