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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 January 2018 2013-14
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2015-16 2016-17
Charity—Unity—Fraternity—Patriotism
Founded July 6, 2006 Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the month
Council Chaplain: Father Robert Jackson 330-825-9543
GRAND KNIGHT Jeff Fry
330-334-0987
DEP. GRAND KNIGHT
Ed Grasso
440-213-5168
exwxman95@
hotmail.com
CHANCELLOR Sean Kelly
330-232-4939
FINANCIAL SECRETARY Bill Forshey
330-825-9656 (H)
330-607-2455 (C)
TREASURER Frank Obreza
330-715-7794
RECORDER Dennis Jacobs
330-336-8950
dmjacobs_1@ hotmail.com
ADVOCATE Chuck Krause
330-858-8713
WARDEN Patrick Coffield
330-687-8176
GUARDS IN: Bob Champlin 330-825-3623
OUT: Mike Noe 330-825-2225
LECTURER Deacon Bob Youngblood
234-678-5483
TRUSTEES
3YR:: Ralph Conrad 330-825-8631
2YR: Mike Breiding 330-825-2225
1YR: Jim Maser 330-825-7632
Newsletter Editor: Ralph Conrad, PGK Send inquiries/comments to [email protected]
GRAND KNIGHT’S COMMENTS – Jeff Fry [email protected]
Ringing in a new year always presents new challenges and possibilities. There is obviously an opportunity to reflect back and assess the accomplishments and shortcomings of the previous year. We as Knights are presented with this time for reflection as well. This has been a challenging, yet successful year for our council. Many of our brothers and their families have encountered health crises that have been met with determination and prayer. I am amazed by the humility and strength exemplified by many of our brothers and their wives and the incredible examples they are setting.
In the past year, our Council has earned a second Star Council award, due to the thousands of hours of service shared by members of Council 14111 and their families. The bar has been set high, and work must be done to maintain that excellence. We are fortunate to have had many new members join our council in the past year, bringing with them new enthusiasm and dedication to service.
My personal New Year’s Resolution is to become a better leader and to help the Council continue to improve. My resolution for the council is to use this opportunity to think of ways that we can collectively work to better serve our council, parish, and community.
Jeff Fry, GK
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MEETING MINUTES: 1/9/2018 23 men in attendance
ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS . P Grand Knight Jeff Fry P Chaplain Fr. Bob Jackson P Deputy Grand Knight Ed Grasso P Chancellor Sean Kelly P Recorder Dennis Jacobs P Financial Secretary Bill Forshey P Treasurer Frank Obreza P Lecturer Deacon Bob P Advocate Charlie Krause P Warden Patrick Coffield E Inside Guard Bob Champlin P Outside Guard Mike Noe P Trustee 3 yr Ralph Conrad E Trustee 2 yr Mike Breiding P Trustee 1 yr Jim Maser OPENING CEREMONY
Call to Order at 7:00 pm. Council recited opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance (Opening Ode was not sung)
CHAPLIN’S REPORT – Father Bob Jackson
No opening report
MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes from December had been published in the Newsletter
Motion to accept (1st Ed Grasso, 2nd Sean Kelly)
Motion accepted by voice vote ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE – Sean Kelly
Sean reminded the Council that the Supreme Council is offering trips to Ireland as incentives for recruiting
There are plans to have a recruitment inset in the Sunday Parish Bulletin in March
The Parish will have a “Meet and Greet” in February – the Council will have a table at this event
GRAND KNIGHT’S REPORT
GK extends his greetings to all for a happy new year
FINANCIAL SECRETARY’S REPORT – Bill Forshey
The Audit has been completed (2 signatures are added tonight, it will be mailed to Supreme)
We submitted out status to the IRS, and they have acknowledged it.
BILLS None
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COMMUNICATIONS None
PROGRAM DIRECTOR – RALPH CONRAD Called on each Director (listed below) for a report
Church Committee – Chuck Krause
Chuck and Bill Forshey have been teaching new Mass servers
December 31st was the 5th Sunday of the month. Deacon Bob led the rosary before the 8am Sunday Mass.
Community –Patrick Coffield
January Sandwich Project (for the Community Kitchen) will be held on January 30 at 6:30pm in the school kitchen.
Council – Ralph Conrad
This year’s CASH BONANZA tickets will soon be available. They are being distributed at the Diocesan Meeting – on February 3rd.
o The meeting will be at the Garfield Council #4130, 10806 Granger Road, Cleveland. o A lunch is held at 11:30 o’clock; the meeting and ticket distribution is at 1pm. o We need at least 2 volunteers who will go to this meeting. If we have at least 2 volunteers, we
earn extra rebate points for the tickets we sell.
