Knightly News December 2020 Supplement “Founded in Faith”

State Chaplain Fr. Gabriel Walz (218) 894 -2296 Monthly Dedication [email protected] This month of December is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, celebrated Assoc. State Chaplain Fr. Martin Schaefer on December 8th. We celebrate the conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the (507) 494 -8841 womb of her mother, St. Anne. [email protected] State Deputy David Whatmuff Let us pray together collect prayer for the Solemnity: (763) 772 -2997 O God, who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin prepared a [email protected] worthy dwelling for your Son, Grant, we pray, that, as you preserved her from IPSD Marc Peters every stain by virtue of the Death of your Son, which you foresaw, so, (612) 247 -2220 through her intercession, we, too, may be cleansed and admitted to your [email protected] presence. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Who lives and reigns State Secretary Dan DeCrans with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever. Amen. (218) 255 -1125 [email protected] State Treasurer Bou Gazley Advertising Can Help (507) 259 -7851 Your Council [email protected] PR Chairman Jeremy Hadash State Advocate James Terwedo [email protected] (952) 492 -2800 [email protected] Advertising comes in many State Warden Jesse Kosloski forms, and when done right, (218) 330 -5648 your council gets in the [email protected] spotlight. Email upcoming District Master James Witzman council events with subject (612) 805 -1846 line “My Council Events ” to [email protected] have them promoted by me. State Membership Director Patrick Farrelly See page 20 for more ideas. (763) 218 -3816 [email protected] State Program Director Joe George Online Membership KofC.org/JoinUs (651) 253 -3112 [email protected] Great option for those gentlemen who want to help out Administrative Assistant with the big picture and learn more about us Greg van der Hagen, PSD, FVSM and those who aren’t ready yet to join a local council. (320) 587 -0747 The perfect answer to, “I don’t have the time to join right now.” [email protected] Student Loan Admin. Mike Daly For more information, contact IPSD Marc Peters (952) 873 -2213 (612) 247 -2220 [email protected] [email protected] Editors Bob & Peni Penas bobpenas@broadband -mn.com Upcoming Events Live Online Exemplifications Financial will be held the 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd Wednesday of each month. You can find the schedule and links to the registration Secretary Hotline pages on our State website under the (203) 752 -4210 Events>Degree Schedules menu. Into the Breach Program Registration and [email protected] More Information can be Found on the State Website. MN Knightly News December Supplement 2020 page 2

Memoriam Please pray for these deceased brother knights and their families Bird Island Council 2000 Richard Jacobs

Blaine Council 5141 Lawrence Daigle Virgil Molitor

Brainerd Council 1491 Thomas Doran Chisholm Council 3539 Ultrasound Initiative ~ Brooklyn Park Council 13001 Patrick Quirk In October 2020, Robbinsdale Women ’s Center Executive Director Peggy Benicke con- Columbia Heights Council 4381 tacted MN State Life Director John Bowlin regarding their need of an ultrasound ma- Gayne Maloney chine. She reported ever increasing numbers of clients and appointment waiting times. Longer waiting times have raised alarming concerns that many women who were seek- Duluth Council 6783 ing an ultrasound at their pregnancy resource center are going to the Robbinsdale Clinic, James Fisher, Sr. an abortion provider nearby. When women come to the RWC for counseling and ultra- sounds, 4 out 5 women choose to keep their babies. The staff at the RWC provides love, Eagan Council 7604 support, hope, and prayers to all who come to the center for help. Fredrick Neumann For many years, Council 13001 has been a been a significant supporter for the mission of the RWC. Members have served as board members and supported the RWC with the Fairfax Council 1625 Baby Bottle Campaign and a number of fundraisers conducted by the RWC. When Life Stanley Lauwagie Director John Bowlin asked our council if we would be interested in being the lead coun- Jeffery Schmitt cil for this Ultrasound Initiative, our council eagerly answered the call to serve. Hutchinson Council 4797 Our council ’s application on behalf of the RWC has been approved by the Archdiocese Myron Seifert and Supreme to move forward with the fundraising phase of the program. The RWC selected an ultrasound machine with K of C preferential pricing. The matching 50% Litchfield Council 2029 from Supreme brings our shared cost to $14,600. We have received some support al- James Lies ready from generous donors, but we still have close to $9,000 left to raise to reach our goal. Medford Council 4909 Any council can contribute toward this while earning credit for an ultrasound contribu- James Frederick tion on their Columbian Award application. Please contact Council 13001 Financial Secretary Fred Wilson if you wish to help support this program ( [email protected] ). Medina Council 13096 Jerry Sisk Special thanks to K of C Supreme Officer Drew Dillingham, MN State Deputy Dave Whatmuff, MN State Life Director John Bowlin, District Deputy Patrick Farrelly, and to Morris Council 1527 all our supporters for your support in this life saving program. James Bove Joseph Lembcke Roundtables — A roundtable exists to support the needs and interests of Spicer Council 13529 the local parish and priest. The roundtable coordinator marshals the members Tom Gleason from that parish in supporting specific activities for that parish. They give the Sauk Centre Council 4863 parish a voice in the council. Leonard Orth For more information or assistance with roundtables, contact Leo Wiener Roundtable Chairman Laverne Klecker at [email protected] MN Knightly News December Supplement 2020 page 3

