Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Council #7444

Correction to this Saturday, Special Olympics

Bob Minasian — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:27:04 GMT

The parade begins at 11:00

Concession set up begins at 10:00.

Huron Valley Special Olympics this Saturday, 5/19

Bob Minasian — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:37:23 GMT

Good morning Brother Knights

As many as you are aware, the Huron Valley Special Olympics will be holding a special event at Lakeland HS this Saturday. Recently, our council became a major sponor for this worthy cause.

At 10:00 am, there will be a parade for all the sponsors. We are invited to participate. If you can make it for the parade, arrive by 9:40 and we'll be placed in order at 9:45am. I'm assuming we'll parade around the track and not much more than that. Then the events begin.

I spoke with Darlene Garrison and some help is still needed. It includes helping with the concessions and passing out awards. The events last to about 3:30pm. If you can help out with the concessions or handing out awards, please send me an email with the times you can be there. i need to send a list of names and times to Darlene no later than Friday morning 9:00am.

Be sure to wear your red Knight's shirts.

Thank-you,
Mike Wojnar FS - 7444
248 685 9192
mjwojnar@comcast.net

update on Larry Donnellon

Bob Minasian — Sun, 06 May 2012 21:17:02 GMT

I just spoke with Larry's wife Dolores and Larry is heavily sedated and intubated. The neurosurgeon thinks his issues are related to his heart and needs a pace maker. So that is the plan right now and could be in the hospital for awhile, waiting to have his pace maker installed.

Dolores sounded good for all they have been through in the past 24 hours or so. She is surrounded and supported by her family and she thanks the Knights for all their prayers.

Nominations for Council Officers for next FY

Bob Minasian — Sat, 05 May 2012 18:15:23 GMT

Hi.

We continue to accept nominations for next year's officers (July 2012 thru June 2013). If you are interested in running for office or would like to nominate a fellow council member, you have May and June general business meetings to make your nomination. Election takes place at our June general business meeting.

If you have any questions on any of the offices or their roles and respondsibilities, please contact Bill Cosnowski.

Thanks and God Bless,
Mike Wojnar - FS 7444

Request Prayers for Larry Donnellon / Corporate Communion

Bob Minasian — Sat, 05 May 2012 18:10:47 GMT

Hi all.

I just received word that Brother Larry Donnellon was camping and has taken ill and has beeb taken to St. John's Providence. I do not have any other details at the moment but will send out another blog when I hear something more.

Please keep Larry and his family in your daily prayers and a quick recovery.

Also, our council is having a Corporate Communion at 10:00am Mass on Sunday 5/6. Please try to attend and wear your Knights red shirt and plan on sitting near the front of the church.

Thanks and God Bless,
Mike Wojnar - FS 7444

Mass for the Unborn and Lenten Fish Fry Dinners

Bob Minasian — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:11:06 GMT

Our council will be attending 10:00 Mass this Sunday, 3/25; with intentions for the unborn babies. Please wear your red shirt and plan on sitting together at Mass. After Mass, we will joining in on saying the Rosary for the unborn babies. Let's show some unity for this intention.

Also, just 2 more weeks of Lenten Fish Fry Dinners. If you haven't had a chance to attend the dinners or help in the kitchen, time is running out. We could always use some extra help with food prep, serving or clean up. If you want to help out with the food prep and the 5:00 rush, please arrive at 4:00pm. If you want to help clean up, we usually begin around 7:00 and it runs for another 2 hours. Just to remind you, the dinners are served from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. Carryout is also available.

Our next Officer's meeting is Tuesday, 4/2 at 7:00pm and our next General Business meeting is Thursday, 4/12 at 7:30pm in the Church hall. Please note that at our next General Business meeting, we will begin the process of accepting nominations for officers for our next calendar year (July 2012 - June 2013). If you are interesting in running for an office or would like to nominate someone from our council, please attend one of the next 3 meetings. Voting is at our June meeting. You must be a 3rd degree member to run for an office.
Hope to see you at St. Mary's this weekend

Thanks,
Mike Wojnar
FS 7444

Lenten Fish Fries BEGIN - TX Holdem for Feb. Cancelled

Bob Minasian — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:11:54 GMT

LENTEN FISH FRIES AT CHURCH BEGINS THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24.
ROUND UP ALL YOUR FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, ETC., ETC, TO ENJOY A WONDERFUL MEAL. PASS THE WORD!!

SERVING FOOD 5 - 8 PM.