Cash Club o Tonight’s regular drawing was won by Kevin Keller (ticket #217)
1st and 2nd Degrees will be held on January 22nd at St. Sebastian’s Family – Mike Breiding (Ralph Conrad reporting for Mike):
Mike asked Ralph to again thank the Council for a great Christmas Caroling program and Christmas Dinner this year
The Council will have another “SNOWBOWL.” It will be on Saturday, March 17 pm 7pm to 9pm at Charger Bowling Lanes (1213 Norton Avenue).
o This will be for Family and Friends (so invite relatives, neighbors, and others o Cost will be $6 per person o Pizza provided o Bring a dessert or appetizer o Attendees do NOT have to bowl to attend.
Annual World Marriage Day is coming up on February 10. o Father Bob recognizes married couples at 10:30 Mass o Motion by Ralph Conrad: The Council should purchase certificates for Father to pass out ($150).
Motion was seconded by Mike Noe. Proposal accepted by voice vote.
Technology Committee – Ed Grasso
Ed Grasso reports that this committee is looking for ways the Council will benefit from modern technology
He has opened a tech request with MicroSoft
Youth – Jeff Fry Free Throw Championship will be this Sunday (January 14th) after the 10:30 Mass
o If you can attend, do so o Pizza and pop are planned
Report on BREAKFAST WITH SANTA was again mentioned this month. Last month the following info was give:
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o PURPOSE OF “The Pancake Breakfast with Santa” was to raise money for Coats for Kids. 197 attended net $934.95 expenses 333.32 profit 601.63
Culture of Life – Bill Forshey The 5th Sunday of the month was December 31st – The Council (Deacon Bob) led the rosary before 8am
Mass. The NEXT 5th SUNDAY will be April 29th – we will again say the rosary before Mass o Magnet sales began late this year – 32 were sold o Joe Urbanski chaired the sale of the Nativity and Bell displays – He had good sales in spite of the
late start.
Membership – Sean Kelly No Report
Trustees – Mike Noe No report
FOURTH DEGREE REPORT – Dennis Jacobs Joseph Bender Assembly has lost another member – SK Richard Arthur Loyer (15 September 1921 – 23
December 2017) of the Medina Council
Our Faithful Navigator Dave Selby (who suffered a “black out” at the Medina Council Hall last month) has been cleared by his doctors to resume normal activities. He will be conduction our regular monthly meeting this Thursday at 7:30pm at the Wadsworth Council Hall.
DISTRICT DEPUTY’S REPORT – Kevin Hogan The District Deputies had there quarterly meeting this past weekend
Next 3rd Degree Exemplification will be at St. Hillary’s “Big Gym” on March 18
The Free Throw Championship play-offs are as follows – o District – February 11 at St Hillary’s “Big Gym” 2pm o Regional – March 4 o State – March 11
FIELD AGENT REPORT - Dave Paternite o Our Council is well on the way to reaching our annual goals of membership and insurance
OLD BUSINESS None
NEW BUSINESS Bill Forshey made a Special Request for upgrade to school building
o The School has had upgrades to lighting, flooring, and walls. One area which now requires an upgrade is the stage. Bill proposes that we buy new LED lighting (approximately $215) for this upgrade.
o Motion by Ralph Conrad to buy the lights, 2nd by John Kolar
Motion accepted by voice vote
GOOD OF THE ORDER Lecturer – Deacon Bob Youngblood
o Topic – “The Psalms” o It’s always a good time to look at these prayers. Although they are “ancient,” they give insight
into our current lives and times. They have myriad themes – and at least 1 of the 150 psalms can give us help with our own lives.
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PRAYER LIST:
Mike Danemiller
Bill McKinnon
Richard Reese
Jim Maser
Bill Ranftl
Larry Lauter
Rich and Marylou Symanski
Carla Grasso
Klimczak family
Chuck Cummings grandnephew Jordan
Bryan Basinger (son-in-law Ray Jacksits)
Dianne Ranftl
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)
Faithful Navigator David Selby of our 4th Degree Assembly
Susan Fox
Alexander Bennet (5 yr old)
Nathan Reed (prayer for a successful application to US Air Force Academy)
Our Friends o Marie Dicola o Pauline Hatala o Charlotte Hutchinson o Members of the U.S. Armed Forces
RIP – RIP for Sir Richard Loyer of our Joseph Bender Assembly Monthly Drawing – Matt Reed CLOSING CEREMONY – closing prayer said, closing ode was not sung. Meeting ended at 7:51 PM.
