THE TARHEEL KNIGHT · volume 38, issue 11 october 2015

VOLUME 38, ISSUE 11 OCTOBER 2015

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THE TARHEEL

KNIGHTIN LOVING MEMORY

Rickie Luc

District Deputy

1947 - 2015

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.


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IN THIS ISSUE

• In Loving Memory • State Deputy • New Members • State Secretary • State Treasurer • State Warden • General Programs • VAVS • Coats for Vets • Wounded Warrior • Family Life • Membership • Council Director • Culture of Life • OP LAMB • Disaster Relief • Over the Edge • 4th Degree • Habitat for Humanity • Knights in Action

The Official Publication of the North Carolina Knights of Columbus

STATE OFFICERS State Deputy: Colin JorschChaplain: Father LesakSecretary: John Nussbaum Treasurer: Dan LangeAdvocate: JC ReiherWarden: Chris LosackImmediate Past Deputy: Jack Murray

Regional Membership & Program Consultants:#1: John Horvat#2: Tom Smith#3: Boyce Williams#4: Sergio Miranda#5 Richard Hamel#6: Wayne Kleven

Greetings to one and all from Fayetteville. Gina and I hope this edition of the Tar Heel Knight finds you well.

I write this article with a heavy heart, as having just returned from the funeral of our dear friend and District Deputy Rickie Luc. I am sure that all of the councils in District 6 will be missing a great leader, mentor and most importantly, friend. I was sharing a story with a District Warden who was in attendance at our District Deputies’ training earlier this year. He was the only Warden in attendance, as his District Deputy was ill. He shared that Rickie was the District Deputy that made him feel most welcome, taking some time to welcome him and make him feel at home. A true Gentle Man (as his son John said during the funeral mass). Rickie, you will truly be missed.

Many of you will remember that at the Organizational Meeting in July, my comments revolved around making a difference (Go Make a Difference being our theme). We spoke about making a difference through our Programs and Membership; making a difference with a happy heart; and making a difference grounded in our faith.

The state officers and I would like to thank all the councils that have taken that to heart and are really spreading the Gospel through all the fantastic programs that are being conducted throughout the state. Also of note are your efforts on the membership side of the house. Brothers, you are truly amazing! And for your efforts, we thank you!!

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STATE DEPUTY (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2)

We ask you to continue making a difference grounded in our faith. On the occasion of our Holy Father visiting the United States for the first time, please take some time to reflect on what it means to be a Catholic. The Church’s teachings are rich and help us to live our lives full of justice and with a sense of obligation for the care of those less fortunate. I have taken some time over the past several weeks and reflected on how truly fortunate we are in this country. We have electricity all the time; we don’t have to take our clothes to the river in order to wash them; we, for the most part, don’t have to wonder where, when or how we will receive our next meal. Even during his visit, the Holy Father helped highlight this last point by serving the homeless in Washington, D.C. We are fortunate to have organizations that will help feed the hungry and house the homeless. In many countries, that “luxury” does not exist.

The Gospel at Rickie’s funeral, the Gospel came from John, Chapter 14. This is where Jesus tells the Apostles that in his Father’s house there are many dwelling places and where he is going, they know the way. Thomas answers Jesus that they have no idea where he is going and then Jesus exclaims: “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” I found that very interesting, as the theme for the Eucharistic Congress in Charlotte was “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” So in the past two weeks I have heard the same reading twice. It seems to me that God wants us to approach him through Jesus and in the sharing of the Eucharist is exactly how we do that. Rickie, going to the table, at least every Sunday went to the Father through Jesus, because in the Eucharist, Jesus is the way, the truth and the life.

Please keep the Luc Family, and all those in need in your prayers.

May the peace of Christ be with each of you!!

Colin JorschState Deputy


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Congratulations and Welcome to Our Newest Knights!

On behalf of all of your fellow Knights of Columbus, I wish to welcome the following men who have joined the Order by taking their First Degree. I would ask that you waste no time in taking your Second and Third degrees as well as becoming active members in your Council.

NEW MEMBERS

Jake Swarr Shaun KilgariffTimothy Humm Gregory KnorrThomas Matrejek Steven Bancro>Steven Barnaby Jacob EngelDonald Reaser James FuhsJames Cox MaGhew CoxNicholas Hernandez Orestes VilorioJusLn Lazar John Gaul JrStephen Carlough James NesbitChristopher Freeman Jose MarLnezNelson Nunez Fajardo BocanegraModesto Jaheuy PrimiLvo Villa MargariaCarlos Dominguez Cosme JahueyJoe ResLvo Ronald LentzDaniel Gualteros Michael PaulsonNazario Escobar Alejandro CentenoFabricio Sanchez Juan Ancelmo SanLbanesPaul Lonsway Michael StarrsDavid Joseph Idencio TriguerosScoG Stewart Joshual BrindelBrian Sicelbaugh Ian WestElie Sayegh Christopher NagyIan Oâ€™Keefe Dan FrazeurVirgil Dudley Adam SayreAnibal Perez-‐Serrano Blas EsparzaBrian Hachmann Daniel ManleyAnthony Ball Kenneth AnnunziataPaul OuelleGe David MunozJuan Valero Garcia Rev Phillip HurleyFrancisco Cortez Julio RevueltasHerachio Moreno-‐Rojas Brian O'MaraMejia Jesus Romero Tracy WelliverAndrea Varsi Orlando BlancoWilliam Beardslee Benjamin DunphyJuan Diego Sanchez Brandon PhillipsJoseph Plazerine Larry HillDavid Soliani Juan Mendez


