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SUPREME SUPREME SUPREME PRESIDENT’S SECRETARY’S SPIRITUAL MESSAGE MESSAGE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
Greetings to all of the Knights of St. It has been a busy Fall, but as Dear Knights of St. John and La- John International. As this issue is you read this, all 472 Commandery dies Auxiliary, published the weather in the U.S. has Presidents should have a copy of the May the grace of this beautiful sea- turned cooler with the winter months Year End Report and the Password son of Advent and the season of just ahead of us. It is also that time of in their hands. The next move is Christmas bring you a joyful hope and year when we will be celebrating the yours, Brothers. When you have had a deeper relationship with our Lord birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the Sav- your Commandery elections, the and Savior Jesus Christ! ior of the World. As we celebrate Christ- forms are to be filled out by your A priest friend of mine was travel- mas this year, let us have Christ re-en- secretary and sent to my office so ing home from giving a talk to a group ter our lives the way He is meant to be. that I have them by January 15, of people. The theme of the talk was Let us also take that spirit with us into 2014. “Faith Engaged.” While on the plane, the new year! In the months ahead, we must investigate new ways of increas- Remember that fines will be in he had a deep conversation with the ing our membership and re-engaging effect for late reports, and doubled Stewardess. She asked him: “Who are our current members to help continue every thirty days. So get them in to you!?” She was curious and intrigued our mission of serving others and serv- me, ASAP. by my priest friend. But the question ing the Church. A reminder: The Password is not “Who Are You?” stuck in his mind. I would like to give you some of my to be handed out until your first Last month, our universal Church thoughts and impressions on my recent meeting of the new year. Then the completed a yearlong theme “Year of trip to Sierra Leone, Ghana and Nige- real work begins for me. Once these Faith” which was proclaimed by Pope ria. I believe that it was a very worth- reports are in my office, I will be- Benedict XVI. We were to challenged while visit to our brothers (and sisters) gin your Per Capita Tax billing. to know, understand, and proclaim our who do not get the opportunity to come On the heels of that are the faith. Pope Francis I spoke about to the U.S. for the biennial conventions. preparations for the July Conven- “New Evangelization.” He said he Everywhere we went, we made sure to tion in Columbus, OH. For our over- “wants a church that doesn’t just open meet with as many members as pos- seas members, I will begin forward- its’ doors to others, but goes out to sible and to hold little informational ing “Letters of Invitation” for those the world to those Christians who are meetings with a question and answer persons requiring VISAs as soon as indifferent, to the Catholics who stop period for all. your Supreme Subordinate Secre- going to Mass, and even to unbeliev- The trip was certainly interesting tary (Grand Secretary for those not ers.” Pope Francis continues to state from the point of view as a member of in a Supreme Subordinate situation) that there are many suffering people the Knights of St. John International. provides me with the request. I will in the world. This suffering is not only To see our brothers and sisters of the auxiliary who turned out in great num- not take any individual requests physical, but spiritual as well. Pope bers everywhere was a sight to behold. and all such requests are to be made Francis’ message is that of the heart Their enthusiasm for our presence was via the appropriate secretary. of the Gospel, the story of Jesus. His awesome and their great love for the Putting everything else aside, let message is simple: “Jesus loves us no organization and the church was inspir- me wish you and your families a matter our indifference, our suffer- ing. Without getting into too much warm, joyous Christmas, bathed in ings, our limitations, our failures, and detail, because it would entail a major the glow of God’s love, and sur- our personal joys. Jesus loves us so report, each country we visited is rounded by those you hold dear. much that He came on earth to be unique and the people were very wel- Nothing could be better. God one with us while leading us to the coming. There are three items I would bless all of us, as we celebrate the kingdom. His love for us is special. particularly like to point out. The first Birth of His Son, Emmanuel - Christ If someone asks you “Who Are was in Sierra Leone. This was the first Jesus. You?”, respond by saying ‘I am a child visit of the Supreme Commandery rep- of God who is special and loved by resentatives to that country. The men Fraternally, Him.’ Lt. Gen. Tom Zdanowicz and ladies certainly put out the wel- Proclaim this to everyone, in your come mat for us. They made us feel Supreme Secretary speech and actions, and through your right at home and honored us with Commanderies. This is Faith En- Masses and celebrations. The second gaged; taken from the Year of Faith; was in Saltpond, Ghana, the birthplace The Knights of St. John and the New Evangelization. of the Knights of St. John in West Af- International Happy Advent, Merry Christmas, rica. We visited the commandery where it was started and viewed the busts of Supreme Board and a blessed New Year to all our the two men, father and son Wishes One and All Knights and Ladies of St. John Inter- Emmanuel Raphael Quansah and An- national. a Blessed and Merry thony Quansah. The third was in the Christmas. God Bless, (Continued on page 25) Msgr. Britto DECEMBER, 2013 R 5 Welcome to our New Members Commandery: 94 Covington, KY Ike M. Lambert 227 Millhousen, IN Chris Johannigman 351 Accra, Ghana Thomas Aquinas Ghireh, Augustine Kofi Geker, Ernest Nkansah, Albert Mills, Joseph Cosmos Tagoe, Ibe Emmanuel, Christophe Nyamah, Alex Asiedu Wil- son, Andrew Osei, Felix Kwaku Oyeh, Carlos Yaovi Dossou, Evans John Komla Tomu, Samuel Kledo, Samuel Abrefa, Richard Kwame Osei Asomani, Dong Felix Tatoe 354 Sekondi, Ghana Michael Kofi Ennin, Davis Laryea, Thomas Awortwe, Samuel Etrue, Richard Demenu, George Assafuah 379 Takoradi, Ghana John Kobina Addisu, Anthony Woode Brown, Moses K. Ashun, Michael Techie Quaicoe, Ernest J.K.Yankah, Wilfred Woode Brown, Daniel Azaho, Theophilus Otoo 382 West Seneca, NY John R. Kennedy, Michael Makey, Michael Szczepanski 419 Agomanya, Ghana Rev. Fr. Daniel Pachie 422 Owerri, Imo, Nigeria Adolphus Akoma, Andrew U. Opara, Valentine Anyanyu, Christopher Ihenacho, Justin Obi, Hyginus Nliam, Cyprian Eke, Emmanuel Isiguzo, Christopher Anele, Matthew I. Opara, Damian J. Onyeocha, Peter C. Onwuzurulke 433 Orlu, Imo, Nigeria Sylvester A.N. Ekeh, James Ayanugo 436 Tarkwa, Ghana Eric Mensah 445 Aba, Abia, Nigeria Romanus T. Osegbu, Celestine J. Nwauke, Emmanuel C. Nwadinobi, Gabriel O. Elendu 460 Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria Uche John Bosco Ifeanyl, Ojukwu Samuel, Aguokogbuo Livinus, Akpoghomeh Osi Solo, Christian N. Chinwo, Obienyem Reuben C., Adonis A. Eboh, Madu Paul Usoma, Donatus Igwe, Valentine Alli, Egejuru Luke, Ogumba Cyril, Cletus Njoku 469 Umuahia, Abia, Nigeria Adolphus Ekezie, Alozie Ndulake, Cajetan Ifeanache, Emmanuel Onyemere, Dickson Ezeocha, John O. Nji, Richard Okoli, Sylvester O. Uro 482 Abeka, Accra, Ghana Agbonu Daniel, Amedzro D.K.Ernest, Ayebi Isaac, Danquah Samuel, Dekpey Wilberforce, Dimado Atsu Albert, Effah K. Daniel, Esahe Christian, Kingsley- Arthur Jude, Kportogbey Etse Benjamin, Kodonu John, Gberbie Clement 486 Makurdi, Nigeria Rev. Fr. Andrew Sule, Nicholas Abeh, Fidelis Anande, Justin Uungwa, John Aondover, Benedict Gbagir, Sylvester Daakye, David Yongu 492 Tamale, Ghana Yelewere Thaddeus, Pagzu Kog 499 Effiakuma, Takoradi, Ghana Marcellin Zahui, Michael Muomaalah 532 Urualla, Imo, Nigeria Kevin A. Amuka, Raymond Eze, Herbert Igwe, Aloysius Nwosu 533 Aba, Abia, Nigeria Robert Noozi Akoma, Stanislaus Nwangwa, Festus C. Ndukwe, Uche Benedict Anyanwu 534 Aba, Abia, Nigeria Anthony U. Anyanwu, Ebenezer Anyandwu, Polycarp Saae Kpai, Cyril Mbawuike, Udom Francis Michael Ogamba, Emmanuel Chukwudi Omenghaku, Jude A. Okere, Eva Onwuzigha, Nwagwu John Ugonna, Achilihu Obed Onyekwere, Fidelis Eke 539 Akabo, Imo, Nigeria John Bosco Onyeka, Polycarp Chinedu Obasi, Patrick U. Ihenature, Sylvester E. Okorie, Marcel M. Ugwunebo, Cornelius O. Onuoha, Sabinus Ashinobi Ekejuru 540 Gboko, Nigeria Rev. Fr. Andrew Adaga, Sebastian Agbasi, Edward I. Ager, Gabriel O. Yande, Michael Z. Ikyaata, Vitalis A. Shima, David A. Ese, Herbert Jor, Titus T. Abbah 559 Uli, Anambra, Nigeria Charlie Ekebor, Celestine Onwuharonye 562 Ezinihitte, Imo, Nigeria James N. Nwaekwe, Constantine N. Iheagwara 564 Isiala Mbano, Imo, Nigeria Godwin Ifeanyi Araraume, Godwin Iloroigwe, Kingsley Obialo, Sylvester Alaneme, Christian Ndubuaku, Cosmas Ojiah 571 Lafia, Nigeria Samuel Tsaku 590 Katsina Ala, Nigeria Cyprian Batur, Christopher Abela, Gabriel Myuean T., James Akor Gigh, James Anande 591 Aliade, Nigeria Rev. Fr. John Asen 592 Korinya, Nigeria Clement Chiichii Kaha 593 High Level Makurdi, Nigeria Moses Onwubueme Obasi, Francis Atsea, Clement Adawa 594 Vandeikya, Nigeria Geoffrey T. Hundu, Benjamin Menze, Athanasius Atser Kyausu 631 Ohafia, Abia, Nigeria Blaise Paschal Ukaiwe, Paul Chima Eke Ito, Pius K. Orienna, Sylvanus O. Eyeli, Boniface A. Kelu, Nelson Kalu Irop 650 Otukpa, Nigeria Clement Ogbole, Kelvin Ezugwu 651 Otukpo, Nigeria Michael Ogebe, Felix Enyi, Thomas Ojeka, Johnson Agbane 654 Obowo, Imo, Nigeria Adolphus O. Obanny, Romanus C. Iwunze, John Bosco C. Nwaogu, Christian C. Madu, Linus Oyiriaru (Continued on page 24) http://home.fuse.net/ksji 6 R DECEMBER, 2013 Makurdi Grand Commandery We regret to inform our readers that the photograph that appreared on our pages in the June 2013 pubication did not go with the article required. Our readers from Mkurdi Grand Commandery especially may be confused over how the picture of Bishop Avenya and the family of brother George Akume featured along with the story that was carried. The article that was meant for the picture was on a dedication Mass and hand- ing over of a church building built by our brother a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria who is from St. Thomas Aquinas Commandery 540 Gboko, the church was handed over Bishop of Otukpo Diocese, Most Rev. M. Apochi stresses a point. officially to the Catholic Bishop of Seated are Major Generals A. Okafor and Dan Okekenta. Gboko Diocese Most Rev. William Avenya. The Grand Commandery was Fr. Donald Ortese. These priests have mandery was organized to prepare the turned out to be part of the celebra- resumed their responsibilities in minds of brothers and sisters of the tion led by the Grand President Brig. their newly assinged Commanderies task ahead of them in discharging the Gen. Simon Aondona and the picture accordingly. functions of Knighthood for the was a reflection of what transpired be- In Gboko Diocese Very Rev. Fr. Grand Commandery and in their vari- tween Most Rev. William Avenya and Chris Utov who was the Spiritual ous parishes and places of work. The the family of Brother (Sen.) George Adviser of St. Thomas Aquinas Com- opening mass was celebrated by the Akume. We are sincerely sorry for the mandery 540 Gboko has relocated to Grand Spiritual Director Very Rev. Fr. mix up. Katsina Ala Diocese. The Catholc Nicholas Tarbo at St. Peter’s Catho- We were conspiciously absent from Bishop of Gboko Diocese Most Rev. lic Parish Low Level Makurdi. The the September publication due to William Avenya has appointed Rev. retreat was conducted by the Spiri- unforseen circumstances and do sin- Fr. Cyril Anjembe in his place. tual Adviser of St. Joseph Comandery cerely apologise to our readers. The While in Katsinal Ala the Catho- 592 Korinya Very Rev. Fr. Titus mistake has been handled accordingly. lic Bishop Most Rev. Peter Adobo has Igyese. Here are excerps of what he Welcome our New Spiritual appointed Very Rev. Fr. Francis Iber presented: He introduced the theme Advisers as the new Spiritual Adviser to St. of the Retreat as Spirituality and We shall continue to be grateful for Gerald Commandery 590 Katsina Ala Faith. Faith, he said is the putting the growth and development of in place of Rev. Fr. C. Iorliam who is into practice what we believe. Its prac- Makurdi Grand Commandery. Since currently undergoing further studies tical spirituality is not limited. It the Grand Commandery had been outside the country. The Grand presi- concerns things not seen. He referred inaugerated a lot of changes have dent Brig. Gen. Simon Aondona and to these two biblical passages to ex- taken place coupled with the creation the entire membership of Makurdi plain vividly these virtues. 