COUNCIL OFFICERS
2017-2018
Grand Knight
Chester Ostrowski 734-464-0155
Deputy Grand Knight
Lee Nuttall 248-366-6560
Chancellor Mark Rodemeyer 734-591-1303
Recorder
John Galindo 313-805-0204
Treasurer Gary Markwardt 734-464-8298
Advocate
Jerry Sulak PGK
734-464-7477
Warden Rick Galindo
248-788-5332
Inside Guard Edmund Shaheen 734-462-1907 Shane Brazeika 734-476-9078
Outside Guards
Tony Bozann 734-464-2016 Tom LaMacchia 734-591-2227
Trustee – One Year
Joe Dersha 734-476-7122
Trustee – Two Year Dan Vecchioni 734-591-9318
Trustee – Three Year
Michael Felczak 248-730-9336
Financial Secretary Lou Fiorentino 248-347-7816
Lecturer
William Alderman 248-476-8970
Grand Knight’s Corner – Chester Ostrowski
Several things are about to happen in our council. Foremost
on this list is our annual election of officers. I wish to take this
opportunity to encourage all eligible members to consider
running for an elected office. We need to continue getting new
leadership because that brings in new ideas and allows our
council to grow and remain strong. The nomination process
starts in April and elections are in May. Office terms are for
one year. Next June finds us sponsoring our annual car show
on the parish grounds. During the month of July we will be
having our inaugural golf outing followed by dinner and
prizes. The moneys earned in the June and July events will
help us in our charitable acts so I am asking for all that can
help us please do.
At this time, I wish to thank all of the elected officers and the
appointed directors as well, for their help, support, and
guidance these last two years. I also extend my most gracious
thanks to all the members of this great council and their
families who have been there doing what needed to be done.
Last but not least are the Past Grand Knights from whom I
have learned a lot.
As I said almost two years ago No Man Is an Island No Man
Lives Alone. Please remember we are strongest when we all
work as one serving others.
Dooley Echo Knights of Columbus
Dr. Thomas A. Dooley Council #5492 Livonia, Michigan www.dooleyknights5492.com
April May June 2018
Newsletter Issue 56
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The BIG 6 The Activation Team would like to thank all the Knights who helped mentor our newest members over the past year. We are also looking for Knights who would be interested in serving as Mentors over the next year. As a Mentor, you would be responsible for helping a new Knight become active in our Council. You would be asked to: · Contact a new Knight in advance to remind him to attend our monthly Membership Meetings. · Inform the new Knight of upcoming activities and volunteer opportunities in which he may be interested in participating. · Inform the new Knight of Major Degree Ceremonies in the area if he is only a First Degree Knight. Ideally, a Mentor will attend the Major Degree Ceremony with the new Knight. · Assist the new Knight in completing the requirements for the Shining Armor Award, if in his first year as a Knight, or the Michigan Shining Armor Award, if in a later year. · Introduce the new Knight to brother Knights and make the new Knight feel welcome at Council events. · Strive to develop a “Big Brother” type of friendship with the new Knight and encourage dialogue to help him gain a deeper understanding of the principles and core priorities of the Knights of Columbus.
It is important that we encourage/help our new members to become active. Please consider serving as a Mentor. Contact Dan Vecchioni, e-mail [email protected], phone 734.591.9318.
YOUTH GROUP FUNDRAISER
Please help support out Youth Groups in their projects this coming year. These are projects to help them grow in their
Christian faith and do so much good for the people they serve. Some of the things they will be working on and need funding
for are:
• “Young People Who Care” mission trip to help people in Appalachia (Frenchville, Pa.) in June.
• “Just 5 Days” Jr. High mission to St. Joseph, MI.
• “Young Neighbors in Action” mission to Winnebago Indian Reservation in Nebraska.
• High School Retreats in Fall and Spring
• Rainbow Conference in January
Please join us for a great breakfast and support our Youth Groups as they participate in these projects. Donations are also
accepted and appreciated.
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Chocolate Chip or Regular Pancakes, Hot Pancake Syrup,
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$6 Adults
$4 for children (8-14)
$13 Family Plan
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Children 7 & under)
SUNDAY – April 22, 2018
From 8:00 am -12:30 pm
PICTURES AND BREAKFAST
Have family or individual portraits, with assorted backdrops, taken in the side room during breakfast. You will receive
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posters in vestibule for more information. Sponsored by Thomas A. Dooley Council 5492 Knights of Columbus
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WHAT OUR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DO
The Knights donate money and deliver supplies donated by local merchants to “Sister Judie’s Outreach” in memory of Sister Judie at “Good Shepherd Church” near downtown Detroit in a ministry to the homeless and low-income people in the surrounding area.
