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* ONE MEMBER * PER COUNCIL * PER MONTH * NH State Council – Weekly 2015-10-12
Your NH Knights News:
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Prayer requests: Father Robert Smolley, Fr. Cecil Donahue, Cecile Mercier, Fr Daniel Sinibaldi(10-12-2015) 2015 Respect Life Series Schedule (updated (9-28-2015) KCIC program information (10-05-2015) Priesthood Sunday (9-21-2015) NH State Council Ladies Program for Quarterly Meeting (9-14-2015) Church Recruitment Drive (09-28-2015) State Church Director Update (10-12-2015) The World Apostolate of Fatima (10-05-2015) 100th Anniversary Celebration of Fr Cote Council 1820 (10-05-2015) March for Life Report (9-28-2015) Operation Tribute Program Ending (10-05-2015) From Family Director – Man Up (10-12-2015) Message from The State Deputy and photos from State Ball (10-12-2015) Upcoming Degree Exemplifications (10-12-2015) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Important Dates to Remember October 18, 2015 – NH State Council Quarterly Meeting in Littleton, NH October 24, 2015 – Exemplification of the Second and Third Degree in Berlin, NH October 25, 2015 – Priesthood Sunday http://www.nhknights.org/index.php/en/642-priesthood-sunday November 11, 2015 – Veterans Day Ceremony, NH State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, NH
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me at [email protected]. See page 15 for more information.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – NH STATE COUNCIL NH Knights of Columbus Fall Quarterly Meeting October 18, 2015
NH State Website: www.nhknights.org
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+ 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 (2015-10-12) Fr. Smolley is currently at the Mount Carmel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 235 Myrtle Street, Manchester NH 03104, Room 404 and is receiving visitors. Fr. Robert has received his prosthesis and is working to become proficient with it. He is quite anxious to return and resume his duties. Fr. Smolley attended the State Ball and enjoyed it immensely. Please continue your thoughtful prayers for Father Robert. Fraternally, State Warden Raymond Lemay Prayer request: Fr. Cecile Donahue, Chaplain Council 4875, St Anselm College (2015-10-12) Please keep Fr. Cecil in your prayers as he also is at Mt Carmel Rehabilitation Center, recovering from foot surgery for at least a few more weeks. Father told Lionel Coulon and I that his doctor will not release him until he could stomp his injured foot on the ground without pain. Father Cecil is accepting visitors. Prayer request for Cecile Mercier, wife of Past State Deputy Fred Mercier (2015-09-21) Cecile fell and broke a few bones in her heel. Please keep both Freddie and Cecile in your prayers. Edward A. McCann, PSD DD # 15 Prayer request: Fr. Daniel Sinibaldi, Chaplain 10662 and 2048 and FF at Fr. McDonald Assembly in Rochester. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
2015 Respect Life Series Schedule October 22, 2015 - Cheryl Falon - Birthright Previous Respect Life Sessions can be seen on our YouTube page linked below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc7Ri7XOOf50Vydbru3PsRg/feed The Respect Life Series, sponsored by the Windham Council 7572 Knights of Columbus, takes place at Saint Matthew's Church, 2 Searles Road, Windham NH. Mass is at 7:00pm followed by the Respect Life Series talk. For more information, contact Mike Mrvos at [email protected] or 603-505-7654 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Worthy Grand Knights, Worthy Council KCIC Chairman, Worthy District Deputies, The 2015 KCIC program materials 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 2015 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 (see attached).
Read More... http://nhknights.org/index.php/en/state-council/forms/18-state-council-forms
KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS! Dave Wilson Knights of Columbus NH State Council KCIC Chairman [email protected] 487-5037 (after 6:30 pm weekdays; anytime on weekends)
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Priesthood Sunday
October 24/25, 2015
Catholic parishes throughout New Hampshire and the United States will show support for their priests
with prayers and special celebrations on the weekend of October 24 and 25. The last Sunday of October has in
recent years been designated as Priesthood Sunday; a one-day celebration of the priesthood organized by parish
lay leaders and coordinated by the USA Council of Serra International. Serra International is a lay organization
whose aim is to foster and promote vocations to the Catholic priesthood and religious life, and encourages its
members to fulfill their own Christian vocations to service.