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STATE SECRETARY

Lori and I send our greetings from Wendell. We pray that you are doing well.The older I get the faster time seems to fly. It is very hard to believe that three months of this fraternal year are already history. Where has the time gone? Based on the reports and emails that I get to see, most Council have been very busy and are off to a great start. I can’t hardly wait to see what you have planned for the next three months? Our challenge is to “Go Make a Difference”. To do that we must do activities within our parish and our community. Your activities will have a much greater impact if you are doing the activities that you want to do and you are having fun working together. Have a smile on your face. How are you and your Council doing? Would people observing you, want to help you and potentially join our Order. Thank you for all that you do.Are the leaders of your Council using the tool that Supreme gave to them? The Fraternal Leader Success Planner is a great tool if you use it. It is a great tool to keep track of multiple events of your Council and all of the required tasks for each event. The North Carolina State website continues to improve. Have you gone to www.kofcnc.org lately? Did you find what you were looking for? Whether it was the date of a state event, or help in running a program or membership drive. If not, please let me know. I will try to get the needed changes made.Every Council should have received their invoice for the 1st half NC State per capita and the invoice for the liability insurance that your Bishop requires for you to do events on Church property. These invoices are due by October 15th. Many Council have already paid. Thank you! To avoid getting a second notice, please get your invoices paid before October 15th.So far, I have received a check from eleven Councils for the Statue Fund. Thank you! The Statue Fund is to help fund the purchase of a statue of Saint Pope John Paul II for the new cathedral for the Raleigh Diocese. Has your Council had a chance to send a check for the requested $2.00 member to me? If you would like to share something you have done or will be doing in the Tar Heel Knight, write up your article and send it to me for approval. We are always looking for articles that will help others.I am here to serve you. I am confident that we will continue have a great year.

Regards,John NussbaumState Secretary

!Go Make a Difference


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STATE TREASURER

Worthy Brothers All,My brothers all, I would like to remind all of you about the Keep Christ in Christmas card program that the State Squires Circle runs. This year they have many new items. Please contact Chris Headley at [email protected] to get your copy of the order form. This is a major fundraiser for them and it is used to pay for their convention and organizational meeting. For those of you that have been participating in this great program as well as those that are new to it will like the way we are handling the order and delivery process. Once you complete the order and fax or email/snail mail it to Brother Chris he will fax your order to the company. They will email me a copy of the order when the order ships (usually within 10 days). I will then invoice your council for the cost of the order and send a check to the company for payment. The invoice will go to the GK and FS of the council as well as the chairman who placed the order. This process will expedite the entire process and allow you to re-order more if you need more cards, and I hope you do. Once again, this is a very good program. You will find that parishioners like the items and both your council and the squires benefit. Please order as soon as possible.On another note, I would like to thank all of the councils for the quick payment of your per-capita and insurance payments. We are close to 66% of the councils that have paid. Keep up the great work. We, the State Officers appreciate all that you do.

Dan LangeState Treasurer


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STATE WARDEN

Worthy Brothers All,

As you have heard from my Tar Heel Knight articles over the past two months, there are required forms that must be submitted to Supreme for the continuity of business for your Councils. I have been harping on the fact that that these also need to be sent to the State Council and your District Deputy for record keeping. The reason that this is part of the process is so that when there is an issue with the form at Supreme, we can intercede on your behalf. I’ve been able to successfully get several forms submitted that they previously rejected. This saves additional efforts on you. The Form 185 (Submission of Council Officers Elected) and Form 365 (Submission of Program Personnel Chosen for Term) were both due back in July. We are very close to having all of the Councils complete with these forms. Supreme is showing four (4) missing Form 185s and nineteen (19) missing Form 365s. Also, the Form 1295-1 (Council Audit for the first half of the Council year) only has thirteen (13) Councils that are delinquent. I have already resubmitted several of these three forms for Councils that are not showing as being received on behalf of the local Council from those that the State Council has received a copy. We are VERY close to being in 100% compliance. Please help us achieve that milestone so that I don’t have to continue to bring this subject up and can move on to other topics.If there is anything that I can do to assist you in any manner, please do not hesitate to reach out. That is what I am here for, to help you in any possible way.

