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Published Quarterly Second Class Postage Paid at Celina, Ohio (USPS 296880) Vol. 54 No. 1 IN GOD WE TRUST March, 2017
KNIGHTS OF ST JOHN INTERNATIONAL
67th ANNUAL NATIONAL BOWLING TOURNAMENT
April 21 to April 23, 2017
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Friday, APRIL 21- Supreme Officers Match- Time TBD Saturday, APRIL 22- Doubles/Singles- 10 AM and 2 PM Sunday, APRIL 23- 4 Man Team Event- 10 AM and 1 PM Please note the second squad will only be used if the first squad is full. Entries Close- Friday March 24, 2017 All Entries MUST BE POSTMARKED by Saturday March 25, 2017
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Greetings from your Supreme With a foot of snow on the ground May the grace and mercy of Our President! Now that the festive and another foot coming tonight, Lord Jesus Christ be with you! season is behind us, it is time for us there’s nothing to do on this moun- Complacency, Entitlement, and all to center our thoughts on grow- tain top of mine, but put a log on Discipleship are the three areas I ing and moving our organization the fire, pour myself a glass of good wish to address. forward. Your Supreme Executive Bordeaux, and get the Per Capita When we are associated with a Board of Directors has been busy Tax bills out to the Grand Presi- body of people, whether an organi- during this time period maintain- dents. zation, political group, Church, or ing the operations of our order, There were a few exceptions, as family, there can be the possibility making decisions for the better- usual, but on the whole, most Year of becoming complacent. We become ment of our organization, and in- End Reports were timely. Instead self-satisfied or unconcerned. This suring order within the Knights of St. John International Whenever of coming in piece-meal, they came can lead to missing out on impor- decisions are made, change is soon in entire Grands at a time. This tant matters or issues, or not hav- to follow. Changes happen every day makes my job a whole lot easier and ing the opportunity for impute. of our lives and we can cope with as a result, I was able to get the In- Complacency can lead to destruc- these changes if we have the full voices out a full month earlier than tion or disorder. understanding of the facts as to why in the past. After belonging to, or associated the changes are needed. Far too Naturally, it is the exceptions with, a body of people, sometimes many times, the facts are given to that bother me. I’m not talking people feel they are entitled to ev- officers in position and this infor- about the Grand President who has erything that comes there. This too mation is never passed on the the a couple of Local Commanderies who can lead to destruction or disorder. members, thus creating an unin- just never seem to get the message Every good thing that comes to us formed and misguided membership. and need to be cajoled into doing should be looked at as a blessing, Any decisions that are rendered will everything, I think you guys do the not something we should have, be- have an adverse effect on the mem- best you can. I am concerned about cause of a title or special organiza- bership somewhere in the chain of the Grand Presidents whose entire tion we are associated with. our order. Therefore I shall use, and Grand Commandery hasn’t submit- In scripture, we read where the continue to use, this article to in- ted their reports. An entire Grand Jewish people thought they were form the membership of decisions Commandery? Or, some with Local entitled to the eternal kingdom and made by your Board of Directors and Commanderies who haven’t sub- anything that comes from God. why the decisions were needed. mitted Year end Reports for five or Their complacency also brought 1.) Dues increase for overseas Knights: Again, the Board of Direc- six consecutive years. Obviously, much surprise to them, when they tors were informed that we were those Grands have NO LEADERS. became aware that the kingdom outside the laws of the State of New They have no concept of their re- will be offered to everyone, Jews, York’s Revitalization Act. It is un- sponsibilities. They don’t know Greeks, Gentiles, and the like. lawful for us to maintain a two-tier why there are no reports, failing to Then Jesus Christ came along and dues structure. The only way to realize that it is their JOB to know. offered another idea to everyone. continue our present two-tier dues When the Grand Commandery lead- That idea is discipleship. In order structure is to create two different ership doesn’t give a hoot, why for everyone to “pass through the identities of Knights, one being should the Local Commanderies eye of the needle,” everyone must lesser qualified and with less ben- care? To you “generals”, I say, step let go of anything that will hinder efits than the other. I am adamantly down from your office and let some- them from passing through the gate opposed to this concept; we are all one who cares take on the job. of heaven. We must become, and ac- one Knight of St. John International Enough said. knowledge our purpose and role as and all members deserve a fair, With all the cold and snow here disciples for Jesus Christ. Every- equal, and just representation un- at home, my child-bride and I are thing we do, and are, is done in the der our Supreme Constitution. In heading to warmer climes. This fro- name of Jesus Christ. order to be in compliance with the zen snowbird plans to do nothing As Knights of St. John Interna- State of New York laws, we have but sip a few rums and just absorb tional, we look at our association three options. One is to raise the all of that hot Jamaican sun to the with this wonderful organization as dues of our overseas’ brothers to very core of my achy bones. a blessing and an honor. We must that of our United States brothers; two is to cut the dues rates of our You will probably receive this not fall into complacency and en- United States brothers to that of Journal in the middle of Lent. The titlement. We should always remind our overseas brothers; and three is perfect time for all of us to exam- ourselves that we are soldiers and some type of combination of both. ine our conscience. A time to heal disciples for Jesus Christ. We should (Continued on page 9) (Continued on page 16) (Continued on page 16) MARCH, 2017 R 5 Welcome to our New Members December, 2016 to March, 2017 Commandery: 59 Reading, OH Kevin Mattscheck 97 Columbus, OH Chris Dale, Robert C. Karrer, Jr. 98 Columbus, OH Jonah A. Brokamp, Melvin Herb 276 Hamburg, IN Virgil Haskamp 282 Evansville, IN Clarence Hertel, Daniel J. Meny 330 Cleveland, OH Jesus Rodriguez 370 Bushwood, MD Joseph Shade 374 Hohoe, Ghana Godwin Odikro 382 West Seneca, NY Deacon Carlton M. Koester, Raymond J. Cooley, Robert J. Walsh, Jr., Rev. Patrick O’Keefe, Rev. Arthur E. Matruke 391 Blasdell, NY