2nd Let- of two new dioceses out of Makurdi. Grand Commandery and Ladies Aux- ter of St. Paul to the Corinthians The Bishop of Makurdi Diocese Most iliary express apreciation to the Chap. 4 vs. 16-18. John chap. 15 vs. Rev. A.A. Usuh has appointed the fol- priests who served as Spiritual Ad- 4-5 lowing preists in place of those who visers and have relocated to other Living by Faith is bearing fruit. have relocated to the new dioceses. parishes in the new Dioceses. In the Spirituality is the motivation to prac- Very Rev. Fr. Adolphus Ikyuluke same way we welcome on board the tice one’s faith, that is, what one be- had been appointed District Chaplain new District Chaplain and the Spiri- lieves. Every organization has its for District 40 Makurdi. Very Rev. Fr. tual Advisers in their various spirituality that motivates the prac- Jacob Tondo who was the Spiritual Commanderies. On the whole the tice of the faith. The distinctive spiri- Adviser of SS. Peter & Paul Command- Grand President has appreciated the tuality of the Knights of St. John In- ery 591 Aliade has relocated to Gboko role of all serving Spiritual Advisers ternational is the 3T’s i.e Time, Tal- Diocese. In his place the Catholic and the clergy in general for their ent and Treasure. The guiding prin- Bishop of Makurdi Diocese has ap- spirtual role and advise in our bid to ciple of the Order is the 3T’s which is pointed Rev. Fr. John Asen. Very Rev. help mold and evangelize the lay the spirituality. Its first target is to Fr. Dominic Jir who was the Spiritual faithful through the efforts of the defend the church. Any of these 3T’s Adviser of St. Theresa Commandery Order of Knights of St. John Interna- can take one to Heaven. Time: Be 593 High Level Makurdi has relo- tional. conscious of time in KSJ. Be punctual cated to Gboko Diocese and in his Makkurdi Grand Holds Retreat in all activities. Treasure: Pay your place the Bishop has appointed Rev. The first retreat of the Grand Com- (Continued on next page) DECEMBER, 2013 R 7
(Makurdi Grand from previous page) dues, levies and meet all other finan- cial obligations. Talent: Use your tal- ent for the good of the Order. Don’t use your talent to falsify records for financial gains. Every other organization has their own spirituality that guides them in behaving in their peculiar ways. The Theologians too have their spiritual- ity. All spiritualities guide towards God. Faith is guided by spirituality. Faith and spirituality work hand in hand. Faith is believing in the unseen things. The longest journey in spirituality is from the Head to the Heart. Every day is battle and we should be on our guards at all times. Your spirituality will enable you resist temptations. Be holy as your heavenly Father is holy. It is difficult but achievable by faith. Faith enables Decoration of the Supreme Suborninate President Major General us to realize our expectations. Remain Anslem Okafor flanked on his left by: Abuja Grand President in God through Faith. Don’t judge Brig. Gen. N.N.N. Nwanesi, Port-Harcourt Grand President Brig. others but judge yourself. Where is Gen. George Ikiomouton, Kaduna Grand Secretary Col. Chris your faith in the 3T’s? Do not criti- Onjewu and Makurdi Grand Secretary Col. Godwin A. Nen-na. cize one another but think of your- On his right are: Makurdi Grand President Brig. Gen. Simon self. Use your uniform to come close Aondona, Supreme Trustee Maj. Gen. Dan Okekenta, Abuja to God. Regimental Commander Col. Martin Ukachukwu, a representative of Awka Grand Commandery Brother Dennis C. Ikemezie and Memories of Makurdi Grand Abuja Grand Secretary Col. Remmy Martins. Comandery Inauguration Still fresh in our minds are the ac- tivities that took place during our Spiritual Growth and to priesthood. Our Cadet, Rev. Fr. inauguration. These include visit to Development of our Children Christopher T. Agev has celebrated his the Bishop of Otukpo Diocese Most We are pleased to inform you that 1st and 2nd Mass with the Grand Rev. M.I Apochi by the Supreme Sub- the son of our Grand 2nd Vice Presi- Commandery participating. A Mass ordinate President Maj. Gen. A. dent Brother George Welgba wedded Box was donated by the Grand Com- Okafor and the decoration of the Su- the daughter of late Brother Vincent mandery led by the Grand President preme Subordinate President in tra- Iortyer both of St. Thomas Aquinas Brig. Gen. Simon Aondona to assist ditional atires with members of his Comandery 540 Gboko. The daugh- the new priest in the discharge of his team at a reception ceremony after ter of one of the Grand Trustees priestly assignment. mass on Sunday January 13, 2013. Brother Felix Jov Abor wedded re- New Members Sad News from Local cently. The wedding was officiated by As we welcome forty two new Commanderies the Catholic Arch Bishop of Jos His members we sincerely appreciate the Grace, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama We have lost two brothers since our interest of the clergy in taking time in Abuja Arch Dioceses, we are grate- last publication in St. Thomas to be fully involved in our activities. ful for the solidarity shown at this Aquinas Commandery 540 Gboko Three Reverend Fathers took the wedding by the brothers from Abuja brother Donald Nege and Sir Michael First Degree initiation of our Order Grand Commandery. Dyege from St. Theresa Commandery recently at a colourful initiation cer- To crown it all, the son of our Grand 593 High Level Makurdi. From SS. emony conducted at Mt. St. Gabriel Organizer Brother Innocent Agev of Peter and Paul Commandery 591 Secondary School. They are: Rev. Fr. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Com- Aliade, the Ladies Auxiliary there Andrew Adaga, Rev. Fr. John Asen and mandery 486 Makurdi was ordained have lost Sister Yvonne Achado. May Rev. Fr. Andrew Sule. They were deco- Priest by a visiting Bishop His Lord- their souls and the souls of all our rated with the sash and cap by the ship Gregory John Hartmayer, Bishop departed brothers and sisters rest in Grand President Brig. Gen. Simon of the Catholic Diocese of Savannah peace. We have some sick brothers and Aondona who also congratulated them in the United State of America. This we expect prayers from all for their on behalf of the Grand Commandery. colourful ceremony was conducted at quick recovery notably is Brother Au- St. John De Baptist Cathedral in gustine Amile of SS. Peter and Paul Col. Godwin Ageebee Nen-na Gboko Diocese where the visiting Commandery 591 Aliade. Makurdi Grand Secretary bishop ordained seventeen young men
http://home.fuse.net/ksji 8 R DECEMBER, 2013 Enugu Grand Commandery Visit of Supreme Commandery Officers to Enugu The programme prepared by the Supreme Subordi- nate commandery, Nigeria for the visit of Supreme Commandery Officers to Nigeria grouped the Nigerian Grand Commanderies into four zones, namely Lagos Zone comprising Lagos and Benin Grand Com- manderies, Abuja Zone comprising Abuja, Kaduna, Jos and Markurdi Grand Commanderies, Enugu Zone con- sisting of Enugu, Onitsha and Awka Grand Commanderies and Port Harcourt Zone comprising Owerri, Calabar and Port Harcourt Grand Commanderies. The itinerary was for the team to first visit Lagos Zone, followed by Port Harcourt Zone, Enugu Zone and finally Abuja Zone. Officers of the Supreme Commandery of Knights of St John International led by the Supreme President, General Dale Gossiaux visited Enugu on August 30, 2013, as part of their tour of Nigeria. Other members of the supreme delegation were the Supreme Auxil- Reception of Supreme entourage at Enugu iary President, Lady Iris Turner, Supreme Secretary, Bishop’s place. Lt. Gen. Tom Zdanowicz, Supreme Treasurer, Lt. Gen. Terience McCann and Supreme Auxiliary Trustee, Lady fast. Thereafter, the Supreme Officers and entourage Carol Sniezyk. Their fellow supreme officers resident were driven to the KSJI International College, Agba in Nigeria, Supreme trustee, Maj. Gen. Dan. Okekenta in Ishielu Local government area of Ebonyi State. By and Supreme Auxiliary Second Vice President, Noble the way, the college is the major capital charity project Sister Martha Egbe joined the team. As well, officers of Enugu grand Commandery. The dynamic grand presi- of the Supreme Subordinate Commandery, Nigeria ac- dent of Enugu Grand Commandery, Brig. Gen. P. S. companied the supreme officers to Enugu. The officers Nwajagugave the supreme officers a guided tour of the included the Supreme subordinate President, Major facilities at the college before receiving them in the General Anselm Okafor, Supreme Subordinate Auxil- college dining hall where he read an address of wel- iary President, Noble Sister Lizy Oguzie, Supreme come. The signature event at the college was the plant- Subordinate Secretary, Brig. Gen. Chidi Arinze and the ing of trees by each of the officers in the Kevin Ejiogu Supreme Subordinate Auxiliary Secretary, Noble Sis- Memorial Park. Thus the Supreme President planted ter Bene Nwanekezie. the first tree, followed in turn and planting trees were The visiting supreme officers and their entourage the remaining Supreme Officers. A cultural dance were received at the Enugu Airport by the grand presi- troupe of school children later performed for the au- dents and grand ladies auxiliary presidents of the zone gust visitors before they departed the college and re- including Brig. Gen. P. S Nwajagu, Brig. Gen. Alex turned to Enugu. Nnabuife and Brig. Gen. G. N. Muotolu. The team then The days activity was capped at Enugu with a town paid a courtesy visit to the Catholic Bishop of Enugu hall meeting and gala night held at the KSJI Nigeria Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. C. V. C. Onaga where they were Temple, Holy Ghost Cathedral, Ogui Enugu. During warmly welcomed, offered kolanuts and given break- the town hall meeting the Supreme Presidents an- swered questions on ranking in the Order, on how the Supreme Commandery could come to the assistance of the KSJI International College, Agba and when the Constitution would be amended to give a separate chap- ter to Regiment. At the Gala Night which had buffet, music and presentation of cultural dances, speeches were also made commending Enugu Grand Command- ery for not only blazing the trail worldwide but for their landmark KSJI International College, agba. A project which the Supreme President, General Dale Gossiaux acclaimed and said he had never seen such anywhere in the history of KSJI. The President prom- ised to challenge Grand Commanderies in the US and see how they could assist the college. Courtesy Visit to the new Bishop of Nsukka Further to the historic episcopal ordination of the new Catholic Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka Supreme President planting a tree at the KSJI College, Agba. (Continued on next page) DECEMBER, 2013 R 9