Memoriam Report deceased member names to Fraternalism Director Randy Lindstrom at [email protected] 609 25th Ave SW Willmar, MN 5620 Include the deceased brother knight ’s name, date of death, council number, town, next of kin, and if he was a former DD, State Officer, etc. Remember, the FS needs to file a Form 100 informing Supreme of his death Marshall Council 1621 worked jointly with the UCAP Center and their Big RSVP Buddy Program. The last Remember, we need to support two years we have had our our seminarians. They are the future of the Catholic Church Coats for Kids distribution here in Minnesota. in the mall in one of the Councils, please sponsor at oversized empty stores least one seminarian through where social distancing is the RSVP program. Ask your diocese for a list of seminari- not a problem. ans you can help support. To stretch your RSVP funds, remember that for every $500 You Are My Hero given to an individual, the Su- preme Council will refund the Many Knights have embraced “Leave No Neighbor Behind ” and are helping council or assembly $100 up to a maximum of $400 per indi- in and giving to our communities. We are here to be here for one another, vidual supported. and those who stand out are heroes of their community. What if someone came up to you and said, “You are my hero! ” How would that make you Don ’t forget to provide your “adopted ” seminarians or reli- feel? It would make you feel special, right? gious aspirants with moral support and prayers for their suc- Many councils are doing good in their community, and we would love to cess. showcase your council ’s heroes throughout the state. It is not too late to get out and serve your community, and maybe you will be your council ’s next More information can be community hero. found at www.kofc.org/en/ A special thanks to all whom have helped their community. You are all my heroes. Please send your story on your council heroes to programs/faith/ [email protected] , so I can share them. rsvp.html#/ MN Knightly News MN Recruiters from 07 -01 -2020 - 10 -31 -2020 December Supplement 2020 page 4 RECRUITED Recruited Getaway COUNCIL # Total YTD MEMBER NAME Q1 October Entries Sample Bulletin 5136 6 6 2 WALTER B KIEFFER 6374 3 2 5 1 JOSEPH A EYMANN Announcement 14832 5 5 1 MICHAEL P HARRINGTON 1632 4 4 1 ANDREW R POOLE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3827 4 4 1 CHRISTOPHER K DUNA The Knights of Columbus is a 11679 3 1 4 1 DAVID J PRITSCHET trusted name, tried by me, pre- 8253 2 1 3 1 BRIAN D LACHERMEIER sent where men are, providing 6374 3 3 1 CHRISTOPHER P MASSOGLIA inspiring resources and support 6791 2 2 DAVID J ANTUS for strengthening your faith and 945 2 2 LEE A JARDINE living a life of virtue. 10138 2 2 PATRICK J CARLSON 961 2 2 PATRICK L ANDERSON Knights lead with faith. Knights 5136 2 2 ROBERT M MCMANUS protect our families. Knights 397 2 2 DAVID L DUPAUL serve those in need. 9139 2 2 DAVID WHATMUFF 4842 2 2 JAMES J CROSS When the world says men 6772 2 2 JAMES M STALBERGER should step aside, Knights of Co- 14013 2 2 JOSEPH T FUREY lumbus step up. 3827 2 2 RODNEY J THOLEN We are Catholic men. We live by 16455 2 2 STEVEN L MAGES 9138 1 1 DANIEL J DURANT principles informed by faith. We 13359 1 1 DANIEL J FALSTAD are sons, fathers, husbands, and 9657 1 1 DEACON JAMES W KIRZEDER grandfathers. Join us on life ’s 3949 1 1 DENNIS L DORAN greatest adventure to discover 6791 1 1 JAMES A PERRAULT JR the man God calls you to be. 5276 1 1 JAMES R NEGEN 3656 1 1 JOHN G RICHEY BECOME A KNIGHT 1590 1 1 MATTHEW P GRUNZKE 9138 1 1 ROBERT G KERESTES KofC.org/JoinUs 4619 1 1 STEVEN H RUNDELL 5276 1 1 THOMAS L OFFERDAHL 4619 1 1 WILLIAM A FOGARTY 2506 1 1 ADAM D HUGHES Sample 2129 1 1 ANTHONY L ROSEMEIER Recruitment 4797 1 1 DUANE G JINDRA Announcement 17013 1 1 FABIAN L YAKLIN 17025 1 1 GARY M MAUS to put in your 13001 1 1 GREG J NATHE Parish Bulletin 14616 1 1 JAMES J SINCLAIR 1491 1 1 JESSE O KOSLOSKI ******************* 14013 1 1 JOHN E MC COOLEY 9905 1 1 JOSEPH M GEORGE JR Lead With Faith 14616 1 1 KENNETH C SINCLAIR 1685 1 1 KENNETH J FRIENDSHUH Protect Your Family 4798 1 1 KEVIN J COIL 1685 1 1 LLOYD S JOHNSON Serve Others 13001 1 1 MICHAEL A GALANTE 901 1 1 MICHAEL J FLANAGAN Defend Your Values 10052 1 1 MICHAEL J SULLIVAN 3278 1 1 RONALD H AHMANN Become a Knight 14420 1 1 SETH A MYHRE 1865 1 1 SHAWN M SWEENEY Join Us Today 889 1 1 STEVE H WINKELS 4914 1 1 THOMAS J LERICK KofC.org/JoinUs 1491 1 1 WILLIAM D LIEDL 14013 1 1 WILLIAM J GOHMAN MN Knightly News Regional Membership Cup Standings as of October 31st December Supplement Big changes this month … while Terry ’s Region 9 was relaxing after having led the stand- 2020 page 5 ings for 3 months, they were overtaken by Orv ’s Region 8 and Bob ’s Region 4. Terry is still running a close third, with a big gap before the pack in the middle of the field. Mario's Community Programs Region 5 is still at the gate, but I ’m thinking they might be waiting for bets! October Communication proved itself as the usual month when our recruiting takes off … from a total of 59 council recruits at the end of the first quarter, we jumped to 116 by October 31 st . Our state mem- Coats for Kids bership gain stands at 196 at this date, so there are still a lot of e -members just waiting to Help provide warmth to needy be asked to join a council! families this coming winter by participating in the KofC Coats for Kids Program. Winter ar- rives early in Minnesota. Now is the time for your council and district to evaluate the need for coats for families in your parish and community. The need will be greater than ever this fall. Many family incomes have been affected by the pandemic. Let ’s do our best to leave no family behind this winter. Reach out and partner with your local schools, social service agencies, police depart- ment, and parish. Host a coat distribution event and publicize the program in your bulletin Congratulations this month to DD56 Jim Eddleston (Region 8) for having the leading Dis- and local media. Follow PPE trict with 13 new council members, closely followed by DD45 Dean Fladmo (Region 4) guidelines for the safety of all with 12. when providing coats to families. Coats for Kids Prepack Prices - Order by FS or GK through Supplies Online. So much is unknown. If kids Quantity of Coats Qualifications Cost (Per Case) Style are not in school, it will be per Case (Prepack) 1 Point 2 Points Includes Shipping more difficult to identify and Large Prepack 12 1 Case 6 Cases $237.84 reach kids who don ’t have and Small Prepack 12 1 Case 6 Cases $237.84 cannot get a winter coat that fits Teen Prepack 12 1 Case 6 Cases $294.24 them. We ’ll have to step into Light Weight Prepack 24 1 Case 6 Cases $377.64 the breach and do what we can to fill the gap with this program. To earn two program credits on “Father Wants You ” the Columbian Award applica- Membership Campaign tion, Coats for Kids can count To be held at least twice a year: as a featured program when 1. Meet with your parish priest to explain the campaign you would like to run, to get his permis- your council orders 6 cases of sion, and to invite him to write his own letter of invitation or have him approve a “Father Wants You ” invitation letter. Supreme offered coats, hosts a 2. Ask for permission to use the parish membership roster or parish directory and a list of mem- coat distribution event, and re- bers who have joined the parish since it was published. ports the activity on Form 3. Compare this listing to your current roster and create a list of those men who do not belong to 10675. Go to the Supplies your council. Online portal available on Of- 4. Form a team of council members who are active in the parish and know many of the parishion- ficers Online to place your coat ers orders. Leave no neighbor be- 5. Have this team meet and highlight those men they know and would recommend for member- hind in need of a coat this win- ship. ter. 6. Have your parish priest look over the list of prospects, and see if he would like to add any other names to the list. *While extreme winter coats will 7. Schedule an open house to be attended by Father, your field agent, your council officers, the be offered this year, the prices team, council members, prospective members, and the wives of these gentlemen. and coats themselves were not 8. Send out invitation letters to these prospective members. Track who attends and who does not, showing on the website at the so you can invite those who did not with a “Father Still Wants You ” letter for the next open time this article was written. house. 9. Host an open house. 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Every week we watch a different 10 minute video together and break out into groups to discuss it! Sessions are free and open to all men!! Please pro- Isanti Star Council Award mote the program in your parish and council by placing an invitation to register in your bulletin, email news, and on your Watertown Star Council Award website. Sessions are being held every Sunday evening until late December and men can join us for one or all remaining sessions! Register at https:// mnknights.org/into -the -breach/ to receive a free Study guide and St. Michael the Archangel prayer card. Registering is the only way to get the link to each week ’s session so please help men join us in our search to become better husbands, better fathers Distribution at and better Catholics! Gitchitwaa Kateri in Minneapolis by Blaine Council 5141