Joseph M. Janica 397 Takoradi, Ghana Rev. Fr. Isaac Cudjoe 399 Kpando, Ghana George Adanfo, Bright Adegah 400 Nkawkaw, Ghana Douglas Y. Ponkor 409 Agona-Swedru, Ghana Gabriel Amoah, John Cofie, Michael Wiah 411 Wa, Ghana John H. Bunkpirimeh, Francis N. Kpiebaya, Lewis N.L. Samangku, Chris- tian K. Sancher, Anicetus Tengzag 413 Osu, Ghana Daniel Albert Otoo, Peniel K. Codjia 414 Enugu, Enugu, Nigeria Francis Aneke, Gabriel Ninari, Peter Ozoike 416 Techiman, Ghana Frank Antwi, Benjamin Yaw Gyan, Gabriel An-meh, Emmanuel Adu, Fos- ter Agyenim- Boateng, Isaac Anturapuor, Benjamin Kofi Asante, Francis KyereKwadwo 422 Owerri, Imo, Nigeria Lawrence Amaefula, Stanley Egwim Okechukwu, Cosmas Enyioma Obinna, Johnson Uche Ewurum, Cyprian N. Njoku, Cletus O. Nwigwe, Godwin UcheOlabara, Godwin Onuegbulam, Emmanuel C. Opara, Rafael Amadi Udo, Ambrose Uneze 427 Jirapa, Ghana Titus Yelpoe, Jacob Dery, Clement Tang, Cajetan Salifu, Eric P. Naasigee, Hermas Dapilah 438 Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria Emmanuel Chidi Udeoji, Christopher C. Udeozor, Festus Sunday Ezurike, Collins Chinedu Okpara, Josephat Igbokwe, Michael UchennaUkeji 445 Aba, Abia, Nigeria Chris O. Madu, Cosmas Okeke, John C. Amalaha, Kanu Ifeanyi Fidelis, Nicholas Uzoke, Stephen NdukweChukwu 453 Asamankese, Ghana Isaac Apppiah Kubi, Patrick Koomson, Patrick Nutsuggah, Benedict Okine Quaye, Augustine Nsiaw, Charles Abeka, Ebenezer Togoh, Foster Ahiagbe 456 Umuahia, Abia, Nigeria Agu Vincenti Kalu, CalistusOgwgua 469 Okigwe, Imo, Nigeria Emmanuel Chinyere Akosim, Kenneth Nwafor 479 Eziukwu-Aba, Abia, Nigeria Kanu Stephen Chinomso 492 Tamale, Ghana Camilio Nuokore, Cecil A. Sumbo 495 Mataheko, Ghana Douglas Darko 511 Nnewi, Anambra, Nigeria Cyril Aronu, Benjamin Anonye, Cletus Ikechukwu Ikeobi 512 Ihiala, Anambra, Nigeria Gilbert Okechukwu Elusiahu, Paul A. Ifeanyi, Kenneth Chukwudi Chukwuma, James Chidi Okoma, Godwin O. Nneji, Dickson Onyedika Iloduba, Augustine Ugo Nnabuife, Donald Chukwubueze, Kingsley Chika Ohagba 526 Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria Christian Awadiegwu, Samson Ezeh, Kelvin Onyekwebe, Charles Yiogu 529 Afikpo, Ebonyi, Nigeria Desmond O. Eze 534 Akabo, Imo, Nigeria Anyanwu Paul Eberechukwu, Lumanze Anthony Obinna, Njoko Charles Chibueze Charles Nwosu, Kevin Odenyi 547 Ozubulu, Anambra, Nigeria Augustine ChigozieIgwe, Charles NonsoIgwe 562 Ezinihitte, Imo, Nigeria Evaristus M. Oji, Ethelbert O. Eke, Joseph U. Udechukwu, Stanislus C. Agbim 564 IsialaMbano, Imo, Nigeria Godfrey Agim, Ignatius Obilor, Christopher Ehieme, AgustineAkpahu 565 Ehime, Imo, Nigeria Silas Agbai Amogu 572 Okija, Anambra, Nigeria Raphael Obi, Hyginus Chukwuma 576 Awada, Amanbra, Nigeria Samson Eze, Kelvin Okoye, Damian Umenzekwe, Charles Ejiogu 583 Abakpa-Nike, Enugu, Nigeria Victor Ikealymba, Kelvin Nnomani, Christian Okoh, Robinson Ugwu 584 Udi, Enugu, Nigeria Nnandi Eneoli, Emma Ogbozer 587 Nkpor, Anambra, Nigeria Christian Awadiegwu, Romeo Egwuatu, Tony OkeyUkeji 604 Madina,. Ghana Rev. Fr. Wilmer Siriban, Dr. Samuel Kojo Kwofie, Raphael Onyejekwa, Patrick Senyo, Kley-Kanga, Evans Kpedo, Benjamin Ahiavi, Seth EdemAmey, Nicholas Avagah, Blessing Godwin Livinus, John KodzoDumelo, Mathias Dzidan, Theodore Seshie, Prosper Tsodor, James NiiTeiko, James Denteh, Philip Tumbah Nordu 609 Sakumono, Ghana Ashiboi Mensah NiiAdjetey, Aveh Felix Kwamwe, Goduw Kwame Kavu 614 Trans-Nkisi 3-3, Anambra, Nig. Victor EkenechukwuOrajiaka, Isaac ChukwumaAlih, Cosmas Anyabolu, Anthony Nwaeseh, Anthony Anyaora 628 Bole, Ghana Frederick Kulah, Robert Yaw Deleka, Daniel Kaaripuo Dong, SylveserNyonono, Mathew NontiYirnaa, Emmanuel Anwora (Continued on page 6) http://ksji.org 6 R MARCH, 2017
(Welcome New Members from page 5) 630 Ashiaman,Ghana Vitus M. Dziezornu, Thomas Atanga, Dickson Parian, Adabia Don Saviour, Thomas Lavoe, Wisdom Lavoe, Francis Dominic Akabuah, DzihlornuSelaKonings, George Nyinator, AmesimenuAmoatey Moses, John Stephen Ahiatsi, Agbolosu Olive Donne, Frederick Ebeh 631 Ohafia, Abia, Nigeria Francis Ezenwa 638 Enugu, Enugu, Nigeria Paul Nwafor 654 Obowo, Imo, Nigeria Matthias O. Eboh, Lawrence O. Okoye, Celestine E. Ugoanyanwu, Chris- tian C.N. Nwaike 655 Aladinma, Imo, Nigeria Maurice Inegbu 656 Nsu, Imo, Nigeria Michael Nwachukwu 657 Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria Daniel L. Odey 677 Bolgatanga, Ghana Joseph K. Abusah 679 Akosombo, Ghana Benedict Davordzi, William Semaha, Jonathan Sunkwa, Moses Logosu, Caleb Bour, Steven Semaha 707 Iboko, Ebonyi, Nigeria John Ofoke 708 Ngbo, Ebonyi, Nigeria EverestusOkpoto, Godwin Eze 700 Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria Samuel Effiong Marshall, Obi Bankong Obi 711 Awkuzu, Anambra, Nigeria Patrick N. Igwebuike, Anthony Ikenna Nwokedi 739 Hamburg, Germany Peter Tony Amoah, Mike Fosuhene, Frank Antwi Nuamah-Bonsu, Anthony Wiredu, KwadroAgyemang Bordom. 740 Adoagyir, Ghana George Yaw Agbozo, Felix Akoto, Charles Dussey, Johnson Dussey, Prosper Dankwah, Kaizer Francis W. Amedome, Samuel Obeng Buaben 747 New Aplaku, Ghana George Anane-Antwi, Charles Annan-Kwofie 750 Nsuta-Wassaw, Ghana Emmanuel Nketsia 757 Penkwase, Ghana Kenneth Agyen Frimpong, Joseph Kwame Woli, Joseph Apodaia, Vincent Doogbee, Rev. Bro. Joseph Dominic Moonen 764 New Haven, Enugu, Nigeria Peter C. Eze, Cyril N. Eneh, IkennaUnogu 781 Ekwerazu, Imo, Nigeria Ikenna Ohaegbulam, Augustine Nwachukwu, Livinus Alaribe, Cornelius Njoku 782 Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria Philip EnejiOgah, Jude C. Ogbudkiri 803 Ukpor, Anambra, Nigeria Vincent Anyamene 813 Bibiani, Ghana Michael AttahMofa 821 Orsumoghu, Anambra, Nigeria HyginusEzefunamba 833 AshaleyBotwe, Ghana Anthony Ofori, Bruno EdemAmaglo, Carlos Matthew Apawu, Roberts EkowDassah, RodardHormenu, Walter Dorcoo, Bernard Ansu-Adjei 835 Taifa, Ghana Philip Kumak, Samuel K. Oppong, David K. Baffour, John Kyeh 836 Tanoso, Ghana Evans Tay, Victor Owusu-Unsah Boakye, Peter Achaempong, James Nsoh Adogpa, Kwadwo Asante, Isaac Tweneboah-Koduah, George OwusuBannor, Samuel Kobi 847 Osu Re, Ghana Collins Osei-Agyemang, John Ababio 850 Tema, Ghana Francis Adu-Poku 851 Fish Pond, New Accra, Ghana James Akakpo 852 Mallam, Ghana Samuel Asamoah, Hector Engman, Mawutor Creppy, Jackson Abbiw 854 Mampong, Ghana Samuel Agyenim-Boateng, Philip Charles Owusu, Wilfred Kofi Bayuo, John Kwadwo Owusu, Hayford Gokah, Aidan Fuseini Gam, Thaddeus Angkyier, Christopher Nanga 855 Ho, Ghana Paul Azumah 869 Ashongman, Ghana Godfrey Amitaaba, David Botchway, Desmond Atsu, Roderick Obiri, Samuel Dzanda, Felix Mathias 873 NiiBoi Man, Ghana Prosper K. Amexo, Jacob Ahadzi, Noel Harrison Emil John Katton, Abraham K. Gonyo, Frank D. Dzramedo, George Mawuli, Jonathan Adade, Rigobert Y. Hoindo, Godwin, Dzontoh, Simon Gbabegbe, Francis Y. Abudu, Robert Amuzu, Raphael Ofori, Oduro Y. Manponteng, Victor Nkansah Frimpong, Philip E. Amegbetor, Joseph