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“Granite Knight”
Knights of Columbus
New Hampshire State Council
Volume 2- Issue 3
Editor - Norman Lessard, PGK, FDD
September 2011
NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE COUNCIL
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Joel Plante, State Deputy ~ 13 Dick Dame Lane ~ Farmington, NH 03835
[email protected]
(603) 755-2511
My Brothers All,
I’ve been thinking about family recently. We always hear that the family is the building block of society and we profess that in our lessons right from the beginning. We’re urged from our earliest days to remember the Holy Family and to imitate them whenever we can. I remember my dad and thinking about how he
protected my brother and sister and me just like St. Joseph protected Mary and Jesus!! Our Family programs
are top notch here in the order. We have a tough time judging which family activity is the very best every
Spring as we prepare for the convention. We sometimes anguish over whom we will nominate for Family of
the Year too. It’s a tough choice but you know it could be a lot tougher if our councils were consistently
nominating a Family of the Month every month of the year.
Recently we attended the 129th Supreme Convention out in Denver and what a powerful spectacle it
was. It never ceases to amaze me when the Supreme Knight begins to tell the assembled brothers about all of
the activity that we have accomplished and all of the funds that we raise for charity. We truly do take our
watchwords as a pledge to help those less fortunate than we. Vicki and I also had the privilege of sitting with
the family whose young son earned the essay prize for his thoughts on why Catholics ought to vote. We also
had the great pleasure of being in the audience when the Supreme Knight gave the prize to the International
Family of the Year. I couldn’t help but think about how proud it would make me if that family was from New
Hampshire. We all know that there are families just like that here.
One of the easiest programs we have in our bag of tricks is the Family of the Month nomination. It
doesn’t even cost the council a penny if it’s submitted electronically. The good will that the Family of the
Month would earn for a council within the church and community at large is immeasurable yet we don’t even
bother to take the time to make a nomination. It is my sincere hope that every council will rethink this program. It’s so easy to do and the cost is non-existent.
On the state council level I have asked Brother Jim Bevilaqua to re-double his efforts to make this program work. Jim is seeking councils and brother Knights who maybe have the resources to provide some prizes
like movie tickets, dining coupons and the like to be awarded to our Families of the Quarter. If you feel like
you can help get these ideas rolling, please contact Jim at (603) 883-7995 or via email at [email protected]
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There are a few activities on the horizon that we hope you will support. On October 8, 2011 we will be having our State Charity Ball at the Pheasant Ridge Country Club in Gilford, NH. The cost is $25.50 per person and
this is the 50th anniversary of this event. During the Ball we will draw the winners of the Charity Raffle and we will
present the Bishop Brady Scholarships to those lucky winners for 2010. We hope that you are selling those raffle
tickets so that we can increase the charity account enough to make a real difference in someone’s life here in New
Hampshire. The State Ball and this raffle are the only sources of income we have for such needs. If we all get behind this and support it we’ll be in a much better position to help someone in need. Also be thinking about your local Soccer Challenge event. This is fairly new but it’s not really hard to run. Get in touch with Youth Director Dennis Gearty for some hints on how to make it work. You can reach Den at (603) 382-7705 or via email at
[email protected] .
It’s back to school soon for the kids and for those of you in the teaching profession. We hope that you have
another fruitful and progressive year. Remember to drive carefully and watch out for the kids walking to and from
school.
Thanks for all you do Brother Knights. We’ll see you next month with a few more thoughts on who knows
what.
Vivat Jesus! JP
Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth;
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son Our Lord,
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontious Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into Hell; the third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into Heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father almighty;
from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the
forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting.
Amen.
"The Apostles' Creed is so called because it is rightly considered to be a faithful summary of the apostles' faith. It is
the ancient baptismal symbol of the Church of Rome. Its great authority arises from this fact: it is 'the Creed of the
Roman Church, the See of Peter, the first of the apostles, to which he brought the common faith."
- Catechism of the Catholic Church; (CCC 194)
The Apostle’s Creed can be found on page 16 of The Knights of Columbus Prayer Book
OPERATION BACKPACK
As a follow up, K of C Council 13904 (Immaculate Conception Parish, Nashua) through the
generous donations of parishioners, collected over 100 student backpacks, plus school supplies to go with them, for the Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter Backpack Drive for needy
children in Nashua. God is Good!
Frank Hrobak
Grand Knight
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PLEASE NOTICE
My Brother Knights,
Some of you are still using an old address that I had a while back, that I am rarely checking.
It is imperative that you take the time to update your e-mail address book,
eliminating [email protected] from your books and making sure that you are using
[email protected] ONLY!
By continuing to use the OLD address, you are quite possibly delaying the delivery and or
distribution of important information, and or receiving a timely response from me, as you so deserve.
Again, please make sure that you are using [email protected] only.
I look forward to continuing God’s work with you and following the dream of our founder,
Father Michael J. McGivney.
If there is anything that you ever need, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me and I will be
more than happy to be of assistance.
"Help me help you!"
Vivat Jesus,
Glenn
Glenn P. Camley, FDD
State Warden
Knights of Columbus
Prayer for Deceased
Almighty Father, eternal God, hear our prayer for our Brother Knights whom you have called from this
life to Yourself. Grant them light, happiness, and peace. Let them pass in safety through the gates of
death, and live forever with all Your saints in the light You promised to Abraham and to all his descendants in faith. Guard them from all harm and on that great day of resurrection and reward raise them
up with all Your saints. Pardon their sins and give them eternal life in Your kingdom. We ask this
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR
BROTHERS AND FAMILIES
WHO ARE ILL
to all members
born in
September!
O God, who art the only source of health
and healing, the spirit of calm and the
central peace of this universe, grant unto
me such a consciousness of Your indwelling presence, that I may permit You to
give me health and strength and peace
through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.
Amen
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Schools: Support Constitution Week . . . September 17-23, 2011
Demand the Principles of Freedom be taught!
An Action Plan for Constitution Week
Patriots across the country are justifiably concerned that students in the public schools are not being taught about the
founding documents which created our nation.
In 2004, Congress passed a law which requires an educational program on the Constitution be taught in all public
schools during Constitution Week. In 2010, a Patriot in Florida brought the requirement to the attention of his local school district and asked what program would be offered. He was stunned to learn the school district was unaware of the law and no plans
had been made to comply with it. He suggested Tea Party Patriots mount a national campaign for 2011 Constitution Week to
pressure our public schools to comply with the law. The response from local coordinators was uniformly positive: We must
pressure the public schools to teach the Constitution!
Patriots should not have to remind schools to teach the history of the most important document in our country. That we
have to do so is an indication of how awful the public school system has become with regard to teaching U.S. history.
We have designed a simple plan to achieve this goal. It will be most effective if we can launch a national campaign in
all 50 states.
