KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS In Service To One – In Service To All Richard Council #788 LANSING COLUMBIAN DECEMBER 2012 - Volume 1007 #6 Monthly Available at: kofc788.org A Message From Your Grand Knight . . . . . . My Brother Knights and Families: Vivat Jesus!! I would like to start by thanking all of you who attended the Major Degree at St. Mary’s Cathedral on November 3 rd . Although the numbers were not what we expected Council 788 was well represented and I welcome our new first degree Knight’s. On that note - I am taking this opportunity to challenge every brother Knight to bring in a new member. I am sure that we all know someone who is Catholic; whether we sit next to them in church, work alongside them daily or know them as family or friend. I ask that you take a minute and tell them about being a Knight or bring them to a council function and then ask them to become a Knight. As an incentive I am extending this proposal to all the Knights of 788; bring in two new members by the end of June 2013 and I will waive your dues for one year. We cannot become a stronger, more charitable organization without growing our order so please take the challenge and invite someone to join the Knights of Columbus. On another note - I would like to address the council participation of Brother Knight’s and their families. It seems for a while now that it is the same people who are stepping up to volunteer and the same people who come out to support our council events. I am well aware that our economy is still not in great shape and that probably won’t improve anytime soon, BUT, we need the support of ALL of our members. I am not talking about making donations, I am talking about coming out to the fish fry’s, the monthly dinners or the special events we have here at the council. These activities are not expensive and it is a great way to meet new friends or hang out with old friends and support your council at the same time. We need a greater participation of our members to keep the council growing; to continue the charitable work we do locally and on a state level and it is essential to keep our council open and operating. **We have many events coming up this month so please check the newsletter calendar and save the dates. In closing - The council hall will be open on New Year’s Eve for some fun and fraternalism. There is no entry cost and the bar will be open. Bring your favorite snack food or just come and have a good time with the Grand Knight and his wife!! We would love to see you there to help us bring in the New Year. Wishing everyone a Happy and Joyous Holiday Season!!!!! God Bless Mike Schaefer Grand Knight, Council#788
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LANSING COLUMBIAN DECEMBER 2012 - Volume 1007 #6 Monthly
Available at: kofc788.org
A Message From Your Grand Knight . . . . . .
My Brother Knights and Families: Vivat Jesus!! I would like to start by thanking all of you who attended the Major Degree at St. Mary’s Cathedral on November 3rd. Although the numbers were not what we expected Council 788 was well represented and I welcome our new first degree Knight’s. On that note - I am taking this opportunity to challenge every brother Knight to bring in a new member. I am sure that we all know someone who is Catholic; whether we sit next to them in church, work alongside them daily or know them as family or friend. I ask that you take a minute and tell them about being a Knight or bring them to a council function and then ask them to become a Knight. As an incentive I am extending this proposal to all the Knights of 788; bring in two new members by the end of June 2013 and I will waive your dues for one year. We cannot become a stronger, more charitable organization without growing our order so please take the challenge and invite someone to join the Knights of Columbus. On another note - I would like to address the council participation of Brother Knight’s and their families. It seems for a while now that it is the same people who are stepping up to volunteer and the same people who come out to support our council events. I am well aware that our economy is still not in great shape and that probably won’t improve anytime soon, BUT, we need the support of ALL of our members. I am not talking about making donations, I am talking about coming out to the fish fry’s, the monthly dinners or the special events we have here at the council. These activities are not expensive and it is a great way