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Below you will find highlights of the convention that were reported from the floor as they happened...
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UPDATE
#1
Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 9:35 am |
The Maine State Council
is gathering in Rockport this weekend (April 18, 19 & 20, 2008) at the
Samoset Resort for its 113th annual convention. The gathering hosted a First
Degree initiation last evening, at which many District Deputies from around
the state participated. Saturday's business session commenced at 8:40 AM today.
Resolutions from several committees were read and accepted.
A resolution condemning the distribution of contraceptives to minors by any
public school, government agency or government funded organization in the
state of Maine was presented to the floor this morning and passed by a voice
vote. The complete text of the resolution is below:
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Whereas, public institutions including some schools in the State of Maine are distributing contraceptives to minors, and Whereas, this practice is deemed not to be in the best interest of minors, and Whereas, this practice deemed to harm the health, safety and welfare of minors, and Whereas, whether to distribute contraceptives to minors is a decision that is the sole responsibility of parents and guardians, and Whereas, the Maine State Council, Knights of Columbus, deems this issue to be of significant importance, Now, therefore, Be It Resolved, by the Maine State Council, Knights of Columbus, that it hereby condemns the practice of distribution of contraceptives to minors by any public school, government agency, or government funded organization in the State of Maine, and this resolution shall be spread upon the record, and distributed for notice thereof. |
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UPDATE
#2
Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 9:40 am |
NORM GRAY ELECTED STATE WARDEN
Maine state youth director Norm Gray was elected by the Maine State Council to be the next state warden.
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UPDATE
#3
Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 10:00 am |
A new slate of state officers was selected at this morning's business session. In addition to Norm Gray, who was elected as the next state warden, the following officers were elected. The new officers will assume their positions on July 1, 2008.
State Deputy: Gerald
J. Martin
State Secretary: Raymond A. Sargent
State Treasurer: Philip A. Lizotte
State Advocate: David J. Roy
State Warden: Norman A. Gray
Immediate Past State Deputy: Robert D. King, Sr.
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UPDATE
#4
Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 11:50 am |
The Maine State Council voted to make contributions in the amount of $2500 each to requests made from Districts 7, 11 and 22.
The Maine State Council made contributions in the amount of $500 each to requests made from Districts 8 and 14.
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UPDATE
#5
Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 11:55 am |
As the final official act of this morning's business session, the Maine State Council voted to approve the proposed budget for the upcoming year.
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UPDATE
#6
Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 6:15 pm |
Bishop Richard Malone celebrated Mass witht the Knights at 4 pm today, continuing a long-standing state convention tradition. In his homily, Bishop Malone spoke of his attendance at ceremonies with Pope Benedict XVI during his trip to the U.S. He reminded convention participants that Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the life." He reminded those in attendance that we are to proclaim the joy that is ours in Jesus, and share with the rest of the world how central Jesus is to our lives. Echoing the recent message of Pope Benedict, Bishop Malone admonished us to avoid the danger of relativism. We must reject relativism, he said, noting that there are absolute truths that cannot be trivialized or "customized" to our will. He pointed out that we are the yeast in the dough and that we need to help the faith of others to rise through our example and our action.
The bishop concluded the service by reminding us of these words spoken at Mass, "Happy are those who are called to His supper." He expressed his joy at being with the Knights at their convention as we share Jesus' supper with each other and with the world.
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UPDATE
#7
Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 8:15 pm |
At this evening's banquet, Bishop Malone urged all members to encourage religious vocations among their children and others in the community. Monsignor Marc Caron thanked the Knights for their support of vocations. State Deputy Robert King presented the bishop with a plaque of appreciation for Chancery staff, and also made a financial contribution to the bishop's efforts at promoting Catholic teaching on television in Maine.
Troy Roy of the Harold Alfond Cancer Center accepted the next installment on the multi-year commitment by the Knights of Maine to support this endeavor.
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UPDATE
#8
Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 8:45 pm |
Supreme Director Logan T. Ludwig addressed the convention this evening. He said it isn't enough to do things; we must to the RIGHT things. He said Knights follow this principle. We knights connect to people and share our faith with them.
Ludwig spoke of the excellent insurance program of the Knights of Columbus. The KofC insurance program has not lost a single penny during the recent financial upheaval, said Ludwig, because the insurance program does the right things, and it does them right.
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UPDATE
#9
Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 8:55 pm |
Rev. Louis J.. Philips of Augusta and Rev. Lawrence J. Conley of Gorham shared the honor of Maine Knights of Columbus Chaplain of the Year. Father Phillips spoke of each of us as church, not the bricks and mortar buildings in which we worship. Father Conley praised the Knights of Columbus for all they do for the church in Maine.
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UPDATE
#10
Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 10:00 am |
Mickey Boutilier from Special Olympics accepted a check from the Knights of Columbus of Mainefor his organization. He thanked us for our ongoing support of Special Olympics.
The annual awards ceremony is being held this morning. I am updating the award information as we go along, and I will post the information here at the conclusion of the ceremony around noon today. I will add more text and many ppctures over the next several days. Congratulations to all the winners. Thanks to all Maine knights for all you do day in and day out for your church, for your community, for your council, for families and for youth.
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