Newsletter of The Archdiocese of Cincinnati
The Arch
Knights of Columbus – September 2023
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Cor - The Heart of it All
The mission of Cor is to refocus Catholic men on Jesus Christ and to form and strengthen them in The Bishops throughout Ohio are asking us to help faith and virtue through a brotherhood committed to defeat the upcoming Ohio Abortion Amendment this prayer, formation, and fraternity. The goal of each November. This is not a political issue it is a Moral Cor gathering is to provide the opportunity for men to encounter Christ, to pray issue. In meeting with Archbishop together, to be formed in their faith, Schnurr he has asked that the and to strengthen their bonds of Knights spread the word about this “What we’re trying to do with brotherhood, preparing them for a ront to life but also the removal Cor is to really give men a courageous leadership and the of parental rights which is grounding in their faith so they mission of evangelization for their contained in the language. A great can be better husbands and families and communities. explanation of this awed and better fathers and better terrible legislation can be found on Catholics.” - Supreme Knight I have asked two bother Knights to page 3. In addition I have received Patrick Kelly help be the Evangelization and permission to reprint an article from Faith Formation (EFF) Kenneth Craycraft, Ph.D., J.D., Ambassadors of Cor, Robert Associate Professor of Moral Richter in the south and Chris Boozell in the north. Theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Cor is an initiative and not a program or meeting. To Theology (see page 4). Please, Please, print and learn more about Cor and how you can bring it to share this information with everyone you know! your local council visit: kofc.org/cor or reach out to Passports Needed our ambassadors.
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The October 6th March for Life in Columbus will be a pivotal moment in showing our support for life and for the defeat of the November ballot initiative on abortion. Ohio Right to Life is also looking for the Knights to help as marshals along the route. Please read the letter on page 2 from State Advocate and Columbus State O cer Chris Sarka for more information.
There is a lot of information in this edition including columns from General Agent and Advisor Jason Staas and some great tips form our Growth Coordinator in the North, Vic Lauterbach. Keep an eye out for an announcement regarding the Regional Soccer Shootout traditionally held in October. Measure Up checks will begin to be mailed. There are hundreds of checks to be processed so I have my work cut out for me for a while. Vivat Jesus! Michael J. Felerski State Secretary
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October 6th March for Life
Wrapping Up
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Now is the time to send your Matching Funds check to State Advocate Chris Sarka. 100% of the money sent in from our councils stays in the Archdiocese to support Religious Education and Evangelization. The Ohio Charity Foundation will match the rst $25,000 mailed in so get your check in the mail ASAP to double your donation!
The 2024 Supreme Convention will be held in Quebec City, Quebec Canada. If you are planning to attend either as a delegate or guest, now is the time to obtain or renew your passport for travel.
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Matching Funds