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Knightly News Council No. 3615 Trenton, MI
P.O. Box 134 Trenton, MI 48183 - Business Meetings Second Monday 7:30 PM
Grand Knight’s Message
January 2015
Brother Knights,
I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year. May we be
blessed with health and peace in this
New Year. I hope this year we will
commit to bringing new members into
our council, and that current members
who have not been here in a while will
make a commitment to attend at least on
meeting this year. I feel a renewed
excitement in the council and would like
to see it continue and grow. Getting
involved in organizing and attending our
functions and events brings us closer
together and helps us see the results of
our efforts to help and aid those in need.
We have a lot of events coming up that
members can become involved in to help
us grow as individuals and a fraternal of
catholic men and families.
In our charitable efforts, we have done
well to help others not as fortunate as us.
I am thankful for everyone who donated
nonperishable food or money to the
Trenton and Our Lady of the Woods
Food Pantry’s. We are still bringing in
food and money to help people in need
have a better Christmas, with enough
food to feed their families. We also
donated 16 sweatshirts for the kids at
Holy Cross Children Services.
Brian and Debbie Cronan did a great and
what looked like an effortless job with
our council Spelling Bee. We filled the
hall with contestants and their family and
friends who attended to watch them
compete. The next level of the Spelling
Bee will be the Detroit Archdiocesan
Spelling Bee to be held at St Clare of
Montefalco Catholic Church,1401
Whittier, Grosse Pointe Park at 1:30 pm.
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Inside this issue:
Grand Knight
Bill Taurence
We are going to conduct a major degree
at our hall this January or February. If
you have not yet become a 3rd degree
Knight, this is your opportunity to do so.
Please attend the ceremony and allow
yourself to grow within our ranks. We
will let you know the date when has been
determined.
We are looking forward to a couple more
recruitment drives for new members in
the next 3 months. Please think of
people you interact with that are Catholic
men and ask them to consider becoming
a Knight, allowing them to be sponsored
and tutored by you in growing their faith.
We are having our Free Throw Contest
at the St. Joseph Church Gym on Sunday,
January 18th. All boys and girls form 9
thru 14 yrs. of age are eligible. Please
come and support the kids and help us
out. We could use a few Knights for
about (3) hours that Sunday from 1 to 3
pm.
We are also hosting a new event that is
scheduled for Saturday, January 31st of
2015. It is a Comedy Club night being
put together with the efforts of Bill
Neubecker, Tom Shanaver, Ed Umin and
Mike O’Neill. It will be a night of laughs
after a nice spaghetti dinner.
Do not forget our annual Mardi Gras, and
this year’s combination Valentine’s Day
DD Message
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Birthdays
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Prayer Requests
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Calendar of Events
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Field Agent Info
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fund raiser for Holy Cross Children
Services. In conjunction with
Sacred Heart Council in Grosse Ile,
we are a major contributor to
HCCS. Let us not disappoint the
kids who depend on us. Plan on
attending and having an enjoyable
evening as well as helping the kids.
A date has not been set yet, but we
will have a Desert Meal to support
seminarians at Sacred Heart Major
Seminary. This is one of the most
worthwhile events we can have, to
help bring in more priests into our
parishes to help and serve our
congregations. We as a council
have donated over $10,000, in the
few years we have done this. Plan
on attending this event and help
support our seminarians. If we
Catholics will not support them,
who will? The Lord will surely
bless us for doing so.
Happy New Year
Bill Taurence GK
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Michigan State Council
Raffle Tickets
I’m sure you have received your
Michigan State Council Raffle
Tickets by now. Each member
received (12) tickets to sell at $5.00
each. The sale of the tickets is one
way the State Council has to raise
funds for all the charities we the
Knights support in our state.
It is also a good fund raiser for the
council as one dollar from each
ticket sold comes back to the council
to be used in support of charities we
select.
If every council member sold or
purchased two tickets, we would
raise enough money to support one
seminarian, as an example. So
please make an effort to sell as many
as possible.
Vivat Jesus, RJL
McGivney Guild
Are you a member of the guild?
If you’re not, as a Knight you
should be? It costs nothing other
than requesting you to pray for
the cause of canonization of Fr.
