Council 13360 - Council #13360 - June Knight and Family of the Month

By: Mark Tepen - Thu, Jul 19, 2018 7:30 PM

Posted For: Council #13360


Knight of the Month, June:  Larry Gjernes  Larry has been guiding our Squires Circle, for adolescent boys, for the last several years.  He served for several years as Recorder of our council, and has recently led our council's efforts at the annual party honoring our parish's Youth Altar Servers.  Larry is also taking evening classes as preparation for the Lansing diocese's diaconate.


 


Family of the Month, June:  Lawrence "Koz" and Clare Kosmalski. Koz has regularly helped lead the Children's Liturgy of the Word.  He is busy with his employment in the security team of Fiat Chrysler, and serves part time as a police officer in the Inkster PD.  Clare not only is teaching their children in the home-school programs, but also served as overall leader of this summer's Vacation Bible School.


 

Council 13360 - Council #13360 - At 2018 Michigan State Convention

By: Mark Tepen - Tue, Jul 17, 2018 7:30 PM

Posted For: Council #13360


The 2018 State Convention for the Michigan Knights of Columbus was held on May 24 - 26 at the Grand Hotel on scenic Mackinac Island. Representing Council #13360 and helping elect our new State Officers were Delegates Kelly Donnellon and Mark Tepen.  Also at the Convention were Council Chaplain Fr. Satheesh Alphonse, Council Chancellor and State Director Dcn Wayne Slomiany, and District Deputy Dan Gibbons.2018 MI Convention Grand Hotel


Above: The site of the 2018 MI State Convention, the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island


2018 MI Convention Mackinac Streets


Above: Bicycles and Horse-drawn carriages line the streets in front of the stores and shops on Mackinac Island.


2018 MI Convention Mark Kelly and Dan 2018 MI Convention Mark and Dcn Wayne 


Above Left:  1st Delegate DGK (GK-elect) Kelly Donnellon, 2nd Delegate GK (DGK-elect) Mark Tepen, and District Deputy #57 Dan Gibbons


Above Right:  Council #13360 Grand Knight Mark Tepen and Council Chancellor and State Director Dcn Wayne Slomiany


2018 MI Convention Living Rosary 2018 MI Convention Mark and Fr Satheesh


Above Left:  The Living Rosary on the front lawn of the Grand Hotel was once again a highlight of the State Convention.


Above Right:  Council #13360 Chaplain Fr. Satheesh Alphonse and GK Mark Tepen grab a bite to eat.


2018 MI Convention Color Corps


Above: The Color Corps, including members with the old and the new regalia, were out in full force to support the Living Rosary.


2018 MI Convention Keynote Speaker Patrick E Kelly


Above:  Deputy Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly was the Guest Speaker at this year's convention.


2018 MI Convention Scenic Mackinac


Above:  One last picture of scenic Mackinac Island.

Council 788 - COUNCIL OFFICERS TO BE INSTALLED

By: Bill Schaner - Tue, Jul 3, 2018 7:30 PM

Posted For: Council #788


Knights of Columbus Richard Council #788 will be holding an Officer Installation Ceremony on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at St. Gerard Church. This is the first time that an installation has been done at St. Gerard and it will follow the Sunday 6:00 pm mass.  The ceremony itself will be brief and all Council 788 members and their families are invited to witness and support this event.  It is hoped that many parishioners will also stay after the mass to view the ceremony as your current officers for the fraternal year of 2018 - 2019 including Father John Klein will be installed.


Please plan to attend mass and enjoy and support this ceremony following the 6:00 pm mass on Sunday July 8th.

Council 788 - Closed for Independence Day

By: Bill Schaner - Sun, Jul 1, 2018 7:30 PM

Posted For: Council #788


The Columbus Hall will be closed for Tuesday July 3rd and Wednesday July 4th. Enjoy the Independence Day and take a moment to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. And please thank a veteran this weekend for our freedoms. God Bless America.

Council 13360 - Council #13360 - May Knight and Family of the Month

By: Mark Tepen - Sun, Jul 1, 2018 7:30 PM

Posted For: Council #13360


Knight of the Month, May:  Dr. Dan Benz.   Dan volunteered to assist other Knights serving coffee & donuts on the Sunday after the Pentacost Vigil.  When additional help was needed, Dan happily stayed extra time to help setup and serve at this parish and community building event.


 


Family of the Month, May:  Dr. Stephan and Kathy Bishop.   Both have helped with intercessory prayer as part of the Friday evening Upper Room program.  Their daughter, Stephanie, among other activities, often assists at Mass as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion.  Stephan has served as an officer of our council, when his professional duties have permitted.