Knights of Columbus New Hampshire State Council

Worthy Sir Knights and Brothers all,

Please let this serve as an announcement and a "Save the Date" for a Biennial Meeting of the 4th Degree, for the District of New Hampshire, for Sunday, April 7th.

As the past two "Meetings" have been held online due to the CoronaVirus (Covid-19), this will be a great moment in gathering our worthy Assembly representatives together for lunch and meeting.

Please place this date in your calendars for a 12-5 gathering, with further information to be released in early to mid January, including committee assignments.

My best to all.

Glenn P. Camley, PSD, KHS
District Master
Bishop Healy Province
District of New Hampshire

Praise received and well deserved, to Jolene Camley, wife of District Master, Glenn Camley and the ladies of the District of New Hampshire and New Hampshire State Council, as well as to the wives of candidates … for handcrafted wreaths created and donated to the New Hampshire Veterans Home. The group of women designed the wreaths at a special 4th Degree recently exemplified in Whitefield, NH, as part of Jolene’s “Ladies Program”, held while the Exemplification programming was conducted. Stay tuned for more exciting initiatives conducted by Jolene and the Ladies, throughout the fraternal year.

Worthy Sir Knights and Brother all,

Our Annual Color Corps Training Event has been scheduled and reservations are being made so that Color Corps Trainer, Lionel Coulon has the ability to plan ahead for the day.

Have you registered for attendance?

See particulars below, however, if past events are an indication of this year's attendance, you’ll want to register early to secure your spot.

Our popularity has grown and so members of the Massachusetts Jurisdiction will be in attendance as well.

Don’t miss out on this year's event.

Registrar with District Master, Glenn Camley with below particulars.

My best to all.

Glenn P. Camley, PSD, KHS
District Master
Bishop Healy Province
District of New Hampshire

Worthy Sir Knights and Brothers all,

Please see the below invitation to our membership, from Andrew Cernota, Section Representative for the Northeastern Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

As a Knight of the Order, myself, we would love to have you present for Confession, Mass, and presentation afterwards.

Glenn P. Camley, PSD, KHS
District Master
Bishop Healy Province
District of New Hampshire

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Dear Knights and Dames,

Dame Courtney and I wish you and your families a very happy Thanksgiving!

On Saturday December 2nd, we would ordinarily resume our First Saturday devotion at the Cathedral after the investiture. This year, however, we have a special opportunity to become more knowledgeable about the situation facing Christians in the near east.

Msgr. Peter Vaccari, President of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association will be in the state, and has graciously agreed to speak with us after Mass and bring us up to date on the mission of his organization, the challenges facing Christians in the Near East, and what we can do to help. Anticipating greater than usual interest, we will be having Mass at St. Hedwig's Church, 147 Walnut St, Manchester, NH 03104

Confession, starting at 7:15AM
Mass- 8AM

St. Hedwig's Church,
147 Walnut St, Manchester, NH 03104

Presentation to follow in the Church Hall.

For more information about Msgr. Vaccari, there is a profile of him at : https://www.catholicherald.com/article/global/msgr-peter-vaccari-elected-president-of-cnewa/

We will be inviting other Catholic organizations to join us for this presentation.

I hope that we will see you all there!

Best Regards,

Andrew P. Cernota, KGCHS
Section Representative
Manchester Section
Northeastern Lieutenancy
Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem

Great work from Concord Council 112, installing a crèche on State House property, as part of an annual event, that was part of the cities popular Christmas Tree lighting on Friday, November 24th

Continuing the tradition. State House Creche 2023 - freshly stained. Thank you Brothers (and, always, the McGee children) .

Happy Thanksgiving!

I wanted to take a moment to reach out and tell you how grateful we are to have you as Knight’s of Columbus. Whether you are a long standing Knight, or just recently joined, we are so grateful to have you. Your support is what propels our good work forward, and we wouldn't be where we are today without you.

As we enjoy Thanksgiving today, let's remember the many blessings in our lives and reflect on all the things we have to be grateful for.

May your Thanksgiving be filled with great food, quality time, and even better company!

Our very best,

Glenn and Jolene

Glenn P. Camley, PSD, KHS
District Master
Bishop Healy Province
District of New Hampshire

A great service amongst the Magdalene College community, with our Brother Knights of Columbus, friends and educators of the community.

