Greater Cincinnati Chapter
Calendar of Events

Pro-Life Walk "Come to the new Calvary" 1st, 3rd, and 4th Saturdays of the Month 

The Helpers of God's Precious Infants and Chapter Pro-Live committee invites you to a very special prayer vigil for life.

There will be Mass and Eucharistic Adoration at Holy Name Church in Mt. Auburn. Mass and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be followed by a Rosary Procession to Planned Parenthood Clinic. Those who want, may remain in the Church and pray. Sidewalk Counselors have been reporting unusual amount of turn around activity since these vigils began a little over 4 years ago.

Fourth Degree Honor Guard are request to help escort the Rosary Procession. Mass begins at 8:00 AM with Mass and concludes at 10:00 AM with Benediction.  "Can you not watch one hour with me?" Mt. 36:40

  Location to Holy Name Church

There will be Mass and Eucharistic Adoration at St. Teresa of Avila Church in Price Hill. Mass and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be followed by a Rosary Procession to Planned Parenthood Clinic. Those who want, may remain in the Church and pray. Sidewalk Counselors have been reporting unusual amount of turn around activity since these vigils began a little over 4 years ago.

Fourth Degree Honor Guard are request to help escort the Rosary Procession. Mass begins at 8:00 AM with Mass and concludes at 10:00 AM with Benediction.  "Can you not watch one hour with me?" Mt. 36:40

  Location to St. Teresa of Avila Church

K of C Forms are now available on-line at  Supreme Council and can be found in the Council Report Forms booklet.

Assembly Forms: Report of Officers Form (#186) due on July 1st.

St. John the Baptist Church

Grand Knights, Deputy Grand Knights, Financial Secretaries,
District Deputys
Program Directors and Council Officers

  State Tour Flyer

  Ohio State Council - Send Checks 2010-2011

  Cincinnati Tour Fin. Sec. Breakout Session

(Attendance allows councils to have the information in had to get off to a great start for the new fraternal year.  Council's are asked to have two members from their council present at the tour meeting.)

For additional information contact: Dave Helmstetter State Secretary Phone: 419-394-1180

Northside Council #1683:

The following is important information in your packet that requires a response:

Qualifying sheets for pitchers with no K of C average over the last three years.
Participants (Name, Council, Entry Fee)
Council representative name and phone number
Entry fees are the following: Singles $??.00 Doubles $?.00 per person, $??.00 per team
Deadline to return registration form and entry fee.

Call Denny Obert Sr. 513-923-4822 home 513-353-4913 work

Les Hendricks, PGK 513-922-8853

The Knights of Columbus this week launched a brand-new Internet-based news and information service for Catholics everywhere: Headline Bistro.

Headline Bistro is a website that provides a quick digest of daily news sources around the world that contain news of interest to active Catholics. Whether it relates to world affairs, national politics or news specifically about the Catholic Church, you'll find links to the original sources here. You'll also find video clips, detailed state-by-state information about voting and public policy, and recommended reading from the world of books. The web address is www.headlinebistro.com .

You can also sign up for a daily e-mail that'll give you the day's top headlines. If you're already a subscriber to our other e-mail updates, just enter your e-mail address in the sign-up box and add Headline Bistro to your preferences.

Tell all your Catholic friends about Headline Bistro!

On Sunday, July 27, St. Aloysius Shandon Council #14094 Golf outing held at Miami Whitewater Forest Golf Course. Cost is $79.00 per person and includes drinks and a grill out afterwards with door prizes as well as prizes for the winners.

St. Aloysius Shandon Council 14094 - Golf Flyer

For more information, check out  www.wydusa.org or www.wyd.org

K of C Forms are now available on-line at  Supreme Council or from Council Report Forms

Assembly Officers: Annual Assembly Audit Form (#1315) due by August 1st.

Squires: Officers: Chairman and Counselor's Report (#468) due by August 1st.

Gates open at 1 PM

Purcell Council's Family Picnic will be on Sunday August 1st at Strickers Grove (Ross, Ohio) from 1 to 8:30 PM.  Metts, bratts, hot dogs, hamburgers, and corn on the cob will again be available at a very nominal cost.  Drinks and rides are free.  Get your families together with other council families for a good time for a very low admission of $8.00 per person $16.00 per couple or $25.00 per family (limited to 5 members in immediate household, additional family $5).  Beer is $5 for unlimited refills.  There will be games for children of all ages and a horse shoe and corn hole tournament. Please remember that you are not allowed to bring in alcohol to the park.

Chris Eddingfield 513-703-5111

Directions and Contact information for  Purcell Council #2798

The Columbian Squires was created from the vision of Brother Barnabas McDonald, F. S. C. Born in Ogdensburg, NY in 1865. Brother Barnabas entered the Christian Brothers novitiate in 1885. After spending years improving conditions in institutions and foster families for needy boys, he was appointed to head the Boys Life Bureau of the Knights of Columbus, and asked to develop a youth organization for the Order.

Through his efforts the Columbian Squires program was conceived and, on August 4, 1925, at the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Supreme Council in Duluth, Minn., the very first investiture was held and Duluth Circle 1 was instituted.

Beginning in 1924 Brother Barnabas spent several years teaching a graduate course at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana and conducting seminars on working with young people. In 1829 Brother Barnabas died at age 64. He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, NY. A short distance from his grave stands a large cross erected in his honor by the members of the organization he founded 75 years ago.

Approximately 30,000 Squires belong to more than 1,000 Circles. The Squires are active throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Squires'activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the Church and community. Each circle elects officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility. The year 2000 marked the 75th anniversary of the Squires — 75 years of providing support to thousands of young men on their way to adulthood.