Michael J. McGivney. You can
find a membership form in your
Columbia magazine, you do read
it, I hope. You may also sign up
online by going to KofC.org and
finding the link to the McGivney
Guild.
Welcome Newest Members
We want to welcome our newest
members Mark Stockman and
Julius D’Sa of OLOW, who
took the Charitable Degree on
Monday Dec. 8th. What a great
day to take their 1st degree on the
Feast of the Immaculate
Conception, as the Kof C holds
Mary in very high regard and
asks each Knight to pray the
Rosary of Mary. RJL
HCCS 2015 CALENDARS
Still have time to get one!
The council has the Holy Cross
Children’s Services (HCCS)
Calendars for 2015 available.
The calendar cost is $25 and
entitles the purchaser to over 365
drawings of $50, $500 or $5,000
dollar prizes. There is a drawing
for each day of the month of $50
and $500 for the month with a
Grand Prize of $5,000 at the end of
the year. Consider purchasing one
for yourself and others for family
or friends as a gift. First drawing
for Jan and Feb is in early Feb.
Brother Francis Boylan has been
the head of HCCS for over 40
years and is stepping down in the
coming year. As a tribute to him
why not purchase a calendar, if you
have never done so before. You
can ask the Grand Knight or the
DGK to get you one or more.
RJL
WORD FROM THE DISTRICT DEPUTY
Brother Knights,
If you feel good about something, don’t you tell your friends and share it with them?
Be it a good investment, a car or a song you like, a great restaurant or even a tremendous
cigar! I feel the same way about the Knights of Columbus...as that old commercial used
to say “we do good work!” Pope John Paul II said in effect that since people may not
read or see a bible, they will learn about our faith through our works. We can’t all teach,
or evangelize, or financially support someone, but we can do good works...and the
Knights gives that opportunity to other Catholic gentlemen. If you share the Knights, you are sharing your faith… As
James said “faith without works is dead.” You can’t have faith and not want to do good works for Christ. And that
was a large part of the sermons given at the winter conference… all we do, all we accomplish, it’s all for the glory of
God.
How can you not share that opportunity with others? Ask your friends and family to join us.
I spent a weekend at the winter state conference in Lansing, along with about 80 other district deputies and another
100 or so brother Knights in early December. It was a very good, educational time, and also a time to meet new
friends and renew old acquaintances. I feel really good letting you know there were many sweatshirts and baskets of
soaps, shampoos (hotel size) and other toiletries for the children of HCCS...all of which will go to good use by those in
need. I thank all for their generosity that participated and ask that more of you get involved in the New Year.
Happy New Year!
DD Jeff Dombrowski j.dombrowski@mikofc.org
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Pictures from the Memorial Mass at SHMS in November
J. Potestato, Seminarian Kevin Roelant, GK Bill, PGK R. Lambrix, Ed Umin
- The SHMS Gymnasium ↓
Dear Friends of RTL,
There will be a Sanctity of Life Rally at the Community Bible Church in Trenton (3700 Benson) at 2pm
on Jan 18 to commemorate the Roe v Wade decision, which established abortion as the law of the land.
Please come and invite friends and relatives. Please bring snacks to share if you can.
Happy Birthdays
1/1
1/4
1/5
1/6
1/7
1/8
Amos Barron
David Broughton
Robert Lezotte
Rev. Mr. Thomas Murphy
Mark Gilstorf
Edward Kish
Arthur Kacewicz
Mark Stockman
Timothy Taylor
Sean Calvin
1/10
1/11
1/15
1/18
1/20
1/22
1/24
1/25
1/27
1/31
William Clark
John Biedenbach
John Clinton
James Davis
Bill Walsh
Scott Anastasia
Stan Dyl Sr. PGK
Richard Taurence
Timothy Van Goethem
Arek Kacorzyk
SCHEDULE of EVENTS:
Jan 12:
Jan 17:
Jan 18:
Jan 18:
Jan 31:
Feb 09:
Feb 14:
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Council Business Meeting 7:30pm Rosary at 7pm
Major Degree time TBD
Council’s KofC Free Throw Contest for Children 9 – 14 yrs. of age
RTL Rally in Trenton at Community Bible Church 3700 Benson St.
