ST. NICHOLAS COUNCIL 7011
St. Cyril and Methodius Activity Center 3777 18 Mile Road
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48314
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UPCOMING CALENDAR
NOTE! Meetings at Ss. Cyril and Methodius will be held after the
6:00pm Rosary and 7:00pm Mass.
MAY 4, 2017~8:00pm BUSINESS MEETING
MAY 18, 2017~ OFFICERS MEETING 6:00PM
MAY 24 THRU 27,2017~STATE CONVENTION ON MACKINAC ISLAND
FUTURE DATES:
JULY 9, 2017 ~ CLERGY NIGHT
JULY 12-15, 2017~ TEXAS HOLDEM AT FIVE STAR
JULY 21, 2017~COUNCIL PICNIC
DEC 17, 2017~ CHRISTMAS PARTY AT SAJOS
NOTICE
STARTING WITH THE NEW FISCAL YEAR IN JULY THE MEETING TIME
WILL CHANGE TO 7:00. IF YOU PREFER 7:30 PLEASE LET THE GK OR
DGK KNOW.
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GRAND KNIGHT REPORT
Vivat Jesus
As the administrative year comes close to an end, let us reflect on what we have
Accomplished or, will accomplish in support of the Four Pillars, we as a Council have
adopted, Right to Life, Feeding the homeless, The Mentally Impaired, and Vocations.
$5000.00 was raised and Distributed to five Special Ed Programs, within five local
Schools, in Sterling Heights, along with $1000.00 spent to feed the Homeless
at two Local Detroit Church Soup Kitchens.
We continue to support our Seminarians with a $500.00 contribution to help in their
Studies at the Seminary. And last our participation in raising funds within our
District, through a Baby Bottle Program, Commencing June 24 2017, at SS Cyril & Methodious, the money raised
will enable us to purchase two Ultrasound Machines with the help of the Knights of Columbus Supreme Office.
The Machines will be installed at two separate Pregnancy Clinics, thus helping individuals make the right decisions
regarding their newborn child, by educating them on the importance of life and its rewards. Quite
an accomplishment for a group of Men that thoughly believe in the importance of
making a difference within our Church and our local Community.
Grand Knight
Tom Starynchak
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Brother Knights:
Vivat Jesus!
Reminder that the election of officers is at the Business Meeting, Thursday, June 1, 2017.
Catechism
THANK YOU ALL WHO ASSISTED WITH THE CATECHISM “PARKING LOT WATCH”
THIS PAST YEAR (2016-2017).
The weekly (Wednesday) catechism classes for 2017-2018 will commence in September 2017.
The sign up schedule will be published in August. Your HELP is needed. If you have not completed the “Protecting God’s Children Course”, contact the parish office to arrange for this course. The Criminal
Background Check Authorization Form is available at the council meetings.
Monthly Rosary
The monthly “Praying of the Rosary at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Church” will commence at 6:15 P.M. Brother
Knights please participate in this prayer. Currently there are only 5 or 6 who assist in this powerful prayer. We are
a witness to the church as praying men.
Clergy Dinner
The Saint Nicholas annual Clergy Appreciation Dinner will be held on July 9th, 2017 in the Fr. Miekus Hall. This
event is only open to St. Nicholas Members, their wives or guest, invited clergy, seminarians, Squires and their
leaders. The dinner will be catered by the KofC Catering Service under the supervision of Chef Bob Pawlik. If you
are able to help with this event please contact Bob Pawlik. The cost for the Dinner will be reasonable. Tickets to be
sold in advance. Cost and menu will be published in the June newsletter.
Council Picnic
The picnic is Friday, July 21st (starts at 4:00 p.m.) at Raintree Park in Troy (John R south of 17 Mile Road). Come
join our annual gathering, bring your family. Please call or email me with the number of members from your family that will be coming. We need the count by July 14th.
Christmas Dinner
The Christmas Dinner is December 17th, 2017 (Sunday), Sajo’s Restaurant. The dinner menu and price will be discussed and published at the upcoming meetings.
Pancake breakfast at St. Rene
Contact Bob or Jim Pawlik to offer your help.
Pray for those serving in the military and their families.
Joseph Honce III DGK
248.879.8972
email: [email protected]
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Council Picnic
The picnic is Friday, July 21st (starts at 4:00 p.m.) at Raintree Park in Troy (John R south of 17
Mile Road). Come join our annual gathering, bring your family. Please call or email Joe Honce
III with the number of members from your family that will be coming. We need the count by July
14th.
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MI Report
The MI Checks have been distributed to the Special Ed Programs at the Five
local Schools we support. The funds received will help these Special
ED programs provide the needed services they are in much need of. Much appreciation was shown by the kids,
along with the Special Ed Teachers, Therapist, and Administrators (see the pictures)
MI Chairman:
Tom Starynchak
Maple Lane Elementary
Margaret Black Elementary
Plumbrook Elementary
Will Carelton Elementary
Will Carelton Elementary
Margaret Black Elementary
Sterling Heights High School
Sterling Heights High School
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ST. RENE PANCAKE BREAKFAST
PROFIT FROM THE PROCEEDS ARE FOR THE
SEMINARIANS
Thanks to all the guys that came out early Sunday mornings to serve Pancake Breakfast.
Our efforts allowed us to contribute $500.00 to the support of one Seminarian.
Thanks for all your help this year it was greatly appreciated.
We will be starting up again in September.
Bob & Jim Pawlik
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Vivat Jesus
Membership
We continue to strive to meet the goals that is being asked of us as a Council.