to meet new friends or hang out with old friends and support your council at the same time. We need a greater participation of our members to keep the council growing; to continue the charitable work we do locally and on a state level and it is essential to keep our council open and operating. **We have many events coming up this month so please check the newsletter calendar and save the dates. In closing - The council hall will be open on New Year’s Eve for some fun and fraternalism. There is no entry cost and the bar will be open. Bring your favorite snack food or just come and have a good time with the Grand Knight and his wife!! We would love to see you there to help us bring in the New Year. Wishing everyone a Happy and Joyous Holiday Season!!!!! God Bless Mike Schaefer Grand Knight, Council#788
State Officials State Deputy Michael J. Malinowski State Warden Richard F. McCloy, Jr. PGK Supreme Director Thomas M. Wegener, PSD Supreme Regional Program Consultant Richard F. McCloy, Sr. PSD State Community Director Mike Wegener PGK State Web Technologies Director Dane Jurkovic Lansing Diocesan Membership Director Bill Chasse' PGK
RICHARD COUNCIL #788 OFFICERS LANSING COLUMBIAN ASSOCIATION Officers Meeting First Tuesday Of The Month @ 7:00 pm Meets Third Wednesday Of Every Month @ 7:30 pm Business Meeting Second Tuesday Of The Month @ 7: 30 pm
Grand Knight Mike Schaefer 242-4961 President Jay G. Corey 974-6501
Chaplain Rev. John P. Klein 323-2379 V. President Frank Cherniawski 627-3192
Dep. Grand Knight Dane Jurkovic 402-8796 Secretary Rich Rybicki 663-1854
Chancellor John Drzik 886-4226 Treasurer PGK Paul Kelsey 622-0365
Recorder Justin Drouin 517-925-8382 Director Jeff Lorencen 886-2669
Financial Secretary Jim Warner 719-6794 Director Mike Schueller 622-1233
Treasurer Frank Brandell 323-2863 Director Dave Schertzing 204-4959
Advocate Ron Cook 282-9035 Dir. G K Mike Schaefer 669-2534
Warden Ken Morrison 517-719-4047 Dir. D G K Dane Jurkovic 402-8796
Inside Guards Andrew Rademacher 819-8692 Dir. Council PGK Bill Chasse 202-6163
Zelko Jurkovic 517-925-8382 Dir. Council Ron Cook 282-9035
Outside Guards: Jack Johns 517-290-3407 P. Asst. R. J. Kussmaul 323-2922
David Escojido 517-708-7000
1 Year Trustee PGK Bill Chasse' 202-6163 LADIES AUXILIARY 2 Year Trustee PGK Dick McCloy, Sr. 321-2763 Meets First Wednesday Of Every Month @ 7:00 pm 3 Year Trustee PGK David Luedtke 303-5555 President Jeanine Thomas 331-4124
V President Pattie Schaefer 669-2534
Secretary Kathy Rademacher 989-307-0373
Treasurer Angie Rademacher 388-3229
COUNCIL DIRECTORS & CHAIRMAN
Membership Director PGK Brian Peacock 622-2717
Jack Johns 517290-3407 KNIGHTS DAUGHTERS - ANNE RAU CIRCLE #001 First Degree Captain PGK Al Boucher 882-5118 Meets Second Wednesday Of Every Month @ 7:00 pm Retention PGK David Luedtke 694-5468 President Haley Schaner
PGK Don Schmitz 669-9473 Secretary Maddie Kelsey
PGK Larry Schrauben 989-224-0055 Treasurer Lauren Bassett
Insurance Agent Mike Du Mont 327-0177 Historian Emilee Johns
Program Director Dane Jurkovic 402-8796 Scribe Michaela Hobbins
Church Director Dr. Brian Killian 327-2927 Advisor Kathy Stoffer 371-1721
Vocations Director John Drzik 886-4226 Counselors Karie Vasquez 487-8987
Community Director PGK Al Boucher 882-5118
Pro-Life Couple Ed & Cathy Stoffer 371-1721
Family Director Ken Morrison 517-719-4047
Youth Directors Ron Cook 282-9035
J.D. Diaz 853-9493
M.I. Drive Chairman Jeff Lorencen 886-2669
Francis O'Donnell PGK Al Boucher 882-5118
Council Director Paul Travis 202-8813
Eucharistic Ministry Dr. Brian Killian 327-2927
Fish Fry Chairman Ken Morrison 517-719-4047
Newsletter Editor Jay Corey 974-6501
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - IN SERVICE TO ONE, IN SERVICE TO ALL
Richard Council 788 Honor Roll
From The Corporation President Jay G. Corey
Our WESTERN NIGHT was a huge success and we received many compliments not only on the food, but also on the great sounds of the Kathy Ford Band. My thanks to Don Ruthruff for his assistance in preparing the food, and to John & Sherrie Drzik for all of their help in the kitchen, serving, and cleanup. Also, to Kathy Stoffer for her great potato salad and to Colleen Schmitz, Ann Clark, and Sherrie Drzik for assisting her. Finally, a thank you to PGK Bill Chasse and DGK Dane Jurkovic for their assistance in setting up the room and to R. Jay Kussmaul for assisting on the ticket sales. A great time was had by all, and everyone is looking forward to the same event next year.
