KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NH STATE COUNCIL Exemplification of the Fourth Degree of the Order July 15, 2017 NH State Website: www.nhknights.org * ONE MEMBER * PER COUNCIL * PER MONTH * NH State Council Weekly 2017-07-03 Your NH Knights News: Prayer requests: Louise Komisarek mother of DD Ken Komisarek, Sandy Wilson, wife of SK Dave Wilson SK Donald J. Carrier (06-19-2017) 2017 State Raffle Tickets (04-10-2017) NH Right to Life Petition (06-26-2017) Fourth Degree Exemplification on July 15, 2017 (04-17-2017) KCIC Program Announcement (05-29-2017) Diocese of Manchester Letter on Religious Scholarship (06-19-2017) Letter from Jane Cormier on Right to Life upcoming Programs (07-03-2017) Important Safe Environment Policy (06-19-2017) Upcoming Degree Exemplifications (05-29-2017) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Important Dates to Remember: Activities: July 15, 2017: Fourth Degree Exemplification Derry Assembly 3594 July 22, 2017: DD Seminar, St Peter s Church, Concord, NH July 23, 2017: Summer State Quarterly Meeting, St Peter s Church, Concord, NH Reports Due: June 30, 2017: Columbian Award Application to Supreme Form # SP7 July 1, 2017: Report of Officers Chosen for Term Form # 185 Aug 15, 2017: Semi-Annual Council Audit Report Form 1295 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Editor s Note: I have assumed the duties of publishing this weekly briefing. Please submit your entries to me at tjkingsley@comcast.net. See page 09 for more information. Page 1 of 9
+ PRAYER REQUESTS + Brothers: Please keep in your thoughts, all of our brother Knights and their families, that need our prayers, remember also all our religious, Priests, Brothers and Sisters, and our active duty military personnel in harm s way. Prayer request for Sandy Wilson, wife of SK Dave Wilson 06-05-2017 Please pray for Sandy Wilson, wife of Dave Wilson who was diagnosed with breast cancer on Good Friday. UPDATE: Thanks to all my Brother Knights and their families for your prayers. The surgery was successful and went smoothly. Sandy will see the Oncologist on June 12 to determine post operative treatment. Dave Prayer Request for the Repose of SK Donald J. Carrier 06-19-2017 SK Donald Carrier of Council 5163 and Bishop Bradley Assembly 626, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 after a sudden illness. The wake and services were held on Saturday, June 17,2017. Our condolences to his wife, Lise and family. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 2 of 9
NH Right to Life Petition 06-26-2017 No More Tax Dollars to Abortion Providers On June 21, the Executive Council voted 4 1 to approve contracts with Planned Parenthood of New England and The Equality Center in Concord to the tune of $440,000. Sadly, only Executive Councilor Dave Wheeler voted NO on this contract. Executive Councilors, Joe Kenney, Russell Prescott, Chris Pappas, and Andru Volinsky voted YES. More future funding will be requested of that you can be sure. And, NHRTL would like to show solidarity in our STOP FUNDING ABORTION campaign. NHRTL believes it is way past time to say NO to our hard-earned taxpayer dollars being sent to abortion providers. Private businesses should support themselves and the taxpayer should not be forced to subsidize abortion activities. Period. If you feel strongly that Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers should NOT be receiving our tax dollars, we ask you to sign this petition and share with others to do so as well. NHRTL will then turn this petition over to Governor Sununu to demonstrate NH citizens do not approve of this public policy. Please, take a moment and sign this petition. We must work together to stop the policy of subsidizing abortion here in New Hampshire one signature at a time! Click here to sign our petition. Connect with Us: FacebookTwitterDonate Contact Info: Phone: (603) 230-8136 Email: life@nhrtl.org Website: www.nhrtl.org ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 3 of 9
Exemplification of the Fourth Degree 04-24-2017 Joel D. Plante, Master, District of New Hampshire Will Proudly Provide an Exemplification of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Date: Saturday, July 15, 2017 10:30 AM Place: St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School 26 Crystal Avenue Derry, NH Host Assembly: MSG Randy D. McClellan Honoree Reverend Phil Pacheo Price Schedule: Candidates Must be in Tux or Service Dress Uniform - $70 This includes all Meals, Social Baldric, and 4th 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 03060 Deadline: July 7, 2017 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 St. Thomas Aquinas Church 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.) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 4 of 9
KCIC Program Announcement 05-29-2017 The 2017 Keep Christ in Christmas (KCIC) Program The 2017 KCIC program documents are now 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 2017 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" Note: Please keep in mind that the KCIC Chairman nomination form and Email order forms must always be emailed to me in MS Word and not a pdf. A reminder that the 2017 KCIC Assortment Kits are discounted until September 25, 2017, so don't delay, order your kit as soon as possible! Only one discounted kit per council. Contact me if you still need assistance! KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS! Dave Dave Wilson Knights of Columbus NH State Council KCIC Chairman yeoldknight@comcast.net +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 5 of 9