K. Doku 881 Kasoa, Ghana Luke AsiwomeAbrefa, Anthony Addae-Agyekum, Dennis Kofi Adongo, George Adusei-Sarpong, Patrick Adusei-Sarpong, Bernard Afatsawo, Philip Aikins, Michel Abiok Alung, Francis Kofi Amihere, Eric Amoah, Eric Paa Kwesi Amoah, Isaac Amoah, Charles Annobil, William Asante Appiah, Theophilus Aveey, Anthony Badasu, Francis Baidoo Asare, George Bapule, Augustine Jack Biney, Richard Douglas Donkor, Kenneth Eduaful, Eric AyiFoli, Solomon Seidu Gbedizon, Paddy Awuvre Kanwugu, Michael Kpetsi, Francis Mensah, Sylvester Nyarkoh, Emmanuel AnaniOcloo, Wilfred Henry Okai, Dunstan Maalimegir Siilo, Francis Tetteh, Jr. 889 Neni, Anambra, Nigeria Tochukwu Muoma, Joe Ebundbi, John Bosco Onwuatuegwu, Ebere Okafor, Chidi Chukwurah, Tochukwu Anadi, Peter Mmadubuike, Jerry Oguorah, Ekene Ezejelue, Paul Okeke, Uchenna Ejidike, John Ekene Okafor, Oguora Nnana, Uchenna Nnakife, Chijioki Ibeanu, Ufondu Arinze, EjikeOkechukwu MARCH, 2017 R 7 Special Awards Captain Titus Osuagwu, of Sir Knight Postal Bumbray, of it means to live out the mission of Commandery #680, was given a Commandery #296 was recently The New Evangelization. Sir pholanthropic award by The Inter- awarded the Manifesting the King- Knight Postal Bumbray was named national Human Rights Commis- dom of God award. This award is as the 2016 award recipient and sion of the United Nations and also given by the Archbishop of Wash- recived his award at the Shrine on sworn in as a “Justice of Peace (JP)” ington to lay-men and women and Sunday, January 8, 2017, at 2:30 PM on Friday, January 27, 2017, at the to consecrated men and women who at the Mass for the Solemnity of the United Nations. It may also inter- have served the Church in an excep- Epiphany. est you to note that Titus is a mem- tional manner that reveals the pres- ber of the United Nations 2030 ence of Jesus Christ in their lives, High-Level Committee on Cultural reflecting in a particular way what Heritage.
Kentucky Grand Commandery Greetings from Com. #103 in Lou- to President Tony Cloe for arranging Incarnation Church to help with their isville, KY. Year 2016 was an inter- for us to hold our meetings at Incar- picnic. esting year to say the least with a nation Catholic Church. The hall was On October 9th our 65th Annual couple of our longest tenured broth- finally repaired and remodeled for us Living Rosary was held and Brig. Gen. ers receiving well deserved honors. to hold our annual Derby Eve Fish James Macpherson of Com. #103 was We said goodbye to Briga. Gen. Fry and Card Party. presented with a plaque honoring his George Ritchie Sr. on February 4. Our annual St. John Feast Day perfect attendance for 65 years at the 2016, after suffering from several Mass was held at Incarnation Catho- rosary procession. health issues for many years. George lic Church in June. November we assisted Archbishop held many offices with Com. #103, Uniform president Tony Tabler Joseph Kurtz at the annual All Souls as well as, Kentucky Grand President and his wife attended the Supreme Day Mass at Calvary Cemetery. Then and other offices within the Grand. Convention in Buffalo, New York in we remembered our deceased mem- George leaves behind his wife Phyllis, July. Tony Tabler accepted the Su- bers at our Memorial Mass at St, daughter Denise, sons (both members preme Knight of the Year Award for Lawrence Catholic Church. of Commandery #103) George Jr. and his friend, George Ritchie Sr. The Although our numbers are small, Carroll (daughter-in-law Tammy), plaque was presented to Phyllis at a we still try to be as visible as we can three grandchildren and one great- banquet in October. in the Louisville, Kentucky area and grandson. Commandery #103 worked in a spread the word about the Knights of February also brought more dis- picnic booth to help St. Lawrence St. John. may when a resident of the 96 unit Church for two days in July. We also apartment complex crashed his truck worked in a sausage/bacon booth at Fraternally, into the front of the meeting hall. The St. Joseph’s Children’s Home Picnic Anthony Tabler building was deemed unsafe to enter in August, something that our Uniform President of until insurance adjusters and engi- commandery has worked for over 70 Commandery # 103 neers were able to inspect it. Thanks years. In September it was back to
Cadet Corner To All Cadet Organizers If you had training and were fingerprinted The Supreme Cadet Committee is in the process through your Diocese to work with children and re- of updating all cadet information pertaining to ceived a certificate/card, please send a copy to the commandery affiliation as well as contact informa- Supreme Secretary at [email protected] tion for organizers. and the Supreme Cadet Committee at [email protected]. If you have not had this Please provide the following information: training, you are being required to obtain the train- 1. Grand Affiliation ing at the earliest opportunity. 2. Commandery Number 3. Contact Information The deadline for submitting the approved a. Name and documented training information is March b. Address 15, 2017. c. Telephone # (home & cell) If you have any questions, feel free to contact me d. Email address at the above email address. 4. Number of Cadets Please send all required information to: Fraternally, Brig. Gen. F. Jerome Countiss, Jr. Brig. Gen. F. Jerome Countiss, Jr. [email protected]: Supreme Cadet Organizer
http://ksji.org 8 R MARCH, 2017 Owerri Grand Commandery OWERRI GRAND SWELLS Thursday 24th – Sunday 27th Nov. 2016, delegates, Grand Officers and aspirants gathered at Grand Hostel Complex for the 2016 initiation. 62 aspirants presented themselves for initiation into KSJI and 68 LAUX. Welcome addresses of Grand President Brig. Gen. (Noble) Ihionu, E.A., Grand Secretary Noble Col. T.K. Nwachukwu, Noble Sis. Lizzy Shiweobi harped on the theme: “The Way”. They asserted that everything we do in life as Christians and Knights hinges on Christ who is the way, the life and the truth (Jn.14:24-26). They further stated that Jesus laid down for us the roadmap for find- ing Himself by establishing the Church. And as Knights the fore- most in our hearts is doing God’s work, though not easy, with God, all moth gathering of Knights and Rela- At the end, the Grand Roadmap things are possible. Grand Spiritual Adviser, Msgr. tives. The squad was then named for the year 2017 was read and “Mercy Squad”. adopted, and copies given to the Dr. Anthony Njoku enjoined aspir- ants, Bros. and Sis . to notice the Squad Leaders, Bro. Ifeanyi Districts, Regiments and Agwu and Sis. Eucharia Osuala were Commandries. small things around us. Life here is practicing heaven which means love presented and they pledged their AGM ended with a well buffeted loyalty to the Church and the Or- dinner Saturday night 7th Decem- of one another and incessant prayers. Primary need of any Knight der. ber, 2016. is personal sanctification which