St. John Vianney Wine Tasting

2018 St John Vianney K of C Wine Tasting
Saturday, January 27th, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM

For those of you who have attended this event in the past, it has been great fun with a great variety of wine and most important great social comradery.  We have added a Wine lover’s manual for those who want to be intellectually astute on the subject of wine tasting.

Where:
St. John Vianney, Parish Hall (parish link)
54045 Schoenherr Rd. Shelby Twp. MI 48315
Sponsored by the S.J.V. Knights of Columbus 11772 (Web Site Link)

Proceeds to benefit Plumbrook Elementary Physically or Otherwise Health Impaired Program in Sterling Heights & Other K of C Charities.

Wines by: Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market. Great Selection of Wines, Door Prize, Basket Raffles, Delicious Appetizers. Tickets $25.00 per person, Tickets available now in Parish Office, you can call (586) 781-6525

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The new Phonebook is here!

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You know, sometimes it really is the little things that bring the most joy.  Our crack Advocate Karrie Illner noticed our By-Laws were woefully out of date.  By-Laws need to be reviewed and voted on every ten years.  Karrie got Mike McKinnon involved to update and edit our last published By-Laws.  Yesterday, a big box of printed By-Laws showed up at the house.  They look nice.

One of the first pages is a current list of officers.  I’ve been gathering up all the picture albums in various cabinets in our Knights room at St Clement.  I’ve been scanning and posting them out here.  I figure it’s part of the history and having it available online is better than a photo album no one sees in a locked cabinet.  The reason I mention it is because last night, I picked up the “next” album.  It was from 1977.

Going through all those old pictures and letters of congratulations, it occurred to me, many of the original guys are still around.   Some of the guys have gone home and others are MIA.  I wonder what the officer’s list will look like in 10 years?  I wonder if anyone will notice the By-Laws actually need to be updated.

Someone make a note for fall for 2027.   I’ll bring these to the Knights room.  Please pick up a copy and review.

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Rosary For Tony Vittorini

Rosary For Tony Vittorini

As you may already be aware, Tony Vittorini passed away January 2nd.  Tony was the Knights of Columbus State Secretary for Michigan.  Tony was also good friends with Tony Nardozzi and a friend of Council 7018.  There will be a Rosary for him this Friday (tomorrow) at Wujek-Calcaterra.  I suspect many Councils and State officers will be in attendance and participate.  If you can make it, please do.  If you can’t make it, please remember Tony, his wife Sue and their large family in your immediate prayers.

Wujek Calcaterra & Sons Inc
54880 Van Dyke
Shelby Charter Township, MI 48316
Phone: (586) 677-4000
http://www.wujekcalcaterra.com/

Pictures of Tony from happier times.


(These pictures are from Tony’s public Facebook page.  I claim no copyright or ownership.)

 

Obituary From Wujek-Calcaterra Website

VITTORINI, Antonio Giovanni Passed away peacefully January 2, 2018 at the age of 63 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Sue (Abbruzzese) for 41 cherished years. Loving father of Antonio Rocco (Evita) and Joseph (Laura). Proud grandfather of Valentino, Cristiano, Marco & Mia. Dearest son of the late Rocco and late Rosina. Dear brother of Delfina (Claudio) Liegghio and the late Luigi (Anna Maria). Son in-law of Mamie and the late Joseph Abbruzzese. Brother in-law of Anna Marie (Giovanni) LoIacono and Anthony (Mary) Abbruzzese. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. State Secretary for the State of Michigan Knights of Columbus, over 30 years of service for General Motors, Past President of the GM Club, Past Faithful Navigator of 4th degree Knights of Columbus, Past District Deputy and Past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus. Member of the Mazara Club, Abruzzese Club and International Order of the Alhambra. However, the most important of Antonio’s accomplishments was the love for his family and his grandchildren, they were truly the light of his life. Visitation Thurs. 3-9pm, Friday 2-9pm Rosary Friday 7:00pm at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Township) 54880 Van Dyke @ 25 Mile Rd. Instate Sat. 11:30am at St. Therese of Lisieux Church 48115 Schoenherr (N. of 21 Mile Rd.) until Mass, 12:00pm. Entombment Resurrection.