Vivat Jesus,Chris LosackState [email protected]


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GENERAL PROGRAMS DIRECTOR

Brothers All,

Fall is here and we are all very busy in your own personnel lives along with a great number of Council activities. As fall gets wound up, please remember that there is the opportunity to support a wide variety of programs that helps those less fortunate. For those who attended the many programs that has taken place over the past several months, please do not wait until the last moment to submit your programs. Many times when you wait, you forget little things that really makes that event special. So please, submit your programs as soon as they are completed. The new web page makes it so easy to do so. Just click on the program and the information on how to submit it will be there for you. As always if you have any questions please contact me at any time at [email protected] . All submittals are due by October 31. Please don’t wait until the last minute. Thank you in advance.There are many events that are taking place over the next month. Please go to the state web page at www.kofcnc.org to see what is happening and to possibly participate in as many of these events as possible. There are many man hours of planning that goes into these events to ensure that everyone who participates in them can enjoy themselves and to help those that may benefit from these events. Please consider joining in and supporting the many activities that are posted.

Paul Spire GPD


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VAVS - VETERANS AFFAIR VOLUNTARY SERVICES

Coats for Veterans: As we enter into the Fall Season, the needs of our Veterans will change. As the temperatures start declining, our Veterans will need clothing to provide warmth from the weather. Operation…COLD FRONT has been supported by our Assemblies, Councils, and Brother Knights for the past five years. New coats (ONLY) are acceptable…no used coats. These coats are distributive by the Chief, Voluntary Service at each of the VA Medical Centers to any Veteran, man or women who are in need during the winter months. Knights have generously provided new coats in the past to the Durham, Salisbury, Fayetteville and Asheville Medical Centers. The cost of a new coat at Sam’s is $29.94 plus tax. This is a perfect example of the type of a winter coat needed by our Veterans. Please continue your generosity by supporting all four VA Medical Centers. Please see attached flyer on Coats for Veterans. 2015 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival: (October 12-18th) : Our campaign, “Dollar Per Knight” raised donations of $3,000. from Councils, Assemblies and Brother Knights. A “Special Thanks” to those who met this challenge. Special events open to the public: Sunday, October 18, 2015, at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill…Art Exhabit: 12:00 PM at Gerrard Hall. This is free and opened to the public. Stage show: 2:00PM Memorial Hall, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 114 E. Cameron Avenue, Chapel Hill, NC Ticket required for admission. Contact ticket information office, Durham VA Medical Center at 919-286-0411 ext 6070. North Carolina State Fair: Veterans enjoy attending each year (for free). Your assistance in providing each Veteran $20-$25.00 for spending on food, rides and games makes their visit to the Fair more fun. These Veterans get to leave the hospital (CLC) and have a day like the rest of us. Contact: Chief, Voluntary Services of each VA Medical Center for coordinating your support. Sweat Pants and Sweat Shirts: Each of the VA Medical Centers provide between 900-1200 pairs of sweats every year. This type of clothing is seasonal by the manufacturers and retailers. Sizes Medium to 2XX are in great need. Please consider purchasing during the months of October-December. Gift Cards: Gift cards for restaurants, theaters or sporting events are welcome types of entertainment for those Veterans in our Community Living Centers. Imagine you as “ a Veteran” sitting in a Community Living Centers with nothing to do each day. These cards are used to get them out in the world and having something to share with others. All grocery store chains, Walmart, Sam, Target are needed by the Centers and these are the most popular brands needed. These cards are used for a Veterans last meal, cooking classes for disable Veterans and homeless Veterans. Volunteering: “No Veteran Dies Alone” Individuals who are willing to Volunteer to provide comfort to a dying Veteran who does not have families nearby. Special training is provided by the Hospice Unit and Voluntary Services. If you would like to participate in this program, please notify your GK or VAVS Representative. We will provide details of this special program. SK Thomas W. (Tom) DuPree Jr. PGK, PFN, VAVS Representative Durham VA North Carolina District VAVS Representative VA, North Carolina State Council Veterans Affairs and VAVS Chairman


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Any questions: Contact SK Tom DuPree, NC District VAVS Rep. 919-302-5550 or email : [email protected]

K of C Assemblies and Councils of North Carolina

DONATE A COAT TO A VET AND WARM YOUR HEART

The VA Hospital in your area is

in need of NEW winter coats for

homeless men and women Veter-

ans. Won’t you help? Make a

donation and live our first princi-

ple—CHARITY! Please bring

coats to your next Council or As-

sembly meeting in Oct-Nov. Ar-

rangements will be made to pick

up and deliver to the VA Hospi-

tal. Cash donations are accept-

able to make purchases. Make

check to St. Francis of Assisi

Assembly, Menu VAVS/Coats

Christian Vocation.