Leave No Neighbor Invite Someone Building the Domestic Church: Behind and send to Join Today The Family Fully Alive photos and info to Share the pride! Visit http://www.kofc.org/un/en/domestic -church/ Supreme and to us at Share the joy! bobpenas@broadband -mn.com Share the satisfaction! MN Knightly News December Supplement 2020 page 7 Zumbrota/Pine Island Council 16016 Coats for Procedures for Online Kids Distribution Exemplification Left to right: GK Forward the downloadable PDF Ben Eirikson, War- invitation to all eligible pro- den Ren Tescher, spects for admission and ad- Chaplin Fr. Kasel vancement. * Photo by Instruct them to register by FS John Palof clicking on the associated link within the PDF invitation and filling out the online form. Note that they will need your council number to complete the Membership Recruitment Strategies registration. ¨ Call all members and parishioners, especially those you haven ’t seen or heard from in a Guide them through the registra- while. Ask how they ’re doing. Ask if there is anything the council can do to help them tion if needed. through these difficult days. And ask them if they know anyone who might want to help Candidates then participate in the council advance it ’s mission of service to the parish and community. the scheduled ceremony. ¨ Publicize the good works of the council and the Order. The more men know about who After the ceremony, councils we are and what we do, the more receptive they ’ll be to an invitation to join. must process the candidates by ¨ Make sure your parish website and/or eBulletin has information about the Order ’s Into submitting Form 100s the tra- the Breach and other faith formation materials. Especially in areas where Masses are ditional way or electronically still cancelled or severely curtailed, these materials will fill a very real spiritual void. using Officers Online. ¨ Have a conversation with your pastor. What does he need? Servers for virtual Masses? People to clean and disinfect the Church, getting it ready for Masses to resume? Be Candidates for admission must the organization he can count on …and remind him that with more members, you ’d be be approved by your council. able to provide even greater service. See the temporary rules for elec- ¨ Conduct food drives. One of the first things the Supreme Council did at the onset of the tronic voting. pandemic was provide direct support to foodbanks. But the Supreme Council can ’t *You can find the schedule make an impact in every community. Your councils can! And you can be visible while and links registration you do it. on our State website under the ¨ Host a blood drive. The need for blood is great, but the pandemic has caused the cancel- Events>Degree Schedules menu. lation of many drives. Host a drive in your church hall or council meeting place, and publicize it throughout your parish and community. Make sure those members who vol- Supreme Hotline unteer at the drive or who donate are wearing their K of C gear. ¨ Most importantly, focus on what you can do, not on what you cannot. We all know that They help Financial we ’re limited in what we can do. But that doesn ’t mean that we ’re powerless. If you Secretaries with any believe – as I know you do – that new members are needed now more than ever, I know questions regarding you ’ll figure out how to find those new members. Member Management or Member Billing NOTE: St. Michael Medals (203) 752 -4210 If your council has not Do you have a family member or friend [email protected] met recently, offer to serving in the military? help your grand Request a St. Michael Medal to be sent to them knight get the council from our State Chaplain. REMINDER : back in action. You There is no cost to you or the military service person, and they and he can contact do not need to be a man, a Knight of Columbus, or a Catholic. All checks sent to the your district deputy Send the name of the person in the military, their rank, branch Minnesota Knights of for assistance. We of service, and address to State Chaplain Fr. Gabriel Walz, Columbus should be made and he will send the medal (and a prayer book if requested) payable to: can help your council put its faith directly to the serviceman/woman. Minnesota Please email your requests to [email protected] Knights of Columbus into action. We are only waiting for the Prayers from our Minnesota Knights ’ families are very im- On the memo line, please invitation to help list what the check is for. portant to our military men and women. Continue to pray for you!! them and their safety. Membership Incentives 2020 -2021 The following incentives are being offered by State Deputy David Whatmuff and the State Membership Team in addition to any incentives offered by Supreme. Safe Environment Incentive Limited Edition of the 2020 -21 MN State Pin! A special limited edition of the MN State pin will be awarded to councils whose GK and directors complete both the training and background checks (where required) for safe environment compliance. All four positions (GK, Community, Family, and Program Directors) must complete the training and the Family and Community Directors must authorize a background check. Pins to be awarded in person by District Depu- ties. Grand Knights Alpha District Delta Church Drive - Councils can now earn a Delta Drive Incentive through the end of December when they hold and report a Delta Drive listing the number of prospects the drive generated. The Delta Drive form must be sent to State Membership Director Patrick Farrelly to qualify for the Special Delta Drive Challenge coin incentive. They will earn specially designed challenge coins for the GK and the Council Membership Director. Councils Resurrection by Easter for Councils Not Having Recruited in 2 Years - Recruit 3 new members by Easter Sunday and the GK earns a walnut crucifix. The DGK, Membership Director, and Program Director earn K of C ball caps. Plus the council receives a $100 check. Regional Consultants Every Regional Consultant who has 3 or more DDs earn the Alpha Delta Church Drive Incentive will earn a 12” walnut crucifix and a $50 gift card. District Deputies/Districts 12 Knights by Christmas - Each DD whose district recruits 12 new Knights by December 25th, will receive a $100 check and special mention on the MNKnights.org website, in the Knightly News , and at the State Convention. Deadline is December 25, 2020 (members must be processed into councils by this deadline). Resurrection by Easter – DDs of councils that have not brought in a new member in 2 years which bring in 3 new members by Easter Sunday of 2021, will earn $50. (Payment made for each council that meets this 3 member goal.) Top Recruiter Incentives Monthly Top Recruiters: Every month, the Top 3 Recruiters in the State will each earn $25 gift cards and recognition in Knightly news and on the State website (top recruiters must meet 3 member minimum for award). Yearly Top Recruiter earns an Emerald Green “Master Evangelist ” sports coat with KofC emblem and recognition at the State Convention (Deadline April 1 2021). Yearly top recruiter must meet 10 member minimum to receive this award.