re- AGM 2016 OUR CADETS WED quires followership. Thursday 8th –Sunday 11th De- Cadet Obinna Nwachukwu son Christ’s earthly ministry began cember, 2016 was AGM at Owerri of Grand Secretary, Col. T.K. by inviting first Peter, Andrew, John Grand Commandery Complex with Nwachukwu took his heart’s throb and James, later others as follow- the theme “Be Merciful”. It was an Ogechi Nwokeji to the altar of Holy ers. Grand president welcomed the account giving event as reports on Cross Catholic Church Aladinma aspirants and thanked them for an- finances; death benefit scheme, ad- Owerri recently for exchange of swering the call to join in the ministration and audit of 2016 marital vows. fellowership. were considered and adopted. IN THE SPIRIT OF CHARITY He reminded them of the 4 car- The bi-annual event considered dinal points of KSJI; Discipline, the 2014 minutes as the Grand Owerri Grand raised the sum of N200,000 to assist an active Cadet Spirituality, Fraternity and Char- President used the occasion to ity. Our objective as Knights is to thank God to have spared us for an- Emmanuel Anyanwu who has Kid- ney problem. serve God better. other two years. The Grand Presi- Some brothers presented papers dent charged the delegates to the Let us remember our sick bros. and Sis., given them a call, a prayer, among which are: “Fraternity in AGM to felicitate and fraternize the Knighthood” by Immediate with each other, solidify existing a support, a visit and above all for- give one another. Past President Brig. Gen. Paschal friendships and make new ones; Okorie Ph.D, “Structure and Orga- review our activities during the We have not lived today until we nization of KSJI”, by Noble Col. F.A. year, identify what challenges we Chukwu JP, FCAI, Grand 1st Vice have faced in the practice of our have done something for someone who can never repay us. President, “Discipline as a Way to faith and proffer solutions. He re- Spirituality in KSJI” by Maj. Remy minded AGM attendees that KSJI Lieut. Vincent Azubuike Uche, Commander Dist. 8, and “The is a catholic lay action group. way” by Rev. Fr. Noble Bro. Iheanyi He urged brothers and sisters to Under Sec. Owerri Grand John Obilor. be mindful of the theme “Be Merci- The aspirants were presented to ful” and enjoined us to show mercy the officiating priest at Mass for always as a panacea to receiving blessing in the presence of a mam- God’s mercy and blessings. MARCH, 2017 R 9 New York Grand Commandery 4TH District, New York Grand Commandery No. 680. We wish Titus Osuagwu, Commander, lost Commandery them good tenure in the years his father in-law, Prof. Chief Happy New Year to all and sun- ahead. Commandery 680 Newark, Anusionwu Okoro in Nigeria (Wake dry! New Jersey, had its general elec- and Funeral to be announced). 1st Delegates Meetings: The tions according to their by-laws dur- Lt. Donatus Anigbogu lost his fa- Fourth Quarterly District 4 Del- ing their regular business meeting ther – Sir Augustine Afamefuna egates Meeting was hosted by on December 2016. The elected of- Anigbogu in Nigeria. Lady Edith Commandery 626 New York on Sat- ficials were sworn in during the Iheanacho lost her father – Mr. urday, November 19, 2016 at St. Commandery’s regular business Vincent Nwakwa in Nigeria. Sgt. Clement Catholic Church, Ozone meeting held at the Blessed Sacra- Bonaventure Duru lost his father, Park, New York. ment Church on Sunday, January 8th, Chief Alazoama Duru in Nigeria. 2017. Maj. Charles Abiakwe per- Sgt. Kenneth Mbah also lost his Knights Monthly Meetings: formed the swearing in ceremony. mother – Mrs. Theresa Mbah in Ni- Commanderies under District 4 The election produced the fol- geria. Knights of Commandery 680 have continued to hold their regu- lowing leaders: President-1st Lt. and Ladies Auxiliary 592 paid last lar monthly meetings where they Chidi Durugo; 1st. Vice President- respects and fully participated in conduct the business of their Sir Linus Ebere; 2nd Vice Presi- the wake held in honor of the de- Commanderies and the welfare of dent-Sgt. Kenneth Mbah; Corre- parted. May the Almighty Father in the Order. sponding & Recording Secretary- His infinite wisdom and mercies COMMANDERY 626: Sgt. Chukwudi Okolie; Financial grant eternal rest to the departed Secretary-Canice Ngobidi; Trea- souls and also the fortitude to the Our condolences go to the New surer-Dr. Linus Njoku; Messenger- bereaved families to bear the loss. York Commandery Worthy Presi- Sgt. Bonaventure Duru; Guard- Upcoming Events: dent and members of Commandery Emmanuel Iheanacho; Sergeant at 626 and their families for the loss 1. District 4 Delegates Meeting, nd nd Arms-Anthony Ebere; Trustees- of 2 Lt. Hyginus Anyaegbu, 2 Vice Emmanuel Oguh, Francis Emedo, Comdry 676 Trenton, March 2017 Commander of Commandery 626. Noble Peter Nnanabo, Athanatius 2. New York Grand Convention: Wake ceremony and funeral service Amaobi, 1st Lt. Donatus Anigbogu; May 5 - 7, 2017 in Utica. was held in his honor on Friday, Grand Delegates-Linus Korieocha, 3. Feast of Knight of St. John: December 16, 2016 at St. Clement Athanasius Amaobi, Ben Onwuegbu; June 24, 2017 Catholic Church, Ozone Park, New District Delegates-Ben Onwuegbu, York. Members of Commandery 680 Chidi Durugo, Linus Ebere. Fraternally submitted: and Laux 592 Newark, NJ fully par- ticipated in the ceremony. Commandery 680 Bereavements: Capt. Titus Brown Osuagwu Commandery 680 Election Our condolences go to the follow- Media and Information Officer results and Installation: ing brothers and sister of District Four, New York Grand Commandery 680 and LAUX 592 Congratulations and best wishes Newark who were bereaved. Capt. to the newly elected officers of
(Supreme President from page 4) Sierra Leone, and the United sponsibilities, conducting orderly As an act of compliance, and after States: At the Supreme Convention meetings, etc.; and it is our liabil- much review of our resources vs. of 2016, the Supreme Board of ity to insure all is in working order. expenditures, your Supreme Execu- Trustees at the time, approved the By the time you read this article, tive Board of Directors saw the need recommendation of the Overseas your appointed Supreme Subordi- to raise the per capita tax for our Committee, and approved by the nate officers should be in place, and overseas brothers by one-half of the body, to create the three new Su- a new beginning should have al- total amount of full compliance, or preme Subordinate Commanderies ready started forming. I ask that two dollars ($2.00). I had ap- mentioned above. At that time it all members work together, peace- pointed a Finance and Budget Com- became the responsibility of the fully and cooperatively, to insure mittee to conduct a full review of newly approved Supreme Executive your success. this situation and make recommen- Board of Directors to insure that Until my next article, I ask the dations at the next session of the these Commanderies are formed Lord’s Blessing for peace and health Board of Directors. What will be and directed in the full extent of to all our members and their fami- recommended, or what the final our Supreme Constitution. The lies. May the Lord watch over us decision will be, I honestly cannot Board of Directors chose to appoint and make us better Catholic gentle- tell you at this time. But let us be the needed officers until a full slate men and better Knights of St. John clear of this, I will not approve any of officers can be duly elected by the members. budget that is not balanced, nor will membership in 2019. There is I authorize any expenditures we much work that must transpire in Respectfully, cannot pay for. the formation of these Com- 2.) Formulating Supreme Subor- manderies; By-Laws drawn up, per- Gen. Frank Waseleski, Sr. dinate Commanderies of Liberia, capita structure, constitutional re- Supreme President