The Columbian Squires program was begun in order to give young men a better opportunity in life – a chance to receive the leadership training and the spiritual and moral guidance they will need in order to succeed. Many different types of organizations for young men exist in today’s world; what makes the Squires different?

Rosary at 7:15 PM, Meeting at 7:30 PM

Chapter Delegation form    Delegate Form

If you want Chapter Minutes by email, please send your email address to  Secretary

Directions and Contact information for  Purcell #7298

Purcell Council will sponsor the Silver Rose Program on August 2nd at 7:30 PM before the Chapter meeting.  This is the only appearance that the Silver Rose will make in the Cincinnati area before it will be passed on to Kentucky. Please join us as we celebrate this very special icon.

Directions and Contact information for  Purcell Council #2798

Life and Legacy of Father Michael J. McGivney

Parish Priest -- Father Michael McGivney and American Catholicism, a new biography on the Order's founder, is now available online. Written by best-selling author Douglas Brinkley and Julie M. Fenster, the book is a fascinating account of Father McGivney's world and the people who influenced him and came to know his greatness.

Click here or on cover image to order through Amazon.com.

K of C Forms are now available on-line at  Supreme Council or found in the Council Report Forms booklet.

 This event is open to the public, St. Michael Parish this year is going to celebrate the Octave Day of the Assumption and honor Mary by celebrationg this Octave with greater emphasis.

For more information visit:

 Queenship of Mary

Directions and Contact information for   St. Michael Council #3382

Knights of Columbus Family Week, provides councils with the opportunity to show appreciation for their families and a chance to hold family activities.

During Family Week, and through the entire year, work to strengthen families by nourishing wholesome home life.

• Urge families to take time out of their schedules to spend time together and talk.

• Encourage members and their families to choose the Holy Family as their model of interdependence, sharing and respect for authority.

Councils throughout the Order regularly sponsor support groups for new parents, scholarships, baby-sitting services, fund-raisers for families in need, clothing and food drives for needy families, seminars of parenting, family recognition programs, and other family-related projects.

Our celebration of the family doesn’t have to be a private matter. Open it up to non-members, prospects, parishioners, friends, priests, religious and anyone else in your community.

Let people throughout your community join your celebration and show the world that families make up the skyline of our communities.

EWTN will be broadcasting the Supreme Convention on Tuesday August 3rd 2010. 

Tuesday - August 3
9:30 AM - Openting Mass 
1:00 PM - Opening Session
7:30 PM - State Dinner 

Check payable to: Ohio State Council - K of C and mailed to State Secretary:

David A. Helmstetter  - State Secretary
5421 County Rd 33A
St. Mary's, OH 45885-9658
419-394-1180
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call or email at anytime

See Ohio State Council website for more information.

As a reminder, last year we piggy-backed on an idea another K of C Council started to help promote "KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS" which consisted of a beautiful car magnet in the shape of the Nativity Scene, with the words "Keep Christ in Christmas" below it. This attractive magnet is a wonderful form of silent evangelization and we are making the offer again this year for all Chapter affiliates accommodating many requests for a continuation of this product to sell again this year.

With all the distractions we face during His season, we are trying to get more and more magnets out there in traffic, and highly visible, to remind people why we have CHRISTmas! Last year's program was very well received and we sold out early. Not all orders could be filled. Placing orders early this year will assure everyone gets to participate and market these magnets to your Councils and Churches. We found that not only was this

A great way to promote silent evangelization

(can you imagine the impact if every Christian automobile had one of these on the back?), but is also doubled as an easy way for youth groups, men's groups, and congregations to

Raise funds for your Council and the Chapter!

Like last year, we will sell these magnets for $1.50 each in boxes of 200 (each magnet comes individually packaged for easy handling). The feedback from last year indicated groups were distributing these for donations of $4.00 and $5.00 each to help the Chapter with fundraising and to raise funds for your K of C Council. Last year demand exceeded our supply very early, so we are coming to you now to make sure we can fill any orders you may wish to place for 2006.

As we did last year, we need to receive your payment prior to shipping. Contact us with any questions at or by calling Jay Porcaro at 513-722-1671. Once we have your order and payment, we will place your order for prompt delivery in time for coordinated promotion and sales.

Together we can put a reminder to Keep Christ in Christmas on a million cars and trucks! Vivat Jesus!

The State Program Forms are now available on-line at  Ohio State Council for each program activity.

Rosary at 7:15 PM, Meeting at 7:30 PM     Installation of Officers - Open Meeting

Chapter Delegation form   Delegate Form

If you want Chapter Minutes by email, please send your email address to  Secretary

For a copy of the William J. Rieckleman Memorial Award generally recognized as the Greater Cincinnati "Knight of the Year" Award,   Rieckleman Award.doc this document in in word format. You can click  Here for listing of previous winners. Forms can be emailed to Christopher Anderson  by 5 PM on Thursday November 20.

Directions and Contact information for  Mother Seton Council #3376

Hero's Fund(Knights of Columbus)   [ Video: 12 min. ]

The story of the Order's response to assisting the families of the police, firefighter and rescue personnel killed during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks is now available through the Knights of Columbus Heroes Fund video. Through interviews with Knights of Columbus field agents, the families of victims, and Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson, this production covers the story of the almost immediate aid provided by the Order.

  Audio / video clips require RealPlayer, a free download. Patriot Day Resolution: publ089.107.pdf 911 Remberance

The Knights of Columbus World Day of Prayer for Peace strives to unite Knights, Catholics and all people of good will – regardless of their religious faith – in prayer for peace.

While Sept. 11 will always be remembered for the tragic loss of American lives, Knights hope that this somber occasion will be the foundation of an annual opportunity for a day of earnest prayer for peace in the world.

