hhappy mother’s day! appy mother’s day!monaghankofc.org/2016/may2016.pdf · 55/1/2016/1/2016...

Grand Knight Patrick MaherMessageContact Pat at: [email protected]

Worthy Brother Knights, Vivat Jesus

Welcome to our newest members: Greg Nowell sponsored by Paul St. Clair, and William Dunphy sponsored by John Miller. We have had twenty four new members this fraternal year including two reactivations and two transfers. If you know someone that would make a good Knight talk to our Membership Director, Paul St. Clair. Contact Paul at [email protected]. And if you are a Catholic lady, you can join our Donne-Gals by contacting Julie Maher at [email protected].

On Tuesday, May 17th we will hold our annual election of council officers and building association board members. The council will be open for voting at noon. Voting will continue until our member-ship meeting starts at 7pm. We have two open positions for Trustee and our two candidates are Kevin Flynn and Peter Ar-genta. Both will make valuable additions as officers to our council.

In regards to the building association, there are three open board positions and six candidates. Please take time to read the information provided by each candidate that is included in this newslet-ter. The building is managed by a board of twelve council members. The board makes important decisions about the fu-ture of the building including the budget, staffing, capital improvements, catering and pricing, among other things. Please be sure to consider the candidates and make time to vote on May 17th.

As a follow up to all those I thanked for

helping with the MI Drive, I left out one critical contributor, Pat Casey. He was in the MI headquarters at the council the whole weekend, and has been year after year supporting the MI Drive. And when it’s over, her handles the accounting. Thank you Pat Casey!

Brother Ed Morris is looking for your support. Ed and his family will be partici-pating in the MS150, a 2 day 150 mile bike ride to raise funds for multiple scle-rosis. This is particularly important to Ed because his sister has the disease. If you would like to donate, please go to www.bikems.org and click donate, write Ed Morris in search field, then click donate again. Or, drop off a check at the council bar in an envelope addressed to Ed and payable to MS Society.

Join us on Sunday, May 15th at 9:30am for our annual Blue Mass which will be held at St. Aidan’s Church. As ap-preciation for our public servants, the Monaghan Council of the Knights of Columbus holds a special Catholic Mass every year to bless those who support our community. Our celebrant will be Fr. Kevin Thomas, the Chaplain to the City of Livonia Police Department. All are welcome, especially our current and retired Police Officers, Fire Fighters, Emergency Medical Team (EMT) and

their families. Breakfast to follow at the Monaghan Council for $10 per person and free for public servants and children age seven and under.

Rest up in June because July is full of great council fun. Starting with the an-nual boat cruise on July 8th. Followed up by the Monaghan council picnic on July 10th. And then the Monaghan golf out-ing fundraiser on July 21st.

Plans are already under way for the Monaghan Golf Outing on July 21st and we need your support. Hole sponsorship is available for $100. Raffle prizes are also needed so if you are a local business owner, or know a local business owner, that can donate gift cards, discounts or items we would appreciate your support. We also need Knights to join the plan-ning committee and to help out during the event. To help or donate contact Dennis Culloty at 734-262-0499.

Visit the website for up to date infor-mation and the latest pictures of our Brothers in action. Click on the Upcom-ing Events tab for a list of events, and then click on the event for details. If you are looking for the newsletter, click on News for the current issue and all past is-sues. Scroll to the bottom of the page and subscribe to the

COMING SOON

Eighty Seventh Year Month dedicated to Th e Blessed Virgin Mary May 2016—Volume 90 Number 5

5/1/20165/1/2016

One nation under God

gHappy Mother’s Day! Happy Mother’s Day! VOTE MAY 17 VOTE MAY 17

To reserve passage, call

Joe Kronk 313-320-1905 or Roy MacDonald at 706-289-7585

Book your passage now!

Annual Cruise on the

Detroit River & Lake St. Clair

Friday July 8th

Only $45 per person

After taking the month of March off, the Donne Gals met for their monthly meeting on Thursday, April 21st. We are happy to report that by our diligent fund raising efforts from the Euchre Tournament and bake sale during lent, the Living Your Faith Scholarship is fully funded. Thank you to all that purchased baked good over the Lenten season and participated in the Euchre Tournament.

Our next meeting will be on Thursday, May 19 at 7:00 pm. At this meeting, applications for the Living Your Faith Scholarship will be available and will also be behind the bar at the council if anyone should stop by to pick one up. If you are unable to stop by the council, please contact me at [email protected] and I can send you an application electronically. Applications are due by June 30 and the scholarship will be announced at the Monaghan Council Picnic in July.

Katie Mann, St. Aidan parishioner and co-founder of 4th Wall Theatre Company will be speaking at our May 19th meeting. 4th Wall Theatre Company is a mobile theatre for people with disabilities and has almost 90 locations throughout Michigan. They have serviced almost 4,000 people in the past three years using singing, acting and dancing as methods for friendship, social skills and personal growth. 4th Wall Theatre says everyone’s a star!