 

Ring Out Solstice Bells April 2012

Another project the Knights handled. The bells hadn’t rung for quite a while.  Past Grand Knight Norm Rumph lead our efforts to repair the bells, electrical and the structural integrity of the bell tower we all know and love.

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Pictured; unknown, Father Steve Reckker, Larry Foltran, Steve Pytleski, unknown, unknown, unknown.  (If you know who the other four guys are, let me know.)

Rosary Request for Mary Pardon

Rosary Request for Mary Pardon

Today I regret to inform you that  Mary Jane Pardon has passed away.  Mary is Ella Hainer’s mother.  The family has asked the Knights to pray a Rosary tomorrow, Thursday, December 27th at 7 pm.  Given Henry long tenure with the Council and Parish, please make an extra effort to attend.

Tiffany-Young-Hauss Funeral Home, Modetz Chapel
73919 South Fulton  (north of 34 Mile)
Armada, Michigan 48005
Phone: (586) 784-9123

Vivat Jesus

Jim Burns

Obituary for Mary Jane Pardon (link)

Mary Jane Pardon, a lifelong resident of Berville, MI passed away at home on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at the age of 87 years.

Mary was born August 26, 1930, in Mt. Clemens, MI to the late Remi and Mary Christian. She married Milo “Dick” Pardon on February 26, 1949, and enjoyed 65 years of marriage until Dick’s passing in 2014. Mary enjoyed painting Christmas cookies with her grandchildren and had a gift for selling raffle tickets. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Mary is survived by her children Larry, Joyce (Jerry) Walters, Ella (Henry) Hainer, Dorothy (Gary) Graham, Dave (Dawn), Bill (Kris) and Christina (Randall Ingram) Pardon; grandchildren Kelly Pardon, Amy Suess, Brandie (Mark) Majewski, Courtney (Darin) Roth, Joe Ventimiglia, Andy (Fiancé Kathleen Cowhy) Ventimiglia, Angie (Curtis) McBride, Jason (Fiancé Traci Aoki) Hainer, Nick Hainer, Nicole Hainer, Jaime (Ryan Marcath) Hainer, Kim (John) Niehaus, Danielle (James) Casey, Alainna (John) Walsh, Shannon (Sam) Sheets, Katelyn Pardon, Mikayla Pardon, Julianne Pardon, AJ Durand, Sarah Durand and Christopher Durand; great grandchildren Austin Denean, Tabitha Griffin, Allison Suess, Keegan Majewski, Chase Majewski, Bella Majewski, Dilan Roth, Connor Ventimiglia, Sean Walsh, Brennan Walsh and Everly Sheets; sister in law Helen Christian. Mary is preceded in death by her 5 siblings Ida Zuelch, Rose Rogala, Joseph Christian, Alfred Christian and Albert Christian. She is also survived by her special caregivers Mary Collins, Anita Wood and Silvia Yerty.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Rosary service on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Tiffany-Young & Hauss Funeral Home, Modetz Chapel, 73919 S. Fulton, Armada. The funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 29, 2017 at St. John Catholic Church in Allenton, MI with an instate time of 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place immediately following the funeral service in West Berlin Cemetery, Berlin Township.

Rosary Request Mary Pardon

 

Austin Catholic Academy 2002

Not only do we support this institution financially, we showed up to paint and help.  The scholarships mentioned in the article below continue.

Pictured are Lester Ottenwalder, Jim Smiszek, Steve Betka, Bob Burcar (deceased), Mike Tremblay, Mike Lynch, John Cassidy, Jr., Jim Szewczyk (deceased), Joe Suminski and Tony Nardozzi (deceased).

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Austin Catholic Academy, Archdiocese of Detroit, St Clement of Rome, Romeo, MI

 

Agape Center 2002

Someone, not sure who, but someone has created several nice photo albums of some old programs.  Over the next couple weeks, I’ll scan them in and post them out here.  The first installment in the “Wayback Machine” is when we fixed up the Apage Center in 2002.

Pictured are Steve Betka, Tony Nardozzi, John Cassidy, Jr., Lester Ottenwalder, Mike Tremblay, John Whittaker and Jim Smiszek.