“The World Day of Prayer for Peace will bring the world to the Church’s message of peace and reconciliation, so that religion will always be a cause for mutual respect and harmony, and never for violence or hatred,” said Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson.

“In a special way, we remember the brave men and women of the military who work tirelessly, even to the point of sacrificing their own lives, to bring about true peace rooted in justice,” he added.

Check payable to: "Ohio State Council - K of C Fund Raiser" Mail to Gary Eckstein, PSD

Gary A. Eckstein,PSD 
185 Wagon Trail South
Powell, OH 43065
614-679-4238
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call or email at anytime

More information now available on-line at  Ohio State Council for football program.

Candidates at 7:00 PM, Degree at 7:30 PM   2010-11 Degrees

Please contact DD #15 Carl Orton  513-899-9943 reservations.

Directions and Contact information for  St. Susana Council #10272

 12 Noon to 12 Midnight

Held at St. Columbkille Church parking lot, Wilminton, Ohio. Live Entertainment. German Music, German Food, German Beer and Wine, Kids Games & Rides, Monte Carlo, Texas Hold'em tournament, Craft Booths. Come watch the OSU and othr games in our Biergarten. Fun for the whole Family!

For more information visit: www.wilmingtonoktoberfest.org

Directions and Contact information for  Father O'Donoghue(Wilmington) Council #3369

 9 AM to 1 PM

This event is open to the public with youth ages 15 and under eligible to register and compete for prizes. There is both individual and "family" registrations offered with fess applied to cover basic expenses of bait and lunch. Children 6 & under are free of charge. Lake Isabella is an ideal location with great dock & shoreline access for fishing, a well stocked bait & equipment shop, and recreational facilities. The park is located directly off exit 52 in the Loveland Madeira area, and well worth the drive. No fishing license is required for this location, and the park has waived fishing fees for all kids 15 & under participating in the derby. All proceeds from this event will be donated to charity.

For more information visit: K of C Family Fishing Derby

 Family Fishing Derby Instructions  Family Fishing Derby Registration Form   Family Fishing Derby Flyer

History of The Blue Mass: In 1934, a Catholic Priest by the name of Thomas Dade from Baltimore, Maryland Archdiocese initiated the Catholic Police and Firemen's Society while stationed at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Washington, D.C. About 1,100 police and firemen dressed in blue uniforms marched into St. Patrick's Catholic Church for the celebration of the First Blue Mass on September 29th, 1934.

The Blue Mass will honor of our courageous Public Safety Professionals who so generously dedicate their lives to the protection and safety of our area. The BLUE MASS, celebrated to honor the men and women in blue, has become an annual tradition in cities across the United States.

What: Father John Roettele K of C Golf Outing
Where: Fairfield Golf Center John Gray Road Fairfield. OH
When: Sunday, September 9th Tee time 11:30 AM
Details: 4 Person Scramble $60 per person / $110 per couple Includes greens fees, cart, box lunch and drinks during round plus cook-out at Sacred Heart Church afterwards
Contact for more information is: Donald Regner at 513-867-0548 or Steve Rosenbauer at 939-2335

Fourth Degree Sir Knigths and Assemblies:

Sir Knights 3:30 PM, Mass at 4:00 PM, Reception to follow at the Cathedral Gardens.More Information Please contact  SK Richard Tabler, Marshall Southern OH District, 513-598-1665

Directions and Contact information for  Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption

History of Red Mass

The solemn votive Mass in honor of the Holy Spirit, is celebrated annually at the opening of the judicial year. Judges and lawyers attend in a body, joined by public officials and law faculty members. Although this Mass is used at the opening of legislative assemblies and school terms, indications suggest it was first associated with the law profession, and the appellation "Red Mass" customarily refers to the Mass initiating the legal year.

This venerable custom originated in Europe in the 13th century. From the time of Edward I, the Mass was offered at Westminster Abbey at the opening of the Michaelmas term. It received its name trom the fact that the celebrant was vested in red and the Lord High justices were robed in brilliant scarlet. They were joined by the university professors with doctors among them displaying red in their academic gowns. Today the Catholic judges assemble at the Westminster Cathedral for the celebration of the Red Mass, and a short distance away in ancient Westminster Abbey the non-Catholic jurists attend religious worship.

In France, the inauguration of the judicial year was celebrated annually at the famous Sante-Chapelle. Although the chapel was desecrated during the French Revolution, it was restored by Louis Phillipe and dedicated exclusively to the use of the "Messe Rouge". In 1906, the Parliament secularized the Chapel and the celebration transferred to Saint-Germain-1' Auzerrois.

The Red Mass has also been traditionally identified with opening of the Sacred Roman Rota, the supreme judicial body of the Catholic Church.

The inauguration of the Red Mass in the United States occurred in new York City on October 6, 1928. This Mass was celebrated at Old St. Andrew's Church on Duane Street with Cardinal Patrick Hayes presiding. Other localities followed, e.g., Boston, Chicago, New Orleans, San Francisco and Washington D:c. Over 25 cities witness this testimonial offaith each year, and the trend is on the increase. In the US. not only Catholic but also Protestant and Jewish members of the judiciary and legal profession attend the Mass.

The Red mass is offered to invoke divine guidance and strength during the coming term of Court. It is celebrated in honor of the Holy Spirt as the source of wisdom, understanding, counsel and fortitude, gifts which shine forth preeminently in the dispensing of justice in the courtroom as well as in the individual lawyer' s office.

