2024 State Convention

The 2024 State Convention is over.  We have pictures!  The awards presented at the banquet are noted in the banquet program (PDF).

The 2024-2025 State Officers were elected as follows:

State Deputy Frank “Chico” Carmona, FMFD
State Secretary William “Bill” McCauley, FMFD
State Treasurer Stephen Gerichs
State Advocate Giancarlo Gazani
State Warden Chad Vargo
with Bill Kelly becoming the Immediate Past State Deputy.  Intermountain Catholic article.

The 2024-2025 Organizational (Kick-Off) Meeting will be in Layton on Saturday, July 13th.  (District Deputies will also meet on Friday evening, July 12th).

Fourth Degree Exemplification (A1144, 01-JUN-2024)

Knights of Columbus Father Dominguez Assembly 1144 is hosting a Fourth Degree Exemplification at Saint Francis Xavier parish in Kearns , Utah.  Invitation Flyer (PDF).  Deadline for candidate registration (no exemplification banquet) is May 25th.  Candidates should arrive in appropriate attire no later than 12:15 PM on Saturday, June 1st.

The application (Form 4) and instructions are available here.  Honor Guard RSVP.

Note: The $60 fee for the candidates was set by District Master Bob Masse Jr, PSD in accordance with a recent change approved by the Supreme Board of Directors.
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2024 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage – Diocese of Salt Lake City (May 31 – June 5)

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Diocese of SLC May 31 June 05

 

It’s coming!  Learn more at

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage website

Diocese of Salt Lake City website.  Brochure (PDF)

Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Park City, website

May 31st from Idaho to Logan, Utah.  Schedule (JPGEnglish/Spanish PDF).  Honor Guard for the 3pm procession.

June 2, Park City
* Procession (Old Town Chapel to new Saint Mary’s).  Honor Guard; Carry parish banner (SignUpGenius)
* Mass Honor Guard
* Procession after Mass Honor Guard

Fourth Degree Honor Guard Calendar TinyURL.com/UT4th

2024 Silver Rose (June 9th – July 6th)

Silver Rose Picture

The 2024 Silver Rose pilgrimage is scheduled to visit Utah from June 9th – July 6th.
Brother Knight Michael Leith, State Silver Rose Chairman, published the schedule by district.
Resource materials and more information about the program are available at www.KofC.org/rose

#10625 Guide Sheet ~ #4841 Service Booklet ~ #10720 Schedule (fillable) ~ #10219 Vertical Poster ~ #10722 News Release (fillable) ~ #10723 Horizontal Poster ~ #9754 Our Lady of Guadalupe Pledge Card
Spanish Materials (Rosa de Plata)

Catholic Day at the Ballpark (Council 602, 07-JUN-2024)

Salt Lake Bees

Knights of Columbus Salt Lake Council No. 602 invites you to Catholic Day at the Ballpark.  Come see Fr. Martin Diaz throw the first pitch!  Flyer with QR code (English, Spanish).  Purchase tickets online here.

2024 Golf Tournaments

2024 Golf Tournaments

5/17 Saint Martin de Porres Parish 2nd Annual Golf Tournament [link]
Golf Course: The Ridge Golf Club, West Valley City
Registration and Sponsorship flyers on the calendar entry linked above.
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6/22 16th Annual Victor Marquez Memorial Golf Tournament (Council 9731) [link]
Golf Course: The Ridge Golf Club, West Valley City
Tournament flyer (PDF) on the calendar entry linked above.
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7/27 2024 Assembly 2577 Golf Tournament in support of Veterans [link]
Golf Course: Stonebridge Golf Club, West Valley City.
Website: www.UtahKofCGolf.org has registration and sponsorship details.
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8/11 Golf Tournament Scramble (Council 14399) [link]
Golf Course: Wolf Creek Golf, Eden.
Contact Mike McMahon, (801) 809-8480
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Is your council, assembly or parish having a Golf Tournament?  Please submit the details online using this link!

Utah Education Fits All Scholarship

Utah Education Fits All Scholarship BannerIntermountain Catholic Article ~ Diocesan Scholarship Website ~ Official Website

Utah Knights of Columbus Endowment Scholarship (Information and Application) ~ The Patriotic Scholarship of the Utah Fourth Degree (Application)

COR

COR-Prayer-Formation-Fraternity

The world needs courageous men to witness to Jesus Christ.  Cor exists to form and strengthen Catholic men in faith and virtue as missionary disciples by drawing them into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, formation, and fraternityCor is Christ centered brotherhood.