“I Am My Brothers Keeper.” The spiritual focus of the Order helping Knights to live out their

Coats need to be neutral in color so both men and women can wear them. SIZE: Large to XXX Large

Checks sent to SK Gerard (Jerry) Cucurullo FC 6208 Heacham Ct. Raleigh, NC 27614


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WOUNDED WARRIOR PROGRAM

My Brother Knights,As of this date, we have only collected $2,393 for the Wounded Warrior Program. If we are to be successful this year we MUST increase our donations. As of this date there are 42 Wounded Warriors in the Camp LeJeune Hospital, none of these are expected to be released before 2020. Previous years we would have been at some $25,000 collected. I want to make sure that all realize that our Wounded Warrior Program is in no way connected with the Wounded Warrior Project. 100% of the funds we collect is used to send Wounded Warriors Home, There is no wages paid from this fund, which is the biggest difference between the two organizations. If you want to see the results of the Wounded Warrior Project, you can go to the internet and find their tax return for any year. The year I checked showed 12% actually going to wounded warriors. To me this is disgraceful to advertise that funds go to help the Wounded Warriors. Nuff said on this subject.I have received e-mails telling me that a Council/Assembly is planning to work on our Wounded Warrior Program. Some are looking for direction and others just keeping me aware. If you have any questions regarding this program, feel free to contact me at (252) 237-8007 or at my e-mail [email protected]. I will respond as soon as possible to each inquiry.Due to health problems of myself and my wife I have not been able to attend the State Meetings, being 81 years old does take its time on the old body. I can assure all of you that I will continue with this work as long I am breathing.For the Councils/Assembles from all over North Carolina, We need your help on this program. Our Wounded Warriors are from many states. Donations made to this program are tax deductible since The Military Order of the Purple Heart is a 501(c)3 tax status organization. Checks should be made payable to "MOPH Wounded Warrior Leave". Checks from Knights of Columbus Councils and Assemblies are to be sent to:

SK Robert J. Singer, PSD, FDM, FVSM 2506 Canal Drive Wilson, NC 27896-1326

This allows recording of all KofC donations to the program as well as forwarding to the MOPH on a timely basis.I started getting the KofC involved when I was Vice Supreme Master, with the full approval of the Supreme Master. Florida has been a major contributor over the years. Georgia and South Carolina have also been very helpful.Remember these Wounded Warriors are from every state and some of our neighboring countries. I really wish each of you could met and get to know these Wounded Warriors, but as you can imagine this is virtually impossible.God Bless each one of you and I hope to hear from you soon.

Fraternally,Robert J. Singer, PSD, VDM, FVSM2506 Canal DriveWilson, NC 27896


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FAMILY LIFE DIRECTOR

BREAKING NEWS: The Holy Father likes our programs!

On Thursday, September 24, the Holy Father was scheduled to address a joint session of Congress, a truly newsworthy event. But there was another appearance that was of equal importance to him: traveling from Capitol Hill to the streets of D.C. to bless the homeless patrons of the St. Maria’s Meals program. In Washington nearly one-fifth of residents live below the poverty line and more than 7,000 are homeless, so it’s no wonder locals call St. Maria’s Meals a godsend. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington runs the program, which operates out of the back of a food truck, serving hot meals three days a week to anyone in need. Stopping at various locations, hundreds of people are sometimes lined up along the block. “This is family living for them. This is family food,” says Catholic Charities D.C. president Monsignor John Enzler.Vatican spokesman Father Manuel Dorantes says Pope Francis is spreading his message of caring for the poor, the homeless, the refugees far and wide, practicing what he preaches. “The pope has really been asking the church, ‘Go out. Go out and engage with society. Go out to the margins. Go out to peripheries,’” says Dorantes. “That is where the light of Christ and the message of Christ needs to be brought.”Referring to immigrant families, Francis reminded everyone he is the son of an Italian family which immigrated to Argentina. "I am happy to be a guest in this country, which was largely built by such families," he said at the White House. Next? Exclaiming how he appreciated the unfailing commitment of the Church in America to the cause of life and the family, Pope Francis stated this was the primary reason for his visit. By the time you read this he will have traveled to Philadelphia "to celebrate and support the institutions of marriage and the family." Indeed, the importance of families - and taking care of families - was the theme of the papal visits to both Cuba and the U.S. and this was why the Holy Father's last event in Cuba was with a meeting of families. "Let us care for our families, true schools for the future," said the pope to families gathered at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Santiago de Cuba.So where do we, as Knights of Columbus, stand? We stand for the strengthening of families through our various Family Life Programs such as Building the Domestic Church and Fathers for Good. We stand for the definition of marriage as a union between one man and one woman. We stand for the true virtues of Charity in aiding the poor, the hungry, the homeless through Food for Families and Coats for Kids. Echoing Father Dorante’s words, our own state website proclaims, ‘Go and make a difference!’

Fred Burton, Family Life Director, [email protected] Okoronkwo, Food for Families Chairman, [email protected] Amsler, Fathers for Good Chairman, [email protected]

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MEMBERSHIP

Membership Greetings Fellow Knights from your 2015 Membership Team.Bob Hack Membership Director [email protected], Peter Devlin Membership Chairman [email protected] Benes Retention Chairman [email protected] Tom Smith Recruiting East Chairman, [email protected] Fear Recruiting West Chairman [email protected],Rick Scherer New Council Development Chair [email protected] Peter Devlin Council Retention Chairman [email protected] Sprissler College Council Coordinator [email protected] Dambaugh Supreme Advertising Coordinator [email protected] Bob Hall Round Table Chairman [email protected] (Tony) Ortiz Hispanic Coordinator. hispaniccoordinator @kofcnc.orgContact us at any time you have a question or need assistance.