The lay faithful of each parish, school or other ministry are asked to develop their own special way of
marking the day and honoring both priesthood and their own priests. Over the past few years parishes have
shown their appreciation by hosting receptions after the Masses, placing an ad in the local newspaper honoring
their priest, or presenting their priest with personalized notes reminding him of what he does to bring people
closer to Christ.
For more information on Priesthood Sunday go to: www.priestsunday.org
PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY
As a reminder to all Councils, I wanted everyone to know that the State web-site includes attachments for Priesthood Sunday that will aid Councils and other parish organizations in the preparation for a celebration of our priests central role in the life of the Church. Attachments include a template for Church Bulletin announcements, a template for suggested Prayers for the Faithful for all Masses that weekend, a Certificate of Appreciation that can be personalized for each priest in a parish, ideas for a parish celebration and other helpful templates. Please access the State Council web-site to see all that is available. Thank you.
Rob Eib
State Church Director
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Ladies, please remember to RSVP as early as possible but no later than October 4, 2015 at
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Church Recruitment Drive
Worthy Grand Knights
We are about to enter a very important time for the Knights of Columbus and for the councils that make up this great organization. October is CHURCH DRIVE Month!
It is very important that all councils prepare now for the October Church Drive. Thus far, our councils have done a fair job of recruiting this fraternal year, but it could be much better. The Supreme Council asks that during the month of October the individual councils spend time concentrating on church drives in their area.
1. The Preparation Phase
Get permission from your pastor to hold a Church Recruitment Drive Weekend after all Masses. Contact your council's field agent to get his assistance. Advertise the drive in the parish bulletin. Order all of your recruiting materials in advance through using the attached form.
(See attached file: driveform.pdf) Organize your members into teams for the drive weekend. Make sure that enough council members are
committed to covering each Mass. Conduct a First Degree Ceremonial within one week of the recruitment drive. If necessary, use the First Degree
Video Production available via Officers Online.
2. The Implementation Phase
Arrange for a membership recruitment announcement to be made before or after Mass. Have members, wearing Knights of Columbus branded apparel so they are easily identified, positioned at the
entrances of the Church or other appropriate area, to talk to prospects about joining and help them complete a Membership Document (#100) or a Prospect Card (#921A) if he’d rather learn more about the Knights before
filling out a Membership Document.
I will be asking for a complete report of your Church Drives by November 2, 2015. I will be sending out a report sheet for you to use at a later date.
I hope that every council in the jurisdiction of New Hampshire has a successful month of recruitment!
William D. McCarthy, PSD NH State Council Membership Director (603)434-7787 [email protected] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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STATE CHURCH DIRECTOR UPDATE: OCTOBER 2015
Pope Francis has declared an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy to commence December 8, 2015 and end
November 20, 2016.
The Holy Father said that we need to call on the Lord’s help since mercy is a grace, a gift from God. To be
merciful, we must acknowledge that we are sinners. We must admit that we are sinners and are ashamed of our
sins before forgiveness is requested. “If we do this, good things will follow: we will truly be men!” he says.
With an attitude of repentance, we will be more capable of being merciful because we will feel God’s mercy for
us. Secondly, to be merciful, we need an openness to expanding our hearts. A big heart doesn’t condemn but
forgives and forgets. Who are we to judge others? Pope Francis also said, “To change the world for the better
we must do good to those who are unable to reciprocate, as the Father did with us, in giving us Jesus”.
We learn through Holy Mother Church how to be merciful: feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the
naked, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, visit the imprisoned and bury the dead (Corporal Works of Mercy)
and to counsel the doubtful, comfort the afflicted, forgive offenses, pray for the living and the dead, instruct the
ignorant, admonish sinners and bear wrongs patiently (Spiritual Works of Mercy).
In our works and in our prayers, may we always be mindful of those who are unable to reciprocate. HOLY FAMILY ICON PROGRAM: The two icons have arrived. Unfortunately, the program will need to be
on hold for now until we receive the Prayer Booklets and Prayer Cards from Supreme. I will send out a notice
of how we will proceed as soon as we get word from Supreme regarding the delivery of the other necessary
materials.
PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY: Designated for the weekend of October 24th
and 25th
, the national weekend of
recognition for priests was begun by Serra Int’l several years ago. The intent has been to honor the central role
that priests play in the life of the church. As leaders in our parish communities, please work toward putting a
day of celebration together to honor your priests. It would be great if you coordinated efforts with other parish
ministries. We have placed on the State Council Web-site several templates that will help all Councils in the
preparation and execution of a Priesthood Sunday celebration. Included among the templates is a Certificate of
Appreciation that can be personalized for each priest in your parish.
FIFTH SUNDAY ROSARY PROGRAM: This program was established by the Supreme Council to encourage
all councils to sponsor Rosary Prayer Services on the 5th
Sunday of the following months: August 30, 2015;
November 29, 2015; January 31, 2016 and May 29, 2016. Councils may pray the Rosary at each Mass or
designate a specific Mass to pray the Rosary. Councils may also choose to conduct a separate Rosary Service
at the Parish Hall or Council Hall on the fifth Sunday.
Supreme is setting no themes for the Rosary Sundays and is leaving it up to Councils to set their own
programs. I would recommend setting a different theme each month (i.e.: pray for Vocations;
Religious Liberty; Culture of Life; Poor and marginalized, etc…)
Conducting the Rosary Prayer Service on each of the four designated Sundays will fulfill all
requirements for the Church activities section of the Columbian Award.
Kits containing a supply of rosary rings, promotional materials and prayer cards are available from
Supreme. Go to kofc.org/forms to access the order form.
PATRIOTIC ROSARY: Rosary Service focused on the healing of our nation
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o Pray for Priests and all those who have chosen the path to consecrated life, pray for all
government officials, pray for religious liberty, pray for each state and the residents of each state
of the U.S. and sing songs of patriotism.
o The Exeter Council began praying the Patriotic Rosary May 2013 and has consistently prayed
the Rosary with the Parish Community each month since.
o We designate the 4th
Monday of each month for the praying of the Patriotic Rosary at St.
Michael (Exeter) and are bringing it to St. Mary (Newmarket) also.
o Please see the State Web-site for the Patriotic Rosary template.
Vivat Jesus
Rob Eib
NH State Council
Church State Director
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Community Update - Glen White State Chairman
Coats for Kids
I know many councils have participated in the ‘Coats for Kids’; and THANK YOU! It is NOT too late for councils to order coats for a ‘Black Friday’ Distribution. We would like to know if you are participating. Please let me know if you participate in the program and how many coats you distribute. As a reminder, coats are available in cases of 12 at a cost of $220 (including shipping).
Food for Families
To encourage local Knights of Columbus councils to participate, the Supreme Council offers financial rebates to councils, which donate food or money; to a parish food pantry, community food bank or soup kitchen - up to a maximum of $500 per year.
1- The Supreme Council will refund $100 for every $500 donated, or 2- for every 500 pounds of food that a council contributes
I know many of you are participating; and THANK YOU! Please, let me know if you are participating. State Blood Drive Committee Report - Emile Anderson Knights of Columbus parishes collect 5, 957 units of Blood currently, which is approximately 10 -12% of the blood collected by the Red Cross. Emile is working with the RED CROSS on providing better coordination and marketing our blood drives. We have seen several drives increase the Blood received by 50% or more. Please contact the State level Red Cross Blood Drive coordinator Emile Anderson (email: [email protected] or 401-578-4914) for assistance on how we can help increase the Blood donations. Vivat Jesus Glen White; State Community Director
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TheWorld Apostolate of Fatima
Manchester Diocesan Division, Inc. “Annual Celebration of the Apparitions at Fatima ~ Miracle of the Sun”
ST. MARY CHURCH
182 MAIN STREET, NEW MARKET, NH. 03857
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2015
10:00 am. to 2:00 pm. Celebrant, Rev. Marc R. Montminy, Diocesan Division Spiritual Director,
Exposition & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament,
Guest speaker Fr. Apostoli will speak on
The Message of Fatima,
Blessing & Enrollment in the Brown Scapular of O. L. of Mt. C.,
WAF Members receive Membership Pins,
Rosary Procession with The Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima,
Escorted by the Knights of Columbus
12:00 to 2:00 pm. Social with refreshments, Downstairs in the Parish Hall
Reconciliation in Church 3:00 pm. and the Vigil Mass at 4:00 pm.
