Knights of Columbus New Hampshire State Council New Hampshire State Website: www.nhknight.org NH State Council Weekly 09/02/2018 * ONE MEMBER * PER COUNCIL * PER MONTH * This Is Your NH Knights News: Page: 02) Mission Statement: Prayer Request DD Elmer Lajoie 03) Safe Environment Program 04) Membership Forum 9/15 05) State Deputy Announces Ceremonials Chair 06) State Polo Shirt Order Form 07) Keep Christ in Christmas Program 08) Upcoming Degree Exemplifications 09) Upcoming Degree Exemplifications Continued 10) Marian Catholic School Project 11) 40 Days for Life 12) Annual 2018 Retreat: Camp Bernadette 13) Retreat registration form 14) Retreat Schedule 15) 3023 Council Activity Coats for Kids from State Chair Paul Roy 16) Coats for Kids Announcement Important Dates to Remember: Activities: Sept 7-9 Sept 11 Sept 25 Oct 6 th Men s Retreat World Day of Prayer (Supreme Program) Membership Forum St. Mary s Dover State Ball Reports: July 1 st Report of Officers Chosen for Term - #185 Aug 1 st Service Program Personnel Report # 365 Aug 15 Council Semiannual Audit Due # 1285 Editor s Note: I have assumed the duties of publishing this weekly briefing. Please submit your entries to me at tjkingsley23@gmail.com For Local & State News, and Degree Information, visit us on the web at: www.nhknight.org
Mission Statement: The purpose of the NH State Council Weekly Briefing is to provide to the membership, timely information from your State Officers, District 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 tjkingsley23@gmail.com and received by no later than 3:00 pm in order to 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! Grand Knights and Faithful Navigators, please remember to share these briefings by forwarding them to your email rosters and refer to the information at your business meeting Prayers for DD Elmer Lajoie Brothers, Brother Elmer Lajoie was admitted to Catholic Medical Center this morning with blood clots in his leg and lungs. Please pray for his speedy recovery. As I obtain more information I will keep you posted. Fraternally, Tony Noce, GK
Remember the Safe Environment Program!! Grand Knights, remember that the youth council or director need to need to take the Supreme Office of Youth Protection - Safe Environment Program training! For more information: http://www.kofc.org/en/members/programs/youth-activities/safe-environment-program.html List of officers required to take the training! Worthy Brothers, Grand Knights, Youth Directors, et al, are registered for the Safe Environment training through the Knights of Columbus Supreme office at the start of the Fraternal year. All these Directors, Grand Knights, et al, should have received an auto generated email with login information for the training. If you have not received your login information to access this training, please contact the Knights of Columbus Youth Leader by phone: 203-800-4940 or youthleader@kofc.org If you are in a different role, for example Youth Counselor for the Squires, the process is similar. Please contact the Knights of Columbus Youth Leader by phone: 203-800-4940 or youthleader@kofc.org; please also cc the NH State Youth Director when you email the Supreme Youth Leader. Visit www.kofc.org/safe or the Officers' Desk Reference for more information regarding the training. Fraternally yours, Thomas Fallon State Youth Director Knights of Columbus New Hampshire State Council
(978) 270-8404 cell Membership Forum September 15 Worthy Grand Knights & Council Membership Directors, This is a reminder and an invitaon to each of you to join us, on Saturday, 9/15/18, in Dover, at St Mary's church hall, for a Membership Forum. The gathering will be from 10am - noon me and will be facilitated by Greg Taillon and Mark Messier. We would like as many councils as possible to parcipate, so we can maximize the problems experienced, ideas and soluons to be shared. The Forum will be in two sessions. During the first hour segment, councils will break out in to small groups to develop a list of challenges and concerns, and questions about membership recruiting and retention. From this activity a master list will be compiled by each group. Each group will present their list to everyone. During the second hour suggestions and solution options will be reviewed. This will include customizing action plans for specific councils and current parish challenges. GKs who have had success with specific techniques and processes for recruitment and retention will be asked to share their experiences as well. The hope and intent is to help those who may be struggling or are unsure how to go about recruiting new members in their parishes whether it be planning and executing a membership drive or information night, or talking with the parish priest for support, or whatever the difficulty may be. To all GKs, please send email to Mark Messier if you will attend end this Forum. We would like to know who is coming by no later than Friday, 9/7/18, so we can be sure to have enough space and materials for everyone. Thanks to the Dover council and GK Pat Pilewski and DD Paul Mcmanus for offering to host this Forum. We look forward to seeing everyone there. Thanks Mark Messier State Membership Director District Deputy 13