Brothers. Keep up the good work, as of this writing we are over 21% of our annual goal and in the money again for the Supreme contest for the third month in a row. We are safely on first base for Sept. and only need 6 more men to get to second base. The amazing thing is we are doing this with 7 districts and fully half of our councils not recruiting a single member yet. With the blitz month coming up these participation numbers should improve and we should be able to make significant progress towards our annual goal of 900 members recruited.The new withdrawal procedure has been put in place and is functioning ok but needs some training to make it more efficient. We will be covering it in detail during the Regional training. As of this date only regions 1 and 6 have scheduled their sessions.The jackets for last year’s recruiting winners have been received from the vendor and will be distributed by the State officers in the near future. Round Tables are still an issue. If you had one before you will be hearing from Bob Hall the Round Table Chairman. If not, Why not start one? Call us for assistance.Our Circle of honor goals and status as of 9/27 is as follows:

900 New brothers We need 711 585 brothers net of drops We need 423 315 new brothers net of all losses and gains We need 200 25 Star Councils 4 have recruiting & 6 have their Insurance #s 1 new council per Diocese. A total of 2 In the works now 2 reactivations Need to get moving 30 Round Tables We need 20

We have achieved all these totals before and they are readily attainable if we work as a team. We recruit new members to make a difference in our community, in our Church and in the lives of the new men who become Knights. The programs and awards listed above are the icing not the cake. The result of growing the order to do more good and making that difference is the cake.Reminder October is Blitz month. Get you church drives completed. I’ll have the reporting format to the RMPCs’as soon as I get it from Supreme. It should be similar to prior years.One New Member Per Council Per Month

VIVAT JESUS! Bob Hack 910-754-2647


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COUNCIL

Brothers All,

The month of October is upon us. This is usually the busiest month of the first half of the Fraternal Year for your councils.First, I would like to thank all the Councils and Brother Knights who participated in the State Bocce Tournament in Winston-Salem on September 26th. I would also like to thank all the Councils and Brother Knights who sponsored a hole and will be participating in the State Golf Tournament being held in Bolivia on October 10-11th. Also, thank you to everyone who donated to our State Deputy Colin and our State Chaplin Fr. Bill funds to send them Over the Edge in Raleigh on October 2-3.Secondly, October is also the time in which the Grand Knights will be meeting with their District Deputies to go over all your council’s programs that were done during the period of April 1st through October 31st. It is also the time in which your best Council program needs to be submitted for the first half of the Fraternal Year. The time period is the same: April 1st to October 31st. This is an opportunity to recognize your Brother Knights in their efforts of a successful Council program. Details on how to submit your best program in each area can be found on the State website. Please make my job very difficult in choosing the 5 winners in each of the four divisions by every council sending in your best Council program.RMPC’s and DD’s please do not forget to contact either the Traveling Gavel Chairman John Farrell or me on the monthly progress of the gavels have been distributed and are making their way through your councils in your regions and districts. I would like to thank you for a job well done in this area.Please do not hesitate to contact me or one of my chairmen if we can assist your regions, districts and councils in going and making a difference in this fraternal year.Most importantly, please continue to go and make a difference within your Council, Church and Community.It is an honor to be serving you as your State Council Director for this state of North Carolina and for the Order.

Vivat JesusNick NastasiState Council Director


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CULTURE OF LIFE - LEW MCCLOUD

Article by Len Kobylus State Level Activities of Culture of Life:

The North Carolina Knights of Columbus remain firmly committed to defending the right to life of every human being, from the moment of conception to natural death. Countless councils and individual Knights conduct projects aimed to build a culture of life in their individual communities and throughout the State. What we choose to do, or not do, about abortion, euthanasia, human cloning and embryonic research impacts lives for generations to come. Actions taken by our councils and individual Knights to support a culture that values human life at all stages are as follows:

WE - Volunteer

Our councils and Knights volunteer their time to support local, regional and state pro-life pregnancy centers and organizations in assisting women to choose life and turn away from abortions. Knights also support programs that work with women who have been physically and emotionally wounded by abortions.

WE - Educate

Our councils and Knights share knowledge with others within the Knights and in the community, who may not fully understand the value of all human life.

WE - Advocate

Our Knights organizations throughout all levels work to change laws and touch the hearts of individuals by supporting the council’s pro-life committee, the diocese’s pro-life office, and writing or meeting with their local and national elected officials to discuss pro-life legislation.

Knights participate in local, state and national pro-life demonstrations, such as the March for Life held annually during the month of January.

WE - Donate

Our Knights and councils donate their time, talent and treasure, to local, regional and state pro-life organizations and causes. Monetary funds help pregnancy centers and organizations to provide pregnant women, new mothers and women who had abortions with counseling services, medical referrals and basic items for newborns.

One of the most successful of the Order’s initiatives in this area is the Ultrasound Initiative, which state, regional, district and local councils partner with the Supreme Council in providing the monetary funds to purchase ultrasound machines for pregnancy resource centers. Since 2010, we have assisted in purchasing 14 ultrasound machines throughout the state of North Carolina. Currently we are actively holding ultrasound initiatives in Wilson and Greensboro, NC.