For more information contact: Carolyn Scanlon, President @ Phone# 772-0906
E-mail: [email protected]
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*** EVERYONE IS WELCOME ***
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100th
Anniversary Celebration Fr. Cote Council 1820 Claremont, New Hampshire
On October 3rd
, Claremont Fr. Cote Council 1820 celebrated their 100th
year. There was an Honor Guard at St.
Mary’s Parish and mass facilitated by Fr. Shawn Therrien, Dean of Upper Valley Deanery, followed by a
reception at the Senior Center in Claremont.
State and District officials were present including Lebanon native Ricardo St. Hilaire now serving as an
Associate General Council to the Office of Supreme Advocate, Past State Deputy Edward Mele Jr. and his wife
Anna, Past State Deputy Thomas A Ingham, State Deputy Wayne Griffin and his wife Maryellen.
In attendance were State Treasurer, Joseph Kowalik and his wife Susan, State Warden Raymond Lemay and his
wife Peggy. Reverend Fr. Stephen Lepine, Reverend Fr. Michael Monette and Reverend Fr. George Majka
offered their prayers and support.
Grand Knight Walt Stapleton and Deputy Grand Knight Norm Lessard were instrumental in the presentation of
the historical displays and presided over the ceremonies. Past Grand Knights were honored. Photos and
articles representing the past 100 years and celebration of the council’s charitable activities and community
involvement lined the perimeter of the hall. Words of gratitude and encouragement to continue good works
were shared by all present.
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March for Life We need you to go to Washington, DC for the 43rd March for Life and Pilgrimage of Faith.
Why do we go to the March for Life and Pilgrimage of Faith? In 1974 Nellie Gray organized the first March for Life to remember the infamous US Supreme Court decision on January 22, 1973 that declared children in the womb are not persons – with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Hundreds of NH residents travel together by chartered coaches on Thursday morning, January 21, 2016 returning after the events of the day on Friday January 22, 2016 arriving back in NH very early Friday morning. What is included in the cost of the trip?
Round trip bus transportation/Group T-Shirt One night hotel stay at Best Western(Lanham)/Avi Hotel (Largo), MD Bag Lunch on Ride Down/Continental Breakfast Round Trip Metro Ticket
What will we do in Washington, DC?
Option of Mass at Basilica or group Mass at Hotel Mass with Bishop Libasci at Local Church/or Youth Rally Mass for those with tickets Noon Rally on the National Mall (in between Smithsonian Museums) Peaceful March to the Supreme Court Building concludes with prayers and hymns Opportunity to meet and lobby with NH Members of Congress
How much will it cost for room and transportation?
Bus Only - $97 Double Occupancy - $160 Triple Occupancy - $143 Quad Occupancy - $133
Make checks payable to: St. Andre Bessette Respect for Life Who can participate?
All ages are welcome to participate There must be at least one adult who has completed all diocesan safe environment requirements for every
three minors Chaperones must complete all diocesan safe environment requirements on or before December 21, 2015
Reservations forms should be forwarded to Valerie Lynn Somers, 55 Spring Cove Road, Nashua, NH 03062 or [email protected]. Registrations should be received by October 31, 2015 along with a 50% deposit. Final Payments should be in by December 15, 2015.
I can guarantee pickups in Laconia (St. Andre-old Sacred Heart), Bedford (St. Elizabeth), and Nashua (Nashua
Mall exit 6). Outside of that it will depend on if there are 15-20 getting picked up and where it is in line with
the other pickups. We have had in the past pickups in Exeter, Epping, Rochester, Warner, and Concord. It will
depend again on which area people sign up from and how many of them from that area. We let people know in
early January soon after the holidays where they will be getting the bus and which number bus. My
email is [email protected]
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March for Life
I/We will be joining you for the March for Life in Washington, D.C. on January 21-22, 2016
(Send all Registrations forms and payments to Valerie Lynn Somers; 55 Spring Cove Road; Nashua, NH 03062)
Name ________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone ______________________Cell Phone ___________________ Work Phone _____________________
E-Mail ________________________________________________________________________________________ Rooming Request: ______________________________________________________________________________
o I give permission to have my photograph taken for the purposes of promoting the March for Life and respect life issues. I understand that my photo may be
used on the Diocese of Manchester Web site and in Parable Magazine.
