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Time is running out! If you have not registered for the New Grand Knight Training Event, which will be held on June 25th, please do so as soon as you can. Both New and existing (if you have not attended previously) Grand Knights are invited.

Location: St. Michael's Church Hall, 11 Linden St., Exeter, NH
Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023
Time: 11:30 PM - 7:00PM
Required Dress: Suit and Tie for Men, Ladies summer dress for Mass and social.

Please send me the following information:

Council #
Your Full Name
Wife's 1st name if she will be attending
Your phone number
Your Email address.

God Bless
Greg Taillon, PSD
State Training and Development Director

The following Grand Knights have registered and have been confirmed.

Bishop James A. Healey Province
District of New Hampshire

Master Glenn P. Camley PSD, is pleased to announce the Exemplification of the Patriotic Degree, welcoming all candidates and spectators from the District of New Hampshire, being held on 
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Holy Rosary Parish "St. Anne's Hall" 189 N. Main St. Rochester, NH 03867
Hosted by FN, Russ Sbrizza Keys and the Fr. McDonald Assembly #637 Rochester, NH
This Degree is to be held in Honor of: Rev. Agapit Jean Jr., PSD

Worthy State Officers and Brothers all,

Thank you for all of your registrations for our upcoming 4th Degree, set to be held on Saturday, June 10th.

This information is to inform everyone that due to multiple issues with logistics with the planning of the event, the location of the Degree has changed from the Somersworth area, to Rochester, NH.

A new packet has been linked with multiple supporting documents for the day's events.

You'll notice the traditional 4th Degree packet, as well as the downloadable/fillable/printable form 4 and promotional flier.

You'll also notice I have linked a separate registration for Parish use. Because this 4th Degree is in honor of Fr. Agapit Jean, a beloved member of the New Hampshire State Council and District, and shepherd to our Brother Knights and families, we are opening up the celebratory Banquet to the members of area churches.

Please be sure to not only update your candidates of these changes, but to share the information to anyone who knows of the good works of Fr. Aggy, and would be honored to share time during the banquet portion of the day's events.

My best to you in the recruiting process, in building upon your Assemblies membership.

As always, if there are any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to either myself or Secretary to the District Master, Ed McCann. We'd be more than happy to assist you.

Rochester 4th Degree Flyer

Rochester 4th Degree Packet

Fillable Form 4

Instructions for Fillable Form 4

Glenn

Glenn P. Camley, PSD, KHS
Bishop Healy Province
District of New Hampshire
287 Daniel Webster Highway
Boscawen, NH 03303
(603)682-5318 cell
(603)796-2381 fax
www.nhknight.org
www.facebook.com/nhknights

Council elections must be completed shortly. Besides the actual elections the other part needs to be done. As the saying goes, the “sitting” isn’t finished until the paperwork is done. That being said please immediately advise the Supreme Council on-line of your new officers. Make a copy of that document and send it to the State Council. Besides the officers, the local Councils also must notice the State Council the names of the Delegates to the State Council right now! Per our bylaws, the Delegates are the Grand Knight and a Past Grand Knight. These Delegates are to attend State Council events including, but not limited to, Annual Business Meeting (convention); State Events (charity dances, scholarship event, etc.); Quarterly Informational Meetings. This is your State Council and you are needed to help the entire Order grow.

Remember: Evangelize our faith, Grow our Order!

Thank you.
Jordan Ulery, State Advocate

Just a reminder that once again the NH Council is offering four (4) scholarships for $750.00 each. To learn the requirements and apply for one you must go onto the State Council web site (nhknight.org) bring the curser onto home and click on the link "scholarship application". Run off a copy and fill it out in it's entirety then U.S. Mail it to me prior to the first week in July.
Richard Collopy
18 Merrill Ave.
Salem NH 03079.

If there are any questions regarding this matter please make me aware by calling 603 898 7020.

Overview:

Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts is a residential Catholic liberal arts college that seeks to transform students in their entire persons. Located on a mountain in Warner, New Hampshire and offering inspiring learning, spiritual development, and a deep sense of community fellowship, Magdalen has been described as “the Rivendell of Newman Guide Colleges.”

Magdalen College is seeking a Catholic professional to serve in a full-time role as Executive Assistant and Events Coordinator. This position would be responsible for providing administrative assistance to the President as well as planning and overseeing events. He/she will report to the President in both roles.

Responsibilities:

My Brother Knights and My Brothers In Christ,

I am pleased to announce the Knights of Columbus State of NH Annual Men’s Retreat September 15 –17th at Camp Bernadette, on beautiful Lake Wentworth, Wolfeboro, NH. We all know we occasionally need our spiritual batteries recharged. Join us and Fr. Jerome Day, OSB at St. Anselm Abbey who has graciously accepted the invitation to be the Spiritual Leader for the weekend.