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Lester, Steve, Jim and Tony on a union break!

Kiosk Reload

I stopped by the church this morning and reloaded our Kiosk.  If you’ve not had an opportunity to stop by and check out our complimentary booklet series, please do.  There will be ALOT of folks at church over the next couple days.  Encourage them to have a look and take a book that appeals to them.  A little Christmas gift from the Knights of Columbus to you.

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CIS – BUILDING THE DOMESTIC CHURCH SERIES

Since 1948 CIS has been the major evangelical arm of the Knights of Columbus. Through multiple booklet series and various media formats, CIS makes our Catholic faith accessible and provides continuing tools for catechesis and spiritual formation. Knights of Columbus councils should use the complete library of CIS materials in their membership formation as well as promote them for parish continuing education, youth catechesis and spiritual study groups.

The Building the Domestic church series builds on this tradition and presents some of the most popular CIS resources aimed at helping us to live out the Church’s mission and vision for our families. Series topics include parenting, fatherhood and family prayer life, as well as two of St. John Paul II’s famous messages for the family – Letter to Families and The Family in the Modern World.

 

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Happy 91 Ed!

Today was Ed Redlawski’s 91st birthday.  Ed’s a man Not letting age slow him down.  He’s there to help with absolutely everything.  Tonight was his birthday and he showed at our December membership meeting.   Happy Birthday, Ed!  Many returns Brother.

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Jim Burns, PGK, Ed Redlawski and Greg Slubowski, Deputy Grand Knight

Donations for Compassion Pregnancy Center

Our illustrious District Deputy Gary Kopp leads our efforts to protect, preserve and encourage life with Compassion Pregnancy Center in Clinton Township.   Gary’s District #24 has been very active in their support of this ministry.   It’s great when “support” shows up in the form a pallet of supplies.

Gary, thank you for your leadership and unselfish desire to help all God’s children.

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The Councils of District # 24 are:

St. Clement of Rome, #7018, Romeo MI (link)
St. Paul of Tarsus, #11689, 41300 Romeo Plank Rd, Charter Twp of Clinton, MI 48038 (link)
St. Isadore,  #7200, 18201 23 Mile Rd, Macomb, MI 48042 (link)
St. John Vianney, #11772, 54045 Schoenherr Rd, Shelby Charter Township, MI 48315 (link)
SS John and Paul, #16630, 7777 28 Mile Rd, Washington, MI 48094 (link)

Compassion Pregnancy Center
(586) 783-2229
24 Hour Helpline: 1-800-712-HELP (4357)
37540 S. Gratiot, Suite 100
Clinton Township, MI 48036

 

St Isadore Polish Dinner

The surrounding parishes and council’s support our programs.  Here’s an opportunity to for us to reciprocate.  Mark your calendar.  Buy your tickets.

Polish Dinner Fundraiser
St. Isidore Knights of Columbus Council 7200
For People with Intellectual Disabilities
January 27, 2018 From 6:00PM to 8:00PM
St. Isidore Church Social Hall
18201 23 Mile Rd, Macomb,
MI 48042 (586) 286-1700

Cost: Adults $15.00 and children under 12 $10.00
Tickets are available at the parish office. Tickets may also be purchased by mailing a check to the church and picking the tickets up at the will-call table.

Tickets must be purchased in advance before 5:00PM Monday, January 22. Carry out available with advanced ticket purchase.

Dinner includes Stuffed cabbage, Pierogies with sour cream, Kielbasa with Sauerkraut, Salad, Roll, Dessert, Coffee, and Tea.

NO tickets will be available on the day of the dinner.
Donations accepted.

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The Last Hurrah!

Last Meeting of 2017 on Thursday

Just a reminder, we’re having the last meeting of the year tomorrow night Dec 21st at 7 pm at St Clement.  Please join us for the Rosary at 6:30 pm in the day chapel.  This should be a quick meeting and, as I understand it, Tony Rogers is getting us food.  So, you don’t wanna miss the last hurrah of the year.

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What.A.Night!!

