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Supreme Spiritual Director - Rev. Msgr. SirFederico Britto, KCHS, Saint Cyprian Rectory,525 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA.19143 Tel. 215-747-3250, - [email protected]
Supreme President - General Frank WaseleskiSr., 28173 Eaton Dr., Warren, MI [email protected]
Supreme First Vice President - Lieut. Gen.Thomas DeLuca, 132 Rushford Hollow Dr.,Cheektowaga, NY 14227 - Tel. [email protected]
Supreme Second Vice President - Lieut. Gen.Sir Anslem I. Okafor KSG, 18 Ridge Road, P.M.B.2246, Onitsha, Nigeria, W.A. - Tel. 234-80-33219217 - [email protected]
Supreme Secretary - Lieut. Gen. Sir ThomasZdanowicz, KCHS, 238 Kerber Rd., Frankfort, NY13340 - Tel. [email protected]
Supreme Treasurer - Lieut. Gen. Sir TerrenceW. McCann, KHS, 63 Butternut Circle, OrchardPark, N.Y. 14127-1904 - Tel. 716-662-5723
Supreme Trustee - Maj. Gen. Martin MahnBella, 220 Glencove Rd., Darby, PA 19023Tel. 484-466-1381 - [email protected]
Supreme Trustee - Maj. Gen. Gen. Peter C.N.Sangber-Dery, ADB, Heritage Bank, Ltd, HeadOffice, NCA Tower-1st Floor, PMB K 52, Airport,Accra, Ghana, W.A. - Tel. +233-20-2019848 [email protected]
Past Supreme President - General DaleGossiaux, 7375 E. Baldwin Rd., Grand Blanc, MI48439 - Tel. 810-694-0203, - [email protected]
Past Supreme President - General TimothyHoerst, 631 Jefferson Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45215 -Tel. 513-821-3243 - [email protected]
SUPREME ADVISORY BOARDU. S. GRAND PRESIDENTS
Baltimore-Washington - Brig. Gen. Russell Hall,5515 Foote Street NE, Washington, DC 20019 -Tel. 202-257-9983, [email protected] - Maj. Gen. James M. Gibbons II, 76Sunset Creek Drive, West Seneca, NY 14224, - Tel.716-675-0720, - [email protected] - Brig. Gen. Emmanuel N. Toe, 1711-BBurstock Court, Columbus, OH 43206 - Tel. (cell)614-313-4128, (home) [email protected] - Brig. Gen. Mark Elpers, 10816 WineryRoad, Wadesville, IN 47638 - Tel. [email protected] - Brig. Gen. Dave Schreiver, 564Timberwood Circle, Edgewood, KY 41017Tel. 859-991-6653 - [email protected] - Maj. Gen. Brian Stehlin, 21140 BriarRose, Macomb, MI [email protected] York - Brig. Gen. John R. Russo, Sr., 439Sunlit Terr., Utica, NY 13502 - Tel. - 315-733-3804(home) 315-725-0002 (cell) - [email protected] - Brig. Gen. John Basso, Jr., 32408 KnobleRd., Willowick, OH 44095 - Tel. [email protected]
OVERSEAS GRAND PRESIDENTSGHANA
Accra-East - Brig. Gen. Bekoe Palmer-Buckle, POBox OS2357, Osu, Ghana, W.A. - Tel. 024 338 [email protected] - Brig. Gen. Vincent Joseph Selormey,PO Box CT3361, Cantonments, Accra, Ghana, W.A.- Tel. +024 431 1552 - dela.selormey@gmailcomCape Coast - Brig. Gen. Andrew Kobina-Koomson,PO Box MC 852, Takoradi, Ghana, W.A. - Tel.+233 208 160 951 [email protected] - Brig. Gen. Lawrence Quarshigah,Box AF 1113, Adenta, Ghana, W.A. - Tel. +233 202019 848 - [email protected] - Brig. Gen. Prof. Yaw Bio, BRAMUOMedical Center, Box UP1000, Knust, Kumasi-Ashanti, Ghana, W.A. - Tel. 020 815 [email protected]
Past Supreme President - General John M.Windsor, Jr., 1809 Altamont Pl., Forestville, MD20747 - Tel. 301-350-1874 - Fax 301-808-5090
Supreme Subordinate President-Ghana -Maj. Gen. James Barry Dasah, Box 477, Wa,Ghana, W.A. - Tel. +233 249 229 733,[email protected]
Supreme Subordinate President-Liberia -Maj. Gen. Charles GarmodehKpan, c/oInternational Committee of Red Cross (ICRC)adjacent Faith Healing Temple, Bushrod Island,Monrovia, Liberia, W.A. - Tel. +231 886 510 [email protected]
Supreme Subordinate President-Nigeria -Lieut. Gen. Sir Dan Anaebo Okekenta, KSG,Darumi District of Area One Flyover, P.O. Box6252, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria, W.A. - Tel. +234 808555 2626 - email: [email protected]
Supreme Subordinate President-SierraLeone - Maj. Gen. Assed Shallop, 1 B RegentRoad, Hill Statin, Freetown, Sierra Leone, W.A. -Tel. +232 76 602715, +232 33 409151 [email protected]
Supreme Subordinate President-UnitedStates - Maj. Gen. F. Jerome Countiss, Jr., 7300Circle Drive East, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 - Tel. 301-367-4007 - [email protected]
Tamale - Brig. Gen. Joseph Charles Osei, PO BoxTL2476, Tamle, Ghana, W.A. - Tel. +233 243314421, stylishgh @yahoo.comWa - Brig. Gen. Sylvester Dery, North WestConsortium Ltd., Box 487, Wa, Ghana, -Tel. 233 24 496 1081, 233 20 278 0011,[email protected]
LIBERIAGbarnga-Cape Palmas - Brig. Gen. PayeLayweh -Tel. +231 770 [email protected] - Brig. Gen. Michael C. Clarke, NationalElection Commissin, P.O. box 2044, Monrovia,Liberia, W.A. - Tel. +231 886 527139 email:[email protected]. Paul River Bank - Brig. Gen. Theo KofiD’almeid, - Tel. +231 866 517491; +231 077026397 - email: [email protected]
NIGERIAAbuja - Brig. Gen. Ephraim O. Offiah, - Tel. +080370 42320 - email: okeyoffiah55 @gmail.comAwka - Brig. Gen. Tony Ekeke, - Tel. +080 33067507 - email: [email protected] - Brig. Gen. Sylvester Egbase, - Tel. +080372 02021, email: [email protected] - Col. Josephat Elah Omang, Tel. +234-804-701-4721, - [email protected] - Brig. Gen. Gilbert N. Obu, Tel. +080 37395232 email: [email protected] - Brig. Gen. Augustine C. Udoji, -Tel. +080 602 06750 - email: [email protected] - Brig. Gen. Christopher Onjewu, 9Gwanja Road, Malili, G.R.A. Kuduna, Nigeria,W.A., - Tel. 08037041179 [email protected] - Brig. Gen. Peter Eluyefa, - Tel. +080 66911270 - email: [email protected] - Brig. Gen. George Welgba, Federal LowCost Housing, Shangepa Market Area, Gboko,North Benue, Nigeria, W.A. - Tel. 07085314858 [email protected] [email protected] - Brig. Gen. Chukwusa A. Nwokocha -Tel. +080 592 73769 - [email protected] - Brig. Gen. EvaristUba - Tel. +080 33278827 - email: [email protected] - Brig. Gen. Damian C. Ojimba, -Tel. +080 345 48527email: allsaints’[email protected] - Brig. Gen. Anthony Enukeme,Tel. +080 331 35545 - email: [email protected] Harcourt - Brig. Gen. Stephen C. Ekwelibe, -Tel. +080 386 98576email: [email protected]
SIERRA LEONEBo-Kenema - Brig. Gen. Dominic Jimmy Amara,c/o Eastern Community Radio, Fonikoh Section,Kenema City, Sierra [email protected] - Brig. Gen. Kenei K. J. Fomolu,P.O. Box 91, Freetown, Sierra [email protected]
TOGOTogo - Brig. Gen. Edward Aristide Agbodjan, 23Rue AnikoPalako, Lome, Togo, W.A., or B.P. 4232,Lome, Togo, W.A. - Tel. +228 90 08 92 35, +228 2240 39 17, - [email protected]
TRINIDAD and TOBAGOTrinidad and Tobago - Brig. Gen. Victor Cuffy, 10Amowville, Point Cumana, Carenage, Trinidad W.I.