Our LCA meeting which is normally the third Wednesday of the month, is moving in December only, to Wednesday, December 12th. This is to accommodate St. Gerard’s Men’s Night Out which is going to be held at our hall on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 beginning at 7 pm. Father Pieter VanRooyen will be addressing the group and everyone is welcome. The event lasts only one hour, and refreshments will be served afterwards at 8 pm. We hope to have a large attendance so please mark this on your calendar and plan to attend.
Our WILD GAME DINNER preparation is in high gear for this annual event which will take place on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at St. Gerard Father Weber Hall. This is a great event with all sorts of wild game to taste, guns, rifles, and the like to win, and a big money maker for us. Tickets are now on sale for $30.00 each, with raffle tickets available for the Early Bird Gun Raffle. We are also going to have a squirrel hunt on January 5th, and a rabbit hunt on January 13th. You may purchase your tickets at the club, or by calling R. Jay Kussmaul at 323-2922. This is always a sellout, so get your tickets now !!!!!!!! A big thank you goes out to Jim Baker who recently donated four chair storage/movers for our chairs in the banquet room. This helps us store our chairs on movers, and move them around where we want without having to physically carry them. Thanks a lot Jim !!! I also want to thank the Ladies Auxiliary for their donation of $100.00 recently for the use of the banquet room for the Don Quixote party. Though they did not have to make this donation, it is appreciated for our continuing expenses for operating the club. Thank you ladies !!!!
I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Remember to keep CHRIST in CHRISTmas and to attend the many events we have scheduled at the club for you and your families.
From Your Editor Jay G. Corey
THE 15TH OF THE PRECEEDING MONTH is still the deadline for submitting material for consideration into each newsletter. This allows us to get the newsletter to the printer quicker, and out to you sooner. Anything that you may have for the newsletter, in the way of articles or corrections, can be sent to me directly at [email protected]. You may also contact me at my home number of 393-1096 or by cell at 974-6501. If you would like to view the newsletter in color rather than the black & white copy by regular mail, please make sure you are on our e-mail mail list, or you may go to our website at kofc788.org.
DECEMBER 2012
KNIGHT OF THE MONTH
PGK Brian Peacock
DECEMBER 2012
FAMILY OF THE MONTH
Ed & Kathy Stoffer
Sickness & Distress
Prayers and recovery intentions continue to be needed for Brothers Rod Shangle, Fr. William Luger, Mary Klein, (Father Klein’s mother), Nolan Cook, son of Advocate Ron Cook, Don Ruthruff, Louie McKenna, Jack Pratt, Mike Sparks, and Fr. Matt Fedewa. If you know of someone that is ill and recovering, or has passed away, please contact our Grand Knight, Mike Schaefer, at [email protected] or at home at 517-242-4961. You can reach our Financial Secretary, Jim Warner at [email protected] or at home at 321-1507 or by cell at 719-6794.
From The Council Financial Secretary Jim Warner
It’s that time of the year again . . . dues billings will be coming out in the next 30 days! I’m going to try a couple of new processes this year which are being used by other councils and have proven to be very successful.
First, those of you for which we have valid e-mail addresses will be receiving the first billing electronically. Simply print out the billing and mail back with your dues payment. This will save the council the costs associated with billings (paper, printer ink, envelopes, and postage) we will be issuing the first round of billings via e-mail. Please keep in mind that any funds we can save during the billing process reflects directly on our operating expenses which could be passed onto the deserving charities we support – so please consider using the e-mail process.
Please - Please - Please . . . If you have a new e-mail address, or just want to verify that we have your current address, drop me a quick note at [email protected] so we can update our records. Secondly, we will be separating the dues billing from the voluntary contributions sections of the yearly invoices. Many members have asked for this so we will make a trial run at it this year. This should also help to eliminate any confusion and make it easier to identify what you owe vs. your contribution options. Please note that, while your Knights of Columbus dues ARE NOT tax deductible, many of your voluntary contributions are “pass through” funds which go directly to the charity and are tax deductible – more information to follow.
If, for any reason, you have concerns about your dues payment, or are having difficulty in paying due to financial concerns or illness, please do not hesitate to contact our Grand Knight Mike Schaefer or myself so we can work it out. All billing information is kept confidential so don’t hesitate to ask. Please respond in a timely manner and do not just ignore your billings.