(Enugu Grand from previous page) on July 4, 2013, which occasion was attended by over two hundred knights and their ladies auxiliary of Enugu Grand Commandery, among other faithful, officers of the grand led by the grand president, Brig. Gen. P. S. Nwajagu paid a cour- tesy visit to the new Bishop, Most Rev Prof. Godfrey Onah on August 4, 2013. The team reached Nsukka early and joined the 9.30am Mass usually celebrated by the Bishop with a view to meeting the Bishop after the Mass. However, it turned out the Bishop was on a pastoral visit to Opanda. The grand presi- dent and his team then drove to Opanda after the Mass where they met with the Bishop who received them very warmly and blessed them The New Catholic Bishop of Nsukka with Enugu Grand President as well. The grand gave a purse to and team during a visit on August 4, 2013. the Bishop and made photos with him. stage regarding the proposed Inau- other suitable but knowledgeable Celebration of Feast of St John gural Kevin Ejiogu Memorial Lec- catholic clergy or senior members the Baptist ture scheduled for Saturday, Novem- of KSJI. ber 9, 2013, at Daughters of Divine Each year’s papers would be pub- All the twenty eight Com- Love Retreat and Conference Cen- lished and transmitted locally and manderies of the Enugu Grand tre (DRACC) Emene, Enugu. Enugu to the US. Already all the papers Commandery celebrated the feast Grand Commandery thought it fit for the inaugural lecture have been of St. John the Baptist, the Patron to immortalize the founder of received and are now with the saint of KSJI on June 24, 2013 with Knights of St John International printer for publication in one book. out reach Masses and parties in (KSJI) in Nigeria by instituting an The days programme of activities their various parishes. The occasion annual lecture to be delivered by a include recognition and awards to was also used to do charity to the past grand president of Enugu the 24 founding fathers of the Or- needy, visit orphanages, visit the Grand Commandery, or a member der in Nigeria, a Keynote Address prisons and hospitals. of the founding fathers of KSJI Ni- on Knighthood and the Knights of Proposed Col Kevin Ejiogu geria, or a past or incumbent presi- St John International, Nigeria by Memorial Lecture dent of the supreme subordinate Maj. Gen. Anselm Okafor, President, Plans have reached an advanced commandery, Nigeria, as well as Supreme Subordinate Commandery Nigeria (SSCN) and four papers. The lead paper will be delivered by a member of the founding fathers in Nigeria, the erudite Brother Sylvester Anyigbo, a noble knight. Other speakers/panelists include Very Rev. Monsignor Thaddeo Onoyima, immediate past Spiritual Director of Enugu grand Command- ery, Very Rev Fr. Dr Clement Obasi, the Grand Spiritual Director, Rev. Fr. Dr. EmekaNgwoke and Col Linus Ohanehi, past Grand Master of the Nigerian Temple.
Col. Innocent Diyoke Grand Secretary
Charity presentation by St James Commandery 706, Aku, to the Parish Priest on the occasion of celebration of feast of St John the Baptist.
http://home.fuse.net/ksji 10 R DECEMBER, 2013 Buffalo Grand Commandery Grand President’s Comments– Brig. Gen. James J. Setlock Brother Knights, my wife and I have just returned from a month long trip to Europe. We attended a wedding in Krosno, Poland and ex- tended our trip to visit four addi- tional Countries. Although our trip was memorable, I was very happy upon our return to Buffalo, New York. Our vacation included visiting many historic Catholic Cathedrals land marks in all five Countries. The most memorable for me, was the mass we attend in Prague, Czech Republic at Our Lady of Victory Ca- thedral. Here we saw the most cel- ebrated statue of The Infant of Prague. It brought back many memories of my mother who has since passed who had a small statue of the Infant of Prague in her living Maj. Gen. George Check, receiving “Meritorious Service Award” room in a place of honor. from Supreme President General Dale Gossiaux and Supreme 1st I wish at this time to thank my Vice President Lt. Gen. Thomas DeLuca. Brother Knights who filled in for me while I was away: past Buffalo their help while I was away seeing The Buffalo Grand Grand President and now first Vice that the work of the Grand would Commandery: President of the Supreme Com- run smoothly. I knew when I left The Buffalo Grand Commandery mandery Lt. Gen. Thomas DeLuca, that the duties of the Grand were Buffalo Grand Secretary Col. Will- has had the opportunity to recog- in good hands. Thank you very much nize and honor several Knights this iam Pocobello, and First Vice Presi- for all you did. dent of the Buffalo Grand Col. Ri- year and wishes to congratulate I have often thought about broth- them for exemplary service to the chard Braun. I ‘am grateful for all erhood within our Order and of al- Church and the Order. ways having difficultly trying to Commandery #204: define it. The best definition I found O is “An association, society, or com- Capt. Joseph Miller – Jewel of Honor munity of people linked by a com- O st mon interest, religion.” Well, that 1 Sgt. Kenneth Bubar Regimen- tal “Knight of the Year Award” certainly fits our fraternal order to O st a tee. Whether it is for a turnout, 1 . Lt. William Brauch - 50 year Pin Mass, or other functions, true broth- erhood is always displayed. The Commandery #377: O Lt. Col. William Patterson – association with my brother Knights has fostered many friend- Jewel of Honor O 1st. Lt. Raymond Gwarek – Jewel ships over the years. If a brother Knight needs support of any kind, of Honor Commandery #381: you may count on all brother O Knights to stand tall. We are truly Lt. Col. Thomas Kelly – 50 year Pin blessed within our Order to have such a relationship as brotherhood Commandery #391: O Maj. Gen. George Check – Su- among all Knights of St. John. This is how I can best relate to brother- preme Meritorious Service Award O Congratulations to Commandery hood. th May God Bless and keep all my #204 for its 100 anniversary. 1 st. Sgt. Kenneth Bubar from brother Knights safe and secure that Order of Chevaliers, Chapter No. Commandery #204 was awarded he will be there for all of us. God 2 hosted a “2013 Summer Party” “Knight of the Year” by the Buffalo Bless America. on Saturday, Sept. 14th, 2013 at Grand Commandery 2nd Regiment Brig. Gen. James Setlock Queen of Heaven RCC. God blessed September 8, 2013. Buffalo Grand President us with a beautiful day of sunshine (Continued on next page) DECEMBER, 2013 R 11
(Buffalo Grand from previous page) and warm temperatures. I wish to thank the Board of Directors for their support and the Knights who volunteered to help host the event. This was a great opportunity for fellowship for Knights and all. Buffalo Regiment: Colonel’s Comments: - Fellow Brother Knights. While at the time of writing this article, things are still not “too cool”.We have a good sense of what the chang- ing seasons will be bringing to all Commandery #204 Centennial Mass and Breakfast. or at least most of us. This change of seasons inspired me a bit for this upon us. Our Noble Order’s princi- homebound, give them a call, see article. pals can really aid us in this quest. what you can do to help them. They Most of us look forward to change We just have to practice them a bit would appreciate your prayers, so of some sort. It can be exciting, like more and we can then truly realize that they all experience a speedy a new car or painting a room to re- and appreciate the rewards and and a full recovery. fresh it and make it look new. The happiness that they will bring in a May the Heavenly Father bestow “change” recharges you and peaks bounty we can never imagine. Just on them his healing power and give interest. What happens next over a think about it. May you and you them, every grace and blessing in period of time is what I believe is families enjoy the peace and love of this life and everlasting joy in His most important. The newness of the upcoming holiday season. May presence. change tends to wear off. The luster we all be thankful for our blessings In Memorium of something different doesn’t quite and the gifts received from our excite us as much as it first did. We Lord. The following Brother Knight tend to go back to something we are has passed away since our last JOURNAL article: more comfortable with, something Col. Dennis R. Potozniak more consistent in a way. Regimental Commander Brother Knight, Capt. James This is what I believe we can re- Hens of New York was called to his late to our Noble Order and on a DON’T FORGET THOSE Eternal reward on August 9, 2013. 19 year member of Commandery much, much higher level with our WHO ARE ILL OR RECOVER- relationship with our Lord. Despite ING FROM SURGERY: 387. May his soul and the souls of all whatever comes between us, we can Note: Let us know if a Brother always count on and fall back to the Knight is ill or recovering from sur- departed Brother Knights, through God’s Mercy and Compassion rest comfort and security of our rela- gery. tionships and consistency of our We have quite a few Knights and in peace. Brothers, when contacted please Brother Knights. The structure and spouses that are ill or recovering traditions we follow are not always from surgery. They have been faith- turn out for Wakes & Funerals. easy or flashy but they do always ful members for many years and continue to provide us with mean- now can use our support. If you Col. William Pocobello, Buffalo Grand Secretary ing, focus and that safety net of know of a member who is ill or knowing what to expect. In this ever changing, ever puzzling world Please visit our present web site at:www.ksjibuffreg.com which we live in where we don’t know what to expect from one mo- ment to another isn’t this a real Local Commanderies, Grand Commanderies, Districts, and Regiments, luxury to have? Think about this and then also send your articles to be printed in the Knight of St. John Journal to: relate it to our relationship with our Lord. He is ALWAYS there for [email protected] us. Ever consistent, always reliable, or mail to: Articles need to be submitted no matter what day, or whatever before the copy closing dates: season it may be. This is such a won- BRIG. GEN. JAMES SCHAFHAUSEN derful thing that we almost always Under Secretary / Journal March Issue: by February 1st struggle with realizing and contem- Assistant Editor June Issue: by May 1st plating. If we could only realize the 4224 GREEN COOK RD. September Issue: by August 1st newness of our Lord never fades no WESTERVILLE, OHIO 43082-9706 December Issue: by November 1st matter what season of change is
http://home.fuse.net/ksji 12 R DECEMBER, 2013 Indiana Grand Commandery On Sept. 15 2013, St. Wendel Don’t forget the supreme conven- as $100.00 to Relay for Life. Raised Commandery #282 held our state tion coming next July in Columbus $755.00 to send the Tri-County Spe- board meeting getting ready for our Ohio. cial Children to attend the Cincin- state convention, to be held April As the holidays are upon us once nati Reds Ball Game. Memorial 3-5, 2014, in St. Wendel IN. Hope again, I hope everyone has a safe and flags were placed in the Holy Fam- to see as many state delegates and Merry Christmas. ily cemetery for all deceased mem- Supreme officers there as can make bers of the Knights. it. Respectfully submitted, Seven (7) Uniform Knights News from the 6th District: Brig. Gen. Larry Neumann dressed out for the Holy Family’s President Indiana Grand Corpus Christi Annual Procession. Commandery #282 had a busy Operated food booth at Oldenburg’s summer. We had a successful Freudenfast. Grilled for the Sisters beirstub in July; our golf scramble, TH of St. Francis Michaela Farm Cel- for Marian Education Outreach, was 5 Districe of Indiana: ebration in September. Also, the By the time you read this article also a success in August. Coming this Uniform Rank participated in the fall in Oct. we will have our turkey you will be thinking or doing some 90th Pilgrimage to the Lourdes Christmas shopping, but let us not bingo; in Nov. our Thanksgiving eve Grotto at St. Mary of the Rock on dance; and in Dec. our annual forget this is the time of the Christ the feast of the Assumption. Christmas open house. Child and all the great joy and hap- Commandery #355, St. Joe piness He brings to us. Milhousen Commandery #227: (County), had a fund raiser for a Therefore, as we travel through The Commandry donated sup- cancer person who passed away and the 5th District of Indiana, here is plies to the local youth group for gave the money back to the what we would like to share with trip to Haiti. Held silent auction commandery, who in turn used it in you. to raise money for a local family’s the name of the person to have all Batesville Commandery #243: medical costs. Donated money to the windows in the church reworked Oldenburg Academy. Held annual In April, Comm. #243 Batesville and resealed. They are getting ready golf outing with 20 teams compet- hosted the Indiana Grand for the west side fall festival to raise ing. We helped fry chicken for St. Commandry Convention. All del- money for their next project. Mary’s, Greensburg, Parish Festi- egates from the 5th and 6th districts Commandery #245, Haubstadt, val. Helped Ladies Auxiliary with were in attendance. We elected our also had a successful summer fest their 1st annual wine tasting event. new president, Larry Newman from serving fried chicken for all to en- the 6th district of Indiana. The In- Richmond Commandery #172: joy, and then, in