o Circle t-shirt size: S M L XL OTHER:
Name ________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone ______________________Cell Phone ___________________ Work Phone _____________________
E-Mail ________________________________________________________________________________________
o I give permission to have my photograph taken for the purposes of promoting the March for Life and respect life issues. I understand that my photo may be
used on the Diocese of Manchester Web site and in Parable Magazine.
o Circle t-shirt size: S M L XL OTHER:
Name ________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone ______________________Cell Phone ___________________ Work Phone _____________________ E-Mail ________________________________________________________________________________________
Rooming Request: ______________________________________________________________________________
o I give permission to have my photograph taken for the purposes of promoting the March for Life and respect life issues. I understand that my photo may be
used on the Diocese of Manchester Web site and in Parable Magazine.
o Circle t-shirt size: S M L XL OTHER:
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Operation Tribute Program Ends My Brother Knights, This is to inform you that the charity known as Operation Tribute has ended. After the passing of its founder and president the Board of Directors has voted to end the charity. Since the Knights of Columbus first got involved in 2009 the K of C in New Hampshire has raised tens of thousands of dollars to buy Christmas gifts the children of Military families here in NH. I can’t thank you enough for your support. You truly made a big difference in the lives of the children you helped. Please continue to support our military families who give so much and expect so little in return. Again, thank you for your years of support and may God Bless you for your kindness and generosity. Vivat Jesus David Hagen PGK, FDD Former N.H. Chairman for Operation Tribute
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From The State Family Director:
“One of the key reasons that the Church is faltering under the attacks of Satan is that many Catholic men have
not been willing to “step into the breach” – to fill this gap that lies open and vulnerable to further attack. As Fr,
Corapi once said, “At this Time in History, Christians Should Put on their Armor of God, Pick up their Three-fold
Weapon of Prayer, Fasting and Penance, and Get in the Fight against the World Rulers of this Present Darkness.” Men we need to MAN UP and put on our Knight's Armor and defend the TRUE DOGMA of our Church! The following is an article from CNA/EWTN News dated Oct. 1, 2015. I would suggest if you have the time to
read the full text of Bishop Olmsted's letter at http://www.intothebreach.net/into-the-breach/ Vivat Jesus, Jim <><
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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 2012-2013 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”.
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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 – October 19,2015 Contact: Team Capt. Chris Bond, 488-5854, [email protected]
http://www.nhknights.org/index.php/en/home/state-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2015/10/19/149/-/1st-degree-bedford
Berlin NH – Contact: Team Capt. Ronald Cote, 752-1897, [email protected]
Epping NH Contact: Team Capt. Mike Annis, 895-4713, [email protected]
Derry NH October 24, 2015 Contact: Team Capt. John Dowd, 426-7017, [email protected] http://www.nhknights.org/index.php/en/home/state-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2015/10/24/182/-/1st-degree-derry
Hudson NH – Contact: Team Capt. PGK Wayne Nadeau, 883-8797, [email protected]
Manchester NH – Oct. 23,1025 Contact Team Capt. PGK Ray Lemay, 674-0033, [email protected] http://www.nhknights.org/index.php/en/home/state-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2015/10/23/195/-/1st-degree-manchester
Portsmouth NH Contact: Team Capt. Frank Sheehan, 436-8259, [email protected]
Tilton NH – Contact: Team Capt. John Bruno, 286-3240, [email protected]
Second Degree: October 16, 2015 Contact Team Capt. Ron DisStasio FDD, 595-7837,
http://www.nhknights.org/index.php/en/home/state-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2015/10/16/191/-/2nd-degree-hudson
Third Degree: October 24,2015
http://www.nhknights.org/index.php/en/home/state-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2015/10/24/158/-/2nd-3rd-degree-berlin
Fourth Degree: Contact 4th Degree Secretary Hector to inform him of candidates & number of spectators.