K of C Safe Environment Program For questions or concerns or to receive a handbook containing Knights of Columbus Safe Environment Program policies and procedures, please go online at kofc.org or submit your request to Quianna Richardson [email protected] (203) 800 -4940

Supreme Membership Incentives TRIP TO NEW HAVEN The top four district deputies and top four grand knights by percent of net intake will be awarded a trip to the birthplace o f t he Order. A total of 8 trips (4 to district deputies and 4 to grand knights) will be awarded. Each awarded trip will go to a d ist rict deputy/grand knight and his wife and cover roundtrip airfare, transportation to/from hotel, and activities including a trip to the Knights of Columbus Museum and St. Mary ’s. Other local attractions will be added as fit with the schedule. The trip will occur in September/October 2021. BLESSED MICHAEL J. MCGIVNEY MEDALLION – 5 New Members To celebrate the beatification of our founder, Father Michael J. McGivney, commemorative medallions will be awarded to every recruiter who recruits 5 or more members during the 2020 -2021 fraternal year. MN Knightly News December Supplement 2020 page 9

BREAKING NEWS The following is breaking news from our RGD Joe Ramirez and Supreme. Going forward, no dues ad- justment will be paid by Supreme when an online member joined with MCGIVNEY2020 paying $0 first year dues and then transfers to a local council. Coun- cils will not receive credit from Supreme BUT, the Su- Farmers to Families preme Council is waiving any dues payments this year, and Food Distribution State dues payments are based on council membership Rev. Bruno Santiago of Fairfax, as of July 1st, so no dues cost left; and New Ulm Council is associated with new mem- Knights of Columbus Erv bers! Mathiowetz and Dr. Mario Accepting these men as DeSouza load a box of food and a transfers is a winning gallon of milk into a vehicle at Proposition for the the Farmers to Families food dis- member, the council, tribution at the Brown County and the Order!! Fairgrounds. New Ulm Council These new members obvious- Grand Knight Dr. Gary Neubauer ly help accomplish our membership intake goals, but they said so many vehicles lined up at are also our future grand the fairgrounds, the food knights and other officers, distribution began an hour early men we are counting on to and was very busy for the first 90 carry the torch with us for the minutes. Local sponsors included greater glory of God! Catholic Charities USA, the Joining a council is the best Diocese of New Ulm, Knights of way to give these men and Columbus, and the Brown County their families the chance to Fairgrounds. put their faith into action, en- gaging them in the good work and spiritual benefits of their council and our Order! Leave Let ’s continue to promote No engagement with and transfer of online members into local Neighbor councils! Behind SMD Patrick Farrelly Send File your Council Us Your 990 -N e -Postcard Photos to Maintain and your Council ’s Stories to Tax -exempt Status Publish MN Knightly News The Importance of Keeping Your K of C Roster Up -to -Date December Supplement Retention Chairman Lonnie Spaeth ~ [email protected] 2020 page 10 How often does your council review your membership roster for address accuracy? I ’m hop- ing it ’s at least 2 times per year. How often have you wanted to communicate with a member, Continue to mentor your such as sending him a bill for dues, but did not have his current address? Read on to find a newest members and good solution. engage your current The only way Supreme can have correct member addresses is if councils make sure their ros- members. ter addresses are up -to -date. The grand knight needs to assign this job to a council officer. Invite them to share Here is how you will know that an address on the roster is incorrect. It will have an asterisk their ideas. (*) in the address column (preceding the address for that member). In fact, Supreme posts this message on the bottom of each roster page as a reminder: *MAIL RETURNED BY POSTAL Hold programs that SERVICE (MEMBER NOT RECEIVING COLUMBIA, ETC). interest them, and invite them to help out. The next question you may ask is, “Where can I find correct addresses for these members? ” I. If member is still local Invite prospective A. Check the local phone book members to help out on B. And continues to go to a local church, ask the member projects, too. C. And no longer attends the local church, ask for help from the church office D. Contact people in the phone book with same last name (one may be a relative and will Show them we are the provide you the address) people they want to be E. Contact a former neighbor of the member (they may be keeping in contact with that member with, doing the projects because they are good friends) they want to be part of. II. If member has moved out of town A. Try D above B. Try E above Remember to File C. Use online search tools like: 1. PeopleLooker.com your Council 2. Thatsthem.com Paperwork! 3. Whitepages.com 4. Yellowpages.com/whitepages Form 185 and Form 365 and Of course not all online search options are free, so that is why I us e www.thatsthem.com . your other council reports Besides being free, it gives a current address and phone numbers - sometimes even an email and forms help the State address. With so many landlines not being used anymore, many people are no longer listed in Council and Supreme Coun- the phonebook, so this is a great tool to acquire phone numbers. cil send information to council leadership, monitor the If you prefer to use a website that is not free, maybe a district can spread the cost over all the health of your council, keep councils in that district. Or maybe 2 or more districts want to share the cost of the program up -to -date with what is hap- decided upon. pening in your council, see The search options listed above were received by our State Officers from Missouri State Re- where we need to improve, tention Chairman Bill Stump. You can find a copy of his complete list of options by going to offer assistance, or make www.MNKnights.org and select the following: changes, and much more. · Contact We are here to help your · Membership council succeed and continue to grow and improve as · For help finding lost members click “here ” (this i f found at the end of Carl Anderson remarks) you serve our communities. On Par for Star Remember : Every Do you have a exemplification scheduled for each month, so when you council activity is an have a prospective member, you can tell him when the degree will be held? opportunity to He shouldn ’t have to wait long. We want him to feel welcome and wanted. evangelize and invite Need help with recruitment? Contact your District Deputy, your Field other men to join us Agent, or State Membership Director Patrick Farrelly. in doing God ’s wo rk They will be glad to assist you. here on earth! Your success is their first priority. Continue to Grow Do you have enough programs? Need new ideas? Contact your District Deputy, a Program Chairman, or State Program Director Joe George. the Order , and Don ’t be afraid to reach for the stars! You may be amazed by what you and increase our capacity your council can accomplish as you open the doors to Christ! Vivat Jesus! to do good ! MN Knightly News Don’t BREEZE Over this Chance to Win a Getaway December Supplement 2020 page 11 by Bringing in New Members!! Recruiting incentive for everyone!!! Your State Council is offering an exciting incentive package for member recruitment Check Out Supreme ’s this year! Each member who recruits 3 new members into the Order before May 1, Webinars!!! 