CALL BOB SOBCZAK AT 248-685-9071 TO CONFIRM YOU WILL BE HELPING.
VOLUNTEERS SHOULD SHOW UP BETWEEN 3 AND 4 PM ACCORDING TO BOB

TX HOLDEM FUNDRAISER CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Bob Minasian, Trustee

Passing of Beatrice Uller, Beloved Wife of Dan Uller

Bob Minasian — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:32:27 GMT

Our Brother Knight, Dan Uller, has requested our Council lead a Rosary for his wife Beatrice, who recently passed.

The service will be this Sunday, February 12th, at 7pm (please arrive a little early) at:

Harry J. Will Funeral Home
37000 W Six Mile Road
Livonia, MI 48152
(734) 591-3700

Please contact Deputy Grand Knight, Mr. Rob MacMain, on his cell phone at 248-787-2929, if you can participate and for potential car-pooling arrangements. Thank you all.

Please keep Beatrice, Dan, and their entire family in your Prayers during this time of mourning.

Click on link below for Mrs. Uller's Obituary and additional details.

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Beatrice-Uller&lc=6785&pid=155819603&mid=4991442&locale=en_US

2012 Fraternal Calendar, Blood Drive Jan. 22, etc.

Bob Minasian — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:58:29 GMT

2012 Activities Calendar

CLICK ON ABOVE link containing our updated Fraternal Calendar through June 30, 2012.

Also, please note the "Be Not Afraid Membership Blitz" outlined in the link below. I recently received this notification and thought it helpful for all Brothers to view the web page. There is a ton of great material reminding us why we became members and to help motivate the expansion of our global membership. If the below link does not invoke, then COPY and PASTE to your Browser Address Bar and hit enter.

http://www.kofc.org/un/en/membership/campaign/index.html
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BLOOD DRIVE TOMORROW
GENTLEMEN: I have heard that, if your health allows, giving MAY BE beneficial to your Heart Health. Don't quote me, but this is what I have been told at the Red Cross Center. You know, "like getting an oil change" while allowing you to re-charge your red blood cells. I'm no doctor, BUT ....
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE - St Mary Church Hall
JANUARY 22, 2012
8 AM - 2 PM
HELP SAVE LIVES

Vivat Jesus Brothers
Bob Minasian, Trustee

Membership Dues Update

Bob Minasian — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:05:35 GMT

For those who have not paid you dues yet, please do so now and save the council postage and paper supply expenses from a 2nd dues notice.

If you have already paid, thank-you for your payment. I will be mailing the cards this weekend.

Mike Wojnar
Financial Secretary, 7444
248 685 9192.

Memorial Mass 10 AM Sunday - Christmas Tree Sales

Bob Minasian — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:25:41 GMT

1) Please join your fellow Brother Knights at 10 AM Memorial Mass / Corporate Communion, Sunday, November 27, Bring your entire family for a strong showing of support for our Fraternal efforts while proudly wearing our Council's colors.

2) CHRISTMAS TREE SALES ARE NOW IN FULL SWING

To Assist / Volunteer to work a time slot summarized below, please call one of our four (4) worthy Chairmen at home as follows:

1) Don Green - 248-684-6067
2) Mike Hudspeth - 248-830-4271
3) Bob Sobczak - 248-685-9071
4) Mike Wojnar - 248-685-9192

SIGN-UP SHEETS are also located within our Work Trailer at the Dairy Queen sales location.

TREE SALES HAVE STARTED this Beautiful Friday, day after Thanksgiving;
WHAT A DAY TO BE ALIVE!!

WORK SHIFTS are summarized as follows:

Monday through Friday - 5 PM through 8 PM
Saturday and Sunday - 10 AM through 3 PM and 3 PM through 8 PM

Thank you very much Brothers and Blessings be with thee!!

VIVAT JESUS!

Bob Minasian, Trustee

Christmas Tree SETUP / SALE - Manpower Needed

Bob Minasian — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:51:30 GMT

Gentlemen:

Beginning on Saturday, November 5, and following on Saturday November 12 and November 19, Manpower is requested at the Dairy Queen on Milford Road across from BAKERS.

The festivities begin at 9 AM, each date, to complete mini projects such as WIRING, TREE STAND SET-UP, LIGHTING, BARRICADE AND SIGN SET-UP, ETC.

To Assist / Volunteer please call one of our four (4) worthy Chairmen at home as follows:

1) Don Green - 248-684-6067
2) Mike Hudspeth - 248-830-4271
3) Bob Sobczak - 248-685-9071
4) Mike Wojnar - 248-685-9192

Details to follow regarding the actual date(s) of TREE DELIVERY for unloading and sorting.

