COUNCIL OFFICERS 2015-2016 Grand Knight Jerry Sulak 734-464-7477 [email protected]Deputy Grand Knight Chester Ostrowski 734-464-0155 Chancellor Lee Nuttall 248-366-6560 Recorder John Galindo 313-805-0204 Treasurer Gary Markwardt 734-464-8298 Advocate Daniel Vecchioni PGK 734-591-9318 Warden William Alderman 248-476-8970 Inside Guard Edmund Shaheen 734-462-1907 Shane Brazeika 734-476-9078 Outside Guards Tony Bozaan 734-464-2016 Ric Galindo 248-788-5334 Trustee – One Year Joe Derscha 248-476-7122 Trustee – Two Year James Griffith Jr. 248-449-5548 Trustee – Three Year Alan Brandemihl Jr. PGK 734-542-0913 Financial Secretary Lou Fiorentino 248-347-7816 Lecturer Mark Rodemeyer 734-591-1303 Grand Knight’s Corner – Jerry Sulak My brother knights – How time flies. It seems like only yesterday I was elected to serve as Grand Knight of Dr. Thomas A Dooley Council. Now I am at the end of my term. I would like to say that it has been both a privilege and honor to serve you these past two years. I tried the best I could to attend as many events as possible. I will always have fond memories of the past 2 years. I will never forget the 50 year Anniversary celebrations, the restarting of the Texas Hold-Em’ fund raisers, etc. I especially would like to thank our many volunteers, without them there would be no success God bless all of you. We need to continue our work and support the newly elected officers in our council. We have a great council and it can only stay this way if we all continue to be involved. I would like to give a special thank you to all of our Past Grand Knights who always gave me sound advice and helped guide me in the right direction when I had questions. Thank You, gentleman for this help. I have just returned from the annual Michigan State Knights of Columbus Convention, which was truly a moving experience. Seeing all the Brother Knights from all around the state with all the same goals was truly inspiring. Also to seeing the 4 th Degree living rosary was a truly moving experience. The delegates (me included), elected a new State Deputy and State Officers. They are as follows: State Deputy- Kenneth B. Unterbrink, State Secretary – Antonio G. Vittorini, State Treasurer- William H. Chasse, State Advocate- Walter K. Winkle, and State Warden –Christopher Kolomjec. Thank you to The Council for selecting me as our delegate to the Convention. Even though activities are a little slower during the summer, we do have several coming up: The Nine and Dine Golf Outing, the annual Corn roast, Texas Hold-em and the parish picnic just to mention a few. As always, we also need to grow our organization. One of the main focuses at the convention was membership growth. Younger members are needed to insure the growth of our organization. If you have a Brother, Brother- In-Law, nephew or friend, ask them to join. In closing, I want to say thank you to each and every Brother Knight and their families for their support and continued participation in our council events. I will still be active in our council and offer any advice I can. Have a Happy Summer!! God Bless You All Jerry Sulak - Grand Knight Dooley Echo Knights of Columbus Dr. Thomas A. Dooley Council #5492 Livonia, Michigan www.dooleyknights5492.com July August September 2016 Newsletter Issue 49
Edmund Shaheen 734-462-1907 Shane Brazeika 734-476-9078
Outside Guards
Tony Bozaan 734-464-2016 Ric Galindo 248-788-5334
Trustee – One Year
Joe Derscha 248-476-7122
Trustee – Two Year James Griffith Jr. 248-449-5548
Trustee – Three Year
Alan Brandemihl Jr. PGK 734-542-0913
Financial Secretary
Lou Fiorentino 248-347-7816
Lecturer Mark Rodemeyer 734-591-1303
Grand Knight’s Corner – Jerry Sulak My brother knights – How time flies. It seems like only yesterday I was elected to serve as Grand Knight of Dr. Thomas A Dooley Council. Now I am at the end of my term. I would like to say that it has been both a privilege and honor to serve you these past two years. I tried the best I could to attend as many events as possible. I will always have fond memories of the past 2 years. I will never forget the 50 year Anniversary celebrations, the restarting of the Texas Hold-Em’ fund raisers, etc. I especially would like to thank our many volunteers, without them there would be no success God bless all of you. We need to continue our work and support the newly elected officers in our council. We have a great council and it can only stay this way if we all continue to be involved. I would like to give a special thank you to all of our Past Grand Knights who always gave me sound advice and helped guide me in the right direction when I had questions. Thank You, gentleman for this help. I have just returned from the annual Michigan State Knights of Columbus Convention, which was truly a moving experience. Seeing all the Brother Knights from all around the state with all the same goals was truly inspiring. Also to seeing the 4th Degree living rosary was a truly moving experience. The delegates (me included), elected a new State Deputy and State Officers. They are as follows: State Deputy- Kenneth B. Unterbrink, State Secretary – Antonio G. Vittorini, State Treasurer- William H. Chasse, State Advocate- Walter K. Winkle, and State Warden –Christopher Kolomjec. Thank you to The Council for selecting me as our delegate to the Convention.
