Knights of Columbus Council #14111 Prince of Peace Church Best in Division Norton, Ohio Best Council Newsletter Newsletter State of Ohio 2011-12 2012-13 September 2018 2013-14 2013-14 2014-15 2016-17 2015-16 2016-17 Charity Unity Fraternity Patriotism Founded July 6, 2006 Meetings are 2 nd Tuesday of the month Council Chaplain: Father Robert Jackson 330-825-9543 GRAND KNIGHT Jeff Fry 330-334-0987 jfry4@neo.rr.com DEP. GRAND KNIGHT Ed Grasso 440-213-5168 exwxman95@ hotmail.com CHANCELLOR Sean Kelly 330-232-4939 dj3shades@gmail.com FINANCIAL SECRETARY Bill Forshey 330-825-9656 (H) 330-607-2455 (C) Shey4@aol.com TREASURER Frank Obreza 330-715-7794 fobreza@yahoo.com RECORDER Dennis Jacobs 330-336-8950 dmjacobs_1@ hotmail.com ADVOCATE Mike Nichols 330-285-8708 WARDEN Charles LeGuillon 330-335-2361 IN: GUARDS John Kelly 330-396-3181 OUT: Dick Linn 330-701-5268 LECTURER Deacon Bob Youngblood 234-678-5483 TRUSTEES 3YR:: Mike Noe 330-335-5304 2YR: Ralph Conrad 330-825-8631 1YR: Mike Breiding 330-825-2225 Newsletter Editor: Ralph Conrad, PGK Send inquiries/comments to rfconrad@sbcglobal.net GRAND KNIGHT S COMMENTS Jeff Fry jfry4@neo.rr.com Two individuals I respect very much recently shared inspirational thoughts concerning our faith and church. Father Bob shared an incredible homily several weeks ago, focusing on the faults and lack of action performed by clergy, and challenging us and other members of the Church to be compassionate toward victims of abuse and to do everything possible to prevent future occurrences. Br. Bill Forshey, in his Culture of Life program this past Saturday, played a song titled, The Least of These. It was referencing the decisions made by parents to abort their children. We prayed for the unborn, as well as their parents who are making the vital decisions. Knights, from days of old, are meant to be protectors of the most vulnerable, the marginalized in society. We work extremely hard and are proud to support the developmentally disabled, as well as the rights of the unborn. As Father Bob stated, we as Catholics have an obligation to stand up for the rights of victims of abuse; including domestic violence involving spouses and children, abuse inflicted on children by all adults, and those victimized based on their sexual orientation. As Knights, we are charged with protecting the marginalized in our society, especially those in our parish. What a great opportunity we have to help shape the culture of our parish and community! Jeff Fry, GK 1
MEETING MINUTES: 9/11/2018 23 men in attendance P Grand Knight Jeff Fry P Chaplain Fr. Bob Jackson P Deputy Grand Knight Ed Grasso E Chancellor Sean Kelly (Substitute: Dick Linn) P Recorder Dennis Jacobs P Financial Secretary Bill Forshey P Treasurer Frank Obreza P Lecturer Deacon Bob P Advocate Mike Nichols P Warden Charles LeGuillon P Inside Guard John Kelly P Outside Guard Dick Linn P Trustee 3 yr Mike Noe P Trustee 2 yr Ralph Conrad E Trustee 1 yr Mike Breiding OPENING CEREMONY Members Present: 23 Call to Order at 7:01pm. Council recited opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance (Opening Ode was not sung) CHAPLIN S REPORT Father Bob Jackson Visited Jim Maser (who is not doing well) and administered Anointing Sacrament. Mary Ann would also use our prayers. The Parish will have socials on weekend of September 29-30. Pizza and donuts after Masses. Parishioners will be invited to use the online church directory. Fr. Bob says he will not be attending the October or November meetings (Bishop is holding a meeting for priests in October. Father Bob will be on vacation in November) Father will be reviewing the start time for Saturday Mass. Attendees at the 5pm Saturday Mass will be asked to vote for 4pm, 4:30pm, or the current 5pm start time. MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes from August MEETING had been published in the Newsletter Motion to accept (John Kohler) and Seconded (Richard Reese) Motion passed by voice vote ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE Dick Linn reporting for Sean Kelly One Application for membership presented tonight o Anthony Renaldo is candidate sponsored by Chuck LeGuillon o Father Bob approved the application Men s Night Out August 29 th was a success GRAND KNIGHT S REPORT Jeff Fry GK Fry expressed out Council s concern for Jim Maser and Mary Ann GK Fry reported that Don Wilcox completed his Second Degree yesterday in Wadsworth FINANCIAL SECRETARY S REPORT Bill Forshey We still have not received a check for the Measure-Up Campaign BILLS $189.95 for Men s Night Out (Dick Linn) $22.37 beverages (Jeff Fry) 2