Oct. began making diana Grand Knight of the Year was their home-made sausage as a fund The Commandry hosted the Chris Menkedeck from Command- Legacy of Richmond Rock & Roll raiser for their many projects. ery #31, Greensburg. Sacred Heart Commandery #335 concert. Hold monthly Euchre Card In June, we had a golf outing for Parties, We have regular bingo will be making their famous chili members, wives and friends. A and selling it as a fund raiser. On nights on Monday, Thursday and steak dinner was enjoyed by a big Friday of each week. Donated Oct.27 2013 the uniform knights crowd in August. The Mission and auxiliary took part in the All $150.00 to the Seton High School Team, sponsored by the Knights, Band. Souls Day Mass at St. Joe Cemetery went to Parma, Ohio and helped in Evansville, Indiana. Thought for the Day: people in need. Many members vol- In Nov. at the next regiment unteered at the Church Festival in Remember this time of year is meeting of the 6th district they were September. Also, celebrated the the time for peace, love and joy planning on having a special Mass 30th year anniversary of the Jerry throughout the world. So say “Have said for all deceased members of the Becker Memorial Golf Tournament a Good Day” to everyone you meet Knights and Auxiliaries and invited on the 21st of September. We ap- today. all Knights and Auxiliary members preciate the friendship and support to attend. we receive from our Ohio Brother Submitted by: By the time this is read all Knights as well as our local Jim Hortemiller commanderys will have held their th commanderies as we raised over 5 District of Indiana elections; if not when asked to run $4,000.00 which will benefit the say yes. Remember our fathers, Tri-County Special Children’s fund. grandfathers, and even their fathers started your commanderies in the Oldenburd Commandery #220: hope it will continue through you. As we journey to our Brothers at Keep Christ So please, don’t let them down. Oldenburg Comm. #220, we found Also by the time this is read my them very busy donating money in wife and I (Rita & Larry Neumann) ($200.00) to St. Vincent DePaul will have done a pilgrimage to Italy Food Pantry. Donated $100.00 to Christmas and Rome. the Kevin Wallpe Benefit, as well DECEMBER, 2013 R 13 Monrovia Grand Commandery Liberia Bids Farewell to an Illustrious Son On Friday, October 11, 2013 hun- dreds of knights, ladies, cadets, juniors as well as members of the Knights and Ladies of Marshall, also a Catholic fraternity, turnout to give their last respect to Noble Knight Brig. Gen. J. Emmanuel Pepple who died on September 15th at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Medical Center in Monrovia. Brig. Gen. Pepple was initiated into Sacred Heart Commandery #366,Liberia’s first Commandery, in 1963 and served actively in the Order for 50 unbroken years. He rose through the ranks of the Order and served in many capacities both within his local Commandery as well as the erstwhile Liberia Grand Command- ery. Many remembered him as the “old man who led the processions Jerome Ziegler, and the Bishop of Master of the Bishop John Collins and drills of the Knights of St. Gbarnga, His Lordship Anthony F. #16 Chapter of Chevaliers, and John”. Bowah, being joined by several member of the Liberia Temple of After receiving the body, the cor- priests. In his homily, Bishop Bowah the Noble and Exalted Knights of tege under the command of Brig. extolled the dedication of the de- the Holy Cross. In appreciation of Gen. Moenti E. Young, the Grand ceased brother in the services he his services to the local church and President of Monrovia Grand Com- performed be it for the Order or his the growth and development of or- mandery accompanied by Grand country. He admonished brothers ganizations especially the Order in Presidents and Grand Respected and sisters of the Order to try to Liberia, the late Holy Father Presidents of the other two Grand emulate the work of the deceased. Blessed John Paul II honored him Commanderies and the three Grand Brig. Gen. Pepple served in the with the Benemerenti Medal on Ladies Auxiliaries respectively, as Order as past vice regimental com- December 5, 1998. well as Past Grand Presidents and mander and regimental commander He worked as a career civil ser- Grand Respected Presidents began of the 5th District Regiment of the vant and served the Ministry of a procession to the Sacred Heart former West African Grand, Brigade Education for 56 years before be- Cathedral for the wake keeping and Commander of the former Liberia ing retired and for his long service funeral Mass. The Mass was Grand Commandery, Grand Com- to his country, the President of concelebrated with the Archbishop mander of the Districts of the Liberia, Madam Ellen Johnson of Monrovia, His Grace, Lewis Liberia Grand Commandery, Grand Sirleaf conferred upon him one of the country’s highest honors, the Humane Order of African Redemp- tion in the rank of Knight Com- ~ PLEASE NOTE ~ mander on July 24, 2007 during cel- Due to the ever-growing number of members who submit articles ebration of the country Indepen- and photos to be printed in the Knight of St. John Journal and an dence Day. endless number of computer programs available, new proceedures are He also served as a member of now being used. the Liberia National Guard and rose to the rank of Colonel in the All articles submitted via email should be saved in a MicroSoft Liberian Army and received the Dis- Word format (without photos) 12 point TimesRoman. tinguished Service Order in 1978 All photos should be of highest resolution possible and attached to from the late President William R. an email (DO NOT embed photos in Word files; captions may be Tolbert. included at the end of the submitted article or in the email message. He is survived by his wife for 52 Please limit entries to TWO (2) pages maximun. years, Sis. Myrtle D. Pepple, a union Articles submitted after the deadline will be included on a space blessed with three children, two of available basis. (see page 11) whom predeceased him. Instructions and examples will be available, upon request, at the Submitted by 2014 Supreme Convention, in Columbus Ohio. Col. Michael A. Clarke Thank you for your assistance. Worthy President #366 http://home.fuse.net/ksji 14 R DECEMBER, 2013
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http://home.fuse.net/ksji 16 R DECEMBER, 2013 Owerri Grand Commandery St Michael Commandery 705 Umuacha on the Wheels Saturday, 24th August 2013, Umuacha, Isiala Ngwa South, Abia State, Nigeria, St. Michael Com- mandery 705 Umuacha used one stone to kill two birds. The commandery had her hall foundation laying launching, same time, her Sister, Our Lady Gate of Heaven Laux 648, Umuacha was inaugurated. In a goodwill message and wel- come address, the worthy President, brother Knight, Captain Bernard Chukwuemeka Okoro thanked brother knights and sister Knights for attending the occasion. He thanked most pertinently the Supreme Laux, USA for unhooking the charter. By this inauguration, of Laux 648 Umuacha, Commandery 705 has properly come to stand as a full fledged commandery since 2011 of supreme subordinate commandery carefully scrutinized by the Grand its inauguration. Nigeria. Secretary, Owerri Grand Command- In handing over the charter to the We are happy as we saw our Su- ery, Col. F.M.P. Akpaka. charter Respected President Sister preme Officers meet with the po- The mock monthly regular meet- Josephine Aliche, the Grand Laux litical and religious leaders of ing was held by St. Michael Com- Respected, Noble Sister Lizzy our country, Nigeria. mandery 705, Umuacha. The wor- Shiweobi wished the new Laux Your visit to them added impe- thy President, Captain Bernard .C. Commandery well. tus and vigor to our apostolic work Okoro and the recording and corre- The two occasions happened si- in Nigeria. spondence Secretary, Lt. Vincent .C. multaneously and it was smiles on Though time could not permit, Azubuike took the high table set for our faces as we look forward to our your meeting with the grassroot the business of the day. joint meetings. members, would have afforded a Upon the raps of the gavel, all Recompense to our Supreme more vivid picture of the Order in officers and members took their Officers’ Trek to West Africa Nigeria. We wish when next you proper positions. And with the open- trek to this place, the grassroot ing and closing rituals the mock Praise to God in the height that members will have hands shake meeting was conducted. you landed safely back to our su- with you. In comments and compliments preme headquarters after the trek May the Good God bless, replen- session, the Grand Secretary, to West Africa. ish and recompense your efforts and Owerri Grand, the Regimental It was a delighted feeling watch- desire to have a trek to West Africa. Commander, Col. B.L.C Okoro, com- ing you on my small television set, mander Laz Ugorji and the District in my small apartment, in my local Owerri Grand Commandery, Nigeria, District 13 Held 2013 Commander Major C.J. Nwakwa village, Umuokegwu – Omoba, Abia gave talks to help keep the District State, Nigeria, together with my Muster th onto good footing. family. Saturday, 19 October, 2013, In a homily the Eucharistic Chief You saw our genuine efforts to- Christ the King Commandery 445 Celebrant, stressed on the impor- wards making Knights of St John Aba, District 13 held the 2013 Mus- tance and need for the unity and International remain on the top of ter for the four commanderies in charity in the Order. He called on high heights. the District. brothers to love one another and to All are attributable to past and After the mass celebrated by the live the life of charity particularly present leaderships, particularly District Spiritual Adviser and Par- to strangers. Late Major General AEN Izuwa for ish Priest, St. Jude Parish, Amapu It was indeed a memorable cer- laying a solid foundation and now Ntigha Rev. Fr. Obinna Chikezie, emony as the October rain de- our dynamic Major General brothers filed out for muster and scended with alacrity after the Mus- Anselm Okafor who with our ca- inspection. ter and inspection; a showered pable secretary Brig. General The books and records of the four Chidi Arinze is piloting the ship of commanderies in the District were (Continued on next page) DECEMBER, 2013 R 17
Supreme Secretary and Wife Receive Papal Award Word was received from the Vatican that His Holiness, Pope Francis I, has approved Lt. Gen. Tom Zdanowicz, and his wife Jeanne, as candidates to be initiated into the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre. Sir Tom and Lady Jeanne Zdanowicz were invested into the Order by the Grand Prior, His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, at a grand ceremony at St. Patrick’s Ca- thedral, New York City, NY, on Saturday, November 23, 2013. A reception followed at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Other KSJI members receiving similar honors of knighthood from the Vatican in the past have been: Gen. Frank Biel, Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre Gen. Joseph H. Weiss, Order of St. Gregory the Great Gen. William Heimbock, “Pro Ecclesia et Pontiface” Lt. Gen. Frederick Alwaboah, Order of St. Gregory the Great Brother N.E. Koranteng, Order of St. Gregory the Great Brother Raymond O. Sarpong, Order of St. Sylvester
(Owerri Grand from previous page) Mass at the Conference hall of the Ebikiye; 1st Trustee, Col. Joseph Centre and was said by Very Rev. Echemazu. blessing and gift of charity from God Fr. (Dr) Col. Clement Obasi, Spiri- The convention dinner held Sat- Almighty tual Director of Enugu Grand Com- urday night was organized by Enugu Nigeria-Supreme Subordinate mandery and Very Rev. Fr. Major Grand Commandery and it was a Commandery Convention Ralph Madu, Supreme Subordinate joyful one as Egwu Umuagboho, The Supreme Subordinate Com- Spiritual Director. Great Mkponkiti dancers enter- nd mandery Nigeria held her 5th (2nd Saturday, 2 November, nomina- tained the delegates. rd Biennial ) convention from Thurs- tions and elections were held in a Sunday 3 Nov; 2013 delegates day 31st October – Sunday 3rd No- consensus manner and the officers departed after the departure Mass. vember, 2013 at the Divine Love were sworn in thus: Supreme Sub- The cool coal city of Enugu at- Retreat and Conference Centre ordinate President, Major General mosphere was serene as the del- (DRACC) Emene – Enugu Eastern Anselm Okafor; Supreme Subordi- egates had a joyful convention and st Nigeria. nate 1 Vice President Major Gen- another hopeful one in 2015. nd The convention had its theme as eral Dan Okekenta; 2 Vice Presi- “Knighthood and the year of faith”. dent, Bro. Sylvester Eka; Supreme Lt. Vincent .C. Azubuike The convention convened with Subordinate Secretary, Noble Bro. Rec/Cor. Secretary Chidi Arinze; Treasurer Bro. Bob Commandery 705