There will be no Donne Gals meeting in June, July and August but will resume in September 2016.

If you are a Catholic lady interested in joining the Donne Gals, please feel free to contact me at [email protected].

Sincerely,Julie Maher, Recording Secretary

Building Assoc. 7 pm

Council Officer: 7 pmCouncil Officer: 7 pm

Council Meeting: 7 pmCouncil Meeting: 7 pm

The Monaghan News Page Two

OPEN 12 NOON

OPEN 12 NOON

OPEN 12 NOON

OPEN 12 NOON

OPEN 12 NOON

OPEN 12 PM Friday Fish Fry




OPEN 12 PMFriday Fish Fry

ROSARY CHAIN

OPEN 12 PM

OPEN 12 PM

OPEN 12 PM

OPEN 12 PM

OPEN 12 PM

OPEN 12 PMBINGO 10:30 am









OPEN 5 PMEuchre Mondays 7pm

OPEN 12 NOON

OPEN 12 NOON

OPEN 12 NOON

OPEN 12 NOON

Pray for the safety of our service men & women who ensure our precious freedom every day of the year.

One Nation under God

8

1

15

22

29

9

2

16

23

30

10

3

17

24

31

11

4

18

25

27

12

5

19

26

28

13

6

20

27

29

7

14

21

28

30

MAY Calendar of Events

To request a rosary for a deceased member or to join

the rosary chain, please call the chairman, Vince Schenden

at 313-538-2614.

Donne Gals




Council Business Phone: 248-476-8383 Editor: Dan MacDonald email [email protected]

THE MONAGHAN NEWSPublished monthly by and for

GEORGE F. MONAGHAN COUNCIL 2690KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

19801 Farmington Road •Livonia, Michigan 48152-1485Non-Profit Postage Paid at Post Office at Plymouth, Michigan

Postmaster: Send address changes to Dan MacDonald

COUNCIL OFFICERSDistrict Depuity Edward Strach 734-476-6296Chaplain Fr. Tyrone Robinson 313-273-1100 Grand Knight Patrick Maher 734-751-9513Deputy Grand Knight Chuck Rozum 734-751-1877Chancellor Bill Dolunt 734-891-7325Treasurer Pat Casey 248-478-0541Recorder Roy MacDonald 706-289-7585Advocate Leo Neville 734-751-8595Warden Marty Emery 734-233-4912Inside Guard Ron Nowicki 734-536-7292Outside Guard Gary Long 313-719-6603Trustee (1 yrs.) (2016) Dan MacDonald, PGK 313-719-3139Trustee (2 yrs.) (2017) Joe Parisi, PGK 734-425-4465Trustee (3 yrs.) (2018) Dick Gibson PGK 248-348-0085Financial Secretary Lawrence Kenney, PGK, FDD 734-464-0729

COUNCIL DIRECTORSBingo Chairman (Tue.) Dan Connor 248-476-7624Bingo Chairman (Wed.) Toney Orban 248-767-1578Church Activities Joel Turbiak 734-788-4440Membership/Admission Paul St. Clair 734-776-3412Communications Mike Ware 313-407-3328Family Pro-Life Erik Mayernik FDD PGK 734-453-3310Historian John McInnis 248-756-2977Blood Drive Dan DiPionio 734-591-3237Food Basket Dan MacDonald 313-719-3139Rosary Chain Vince Schenden 313-538-2614Lecturer Dave DiPonio 248-476-8383

BUILDING ASSOCIATIONPresident Robert Gibson (16) 734-542-0022Vice President Dennis Culloty (17) 734-262-0499Treasurer John Widmer (16) 734-751-2607Secretary Tim Kelley (18) 313-618-7540Director Jim Molloy (16) 248-474-2770Secretary Bob Gibson 734-542-0922Director Jim Molloy (13) 248-474-2779Director Sam Aldridge (17) 734-658-1808Director Ralph McWilliams (17) 734-513-6115Director Pat Maher GK 734-751-9513Director Chuck Rozum DGK 734-751-1877Director Roy MacDonald 706-289-7585Director Pat Casey 248-478-0541Director Leo Neville 734-751-8595BUILDING MANAGER: MARK KRONK 248- 476- 8383

DONNE-GALS OFFICERS (2014-15)President Ann Lewalk 313-255-3381Vice President Maureen ScanlonTreasurer Donna MacDonaldRecording Secretary Mary CarlingtonCorresponding Sec. Juliann Maher 313-407-3328

OPEN 12 NOON


Happy Mother’s DayHappy Mother’s Day

Donne Gals: 7pm Donne Gals: 7pm

Council ElectionsCouncil Elections


OPEN 12 NOONOPEN 12 PMmonaghankofc.org Counci l - 248 -476 -8383 Catering - 248-476 -8385

Friday Fish Fry Euchre Monday at 7pm

Life Insurance • Long Term Care

Retirement Products • Disability Income

GREG RAPELJE

(734) 474-8398

[email protected]

Sales and Service Since 1990 K & M Marine, Inc.