Each year every Council is given goals to meet, our goal is twelve new members.
We are currently at three with a new Candidate pursuing the Order at the next
upcoming Major Degree. With that we need to pursue eight new Catholic Gentleman
by June 30th 2017. Is this goal attainable, I think so, but it cannot be accomplished
unless each Brother Knight ask a Catholic Gentleman to join. You as a
Brother Knight, joined to make a difference. If this is still the reason, then ask someone
to join. Help us reach our goals, and help us continue the work we do.
Membership Director
Tom Starynchak
Please remember in your prayers Brother Mario DiDonato, Brother Steve Kranson, Brother Jim Jaczkowski,
Brother Frank Slanda, Brother Joseph Zub, Brother Dan Looby, Brother Joe Bieniek, Brother Marty Polleni
PSD, , Brother Jim Stelzer, Deacon John Ball, Father Ben’s Father, Brother Dale Grace PGK, brother Paul
Stack, Brother Dave Tuipc, Brother Lawrence Pielagk, Brother Ray Jendrowski.
Lori Gee daughter of PGK Michael Gray, Florence Bogedin wife of Brother Bob Bogein, Anna DiDonato
wife of Brother Mario DiDonato, Fran Janick, Diane Weaver wife of the late Brother Dan Weaver PGK,
PFN, Janice Jalowiecki wife of the late Brother Ray Jalowiecki, Diane Sulikowski wife of Brother Larry Sulikowski, Denise Mercier wife of the late Brother Jerry Mercier,
Danette DiLullo daughter of the late Brother Dan Weaver PGK, PFN, Laura Kaluszka wife of Brother
Medard Kaluszka, Jennifer Miller Daughter of Brother Ray Jendrowski.
Also remember in your prayers all the faithful departed who once walked amongst us.
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CHANCELLORS MESSAGE
FATHER BEN ADDRESSES PARISH MINISTRY LEADERS
On Tuesday evening at Ss Cyril & Methodius Church, Father Ben Kosnac met with leaders from the 75
different sodalities and organizations at Ss Cyril and Methodius Parish.
After opening the meeting with a prayer, he thanked all the groups for their dedication and the work
they do within their individual ministries. As we enter into a new chapter of our... parish life, he encouraged everyone to continue with the same spirit of cooperation and selflessness that characterizes Ss
Cyril and Methodius Parish
Although not at liberty to name any of the priests who are being considered for his replacement, he did
offer some information. The list of names for his replacement is short and will very soon be narrowed
down to one person; that priest will be from Slovakia and Ss Cyril & Methodius will retain its ethnic character; he personally knows his replacement and vouches for his ability to lead our parish, his replacement will continue with the orthodoxy
and traditionalism that has filled the hearts and souls of so many here at our parish.
Asked what we could do to help in the transition, Father Ben answered “Love your new pastor, support him and help in in
all ways. Most importantly – give him the same love and friendship that you have given me for nineteen years”
Father Ben said that he will be returning to Bratislava Slovakia where he will meet with the bishop. His new assignment
will be announced sometime in the near future. Father Ben said that he has hopes of visiting Ss Cyril & Methodius parish
next year during the 2018 parish festival as we celebrate our hundred year anniversary.
Tears were shed, and the meeting closed with prayer.
Jim Jaczkowski
SS Cyril & Methodius Parish
Father Elijah Washington, Brother Knight and Sir Knight, has accepted the position of Chaplain of the Saint Nicholas Council of
the Knights of Columbus.
Father Elijah will take over the duties of Father Ben Kosnac, who
is being recalled to his native Slovakia.
Father Washington, all of your Brother Knights welcome you and
congratulate you!
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Pullis’ Pro-Life Ponderings-2
WHAT A GREAT TIME TO BE CATHOLIC! WHAT A GREAT TIME TO BE PRO-LIFE!
Hope everyone appreciates all the good things happening now in the Catholic Church and in the
Pro-Life movement. While pondering the many pro-life positives I came up, with the help of
many news sources, the following summary:
- Michigan’s Senate recently approved a bill allowing motorists a “ Choose Life “ license plate
that would raise funds for certain pro-life programs. If passed by the House and signed by the
Governor, the extra revenues would be used by a nonprofit governed by Right to Life of Michigan for pro-life activities. Michigan already offers 29 specialty plates for a variety of causes or
organizations.
-Nationally there are still various proposals to defund Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest
provider and promotor of abortion.
- 40 Days for Life started its campaign on March 1, 2017 (Ash Wednesday) with vigils in more
than 340 cities in more than 30 countries. There are tons of success stories from this organization’s campaign, including the conversion of many abortion clinic workers and managers. See
www.40daysforlife.com for many of these stories.
- Locally our Council 7011 is working on participating in the Knights of Columbus Baby Bottle
Initiative program to raise funds for a pregnancy center which is both pro-life and has Catholic
principles. The local council has to raise, sometimes over multiple years, half of the funds to enable the center to purchase an ultrasound machine and then the Supreme Council matches the local council’s funds, thereby providing a free machine to the center. Since 2009, state and local
councils have teamed up with the Supreme Council, funding more than 760 ultrasound machines
for pro-life pregnancy care centers.
Well I could go on and on but I think you see what a tremendous level of pro-life activity is going on worldwide, in the United States, and locally.
Until the next update, Vivat Jesus, may God bless you and keep you in His care!
Ken Pullis, Right to Life Chairman, Knights of Columbus Council 7011
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St. Nicholas Knights of Columbus
41233 Ryan Road
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