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SUPREME NATIONAL SPORTSBrig. Gen. Joseph Schmitt, ChairpersonSwynice Hawkins, Chairperson
SUPREME WEB-SITEBrig. Gen. Dominick Pepe, ChairmanBrig. Gen. James SchafhausenEmma O’Niel
SUPREME ORGANIZING ANDMEMBERSHIP
US: Martin Bella - ChairmanJohn M. Windsor, Jr.Anthony IkebuduPeter OzemoyahOverseas: Frederick Akwaboah - ChairmanAnthony OkechukwuRichard H. WalkerAssed ShallopBona Ugwuja
SUPREME PROMOTION OF THE ORDERPeter C N Sangber-Dery - ChairmanJohn Basso, JrJohn R Russo, SrGeorge Ikiomoton
SUPREME PUBLIC RELATIONS/PRESSJames Schafhausen - ChairmanJim KiserDave Schreiver
SUSPREME CONVENTION ADVISORYTommas DeLuca - ChairmanTimothy HoerstTerrance McCannDouglas FranconyThomas ZdanowiczMartin BellaPeter C N Sangber-Dery
SUPREME MILITARYSean Dey - ChairmanVincent BinderGeorge CheckRussell HallJoe BineyDan Anaebo Okekenta
IN THIS ISSUESupreme President’s Message ............................................. page 4Supreme Secretary’s Message ............................................. page 4Supreme Spiritual Director’s Message ............................. page 4Muster and Inspection Orders ............................................ page 5Welcome to New Members .................................................... page 6Onitsha Grand Commandery ................................................ page 8New York Grand Commandery ............................................ page 9Owerri Grand Commandery ...............................................page 10Unattached Commandery, L.A #608 ................................page 11Michigan Grand Commandery ...........................................page 12Kentucky Grand Commandery ..........................................page 13Enugu Grand Commandery ................................................page 14Baltimore-Washington Grand Commandery ...................page 15In Memoriam ...........................................................................page 16
SUPREME UNDER SECRETARIESQUARTERMASTER GENERAL
Brig. Gen. Matt Trossman, QuartermasterGeneral - PO Box 266, Oldenburg, IN - Tel. 812-212-9483 - [email protected]
UNDER SECRETARY / JOURNALAssistant Editor Knights Journal - Brig. Gen.James (Jim) Schafhausen, 4224 Green Cook Rd.,Westerville, OH 43082-9706 - Tel. [email protected]
UNDER SECRETARY / RITUALBrig. Gen. Richard Morse, 1143 Newport Rd.,Utica, NY 13502 - Tel. 315-735-8081, cell# 315-796-5346 - [email protected]
UNDER SECRETARY / WEBSITEBrig. Gen. Dominick Pepe, 52 Court Knolle, NewHartford, NY 13413 - Tel. [email protected] SECRETARY / ADVISORY BOARD
AFFAIRSBrig. Gen. Chijioke Okafor, 1417 Balmoral Road,Coatesville, PA 19320 - Tel. 917-414-1290,[email protected]
UNDER SECRETARY / GHANABrig. Gen. Lawrence Lartey, P.O. Box 2424, Osus-Accra, Ghana, W.A. - Tel. [email protected],[email protected]
UNDER SECRETARY / LIBERIABrig. Gen. Michael A. Clarke, National ElectionsCommission, P.O. Box 2044, Sinkor, Monrovia,Liberia, W.A. - Tel. +231 886 527 139,email: [email protected]
UNDER SECRETARY / NIGERIABrig. Gen. Patrick Igwilo, Plot 10J. F Close, 3rdAvenue, Gowon Estate, EgbedaAlimosho, Lagos,Nigeria, W.A. - [email protected]
UNDER SECRETARY / SIERRA LEONEBrig. Gen. Gerald H.P. Ganda, P.O. Box 690,Freetown, Sierra Leone, WA
UNDER SECRETARY / UNITED STATESBrig. Gen. Francis Kollie, 176 Knapp Ave,Hamilton, NJ 08610 - Tel. [email protected]
APPOINTED KNIGHTS JOURNALCORRESPONDENTS
Augustine P. Gebeh, Liberia
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEESSupreme Inspector General - Maj. Gen. SeanDey, 21515 Military, Dearborn, MI 48124 - Tel.313-529-5573 [email protected] Counsel - Maj. Gen. Aagon F. Tingba,Jr., 3rd Street, Tubman Blvd., Sinkor, Monrovia,Liberia, West Africa, - Tel. +231 (0) 886 578 692,[email protected]
UNATTACHED COMMANDERYPRESIDENTS
St. Vincent DePaul Com. #520 - Edwin Forey, 5Sedum Close, Kingbury, Brent London, NW9 9LU,England - [email protected] Lady Queen of Angels Com. #608 - LouisAnumudu, 6280 Peach Blossom Street, Caroma,CA 92880 Tel. 949-887-1112 [email protected]. Sophien Com. #739 - Capt. Frank Mensah,Muggenkampstrasse1, 20257 Hamburg, [email protected]
SPECIAL ADVISORSTO THE SUPREME PRESIDENT
John M. Windsor, JrTimothy HoerstDale G. GossiauxAnslem OkaforSamuel Kofi AsubontengJoe BineyDan Anaebo Okekenta
AIDE DE CAMPBrig. Gen. Dan NobbieCol. Anthony Ikebudu
KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHNINTERNATIONAL
SUPREME COMMITTEES:Effective July 2016 ~ July 2018
SUPREME CONSTITUTION REVISIONLt. Gen. Thomas DeLuca, Co-ChairmanMaj. Gen. Aagon F. Tingba, Co-ChairmanGen. Timothy Hoerst
SUPREME BUDGET & FINANCELt. Gen. Terrence McCann, ChairmanMaj. Gen. Peter Sangber-DeryMaj. Gen. Anslem I. OkaforGen. Timothy HoerstBrig. Gen. F. Jerome Countis, Jr.
