By: District Deputy 112 - Thu, Dec 5, 2024 11:01 AM

On Tuesday December 3rd, St. Francis Council 4401 in Farmington was presented with the Star Council award for the 2023-2024 Fraternal year for their accomplishments in Membership growth, Programs, and Fraternal benefits.

 

Receiving the award from Gary Mallia-DD112 are Mike Kandah-GK, Adam Bonarek-PD, and George Curran-MD

Congratulations to St. Francis Council!

 

Gary Mallia

DD112

By: District Deputy 112 - Mon, Sep 30, 2024 7:32 AM

On Saturday September 28th, St Francis Council #4401 in Farmington conducted a Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity.

Two men joined the Order as 3rd Degree Knights.

Pictured here from left to right are
1st Row: New members Chris Kristen and Rob Smitt.
2nd Row: Devin Sunderquist, Gary Mallia-DD112, Henry Testa-FN & FS, George Curran-MD & Advocate, Bill Preininger, Kyle Redding-DGK

Please join me in welcoming our new brother Knights!

Gary Mallia
DD112

By: District Deputy 112 - Sun, Sep 22, 2024 9:17 PM

On Sunday September 22nd, St Francis of Assisi Council #4401/Farmington held their annual Corn Roast for their membership. One of the traditions of the Council is to present seminarians with a gift to assist them with their tuition. St Francis Council has been blessed that one of their own members (Jonathan Ligenza ) is currently attending Sacred Heart Major Seminary. In a true show of Fraternal support for a Seminarian AND a brother Knight, the Council was proud to present a check to Jonathan for $2500 in order to help with his tuition costs.

 

 

Pictured here are Grand Knight Mike Kandah, Brother Knight and Seminarian Jonathan Ligenza, and Deputy Grand Knight Kyle Redding. Congratulations to Jonathan as you continue your studies and discernment! Know that your brother Knights support you and are praying for you!

Gary Mallia
District Deputy 112

By: District Deputy 112 - Sun, Aug 18, 2024 6:03 PM

On Saturday, August 17th, St. Francis Council #4401 conducted an Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity.

 

Two e-members, and three new members were exemplified as 3rd degree members - one from Holy Family Council #11811, and four from St Francis Council #4401.

Pictured here (from left to right)

 

1st row: New Members Mbella Likine ( Holy Family #11811), Joe Brandis, Gary Krusinski, Anthony Boji and Doug Bouday (not pictured) St Francis 4401.

 

2nd Row: Dave Stulock GK (Assembly 2136 Color Corp Commander), Kyle Redding- DGK, Pat Dwyer- Warden, George Curran - MD, Gary Mallia -DD112, Rinaldo Maffezzoli- Chancellor, Rob Smigielski (Assembly 2136 Corpsman).

 

Please join me in welcoming our new Brother Knights!

 

Gary Mallia DD112

By: District Deputy 112 - Sun, Feb 18, 2024 7:52 PM

 

 

By: District Deputy 112 - Thu, Dec 7, 2023 11:56 AM

On December 5th, St. Francis of Assisi Council #4401 in Farmington was awarded the Star Council award for their achievements in Membership, Programs, and Fraternal Benefits for the 2022/2023 Fraternal Year.

 

 

Pictured here from left to right: Mike Kandah- GK, Gary Mallia - DD112, Dan Wolocko - Family Director, Pablo Martinez- Immediate PGK, George Curran - Membership Director, and Adam Bonarek - Program Director accepting on behalf of Ryan Arndt (PD last year).

 

Congratulations to Council #4401!

 

Gary Mallia

DD112

By: District Deputy 112 - Sun, Sep 17, 2023 9:13 AM

On Saturday September 16th, St Francis of Assisi Council 4401 (Farmington) conducted an Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity. Two men, Kevin Cloonan and Robert Smigielski, were initiated into all Three Degrees.  First Degree Brother Knight Robert Lyman went from First to Third!

 

Congratulations to all three Brother Knights and to Council 4401!

 

 

Gary T Mallia

District Deputy 112

 

By: District Deputy 112 - Thu, Jan 26, 2023 10:09 PM

Each year, the Order of the Knights of Columbus encourages today’s youth to be more connected to their community and their faith through the Catholic Citizen Essay Contest.

St Francis of Assisi Council #4401 in Farmington Hills asked the 8th graders at Our Lady of Sorrows school to participate in this year’s competition by writing an essay “to explain how young Catholics can evangelize our faith to families and friends who have turned away from religion and encourage them to return to the Church and embrace the sacraments”

The essays produced many great ideas. Here are just a few…

• I can lead by example by being a kind, loving, caring, compassionate, understanding, and prayerful person.

• I can practice my faith by praying during everyday situations. For example, we are always carpooling ... We always say our prayers in the car and what we are thankful for no matter who is in the car with us. .This helps show our faith ...

• I can encourage others to participate in the sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist to encounter the powerful grace and love of God.

• I can share resources such as books, videos, and websites, so that people can learn more about the Catholic faith.

During a school Mass, all participants were awarded a pocket rosary coin, with the top 3 being awarded a certificate and cash prize.

Pictured are all essay participants along with Grand Knight Pablo Martinez.

The winning essay has been forwarded to the State for consideration in the State contest.

Congratulations to all the students for your faithful participation!

District Deputy #112 Gary Mallia