Also, WORK SHIFTS for the actual TREE SALES, which begin Friday, day after Thanksgiving, are:

Monday through Friday - 5 PM through 8 PM
Saturday and Sunday - 10 AM through 3 PM and 3 PM through 8 PM
SIGN UP SHEETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR SELECTION OF TIME SLOTS.

Thank you very much Brothers!!
Let Us look forward to another fun-filled, enjoyment-for-all,
Celebration of our Savior Christmas Season!!

VIVAT JESUS BROTHERS!!

Bob Minasian, Trustee

Recent Hold-Em Fundraiser & Upcoming Dates

Bob Minasian — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:25:03 GMT

Our Recent TX Hold-Em Fundraiser held at Card Sharks on Dixie Highway and Frembes in Waterford was a success; based on history that is!! Less time expended and the same $$$$ results. "That's the way uhuh-uhuh I like it". What song is that from guys??
    I want to thank those that volunteered and formed the dynamic teams of:
Bob Sobczak and Gus LaRuffa, Carl Meserve and Todd Diffenderfer, Larry Donnellon and Jerry Klemmer, Co-Chairss Bill McMillan and John Hudspeth, Mike Wojnar and Mike Rabideau (don't you guys also host the Mike and Mike Sports Show??), Richard Kerruish and Doug Sordyl, and last but not least, Tom Gieselman.

    Guys, I am thankful that we are seeing new names on this event's volunteer list and THEREFORE spreading the wealth of Fraternity, while making stronger bonds and new friendships; THANK YOU ALL!!

UPCOMING:

1) Membership / Business Meeting at 7:30, Thursday, October 13 at our Church Social Hall.
        Please don't miss since we have much to discuss and plan for our remaining Fraternal Year.      Bring a Pal / Fellow Member who may have been unable to attend past meetings.

2)  TOOTSIE ROLL / "SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN" FUNDRAISER, WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 14-16.
        Contact Mr. Harlan Thome, our Worthy Chairperson, at 248-684-1863 to select a time slot and location to ENGAGE those passers-by on the streets of our local community. Harlan and George, thank you once again for taking the Bull By The Horns. I wish I had an Antique Coin Sorting machine!!

Best Wishes to ALL!

VIVAT JESUS BROTHERS!

Bob Minasian, Trustee

July 1, 2011 Thru June 30, 2012 Fraternal Calendar

Bob Minasian — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:35:52 GMT

2011 Thru 2012 Activities Calendar Click on link to left to view, save, print.

Thank you for all your efforts gentlemen.

Our recent Business / Membership Meeting this past Thursday broke records for attendance and participation; thank you all. Lots of healthy discussion / planning.

VIVAT JESUS BROTHERS.

Bob Minasian, Trustee

SHEEN SCENE NEWSLETTER AND ....

Bob Minasian — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:58:32 GMT

Sheen Scene July 2011    - Click on Blue Link to Left to open the PDF formatted file.

What a Summer:

1) Successful Concerts-in-the-Park - Many thanks to ALL who have "weathered" what has been thrown at us.

2) Successful TX Holdem Fundraiser - thank you to the additional volunteers who stepped-up; much appreciated!

3) Enjoyable Tiger Game Outing.

4) Etc., Etc, Etc., No rest for the weary and dedicated.

5) 2011- 2012 Council Fraternal Calendar of Events to be posted soon!!

UPCOMING EVENTS

1) St. Mary Parish Fair next weekend - you will see Brother Knight Volunteers all over the place.

2) St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 5th Annual Golf Fundraiser, Sunday August 28th, Mystic Creek Golf Club, $100 Per Participant with the vast majority going to the needs of the Children!! Contact Rob MacMain for Hole Sponsorship Opportunities and Individual / Foursome signup.
        August 28 St. Jude Hospital Fundraiser Signup Sheet - Click on Blue Link to Left to View in PDF Format

VIVAT Jesus Brothers; Enjoy the rest of the summer!!

Bob Minasian, Trustee

Thursday, May 12, Fraternal Benefits Night and Upcoming Events

Bob Minasian — Thu, 12 May 2011 16:50:00 GMT

*** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***
Our Council will be hosting a special Fraternal Benefits night on Thursday, May 12, beginning at 8:00pm in St. Mary's Church Hall. Please note that our council will still have our general meeting at 7:30 but it will be abbreviated so we can begin fraternal benefits night at 8:00pm. Todd Diffenderfer, our council's insurance agent will present special information on the Knights of Columbus, and the benefits the Knights of Columbus offers. Questions are welcome. This meeting is open to the general public and any Catholic gentlemen in good standing who is at least 18 years old is and is interested in joining the Knights of Columbus is encouraged to attend. Wives of our members are also welcome. Refreshments and desert will be served. Our council serves the surrounding Milford area.