2021 will be entered into a drawing to win his choice of the couple ’s getaway packages Join your Brother Knights below!!! One winner will be drawn at the 2021 Minnesota State Convention. Every from across the Order and at- additional 3 members you recruit will earn an additional entry in the drawing. tend our next Fraternal Mis- The lucky winner will choose one of the following: sion Training Webinar. Learn more about attracting and re- Option 1 – For the Golfing Couple taining members through char- BREEZY ’S DIAMOND GOLF PACKAGE itable outreach, fraternal bene- Your Package includes 3 -4 days of unlimited golf with a power cart on Breezy ’s Whitebirch and fits, and being involved in the Breezy ’s Traditional Golf Course. Included is lodging at the Breezy Inn for 3 nights, choice of sacramental life of our Church. menu dinners at the Marina II Restaurant or Antlers Restaurant, and breakfast/brunch each day. Join us live or ANYTIME On - PLUS a $100 spa treatment for the lady at Breezy ’s Serenity Spa, and we ’ll even pay the mileage Demand; they are recorded for your travel from home to Breezy Point! Check out past webinars, like: Option 2 – For the Fishing Couple ¨ Faith in Action Attracts and Engages Members BREEZY ’S ALL INCLUSIVE SOCIAL PACKAGE AND GUIDED FISHING ¨ Recruiting - Finding Mem- Your package includes 2 nights lodging in the Breezy Inn, breakfast each morning in the Marina II, bers Where They Are! lunch each day at the Dockside Lounge, dinner each evening at the Marina II, Antler ’s, or Dockside ¨ Building Mission Through Lounge and beverages at Dockside, Antler ’s, or the Marina II. PLUS a fishing guide will pick you Your Parish up at Breezy for a full day of guided fishing on one of the 35 lakes in the Brainerd & Crosslake Ar- ea. They will provide everything needed for a great day of fishing. All you'll need is a valid Minne- ¨ Programming Membership sota fishing license, some snacks, refreshments, and they'll take care of the rest. Of course, we ’ll ¨ And many more pay the mileage for your travel from home to Breezy Point! Visit http://www.kofc.org/en/ members/resources/ Option 3 – For the Couple Who Just Want to Relax & Enjoy Each Other ’s Company membership -webinar.html A TASTE OF BREEZY scroll down to 4 day/3 night package for 2 that includes lodging at the Breezy Inn, breakfast each morning at the On Demand Webinar Portal Marina II, 3 dinners (one night at Antlers Restaurant, one night at Palmer ’s Grille, and one night at the Marina II Restaurant) … all with your choice of the menu that includes premium steaks, seafood, and combos such as prime rib and cold water lobster, with a glass of house wine with dinner at each restaurant. Also, a $100 spa treatment for the lady at Breezy ’s Serenity Spa, PLUS a $250 gift card to allow you to enjoy local attractions, such as the Crosslake Historic Pioneer Village, the Northern Trackers Railroad Club, the Nordic House, or cruise Pelican Lake on the Breezy Belle. All this and Dial a Knight mileage from your home to Breezy Point! Birthday Initiative Whenever holding an event with the Each Knight public, use this ge- Receives a Call on His neric online pro- Birthday from his spect form on your Grand Knight to Check smartphone to collect contact infor- In & Wish Him Happy mation from your Birthday prospects!!! Why????? https:// info.kofc.org/ Promotes Fraternity us.html or https:// Keeps Council info.kofc.org/ Records Up -to -date us_sp.html (for Spanish) Lets Each Brother Know How Put in a council email contact to receive the contact information from the prospect and follow Important He is to up!! This tool does more than collect their information. Supreme will send them information Your Council about the Knights and encourage them to become a member until you are able to bring them into your council through the exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. MN Knightly News Marian Icon Prayer Program December Supplement 2020 page 12 Our Lady Help of Persecuted Christians Marian Icon Prayer Chair Orville Fillbrandt [email protected] (612) 751 -2943 The Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus did an abbreviated Our Lady Help of Persecuted Christians Office of Youth Protec- prayer service from the John Paul II Shrine in Washington, D.C. The prayer service is tion ~ works collaborative- now available via the following link for the filmed Marian Icon Prayer Service; ly with dioceses to fulfill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5dGwI2Nf3I&feature=youtu.be our shared mission to protect minors and vulnerable This video will continue to be available on as a resource for councils to run virtual Marian Icon Prayer Services. Supreme will be following up with some guidelines to help coun- persons. Our cooperative cils move programming online, where necessary. approach toward diocesan safe environment programs Your councils are encouraged to use this 52 -minute prayer with your councils/parishes. is expressed in our guid- Let me know if your District/Council has interest in using the Our Lady Help of Persecut- ance to council leaders ed Christians Icon with English and Spanish Prayer Books & Prayer Cards. The Prayer concerning member com- Cards may be kept by the participants, but not the Prayer Books —they stay with the Icon. pliance with diocesan safe Please call or email me if you have any questions or comments. environment requirements. The first requirement of our safe environment pro- IMPORTANT NOTICE!! gram is for our members to Ceremonials Director Don Trudeau be compliant with diocesan [email protected] (612) 749 -2982 safe environment requirements applicable to mem- Attention DDs, GKs and FSs bers ’ volunteer activities ALL Exemplifications of Charity, Unity and Fraternity need to file a Form 450 with on parish property. We in- [email protected] , [email protected] , and [email protected] vite diocesan safe environ- THIS IS A MUST!! ment coordinators and vic- tim assistance coordinators If you want your ceremony advertised on the State website, please email me with the date, to contact us directly with place (with address), directions inside the building, if