Comedy Club Night at the hall. [Contact GK for Tickets]
Council Business Meeting 7:30pm Rosary at 7pm [1st Deg. if needed]
Annual HCCS Holy Cross Children’s Svcs. Raffle and Dinner [Contact GK for Info]
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Prayers for the Sick, Disabled, Military & Deceased
Please contact Steve Reno to update these lists: 675-1749
Brother Knights
Relatives and Friends
Pamela Bono
Dau. of Helen Bono
Douglas Brown Sr. Grand Father of Chris
Douglas Brown II
Father of Chris Brown
Mary Brown
Friend of Tony Nappo
Sue Caldwell
Relative of PGK Bill Neubecker
Sophie Chabane
Widow of Deceased Brother Knight
Ken Berlin, Dennis Borche, Sigmond Burtka,
Bart Dwenger, John Clinton, PGK Stan Dyl, Art
Kacewicz, Jerry Kehoe, John Kossik, James
Kraft, Paul Mazur, DD Dale Miller, Fr. Noel
O’Connor Chaplain 1802, PGK Ed Raczkowski,
Jerry Skelly, Ray Slowik, FDD, PGK Bob
Spencer, Bill Steed, Richard Truskowski, FDD
PGK Bob Walters, John Yuhas, John Zelasko
Marge Ciamatiamro Sister of Jack Potestato
Josephinge Courtwright
Mother-in-law of Leo Wagatha
Wives
Sally Couture
Cousin of Steve Reno
Dorothy Depriest
Mother-in-law of DD Jeff
Mike Denzel
Son of Richard
Nancy Benyo, Bonnie Dyl, Dorothy Gawenda,
Beverly Hasselbach, Josephine Jakunskas,
Nancy Raczkowski, Lorraine Reidy, Barbara
Truskowski, Cathy Umin, Marlene Vaught
Dawn Ferguson
Niece of PGK Joe Olson (dec.)
Pat Granett
Friend of Jack Potestato
Deceased:
Mark Griswold
Brother-in-law of Tom Kasper
Stephen J. Muzyk – Father of Glenn
Delores Jasman
Mother of Bill Jasman
Donald Jones
Friend of Howard Hammes
Ron Johnson
Cousin of John Vieceli
Ann Marie Kish
Relative of Ken Laforet
Aaron Kosmowski
Relative of PGK Bill Neubecker
Janine Larch
Mother of Lorraine Reidy
Tom Lowichik
Brother-in-law of Herb Tarnowski
Janis Means
Friend of PGK Tony Herk (dec.)
Don Mills
Friend of Ken Laforet
Andy Mehrhof
Nephew of Larry Mehrhof
Don Mehrhof
Brother of Larry
Gloria Mehrhof
Mother of Larry Mehrhof
Matthew Mehrhof
Son of Larry Mehrhof
Devyn Mulraney
Friend of Richard Denzel
Amelia Pack
God Mother to PGK Tony Herk(dec.)
Mike Pankow
Friend of Mike O’Neill
Claire Pekarscik
Friend of several bro. knights
Laura Pullen
Sister of Bob Riley
Maria Rajheb
Friend of PGK Tony Herk
Luisa Reno
Daughter-in-law of Steve Reno
Tim Reidy
Son of John “Pat” Reidy
Teresa Reidy
Daughter of John ”Pat” Reidy
Nicole Reidy
Daughter of John ”Pat” Reidy
Kathryn (Kay) Taylor
Mother of PGK Tim and Robert
Mary Taurence
Sister of Herb Tarnowski
James Vaught
Brother of Larry
Shirley Vaught
Sister-in-law of Larry
William Vollmerhausen Sr.
Father of William Jr.
Dorothy Witczak
Sister of John Zelasko
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Military Personnel:
Eric Keller- Friend of Howard Hammes
Peter Curran- Brother Knight from Sacred Heart
Council
Roger Rhodes – Friend of Chris Hurley
SSGT Matthew Watson- Grandson of Tom Curcio
Benjamin Machcznski USM &
Daniel Machcznski USN Sea Bee – Grandsons of
Richard Machcznski
REASON TO ATTEND A MEETING
In an effort to increase meeting attendance and
have brother knights get to know fellow Knights
& Catholics and to aid us in doing our good
works. We have instituted a drawing at every
meeting and draw a number that’s been assigned
to each member. If your number is drawn, and
you are at that specific meeting, you win a cash
prize. The prize started at $25 and increases $5
a month until there is a winner. The pot stood
at $90 for December.