SUPREME JOINT OVERSEASGen. Dale G. Gossiaux, ChairmanGen.Timothy HoerstLt. Gen. Joseph BineyLt. Gen. Terrence W. McCannLt. Gen. Thomas DeLucaLt. Gen. Daniel A. Okekenta
SUPREME RITUAL REVISIONLt. Gen. Thomas F. Zdanowicz - ChairmanLt. Gen. Thomas DeLucaBrig. Gen. Richard Morse
SUPREME CADET ORGANIZINGMaj. Gen. F. Jerome Countiss, Jr., Co-ChairmanCol. Bruce Stowers, Co-ChairmanCol. Steve Omoijuanfo, Co-ChairmanMaj. Gen. Sean DeyBrig. Gen. Matthew TrossmanJoseph Kandy PupoRobert Foli
SUPREME PRESIDENT’S EMISSARIESLt. Gen. Joseph Biney - Special EnvoyMaj. Gen. Eugene Sniezyk - Special EnvoySister Viola Onwuliri - Peace Ambassador & Liaison
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Usually I never worry about whatI will be putting down in this quar-terly message to you. Somehow,someway, through divine interven-tion I am inspired and I have a topicworthy of your time.
This time I have drawn a blankand the only thing on my mind ispreparing for the onslaught of Year-End Reports I will be receivingfrom every local commandery in thisGreat Order. Right?
By the time you read this, thosereport forms will have made it toyour local president, and your es-teemed secretaries will be complet-ing them once your December elec-tions have been decided. If any ofyou do not have the forms, I suggestthat you contact your Grand Secre-tary and/or your Supreme Subordi-nate Secretary to report the omis-sion and request the forms.
While this is not new, I repeatthat it is vital that they be com-pleted and received by my office nolater than January 15, 2019. Thedata that you provide me is criticalto the preparation of your PerCapita Tax Invoices, which I am sureyou are all anxious to receive. Ifyou have any confusion regardinghow to complete these forms, calland ask for help from your GrandPresident/Secretary. They willoblige you. Be sure to include a copyof your current roster along withthat report.
The Password for 2019 has alsobeen sent to your Local President.He has been directed to share itwith you at your January 2019meeting and not sooner.
I am counting on all of you tocomplete these reports and send acopy, along with your current ros-ter, to both your Grand Secretaryand Supreme Subordinate Secre-tary as soon as possible. Let’s makean effort to get them in and experi-ence a year where no loca lcommandery is fined for not beingin compliance.
Dear Brother Knights, May Jesus Christ, who is always
present to our every need, be withyou!
One of the themes that reso-nates in scripture is faith. If we liveour lives based on faith, so much canhappen and even our spiritual livescan deepen. Maintaining faith inour lives can lead us to the fulfill-ment of eternal life. Praying withsincere faith can also make a changeon our life journey.
There have been many eventsthat occurred in our areas. Thoseevents include government elec-tions, on-going wars, violence, sick-ness, and personal issues. Some ofthese events are beyond our control,whi le others can be reso lvedthrough prayer, faith, and action.Let us use our faith, and prayer, tomake a change in these areas for thegood.
We will be entering two wonder-ful seasons of grace where faith,hope, and action will engage us toparticipate in. The seasons of Ad-vent and Christmas will call us todeepen our faith in God, and to putour faith into action. Be open towhat these seasons of grace can dofor us and everyone around us.
Always ask God to increase yourfaith, then put it into action. Dothis to glorify him and to mark ourplace in the eternal kingdom.
You remain in my prayers in aspecial way, especially during theseseasons of Advent and Christ Christ-mas. Be blessed.
Happy Advent, Merry Christ-mas, and Happy New Year!
Peace and blessings,
Msgr. Federico Britto
Supreme Spiritual Director
Greetings my dear Brothers.Another year has just about passed,and we continue to push to progressand move our great organizationforward. I wish to thank all the of-ficers and, most importantly, themembers that understood the di-rection I have attempted to lead ourorder. As much as we have pro-gressed to be capable of sustainingthe changes needed to survive andprosper in the 21st Century, we stillhave much more work ahead of us.Fighting within has never resolvedany problems and we need to em-phasize that every member has theconstitutional right to express theiropinion. We may agree, but if wedon’t, we should discuss a commonground for the betterment of ourorganization, just as the Lord taughtus by His own actions. We will dis-cuss some of these issues as we moveforward in the New Year.
At this time I personally, and onbehalf of your entire Supreme Ex-ecutive Board of Directors, wish allof our members and their families,a very Merry Christmas and ahealthy and prosperous New Year.This holiday season should be atime that we thank our Lord forwhat he has given us, but more im-portantly, what we can give to thosein need. As I sit down with my fam-ily to enjoy our dinner for the holi-days, I can’t help but think of somany that do not have a meal,clothing, shelter, and more so, thosewith no family or support in life.We will continue to reach out tothose in need as a family, and wepray that you and your families willjoin us. May God Bless you all, andagain, Merry Christmas and HappyNew Year. May the Lord grant usthe health and strength to practicethe faith of our order ~ FAITH,HOPE, AND CHARITY.
General Frank Waseleski, Sr.Supreme President
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MUSTER & INSPECTION ORDERReports must be filed before January 15, 2019
(OFFICIAL)
September 1, 2018
General Order No. 1To: Major General Sean Dey, KSJI, Supreme Commandery, Inspector General.
You are hereby respectfully commanded to order a Muster & Inspection of all LocalCommanderies. Said Muster & Inspection to be held not later than January 15, 2019.
You will submit a full and detailed report of the results of said inspection not later thanMay 15, 2019.By Command of General Frank Waseleski, Sr., KSJI, Supreme Commandery, President.Attest: Lt.Gen. Thomas Zdanowicz, KSJI, Supreme Commandery, Adjutant General.
Knights of St. John InternationalMilitary Department
Office of the Inspector General21515 Military, Dearborn, MI 48124, USA
September 1, 2018
To: All Supreme Subordinate Presidents, Grand Presidents, Brigade, Regiment, Battalion,District Commanders and Unattached Local Commandery Presidents:
In compliance with General Order No. 1, issued by General Frank Waseleski, Sr., dated Sep-tember 1, 2018; you are hereby respectfully commanded to order a Muster & Inspection of allLocal Commanderies within your jurisdiction to be held no later than January 15, 2019. SaidMuster & Inspection to be conducted as prescribed in the official Knights of St. John Interna-tional Drill Regulations (Reprinted, June 2008), Sections 486-496. KSJI Muster & InspectionReport Forms 1 & 2 (KSJI MIR Forms 1 & 2) will be sent to you and you will send two copies ofKSJI MIR Form 1 to each Local Commandery Commander, within your jurisdiction, to preparethe muster roll for their Local Commandery. The Local Commandery Commanders will presentthe two KSJI MIR Forms 1 to the Muster and Inspecting Officer(s). The Muster and InspectingOfficer(s) will complete the Muster Roll for each Local Commandery annotating on the twoKSJI Forms 1 those members present or absent. The Muster and Inspecting Officer(s) will thencomplete the Inspection of each Local Commandery annotating on the two KSJI MIR Forms 1the inspection of uniform items. One completed KSJI MIR Form 1 will be retained by the LocalCommandery Commander for future reference and one sent to each District Commander, or inBrigades to the Colonel of each Regiment. As soon as these reports are received from all LocalCommanderies, the Colonel or District Commander will transfer the information containedtherein to the KSJI MIR Forms 2. When the KSJI MIR Forms 2 is complete, the Colonel orDistrict Commander will have a number of copies made. The Colonel or District Commanderwill submit the KSJI MIR Forms 2 to their Supreme Subordinate Commandery or Grand Com-mandery who will compile all of their subordinate commands KSJI MIR Forms 2 for follow onsubmission to the KSJI, Supreme Commandery, Inspector General no later than January 15,2019. The Colonel or District Commander will send one copy of the KSJI MIR Forms 2 to eachLocal Commandery Commander, within the reporting officer’s jurisdiction, with the instructionthat same is to be read to the members of the Local Commandery in order that they may knowhow their Local Commandery compares with the other Local Commanderies within their com-mand. An additional copy will be sent to the Colonel or District Commander’s Supreme Subor-dinate President, Grand President, Brigade, Regiment, Battalion and District Commanders.KSJI, Unattached Local Commanderies will submit the KSJI MIR Forms 1 & 2 to the KSJI,Supreme Commandery, Inspector General not later than January 15, 2019.