http://ksji.org 10 R MARCH, 2017 Port Harcourt Grand Commandery Awards Dinner Night - der on December 18, 2016 at the Ahoada, St Joseph’s Comm. #806, September 11, 2016 Pastoral Center, Igwuruta. Kaiama, St Joseph’s Comm. #804, In recognition of the achievement The recipients received lectures Bori and St Jude’s Comm. #857, of our members, who, while being on the history of the Order, espe- Rumuokoro. Knights / Ladies, were elevated in cially its formation in Nigeria, and A bountiful harvest of sixty five their various fields of endeavour, on the place of discipline in the Or- (65) brothers was netted in. Our the Grand Commandery organized der. The Four-Point Agenda - Spiri- Spiritual Director and Rev Fr. an awards dinner on September 11, tuality, Discipline, Charity and Fra- Kingsley Amadi were present at the 2016 in their honour. The recipi- ternity – formed the core of the ceremonies which lasted for two ents included Dame Mary Odili – teachings. 30 brothers were so pre- days. The outing Mass was cel- th Supreme Court of Nigeria, Sir pared to take the degree. The ex- ebrated on Sunday 20 , in the Di- Francis Odesanya – Commissioner emplification Mass was presided ocesan Pastoral Center, Igwuruta of Police, Rivers State Command; over by our Spiritual Director, Rev. and it attracted dignitaries from Sir Dagogo Abere, Accountant Gen- Fr. Joseph Kabari. At the appropri- every walk of life in the neighbor- eral, Rivers State; Commissioner ate time during the Mass, the hood. Shedrack O. Chukwu Commissioner Grand President, Brig. Gen. George Annual General Meeting (AGM) Ikioumoton, assisted by his staff for Energy and environment, Riv- Our Annual General Meeting ers State; Sir Singabele O. Head of officers, exemplified the brothers. A KSJI tailor was at hand to take (AGM) took place on December 17 Service, Bayelsa State;Sir Hope and 18, 2016 and featured a Joint Worlumanekwe, Eze Omasi II, of the measurements of brothers, in anticipation of their investiture. Grand Board meeting, a Grand Rumuomasi; Sir Anthony Uwakwe, Board meeting and inter- Eze Igbo Gburugburu Bayelsa Brothers, who were exemplified in 2015 at Oyigbo, and who had been Commandery marching Competi- State; and Sir Bob Ebikiye, the tions. Eleven Commanderies regis- Paramount Ruler of Kalama King- desirous to wear the Sir Knight Uniforms were so invested: No. 83 tered for the competitions. #779, dom. Woji, captured the first place and The Governor of the State, His in marching uniform and No.4 in full dress. Brig. Gen. Bob Ebikiye received a trophy and a cash prize Excellency, Nyesom Wike, CON, of N150,000. Mater Misericordiae handed the awards to the recipients was decorated with prestigious Jewel of Honour Award. Commandery #800, took the second in front of an audience that in- place and received a trophy and a cluded social, political and religious Initiation into the First Degree cash of N100,000. th th personalities in Rivers State, Grand of the Order Dec. 15 – 18 , The 3rd place went to the new St Officers Worthy Presidents and Re- Dec, 2016 Jude’s Commandery #857, spected Presidents and their sis- The highlight of the outing in Rumuokoro. It received a cash prize ters. The event was covered by state December was the initiation into of N50,000. All in all, it was an ex- and national media services of Ni- the Order of brothers who had for citing event that properly marked geria. long been preparing for it. The tar- the end of KSJI formal activities in Exemplification and Investiture get of our evangelization effort was 2016. Port Harcourt Grand Com- to populate thenew Commanderies mandery organized Exemplification of Sacred Heart Comm. #858, Col. Daniel Onuoha into the 2nd / 3rd Degrees of the Or- Diobu, St Peters Comm. #844, Grand Secretary
Accra West Grand Commandery Accra West Grand KSJI donates the leadership of the Grand led by as an Order, they believe they owe to St Paul Major Seminary: Brigadier General William Adjei, it as a responsibility to support the The Accra West Grand the Worthy Grand President and formation into religious life and Commandery and Ladies Auxiliary supported by the First and Second that they would be engaging the of the Knights of St John Interna- Vice Presidents, Brigadier General authorities further to identify the tional have presented five multi- Vincent Dela Serlomey and Nana major needs of the seminary for con- purpose refrigerators to the St Paul Col Peter Asubonteng respectively sideration in future. Major Seminary at Sowutuom, as well as some Sisters from the The items were received by the Accra, Ghana. The presentation was Ladies Auxiliary led by the Re- Rector, Very Rev Fr Francis Arthur, made to show charity to the needy spected District ‘3’ President, Sis- in the presence of Rev Fr Albert in society and more importantly, to ter Elizabeth Kingsley-Arthur. Amakye, Spiritual Director and the care for and support the Church. The Presenting the items, Nana Col seminarians. Very Rev Fr Arthur presentation which will help in the Peter Asubonteng, stated that the expressed his gratitude to the upkeep of the seminary and thus gesture was in line with one of the Knights and Ladies for the good ges- assist in training Priests to shep- key pillars of the Order, charity. ture and prayed that God will con- herd the flock in the years to come, Charity, he said, is required of ev- tinue to bless members in all their will thus help ensure the Church ery Christian as commended by endeavors. continues in the foreseable future. scripture - faith without works is The presentation was made by dead (James 2:7). He indicated that Benjamin Dwummah-Adu MARCH, 2017 R 11 Indiana Grand Commandery Hope everyone had a Merry ana Grand Secretaries. April 7, 8, same support. To all Supreme of- Christmas. Hopefully by now all and 9, 2017, Indiana Knights will ficers please try to attend our state Indiana Commanderies have held host our state convention in convention in April. elections. I want to thank all new Millhousen. Hopefully all delegates Remember the Indiana Grand incoming officers for taking the names have been turned in. will host the Supreme Convention time to run, and a big thanks to all April, 2017 will be my last time in 2020. We will need everyone to outgoing officers for serving your serving as your president. I have help in order to make it a success. Commandery. Hopefully all enjoyed serving the past four years commanderies have filled out their and hope to serve you in other ways. Brig. Gen. Larry Neumann yearly reports and mailed them Thank you for your support, and Indiana Grand President back to the Supreme and the Indi- please give our new president the