needed, and start time. all questions and concerns If you need a State team to perform the degree, please make that clear. I will do my best that relate to the Knights of to supply one. Columbus. [email protected] The new exemplification ceremony is a very effective tool for bringing in new Knights ... Please take advantage of it. The Knights of Columbus Safe Environment Pro- Please contact me with questions or supply needs, gram ~ operated in con- I'm here to help. Grow The Order! Vivat Jesus! junction with PRAESIDI- UM , which specializes in preventing sexual abuse in Family of the Month Choose a Knight of organizations that serve One of the Easiest Programs for Your the Month Each & youth and vulnerable Council to Run adults. Online training Every Month! modules cover sexual Congratulations to all of our abuse awareness and pre- Supreme Council Drawing Winners Publish it in your vention, reporting, and pol- (Oct. & Nov. winners will be published council newsletter icies, and are available to in the January online edition) and present him with all our members; required This program has changed to having only one (1) a Knight of the for members volunteering monthly winner per participating jurisdiction . Month certificate. in key leadership roles. Form 1993A on Supreme ’s website at Choose a Knight of the Year Members volunteering to kofc.org can be completed online or from these gentlemen, and serve in key leadership mailed in to honor your council ’s submit the Knight of the Year roles are also required to families and show them their dedica- form to State Program complete a screening pro- tion and the example they set is great- Director Joe George with cess, including a robust and ly appreciated. Choose a Family of your other program year -end comprehensive background the Year from your Families of the reports by April 1st. Use this check. Month! Use these on Form SP -7. program on Form SP -7. MN Knightly News Are You Socializing Yet? December Supplement 2020 page 13 Need instructions to get on Facebook or Twitter? Request a “Social Media Toolkit ” by emailing Jeremy Hadash at [email protected] . In addition to Facebook & Twitter, I have an additional time saving tool that helps you schedule your posts in ad- The Supreme Council is al- vance. You may request this also. ways looking for outstanding If you don ’t have the time to get your page set up; you can request a page that I will set up. council programs that can serve as examples for other NOTE: If a district deputy does not have any “computer savvy ” people, and he would like councils and for prospective maintain one for his district, I can create that too. Knights of the good that a For any other questions on Social Media, feel free to e -mail me at committed group of Catholic [email protected] ~ Jeremy Hadash, Social Media men can accomplish. An "after action" report complete with good action photos is always appreciated. Advertising Can Help Your What's even better, though, Council is if we know about the pro- PR Chairman Jeremy Hadash gram before it happens . [email protected] With this knowledge, Su- preme can assist in several Advertising comes in many forms, and when ways, such as: done right, your council gets in the spotlight. You can promote your council through print Þ arranging to capture pro- in magazines and newspapers. You can ad- fessional photos or video of vertise with colorful flyers and council bro- the program that might be chures. Promoting on social networks like used in Columbia or Knightline, on kofc.org, or Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter can also in future video productions. get your council in the spotlight for success. Þ helping to publicize the Email upcoming council events, program among the general subject line “My Council Events, ” public and/or local media. to have them promoted by me. Þ offering insight into how to best leverage the program as a membership recruitment opportunity. In addition to programs, we'd also like to know about outstanding Knights . The Supreme Communications Team is working on a series of short videos featuring outstanding Knights of Colum- bus, to showcase the Order as an organization that Cath- olic men would want to be a part of. Think of members who might have a uniquely inspiring story to tell, and Supreme might be able to provide the venue through which they can tell it. Programs Equal Actions Evangelizing Supreme may not be able to spotlight every program or Let ’s face it, brothers. There is not a Knight of Columbus alive who joined the Order so he every member you identify could come to a meeting every month and discuss the size of the sausages to serve at the next for us, but working together, pancake breakfast. I know we can highlight the They join to help needy kids, help paint the rectory, collect and deliver food for the hungry, good things happening every encourage young people to live their faith, and to grow in their own faith. They join to put day throughout the Order, Catholic social teaching into practice with other men like themselves. They join to DO stuff! and help the Order to grow. Let your programs, your activities, and your ACTIONS evangelize! Be not afraid, open the Vivat Jesus! doors to Christ, and invite other men to join us as we Grow the Order! MN Knightly News Use KC Napkins Order December Supplement at Council Events wheelchairs 2020 page 14 Cases of 8000 napkins $135 to use in your and Packages of 600 for $20 parish or DELTA DRIVES (plus shipping) distribute Not Your Old Fashioned Contact Brother Knight Ken Schoenfelder in your area. Church Drive (320) 485 -4448 Or turn in funds to help buy Councils have to grow to sur- [email protected] wheelchairs to be vive. That means inviting men donated to help the to join your council is part of Persecuted Christians your core mission. I am bet- Minnesota KC in the Middle East. ting you don ’t think of mem- Student Loan Fund bership intake that way, but When ordering wheelchairs or turning that ’s just the truth. Inviting Contact Brother Knight Mike Daly in funds for wheelchairs, please use men to join us is as important (952) 873 -2213 the form found on page 18. as planning a food drive or [email protected] This form can also be found on the pancake breakfast or blood (See page 19 for more info) State Website at mnknights.org. drive. Having new men and new ideas is actually MORE important for the long term health of your council than SAMPLE EMAIL: making sure any single program succeeds in meeting the Dear [NAME], needs of those less fortunate, [X] years ago I joined the Knights of Columbus, and it ’s one of the best decisions I ’ve because of all the people who ever made. can be helped in the future by Being a member has helped me to grow and to give back. It ’s given me great opportuni- a prosperous council. ties, lifelong friends, and a host of memories that will stick