August/September 2008

Grand Knights Message:

Brothers,

September is almost upon us. In August your council Assisted with the Parish Dream Cruise Party, helped with Parking Security for Dream Cruise Saturday, participated in 2 First Degree Ceremonies, began the Backpacks for Kids program, and attended the State Officers Installation.

In September your council will hold a Membership Blitz, honor the memory of those who lost their lives on September 11^th,  install the Council Officers for the 2008-2009 Fraternal Year, hold the annual family picnic, participate in the Annual Tigers Night at Comerica Park, participate in the 40 Days for Life, and sponsorship of 7 Tools for Effective Parenting Series.

Vivat Jesus,

Mark L. Palmer

Grand Knight

We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.

Sir Winston Churchill

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.

Council Recognitions:

July

Knight of the Month: Dave Macker

Family of the Month: Terry Lynch

August

Knight of the Month: Gary Caton

Family of the Month: Frank Wigman

Happy Birthday!!

August/September Birthdays:

S. K. Rogerio Genio	8/1
Stephen Connolly	8/4
Frederick Ashbaugh	8/5
Arthur Cairo	8/7
Preston True	8/7
David Dean	8/10
Jerrry Bosley	8/11
Carlos Horn	8/12
Jeffrey Hauser	8/15
Louis Bellanca	8/15
Roy Albert	8/16
S. K. Richard Lawler	8/17
S. K. Cesare Mangiapane	8/19
David Macker	8/20
Daniel Springer	8/27
William Brabant	8/28
S. K. Anthony Recchia	8/29
Graham Walker	8/30
S. K. Otto Soeding	9/7
Patrick Shaheen	9/9
Edward Vidosh	9/15
Shawn O Dell	9/16
S. K.  Rev. Tomasz Maka	9/18
S. K. Richard Tschirhart DD # 77	9/21
Brian Malover	9/21
Randall Husaynu	9/23
Christopher Aichler	9/23
Ronald Pillar	9/24

Corporate Communion

We will be holding a corporate communion Sunday September 7, 2008, 10:45 AM Mass, to remember those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001 and to pray for World Peace.

40 Days for Life

September 24 - November 2, our community will be one of more than 170 cities in 45 states joining together for the largest and longest coordinated pro-life mobilization in history -- the 40 Days for Life campaign.

40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life effort that consists of:

• 40 days of prayer and fasting

• 40 days of peaceful vigil

• 40 days of community outreach

You can help make a life-saving impact by joining our local vigil at:

WomanCare Abortion Facility

28505 Southfield Rd.

Southfield, MI 48076

Contact Sam Mannino: (248) 545-2410 or Barb at (248) 703-3577 to schedule time to pray for an end to abortion.

Campaign kick-off rally on Tuesday, September 23, 7:00 pm, at the Church of the Transfiguration (25225 Code Rd., Southfield)

For additional information

http://www.40daysforlife.com/southfield/

2008 – 2009 Officers Installation

The 2008-2009 fraternal year Officers Installation will be Sunday Sept. 7 2008, 1:00 PM, at the Fr. Lynch Knights of Columbus Hall, 870 N Main St, Clawson. All Officers are required to attend, and are requested to dress in a jacket and tie, 4^th Degree members may wear their tuxedo and social baldric. The installation is open to all members of the council, as well as their families. A luncheon will follow.

Visit our Web Site

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

http://www.kofc12408.com

Shrine Parenting Series

Deacon Avery, and his wife Barb, are presenting their parenting series. The classes will begin Wednesday, September 24, 2008, and will run every other week, for five session, through November 19. The classes are held at Shrine High School, and child care will be available. The cost per couple is $45.00 (plus a one time $5 fee for childcare). Your council is sponsoring this event by providing refreshments. Requests will be made of council members to donate baked good during this series, for each of the five dates. Please contact Deacon Avery, (248) 528-3595 if you are interested in attending the parenting series.

For more information:

http://www.shrinechurch.com/downloads/2008_effective_parenting.pdf

Annual Family Picnic

The 2008 Annual Family Council Picnic will be held Sunday, September 28, 2008, Berkley Jaycee Park (located at Webster, between Bacon & Phillips). Main entrée and beverages will be provided. Each family is requested to bring a dish to pass. Please RSVP to mark Palmer (248) 588-3469 by Friday, Sept 26, 2008. The picnic will be held rain or shine, we have a pavilion reserved.

Membership Blitz

September 6 and 7. Following all masses, your council will be holding a membership blitz. A council is only as strong as our membership base. Many times, when a gentleman has been asked the question “How come you are not a member of the Knight of Columbus?” the reply is “I was never asked.”. We have an opportunity to increase our ranks, and provide the church and community additional resources to help those who are in need. If you wish to assist your council with this recruitment drive, please contact Membership Chairman, Archdiocesan Membership Director Frank Roche (248) 435-4717.

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

Published by

 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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When you visit www.kofc.org, our official website, spend some time on the insurance portion of the site.  This will help keep you well versed on this fraternal benefit offered to all members.

 Vivat Jesus

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