Last night was the hit of the season.  I have to say, this is the best Christmas Party I’ve been to in quite some time.  They say good company, good food, and great music makes the difference.  That certainly proved to be the case last night.

A special thanks go out to our Grand Knight Joe Suminski and his lovely wife Sue.  Tremendous planning and thought went into making last night the special time it was.  Along with Ron and Judy Stec, they were the advance team to get the place decorated and set up.

Joe MC’ed the event handing out several awards.

Knight of the Month, Deacon Kurt Godfryd.  Deacon Kurt is a tremendous asset to our community and is present at many celebrations, Masses, Baptisms and special events.  He’s very generous with his time and faith.

The Family of the Month, Mark and Sandy DiPaola.  Mark and Sandy are present and help with so many of our programs.  It’s rare to not have them there to help out.

Since this is a dual purpose event, Christmas Party AND Ladies Appreciation Night, Joe named Pat Bianchi as our 2017 Lady of the Year.  And, since Pat and her hubby Bernie are seldom seen alone, Pat and Bernie are also our 2017 Family of The Year.  Pat and Bernie are involved in many ministries at St Clement, from the food pantry to McRest and still finding time to help the Knights.

  

This year’s Knight of the Year is none other than Steve Betka.  Steve has been a leader in our Council for many years.  He’s held several officer positions; Advocate, Deputy Grand Knight, Grand Knight and now Chancellor.  He the ringmaster for the Polish Dinner and leads our many parking lot efforts.  He’s literally the chief cook and bottle washer.  Thank you, Steve, for all your continued generosity.

Joe and Ron Stec honored our fallen brothers this year.  We lost both Ace Cudillo and Ed Walla.  Our tradition is to add a Christmas bulb on our tree.

On a lighter note, everyone was thrilled Lester has regained his mojo!  Welcome back, Lester!

1982 Called!  They are looking for their Boone’s Farm back!  (In fairness, I kinda loaded them up with wine for this picture!)

You can see all the pictures here by clicking on the image below.

On a side note, a few of us hardcore fans are off to see Star Wars, The Last Jedi on Thursday in Romeo at 7 pm.  It’s not on the “office” council calendar but…  We’d love to have you join us.  If you’re interested, I suggest you BUY YOUR TICKETS WELL IN ADVANCE.  This is the biggest movie of the year!  I guess it’s time to get my Jar Jar Binks costume out of storage!


(click on the image above to go to the Romeo Theatre website.)

That’s almost all for this round.

And finally… what’s happening in this picture?  Lord knows.  Luckily, Mark was there to capture it.  Thanks, Mark.  I owe you!  🙂  I think Steve is openly scoffing at my legs!

Christmas Party Tonight!

It’s Game On!

It’s that time!  Tonight’s the night. It’s the Knights of Columbus Christmas Party and Ladies Appreciation Night. Many of us will be attending 5 pm Mass at St Clement before heading over.  Thanks to everyone that RSVP’ed.  I’ll see you all tonight at the Capital Banquet Center on 31 Mile Road.

Bring your dancing shoes, leave the lampshades at home.

 

Breakfast With Santa

Our annual Breakfast with the Big Man was a big hit.  Please have a look out on our website for more pictures and fun.

New baby!

Proud to announce our 5th grandson Declan Fetherman finally arrived on December 5 at 6:27 pm weighing 7.14 lbs and 20 in long. We are all very happy the little guy is here safe and sound. We’re feeling blessed this Christmas!  Thank you to everyone for asking about him in an email, text or on Facebook.

Tom’s Brother-In-Law

Brothers, please add Tom’s Brother in law to your prayers.  Below is an email to Joe and I a couple weeks ago.  Gaspare is still in critical care at U of M and is finally making progress after a long bout with pneumonia. The family is praying he makes it home soon.  Please remember them in your prayers.
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From: Thomas Benoit
Date: Fri, Nov 17, 2017 at 11:44 AM
Subject: Prayer request
To: Brian O’Curran, Joe Suminski

Hello, Worthies,

My wife’s brother Gaspare had a heart attack last evening around the time of our meeting and survived the event. He isn’t out of the woods as he will need a bypass in the coming days. For now, he is intensive care with a stent placed.

