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About the Knights of St. John International
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RETURN TO TOPMEMBERS OF THE KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN WHERE ORGANIZED, ARE INVOLVED IN ALL ASPECTS OF RELIGIOUS, COMMUNITY, ATHLETIC, AND SOCIAL LIFE.
RELIGIOUS/CATHOLIC ACTION
Knights are active in their dioceses in parish councils, in lay and in ordained ministry, in liturgical planning, Serra Club, St. Vincent de Paul Societies and other activities.
EDUCATIONAL
Knights assist, advise, and tutor students in their community schools.
CHARITABLE BENEVOLENCE
Knights contribute time, talent, and monetary funds to numerous nationwide and diocesan charities. The official International Charity of the Knights of St. John International is the St. Vincent de Daul Society.
SOCIAL / FRATERNALISM
Many Knights organizations have purchased or built clubhouses for the holding of social and fundraising activities. Many social activities are sponsored by individual units of the organization.
ATHLETIC
The Knights National Bowling Tournament held each year is the organization's largest sports activity. Individual Commanderies of the Order play in or sponsor various leagues or tournaments,
COMMUNITY / PATRIOTISM
Individual Knights as well as local units participate to the fullest in neighborhood and community affairs. A group of Knights in Kentucky has provided housing for the elderly. Some participate in Memorial Day, Independence Day and other national holiday events.
YOUTH
There is a Cadet organization that is part of the overall organization. Youth groups are encouraged to develop their own plan of activities with guidance from adult members.
Baltimore / Washington - Brig. Genl. Francis Jerome Countiss, 806 Cascade Dr., Ft. Washington, MD 20074 - Tel. 301-292-6858
Buffalo - Brig. Genl. Donald Killian, 124 Wiltshire Rd., Williamsville, NY 14421 -Tel. 716-633-0231
Cincinnati - Brig. Genl David Martin, 117 Morrow, Piqua, OH 45356 - Tel. 937-773-7407
Indiana - Brig. Genl. James Hortemiller, 9 Ash Hill Ct., Batesville, IN 47006 - Tel. 812-934-5267
Kentucky - Brig. Genl. William Wehage, 128 Calumet Ct., Crestview Hills, KY 41017 - Tel. 606-331-2397
Michigan - Brig. Genl. Placido Bert D'Angelo, 68260 Rosewood Lane, Richmond, MI 48062 - 810-727-3759
New York - Brig. Genl. John A. Russo, 1503 Brookside Ave., Utica, NY 13501 - Tel. 315-735-1731
Ohio - Brig. Genl. Charles Conrad, 1051 West 9th St., Lorain, OH 44052 - Tel. 440-244-6506
Accra - Brig. Genl. M.U. Tantuo, P.O. Box 13358, Accra, Ghana, W.A.
Cape Coast - Brig. Genl. Fred K. Akwaboah, P.O. Box 3558, Kumasi, Ghana, W.A.
Sierra Leone - Brig. Genl. H. M Joko-Smart, Kini Chambers, 76 Pademba Road, Freetown, Sierra Leone, W.A.
Tamale - Brig. Genl. J. B. Dassah, c/o Box 151, WA-UWR, Ghana, W.A.
Liberia - Brig. Genl. Philip Nimpson, Catholic Mission, P.O. Box 10-0297, 1000 Monrovia 10, Liberia, W.A.
Enugu - Brig. Genl. George Obiamalu, Enugu, Nigeria, W.A.
Jos - Brig. Genl. Alex Ikeasomba, P.O. Box 3288, Jos, Nigeria, W.A.
Lagos - Brig. Genl. Stephen C. Ugbomoh, Lagos, Nigeria, W.A.
Owerri - Brig. Genl. John U. Obideqwu, 33 Ohaozara Street, Owerri, Nigeria, W.A.
Togo - Brig. Genl. Fabriano Olympio, P.O. Box 6163, Lome Togo, W.A.
Trinidad and Tobago - Brig. Genl. Ernest Perez, 14 Gonzales Circular Road, Gonzales, Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies
Panama - Sir Knight Alfred Cox, Estafeta El Dorado, Apartado 6-1541, Panama, Republic of Panama
England - Sir Knight John Akodi, London, England, United Kingdom
All Others - Major Genl. Joseph W. Hauser, Jr., 89 South Pine Ave., Albany, NY 12208-2214 - Tel. 518-453-5675
Ladies Auxiliary
Organizational Structure / Location Benefits History Officers For more
information email Betty SheaRETURN TO TOP OF PAGE Membership Requirements BENEFIT MEMBERSHIP
SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP *
* Members of subordinate Auxiliaries who meet the age requirements are eligible for a Supreme Death Benefit. Sick and Death Benefits are also available in many subordinate Auxiliaries. Social members may have some benefits available to them in subordinate Auxiliaries depending on individual by" laws.