More information at www.KofC.org/cor.  Webinar Cor: Evangelization and Formation for the Men of Your Parish recorded Sept.  7, 2023.  PDF Resources: Why Cor? (11541), Starting Cor in Three Steps (11540), Cor Startup Guide (11500).
Maintaining Cor Momentum online event on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30 PM MT

Coming Events

May
7
Tue
XXHG: Funeral - Father Michael Ross Sciumbato
05-07-2024   10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Saint Ambrose Catholic Church, 2315 E Redondo Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A4A72FAAF5C16-49436815-funeral
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Obituary: http://icatholic.org/article/father-michael-ross-sciumbato-68418216
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https://www.starksfuneral.com/obituary/3623-eldkzahdms
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Mon. May 6, 6-8 PM Vigil at Saint Ambrose
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Tue. May 7, 11 AM Funeral Mass, burial at Mount Calvary to immediately follow.
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We just need the HG for the 11am Mass on Tuesday. No Vigil or graveside. Bishop will preside at Mass. Dressing will be in the basement (social hall) behind stage curtain. Only place without cameras.
No reception.
Go to Event
10:30 am HG: Funeral - Father Michael Ross Sciumbato
XXFraternal Training: Guidelines for conducting council meetings
05-07-2024   6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Virtual Training Webinar
Fraternal Training: Guidelines for conducting council meetings
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https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1662722&tp_key=b76e3ee8e8
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This webinar shows councils how to adopt the current guidelines and learn best practices to host an informative, efficient, and effective Council Meeting that will help maintain strong, healthy and engaged membership. Using ‘The Guidelines for Council Meetings’ we will walk you through the steps and procedures of council and officer planning meetings. By highlighting best practices for preparing for and conducting these meetings, this webinar will give you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to prepare and host effective and timely council meetings that will benefit your Council and its members.
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2024.04.04.FLA
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The Fraternal Training Calendar is online at https://www.kofc.org/en/for-members/resources/fraternal-training/regional-training-director-page.html
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www.KofC.org/Training
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Go to Event
6:00 pm Fraternal Training: Guidelines for conducting council meetings
May
8
Wed
XXHG: Confirmation at Holy Family, South Ogden (A1429)
05-08-2024   5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Holy Family Catholic Church, 1100 E 5550 S, Ogden, UT 84403, USA
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A4A72FAAF5C16-48945104-confirmation
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6:00 PM Mass
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Bishop's Confirmation Schdule: https://www.dioslc.org/documents/2005.pdf (dated 23-FEB-2024)
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---------- Message ---------
Date: Thu, Apr 4, 2024 at 8:52 AM
Subject: Northern HG Dates for Confirmations
Hello,
Here are the dates for this season's confirmations:
St. Henry's 4/13; showtime 4:30PM
St. Thomas 4/16; showtime 5:30PM
Holy Family 5/8; showtime 5:30PM
St Rose 5/10; showtime 5:30PM
Sts. James & Joseph (@St. James) 6/16; showtime TBD
Thanks,
Joe
Joseph Garcia <joseph.garcia1@protonmail.com>
Go to Event
5:30 pm HG: Confirmation at Holy Family, South Ogden (A1429)
XX123-CUF, Live/English, Cathedral of the Madeline, Salt Lake City
05-08-2024   6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E S Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA
English in-person CUF Ceremonial before council business meeting. ~ 6:00 PM Mass ends (better parking after this time) 6:15 PM Registration 6:30 PM Ceremonial (6:30pm-700pm) 7:00 PM Council Meeting ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Carlo Date: Mon, May 6, 2024 at 2:55 PM We will be possibly be hosting another in-person CUF this Wednesday at 7 PM, right before our membership meeting at 7:30 pm. Vivat Jesus! GIANCARLO GAZANI Grand Knight - KofC Council 602 The Cathedral of the Madeleine C. 385-315-8725
Go to Event
6:15 pm 123-CUF, Live/English, Cathedral of the Madeline, Salt Lake City
XXFraternal Training: Running A Successful Exemplification
05-08-2024   8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual Training Webinar
Fraternal Training: Running A Successful Exemplification
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https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1665205&tp_key=7fb523809b
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Please join us as we conduct a walk through on conducting an effective Exemplification of Charity, Unity & Fraternity.  We will take you through the process step-by-step to show you everything you need to do to put on a great Exemplification.
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2024.04.04.FLA
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The Fraternal Training Calendar is online at https://www.kofc.org/en/for-members/resources/fraternal-training/regional-training-director-page.html
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www.KofC.org/Training
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Go to Event
8:00 pm Fraternal Training: Running A Successful Exemplification
May
9
Thu
XXASCENSION OF THE LORD (HDO on Sunday 5/12)
05-09-2024   All Day Event