Please forward to the council for some much-needed prayers for Gaspare and the family.

Best,

Thomas Benoit
Macomb, MI
Congratulations to Ron Schuchard for being Knight of The Month for November.  (Sorry Ron, I’m a month late on posting this.)  Also, Steve and his wonderful Wife Andrea were Family of the Month for November.
This is a beautiful video set to the Lord’s Prayer.  Thank you, Larry Foltran for sharing.

Santa’s Left The Building

Well, the Big Red Jolly One graced us with his presence last Sunday.   All the kids had a great time and we served many breakfasts.  Lot’s of requests were offered.   Santa even entertained a few requests from the membership.  I got a note later saying there will be more lumps of coal this year than last year.  Tough luck Jim Parker!  🙂

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We need to have a caption contest.  What’s the thought bubble over Sandy’s head?

Sandy VOGUE!

Photo credit – Mark DiPaola

Holy Cross Children’s Services – Done

All, a big thank you to everyone helping us out this year with the HCCS Sweatshirt drive.  We put the call out on October 25th (to refresh your memory, click here.) Our illustrious District Deputy Gary Kopp gathered up our donations and, combining them with the other Councils in District 24, delivered 52 shirts and $420 in gift cards.  A stellar job. Thank you, everyone!

It’s amazing what happens when everyone contributes just a little.  Big things happen.

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(Photo credit, Gary Kopp)

Knights Christmas Party – Please RSVP

Please RSVP

Hi Everyone, just a couple quick things. Today’s the last day to let us know if you can attend out 2017 Christmas Party. It’s going to be a huge deal this year! The food is going to be upgraded from last year. We have a live band. Not just any live band. This year we have Wayward Wind. So, we’ll be spending less time raffling things off, and more time enjoying the evening.

This year we are kindly asking for an RSVP. If you’ve already done so, thank you. If you’ve not had the chance before now, would you please let us know. Today’s the last day to change our food order.

PLEASE CLICK BELOW or you can call / email Joe Suminski at (586) 337-5776 or JSuminski2@YAHOO.COM

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Christmas with Santa This SUNDAY

This Sunday the Knights will be hosting a Free Breakfast with Santa after the 9 and 11 am Masses ONLY. We could use a little help with the usual things, cooking, bussing, set up, clean up and other things. Like I said earlier, Santa couldn’t bring his elves due to union rule restrictions. If you could show up and help us out, not only would the kids appreciate it, but, Santa will be watching. He’s always watching! #NoCoalThisYear

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Liturgical Ministers for Christmas

Good morning.  Russ Morgan is looking for help with covering the Christmas Masses.  He’s created a signup site.  Please have a look and sign up if you can help out.

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Click the image above to go to the sign up page.  Thanks!!

 

Rosary Request for Johnny Trupiano

Rosary Request for Johnny Trupiano

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Rosary Request for Johnny Trupiano

Today I regret to inform you that Johnny Trupiano has passed away. The family has asked the Knights to pray a Rosary with the family this Sunday, November 26th at 6:30 pm. Please note the start time, it’s not the usual 7 pm Rosary. Please make an effort to attend to honor the family during this time of loss.

Wujek Calcaterra & Sons Inc
54880 Van Dyke
Shelby Charter Township, MI 48316
Phone: (586) 677-4000
http://www.wujekcalcaterra.com/

Vivat Jesus

Jim Burns

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Updates From K of C @ St Clement

Happy Thanksgiving…

Good evening Friend, I hope you’re with family and friends today. Today’s a time to pause and reflect on all the blessings and people in our world. It’s my wish that you’re cup is full of all the best today. This community has certainly been a blessing to me. It’s interesting that the more you put into a group like this, the more you get out. Crazy right?

I’m on my way to Florida right now. I’m sitting at the Red Wings bar in the North Terminal. With luck and a few prayers, my daughter will give birth to a healthy little baby boy. I’ll post pictures in a few.

Santa will be showing up for breakfast (after all Masses) Sunday, Dec 3. We are providing free breakfast to all. We could certainly use a hand. As I understand it, Santa will not be bringing his elves so, it’s kinda up to us. He said having the elves work is some sort of union violation. Come out and help, you definitely want to avoid that lump of coal again this year! Am I right?