Worthy Sir Knights and Brothers all,

As you may have heard, State Culture of Life Director, SK, Ron Distasio has gone to his eternal rest. May God bless his soul.

Please do your best to attend any or all of these events, for Ron was a major part of Council, Assembly and State Council level success.

Please keep Ron's family (MaryBeth & MaryAnn) in your prayers.

Wake;
Date: Wednesday Nov. 15 2023
Location: Anctil Rochette Funeral Home
21 Kingsley St. Nashua NH
Calling hours: 2-4 PM

Funeral;
Date: Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023
Location: St Joseph The Worker Parish
777 West Hollis St. Nashua NH
Time: 10AM
Plan to muster @ 9:30 AM in the front of the church

Burial at St Francis Xavier Cemetery, Nashua, NH

Please communicate with Color Corps Commander Wayne Nadeau at [email protected] with intention and ability to assist.

Glenn P. Camley, PSD, KHS
District Master
Bishop Healy Province
District of New Hampshire

The Friends of Cathedral Music Board of Directors are currently sellin tickets and seeking sponsorship for their 2023-2024 Cathedral Concert Series.

This year's series will begin on Friday, December 15, 2023, with a performance of Gian Carlo Menotti's Christmas opera "Amahl and the Night Visitors" and the Christmas portion of the masterwork Handel’s Messiah.

Support for this concert will aid in bringing sacred music to the Greater Manchester community. You can learn more about the concert here:

www.stjosephcathedralnh.org/cathedralconcert

The sponsorship flyer is below! Please consider supporting the Friends of Cathedral Music Board, and the hard work of the Cathedral choirs!

We have received word yesterday, of the passing of Knights of Columbus, State Life Director, Ron DiStasio.

Ron was and will remain an icon and an ever driving force in the hearts and minds of not only his Brother Knights of Columbus, but in the lives of all of those who fought for the right to life within the state of New Hampshire, along side him. With the lore of his successes and leadership, whose message reached our Nations Capital, at times, he was truly a man whose impact will be remembered for years to come and whose loss will be felt for a lifetime.

Ron not only served as State Life Director, however in his time within the Knights of Columbus, served in multiple Council, Assembly, District and statewide level appointments, that showcased his leadership and management abilities, led by his heart of gold.

He will truly be missed.

Further announcements will soon be made. His wife Mary Ann has expressed her profound gratitude for the love and support they’ve received from his brother Knights during this difficult time.

Further information on the need for a 4th Degree presence at Calling Hours and funeral, will be forthcoming.

Glenn P. Camley, PSD, KHS
District Master
Bishop Healy Province
District of New Hampshire

Worthy Sir Knights and Brothers all,

Have you ever thought ... "Who will fill their shoes", when you or someone else can't give to your Assembly what you used to? Who will step up to run the business of the Assembly and lead the few programming initiatives that you have incorporated within the Veteran Homes, the cemeteries and funeral homes? Who will initiate the organization of participation in local parades?

These are all important questions you want to ask yourselves.

We only plan two 4th Degrees a year. Although, we have been fortunate enough to be able to hold two additional Exemplifications, to assist in bringing in the new members we need to fulfill our Patriotic outreach. And while I have planned two additional Exemplifications in February and June, our November 18th 4th Degree being held in Manchester, will be our last centrally located Degree until well into the new year.

Can you wait that long?

If there are any questions, or if you are in need of any support, please feel free to let Secretary Ed McCann or I know.

Glenn P. Camley, PSD, KHS
District Master
Bishop Healy Province
District of New Hampshire

A great opportunity to support vocations within Concord Council #112

Bring your appetites and donations. For the next generation of Father Rays.

Our wives and guests participated in a ladies program, while our Brother Knights held our Fall Quarterly Meeting. The ladies created shawls and lap blankets, new sew, to donate to areas of need in the community.

The State Council kicked off our Fall Qurterly Meeting in Belmont, NH, today, addressing the needs of the Council, through individual “breakout sessions” geared toward growing membership on all levels, as well as increasing programming.

State Secretary for the Knights of Columbus, New Hampshire State Council, Mark Messier, hands out State Council Awards, while State Deputy, Tim Kingsley announces the lucky recipients, at todays Fall Quarterly Meeting.