What: Dam/RiverFest
Where: Father Butler Council Hall
When: September 7th  - Knights Family Day
           September 8th & 9th  3:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Food: Dam Burgers (with beer sauteed onions) Dam Dogs, Metts and Fries Beer and Soda Pop also available!
Fun: DJ  Both Nights
Contact for more information is Al Kuhlmann at 513-539-0597

Hosted by St. John's Westchester Council #13608:

Worthy District Deputies and Council Officers:

The programs will be presented by the Ohio State Council personnel from the Cincinnati Archdiocese and include Current Council Revitalization, Comprehending Rosters and FS Statements, and other topics like the following: Membership, Officer Responsibilities, General Program Information, Effective Online Reporting, Ceremonials and Protocol, and More!.

All members are invited to attend!  Council Officers and Chairman should make attendance a priority!.

The Cincinnati area session will be held Tuesday, September 29 at St. John's (Westchester) Council #13608 at 7:30 p.m. 

  Leadership Workshop

Moderated by State Secretary David Helmstetter.

Worthy Sir Knights:

It is my pleasure to issue this First Official Call Notice for the Hennepin Province Annual Meeting. A block of rooms is being held at the Best Western Sterling Inn Banquet and Conference Center (34911 Van Duke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48312) for October 1 and 3, 2010.

Please call the hotel directly at 586-979-1400 or toll free 800-953-1400 and reference the Knights of Columbus Provincial Meeting to receive the special hotel room rate (1-4 guests) plus current hotel tax.  The special group rate is $94.00 per night, plus hotel tax.  Rooms reserved after the cut-off date of 9/01/2010 will be honored at the current hotel rate, based upon space availability.  Registration Fee $37.50 per person will include the following: new training sessions, special presentation on Leadership, Saturday morning after mass Ladies Program with continental breakfast, Saturday night banquet, Entertainment and Hospitality. 

• Hotel check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM.
• Included in the room rate is used of the indoor water park for guest occupying the room (maximum of 4 guest per room)
• Cancellation policy is before 4:00 PM 24 hours prior to arrival date.

Provincial Meeting Reservation Form Provincial Meeting Schedule Provincial Ads Contract Provincial Souvenir Book Notice Letter for Out of Town Guests
In Memoriam or In Memoriam

Fraternally Yours,

SK George L Mallison, Vice Supreme Master

Candidates at 7:00 PM, Degree at 7:30 PM   2010-11 Degrees

Please contact DD #13 Walt Amrein  513-367-1511 for reservations.

Directions and Contact information for  Mother Seton Council #3376

Payment to be made to  Supreme Council

Candidates at 7:00 PM, Degree at 7:30 PM   2010-11 Degrees

Please contact DD #15 Carl Orton  513-899-9943 reservations.

Directions and Contact information for  St. Frances DeSales Council #14408

Candidate Call at 12:30 PM, Degree at 1:00 PM   2010-11 Degrees

Please contact DD #13 Walt Amrein  513-367-1511 for reservations.

Directions for   Purcell Council #2798

Supreme Council Information about Soccer Challenge

The Rosary Rally on October ?,  at 2:30 PM at the University of Dayton Arena. This is a call for all Sir Knights with full regalia to participate. The Sir Knight call is 1:30 pm on October ?,  at the U.D. Arena. Enter Gate "C" then go to the northwest arena area (Loading Dock area).

There is a meeting for an Assembly representative (Commander, or his designee) to go over the logistics, on Tuesday, October ?,  at Dayton Council 500, 267 Bainbridge St., Dayton, OH at ?:00pm.

If you have any questions, please call me at 937-256-1497 (home), 937-838-1158 (cell), or email me at  Jeff Wiedeman  Fr. Kuhlman Commander

Msgr. Gerdes Council #3123

Annual Chicken and Corn Dinner
Place: Gerdes Hall - 1800 Ohio Pike, Amelia
Time: Doors Open 4:30 PM
Serving: 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Adult tickets $12.50; Family tickets $25.00
Widow tickets $6.00

Chicken & Corn Flyer

Contact Joe Liotta 513-753-0581 for tickets.

The Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall , entering it's 19th year of scares, will open October 3 this year and runs until November 1. All season, mild mannered parishioners involved with the Boy Scouts and the Knights of Columbus transform themselves from well mannered citizens into manic clowns, goblins, mad doctors and more. There's the usual Frankenstein, Mummy, Werewolf, Dracula and assorted Undead. The Vortex Tunnel will mess with your sense of equilibrium. The Electric Chair will curl your hair and beware of the Spinning Floor. And don't forget the Blackout Maze at the end.

A few changes this year - Admissions is $10 with a $2 discount for canned good donation that are distributed through St. Vincent DePaul Society. New this year is a "Fast Pass" admission option which will take you to the front of the line for $15 (no discount allowed). The Haunted Hall is sponsored this year by The Wiz radio station and there will be special station promotions through the entire month.

Also this year we will be having one "Lights Up" performances on Sunday afternoons where the lights will be left on overhead and the scare factor will be almost non-existent. This is primarily for younger kids who want to go through but their parents would like them to be able to sleep at night. The ghouls will be passing out candy as a bonus. Admission for Lights Up is $5 per kid (Adults are free).

Come out one Friday(8 - 11 PM), Saturday(8 - 11 PM), or Sunday(7 - 9 PM) nights the Haunted Hall is open and get the bejeebers scared out of you. For more information, call 513-729-1974. www.CincyHaunts

Check payable to: Ohio State Council - K of C Fund Raiser and mailed to Gary Eckstein, PSD:

Gary A. Echstein,PSD 
185 Wagon Trail South
Powell, OH 43065
614-679-4238
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call or email at anytime.

More information now available on-line at  Ohio State Council for football program.

Vote Pro-Life:  www.ohiovotesforlife.org

Voting Catholic:  www.votingcatholic.org

List of Candidates:   congress.org

Rosary at 7:15 PM, Meeting at 7:30 PM

Chapter Delegation form    Delegate Form If you want Chapter Minutes by email, please send your email address to Secretary

  Rieckleman Award.doc

Directions and Contact information for  St. John's Council #13608

The State Program Forms are now available on-line at Ohio State Council for each program activity.

