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Father J. Leo McCann Council 7304

November 2016

Father J. Leo McCann Council #7304

P.O. Box 304 Brighton, Michigan 48116

Meetings: McCann Hall- Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month-7:30 PM Visit our website http://www.kofc7304.net

A message from our

Grand Knight

Veterans Day, which always falls on November 11, is

a day to honor our Veterans. Few of us realize the

history behind the day. Armistice Day marked the

end of hostilities of World War I that occurred at the

11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month.

Therefore, this day is always recognized on

November 11, regardless of the day of the week the

11th falls on. This day was originally set aside to

honor the Veterans of World War I with a day of

parades and remembrances as well as a pause in

activities at 11am on that day. In 1938, it was made a

legal federal holiday for all. After World War II and

the Korean War, Congress saw a need to expand the

meaning of the day to recognize all of our Veterans

and not just those of World War I. In 1954, the word

“Armistice” was replaced with “Veteran” as a way to

formally include all Veterans of all American wars in

the day of remembrance. Veterans Day is not only a

Federal holiday, it is a day to remember those who

died in service to our country and to also remember

those that continue to service our country. Let us

Honor all of our Veterans by hanging our American

Flag proudly. We, as Americans, are encouraged to

say thank you to those who fulfill their patriotic duty

to maintain the freedoms of our country. We as

Knights are called to help those less fortunate or

those in need, to fight for them. That's exactly what

we do, whether it's Special Olympics, our

seminarians, food pantries, our shut-ins, our youth,

our un-born...As the Holidays are fast approaching,

Patty and I would like to wish you and your family a

Happy Thanksgiving and let us not forget our

Veterans who served our country proudly, nor those

who are less fortunate.

God Bless and Vivat Jesus. Greg Kirchmeier, GK

November Family of the Month

Ralph and Delores Yackley

Ralph is a 3rd degree Knight and is active in most

church activities. Ralph and his son Ralph Jr. worked

the church rummage sale for 20+ years and Delores

was the treasurer for the rummage sale . Delores was

secretary for the pastors for 30+ years.

November Knight of the Month

Sir Frank Woody

Frank is a 4th degree Knight and is very active in the

council's activities. He has been captain for the MI

drive for the last several years.

Grand Knight: Greg Kirchmeier Chaplain: Fr. Karl Pung Deputy Grand Knight: Philip Balmforth

Financial Secretary: Doug Hayes Treasurer: Dan Zimmerman Recorder: Larry Bacon

Chancellor: Bill Dunlop Lecturer: Doug Beilharz Advocate: Gary Delamieleure Warden: Kevin Roach

Outside Guard: Mike Avery Inside Guard: Michael Carrigan 1st Year Trustee: Don Sucher

2nd Year Trustee: Mile Moorman 3rd Year Trustee: Bob Flynn Editor: Tony Martin

3rd Year Trustee: Tony Martin Editor: Tony Martin


November 2016




Novena for our Country

October 30-November 7th

In preparation for Election Day, the Knights of

Columbus is calling all its members and all the

faithful to join together in a novena to the Holy

Trinity through the maternal intercession of the

Immaculate Conception, patroness of the United

States. Join your brother Knights around the

nation for this novena on Sunday October 30th

and concluding on Monday November 7th. The

prayer for the novena is attached. Our country is

in desperate need of prayer. Please spread the

word to all your brother Knights and their

families, as well as our pastor and fellow

parishioners to pray this National Novena for the

protection, well-being and freedom of our

country.

November 24, 2016

Thanksgiving Table Prayer O Gracious God, we give you thanks for

your overflowing generosity to us. Thank

you for the blessings of the food we eat

and especially for this feast today. Thank

you for our home and family and friends,

especially for the presence of those

gathered here. Thank you for our health,

our work and our play. Please send help

to those who are hungry, alone and sick

and suffering war and violence. Open our

hearts to your love. We ask your

blessings through Christ your son. Amen

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Council News & Events

Be sure to visit and our Council's

Facebook page at

Knights of Columbus Council 7304 and tweet

at our new twitter account @kofc7304.

Visit the new Council 7304 website at

http://www.kofc7304.net. Be sure to create a

shortcut on your computer and visit often.

The website will be updated frequently with

current information. Give out the address to

anyone who would like to learn more about

our council and K of C or who would like to

join our council. Send any updates to the

webmaster Tony Martin at

[email protected]


November 2016




Don't forget to turn your clock back one hour

on Sunday November 6th when daylight

savings time ends.

Prayer Line: Need some prayers for someone

you know? Just e-Mail Bob Stoma at

[email protected] the person's name for

whom you would like a group of Knights to be

praying. Your request will be sent to the

members of the prayer line. Your request will

be placed in the prayer line for 30 days. If you

need prayers for an extended time just let Bob

know the time frame. Note! You can also

request a prayer on our new website by

clicking on the PRAYER REQUEST button.

You will be asked for your membership

number and birth date. Please do not leave a

reason for the request, ONLY the name.

Memorial mass for deceased Knights

Wednesday November 16th at 7PM. Please

provide names to Steve Schafer at 249-303-

2850 or e-Mail [email protected].

Need volunteers for charitable gaming night

at 59 West in Highland on Wed 11/23, Friday

11/25 and Saturday 11/26. Need volunteer

from 6 to 10PM and 10 to 2AM shifts. Call

Michel Lenninger if you can volunteer at 810-

986-9320

Save the date for Blood Drive on Saturday

December 3rd from 10AM to 4PM. Call

Kevin Roach at 248-766-4635 if you can help

set-up and take down.

Save the date for 4th degree annual

Christmas party at St. Joseph Church hall in

Howell on Saturday December 3rd. All

Knights are invited. Call Chris Sucher at 810-

299-1720 for more information.

Try and surprise some of the following

November Birthday Knights by saying

"Happy Birthday" when you see:

11/1 Kim Huntington

11/1 Henry Keil

11/3 Donald Ziegler

11/4 SK Dan Burress

11/6 John O'Meara

11/8 Matthew Jagst

11/10 SK Gerry Misiak

11/12 James Tobbe

11/13 Fred Vogt

11/15 Richard Pelon

11/15 SK Bruce Ridley

11/19 SK Bill Dunlop

11/19 Joseph Lawless

11/21 Timothy O'Connor

11/22 SK Phil Balmforth

11/23 Sal Birch

11/26 Ladislav Gursky

11/28 SK Gerry Selke

11/30 Greg Moore


November 2016




Penny Jones of Catholic Charities

Accepting our yearly donation

MI (Tootsie Roll) Drive

October 7-8-9, 2016


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Sir Kevin Roach

60th Birthday Party

October 23, 2016

at

Brewery Becker


November 2016




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