How it Works: We ask that you send a series of 3 letters to the superintendent of schools, school board and local media in your
community. Letters can be mailed, emailed, or faxed.
May 2011 – Send Letter #1: This letter asks the superintendent and school board if they have plans to teach the Constitution
as required by law. It lets the district know we are aware of the law and we expect it to be followed. It also suggests a curriculum the schools can purchase from the National Center for Constitutional Studies which can be used to meet the requirements.
The NCCS program also meets standards for historical accuracy.
August 2011 – Send Letter #2: This letter is a follow-up to the May message. It is similar to the first letter, but it asks the superintendent to let you know what specific plans the district has in place.
First week of September – Letter #3 to local media: This letter should be sent to the media in your community. It informs
them of the law and describes our efforts to be sure it is observed appropriately during Constitution Week. It asks the media to
contact the schools to see what plans they have in place, and if not, why not?
Norman Lessard
State Community Director
Taken from the Web Site
PLEASE NOTICE
Thank you for your input to this newsletter.
Your next news items are needed by the deadline of
Monday - September 26, 2011 for the October issue.
I would like to send out the newsletter by the first day of each month.
Please e-mail your information through Microsoft Word
with photo attached and indicate for “ newsletter.”
Norman Lessard, Editor
[email protected]
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Traveling Icon Marian Prayer Program
The traveling Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be making its way
around the state immediately starting with the Northern Councils until the Fall quarterly, and later advancing to the Southern councils until the January quarterly, and the
Central councils until the State Convention. This beautiful Icon has an Apostolic
Blessing attached to it. It will be on a first come first serve basis. Please hold a
prayer program if you take possession of the Icon. I ask that you leave it up to your
District Deputies to oversee your respective areas and leave it up to them to determine who gets the Icon for what period of time. Although I strongly urge each
Council to make use of this prayer program, I also do not want to hear that the Icon
went to a Council and no Program took place. If you do take possession of the Icon, I
expect a call from the Grand Knight of that council confirming the whereabouts of its
location so that it does not get lost.
The responsibility for each Council that receives the Icon is that they must organize a prayer program
during its visit. The Icon comes with prayer books so it is very easy to set-up. Blessed Pope John Paul II referred to that we are all one family, despite our different countries and cultures. He also stated that the
“renewal of the Church in America will not be possible without the presence of the laity. Therefore, they are
largely responsible for the future of the Church.” So I urge all Knights to spread Our Lady’s message and
Her love by holding a prayer program in each of your respective parishes when she visits you. If someone
misses an opportunity there will be future chances after the Convention to ask for a visit. Make sure to write
up a report so that it can be counted as a state Church program for your Councils. Think of all the good we
can do as we present Mary to the thousands of people in this state as we venerate our Queen of all America
and Mother to us, and all the unborn children that we can help save.
Paul K McManus
State Church Director
Phone: (603) 742-3748
911 Prayer Service
Brother Knights,
I invite all of you to attend the 10th Anniversary of September 11th Prayer Service to be held September 11,
2011 at St. Joseph Church, 208 Pleasant Street (Route 27), Epping, NH @ 2:00pm.
Council 6850/Assembly #2644 are sponsors for this prayer Service dedicated to the men and women who lost
their lives on the tragic day. Let Us Never Forget!
Please come by 1:30pm if you plan to join us in Regalia.
Would like to see a good showing of the 4th Degree.
Fraternally,
Ron
Ron Metevier,
Chairman of 9/11 Service
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Just for Laughs
The Note
God is the Friend of Silence
Fred was in the hospital, near death, so the family sent
for his pastor. As the pastor stood beside the bed, Fred’s
frail condition grew worse, and he began to fail about as
he tried to speak. Being unable to do so, he then motioned frantically for something to write on.
The priest, keeping watch to the side of his bed leaned
quietly over and asked, “Do you have something you
would like to say?”
Fred nodded to the affirmative, and the priest handed
him a pad and pen, “I know you can’t, but use this to
write a note, and I will give it to your wife. She’s waiting just outside.”
Gathering his last ounce of strength, Fred took them and
scrawled his message upon the pad which he stuffed
into the priest’s hands. Then, moments later, he died.
The pastor thought it best not to look at the note just
then, so he slipped it into his jacket pocket. After administering the last rites, the priest left to break the sad news
to the wife.
Several days later, at the funeral, the pastor delivered
the eulogy. He realized that he was wearing the same
jacket that he’d worn the day Fred died. “You know,” he
said, “Old Fred handed me a note just before he died. I
haven’t read it yet, but knowing Fred, I’m sure there’s a
word of inspiration there for us all.” He unfolded the
note and proceeded to read aloud,
“GET OFF MY #@!!&$%@! OXYGEN TUBE !!”
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What Would You Like On Your Tombstone?
In London, England cemetery:
Ann Mann
Here lies Ann Mann,
who lived an old maid
but died an old Mann.
Dec. 8, 1767
Someone determined to be anonymous in Stowe, Vermont:
I was somebody.
who is no business
of yours.
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We need to find God,
He cannot be found in noise and restlessness.
God is the friend of silence.
See how nature . . .
trees, flowers, grass
grow in silence.
See the stars, the moon and sun . . .
how they move in silence.
The more we receive in silent prayer,
the more we can give in our active life.
We need silence to be able to touch souls.
The essential thing is not what we say,
but what God says . . .
to us and through us.
All our words will be useless
unless they come from within.
Words which do not give the light of Christ . . .
increase the darkness.
- Mother Teresa
Fuddrucker’s: 10% off any senior platter (55+)
Gatti’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)
Hardee’s: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+)
IHOP: 10% off (55+)
DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS
My Worthy Grand Knights and Brothers All,
Sometimes we can touch others' lives by the
slightest little charity. A friend of mine, knowing that I
have reached the ripe old age of 61, sent me this list of
discounts hoping to save me a few dollars. My first
thought was, "Thanks for remembering I'm not young anymore!" But after seeing this in my Inbox for about a week,
it finally came to me that maybe I was missing the point.
If I could get this information to the elderly of my parish
and community, it could be a simple yet meaningful charity to those who need all the help they can get.
Jack in the Box: up to 20% off (55+)
KFC: free small drink with any meal (55+)
Krispy Kreme: 10% off (50+)
Long John Silver’s: various discounts at locations (55+)
McDonald’s: discounts on coffee everyday (55+)
Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
Shoney’s: 10% off
Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)
Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday 50+)
Subway: 10% off (60+)
Sweet Tomatoes 10% off (62+)
Taco Bell: 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)
TCBY: 10% off (55+)
Tea Room Cafe: 10% off (50+)
Village Inn: 10% off (60+)
Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)
Wendy’s: 10% off (55+)
White Castle: 10% off (62+)
Would you help me do this?