Respectfully Submitted by Dennis Jacobs, Recorder
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Cash Club
January Cash Club winning ticket is #214 held by Kevin Keller. Congratulations and Thank You for
supporting our council! Some folks have asked if they need to buy new tickets this month; NO! Your
tickets are good for monthly drawings through June!! (in case anyone asks)
FREE THROW Contest
The annual parish Free Throw competition will be held on January 14th
after the 10:30 Mass. Invite
your kids and grandkids to participate this year. We had a child go all the way to state competition last
year! Make plans to volunteer to help at the competition. Jeff Fry and Chad Dean are Co-Chairs.
The : Resumes on January 30th
at 6:30 PM in the Kitchen. CHARITY.
It’s time to dust off your bowling ball and get ready to have some family
fun at the council Family Night on March 17th
. Festivities will be from
7:00 to 9:00 PM. $6.00 per person gets 2 lines of bowling and shoes.
Brings your kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, aunts, uncles… well, you get
the idea! You DO NOT need to bowl to come to this event but we DO need
a headcount so we can order pizza. Families are asked to bring a dessert or
an appetizer. Contact Frank Obreza for reservations: 330-715-7794 or [email protected]
Advance Your Degree There will be a 1st and 2
nd Degree on Jan 22
nd at St Sebastian
Church. Candidate Call is 6:45 P.M. As always, candidates will be escorted by members of the
council who will be in the room with you throughout the degrees. The 3 Degrees of the Knights of
Columbus are intended to teach lessons about the order and our faith. The following is a list of
members who have attained 1st degree and should attend the 2
nd Degree exemplification. It is
recommended that you sit through the 1st Degree with those who escorted you to the exemplification to allow you
to experience the degree in a casual setting. Please notify Jeff Fry if you plan to attend. (email & phone above) Chad Dean Mike Drab Jerry Fry Ted Klimczak Bob Hanzie
Chuck Heffernan John Kelly* Jim Linn Charles Leguillon* Joe Lobello
Ed Lukesic Brian Miller Scott Miller Sam Murawski Jeff Ogden
Bob Shaffer Paul Wagner* Don Wilcox
* already Signed up for the degree
Also, a 3rd
Degree will be held on March 18th at St Hilary. If you still need your 3
rd Degree, plan on attending.
CURRENT & UPCOMING COUNCIL ACTIVITIES We Are an Active Council: Join Us!
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Fifth Sunday Rosary was December 31st at 7:35 AM. We had a good turnout; over 25 Knights and
wives! Members sat throughout the church to encourage others to join in, and they did! Many of
the members and their wives went out for breakfast after Mass. Thank you, Deacon Bob, for
leading the Rosary.
“Coats for Kids” Our children’s coats have arrived from Supreme and we have already distributed a number of them to needy
children. If you know of a family that could use “a little help” with kids’ coats this
winter season, contact GK Jeff Fry at the number listed above. After all parish
requests have been filled we will donate coats to Common Threads Clothes Closet in
Barberton and Marian’s Closet in Wadsworth for distribution to the needy of the area.
We will also reserve a few coats to be used in event of parish “emergencies.”
CHARity.
Psalms
When Steve Jobs died, he arrived at the pearly gates and was greeted by St. Peter. Steve asked to be let into heaven. St.
Peter began looking through his book, trying to find Steve's name. At first St. Peter looked for Steve's name by the date of
his arrival - no luck. So, then St. Peter looked for his name alphabetically - no luck. Finally, St. Peter said to Steve, "I'm
sorry, but I'm having a little trouble finding your name". Steve replied," I can find it". He pulled his iphone out of his
pocket and found his name on St. Peter's list immediately. St. Peter asked him, "How could you find your name so
quickly?" Steve explained, "There's an app for that!"
Are you sick? Are you joyful? Are you grateful? Are you scared? Are you longing for God? The answer to these
questions is: there's a Psalm for that! Psalms are more than filler between the 1st and 2
nd readings at Sunday Mass or
between the reading and the gospel in a weekday Mass or the morning, midday or evening prayers in the breviary.
Psalms are beautiful. Some are long and some are short. Some are full of love, sorrow, joy, thanksgiving. And much more.
They are for all of us! Many holy authors over a number of years composed the masterpiece of prayers known as the
Psalms. These incomparable prayers nourished the people both personally and communally. They embraced every age of
history, while being rooted in each moment of time. The Psalms formed the basis of the prayers that Jesus prayed and can
be used to draw us into his prayer as well.