COMMUNICATIONS None PROGRAM DIRECTOR RALPH CONRAD o Ralph called on each Director (listed below) for a report AUDITORS/TRUSTEES Mike Noe No report CHURCH COMMITTEE Paul Wagner Prince of Peace Parish Picnic was held August 19 wonderfully executed attendance on par with last year s We are hoping to honor a volunteer group this year most likely we will honor our Lectors Next Corporate Communion will be October 28 COMMUNITY COMMITTEE Mike Noe St Vincent DePaul Walk is coming up on September 29 th, the Council will support the St. Vincent DePaul Friends of the Poor Walk at Richfield Heritage Park (4374 Broadview Rd, Richfield, OH 44286-9640) o Wear Green Shirts o Participants will go to brunch afterwards at the Musketeers Restaurant (3027 Brecksville Rd, Richfield, OH 44286) Our sandwich Project (we pack lunches which are distributed by the Community Kitchen) will be held on September 25 at 6:30pm in the school kitchen. Coats for Kids will begin October 1 COUNCIL COMMITTEE Ralph Conrad Trunk or Treat will be October 22 November 11 (to honor Veterans) our Council will have Donuts after 8am Mass We will again be singing Carols at Pleasant View Nursing Home in December (no exact date yet). Mike and Diane Breiding are exploring the possibility of having a catered buffet here at Prince of Peace after the caroling. At this month s Officer s meeting, the Officers approved raising the budget for Program Directors to $100. Ladies s Night Out will be in October; but plans have not been finalized yet Bill Forshey says there are still places available for the Casino Trip Football CrazR Ed Grasso Tickets are available Turn in of tickets will be October 26 bring in sold tickets next business meeting TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Ed Grasso No Report Cash Club Tonight s regular drawing was won by Margaret Nahacky (Ticket # 133) FAMILY COMMITTEE Mike Breiding (Ralph Conrad reporting for Mike): Ralph complimented Mike and Diane Breiding for the successful day at the Akron Zoo YOUTH COMMITTEE Jeff Fry Because the City will have Trick or Treat on Oct 27, Father Bob wants the Parish to have the Truck or Treat a week earlier so it will not conflict. KofC members and wives will be needed Free Throw planning has begun 3
CULTURE OF LIFE COMMITTEE Bill Forshey September 30 will be another 5 th Sunday of the month our Council will lead a rosary prior to 8am Sunday Mass (starts promptly at 7:30). NEXT MONTH S REFRESHMENTS Dennis Jacobs FOURTH DEGREE REPORT Dennis Jacobs The 4 th Degree Knights have been asked to attend 7pm Mass on September 27 This special Mass commemorates the 185 TH Anniversary of the First Mass in Akron o St Vincent is at 164 W Market St, Akron, OH 44303 o Thursday 7pm Mass The 4 th Degree Knights have also been asked to escort Bishop Perez on September 30 at St Vitas Parish. This Slovenian parish is celebrating its 125th anniversary o This morning, there are actually 3 parts to the event: 1.) Blessing of remodeled Joseph House of Cleveland Inc 6108 St Clair Avenue Cleveland, by Bishop Perez at 9:30-10:25AM. 2.) Solemn Mass at 11:00AM in St Vitus Church, 6019 Lausche Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44103. Bp. Perez principal celebrant and homilist. 3.) At 1pm, banquet at Slovenian National Home DISTRICT DEPUTY S REPORT Kevin Hogan (absent) No Report FIELD AGENT REPORT (new agent: Arnold Paskay) No Report OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Dick Linn reports that the Special Needs Students from Barberton Elementary West will be invited on December 6 o We will need to find volunteers who are willing to buy Christmas gifts ($20) o We also hope to give out new coats to them o Plans are being made to get news coverage in the Barberton Herald and the Trading Post.. LECTURER Deacon Bob Youngblood o Topic: Eschatology The first step to get to heaven: Faith PRAYER LIST: Jim and Mary Ann Maser Tony and Corrine Rakoci Lady Linda Jacobs Ralph Fox Jerry Fry Paul Mong Pat Mong Bill Forshey Lady Linda Jacobs Mike Danemiller 4
Bill McKinnon Richard Reese Bill Ranftl Larry Lauter Rich and Marylou Symanski Carla Grasso Klimczak family Chuck Cumming s grandnephew Jordan Bryan Basinger (son-in-law Ray Jacksits) Traci Peltz John Urbanski (son of Joe) Ralph Fox (brother-in-law of Chuck Krause) Judy Swigart (sister-in-law of Field Agent Dave Paternite) Susan Fox Tony Trenta SK Lowell Knight Millie Henderson Terry Snyder Dike Linn s sister Susan Swany CLOSING CEREMONY closing prayer said, closing ode was not sung. Meeting ended at 7:52 pm. 50/50 Drawing: Matt Reeves (not present) Respectfully Submitted by Dennis Jacobs, Recorder Dogs can t operate MRIs but Catscan 5