(And at the same time give your Council another Community Service Activity). Pass this onto your Council
Family via your Council Newsletter, and consider copying
a few hundred double sided and offering them after
Masses on Saturday and Sunday. Maybe you could talk
with your pastor about having them stuffed in the weekly
parish bulletin. For those who have not reached the mature
age required, ask them to pass the sheet on to their
Retail and Apparel
Banana Republic: 10% off (50+)
Bealls: 20% off first Tuesday of each month (50+)
Belk’s: 15% off first Tuesday of every month (55+)
Big Lots: 10% off
Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount
days (55+)
C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
Clarks: 10% off (62+)
Dress Barn: 10% off (55+)
Goodwill: 10% off 1 day a week (date varies by location)
Hallmark: 10% off 1 day a week (date varies by location)
Kmart: 20% off (50+)
Kohl’s: 15% off (60+)
Modell’s Sporting Goods: 10% off
Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions
Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday (55+)
The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off (55+)
Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of
every month (55+)
Grocery
Albertson’s: 10% off 1st Wed of each month (55+)
American Discount Stores: 10% off every Mon (50+)
Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wed (60+)
DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wed (60+)
Food Lion: 6% off every Monday (60+)
Fry’s Supermarket: free Fry’s VIP Club Membership &
10% off every Monday (55+)
Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+)
Harris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
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friends, neighbors, (and in some cases, their parents).
Brought to you by your local
Knights of Columbus Council # _________________.
The following are sources of discounts for people in our
community who are 50+ years of age. In this time of financial difficulties that many are experiencing, we hope
that these will help save you a few dollars or help your
tight budgets to cover more. Since many senior discounts
are not advertised to the public, our advice to men and
women over 50 is to ALWAYS ask a sales associate if
that store provides a senior discount. That way, you can be
sure to get the most bang for you buck.
Restaurants
Applebee’s: 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+)
Arby’s: 10% off (55+)
Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off (60+)
Bennigan’s: discount varies by location
Bob’s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)
Boston Market: 10% off (65+)
Burger King: 10% off (60+)
Captain D’s Seafood: discount varies on location (62+)
Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+)
Chili’s: 10% off (55+)
CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
Culver’s: 10% off (60+)
Denny’s: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members (55+)
Dunkin’ Donuts: 10% off or free coffee (55+)
Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+)
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Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Kroger: 10% off (date varies by location)
Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday
(60+)
The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday (50+)
Publix: 5% off every Wednesday (55+)
Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
Uncle Guiseppe’s Marketplace: 5% off (62+)
Travel
(call before booking for discount)
Alaska Airlines: 10% off (65+)
Alamo: up to 25% off for AARP members
American Airlines: various discounts (65+)
Amtrak: 15% off (62+)
Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members
Best Western: 10% off (55+)
Budget Rental Cars: 10% off; up to 20% off for AARP
members (50+)
Cambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Clarion: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Continental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations
Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off (50+)
Econo Lodge: 20%-30% off (60+)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members
Greyhound: 5% off (62+)
Hampton Inns & Suites: 10% off when booked 72 hours in
advance
Hertz: up to 25% off for AARP members
Holiday Inn: 10%-30% off depending on location (62+)
Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+)
InterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all
hotels (65+)
Mainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler’s Discount
(50+); 20%-30% off (60+)
Marriott Hotels: 15% off (62+)
Motel 6: 10% off (60+)
Myrtle Beach Resort: 10% off (55+)
National Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members
Quality Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Rodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Sleep Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Southwest Airlines: various discounts (65+)
Trailways Transportation System: various discounts (50+)
United Airlines: various discounts (65+)
U.S. Airways: various discounts (65+)
U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional
services including camping (62+)
Regal Cinemas: 30% off
Ripley’s Believe it or Not: @ off one-day ticket (55+)
SeaWorld Orlando: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)
Cell Phone Discounts
AT&T: Special Senior Nation 200 Plan $29.99/month (65+)
Jitterbug: $10/month cell phone service (50+)
Verizon Wireless: Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan $29.99/
month (65+)
Miscellaneous
Great Clips: $3 off hair cuts (60+)
Super Cuts: $2 off haircuts (60+)
Thanks and God Bless
Greg Taillion PSD
State Program Director
Prayer to the Shepherd of the Universe
Shepherd of the Universe,
Who reconciles all people, gather the stray sheep and bind up
wounds with Your healing love, we ask You to guide and
protect every member of the human family.
Bring nations together in peaceful concord ensuring liberty
and justice for all.
Bring peoples of every race and creed to respect one another
in faith, hope, and love as sons and daughters of the living
God.
Bring families a deep spirit of love and unity, loyalty, mutual
encouragement and understanding.
Gather up all those who have strayed from Your love, who
are bitter and cynical, defiant and rebellious.
Gather up hardened criminals and perverts, drug pushers and
all those who lead others astray.
Gather up all young people who have lost a sense of meaning
in life, who wander aimlessly and hopelessly.
Heal the poor and unwanted, the dejected and lonely.
Heal the sick and dying, especially those enduring extreme
physical pain and permanent disabilities.
Heal all mental illnesses and handicaps, the despairing, drug
addicts and alcoholics.
Lord, You have told us many times that You came to be our
Shepherd to rescue us from evil and to bring us to springs of
life. We thank You for this promise, for the blood that You
have poured down upon us as Lamb of God, bringing us to
infinite love as You reconciled us to the Father through Your
Spirit, forever and ever. Amen
- Sr. Denyse Lavigne, OSB
Rickenbach Center
Clyde, Missouri
Activities & Entertainment
AMC Theaters: up to 30% off (55+)
Bally Total Fitness: up to $100 off memberships (62+)
Busch Gardens Tampa: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)
Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+)
Cinemark/Century Theaters: up to 35% off
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Thomas A. Ingham, Master, District of New Hampshire
Will Proudly Provide an
Exemplification of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus
Date:
Saturday - November 5, 2011
Place:
Town and Country Motor Inn, Gorham, NH
Class Honoree: TBA
Price Schedule: Candidates – Must be in Tux or Service Dress Uniform - $70
This includes all Meals, Gloves, Baldric, US Flag Pin and Emblem
6-Month Waiver Applies
Spectators - (4th Degree Members of the Knights of Columbus) Lunch & Dinner -$51
Non - 4th Degree Knights, Wives & Girlfriends – Lunch, Ladies Program, Dinner - $51
All checks must be made payable to: Master, NH Fourth Degree, K of C
Mailed to:
Sir Knight Hector St. Jacques 4th Degree Secretary
18 June St.
Nashua, NH 03060
Deadline:
October 25, 2011
Day’s Schedule of Events
11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Registration / Social
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
Lunch in the Dining Room
Candidates and Spectators prepare to the chamber and anti-chamber
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Degree Exemplification in the Rose Room
Ladies Program in the Gold Room
3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
Pictures
3:45 PM
Post colors and be seated for Mass
4:00:PM
Mass
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM
Dinner:
Seating for the banquet will be by reservation. Meal tickets will be given out at the registration table.