Hudson NH – Saturday, Nov 21 - 2015 Contact: Hector St. Jacques PGK, 888-4590, [email protected] http://www.nhknights.org/index.php/en/4th-degree/640-4th-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, [email protected]
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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.
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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 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!
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For Local & State News, and Degree Information, visit us on the web at: www.nhknights.org
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From Your New Hampshire State Council,
Raymond A. Lemay Sr State Warden NH State Council Knights of Columbus 36 Brock St, Manchester, NH 03102 (603) 674-0033 [email protected]
New Hampshire State Council Knights of Columbus
Fall Quarterly Meeting Notice
Sunday, October 18, 2015
About the Meeting: I am pleased to announce the 2015 Fall Quarterly Meeting, to be held on Sunday,
October 18, 2015 at the Littleton Knights of Columbus Hall (O’Neil Columbian Center) 835 Profile Road
(NH Route 18) Bethlehem, NH. Lunch will be offered by the host Council 1835. The cost of the meal is
$8.00 per person. Please contact Grand Knight Adam Smith at [email protected] to make your meal
reservation. Lunch will be served from 12:00 noon to 12:45pm. There is Mass at 10:30am at St. Rose of
Lima Church located at the end/top of Clay Street (the Rectory is 77 Clay Street) in Littleton. 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 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 at this time.
Immediate Past State Deputy, Rich McDermott will be celebrating many of our Council’s, for their hard
work over the last Fraternal year, awarding Star Council’s and many more.
About the Ladies Program: The Ladies of NH State Council have been busy planning the ladies events for
the upcoming fraternal year. This program schedule is included in this notice. The event for this 2015
Quarterly Meeting is making Christmas wreaths, so please invite your wife to this meeting. Ladies will
need to bring 1 plain “Ever Green Wreath”. Additional supplies will be provided, however, you can bring
your own if you would like. If your wife/date has a glue gun, she can bring that as well. However, have
your wife RSVP Maryellen Griffin at (603) 560-3825 on or before October 4, 2015 so no one is left out of
the activity. In addition, there will be a raffle for a special Basket.
Fraternally,
Glenn P. Camley
State Secretary
Knights of Columbus
New Hampshire State Council
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New Hampshire State Council
Knights of Columbus
Fall Quarterly Meeting
Sunday, October 18, 2015
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Columbian Center
825 Profile Road, Bethlehem, NH 03561
Agenda Item Presenter Time
Council Awards Presentation IPSD McDermott 12:00
1. Call to Order & Welcome SD Griffin 1:00
2. Opening Prayer Fr. Aggie, PSD
3. Pledge of Allegiance DM Plante, PSD
4. Roll Call SS Camley By Handout
5. State Chaplain’s Report Fr. Aggie, PSD 1:05 (5 minutes)
6. State Membership Report SMD McCarthy, PSD 1:10 (10 minutes)
7. State Ceremonials Report SCD McDermott, PSD 1:20 (10 minutes)
8. State Deputy’s Report SD Griffin 1:30 (10 minutes)
9. State Treasurer’s Report ST Kowalik 1:40 (5 minutes)
Account Balances
General Fund TBD
Kidney Fund TBD
Charity Fund TBD
Tootsie Fund TBD
10. State Secretary’s Report SS Camley 1:45 (5minutes)
11. Bills & Communications SD Griffin 1:50 (5 minutes)
12. Vocations Report SVD Mele 1:55 (5 minutes)
13. State Advocate’s Report SA Ulery 2:00 (15 minutes)
14. Training & Development Report STD Taillon, PSD 2:15 (15 minutes)
15. State Programs Report SPD Kingsley 2:30 (10 minutes)
16. Standing Committee Reports
Kidney Fund SS Camley 2:40 (5 minutes)
DD Seminar 12/05/2015 SD Griffin 2:45 (5 minutes)
Right to Life Benefit Dinner SCLD DiStasio 2:50 (5 minutes)
