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1 J ANUARY 2014 Knights Line Dear Brother Knights and Families: VIVAT JESUS! 2014 is here! Taking down the Christmas decorations and hitting the treadmill to work off those extra holiday pounds! The council had a lot of events during the holiday season, and the list of thank you s seems longer than Santa s list of good girls and boys. First of all, thanks to everyone who worked at our recent Texas Hold Em event. The funds are being put to good use. Thanks also to PGK Joe Gomez for the Fall MI event/motown Review which allowed us to provide Parents Who Care/Macomb County and St. Francis Camp on the Lake with much needed funding in December. Thank you to all who helped with the December events: PGK/DGK Tom Podeszwik & Trudy, PGK Pete Wilhelm & Sandy, Brother John Zelmanski, Brother Earl Kay, Brother Scott Solak & Didi, PGK Vito Faraci, Brother Andy Kalson & Kris, PGK Gerry Wilczynski, Brother Norm Johnson, Brother John Gardner, Brother Joe Surmont, Brother Kris Jones, Brother Bill Shoemaker, Brother Pete & Mary Ann Ashbaugh, PGK Russ Kreinbring & Paula, Brother Tom Mudry, Audrey Oleski, the First Degree Team, the Building Board, my wonderful wife Joni, and everyone else who had a hand in these events. Your help through all of this was priceless! A BIG thank you to the Fourth Degree for their very generous gift to the Council! We are so blessed to be associated with such a charitable Assembly. Your help is most appreciated! It would be a nice gesture of gratitude if a few of our Council members would consider volunteering at the Fourth Degree Texas Hold Em in February. And thank you to the DofI for all of your help throughout the year. You are all living examples of Faith, Grace, and Charity! Lastly, thanks to all of our members and families who participated in the parties, fundraisers, donations, and events. It is great to see everyone making good things happen together. For the New Year, I wish you all good health and much happiness. Pope Francis (TIME Magazine s Person of the Year ) recently said: If we can realize that everything is God s gift, how happy will our hearts be! Everything is His gift. He is our strength! Let us ponder these words of the Holy Father this New Year, and be guided by his faith and wisdom throughout 2014! Fraternally, Grand Knight, Ken Warzybok

2 JANUARY CALENDAR JANUARY BIRTHDAYS ERNEST C ALIX MARK C BALAS LEONARD T BARTOLD GUY BECCARI MICHAEL L CALAMITA BRO MARK D CARRICO AUGUST COBUS DANIEL A DARLING JAMES T DE COOK WILLIAM D DE SALVIO PGK HERMAN M DESCHAEPMEESTER VITO FARACI PGK ROLAND R FRASCHETTI JOHN T GADZINSKI EDWIN A GREGORY DEREK A HADRIAN WILLIAM H IBIANSKI II HARRY A JEMKORT JR ANTHONY E LEO JR JOHN A LIEBLANG MICHAEL R LUEDTKE TREVOR A MC DERMOTT FRED M MC GEE GARY R MUSHRO CLEMENT M NEAULT EDWARD L NIEMER JOHN G NOVAK WILLIAM J PARUS FDD MICHAEL A PETTY JASON J PRAET ALBERT E SANDOR FR GERALD W SOLLARS ROBERT J SONSARA WILLIAM A SPAGNOLO PGK STEVE M WATT Wed, January 1 - Happy New Year Mon, January 6 Bldg Bd Mtg, 7:00 pm Wed, January 8 Officers Mtg, 7:00 pm Membership Mtg, 8:00 pm Tue, January 14 NEWS ARTICLES DUE, 7:00 PM Wed, January 15 Seniors Mtg, 1:00 pm Sun, January 19 Free Throw Contest Wed, January 22 4th Degree Mtg, 8:00 pm Rosary Chain When a brother Knight passes away, it is a comfort to the family when the Brother Knights honor him in praying the Rosary. Our Rosary Chain assures that every Knight is remembered. We need more members to join. Contact Lenny Bartold

3 THIS IS MY BODY (22nd in a series) In Aninon, Spain around the year 1300, a fire totally destroyed the church of Our Lady of Castille. Everything was destroyed in the church, even the tabernacle that held consecrated Hosts. However in searching through the ruins, five bleeding Hosts were found and a sixth Host was stuck to the pall. The miracle was later approved in 1613 by the Vicar General and the anniversary of the miracle is still celebrated. PLAN FOR THIS TAX DAY AND INTO THE FUTURE April 15 (tax day) is right around the corner. It s become popular this time of year to encourage the opening of an IRA or similar retirement annuity, or the depositing of additional funds into an existing account, as a taxsavings vehicle. A secondary approach is to tout the rate of interest that money in one of these accounts can earn. Let me join the chorus of folks encouraging you to open or add funds to an annuity, but for a different reason. Certainly, contributing money to a Knights of Columbus annuity will allow you to save some money on your income tax return. And our annuities do pay a very competitive interest rate, consistent with our primary goal of absolute safety of principal. Opening or adding to an annuity for these reasons, however, strikes me as taking a short-term view of a product that is designed to provide long-term security. How much security? How does retirement income that you cannot outlive guaranteed sound to you? Here at the Knights of Columbus, you can open a retirement annuity for as little as $300. Consistent and disciplined savings placed into that annuity over time can guarantee you an income at retirement that you cannot outlive. That guarantee along with the fact that no one has ever lost money left in a Knights of Columbus annuity (remember absolute safety of principal) really will provide you with peace of mind. I am happy to meet with you at your convenience and in your home to explain in detail the benefits of opening a Knights of Columbus annuity, along with the benefits of our top-rated life insurance, disability income and long-term care insurance plans. Michael A. Turkaly, Field Agent Office: michael.turkaly@kofc.org Page 3 January