(Completed paperwork and checks must be sent to the 4th degree secretary). Follow up memos will be
coming.
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Speaking Program & Recognition of the New Class of Sir Knights
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The Man Who Says No
RICH MCDERMOTT, STATE SECRETARY
Coming into the new fraternal year, you might hear a few themes relating to membership growth like “Membership
365”, or “One Member, Per Council, Per Month,” or “Membership is the life blood of the Order” or some other
catchy phrase. It’s good to have a theme because it gives a sense of purpose and let’s face it; our order certainly
gives you plenty themes to use, and for good reason. Without growth, we’ll fade away like many other fraternal
societies.
While our state membership team works with you about the basics in membership recruitment, I’d like to touch on
one subject near and dear to all: the man who says no. This is the Holy Grail in world of sales. Countless seminars
are held in every industry on how to get through to a prospective client. I know many of us hate rejection. Here you
are, offering a good thing and someone turns you down. I’d like to offer a few thoughts that may help reduce the
likelihood of hearing “no”.
1. Accept your responsibility as an officer or member of your council to join up guys who’ll be active
members. Set a personal goal to sign up 2 men. Plan to ask 20.
2. Know what we’re about and be prepared to explain why YOU joined the order. Understand why you
are inviting that individual, why now and how you can make a difference for them. Men join up for
these reasons (and in no particular order):
a. They want to do service work. You should know what this means. Your council does great
service work, especially in the parish. Be prepared to explain your council’s accomplishments.
b. We Catholic men are organized to preserve and defend our faith, to support our parish, and provide for our families. Our goal is to exist in every parish and to increase our presence there. This
aspect has great appeal to the man who values his faith.
c. We have great fraternal benefits in life insurance, annuities, scholarships, and the like. There are
many men looking to find ways to increase the security of their families.
3. When most men are invited to join the order, they are usually asked by someone they don’t know. Give
yourself the edge by knowing beforehand who you will be approaching. Make a list. Get a little “intel”
as they say. He just might have something you’re looking for. You’ve got about 30 seconds to make
your pitch. Don’t waste his time. Remember, you’ve got one shot at making a good impression.
4. Let’s see how you can increase your chances here.
a. My success usually begins by getting someone to stop to talk to you. Never
stand in their way. You can try “Hi, good morning, got a moment?’ Gaining his
attention, he’ll stop for a quick chat.
b. Introduce yourself and learn his name. Then cut to the chase and say something
like “I am looking for guys like you to help us in the parish”. Hopefully he’s just a little curious,
so you can continue on with a short but informative explanation on why you want this guy to
throw in with you. Again, know how you answer their key question, “What’s in this for me?” If
you can’t and don’t answer that, and quickly, you’re toast!
c. With a little experience, you’ll develop the sense that your prospect has all of the information he
needs to make a decision. Time to close the deal! Ask him if he would like to take the next step.
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d. The rest is easy. Help him fill out a Form 100 and let him know that the council wants to meet
him (at the admissions committee). Meanwhile he can learn more about the order from you.
5. Let’s get to the part where he says no. Here’s bullet list of things to keep in mind:
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Do not take it personally! It’s imperative that you keep a positive mindset by regarding this as only
a first step.
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Don’t you hate hearing “no thanks, I’m not really a joiner”? Well, we’re not looking for “joiners”
in the sense that we want someone along for the ride. We want guys who want to be active and
make a difference. You could think of it as us needing him just as he needs us.
•
Forget the salesman’s clichés, tricks and gimmicks. If you want to see a guy run for his life, start
using them. It’s a sign of desperation. Avoid coming across as a salesman and using “crash and
burn” sales phrases. Genuineness is the key. Be friendly, sincere, confident, secure, knowledgeable, helpful, empathetic, patient…
•
OK, so NO means what? Here a few more thoughts:
• Clarify the No. "Is that no right now, no forever, or no I don't like the
Knights?"
• Identify the No. "At first most guys say no to join our order. Would
you tell me which part you are saying no to?"
• Accept the No. "I understand completely. It’s worth thinking about
first." or ‘mention it to your wife, see what she says”.
• Keep talking/listening. "I accept your No, Bob. But I was just wondering, are you busy in the parish or our community with something else?
I mean, do you do any kind of service work?"
• Ask a thinking question. "Maybe you can tell me how our council can do more to make a
difference here in the parish, Bob?"
• Ask an empathy question. "Is it a ”time thing” Bob? Do you think you’re stretched thin?”
• Ask a trick question. "If I can completely resolve your concerns about the Knights, would
you be inclined to join?"
• Get some other energy in there. "Bob, would you find it helpful if I asked Father (so and so)
to talk to you this week to share HIS experience with the Knights? He won't sell you; but
you can ask any question of him.
• Get permission to keep in touch. May I send you our council’s newsletter for a year?
If you’ve got the sense that he’s about to go on his way, let him. Don’t get in his way but be sure to
leave the door open and thank him for his time. Oh by the way, don’t let him leave empty handed.
Give him a brochure (or two) and something with your contact info on it, just in case he has questions.
•
Afterwards, share your experience with your membership team. Let them know who said no to you and get
them approach the same guy in a month or two. He deserves to be asked again! Remember, you’ve planted a
seed in that man’s mind about the order and although he said no, your invitation has given him something to
think about. As I mentioned earlier, plan to ask 20 men to join. You should get at least two before the year is
out. Be consistent and determined. Don’t leave Mass without hearing NO. Yes? OK!
Vivat Jesus!
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JASON JONES
PRO-LIFE FILM PRODUCER,TV & RADIO COMMENTATOR,
POLITICAL & HUMANITARIAN ACTIVIST
Throughout his media savvy career, Jason has been a Champion Defender of LIFE. He
has debated with proabortionists such as: Jocelyn Elders, Alan Colmes, and the Secretary General of International Planned Parenthood. `Jason has served as: National Youth Director of
American Life League, Public Relations Director of Human Life International, and National
Grassroots Director for Brownback for President. Jason is the Founder and President of HERO
[HUMAN-RIGHTS EDUCATION AND RELIEF ORGANIZATION], a non-profit that promotes the dignity
of the human person regardless of age, ability, status, race, or geography. He is also
Co-Executive Producer of the acclaimed movie "BELLA", winner of the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival People's Choice Award. Jason has created the lifesaving program, "BELLA
HERO", which provides free screenings of the film in pregnancy care centers, on school campuses, and in prisons, to transform the culture with a message of beauty, truth, hope and love!