with me. It ’s allowed me to put my faith in action, and do my small part to help those in need. Delta Drives – “change in ” We do a ton of great things, but my favorite is our [NAME OF PROGRAM (example: Coats drives MUST be organized, for Kids program)] which [EXPLAIN WHAT IT DOES (example: gives new, free winter intentional invitations to the coats to underprivileged children)] . It ’s amazing how [EXPLAIN HOW IT HELPS (example: community for Catholic men happy the children are with their new coats, and how grateful the parents are for the to join the Knights of Colum- help)] . bus. Plan and hold a Delta I know that you would have the same great experiences too. That's why I'm inviting you Drive and make sure your to join online today. message goes out by email and Joining takes only five minutes. It's a great way to get started and learn more about in bulletins as well as live an- what we do. Check it out at kofc.org/joinus . You ’ll like what you see. We ’re the largest nouncements. Catholic men ’s organization in the world, and we ’ll be better with you on our side. Councils can now earn a Delta So what do you think? Drive Incentive through the Let me know if you have any questions. end of December when they Sincerely, hold and report a Delta Drive [NAME] listing the number of prospects the drive generated. The Delta P.S. If you do join, be sure to put in our council number [NUMBER] so we can have you join our local group. Drive form must be sent to State Membership Director TO JOIN: www.kofc.org/joinus Patrick Farrelly to qualify for the Special Delta Drive Chal- lenge coin incentive. Run this in Your Church Bulletin: Your decision to join the Knights could define your year. Fr. Michael Join Catholic men just like you striving to strengthen their faith, their families, McGivney and their communities as members of the Knights of Columbus. Guild Every Knight makes a difference. Please join the Fr. McGivney Each man brings a unique story, a particular set of skills, and a heart that is Guild, and support his cause for ready to serve. canonization. To sign up, please visit We invite you to take this exciting step and join us today. www.fathermcgivney.org/ It’s an opportunity that could define your year and change your life. MN Knightly News To Take Care of our Families December Supplement Family Director Bob Mathewson 2020 page 15 (763) 754 -2892 [email protected] Brother Knights do you remember one of the reasons that the Blessed Fr. McGivney Northwest started the Knights of Columbus? To take care of our FAMILES. Have you been Patrick Dolan, General Agent wondering what you and your council are going to do during this pandemic? This 2315 N University Dr would be a great time to put emphasis back on where it all started, the family, the HO- Suite L -5 LY FAMILY. Have you looked at the Family Fully Alive Program that the Knights has? Have you recognized a Family of the Month? Now ’s a good time to start. If Fargo ND 58102 you have any questions, please feel free to call or email me. Office: (701) 298 -9922 [email protected] FAMILY — During his visit to the Philippines, Pope Francis cited the need for “holy and loving families to protect the beauty and truth of the family in God ’s plan and to East Central & NE be an example for other families. ” The Family Fully Alive monthly devotions are Joe Caouette, General Agent concrete ways that Knights of Columbus, in solidarity with Pope Francis, can support the growth of holy and loving families in the Church. The Family Fully Alive Pro- 161 Main Ave W gram asks families to invite God into their homes and cultivates each family as a min- Winsted MN 55395 iature domestic church. To this end, the program provides monthly themes, scripture Office: (320) 485 -2202 verses, and activities. Through prayer and reflection, each family has the opportunity [email protected] to grow in holiness together. This is a flexible program that can be started at any time of the year and continues year -round. For Family Fully Alive resources, visit Metro Area www.kofc.org/familyfullyalive Lloyd Cybart, General Agent CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY FAMILY — To help families live out the joy of 1301 E Cliff Rd, Suite 110 Christ, Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori has composed a prayer through Burnsville MN 55337 which families will come together to consecrate themselves under the protection of the Office: (952) 686 -7720 Holy Family. In this prayer, we ask for the aid and intercession of the perfect son Je- Fax: 952 -388 -0851 sus Christ, Mary the perfect mother, and Joseph who is a model for every father. [email protected] Councils will guide their parishes and community to understand and offer this im- www.twincitieskofc.org portant and impactful prayer. Preparing for the Consecration to the Holy Family is not a single event. It is choosing a way of life for your family. Through this consecration, South each participant is consciously choosing to be a beacon of God ’s love through His David Goedtke, General Agent Church. For Consecration to the Holy Family resources, visit www.kofc.org/ consecration 12 South Marshall Ave Springfield MN 56087 Office: (507) 720 -1652 State Youth Protection Compliance Pins Awarded [email protected] Congratulations to the following councils who have joined the ranks previously published of those achieving the State Youth Protection Compliance Pin. We now have a Southwest total of 38 councils who have achieved this award. Jon Beebe, General Agent 2 Dart Dr Just to remind you, for this award the council has to be found “compliant ” under the Watertown SD 57201 Supreme rules, AND each position has to be held by a different Brother Knight. Office: (605) 882 -8689 There are 33 other councils who have been found compliant by Supreme, but with Fax: (605) 882 -0019 multiple positions held by the same Brother Knight. [email protected] Congratulations also to DD 52 Patrick Farrelly and DD 53 Bill Swing whose councils have all achieved this award, and who will be presented with the Youth Protection Compliance Pin at the next opportunity. The Catholic Difference District Council Grand Knight District Deputy 24 1575 CARY F VILLENEUVE * Knights of Columbus 34 4481 RONALD R GULLBERG MIKE HARRIS Insurance 35 1503 JASON M PALO DAVID WEBB 37 4797 MARK T MAIERS MIKE PENAS 40 1804 JOHN L KEDROWSKI JOHN KEDROWSKI Catholic Values 46 6825 DONNY LILL STAN NORDIN 47 16106 JOEL T SALONEK BERT GRANT Ethical Sales & 51 9905 DONALD R TRUDEAU JEREMY HADASH 52 9139 KEN E SMITH PATRICK FARRELLY Investing 52 13001 GREG J NATHE PATRICK FARRELLY 52 13359 ANDREW P FISCHER PATRICK FARRELLY Service to the 53 3758 TERRENCE J MAHR BILL SWING Church and the 53 9601 PETER D COURTEAU BILL SWING 60 1540 JOHN H WATKINSON TIM NEFT Minnesota Jurisdiction Organizational Chart for the 2020 -2021 Fraternal Year Map of New Insurance Territories