CURRENT & UPCOMING COUNCIL ACTIVITIES We Are an Active Council: Join Us! Cash Club TWO BONUS WINNERS for $50 each were drawn at the Parish Picnic. Youngblood, #098; and Gloria Masters, #073. They were: Ann Our Cash Club winner for September is #133, Margaret Nahacky. supporting our council! Congratulations and Thank You for Football Crazr Football Crazr Tickets are sold to provide money for council projects. Tickets are $20 and are good for games in October through December. Each ticket has 23 chances per week to win money! Help your council by selling only TWO tickets! : September 25 th at 6:30 PM in the Kitchen. CHARITY St. Vincent DePaul Walk for the Poor You still have time to sign up for the St. Vincent DePaul (SVDP) Walk for the Poor. The walk is Saturday, September 29, at Richfield Woods, 4100 Broadview Road, Richfield. Registration begins at 9:00am with the walk starting at10:00 A.M. This year the council has again pledged $50 each for the 1 st 10 men to walk. (Private donations from the members are also accepted - Give your check to Larry Lauter at the walk). We want a great turnout with as many members and their family as we can get! If you are not normally active in the council this is a good event for you and your family to attend for that one thing a year that we ask of members. There will be snacks and music provided as well as the opportunity to win nice prizes in the Chinese auction. For those who wish, we go out for lunch afterward at a nearby restaurant. Sign up on the SVDP website: https://www.fopwalk.org/eventlisting/eventdetail/?eventid=2153 to become a walker or make a donation. Registering directs the money to POP and gets you a free shirt! 5 th Sunday Rosary The 5 th Sunday Rosary is September 30 th at 7:30 sharp. Please try to attend. Sit anywhere in the church. We promise that the 30 th is the 5 th Sunday! 6
PAST COUNCIL ACTIVITIES PARISH PICNIC The Parish Picnic was Sunday August 19 th. Men of the council ensured age compliance at the beer points and helped clean up. Ladies Auxiliary members set out desserts and helped with the inside food line. There was plenty of Barbeque, corn on the cob and all the trimmings. Everyone pitched in and helped make the picnic a huge success. Our caterer, Gridiron Cookery, sets up Preparing for the rush The Ladies set out and maintained the desserts LOTS of Desserts! 7
Men s night Out Frank stams Frank Stams was the featured speaker at the Men s Night Out on August 29 th at Houston Hall. Frank is a former American football defensive lineman who played at the University of Notre Dame and in the NFL. Stams helped St. Vincent-St. Mary win back-toback Division III state football championships in 1981 and '82 and a Class AA state basketball title in 1984. He was an All-American on Notre Dame's 1988 NCAA national championship football team. Stams earned a bachelor's degree in history at Notre Dame then played three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams and four seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Over thirty attendees enjoyed pizza and talked football! Dick Linn was the event chairman assisted by Jeff Fry, Bill Forshey, and Sean Kelly. Thank you, men, for a fun evening! John Brooks and son, Aaron Houston Hall was the venue Dick Linn, event chairman, speaks with Jeff Fry, GK Frank Stams, Bob Shaffer and son Logan Mullins and dad, Logan Rich Reese, Jim Jackson, and Fr. Trey Bob Our council serves parish and community and also sponsors a number of youth and family activities. We invite all men who are practicing Catholics to joins us. Contact Sean Kelly, Membership Director, or Dick Linn for more information. Contact information for these men is in the header at the top of this newsletter. A National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children prayer service was held on September 8 th at 1:00 PM. On that day and at that time, there were 184 memorial services held. Our memorial in front of the church is listed in the national register for gravesites and memorials to the unborn. Bill Forshey is our Life Director. 8
October 1 st marks the beginning of our annual Coats for Kids campaign. Please start looking through your closets for new or nearly-new coats, sweaters, hats, or gloves that you no longer want but would be good for someone who is in need. Remember: we collect ALL sizes, not just children s sizes. DEEPENING OUR FAITH Deacon Bob Highlights from the meeting Eschatology Part 1 A few years ago, I was talking to our second grade faith formation class. I asked them how we get to heaven. I really expected them to answer that if they do what their parents tell them, or help others that they will get to heaven. But one little girl answered with a huge attitude, "well, you have to die first!" I thought that we could talk about eschatology - the study