Thursday ~ September 22, 2011
Reception: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Dinner: 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Executive Court Banquet Facility
1199 S Mammoth Rd. ~ Manchester, NH
Get details in the Banquet Flyer: CLICK HERE
Menu: Tossed Salad, Tuscan Chicken, Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes,
Vegetable Medley, Chocolate Cake
Tickets: Advance Sales Only $60 each
$55 if purchased by August 1, 2011
Payment Deadline: August 16, 2011
Make checks payable to:
New Hampshire Right to Life Committee
P.O. Box 421
Merrimack, N.H. 03054
Please include your name, address, and phone number!
Get details in the Banquet Flyer: CLICK HERE
Please notice! Check your e-mail dated Sunday August 21, 2011 for more information.
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State Council Director
To All Grand Knights,
Do you have your FIVE? Hello Brothers, hopefully by now you have been contacted by your District Deputy regarding the State Program Director’s initiative to support increased Council activity. By planning five or more events
in the six Service Program areas for your Council you will accomplish the requirements for submitting your Council
for the Columbian Award next spring. So here is another installment for success for the Council Programs portion of
the Council Activities Planner “Do You Have Your Five” Worksheet.
Initiate a “Knight of the Month” Program in your Council.
Much has been said about Brothers activity intentions “not doing it to get recognized” or not wanting to get awards,
but regardless of each individual Brothers level of comfort sometimes it not only about them. Acknowledging hard
work and achievement of your Brother Knights improves the health and morale of your Council. The “Knight of the
Month” Awards show that the Grand Knight, State Council, & Supreme are aware of, and noticing, the efforts on your
membership. What better way to promote new activity in your Council than supporting the activities your Brother
Knights are currently doing? New Knights see this. It encourages them to take on new activities knowing they will
be supported.
Here’s how you do it: Order the “Knight of the Month” horizontal forms (1476E) from the K of C Supply Catalog
(12 will cost $3.00). At the same time, you can order some “Knight of the Year” vertical forms (1545E) at the same
price ($0.25 each). While the Knight of the Month (& Year) selection process can be the exclusive decision of the
Grand Knight, you can also delegate the responsibility of coming up with possible recipients to your Deputy Grand
Knight, Council Director and Chancellor. This gets them involved in the process with you doing the presentation at
your Monthly Business Meeting. Provide a thoughtful explanation with the presentation of the award as to why you
choose this Knight for this month. It should be a short concise message, something that inspires others to achieve.
One way to ensure you submit timely is to complete your selection and complete the form before your next Council
meeting date. The advantage of doing it this way allows you to recognize the Brother Knight at that meeting while
the activity is still fresh in member’s minds.
If you host an annual event for your Council, you can include a second recognition for the “Knights of the Month” as
part of those festivities. K of C Vendors (i.e. The English Company or Lynch & Kelly) may have “Knight of the
Year” pins available to recognize your selection. There are opportunities to purchase locally made forms, trophies,
religious items, gift certificates, pins etc…. but that is more of a Council decision (cost wise). Imagine the effect of
recognizing up to twelve Knights at an annual event.
It is also a strong indication of the last 12 months in helping the Grand Knight in choosing a “Knight of the Year” for
your Council. Oh yeah, more importantly, don’t keep your selection for Council “Knight of the Year” a secret. This
member could/should be your submission to the State Council Director for consideration for State Council “Knight of
the Year”. Check on the State Council website available at www.nhknights.org for the “Knight of the Year” submission form to send the State Council Director. Instructions are on the form. Your submissions are vital for the State
Deputy in the selection process for the State Council “Knight of the Year”.
Few programs are as easy to implement as this, so add it to your FIVE!!!
Fraternally,
Joseph J Kowalik III
State Council Director
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State Advocates Report
Brothers,
It seems like the “political season” never ends in New Hampshire. Politics is, after all, a blood sport
in the Granite State. If you do not believe me, just ask Governor’s Councilor St. Hilaire and ask him about
the wounds he suffered in being a principled man. By now some are saying to themselves, ‘the Knights are
not involved in politics.’ That is not an entirely accurate statement. Others are saying ‘Jefferson erected a
wall of separation between church and state.’ Again that is not an entirely accurate statement.
How many of us have attended a state or the national March for Life? How many called our federal
legislators when the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was proposed? How many called to argue against
same-sex marriage? How many called regarding the defunding of the baby butcher shops operated by
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England? Each one of those acts was and is a political act. The
Knights have always been involved in political policy actions. From the inception of the Order we were involved in political action. At one time the Order was proscribed in Mexico because of political action (and
many of our brothers followed the path of St. Stephen in proclaiming the Faith as a atheistic socialist dictatorship swept that Catholic land).
It took political action to get a Charter issued in anti-Catholic Connecticut. It took political will,
force and demonstrations to defend St. Anne’s Church from burning by the No Nothing Party in Manchester.
It will take political action and demonstrations and immense efforts outside and inside Rep’s Hall in Concord to end same-sex marriage in the Granite State.
Jefferson, in writing to the Danbury Baptists, wrote to affirm that the status of the Baptists as the established religion of the Nutmeg State would not be endangered by the federal Constitution. New Hampshire’s established religion was Congregationalism until the late 18th century. Jefferson did not write to keep
religion out of government or politics, he wrote to prevent government from becoming a sponsor of a religion. As president, Jefferson held prayer services in the White House and the Capitol Building was used as a
church on Sundays.
What we cannot, must not, engage in is partisan politics. Merriam Free Dictionary defines partisan
as “1: a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person; especially: one exhibiting blind, prejudiced, and
unreasoning allegiance”. The word is French in origin as a modification of the Latin pars and was first reportedly used around 1550. That does not mean that the policies of any one party are not to be discussed. It
does not mean that humor poked at one or another of the parties should be eschewed anywhere and everywhere. It is said, ‘humor is good for the soul’ and the two parties always provide food for the soul in the humor arena. It does mean that within the limits of the Council Chamber no one party or another will be extolled merely because this or that party is preferred. It also means that one, if running for office, cannot say
“vote for me because I am your brother.” Indeed that is grounds for dismissal from our ranks.
We, as Catholic gentlemen, have an obligation to be informed about issues and the application of policy in the world. We need to be aware that some tax policies are hurtful of one group and other tax policies
benefit another group so that we, individually, can make a decision as to which policy is best for our town,
state and federal government. We have to keep an open mind, an enquiring mind (no sightings of Elvis
please) and an informed conscious to help our nation, state and local community now in this fiscal mess we
have gotten ourselves into.
OK, so what does that mean? It means inside the Council Chamber we do not talk about a Republican position, a Democrat position, a Green Party position, a purple people eater position. We do and must
talk about the position taken by Mother Church on issues of moral policy. We must support Mother Church
with our votes, if that vote fits with your conscious and the response to your prayers for guidance.