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http://home.fuse.net/ksji 18 R DECEMBER, 2013 Baltimore-Washington Grand Commandery St. Dominic’s Knights of St. John International Commandery #373 and Ladies Auxiliary #303 Extend Thanks to Their Honorary Members St. Dominic’s Knights of St. John International Commandery #373 and Ladies Auxiliary #303 honored four of their members during a spe- cial “Let Us Break Bread Together” Luncheon on Saturday, September 21, 2013. This special recognition and thanks was extended to Brother John Brown, Sr., Sister Carrie Glascoe, Sister Gertrude Johnson and Brother James A. Jones for their personal, dedicated service and leadership given to the Organiza- Cardinal Donald Wuerl greeting people after Mass. tion. Brother John Brown, Sr., a member of Commandery #373 for ognized for her genuine skills as the Secretary and herself to each hon- over 60 years was reminded of his treasurer. Brother James A. Jones, oree. She also commended the hon- respect for the organization’s Chris- President of St. Dominic’s Com- orees on their ultimate contribu- tian values which were always ob- mandery #373 has been an active tion to the organization. The hon- served in his action and words. member for over 30 years. Brother ored members surrounded by their Brother Brown is one of the most Jones’ contribution to the organi- family reminisenced on their years respected Knights in the organiza- zation is unlimited as he success- in the organization. tion on the local and district levels. fully served in many positions. He The luncheon ended with a sur- Sister Carrie Glascoe a member for is admired for his reputation to be prise presentation to the honorary over fifty years was a former Deputy on time, prepared and willingly ful- caregivers and members over the Organizer and Junior Auxiliary Di- filling any Knights responsibility age of 70 from the youthful mem- rector. Sister Glascoe held several with pride. bers. These cherished moments officer positions in Auxiliary #303, Each member was presented a were presented by Sisters Sharon district, and grand levels. Sister certificate by Sister Elaine Jones, Brown and Swynice Hawkins. The Gertrude Johnson is the only living President of Auxiliary #303. Sis- event was held at Mimi’s Café in charter member of St. Dominic’s ter Mary Murphy, past Supreme Waldorf, Maryland. Ladies Auxiliary #303, organized President extended a special gift on St. Joseph Parish Celebrates in 1952. Sister Johnson was a very behalf of Sister Ann Johnson, Su- 250th Anniversary effective delegate to the Grand and preme Recording Secretary, Sister Supreme conventions. She was rec- Bertha Colbert, Supreme Financial St. Joseph Parish located in Pomfret, Maryland celebrated its 250th Anniversary, Mass and picnic on September 22, 2013. The spe- cial outdoor Mass was celebrated on a sunny afternoon under a large white tent. His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington was the principal Cel- ebrant and Homilist for the Mass. There were a large gathering of Concelebrating Priests, Deacons, Nuns, Altar Servers, and a combined Choir providing the music. Elected officials representing the State of Maryland and Charles County were in attendance. Piscataway Indians helped welcome those who were at- tending Mass by chanting and play- ing a large drum. Color Guards for the Mass were performed by the Knights of St. John and the Knights
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(Balt./Wash. Grand from previous page) of Columbus. The turn out of a large number of Knights of St. John mem- bers dressed in full dress and black suit was very impressive as acknowl- edged by many of the Mass goers. The Mass was followed by a parish picnic that included music, games, and a moon bounce. Second and Third Degree Exemplication First Maryland Regiment held a Second and Third Degree Exempli- fication at Ascension Catholic Church located in Bowie, Maryland on October 26, 2013. Celebrant, Rev Kyle T. Ingels, Pastor of Ascension Catholic Church and Deacon Rob- ert L. Martin of Commandery #309 celebrated the Eucharistic Liturgy. The exemplification was hosted by Commandery #283. Thirteen can- didates were exemplified by Grand Second & Third Degree Exemplification. Master Colonel Martin M. Bella dur- ing the ritual. The candidates were of the Rites, Blessing and Dismissal, A, L, Brown, Comm. #4; Chijioke very focus on the Grand Master’s ex- everyone assembled in front of the Okafor, Comm. #286; Gregory A. planation of Unity as the prime les- Church for a group photograph. Miles and Anton Hoop, Comm. son of the 2nd Degree and Charity as Knights went to the Church Hall to #296; Anthony Brown and Earnest the greatest virtue of the 3rd Degree fellowship and enjoy a delicious pre- Winter, Comm. #373; Louis Barnes, of the Order. After the conclusion pared meal. Our new Knights are Comm. #386; John Brown, Jr., Tristan Brown, Lawrence Gray, John Briscoe, Marc Countiss, Comm. 2014 KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN #309; and Michael Sobah, Comm. #615. Congratulations. and LADIES AUXILIARY Events/ Activities INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION Commandery #309 in unity with Sacred Heart Junior Auxiliary #51 Convention Souvenir Program Booklet Advertising held a dinner sale at Saint Catherine’s Hall located in Ad cost: Mcconchie, Maryland. Commandery 1 Full Page Printing area 7 /2” x 10” $120.00 #309 and Sacred Heart Auxiliary 1 3 One-half Page Printing area 7 /2” x 4 /4” $ 75.00 #301 provided Thanksgiving bas- 1 3 One-quarter Page Printing area 3 /2” x 4 /4” $ 50.00 kets to needy families in Charles 1 1 One-eighth Page Printing area 3 /2” x 2 /4” $ 40.00 County, Maryland. Special Patrons One line $ 5.00 Please Remember: Deadline for submission of all ads – April 30, 2014 When we gather to meet or to socialize keep in mind those Broth- Please make all checks payable to: Knights of St. John ers and Sisters who are ill or con- fined to their residence or to a pri- Mail all copy with payment to: Convention Committee vate nursing home. They will ap- 4224 Green Cook Rd. preciate your telephone calls, per- Westerville, OH 43082 USA sonal visits or cards to show that they are not forgotten. But most of all keep them in your prayers. Your name Address Ron Taylor, President Incarnation Commandery #296 City, State, Zip, Country William B. Young, Jr., Historian Sacred Heart Commandery #309 Phone #
http://home.fuse.net/ksji 20 R DECEMBER, 2013 Awka Grand Commandery When the Officers of Awka Grand Commandery were installed, they all knew that they were to be “the light of the Church”. This was not because the State that housed Awka Grand – Anambra State – is known and called the “light of the Nation” though the Governor Mr. Peter Obi encouraged the Grand Officers to spread the light to all parts of the Country. It was not also because the diocese that the Grand exists within is one of those blessed with the highest number of priests and religious. It was simply because the Awka Diocesan Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Paulinus Ezeokafor enumerat- ing the challenges that will present themselves to the new Officers as he received them on the eve of their installation enjoined them to stand The Most Rev. Dr. Paulinus Ezeokafor, Bishop of Awka diocese, firm and trust in the sufficient with the Supreme Subordinate and Grand Officers during a Grace of God for them. “You must courtesy visit to him. be the light of the Church” he fi- nally submitted. ity practices in this year of faith. of faith, the Grand continuously re- Borrowing a cue from His Lord- To the joy of all members, by mid educated the faith of its Board of ship, the Grand President Brig. October, the Grand had recorded Trustee members by the production Gen. G.N. Muotolu in his welcome over =N=10 million – about and circulation of reflections and address after the inauguration Mass 70,000.00 US Dollars – worth of mimeographs on faith related top- said to the eleven Commanderies charity from its eleven ics. The District Muster and Inspec- under his charge “… today, I am Commanderies, four Districts, one tions have been concluded and the your Grand President which implies Regiment and the Grand itself. The Cadets and Juniours’ session were that while you rest, I must work; charity extended through the moth- total encouraging. while you eat, I must fast; while you erless babies home, prisons, widows For the new Grand, the acceler- sleep, I must stay awake to think and orphans to the clergy, religious ated rhythm of modern life de- for you; while you walk, I must be and the diocesan university. manded that a Knight constantly with you carrying the light and In the months under review, the re-train himself. Hence, on Septem- showing you the way; may God help Grand President and his able aco- ber 1, when the father of the Order me”. As if they must share with him lytes had successed in visiting all commanded the order of muster the office of the Grand President, the Commanderies. On a visit to and inspection, the changes from he urged them in these words each Commandery, as he takes his the new and Acting Supreme IG “please brothers, I beg you to re- salute before the pedestal, he makes called for re-training. So, the sky member to carry along with you it a duty to draw the Grand on October 12 was clear and the your light each time you go out no Secretary’s attention to the lighted weather clement. Inside the Grand matter how small they shine just in candles, a sign of what they are – hall, Col. Peter Egwui took the en- case mine fail to see clearly. showing the way. But as if to shy tire District, Regiment and Local Eight months have passed since away from this duty he will always Commanders and their Vice, their these sweet words were spoken. end his address with these words Adjutants and delegates from Brothers had tried in many ways to “… as you know, Christ is the per- Commanderies on the new changes. be the light of both the Church and fect light, follow him for he will Also treated in the workshop were the Nation. Yet, the eight months show you the way since he is the issues on social ethics among broth- were exciting as almost every week truth”. The continuous search for ers and indiscipline and their cor- the Grand Officers took another this way and the truth inspired our responding sanctions. step toward solidifying the pros- Grand retreat, a spiritual rejuvena- Beginning from November, our pects of the new Awka Grand. In tion which brought together all of- year of faith shall end with faith February, the Grand Secretary Col. ficers of the Commanderies, Dis- based competition among the four Peter Egwui made a symbolic ges- tricts, Regiment and Grand. It is Districts, our population shall in- ture in support of the Order’s long- this same search that motivated the crease through initiation into the standing tradition on charity when spirit filled Communion Sunday we 1st degree, our brothers shall be ex- he announced the need for all witnessed this year from various emplified into the 2nd and 3rd de- Commanderies. As part of the year Commanderies to increase the char- (Continued on next page) DECEMBER, 2013 R 21
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(Awka Grand from previous page) gree and our convention and wid- ows’ party shall be splendid. Our brothers who have gone to their rests will be remembered in a spe- cific way while our members who have waved the banners of Jesus for many years and have been consid- ered victorious in many ways will be honoured. Not forgetting our ac- tive participation in the Supreme Subordinate Commandery, in our local parishes in our diocese and in our places of work. For all these suc- cesses and for many expected suc- cesses, we thank all the echelon of our Order through which all our successes can be visibly recorded and the good Lord who is the light, the way and the truth. To him be glory forever and ever – Amen.