of end times. The four last things that will occur are death, judgment, hell, and heaven. God is in all of these: God calls us - death. God peers into our lives - judgment. God is lost to us - hell. God is gained - heaven. Eschatology is divided into two parts: individual and general eschatology. General eschatology is the big picture - the end of the existence of time, and the manifestation of the new heavens and the new earth. This is also sometimes referred to the final judgement. Individual eschatology focuses on what awaits for each one of us. This month, we will talk about hell. Sin is a heaviness that weight us down, that keeps us from being what we really are called to be by God's grace. Our sins reflect that in some form or fashion, we are convinced that the world revolves around us, our needs, and our desires. Hell is a state of complete self-absorption and intense loneliness taken to its furthest and logical end. There is nothing glamorous about sin and evil, for evil is depressing, soul-shrinking and in the end, it is powerless. When we, in this life, experience the coldness of isolation and the dark terrors of loneliness, we have a small taste of hell. In summary, hell is the state that follows from having refused divine love. Hell is not the condemnation of man by God. It is man's condemnation of himself. It is the state of those persons who reject a right relationship with God and turned their back on him. Next month, we will discuss purgatory. IMPORTANT DATES MARK THESE DATES DOWN NOW! September 21 Casino Trip - A FEW SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE 25 Sandwich Project 6:30 Kitchen 29 SVDP Walk for the Poor Richfield Woods Park 30 5 th Sunday Rosary 7:30 AM October 2 Officer s Meeting 7:00 St Francis Room 9 Business Meeting 7:00 St Francis Room 9
Next OFFICER S Meeting: October 2 nd Next REGULAR Meeting: October 9 th Refreshments: Dennis Jacobs Prayer List: Our Brothers: Br. Mike Dannemiller; Br. Bill Forshey; Br. Jerry Fry; Br. Jack Kilroy; Br. Lowell Knight, PDD; Br. Jim Maser; Br. Bill McKinnon; Br. Mike Nichols Sr.; Br. Bill Ranftl; Br. Richard Reese; Br. Rich Symanski; Our Family: Marianne Maser; Ralph Fox; Lady Linda Jacobs; Lady Rebecca Coffield; Susan Fox; Millie Henderson; Pat Williams, sister of Br. Ed Arnold; John Urbanski; Pat Williams; Our Friends: Tony and Corrine Rakoci; Terri Snyder; Mary Zinkovich and for all members of the armed forces of the United States. Please also pray for those in need who choose not to be listed. Council Mass Servers for October: B Forshey, J Kohler, C Heffernan Birthdays October 1 Mike Breiding 3 Jerry Lameker 5 Mark Stansky 12 Scott Miller 16 Russ Dietry 16 Chuck Heffernan 19 Jeff Stewart 19 Larry Lauter 26 Chuck Rammel Fourth Degree SK Dennis Jacobs Joseph Bender Assembly #1766 148 North Lyman Street, Wadsworth, OH Meetings are the second Thursday of the month. Faithful Navigator: SK Dennis Jacobs September 27 St Vincent/St Mary Church 185 th anniversary of the 1 st Mass said in Akron 30 St Vitus 4 th Degree Knights have also been asked to escort Bishop Perez on September 30 at St Vitas Parish. This Slovenian parish is celebrating its 125th anniversary 10
LADIES AUXILIARY Helping the Knights Help Church & Community Hope to see you all at the St Vincent DePaul Walk for the Poor on September 29 th. See details above. This is a fun family event that helps raise money for our Prince of Peace SVDP conference. Don t worry about the physicality of the walk it s a short one! (there is a nice covered shelter for those who choose not to walk). Here are some pictures from previous years. Music POP Walkers Basket Raffles Also, the Prayer Shawl Ministry is starting meetings again on September 25 th at 1:00 at the school. This is a good opportunity to join in making prayer shawls for people who need a spiritual lift. Hope to see you there! Birthdays October 10 Carol Somodi OUR YOUTH Our Youth: Our Future This year the council will either sponsor or assist with the following Youth Programs: Trunk-r-Treat - October Breakfast with Santa - December Free Throw Contest - January Easter egg Hunt - April Knights of Columbus Youth of the Year - April We could use help with these programs. If you would like to help out by being on a committee for one of these events or would like more information, please contact the Youth Director, Jeff Fry. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION & LOCAL EVENTS Matt Reed missed out on the drawing. 11
