April 2006

Grand Knights Message...........

Brother Knights:

We have all heard the phrase “March comes in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb.” That may be true when it comes to weather, but with our council, it is just the opposite.

First I would like to congratulate Brother and Sir Knights: Aaron Dean, Norm Brault and Tony Recchia. All three were exemplified into the Fourth Degree, the highest in the order, on March 12^th 2006.

On March 20^th, over 163 bowls of soup were served at our Soup Supper with the Shrine Religious formation students, parents and teachers. The Knights were asked to mark it on their schedules for next year as well. Many thanks to the Knights that helped also Judy Maten, Janie Lynch and Colleen Marchese for all of their coordination and efforts to make this a successful dinner.

On March 28^th, 30 Knights and their spouses  attended a Benefits night. This was a very informative evening. By knowing some of the benefits of our order, this will help our recruiting efforts.

Speaking of recruiting, our Membership Director Frank Roche is close to a century mark in recruiting new members. He just needs a few more to put him at 100 plus, let’s do our part and help Frank get inducted into the “century club” at the State Convention on Mackinac Island in May. Let’s go out and ask one more person each and support Frank in his efforts. He deserves it!

Finally, saving the best for last. On March 29^th 2006, Founders Day, our Worthy State Deputy, Kevin MacFarland, was the special and honored guest at a First Degree Installation that brought 20 new members into the Michigan Knights of Columbus. The Degree was performed by our Degree team lead by Brother Knight Tom Moll. The team performed in an outstanding fashion. Our State Deputy said that he was happy with the team, especially using the new format. Later in the evening our District Deputy Frank Roche, was instructed to submit paperwork for Degree team certification. Congratulations to Tom and the entire Degree Team for an outstanding job.

Vivat Jesu!

Giovanni Iannotti, Grand Knight

Council #12408 First Degree Team with State Deputy Kevin MacFarland and District Deputy Frank Roche

Annual MI Drive...……….

 The Annual MI Drive will be occurring the weekend of April 7-9^th.  Go to our website at www.kofc12408.org for the most current information.

Please bring in your ideas at our meetings in April as to how to distribute the funds raised in the annual event. Last year, the council was able to divide the funds in three ways to needy charities. Bring you thoughts and ideas to our meetings this month.

The Italian connection.....

will be at it again on Saturday April 29^th.  Grand Knight John Iannotti, Deputy Grand Knight Mark Palmer and Brother and Sir Knight Tony Recchia will be in the kitchen with their own “special ingredients” for our first annual pasta dinner at the Shrine Grade School cafeteria. Dinner will be served from 5pm-7pm and everyone is invited. Because it is also First Communion, there will be “reserved tables” for the First Communion children and their families. This is guaranteed to be a dinner “you don’t wanna miss!” To volunteer to help, call John Iannotti at 586-731-1779 or Mark Palmer at 248-588-3469.

State Convention............... 

The annual State Convention is just around the corner. Your delegates that will be attending are John Iannotti, & Mark Palmer. Fr Maka will also be making the trip this year to the Island. This year our council will be donating 2 baskets for the silent auction. The first will be “Wines of the World” and the second will be “Out to Lunch”. The first is self explanatory but the second will consist of girt certificates from various fast food restaurants. Please contact Pat Iannotti at 586-731-1779 to help out. Help is needed to put the basket together and purchase items.

March Recognitions……..

Knight of the Month – Terry Kilbride

Family of the Month – Frank & Debbie Roche

Play Ball!!!!!.......

The Annual Knights of Columbus day at Comerica Park is Sunday June 4^th as the Detroit Tigers take on the Boston Red Sox. The game is scheduled to begin at 1:05 pm. Tickets are $25.00 each for the Outfield Box Seats, and $15.00 each for Pavilion Seats. One order form per council is requested. If you have plans to attend this game, please bring the money to our meeting on April 25^th.

Council Officer Nominations...............

The end of the fraternal year is just about upon us, and that means Council Officer Elections. If you are interested in becoming a council officer or continuing on as a council officer, contact Grand Knight John Iannotti. Nominations will be occurring in May with the election in June. Please consider becoming an officer.

Fish Fry updates.............

Our all you can eat fish fry dinners with our sister council #4188, are continuing to have a outstanding attendance. Since the weekly fish fry’s started during lent, we have drawn over 200 every week and we have two more weeks to go. Come on out to the Fr Lynch council in Clawson and help out if you can, if not, take the family out to dinner. Dinner is served from 4:30pm to 7pm.

News submissions are invited from all our Brothers, Officers, Directors and

Committee Chairs to be included in our newsletter.

Address all information to:    

Giovanni Iannotti, 43962 Leonardo Dr., Sterling Heights, MI 48313

(586) 731-1779     (586) 731-1792 FAX    Email: gmiannotti@comcast.net

Advertising / Circulation

Brian H. Malover

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330 E. Maple Rd., Suite I

Troy, MI 48083-2706

(248) 616-0990   Fax (248) 616-0303

Email:  maloverink@aol.com

Council  Meetings

(Be Aware of the New Location of our Meetings)

With the demolition of Seton Hall and the construction of our new parish center,

our meetings are now held in the new Church Conference Center.

North of the church in the commercial strip center, across Northwood Blvd. Near Ya-Ya’s Chicken.

Park in the Northwood parking lot and enter thru the rear of the building.

Meetings are the 2^nd & 4^th Tuesday of the month

At 7:30p

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Our Little Flower

Published by

 Knights of Columbus

National Shrine of the Little Flower

Council No. 12408

A Parish based Council

2123 Roseland

Royal Oak, MI 48073

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 Vivat Jesus

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