Knights of Peter Claver Inc.: Northern States District

Dear Claver Family, The time of year is upon us where we spend time with family and friends over the holidays, reflect on the past year, and look ahead to the coming year. Reflecting on the past year, we can’t help but feel very blessed.  Blessed by the opportunity to be members of the Claver family in service to the church and mankind.  Blessed by being surrounded by so many passionate members who love our Order and are dedicated to its continued success.  Our success, this year and always, is ultimately due to your efforts in serving your local communities and promoting our Noble Order through your work. In closing, please join me in thanking our National Office staff for their efforts throughout the past year.  As such, the National Office will close at  12 noon  on Thursday December 21 st  and reopen on Wednesday December 27 th . On behalf of our Most Esteemed Supreme Lady Vertelle Kenion, our National Chaplain Most Reverend Shelton J. Fabre, and in my own name

Dear Claver Family Please join together and pray for our Claver Brother and Sisters in the Western States that may be effected by the wildfires that are now burning. The National Office is reaching out to those areas directly, and we will provide updates if any of our members or Church Communities are impacted.  Prayer for Those Suffering From the Western Wildfires “Oh Lord, as heat and dry weather envelope our country, we pray for all who have been affected by the devastating fires currently burning throughout our land. Fire is so very necessary for our existence, and yet, when it gets out of control, it can be more damaging than anything else. We ask God for protection against destroying fire. Keep our lives, our homes, buildings, woods and fields safe from this scourge. Help us to always use care and caution in our use of fire. Bring the waters of refreshment to quench the fires and the thirst of those who fight to protect and save us from fires. Give us a saving fe

St. Martin De Porres Assembly and Chapter 11 fellowshipping at Traffic Jam in Detroit, MI in early December. Court 97 is celebrating at a Christmas Luncheon in Indiana.

St. Peter Claver Catholic Church is celebrating their 125th anniversary! Unit 256 is having a spectacular event on Sunday, November 19, 2017. It is being held at University of St. Thomas, James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall 2115 Summit Avenue in Saint Paul, MN 55105. The Mass Celebration begins at 9 am. After Mass, the brunch will start at Noon. The event costs $50, half of it is tax deductible. Tickets can be obtained online at https://spc-125th.eventbrite.com .

In Indiana ... This is how St. Peter Claver Weekend was celebrated by the Indianapolis Central Committee: Congrats to all the quarter century members in Indiana! In Illinois ... the Chicago Intercouncil celebrated St. Peter Claver Weekend in this way: In Michigan ... Michigan Central Committee celebrated St. Peter Claver Weekend in Detroit and Grand Rapids this way:

Please share pictures of your St. Peter Claver Day Celebrations! Here is a message from the Supreme Knight and Supreme Lady ... Saint Peter Claver baptized and instructed more than 300,000 slaves in the Faith. Having died in 1654, he was beatified in 1850 by Pope Pius IX, and canonized in 1888 by Pope Leo XIII. In 1896, he was proclaimed the special patron of all the Catholic missions especially missions to Blacks.   Each year, in early September the Claver family takes the opportunity to celebrate all that our patron, Saint Peter Claver, accomplished in his short stay on earth in bringing aid and comfort to the enslaved people of color and the less fortunate in Cartagena, Columbia. His lasting impact influenced our humble beginnings one hundred eight years ago and remains the embodiment of our existence to this very day. In today’s increasingly secular and fragmented society, our leadership as Clavers is vital. Society has never needed men and women of integrity like

Dear Claver Family, Based upon the initial response to the needs assessment that was sent to the effected areas, over 30 Claver Families were impacted by flooding, and as Clavers, we are called to assist our members as they rebuild and restore their lives. Our goal is to provide direct financial assistance to our members in need, with 100% of the net proceeds (less bank fees and postage) going to diaster victims. We pray that you will make a tax-deductible donation in support of our efforts to provide some relief to those impacted by this natural disaster. All funds collected will be administered by the St. Peter Claver Foundation, the Charitable Arm on the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. CLICK HERE TO DONATE  or go to  www.kofpc.org/give . You may also mail a check or money order to: The St. Peter Claver Foundation 1825 Orleans Ave. New Orleans, LA 70116 Note "Disaster" in the memo section.  On Behalf of: Most Worthy James K. Ellis Most Esteemed Vertelle A. Kenion Grant A. J

KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER and LADIES AUXILIARY, INC. NORTHERN STATES DISTRICT KNIGHTS and LADIES BOARD 30 August 17 Subject: Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund Greetings Grand Knights and Grand Ladies, As we witness the effects of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, Gulf States and Louisiana areas, the District offers its prayers to these residents. Those members who have relatives in these States as well as members of the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary Inc., we ask you to encourage them to move to higher grounds. Material items can be replaced, but not lives. As in the past where catastrophic events have occurred, we the Northern States District Boards are requesting that the NSD Regions would provide monetary relief to the Hurricane Harvey impacted areas.  Please forward donations to the District Vice President: David D. Quarles, 1016 Palmer Road #11 Fort Washington, MD 20744~ 4686. All checks should be made payable to: Northern States District and in the memo: Hurricane Harvey

On Behalf of: Most Worthy Supreme Knight James K. Ellis Most Esteemed Supreme Lady Vertelle A. Kenion Most Faithful Supreme Navigator Lawrence C. Sylvester, 4th Degree Knights Most Faithful Supreme Navigator Marion Smith-Reynoso, 4th Ladies of Grace Dear Claver Family Let us keep in prayer everyone residing in Texas, Louisiana, and all other areas potentially impacted by Hurricane Harvey. You will find below a prayer for protection against Storms and Hurricanes. Upon the storms passing, the National Office will place calls and send emails to our Claver Brothers and Sisters residing in the effected areas, and an update will be provided to the membership-at-large.    Prayer for Protection against Storms and Hurricanes Our Father in Heaven through the intercession of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, spare us during this Hurricane season from all harm.  Protect us and our homes from all disasters of nature. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us.  We ask this through Christ our Lor

STATEMENT ON THE RECENT EVENTS IN CHARLOTTESVILLE FROM THE KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER This past weekend, a racially charged, divisive protest in Charlottesville, Virginia escalated to violence and needless death. As we witnessed scenes reminiscent of the 1960s, we are surely reminded that racism and hatred still pervade society. The United States has made great progress towards countering racial discrimination, xenophobia, and intolerance, but much remains to be done. In Pope Francis’s 2014 Apostolic Letter on the Occasion of the Year of Consecrated Life, His Holiness challenged the religious to “wake up the world” and “look to the past with gratitude…live the present with passion, and embrace the future with hope.” Those words could not be more appropriate in these troubling times of racial disharmony. As Christians, we must not be afraid to wake up the world to stamp out injustice and racial division wherever it exists. As the nation’s only historically Black Catholic frate

Things are happening in Ohio! Unit 363 is doing an important gala event to combat Sickle Cell Anemia. Check out the link below and support https://dochub.com/districtsecretary516d3da2/3ZRDJY/denise_galaartwork?dt=r2682lurbwslqizm

Knights and Ladies helping to celebrate internationally!

Our District Deputies won the annual expansion award! The Northern District was represented well at Convention! Twin power rules for the Northern States District! Proud of the Northern States District! The Northern States District came to The National Convention and showed out!!!! Congratulations to both our Deputies  Joseph Bradfield  and Lena F. Young for winning the expansion of the year award. Congratulations to Grand Lady  Michelle Reed , Lady  Bobbie Levy  and Lady Stansberry for your accomplishments. Congratulations also to Lady  Anita Bardo  for Area Counselor of the year. Congratulations to all the award winners of the Northern States District... Northern District, this is  result of ALL of our hard work and dedication within our local courts and councils and our work to improve and expand our great Northern District.. Northern States District... JOB WELL DONE!!! ~ Recording Secretary Tasha McShan - White

Here is an image of members of the Supreme Assembly! Can you identify all these members?

It looks hot there! (Above and Below) Thursday Night Gospelfest. Conclave meeting is about to begin! Conclave Mass is in full swing!

Several of the Northern States District Officers are with the juniors and the local priest at the junior convention. The National Treasure and Northern States District Deputy have a chat with the local priest. The Northern States District is well represented at the Junior National Convention luncheon. The National Treasurer and members of the Northern States District are preparing to enjoy a meal.