The Parish will have a weekend Social in the hall after all Masses the weekend of September 29-30. The council will host coffee and donuts after the 8:00 Mass on September 30 th. Members and their wives are invited to help serve. If you attend one of the other Masses we can use your help after that Mass to serve food and drink also. Pizza will be served after the 5:00 Mass; donuts after the 8:00 Mass; and pizza and donuts after the 10:30 Mass. CONGRAULATIONS!! Don Wilcox attended the 2 nd Degree exemplification at Wadsworth council on September 10 th. Members are encouraged to complete all 3 Degrees. If you are not 3 rd Degree, you will be getting notifications for upcoming Degree ceremonies. MEMBERSHIP DEALS!! Br. Dick Linn has volunteered to serve on the Membership committee. He has issued a challenge to all council members: The first council member to bring in 5 new members will get $100. Dick is putting up the money for this challenge because he believes with a little effort, we can bring in 50 new members this year! If you are interested in helping Sean Kelly and Dick Linn with the membership program this year, please contact Sean Kelly (contact information in the header of this newsletter). But Wait, there s more! August 14 marks the 129th anniversary of the passing of our founder, Father Michael McGivney. Supreme Council will send you a $50 KnightsGear gift card* if you recruit 5 new members between July 1 and Sept. 30. *To be eligible for the gift card, you ll have to have recruited five members between July 1 and Sept. 30. Simply include your membership number as the proposer on a Form 100 and you'll get the credit. Katie Noe, 27, a big University of Akron Zips fan who never attended the school, was made an honorary alumna at a presentation Wednesday. The Wadsworth resident with Down syndrome is now part of the 180,000-member UA Alumni Association. The presentation came after her father, Mike Noe, a 1987 UA graduate, reached out to UA to inquire about some sort of distinction for Katie, whose two younger sisters also are UA graduates. At the presentation, Katie and her family were joined by Interim President John Green; Kim Cole, vice president of development and executive director of the UA Foundation; Willy Kollman, assistant vice president of alumni relations and executive director of the UA Alumni Association; and Zippy, UA s kangaroo mascot. Katie is treated as an honorary sister of Delta Gamma sorority; her two younger sisters, Kellie and Kristie, also are members. Katie volunteers at Feed Medina County, the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, the Giving Doll and Embrace Pregnancy while wearing the UA colors of blue and gold. 12
We have a new Field Agent Arnold Paskay 216-438-1329 arnold.paskay@kofc.org Arnold Paskay, FIC, FICF, graduated Cum Laude from John Carroll University. While in college, Arnold Joined the Knights of Columbus and served as Chancellor, Membership Director (where he recruited 20 men), and was on the 1st degree team. When asked what makes him credible and what he hopes to achieve for his members, Arnold says, "I was awarded MVP at Field Agent School in October 2017, which I hope shows my dedication and credibility. The need for financial security is a continued concern. I want Catholic Families of Northeast Ohio to have peace of mind knowing that they have financial security." WE ARE AN ACTIVE COUNCIL! BE PART OF IT! GET INVOLVED! GET YOUR WIFE INVOLVED! STAR Council Award winner 2015-16 2016-17 Vivat Jesus Microsoft Office Clipart is "used with permission from Microsoft 13
V isit Washington, DC! This tour is for Knights of Columbus, their families and friends, including children 8 years old and older the weekend of October 19 th 21 st, 2018. HIGHLIGHTS: The White House (Your Reservation must have been be made by 7/1/18 for this tour) Noon Mass followed by a Guided tour of the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Guided tour of the Capitol building Guided tour of the Arlington National Cemetery Guided tour of the Monuments Guided tour of the City of Washington DC Self-guided tour of Mount Vernon home of George Washington The Smithsonian (time permitting) All buildings are handicap accessible. Walkers and wheelchairs are permitted. Considerable walking is required!! You must pass through security checks at all buildings no knives, scissors, etc. on tours. Travel by Barron s deluxe motor coach Lodging at Chantilly Springhill Suites (indoor pool) Six meals (2 breakfasts, box lunch at Basilica, 3 dinners) All admissions & gratuities Fall foliage Rates per person: Single: $435 Double: $320 Triple: $280 Quad: $260 Payment schedule: $50 pp with reservation Make Checks Payable to: RBL Agency, Inc. 50% of balance by 8/15/18 354 Laurel Lane Balance by 9/30/18 Wadsworth, OH 44281 You will be given a number when you make your reservation. Bus loading & seating will be by that number. 14