Finally - WE - Pray

Our Knights pray for life personally, with their families, and with others from the pro-life community. Our Knights schedule prayer services for unborn children at government monuments, abortion clinics and participate in other appropriate activities.

September 23 to November 1st

The 40 Days for Life campaign is firmly rooted on a foundation of prayer and fasting. To help maintain focus on the Lord and stay in tune with His guidance, we will prepare and distribute a series of daily devotionals — one for each of the 40 days of the campaign.

We fervently believe that prayer and fasting will end abortion, and your prayers will be very much needed and appreciated. Devotionals will be posted during the next 40 Days for Life campaign, which will run from September 23 through November 1.

Please join your local 40 Days for Life Campaign, It is not to late to join and help save lives.

Pray the Rosary every chance you get this month

for the stopping of abortion and the closure of

the barbaric abortion factories of Planned

Parenthood.


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CULTURE OF LIFE - CONTINUED

Don’t forget to do the Life Chain On October 4th. Go Make a Difference! Here are life chain photos from St. Mark in Huntersville.

Here is a Rosary Rally that also took place at St. Mark’s from last year.


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LAMB

Although it could be much better, I am happy to report that through mid-September, state-wide we are slightly ahead of our 2014 collections.

One thing I continually notice however are Councils do some street collections only (with the majority of Councils still collecting in the fall only) and then call it quits. I have already had one council request a final disbursement request in before the end of September. Remember LAMB is a year round effort and ideally should be a mix of street collections and other fundraising activities.

Along those lines some Councils continue to come up with fundraisers to supplement their street collections. Some recent examples that I am aware of;

Four Councils, 1074,11817,12017 and 12281 in the Wilmington area conducted a “LAMB Foundation Miracle Field Spring Event” event in May in conjunction with the Special Olympics and the Miracle League of Wilmington. The event consisted of a Patriotic Opening Ceremony, an All Star Game, Car Show, Games & Rides, Music and Emergency Equipment Review. While attendance was affected somewhat by tropical storm Ana, for the first time out it garnered some wonderful publicity for LAMB

Hendersonville, Council 7184 participated in the NC Apple Festival with a booth and collecting donations and definitely raising awareness of LAMB

Denver Council 10389 conducted their 3rd annual “Holy Smoke BBQ and Music Festival” an all-day affair, and I can personally attest to the great Music and BBQ. The event was held on their Parish Campus and has become a tradition.

This is not to say other Council’s do not do similar events, these are only a few. If your Council is not doing something beyond street collection you might want to reach out to some of these Councils.

Council 7184, NC Apple Festival


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DISASTER RELIEF

Brothers All,I am sure that over a period of time we have all heard the need to prepare for a disaster of some kind. And most of us has gotten complacent until such a time when the disaster is emanate and then we all spring into action and go to the store only to find empty shelves. I have put together a list for an Emergency Kit that we should have in preparation of such an event. Many of these items can be stored for a considerable time without worrying they will maintain their integrity. Please consider putting together a package listed below for your family and hope that you never need it.

Disaster Relief ChairmanJeff Godshall

Household Emergency Kit From the Boy Scouts of America Emergency Preparedness Kit

What you have on hand when a disaster happens could make a big difference. Plan to store enough supplies for everyone in your household for at least three days.

• Water: Have at least one gallon per person per day.• Food: Pack non-perishable, high-protein items, including energy bars, ready-to-eat soup, peanut butter, etc.

Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking, and little or no water.• Flashlight: Include extra batteries.• First Aid Kit: Include a reference guide.• Medications: Don't forget both prescription and non-prescription items.• Battery-operated Weather radio: Include extra batteries.• Tools: Gather a wrench to turn off gas if necessary, a manual can opener, screwdriver, hammer, pliers, knife,

duct tape, plastic sheeting, and garbage bags and ties.• Clothing: Provide a change of clothes for everyone, including sturdy shoes and gloves.• Personal Items: Remember eyeglasses or contact lenses and solution; copies of important papers, including

identification cards, insurance policies, birth certificates, passports, etc.; and comfort items such as toys and books.

• Hygiene & Sanitary Items: Small bag with toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, comb, facial tissues, towelettes, needle, thread, shoelaces, toilet paper, bleach

• Money: Have cash. (ATMs and credit cards won't work if the power is out.)• Contact information: Include a current list of family phone numbers and e-mail addresses, including

someone out of the area who may be easier to reach by e-mail if local phone lines are overloaded.• Pet supplies: Include food, water, leash, litter box or plastic bags, tags, medications, and vaccination

information.• Map and Compass: Consider marking an evacuation route on it from your local area.

Other items from the Emergency Preparedness Pamphlet (Book} • Sleeping bag: (Or bedroll of two wool blankets) and waterproof ground cloth• Poncho or raincoat: (With hood, hat, or sou'wester)• Matches: or other fire starting tools• Work gloves • 50 feet cord: No. 5 sash cord or similar-sized nylon cord• Hard hat• Other equipment: as determined by weather (winter jacket, rubber boots, gloves, etc)• Pencil and small notebook.• Watch: Unless you usually wear one.