Capt. Peter C. Uttazi Under Secretary [Admin] The Grand carrying out Charity work to one of its Spiritual For: Awka Grand Commandery Adviser who is now a Bishop. http://home.fuse.net/ksji 22 R DECEMBER, 2013 New York Grand Commandery New York Grand News: From all the members of the New York Grand a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to our Brothers and Sisters and their families. May the infant Jesus smile on all of you and your families. The Rochester Temple of the Noble Degree held its annual busi- ness meeting on Sunday, October 6th at the Dutch Mill, a delicious lunch served by the Ventura family was en- joyed by all. The 2014 New York Grand Del- egates meeting and the 2015 Grand Convention will be hosted by Com- mandery #680 and Auxiliary #592 in Newark, NJ. From Utica: Capt. Jason Fazio: This past September Commandery 41 assisted in a Eucharistic prayer vigil for peace. St. Joseph and St. Patrick Church in Utica, NY held a 6 hour Eucharistic prayer vigil. The vigil was part of Pope Francis’ con- tinued prayer for peace in the Syrian mittee for St. Marianne Cope, adver- Fall season was filled with beauti- civil war. Knights participation in- tising the novena by placing an 8’ by ful and joyful experiences. It marked cluded leading the Rosary to partici- 12’ banner on the front of Command- the end of outdoor family barbecue, pants in the Church. ery 41’s home, and Commanderies 41 summer camps and cookouts by vari- In addition, fellow Knights partici- and 385 turning out in uniform for ous ministries in this region. pated in events celebrating St. the Mass and procession on the 9th day Our Condolences go to Brother Marianne Cope. St. Marianne Cope of the Novena. The members of the Stephen Uche Aghanya, Commander (her given name was Barbara Cope) Knights in the city of Utica will con- of Commandery 626 NY who lost his was a German immigrant who was tinue to participate in events honor- elder brother in Queens, New York raised in Utica, NY. She was a pa- ing this great Saint. recently. May his soul and the souls rishioner of St. Joseph and St. Patrick of the faithfully departed rest in Para- Church in Utica. She became a Sister From Rochester: dise. of St. Francis, and she would answer We extend our sympathy to Major a call to minister to Hansen’s Disease Donald Santangelo on the recent District 4 Delegates Meetings: (Leprosy) patients in Moloka’i, death of his son Mark, may his Soul The Third Quarterly Delegates Hawai’i. St. Marianne was declared and the souls of all the faithfully de- meeting of District Four of the New a saint by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012. parted rest in peace. York Grand Commandery was hosted This past August the City of Utica The following Knights and Ladies by Commandery 676 Trenton NJ at renamed a street in honor of St. are ill or recovering from surgery, the Church of the Blessed Sacrament Marianne Cope. The street is now Most Rev. James Moyniham, Frank – Our Lady of the Divine Shepherd, called St. Marianne Way. When her and Elizabeth Meleca, Tom Meleca, 716 Bellevue Avenue, Trenton, NJ on home parish held festivities honor- Charles Perri, George Schum, James September 22, 2013. Top on the ing this occasion Knights volunteered Duignan, Edwin Morris Jr., Al Keidel, agenda was the ratification of the to support the parish. Knights also Kenneth Scholl, Charles Stitch, By-laws. The Delegates unanimously helped to clean and maintain the site Carmen Cinanni, Chester Ventura voted to adopt the Byelaws presented of St. Marianne’s childhood home. and Donald Santangelo. by the Byelaw Committee. This property was recently purchased Please keep these and all our New Yord Grand Retreat: by St. Joseph and St. Patrick Church. Brother Knights and Ladies who are New York Grand Retreat has be- The maintenance of this site is an ill or recovering from surgery, and all ongoing service project for the those ailing at home, in hospitals and come an annual pilgrimage for all the Knights and Ladies Auxiliaries under Knights. in nursing homes in your prayers. This past October Knights helped New York Grand Commandery. Sat- urday, September 14th, 2014, wit- to promote a 9 day novena to St. Publicity Chairman Marianne Cope. Our participation Brig. Gen. George Hoffman Jr. nessed another annual day of recol- included serving on the parish com- (Continued on next page) DECEMBER, 2013 R 23
(New York Grand from previous page) being there in person. Tom remarked: the Ladies Auxiliary. Following their lection at the Sacred Villa of Our Lady “What a thrill it must have been for outing Mass, there was a traditional you to receive the “Shining Star reception party in the Church Hall Retreat House, Mount Pocono, PA. The retreat commenced with a Eu- Award” from the Bishop of the Dio- where friends came to celebrate with cese of Brooklyn. I am so happy for them. Please support them in their charistic Celebration which was offi- ciated by Monsignor Anselm you. Your family must be proud. From efforts to grow spiritually with the my observations, you are a devoted Commandery and in the Order. Nwaorgu, Spiritual Director and as- sisted by Rev. Fr. Albert. There were Knight of St. John who really deserves Commandery 680 Drill Practice of the recognitions. There are many good October 27, 2013 was held on the pa- confessions and solemn hour of Ado- ration and Stations of the Cross by men who are members of the Knights rade ground of Blessed Sacrament of St. John. And better than that, there Church, Newark NJ. Brothers and sis- all participants. Formation for pro- cession and muster parade was com- are those who silently do the work of ters turned out in good numbers and the Lord without any fanfare. You are the drill was very successful under manded by Brig. Gen. George J. Hoffman Jr., New York Grand Presi- one of those individuals. You are de- the command of Captain Joe Ofodile, serving. May God bless you in all of Commander of 680. dent. your endeavors. I hope that the event Commandery #626: Fr. Raphael Madu Visits in your honor was one that you will Commandery 680: Congratulations to Sgt. Anthony remember the rest of your life”. Okeke of Commandery 626 New Father Madu, the Spiritual Direc- Commandery #676: tor of the Nigerian Supreme Subor- York. On Friday, October 4th, 2013, His Excellency, Bishop Nicholas Commandery 676 Trenton NJ had dinate Commandery, recently was on a Retreat on Saturday, October 12, a working visit to United States and DiMarzio of the Diocese of Brooklyn NY decorated him with the “Shining 2012 at the Church of the Blessed he made a stop-over at Commandery Sacrament – Our Lady of the Divine 680 and LAUX 592 to felicitate with Star Award” during the Bishop’s An- nual Dinner. Sgt. Anthony was hon- Shepherd, 716 Bellevue Avenue, Tren- the members of the Order. Fr. Madu ton, NJ from 9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. participated in the Eucharistic Mass ored for his good example and out- standing services to the Church and There was a workshop, Reading and presided by Monsignor Anselm Spiritual Reflection following the Nwaorgu, NY Grand Spiritual Direc- entire Catholic Community. Sgt. Okeke celebrated the award Retreat with the theme: KSJI as Ser- tor. In a reception hosted by the Com- vant Leaders. Induction of three mandery, Fr. Madu highlighted the with a Thanksgiving Service at his parish - St. Clement Pope Catholic brothers into the Order marked the outstanding contributions and close of the event. We welcome the progress made by the KSJI in Nige- Church, 141-11, 123rd Street, Jamaica New York on Sunday, October 6, 2013. following new brothers and wish ria is the pioneer lead in the building them well in their endeavors in the and administration of Veritas Catho- The Eucharistic Mass was officiated by Rev. Father Chris Ezeoke, the Commandery and in the Noble Or- lic University, which campus is cur- der: SK Oliver Plunkett Nnadi, SK rently being erected in Abuja, capital Spiritual Director of Commandery 626 New York. Following the Thanks- Gbarclai Andrew Mowenn, and SK of Nigeria. Celestine Aririguzoh. giving Mass was a reception party and Cadet News: cultural dance at the Obi Igbo Hall in Commandery #680: Commandery 676 Trenton NJ Ca- Jamaica New York where the parish- Congratulations to the newly in- dets will be officially inducted on the ioners, friends and well-wishers ducted Knight of Commandery 680 first week of November 2013. Please showed up en masse to celebrate with and Ladies Auxiliary 592. During the stay tuned, we will bring you news of the Okeke family. regular monthly business meeting of the induction in the next quarter. In a goodwill message, the Su- Sunday, September 8, 2013, one frontiernet.net/~nygrand preme Secretary, Lt. Gen, Tom brother – Anthony Ebere, was initi- Zdanowicz who was unavoidably ab- ated into the Knighthood by the Wor- Fraternally submitted: sent highly congratulated Sgt. An- thy President, Sir Ben Onwuegbu. Sir Titus Osuagwu thony Okeke and apologized for not Also five sisters were inducted into Media and Information Officer
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(Welcome New Members from page 5) Commandery: 655 Owerri, Imo, Nigeria Felix O. Ekeanyanwu, Finbar K. Ogunta, Alexander Emenyeonu, Anbrose U. Eke, Charles U. Kanu, Donatus I. Ndukwe, Venantius C. Onyeuba, Wilfred C. Nwosu 656 Ehime Mbano, Imo, Nigeria Christian Onwudiwe, Longinus Okoro 673 Adoka, Nigeria James Oguche, Godwin Aliwo, Vincent Mary Odeh A., Edward Okodi 674 North Bank Makurdi, Nigeria Michael E. Okobo, Benedict S. Yogbo, James T. Tarkende 676 Trenton, NJ Oliver Nnadi, Andrew Mowenn, Celestine Aririguzoh 699 Ikono, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria Peter Uduma Obong, Patrick M. Udo, Anthony Bassey, Mark C. Umoh 705 Umuacha, Abia, Nigeria Cyril Nwankwo, Christain Amamba, Fidelis Ucheji, Clement Onwere, Ambrose Ahiwe 744 Nadowli, Ghana Rev. Fr. Aloysius Kpiebaya 748 Nkwanta, Ghana Godwin Peter Asante, Samuel Amelefema 758 La, Ghana Gabriel Agyei, John Yaro Abane, Robertson Agbenyega 760 Pokuasi, Ghana Wisdom Domie, Frank Antwi. Raymond Kingston Kodwo, Simon Agbeli, Love Bruce Alister, Ahorli Bernard 780 Ezi East, Imo, Nigeria Poulimus Onwuka, Joseph Iweho, Kennedy Nwoko 795 Teshie, Ghana Prosper Kofi Ocloo, David Boye-Agoe, Jacques Vikuom, Anthony Edem Anku, George Adeyinka Olajide, Peter Koeteh Korwu, Samuel Kotei Frantah, Michael Elendu, Gright Amponsah, Maxwell Bedu Boateng, Immanuel Justice Vidger, Patrick Kodua, Andrew Ugbodaga, Theophpilus Uyi Ukpebor, Emeka Anthony Okoli, Clement Kakpema 798 Airport West, Accra, Ghana James Gbedemah, Patrick Tandoh-Offin, Nicholas Atsu Delor, Emmanuel Kpenema, Martin Eson-Benjamin, Patrick Mireku, Raphael Afonya, Frank Twum Barima Ampofo, George Gidi, Cyril Opon, Daniel Larbi, Joseph Carl Rhule, John Kwadowo Amaniampong, Henry Kofi Dodd, Emmanuel K. Gyamfi September 2013 thru December 2013