Try to take time to pray a Psalm that pertains to a situation in your life and you will be praying the very prayer that Jesus
prayed while he was on earth. There are 150 of them in the bible.
PAST COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DEEPENING OUR FAITH – Deacon Bob Highlights from the meeting
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January 14 Free Throw – After 10:30 Mass 22 1
st & 2
nd Degree – St Sebastian – CC at 6:45 PM
30 Sandwich Project – 6:30 – Kitchen
31 Survey of Fraternal Activity due
February 3 Cash Bonanza Ticket p/u at Garfield Hts – TBA
6 Officer’s Meeting – St Francis Room – 7:00 PM
9 Esther Ryan Benefit 11 District Free Throw Competition – St Hilary – 1:00 PM
24 Catholic Men’s Fellowship (see details below)
Next OFFICER’S Meeting: February 6th Next REGULAR Meeting: February 13th Refreshments: Bill Forshey
Prayer List: Our Brothers: Br. Mike Nichols Sr.; Br. Bob Champlin; Br. Dave
Selby, FN; Br. Mark Siracusa, State Treasurer; Br. Bill Forshey; Br. Dennis Jacobs; Br. Mike
Dannemiller; Br. Dick Linn; Br. Bill McKinnon; Br. Richard Reese; Br. Jim Maser; Br. Bill
Ranftl; Br. Larry Lauter; Br. Rich Symanski; Our Family: Susan Fox; Alexander Bennett;
Carla Grasso, wife of Br. Ed; Matt Klimczak family, son of Br. Ted; Br. Chuck Cummings’
grandnephew, Jordan; Bryan Basinger, son-in-law of Br. Ray Jacksits; Dianne Ranftl, wife of Br. Bill; Mary
Lou Symanski wife of Br. Rich; Traci Peltz, wife of Br. Ed Peltz; John Urbanski, son of Br. Joe Urbanski;
Ralph Fox, brother-in-law of Br. Chuck Krause; Judy Swigart, sister-in-law of SK Dave Paternite; Nathan
Reed (for successful application to the Air Force Academy); Our Friends: Marie DiCola; Charlotte
Hutchinson, and for all members of the armed forces of the United States. Pray for Californians during these
trying times for them. Please also pray for those in need who choose not to be listed here.
pray for the repose of the souls of Sir Richard Loyer, Joseph Bender Assembly and
Br. Joe Underation (#1617). Eternal rest, grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon
them.
Prince of Peace church is looking for altar Servers for morning funeral Masses. If
you are retired, or work a “back” shift, and would like to contribute to the parish as a funeral
server, you can help out this important ministry. It doesn’t matter if you have never served Mass
before, you can still volunteer and you will be trained. It is not necessary to serve at every funeral;
adding servers will ensure there are always enough servers to cover the funerals. Please contact
IMPORTANT DATES – MARK THESE DATES DOWN NOW!
Council Mass Servers for March: TBA
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Bill Forshey for more information if you are interested. Also see “New Servers-in-Training” below.
Or, you might be interested in the Funeral Choir ministry. Those who choose to volunteer for this
ministry will receive a call before each funeral. Like Funeral Servers, the funeral Masses are in the
morning and you do not have to commit to sing at every funeral. Men’s voices are especially
needed. Please contact Ralph Conrad for more information.
January 3 Patrick Coffield
13 Joe Urbanski
14 Frank Somodi
16 Bob Champlin
16 Ed Struckel
24 Bruce Howell
26 Bob Hanzie
31 Dominic Cheff
“Member Spotlight” This month: Bill McKinnon
Bill and Carol McKinnon live in Doylestown. Bill has a daughter, two stepchildren, and four
step-grandchildren. He retired from Roadway/YRC after 43 years of service. Retirement for Bill
meant more time to persue his interests in outdoors activities. Bill and Carol love to fish and they
are beekeepers. Bill has been active in the Summit County Beekeepers Association. Bill sells
honey and many Knights have enjoyed it.
Bill started his Knights experience at St. Joseph church in Mantua. He joined to become more
active in church activities. He became a founding member of Prince of Peace council in 2006. During the years
at our council he has held the offices of Advocate, Trustee, and Treasurer. Bill has always been involved in
planning and execution of our many programs. He and Carol both participate in the pancake breakfast, Trunk-r-
Treat, Egg Hunt, and the Sandwich Project, to mention a few. Bill served as “Coats for Kids” chairman for
several years. He has volunteered to work at all the parish functions as well as Knights’ programs.
