March 2006

Brother Knights,

Recently I had an opportunity to listen to Bishop John Quinn speak. I was moved by his speech as he compared God’s voice and guidance to a GPS receiver. He said he recently took a trip to Cleveland. He set in his finish location, and then typed in his current location. On his journey, a little voice from the computer/GPS spoke up and told him where to turn and kept him from getting lost. Bishop Quinn also said that he and his traveling partner started to talk and then missed a turn. The GPS voice told them that they were not heading in the right direction, but they didn’t hear it. Soon they realized “the missed turn” and the GPS recalculated and set them on the right path again. I could not help but think about how that relates to us in our everyday world. God has a road map for us through Jesus and the Bible, his voice keeps letting us know if we are heading in the right direction. However, do we listen? Are we too distracted with activities around us and can not hear God’s voice when he is calling? Do we ignore his voice or do we turn the volume  down?

Every now and then we all need a little inspiration in our lives. One way we can get that is at the Catholic Men’s Conference on March 25^th at Calihan Hall at the U of D Mercy. Contact John Snyder for tickets.

Finally, I would like to remind all  of our members that the MI drive will be coming up on Palm Sunday weekend. Please consider helping out for an hour or two.

Vivat Jesu!

Giovanni Iannotti, Grand Knight

BLUE MASS…….

Our annual Blue Mass was held Sunday, February 26, 2006. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard and his family were in attendance, as well as the Police and Fire Chiefs from Royal Oak, and the Public Safety Chief from Berkley. There was also a good turnout of other Law Enforcement, Fire, and City personnel. We had a lively reception in the youth room after mass. A big thank you to all who helped out with the reception, and those brother Knights and their families who helped make the day special.

Special Presentation……..

After the Blue Mass, the council presented Msgr. Easton with his Council Jacket. Now everyone will know that he has joined his brother Knights. Along with his jacket, we presented Msgr. Easton with a copy of “Parish Priest : Father Michael McGivney and American Catholicism” so that he can better understand the origins and foundations of our order.

Happy Birthday…….

A special Birthday Wish goes out to Fr. Liberty who celebrated his birthday February 24th.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BENEFITS NIGHT….

Make your plans to attend a Benefits night on Tuesday March 28^th at 7:30 in the Conference Center. This is open to your spouse, family and anyone interested in becoming a Knight of Columbus.

ALL YOU CAN EAT!! Fish Dinner………………

Knights of Columbus Councils 12408 and 4188 team up 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.

Michigan State Convention….

As you may or may not know, every year the Michigan Knights of Columbus hold a convention on Mackinac Island. This year the convention will be held May 25-27. Because this year is a voting year, when a new State deputy and State officers are voted upon, each council is obligated to send two representatives to the convention. This year the Delegates from the council are:

1.Giovanni Iannotti – Grand Knight

2. Mark Palmer – Deputy Grand Knight

And the alternates in case one of the primary delegates cannot attend:

1. Larry Kehoe – Warden

2. John Snyder – Chancellor

Along with the Officers representing the council, Fr. Maka has agreed to join us as the Chaplain representing the council.

Rest in Peace………..

This past month we lost two of our Brother Knights:

Frank Ward

January 1, 1913 - February 7, 2006

Ronald Alexander

March 15, 1951 - February 12, 2006

Please pray for their souls and for the well being of their families during their time of grief.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.

And may perpetual light

shine upon them.

May the souls of the faithfully departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.

Amen.

February 2006 Recognitions……

Knight of the Month – Ed Ching

Family of the Month – Chet Ostrowski

Youth of the Month – Mike Palmer (one of our Squires)

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.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOCKEY NIGHT….
Join us on March 22nd for Knights of Columbus night at the Belle Tire Ice Arena on Utica Road in Fraser as the Motorcity Mechanics of the UHL take on the Fort Wayne Komets. Game time is 7:30 PM and tickets are only $10.00 each. Everyone that attends will be getting a free hockey puck. Hope to see you there

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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