2014 SUPREME CONVENTION THEME BASKET RAFFLE The beautiful city of Columbus, Ohio, will be the site for the 2014 Supreme Convention for the Knights of St John International and Ladies’ Auxiliary, Knights of St. John International. The “Theme Basket Raffle” has been a very successful endeavor during our past conventions. It was recommended that the “Theme Basket Raffle” once again be held during the 2014 convention. The profits from this fundraiser will help to defer expenses for the convention. The Committee is encouraging and inviting all Commandaries and Auxiliaries to participate in this effort and to donate at least one “Theme Basket” for this project. The cost of each basket should not be more than $40.00 to $50.00. The goal is to make your basket attractive enough to sell as many raffle tickets as possible. We are also welcoming monetary donations in lieu of “Theme Baskets”. All baskets should be delivered to the convention by Tuesday, July 22, 2014. The following is a list of suggestions for your “Theme Baskets”: Bath and Body Basket Romance Basket Candle Basket Snack Basket Wine and Cheese Basket Imported Beers Basket Sport Snack Basket Assorted Chocolates Basket Hair Products State/Country Basket Religious Basket NFL/NBA Theme Baskets Game Basket Coffee/Tea Basket (Assortment of Adult or Children games) The baskets will be displayed at the convention and the raffle tickets will be sold during the week of the convention. Each sheet of raffle tickets will cost $5.00 or 5 sheets for $20.00. Drawings will be held Saturday afternoon and winning numbers posted to aid winners in picking up baskets. The winning ticket numbers will be displayed throughout the convention center. Let’s work together to make our “2014 Theme Basket Raffle” another huge success! To obtain a “Theme Basket” commitment form, or have any questions or need additional information, please contact: Connie Schafhausen, Chairperson Phone: (740) 965-8274 email: [email protected] DECEMBER, 2013 R 25
(Supreme President from page 4) Port Harcourt area of Nigeria where I was honored to plant an apple tree in In Memoriam honor of the late SSP-Nigeria, Maj. Gen. C.O.E. Onwuliri and to dedicate a ten- Commandery: 100 Schenectady, NY Richard Farry nis court built in his honor. All throughout the area we visited, we also 100 Schenectady, NY Timothy D. Fibbie saw the concrete examples of the works 282 Poseyville, IN Paul Arnold 282 Wadesville, IN Clinton Koester and acts of charity that each commandery, district and grand 345 Haubstadt, IN John Spindler commandery were working on. The 346 Saltpong, Ghana John Baptist Nyamiah 346 Saltpong, Ghana John Sam KSJI University in Enugu and the ad- dition of a new building for Veritas 392 Tamale, Ghana Francis Bayor University were two of the largest that 411 Wa, Ghana Hiary Gborg 411 Wa, Ghana Edward Sanche we had the honor to visit. Because of all the good work being performed 422 Owerri, Imo, Nigeria Francis Nwokoro through and in the name of the Knights 422 Owerri, Imo, Nigeria Nicholas Iwuoso 422 Owerri, Imo, Nigeria Cletus Nsonwu of St. John International it is my hope that the Supreme Commandery sup- 422 Owerri, Imo, Nigeria Leonard Chukwunyelu port a visit to our West African broth- 427 Jirapa, Ghana Emmanuel Donglabong 433 Orlu, Imo, Nigeria Innocent U. Ngaikedi ers as time and finances allow. By the time this issue is published 433 Orlu, Imo, Nigeria Festus Obioha each commandery should have had the 433 Orlu, Imo, Nigeria Lawrence E. Nnadi 439 Tumu, Ghana Martin Z. Tang annual election of officers. I would en- courage all members to support the 439 Tumu, Ghana Gorden Sumaire newly elected officers for 2014. They 443 Bolgatanga, Ghana Joseph Adongo Asakeyatigo 443 Bolgatanga, Ghana Leonard Baba Atampugbire cannot do all of the work of the order. Although they are elected to serve you, 445 Aba, Abia, Nigeria Fidelis Okafor you must also work to serve the organi- 456 Ahiara, Imo, Nigeria Francis G. Anyanwu 469 Umuahia, Abia, Nigeria Benedict Etie zation. Whether it is fundraising, acts of charity, visiting the sick, turning out 479 Okigwe, Imo, Nigeria Pius N. Egwim for our deceased members, these are 499 Effiakuma, Takoradi, Ghana Gordon Hans 517 Wa, Ghana Hilary Milleyong but a sampling of those items where we can serve the order, our fellow man, 517 Wa, Ghana John Bayor the church and our God. 532 Urualla, Imo, Nigeria Hyacinth D. Agu 533 Aba, Abia, Nigeria Peter Nwosu And now, a plug for the upcoming Supreme Convention. Brig. Gen. James 533 Aba, Abia, Nigeria Cornelius N. Njoku Schafhausen and his committee have 539 Akabo, Imo, Nigeria Lambert Ohaegbule 560 Izombe Imo, Nigeria Raymond Okonkwo been working very hard to make the convention a very good experience for 561 Owerri, Imo, Nigeria J.J. Ekechukwu all who attend. The location is very 562 Ezinihitte, Imo, Nigeria Benedict O. Njoku 562 Ezinihitte, Imo, Nigeria Edward O. Madu central to most of the members in the U.S. and is served by an international 562 Ezinihitte, Imo, Nigeria Godwin G. Ihedinma airport for all of our overseas delegates. 564 Isiala Mbano, Imo, Nigeria Martin Ebirim 564 Isiala Mbano, Imo, Nigeria Titus Okoro If you know that you will be unable to attend the convention, then let your 564 Isiala Mbano, Imo, Nigeria Edmund Okereke membership know so that they may 564 Isiala Mbano, Imo, Nigeria John Eziefule 566 Ihioma, Imo, Nigeria Michael Oboh elect a member who will be able to at- tend. The better the attendance, the 593 High Level Makurdi, Nigeria Michael Dyege better the convention since the mem- 596 Adenta, Ghana David Danku 654 Obowo, Imo, Nigeria Johnson Adimadu bers make the organization! Before I complete this article, I 705 Umuacha, Abia, Nigeria Joseph Nkoro would like all members to reflect on 744 Nadowli, Ghana Gaspard Mwinyogle 746 Hamile, Ghana Patrick Mwintuur what it means to be a member of the Knights of St. John International. We 748 Nkwanta, Ghana William Nyame are an organization whose mission is September 2013 thru December 2013 to serve the needs of our members and the needs of the church. We come to- gether as a charitable fraternity to work together. There have been a num- serve one another and our church. I Bless the Knights of St. John Interna- ber of incidents of late that make me ask one and all to pray for the Knights tional and have a Merry Christmas and believe that some of us have forgotten of St. John International so that we a Happy New Year! what it is that we come together to do. may, once again, serve all who are in We are not members to enrich ourselves need and to forgive our brothers the Fraternally in Christ, with either rank, privilege, or power; petty disagreements that separate us. Gen. Dale Gossiaux, Supreme President rather we are members so that we may May God Bless you and may God Knights of St. John International http://home.fuse.net/ksji 26 R DECEMBER, 2013
RULES GOVERNING THE SUPREME MILITARY COMMITTEE PRIZE DRILLS AND MILEAGE COMPETITION AT THE The Knights of St. John, International, Supreme Commandery SUPREME MILITARY Military Committee is publishing the rules governing the Color CONVENTION IN Guard Drill Competition, Mileage Competition and Exhibition Drill COLUMBUS OHIO Competition for the 2014 Supreme Convention. The deadline for The following rules have been submitting your letter of intent to participate is May 1st, 2014. adopted by the joint Supreme Mili- Prizes for the Color Guard Drill Competition (Knights & Auxiliary), tary Committee of the Knights of St. Mileage Competition (Knights & Auxiliary) and Exhibition Drill John, International and the Ladies Competition (Cadets & Juniors) will be announced in the next “Jour- Auxiliary, governing the Color Guard nal” publication. Competition, Mileage Competition and Junior Exhibition at the 2014 Color Guard Teams - Supreme Convention in Columbus, You will note from the Rules Governing the Color Guard Drill Ohio. Competition that it only takes a minimum of Six (6) individuals in 1) All Supreme Subordinate, line and One (1) Commander to form a team. Grand Commandery, Brigade, Regi- ment, Battalion or District Com- Mixed Teams - mandery and Auxiliary Color Guard (1) The greater number of Knights or Ladies will determine the Teams desiring to compete for prizes category for the team to compete. (Example - Four (4) Knights and must notify the Supreme Com- two (2) Ladies, the team will be competing for the Knights prize; a mandery Military Committee Chair- team consisting of four (4) Ladies and two (2) Knights, the team will persons: Capt. James M. Gibbons II, be competing for the Auxiliary prize.) 76 Sunset Creek Drive, West Seneca, (2) If a team consists of an equal number of Knights and Ladies, NY 14224, USA, and Kathy Moore, the Commander of the team will declare which prize he / she will be 2337 Walnut Lane, Richmond, IN competing for. This declaration must be made at the time the ap- 47374, USA, by May 1, 2014. plication is submitted. 2)-All Supreme Subordinate, Grand Commandery, Brigade, Regi- Captain James M. Gibbons II ment, Battalion or District Com- KStJI Supreme Commandery mandery and Auxiliary Color Guard Military Committee, Chairperson Teams members in approved uniform MUST muster and participate in the Pontifical Mass Processional and Pa- rade as a unit to be eligible for Drill Knights of St. John International and Distance Prizes. 3)-Each Knight or Ladies Color & Guard Team competing shall report Ladies Auxiliary to the Drill Competition with not less Supreme Convention 2014 than six (6) in line and one (1) Com- Color Guard Competition mander. The Commander shall be a FORM OF INTENT member of the Knights of St. John, International or Auxiliary. A PEN- ALTY OF ONE POINT ON GEN- (Prepare in Duplicate and Mail to Addresses below.) ERAL AVERAGE WILL BE DE- DUCTED FOR EACH PERSON SHORT OF THE REQUIRED PER- SONNEL AS OUTLINED IN THE Please send letter of intent form to Commandery No. RULES. the Supreme Commandery Military Auxiliary No. 4)-Knights of the Noble and Ex- Committee Chairpersons. alted Degree of the Holy Cross may of will wear the Noble Degree Cross, Ribbon participate in the following: Mail to: and gloves. Auxiliary Ladies who Color Guard Drill Competition: have received the Military Degree may Capt. James M. Gibbons II wear their Military emblem. NO Knights ( ) Ladies ( ) 76 Sunset Creek Drive OTHER decorations or awards are Mileage Competition: ( ) West Seneca, NY 14224 USA permitted on the approved uniform. 5)-After inspection, each team Exhibition Drill Competition: ( ) and shall march on the floor and form a line in front of the judges. The Com- Kathy Moore mander salutes and reports: “ Sir, Commander (Signature) 2337 Walnut Lane Local Commandery No. , Supreme Richmond, IN 47374 USA Subordinate Commandery , Grand Commandery, Brigade, Commander (Print Name) (Continued on next page) DECEMBER, 2013 R 27