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Last year our PSD Jack Murray went Over the Edge in Charlotte and rappelled down 33 stories of the Fifth/Third Bank in support of Special Olympics North Carolina. This year our State Deputy Colin Jorsch and our State Chaplain Reverend William Lesak have agreed to

continue this great tradition to

Go Over the Edge of the Wells Fargo Bank Building in Raleigh! The big event is set for Saturday October 3, 2015. They'll each be rappelling down 30 stories to raise funds on behalf of Special Olympics North Carolina’s 40,000 athletes help them compete in the 19 different sports that they participate in and they need your help! Colin and Fr. Bill each must raise a

minimum of $1,000 to do the rappel.

In addition to their shared goal of raising funds, there is a friendly rivalry to see who will raise the most. Some serious bragging rights are on the line.

Please donate now! Please see the link for each

Go to http://tiny.cc/sendcolinOTE and donate to have the State Duputy Colin GO OVER the

EDGE!

Go to http://tiny.cc/sendwilliamOTE

to donate to have the State Chaplain Fr. Lesak GO OVER

the EDGE!

OVER THE EDGE

http://tiny.cc/sendcolinOTE

http://tiny.cc/sendwilliamOTE

http://tiny.cc/sendwilliamOTE

http://tiny.cc/sendcolinOTE


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EXEMPLIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS

2015 North Carolina Fourth Degree Regional Exemplification (One Day) November 21, 2015

Hosted By: The Bishop McGuinness Assembly No. 0778, RaleighWhere: St. Raphael the Archangel Church

5801 Falls of Neuse Rd. Raleigh, NC 27609

Exemplification Time: 12 Noon sharp! Candidates should arrive no later than 10:00 AM and dressed as explained on the attached “Exemplification Dress Code Form” Observers: You should also be dressed in the official uniform of a Sir Knight, as explained on the Dress Code Form. You also must complete the Dress Code Form and submit with you luncheon fee.Luncheon: Immediately following the Exemplification at approximately 3:00 PM – Please advise if there are any Dietary Restrictions!

FEES & PAYMENTS • Candidates fee is $70.00. He will receive a social baldric, Fourth Degree lapel pin, one luncheon

ticket, and a Fourth Degree certificate. This fee is governed by Supreme.• Observer and Guest fee will be $20.00 and it will cover one luncheon ticket.• The Master must have the name and Assembly number of all observers and the name of all guests.• All checks must be from the Assembly and made payable to “Master's Fund”. There will be no

personal checks accepted. DO NOT mail cash!!• Candidate and Guest money, completed form 4, and the completed Exemplification Dress Code

Form must be sent in together no later than Saturday, November 7, 2015. No refund requests will be accepted after that date. No signature is required on the Dress Code Form.

• Observer and Guest money and completed Exemplification Dress Code Form must be sent in by the same date. No signature is required on the Dress Code Form.

• If the form 4 is not complete, it will not be accepted. See attached example of a completed form 4.• Send to District Master SK David L. Onofrio, 601 Parker Street, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526• If you are planning on staying overnight, there are several Hotels and Motels in the area that you

should be able to use. We will try to get a special rate at a local hotel/motel and publish it in the August Golden Plume.

“Do not wait. Recruit candidates now!!”

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DRESS CODE FORM

November 21, 2015 Raleigh Exemplification The following “Exemplification Dress Code Form MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED,

AND SUBMITTED WITH EACH CANDIDATE'S COMPLETED FORM 4

Appropriate Dress for Candidate and/or Observers is Black Tuxedo, Plain White Tuxedo Pleated Shirt (with lay down collar - NO wing tips allowed), Black Bow Tie, Black Shoes, Black Socks, Black Cummerbund. Observers must also wear their social baldric and the PG-113 lapel pin, not the flag lapel pin.Candidate will receive his Social Baldric and Fourth Degree pin in the Ante-Chamber after registering with the District Secretary.Clergy to wear their “Blacks” or cassock.Active Duty Military may wear their Class A or Dress Uniform instead of the Black Tuxedo. You also have an option of not wearing the baldric with your dress uniform.

No weapons, concealed or otherwise, are permitted! Attach lower portion to candidate's completed Form 4 and send to the District Master

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OBSERVERS MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM ALSO, IF ATTENDING THE LUNCHEON.I fully understand the above requirements and must be in the appropriate dress to be eligible to take my Fourth Degree. I am to report to the District Secretary’s Registration Desk no later than 1 hour prior to the published start time of the Exemplification (9:30AM to 10:00 AM is recommended).

Print Full Name of Candidate or Observer __________________________________________________Please indicate whether you are staying for luncheon YES NO Will you be bringing a guest for the luncheon YES NO

Print Full Name of Guest__________________________________________________________________

Please advise if there are any Dietary Restrictions! ____________________________________________No refund requests will be accepted after Saturday, November 7, 2015

ASSEMBLY OFFICERS: THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED OUT AND SIGNED BY THE CANDIDATE AND ATTACHED TO THE CANDIDATE'S FORM 4. BOTH MUST BE SUBMITTED, TOGETHER, TO THE DISTRICT MASTER ALONG WITH A CHECK FROM THE ASSEMBLY MADE OUT TO THE “MASTER'S FUND”.