Enugu Grand Commandery Knights of St. John Int. ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS with photographs of each brothers College, (KSJIC), Agba During the 1st GBOT meeting of and sisters. Board of Governors (BOG): 9th Jan, 2016, The Grand President, Committee on Raffle: Has The 4th meeting of BOG was held on set up a number of committees. printed the raffle and distribution 24th Sept. 2016. The meeting was Easter Retreat Committee: will be early in 2017. nd rd very colourful as the students, very An Easter retreat for grand offic- Initiation, 2 and 3 Degree neatly dressed, entertained mem- ers, Knight/LAUX, District/Regi- exemplification and investi- bers with recitations, songs, drama mental Commanders, Worthy/Re- ture: In May 2016, twenty seven and prayers. BOG took important spected Presidents, vice of all ech- (27) brothers were exemplified and nd rd and far reaching decisions such as elons, Recording Secretaries, Adju- invested into 2 /3 degree while opening the college to Day students. tants, Local Commanders and Drill twenty (20) aspirants were initi- Entrance exams/admission: mistresses was held at pastoral cen- ated. In October 2016, twenty nine Entrance into the college for 2016 tre, Abakaliki. It started with a brothers were exemplified and in- nd rd was advertised through the print courtesy call on the Bishop of vested into 2 /3 degree while and electronic media. Admissions Abakaliki Diocese, His Lordship twenty (20) aspirants were admit- were made from the results of the Most Rev. Dr. M. N. Okoro. The re- ted into the first degree. entrance examination. treat was very rewarding. Supreme conventions in Scholarship/Student Popula- Committee on Harvest and USA: Twelve brothers (12) includ- tion: The student population which Bazzar: The committee organized ing the grand president and grand stoods at sixty (60) at end of 2015 successful harvest and bazzars in secretary attended the supreme was boosted by seventeen (17) new Enugu and Abakaliki . convention at Buffalo USA. admissions. It is of note that NOT Committee on Ways and Deaths one commandery from Nsukka Means: The committee was not We lost many brothers to Grand sent a student. We thank the only very active in the Harvest and death in 2016. The majority of commandries that are presently Bazzar but organized very success- death occurred in commandery 414, doing so and sponsoring students. ful Feast of St. John the Baptist at this being the oldest commandary Approvals and external ex- which awards and recognitions were in KSJI, Nigeria where most mem- amination: The school was granted made. The ceremony also featured bers are ripe of age. May their souls approval by Ebonyi State Ministry gifts to the less privileged. rest in the bosom of the Lord. Amen of Education for Junior WAEC. The Committee on Directory/Di- school presented candidates for the ary: After tedious work coupled Col. Charles Nwakanma first time and scored 100% pass in with delays, the committee finally Enugu Grand Secretary the examination. published a colour picture directory Meetings We held 2 no Joint Grand Board of Trustees (JGBOT) 3no Grand Local Commanderies, Grand Commanderies, Districts, and Regiments, Board of Trustees (GBOT) and 2no send your articles to be printed in the Knight of St. John Journal to: emergency GBOT meetings in 2016 Enugu Grand Commandery at- [email protected] tended all (JSSB) Joint Supreme Subordinate Board meeting held at or mail to: Articles need to be submitted various locations in the Nigeria. BRIG. GEN. JAMES SCHAFHAUSEN BEFORE the copy deadline: Grand presidential visits were made to all local commanderies. Under Secretary / Journal March Issue: by February 1st All local commanderies in the Assistant Editor June Issue: by May 1st grand commandery held their 4224 GREEN COOK RD. September Issue: by August 1st statutory meetings as and when WESTERVILLE, OHIO 43082-9706 December Issue: by November 1st due. http://ksji.org 12 R MARCH, 2017 St. Paul River Bank Grand Commandery “We Must Unite” . . .Grand President Preaches Unity The Grand President of a Catho- lic Fraternity group has told mem- bers of the organization to unite under one accord if the organization is to move forward. The Grand worthy President Brig. General Richard Hne Walker, I of the St. Paul River Bank Grand Commandery of the Knights of St. John International said unless members of the organization unite, the work of the organization will go nowhere. General Walker was speaking Saturday, November 26, 2016 at program marking the commemora- tion of the group’s 5thanniversary. The program marking the 5th year anniversary of the organization was held at the St. Mary’s Parish in Brig. Gen. Richard Hne Walker, speaking during the program Twe Farm, outside Monrovia. “We need to see each other as He disclosed that various struc- challenged them to do more. Rev. brothers and sisters,” he urged. tures have been put into place by Fr. Lyall, who is the senior pastor Let’s deny those cheap gossips that the leadership for the forward of the St. Mary’s Parish, pointed out will take us nowhere, to divide us,” movement of the organization. that the church can’t grow unless Brig. General Walker cautioned. Among the many development ini- members are committed and dedi- “We need to denounce clique and tiatives, he added that the leader- cated to the service of the church. stay away from spreading falsehood ship has acquired six(6) acres of land “You have contributed your and gossip,” he averred. in Clay District, Bomi County. quota to the building of the church The Grand President of the St. For his part, Rev. Fr. Francis Kofi we want to encourage you to do Paul River Bank Grand Lyall, who delivered the special day more,” the clergyman said. “Be not Commandery urged members not to sermon lauded members of the or- afraid for God is always with you to depoliticize the organization. He ganization for their meaningful role protect you.” challenged members to prove that played. “Your word is the sharpest arrow they have the power to make posi- Over the years in the growth and and you can use it to reach the end tive changes in society. development of the Church, but of the world,” he among other things stated.
