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K of C Council 3956 September 2022 Newsletter

Brother Knights and Friends,

As we get close to the fall season, many of the familiar events are approaching. Not just the cooling temperatures and the changing colors of the leaves, but the return of Doughnut Sundays and Charity Family Breakfast. Fund raising such as Coats for Kids has begun and soon enough our Tootsie Roll drive for the mentally impaired is already being planned. All of this and so much more has been written up for you in our September newsletter attached.

We have had a busy year. Much of it for fun. We had picnics, and boat cruising, beer nights and dinners together. We really are having a great time, Mostly, because we love what we do and who we do it with. It’s nice to be around people that genuinely care about each other and our families.

There are very inspiring articles by Deacon Chuck, Grand Knight Mark Garcellano and each of our officers and directors. I truly encourage you to read cover to cover. It’s worth it. Finally, read the challenge to take “baby steps” towards fulfilling God’s purpose for you and “have a chance get a taste of what we do and why it is so fulfilling for us”.

Peace!

Tony Chirco
PR Director, Trustee and Newsletter Editor

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K of C Newsletter September 2022

K of C Council 3956 August 2022 Newsletter

Brother Knights and Friends,

Below is the link for our newsletter for August 2022. You will notice that there are several more articles from more of our officers and directors. One common theme is service to community. A resonating message as we gear up for the St. Pius X One Day Parish Festival this Saturday, August 20th from Noon to 11:00 p.m.

Please make a point to volunteer for a few hours at the festival and spend some time supporting this very important and crucial event for our parish. Remember also to attend our Downriver K of C picnic at Centennial Park on Grosse Ile, the following Saturday, August 27th. Bring the whole family.

Finally, please take time to read and reflect on the Prayer of the Month. Service with a joyful heart…with gentleness, compassion, and tenderness…

I look forward to seeing each of you at the Festival and then the following Saturday at the Downriver Picnic.

Peace!

Tony Chirco
Trustee, PR Director, and Newsletter Editor

https://www.kofc3956.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/K-of-C-Newsletter-August-2022.pdf

K of C Newsletter August 2022

K of C Council 3956 July 2022 Newsletter

Brother Knights and Friends,

We begin our newsletter this month focusing on our 2nd Annual Tony Cerezo Memorial Golf Outing. This year the proceeds will go the Sacred Hear Major Seminarians. As we know, there is a shortage of men entering the priesthood. This makes it all the more important for this year’s golf outing to be a success. If you are a golfer, this a bargain for 18 holes of golf, plus breakfast combo, gift bags, a great lunch and a trophy up for grabs, and prizes. Volunteers are needed as well. This is very much worthy of your time. Encourage your friends as well to join in the fun.

Please read on as the other messages and announcements are important to our community. As Deacon Chuck articulates, “we must be vigilant, faithful to the cause, standing up for those who cannot” and Brother Robert Park our co-editor that “we are reminded how God wants us to live”.

God Bless all of us and our families.

Anthony (Tony) Chirco, Knights of Columbus #3956
PR Director, Editor and Trustee

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K of C Newsletter July 2022

K of C Council 3956 June 2022 Newsletter

Brother Knights and Friends,

Click below for our council’s newsletter for June 2022. Please take the time to read messages from our Grand Knight Bill Robert to step forward and give of yourself to earn that inner peace by doing God’s work. Deacon Chuck shares his story of Stone Soup and how it illustrates a little contribution from many make it easier on everybody. Each of our officers’ messages gives a perspective unique to them. All are worthy of you time to read and react.

Fathers, we are the caretakers, the role models, the counselors, the consolers, the protectors, and the teachers to our children. With all that experience, we are naturally the best people to share our skills with our community as a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Happy Father’s Day!

Anthony (Tony) Chirco, Knights of Columbus #3956
PR Director, Editor and Trustee

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K of C Newsletter June 2022

K of C Council 3956 May 2022 Newsletter

Brother and Friends,

The sun is up, the birds are singing, and spring is in the air! It’s a great time to be alive. Yes. There is a great deal that needs fixing in our world, but we are just the kind of people to make it better. One step at a time. Let’s start walking. A new board of officers are excited to get us on our way. Please remember to be at our next meeting on Wednesday, June 1st beginning with a social hour at 6:00 p.m. – Meeting to start at 7:00 p.m.

Come help the students of St. Pius as we join to make their lives better on their Field Day, on Monday June 6th.

Here is the link for the volunteer signups for St. Pius X Field Day below:

St. Pius X School Field Day

Have a Blessed and Happy Memorial Day. Remember those we honor.
 
God Bless you and your families!
 
Anthony (Tony) Chirco
P.R. Director, Newsletter Editor and Trustee
 
 

K of C Council 3956 April 2022 Newsletter

Friends and Brother Knights,

I have a special request. Our meeting on Wednesday, May 4th begins with our social hour at 6:00 pm, followed by our general meeting and election of officers. We will elect our Grand Knight along with a new board of fresh faces. Please take the time to come. It will mean a lot to those of use that serve so diligently and your parish community.

I look forward to a full house.

God Bless you and your families this Easter Season and always.

Anthony (Tony) Chirco
Editor and PR Director
K of C Council 3956

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K of C Newsletter April 2022

K of C Council 3956 March 2022 Newsletter

To my friends of the Knights of Columbus,
 
“I Got This!”
 
That was the message I received as I prayed to God for healing and guidance.
 
Since our last newsletter, actually in the last few days, we have experienced the ultimate highs and lows in life. On March 17th, we were blessed with a healthy newborn grandson. The next day we were faced with the challenge of our own life. God has our back and through his love and mercy, we must trust in him that brighter days are ahead. Please pray for us and for each other.
 
God Bless,
 
Anthony (Tony) Chirco
Your Newsletter Editor
 
 

Novena for the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Today the Knights of Columbus calls on its over two million members and their families worldwide to join in nine days of prayer beginning March 17, 2022. Initiated by Catholics in Ukraine, the novena leads up to the Feast of the Annunciation, on March 25th, when Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Saint Peter’s Square in Rome. This date is historically significant, as on the same day in 1984, Saint John Paul II consecrated Russia and the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
“During this time of immense suffering in Ukraine, I call on our more than two million Knights to devote themselves in prayer to our Blessed Virgin Mary,” said Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly. “Together, we’ll ask Our Lady to intercede on behalf of those directly impacted by the conflict, to give strength to our Ukrainian and Polish Knights working so hard to deliver relief, and to help bring peace to the region.”

K of C Council 3956 February 2022 Newsletter

My brother Knights and Friends,

As COVID took its latest swipe on many of us, we find ourselves recovering to a new enlightenment. We are not invincible and we need each other to help each other through the challenges we face. I was not alone. My wife got it as did Worthy District Deputy Ray Bilyk and his wife Jennifer. There are many more of us who have been through this. Keep each other in prayer! We are back and ready for the challenges.

I hope to see many of you at the numerous social events coming up as we have detailed for you in this newsletter.

Remember your Valentine!!!

Anthony (Tony) Chirco, Newsletter Editor
PR Director and Trustee

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K of C Newsletter February 2022