By Command of Major General Sean Dey,KSJI, Supreme Commandery, Inspector General.
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Commandery:
September, 2018 to December, 2018
94 Covington, KY Albert Schreiver, III103 Louisvile, KY Matthew S. Whisman239 Detroit, MI Kevin Docker, Eric Kohn, Jerrold Bartholomew, William Rushlow282 St. Wendell, IN Jeff Will309 LaPlata, MD Philip Tabitta382 West Seneca, NY James A. Gibbons, Michael J. Johnson392 Tamale, Ghana King David Syme, Dr. Peter Paul Bacheyie393 Sunyani, Ghana Desmond Kuupiel, Augustine EffahApraku, Fred Asomoah, Nana
KwadwoDonyina, NestoirNasaage, Alex KuunangBaebo, LawrenceKwakuDabanka, Daniel Kwaben Awuah, Emmanuel EsinamDomieLawrence AdubaakoAdombire, Ernest Asiedu, JosephAgyemangBrobbey, Justice OseiOwusu, Seth OppongBoama, JosephBaffouor-Diawuo, AduAsare Dominic, Kudola Emmanuel, Appiah YawJoseph, AmoahNyarko Daniel, Amponsah Augustine, Kyeremeh. O. Mark,Boamah Kwaku Samuel
405 Tema, Ghana Lawoe K. Lawson, Gbedzeha Christopher, Mensah Edward,IhenetuUchenna Richard Asante Richard, AbotsiEdem Leonard,AboiIshaya Daniel, Fal Daniel, Mensah K. Martin, Quansah R. Raymond
426 Nandom, Ghana Peter Nifaakang, Vitus Tiewul, Damasus Langmaane, AnacletusBeliebe,Paul Baazure, Hien Maceline, Soma Laurent, KambuoleHermand, SomeEvariste
427 Jirapa, Ghana Anselm Abu, Justin Diyuo, Francis Dari Tieniku, John Bosco Kuuzung,Richard Languon, PiiusDonglabong
443 Bolgatanga, Ghana Peter AniahAguure, Ismael Adams, Anthony Ayamga, FrancisLugutua455 Berekum, Ghana Michael Agana, Michael Asare482 Abeka, Ghana AgbobliK.M.Albert, Okyere Charles, Boatsi Isaac, Croffie Ignatius,
Kugbe Yaotsey James, Zigah Thomas Kojo, Agyekum Enoch,AtpleyKwashie, Eric, PobieBaidoo Alexander, SafoDomnic Dennis
491 Damongo, Ghana Aloysius Ali Angliengmene, Richard Banira Forgor,HonathanKanyirTengviel, Raphael DordzroMawutor
492 Tamale, Ghana Anthony Akumasi, James Isaac Divokib, John Bosco Anyarayor Mensah,Ishamael Abu Mahama, Paul Cosmos Baatube
558 Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria mmanuel Agbo604 Madina, Ghana Hubert Kofi Lorlorwuho, Bertrand Berti Zielley, FrancisAshiagorme,
Joseph Hayford Da Silba, Linus CoffieOlata, Nicholas Akrah624 Asawase, Ghana Emmanuel Addo, Louis KyeiFrimpong, Edmund Osei, Emmanuel
Aggrey, Osei KwakuSarfo, Emmanuel Gyasi, Patrick K. Asante633 Oyigbo, Rivers State, Nigeria John NnamdiEzenibe, LivinusOriaku, Ani Charles, Bede
EmereonyeKwe, Onwuaha Titus679 Akosombo, Ghana Isaka Martin Karl683 Tamale, Ghana Benedict Atiga Joseph, Cletus Pelpuo756 Hamile, Ghana Emmanuel NaaKpesogl,757 Penkwase, Ghana Azaria AabangKuupiel, David Nyuah, Vincent Obiri-Korang, Justice
Agyemang Duah, Jacob Aderasob, Joseph Menka Naiah, Potus K. Tabong,Patrick A. Manu, Bernard TongoAbukari
760 Pokuase, Ghana Emmanuel Aidoo, Constantin E. Boyode, Sylvester ObengYeboah, Jo-seph Addison Ackah, Daniel Diyuoh, Joseph KwaoSuglo
771 Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria Kenneth Amadi802 Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria Francis Okoye, Chidi Obi804 Bori, Rivers State, Nigeria Joseph Ebilayfa Appeal828 Wiaga, Ghana Akanbong Moses, Afulang Francis, Akanligba Daniel836 Tanuso, Ghana Rev. Fr. Ebenezer Obeng, Isaac Amponsah Ankrah, Seth Bernie Enning,
Eric Tagbe, Emmanuel Addai, Maxwell Dorgbefu, Jr., Paul Kofi Appiah,Evans AsareDanso, Kennedy Effah
843 Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria Henry Sofa, EmekaNnadi, AfamAnijekwu849 Darkoman, Ghana Celestine Nebechie856 Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria Uwefoh Dele Joseph, Charles AmadiNgozi
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881 Kasoa, Ghana Stephen N-EbeYomoh, Eric Kwame Anku, Eric EkowEssel, LouisKossiSogbo, Thaddeus Seidu, KugbegaDelaliKwami
899 Bogoso, Ghana Ernest Kofi Andoh, Richard AmoahBaidoo, Mark Anthony Ampah, Rich-mond Hagan
903 Nkwabeng, Ghana Thomas G. Magbindo, Ebenezer A. Agalga, Andrew Faisal Yakubu906 Bolgatanga, Ghana Cletus Akane, Lawrence Awinsongya, Joseph Stanley Asanbangni, An-
thony Akaluti, Samuel AoatengSaffoh, Roland AboyingaAzemetiba909 Tamale, Ghana Solomon Aboachie, Thomas Mensah Monnie, Guy BebulOnipuo910 Omuebulu-Etche, Rivers, Nigeria SebastineUwenEssien, AlphonsusOkey Iroegbulam, Chris I. Estsegbe,
Patrick kechukwuEzefule, Chris Chinonye Nwachukwu912 Fiapre, Ghana Augustine Adjei, Stephen Ananyele, Francis OpongYeboah, Charles Abu
Nsiah, Sacramentus Philip NotsugloAmedorme, Raphael Ansah,KizitoOheneAkuffu
918 Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria Nicholas Itulua. Peter EzeOkechukwu, Moses Ugheoke920 Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria Ozochukwu Joseph Ugwu, Nwankwo Louis Chima, Ibeh Maxwell
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Onitsha Grand CommanderyOnitsha Grand CommanderyOnitsha Grand CommanderyOnitsha Grand CommanderyOnitsha Grand CommanderyThe Onitsha Grand Commandery
on Wednesday 21st March 2018 paid acourtesy call on the Archbishop ofOnitsha. The Grand Commanderyteam was led by the Grand PresidentBrig. Gen. Evarist Uba and the GrandRespected President SisterAnderline Chukwudebelu. OtherGrand Officer Knights and Laux,Presidents of Local Commanderiesand Auxiliaries within the OnitshaMetropolis were also in the team. TheGrand Commandery made a presen-tation of a Cheque of #1million Nairain support of the skill acquisition cen-tre project of the Archbishop.
