By: Mark Tepen - Sun, Oct 21, 2018 7:30 PM

Posted For: Council #646

On November 10, 2018, the Christ the King Council #13360 Knights of Columbus will continue our Veteran's Day tradition by gathering at the usual Knights' Adoration Hour, 1:00am to 2:00am at the Christ the King Adoration Chapel.  All Knights who are able are invited to intercede before the Blessed Sacrament in an hour of silent prayer for our country's military veterans, both living and dead.

By: Mark Tepen - Sun, Oct 21, 2018 7:30 PM

Posted For: Council #646

Knight of the Month, September:  Dan Gibbons.

Dan, who stepped into the role of District Deputy, responsible for our council and three others (those at St. Thomas and St. Francis in Ann Arbor, and St. Andrew in Saline).  His presence is required at multiple meetings and other activities each month for his District's councils.  He has been sharing the vision of the Supreme Council for the growth of KofC support for each local parish's role in the New Evangelization.  Dan's heart for service is shown by his all-day serving at the recent Made for Happiness rally in East Lansing.

Family of the Month, September:  The John & Joyce Yurko Family.

John has been taking the role of adult server at some of our Sunday Masses; their sons have each also been altar servers.  Joyce, over the last several years, has shared her love of and knowledge of Scripture by teaching classes at several Catholic educational institutions.  Their son Justin has entered the discernment and undergraduate education process at St. John Vianney Seminary.

By: Mark Tepen - Sun, Oct 21, 2018 7:30 PM

Posted For: Council #646

Sharing About God's Healing for Depression 

On Tuesday, October 16, at 7:00pm, immediately preceding the monthly General Business meeting in Room 2 of the Christ the King Parish Activities Center, our Brother Knight Wladyslaw Narowski shared with us about his battle against the all-too-common illness of depression, and about how the Lord carried him through to a healing.

By: Bill Schaner - Fri, Oct 19, 2018 7:30 PM

Posted For: Council #3956

Stop out to the club and watch the BIG GAME! Come cheer on your favorite team this Saturday starting at 11:00 am. Our club manager Monica will be behind the bar. So bring a dish to pass or just show up and enjoy the game at the Club.

By: GK 3830 - Wed, Oct 17, 2018 7:30 PM

Posted For: Council #13645

By: GK 2819 - Wed, Oct 17, 2018 7:30 PM

Posted For: Council #12102

On August 12, 2018 St. Andre Bessette Parish had a picnic at Council Park in Lincoln Park, MI.  Knights of Columbus Monsignor Champion Council helped with music, cooking hot dogs and hamburgers.  Following are some pictures taken during the event.

Ron Edwards and parishioner cooking hamburgers.

Jim Young and Charles Hunter getting set to cook hot dogs.

Mike Kakos supplied generator for Cliff Eberts to play music.

Kids playing.

Cliff Eberts playing music.

Brother Knights Stanley Hill enjoying picnic with orther parishioners.

Parishioners enjoying themselves.

Mike Kakos, Ron Edwards, parishioner grilling hamburgers, and Jim Young grilling hot dogs.

Irene enjoying herself.

Jim Young and Fernando Contreras.

Fr. O'Keke talking with a parishioner.

Other parishioners enjoying themselves.

By: GK 2819 - Wed, Oct 17, 2018 7:30 PM

Posted For: Council #12102

St. Andre Bessette Parish held their annual festival from September 7th thru September 9th.  Following are some pictures that were taken during the event.

While Cliff Eberts was on the clock (working), he came during his lunch hour for a couple of dinners for him and his co-worker to help support the Parish.

Some parishioners enjoying themselves.

Drinks:  Pop, Water and Beer.

Various food tables:  American, Polish, Italian, Mexican, etc.

Dancing to the music.

Parishioners enjoying themselves.

K of C Sponsor Sign.

Ron Edwards and parishioner having a drink.

Fernando Contreras turning ticket drum.

Fran and parishioner selling tickts for a barrel of cheer.

Alma Smith bought a winning ticket from Kathy Edwards for a "Bean Bag Toss".

Sharon Resst enjoying the festival.

Cindy Firlik cooking pretzels and pizzas.

By: GK 2819 - Wed, Oct 17, 2018 7:30 PM

Posted For: Council #12102

The annual River Rouge Days were held September 14th thru September 16th on West Jefferson Avenue in the beautiful Memorial Park.  It was there 92nd celebration.

Some of the highlingts:Friday      Opening Ceremonies      Flag Raising      Fifty Amp Fuse - Band

Saturday      Parade 12:00 noon      Water Ball Fight 2:00     Bingo      Pro Wrestling All Stars     War Machine - Band

Sunday       Classic Car Show      Monster Truck Crush     Frank Sinatra Rat Pack Style Vocalist      Pro Wrestling All Stars     Phase 5 - Motown's Finest

Knights of Colombus Monsignor Champion Council 2819 hosted the beer tent.  Following are some pictures taken during the event.

Jim Young, Tom Kakos and K of C Banner.

Charles Hunter and Mike taking a break after setting up tables and chairs.

Wheel barrel of cheer.

Fifty Amp Fuse band performing.

The Abair sisters serving beer along with Tim Kakos.

Patrons.

Ron Edwards and the Kakos.

Don McAlpine Big Band Swing Music.

Vernell Smith, GK

Wheel Barrel Of Cheer and banner.

Brother knight Ken Cannon and family enjoying Rouge Days.

War Machine Band a tribute to KISS.

Another picture of War Machine.

Gary Sacco - "Frank Sinatra", "Rat Pack" style vocalist.

Tom and Evonne Kakos.

Phase 5 - Motown's Finest.

Another picture of Phase 5.

Pamela Kakos waiting on a customer.

Another picture of Phase 5 after they changed clothes.

Last call for alcohol.

Thanks to everyone that helped during Rouge Days.  Thanks to those that I might have omitted in pictures and name. 

By: GK 2819 - Wed, Oct 17, 2018 7:30 PM

Posted For: Council #12102

After the summer break, the Monsignor Champion Council 2819 resume their monthly pancake breakfast at St. Andre Bessette on October 7th.  Following are a couple of pictures from the event.

Mike Kakos and Cliff Eberts getting breakfast.

Picture of parishioners enjoying breakfast.

By: GK 2819 - Tue, Oct 16, 2018 7:30 PM

Posted For: Council #12102

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., is unique among the churches of the world.  It is the largest Catholic Church in North America.  For generations, it has been a place of prayer and worship of joy and solace, and, "A monument of artistic truth and sincerity ... a mirror of all the beauties of our venerable and holy religion.  It contains about 70 differents chapels from around the world.  My wife and I visited the church this past summer.  Following are some pictures of some of the chapels.

Picture of me, Vernell Smith, standing by the sign.

Picture of the church. 

A selfie of my wife, Alma, and me and the church. 

Chapel - Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexico). 

Chapel - Our Lady of Czestochowa (Poland). 

Chapel - Mary, Queen of Ireland. 

Chapel - Our Lady of Hungary. 

A plaque donated by the Knignts of Columbus.

Chapel - Knights of Columbus

Dome of the Knights of Columbus chapel. 

Chapel - Our Mother of Africa and Her Divine Son.

A picture on the wall in the chapel of "Our Mother of Africa".

Included in the "Our Mother of Africa" Chapel is an ebony figure of the Crucified Jesus.

A plaque on the wall of "Our Mother of Africa" Chapel.

If you ever visit Washington D.C., please tour the "Basicilica Of The National Shrine Of The Immaculate Conception.  These pictures are only a small portion of the church.