The 2018 Keep Christ in Christmas (KCIC) The 2018 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 2018 KCIC Program in your council. 1. 2018 KCIC Christmas Card Program April 13 - Explains program in detail 2. 2018 KCIC Council Chairman Nomination Form MASTER (Word only, not pdf) 3. 2018 KCIC NH State Council EMAIL Order Form MASTER (Word only, not pdf) 4. 2018 KCIC Promotional Material 5. 2018 KCIC Retail Price Brochure 6. 2017 KCIC NH Sales Figures 7. 2017 NH KCIC Cumulative Sales Figures 8. 2017 KCIC International Sales Figures * 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. If you have difficulty creating an account or logging into the State Web Site, please contact the State Web Master s directly: Greg Taillon: G.Taillon@comcast.net and Robert Jones: REJonesjr@comcast.net 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 and Email Order forms must always be emailed to me in MS Word and not a pdf. A reminder that the 2018 KCIC Assortment Kits are discounted until September 25, 2018, so don't delay, order your kit as soon as possible! Only one discounted kit per council unless you support more than one parish. Contact me if you still need assistance! KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS! Dave Wilson Knights of Columbus NH State Council KCIC Chairman yeoldknight@comcast.net 487-5037
Upcoming Degree Exemplifications: ALL FIRST DEGREES: Please contact First Degree Team Captain as soon as possible to inform him of candidates and number of spectators. Please do not delay in making arrangements for your candidates. The Degree will be cancelled unless enough candidates are registered by the Friday immediately preceding the scheduled date. The Degree Team reserves the right to limit the class size. The dress code is suit jacket and tie with appropriate footwear for all candidates and spectators. The principle of this degree is Charity, so let your council show their enthusiasm and support for these candidates by their attendance at this First Degree. All Knights who are Spectators must present a valid membership card in order to be admitted to the Degree Ceremonial. Each attending council must bring the following: Council Constitutional Rolls unsigned by candidate. Form 100. A membership kit consisting of pin, rosary and booklet These Men They Call Knights. A First Degree membership card signed by the Grand Knight and Financial Secretary. Please contact the First Degree Team Captain if you have any questions. Degree Locations (See Links for details) (If available) First Degree: Contact the Degree Team Captain to inform him of candidates and number of spectators. There currently are no 1st Degrees pending, please contact the listed Team Captains for Degree info. Bedford, NH, Contact: Team Capt. Chris Bond, bondchrisg@gmail.com http://nhknight.org/index.php/en/home/state-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2017/09/18/406/-/1st-degree-bedford 2018 Dates 2019 Dates August No Degree Scheduled September 17 th Monday October 15 Monday November 19 th Monday December 17 - Monday January 21, 2019 Monday February 18, 2019 Monday March 18, 2019 Monday April 15, 2019 Monday May 20, 2019 Monday June 17, 2019 Monday Epping NH, Contact: Team Capt. Rich Pimental. rickredleg21@gmail.com Derry NH, Contact: Team Capt. Jack Gallagher, 434-4112, jackgal03@gmail.com We hold a first degree every last Saturday of the month, except in July & August, Please have all candidates to arrive at 9:00 AM, suit coat and tie. Hudson, NH, Contact: Team Capt. Jay Malette Cell: (603) 867-4917 j4y.ma1ette@gmail.com 2nd Friday of the Month - No Degree July or August 2018 2018 Dates 2019 Dates
Friday, September 14th Friday, October 12th Friday, November 9 th Friday, December 14 th Friday, January 11th Friday, February 8th Friday, March 8 th Friday, April 12 th Friday, May 10 th Friday, June 14 th Manchester, NH Contact Team Capt, PGK Ray Lemay, (603) 674-0033, RayLemay@comcast.net Regular Monthly Degrees Rochester, NH -- 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-degreerochester Tilton, NH, Contact Team Capt. John Bruno, (603) 286-3240, jeabru85@metrocast.net Manchester, NH Ray Lemay raylemay@comcast.net 2018 Dates 2019 Dates September 14 th Friday January 11 th Friday October 12 th Friday February 8 th Friday November 9 th - Friday March 8 th Friday December 14 th Friday April 12 th Friday May 10 th Friday June 14 th - Friday Contact the Degree Team Captain to inform him of candidates & number of spectators. Second Degree: Belmont, NH Contact: Aaron Boudreau, aaron.boudreau@cfosolutions.com, (603) 998.2806 Or check the State Calendar Hudson NH Contact: Ron Distasio, rddistasio@comcast.net, (603) 595-7837 Home Normally held on the 3d Friday of the Month 3 rd Degree Schedule: For information, Contact the State Ceremonials Director Rich McDermott