TEXAS HOLDEN FUNDRAISER - MAY 17 - MAY 20

Our Council will be hosting our 2nd Texas Holdem Fundraiser at the Shark Club in Waterford located one-half mile East of Hospital Road on M-59.
Many of our fellow Knights have already volunterred to work various shifts.
Slots are open on May 18 from 5 - 10 PM and closing time from 10 PM - 2 AM. We also have a slot currently open on Thursday, May 19, from Noon - 5 PM.
Note: The Shark Club does have wireless internet available for free, so is you have work to do during a lull in the Poker action, feel free to bring your laptop.
Contact Bob Minasian, Chairperson, at home or office at 248-363-5323 or 248-363-4171 or via email at bobm@robertminasian.com if you can fill an open slot. Feel free to poll a fellow Brother Knight to keep you company.

APPRECIATION DINNER

Our Council will be hosting an Appreciation Dinner for Brother Knights and their spouses on June 24, 6:30 PM at Hector and Jimmys. Brother Knights who have been so kind to volunteer time throughout of current Fraternal Year can anticipate a written invitation from our worthy Deputy Grand Knight, Mr. Rob MacMain, Chairperson.
Chairman of our various events held throughout our current fraternal year may send their volunteer lists to Rob, via email, at Flyingmac@comcast.net.
Thank you one and all for all your efforts as well as to your spouses who have been so kind to support your efforts on behalf of our our Council and that our our Community and charities we help support.

UPCOMING EVENTS.

Concert's in the Park begin in June, our Church Fair in August, Golf Outing in August (Don Green-Chairperson) to be held at Mystic Creek, Tiger Game outing (Bob Sobczak-Chairperson) on July 15, etc., etc.

STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE ADVISEMENTS.

Thank you ALL for continuing to make our efforts enjoyable and helpful to those in need.

Vivat Jesus Brothers,
Bob Minasian, Trustee

Thursday, May 12, Fraternal Benefits Night & Upcoming Activities

Bob Minasian — Thu, 12 May 2011 14:41:00 GMT

*** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***
Our Council will be hosting a special Fraternal Benefits night on Thursday, May 12, beginning at 8:00pm in St. Mary's Church Hall. Please note that our council will still have our general meeting at 7:30 but it will be abbreviated so we can begin fraternal benefits night at 8:00pm. Todd Diffenderfer, our council's insurance agent will present special information on the Knights of Columbus, and the benefits the Knights of Columbus offers. Questions are welcome. This meeting is open to the general public and any Catholic gentlemen in good standing who is at least 18 years old is and is interested in joining the Knights of Columbus is encouraged to attend. Wives of our members are also welcome. Refreshments and desert will be served. Our council serves the surrounding Milford area.

TEXAS HOLDEN FUNDRAISER - MAY 17 - MAY 20

Our Council will be hosting our 2nd Texas Holdem Fundraiser at the Shark Club in Waterford located one-half mile East of Hospital Road on M-59.
Many of our fellow Knights have already volunterred to work various shifts.
Slots are open on May 18 from 5 - 10 PM and closing time from 10 PM - 2 AM. We also have a slot currently open on Thursday, May 19, from Noon - 5 PM.
Note: The Shark Club does have wireless internet available for free, so is you have work to do during a lull in the Poker action, feel free to bring your laptop.
Contact Bob Minasian, Chairperson, at home or office at 248-363-5323 or 248-363-4171 or via email at bobm@robertminasian.com if you can fill an open slot. Feel free to poll a fellow Brother Knight to keep you company.

APPRECIATION DINNER

Our Council will be hosting an Appreciation Dinner for Brother Knights and their spouses on June 24, 6:30 PM at Hector and Jimmys. Brother Knights who have been so kind to volunteer time throughout of current Fraternal Year can anticipate a written invitation from our worthy Deputy Grand Knight, Mr. Rob MacMain, Chairperson.
Chairman of our various events held throughout our current fraternal year may send their volunteer lists to Rob, via email, at Flyingmac@comcast.net.
Thank you one and all for all your efforts as well as to your spouses who have been so kind to support your efforts on behalf of our our Council and that our our Community and charities we help support.

UPCOMING EVENTS.

Concert's in the Park begin in June, our Church Fair in August, Golf Outing in August (Don Green-Chairperson) to be held at Mystic Creek, Tiger Game outing (Bob Sobczak-Chairperson) on July 15, etc., etc.

STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE ADVISEMENTS.