Social Night was a success. We had a good turn out and everyone had a good time. Watch the bulletin for the next opportunity to get together.

Speaking of an opportunity to get together, our Christmas party is December 9th at Capital Banquet. Joe had the wisdom to hire a GREAT BAND. Wayward Wind has been a staple in the Romeo area for many years. if you’ve had the opportunity to attend a performance, you know exactly what I’m talking about. They will absolutely take what is normally a good time, to the next level. I hope everyone can make it. It’s the K of C highlight of the year. PLEASE RSVP —> click here! <— PLEASE respond by Dec 1st so we can dial-in the food and beverages. And, by popular demand, NO Raffle this year. We’ll do the normal 50/50 but we’ll focus on spending time together versus a protracted raffle.

You’re welcome!

Christmas Card Sales kick off this weekend. Please see Jim in the Narthex. Our weekends to sell have been reduced so we have to make the most of the next couple weeks. If you need cards or any of the holiday things Jim lines up, please stop by.

Tilson Street Parking Lot – thanks to everyone that showed up and helped us run the Tilson Street parking lot. We had a good turn out and lots of people parking with us this year. This event adds a substantial amount of money to further the good works of the Council.

Memorial Mass – we had our annual Memorial Mass a couple Friday’s ago. We had roughly double the turn out from last year. Jim Burns did an excellent job organizing this event. Fr Doc was our celebrant. He always does such a great job.

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Finally, I had an absolutely unbelievable adventure at the Father Solanus Casey Beatification Mass over the weekend. I’ll tell you that story later. Till then!

Have blessed Thanksgiving!

Brian O’Curran and Mike McKinnon

Pie for Thansgiving!??

I bet you’re asking yourself, “Self, where can I get a delicious pie for my Thanksgiving dinner?”  Ponder no more, Mr. Greg Fadanolli and his Troop have you covered.  That’s the good news.  The bad news is… you have to hurry.  There a limited selection of delicious pies available.  Please call Greg at 586-336-3955 and he will absolutely hook you up!

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Rosary Request for Lucia Hodur

Rosary Request for Lucia Hodur

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Rosary Request for Lucia Hodur

Today I regret to inform you that Lucia Hodor has passed away. The family has asked the Knights to pray a Rosary with the family this Sunday, November 19th at 7 pm. Please make an effort to attend to honor the family during this time of loss.

Roth-Muir Funeral Home
296 S. Main St.
Romeo, Michigan 48065
586-752-3360

Vivat Jesus

Jim Burns

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Lucia Hodur, age 89 of Washington Township, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Warren. She was born January 22, 1928 the daughter of Gregory and Helen (Bajas) Targonski in Rudce, Poland. She married her husband Jozef Hodur on July 27, 1947 in Austria. Lucia worked at Glendale Meat Processing on St. Aubin in Detroit for many years.
She was a member of St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church and had a great affinity of the Blessed Mother. Lucia was an amazing cook, enjoyed gardening, and loved spending time with her family.

Lucia is survived by her two beloved sons Stanley (Dona) of Roseville and Joseph E. (Lynn) of Shelby Twp., her beloved grandchildren Stacey Hodur, Wendy Smith, Marie (Ryan) Phillips, Joseph (Becky) Hodur, Jennette (Mike) Wrobel, Lana Hodur and eight great-grandchildren Miranda Smith, Marian and Cyrus Phillips, Joey, Kate and Dave Hodur, Paityn and Avery Wrobel. Also surviving sisters Maria (Jan) Gorniak of Troy and Sophie Dembinski of Grosse Isle. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Jozef in 2009 and one brother Zigmunt.

Visitation will be held Sunday, November 19, 2017 from 2:00-8:00PM with the Rosary to be said at 7:00pm at the Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be said at 10:00am Monday, November 20, 2017 at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, (343 S. Main Romeo, MI 48065.) Burial will be made at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Twp. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution may direct them to the Humane Society of Michigan. Arrangements entrusted to Roth-Muir Funeral Home (296 S. Main St.-Romeo.) Guestbook at http://www.RothMuirFuneralHome.com
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Knight and Family of the Month: November

Dan O’Brien is the November Knight of the Month.  Dan shows up at almost everything.  You’ll always know when Dan is in the house, the sweet, subtle aroma of coffee proceeds him! Thanks for all your service Dan.