Organizational Structure / Locations
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Benefits:
an opportunity for social and religious interaction
with Catholic women
a chance to demonstrate Catholic action
a means to provide charitable assistance to those in
need
participation in uniformed drill teams where
available. Teams compete at Conventions and take part in religious and civic affairs.
participation in a National Bowling Tournament
a Death Benefit
for Junior Auxiliary members, participation in a
student incentive awards program
The Ladies' Auxiliary has been affiliated with the Knights of St. John, International since 1894. The Supreme Auxiliary was formed in 1900 and became incorporated in 1938. The Supreme Auxiliary and the Supreme Commandery meet in separate Conventions at the same time and in the same location every even numbered year.
Over the years, the Auxiliaries have maintained a spirit of sisterhood which allows them to care for their members in a spiritual and corporal way. Members go out of their way to provide for their sick and needy sisters.
Charity is a mainstay of all the Auxiliaries. The Theresa Johana Memorial Fund maintained by the Supreme Auxiliary with only two cents a month per member has made numerous contributions to the Red Cross, Catholic Bishops' Relief Fund, American Heart Association, Muscular Dystrophy, Cancer Society, children's homes, abused women's shelters, the homeless, hospices, missionary societies and to victims of natural disasters. In addition this fund has made possible the contribution of the Rose Window over the main entrance to the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. along with the St. Anne altar in the Crypt Church of the Shrine.
Subordinate Auxiliaries support charities of their choosing.
The Supreme Auxiliary also sponsors a Student Incentive Awards program for Junior Auxiliary members. This program provides an opportunity for Junior members to receive cash awards to assist in their educational goals.
Many Subordinate, District or Grand Auxiliaries sponsor social or sporting events that bring their members together.
The Auxiliary has always been under the patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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"Tentative Schedule" Knights of St. John - Ladies Auxiliary 2000 Convention - Indianapolis, Indiana Monday, July 10 - Supreme Board Meeting, Pre-Registration, Chapel Adoration Tuesday, July 11 - Registration, Golf Outing, Ladies Constitution Committee, Open House Wednesday, July 12 - Memorial Mass, Registration, Business MeetingsIndy 500 Racetrack Dinner and Museum Tour Thursday, July 13 - Mass & Living Rosary, Business Meetings, Womens Luncheon, Hoosier Hoedown Dinner Friday, July 14 - Mass, Business Meetings, Circle Center Mall Tour, Supreme Banquet & Ball Saturday, July 15 - Drill Competition, Street Parade, Convention Mass, Farewell Party
2000 National Bowling Tournament Cheektowaga, New York Friday, April 28, 8 pm- Supreme Officers Bowling Challenge at AMF Thruway Lanes Saturday, April 29 10:00 am and 2:00 pm - Single & Doubles
events at AMF Thruway Lanes Sunday, April 30, 8:00 am - Youth bowling event at AMF Thruway
Lanes
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Knightly News
New Commandery formed in London, England
We have receieved a charter application for the formation of a new commandery in London, England. The new charter has been issued by the Supreme Commandery. They are planning for an Inauguration week end of October 1, 2, 3, 1999. Welcome to our new brother Knights, and congratulations to those who were already members, and had the courage and initiative to spread the teachings of Knighthood to London.
Loss of Past Supreme President General Valerian Francis
It is with deep regret that we must report That General Francis lost his battle with Cancer on April 29. Val has long been a guiding influence in our Noble Order and will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with Jean and his family in this time of loss. May his soul rest in the peace of the Lord. Amen.
Supreme Commandery Board Meeting
The members of the Supreme Board will convene the pre-Convention Board meeting on April 1-2, 2000 at the Drawbridge Motor Inn, Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky.
Most Reverend Bishop Howard Hubbard Awards Noble Degree in Albany
Saint Joseph's Church in Schenectady New York was the location. Awarding the Nobel and Exalted Degree of the Holy Cross was the event. Most Reverend Bishop Howard Hubbard of the Diocese of Albany was assisted by Father R. Adam Forno, New York Grand Spiritual Advisor, Father Chris Welch, Associate Pastor of Saint Joseph's, and Father Daniel P. Dwyer, O.F.M. from Siena College. Scheduled in conjunction with the annual Statewide Convention of the New York Grand Commandery, Knight's of Saint John, and the Grand Ladies Auxiliary, the awards ceremony took place at 1:30pm on Saturday May 1, 1999 in Saint Joseph's Church on the corner of Lafayette Street and State Street in Schenectady. Saint Joseph's is the spiritual home to Commandery 100, Knight's of Saint John. The Officers and Ritual Staff of the Rochester Temple who were responsible for the ceremony were pleased to have such distinguished clerical assistance as twenty-seven Knights entered the Nobel Degree. Participants were from Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, Albany, and Schenectady. The fourteen local men representing different area parishes, but all members of Saint Francis Commandery No. 100, Schenectady New York, were Ronald Attanasio, John Brennan, William Busch, Maurice Clement, Stephen Daly, Reverend Daniel Dwyer, John Dwyer, Michael Gillooley, Terrence Gillooley, Thomas Meaney, Dennis Ward, Reverend Christopher Welch, Gerald Winkler, and Thomas Winkler.
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