Jon Beebe Agency 605 -520 -8689

David Goedtke Agency Springfield 507 -720 -1652 MN Knightly News When ordering wheelchairs or turning in funds December Supplement 2020 page 18 to buy wheelchairs, please use the form below. It can also be found on the State Website at mnknights.org

Minnesota Knights of Columbus Global Wheelchair Mission Form

Council Number ______Location (City) ______

□ Church Drive Date of your council ’s Wheelchair Church Drive: ______The total dollar amount of donations received during this Wheelchair Church Drive: $______How many new members were inspired to join your council as a result of the presentation? ______

□ Other Fundraising Activities for the Global Wheelchair Mission Briefly describe any other activities your council did to raise funds for the Global Wheelchair Mission (e.g.: Pancake Breakfast, Car Wash, Dinner/Dance, etc.) Use back if needed: ______Total dollar amount raised during other fundraising activities: $______Total number of man -hours donated to raise funds for this wheelchair order: ______How many new members were inspired to join your council as a result of these activities? ______Wheelchair Order

Total dollar amount of donations for this order: $______

Number of wheelchair(s) ordered for distribution in Minnesota @ $150.00 each: ______

Size and number of chairs requested by council: _____ 14 inch _____ 16 inch _____ 18 inch _____ 20 inch COUNCIL WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PICKING UP THE CHAIRS THEY ORDER.

Number of wheelchair(s) ordered for distribution to Persecuted Christians in the Middle East @ $150.00 each: ______

Make checks payable to Minnesota Knights of Columbus with Global Wheelchair Mission on the memo line.

For tax purposes, private donations or gambling funds may make checks payable to Minnesota Knights Foundation.

Date: ______Grand Knight: ______Phone #: ______Email: ______Address: ______City:______State & Zip:______

Send the completed form and check to the Minnesota Knights of Columbus State Secretary. See the State Newsletter or visit www.mnknights.org for his address. You will be notified of date and location for wheelchair pickup. Minnesota Knights of Columbus Student Loan Fund, Inc PO Box 126 Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Support this Program The Minnesota Knights of Columbus Student Loan Fund, Inc. is a designated 501(C)(3) Non -Profit corporation and your personal donation is tax deductible. Eligibility of Loan KC Student Applicants Terms Amounts Loan Board

· KC Members · 3.5% Fixed $2,500.00 Ken Mueller interest rate. 507 -285 -9205 Vo -Tech · Wives Paul Haik · Interest Freshman 612 -333 -7400 · Children accrues at the time the loan Sophomore Dr. Fred Brown · and immediate is disbursed. 612 -812 -9293 Junior family members · No payments Senior Mark Glatzel of a deceased required until 320 -267 -1485 Knights if the completion of Grad BS/BA Degree. Student Patrick Conn Knight was in 763 -286 -7409 good standing at · No credit Patrick Glenski the time of death. checks. 507 -289 -8783

Contact Seminarians & Religious Vocations Information

All Seminarians and religious vocations Administrator: may borrow money to complete their Michael J. Daly vocational studies free of interest. Upon 952 -873 -2213 ordination, a Priest, Brother or Nun will have one year of his or her loan forgiven Email: for each year they remain in their voca- [email protected]