knights of columbus maryland state council grand knight training june 30, 2012
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Knights of Columbus
Maryland State Council Grand Knight Training
June 30, 2012
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MARYLAND STATE COUNCIL
STRENGTHEN THE BONDS OF
FAITH AND FRATERNITY
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
JAMES W. RANK Director
Church Activities
Director – Jim Rank• Purpose:
– To support our members and their families with church activities
– To support our Grand Knights & Council Church Activities Chairpersons by assisting them to establish new programs or to review and refine existing programs
Catholic Projects
Memorial Mass – Co-Chairman Pat Corcoran
Held Every November• Remember brothers and their wives who have
died during the past year
• Submit names of deceased in October
• Offer to provide transportation to the Memorial Mass to all widows
Catholic Projects
Founder’s Day Mass
Co- Chairman Don Tallmadge
Held Every March
• Celebrate founding of our Order
• All brothers and wives invited to attend
Liturgy Team
• Coordinator – Francis M. Feeley, PSD
• Organist – Regina McCurdy
• Organist – Dr. Norman Endlich
• Cantor – Roger N. Szabo
Shrine Usher Program
Chairman – Patrick B. McAleer• Serve as ushers at the Basilica of the National
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC
• Cooperative effort between State Council jurisdictions in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia
Retreat Program
Chairman – Joe Feakes• The State Council periodically initiates retreats
to serve councils and the State officers and wives
• Mass, Rosary, Reconciliation and prayerful contemplation for each retreat
Father McGivney Guild
Chairman – Francis M Feeley, PSD• Source of information about life, works and
spirituality of Fr. Michael J. McGivney• Receive updates on the progress of Father
McGivney's cause for canonization • Must register if interested
– Columbian magazine or– Online at www.kofc.org
Our Lady of Guadalupe ICON Program
Chairman – Edgar D. Haynes, PSD• Promote the veneration of Mary through prayer
and education of the legend of Saint Juan Diego
• Travels through all districts starting with District 1
• Schedule prayer service or other activity
• Publicize date and location
Vocations Support Program
Co-Chairman – Robert G. Worthington (Washington)
Co-Chairman – James Chachulski (Baltimore/Wilmington)
• Support individuals considering a religious life (Priests, Deacons, Nuns)– Prayer– Remembrance– Financial support