Thank you ALL for continuing to make our efforts enjoyable and helpful to those in need.

Vivat Jesus Brothers,
Bob Minasian, Trustee

Business Meeting, Weds., April 13, 2011; 7:30 PM

Bob Minasian — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:05:00 GMT

Note: This month's Membership Meeting (FOR THIS MONTH ONLY) will be one day early at Church due to a conflict with other scheduled Church Activities. See you all there Wednesday, April 13, at 7:30 PM. COME ONE COME ALL. Snacks and Drinks will be available. For those members who have not attended a meeting or been available to volunteer, come enjoy the company of your fellow Knights and learn about all that has been accomplished in our church community to date and yet to be accomplished for the remainder of the year.

LENTEN FISH FRY - This Friday, April 15, we will host our final Lenten Season FIsh Fry. Reach out to friends, family, fellow parishioners, etc., so we can keep all the volunteer Brother Knights busier than ever. The vibrancy of the room is really something to behold; come witness the Parish Unity first hand.

Our next major Fundraiser will be held at the Shark Club, Texas Hold-EM, May 17-20. We have a special need for volunteers to enjoy their time during the Day-Time time slot of Noon until 5 PM and Late Night time slot of 10 PM - 2 AM. Wireless Internet connection available for those who prefer or need this service.

Vivat Jesus Brothers!!

Bob Minasian, Trustee

TX Holdem Fundraiser; Saturday - Tuesday, etc.

Bob Minasian — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:37:00 GMT

NEED VOLUNTEERS TO WORK TOMORROW 5 - 10 PM AND 10 PM - 2 AM. ALSO SUNDAY 10 PM - 2 AM AND MONDAY 10 PM - 2 AM. SHARK CLUB, WATERFORD, 1/2 MILE EAST OF HOSPITAL ROAD ON M-59.
IF you can help out call Bob Minasian, Chairperson, at 248-363-4171 or 248-363-5323.

NOTE TO 11 AM WORKERS; I have been advised by the Shark Club that Poker begins at NOON each day, therefore they advised us to be there by 11:30 AM for those working the early shift SINCE IT IS A FIRST-COME / FIRST-SERVE BASIS TO BE ASSIGNED THE FIRST TABLE. THIS MAY HAVE AN IMPACT ON OUR REVENUE??

2) CORPORATE COMMUNION THIS SUNDAY, 8 AM MASS. FEEL FREE TO COME IN FULL RED-TIDE DISPLAY.

3) IN YOUR PRAYERS AND DEEDS, PLEASE REMEMBER ALL OUR SICK, ELDERLY, LESS FORTUNATE, AND OUR BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN SERVING OVERSEAS!!

4) NEXT BUSINESS / MEMBERSHIP MEETING, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 7:30 PM AT CHURCH. Food (?) to be served? Drinks for sure.

5) LENTEN FISH FRY BEGINS MARCH 11 AND EVERY FRIDAY THEREAFTER THROUGH APRIL 15. Get the word out and invite ALL you know!!

VIVAT JESUS BROTHERS

Bob Minasian, Trustee

2011 Membership Dues Reminder - Events

Bob Minasian — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:26:00 GMT

1) Gentlemen: As a reminder, our 2011 Annual Membership Dues should be mailed back to the attention of our worthy Secretary, Mr. Mike Wojnar, prior to month-end February, 2011. PLEASE save Mike and our Council the time, effort and expense of having to mail out reminder Invoices beginning next month.

     WE APPRECIATE YOUR PROMPT ATTENTION TO THIS REQUEST!!

        ALSO, PLEASE NOTE YOUR DUES HELP SUPPORT THE TYPE OF CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS NEAR AND DEAR TO YOUR HEARTS!!

2) UPCOMING FUNDRAISER AT SHARK CLUB:

        Saturday February 26 through Tuesday, March 1 we will be working the Texas Holdem Room at the Shark Club in Waterford, MI, located on M-59, just East of Hospital Road.

    Time slots open are 5 PM - 10 PM and 10 PM to 2 AM.

Please call Bob Minasian, Chairperson, at 248-363-4171 or 248-363-5323 if you can help out.

3) REGIONAL SPELLING BEE RESULTS:

    Our Council will be providing transportation expenses for our 2 Finalists who will be traveling to Standish on March 5 to compete in the State Spelling Bee Contest. Two of our Four finalists placed 1st and 2nd in the Regional Competition to earn the right to represent us in the State Competition. Keep your eyes peeled for a newspaper article and photo's coming in our local Milford Times.

Vivat Jesus Brothers.

Bob Minasian