For a copy of the William J. Rieckleman Memorial Award generally recognized as the Greater Cincinnati "Knight of the Year" award, please click     Rickleman Award .

Listing of previous winners. Forms can be email to Christopher Anderson  by 5 PM.

The schedule of events will be Mass starting at 5:30 to Honor all Past Faithful Navigators. The banquet room will open following the Mass at approximately 6:15 and the social will start. Dinner will be served starting at 7:00. After the banquet we will introduce the PFN's. There will be picture opportunities following the introduction. Other guests will then be introduced. The Ball will follow the Banquet. This event offers the opportunity for all assemblies to thank their Past Faithful Navigators District wide for a job well done. It also offers a chance to socialize with Fourth Degree brother knights and their ladies from all parts of our district.

Adobe PDF:   PFN Banquet

Sycamore Banquet Center - 3907 Central Ave. Middetown, Ohio 45044

Lyden Chairman

The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church is a digest of the essential truths of the Catholic Faith presented in a simple and readable manner.

Catholics' hunger for the faith continues to grow. Pope Benedict XVI gives the Church the "food" that is seeks in the 598 questions and answers in the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This 200-page volume offers a quick synopsis of the essential contents of the faith as promulgated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Like the 1992 Catechism, the Compendium has a four-part structure, and includes a section on common prayers and Catholic doctrinal formulas. Because of the question-and-answer format, catechetical leaders-parents, pastors, teachers, principals, and catechists-have a unique opportunity to dialogue with the faithful, and reinvigorate the Church's ongoing mission of evangelization and catechesis. Individuals can come "to know the unfathomable riches of the salvific mystery of Jesus Christ" by reading, using, and memorizing parts of the Compendium of the Catechism. An essential tool for youth and young adults, the Compendium is the perfect companion to a youth or young adult's Bible, spiritual reading, or textbook. Catechetical leaders in high schools, colleges, and parishes will appreciate its versatility-as a reference book, discussion starter, or core resource for RCIA programs.

Click on cover image to order through USCCB Publishing  and enter discount code E003 at checkout for bulk orders, or E004 for quantities under 25.

On Saturday, November 14, Madonna Council #3891 will be holding its 3rd annual Turkey Fest to be held at Assumption Church's Parish Center. There is a reverse raffle. The last name drawn will win a grand prize worth $1000.00 with the four names drawn prior to that winning prizes also. Every 25th name drawn will win $25.00. The cost of the ticket will be $25.00. For this price you will receive admittance for 2 people, a turkey dinner for 2, 1 chance on the reverse raffle, and beer and soft drinks. We will also have a contest for the best decorated cake in a fall or Thanksgiving theme. Prizes will also be awarded for this. There will be other raffles and games throughout the evening. The Turkey Fest will start after 4 o'clock mass and will go until about 10 PM. Please see the poster attached for more information.

Madonna Council Turkey Fest Flyer

Catholic religious education in the Archdiocese receives a big boost annually thanks to your council's support of Matching Funds.  This years campaign begins Sept. 1st and councils are encouraged to get their contributions in 'early' in order to maximize your contribution.  The first $25,000 is matched by the Charity Foundation.  Check payable to: Ohio State Council - K of C and mailed to State Advocate:

Robert F. Collins Jr.  - State Advocate
10181 Tracy Trail
Parma, OH 44130-5210
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call or email at anytime.

See Ohio State Council website for more information.

Candidates at 7:00 PM, Degree at 7:30 PM   2010-11 Degrees

Please contact DD #9 Michael Felerski 513-829-3509 for reservations.

Directions and Contact information for  Fr. Roettele Council #8115

Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor -- and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me "to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness."

Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be -- That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks -- for his kind care and protection of the People of this Country previous to their becoming a Nation -- for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of his Providence which we experienced in the tranquility [sic], union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed -- for the peaceable and rational manner, in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted -- for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed; and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and in general for all the great and various favors which he hath been pleased to confer upon us.

And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions -- to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually -- to render our national government a blessing to all the people, by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed -- to protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have shewn [sic] kindness onto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord -- To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the encrease [sic] of science among them and us -- and generally to grant unto all Mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.

Given under my hand at the City of New York the third day of October in the year of our Lord 1789.
George Washington

From 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Saint William Church Undercroft - Father Reardon Hall - 4108 West Eighth Street, Cincinnati OH 45205

Cost: $15 person / $25 couple

Drinks: Pop, Coffee, Draft Beer, Wine

Dinner: Roast Beef and Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Green Beans, Tossed Salad, Dinner Roll.

Please RSVP by November 27 to GK Paul Brackmann or 513-616-0970  

Directions and Contact information for  Mother Seton Council #3376

Candidates at 7:00 PM, Degree at 7:30 PM   2010-11 Degrees

Please contact DD #16 GK Mike Homan 513-256-8280 for reservations.

Directions and Contact information for  St. Margaret of York Council #13429

www.footballsweeps.com Password: ohioknightsfb10

Pennies for Heaven Check payable to: Ohio State Council - K of C and mailed to:

David A. Helmstetter  - State Secretary
5421 County Rd 33A
St. Mary's, OH 45885-9658
419-394-1180
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call or email at anytime.

Adobe PDF:   Got Vocations

See Ohio State Council website for more information.

The State Program Forms are now available on-line at Ohio State Council for each program activity.

By Their Works: Profiles of Men of Faith Who Made a Difference can now be ordered online through Amazon.com. The official publication date is now May 9, although booksellers may be able to ship your order earlier than that. The book features profiles of 65 Knights whose lives span the entire 124-year history of the Order.