Bill and Carol attend the 8:00 A.M. Sunday Mass and enjoy spending time with church friends to share meals
together. The 8:00 Mass has a group of friends, mostly Knights and wives, who go out for breakfast after Mass
most Sundays. Numbering as many as 18 people, the group breakfast is a major social activity where food and
fraternity abound! Something you may have not known about Bill is that he was a massage therapist for 12
years.
Bill is an important member of the council whose membership has been valued. We thank him for his
service.
Birthdays
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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 Dave Selby
February 24 Reverse Raffle
LADIES AUXILIARY Helping the Knights Help Church & Community
Thank you, ladies, for all your help during the holidays in making the Caroling and Breakfast with Santa a
success. We had so many favorable comments about the decorations for the breakfast. All of this would not be
possible without you!
Our first Ladies Tea at Dragon Fly Teahouse in Canal Fulton was well attended and fun! Some
have asked if we were thinking of having another. Yes! We will check dates for the Teahouse and
the church calendar for April. Watch for more details later in this column.
Birthdays
February 24 Marilyn Champlin
OUR YOUTH Our Youth: Our Future
“Dear young people do not bury your talents, the gifts that God has given you! Do
not be afraid to dream of great things.” Pope Francis
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OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION & LOCAL EVENTS
Matt Reed, was not present to collect!
Each year Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Northeast Ohio sponsors a one-day conference for men. In an environment with
hundreds or thousands of men, speakers offer presentations on many issues men deal with in the contemporary world. In
this "charged" atmosphere, men learn they are not alone in the struggle. It is a time of great spiritual encouragement.
This year’s conference is “What does it take to be a Catholic Man? One of this year’s speakers is Eric Mahl,
one-time linebacker for the Cleveland Browns.
The conference is February 24th
and will be held at the Rockside Holiday Inn. Registration fee is $38.00. For
more information and to register go to http://www.cmfneo.com/conference_registration.asp Deadline to register
is February 9th
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WOW!! Win a Trip to Dublin Ireland!!
Supreme Council is running a membership campaign during this fraternal year with
chances to win an all-expense paid trip to the World Meeting of Families in
Dublin, Ireland next August for you and your wife! For each new man you
recruit you will get one entry in the drawing. The more men you recruit, the
more chances you will have to win. Ten Knights will be selected for this trip.
Anyone who has proposed a new member this fraternal year is eligible! The drawing will take
place on July 1st. See an officer if you need a F100. Remember that F100s are kept in the
Usher’s closet in the vestibule. Ask an Usher if you need one.
Parish Reverse Raffle
Mark your calendars for April 14th
2018. That’s the date for the Parish Reverse Raffle.
Every year the council pitches in to help Father Bob raise money for parish projects with this
one fund raiser. We will again ask that Knights and wives volunteer for this event. More
information will be coming out in the following months.
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New Parish Website Look
Prince of Peace has updated its website. The new page using “Word Press” is more in
step with other parish websites in the Cleveland Diocese.
Please note that the “hot button” to go to the K of C page is now at the bottom of the
parish home page. There are many new features on the site. Check it out at
http://www.princeofpeaceparish.org
Knights of Columbus Scholarships
A benefit of belonging to the Knights of Columbus is the Scholarship Program. There are a number of
scholarships and fellowships offered to members and children of members. For the 2016-2017 academic year,
the Knights of Columbus awarded 515 scholarships totaling more than $1.2 million. Most recipients are the
children of Knights or Knights working toward bachelor’s degrees at Catholic colleges and Catholic universities
in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. These figures include $287,500 in grants
to 122 seminarians in the United States and Canada.
Here are some of the programs:
Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria Scholarships
John W. McDevitt (Fourth Degree) Scholarships
Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria (Canada) Scholarships.
Matthews and Swift Educational Trust Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
U.S. applicants must apply to a Catholic college or Catholic university.
Undergraduate scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen and are normally renewed for a total of
four years.
Scholarship applications are available after Oct. 1.
Deadline for completed applications for U.S. undergraduate students is March 1.
See Program details on the Supreme website: http://www.kofc.org/un/en/service/scholarships/index.html
Write: Department of Scholarships
Knights of Columbus
PO Box 1670
New Haven, CT 06507-0901
203-752-4332
WASH YOUR HANDS!! FLU IS RAMPANT THIS YEAR!
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The sanctuary was again beautifully decorated for Christmas
GK Jeff Fry prepares to take communion to the homebound
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DAVID J. PATERNITE 66 W Fairlawn Blvd
Akron, OH 44313-4419 Bus. Phone: (330) 697-0710
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
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