Even though activities are a little slower during the summer, we do have several coming up: The Nine and Dine Golf Outing, the annual Corn roast, Texas Hold-em and the parish picnic just to mention a few. As always, we also need to grow our organization. One of the main focuses at the convention was membership growth. Younger members are needed to insure the growth of our organization. If you have a Brother, Brother- In-Law, nephew or friend, ask them to join. In closing, I want to say thank you to each and every Brother Knight and their families for their support and continued participation in our council events. I will still be active in our council and offer any advice I can. Have a Happy Summer!! God Bless You All Jerry Sulak - Grand Knight
Dooley Echo Knights of Columbus
Dr. Thomas A. Dooley Council #5492 Livonia, Michigan www.dooleyknights5492.com
The 2016 Knights of Columbus Tiger Day will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 7:05 PM against the World Champions Kansas City Royals. As it has been done over the past years all ticket requests must be sent to the State Director of Special Projects and Athletics, Mark Gaworecki.
DO NOT SEND TICKET REQUESTS TO THE TIGER BOX
OFFICE.
This year once again we have tickets in the baseline box seat area along the right field line and in the mezzanine area. The Lower Baseline Box Seats are $48.00 each and the Mezzanine Seats are $30.00 each. We currently have 200 box seats and 200 mezzanine seats for sale to our Brother Knights for this Saturday night game. This is considered a premium game so the cost of the tickets are above the normal day ticket prices. At this time there are fireworks scheduled for after the ballgame and it is J.D. Martinez Bobblehead Night as well, this is subject to change. The cost of the ticket is what the Knights pay for them from the Tigers.
All ticket requests must include payment in full. Orders, which do not include payment, will not be processed. Make all checks payable to the MICHIGAN STATE COUNCIL with Tiger Day on the memo line.
What a great way to spend a warm July weekend evening with your Brother Knights and the 2016 Detroit Tigers. So don't delay and get your ticket requests in early. You don't want to be left out. ALL TICKET REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2016.
If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 313-388-6912.
