Month: July 2018

Family of the Month June 2018 Winners
Family, News

Family of the Month June 2018 Winners

Congratulations to the families of Bradlee Waddell of Council 3989 in St. Florian and Albert Dillman of Council 11672 in Huntsville.  They were two Alabama families out of the 100 “Family of the Month” reporting forms drawn at random from among all entries received at the Supreme Council office for the month. You can learn more about the program, submit an entry online, and be among councils 3989, 5164, 5597, 10354, 10731, 11672, and 13152 who submitted forms for their Family of the Month.
Council Officer Duties and Responsibilities Training Webinar
Council Officers, News

Council Officer Duties and Responsibilities Training Webinar

PLEASE Help Spread the Word! Each council officer, whether elected or appointed, becomes a fraternal leader. A council can only be successful by working as a team. A team or council can accomplish far more than individuals acting alone. Thus it only makes sense for everyone to fully understand the duties of each officer. Every council officer or member will benefit from participating in this webinar. Council Officer Duties and Responsibilities Training Thursday - July 26, 2018 at 7:30 PM Central Daylight Saving Time Register to Attend In this webinar we will help you: Understand the various roles and administrative responsibilities of council officers Incorporate teamwork into committee operation Build a "fraternal" calendar that works Fraternal Training Session...
Online Membership Is Now Live! – Promote It And Win KnightsGear
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Online Membership Is Now Live! – Promote It And Win KnightsGear

The Order’s new Online Membership initiative is live throughout the United States and Canada! Now you can invite eligible Catholic men to take their first step toward committed, lifelong and council-based membership in the Order by signing up online. And, any member who recruits 5 members between now and Sept. 30 will receive a $50 gift card for KnightsGear, along with free shipping! How does online membership work? What does it mean for degrees? Who can sign up?Watch this brief video that explains what the program is and how it can be used as a powerful tool to help your council recruit. Visit our For Members page for even more information. We are uniquely positioned to help other men lead with faith, protect their families, serve others and defend their values. It's now even ...
Past State Deputy Charlie Hedrick Passed Away July 5, 2018
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Past State Deputy Charlie Hedrick Passed Away July 5, 2018

Charles David Hedrick, Charlie, of Birmingham AL, passed away on July 5, 2018 at the age of 76. He is survived by his spouse of almost 53 years, Evelyn, his two sons Charles Patrick Hedrick (Sharon) of Frisco, TX and Robert Aiden Hedrick (Miranda) of Birmingham, AL, daughter Deborah Mary Lancaster (Alan) of Birmingham, AL, grandsons Charlie Hedrick and Kyle Lancaster (Shannon), granddaughters Anna Lancaster, Kaitlyn Hedrick, Allie Hedrick and Laurie Lancaster, great granddaughters Norah and Clara Lancaster, his brother Robert Hedrick (Diane) of Randolph, MA, sister in law Carole Hedrick of South Easton, MA and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his Parents Carl and Winifred Hedrick and brother, Thomas Hedrick. Born July 3, 1942 in Boston, MA he grew up in Randolp...
Tibi Necesitas Es
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Tibi Necesitas Es

Remarks from State Deputy Jason Esteve at the State Organizational Meeting in Prattville on July 7, 2018. When I became a part of the state council, there are things I never thought I would say. So in Toronto, at the Supreme Convention, I am chatting with the State Chaplain and a cardinal. Like I said, never thought I put those words together in that order. So we’re chatting (well, it’s better to say our State Chaplain and the cardinal were chatting and I was nodding and smiling) and Fr. Dan asks what I consider to be a very interesting question: “What’s it like to elect a pope?” Even more interesting to me was the answer. The cardinal didn’t focus on being sequestered or balloting, he concentrated on the Swiss Guard. He thought that it was notable that as soon as there is no longer a p...
Happy Independence Day
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Happy Independence Day

All the nations you have made shall come to bow before you, Lord, and give honor to your name. For you are great and do wondrous deeds; and you alone are God. Psalms 86: 9-10
Supreme Chaplain’s Challenge – 5 Minutes to a Better Start
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Supreme Chaplain’s Challenge – 5 Minutes to a Better Start

An exciting initiative called “Monthly Challenge from the Supreme Chaplain” begins today! Check out this month’s challenge below. A new challenge for each month will be shared on the Knights of Columbus social media pages, as well as in Knightline and Columbia magazine. It is also available in multiple languages at kofc.org. Engage in the challenge and put your faith into action today! Vivat Jesus! If we are honest, we know that we men are not that good at “coming away…to a deserted place” to “rest a while.” In fact we know that over 80 percent of us check our smart phone even before brushing our teeth in the morning, and spend time on it in the last hour before we go to sleep. Like the apostles, we focus on getting a lot done. But let’s imagine what would happen if we truly r...