Pinckney Knights Newsletter Knights of Columbus Council # 11761 St. Mary Catholic Church 10601 Dexter Pinckney Road, Pinckney, MI 48169 MARCH 2016 Gr Knights Corner Worthy Brothers: Congratulations are in order! On Sunday, February 14 (Valentines Day), we elevated 10 members of our council to 3rd Degree Knights! Among the 10, there were four br new Knights, one reinstated Knight, six of our own brothers that advanced from 1st to 2nd 3rd Degree that day. If it has been a while since you viewed a ceremony like the Major Degree event, you are missing something. It is said every time you experience one, you take a part of it home with you. I would like to personally thank Father Bill for allowing us to use the church various building facilities. Next, our own 1st Degree Team did a fantastic job on the 1st Degree Installation. Additionally, a Major Degree Team came down from Saginaw for this ceremony. Kudos are in order to Earl Blackburn Dan Leonard for cooking the afternoon dinner, the scrub team for taking care of dishes pans, the rest of the kitchen staff for serving clean up. I could not be prouder as your Gr Knight for the effort that everyone from Council 11761 put forth to make this event such a success. If you have any questions about our council its activities, feel free to contact me at 734.878.5550. Vivat Jesus! Dave Iwanski GK Right-to-Life Rosary set for Saturday, March 5 Please join your fellow Knights in praying the Right-to-Life Rosary immediately following the 5:00pm Mass on Saturday March 5. Our prayer intentions are that society stops its ongoing slaughter of unborn babies in America. St. Patrick s Day Dinner Dance set for Saturday March 12 It s the day (almost) everyone is Irish, you re no exception. See the ad on page 3 plan to attend. Knights on Parade in Parade It's almost time to celebrate the Irish in Pinckney during the 12th annual Pinckney St. Patrick's Day Parade. Saturday March 19 at 12:00n is the day time for this great community event. The big event will begin with the singing of the National Anthem, then parade floats groups will step off from Pinckney Historical Cemetery, travel east on Main St. to the Township Square. The Knights will be there is all their greenery along with teachers, students parents from St. Mary Catholic School. All Knights are Invited to participate. 2016 coming the March 18-20 weekend Join with Knights from across the country in our Order s Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Watch in early March in the Gathering Space at church to sign up for a 2-hour shift to collect donations pass out s. We will be collecting at Busch s, McDonald s, PNC Bank, in the St. Patrick s Day Parade, after all Masses at St. Mary s on Palm Sunday weekend. This is a great opportunity for Knights with families to bring them no matter what their ages. It s a great example to youngsters to be helping the Knights (mainly, YOU). Kans for Kids Weekend Sat Mar 19 Sun Mar 20 Returnable bottles cans, as well as cash donations, are cheerfully welcomed!
Sick / Distressed Prayer List Fr. Bill Wegher & Mother Fr. Keith Ledwidge Deacon Ry Coffelt Deacon Dan Hall Deacon Tom Rea Br. Ron Abbott Br. Rich Bennett s grdaughter Br. Mike Bourdeau Br. David Brockett Br. Tom Czubaj Br. Ry debeauclair's father Br. Ivan Dzombak s mother Br. Eric Hennigan s wife Jamie Br. Dave Iwanski Br. Joe Kurdziel Br. Dan Leonard s twin grbabies Br. Rick Meyer s wife Cathy Br. Joe Miller & Son & Daughter Br. Edward Moler Br. SK Tony O Branovic Br. Edward Rudin Br. Al & Margaret Shripka Lance Barba Gary Baker Ron Bartek Ry Bryant Margaret Ditto Kathy Esser Tony Esser Vicki Esser Ron Forfinski Rose Green Pat Hicks Dawn & Hank Huesing Dave Iwanski Ken Jones Rebecca Keiser William Lythgoe Lucy Meilak Mike Rezeppa Fred & Richard Rickelmann Pat Ryzewicz Samantha Schadel Robert & Joan Schang Grace Sokol Repose of the soul of: Ruth Rickelmann (sister of Br. Norb Rickelmann) DID YOU KNOW... that at any time, you can add someone to the Prayer List on our website? Simply send an email to : webmaster@pinckneyknights.org it will be added within 24 hours. Welcome New Knights of Council 11761 Sunday February 21 saw four new Knights complete their 1st, 2nd 3rd Degree Exemplifications. We welcome DAVID ESSER, MICHAEL HAYNES, DAVID SMYCZYNSKI THOMAS STEPHENS. A fifth Knight - Anthony Bono - was reinstated, also completed his 2nd 3rd Degree process that day. Welcome Brother Knights Mother Son Dance set for Friday, April 8 K of C s second annual Mother Son Dance is scheduled for Friday April 8 in the Multi-Use Room. A great opportunity for continued bonding between moms their sons. Grmothers are also welcome. Hours are 7-10pm, cost is $8 per person, with a max of $22 for each family. Snacks served with lots of great music for listening dancing. Chili Social rescheduled for Saturday April 9 Our annual Chili Social, originally set for January 27, has been re-set for Saturday April 9 immediately following 5:00pm Mass. Additionally, our annual Fraternal Benefits night has been incorporated into the same event. Here s a great chance to enjoy a bowl (or bowls) of homemade