Men at Work - Part 2. After several rain delays, the Concord Council 112 crew led by brother Dan St. Hilaire, was finally able to stain the new Creche on October 15th.

The new Creche/Nativity was built almost exclusively by brother Bob Nadeau (R.I.P.), and he was missed that day.

For over 50 years the Concord Council has brought the Holy Family to the people of our Capital City of Concord in front on the State House at Christmas, and they look forward to keeping the tradition for many more.

Great events and community outreach coming from Concord Council 112, lead by Grand Knight, Chuck McGee and his Brother Knights.

Worthy Sir Knights and Brothers all,

As we progress through the fraternal year, we look at new and additional ways to build upon our successes within the 4th Degree, District of New Hampshire.

One need that continues to be extremely valuable, as I have expanded the number of 4th Degrees, is in the capacity of that of a team member of our ever present 4th Degree Team.

While we have Sir Knights who fill important roles, we are looking to fill in backup positions, either in speaking roles or in technical positions with sound and setup.

I ask for you to consider this calling, and your ability to assist in the expansion of the 4th Degree. If presenting in a speaking capacity is your calling, we’d love to hear from you. If you have the desire to learn the technical side of the team, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

We look forward to your positive response.

Glenn P. Camley, PSD, KHS
District Master
Bishop Healy Province
District of New Hampshire.
[email protected]

Ed Kennedy, FDM
4th Degree Team Captain
Bishop Healy Province
District of New Hampshire
[email protected]

Columbus statue, removed from a square in Providence, Rhode Island, re-emerges in nearby town Three years after a Christopher Columbus statue was removed from a square in Providence, Rhode Island, the bronze cast has re-emerged, this time in a park in Johnston, Rhode Island, about 9 miles (14 kilometers) west of the capital.

Please join the Knights of Columbus in a fundraiser for Holy Family Parish 7 Church St, Gorham, NH 03581

Worthy Sir Knights and Brothers all,

A very last minute announcement …

If you will be in attendance at tonight’s Bishop Matthew F. Brady Scholarship Ball in Manchester, please consider showing up in full uniform to support the event by escorting State Officers and Dignitaries, and in presenting The Colors.

Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Glenn P. Camley, PSD, KHS
District Master
Bishop Healy Province
District of New Hampshire

State Secretary, Mark Messier and State Warden, Alan Ouellette present Scholarships to recipients of the Bishop Matthew F. Brady Awards, at tonight’s Banquet, held at St. Marie Catholic Church in Manchester.

On behalf of the New Hampshire State Council of our Knights of Columbus, we wish everyone a heartfelt congratulations.

Worthy Sir Knights and Brothers all,

With expenses continuously on the rise and budgets tight for College students, the need is great for Council's, Assemblies and individuals to sponsor them in multiple ways.

One of those important instances around the corner, is the 4th Degree on Saturday, November 18th, to be held at the Cathedral of St. Joseph.

Please see the attached flier for more important information.

We are hoping that your support will be great, knowing that it will be appreciated immensely.

Glenn P. Camley, PSD, KHS
District Master
Bishop Healy Province
District of New Hampshire

Worthy Sir Knights and Brothers all,

Please find attached my latest announcement on our upcoming 4th Degree to be held at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in the Queen City of Manchester, NH.

I am excited that after having held a very well attended Degree in Whitefield, to be able to bring the next opportunity to more Brother Knights, that they may be able to continue their growth within the Order, by experiencing the Patriotic Degree for themselves.

On September 30th, a new Sir Knight was overheard saying that he hadn't intended on attaining his 4th Degree, feeling that it wouldn't be much different than what he experienced in his previous Degrees. "Not so ..." he said. "I'm so glad that I took the time to experience the 4th Degree ... and with my family, too".

You've always wanted to be a Sir Knight. Now is your chance to do so.

Please spread the below packet and information amongst your Brother Knights, so that they too may experience this chance of a lifetime.

Glenn P. Camley, PSD, KHS
District Master
Bishop Healy Province
District of New Hampshire

Worthy Sir Knights and Brothers all,

SAVE THE DATE … for another historic 4th Degree to be held at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Manchester, New Hampshire. Gather together your candidates for this exciting Exemplification.

4th Degree Exemplification packets and full announcement coming this weekend.