This month’s winner could have been
??????????? But he wasn’t at the meeting.
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LTC Is an Important Piece of the Puzzle
There are many financial consultants and retirement authorities who emphasize the need
for a long-term care (LTC) product for estate preservation and family protection. While
many commercial life insurance companies have gotten out of the long-term care
business, the Knights of Columbus considers LTC a very important piece of the family
protection puzzle. The Order has been actively offering our members this product for
nearly 15 years without a premium increase on current policyholders. Members who
wisely purchased an LTC plan from the Knights in 2000 are still paying the same
premiums today. Even better, our LTC coverage is backed by the full strength of the
Order, which remains rooted in our strong Catholic values. Talk about stability when it
counts.
If we have not spoken about your need for LTC coverage in your family portfolio, please
take some time out of your schedule to meet with me.
Remember, long-term care policies are underwritten based on your health, and you most
likely will never be any healthier than you are today.
Tom Jackson
PGK
Call me – let’s talk.
I’m at 734-778-9601
or Thomas.F.Jackson
@kof.org
Call me!
Happy New Year
Tom Jackson PGK, FA
734-778-9601
Happy New Year
Treasurer:
Chaplain:
Rev Bradley Forintos
734-676-9082
Grand Knight:
Bill Taurence (Cindy)
734-671-1523
Deputy Grand Knight:
Michael O’Neill (Sandy)
734-675-5099
Chancellor:
Jack Potestato
734 - 671-1905
Financial Secretary:
Steve Reno (Lorrie)
734-675-1749
Recorder:
Chris Hurley (Michele)
734-362-0157
Richard Denzel (Janet)
734-379-2425
Warden:
Ken Laforet (Sue)
734-281-0148
Advocate:
Ed Umin (Cathy)
734-783-5131
Inside Guard:
Larry Mehrhof
734-775-1775
Inside Guard:
Tony Nappo (Annette)
734-676-9802
Outside Guard:
Howard Hammes
734-676-6387
Trustee One Yr.
Hall Caterer:
Leo Wagatha (Jane)
Tim’s catering
c. 734-516-3061
734-675-3615 or 379-2300
Trustee Two Yr:
Bldg. Assoc. Reps:
Mark Hill (Sue)
Tom Kasper (Nancy)
313-319-7686
734-775-8919
Trustee Three Yr.:
Rich Lambrix (Barbara)
Stan Rogers (Dena)
734-675-3732
734-6716797
John Zelasko (Chris)
Bldg. Assoc. Pres.:
734-671-9366
Herb Tarnowski (Carole)
John Michalski (Sheila)
734-675-1726
734-782-1116
District Deputy:
Jeff Dombrowski (Debie)
c. 734-692-0808
Field Agent:
Tom Jackson PGK (Pam)
734-671-9412
From the Editor:
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Trenton Knights of
Columbus Council #3615
5474 W. Jefferson
P.O. Box 134
Trenton, MI, 48183
Phone: 734.671-6066
Fax: N/A
Non Profit Org.
Charity, Unity, Fraternity
We’re on the Web!
www.kofctrentonmi.org
“Service is nothing but love in work clothes.” ~ E. C. Mc Kenzie
Mission Statement
Celebrate Faith Family Fraternity
MISSION STATEMENT
of Council No. 3615, Trenton Michigan
Adopted April 10, 2006
The Msgr. John Eppenbrock Council of the Knights of Columbus is a local fraternal service
organization of Catholic men dedicated:
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to nurture and protect our families and family life,
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to live and share our Catholic faith,
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to aid the needy in our council and in our community with deeds of Christian
service and charity, and
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to provide educational, religious, civic, social and athletic programs,
thereby promoting a spirit of unity, friendship and brotherhood.
Through the intercession of our Blessed Mother and our founder
Fr. Michael McGivney, we ask the Holy Spirit to empower, strengthen,
and guide us in this mission, and to lead us to life everlasting.
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