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LANSING COLUMBIAN FEBRUAY 2013 - Volume 1007 #8 Monthly

Available at: kofc788.org

A Message From Your Grand Knight . . . . . .

My Brother Knights and Families: Vivat Jesus!!

As this newsletter goes to press we put another Wild Game Dinner “in the books” and as always it was an outstanding success. This event is a corporation sponsored event but it takes the collective efforts of all of us to make it happen. It is our single largest fundraising event of the year and is essential to keeping our council building maintained and the doors open. Without it, we would not be able to support an independent building or support the charitable organizations that the Knights champion. On that note; I would personally like to extend a special thanks to Ken Morrison for stepping up and chairing this event for the past two years as well as the WGD committee members who donated numerous hours and labor, Dale Bassett who headed up the kitchen of cooks and last but not least the countless people who volunteered at the dinner itself. Great Job everyone and again; THANK YOU! It is hard to believe that the Lenten season is upon us already and with it comes the opportunity to rejoice in your Christian faith and reflect on the role that Jesus plays in everything we do. At the Knights of Columbus Lent also brings with it the Tootsie Roll Drive, an annual event to assist the intellectually disabled. Year after year Knights all over the country donate their time on Palm Sunday weekend to go out and “man” a position for a couple of hours collecting donations from the public that will benefit the intellectually disabled in our area. Calls will be going out soon to all members seeking volunteers to do a shift; please consider volunteering your time; or better yet, bring your kids or family to help out, make it a family event. What better way to instill Christian values and show that helping others truly is the work of God? If you would like to volunteer, contact Jeff Lorencen at 517-974-3399. Here are a few of the upcoming events at Council 788, hope to see you there.

Friday, January 25th - Mexican Dinner 5:00 – 7:00 PM Friday, February 1st - Fish Fry 5:00 - 7:30 PM Saturday, February 2nd - CCW class with Deacon Savage 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday, February 12th - Fat Tuesday Dinner 5:00 – 7:00 PM Friday, February 15th - Weekly Lenten Fish Fry’s Begin 5:00 – 7:30 PM Saturday, February 16th - Scrap the Day Away Event 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday, February 24th - Major Degree – at Okemos Council 1:00 PM

*** The February Council Meeting (6:30 PM) has been moved to St. Gerard to accommodate the Fat Tuesday Dinner. God Bless

2-14-13 Mike Schaefer

Grand Knight, Council#788 2-3-13

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

I would first like to thank all of those who participated in our annual WILD GAME DINNER which was held on Saturday, January 19th. My heartfelt thanks to Chairman Ken Morrison and Co-Chairman PGK Bill Chassee’, Denise Kelsey, R. Jay Kussmaul, and Jeff Lorencen for all of their hard work as committee heads to bring this fund raiser to a successful conclusion. My thanks also to our chefs, Dale Bassett and Paul Travis, for again putting out a fantastic meal. All of these people combined with the many many workers assisting them in the cooking, setting up, tearing down, promotion, game handling, ticket sales, and the many tasks that it takes to put this annual dinner together. Without their help, none of this would be possible. Thanks again for all your help.

My thanks also to Dave Schertizing who has helped us with many projects around the club, reducing the costs that would have been necessary to repair our building. Most recently, Dave replaced our kitchen door which as aged and needed replacing. Thanks Dave. Also to Ron Cook and J.D. Diaz for their help in the Hoop Shoot Program that also happened on Saturday, January 19th. Finally, thank you to Rich Rybicki who again put on a successful Chili Cook-off on Sunday, January 20th. Many different kinds of chili were available to be tasted and voted on along with watching the playoff games preparing for the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 3rd.

I also want to report that the LCA Board has voted to move our meetings to the 4th Wednesday of the month beginning in February. This is to allow some of the members to attend the Men’s Night Out at St. Gerard which had them scheduled on the third Wednesday. Our meetings will still start at 7:00 pm, but will now be on the fourth Wednesday of each month. There are many events that are coming up during February and March, including a St. Patrick’s Day Party on Saturday, March 16th. This will include a Corn Beef, Cabbage, and Potato dinner, along with dessert, and live music. So plan ahead and plan to come to the club more often for all the activities that we are planning for you.

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.

FEBRUARY 2013

KNIGHTS OF THE MONTH

John Drzik

FEBRUARY 2013

FAMILY OF THE MONTH

PGK Al & Marian Boucher

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

Sickness & Distress

Prayers and recovery intentions continue to be needed for Brothers Rod Shangle, Louis R. Costello, Jay DeSmith brother-in-law to Dave Schertzing, Louie McKenna, Jack Pratt, Larry Tabor, and Mike Sparks.