The Knights donate time and money to support the efforts of Corpus Christi Parish in Detroit with its outreach to the low-income people in its neighborhood and to Gianna House that supports and teaches unwed mothers to keep and raise their children.
The Knights prepare and serve pancake breakfasts and spaghetti dinners to raise money for various charities.
The Knights participate in the statewide Tootsie Roll Drive to raise funds for our citizens with intellectual disabilities.
The Knights support the seminarians at Sacred Heart, St. Cyril and Methodious and other seminaries with funds to help defray expenses, along with direct seminarian support.
The Knights award annual scholarships in the name of the late Richard Stanisz to selected children and grandchildren of Knights in good standing.
The Knights support over 36 charities statewide from our “Take Five” program. Each member donates an extra $5 with his annual dues.
The Knights and their spouses assist St. Colette Parish with the family picnic and “Donut Sundays.”
The Knights assist with parish blood drives four times each year and an annual Halloween party for the parish families.
The Knights support “RIGHT TO LIFE” programs throughout the year.
The Knights collect and wrap sweatshirts for boys and girls and deliver them to Holy Cross Children’s Services during the Christmas season.
The Knights also offer many opportunities for spiritual growth and social activities that include the Knights and their families. This helps bring us together in friendship and energizes and inspires us in the practice of our Faith and in service to others.
The Knights meet on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00PM with a light meal, dessert and camaraderie at 6:00PM to which prospective new members are welcome.
We welcome new members at anytime.
Call: Pat Murphy at 734-776-4799
Visit our website at: http://www.dooleyknights5492.com/
The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to the flesh.
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Knights of Columbus - Dr. Thomas A Dooley Council 5492 Prayer List
Repose of the Soul Rene LaBelle Sister Judie Ann Ruggirello Mary Jeffries Dan Kachnowski Sick Ron Barch Eileen Shaeen Maryann Barch Del Stanisz Ellen Casero Barbara Cruickshank Sterling Rick Ferguson (K) Bill Traster Ron Florkowski Romero Ureste Sylvia Giczewski Kris Walters Reon Glennon Bruno Walczak Richard Glennon Cecelia Walczak Marge Kucharick Alan Walker Lillian Lim George Lim (K) Joan Mason Judy Nagy Margaret Ostrowski Ed Pawlik (K) Margaret Rife Ralph Rais Ron Rais Peter Russell
Council Membership Report & Recognition
As of March 31st, 2018 we have 235 Members, including 7 Honorary and 41 Honorary Life Members.
Special congratulations to the following Brother Knights who are celebrating milestones:
Norb Giczewski PGK, 65 Years in June
Mike Lehane, 45 Years in June
Pat Temple, 40 Years in June
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations All!!!
Congratulations!!!
Officers Meetings
Meetings are the first Thursday of each month @ 7 p.m. “sharp” St. Colette Activities Center – Room B
Day Date Time Event Chairman Phone # Location