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The family of the Month, Karrie and Jean Illner.  Karrie’s brought a ton of energy to the recruiting efforts and enthusiasm to our community.  He and his awesome wife Jean have been a great addition to the good works of our order.

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Best Advent Ever

I’d strongly encourage you to participate in this program from Dynamic Catholic.  They have very high-quality materials that are focused on helping you become the best version of yourself.  Click the link below to explore and sign up.

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RSVP for our 2018 Christmas Party

Let us know if you’re coming or not.

ST CLEMENT K of C
LADIES APPRECIATION NIGHT & CHRISTMAS PARTY

—->>>   RSVP CLICK HERE <<<—-

Let’s enjoy Christmas with good friends, great food, and holiday cheer and a 50/50 raffle.
Saturday, December 8th at 6:15 PM (after 5:00 PM Mass)
Capital Banquet Center, 12350 31 Mile Road, Washington, MI 48095

Enjoy dinner, dancing, open bar, and live music 7:30 till midnight.
This year we’ll have Paul & Oats playing for us.
Bring your dancing shoes!

 

Council Donations for Christmas 2017 – Update

Holy Cross Children’s Services Christmas Donation plan

Brothers, District Deputy Gary Kopp is again leading our efforts to help Holy Cross Children’s Services, the St. Louis Center and our Michigan Veterans.  Remember, “sharing is the will of the Lord.”  There are several choices for donations.

Gary needs all councils donations by November 30th if he’s going to get it to the Winter Meeting.  We’d like to have this completed by the time of our next Membership Meeting on November 16th.  Gary will pick them up that evening.

Our council has historically focused on giving sweatshirts.  Please see the guidelines below.

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The sweatshirt program continues.  This has been a very successful program over the years.  The children need great-looking sweatshirts or hoodies with sports or college logs. Adult size only, please. Large, XL, XXL, XXXL and XXXXL. Quality is as important as quantity.  Remember, your gift may be the only gift these teens get.  Please place your sweatshirt in a decorated gift box and write the size on the outside of the box.  If it is definitely a girls shirt, please mark it box accordingly in large, easy to read lettering. If you have many shirts of the same size, please place those boxes in another box and mark the size on the larger box.  This will save our volunteers a lot of work.

Thank you for your participation.

Questions, call Joe Suminski

 

 

 

St Clement Knights, November Updates

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Good evening Friend,

It’s been a busy month. Lot’s going on at work and lots happening with the Knights. Thank you to everyone that’s shown up for the Texas Holdem’, Polish Dinner, Pasta Dinner, Peach Fest Parade and Parking Lot and or the free throw contest last weekend. That was a busy fall! We’ve got a meeting this Thursday and REALLY NEED some help with the Tillson Street Parking Lot effort. We need at least 6 guys per night. And, it would be great if we could get a lot of help from several people so it’s not a huge marathon for a few. There’s a sign-up below.

By-Laws

Please follow this LINK to our new by-laws. Read them. We will vote to ratify and accept them Thursday. We will not read them at the meeting. Please take time to read them now.

Highlights of the Polish Dinner

We had another great turn out for the Polish Dinner. I can honestly say, that’s the hardest I’ve worked in a while. You kinda forget what it’s like working in a restaurant. It was all worth it, it was a great crowd, the food was delicious.

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Click on the picture above to see all the photos. It’s kinda like a highlight reel. (Please note that in the top picture, Jim is, in fact, smiling!)

Tillson Street Parking Lot

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It’s time for ghouls and goblins so that means it’s Tillson Street Parking. We’ve got the sign up here – CLICK HERE We need at least 6 people for each shift. It’s a big project. If everyone would take a shift then we’ll avoid a few people doing marathons.

Meeting THIS Thursday Evening

Please make an effort to attend our monthly business meeting Thursday, Oct 19th.

Until next time, Vivat Jesus

Brian O’Curran and Mike McKinnon

 

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