Category: Faith in Action

K of C Council 3956 September 2022 Newsletter

Brother Knights and Friends,

As we get close to the fall season, many of the familiar events are approaching. Not just the cooling temperatures and the changing colors of the leaves, but the return of Doughnut Sundays and Charity Family Breakfast. Fund raising such as Coats for Kids has begun and soon enough our Tootsie Roll drive for the mentally impaired is already being planned. All of this and so much more has been written up for you in our September newsletter attached.

We have had a busy year. Much of it for fun. We had picnics, and boat cruising, beer nights and dinners together. We really are having a great time, Mostly, because we love what we do and who we do it with. It’s nice to be around people that genuinely care about each other and our families.

There are very inspiring articles by Deacon Chuck, Grand Knight Mark Garcellano and each of our officers and directors. I truly encourage you to read cover to cover. It’s worth it. Finally, read the challenge to take “baby steps” towards fulfilling God’s purpose for you and “have a chance get a taste of what we do and why it is so fulfilling for us”.

Peace!

Tony Chirco
PR Director, Trustee and Newsletter Editor

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K of C Newsletter September 2022

K of C Council 3956 August 2022 Newsletter

Brother Knights and Friends,

Below is the link for our newsletter for August 2022. You will notice that there are several more articles from more of our officers and directors. One common theme is service to community. A resonating message as we gear up for the St. Pius X One Day Parish Festival this Saturday, August 20th from Noon to 11:00 p.m.

Please make a point to volunteer for a few hours at the festival and spend some time supporting this very important and crucial event for our parish. Remember also to attend our Downriver K of C picnic at Centennial Park on Grosse Ile, the following Saturday, August 27th. Bring the whole family.

Finally, please take time to read and reflect on the Prayer of the Month. Service with a joyful heart…with gentleness, compassion, and tenderness…

I look forward to seeing each of you at the Festival and then the following Saturday at the Downriver Picnic.

Peace!

Tony Chirco
Trustee, PR Director, and Newsletter Editor

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K of C Newsletter August 2022

CALLING ALL COOKS: Special Olympics Unified Games – Volunteers needed

The Special Olympics Unified Games needs our help!

Special Olympics has chosen Detroit as the host for their international soccer tournament! Michigan Knights of Columbus will be preparing and serving dinner for the Special Olympics Unified Games on Friday, August 5th at the Corner Ballpark in Detroit. We expect to serve bagged meals to 800-1,000 participants. We encourage you to volunteer for this special opportunity. Please note that your family members are welcome to sign up (14+ years only) but all minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times. If you have any questions, please contact Brian Zahn, District Deputy #114, at (248) 238-3541 or [email protected]
If you can, please volunteer for this! The dinner will be prepared and served on August 5th. We need your help to prepare and serve the food to the Special Olympic participants.

Date: Friday, August 5, 2022
Location: The Corner Ballpark, 1680 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
3 Shifts:

  • 2-4pm – Setup (Includes preparing grills, tents, food prep line, food serving line, etc.)
  • 3:30-7pm – Cooking & Serving (Includes grilling chicken breasts, assembling chicken sandwiches, loading items into the serving bag, distributing food to the participants, etc.)
  • 6:30-8:30pm – Cleanup (Includes packing up any unused food, cleaning the food prep and serving area, removing tents & grills, etc.)

To sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4da5a62ba2ffc43-special

Volunteer Opportunities – All are Welcome to Participate!

Whether you are a Brother Knight, or would just like to volunteer with us and ‘try us out’, we have some volunteer opportunities for all of you!

2nd Annual Tony Cerezo Memorial Golf Tournament – Volunteer Opportunities
Saturday, August 6, 2022
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C49A4A623A3F85-second

St Pius Festival – Volunteer Opportunities
Saturday, August 20, 2022
Hot Dog Booth
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C49A4A623A3F85-spxfestival

Dime Toss Booth
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C49A4A623A3F85-spxfestival1

Downriver K of C Diamond Jack River Cruise Fundraiser 2022 – IT’S BACK!

Tuesday, July 19th – 7PM
Bishop Park in Wyandotte to the Bridges (North route)
$30 per person or 2 for $50 (What a Bargain!)
Pizza and Snacks Provided – Cash Bar – 50/50

This is open to ANYONE! ALL ARE WELCOME!

Contact DD/PGK Ray Bilyk by email [email protected] or text to 313-247-2110 to get tickets!

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Novena for the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Today the Knights of Columbus calls on its over two million members and their families worldwide to join in nine days of prayer beginning March 17, 2022. Initiated by Catholics in Ukraine, the novena leads up to the Feast of the Annunciation, on March 25th, when Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Saint Peter’s Square in Rome. This date is historically significant, as on the same day in 1984, Saint John Paul II consecrated Russia and the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
“During this time of immense suffering in Ukraine, I call on our more than two million Knights to devote themselves in prayer to our Blessed Virgin Mary,” said Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly. “Together, we’ll ask Our Lady to intercede on behalf of those directly impacted by the conflict, to give strength to our Ukrainian and Polish Knights working so hard to deliver relief, and to help bring peace to the region.”

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – Council 3956 Free Throw Championship At St. Pius X School On Wednesday, January 19th

This is a great opportunity for any Brother Knight that is retired or available during school hours to help in one of our Faith In Action Programs.

We are hosting a Council Level Event of the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition being held at St. Pius X School on Wednesday, January 19th during school hours.

We need at least 4 volunteers each hour to make this event a success. Please click on the button below and volunteer for one or more hours. We need a full volunteer list in order to make this a success.

Sign Up!

If you have any questions, please contact GK Bill Robert, DGK Mark Garcellano, Program Director Brian Batko or DD/FS Ray Bilyk.