KCIC SPD Kingsley for Dave Wilson 2:55 (5 minutes)
Other Reports TBD 3:00 (10 minutes)
17. Fourth Degree Report DM Plante, PSD/DD Frank Ruffing 3:10 (5 minutes)
18. Insurance Report FA Hastings / Peschiera 3:15 (10 minutes)
19. Membership Program Consultant SD Griffin for E. Johnson 3:25 (10 minutes)
20. Meeting Summary SD Griffin 3:35 (10 minutes)
21. Ladies Introduction SD Griffin 3:45 (10 minutes)
22. Closing Prayer Fr. Aggie, PSD 3:55 (5 minutes)
23. Adjourn SD Griffin 4:00
Additional Information
Meeting Host Bishop O’Neil Council 1835 Littleton, NH
Adam Smith, Grand Knight
NEW HAMPSHIRE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EXEMPLIFICATION ANNOUNCEMENT
CHARITY UNITY FRATERNITY PATRIOTISM
October 4, 2015
TO: Grand Knights, Financial Secretaries, and Membership Directors
FROM: NHKC Ceremonials Director
REF.: Degree Advancement Opportunity
State Deputy Wayne Griffin is pleased to present an exemplification of the Second Degree and Third
Degree of the Order as follows:
Date: Saturday October 24, 2015
Time: 9:00 am
Where: Lower St. Anne's Hall,345 Pleasant Street, Berlin, NH, Sponsored by District 14 and Council 506
2nd Degree Details: Registration for the 2nd Degree begins at 9:00am. Candidates staying for the 3rd
degree may also register at this time as well. Candidates for the Second Degree must be registered and
in the antechamber by 9:30am. The 2nd Degree will begin promptly at 10am. Each candidate must
present his valid First Degree travel card. Sponsor Councils are required to provide a signed Second
Degree travel card for distribution during the ceremonial. Proper attire for the ceremonial is jacket and
tie for both candidates and spectators. Kindly pre-register all candidates with District Deputy Henri A.
St. Jean, (603-752-1897), or via E-mail [email protected].
3rd Degree Details: The Registration desk for the 3rd Degree will reopen at 11:30am or at the conclusion
of the 2nd Degree. Candidates for the Third Degree must be registered and in the antechamber at
12:10pm. The 3rd Degree will begin promptly at 12:30pm. In order to gain entrance the candidate must
present his valid SECOND DEGREE travel card. Councils are required to provide a check for $10 per
candidate and a signed copy of a Third Degree travel card at the registration table. Checks must be
written to NHKC with Laconia 3rd Degree on the memo line. Proper attire for the ceremonial is jacket
and tie for both candidates and spectators. Kindly pre-register all candidates with District Deputy Henri
A. St. Jean, (603-752-1897), or via E-mail [email protected] candidate should be asked
to attend this ceremonial alone.
Meal Details
The host council will serve lunch during the break between degrees. Cost is $7.00 per person. Lunch
reservations should be completed by Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Please contact GK Rene Gagne via
E-mail [email protected] or by phone at 603-752-3857 or District Deputy Henri A. St. Jean, via E-
mail [email protected] or by phone at 603-752-1897
ATTENTION STUDENTS -- $600 ! ! Pro-Life Essay contest
The NH Knights of Columbus is once again sponsoring a Student Pro-Life Essay contest.
The contest is open to any Jr-High (grades 6,7,8), and
Sr-High (grades 9,10,11,12) student in NH.
The NH Knights of Columbus will make up to six cash awards of $100,
three each for Jr High, and Sr. High.
The theme is:
“How Can I use My Unique Gifts and Talents to Advance the Culture of Life?”
DEADLINE: Midnight, Dec 15, 2015
RULES: Essays may not be longer than 500 words; typed, and submitted as a PDF or Word
Document and emailed to [email protected]. Include student name, age, grade, school,
parent name and address, phone, parish and email.
Students may obtain help & information, including from parents, teachers, friends, and
internet but the essay itself must be their own work.
Further contest details may be obtained from KofC NH contest chairman
John P. Matuszewski (603-434-4098) or KofC NH State Pro-Life Chairman Ron Distasio (603-
595-7837).
