Author: Paul Spire
Brothers all,
Congratulations to all the new council officers on your taking a lead in taking Jesus to the places that need him the most. The State is off to a great start and, both in membership and programs. In July there was a total of 124 programs that were submitted to Supreme. Please keep up the reporting and let your communities know that everyone is excited about the upcoming year by sharing your events outcomes. All of the State’s Program Directors will have an article in this month’s Tar Heel Knight so please go to the individual programs to get the latest information on what is happening under their programs.
Speaking of programs, I have received the 2023-2024 International Program Award Winners.
Faith Program:
St. Thomas Aquinas Council 15294, Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO
Anima Christi ’24 (Cross State Eucharistic Procession)
Family Programs (tie):
Mason Council 9182, Mason, MI
Tragic Farm Accident (Support for Family of Deceased Brother Knight)
Our Lady of Guadalupe Council 17913, Lviv, Ukraine
Support of a Family-Type Orphanage
Community Program:
Pope Pius Council 5295, Narragansett, RI
Jacob’s Ladder, Men on a Mission (Support for an Orphanage for People with Special Needs)
Life Program:
Pope St. John XXIII Council 15968, Spokane, WA
Recovery Program for Newborns (installed shelves and assembled baby care backpacks)
Family of the Year:
The Ampe Family – Council 689, Marquette, MI
Blessed Michael McGivney Medal:
Very Rev. Chad Wilhelm - State Chaplain of ND, Jamestown, ND
I know that we North Carolina Knights do the same things, so please submit your programs to Supreme and make sure that you forward them to: forms@kofcnc.org and to your District Deputy.
The Fraternal Mission department is planning a series of exciting and informative webinars for the 2024-2025 fraternal year. Check out the schedule below and mark your calendars today to ensure you don’t miss one.
September 19, 2024...Attracting and Engaging Younger Members
September 25, 2024...Making the Most of the Fall Semester (for College Councils)
October 1, 2024..........Becoming Fishers of Men
October 3, 2024..........Building Brotherhood with Cor
October 17, 2024........Council Preps for Advent & Christmas
November 7, 2024......Best Practices for Military Councils (for Military Councils)
November 14, 2024....Protecting Catholic Families
November 21, 2024....Midyear Checkup for Your Council
January 6, 2025..........Clear Talk About Leadership Roles
January 16, 2025........Council Preps for Lent & Easter
January 30, 2025........Making the Most of the Spring Semester (for College Councils)
February 4, 2025........Choosing the Right Content for Cor
February 20, 2025......Faith & Fraternity
March 20, 2025...........Practical Tips for a Strong Finish
April 24, 2025.............Programming Ideas to Help Councils Shine
May 15, 2025..............Preparing for the New Fraternal Year
June 12, 2025.............Continuing Fr. McGivney's Legacy
June 19, 2025.............Engaging Your Members with Summer Activities
I will leave you with this prayer:
Dear Lord, I come before You seeking Your guidance and blessings on my journey towards success. Grant me the strength to persevere through challenges and the wisdom to make sound decisions. May Your favor pave the way for opportunities and prosperity in all areas of our life. Amen.
Vivat Jesus
Paul Spire, General Program Director
gpd@kofcnc.org