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Indiana State Council Knights of Columbus Newsletter - Feb 2019
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Newsletter - February 2019

State Deputy, Paul (I'm a Grandpa!) Zielinski

Faith in Action” is the new Knights of Columbus program model and is a major change from “Surge with Service.”  Many questions have been raised at District meetings...I encourage all council officers to listen to the Faith in Action webinar . . . Council Officer Regional meetings are scheduled for the morning of Saturday 3/2/19 and 3/9/19.  The purpose of these meetings is for your officers to get answers about ...   Council leaders from several districts will be present and this is a great opportunity to learn from each other.  A link to the Regional Meeting schedule is . . . Every Council should send delegates to our State Convention (3-4-5 May 2019) . . . Men have more reasons than ever to join the Knights of Columbus.  Use every opportunity to ask a good Catholic man to join us today!   (See the COMPLETE message with more topics and all the gaps filled in HERE on his State Deputy webpage.)

Director/Chairman Spotlight

Program Director Mark Michuda

The Pinta state programming award is broken down on the Activity Tracker, please note it has nothing to do with membership ... Remember the new #1728 Fraternal Survey form for Supreme was due by 1/31,  this information provides all the charitable efforts the Indiana Knights accomplish.   The Council Audit form #1295 is due Feb 15th ... Do you know a Catholic layperson, family or youth worthy of being recognized at our state convention?  These applications and the Service Program Award nominations (STSP) are due by Feb. 28th.  Each of these is available at the Supreme Forms webpage ... The activities we engage in, is what defines us as Knights to our parishes and Priests.  Will our programs change lives and save lives?  Here are some great examples of Indiana programs that we are very proud of: 

  • Council #1231 Lawrenceburg hosted "Prayer on the Square"  , , , 
  • Council #16440 of North Manchester placed signs with rosaries at the chemo and . . .  
  • 12 Councils of Central Indiana in the Indianapolis Archdiocese participated in the Crew Car Wash fundraiser raising ... enough to purchase an ultrasound machine . . . 
  • Council #14449 Indianapolis conducted a fourth annual Indulgence Walk at St. Joseph/Holy Cross Cemeteries ... [CLICK for PIC] 
  • Council #16945 Gary Knights ... were able to collect and distribute over three truckloads of food and supplies to the Veterans Village. [CLICK for PIC] . . . 

Read COMPLETE message HERE

Faith Director
Larry Kunkel

The Indiana Knights of Columbus annually recognize the ...Outstanding Catholic Layperson of the Year.  The award is for a Knight who goes above and beyond in “Faith in Action”.  We have thousands of members who are candidates for this award.  I encourage you to nominate a brother Knight and submit to me (faith@indianakofc.org) by February 28th.  (download IN-OCL2 form) The Indiana Knights also recognize the council with the most exceptional Vocations program . . . a way to grow the council spiritually as we all strive to be the Catholic Man/Holy Man that God wants us to be.  Several councils have submitted their program which include a Men’s Conference ... Click for info on the E6 (St Leon), Rekindle the Fire (Ft Wayne), or Western KY Conferences.
The Knights of Columbus sponsored Race for Vocations is fast approaching – May 3rd & 4th.  Consider participating with and attending this event ... and check the Race for Vocations page on the State website which includes: why Race for Vocations; the schedule, and how you/your council may help ... Many councils completed a qualified RSVP program but have yet to submit their forms.  The RSVP counts as two activities, plus your council receives a $100 refund for each Seminarian . . . 
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Community Director
Joe Erpelding

Click HERE for the Free Throw Regional Sites schedule ... I have seen some excellent Community Activities and it is time to start completing a Form STSP to qualify for a State Service Award…this is explained in the State Program Guide…the forms are due by February 28th. There is also an Outstanding Catholic Youth form IN-OCY1-2 that is due by February 28th.  Everyone of your councils knows of some outstanding young person in the parish . . . Please remember to comply with the SAFE Environment program to work with youth at both the Supreme level as well as your Diocesan requirements.  Remember that if you do not comply with the SAFE Environment program, you will not win any awards and we all need to make sure we are protecting our youth in every way we can ... Let’s get this done!   Read More...

Updates from other Chairmen & Directors 

Did you see Councils 565 (Evansville) and 16454 (Mt Vernon) mentioned on page 30 of the January Columbian magazine? Did you see Council 1221 (New Albany) mentioned on Supreme's December Knights in Action webpage?

The Monsignor Dillon Council #1014 is proud to be hosting the 76th Annual Indiana State Handicap Bowling Tournament in Huntington, IN. The tournament will run on February 9th~ 10th.    Read More... 