The Onitsha Grand Commanderyalso on the 6th day of July 2018 paid acourtesy call on the Bishop of NnewiDiocese. The Grand team and the Lo-cal Commandery Presidents and Aux-iliary within Nnewi were also part ofthe team. The Grand Commanderyalso made a presentation of a Chequeof ½ a million Naira in support of theBishop’s project in the Diocese.
The Onitsha Grand Commanderyof the Knights of St. John Interna-tional is made up of 15 LocalCommanderies – 8 of theseCommanderies are in Onitsha Arch-diocese while 7 others are in NnewiDiocese. Thus the Grand Command-ery pays homage to the Archbishop ofOnitsha and the Bishop of Nnewi.Cathedraticum/Chrism - Mass:
The Onitsha Grand Commanderyin furtherance of her charitable worksalso present 9 cows to the Archbishop
of Onitsha and 6 cows to the Bishopof Nnewi during the presentations ofgifts in the 2018 Cathedraticum/Chrism-Mass. All Local Com-manderies also made presentation ofvarious gift items to their host par-ishes.Feast of St. John”
On the 24th day of June 2018, theOnitsha Grand Commandery cel-ebrated the Feast of St. John the Bap-tist in Grand style. All brothers andsisters within the jurisdiction of theGrand Commandery were turned outfor the celebration. Over 1000 broth-ers and sisters graced the occasion.At 9.00 hours all brothers and sistersin their Military Uniform Assembledat the Basilica field and moved in pro-cession to the frontage of the Basilicawhere a Guard of Honour wasmounted. The Representative of theArchbishop of Onitsha alongside theGrand President inspected the Guard
of Honour. Brothers and sisters there-after moved in procession into the Ba-silica of the Most Holy Trinity for thecelebration of the solemn High Mass.Brothers and sisters participated inthe fund raising ceremony (projectSunday) of the Basilica Parish. Overeight hundred thousand Naira wasrealized in the fund raising ceremony.A route match around the Basilica alsotook place and terminated at theBishop Shanahan Hall Venue for thereception of brothers, sisters, cadet,junior and our invited Guests. A GuestLecturer also delivered a well re-search paper on fraternity, and char-ity. The Grand Commandery pre-sented a Buffet of various Nigeriadishes and drinks for the entertain-ment of all present. Fund raising, ballroom dance, and traditional dancesalso took place.
Col. Val. IkeanyionwuGrand Secretary
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New York Grand CommanderyNew York Grand CommanderyNew York Grand CommanderyNew York Grand CommanderyNew York Grand CommanderyCommandery 676:Spiritual Director, Fr. DennisApoldite Celebrates 40th
Anniversary as a PriestThe Spiritual Director of Command-
ery 676 and Lady Auxiliary 598, Fr.Dennis Apoldite celebrated his 40th.Anniversary as a Priest. In a well-at-tended Mass and Dinner hosted by theSacred Heart Parish of October 27,2018, Fr. Dennis received numerouscompliments, gifts and accolades for hisservices to the Church, the Communityand humanity.
Among the participants were theKnights of Comm. #676 and Auxiliary#598 dressed in their regular uniformdepicting the important of the day toFr. Dennis Apoldite. During a brief re-mark the Acting President of Comm.676 Capt. Rudolph A. Weedor praisedFr. Apoldite for his Spiritual leader-ship to the Knighthood, the Church andthe community at-large. Capt. Weedoralso recounted the history of theKnights of St. John International fromits formation to present.
It can be recalled that in July of thisyear the Arch Diocese of Trenton closedthe original home of Comm. 676 andLAX 598 was the Church of the BlessedSacraments and Our Lady of the Di-vine Shepherd Parish. The parishionersincluding the Knights and Ladies of St.John International moved to andmerged with The Sacred Heart Parishin Trenton.
Submitted by:Capt. Rudolph A. Weedor
Capt. Rudolph Weedor presented Fr. Apoldite with a plaque, Knightsof St. John International Winter Jack.
From District 4, New York GrandNews and events from August 1, to
October 31, 2018.New York Grand Retreat 2018:
Day of Reflection - The annual pil-grimage of the New York Grand washeld at the Sacred Villa of Our Lady
Retreat House, Mount Pocono, PA onSaturday, September 8, 2018. The re-treat commenced with Reflections byMonsignor (Col.) Anselm Nwaorgu, NYGrand Spiritual Director with theTheme “Human Appetite”. In his ex-altation, he reminded the Knights andLadies of the spiritual dangers of mag-nifying the faults of others while hid-ing their own faults. There were Sta-tions of the Cross with full Rosary De-cades followed by a Eucharistic Mass.In his closing remarks, Grand Presi-dent, Brig. Gen. John R. Russo, Sr.,thanked members for finding time tocome and wished them God’s Blessingsin their travel home.Noble Degree:
Two Commanderies from District 4benefitted from the 2018 Noble De-grees Exemplification held at St. Jo-seph RCC Cathedral, Buffalo, New York(Commandery 626 - 5 candidates, Com-mandery 680 – 9 candidates). This De-gree Exemplification Ceremony drewparticipants from within and outsidethe New York Grand.
The Ceremony was officiated by HisExcellency, The Most Reverend BishopRichard J. Malone Th.D, Bishop of Buf-falo, New York. During the imposition,
Bishop Richard J. Malone’s grand entry into the Temple.
Please go to http://frontiernet.net/~nygrand and click on Photos for FullDocumentary of the 2018 New YorkGrand Pilgrimage & Noble Degree Ex-emplification Ceremonies.
while responding to the call “Yes”, “IDo” and “I will”, the Bishop chargedthe new Noble Brothers to be good ser-vants of the Order and humanity andto pursue their calling with zeal andthe Grace of the Almighty. Congratula-tions and best wishes to all our NobleDegree Recipients.Good of the Order:
In compliance with the SupremeConstitution and the local Command-ery by-laws, during the October busi-ness meeting, Commandery 680 em-paneled both the Chair and Floor Elec-toral Committees for the conduct of theNovember and December 2018 generalelections into the 2019 – 2020 tenureof Cabinet Officers.Upcoming Events:
1. Supreme mandated inspectionsand muster of all the Commanderiesin District 4 at Commandery 680, New-ark NJ (Dates TBD)
2. November 24, 2018: District 4Quarterly Delegates & Officers Meet-ing at Blessed Sacrament Church, Com-mandery 680, Newark NJ.