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This definition also means that a Council or Assembly can, and should, sponsor candidate nights
and ask hard questions about a candidate’s position on moral issues. Taxation, abortion, welfare, immigration, social services are all open for discussion. Being open for discussion means, however, that we must
also be aware of the position of Mother Church on the issues. We must be informed Catholics and we
must know the difference between “social justice” as preached by Marx and justice in society as preached
by St. Thomas Aquinas. We can do this only if we are informed, alert and aware Catholics who are not
afraid to proclaim the Good News in the public market place.
For your consideration, from New Haven, CT: http://www.catholic.org/prwire/headline.php?
ID=5061 “Rosalia Tenorio, Director of Catholic.net English, explains that the service emerges from a Biblical urge for the believer to keep leaders in their prayers (Wisdom 6: 1-3; Romans 13: 15; 1 Timothy 2: 23), of course, its launching is specially fitting with the proximity of the US 2008 Presidential Election (well
the next one is here now). “The Bible is filled with messages that invite us to pray for those who hold a
position of political leadership. Unfortunately, only a few of us do indeed pray for our political leaders. On
the other hand, none seems to lack criticism against our politicians. But taking such stand is not the Christian thing to do.” Tenorio further explains that even when elected officials do not represent our values as
Christians we ought to pray for them. “In such situations, we ought to pray even more so, because this is
the loving Christian attitude that we are called to have.” She completes.”
And: http://www.ncregister.com/blog/prayers_for_politicians/
As your State Advocate I will assist in setting up non-partisan candidate nights. As a tiny fish in
the small pond of NH politics I ask for your prayers for myself and the growing number of Brother Knights
from both parties who serve in Concord. We need your prayers.
Jordan Ulery
Worthy Brothers,
We are resending this e-mail in the hopes that a reminder will gather an additional response to this all
important request.
This is a call to muster for all Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus.
There will be a Mass at 11:00 AM on Sunday - September 18, 2011 to celebrate the Solemnity of
Our Lady of LaSalette and Fourth Degree Honor Guard has been requested.
This Mass will be held at the LaSalette Shrine in Enfield, NH.
Fourth Degree Honor Guard should report at 10:30 AM.
Contact Wayne Griffin, District Marshal
at [email protected] or (603) 560-3824 for more information.
Fraternally,
Wayne Griffin
District Marshal
4th Degree
District of New Hamsphire
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“So That The World May Know New Hope”
129th Supreme Convention
Denver, Colorado
As the New Hampshire Delegation arrives in Denver, Colorado, we find ourselves in for a treat. Some of us
arrived on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and even on Monday but we all found each other and showed our colors as
all 14 of us started out on what would be a historical venture at the 129th Supreme Convention. “So That The
World May Know New Hope” would be the theme for this year’s convention.
First order of business on Monday evening was the “Pin Swap.” Each jurisdiction gathered their delegation
and met in the lower hall of the Sheraton Hotel by introducing yourself to each and every person you met. “I
don’t have NH, can we swap?” was what was heard and for the next couple of hours the pin swapping took
place. If you were lucky as one young girl I met boasting that she had all 72 Jurisdictions. This was a lot of
work. I remember that my wife came to me with joy and had acquired a pin from Poland. This was rare because last year they had only brought a few pins.
Time moved so fast this week you just did not know where it disappeared to. Tuesday started out with a
meeting in which everyone was invited to hear our Supreme Knight’s opening speech and remarks. Can you
imagine that after a long day of meetings we had to get ready for the big event of the evening? Most dressed in
the usual white dinner jacket and our ladies never looked so good. Bus load after bus load left the hotel for the
Denver Convention Center. Some 2,350-2,500 Knights and family members were greeted by music and the
waving of State Flags. Dinner was fantastic but the speeches were a little long. We even got to sing our State
Song “Live Free or Die”. Once done, we were back on a bus headed for our hotel and a night cap.
Each day was celebrated with a Mass which included our State Chaplain, Fr. Aggie and also our Assistant State Chaplain Fr. Robert. I am sure
that they each enjoyed taking part in these Masses and enjoyed this convention as well. The days were long but we survived.
State Deputy Joel Plante receives a copy of “Our Lady of Guadeloupe” from
Supreme to bring back to New Hampshire. This will be traveling around our
state very shortly.
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Vicki Plante and Sandra McCann were able to attend a special afternoon lunch, on Wednesday, hosted by
the wife of our Supreme Knight. Each received a wonderful gift from Mrs. Anderson in appreciation for their
dedication and support to the Knights of Columbus.
Wednesday afternoon was presentation of Awards in which PSD Ed McCann received his plaque from Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. We were also very saddened to hear on Wednesday that Fr. Aggie had lost his
uncle. Arrangements were forth coming.
Wednesday evening was also our night to go out as a group. The
“Denver Chop House” greeted us and welcomed us once again to their
city of Denver. This was one of
the many Micro Breweries located in the area. Thanks to our
State Deputy, Joel Plante, we all
enjoyed our meal and desserts.
Thursday started with a Mass
as usual and closing remarks by
the Supreme Knight. Can you
imagine over 2,000 people checking out of a hotel the same day?
We all had different flights out and wished each a safe trip home.
Thursday evening, the Class of 2009, my class of State Deputies,
took the time to attend a baseball game at Coors Field. It was another
great evening out with everyone. OH! The Rockies won.
Next year, the convention will be in Anaheim, California. Also the
second “Our Lady of Guadalupe” Festival will take place. This should
be an even greater adventure.
The New Hampshire Delegation wishes to thank each and every
Knight for his support.
Vivat Jesus
Edward A. McCann, IPSD
Edward A. McCann
Good Bye!
Dear Brother Knights of New Hampshire,
As you may have heard, Therese and I have sold our home in Nashua and have moved down to Phoenixville, PA, to be close to our daughter and her family. I am writing this as an expression of our appreciation for
your friendship during these past years and the assurance that you will always be in our memory and our
prayers.
Some say that this is a major shift in our lives and, in some ways it is, but I rely on the bonds of brotherhood and fraternity that I have experienced over the years here in New Hampshire and I thank you for it. So I
go down there with a sense of adventure in becoming part of the Knights of Columbus family in a different
location – the same goes for our parish community. No matter where we are, we are all one in Christ.
Au Revoir!
Vivat Jesus
Stan and Therese Polan
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A Message for Pro-Life Chairs...Order your 2011-2012 U.S.C.C.B. Packets or check with your
Pastor to see if the parish has received one. Remember, October is Respect Life Month.
2011 RESPECT LIFE PROGRAM PAMPHLETS
The 2011-2012 Respect Life Program features eight pamphlets in a series called Life Matters. Each presents convincing
support for the teachings of the Catholic Church on major pro-life issues, with facts and reasoning drawn from science,
history, law, sociology, and other secular sources.
All 8 pamphlets are available in English and Spanish. Each pamphlet is accessible as a pdf for a bulletin insert.
