Newsletter of The Archdiocese of Cincinnati
The Arch
Knights of Columbus – July 2024
Celina - Coldwater - St. Henry - Fort Recovery - Sidney - Versailles - Greenville - Russia Covington - Wapakoneta - St. Marys - Minster -Russells Point - McCartyville - Spring
Beavercreek -Centerville North Bend - Monroe - West Chester - Carthage Wilmington - Morrow - Mason- Lebanon - Milford
Kettering - Hamilton - Fair Sharonville New Burlington - Norwood - Shandon Loveland - Spring
A New Fraternal Year Begins with a Fast Start…
I have a number of the 125th Anniversary mugs and wine tumblers available for purchase at $10 each. Let me know if you are interested. Father Butler Council purchased ten as golf outing door prizes. I also have the challenge coins available at $15 each. If you have not seen them they have the 125th Anniversary logo on the front and the State Council commissioned Father McGivney icon on the obverse.
Brother Knights of the Archdiocese: What an incredible way to start the new fraternal year. We coming o from hosting the State Convention, earning the Circle of Honor, and hosting the Seton Route of the Eucharistic Pilgrimage as it passed through the Archdiocese. Plus as of this writing we are number one in growth in the State for this new year! So let’s build on this momentum in our programs and our growth. Let’s make this summer a Fast Start so that We May [continue to] be Worthy!
Thank You for your Growth Efforts… Brothers, in the issue you will nd a great summary of last fraternal year’s growth e orts in the Arch from Membership Coordinator - South, Mark Kosobud. We still have a number of eMembers on the roster available to be brought into our local councils. Make sure to reach out to them. If you have ANY questions on transferring (converting) eMembers to council members do not hesitate to reach out to Vic Lauterbach or Mark Kosobud. They are the experts.
State Convention… Thanks to everyone who helped with this year’s State Convention. As I look back everything went well in spite of some glitches. I had good feedback on the banquet being a bu et with the exception of some of the chicken being a bit dry. Everyone but one person I spoke with enjoyed the Friday Night Party featuring Mike Davis. I checked after the party and we really did drain the two kegs from that evening. Of note, some of the ladies were disappointed they did not receive a challenge coin. If there are any wives who attended and would like one, just let me know.
District Deputy Changes for 2024-25… First I would like to introduce our new District #11 District Deputy: Robert Richter. You might remember him from the State Convention’s Under Forty group and as a member of the State Liturgical Committee along with Chris Crum (COL). Dave Senger has taken over District #13 which contains a number of his former councils prior to the Beacons of Light re-alignment. David Weeks has stepped away from District #6 to take on new responsibilities in the Fourth Degree. David did an excellent job and I wish he could have continued. Districts #1, #4, and now #6 are in need of a District Deputy. Any former DD can attest that it is one of the best experiences a Knight can have in his K of C career. Please, if you have every considered being a DD contact the Archdiocese District Deputy Coordinator John Ho man (contact information on last page). And yes, we do provide training! Lastly, Father Schmitmeyer will be joining us on the State Tour stop for the presentation of the 2023-2024 Support our Seminarians donation. See you at Saint Leonard on Saturday, July 20th! Finally to all my brother Knights, thank you for all that you do for our Order. Vivat Jesus!
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Michael J. Felerski State Secretary
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Speaking of Convention Gifts…