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Remember Our National Charity The St. Vincent De Paul Society Group photo of some sisters and brothers after the program. MARCH, 2017 R 13 Buffalo Grand Commandery Grand President’s Comments - Brig. Gen. James J. Setlock Congratulations go out to all the new elected and installed civil and military Officers of Commanderies within the Buffalo Grand. Military Officers of Commandery 710instal- lation took place during the 3rd Bat- talion 4th Quarter meeting, Novem- ber 2016. Col. Richard Braun as- sisted in performing their installa- tion. The Civil Officers of their Commandery were installed later at St. Jerome Parish at their Com- mandery 710 meeting in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. May God guide all in their time of need. I am very Regimental Mass and Breakfast, newly installed Officers of the vari- happy as President of the Buffalo date TBD. Finally, in October we ous Commanderies of the Buffalo Grand to be part of such a Catholic have the Muster and Inspection, Grand in their duties for the good organization that has demonstrated date TBD. Let’s keep in mind that of their Commandery; Parish and this principle of Charity in this we are required to attend these Community. manner. All our Commanderies have turnouts. In addition, I wish to thank Col. demonstrated and will continue to Finally, let’s put our full effort Dennis Potozniak and Capt. provide what is necessary to pro- in the organization this year. Michael Stiglmeier for their time mote our Knights of St. John Inter- Don’t forget those who are ill or and effort put forth installing the national with these acts of Charity. recovering from surgery: God Bless you all. Officers of many our other Note: Let us know if a Brother Commanderies for the year 2017. May God, Bless all my Brother Knights, keep them in good health Knight is ill or recovering from sur- Their efforts made the work of the gery. Buffalo Grand a success. and free from all harm. God Bless America and Canada. We have quite a few Knights and St. Philip the Apostle Church spouses that are ill or recovering th celebrated their 50 Year Anniver- BUFFALO REGIMENT: from surgery. They have been faith- sary on November 6, 2016. The Regimental Comments: - Lt. ful members for many years and Most Reverend Bishop Edward M. Col. Allen Hammer: now can use our support. If you Grosz, D.D. was the presider with I hope all my brother knights know of a member who is ill or their Pastor Reverend Father David and their families had a wonderful homebound, give them a call, see J. Borowiak. Members of three and holy holiday season. what you can do to help them. They Commanderies were in attendance, As all of you are aware we had to would appreciate your prayers, so Commandery 135; Commandery cancel the 4th quarterly meeting in that they all may experience a 381 and Commandery 382 all serv- December because of the weather speedy and a full recovery. ing as Honor Guard for Bishop conditions and the closing of our May the Heavenly Father bestow Grosz. It was a pleasure to have our meeting place. on them his healing power and give fellow Knights of St. John as- With 2017 starting that means them, every grace and blessing in sembled for this monumental occa- that this year we will be holding this life and everlasting joy in His sion. This is what makes our Order elections for new regimental offic- presence. successful. ers for a three (3) year term. As you In Memoriam Charity has always been a major know I took over the leadership of accomplishment for all our the regiment to complete the term The following Brother Knight Commanderies to fulfill as Knights for Col. Potozniak. So, what does has passed away since our last of St. John toward our Parish; our that mean? I will not be seeking an JOURNAL article: community and our Brother additional term as commander. For Sgt. James N. Bulger Com. 382 Knights. For the past 27 years the past fifteen (15) years I have West Seneca, New York Commandery 381 has demonstrated been involved in the regiment in Sgt. John Kuczk Com. 847 Depew, this act of Charity with their “Par- one in various positions and I don’t New York ish Wish Tree”. 250 patients at the wish to continue. May their souls and the souls of West Seneca Health Care Facility I feel it is time that the regiment all departed Brother Knights were recipients for Christmas gifts needs new leadership that will through God’s Mercy and Compas- donated by their Commandery and move use forward. So, I hope that sion rest in peace. Parish members. They were aided people will start thinking about by several Parish groups in their running for a position. Col. William Pocobello, distribution to all patients. As we start the year off remem- Buffalo Grand Secretary Commandery 382 has excelled in ber we have three (3) turnouts that the principal of Charity not only for are a must to attend. In May, we Please visit our present web site the Parish and community, but most have the Memorial Day, May 29th at: www.ksjibuffreg.com of all toward our Brother Knights 2017. In September, we have the http://ksji.org 14 R MARCH, 2017 Baltimore-Washington Grand Commandery Commandery #309 Knights Supports Safe Nights Program Sacred Heart Church (the home church of Sacred Heart Commandery #309) hosted a Safe Nights Program to aid the home- less. The Safe Nights Program is directed and coordinated by Life Styles, Inc. of Charles County, Mary- land to serve the homeless. Safe Nights held annually, is a homeless shelter program that rotates weekly among county churches where shel- ter and meals are provided to home- less men, women, and children. The program functions by church and community volunteers donating, preparing and serving meals and as expressed by many who were Ladies Auxiliary #301, and Junior acting as monitors at night. On served. The Brothers served forty- Auxiliary #51 will hold a Gospel Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 4:00 five (45) special people in need, con- Singing Program in La Plata, Mary- a,m, eleven (11) Knights from sisting of women, men, youth, and land. The performers on the pro- Commandery #309 assembled in children. The church representa- gram are popular in the area and the Sacred Heart Church Friend- tive complimented the Knights on have a large following. This is an ship Room and kitchen. Planning the awesome job that was orderly annual successful program to aid the at the church had been done with and well done for the activity. Life Junior Auxiliary. the church representative and an Styles, Inc. also expressed gratitude On Friday, April 7, 2017, Sacred agreement was made for the to the Knights for their support. Heart Commandery #309 and La- Commandery to be responsible for The Brothers at the breakfast ex- dies Auxiliary #301, will host a fish purchasing, preparing and serving pressed their joy for being able to fry dinner at St. Catherine’s Church of the meal as well as setup and represent Commandery 309 for its Hall in McConchie, Maryland. clean up of the kitchen and dining participation in a great outreach On Saturday, May 6, 2017, Sacred areas. Some of the Brothers demon- program of “Mercy” to those in the Heart Commandery #309, and La- strated their cooking skills and pre- community at the Commandery dies Auxiliary #301, will be hold- pared a sumptuous breakfast con- meeting. ing a Commandery and Ladies sisting of waffles, eggs sausages, and Dance at St. Joseph’s Church Hall fried potatoes provided with other Events-Activities in Pompfret, Maryland. breakfast foods