Also, all of our billing and member records now are on Supreme Council’s computerized Member Management System. In order to keep your records current, please update or add any missing information on the form enclosed in the billing statement, (e.g., telephone, email, employment, address – especially you snowbirds). Remember, the FS address, telephone number, & e-mail are on the back of your membership card, so you have no reason to say that you did not know how to contact me.
Please contact me immediately of any change in your information. You may contact me at 517-321-1507 (home), 517-719-6794 (cell/text), mailing me at 2120 Cumberland Road, Lansing Michigan 48906, or by e-mailing me at [email protected]. Thank you all and see you at the next Council meeting on Tuesday, December 11th at 7:30 pm.
Play Keno & Lottery Games At The Club
And Win Cash For You And The Club
VOLUNTEER BARTENDERS WANTED !!!!!
If you’ve ever wanted to tend bar, now is your chance. Volunteer bartenders are needed for several shifts
Males or Females May Apply Contact: John Drzik – 881-2391
Come and Play Euchre on the 1st & 3rd Monday of each month.
The cost is only $5.00 per person with all the monies paid out to
the top three (3) winners. Registration is at 6:45 pm with the
play starting at 7:00 pm and ending at 9:00 pm. Everyone is
welcome and we hope to see you there !!!
COMING EVENTS 11-25-12 Decorate Hall For Christmas Noon 11-30-12 Family Fun Night & Lighting Of Christmas Tree & Caroling 5:30 pm 12-1-12 Doc Eagan Christmas Party 1-3 pm 12-7-12 Fish Fry 5 pm 12-8-12 Ladies Auxiliary Dinner & Auction 5:30 pm 12-9-12 St. Gerard Breakfast After 7:30 am, 9 am & 11:00 am Masses 12-12-12 LCA Meeting – 7:00 pm 12-19-12 St. Gerard Men’s Night Out At The Club – 7:00 pm 12-23-12 Francis O’Donnell Deliveries 12-24&25 Christmas Eve & Day Club Closed 12-31-12 New Year’s Eve – Club Opens At 4pm Bring A Dish To Pass 1-1-13 Club Closed 1-4-13 Fish Fry 5 pm 1-5-13 Squirrel Hunt – 7:30 AM - Meet At The Club 1-13-13 Rabbit Hunt – 7:30 AM – Meet At The Club 1-19-13 Wild Game Dinner At St. Gerard 1-20-13 Chili Cook-Off & Playoff Games 2 pm 1-25-13 Mexican Dinner At Club 2-3-13 Super Bowl Party - Time TBA 2-17-13 St. Gerard Breakfast After 7:30 am, 9:00 am & 11:00 am Masses
December 9th
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
R. Jay Kussmaul – Captain Jay Corey Brian Killian Bob Whyte John Drzik Ralph Stamford Ed Wawiernia Mike Schaefer Frank Brandell Dave Brandell Dennis Henderson Bill Chasse
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY COUPON Clip This Coupon & Celebrate Your Birthday
At The Club With A Drink On The LCA
Limited To One LCA Drink
Of Your Choice On Your Birth Date Only Council #788 Members Only Proof of Birth Date Required
PROPOSE A NEW MEMBER
TODAY
Someone Asked YOU Now YOU Ask Someone Today !!!
Bring In Two Members In One Year, And Your Dues Are FREE
For One Year
Merry Christmas
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER & AUCTION Sponsored by The Ladies Auxiliary
Knights of Columbus, Richard Council #788
Saturday, December 8th, 2012 5:30 pm Cocktails 6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Live Auction
Meat, rolls, coffee & table service provided. Please bring a dish-to-pass, along with a craft or goodie
to be auctioned.
Knights of Columbus Hall 5300 N Grand River Avenue, Lansing MI
Resolution To Change Council #788 By-Laws
Resolution to bring Council 788’s bylaws into agreement with Supreme Council By-Laws by replacing the amount of $200.00 with the amount $500.00 where it appears in ARTICLE VII Funds, Section 4b and 4c. Changes listed below:
Section 4. No money shall be paid or transferred from the Treasurer of the Council except as follows:
A. Such money as the Council is called upon to regularly pay provided in the Laws of the Order, or for the purposes approved by the Supreme Council or Board of Directors, must be paid without action by the Council at a regular meeting.
