Grand Knight Forum - New Format!

An interactive opportunity for Grand Knights

Tuesday, May 31, 2022
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

On January 4th, we hosted the first forum for Financial Secretaries to openly discuss topics of interest and ask questions. We have held these forums for four months with good results.

So we are inviting the Grand Knights for a similar format. Join us for an open forum to interact with kindred brothers on GK topics of interest. Share your successes and discuss your challenges. The access to the GK forum is posted here and on the event calendar on the State Website.

Is there a topic you need assistance with? Send your requests to Joseph Kowalik SMD at jjkowalik3 [AT] gmail [DOT] com 

Grand Knight Forum - GOTO - Tuesday, May 31, 2022 @ 7:00 pm

Tue, May 31, 2022 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)

Please join the GK Forum from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://meet.goto.com/834104261

You can also dial in using your phone.

United States: +1 (646) 749-3122

Access Code: 834-104-261

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Please read the letter from our Bishop

Bishop Libasci Letter May 2022

Degree Advancement Opportunity

Date:  Friday May27, 2022

Time: 7:00 PM

The NH State Council’s Degree Team will be holding a virtual degree for the exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity on Friday, May 27th.  Grand Knights are requested to invite their new candidates and their family to participate in the upcoming exemplification.

The on-line exemplification offers the councils the perfect opportunity to advance all their members to full Knighthood.  The Grand Knights are requested to identify the members of their council who have not achieved full Knighthood and invite them to attend the State Council’s On-line Exemplification.

The council are to use the regular process for vetting new candidates.  The council’s Financial Secretary are to register new candidates, and candidates advancing to full Knighthood to assure the candidates making the degree are known by the councils.

Deadline for registrations is Saturday, May 21st.

The link where the FS can register the candidates is: http://nhknight.org/index.php/en/home/online-exemplification-of-charity-unity-and-fraternity

For the last USA Games in Seattle four years ago, the KofC have requested $100 from each Council and $7,250 was raised which averaged to about $200 per Council.  More funds were raised than expected!  If desired, your request could display varying amounts that each Council could choose such as:

$150                     Day at Disney                   

$250                     Uniforms

$500                     Travel

There is one month left so SONH is hopeful to reach their goal of $170,000 in sponsorships!  Please send donations to Special Olympics of New Hampshire ar the address below.

Vivat Jesus,

Raymond A. Lemay Sr
State Deputy

Team NH Sponsorship Opportunities

You are invited to join our Free virtual webinar featuring Ed Slott. Ed specializes in the latest retirement planning strategies and opportunities for 2022.

Ed Slott, CPA is a nationally recognized speaker, television personality & best-selling author known for his unparalleled ability to turn advanced tax strategies into understandable, actionable and entertaining advice. Ed combines current research, in-depth expertise, and humor to teach viewers about the ins and outs of their retirements and provides insight to the latest tax and planning information.

Register to day to reserve your spot.

June 3, 7:30 pm EDT
https://tinyurl.com/SlottJune3

June 15, 7:30 pm EDT
https://tinyurl.com/SlottJune15

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Kevin Brown, MDRT
Assistant General Agent
Knights of Columbus
(603) 305-0204
kevin [DOT] brown [AT] kofc [DOT] org

Please see below the May webinar trainings being held:

Delta Church Drive Tuesday May 10, 2022 7:00 pm eastern

Come learn how to do the Delta Church drive method. this highly effective process of growth through communication will help you go from prospects to members and answer the why of growth.

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4753671875108472843

Council Growth Wednesday May 25, 2022 7:00 pm eastern

The presentation will help Fraternal leaders resolve to leave councils, parish, and community better than how they found it. Leader should also learn how to develop a simple, specific, year-round plan in place for growing council membership, that involves participation from the whole council. Attendees should commit to work with their pastor(s), field agent, and DD to accomplish their goals. Leaders should understand the importance of hosting regular ceremonials, incorporating recruitment into every event, and running membership drives.

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6026844767421969677

This month is a full focus on membership so that we can finish the year strong. As always if you or your Councils have any specific needs, please let me know.

Have a great weekend,

Brandon Brown, PSD
Associate Regional Growth & Training Director
NE Region
Fraternal Mission Department

Check Your Council(s) Safe Environment Compliance Today!

Fraternal Year End is quickly approaching – be sure that your council is eligible to receive fraternal awards by ensuring that they are compliant with the Order’s safe environment program. 

You may review the safe environment compliance status of your council(s) on reports available through Officers’ Online. 

Work with members holding Grand Knight, Program, Family, and Community Director roles, as well as Columbian Squires Counselors, to complete their assigned safe environment training and background checks ASAP.

Completed safe environment training and background checks are valid for three (3) years. 

For more information, click this link to the Knights of Columbus State Leader Compliance Guide. 