chili(s), learn more about the array of insurance programs available only to Knights. Next Corporate Communion set for Saturday April 23 It s not that far off, so it s time to plan ahead come to 5:00 Mass that day, follow with a no-charge dinner for you your spouse! It s our annual Clergy Appreciation Dinner immediately after Mass. Don t miss this opportunity to honor our parish s clergy, mix with your fellow Knights spouses. More to come in the April newsletter. St. Mary School s Poster Contest winners announced Alana Hall, age 12, took honors with her poster on alcohol abuse, while John Fackler Dillon Hayes tied with their posters on drug abuse. Winners received Barnes & Noble Booksellers gift certificates from our council. St. Mary School s Spelling Bee winners announced Chloe Connley took 1st Place in the grades 5 & 6 group. Luke debeauclair won 1st Place in the grades 7 & 8 category. Winners received Barnes & Noble Booksellers gift certificates from our council. District Free Throw Winners Four St. Mary School students are on their way to Lansing to compete in the Diocese Finals in free throws. They are: TREVOR JONES - age 10 MATT JOHNSON - age 11 BOSTON MEISNER - age 12 ADAM FALINSKI - age 13 Congratulations & Good Luck
St. Patrick s Day Dinner Dance Saturday, March 12, 2016 6:00-11:00 pm St. Mary Catholic Church 10601 Dexter Pinckney Rd Pinckney $20 per person advance ticket $25 per person at the door Complete Dinner with Corned Beef & Cabbage Open Bar: Beer, Wine, Soda Music & Dancing Late Night Dessert Door Prizes TICKETS: Call 734.904.6247 or via the web at PinckneyKnights.org Cash, checks credit cards cheerfully accepted. ONLY 150 TICKETS AVAILABLE
Mar 2016 & Apr 2016 Calendar of Events Wed Mar 2 Sat Mar 5 Sat Mar 5 Sun Mar 6 Officers Meeting @ 7:30p (new) Right-to-Life Rosary after 5p Mass Sign up for in Church Gathering Space for Mar 18-20 weekend Tue Mar 8 Membership Meeting @ 7:30p Thu Mar 10 4th Degree Pot Luck Mtg @ 6:30p Sat Mar 12 Sat Mar 12 Sun Mar 13 Fri Mar 18 thru Sun Mar 20 Sat Mar 19 Sun Mar 20 Fri Apr 8 Sat Apr 9 Sat Apr 9 Sun Apr 10 Sat Apr 16 Sun Apr 17 Sat Apr 23 St. Patrick s Day Dinner Dance Sign up for in Church Gathering Space for Mar 18-20 weekend Annual for the Mentally Challenged Kans for Kids Weekend Annual Mother Son Dance @ 7p in Multi-Use Room Chili Social & Fraternal Benefits Membership Blitz after all Masses Kans for Kids weekend Corporate Communion @ 5p Clergy Appreciation Dinner @ 6p Looking way ahead in Summer 2016... Mark your calendar for Saturday July 30. That s the date for our council s 19th Annual Golf Classic. Plans are already under way for another great event at Timber Trace Golf Club just west of downtown Pinckney. Watch this newsletter your K of C mail for further information forthcoming as the outing draws near. CHILI SOCIAL Saturday April 9 Your 2015-2016 Council #11761 Leadership Team... Gr Knight... Dave Iwanski Deputy Gr Knight... Mike Dallas Financial Secretary... Rod Forman Chancellor... (vacant) Recorder... Kevin Schang Treasurer... Dave Esser Advocate... Dale Pepper Warden... Joseph Sroka 3-Year Trustee... Earl Blackburn 2-Year Trustee... Phil Meilak 1-Year Trustee... Gerard Gonos Inside Guard... Tony O Branovic Outside Guard... John Korneder Program Director... Kevin Schang Community Director... Dale Pepper Council Director... Phil Meilak Membership Director... Tom Czubaj Chaplain... Rev. William Wegher District Deputy... James Osborne Insurance Agent... Patrick Arndt Contact information for each of these officers leaders may be found on the About Us / Leaders page on. LCUI 2016 Spring Raffle Tickets available The Livingston County Ultrasound Initiative now has tickets available for their Gr Slam raffle. Tickets are priced at $5 each, or five for $20. One single ticket drawn on April 28 wins all... $500 Detroit Tigers Ticket Package for four, with parking Tiger bucks. $500 Weekend for four at Splash Universe in Dundee. Lodging for two nights included. $500 Day at the Spa for two. $1000 F.A.O. Jewelers gift card A total value of $2,500! Tickets are available from Rod Forman at 810.599.7349 Dale Pepper at 734.878.9454.
March 2016 St. Mary Pinckney Knights of Columbus Council #11761 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat Mar 1 Mar 2 Mar 3 Mar 4 Mar 5 Right to Life Rosary Officers after Meeting 5:00p 7:30p Mass Mar 6 Mar 7 Mar 8 Mar 9 Mar 10 Mar 11 Mar 12 St. Patrick s 4 th Degree Day Potluck & Dinner M ship Mtg Meeting Dance @ 7:30p 6:30-9p 6-11p Mar 13 Mar 14 Mar 15 Mar 16 Mar 17 Mar 18 Mar 19 Kans 4 Kids Weekend Mar 20 Mar 21 Mar 22 Mar 23 Mar 24 Mar 25 Mar 26 Kans 4 Kids Weekend Officers Meeting 7:30p Mar 27 Mar 28 Mar 29 Mar 30 Mar 31 Apr 1 Apr 2 Apr 3 Apr 4 Apr 5 Apr 6 Apr 7 Apr 8 Apr 9 Chili Social & Fraternal Mother Son Benefits M ship Mtg Dance Night @ 7:30p 6:00p DON T FORGET THIS EVENT COMING IN LATE APRIL. Our Annual CHILI SOCIAL & FRATERNAL BENEFITS NIGHT on SATURDAY, APRIL 23 following the 5:00pm Mass. Plan now to attend. For additional information on any event, please consult the Council Newsletter, the Council s Website at, /or the St. Mary Parish Bulletin.