Regiment, Battalion, District tee and shall be accountable to them out of cadence, but in no case may the Commandery or Auxiliary No. , in the fulfillment of their duties. deduction be more than one (1) point. (omit those designations that do not 11)-Judges may not place them- This deduction, if any, will be taken pertain) awaits your orders,” and selves any closer than five (5) paces from the general average. hands the Chief Judge a certification from competing Teams for the pur- The use of Colors (National Col- properly signed by the Commander pose of judging. ors) when in competition must be con- containing these words: “ I certify on 12)-The local Grand Command- sistent with the dignity and respect my honor that every one of the (give ery shall designate one of its mem- required by each represented number) Officers, Sir Knights OR bers to act as Timekeeper. It shall be nation’s FLAG CODE. The AMERI- Ladies in line before you are bona fide his duty to sound the recalls, and see CAN FLAG or NATIONAL COLORS members of Local Commandery No. that no Team exceeds the maximum cannot be MARCHED TO THE , Supreme Subordinate Com- time allowance of ten (10) minutes. REAR. This is only accomplished mandery , Grand Commandery, They shall also designate a Cadence with a “Wheel Movement”. Brigade, Regiment, Bat- Checker who will check the cadence Color Guard Drill Competition talion, District Commandery or (120 steps per minute) periodically. Schedule of Movements for 2014 Con- Auxiliary No. (omit those designa- A penalty of one tenth (1/10) of one vention: tions that do not pertain), stationed (1) percentage point will be deducted 1.-Present the Drill Team to the at and were not transferred for the for each step out of cadence, but in no Chief Judge and Reviewing Officers occasion from other commands. case may the deduction be more than and proceed to starting line. Signed: one (1) point. This deduction, if any, 2.-Par. 405 Form Greek Cross. (Commander)” will be taken from the general aver- 3.-Par. 406 Section, Right in Circle A penalty of three (3) points will age. Wheel. be deducted from final general aver- 13)-Drilling shall be without mu- 4.-Par. 45 Sections, Forward Twelve age for failure to present above certi- sic. All movements will be executed steps. fication. in quick time unless otherwise or- 5.-Par. 53 Sections, to the Rear, 6)-Any requirements herein or in dered. Twenty Four steps. the Schedule of Movements if not un- 14)-Commanders commanding 6.-Par. 53 Sections, to the Rear, derstood will be construed by the with the use of a written “Schedule Twenty Four steps. Reform Cross. Judges on the Floor and their deci- of Movements” will be penalized two 7.-Par. 429 March in Circle by File. sion in all cases shall be final. (2) points on the general average. 8.-Par. 39 Right Face. 7)-The Schedule of Movements is 15)-No team entered in the com- 9.-Par. 45 Forward, Twelve steps. intended to be a nearly consecutive petitive drills shall be permitted to 10.-Par. 53 To the Rear, Twelve as practicable, however, a necessary perform a PRACTICE DRILL on the steps. intermediate movement made to en- designated drill floor. 11.-Par. 406 Reform Greek Cross. able a Team to execute the next sched- Color Guard Exhibition Drill: 12.-Par. 407 To Reform Line from ule movement, is permissible. The Knights of St. John, Interna- Display Greek Cross. Facing the re- 8)-All movements shall be made tional Overseas Cap and Sash will be viewing Officers. and will be judged according to the permitted for the Exhibition Drill 13.-Time stops here. Knights of St. John, International Competition only but not for the Exhibition Drill Competition Drill Regulation (Revision June, Color Guard Drill Competition. Schedule of Movements for 2014 Con- 2008). The Exhibition Drill Competition vention: 9)-Only authorized tactical com- shall be JUDGED on the basic mili- 1.-Present the Drill Team to the mands will be allowed to be given. tary rules for ability and showman- Chief Judge and Reviewing Officers No assistance or prompting will be ship. and proceed to starting line. permitted during the Drill Competi- Exhibition Teams may, in addition 2.-Par. 499 Pass in Review. tion. A penalty of one (1) point will to National Colors, utilize other or- 3.-Par. 53 To Rear and Repeat. be deducted from the general aver- ganizational color(s) and or other ap- 4.-Par. 378 Order in Echelon. age for violation of this rule. proved banner(s). 5.-Par. 381 March in Echelon by 10)-The Color Guard Drill Compe- Minimum number of members in the Flank. tition shall be under the complete line shall be six (6) with one (1) Com- 6.-Par. 382 To Reform Line from control of two (2) impartial judges. mander with no restriction on the Echelon. The two (2) Field Judges, and an In- maximum number. 7.-Par. 132 Right Forward Wheel. spector who will judge the Color Exhibition Teams may consist of a 8.-Par. 136 Fours in Circle Right Guard Drills, will be selected by the mix of Knights, Ladies, Cadets and Wheel. Supreme Military Committee. These Juniors. 9.-Par. 432 Front Take Distance. two (2) judges will be from the uni- Exhibition Teams shall be allot- 10.-Par. 405 Display Greek Cross. formed rank of the Knights of St. ted one tenth of one percent for each 11.-Par. 406 Threes Right in Circle John, International and one of these member above the minimum num- Wheel. appointees will be designated as Chief ber of six (6). 12.-Par. 407 Form Line from Greek Judge, with one alternate judge avail- The time allowance for the Cross. able. Whenever feasible, judging ap- completion of the “Schedule of Move- 13.-Par. 361 Wheel subdivisions. pointments shall represent impartial ments” will be thirteen (13) minutes 14.-Time stops here. Grand Commanderies without repre- at a cadence that must be maintained sentation in the Drill Competition. at 120 steps per minute. A penalty of Captain James M. Gibbons II All judges will serve with approval of one tenth (1/10) of one (1) percentage KSJI Supreme Commandery the Joint Supreme Military Commit- point will be deducted for each step Military Committee, Chairperson
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MUSTER & INSPECTION ORDER Reports must be filed before January 17th, 2014 (OFFICIAL) September 1, 2013
General Order No. 1 To: Capt. James M. Gibbons II / Supreme Commandery / Inspector General, Act. You are hereby respectfully commanded to order a Muster & Inspection of all Local Commanderies. Said Muster & Inspection to be held not later than December 20th, 2013. You will submit a full and detailed report of the results of said inspection not later than January 17th, 2014. By Command of Dale Gossiaux, General Attest: Thomas Zdanowicz, Adjutant General
Knights of St. John International Military Department Office of the Inspector General, 76 Sunset Creek Drive, West Seneca, NY 14224, USA September 1st, 2013
To: All Supreme Subordinate Presidents, Grand Presidents, Brigade, Regiment, Battalion and District Commanders: In compliance with General Order No. 1, issued by General Dale Gossiaux, dated September 1st, 2013; you are hereby respectfully commanded to order a Muster & Inspection of all Local Commanderies within your jurisdiction to be held no later than December 20th, 2013. Said Muster & Inspection to be conducted as prescribed in the official Knights of St. John International Drill Regulations (Reprinted, June 2008), Sections 486-496. Muster & Inspection Report Forms 1 & 2 will be sent to you and you will send two copies of Form 1 to each Local Commandery Commander, within your jurisdiction, to prepare the muster roll for their Local Commandery. The Local Commandery Commanders will present the two Forms 1 to the Muster and Inspecting Officer(s). The Muster and Inspecting Officer(s) will complete the Muster Roll for each Local Commandery annotating on the two Forms 1 those members present or absent. The Muster and Inspecting Officer(s) will then complete the Inspection of each Local Commandery annotating on the two Forms 1 the inspection of uniform items. One completed Form 1 will be retained by the Local Commandery Commander for future reference and one sent to each District Commander, or in Brigades to the Colonel of each Regiment. As soon as these reports are received from all Local Commanderies, the Colonel or District Commander will transfer the information contained therein to the Muster and Inspection Report Form 2. When the Muster and Inspection Report Form 2 is complete, the Colonel or District Commander will have a number of copies made and send one copy to the Supreme Commandery Inspector General no later than January 17th, 2014. The Colonel or District Commander will send one copy of the Muster and Inspection Report Form 2 to each Local Commandery Com- mander, within the reporting officer’s jurisdiction, with the instruction that same is to be read to the members of the Local Commandery in order that they may know how their Local Commandery compares with the other Local Commanderies within their command. An additional copy will be sent to the Colonel or District Commander’s Supreme Subordinate President, Grand President, Brigade, Regiment, Battalion and District Commanders. By Command of James M. Gibbons II, Supreme Commandery, Inspector General, Act.
(OFFICIAL) Knights of St. John International Military Department Office of the Inspector General, 76 Sunset Creek Drive, West Seneca, NY 14224, USA September 1st, 2013
To All Unattached Local Commandery Commanders: In compliance with General Order No. 1, issued by General Dale Gossiaux, dated September 1st, 2013, you are hereby respectfully commanded to order a Muster & Inspection of your Local Commandery to be held not later than December 20th, 2013. Said Muster & Inspection to be conducted as prescribed in the official Knights of St. John International Drill Regulations (Reprinted June 2008), Sections 486-496. Muster & Inspection Report Forms 1 & 2 will be sent to you. The Local Commandery Commanders will present one Form 1 to the Muster and Inspecting Officer(s). The Muster and Inspecting Officer(s) will complete the Muster Roll for each Local Commandery annotating on the Form 1 those members present or absent. The Muster and Inspecting Officer(s) will then complete the Inspection of each Local Commandery annotating on the Form 1 the inspection of uniform items. The completed Form 1 will be retained by the Local Commandery Com- mander for future reference. The Local Commandery Commander will complete Form 2 and forward same to the Supreme Commandery Inspector General no later than January 17th, 2014. By Command of James M. Gibbons II, Supreme Commandery, Inspector General, Act.