Tuesday 3-Apr 7:15pm Bible Study Alan Brandemihl 734.542.0913 A/C Rm. "C"
Thursday 5-Apr 6:00pm Charity/Finance Committee Meeting Lou Fiorentino 248.347.7816 A/C Rm. "B"
Thursday 5-Apr 7:00pm K of C Business Meeting Chet Ostrow ski 734.464.0155 A/C Rm. "B"
Saturday 7-Apr 10:00am Corporate Communion Set-up Rick Gignac 313.580.3761 A/C
Saturday 7-Apr 5:30pm Corporate Communion, Chalice Presentation & Dinner Rick Gignac 313.580.3761 A/C
Sat/Sun 7-8 Apr All Masses Membership Drive Patrick Murphy 734.776.4799 Church
Tuesday 10-Apr 7:15pm Bible Study Alan Brandemihl 734.542.0913 A/C Rm. "C"
Thursday 12-Apr 6:00pm Information Night for Membership Drive Patrick Murphy 734.776.4799 Church
Thursday 12-Apr 6:00pm Stanisz Scholarship Committee Meeting Mark Stanisz 248.698.4673 Rm "C"
Thursday 12-Apr 7:00pm K of C Membership Meeting - Nomination of Officers Chet Ostrow ski 734.464.0155 A/C
Friday 13-Apr 6:45pm Euchre Party
John Galindo Mike
Felczak
313.805.0204
734.462.2355 A/C
Tuesday 17-Apr 7:15pm NO Bible Study Alan Brandemihl 734.542.0913 A/C Rm. "C"
Friday 20-Apr 6:00pm Putt-Putt Family Night Mark Henry 734-394-6965 A/C
Saturday 21-Apr 9:00am Pancake Breakfast Set-up Bob Walters 734.462.2745 A/C
Sunday 22-Apr 8:00am-12:30pm
Pancake Breakfast - Kitchen help 7:00am, Griddle help 7:00am, Rest of
help 7:30am. Bob Walters 734.462.2745 A/C
Tuesday 24-Apr 7:15pm Bible Study Alan Brandemihl 734.542.0913 A/C Rm. "C"
Sunday 29-Apr 8:00/9:30 Mass Donut Sunday Lee Nuttall 248.366.6560 Social Area
May- 18
Tuesday 1-May 7:15pm Bible Study Alan Brandemihl 734.542.0913 A/C Rm. "C"
Thursday 3-May 6:30pm Membership Committee Meeting Patrick Murphy 734.776.4799 A/C Rm. "B"
Thursday 3-May 7:00pm K of C Business Meeting Chet Ostrow ski 734.464.0155 A/C Rm. "B"
Friday 11-May 6:45pm Euchre Party
John Galindo Mike
Felczak
313.805.0204
734.462.2355 A/C
Thursday 10-May 6:30 PM Marian Devotion Church
Thursday 10-May 7:00pm K of C Membership Meeting and Election of Officers Chet Ostrow ski 734.464.0155 A/C
Sunday 20-May 8:00/9:30 Mass Donut Sunday Lee Nuttall 248.366.6560 Social Area
Saturday 26-May All Masses Solicit Blood Drive Appointments Dan Brow n 734.464.1610 Church
Sunday 27-May All Masses Solicit Blood Drive Appointments Dan Brow n 734.464.1610 Church
Saturday 2-Jun 7:00am - 3:00pm Car Show Bob Rais 248.348.0399 Church
Saturday 2-Jun All Masses Solicit Blood Drive Appointments Dan Brow n 734.464.1610 Church
Sunday 3-Jun All Masses Solicit Blood Drive Appointments Dan Brow n 734.464.1610 Church
Wednesday 6-Jun 1:00-7:00pm Blood Drive Chuck Pickett 248.477.2060 A/C
Thursday 7-Jun 6:00pm Charity/Finance Committee Meeting Lou Fiorentino 248.347.7816 A/C Rm. "B"
Thursday 7-Jun 7:00pm K of C Business Meeting Chet Ostrow ski 734.464.0155 A/C Rm. "B"
Mon-Tues 11/12 Jun Noon - 6:30pm Texas Hold-em Charitable Fund Raiser Bob Rais 248.348.0399 Malarkey's
Wed-Thurs 13/14 Jun 7pm - 2am Texas Hold-em Charitable Fund Raiser Bob Rais 248.348.0399 Malarkey's
Thursday 14-Jun 6:00pm K of C Membership Meeting & Scholarship Aw ards Chet Ostrow ski 734.464.0155 A/C
Jun-18
Apr-18
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
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Birthdays and Anniversaries – God Bless!
