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Dear Worthy State Deputy,

Sincere thanks and grateful appreciation for the opportunity to attempt to fill Ron Distasio's role as KOC State Life Director. I have big shoes to fill. With the Holy Spirit's guidance, wisdom, and council I will strive to be the most effective Life Director.

Also, I have spoken with Dick LaPlume, brother Knight in the Derry Council. He will assist me as a Life team member for the future events throughout the state.

Vivat Jesus!

Roy Dennehy State Life Director

Hello All,

This is a gentle reminder to participate in the subject day of Fasting, Adoration and Benediction,22,23 Jan 2024, hosted by St Mark's church in Londonderry.

Please email me with your requested adoration time: starts 7pm Monday 22 Jan 2024, thru start of Benediction 7pm Tuesday 23 Jan 2024. I will confirm the time with you.
Full details in original email below.

Thank You
John

Hello Again Everyone,
ONCE AGAIN (27th YEAR), REQUESTING YOUR SUPPORT -- PRETTY SIMPLE.
As you may remember from previous years, I'm the chairman of the subject event, and together with our councils, have been co-sponsoring the subject Day of Fasting, Rosary, and Benediction (this is our 27th year) for the sins of our nation against the Culture of Life. See attachments.

Request your support --pretty simple: --all materials are in the attachments -- I hope we will continue to work together on this, by advertising in your Church Bulletins, and advocating at your monthly meetings, publishing in newsletters, and of course, attending (e.g., select hour of adoration, and at Benediction) hosted by St. Mark's, Londonderry, on 22,23 Jan , 2024 -- Monday night 7pm adoration start thru Tuesday 7pm Benediction start.

Various GKs have led a decade of the rosary at the Benediction in the past, and hope to do so again this year.

I took the latest emails/contacts from the state directory, but if any errors, please forward to the correct folks.....and cc me for my records.

Getting this should be:

10488 Londonderry (HOST): Nick Maffattone(GK); Bob Oliver (PGK), Dennis Pedley
(RTL), Brian Roche (PGK),
Deacon Tom (celebrant this year again), Greg Cappiello (refreshment).
(Nick / Dennis...I will handle bulletin )

6949 Londonderry: Fred Heinrich(GK); Chip Lukitsch (PGK,DD18), Bill Schenkelberg(PGK), (Fred / Chip / Bill , I will handle bulletin, meeting handouts)

3023 Derry Angelo Petruzziello (GK); Dick LaPlume (RTL)

4442 Salem Ken Tarara(GK);Rick Veilleux (PGK);Peter Klecan (RTL)

5162 Hudson John Frechette(GK); Jake Izzo (PGK); Ron Distasio (Council & State RTL )

7572 Windham Nick Shea (GK); Michael Funk (PGK), Bob Guyre(PGK), Roy Dennehy (RTL)

13026 Litchfield Laurence Sevigny(GK); Marc Lacerte (PGK), Jason Blais (PGK, PDD), James Slayer (FS)

Roy Dennehy Life Directors list:
6902, Pelham, Bill Brewster (GK)
6725, Merrimack, Norm Thibault., David Fuccillo, Other District Deputies:
DD8, George Fredette (4442,5162,6902,7572,10488)
DD4, Jay Morris (3023, 13026)

State Commo -- Community/Newsletter/Website:
Allen Ouellette, Bob Jones; Tristan Ouellette; Greg Taillon

The attachment gives all the details, provides some flyers (the ones with the rose symbol) that can be posted on bulletin boards, sample bulletin announcement for advertising the activity, and blank adoration signup sheets for you to use-- but note I prefer / request to have people call / email me directly..as I've said on the sheets.

Please discuss at your councils, advertise as soon as you can -- at meetings, and in the church in Nov/Dec/January, so folks can contact me for an hour of adoration overnight from7pm Monday, Jan 22 thru Tuesday, 7pm, Jan 23, 2024. The host parish is St. Mark's Church, Londonderry, Council 10488. I'll email/call in Jan to get names/time slots... but folks should email or call me directly is best...please.

Please look over the info, and I will try to followup...... and we can discuss any questions...

Thanks in advance for spreading the word, and participating in the event.

John P Matuszewski
Event Chairman
Council 6949, Londonderry
603-434-4098
cell:603-557-5377

My Brother Knights,

As of those that were at the Fall Quarterly know we be doing the St. Joseph Traveling Icon Program. If your council would like to have the Icon for a week beginning the 2nd week in January please let me know.

There is one problem we are missing one of the St. Joseph Icons from last year. If anyone knows of it’s location please let me know.

Vivat Jesus. God Bless,

Jim Preisendorfer, PGK, PFN, FDD

NH State Council Faith Director 

Brother Knights,

Welcome to the kick-off for the NH State Council’s involvement in the 2023 - 2024 Keep Christ in Christmas (KCIC) Poster Contest.
All Official Rules for the contest, as outlined by our Supreme Council, will apply. However, I would like to clarify the following areas:
Please inform me no later than Friday, November 22, 2023 if your council plans to participate, either by e-mail or phone:

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Councils are encouraged to seek the participation of their local Catholic schools and parish Religious Education students.

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Worthy Councils:

Our support of our pregnancy centers must continue to grow.  Last fraternal year, we had 26 applications to the A.S.A.P. (Aid and Support After Pregnancy) program.  I would like to see that number double.  Not all centers received help via this program.

Before the fall Quarterly, I will be sending out a list of suggested centers each Council could support.  Border area councils can also look to Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont.

Grand Knights- you have three options this fraternal year:

1. Support a center via the ASAP Program with a minimum of donation of $500.00. This yields a $100.00 donation from Supreme directly to the pregnancy center. Details about the program can be found on the Supreme Council web site under Faith in Action/ Life Programming.
2. Or you may join another council in raising the $500.00 ( or more). This could lighten your burden. Of course, only 1 G.K. can submit the paperwork but I would let Supreme know what councils were involved. If you feel your council cannot participate in ASAP, you can purchase gift cards. If the donation is sent to a specific center(s), send the specific information to the State Life Director.
3. Or as in the past, you may filter the cards through me. Deadline would be before the Winter Quarterly on 01/24.

All Knights are invited to join in praying the scriptural rosary for the canonization of Blessed Fr. McGivney on the 4th Thursday of each month (except November 16, 2023 and March 21, 2024).  To register see the bottom of this article. This is a special scriptural rosary that helps us stay engaged in meditation on the life of Christ and the mystery of the rosary.  Blessed Fr. McGivney deserves our prayers and asks The Father to grant our heart-felt petitions.

Even with the favorable Dobbs decision at the U.S. Supreme Court in 06/22, we must remain strong and dedicated.  The New Hampshire Knights of Columbus always has stood and will continue to stand up for the sanctity of life at all stages. We will not waver in our battle to protect the unborn. We know that life is a gift from God and must be cherished.

At this time, evil is rearing its ugly head and will stop at nothing to deny women in crisis the ability to choose life.   So called Catholic politicians are asking people to pray for the upholding of the Roe V. Wade decision.  Imagine, asking God to allow women to murder their own children.  Our prayers for life must be stronger.  We must pray in Unity and Charity!

The New Hampshire State Council and our local councils are dedicated to giving moral and tangible support to our pregnancy care centers. 

If you need help at this critical time, please reach out to the local council or councils in your service area.  We will be there for you!

We know we can continue to work together to change hearts and minds and to continue to build a culture of life!

Peace in Christ,

Ron Di Stasio

State Life Director

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