4 HOLY FAMILY CIRCLE #981 DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA It is beginning to look like Christmas. Decorations are going up. The weather has turned cold. The New Year will soon come. Let's hope there will be Peace on Earth. At our last meeting, we celebrated Christmas. Non-perishable cans of food and some toys were collected to be added to the baskets that the Knights of Columbus hand out at the Christmas holiday. The Circle also donated money towards the food baskets. We also handed Sister Mary Agnes of the Xavier Sisters, a check to help in her charitable work. We will not have a meeting in January, as the day falls on the first which is New Years Day. I would like to wish everyone a wonderful and healthy New Year. Sandra Mihalic, Regent RTL Update: Victory for Michigan Elective abortion removed as standard 'benefit' from health plans The question of who pays for abortion insurance was answered today in Michigan. The Michigan House (62-47) and Senate (27-11) approved the citizen-initiated Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act. The Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act is about who desires abortion coverage and who will pay for it, not whether abortion is legal or if insurance is available. Today's vote in the Michigan House and Senate in a victory for Michigan and concludes a narrative of effort by a cast of hundreds of thousands of volunteers and key leaders. Because of the dedication of many, Michigan joins 23 other states in opting-out of abortion coverage in their health insurance exchanges through the Affordable Care Act. Right to Life of Michigan President Barbara Listing said, "Abortion is not true health care and people who object will not have to contribute their own tax dollars or insurance premiums for elective abortions. This law is instrumental in preserving our long tradition of protecting the conscience rights of Michigan citizens before the Affordable Care Act takes full effect in 2014." Thank you Brother Knights for your support helped make this possible. (John Smith RTL Chairman) Knights Line Page 4

5 Conversation with Christ Blessed Lord, you lead me towards everlasting peace if I will simply follow, but following does not always seem simple. Give me the very things you ask of me: faith, generosity, courage, trust and love. With these gifts and your grace I will have the strength necessary for the journey. Amen Lenny Bartold The PROGRESSIVE INCENTIVE DRAWING JACKPOT for December was $325. Brother Carl Wilczynski was present at the meeting to win. We ll start a new Jackpot in January. Members MUST BE PRESENT to win. See you next year Sick List Remember them in your prayers Josephine Canzonetta Marcella Weiss Sheila Vandamme Betty Michael Joann Faraci Glen Hardy Julie Ferris Trudy Podeszwik Peter Ashbaugh Harry Gorney Bernadette Miele Angelo Miele Dominic Bartolotta NOTICE FOR COUNCIL OFFICERS Since the first Wednesday of the month for January 2014 falls on New Years Day, the Officer s Meeting is postponed. We will hold a brief Officers Meeting on January 8th at 7pm, prior to the General Meeting. Thank you! DUES FOR 2014 THIRD DEGREE Club Room Hours Monday-Friday Opens at 4pm Saturday-Sunday Opens at Noon Membership dues notices will be mailed out the first week of December. Please report any address and telephone changes to the Financial Secretary, Robert Tasiemski. Call or mail them to me at home. These changes are very important to me. I need them to send your dues notices out to the right address and must also report them to the Supreme council and State council so that you can receive your Columbian magazine and Michigan State Council paper. If you have not received your dues notice by the end of December, please call me immediately. Thank you Robert J Tasiemski, Financial Secretary Castle Drive, Warren, MI ZUMBA CLASSES BACK Mondays 6:45-7:45 PM Tuesdays 4-5 PM First class free and then $5 as you go per class Page 5 January

