February 2006

Brother Knights,

We have had a busy January. I would like to thank everyone who helped during the all night monstrance visit. This includes: Marshal Herb Stacier, all of the Color Corp Assemblies, members from District Councils, our District Deputy, Monsignor Easton, Jan Defour from the Archdiocese Vocations office, parish members and of course all of our Brother Knights in our council who helped. This was a great event and turnout.

On Friday January 13^th, we participated in the District Vocations dinner. It was an honor to have our Priests, Sisters, Seminarians and Religious present for this dinner. I would also like to thank our State Chaplain Fr. LeBouf for attending this event. I would also like to thank Brother Knights Ed Ching and George Walters who helped a lot in kitchen to prepare the meal.

Finally, I would like to remind all  of our members that the MI drive will be coming up quicker than we think, just a few weeks away. Please consider helping out for an hour or two during that weekend (Palm Sunday). More information will be coming out shortly.

Vivat Jesu!

Giovanni Iannotti, Grand Knight

Just What is Corporate Communion?................by Brother Terry Kilbride

The word corporate by definition is a united group.  The Knights of Columbus celebrate a Corporate Communion to bring all Knights together to demonstrate unity for the celebration of the Mass and Eucharist.  The Assembly Color Corp participates so it is a very festive occasion. The council at the National Shrine of the Little Flower has over 100 Knights.  We encourage all to make these events a future priority.

Congratulations Monsignor……

On January 7^th, our Pastor Monsignor William Easton became a Knight of Columbus. Standing with him are David Dean, George Libby, and Matthew Leslie who also became members of the Knights of Columbus. I want to congratulate them all and encourage them to continue in their Knighthood journey and become Fourth Degree members.

A Knight for Life…………..

On Sunday January 29^th our District Deputy and Financial Secretary had the honor and pleasure of presenting Monsignor Easton with his Honorary Life membership card with the Knights of Columbus. Congratulations Monsignor and we are looking forward to your advancement to the upper degrees.

BLUE MASS…….

Our annual Blue Mass is scheduled for Sunday February 26^th at the 10:45 Mass at Shrine. This is the communities opportunity to thank our Police and Fire personnel for their dedication, care, and watchfulness for everyone. They are on-duty 24

hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Come out and help say THANK YOU. Following the mass there will be a potluck luncheon in the Main Room in the Conference Center. Hope to see you there.

Fund Raising………….................................…by Mark Palmer, DGK

As you may or may not be aware, we have been receiving many requests for financial assistance. On top of our RSVP program to help a seminarian, we have been asked to help defer the cost of several youths that attended World Youth Day, help to offset the cost of the Challenge Girls mission trip to Mexico, as well as several private individuals who have requested assistance from us. These are but a few of the requests for financial assistance that we have received. We have been making efforts to raise funds to help those in need that come to use seeking assistance. Most of the fund raisers have been successful, but some have not. We have been blessed with the opportunity to partner with Council #4188 in Clawson in their fish fry dinners. We need people to help with these fund raisers. Give us a little of your time, either to assist us with the preparation, or come out and support you brother knights by participating in these events. We need your participation to make them work. If you have any idea for fundraising ideas that you would like to present, and are willing to take charge of from planning to execution, please come to a council meeting and share the idea with us. We Brother Knights will give you the support you need to make your idea work.

ALL YOU CAN EAT!! Fish Dinner………………

Knights of Columbus Councils 12408 and 4188 team up on Friday February 17, 2006. Then every Friday during lent.

Knights of Columbus Hall
870 N. Main Street
Clawson MI, 48017
(248) 588-3547

 

Baked Cod, Fried Cod, Crab Cakes, Baked Potatoes, French Fries, Coleslaw, Vegetable, Roll, Coffee Tea or Pop, Dessert

Adults $8.00, Seniors $7.00, Children $4.50

Dinner is served from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Please make an effort to attend the Fish Fry’s. Bring your family, or just get a carry out order. Our council receives half of the profit from these events, so every dinner we sell goes to help our bottom line.

Thank you…….