3. Commanderies’ Christmas Par-ties and End of Year Events.
4. New York Grand Convention:May 3 – 5, 2019. Host: Comm. 626,Venue: Holiday Inn Hotel 154-71Brookville Blvd Jamaica Queens, NY.
Fraternally submitted:Capt. Titus Brown Osuagwu, JP
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Owerri Grand CommanderyOwerri Grand CommanderyOwerri Grand CommanderyOwerri Grand CommanderyOwerri Grand Commandery3RD Quarter JGBOT, 25/8/2018
By 9 A.M. a good number of del-egates from various commanderies ar-rived, ready for the day’s business.
The immediate past Grand Secre-tary Col. T.K Nwachukwu said the open-ing prayer as the Grand Board kickedoff after the rosary.
N/Bro. Anthony Enukeme read hiswelcome address hinting on the suc-cess of 2018 Supreme convention inPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USA –where our own and immediate pastSSC President Nigeria Noble Bro.Anselm Okafor clinched the positionof Supreme Commandery 2nd VicePresident.
At the Grand hostel, Grand presi-dent informed JGBOT members thatinstallation work was on-going. He re-iterated that the sole aim of joiningKSJI is to make heaven, through char-ity and spirituality. He therefore calledon commanderies in Owerri Grand tohelp in moving the Grand forward.
At both the JGBOT and Separatesessions the Grand Secretary N/Bro.C.E.J Ibeh read the minutes which weremoved, seconded and adopted.
Grand present sounded tougher onCommanderies who appear not to bepositively supportive of the Grand.
Col. Colenius Nwaiwu was nomi-nated, sworn in to take the position ofG/Sgt at arms which late Sgt.-arms, Bro.Sylvanus Ukaegbu occupied at the lastGrand election.
Good of the Order: N/Bro. EugeneEmelano called for uniformity all overOwerri Grand in receiving aspirantsinto the Order.Grand InitiationWednesday 19 – Friday 21/9/2018
58 candidates got initiated into KSJIOwerri Grand. In the outing mass, Fri-day 19/9/2018, the homilist, Rev. Fr.Prof. Obilor reiterated that CatholicChurch is a church for forgiven sinners.
As Matthew was called, so are thenew initiates. He reminded the newinitiates that two things stare them onthe face, failure or success compellingthem to endeavor to attract souls toGod through the life they should livehenceforth.
The theme of 2018 initiation is“The Knights and Politics” Rev. Fr Prof.Obilor, enjoined the newly knights toemulated St John the Baptist who wasan embodiment of truth, who roseabove the politics of his time.
Highlight at the initiation was themanifestation of KSJI as a family
apostolate as four children of N/Bro andN/Sister Emelano were among thenumber initiated into Owerri Grandthis 2018.
Squad name is “St. Anthony’sSquad” while Carl. Agbai as squadleader and sis. Justina Nwosu as theLaux Squad leaderBishop Unegbu Chapter ofChevaliers:
Thurs. 25/10 – Fri. 26/10/2018,B.U.C.C initiated 67 brothers into itsmaiden intake who were exemplifiedinto the 4th degree of our order.
The candidates went through drills,written and oral examinations before67 were found worthy.
N/Bro. Cele Ozuzu (Col.), GrandMaster BUCC addressed the newly ex-emplified chevalier knights, urgingthem to be now more dedicated in theduties of KSJI. He further remindedthe chevaliers that the emphasis is“PRO DEO ET PATRIA,” for God andCountry.
A chevalier is a gentleman, not alousy man who should be desirous tochallenge and change any KSJI activ-ity that goes wrong.4TH Quarter JGBOT: 27/10/2018
Mass for the 4th quarter JGBOTstarted with Grand Spiritual Directorat the head of Eucharistic celebration.Rev. Fr. Dr. Anthony Njoku in his hom-ily enjoined KSJI members to workcollaborately, coroborately and corpo-rately in love so that lofty heights areachieved.
Grand President informed delegatesthat conveniences are being constructed
for public especially those using Grandopen park.
Grand Secretary N/Bro. Col. C.E.JIbeh read the minutes of previous meet-ing, after its adopting the JGBOTmoved on to discuss on the new GDBS(Grand Death Benefit Scheme) as un-veiled, by the committee chairman,Capt. Donatus Onyenanu.
Report on the 2018 AGM was con-sidered too. The Grand President uponreceiving the report Okayed the date6th – 8th December, 2018.
At the AGM, there shall be a drillcompetition among the Districts in theGrand and prizes shall be won.In the Spirit of Charity:
OWGC donated N200,000 duringthe 2018 Odenigbo Lecture, a yearlyevent organized by Catholic Arch. Dio-cese, Owerri.
Cadet Michael Nwankwo, son of BroPatrick Nwankwo of 563 Ihitte Etitireceived a donation N38,390 frombrothers towards the Cadet’s leg tu-mor.Good to Note:
Lieut. Vincent Azubuike, is amongthe 1st set of BUCC exemplified intochevaliers of our Order.
“The way of the church isn’t to con-demn any one forever; it is to pour outthe balm of God’s mercy.” Rememberour sick brothers and sisters, give thema call, prayer, visit, support above allforgive one another.
Lieut. Vincent AzubuikeOwerri Grand Supreme Journal
The Emeonalo cadets now KSJI Knights.
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The theme of this year’s Retreatis Let our actions define who we are,as Knights.
The Los Angeles Commanderyheld its annual Retreat on Satur-day, September 29th, at Saint Eu-gene Cathol i c Church LosAngeles. We had a very successfulretreat on Saturday the 29th of Sep-tember 2018. It gets better eachyear and continues to be a very spiri-tually fulfilling experience. Theturnout was also very impressive.
The Retreat was facilitated byRev. Fr. Nwokocha. He started witha brief history of the Knighthoodand the reason the order is calledancient and noble order. Around1118 AD a group of men came to-gether as Knights, they came fromrespected families with importantconnections. The roads leading toJerusalem and other holy sites wereinfested with brigands and muslimraiders that would rob, rape, mur-der or abduct many of those mak-
ing the journey. The Christian rul-ers of the city needed help in pro-tecting travelers. The men hadtaken vows of poverty, chastity, andobedience to the Patr iarch o fJerusalem. And their first task, un-
der the obedience, was to patrol theroads.
The Holy See approved the ruleof their religious community, thepoor brothers of the order of theTemple of Solomon - the KnightsTemplar. The Templars went on tobecome the most effective Christianfighting force in the Holy land fornearly 200 years. Father Nwokochaalso talked to members about thehistory of KSJI and its roots in theState of New York in the 1800s. Andeventually spread to so many partsof the world today, is one of the onlyKnighthood that is worldwide.
The Retreat had a very good turn-out of brother Knights and theLAUX sisters. Father Nwokochachallenged the brothers’ Knightsand ladies to understand what it isto be a Knights. To let our actionstell the outside world who we are. That the choice is ours whether tolet people say “No wonder or I won-der” when they come in contact witha brother Knight. We should en-deavor to let the outsider say Nowonder based on our behaviors andactions, instead of people saying Iwonder how he became a knight. Wemust continue to be Christ-like inour actions.