Click on cover image to order through Amazon.com. By Thier Works on Amazon.com

Cincinnati Chapter will host the Keep Christ in Christmas (Coming of the Three Wisemen) at the Nativity Krone Conservatory

The program will start with Roger Bacon's Choir singing Christmas Carols at 1:30 PM. The actual coming of the Three Wisemen will be at 2:00 PM. 
For more information please contact Richard Tabler at 513-598-1665.

Please click HERE for maps to Krone Conservatory

The State Program Forms are now available on-line at  Ohio State Council  for each program activity.

Rosary at 7:15 PM, Meeting at 7:30 PM

Chapter Delegation form    Delegate Form

If you want Chapter Minutes by email, please send your email address to Secretary

Directions and Contact information for  Our Lady of Sorrows Council #14563

Candidates at 7:00 PM, Degree at 7:30 PM   2010-11 Degrees

Please contact DD #9 Michael Felerski 513-829-3509 for reservations.

Directions and Contact information for  Harrison Council #2633

Helpers of God's Precious Infants--organizers of a pro-life Mass, Rosary Procession, and Prayer Vigil at the Auburn Ave. Planned Parenthood on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month--is adding the third Saturday of every month beginning January, 2006.

Archbishop Daniel Pilarcyzk will preside at the 3rd Saturday inauguration, January ?, 2011. Sir Knights in full regalia are requested to arrive at 7:30 am, we really need to have a good turnout

Planned Parenthood has been closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, because of these vigils, and the prayer is also for the 3rd. Help get this going! Meet with hundreds of all ages the 2nd, 3rd, and/or 4th Saturday of the month at Holy Name Church on Auburn Ave., 8:00-10:00 a.m.  For More Information

Directions and Contact information for  Location to Holy Name Church

Candidates at 7:00 PM, Degree at 7:30 PM   2010-11 Degrees

Please contact DD #14 Myron Flaugher 937-392-1411 for reservations.

Directions and Contact information for  Fr. Sourd Council #2423

Candidate Call at 12:30 PM, Degree at 1:00 PM  2010-11 Degrees

Please contact DD #14 Myron Flaugher  937-392-1411 for reservations.

Directions for   Fr. Sourd Council #2423

K of C Forms are now available on-line at  Supreme Council or found in the Council Report Forms booklet. Fraternal Survey helps maintain non-profit status.

Assembly Officers: Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity Form (#1728) due.

 Rosary at 7:15 PM, Meeting at 7:30 PM

Chapter Delegation form    Delegate Form 

If you want Chapter Minutes by email, please send your email address to  Secretary

Directions and Contact information for  Monsignor Gerdes Council #3123

The Greater Cincinnati Chapter Knights of Columbus will present its biannual "Salute to Religious Vocations" on Thursday February ?, 2012, in the Undercroft at St. Peter-in-Chains Cathedral. The principal speaker will be Archbiship Dennis M. Schnurr.

The Program for the evening is as follows:
6:30 p.m. - Cocktails
7:20 p.m. - Invocation & Dinner
8:10 p.m. - Speakers Program
8:45 p.m. - Closing Prayer & Adjournment

We look forward to your participation in honoring the clergy, deacons, religious and seminarians of the Greater Cincinnati area. Please invite all those in your Council's purview, including your RSVP seminarians, to this important event. You may use directly the sample invitation letter included with this letter or you may use it as a guide in formulating your own invitation format.

Reservations must be received as soon as possible. As in the past, table location and seating will be assigned on a first-come, first served basis. There will be NO dinner seatings sold at the door. Tickets will be mailed upon receipt of the reservation form and monies. Cost will be $18.00 per person, with each council paying the dinner costs of all those religious invited by that council. Tickets can be issued in groups of six (6) per table. Please respond no later than January ?, 2012.

Robert C. Ammer- Chairman 812-637-1467

  Salute to Vocations Reservation Form

  Salute to Vocations GK Religious of the Year Nomination

Directions and Contact information for  St. Peter-in-Chains Cathedral

In the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, the All-Ohio Charity Campaign ticket distributions will be at the following locations:

10 AM Fr. Aufderheide Council #12912, Vandalia, Ohio (St. Christopher Parish 435 E. National Road, Vandalia, OH 45377-2322)
1 PM    St. Michael Council #3382, Sharonville (St. Michael's Parish 11144 Sprinner Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45241-2632) 

A brief diocese meeting will also be held at this time. Dave Helmstetter, State Secretary

  Super Cash Bonanza Charity Campaign Locations

See  Ohio State Council website for more information.

K of C Forms are now available on-line at  Supreme Council or can be found in the Council Report Forms booklet.  Audit submission maintains bond on council FS and Treasurer.

Candidates at 7:00 PM, Degree at 7:30 PM   2010-11 Degrees

Please contact DD #10 Mark Ortalano 513-753-0678 for reservations.

Directions and Contact information for  Msgr. Gerdes Council #3123

The State Program Forms are now available on-line at  Ohio State Council  for each program activity.

See Ohio State Council website for more information.

Rosary at 7:15 PM, Meeting at 7:30 PM

Chapter Delegation form    Delegate Form  

The presentation of SIX (6) scholarships from Ohio Charity Foundation will take place BEFORE the meeting at 7 PM.  If you want Chapter Minutes by email, please send your email address to Secretary

Directions and Contact information for  Athenaeum of Ohio

Candidates at 7:00 PM, Degree at 7:30 PM   2010-11 Degrees

Please contact DD #13 Walt Amrein  513-367-1511 for reservations.

Directions and Contact information for  Mother Seton Council #3376

Candidate Call at 12:30 PM, Degree at 1:00 PM   2010-11 Degrees

Please contact DD #15 Carl Orton  513-899-9943 reservations.

