September 2007

Grand Knights Message:

Brothers,

My family and I would like to extend a heartfelt thanks. As many of you know, our son Leo has a mild form of Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome. I joined the Knights of Columbus before Leo was diagnosed, not fully knowing the purpose of the “tootsie roll drive”. Three years ago, your council designated Kids on the Go as a recipient of the MI Drive proceeds, and each year afterward. Brother Norm Brault brought this charity to the attention of the council.

Not knowing the council’s involvement with Kids on the Go, my wife, Susan, enrolled Leo into the Kids on the go program in 2004. What a surprise it was to us to find out that the council was considering donating to this cause.

Because of your efforts, Leo has been able to continue to receive occupational, physical, and speech therapies throughout the summer.

As Leo is about to turn 6 this month, he will no longer be eligible to attend Kids on the Go next year. That being said I would encourage the council to continue to support this wonderful organization whose sole purpose is to provide the services kids with learning disabilities need through the summer months, so that they will not loose the life skills they have learned during the school year.

Vivat Jesus!

Mark L. Palmer - Grand Knight

“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.”

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Council Recognitions:

 July

Knight of the Month: John Iannotti

Family of the Month: Felipe Ching

August

Knight of the Month: Gerard Baltrusaitus

Family of the Month: Brian Malover

Holy Cross Children’s Services

 On Tuesday August 28, 2007, your council voted to approve a resolution to support the Michael J. McGivney School for Exceptional Children supported by Michigan Knights of Columbus. The resolution states that your council will designate a portion of the proceeds from the 2008 MI Drive, calculated to be 17%, for this school. Based on the totals from last year, the council would have designated $842.00 for this cause. The net effect would be to reduce the donations to our 3 other recipients by $280.00 each. It is the opinion of those members present when the resolution was voted upon and signed, that with a little extra effort, we can make up the difference for next year.

Happy Birthday!!

 September Birthdays:

Right to Life News

 January 22 2008, Right To Life March in Washington D.C.

Depart by Trailways Bus,  Monday January 21, between 6-8:00 AM from St. Mary’s of the Hills, in Rochester Hills. $92.50 per person, and must be paid separately to Michigan State Council Bus Trip.

1st stop will be Council 3774 in Allen Park to pick up more participants. There will be a couple of stops along the way to D.C.

Lodging will be at Old Town Hampton Inn in Alexandria Virginia. $135.16 per night, Single, Double, Queen or King. Up to 4 people per room.

Tuesday Jan 22, 1:00 – 2:00 PM RTL March and Rally. Early in the evening of Jan 22, the buss will be leaving back to Detroit.

Just because you have a ticket on the Bus Doesn’t mean that you have a place to sleep and vice versa. You need to make room reservations on your own. Room reservations and Bus reservations are separate.

Contact Paul and Sue Thorn  Respect for Life Chair couple for more details:

248-852-1758

Sue@SueThorn.com

Officers Installation

 Thank you to all of the Officers and Brother Knights who attended the 2007-2008 Fraternal Year Officers Installation. It was especially inspiring when Msgr. Easton pointed out that one of the ways he and all of the religious community could show their support was by attending these functions. Along with Msgr. Easton, attending the officers installation were Past Council Chaplain S. K. Rev. Tomasz Maka, S. K. Rev. Pawel Kaczmarczyk, Rev. Krzystof Nowak, Rev. Jaroslaw Kowalczyk, Sister Noreen Ellison S. C. and seminarian Phil Ching. Msgr. Easton said to take the display of priests a religious as a sign of the full support of the parish for the works that you do.

Parish Dream Cruise Party

As in years past, the Knights of Columbus were called upon to provide security for the Parish Dream Cruise Party Friday August 17. Our efforts did not go unnoticed. Below is a letter of thanks the council received from Gerard Baltrusaitis, responsible for coordinating the volunteer workers for the party:

Mark,

Please extend a deep heartfelt thanks to all my brother Knights that assisted us this past weekend at the Dream Cruise Party.  The dedicated help and assistance was truly beneficial and appreciated.  The party turned out to be a great success.

Many Thanks,
Gerard Baltrusaitis

Corporate Communions

 Please make plans to attend Mass during our Corporate Communions. The next Corporate October 5^th (Mass with Bishop Nienstedt and Heritage Hall Dedication 7:30 PM)and October 21^st at the 10:45 am Mass.

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.

4^th Degree Exemplification 

The 2007 Fall 4^th Degree Exemplification will be held on Saturday September 15, 2007 at the DeCarlo's Banquet and Convention Center, 6015 E. Ten Mile Rd., Warren, 48091. Any 3^rd degree member is eligible to become a 4^th Degree member providing they made their 3^rd degree prior to March 2007. Any 3^rd degree member that is interested should contact Brother and Sir Knight Ed Ching at 248-217-1930 or email solonus110@yahoo.com

Soccer Challenge

 The Annual Soccer Challenge was held on Saturday September 8^th at the Shrine High School Field. Thank you to all who helped set up the nets and assisted with the scoring. Congratulations to the following winners:

10 - Dominic Romano - 105

11 - Daniel Goike - 165

12 - Michael Cobbledick - 170

12 - Tess Swastek - 70

13 - Derrick Smith - 135

13 - Danielle Flaig - 180

These winners will be advancing to the Diocesesan Soccer Challenge.

Visit our Web Site

Make sure to visit the council’s web site to keep track of our busy schedule.

http://www.kofc12408.com

Meeting Reminder 

If you have not been to a meeting in a while, here’s an opportunity to have a say so in the operations of the council. Our meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. A listing of meetings for the following months follows:

Meetings are held in the Conference Center located in the Plaza with YaYa’s Chicken, on Woodward Ave. Just North of the Church. Park in the Northwood Church Parking lot and enter through the rear of the building. It is mandatory that you present a current membership card to enter the meetings.

Help the Unborn and Newborn

 Mother and Unborn Baby Care crisis pregnancy center needs our help. The center, run by Sam and Juliana Mannino, provides ultrasounds and support services to Mothers who are facing an unexpected pregnancy, in an effort to encourage them to keep their babies instead of killing them.

The Center is in need of the following items:

• Newborn Sleepers and clothing (0-3 months)

• Diapers size 1, 3, and 4.

Please support our Brother Knight and the lives of those babies his organization saves each day. (248) 559-7576

Blood Donation

 If you periodically give blood, contact Mark Palmer and let him know your schedule. Every time a member of the council donates blood, it needs to be recorded so reports can be submitted quarterly to the state. When you come back from giving blood, contact Mark and let him know.  You can contact Mark at 248-588-3469 or mark_l_palmer@hotmail.com

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

Committee Chairs to be included in our newsletter.

Address all information to:    

Mark L. Palmer, 1774 Keats Avenue, Madison Heights, MI 48071

(248) 588-3469    (248) 282-5179 FAX    Email: mark_l_palmer@hotmail.com

Advertising / Circulation

Brian H. Malover

Malover Ink, Inc.

330 E. Maple Rd., Suite I

Troy, MI 48083-2706

(248) 616-0990   Fax (248) 616-0303

Email:  maloverink@aol.com

Council  Meetings

Our meetings are held in the 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

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 Knights of Columbus

National Shrine of the Little Flower

Council No. 12408

A Parish based Council

2100 West Twelve Mile Rd.

Royal Oak, MI 48073

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 Vivat Jesus

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