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https://www.usccb.org/resources/liturgical-calendar-dioceses-united-states-america
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https://www.usccb.org/resources/2023cal.pdf
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https://www.usccb.org/resources/2024cal.pdf
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HDO = Holy Day of Obligation (USA)
https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/canon-law/complementary-norms/canon-1246
In addition to Sunday, the days to be observed as holy days of obligation in the Latin Rite dioceses of the United States of America, in conformity with canon 1246, are as follows:
* January 1, the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
* Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter, the solemnity of the Ascension
* August 15, the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
* November 1, the solemnity of All Saints
* December 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
* December 25, the solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Whenever January 1, the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, or August 15, the solemnity of the Assumption, or November 1, the solemnity of All Saints, falls on a Saturday or on a Monday, the precept to attend Mass is abrogated.
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Thursday, May 9, is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord in the ecclesiastical provinces of Boston, Hartford, New York, Omaha, and Philadelphia. All other ecclesiastical provinces of the United States of America have transferred this Solemnity to the following Sunday, May 12; on Thursday, May 9, the Easter Weekday is observed.
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May. 9 Thu Easter Weekday white
Acts 18:1-8/Jn 16:16-20 (294)
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May. 12 SUN THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD white
Solemnity
Acts 1:1-11/Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13/Mk 16:15-20 (58) Pss Prop
Go to Event
All Day ASCENSION OF THE LORD (HDO on Sunday 5/12)
May
10
Fri
XXHG: Confirmation at Saint Rose of Lima, Layton (A1429)
05-10-2024   5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Holy Family Catholic Church, 1100 E 5550 S, Ogden, UT 84403, USA
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A4A72FAAF5C16-48945105-confirmation
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6:00 PM Mass
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Bishop's Confirmation Schdule: https://www.dioslc.org/documents/2005.pdf (dated 23-FEB-2024)
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---------- Message ---------
Date: Thu, Apr 4, 2024 at 8:52 AM
Subject: Northern HG Dates for Confirmations
Hello,
Here are the dates for this season's confirmations:
St. Henry's 4/13; showtime 4:30PM
St. Thomas 4/16; showtime 5:30PM
Holy Family 5/8; showtime 5:30PM
St Rose 5/10; showtime 5:30PM
Sts. James & Joseph (@St. James) 6/16; showtime TBD
Thanks,
Joe
Joseph Garcia <joseph.garcia1@protonmail.com>
Go to Event
5:30 pm HG: Confirmation at Saint Rose of Lima, Layton (A1429)
May
11
Sat
XXHG: Confirmation at Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, Midvale (A2577)
05-11-2024   10:00 am - 12:00 pm
St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, Midvale, 7832 Allen St, Midvale, UT 84047, USA
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A4A72FAAF5C16-49497371-confirmation
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10:30 AM Mass
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2024 Confirmation Schedule (as of 23-FEB-2024) https://www.dioslc.org/documents/2005.pdf
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May 11 Saturday St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Midvale, 10:30 a.m.
Go to Event
10:00 am HG: Confirmation at Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, Midvale (A2577)
May
12
Sun
XXHDO: ASCENSION OF THE LORD
05-12-2024   All Day Event

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https://www.usccb.org/resources/liturgical-calendar-dioceses-united-states-america
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https://www.usccb.org/resources/2023cal.pdf
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https://www.usccb.org/resources/2024cal.pdf
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HDO = Holy Day of Obligation (USA)
https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/canon-law/complementary-norms/canon-1246
In addition to Sunday, the days to be observed as holy days of obligation in the Latin Rite dioceses of the United States of America, in conformity with canon 1246, are as follows:
* January 1, the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
* Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter, the solemnity of the Ascension
* August 15, the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
* November 1, the solemnity of All Saints
* December 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
* December 25, the solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Whenever January 1, the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, or August 15, the solemnity of the Assumption, or November 1, the solemnity of All Saints, falls on a Saturday or on a Monday, the precept to attend Mass is abrogated.
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Thursday, May 9, is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord in the ecclesiastical provinces of Boston, Hartford, New York, Omaha, and Philadelphia. All other ecclesiastical provinces of the United States of America have transferred this Solemnity to the following Sunday, May 12; on Thursday, May 9, the Easter Weekday is observed.
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May. 9 Thu Easter Weekday whiteActs 18:1-8/Jn 16:16-20 (294)
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May. 12 SUN THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD white
Solemnity
Acts 1:1-11/Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13/Mk 16:15-20 (58) Pss Prop
Go to Event
All Day HDO: ASCENSION OF THE LORD

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