All submissions for the weekly briefing must be submitted to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and received by no later than the 3:00 pm deadline on Sunday in order to be considered for each Monday’s issue.  See additional information below for submitting articles and Prayer Requests.

Mission Statement

The Purpose of the “New Hampshire State Council Weekly Briefing” is to provide the membership timely information from your State Officers, District Deputies, Director’s, Chairman, Councils, and Assemblies of the New Hampshire State Council.

The Goal is to provide concise, short term, notices, communications, and newsworthy articles, to complement the New Hampshire State Council Website.

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 meetings.

My Brother Knights and My Brothers In Christ,

I am pleased to announce the Knights of Columbus State of NH Annual Men’s Retreat September 15 –17th at Camp Bernadette, on beautiful Lake Wentworth, Wolfeboro, NH. We all know we occasionally need our spiritual batteries recharged. Join us and Fr. Jerome Day, OSB at St. Anselm Abbey who has graciously accepted the invitation to be the Spiritual Leader for the weekend.

Some of you may know him from St. Anselm College. He teaches on the English faculty and is the faculty advisor to the student newspaper. Others may know him as the former pastor at St. Raphael Parish, Manchester. He is well known for his VERY dry sense of humor and mercilessly likes to tease his friends. As always this will be an exceptional weekend surely to be filled with many pearls of spiritual wisdom and brotherhood.

We welcome back Chef John McClure as our culinary provider. On Saturday night John will be preparing our traditional Surf n’ Turf dinner instituted by Fr. Smolley who would say, “and this ain’t hot dogs and fish sticks”. So, join us in September for a weekend of fellowship, spirituality and laughter.

This retreat is open to all Knights and their guests. My Brother Knights I strongly suggest you invite a non-Knight. Once he experiences the brotherhood of a group of TRUE CATHOLIC MEN he will be asking, “What do I need to become a Knight?”. Total cost for the weekend is only $90.00 which includes all meals, multi person “rustic summer camp” cabins for sleeping and retreat materials. Registration form is on the NH Knights of Columbus State website, nhkight.org.

Vivat Jesus and God Bless,
Jim Preisendorfer, State Faith Director, Retreat Co-Chairman

Word Document Attachment
2023 Retreat Registration - Word

PDF Attachment
2023 Retreat Registration Submission

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 10, 2023
Holy Rosary Parish "St. Anne's Hall" 189 N. Main St. Rochester, NH 03867
Hosted by FN, Russ Sbrizza Keys and the Fr. McDonald Assembly #637 Rochester, NH
This Degree is to be held in Honor of: Rev. Agapit Jean Jr., PSD

Worthy State Officers and Brothers all,

Thank you for all of your registrations for our upcoming 4th Degree, set to be held on Saturday, June 10th.

This information is to inform everyone that due to multiple issues with logistics with the planning of the event, the location of the Degree has changed from the Somersworth area, to Rochester, NH.

A new packet has been linked with multiple supporting documents for the day's events.

You'll notice the traditional 4th Degree packet, as well as the downloadable/fillable/printable form 4 and promotional flier.

You'll also notice I have linked a separate registration for Parish use. Because this 4th Degree is in honor of Fr. Agapit Jean, a beloved member of the New Hampshire State Council and District, and shepherd to our Brother Knights and families, we are opening up the celebratory Banquet to the members of area churches.

Please be sure to not only update your candidates of these changes, but to share the information to anyone who knows of the good works of Fr. Aggy, and would be honored to share time during the banquet portion of the day's events.

My best to you in the recruiting process, in building upon your Assemblies membership.

As always, if there are any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to either myself or Secretary to the District Master, Ed McCann. We'd be more than happy to assist you.

Rochester 4th Degree Flyer

Rochester 4th Degree Packet

Fillable Form 4

Instructions for Fillable Form 4

Glenn

Glenn P. Camley, PSD, KHS
Bishop Healy Province
District of New Hampshire
287 Daniel Webster Highway
Boscawen, NH 03303
(603)682-5318 cell
(603)796-2381 fax
www.nhknight.org
www.facebook.com/nhknights

Are you locked on the idea that recruitment alone will make your council grow?
Is your Council caught in a Recruit-Suspend cycle without any long term growth in your membership ranks?
Get ready for a different approach to long term council growth.

Are you burning out your existing members and at the same time losing the interest of new recruits to the activities of your council?
Get ready for a different approach to increasing Activity, Involvement and Membership development.

Are you overwhelmed with all the duties of your newly elected position as your Council’s Grand Knight?
Get ready for a different approach to planning for and executing this most important Council Leadership position.

You (and your wife) are personally invited to attend the NH State Council’s New Grand Knight Training Event. 

All Knights are invited to join in praying the scriptural rosary for the canonization of Blessed Fr. McGivney on the 4th Thursday of each month (except November).  To register see the bottom of this article. This is a special scriptural rosary that helps us stay engaged in meditation on the life of Christ and the mystery of the rosary.  Blessed Fr. McGivney deserves our prayers and asks The Father to grant our heart-felt petitions.

Fr. McGivney's zeal for the proclamation of the Gospel and generous concern for the needs of his brothers and sisters is an outstanding witness of Christian solidarity and fraternal assistance.  By Apostolic Authority, Pope Francis decreed Fr. Michael McGivney be given the title of Blessed in
September 2020 and his Memorial to be celebrated each August 13th.

There are many ways to honor our founding father through mass liturgy, prayer for his canonization, a novena, a litany, devotions, liturgy of the hours, short films and sharing his life and legacy with others.  Please use this URL to access
https://www.kofc.org/un/en/events/father-mcgivney-beatification

Worthy Grand Knights,

An interactive opportunity for Grand Knights

Monthly, we host a forum for Grand Knights to openly discuss relevant topics and ask questions. Join us for an open forum to interact with kindred brother Grand Knights on related issues and interests. Share your successes and discuss your challenges. Forum dates are posted in the NH State Directory Book on Page 18 as well as attached to this memo. The access to the forum is posted below, and in the article linked to the upcoming event calendar dates on the State Council website.

Is there a topic you need assistance with? Send requests to Joseph Kowalik, State Membership Director @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Grand Knight Forum

Please join the Grand Knight Forum from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/417858013

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 417-858-013
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install

Forum Dates 2022-2023

Worthy Financial Secretaries

An interactive opportunity for Financial Secretaries

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. Forum dates are posted in the NH State Directory Book on Page 18 as well as being attached to this memo. The access to the forum ;is posted below, and in the article linked to the upcoming event calendar dates on the State Council website.

Is there a topic you need assistance with? Send requests to Joseph Kowalik, State Membership Director @This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Financial Secretary Forum

Please join the FS Forum from your computer, tablet or smartphone with this access link. 
https://meet.goto.com/556736413

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 556-736-413
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install

Forum Dates 2022-2023

The Knights of Columbus Supreme Council updated the free “Online 1^st Year Membership” through June 30, 2023. Effective July 01, 2022, the new promo code is: blessedmcgivney

The two attached membership flyers are updated with the current free promo. The “QR” enhanced downloadable posters are excellent for local church bulletins, vestibule flyers, council newsletters, and handouts for brother knights to distribute locally.

Flyers provide an array of opportunities to reach out to potential members to join the Knights of Columbus. One of the most effective, is the online membership process. Great to hand out as a follow up after your Delta Church Drives as well.

Contact: State Membership Director: Joseph J. Kowalik III, IPSD 603 485-2082  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
State Online Membership Chairman: Ronald Keys, FDD 603 832-9187 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Council Flyer 7-1-22.docx

Council Flyer 7-1-22.pdf

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
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Recruitment Flyer