6 BUILDING BOARD NEWS CLUBROOM HAPPY HOUR Saturdays NOON-3 PM Bottle Beer - $1.50 BROTHER KNIGHTS, Please remember that the Grand Knight's Bulletin Board in the clubroom is not a community bulletin board. It is designated for Knights of Columbus business only. As always, all items posted to the bulletin board must be approved in advance by the Grand Knight. Please refrain from posting unauthorized materials, advertisements, articles, political viewpoints, etc. Thank You K of C SENIORS CORNER 2014 is here! I've barely gotten used to writing 2013 on the checks, and now that year is gone. It is so true, that the older you get, the faster time flies! I hope that 2014 brings many blessings to each and everyone of you. Birthdays for the month of January include Delcy Boike, William Hannnon, Emily Kaczmarek, and Helen Trupiano. Best wishes to all four and many more to come. There are no wedding anniversaries for this month. One and all had a good time and a delicious meal at the Ardmore Café at our annual Christmas luncheon. Although the cold weather is upon us, we hope to see you all at our next monthly meeting on January 15. Respectfully Yours, Frank Banlszewski President Knights of Columbus Basketball Free-throw Contest All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2014 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The Knights of Columbus Free Throw championship is sponsored annually, with winners progressing through local, district, and state competitions. International champions are announced by the K of C international headquarters based on scores from the state-level competitions. All boys and girls 10 to 14 years old are eligible to participate and will compete in their respective age divisions. Last year more than 120,000 sharpshooters participated in over 3,600 local competitions. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the event. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent. For entry forms and additional information contact: Gerald Wilczynski The first 25 entries will receive a Free Throw shoulder patch. Competitions will be held January 19th, 12:30pm at Saint Margaret s of Scotland Catholic Church, located at E. 13 mile rd. (west of Harper) St. Clair Shores. Walk in are welcome, please use the north entrance and north parking lot. The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic family fraternal service organizational with over 1.8 million members in 14,000 local councils. Last year, Knights donated over 70 million volunteer hours and $154 million to charitable and benevolent causes, sponsoring projects to benefit their church, councils, communities, culture of life, families and youth.

7 Assembly 0521 Officers Friar Fr. Ronald De Hondt PFN Gerald Wilczynski, PGK Navigator John Kelleher Admiral Michael Michael, PFN, PGK Sir Knights, Vivat Jesus! Assembly 0521 Fourth Degree FR. SOLANUS CASEY ASSEMBLY #0521 FOURTH DEGREE Captain Tom Podeszwik, PGK Comptroller Russell Kreinbring, PFN, PGK Purser Matthew Cebulski, PGK Pilot Alarie Jefferson Sr Scribe Gerald Wilcynski, PFN PGK Inner Sentinel Dominic Aquisto Outer Sentinel Dominic Carnacchio On December 8th, the Assembly participated in the Grand Opening of the Divine Mercy Center, on the 14th we participated in Wreath's Across America. The Assembly's part was held at Sacred Heart Cemetery which was located on Martin Road behind Sacred Heart Church. Coming up in January 23rd to 25th is the March for Life in Washington D.C. The Assembly would like to extend birthday greetings to the following: S.K. Leonard Bartold, S.K. Jack D'Orso, P.F.N. Vito Faraci, S.K. Roland Fraschetti, S.K. Clement Neault, S.K. Michael Nicholls, S.K. William Parus, S.K. Michael Sherry Jr., S.K. Gerald Sollars. Anniversary greetings go to S.K. Matthew and Lady Anna Marie Cebulski. See all of you at the JANUARY MEETING!!! Fraternally Yours, John W Kelleher, Faithful Navigator Trustee-3yr Ronald A. Surma Truutee-2yr Fred Payne PFN PGK Trustee 1yr Donald Vandamme Sr PFN PGK ATTENTION ALL COLOR CORPS MEMBERS Color Corps Assignments for November: Sat, Nov 9, Fall-out 4:30 pm, St Pat s Council Corporate Communion At St. Faustina Church (formerly St Edmund) Sun, Nov 10, Fr. Solanus Mem Mass at Hall, 10:00 am, Fall-out 9:30 am

8 F r. S o l a n u s C a se y C o u n c i l E 1 2 Mi l e, R o s e v i l l e M i c h i g a n Officers Council 3797 Chaplain District Deputy Grand Knight Immediate Past Grand Knight Deputy Grand Knight Chancellor Financial Secretary Recording Secretary Lecturer Warden Treasure Trustee 3rd Year Trustee 2nd Year Trustee 1st Year Advocate Inside Guard Outside Guards Rev Ronald De Hondt Larry Pitruzzello Kenneth Warzybok Peter Wilhelm Thomas Podeszwik, PGK Michael Weiss, Jr Robert Tasiemski Dave Shafer Thomas Mudry Kristopher Jones George Wingert PFN John Kelleher PFN Frank Baniszewski Peter Wilhelm PGK PFN Robert LeMonte Paul Weiss & John Gardner Building Corp President John Zelmanski Hall and Canteen Manger Scott Solak Insurance Agent Michael Turkaly Membership Director Russell Kreinbring PGK, PFN Program Director Vito Faraci PGK PFN Senior Club President Frank Banaszewski Sick Call Chairman Michael Weiss Rosary Chairmen Michael Weiss Jr Bob Tasiemski Pro-life Chairman John F Smith Catholic Activities Chairman Lenny Bartold Vocations Chairman Joseph Gomez PGK, PFN Editor Paula Kreinbring See and Support all our Newsletter Sponsors

Knights Line. Hopefully everyone had a Blessed Christmas and enjoyed the start of the New Year. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE AND MAY GOD BLESS THEIR SOULS

Knights Line. Hopefully everyone had a Blessed Christmas and enjoyed the start of the New Year. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE AND MAY GOD BLESS THEIR SOULS J ANUARY 2016 Knights Line My Brother Knights, Vivat Jesus! The Annual Adult Christmas party was poorly attended by our members, but those that did attend certainly had a good time. A BIG THANK YOU goes