Letter from Jane Cormier upcoming Right To Life Programs 07-03-2017 Hope all is well. There are a couple of upcoming events I wanted to pass by you... The first one is a New Hampshire Right-to-life petition to begin a push back campaign on funding abortion clinics here in New Hampshire. Our goal is to get thousands of people to sign this petition and then present to Governor Sununu. Secondly, I am putting together a performance with Northeast Catholic College in Warner New Hampshire to bring a concert version of an opera called Mary Magdalene on July 22nd. This is her feast day and it's going to be just a beautiful event complete with mass service, lunch, and then concert. I am hoping that this event will have lots of people attend and was hoping perhaps you could help us get the word out. There is no ticket fee for this performance although we will ask for a donation at the end. I am attaching the links for these endeavors at the end of this email. No rest for the weary. ;-) I hope your summer is going great. Thank you very much, for all you do! Jane C. http://nhrtl.org/no-more-tax-dollars-to-abortion-providers/ https://www.northeastcatholic.edu/single-post/2017/06/14/%e2%80%9cmary-magdalene%e2%80%9d-an-oratorio-by- Jules-Massenet +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Important Safe Environment Policy 06-19-2017 Worthy Grand Knight, The Knights of Columbus continually strives to provide a safe environment for all young people participating in Knights of Columbus-sponsored youth activities. With this in mind, the Order s Board of Directors recently enacted the following policy: VOTED, that all Knights of Columbus-sponsored youth activities shall require the presence of at least one member, typically the council s youth director, who has been screened and trained through the Knights of Columbus Safe Environment Program. As it is the policy of the Knights of Columbus that all council youth directors are required to be screened and trained in accordance with the Knights of Columbus Safe Environment Program, it is expected that the council s youth director be present at all such council-sponsored youth activities. Council youth directors and/or other members screened and trained in accordance with the Knights of Columbus Safe Environment Program, in consultation with their grand knight, shall ensure that all Page 6 of 9
Knights of Columbus Safe Environment policies and procedures are observed at all Knights of Columbus-sponsored youth activities....voted, that all Knights of Columbus - sponsored youth activities shall require the presence of at least one member, typically the council s youth director, who has been screened and trained through the Knights of Columbus Safe Environment Program. As it is the policy of the Knights of Columbus tha Questions regarding this policy may be directed to the Office of Youth Protection at 203-752-4558 or oyp@kofc.org. Questions regarding the status of your council youth director or any youth leader in your council relative to the Knights of Columbus Safe Environment Program may be directed to the Office of Youth Protection at 203-800-4940 or youthleader@kofc.org. Fraternally, The Fraternal Mission Department Cc: Grand knights, state deputies, state advocates and MPCs in the U.S. and Canada Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT 06510 203-752-4000 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Upcoming Degree Exemplifications 07-03-2017 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 2015-2016 membership card in order to be admitted to the Degree Ceremonial. Each attending council must bring the following: Council Constitutional Rolls unsigned by candidate. Form 100. A membership kit consisting of pin, rosary and booklet These Men They Call Knights. A First Degree membership card signed by the Grand Knight and Financial Secretary. Please contact the First Degree Team Captain if you have any questions. Degree Locations (See Links for details) (If available) First Degree: Contact the Degree Team Captain to inform him of candidates and number of spectators. There currently are no First Degrees pending, please contact the below listed Team Captains for Degree date information. Bedford, NH --, 2017 Contact: Team Capt Chris Bond, bondchrisg@gmail.com Page 7 of 9
Epping NH, 2017 Contact: Team Capt. Mike Annis, 895-4713, judyannis55@gmail.com Derry NH --, 2017 Contact: Team Capt. John Dowd, 426-7017, derryjpdowd@gmail.com Hudson, NH, 2017 Contact: PGK W. Nadeau, (603) 459-4324, wnadeaukofc@comcast.net Manchester, NH Jul 28, 2017 Contact Team Capt, PGK Ray Lemay,(603) 674-0033, RayLemay@comcast.net http://www.nhknight.org/index.php/en/home/state-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2017/07/28/367/-/1st-degree-manchester Rochester, NH -- Jul 11, 2017, Contact: David Deworken, (603) 759-5715, ddeworken@aol.com http://www.nhknight.org/index.php/en/home/state-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2017/07/11/379/-/1st-degree-rochester Tilton, NH, 2017, Contact Team Capt John Bruno, (603) 286-3240, jeabru85@metrocast.net Second Degree: Contact the Degree Team Captain to inform him of candidates & number of spectators. Belmont, NH --, 2017, Contact: Aaron Boudreau, aaron.boudreau@cfosolutions.com, ( 603).998.2806 Third Degree: Contact the Degree Team Captain to inform him of candidates and number of spectators. Fourth Degree: Contact 4 th Degree Secretary Hector to inform him of candidates & number of spectators. Derry, NH July 15, 2017 Contact: Hector St. Jacques PGK, 888-4590, Hstjpgk@aol.com http://www.nhknight.org/index.php/en/home/state-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2017/07/15/363/-/4th-degree-exemplification 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. Submissions must be submitted to RayLemay@comcast.net and received by no later than 3:00 pm. 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 email rosters and refer to the information at your business meetings! Page 8 of 9