served with a vari- On Sunday, March 19, 2017, Sa- ety of beverages. It was a great meal cred Heart Commandery #309, Good of the Order As we move forward in the New Year, please give thanks and praise to our Lord and Savior for His many blessings. Also, in the season of Lent, remember it is a time for re- flection, penance, prayer, prepara- tion for or recollection of baptism, and preparation for the celebration of Easter. Please remember that when we gather to meet or to so- cialize keep in mind those Broth- ers and Sisters who are ill or con- fined to their residence or to a pri- vate nursing home. They will ap- preciate your telephone calls, any help to them, personal visits or cards to show that they are not for- gotten. But most of all keep them in your prayers. Respectfully submitted William B. Young, Jr., Historian Sacred Heart Commandery #309 MARCH, 2017 R 15 Awka Grand Commandery We welcome all members to the year 2017 with a warm happy new year from Awka Grand Commandery. Looking at last year, we can only say thank you to God for his directions, mercies and blessings. The suc- cesses recorded by Awka Grand Commandery last year were very significant and we hope that this year will witness successes greater than those of last year. We wish to appreciate the efforts of all those who contributed to making the Grand’s activities successful and The Grand President, Grand Spiritual Director and Grand Board thank God for allowing these suc- of Trustees with the members of the newly inaugurated cesses. Commandery #882 Nneni. As 2016 was coming to an end, the Grand confirmed the increase ants were initiated into various of the Order in Nigeria and the West of its Commandery by inaugurating Commanderies within Awka Grand African summit coming up in Abuja one more Commandery known as while over 30 members were exem- in the month of May. Though, the Commandery #882 Nneni. The plified into 2nd and 3rd Degrees and Grand had lost many members last Commandery which was inaugu- invested into various uniforms in- year, either through deaths, resig- rated on the 12th of November, 2016 cluding Full Dress. nations or expulsions, it is making had 17 members initiated just a The Regiment successfully con- every efforts to gain more this year. week before. The Grand President ducted their Memorial Mass for our Masses are to be said for this pur- and his Grand Board members were late members. It commenced with poses and Membership Committee very pleased with the way #882 military parade, Mass and lying of set up to look into it. composed themselves. The Grand wreaths by the Bishop, Grand Presi- Once more, we wish every mem- Spiritual Director who was present dent and Grand Respected Presi- ber in the Order a Happy New Year urged them to make sure their faith dent. and we pray that the good Lord will win more people to Christ. He en- The Grand President concluded reward and bless our Order in its couraged them to call on St. John his presidential visit at the last effort to protect and defend our the Baptist regularly. The officers meeting in December, and has com- faith. We also appreciate those in were equally installed by the Grand menced this year’s visit. This year’s charge of our Journal may the Lord President. visit will include visits to the Dis- be your strength. The Grand also recorded a great tricts and Regiment within the increase in the number of those ini- th Grand. The Grand is seriously pre- Col. Peter C. Egwui tiated on the 5 of November, paring for the 40th years celebration Grand Secretary 2016. A total number of 49 aspir-
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(Supreme Secretary from page 4) old wounds. Time to say, “I Love You” or “I Forgive You” or “I am In Memoriam truly sorry I hurt you”, and embrace Commandery: those from whom you have been es- 4 Randallstown, MD Albert F. Brown,Jr. tranged. Time to prepare ourselves 41 Utica, NY William L. Schorer for that Easter morn when the 59 Reading, OH Dan Vaske Lord, Jesus Christ rises from the 59 Reading ,OH Gerry Lohmueller 59 Reading, OH Jim Pfennig tomb. That same Easter morn res- 59 Reading, OH Don Vanderhaar urrection should also be in our 98 Columbus, OH Bart P. Mahoney hearts. 98 Columbus,OH Donald E. Peck, Sr. 243 Batesville, IN Joe Hoff Alleluia 282 Haubstadt, IN Marvin Kiesel 282 St. Wendel, IN David Zeller Tom Zdanowicz 287 Atlantic City, NJ James Ellsworth Powell 313 Maria Stein, OH Edwin Prenger 313 Maria Stein, OH Tom Kleinhenz 347 Lancaster, NY John Kuczka (Supreme Spirtual Director from page 4) 349 Haubstadt, IN Don Deer 354 Sekondi, Ghana J.E.F.F.D. Aikins always remind ourselves that our 354 Sekondi,Ghana Mark AtoInsaidoo purpose and role is about service for 357 Cape Coast, Ghana John M. Huges God and country, not self satisfac- 397 Takoradi, Ghana John Ampaabeng Kyeremeh tion, entitlement, titles, or places 411 Wa, Ghana Paul Tanye of honor. When we do our part, bless- 417 Denu, Ghana Sylvanus Doamekpor ings will come our way. 423 IkotEkpene, Calabar, Nigeria John Albert Nkanta 426 Nandom, Ghana Stephen Bagson 430 Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria Sergius U. Ogoh May we always remind ourselves 438 Akpaka-Gra, Anambra, Nigeria Peter Nebuna of our role and purpose as Knights 438 Nkpor, Anambra, Nigeria Joseph E. Azulu of St. John International. 438 Umuofor-Okija, Anambra, Nigeria Paulinus Ihionu 438 Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria Alex Ogoegbunam Have a blessed season of Lent and 438 Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria Emma A. Orans Easter. 438 Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria Austin Muoneka 445 Aba, Abia, Nigeria Casmir A. Uzowuije Rev. Msgr. Federico A. Britto 454 Mim, Ghana Fabian Pingle 460 Pt. Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria Pius Okpetu Supreme Spiritual Director 469 Okigwe, Imu, Nigeria Bernard Nwaulu 479 Eziukwu-Aba, Abia, Nigeria Michael Ogoke 483 Ogoja, Yala, Nigeria Ferdinand Okwori 500 Dansoman, Ghana Augustine Kwarteng MEMBERS 500 Dansoman, Ghana John Sebe Marfo 515 Bawku, Ghana Roland Bombande in the USA 515 Bawku, Ghana Clement Akuka 517 Wa, Ghana Livinus Balog We have been 556 Onewa-Uroni, Edo, Nigeria Francis Oboh 564 Oso, Imo, Nigeria Christian Anozie getting back way 565 Umemeke, Imo, Nigeria Valentine ObiaforOgoke too many postal 568 Bukuru, Plateau, Nigeria Vivian AutaDawam 577 Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria Vincent C.J. Mbah returns of the 577 Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria Felix Anyadiaso 577 Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria Alfred Ezeugwu Journal. 577 Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria Anthony Uzoegbunam 581 Obollo, Enugu, Nigeria Joseph Mamah When a Journal is 587 Nkpor, Anambra, Nigeria Cyril Nwajindu 587 Nkpor, Anambra, Nigeria Robert Ozigbo returned without a 664 Kintampo, Ghana Addison Yeboah new addess and/or is 730 Ugborikoiko-Warri, Delta, Nigeria Cyril Ozubu 741 Tease, Ghana Felix Polley not forwardable, that 752 Umudioka-Dumkofia, Anambra, Nigeria C.O.U. Obiekwe name is removed 752 Umudioka-Dumkofia, Anambra, Nigeria Mathias Ajagu 752 Umudioka-Dumkofia, Anambra, Nigeria Felix Enuka from the mailing list. 763 Ibagwa-Aka, Enugu, Nigeria Cyril Ezeia 801 Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria Romanus Ukeje 821 Orsumoghu, Anambra, Nigeria Simeon Udegbe If you change your 821 Orsumoghu, Anambra, Nigeria Aloysius Igboanusy address - TELL YOUR 826 Asankrangwa, Ghana Matthew Danquah SECRETARY. December, 2016 to March, 2017