Mark F. Gaworecki- State Director of Special Projects & Athletics
Tiger Day- 2016 Order Form
Council Name:
Contact: Phone:
Address, City, St., Zip: _
NumberOfTickets: x =$
Please Note: Mezzanine Seats are $30.00 each and Lower Baseline Box Seats are $48.00 each
Mail Order Form and Payment to: Mark F. Gaworecki, State Dir. Of SpecialProjects 14869 White Avenue, Allen Park, Michigan 48101-2138
All Ticket Requests Must Be Received No Later Than Friday, June 17, 2016
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Pray for
the Sick
Mark Anthony Stanisz Judie Chiodo Sylvia Giczewski Rick Ferguson (K) Ron Rais Ralph Rais Janielle Tchakerian Tony Gallina (K) Mary Gallina Geri Nickerson Del Stanisz Eileen Shaheen Mary Maceri Virginia Fernandez Larry Griffin (K) Theresa Walters Stanley Marentette (K) Stan Ptak (K) Ed Pawlak (K) Peter Walkuski (K) Jack Little (K) William Sutherland Richard Legel Raymond Legel Tom Waling Claude Patterson Janice Patterson Deanne Haenka Claudette Menard Mary Jeffries Mary Ann Smiatzacz Mary Krawczak Joan Mason Mickey Herrick Emma Borsa Kate Daniel Theresa Wolski Mary Ann Barch Donald Raczkowski George Lim Lillian Lim Bill King Kay Casey Peter Lewandowski Susan Garr Deacon Gary Pardo (K) Robert Rodemeyer
Pray for the Deceased
John Plaskie
Help Habitat Build Homes
Most of us know that Habitat for Humanity (H4H) helps poor people become home owners. H4H doesn't just give away homes to anyone. But they work with needy people who are down & out and help them become home-owners. They've done this for years, helping thousands of people around the world. And they need our help. Beginning this year, the Thomas A. Dooley Council of the KofC has started a pilot program to assist the Habitat For Humanity effort. Habitat for Humanity helpers either donate household goods (in good working order) they no longer need, or, they help in building homes for the poor, either building the homes, or by raising money to buy the goods needed. To assist the KofC in their pilot program, you are asked to take your usable couches, chairs, tables, lamps, etc. to the Habitat For Humanity ReStore on Grand River, across from Botsford Hospital, on Saturday, August 13, 2016. Volunteers from the K of C will be there to help you unload your tax deductible donations. Call 734-591-0360 for more information. Please help us, help others.
Visit H4H at: https://habitatdetroit.org/
Council Membership Report & Recognition
As of June 30, 2016 we have 236 Members, including
6 Honorary and 50 Honorary Life Members.
Special congratulations to the following Brother Knights who are celebrating milestones:
Madison Markwardt, Ryan Teevens, Nicholas Smentowski, Morgan Waters (below)
2016 Congratulations! Richard Stanisz Scholarship Award Winners
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NINE & DINE- GOLF Outing
Date - Sunday August 7th
Time - Usually about 3:30pm Location - Fox Hills Classic Course on N.Territorial Rd., Plymouth, MI. Activity - Nine holes of scramble golf with a fine buffet meal included as part of the Nine and Dine package. - No advanced payment. Pay at the Clubhouse Goal - Have an afternoon of fun golfing and dining with friends. There will be prizes (not huge –this is for fun - remember) for best scores and closest to the pin. If you are not in a foursome come, and we will fit you in. Let us know you are coming. Contact call or email Norb G. at: Call - 734-591-1216
I would like to share a few observations with you concerning the abortion mill in Westland located on the corner of Christine and Ford road, one block east of Wayne road on Ford (North side of the street). This abortion mill is one of two run by Renee Chilean. Twenty –five Percent of all the abortions done in Michigan are done at her two mills, of which, Ford road is one of them. The parking lot is fill up daily; but no abortions, as of yet, are done on Sunday. For the most part, we (who participate in the peaceful prayer vigil) are there on Saturdays between 9:30- 10:30am. One hour of time for the whole time they are open, yet, we have had some successes (saves)
One save was a mother that stood up to her daughter and left her at the abortion mill. The daughter changed her mind at the last moment remembering what one of the sidewalk councilors said. Six months later the now grandmother brought the baby for us to see, and thank us for our help with a promise to return and share. Another save was a couple agonizing over what they were about to do. One of our people in the vigil gave them some information with the suggestion to go to McDonalds have a coffee and read it. They came back smiling, shouting, and waving their hands in joy that they will have their baby.