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FORM 4 - 2014


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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Pope Francis House Wilmington, NC On Saturday, August 15th and 22nd several Knights from Wilmington Council 1074 give their time and talents to help with the construction of the Pope Francis House located in downtown Wilmington, NC. The Knights, along with other volunteers, including the future owner, Ms. Sharkia, installed roofing shingles, vinyl siding and assisted with interior structural work. In addition, Council 1074 has pledged upwards of $3,500 from the proceeds of their annual golf tournament, scheduled for Monday, September 21st at Pine Valley Country Club, to assist with building material cost. The Pope Francis House is expected to be completed in late October with Ms. Sharkia and her two children moving in shortly afterwards. Habitat for Humanity builds approximately 12 homes in the Wilmington area annually. It is my intention for the Knights in the Wilmington area to have a greater involvement with these projects. If your council would like

to get involved with Habitat for Humanity, go to their website, www.habitate.org and enter your zip code to see a list of projects in your area. If you are already involved with Habitat for Humanity, send me an email at [email protected] with your council’s projects.

Vivat Jesus, Bob Macaluso, PGKK of C State ChairmanHabitat for Humanity


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KNIGHTS IN ACTION

Council 15085

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Community: On behalf of the Council, GK/SK Chris Amsler presents a $500 donation to Vicky, Director of the St. John’s the Evangelist Early Childhood

Development Center in Waynesville.

Food For Families: On behalf of the Council, SK Chuck Luce presents a $500 donation to Perry Hines,

Director of the Open Door in Waynesville, in support of the Food Pantry.

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Altar Server of the Year: Parish Priest and Council Chaplain Rev. Father Christopher Riehl and Deputy Grand Knight Mark Zaffrann recognize Bill Hunter as the

Altar Server of the Year for St. John the Evangelist in Waynesville.


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KNIGHTS IN ACTION

Council 7184

Hendersonville hosts an Apple Festival each Labor Day. This year 300,000 people from

North Carolina and surrounding states attended the event. Council 7184 of the Knights of Columbus continued its long tradition of selling Tootsie Roll's at a

Well this is a significant fundraiser (we raised nearly $2000) it is also a great opportunity to evangelize in an area were Catholics are fairly rare. We also show our commitment to service

to the community in a friendly and positive setting.

It is especially gratifying when the families of children and adults we have served in the past stop by to tell us how grateful they are for our service. We also receive generous donations from our brother Knights who are attending

the event. -Patrick Faragher, GK


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KNIGHTS IN ACTION - SHIP PROJECT

When we were kids, most of us had to write an essay at the beginning of the school year about our summer vacation. During the summer of 2015, North Carolina Council Knights 6451, Hickory, and 9579, Morganton built a 18 cannon, 26' pirate ship out of cardboard boxes. The project was spearheaded by Steve Purcell of Hickory when he was approached by Lynn Doll, Volunteer Services Coordinator, of the J. Iverson Riddle Center, a state facility for developmentally and physically disabled adults. "Lynn said they were going to do a Pirate Theme party in September where they needed a pirate ship large enough for the residents to get aboard," said Steve. "It was going to be a challenge, but we're Knights, and we get things done!"

David Tagye, a knight from the Morganton Council said he and Steve were able to gather enough cardboard boxes from the local Lowe's Hardware store as well as Queen City Appliance to build the ship. "We probably used about 30 boxes total, and had over 150 volunteer man hours building this ship", David said. Jarl Renn, also of the Morganton Council said, "It was a challenge because we had only a crude plan and some scratchy pictures to go by." They all agreed it was challenging, but fun.

The evening's event was complete with pirate music, a table set up with plenty of 'Grog' and 'Booty' and snacks. Residents had a chance to win doubloons from the treasure chest by playing games that were set up about the gymnasium. With the doubloon they could buy 'bounties'. Kiki's Legacy, a parrot rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption facility in Hickory brought numerous birds down for the residents to observe their avian tricks and antics such as climb the rope up the side of a ship, walk the plank, and talking and dancing.

David summed it up best by saying, "When we saw the smiles of joy on the faces of those residents, and the way they participated in events that most of us take for granted, it was all worth it. These folks don't know they have disabilities. They don't look at life as a challenge, but rather a life experience. It's truly a blessing to see God's love at work in the lives of these folks."


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KNIGHTS IN ACTION - SHIP PROJECT (CONTINUED)

It all started here. Steve Purcell, David Tagye, Jarl Renn


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KNIGHTS IN ACTION - SHIP PROJECT (CONTINUED)

Kiki's Legacy Parrot Rescue, Rehab, and Adoption

Knights of Councils 6451 Hickory, and 9579 Morganton, NC From left: Bob Hall, Betty Purcell, Richard Painchaud, Steven Painchaud, Joe Palermo, Steve Purcell,

Marla Swinnen, Mark Swinnen, and Bruce Messing, David Tagye, Jarl Renn, Mike Buff, and Bill Matthews

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