B. Moneys of $200.00 $500.00 or less may be transferred or paid only when approved by a majority vote of the members present and voting at a regular business meeting. All line item budget items will be approved in the same manner.
C. All moneys in excess of $200.00 $500.00 may be transferred or paid only when approved by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting at a regular business meeting held subsequent to a regular business meeting at which notice in writing of a resolution of intent to pay or transfer such money and the purpose and amount to be paid or transferred, shall be given and regularly read.
From The Ladies Auxiliary By Vice-President Pattie Schaefer The past couple of months have been busy ones for the Ladies Auxiliary and December continues the pace with many events and projects.
Our biggest (and funnest) fund raiser is our annual CHRISTmas Dinner and Craft Auction. This one event allows us to support numerous local charities as well as our own Council 788; so PLEASE plan on attending on December 8, 2012 and bring an item to auction off. Doors open at 5:30 pm with appetizers; dinner will be served at 6:00 pm and the auction to start at 7:00 pm. See you there and bring a friend, or two, or three.
We will be decorating the hall for CHRISTmas on Sunday, November 25th at 12:00 noon. Any help would be appreciated.
It is once again that time, the Francis O'Donnell CHRISTmas project is swinging into high gear so anyone who would like to assist in shopping for, or wrapping the gifts for our 25 families please contact Marion Boucher at 517-882-5118. Information about the families, their wish lists and funds will be provided to the shoppers.
Octobers’ Don Quixote Halloween party for the handicapped was held on October 28 and it was a resounding success. This year’s party was dedicated to the party’s founder, Frieda Knapp. Her son Ronnie “Wron” Knapp did the DJ honors for us again and the music was great. We had 112 guest this year who enjoyed food, music, dancing and friendship. A special THANKS to Eric Wegener for donating the chips and pretzels; and thanks to all of those who helped out by decorating or cleaning up, preparing food, serving our guest, taking pictures etc…you made this event a success. The appreciation and smiles from our guest said it all.
I would like to close by wishing everyone a blessed CHRISTmas season and a healthy and Happy New Year.
From The Knights Daughters By President Haley Schaner
At our last meeting, we discussed our Christmas party, donating to shared pregnancy, and donating to the Francis O’Donnell project. We also discussed our past breakfast held in November. I’m sorry to say due to the rising cost of food, the prices per person for our breakfast will raise to $6.00.
We have decided that it would be a nice gesture to our community to host a food drive. We will place a decorative box in the K of C hall for donations. We are looking for non-perishable items such as canned soup and vegetables, mac & cheese, noodles, cereal, etc. We will be donating the food to a local food bank. If you are able, please drop off your food in the box to help out those in need.
We are always looking for new members. If you are a female between ages 10-18 you are welcome to join. Our meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm. I hope to see you there.
CHILI FESTIVAL!
Championship Chili! & Championship Football
COME DOWN TO COUNCIL #788 ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2013 For a delicious taste of some wonderful chili. Tasting begins at 2 PM - Football games begin at 3 PM. NO judging, NO entry fees, Just some great tasting chili from Champion Chili makers. For a 5-dollar per person fee, sample an array of chili and then sit back and watch the NFL Championship football games with your Brother Knights. Special bonus, bring in a crock pot of your homemade chili and sample for FREE! Contact Rich Rybicki for further information at 663-1854
Columbian Patrons 2012