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ For Local & State News, and Degree Information, visit us on the web at: www.nhknight.org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From Your New Hampshire State Council, Tim J. Kingsley State Warden NH State Council Knights of Columbus 14 Seminole Drive, Nashua, NH 03063 (603) 880-1732 tjkingsley@comcast.net ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 9 of 9
New Hampshire State Council Knights of Columbus Summer Quarterly Meeting Notice Sunday, July 23, 2017 About the Meeting: I am pleased to announce the 2017 Summer Quarterly Meeting, to be held on Sunday, July 23, 2017 being hosted by Knights of Columbus, Concord Council #112. Meeting location (St. Peter s Parish Center) 135 North State Street, Concord, NH 03301. Lunch will be offered by the host Council #112. The cost of the meal is $8.00 per person for an incredible complete Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner with Salad, rolls and butter, as well as coffee, drinks and dessert. Please contact Financial Secretary Paul Parisi at paulparisijr@msn.com to make your meal reservation. RESERVATIONS CAN BE E-MAILED TO PAUL UP AND UNTIL JULY 16th. Lunch will be served from 12:00 noon to 12:45pm. There will also be Mass at 09:00am and 11:00am at Christ The King Parish in Concord. Meeting: 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Attire: jacket, tie and jewel of office. MAKE YOUR MEAL RESERVATIONS FOR YOU AND YOUR WIFE, NOW!!! About Our Plan: At this meeting we will be introducing your NEW Director s, and District Deputies, as well as some GREAT NEW programming initiatives for this fraternal year. It is important that district deputies, grand knights, council officers, program directors, delegates and membership directors attend. Members of the NH State Council Executive Board have taken great time in planning this meeting. We will be sharing this plan with everyone at this time. About the Ladies Program: The Ladies of NH State Council have been busy working on the ladies events for the upcoming fraternal year. This program schedule is included in this notice. The event for this 2017 Quarterly Meeting is making Bracelets, so please invite your wife to this meeting. Ladies will NOT need to bring anything, as all supplies will be provided. However, have your wife RSVP Jolene Camley at (603) 674-5257 on or before July 1st 2017 so no one is left out of the activity. In addition, there will be a raffle for a special Summer BBQ Basket, to benefit the Ladies Programs Fraternally, Glenn Glenn P. Camley State Deputy-Elect Knights of Columbus New Hampshire State Council
Knights of Columbus New Hampshire State Council Quarterly Ladies Programs 2017-2018 Year The State Officer s wives invite all wives and significant others to please join us at the Quarterly Ladies program events for this upcoming fraternal year. You must RSVP due to the number of supplies needed to provide to you at each program. We do not want anyone to be left out so an RSVP IS A MUST as we will not have any extra supplies that day. There must be at least 10 people for the Ladies Program or it will be cancelled. If the program is cancelled the State Warden, Tim Kingsley, will send out a notice a week prior. RSVP Jolene Camley Phone Number: 603-674-5257 RSVP ONLY IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND Date: July 23, 2017 RSVP by: July 1, 2016 Program: Making bracelets Supplies Needed: No supplies needed. October 15, 2017 RSVP by: October 1, 2016 Christmas theme table center piece for your home Please bring decorations for your own theme. (We will have some decorations to provide). 1 Glue Gun (If you have one) January 21, 2018 RSVP by: January 7, 2017 Making fleece baby blankets for Birth Right. 1 yard of baby fleece print 1 yard of matching solid fleece Fabric Scissors State Convention April 28, 2018 RSVP by: April 14, 2017 To be announced at a later date 1 - Grocery bag of nonperishable food for State Chaplain, Father Aggie, church food pantry. Please bring food for Father to the Ladies Program.
The National Pilgrim Virgin of the U.S.A. Will be visiting Immaculate Conception Parish 216 East Dunstable Rd. Nashua, NH 03062 On Monday, July 24, 2017 From: 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Come to honor Our Lady of Fatima and to hear the Statue Custodian, Mr. William Sockey, explain how her important Fatima message applies in our American culture today in securing God s blessings on our Country and the whole world. At least two Knights (in jacket and tie) are requested to stand watch with Our Lady at all times during the visit. If you can spare 30-60 minutes to volunteer, please contact Grand Knight Tom Kennedy at gk@kofc13904.org