Life Matters: Abortion The reality that
.Life
Matters: The Death Penalty
The death penalty no longer serves a
useful purpose in protecting society,
and it ends the offender's opportunity
for conversion, halting the action of
the Holy Spirit on his soul for eternity.
abortion kills innocent children, hurts
women physically and emotionally, and
harms men, families, and society demonstrates that the Church's opposition to
abortion based on the inherent dignity and
equal value of every human life is the only
moral choice, even for nonbelievers.
Life Matters: Persons with Disabilities Every human person no matter
how vulnerable or helpless … no matter how healthy, handicapped or sick,
no matter how useful or productive for
society is a being of inestimable worth
created in the image and likeness of
God." (Bl. Pope John Paul II)
Life Matters: Reproductive Technologies
Children are the supreme gift of marriage. They have a right to be conceived through their parents' act of
love, not by a laboratory process that
subjects them to quality control.
Life Matters: Embryo Research
Destructive experimentation on human
embryos violates the God-given right
to life of very young human beings.
But instead, fertility clinics often begin
with expensive IVF procedures, which
involve risks to the embryonic children
created by IVF, the majority of whom
end up dead and to their biological
mothers
While one in six couples has difficulty
conceiving, today many causes of infertility can be corrected.
It violates the Fifth Commandment, as
well as the federal ban enacted by Congress every year since 1995, and the
ethics rules of international organizations and U.S. agencies.
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.Life Matters: Love and Marriage
The desire to love and be loved
"happily ever after" by one special person is woven into our human nature.
Marriage is that safe place where couples and their children can flourish.
In contrast, sexual intimacy outside
marriage is a cheap and ultimately
harmful imitation of the faithful and
permanent, love and life-giving, communion of body, mind, and soul that
God designed marriage to be.
.Life Matters: To the End of Our
Days
The Church has always proclaimed the
inherent value and dignity of life at
every stage and condition. And for
over 2,000 years, physicians (whether
non-believers or people of faith) have
pledged to neither help nor encourage a
patient to take his own life.
But today, rising healthcare costs and a
growing cultural blindness to the sanctity of life are driving the promotion of
assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Life Matters: Contraception
From the standpoint of women's health
alone putting aside all the important
moral reasons why contraception is
wrong there are many serious reasons
to reject contraception: increased access does not reduce unintended pregnancies and abortions.
Instead, it increases rates of STDs.
Hormonal contraceptives also put
women at higher risk of potentially fatal blood clots, heart attack, stroke, and
breast cancer.
Worthy Brother Knights,
In April and again in July, I disseminated information on the KCIC program to the Grand Knights and asked that you
pass it to your councils and to the KCIC Chairman if one had already been identified. I continue to receive many questions
about the program which are answered in the program information. It appears that the information is not consistently being
passed on to the council membership or to your KCIC Chairman. I ask you to please discuss the program at your very
next Business Meeting.
The purpose of the program is Evangelization. We can't do it without your council's participation.
Thus far, the participation in the KCIC program is extremely light. Please do not wait until the last minute to place your
orders. Many councils begin selling in September.
A reminder that if you elect to purchase the KCIC Starter Kit that you will receive a significant price reduction by purchasing the kit prior to September 25.
I have once again included the following three (3) attachments to share with your council and KCIC Chairman at the
very next Business Meeting.
Attachments:
Christmas Card Program (two different formats)
KCIC Council Chairman Nomination Form (two different formats)
NH State Council Email Order form (two different formats)
Dave Wilson, FDD
KCIC Chairman
Please notice! Check your e-mail dated Monday August 29, 2011 for more information.
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Kidney Fund News
Rich McDermott, SS
Kidney Fund Chairman
I would like to acknowledge the recent donations to our Kidney Fund.
Thanks guys for making a difference!
St Peter Council 10662 ~ Farmington ~ $1,100.00
Grand Knight Lucien Vita
Fr. McDonald Council 2048 ~ Rochester ~ $200.00
Grand Knight Bernard Collins
___________________________________
I also want to share with you this note that I received recently from Joan Trabucchi,
along with a $200.00 donation:
Dear Rich,
I am enclosing a check for the NH Knights Kidney Fund in memory of my husband, SK Robert P Trabucchi. I know that he has often contributed to this fund,
considering it a most worthy help in assisting needy dialysis patients here in
our state. So, in continuing a gift to a cause he believed in, I feel that this
amount will serve his memory well. He loved the Knights and everything that
they stand for.
Sincerely,
Joan Trabucchi
+ Sir Knight Brother Robert P. Trabucchi, was a devout Catholic and member
of the Our Lady of Fatima (New London) church community for more than 40
years, serving several terms on the parish council and as president of the Men's
Club. Additionally, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus fraternal organization, both in New York and New Hampshire, for which he
+ Sir Knight Robert P. Trabucchi,
served as Grand Knight, District Deputy and New Hampshire State
Blood Drive chairman. Brother Bob passed on to his eternal reward on July 3, 2011.
A Sense of Values
During my second year of nursing school
our professor gave us a pop quiz. I breezed through
the questions until I read the last one. “What is the
first name of the woman who cleans the school?”
Surely this was some kind of joke. I had
seen the cleaning woman several times, but how
would I know her name?
I handed in the paper, leaving the last question blank. Before the class ended, one student
asked if the last question would count toward our
grade.
“Absolutely,” the professor said. “In your
careers you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if
all you do is smile and say hello.”
I’ve never forgotten that lesson. I also
learned her name was Dorothy.
- Joann Jones, Guideposts
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The Meaning of Labor Day
One holiday that a lot of people don’t seem to take as seriously as all the others, in my experience, has been
the holiday known as Labor Day.
Labor Day is a celebration of worker’s rights and the triumphs that the labor movement has gained over the
last couple of centuries. Many people think of Labor Day as just another holiday where they get off work or out of
school, and don’t take the time to look at and appreciate what the holiday is really about.
The First Labor Day Parade ~ New York City ~ September 5, 1882
In the United States Labor Day takes place on the first Monday of September. For many this day marks the
end of summer and the beginning of the school year. But Labor Day is not just the end of summer, it is a celebration
of workers of all sorts.
Labor Day is sometimes confused with the holiday known as “May Day,” which is another labor union related
holiday that has it’s roots in the Socialist Party. These are two separate holidays with basically celebrating the same
thing. Labor Day was selected as a separate holiday though to disassociate it from the communistic May Day in the
late 1800’s.
The Origin of Labor Day
The first Labor Day was organized by Peter J. McGuire In 1882. McGuire was a carpenter
and one of the leaders of the American union movement. Over 10,000 workers marched from New
York’s City Hall to Union Square. After the parade they enjoyed a picnic, concert, and speeches at
Reservoir Park with their families. In many cities across America, Labor Day continues to celebrate
in the very same fashion.