Albright Chris & Pat Holmes E. Gerald & Carol Reyes Rosendo & EsperanzaAlspaugh PGK Dan & Joan Hull Horace "Hod" & Theresa Rie nstra Jeff & PatriciaArbour Fred & Carol Hummel Florence Rocheleau FredArens Michael Ingold Johann Royale Jeane & JackieBachelder John & Barbara Izzo Patrick & Jo-Ann Ruch, Jr . Emil & Mary EllenBaker Tom (dec) Donna Jackus PGK Joseph "Jay" & Laurie Rybicki RichBaldwin Frank & Kathy Jensen Al & Sue Ryczek Rick & KarenBappert William Jurkovic Dane & Michelle Savage Deacon Dick & JoyceBarry Glenn & Sally Kalchik Thomas & Jane Schaefer Michael & PatriciaBauer Bob & Barbara Kehren Bruce & Denise Schafer PGK Carl & BettyBeachnau PGK Dan & Jeanne Kent Pierce & Kathleen Schane r Bill & ElizabethBellgowan Tom & Kay Killian Dr. Brian Schertzing David & Mary EllenBennett Jerome & Marcia Knapp Ronald Schmitz PGK Don & PhyllisBleicher Jim & Brooke Kobus PFN Joe & Linda Schmitz Richard & CarleenBlundy Richard & Diane Kramer Peter Schrauben PGK Larry & MarleneBollman Carl & Janie Kussmaul R.Jay & Katie Schroeder Kenneth & MarlaBollman James A. & Diane Kay Lamond Robert & Vivian Sco deller RaymondBoucher PGK Albert & Marian Leece Lawrence Semrau Larry & AliceBrandell Francis Lehman Thomas & Elizabeth Shaw William & SusanBrennan PGK Bruce & Joyce Lipp Earl Shay David & JulieBrickner Dr. Robert Lloyd Douglas & Angela Simon PGK Harold & DeborahCarey Mark Luedtke PGK David & Nancy Smith CharlesChasse' GK Bill & Marybeth Macksood Steven & Patti Sohn Ken & MarilynCherniawski Frank & Janette Mahoney Robert & Jennie Sol is JonathonCicorelli Frank & Rose Majeske Don & Carol Joy Spehar Robert & ColleenConley Charles & Judy Malloy Conrad & Marge Spenski Ron & JoannCorey Jay & Mary Manning Kurt & Kelly Sprague Homer & JoyceCostigan Christopher & Margaret Masseau Douglas Stafford Ed & LindaCummings Phillip & Jane Mc Cloy PSD Richard & Mary Ellen Stamford Ralph & Patr iciaDaggett Curtis & Mary Jo Mc Crackin Richard & Carol Ste ensma William & HattieDart C. Douglas & Janice Mc Mahon Jim & Pat Stevens Allan & PatriciaDe Rose John A. & Norma Mc Namara Jack & Colleen Stickn ey CharlesDeschryver Joseph McCrackin Michael Stoffer Edward & KathyDewitt Dr. Mark & Kathleen McDonald Robert Stotenbur Daniel & JudyDiaz Mario McGinley Michael Stump MarvinDiGiovanni Joseph & Darlene McQuillan Ed & Rebecca Stum p MichaelDomagalski Donald & Caroline Meyers Grover Swink Rodger & AnnDu Mont Charlene Miller Todd & Maureen Tabor PGK Lawrence & DoloresDu Mont Mike & Tonia Milliman Richard & Donna Tellier Gary & JanetFata Ernest & Teresa Minich PGK Tom & Alice Thelen Danie l & CarolFedewa Duane & Anne Clark Moore Justin & Renee Thelen Da vid & PamelaFedewa Hilary & Rosaline Nicholson Robert & Jeannette T helen Fred & PatriciaFeldpausch Hilary & Anna Nickoff Richard & Rosemary Thelen Richard & AlbertaFlorian Jeffery & Stephanie O Shea Joe & Nancy Thias George "Tony"Flynn Thomas & Rebecca Ockert Jerry and Kathy Thomas Dan iel & ChristineFox George & Theresa Oppenlander Melissa Torres Jose & OfeliaFranklin Fay Ozanich Walt & Mary Kay Travis Paul & BarbieFrazier Larry Pavona Nicholas & Linda Vedder Erich & TiffanyGarcia Joseph & Sarah Perez Enrique & Olivia Walker Greg oryGlisson Jean Peruchietti Michael & Cindy Walsh Terry & GailGoerge Hilary & Jane Pillar Tom & Beverly Warner Jim & CayGrades Ronald Pirochta Fred & Marilyn Wawiernia PGK Ed & PennyGreeley Sr. David Plunkett PGK Ray & Rosemary Wegener Chris & Noelle Green James & Ann Pollack Bernard & Caroline Wegener Eric & KarenHanifan Patrick & Mary Ann Potoczny John & Joann Wegener PGK HerbertHanlon Michael & Kathleen Powell Tim Wegener PGK Michael & VickeyHarris Thomas & Marilyn Powell Louis Wegener PGK Tom & JoyceHayes FR Maurice Price Carl Whyte Robert & CatherineHinds Dr. Rowland Pung Don & Bea Williams Authurlee & DorotheaHolland Patrick & Nancy Pung Don & Bea Zerfas Ronald & Joan
Zerfas Ronald & Joan
A special thank you to all the above patrons who help defray the cost of printing the newsletter. If you would like to help and become a patron,contact Jim Warner at 517-719-6794. Your donation of only $10.00 per year, helps your council and co rporation get the hardcopy newsletter to youeach month. Your donation is greatly appreciated a nd both your corporation and council thank you.