Brother Nicodemus N. NwudaHistory and Publicity
Commandery 608, Los Angeles
This year will soon come to an end and 2019, a new and excitingyear, will be upon us. I would like to take this opportunity tothank everyone who contributed to make our Journal the news-letter that it is today.
From my wife Connie, and myself, from our home to yours ~may you and yours have a Blessed and Merry Christmas and amost Prosperous New Year.
Brig. Gen. James SchafhausenSupreme Under Secretary/Journal
1st Vice President, Supreme Subordinate~USA
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Michigan Grand CommanderyMichigan Grand CommanderyMichigan Grand CommanderyMichigan Grand CommanderyMichigan Grand CommanderyClosing the Deal: TheImportance of Being Ready
For the first time in recentmemory, the Michigan GrandCommandery’s St. Joseph Command-ery #239 will finish the year withmore members than it began with,and isn’t by accident or luck. TheDetroit Regiment’s efforts to recruitnew members in a deliberate, mean-ingful way has grown the audience ofthose who know the Knights, what werepresent, and what we do signifi-cantly. The three new members ini-tiated into the Commandery in 2018are all from this pool, men who hadn’tknown of the Knights before and,when they learn about our order, wereinvited to join.
The bridge among our perspectivemembers from enthusiastic interestto receiving the first degree, though,can be too far. This is a place wherewe can have a real impact immedi-ately and with very little effort, andwithout pestering a perspective mem-ber with phone calls and repeatedattempts to re-engage. Follow thishandful of guidelines the next timeyou’re at a turnout (and every time, Ihope!):
1. Always have applicationsready. If possible, give a blank ap-plication to all of your members turn-ing out and ask them to keep it in-side the uniform’s jacket pocket witha pen. In Detroit, we lose the great-est majority of perspective membersbetween collecting contact informa-tion and following-up through e-mailor telephone calls. With an interested
applicant, there’s no commitment infilling out the application, but it’s asignificant barrier out of the way,right away. With a completed appli-cation in-hand, that’s one fewerhurdle you’re asking an otherwise en-thusiastic new member to clear.
2. Know how your applicantcommunicates. All of Detroit’s newmembers this year find it easiest tocommunicate through Facebook mes-senger. Some men prefer e-mail, whileothers prefer phone calls or face-to-face interaction. As an applicationproceeds through your Com-
mandery’s acceptance process, thiswill be important as you’re keepingyour perspective new member in-formed. Which leads us to:
3. Keep your new applicantinformed through the process.The process to join the Knights isn’tcumbersome—an application, fol-lowed by an investigation committee,then a vote at a regular meeting.Depending on the frequency of yourmeetings, however, this could poten-tially be a two-month process (ormore), so keeping your applicant in-formed as to where their applicationsits is crucial. Aside from remindingthem that their application isn’t for-gotten (and that it is, indeed, impor-tant to us), they gain important in-sight into how your Commandery op-erates—an important step as you seekto bring them into the fold.
Communities that don’t grow willdie, and the Knights of St. John is tooimportant to the future of the Churchand the role of everyday men in theChurch to allow us to stand by idly. Ifyou’re having difficulty with your re-cruiting efforts (or just want a fewmore tips), please reach out:[email protected].
Fraternally,General Dale Gossiaux
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SAVE THE DATE!Knights of St. John International
82nd International – 56th Biennial ConventionLadies Auxiliary Knights of St. John International
61st International Convention
Dates:July 19-26, 2020
Location:Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Airport:SDF – Louisville International Airport (flylouisville.com)
Hotel:Galt House Hotel (galthouse.com)
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Send your comments or suggestions for souvenir items, food, activities, etc. thatwould interest you and that would improve your convention experience.
We would like to hear from you.
Greetings from Commandery#103 in Louisville, Kentucky. Sun-day November 11, 2018 was verybusy for our commandery. We cel-ebrated with a 10:30 A.M. Mass atSt . Lawrence for our deceasedmembers. The members includedfrom commandery #103 were JohnLavey, Joesph Brown, Louis James,and James Beinle in; and fromAnxillary #42 Brenda Hodge, andPhyllis Ritchie. After Mass, we heldour annual Chilli Super that startedat 2 P.M. in the Knights of St. John’sHall.
Fraternally, Tony Cloe
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Enugu Grand CommanderyEnugu Grand CommanderyEnugu Grand CommanderyEnugu Grand CommanderyEnugu Grand CommanderyPARTNERSHIP WITH THECHURCH:Enugu Grand Commandery willcontinue to partner withBishops.
Enugu Grand Commandery isdetermined to having cordial rela-tionships with the local Ordinary(Bishops), within the 3 CatholicChurch jurisdiction of Abakaliki,Awgu & Enugu Dioceses. The Grandhas been playing key roles withinthese dioceses, both with visibleand tangible efforts - in the area ofmoral, financial and physical sup-port of ongoing and current projectat Parish and Diocesan levels .Brothers and Sisters also did notforget support toward the clergy,religious training of seminariansand nuns, etc.
Rooted in Gospel values that af-firm the dignity of every person,Enugu Grand Commandery an-swered the call of the Bishop ofAbakaliki Diocese for collaborationto ensure meaningful participationof people in all aspects of the life ofthe Church and society, througheducation. This lead to the estab-lishment of only KSJI College lo-cated at Akwuruakwe, Agba, IshieluLGA. Ebonyi State, in Nigeria.
The objective of Enugu GrandCommandery is “Evangelizationthrough Education.” The Grand be-lieves that on reaching out to therural areas, the good health of coun-try will be enhanced, with the qual-ity education of her citizens.
Recently, the Grand President,Brig. Gen. Gilbert Obu led his Boardto visit the Bishop of Abakaliki Dio-ceses, to introduce his team and toupdate the Bishop on affairs of theCollege.
Enugu Grand Commandery, instill battling with her answer to thecall of the Bishop of Abakaliki Dio-cese, on the objective of pursuit ofKnowledge and Evangelization inthe Diocese of Abakaliki. Qualityeducation is a means of cooperatingwith God to overcome evil and bringout the best in the human person.
All the local Commanderies andLAUX have their assigned evange-lization activities, not only for spon-soring Students. Enugu GrandCommandery is appeal to Com-manderies around the world to col-laborate with us on this laudableprogram, to help alleviate the finan-cial burden arising from the estab-lishment of the College in a veryrural setting.
Phil EzeoguGrand Secretary
Bishop Michael Okoro, with Brig. Gen. Obu, Sister BridgetOgbologu, Enugu Grand LAUX President and Rev. Dr. Fr. ClementObasi, Spiritual Director, Rev. Fr. Edward Nwachi, AbakalikiDiocesan Director of Education.