There are other saves, but for the most part we will never know how many lives have been saved. I do know that when the Archbishop Vigneron came to the abortion mill a couple of years ago there were approximately 100 people. We have a few dedicated people that come on a regular basis of which I am one (except for illness). Fact is, in our survey of activities, prayerful vigil at an abortion clinic was not included. I have not seen other participation from the Knights in the community standing up for the Truth in this manner. I believe I am now fighting complacency. I have dropped from my norm of time providing a prayerful vigil presence on other days than Saturday at the abortion mill. Although not alone on some days, I do not have the physical support at the mill (I hope for prayers for the babies) from my fellow brother Knights. This is not judgment, for it took me years to become involved in this fight for life. I am not pointing the finger. This is a call for help. A physical presence at the mill, show our country, our families, and those who would choose the desperate act of abortion what the Our God and the Knights stand for. I hope I can encourage you in this work to change hearts and minds, and be a voice for the voiceless. If you wish to join me please call Richard Mesner Brother Knight at 734-536-6093 or email at [email protected]. Thank you
Saturday 17-Sep 10:00am Corporate Communion Set-up Rick Gignac 313.580.3761 SA
Sunday 18-Sep 11:00 am Mass Corporate Communion - 10:45 am meet in S/A, 11:00 am Mass, followed by lunch. Rick Gignac 313.580.3761 A/C
Tuesday 20-Sep 7:15pm Bible Study Alan Brandemihl 734.542.0913 A/C Rm. "C"
Sunday 25-Sep 8:00/9:30 Mass Donut Sunday - Serve Coffee & Donuts Lee Nuttall 248.366.6560 Social Area
Tuesday 27-Sep 7:15pm Bible Study Alan Brandemihl 734.542.0913 A/C Rm. "C"
Calendar of Events & Meeting Times
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Membership Meetings
Meetings are the second Thursday of each month @ 7 p.m. “sharp” - St. Colette Activities Center
Knights of Columbus Prayer for Vocations Pray every day for Vocations. Cut out this prayer and tape it on your bathroom mirror. Pray it while you are shaving or
brushing your teeth. A PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
Heavenly Father, bless Your Church with an abundance of holy and zealous priests, deacons, brothers and
sisters. Give those You have called to the married state and those You have chosen to live as single persons in the world the special graces that their lives require.
Form us all in the likeness of Your Son so that in Him, with Him and through Him we may love You more deeply and serve You more faithfully, always and everywhere. With Mary we ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Birthdays and Anniversaries – God Bless!
Wedding Anniversaries
July Years
R o n & M a ry A nn B a rc h 37
G a ry & J ud y B e e rna e rt 17
M ike & M a ry C io lino 32
S a l & C a ro lyn D e S a nto 50
R ic ha rd & S a nd y D e rs c ha 21
R ic k & A nn G ig na c 42
R o b e rt & A le ta H a rd y 16