Different countries around the world also celebrate the holiday along with the United States.
How to Celebrate Labor Day
Generally, the main way to celebrate Labor Day is by taking the day off work and school, and enjoying the
company of your family, friends, and neighbors.
Labor Day would not be possible without the help of the workers who fought to get the holiday recognized, so
when I celebrate it with my family I try to remember those who worked long hours in bad conditions. Without those
workers, we wouldn’t have the industrialization that we do today.
If you’re looking to go out with your friends and family on Labor Day, the best way to celebrate it in my opinion is by having a picnic or a cook out. Picnics are nice because they allow for everyone to spend time with each
other, and picnics were how most laborers in the 1800’s shared their breakfasts and lunches. When you go to a picnic,
you usually sit on a blanket or some kind of cloth and the refreshments are shared communally. This is one traditional
representation of the labor movement that has a significant place in our history, and can be celebrated by all.
No matter what your thoughts are on the labor movement in general, everyone has to work and it’s sometimes
nice to sit back, take a moment, and remember that labor is the backbone of our economy and life in general. After the
laborers got Labor Day recognized as a national holiday, the rest became history.
- By Holiday Maven
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State Officers Installation and Reception
Sunday ~ August 21, 2011
State Chaplain Fr. Aggie celebrating Mass and blessing State Officers Jewels.
The Reception was held at PSD William and Mary McCarthy’s home in Derry, NH.
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State Charity Raffle Tickets Timeline
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Brothers,
As announced this year’s State Scholarship Ball is on Saturday - October 8, 2011, at the Pheasant Ridge
Country Club in Gilford, NH. Further details can be found at the state website. With that said, it is also time
to prepare your sold State Charity Raffle Tickets for submission, at the Ball, for NH State Secretary Richard
McDermott.
URGENT!
URGENT!
URGENT!
URGENT!
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August: Accounting for your Council – Where are the remaining unsold tickets?
The Grand Knight should be checking with his Council’s ticket salesmen for unsold tickets.
The GK should contact NH State Council Director Joseph Kowalik ASAP if a significant
amount of tickets remain unsold. The sooner the better to get them to Councils looking for more tickets.
The Financial Secretary and Treasurer should be preparing an accounting for the sold tickets and funds
collected to ensure a check can be cut timely to submit to the NH State Secretary.
September: Individual Council Meetings throughout New Hampshire.
If your Council has not already decided the recipient(s) of your portion of this fundraiser, it is recom
mended that you decide at your September meeting.
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If not you should do so before December 31, 2011. The goal this year is to have your 50% share
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of the proceeds to you timely.
Each Council should have a process in place to collect the remaining sold tickets and funds collected
to help the FS & Treasurer finalize their submission to the State.
October: Attending the NH State Scholarship Ball.
In developing your Council Program Activity Sheet to determine “Your FIVE”, consider your council
attending the State Scholarship Ball as a Council event.
You can even include your parishioners from your Church. Who knows, you may possibly end up with
a new member in your Council by the end of the night.
Please bundle your tickets in an orderly fashion to assist at the Ball in expediting the time getting into
the Ball.
Note: A separate check should be presented when covering your admission to the State Ball.
Fraternally,
Joseph J Kowalik III
State Council Director
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NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE COUNCIL
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Joel D. Plante, State Secretary ~ 13 Dick Dame Lane - Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 755-2511
[email protected]
Notice of Quarterly Meeting
My Worthy Brothers,
The New Hampshire State Council will be holding its Fall Quarterly meeting on Sunday ~ October 23, 2011
at St. Mary’s Gym in Claremont, NH. Council 1820 will be our hosts for the day.
The day’s events are as followers:
Mass at St. Mary Church
10:30 AM
Coffee & Donuts at registration time
10:00 AM-12:00PM
Meal Time
12:00 PM sharp
Business Meeting from:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(Meeting to start promptly at 1:00 PM and end at 4:00 PM sharp)!
Menu: Ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, dessert and beverage! Cost for the meal is $8 per person, payable to Fr. Cote Council 1820. You are requested to make your meal reservation (members and wives) at
[email protected]. Prepayment is acceptable by mailing your check to Norman Lessard 6 Bellevue Ave.-Claremont, NH 03743. Information needed…
names of individual, and council number.
For more information, please call Norm Lessard at 543-3617.
ABSOLUTE DEADLINE - OCTOBER 16, 2011.
Please remember that there will be a separate ladies program and you are encouraged
to bring your spouse or significant other along. More information in the October newsletter.
Directions:
From a specific location use MAPQUEST at http://www.mapquest.com
or http://www.google.com.
The location again: St. Mary Gym - 35 Central St. - Claremont, NH.
This is a regular meeting of the State Council. Please feel free to bring any officers and members of your council who may benefit from this meeting. All Grand Knights should plan on attending this meeting. We urge Deputy Grand Knights, Membership, Financial Secretaries and Program Directors to take part in this meeting also.
Please note that proper attire is Jacket or Suit and Tie.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:
NO REGISTRATION ~ NO MEAL
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A Prayer For Those In Devastation And Grief And Overwhelming Loss
Just pray . . .
for those who are nameless
for those whose homes and cars and cities
have been destroyed.
by water and wind
and so much more.
Oh, the wildlife, too.
Remember them … this spring season of
baby rabbits,
and chicks in nests,
and the domestic animals too,
the calves and the cattle,
the farm dog,
bewildered and lost....
You see the flattened store,
comet and batteries and canned fruit
strewn on the floor.
Pray, pray, pray
for that mother,
that contractor,
the child in the shopping cart
terrorized,
or worse,
missing,
or killed.
So much devastation.
Pray for strength, and hope against hope.
Oh, dear God in your mercy.
Hear these prayers.
Hear these prayers
and carry them as tiny slivers of light
to those who are engulfed and trapped
in devastation,
in grief,
in overwhelming loss.
Just pray . . .
for the people
who are homeless,
you see their home-just the roof ...
the rest is surrounded by water.
Oh pray
and cry, too, with them, if you wish.
In your mercy,
in your mercy,
hear our prayers.
Amen.
Brothers all,
It’s really apparent at this point that Mother Nature rules. The recent hurricane/tropical storm has left
multiple areas of our state devastated. This is an excellent time to exercise the virtues of charity and brotherly
love. When people are in need is when we have the opportunity to shine the brightest. I hope that everyone is
having a look around their parish community and the community at large to determine if there is some way that
our local councils can provide a helping hand to those in need. If you do come upon a need, please do your best
to act on that issue. I would really appreciate it if you would report on that activity by minimally completing a
community based project report and filing that report with Norm Lessard. There are blank copies of the reporting
form on our website at www.nhknights.org or you can reach Norm directly at (603) 543-3617 or
e-mail [email protected]
J. Plante
NHKC - State Deputy
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