2022 US Tour of the Relics of St. Bernadette

St. Bernadette Relics are on a pilgrimage through the US for the first time, and the one and only New England stop is Our Lady of Lourdes in Pittsfield. The Council there is asking for volunteers to assist with any crowds that turn up. Contact Grand Knight Paul Morency if you have time to help out. The national event website is 2022 US Tour of the Relics of St. Bernadette

Church bulletin notice from Paul Morency.

We are soliciting volunteers for the St. Bernadette event that will take place at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Pittsfield, N.H. The event will center around relics of St. Bernadette of Lourdes, France which will be available at Our Lady of Lourdes Church for worship and viewing. We are part of a nationwide five month tour that will start in Florida and end in California.The event. Dates are 5/25/22 - 5/28/22. Event times are 8am - 8pm. I have generated a preliminary volunteer scenario. I understand that this can be subject to change. Volunteer needs, depending on peoples availability, are between 180 and 45 people for the four day event.

I am humbly requesting as many volunteers as possible, for this momentous event.

If you can volunteer, my contact information is as follows. See me in Church, if possible. My phone numbers are : home, 603-736-8384 ; cell, 603-491-1352. My email address is socguiteas [AT] gmail [DOT] com.

Please reach out to me with your name, phone number, email address and availability.

I look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your consideration.

Paul Morency
Grand Knight
Council #11606

Interactive Opportunity for Financial Secretaries

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 @ 7:00 PM

Monthly, we host a forum for Financial Secretaries to openly discuss relevant topics and ask questions. Join us for an open forum to interact with kindred brother Financial Secretaries on related issues and interests. Share your successes and discuss your challenges. The access to the forum is posted below, and on the event calendar on the State Council website.

Is there a topic you need assistance with?

Send requests to:
Joseph J. Kowalik III, State Membership Director
jjkowalik3 [AT] gmail [DOT] com

FS Forum - Go To Meeting
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 @ 7:00 PM

Please join the forum from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/729696301

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Access Code: 729-696-301

Bishop James A. Healey Province District of New Hampshire

Master Glenn P. Camley PSD, is pleased to announce the exemplification of the Patriotic Degree, welcoming all candidates and spectators from the District of New Hampshire, being held on Saturday, June 11, 2022
St. Kathryn’s Church 4 Dracut Road Hudson, NH 03051

Hosted by FN, Bruce Nichols and the Prince of Peace Assembly #1506 Nashua, NH

This Degree is to be held in Honor of:
SK, Edward McCann, PSD

The NH State Council is hosting an online Blessed Michael McGivney rosary on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. The next rosary will be May 26th, 2022. Rosaries will continue monthly through June 23, 2022.

Register for the May 26th Blessed Michael McGivney Rosary webinar

The NH State Council’s Blessed Michael McGivney Rosary Program invites councils, their members, and any individuals to join us once a month in prayer supporting the cause for Sainthood for Blessed Michael McGivney. Please pray the rosary daily on your own or with your family, and offer rosaries for the canonization of Blessed Fr. Michael McGivney and the souls in purgatory. Please log your rosaries weekly for Fr. McGivney at the NH State Website using the submission form below. Our goal is 5,000 rosaries by Founders Day, March 29th, 2022. Councils and Assemblies can host rosaries before or after meetings, or as special events. Council rosaries count toward The Columbian Award.

Blessed Michael McGivney Rosary Program submission form

Lead a life of service to your community and Catholic families in your community.  Work for a company that aligns with your Catholic faith.

Learn more about becoming a Knights of Columbus field agent: kofc.org/careers

Kevin Brown, FICF, LUTCF®
(603) 305-0204
Kevin [DOT] Brown [AT] kofc [DOT] org

Recruitment Flyer

Worthy Sirs and Catholic Gentlemen,

I hope this message finds you healthy in mind, spirit and body. So we continue to be hampered by the Corona Virus but not totally handcuffed like during the past year. Ceremonials have been redeveloped into an online format. We have developed our own online team which has successfully performed the combined ceremonial several times during the last fraternal year.

The New Hampshire virtual team is comprised of the following brothers: Father Aggie Jean, Richard McDermott, Tim Kingsley, Ron Barnovsky, Tony Noce, Bob Jones and Phil LeBlanc. We need to continue to add new members to this team so that we can ensure future degree work. If you are interested in being a part of this effort kindly give Joel D. Plante a call or a text at (603)923-3765.

We have a schedule of virtual degrees which is posted on the State Council Website and is included in the official state calendar. Here is an advanced listing of virtual degrees:

2022
Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 25, Apr 29, May 27 and Jun 24

If you wish to place a candidate in one of these ceremonials or if you have candidates who wish to progress from Charity or Unity up to Fraternity you need to get a Form 100 to Bob Jones before the degree ceremonial you wish them to attend. It's up to each Council to ensure that these candidates are truly eligible to become Knights of Columbus. The Councils must vet each.