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

I am pleased to report that we have received dues responses from approximately 42% of our membership to date. I would like to thank all of these members for their quick response in paying their dues and more importantly their generosity of the voluntary contributions. A second (reminder) billing will be going out shortly, so please don’t put off your first billing and save your Council the postage fees!

If, for any reason, you have concerns about your dues payment, or are having difficulty in paying due to financial or illness, please do not hesitate to contact our Grand Knight Mike Schaefer or myself so we can work it out. Please do not just ignore your billings.

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.

COMING EVENTS

1-25-13 Mexican Dinner At Club 5:30 pm 2-1-13 Fish Fry 5 pm - Live Music 2-2-13 Concealed Weapons Class 9-3 pm 2-3-13 Super Bowl Party - Time 5:00 pm

2-10-13 World Marriage Day – St. Gerard 2-12-13 Council Meeting at St. Gerard

7:30 pm

2-12-13 FAT TUESDAY DINNER 5:30 pm 2-14-13 VALENTINES DAY

2-15-13 Lenten Fish Frys Start - 5:00 pm 2-16-13 Scrap The Day Away Event With Pattie Schaefer 10:00 am 2-17-13 St. Gerard Breakfast After 7:30 am, 9:00 am & 11:00 am Masses 2-22-13 Lenten Fish Fry 5:00 pm 2-24-13 Major Degree At Okemos Council 1:00 pm 2-27-13 LCA Meeting 7:00 pm

3-1-13 Lenten Fish Fry 5:00 pm 3-8-13 Lenten Fish Fry 5:00 pm 3-15-13 Lenten Fish Fry 5:00 pm 3-16-13 St. Patrick’s Day Party 5:30 pm

3-22-13 Lenten Fish Fry 5:00 pm 3-29-13 Lenten Fish Fry 5:00 pm 3-31-13 Easter – Club Closed 4-12-13 Steak Fry – 5:30 pm Live Music 7 pm

February 10th

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

R. Jay Kussmaul – Captain Tom Kalchik Raymond Farr Dave Brandell Frank Brandell Ralph Stamford Rick Smith Mike Schueller Dane Jurkovic Walt Ozanich Dave Luedtke Jimmy Isaac

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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 !!!

COME SCRAP THE DAY AWAY WITH PATTIE SCHAEFER Have a bunch of photos from the holidays that need to be scrapped; a scrapbook that needs finished; a project you need to get started on for a graduation; or do you just have tons of pictures that aren’t getting looked at and you made a New Year’s resolution to finally do something with them? We have the solution for you!

On Saturday February 16th I (with my husband) will be hosting the first annual Scrap the Day Away fundraising event at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 5300 N. Grand River. We will be catering to both traditional and Digital scrappers (Card Makers also welcome) and Creative Memories (CM) consultants will be on hand with educational demonstrations as well as items for purchase. The Storybook digital program and CM artwork is available for download that day so there is no delay in starting your album or project.

The fee is $40.00 which includes the all-day scrap from 10 AM – 8 PM, meals, WiFi access, free use of a Cricut Machine with over 70 cartridges, access to the CM cutting system, access to a huge selection of Stampin Up clear and traditional stamps, a selection of free 12X12 papers and much, much more. Door prizes and freebies will be given out throughout the day.

Lunch and Dinner are included; Coffee, hot chocolate and ice water are free. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at the bar.

A sign-up sheet is available at the bar and $10.00 holds your spot as space is limited. If you have questions or special needs (food allergies etc...) please contact Pattie Schaefer at 517-242-1830.

Come have fun with friends and support our council at the same time…Win Win!!

Hoop Shoot Again Successful By Ron Cook & J.D. Diaz

The annual Hoop Shoot was held on Saturday, January 19th and as usual the level of competition was very high. Participants shot baskets and competed for their chance to move onto the District and State finals. There were several boys and girls who participated and we want to thank all of those who did compete to win. We would also like to thank the several volunteers that helped run this year’s program to make it a success again.

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

Francis O’Donnell Project 2012 By PGK Al Boucher

Our annual Christmas project was a success once again. This was our 26th year, distributing gifts and food to 24 families here in the Lansing area. We provided each family member with Christmas gifts and each family received enough food for their Christmas meal and the week to follow. Our families consisted of 37 adults and 59 children.

I want to thank all of the members who sent in a cash donation. With food prices so high your generosity covered all of our expense and we will have a good amount to carry over to next year’s project. Also, thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary for the gift shopping and wrapping and all of the helpers who were here to deliver to our adopted families.

From The Knights Daughters By President Haley Schaner The Knights Daughters are becoming really busy starting this Lenten time of year. We have fish frys coming up on February 1st, and February 15th . We also have a bake sale on March 8th and March 22nd. We are having a breakfast on March 3rd, so come on out to all of these events.

