TABLE OF CONTENTS Oh Canada and Prayers ………………………………... Page 2 - 4 Greetings from Dignitaries …………………………...… Page 5 -14 Convention AGENDA and Assignments ………………. Page 15 - 16 2020 Previous Convention Minutes – Virtual Meeting .. Page 17 - 29 State Secretary’s Report on Membership for 2020 …… Page 30 - 35 State Council Financial Statements for 2020 ………….. Page 36 - 58 State BUDGET for 2021-2022 ………………………….. Page 59 Charity Appeal Report………………………………….. Page 60 - 64 State Advocate Report & RESOLUTIONS …………… Page 65 - 73 District Deputy & Cluster Reports …………………….. Page 74 - 88 State GENERAL PROGRAM Director’s Report …….. Page 89 - 90 State Programs – MEMBERSHIP Activities Report …. Page 91- 106 Programs – FAITH, FAMILY & LIFE Reports ……… Page 107 - 112 Programs – COMMUNITY Reports …………………... Page 113 - 117 State MEMBER SERVICES Reports………………….. Page 118 - 122 Council INSTITUTION Dates………………………….. Page 123 - 124 Delegates to Past Supreme Conventions ………………. Page 125 - 132 1 Oh Canada Oh Canada! Our home and native land! True Patriot love in all of us command. Car ton bras sait porter l’epee Il sait porter la croix! Ton histoire est une epopee Des plus brilliants exploits. God keep our land, Glorious and free! Oh Canada we stand on guard for thee. Oh Canada we stand on guard for thee. Opening Ode Sing ye his praises loud and long, And let the unenlightened know, In ev’ry echo of your song, The great deeds done, tho’long ago, By Columbus of the valiant souls, Who first old Neptune has controlled Despite of envy, intrigue, gold, In the dim past of long ago. With vessels three o’re stormy sea, He thrilled the world of long ago, While wisdom linked with destiny, In justice scales its weight did throw. We are his heirs; we wear his name; We boast his deeds; we spread his fame; Our order is the shinning flame, That lights the gloom of long ago. Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed Michael J. McGivney God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Blessed Michael McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue, may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify Blessed Michael McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord. AMEN 2 A PRAYER FOR PROTECTION IN TIME OF PANDEMIC O Mary, you always brighten our path as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who, at the Cross, took part in Jesus’ pain while remaining steadfast in faith. O loving Mother, you know what we need, and we are confident you will provide for us as at Cana in Galilee. Intercede for us with your Son Jesus, the Divine Physician, for those who have fallen ill, for those who are vulnerable, and for those who have died. Intercede also for those charged with protecting the health and safety of others and for those who are tending to the sick and seeking a cure. Help us, O Mother of Divine Love, to conform to the will of the Father and to do as we are told by Jesus, who took upon himself our sufferings and carried our sorrows, so as to lead us, through the Cross, to the glory of the Resurrection. Amen. Under thy protection we seek refuge, O Holy Mother of God. In our needs, despise not our petitions, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen. Adapted from the prayer of Pope Francis 11036 3/20 The ancient fresco of Madonna del Soccorso (Our Lady of Help) in St. Peter’s Basilica was restored with the support of the Knights of Columbus to mark KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS the Year of Faith (2012-2013). Photo courtesy of Fabbrica di San Pietro/M. Falcioni. 3 Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness & snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray and do thou, O Prince of Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. AMEN PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH Glorious Patriarch Saint Joseph, whose power makes the impossible possible, come to my aid in these times of anguish and difficulty. Take under your protection the serious and troubling situations that I commend to you, that they may have a happy outcome (here make your request). My beloved father, all my trust is in you. Let it not be said that I invoked you in vain, and since you can do everything with Jesus and Mary, show me that your goodness is as great as your power. Am e n . 4 March 29, 2021 Founder’s Day Joseph W. Riffel State Deputy Saskatchewan State Council Knights of Columbus Worthy State Deputy and dear Brother Riffel: For the first time as Supreme Knight, it is an honor and joy for me to greet you and all my brother Knights as the Saskatchewan State Council holds its annual state convention. Your meeting comes after a year unlike any before it. I know you and your fellow delegates will review the toll that COVID-19 has taken on our families, our parishes, our councils and our world. Hopefully still more time will be spent on our ongoing response, especially through the Leave No Neighbor Behind initiative, which has enabled councils around the world to answer the challenge of COVID- 19 with our perennial principle of Charity. I am very proud of the work that has been accomplished despite the adversity we have faced. Amid the darkness of the past year, the Beatification of our Founder was a bright and most welcome light. As we rejoice at Father McGivney being raised to the honors of the altar, his Beatification brings increased responsibility for you, for me and for every Knight to be ever more devoted to our principles of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. We must strive to always grow in personal holiness and to be worthy heirs to the spiritual legacy of Blessed Michael McGivney. I am deeply grateful to you, your fellow state officers, district deputies, council officers, general and field agents, and to each brother Knight who has worked so hard this past year to advance the mission of the Knights of Columbus in Saskatchewan. I am honored to serve alongside you as your Supreme Knight, and look forward to working together in the days ahead. May Our Lady of Guadalupe guide your deliberations, and may Blessed Michael McGivney, pray for us! Fraternally, Patrick E. Kelly Supreme Knight 5 Knights of Col umbus – Chevaliers de Colomb SASKATCHEWAN STATE COUNCIL – CONSEIL d’ETAT State Deputy: Joseph Riffel P.O. Box 61 Stn. Main State Chaplain: Fr Ed Gibney (PSD) Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan S6H 4N7 Associate State Chaplain: Bishop Bryan Bayda Telephone: Cell: 306-631-1610 Immediate Past State Deputy: Chris Bencharski E-mail: [email protected] State Secretary: Larry Packet Web Page: www.kofcsask.com State Treasurer: Marte Clemente Marquis Nogot State Executive Secretary: Gerry Gieni State Advocate: Gregory Dozorec State Deputy - [email protected] State Warden: Agnel George April 16th, 2021 Your Excellencies, Worthy Delegates, My Brother Knights, Ladies and Guests. It is my privilege to welcome you to the 99th Annual Saskatchewan State Convention. While I do wish we could all gather in Fraternity in Regina for this special event, we know we should not as the health and safety of our Clergy, our Brother Knights and our families is our highest priority. By remaining safe, we will have the opportunity to gather again. I appreciate your patience during these times. Our theme this year is “In the Footsteps of the Father”. We all need to remember when we do things for the Lord, we will always do right for all. We all need to follow Him. As we continue through the event, may we remember all those in need our support and our Prayers. As Knights, we will Leave No Neighbor Behind. I would like to say Thank You to all the people who helped make this virtual State Convention occur. While it may not be the usual event, we have all worked hard to do our best to provide you with a better virtual experience, while keeping the intent of following some of our traditions we have in Saskatchewan. I want to say “Thank You” to our Worthy State Chaplain Fr Ed Gibney, to our Worthy Associate State Chaplain Bishop Bryan Bayda and all of the Bishops from across Saskatchewan for their continued Spiritual & emotional support & guidance during this past year and into the future. I share the same thanks to the State Board Officers, our State Executive Secretary, the District Deputies, the Program Directors and Chairmen, the Agency, the Saskatchewan Charitable Foundation Board members, the 4th Degree Masters, the Supreme Officers, the Supreme Board of Directors and our Canadian Supreme Directors for all they have done throughout the year to help me serve you as your State Deputy during this past year. Your leadership and unwavering dedication to the Order is a great example of how we can serve our Church, our Families and our Communities to make the world a better place.