I would like to thank all the Knights who showed up at our annual basketball free throw contest. We had several youngsters participate in ages between 9 & 13. The winners will now advance to the Districts held on September 11^th at the Shrine High School gymnasium. Good luck to our competitors.

Right To Life………..

Brother Knight Sam Mannino is in need of assistance for knitting baby blankets. This project has excelled and knitters are needed. If you can help contact Sam at 248-545-2410.

Our council has again purchased a table at the Annual Right to Life dinner at the Burton Manor in Livonia on March 16^th. The cost was $400.00 and each member that attends will be paying $20.00 ea. If you are interested in attending contact Sam Mannino.

Knights of Columbus Poster Contest…..

This year, Brother Joe Chase organized our Councils poster contest. Several students participated in the contest. The council membership had the tedious task of selecting only 2 winners out of all the participants. The winners this year are: Dugan Rozman and Alyssa Manlapic both attending Shrine grade school. Each winner will receive a check for $25.00. Congratulations to all who participated, the decision was very tough.

4^th Degree Exemplification……

The Annual 4^th Degree Exemplification will be held on Sunday March 12, 2006 at the Sterling Inn in Sterling Heights. Any 3^rd degree member is eligible to become a 4^th Degree member providing they made their 3^rd degree prior to October 2005. Any 3^rd degree member that is interested should contact Brother and Sir Knight John Kelly at 248-543-2434 or email jjakelly@wowway.com

This is the Patriotic Degree and the highest that a member of the Knights can achieve. Becoming a Color Corp member is OPTIONAL.

State Deputies Membership Tribute Banquet February 19^th……..

The State Deputies Membership Tribute Banquet is scheduled for Sunday February 19^th at Robert H. Jones council 3078 in Lincoln Park. Mass will be celebrated at 4:00 pm at St Henry’s Church. Doors will not open until after Mass. Dinner is scheduled to begin around 6:15 pm. If you are interested in attending, contact our District Deputy Frank Roche at 248-435-4717.

January 2006 Recognitions……

Knight of the Month – Tom Moll

Family of the Month – George Walters and Lady Mickie

Youth of the Month – Nicolas IlkkA (one of our Squires)

DON’T FORGET THE STATE RAFFLE….SELL, SELL, SELL

Warming Shelter Assistance….

At our last meeting in January, Sr Noreen had a presentation asking for assistance at the South Oakland Warming Center at the Berkley Community Church February 6^th through March 11^th. Volunteers are needed during the 13 nights for a variety of activities including meal prep, serving a meal, cleaning, supervising, etc… At our meeting on February 14^th we will discuss this further. Please share your thoughts at the meeting. If you are not available to attend the meeting, contact me and let me know your thoughts and ideas. My email address is   gmiannotti@comcast.net or call me at 586-731-1779.

New Council in District 55………..

Congratulations to District Deputy Frank Roche and Grand Knight Jim Hoste from St. Owens Council. On January 31^st, the council’s Charter was presented and the first Installation of Officers occurred. We wish you many years of success!!!!!

More Activities and Information on our Website………

Please view our Councils website on a regular basis. Our webmaster, Deputy Grand Knight Mark Palmer, continuously updates the site with the latest activities and information. Our web address is: www.kofc12408.org. Also, please keep Mark informed of your Email addresses so you can be contacted and informed.  Email Mark at  mark_l_palmer@hotmail.com.

May They Rest in Peace………

With the recent passing of the loved ones of several of our Brother Knights, I would suggest that each of you take a few minutes to say the following prayer:

Prayer of  St. Gertrude the Great

Our Lord dictated the following prayer to St. Gertrude the Great to release 1,000 Souls from Purgatory each time it is said.

"Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen."

Approval and recommendation (sgd.) M. Cardinal Pahiarca at Lisbon, Portugal, on March 4, 1936.

Fraternal Benefit Night Coming………

Brother Knights,

We will be holding a Benefits Night that is open to you and your spouse and anyone else interested in the Knights of Columbus soon. We are projecting it will be toward the end of February beginning of March, depending when rooms and representatives are available. I hope to have a date and have more details for the February 14^th meeting. Please stay tuned.

Vivat Jesu!

Giovanni Iannotti, Grand Knight

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

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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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