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The Knight's Shield - August 2021
Published on: Monday, July 26, 2021
I hope this finds you all well, happy, and dry. That was quite a July with all the rain!
We did the tree trimming on July 10th at the parish. I want to thank the following knights for their efforts: Ken Krause, Hank Leflere, Mike Hartel, Ron Marrese, Phil Kwasny, George Schulte, Ray Coughlin, Steve Kargenian, Vince Ursini, and Rob Amsler. I apologize if I missed anyone who came later. There were also two parishioners Maria Fazzalari, and Bill Lawson who helped out. It looks wonderful!
ICE CREAM SOCIAL 2021
Published on: Sunday, July 18, 2021
The Knight's Shield - July 2021
Published on: Saturday, June 26, 2021
As we are easing into Summer with restrictions being lifted, I hope this finds you all well and happy.
The MI Drive funds were received from the State and dispersed to our selected charities. Thank you to all those who volunteered to deliver them.
At our last general meeting, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the council! Our Worthy State Advocate, Charles McCuen, represented the State Council. We presented Knight of the Year award to Angelo Garavaglia. Family of the year was awarded to the Ken and Peggy Dudley family. We had four lifetime achievement awards: George Loewen, Hank Leflere, Ken Grobbel, and Ted Czarny. There was special men- tion of our charter Worthy Treasurer, Ray Coughlin, for his years of loyal service and dedication to this council. Thank you Ray for all you do!
We bid adieu to our outgoing Worthy District Deputy Ernie Boulis and welcomed our new one Dan Nowakowski. Ernie served District 1/101 for 6 years. We only had him for a couple of years, but his solid leadership was greatly appreciated. Thank you for your loyal service Ernie! Also thank you Dan for your willingness to step into this leadership role, we are looking forward to working with you.
You will note on the calendar that we are going to have an exemplification before our July general membership meeting. We are also going to resume meals before the meetings. So the exemplification will begin at 6. If you are not a 3rd degree member please consider attending this very nice ceremony. Also feel free to attend if you are and would just like to see it. Just let us know so we can plan for the number of attendees.
The weekend of July 16th is the ice cream social. We will set up the tent Friday afternoon and serve ice cream after all the masses. Please consider working this event, it will be very welcome to see some more of the parishioners and talk after such a long time.
We are going to do a baby bottle drive after the summer, so stay tuned as we iron out the details. We, along with help from the church, decided to post pone our membership drive till after the summer as well. Looking to do the baby bottle drive in conjunction with the membership drive.
From my family to yours, we wish you a happy Independence Day!
Vivat Jesus! Tom Gray
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS SPOT KNIGHTS #11689
Published on: Thursday, May 27, 2021
The Knight's Shield - June 2021
Published on: Thursday, May 27, 2021
Summer is almost upon us, and with the pandemic easing up a little, I am looking forward to visiting with family and friends more...including my brother knights. I hope all of you and yours are doing well.
Our officers for the 2021-22 fraternal year were elected at our May general meeting, they are as follows:
- Grand Knight: Tom Gray
- Deputy Grand Knight: Phil Mularski
- Chancellor: Kevin Kennedy
- Warden: Tony Quido
- Advocate: Ken Krause
- Recorder: Rob Tusset
- Inside Guard: Joe Kish
- Outside Guard: Vince Ursini
- 3 Year Trustee: Paul Parker
- Treasurer: Ray Coughlin
DID YOU KNOW
Published on: Friday, May 14, 2021
In the beginning God created the night and the day and with in it He provided 24 hours with two great lights to separate the night and the day. All of God’s people have 24 hours each day to accomplish their goals. That gives each of us 8,760 hours a year to live out God’s plan. That gives everyone 2,920 hours of sleep each year if they sleep 8 hours a day. Working 40 hours a week uses another 2,080 hours for the year. That leaves 3,760 hours for personal time whatever that may be. Can you please spend 5,10,15,20 or 24 hours a year making a difference by supporting the Knights of Columbus programs? That’s all it takes 24 hours or less out of 8,760 hours each year. Be the difference. Your time is the most valuable gift you can give. Please consider joining our council today. You are so much needed.
The Knight's Shield - May 2021
Published on: Saturday, April 24, 2021
Spring is here! I for one am glad to have the warmer weather and to see nature waking up from winter.
I hope this finds you and your families happy and healthy.
We had our first round of nominations for officer elections at last month’s meeting. The nominations are posted later in this newsletter. If you will not be attending the next meeting, I will be glad to accept nominations via email or phone call. There will be one more round of nominations...then elections will be held at the next meeting. Also, please remember that it is acceptable and encouraged to self-nominate if you would like to be involved in helping to run your council.
There is an online seminar by Tom Henga about retirement called "Paychecks and Playchecks" coming up. He is an author and very good presenter. I really enjoyed his last one. The flyer is attached to this newsletter. Please consider attending this as the council will get credit toward the Star Award if we get enough participation. Please let me know if you are going to attend so I can follow up and ensure that we get the credit that is due us. See the attached flyer for more information.
The road cleanup is coming up 4/24. We will meet in the North parking lot at 8am.
I just received word that the convention at Mackinaw is cancelled and will be virtual again this year.
This month. we recognize Memorial Day, (note I intentionally say recognize instead of celebrate). This is the holiday where we remember those who gave their lives in service brate, lets just make sure that we do remember and give thanks to God for the soldiers who made the greatest sacrifice for our freedom. As Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, "Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them."
From my family to yours, we wish you a happy spring. As things ease up with vaccines getting in arms, I hope to see each and everyone of you soon!
Vivat Jesus!
Tom Gray
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Deputy Grand Knight - Phil Mularski
THE 24 HOUR KNIGHT
You can become an Active and Involved Knight by committing just 24 hours a year.
4 hours a year — Attend Council Corporate Communions, Prayer Services or Praying the Rosary.
4 hours a year — Attend at least two Council Meetings a year.
2 hours a year — Help at Church and Community functions such as: Working in the Parish Food Bank, or the Adopt a Road Program, Donate Blood or Walk in Right to Life Parade.
2 hours a year — Help with the Annual MI Drive.
2 hours a year — Help at a Youth Activity such as: Free Throw Context, Poster Contest, Children’s Christmas Party, Easter Egg Hunt, etc.
4 hours a year — Help at Council Fundraisers such as: Pancake Breakfast, Lenten Fish Fries, Texas Hold-em events, etc.
2 hours a year — Read Council, State and Su-preme Publications.
4 hours a year — Enjoy Council Social Activities such as: Dinners, Council Picnics, Ice cream Social, Tiger Knight at Comerica Park, etc.
Make a stand, and you can discover how easy it is to make a difference in your life and that of oth-ers. May God Bless You and your Families with His Joy and Peace.
Please pass this on to Catholic gentlemen that you may know.
Thank you!!! - Phil Mularski
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