Fr. Kenneth St. Hilaire,
State Chaplain
January 2022
Dear Brother Knights, Merry Christmas and blessed new year! St. Matthew reports in his gospel that, when the magi had completed their visit to the Christ Child in Bethlehem, they “departed for their country by another way” (2:12). A strictly literal interpretation would simply point out that the magi only took a different route home because they had been warned in a dream not to return to King Herod (ibid.), since Herod intended to learn Jesus’ location in order to take His life. However, looking at the text through a spiritual lens, we note that the magi’s departure on a different route
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Greg Mahoney,
State Secretary
January 2022
My Brother Knights, Happy New Year 2022! Goodbye 2021! As we begin the second half of the fraternal year, I can’t help but recall that the first half was a good year in many respects – less restrictions and councils more active, in-person meetings resumed, record highs in membership growth, record number of coats distributed state-wide, and state council grants for seminarian and vocations support continued. These are just a few accomplishments. I know there is a lot more charity being done by councils, and I thank you for your efforts. I wish I could list all of it here. The Winter District Deputy Meeting is now behind us. Thank you to all District Deputies and Chairmen
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Tom Williams,
State Treasurer
January 2022
My Dear Brothers, Happy New Year to you and yours! I hope that you have had a relaxing and fulfilling Christmas season. The last few years have been hard on all of us and I think we should take our Blessings when we can! Although this is a new start of the calendar year, it is the halfway mark of the fraternal year. We still have a lot of time left to accomplish our goals! I wanted to share a video with you that I think has meaning for us today. It is what is called a flash mob, where people gather with no warning to put on a performance in public. This video was taken in the Spanish town of Sabadell
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Dr. Scott Hulse,
State Advocate
January 2022
My Brother Knights, One January is the time when some of us resolve to do things better in our lives. For me, getting my State Council Bulletin reports in on time is one. A resolution that I think all of us should focus on is providing a safe and secure environment for our families, our friends and those with whom we have not yet become acquainted. The Knights of Columbus Safe Environment Program (SEP) is just one of the many things that we can do to assure that all those participating in our Knights of Columbus, Parish, Community and other events can safely enjoy activities. Grand Knights and Council Program Chairmen, please make sure you are all in compliance
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David Olwell,
State Warden
January 2022
Please see the State Deputy's message regarding Larry Devlin's resignation as State Warden and welcoming Dr. David Olwell
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Patrick Kelley,
Immediate Past State Deputy
January 2022
My Brother Knights, I just wanted to say MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR. Enjoy the time we have to focus on the birth of our Lord for this was the beginning. Remember to: Love Your Family Take care of your brothers Grow your Council so no one has to serve as GK for Life. Thanks, my friends, I love you all.
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