Glenn P. Camley, PSD, KHS
District Master
Bishop Healy Province
District of New Hampshire

In 1493, Christopher Columbus wrote a letter that would change the landscape of the modern world. “I sailed to the Indies with the fleet that the illustrious King and Queen, our sovereigns, gave me, where I discovered a great many islands, inhabited by numberless people,” he wrote after his return to Europe to royal treasurer Luis de Santángel. “Of all, I have taken possession for their Highnesses.”

Original letter from Columbus announcing ‘discovery’ of America goes on sale for first time The explorer is widely thought of as an exploiter today, and didn’t know east from west. But a version of his boastful missive is expected to fetch up to £1.2m at auction

We are proud to have exemplified 22 candidates into the patriotic 4th Degree, today. This historic Degree in Whitefield, NH, at St. Matthew Church of Gate of Heaven Parish, had members of the Knights of Columbus Degree Team, gather from various ends of the state, to elevate Brother Knights from the North Country. Thank you to all of those who contributed to the days success, including Jolene Camley, wife of District Master, Glenn Camley, who held a Ladies program, beneficial to Whitefield community Veterans.

Glenn P. Camley, PSD, KHS
District Master
Bishop Healy Province
District of New Hampshire

The world lost an incredible young man, this week.

Ian Pierce, a member of the Knights of Columbus in the Claremont, NH area, passed away from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

A few of us met Ian when he was exemplified a 4th Degree Sir Knight in Rochester, in June. His Brother Knights who had accompanied him to the Degree, all older gentleman, couldn’t say enough about him. We all joked, and he laughed when I warned him that his dedication to and work within the Knights of Columbus, was going to get him elected to an officer position and up to the State level in no time at all. He seemed to suggest “bring it on, I’m ready”.

As Jolene and I grow older, we do so understanding that we’ll be attending a lot of funerals and saying goodbye to a lot of family and friends. I’ve always said, “God has a Plan”, however, it gets harder and harder when that Plan includes bringing Home an individual, whose promise and drive for dedication to his community was limitless.

Now, that far reaching support truly is limitless, as Ian experiences everlasting life. The shoes will be hard to fill.

Glenn P. Camley, PSD, KHS
District Master
Bishop Healy Province
District of New Hampshire

https://www.vnews.com/motorcyclist-dies-in-claremont-nh-crash-52380783

Great work coming out of Laconia Knights of Columbus Council 428

To those of you whom were blessed with the opportunity to know and share the life of Rhode Island Past State Deputy of the Knights of Columbus, James Gilcreast, I share the sad news of his passing this week.

James and I not only share the honor of having served our States in the position of State Deputy, but we are privileged to be called to serve the Catholic Church in The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, under the protection of the Holy Sea.

Jim was a kind and warm welcoming soul, an exceptional ceremonialist, filled with knowledge beyond his years, and exuding the love of God.

He will be missed, and in knowing him … the honor was mine.

Glenn P. Camley, PSD, KHS
District Master
Bishop Healy Province
District of New Hampshire

James E. Gilcreast, Jr. Obituary 2023 - Robbins Funeral Home View James E. Gilcreast, Jr.'s obituary, send flowers and find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

Knights of Columbus Concord Council 112 Grand Knight, Chuck McGee and his Brother Knights, doing great things for our Catholic School system and our community as a whole.

St. John Regional School students had two surprises when coming back to school; a new principal and brand new Bibles. St. John Regional School students on South State Street in Concord had two surprises when they returned to classes this week: a new principal and brand new Bibles.Stephen Daigle, of Burrillville, RI, welcomed students on the first day, and Concord...

Concord Knights of Columbus Council #112 donated new Bibles to the children of St. John Regional Catholic School.

On Wednesday, August 30th Grand Knight Chuck McGee, on behalf of Council #112, presented new Bibles to the school with Father Richard Roberge, Pastor of Christ The King Parish, blessing them.

On hand to receive these New American Bible and full-color children’s Bibles were Principal Stephen Daigle, Mrs. Michele Fauteux, and Mrs. Fauteux’s first grade class.

Concord Council 112 Brother Knight, “Chef” Warren Perry is planning an amazing menu for their first “Breakfast for Bibles” fundraiser scheduled for September 10th at Christ the King Parish. Bring your appetites and your wallets! It's all for a great cause.