RICHARD COUNCIL, No. 788 5300 North Grand River Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48906
27th Annual Francis O'Donnell Christmas Project
Brother Knights and Families: December 2012
Christmas time will be here before we know it and I am starting to get organized to get this project underway. This will be our 27th year of providing food and gifts to 24 families of the working and unemployed poor. With our economy in critical condition, we will probably be assisting more who have been laid off or lost jobs with companies that are cutting back or going out of business. The O’Donnell project is totally funded by donations of cash from our membership. The Knights and Ladies Auxiliary work with me to pack food boxes and purchase and wrap Christmas gifts for the 24 families we adopt. The families are assigned to us by the Capital Area Community Services who provide data sheets giving info about sizes needed and the children’s age and sex. Special needs are sometimes required. I do all of the shopping for food and bulk food donations. Our only expense for this project is for the postage and supplies needed to print and send this appeal out to you. I also provide the workers lunch and refreshments after the work is done. Can you help or donate ? Call me if you want to help. My cell number is 243-3107. We need your financial support to make this project a success once again. Remember the first and foremost principal of our order is Charity. It is our Christian and Fraternal duty to help our brothers and sisters who are in need. Remember, Jesus said, “Whatever you do for the least of my brothers you do unto me”. God Bless us all, and please pray for the success of this project. To donate, write a check, made out to the Council and note on the memo line O’Donnell Project. Mail or drop off your donation at the Council. Please, also, note on the envelope the O’Donnell Project. This will aid in separating donations from other mail such as dues or other council business.
PGK Al Boucher, Francis O’Donnell Project Chairman
The Hunt Begins For The Wild Game Dinner 1-19-13
And The Redneck Grillin’ Begins
Don Quixote Party At The Club 2012
Kids Halloween Party At The Knights of Columbus 2012
SPELLING BEE HELD ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Richard Council #788 5300 N. Grand River Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48906 Chartered May 30, 1903 “In Service To One, In Service To All” ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID LANSING, MICHIGAN PERMIT #434
DECEMBER 2012 SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT 25 NOV. Club Closed Decorate Hall For Christmas 12:00 Noon
26 Club Open 4 pm
27 Club Open 4 pm
28 Club Open 4 pm
29 Club Open 4 pm Men’s Bowling 6 pm
30 Club Open 4 pm FAMILY FUN NIGHT. Singing of Carols & Lighting of Tree
1 Club Open 4 pm Doc Eagan Xmas Party. 1-3 pm
2 Club Closed
3 Club Open 4 pm
4 Club Open 4 pm Officers Meeting 7:30 pm
5 Club Open 4 pm Ladies Auxiliary Meeting 7:00 pm
6 Club Open 4 pm Men’s Bowling 6 pm
7 Club Open 4 pm FISH FRY 5:30 pm
8 Club Open 4 pm Ladies Auxiliary Xmas Party & Auction 5:30 pm
9 Club Closed St. Gerard Breakfast After 7:30 am, 9 am, and 11:00 am masses
10 Club Open 4 pm
11 Club Open 4 pm Council Mtg. 7:30 pm
12 Club Open 4 pm Knights Daughters Mtg. 7:00 pm LCA Meeting 7 pm
13 Club Open 4 pm Men’s Bowling 6 pm
14 Club Open 4 pm
15 Club Open 4 pm
16 Club Closed
17 Club Open 4 pm
18 Club Open 4 pm 4 th Degree Meeting 7:30 pm
19 Club Open 4 pm St. Gerard’s Men’s Night Out at the Club 7pm
20 Club Open 4 pm Men’s Bowling 6 pm
21 Club Open 4 pm
22 Club Open 4 pm
23 Club Closed Francis O’Donnell Deliveries
24 Club Closed
25 Club Closed
26 Club Open 4 pm
27 Club Open 4 pm Men’s Bowling 6 pm
28 Club Open 4 pm
29 Club Open 4 pm
30 Club Closed
31 Club Open 4 pm New Year’s Eve Get Together. Bring A Dish To Pass.
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