Some of you may know him from St. Anselm College. He teaches on the English faculty and is the faculty advisor to the student newspaper. Others may know him as the former pastor at St. Raphael Parish, Manchester. He is well known for his VERY dry sense of humor and mercilessly likes to tease his friends. As always this will be an exceptional weekend surely to be filled with many pearls of spiritual wisdom and brotherhood.

We welcome back Chef John McClure as our culinary provider. On Saturday night John will be preparing our traditional Surf n’ Turf dinner instituted by Fr. Smolley who would say, “and this ain’t hot dogs and fish sticks”. So, join us in September for a weekend of fellowship, spirituality and laughter.

This retreat is open to all Knights and their guests. My Brother Knights I strongly suggest you invite a non-Knight. Once he experiences the brotherhood of a group of TRUE CATHOLIC MEN he will be asking, “What do I need to become a Knight?”. Total cost for the weekend is only $90.00 which includes all meals, multi person “rustic summer camp” cabins for sleeping and retreat materials. Registration form is on the NH Knights of Columbus State website, nhkight.org.

Vivat Jesus and God Bless,
Jim Preisendorfer, State Faith Director, Retreat Co-Chairman

Word Document Attachment
2023 Retreat Registration - Word

PDF Attachment
2023 Retreat Registration Submission

Are you locked on the idea that recruitment alone will make your council grow?
Is your Council caught in a Recruit-Suspend cycle without any long term growth in your membership ranks?
Get ready for a different approach to long term council growth.

Are you burning out your existing members and at the same time losing the interest of new recruits to the activities of your council?
Get ready for a different approach to increasing Activity, Involvement and Membership development.

Are you overwhelmed with all the duties of your newly elected position as your Council’s Grand Knight?
Get ready for a different approach to planning for and executing this most important Council Leadership position.

You (and your wife) are personally invited to attend the NH State Council’s New Grand Knight Training Event. 

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).  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.

Fr. McGivney's zeal for the proclamation of the Gospel and generous concern for the needs of his brothers and sisters is an outstanding witness of Christian solidarity and fraternal assistance.  By Apostolic Authority, Pope Francis decreed Fr. Michael McGivney be given the title of Blessed in
September 2020 and his Memorial to be celebrated each August 13th.

There are many ways to honor our founding father through mass liturgy, prayer for his canonization, a novena, a litany, devotions, liturgy of the hours, short films and sharing his life and legacy with others.  Please use this URL to access
https://www.kofc.org/un/en/events/father-mcgivney-beatification

Worthy Grand Knights,

An interactive opportunity for Grand Knights

Monthly, we host a forum for Grand Knights to openly discuss relevant topics and ask questions. Join us for an open forum to interact with kindred brother Grand Knights on related issues and interests. Share your successes and discuss your challenges. Forum dates are posted in the NH State Directory Book on Page 18 as well as attached to this memo. The access to the forum is posted below, and in the article linked to the upcoming event calendar dates on the State Council website.

Worthy Financial Secretaries

An interactive opportunity for Financial Secretaries

Monthly, we host a forum for Financial Secretaries to openly discuss relevant topics and ask questions. Join us for an open forum to interact with kindred brother Financial Secretaries on related issues and interests. Share your successes and discuss your challenges. Forum dates are posted in the NH State Directory Book on Page 18 as well as being attached to this memo. The access to the forum ;is posted below, and in the article linked to the upcoming event calendar dates on the State Council website.

The Knights of Columbus Supreme Council updated the free “Online 1^st Year Membership” through June 30, 2023. Effective July 01, 2022, the new promo code is: blessedmcgivney

The two attached membership flyers are updated with the current free promo. The “QR” enhanced downloadable posters are excellent for local church bulletins, vestibule flyers, council newsletters, and handouts for brother knights to distribute locally.

Flyers provide an array of opportunities to reach out to potential members to join the Knights of Columbus. One of the most effective, is the online membership process. Great to hand out as a follow up after your Delta Church Drives as well.

Contact: State Membership Director: Joseph J. Kowalik III, IPSD 603 485-2082  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
State Online Membership Chairman: Ronald Keys, FDD 603 832-9187 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Council Flyer 7-1-22.docx

Council Flyer 7-1-22.pdf

In the wake of the pending Dobbs case at the U.S. Supreme Court 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

All submissions for the weekly briefing must be submitted to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and received by no later than the 3:00 pm deadline on Sunday in order to be considered for each Monday’s issue.  See additional information below for submitting articles and Prayer Requests.

Mission Statement

The Purpose of the “New Hampshire State Council Weekly Briefing” is to provide the membership timely information from your State Officers, District Deputies, Director’s, Chairman, Councils, and Assemblies of the New Hampshire State Council.

The Goal is to provide concise, short term, notices, communications, and newsworthy articles, to complement the New Hampshire State Council Website.

Spread the word! Grand Knights and Faithful Navigators, please remember to share these briefings by forwarding them to your email rosters and refer to the information at your business meetings.