Directions for   St. Susanna Council #10272

Candidates at 7:00 PM, Degree at 7:30 PM   2010-11 Degrees

Please contact DD #15 Carl Orton  513-899-9943 reservations.

Directions and Contact information for  St. John's Council #13608

Answer the Call!

Cincinnati's Music Hall

Presented by The Catholic Men's Fellowship of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. 513-321-4673 or  E-mail

More Info 513-281-4048 www.heartmini.org

Candidate Call at 1:00 PM, Degree at 1:30 PM

Please contact DD #7 Bill Wirtz 937-312-1757 for reservations.

Directions and Contact information for  Dayton Council #500

A Prayer Walk of Life in Lent

This Lenten pilgrimage of repentance and healing begins at 1:30 PM

2:00 p.m. Assembly at the Bandstand (Burnet Woods, Burnet Woods Drive, off Clifton Ave.)
2:15 p.m. Prayer walk to Jefferson Ave. and around the block that encompasses the Woman's Medical Center, an abortion clinic
3:00 p.m. Closing songs and prayers - at the Bandstand, Burnet Woods

For more infromation visit http://www.thewayoflove.org/  or 513-314-9121

  Way of Life Flyer

Life and Legacy of Father Michael J. McGivney

Parish Priest -- Father Michael McGivney and American Catholicism, a new biography on the Order's founder, is now available online. Written by best-selling author Douglas Brinkley and Julie M. Fenster, the book is a fascinating account of Father McGivney's world and the people who influenced him and came to know his greatness.

Click here or on cover image to order through Amazon.com.

Dayton - Tuesday March 30 - Mangan Banquet Facility, 1585 Grange Hall Road, Beavercreek OH 45432
Cincinnati - Wednesday March 31 at Mother Seton Council #3376 

Dave Helmstetter, State Secretary

Pennies for Heaven Check payable to: Ohio State Council - K of C and mailed to:

David A. Helmstetter  - State Secretary
5421 County Rd 33A
St. Mary's, OH 45885
419-394-1180
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call or email at anytime.

See Ohio State Council website for more information.

The State Program Forms are now available on-line at Ohio State Council for each program activity.

Rosary at 7:15 PM, Meeting at 7:30 PM 

Chapter Delegation form delegate-form 

If you want Chapter Minutes by email, please send your email address to Secretary

Directions and Contact information for Fr. Roettele Council #8115

Payment to be made to  Supreme Council

The Worthy Master Dick Tabler, Has scheduled a Fourth Degree Exemplification for Sunday, April 17th, 2011.

The Exemplification will be held at Kings Island Resort, 5691 Kings Island Drive, Mason, Ohio 45040. Phone: 800-727-3050

The Master has reserved rooms for those who wish to stay overnight. Special room rates will be $?? per night (+tax). (If you make room reservations before Feb. ? 2011 rate is $75.00)  You may reserve a room at this rate no later than March. ?, 2011.

Candidate(non-priest) Fee $70.00. The Candidate Fee includes: fee to Supreme, membership pin, social baldric, certificate, and cadidates banquet meal. The Banquet fee is 30.00 for candidate's wife, and other Sir Knights and their Ladies. Ladies Tea/Luncheon($17), Candidate Photo($12), Candidate (Priest) Fee $45.00

Saturday - April 10
9 AM - Memorial Mass (Casual  attire)
10 AM to 2:00 PM - Registration
3:30 PM - Exemplification Mass 
6:15 PM - Banquet & Program
9:00 PM to midnight - Hospitality Rooms Open
Sunday - April 11
8:00 - 9:00 AM - Late Candidate Registration
9:00 AM - Candidates assemble
9:45 AM - Sir Knights enter ballroom
10:00 AM - Exemplification
10:30 AM - Ladies Brunch i
11 AM - Hotel Check Out
1 PM - Exemplification Class Picture

If you would like information on how you can become a Member of the Fourth Degree, or If you would like a Sir Knight to visit your Council to speak about the Fourth Degree, talk to your Grand Knight or call one of Faithful Navigators of your local Assembly.

Candidate RSVP Form

SK RSVP Form

Sample Form 4 Example

Exempt Ad Book Letter

Exempt Ad Contract Form

Exempt Ad Sizing Page

The Emblem of the Fourth DegreeThe emblem of the Fourth Degree features the dove, the cross and the globe. The dove is the symbol of the Holy Spirit and reflects peace. This symbol of peace hovers over the globe (the earth). Both the dove and the globe are mounted on a variation of the Crusader's Cross found on the tunics and capes of the knights who battled to regain the Holy Land from the pagans. The colors of the emblem, red, white and blue, are the colors of the flag of our country in which our order originated. The colors of our emblem reflect the basic principle of the Fourth Degree, Patriotism.

The State Program Forms are now available on-line at  Ohio State Council for each program activity.

Pennies for Heaven Check payable to: Ohio State Council - K of C and mailed to:

David A. Helmstetter  - State Secretary
5421 County Rd 33A
St. Mary's, OH 45885-9658
419-394-1180
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call or email at anytime.

Adobe PDF:   Got Vocations

See Ohio State Council website for more information.

The State Program Forms are now available on-line at Ohio State Council for each program activity.

Candidates at 7:00 PM, Degree at 7:30 PM   2010-11 Degrees

Please contact DD #15 Carl Orton  513-899-9943 reservations.

Directions and Contact information for  St. Susanna Council #10272

Tickets must be postmarked by this date and mailed to State Treasurer:

Kenneth J. Girt  - State Treasurer
6433 Lutz Ave NW
Massillon, OH 44646-9341
330-837-6670
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call or email at anytime.