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On Saturday, October 6, 2018, inColton Point, Maryland, Knightsparticipated in the 51st annualBlessing of the Fleet celebrating thefounding of Maryland in 1634. TheBlessing of the Fleet commemo-rates our founder’s legacy of ourbirth right to religious toleranceand religious freedom in Americadue to the wisdom and grace of ourfirst Catholic settlers. Knights as-sembled in uniform and marched inthe parade with the Knights of Co-lumbus, local high school marchingband and a host of groups.Devotion to our Blessed Mother(The International PilgrimVirgin Statue of Our Lady ofFatima)
Today, more than ever, the worldneeds peace. To obtain peace, ourLady has offered us a concrete planthrough the message of Fatima. Asrequested by Rev. Martin Flum,Pastor of St. Michael’s Parish inBaden, Maryland, Knights as -sembled in uniform and partici-pated with church members in theChurch’s Devotion to our BlessedMother (The International PilgrimVirg in Statue o f Our Lady o fFatima) 6:00pm Mass. After theconclusion of Mass, all lined up be-hind the statue of Our Lady sup-ported by four men in the Parishand recited the Rosary while pro-cessing around the Church. Later, aHealing Ceremony was offered.
Vigil with the Pilgrim Statue con-cluded the Devotion.Black Catholic Mass
The Knights of St. John were in-vited to partic ipate in a BlackCatholic Mass. The Mass was heldat St. Peter Claver Catholic Church,in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday,November 4, 2018 at 10:30a.m.TheMass celebrated black Catholicsinvolvement in the Catholic Churchin Balt imore, MD. Knights as-sembled in uniform or black suitwith white gloves and assisted asescorts.Events/Activities
Ascension Commandery #283continued its generous support ofthe Bowie Interfaith Pantry and
Emergency Aid Fund in Bowie,Maryland. The Commandery do-nated a large amount of food items(approximately $400 worth) to thepantry that will make a differencein the lives of all who come to thepantry for food assistance. ClarenceThomas, Sergeant Joseph Bates,and Gerald Wood of Commandery#283 helped with the stocking ofthe pantry.
Sacred Heart Commandery #309and Sacred Heart Auxiliary #301assembled and distributed fifty(50) Thanksgiving baskets toandprovided them to families in thecommunityGood of the Order
As we celebrate Thanksgiving,please give thanks and praise to ourLord and Savior for His many bless-ings. Also, as we approach Adventlet us prepare our hearts for thecoming of Christ. Please remem-ber that when we gather to meet orto socialize keep in mind thoseBrothers and Sisters who are ill orconfined to their residence or to aprivate nursing home. They willappreciate your telephone calls, anyhelp to them, personal visits orcards to show that they are not for-gotten. But most of all keep themin your prayers.
Respectfully submittedWilliam B. Young, Jr.,
Historian, Maryland Regiment
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In MemoriamCommandery:
September, 2018 to December, 2018
41 Utica, NY Chad Jennings58 Louisville, KY James “Jimmy” Beinlein59 Reading, OH Joseph Haeufle59 Reading, OH Roger Mattscheck94 Covington, KY William Janzen100 Scotia, NY Thomas Winkler100 Schenectady, NY Richard (Dick) Daly103 Louisville, KY Louis James103 Louisville, KY James Beinlein171 Sterling Hgts., MI Clifford Wenner171 Sterling Hgts., MI Charles O’Neil171 Sterling Hgts., MI John Sniez220 Oldenburg, IN Louis Simmermeyer243 Batesville, IN Ron Harmeyer282 Evansville, IN James A. Erick Hoff300 Ft. Laramie, OH Louis H. Hilgefort300 Ft. Laramie, OH Miren R. Wical300 Ft. Laramie, OH Leo J. Meyer309 La Plata, MD Allen Brawnier345 Oakwood City, IN Kenneth Martin366 Monrovia, Monrovia, Liberia Emmanuel G. Singbeh366 Monrovia, Monrovia, Liberia Lemuel E.A. Reeves366 Monrovia,Monrovia, Liberia Moses Dweh382 West Seneca. NY Gary Vargovich385 Utica, NY Frank Jakubowski385 Utica, NY Geno Roefaro385 Utica, NY Angelo Simone392 Tamale, Ghana Raymond Benebr392 Tamale, Ghana Lawrence Dumtono393 Sunyani, Ghana Romulus Dompal405 Tema, Ghana Dr. Francis Darko405 Tema, Ghana Jude KwenorteyAgudah416 Techiman, Ghana Linus Baba Puakyine422 Trans Ekilu, Enugu State, Nigeria Leo Anokwu422 Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria Charles ObiyoAbakporo426 Nandom, Ghana IvonAabind427 Jirapa, Ghana Matthew AppietuTwum-Barima445 Aba Ishiagu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria Emmanuel Aja Arochi445 Aba Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria Felix U. Atulomah445 Aba Mbieri, Imo State, Nigeria Gregory C. Echeozor447 Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria Vincent Ike448 Duala, Monrovia, Liberia Prince Tuley469 Ikwuato L.G.A., Abia State, Nigeria ChritianIheliakor475 Monrovia, Monrovia, Liberia J. SokoKandakai479 UmualamukuEhime,Mbano, Nigeria Patrick Nwokenna484 South Suntreso,Ghana Joseph AdomakoBaafi486 Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria Eugene Amaju486 Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria Emmanuel Idoko486 Makurdi ,Benue State, Nigeria Emmanuel Ayar511 Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria Ernest Onwuta512 Ihiala, Anambra State, Nigeria Innocent Ohazulike515 Bawku, Ghana Agbango JosephAyaawin520 London, England Shole Jacobs564 IsialaMbano, Imo State. Nigeria Anthony EberechukwuAnabi564 IsialaMbano, Imo State, Nigeria Polycarp Ogbuji573 Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria Pius Adzuu578 Lae, Grand Bassa, Liberia Prince P. Jobo587 Nkpor, Anambra State, Nigeria John Ilongwo605 Paynesville, Monrovia, Liberia Cyril B. Rennie618 Kpehe, Accra, Ghana Michael UbaldTantuo654 Alike Obowo, Imo State, Nigeria Vitus Anydunwu657 OkwukuYala, Cross River State, Nigeria Raphael Yjoh683 Tamale, Ghana Martin Ewuntomah701 Itam,Akwa-Ibom, Nigeria Joseph E. Udoh (Calabar Grand President)756 Drobo, Ghana William Afful817 New Abrem, Ghana Anthony Addo865 Awo – Omamma, Imo State, Nigeria Benjamin Ihuarulam886 Gboko, Benue State, Nigeria David Eje904 Ahwiaa, Ghana John AttahDuah, Jr.
We will soon be celebrating theFestival of Christmas. God’s gift tous. A Man-God born of Mary in amanger. His destiny to set an ex-ample of love and compassion formankind and then to suffer a hu-miliating death to free us all fromsin. My sincere wishes for all of youis that you are comfortably sur-rounded by the warmth, love anddevotion of your family and friendsduring this Holiday Season.
Merry Christmas.
Deus lo Vult
Lt. Gen. Tom ZdanowiczSupreme Secretary
(Supreme Secretary from page 4)
SPECIAL NOTICESPECIAL NOTICESPECIAL NOTICESPECIAL NOTICESPECIAL NOTICETo all Knights members
in theSupreme Subordinate-USA
If you work with children, Cadetsor Juniors, it is mandatory thatyou complete the “ProtectingGod’s Children” program, withbackground checks and fingerprinting. With the allegations ofabuse by our clergy and churchleaders we must never let theintegrity of our members comeinto question.
Fraternally,Maj. Gen. F. Jerome Countiss, Jr.
Supreme Cadet Organizer
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