If you are a baptized catholic between the ages of 10 – 15, you can join us and come to our meetings which are the second Wednesday of every month starting at 7:00 pm. You are always welcomed !!!

Super Bowl Party

Sunday - February 3rd

Doors Open 5:00 pm - Kick Off 6:30 pm

Happy Hour Bar Prices

Games - Pull Tabs - Lots Of Fun !!!!

Everyone Welcome

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS AS OF TUESDAY - JANUARY 8, 2013

Paul Pirrotta Craig Collins Frank Roinowski Thomas Klein Lyle Adams Transfers In: Michael Szostak

HOOP SHOOT CONTEST JANUARY 19, 2013

WILD GAME DINNER 2013

Columbian Patrons 2013

Fred Arbour Thomas Harris Donald RuthruffJohn Bachelder Dennis Henderson Richard RybickiFrank Baldwin Patrick Holland Michael SchaeferThomas Bellgowan Gerald Holmes William SchanerJerome Bennett Horace Hull Brian SchertzingJames Biergans Johann Ingold David SchertzingJames Bleicher Patrick Izzo Lawrence SchraubenJames Bollman Thomas Kalchik Raymond ScodellerW Book Peter Kramer Larry SemrauAlbert Boucher Robert Lamond William ShawFrancis Brandell Thomas Lehman David ShayMark Carey Richard Martinez Harold SimonFrank Cicorelli Douglas Masseau Charles SmithRonald Cook Richard Maurer Kenneth SohnJay Corey Richard Mc Crackin Ronald SpenskiChristopher Costigan James Mc Mahon Edmund StaffordC Dart Richard McCloy Allan StevensJohn De Rose Robert McDonald Daniel StotenburMark DeWitt Michael McGinley Marvin StumpMario Diaz Thomas Minich Lawrence TaborMichael Du Mont Justin Moore Dennis TheisJames Fabiano Walter Ozanich David ThelenHilary Feldpausch Michael Peruchietti Frederick ThelenJeffrey Florian Thomas Pillar Richard ThelenGeorge Fox Raymond Plunkett Daniel ThomasFay Franklin James Pohl James WarnerLarry Frazier Bernard Pollack Edward WawierniaJoseph Garcia John Potoczny Christopher WegenerHilary Goerge Louis Powell Herbert WegenerRonald Grades Rosendo Reyes Thomas WegenerJames Green Jeane Royale Anthony WeimerPatrick Hanifan Emil Ruch Ronald Zerfas

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 apatron contact, Jim Warner at 517-719-6794. Your donation of only $10.00 per year, helps your council and corporation get the hardcopy newsletter to you each month. Your donation is greatly appreciated and both your corporation and council thank you.

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

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FEBRUARY 2013 SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT 27 JAN Club Closed

28 Club Open 4 pm

29 Club Open 4 pm

30 Club Open 4 pm

31 Club Open 4 pm Men’s Bowling 6 pm

1 Club Open 4 pm Fish Fry 5:00 pm Live Music 7 pm

2 Club Open 4 pm Concealed Weapons Class 9-3 pm

3 Club Closed SUPER BOWL PARTY 5:00pm

4 Club Open 4 pm

5 Club Open 4 pm Officers Meeting 7:00 pm

6 Club Open 4 pm Ladies Auxiliary Meeting 7 pm


8 Club Open 4 pm

9 Club Open 4 pm

10 Club Closed World Marriage Day At St. Gerard

11 Club Open 4 pm

12 Club Open 4 pm Council Mtg. 7:30 pm At St. Gerard FAT TUESDAY Dinner 5:30 pm

13 Club Open 4 pm Knights Daughters Mtg. 7:00 pm

14 Club Open 4 pm VALENTINES DAY Men’s Bowling 6 pm

15 Club Open 4 pm Lenten Fish Fry 5 pm

16 Club Open 4 pm Scrap The Day Away With Pattie Schaefer 10:00 am

17 Club Open 8 am St. Gerard Breakfast After 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 AM Masses

18 Club Open 4 pm

19 Club Open 4 pm 4 th Degree Meeting 7:30 pm

20 Club Open 4 pm



23 Club Open 4 pm

24 Club Closed Major Degree At Okemos Council 1 pm

25 Club Open 4 pm

26 Club Open 4 pm

27 Club Open 4 pm LCA Meeting 7:00 pm


1 MARCH Club Open 4 pm Lenten Fish Fry 5 pm Live Music 7 pm

2 Club Open 4 pm

3 Club Closed

4 Club Open 4 pm

5 Club Open 4 pm Officers Mtg. 7:00 pm

6 Club Open 4 pm Ladies Auxiliary Meeting 7 pm



9 Club Open 4 pm

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