14990 Telegraph Rd., Redford (Just S. of 5 Mile) (313) 533 9800

www.kandmmarine.com m Now Offering Mobile Marine Repairs

Mercuy – Volvo – Yamaha – Parts – Storage – Winterizing – Accessories

2.99%

How much interest are you paying?When it comes to monthly payments are you getting ahead or just

getting by? MCFCU has a Visa that could help you do more than just get by, with rates as low as 9.88% APR* or promotional rates a

Michigan Columbus Federal Credit Union734.425.5080 • MCFCU.NET

as low as 2.99%

APR*

after completing a FREE balance transfer. Ask us about it today and stop spending all your money on interest.

*APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Quoted rates are the lowest available rates, your rate will be based on your credit history and may be higher. Promotional rate good for six (6) months after balance transfer. Rates and terms subject to change without notice.

The Monaghan News Page Four

COMING SOONTuesday, May 17Annual Election

Sunday, May 159:30am Blue Mass at St. Aidan’s

Friday, July 8Annual Boat Cruise

Sunday, July 10Monaghan council picnic

Thursday, July 21 Monaghan Golf Outing

Every Tuesday Morning at 10:30am & Wednesday evenings

at 6:30pm. BINGO!

�

�

�

�

�

�

Around the CouncilGrand Knight Message continued from pg 1

the Monaghan News. You will get an email alert and link when the new paper is available. Stay informed, visit our web-site at www.monaghankofc.org. You can will find a download for the Monaghan app for Android by clicking on Get the Mobile APP.

Our next member’s meeting is May 17th at 7pm after the voting closes. After the meeting, the Council will provide food and drinks to build fraternity among members. In Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patrio-tism,Patrick Maher, Grand Knight

Michael Meister• Monaghan member since 2008• Married to Denise and we have twenty year old son named Mendel who graduated St. Michael’s and Catholic Central, now attending Michigan Tech• Parish member of St. Michael the Archangel Church• Graduate of St. Michaels Grade School, Catholic Central High School and Madonna University• U.S. Army veteran and I have been a police officer with the City of Farmington Hills since 1990• I have coached youth and high school sports for the past fifteen years to include: basketball, soccer, baseball, track and field, bowling and football at St. Michael’s and Catholic Central• Monaghan Golf Outing volunteer and MC of the annual Monaghan adult trivia night

Dave DiPonio• Current Officer of Monaghan Council serving as Lecturer• Married to Mary (Dowd) DiPonio for 43 years, 3 children• Members of St. Aidan Parish • Dave is a Civil Engineering graduate of the University of Detroit and has been working as an engineering and construction professional for over 45 years and has worked on various local and overseas projects• Employed by Parsons Brinckerhoff in Detroit • Dave is a graduate of St. Mary’s of Redford • United States Army as a Military Policeman during the Vietnam War

Matthew Emery• Member since 2009• Helps with the Council Kids Christmas Party• Database Manager at Jackson National Life• Married with three children• Matt is a graduate of St. Mary’s of Redford

John Widmer• Member since 2001• Current Treasurer for Building Association• Partner at Frohm & Widmer, a commercial appraisal firm• Coached football at St. Michael’s• Married to Patty with three sons• John is a graduate of Catholic Central

Building Association Candidate Bios

Dan MacDonald, PGK• Past Grand Knight of the Monaghan Council• Member since 1994• Chair the Christmas Basket campaign• Detroit four Major Degree Staff• Bingo worker at Monaghan• Married to Donna, Treasurer of the Donne Gals, father to Roy the Recording Officer for Monaghan Council• Parishioners of St. Mary’s of Redford for 43 years

Kevin Rogers• Council member since 1992.• Held Council Officer positions as Inside Guard, Outside Guard and Chancellor• Chair of Monaghan Corn Hole Tourna-ment, Father & Son Golf Outing, Summer Picnic, Softball Team and past chair of Christmas Party• Manufacturer’s Rep A.E. Fleming Warren, MI since 1996• St. Michaels Livonia parishioner since 1998• Married: Colleen, Daughters Brianne and Bridget Ladywood HS.• Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach Catholic Central HS• Catholic Central graduate 1988• EMU Baseball 1989-92• Member AOH

hhappy mother’s day! appy mother’s day!monaghankofc.org/2016/may2016.pdf · 55/1/2016/1/2016...

Documents