View a photo from the recent Chicago March for Life.  Read More...

Vocations Chairman Ed Waldshmidt asks usto be more than ordinary during Ordinary Time.  Read More...

Supreme's new Swing into Spring and other State recruitment incentives are explained on our Incentives Page.

As our website changes and updates, remember you can use the SEARCH button at the top of each page. Also, the CALENDAR button shows info about events throughout the State. 

Master of 4th Degree
SK Rick Santangelo

The Indiana State Council was blessed to have the incorrupt heart of Saint Jean Vianney, the patron saint of priests, at two locations in the state ... on Friday, January 4, 2019 at SS Peter & Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis there was an awesome display of the faithful throughout the day, with over 3,000 people venerating ... and on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Notre Dame . . . It’s not too soon to start thinking of submissions for the Civic Award and the To Be A Patriot Award. Please note the application ... must be completed, printed out and MAILED to me by April 30, 2019.   Read More...

Central Indiana Chapter

(Click HERE for complete CIC minutes)

Good Friday Outdoor Way of the Cross will be April 19th
Next Scheduled Meeting: 
Feb 26, 2019 Mater Dei Council, 6pm Social, 6:30 Rosary then meeting

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Membership Director
Frank Joseph

The best tool I have seen in some time is using the “join us” KofC portal to get the prospects ALL the information about us. This does all the work and very professional. Please add this to your recruiting efforts. We can all use help and this will help. We can do this ... Remember, as the right arm of the Catholic Church, we continue to recruit everywhere we are. Wear the symbol of the order, be seen and heard. 

All of our Indiana Bishops support the Knights of Columbus. Each of them has written an individual letter to encourage good men to join us. Feel free to download and share your Bishop’s letter below with prospective members...    Read More...

Family Director
Ryan Borden

When was the last time you sat down with your lady and said the rosary?  With all the distractions in our lives, it’s difficult enough to get everyone together in our home for a meal, let alone time to pray.  Supreme has two activities listed in the Faith in Action guidebook to help get everyone together and bring faith back into the Domestic Church.  Family Week is a great time to bring your family and parish together ...  or
conduct a Consecration to the Holy Family.  Some councils are including this worthy activity during a regularly scheduled parish Holy hour . . . Family of the month, Supreme changed the form #1993 to #10668 . . . Ash Wednesday is March 6 what a perfect time for a 40 cans food drive.  Prepare and promote a Food for Families event, this counts as two family activities.   Read More...

Life Director
Rich Laudeman

Following a January filled with March for Life events in Indiana and nationwide, it’s now time to look forward to Polar Plunge events throughout the State that benefit Special Olympics ... In 2019, we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics Indiana ... Here is a calendar of Polar Plunge events across the State – https://soindiana.org/polar-plunge/calendar/.  There’s bound to be a Plunge close enough that your council can participate.  Read up on this exciting activity and help to continue the proud tradition of Knights support.    Read More...

Special Olympics Indiana

View the webinar version of the 2019 Special Olympics Partnership Summit (that was canceled due to weather). It highlights our partnership, the 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics Indiana, some wonderful history from our President and CEO and how you, your Council, your District and your parish can be part of this historic moment in time to impact over 16,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in Indiana ... We’ve created the opportunity for Knights of Columbus members to show their support for this exciting anniversary ... by making a minimum donation of $10 to receive a collectors 50th Anniversary Partnership Pin! You can click the links to find . . .     Read More...

TRAINING & NOTICES

View a pre-recorded webinar to help fully understand Sureme's Faith In Action program.  

Read about Supreme's new Faith in Action Project Reporting Form #10784 that will actually REDUCE your paperwork.

Be advised that Supreme's recent Knightline bulletin is the LAST one in hardcopy format. Be sure your FS has given Supreme your email address. Read past and future issues HERE.

The 2019 State Regional Meetings are scheduled for the 1st two Saturdays in March.
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State Council Website
IN KofC State CALENDAR
Newsletter Editor: Mike Worden
IT-admin@indianakofc.org 

2nd/3rd Degree


Feb 17, 2019
Mar 10, 2019

12:30 PM Eastern Time
1:30 PM Central (1st & 2nd Deg)

Lawrenceburg
Rensselaer
Apr 28, 2019
Apr 30, 2019
12:30 PM Eastern Time
7:00 PM ET (2nd Degree ONLY)
New Albany
Indianapolis

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Fourth Degree

Feb 23, 2019 1:00PM Eastern Time Granger
June 15, 2019 TBD Greenwood
Oct 26, 2019 TBD TBD
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