Fourth Degree: November 17 th 2018 Hudson NH St. Kathryn s Parish June 19 th 2019 TBD Contact 4 th Degree Secretary Hector St. Jacques, PGK to inform him of candidates & number of spectators. Councils and Assemblies: Don t forget to post your degree information on the website: www.nhknights.org Do you have degree information that 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. Marian Catholic School Project Marian Devotion for Catholic schools is underway: This past Wednesday Ron Di Stasio and his wife, Mary Ann presented the statues of Our Lady of Fatima to the principals of New Hampshire's catholic schools. This was the meeting with superintendent Dave Thibault to prepare for the start of the school year. Ron spoke about the contribution and involvement of the Knights of Columbus, and Mary Ann highlighted the importance of praying the Rosary to strengthen the family and develop Catholic citizenship. She also stressed the need for Mary as our intercessor with Christ. Superintendent Thibault already has a plan for the principals and teachers for this special devotion. The Bishop most definitely wants Our Lady to travel from home to home. Attached is a group photo of the principals, Superintendent Thibault, his assistant Nancy, and Father Eric Delisle of St. Hedwig's. Fr. Eric blessed all the statues right before they were distributed. Thank you for your donations and a thank you in advance to councils who will donate in the near future. I know this will be a success, and I know Bishop Libasci is very pleased. Peace in Christ Ron
40 DAYS FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN Brother Knights: This year's Fall campaign will begin Wednesday 09/26 at 7:00 A.M. on Penacook Street in Manchester. The Knight's will be kicking off the campaign with a Rosary and prayer service. Please consider being there and consider scheduling times council members can stand witness to the culture of life from 09/26 through 11/04. I challenge Councils to send 2 members per week to pray for an hour. The times are 7am til 7pm seven days a week. Through prayer and witness we can help end the scourge of abortion. Please see flyer for additional info. Peace in Christ Ron
NH Knights of Columbus Retreat 2018 Schedule Friday, September 7 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 8 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 9 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
Attached is a picture of the Saint Thomas Aquinas (STA) Council 3023 Knights having breakfast together before taking our can trailer to Manchester for redemption. This monthly activity yields proceeds that are split between the NH Kidney Foundation and the STA Food Pantry. Regards, Richard Scheib 2018-2019 Coats for Kids Update Brother Knights, As we pass Labor Day heading into the fall and the on-coming cooler weather I want to remind all councils of Supremes program Coats For Kids. Now is the time to be planning on participating in this program. This program directly impacts the Children of NH that won t be able to keep warm. Please seriously consider your participation as you read the enclosed announcement from Supreme. Thank you, Paul Roy NH State Council
Worthy Grand Knight, Is your council planning to do a Coats for Kids program this year? You can provide warmth for deserving children during cold winter months. To help beginning to plan for a successful Coats for Kids program in 2018-2019, please see the information below. The below table lists the prices and quantities for each style of coat provided through the Supreme Council. The Qualifications column lists the number of cases your council must distribute in order to satisfy program requirements and have your work counted towards two credits in the Community section of the Columbian Award. As noted in the Faith In Action Guidebook: Style Quantity of Coats (Prepack) Qualifications Total (Per Case) Youth Prepack 12 6 Cases $215.90 Small Prepack 12 6 Cases $215.90 Teen Prepack 12 4 Cases $283.90 Light Weight Prepack 24 4 Cases $319.70 All councils are welcome to participate in this important program. Coats are available through www.knightsgear.com. These prices do not include the cost of shipping. Shipping will be no more than $20.00 per case. Please do not submit orders to the Department of Fraternal Mission. Orders must be submitted through www.knightsgear.com, Orders received by Fraternal Mission will be returned. At the conclusion of the program your council must submit the Coats for Kids Report Form (#10675) to fraternalmission@kofc.org, to receive credit towards the Columbian Award. If you have any questions or concerns, or more information on how to implement the program, please email fraternalmission@kofc.org or visit www.kofc.org/coatsas always, thank you for all of the work that you and your council do, especially your efforts through the Coats for Kids program, ensuring that children in your community stay warm this winter. Fraternally, Jason Porrello Program Manager, Community Initiatives Knights of Columbus Cc: State Deputies, District Deputies, State Community Directors Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT 06510 203-752-4000