Wedding Anniversaries
April Years
J im & O p h e l i a T a p l e r 11
A l l e n & N ikk i W a l ke r 17
J im & A n n e R o u e n 25
T im & C o l l e e n C o w h e r 29
M a tt & M a ry A n n e M i l l e r 30
G a ry & L in d a N ie c ka rz 31
B i l l & J i l l A l d e rm a n 36
E m i l & L i l l i a n Za p a l sk i 72
May
T im & D e a n n a K l i sz 17
C h ris & T a n y a F o w l e r 19
T im & G in a K a sp e r 21
C h ris & K a re n R o o se n 24
C h u c k & T h e re sa N a g i 27
A n d re w & A n n a M a z z a ra 28
J im & D e b o ra h M a sh in ske 31
M a rk & C in d y H e n ry 31
B o b & D ia n e E v a n sk i 32
M ike & K a th y L ie n in g 32
G l e n n & F ra n c a G a rd n e r 34
T o m & A n n A m b e rs 35
D a n & N a n c y V e c c h io n i 36
J im & J u l i e B a n a r 41
G re g & M o n ic a N o w e l l 43
B o b & K a rl e n e S te c ko w sk i 44
R o n & B e rn a d in e D a n o w sk i 46
J im & J o A n n B a u m b ic k 47
B o b & D ia n e R e in e c k 49
M ike & C a m i l l e L e h a n e 51
B o b & M a ria n S m e n to w sk i 56
M a n n y & V i rg in i a F e rn a n d e z 57
R o n & J o a n M a so n 57
B i l l & C h risti n e C ru ic ksh a n k *
June
B ra d & C a ro l y n S o c h a c k i 8
G e o rg e & P a t S m e d l e y 19
P a u l & J o a n n e B re n n a n 26
R o n & T a m i Ze l l n e r 34
B o b & D e b b ie R a is 36
R e v . G a ry M ic h a l ik (O rd a in e d ) 37
A l a n & S a n d ra B ra n d e m ih l 40
M ike & A n n e M a rie T o ka rsky 40
R e g is & A n n B u c k l e y 41
B o b & M a ry M e z z a d ri 42
J e rry & G e rrie S u l a k 48
J o e & S u e D e rsc h a 53
M ike & G l o ri a P o to c h i c k 55
V in c e & M a ria n S u th e rl a n d 56
T o n y & L a v o n n e K im m e l 57
W a l te r & D e l p h in e W l o sin sk i 67
S ta n & D e l o re s Za l e w sk i 69
T o m & M a ry W a l in g 75
R o y & K a th y S g ro i *
L a rry & J a n D iB a sio *
Birthdays
P e te B a g a z in sk i 1 -A p r
J im L a se c k i 3-A p r
T im K a sp e r 5-A p r
J o e J e ffrie s 1 0-A p r
N o rb G ic z e w sk i J r 1 1 -A p r
J im M e rri l l 1 1 -A p r
M a tth e w B u rke 1 2-A p r
K e v in B e a rd sl e y 1 7-A p r
J o n a th a n H e n ry 1 7-A p r
M ike C io l i n o 1 9-A p r
G e o rg e L im 21 -A p r
C a se y R e e d 21 -A p r
E d m u n d S h a h e e n 21 -A p r
P a u l D a n ie l 24-A p r
P a u l C h io d o 26-A p r
J im J o l l y 26-A p r
D a n M c D o n a l d 26-A p r
G a ry B e e rn a e rt 30-A p r
J im M a sh in ske 30-A p r
J o h n B a rn a b y 1 -M a y
D r. F ra n c o F a c c h in i 3-M a y
D a v e C o n n 4-M a y
T o n y G a l l i n a 4-M a y
B i l l M c C a rl e y 4-M a y
S ta n Ze l e w sk i 4-M a y
T M a rk H e a l y 9-M a y
R ic h a rd C h rz a sz 1 0-M a y
G a ry M a rkw a rd t 1 1 -M a y
G a ry B a tta g l i a 1 6-M a y
A l a n B ra n d e m ih l 1 7-M a y
N o rm P a sz ko 1 7-M a y
A l b e rt B e n o i t 20-M a y
Zig m e n t K u c h a re k 21 -M a y
C h e t O stro w sk i 21 -M a y
C h e ste r S z c z o tka 27-M a y
B e rn a rd B a rto s 28-M a y
P e te r R e c ke r 28-M a y
M a tth e w H e b e rt 30-M a y
J im R o u e n 3-J u n
J im B a u m b ic k 4-J u n
B ru n o W a l c z a k 5-J u n
T h o m a s V a n R e n te rg h e m 7-J u n
Im a d A l fa ra h 1 2-J u n
M a rk C h e sn e y 1 2-J u n
P e te W a l ku sk i 1 2-J u n
J o e D e rsc h a 1 5-J u n
L a rry D ib a sio 1 7-J u n
M a rk H e n ry 26-J u n
G e n e K ro z a l 26-J u n
M a tt M i l l e r 26-J u n
P a u l B re n n a n 27-J u n
J im G e n d ro n 27-J u n
R e y J a ra m i l l o 28-J u n
D e n n is W h i te 30-J u n
Don't See Your Anniversary Years Only an *?
It is likely that I do not have your Wedding Anniversary Month or Year on Record. Please either call me or message me with this information. I will update the file so that you will no longer have an asterisk by your name. Thank you, Lou Fiorentino F. S.
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