J o ha tha n & The re s a H e nry 6
J o e & M a ri M a c e ri 30
J ua n & P a tric ia M a ld o na d o 41
S ta n & M a ry M a re nte tte 65
J im & S ha ro n M e rrill 35
D e a . G a ry & K a thy P a rd o 50
C huc k & A nn P ic ke tt 51
R ic h & K a thy S ta n is z 11
AugustD o n & M a rg a re t A nd e rs o n 51
Te d & E m ilie B a k 74
To m & M a g g ie e B a lin t 36
J o e & M a ure e n C a uc h i 13
C ra ig & J a c q ue line C e b uls kie 60
P a ul & K a thy D a n ie l 47
D a ve & K a thy E la m 33
L o u & W e nd y F io re ntino 47
R ic h & A nn G ig na c 42
J o hn & R e o n G le nno n 50
J a m ie & Te rry G riffith 21
J o hn & D ia ne G ue rin 29
K e n & N ikki H e no ld 51
To m & D e b b ie J a c ke tt 42
J o e & M a ry J e ffrie s 61
R e ne & D o ris L a B e lle 61
To m & E le a no r O 'C o nne r 60
C he t & M a ure e n O s tro w ski 50
P e te & P a t R e c ke r 60
M a rk & M a ria nne R o d e m e ye r 39
E d m und & E ile e n S ha he e n 57
K a rl & C hris S to ll 27
B runo & C e c ilia W a lc za k 59
J im & D a rle ne W e s tfa ll 31
H o n. B ria n & S ue Za hra 17
BirTHDAYS
STANLEY MARENTETTE 1-Jul
CHARLES NAGI 1-Jul
JEROME LENIUS 6-Jul
ALFREDO ALCALA 7-Jul
BRAD SOCHACKI 9-Jul
DONALD ANDERSON 10-Jul
GEORGE CORPMAN 11-Jul
LOUIS BEAFORE 17-Jul
RONALD DANOWSKI 17-Jul
LEE NUTTALL 18-Jul
RONALD ZELLNER 19-Jul
CHRISTOPHER ROOSEN 21-Jul
GEORGE SMEDLEY JR 24-Jul
REGIS BUCKLEY 25-Jul
JOHN GALINDO 27-Jul
PAUL SZYMANSKI 28-Jul
DONALD JACOBS 30-Jul
JAMES GRIFFITH SR 3-Aug
WILLIAM FINN 4-Aug
WALTER LASKO 6-Aug
PATRICK DREYER 8-Aug
JAMES KEIMIG 11-Aug
TIMOTHY JEFFRIES 15-Aug
DENNIS PAULEY 15-Aug
VINCENT SUTHERLAND 15-Aug
WILLIAM SEGUIN 16-Aug
HENRY DYMEK 20-Aug
EUGENE GORCZYCA 20-Aug
JAMES GRIFFITH JR 20-Aug
CHARLES GARDE 21-Aug
RONALD MASON 21-Aug
BRYAN RIZZO 21-Aug
JEROME KLIMKIEWICZ 22-Aug
MARK STANISZ 24-Aug
JACK BURNETT 25-Aug
ANTHONY BOZAAN 26-Aug
DAVID BAYUS 28-Aug
PETE PACE 29-Aug
ROBERT HARDY 30-Aug
JOSEPH PELLAND 31-Aug
GARY HINKLE 2-Sep
REV. KEVIN O DOHERTY 5-Sep
MIKE LOVELL 8-Sep
JAMES TAPLER 8-Sep
THOMAS AMBERS 9-Sep
Steve THUSS 11-Sep
ANTHONY WOZNIAK 12-Sep
ANTHONY KIMMEL 14-Sep
THOMAS BALINT 16-Sep
GREGORY STANISZ 16-Sep
JOHN GUERIN 18-Sep
CHARLES LICATA 18-Sep
GEORGE SMEDLEY PGK 18-Sep
KARL STOLL 18-Sep
DONALD KUNKA 19-Sep
EMIL ZAPALSKI 19-Sep
JOHN MABEY 26-Sep
ERNEST FERDA 27-Sep
THOMAS JACKETT 29-Sep
JIM MC GRAIL 29-Sep
SeptemberR ic ha rd & D e b b ie C hrza sz 31
H yg inus & B e rna d e tte D so uza 43
R o n & D a w n F lo rko w ski 38
J o hn & M a ry G a llina 15
J a m ie $ F ra n G riffith S r. 45
R o b e rt & The re sa H e b d a 32
R e y & M a ry J o y J a ra m illo 25
J o hn & E la ine K a y 60
D r. R a p ha e l & Ire ne K ie l 32
J im & R e b e c c a L a se c ki 13
C huc k & S ue L ic a ta 33
J us tin & L e na M a rine lli 67
D a n & D e b b ie M cD o na ld 32
J im & L ind a M cG ra il 32
G a ry & M a rc ia M ille r 39
D o ug & R o se a nn M ulle n 56
N o rm & D ia ne P a szko 36
P a ul & S a nd ra S zym a nski 45
M a rk & D e b o ra h To m a sze w ski 29
M ike & K a re n Tre p ko w ski 42
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