2010 Super Cash Bonanza Charity Campaign

See  Ohio State Council website for more information.

On Saturday, April 10, Madonna Council #3891 will be holding its OctoberFest to be held at Assumption Church's Parish Center. Cost is $20.00 per couple. There will be other raffles and games throughout the evening. The OctoberFest will start after 4 o'clock mass and will go until 9 PM. Please see the poster attached for more information.

Madonna Council Turkey Fest Flyer

More Info 513-721-7447

www.flyingpigmarathon.com

Rosary at 7:15 PM, Meeting at 7:30 PM

Chapter Delegation form Delegate Form 

If you want Chapter Minutes by email, please send your email address to  Steve Gehring

Directions and Contact information for  Elder Council #1195

Join walkers, runners, strollers, etc. for the annual Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati Run/Walk, Saturday, May 8, 8:30 AM, at Winton Woods

Race Day registrations begin at 8:30 AM. Your choice: 5K Run, 5K Walk, or 1 mile family fun walk..

Pre-registration: $15 individual, $20 family of three or more, t-shirts $8

Give-aways, refreshments, plus awards for each event and age level included!

Candidate Call at 12:30 PM, Degree at 1:00 PM   2010-11 Degrees

Please contact DD #12 Mark Ortalano  513-753-0678 for reservations.

Directions for   St. Bernadette Church (1479 Locust Lake Rd, Amelia, OH 45102)

Tickets must be postmarked by this date and mailed to State Treasurer:

Kenneth J. Girt  - State Treasurer
6433 :utz Ave NW
Massillon, OH 44646-9341
330-837-6670
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call or email at anytime.

2010 Super Cash Bonanza Charity Campaign

See Ohio State Council website for more information.

990 Letter Training

IRS 990 Form 

More info at  Ohio State Council or can be found at IRS website.

Candidates at 7:00 PM, Degree at 7:30 PM   2010-11 Degrees

Please contact DD #13 Walt Amrein  513-367-1511 for reservations.

Directions and Contact information for  Mother Seton Council #3376

More Info 513-381-3300

www.mayfestival.com

Ohio State K of C Convention

See  Ohio State Council website for more information.

Word Doc:   Cin Convention Ad Order Form

OFFICIAL Prize List - 2009 Super Cash Bonanza

Clevland Renaissance Hotel, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44114

See  Ohio State Council website for more information.

More Info 513-579-3197

www.taste-of-cincinnati.com

At Gate of Heaven Cemetery Mass at 11:00 AM

Sir Knights asked to arrive by 10:00 AM in Full Regalia.

Belonging to the Catholic community is being part of a family. It ensures love, support and lasting memories.

On Memorial Day, take time out to remember the brothers and sisters of our parishes who have gone before us. And honor the men and women who died protecting our freedoms in the service to this nation. Their lives and sacrifices are appreciated as much now as ever.

Please join us for morning mass at Gate of Heaven Cemetery on Monday, May 31. It's a wonderful opportunity to reflect, teach our children and show our gratitude - together, as a Catholic community.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair.

(In the event of inclement weather, the Service will be held at Good Shepherd Parish, 8815 East Kemper Road, in Montgomery.)

The grounds at Gate of Heaven Cemetery are open daily from dawn until dusk for vistitation and reflection.

click HERE for maps and contact information.

Check payable to: Ohio State Council - K of C and mailed to State Warden:

Ken Girt  - State Warden
6433 Lutz Ave NW
Massillon, OH 44646-9341
330-837-6670
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call or email at anytime.

See Ohio State Council website for more information.

Rosary at 7:15 PM, Meeting at 7:30 PM

Chapter Delegation form Delegate Form 

If you want Chapter Minutes by email, please send your email address to  Secretary

Directions and Contact information for  Harrison Council #2633:

2 PM walk begins at World Peace Bell Center - 421 Monmouth Street, Newport KY

See   Cross the Bridge for Life website for more information.

Fr. Butler Council #968 will be sponsoring a flag disposal ceremony at 7:00 PM. Sir Knights are requested to arrive at 6:00 PM.

The 4^th Degree will hold its annual flag disposal ceremony on Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Please bring any worn flags to the club before 6:00 p.m. Thursday, or to the shelter by 6:30 p.m. Thursday.  We need Sir Knights to participate whether or not you have full regalia. There will be a practice at the May meeting. Please bring your military baldric and sword. Please call Ron Berger for details telephone 868-0489. Short practice 6/14 at 6:15 p.m.

Please click HERE  for maps and council contact information.

Candidates at 7:00 PM, Degree at 7:30 PM   2010-11 Degrees

Please contact DD #13 Walt Amrein  513-367-1511 for reservations.

Directions and Contact information for  Purcell Council #2798

Hosted by Madonna Council #3891

Meeting starts at 7:00 PM, Who should attend?

Grand Knight's
District Deputy's
Membership Director's
Degree Team Captain's

(Council's are asked to have one member from their council to plan the 1st, 2nd and 3rd degrees for the next fraternal year.)

K of C Forms are now available on-line at  Supreme Council or from Council Report Forms booklet.

Assembly Forms: RSVP/Plaque Application (#2863A), Civic Award Application (#2321), To Be a Patriot Award Form (TBP-1) are due by June 30.

Squires Forms: Corps d'Elite Award Application (#278), Brother Barnabas Award Application (#279), Refund Support Vocations Program Application (#2863) and Squire Membership Documents (#280) are due by June 30.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. -- Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776.

For more information contact  Steve Gehring at 513-769-4763

Rosary at 7:15 PM, Meeting at 7:30 PM - Open Meeting

Chapter Delegation form   Delegate Form 

If you want Chapter Minutes by email, please send your email address to  secretary

Directions and Contact information for  St. Malachy Council #5128