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Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree
Bishop James A. Healy Province
Michael J. Donnelly,
Vice Supreme Master
Charles J. Murphy,
Master Massachusetts District
June 7, 2015
Worthy District Masters, State Deputies, State Officers and Brother Sir Knights:
The plans for our Fourth Degree Exemplifications for the 2015-2016 Fraternal Year have begun.
Bishop Daniel P. Reilly, Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Worcester has graciously accepted our invitation
to be our honoree for a Provincial Exemplification to be held on Sunday November 1, 2015, All
Saints Day. All Districts that are members of the Bishop James A. Healy Province are invited to bring
candidates for this degree to honor Bishop Reilly.
Due to the potential space restrictions and the potential need for additional space, We will be offering
seating in the following areas. The Great Hall, where seating is limited and will be directed by the
State Deputies and the Jurisdictional Masters. The priority will be given to candidates. Washburn
Hall, which will feature buffet service complete with simulcast. Finally Mezzanine seating will be
offered as an alternative for a nominal $10 charge. After dinner in Washburn Hall attendees will be
invited to join us in the Mezzanine for post dinner activities.
Enclosed please find an Order Form that should be used to process applications for Exemplification
Candidates. This form is also used to obtain additional Banquet tickets and Ladies' Brunch tickets. All
Candidates application forms must be included when returning this completed form.
Please submit the entire Candidate application form. Make sure all required signatures have been
obtained. Applications will be signed and dated by the Master and appropriate copies returned to the
Assembly Comptroller.
The Initiation Fee for each Candidate is $70 which includes one Banquet ticket, a Social Baldric and
Fourth Degree Lapel Pin. Additional Banquet tickets can be ordered at $45 each. Ladies' Luncheon
tickets are $35 each. There is no financial obligation for Priest other than his Banquet ticket of $35
which should be paid for by either his Assembly or his Council. The deadline for ordering is:
October 1, 2015.
Applications and Fees for Exemplification, additional Banquet tickets and Ladies' Luncheon tickets
should be ordered and processed through the Assembly Comptroller. Upon receipt of the order form,
together with full payment of the appropriate fees, a packet will be prepared for each Assembly and
will provide the necessary tickets for each Faithful Comptroller. These items will be delivered to the
Faithful Comptroller the morning of the Exemplification.
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Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree
Bishop James A. Healy Province
Michael J. Donnelly,
Vice Supreme Master
Charles J. Murphy,
Master Massachusetts District
A block of rooms has been reserved at several hotels in Worcester. Details for all hotels are on a Hotel
Information Sheet included.
Please submit all forms, applications and checks by October 1, 2015 (made payable to: Master
Fourth Degree Massachusetts District). Mail this to FDD Herman Millet, Secretary to the
Master, 205 Ruggles St., Westborough, MA 01581. Please note each assembly should send ONLY
one check. All fees should be made payable to the assembly and the assembly should cut one
check. Please do not hesitate to contact Herman with any questions; he can be reached at
508.735.8465.
Preliminary Agenda for Exemplification, November 1, 2015, Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street, Worcester,
MA:
10:15 A.M. Exemplification Mass, St. Paul’s Cathedral
11:30 A.M. Process to Mechanics Hall (Weather Permitting)
12:30 – 1:30 P.M. Candidate Registration Mechanics Hall
12:30 P.M. Ladies Luncheon Registration Mechanics Hall
2:00 P.M. Commencement: Exemplification
4:00 P.M. Reception
5:30 P.M. Introductions of Dignitaries
6:00 P.M. Dinner
**Mandatory dress code for candidates is Black Tuxedo or First Class Dress Uniforms for Military, Police,
Fire Personnel & Emergency Medical Technicians.
Vivat Jesus!
Michael J. Donnelly Charles J Murphy
Vice Supreme Master Master Massachusetts District
on October 19th from 7 to 8:30 pm
Ste. Marie Parish—Manchester, NH
in Montminy Hall
Our presenter Rev. David A. Pignato is a graduate of the
College of the Holy Cross, B.A., 1992, Harvard Law
School, J.D., 1995 and Angelicum University, S.T.B., 2000;
S.T.L., 2002; S.T.D., 2010
Currently he teaches Theology at St. John’s Seminary in
Brighton MA.
Join us for a evening of prayer and a powerful
address about our freedom to bear witness.