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LENT:Preparation for temptation...success through prayer and fasting...Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Parish Breakfast MARCH 14!
Sir Loin Thom Kinney, announced the next parish breakfast!! Thom wishes to thank the many brother knights in advance who will volunteer to work. Many knights are needed to make these events happen. Contact Thom to volunteer.... Men are needed for serving the ...
Knights to serve Soup/Salad Friday March 26, plus a LIFE event same night!
The Knights will serve OLC on March 26. Needed are kitchen help and cleanup. Thom Kinney and Bryan Galloway are leading this event. In the Guadalupe room will be training on how to use our K of C website to educate on LIFE. Come out and help and get trained on LIFE! ...
EASTER EGG HUNT coming soon...
EASTER EGG HUNT is Sat morning April 3. The Knights supply prizes and manpower for this annual event. see pics from last year...
FOURTH DEGREE CEREMONY April 24th
ATTENTION ALL 3rd DEGREE MEMBERS. Saturday, April 24, in Bay City (address to be determined) . An exemplification of the 4th Degree will be held in Bay City on April 24, 2010. Why not take that next step and become a Fourth Degree Knight? ATTENTION FIRST DEGREE MEMBERS Charity is the ...
MARCH 27 TOOTSIE ROLL (M.I.) Drive!
M.I. (TOOTSIE ROLL) DRIVE - MARCH 27 Michael Despres will be chairing this project and volunteers will be needed for the various collection points. The more volunteers the more places we can cover, so let Michael know you will help. Family members are welcome to participate. Contact him at ...
Anniversary DInner Pictures
Pictures from 2010 Anniversary Dinner. Dave and Katie Lawrence named Family of the Year, Reuben Hoxsie awarded Knight of the Year, CONGRATULATIONS!
March Madness Meeting is on ST. PATRICK'S DAY Wednesday the 17th
MARCH MEETING WEDNESDAY the 17th St. Patrick's Day! (Officers/Directors may meet at another time) ROCKFORD COMMUNITY CABIN 220 N. MONROE, ROCKFORD, MI
Congrats to KARAN JOSEPH Speller extraordinaire!
SPELLING BEE WINNER ADVANCES Karan Joseph goes on!! We previously reported.... SPELLING BEE WINNERS 4th through 6th Grade Karan Joseph - Winner Lydia Korson - 1st Runner-up Wesley Johnson - 2nd Runner-up Ben Gorton - 3rd Runner-up 7th ...
March Letter From Grand Knight
GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE, Dear Brother Knights, Come celebrate our 29th Anniversary on March 6 at a wonderful dinner! During this Lenten season there are many opportunities to serve. • Anniversary Dinner and raffle - March 6 • Veterans Mass ...
Knight of the MONTH Ken MacDonald!
Congratulations to Ken MacDonald, Knight of the Month! Ken has chaired our super successful Super Bowl sub event many times. With support from members like Ken, the Knights are able to help out many more people! Ken, Thanks for all you do!
FAMILY OF THE MONTH DAVE and KATIE LAWRENCE
The Lawrence family was recognized as the Family of the Month for their involvement in church and K of C activities, including the Mardi Gras fundraiser dinner/entertainment extraganza, and the K of C Anniversary Dinner. With kids to manage, they all work together to make things happen ...
Missed the video at Church March 6-7? go here to see it ONLINE!
Here is a link to see the video that was shown at the masses on March 6, 7 http://www.catholic.org/video/?v=3137 PLUS see NOTRE DAME on a 5 min tour, with music. Two, count 'em, two OLC men are studying for priesthood currently at Notre Dame and their parents and myself and Doc ...
YEAR FOR PRIESTS MARCH 13 7pm at OLC Holy Family Center
SATURDAY MARCH 13
7pm at OLC Holy Family Center
Are you Wiser than a Supreme Court Justice? try this!
Were you inspired by President Obama's speech at Notre Dame? Well c'mon and invite your pro choice and pro life friends to come together for some honest, thoughtful dialogue on the issue of life. Please provide your opinion on the big question: what will our Supreme Court Justices rule when asked if abortion conflicts with the Declaration of Independence?....
CREATED EQUAL the information every AMERICAN should know!
The USA is the most amazing country in the world. On our birthday, our founders made an amazing statement in our Declaration of Independence. Here it is---We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal and that they are endowed by their Creator with certain ...
Who is Jane Roe in "Roe v Wade"? or Gianna Jessen? Get your LIFE information here!
Who is Jane Roe? She is Norma McCorvey -see her video here! This article is packed with videos and info on LIFE! Watch them, help yourself and others decide on what is healthcare for fetuses. Plus, See all the happy faces?--Each child's mother was offered a free abortion right after she was widowed in the 9-11 attacks 2001
THURSDAY DRIVERS NEEDED
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED!!! Can you spare a couple of hours from 5:30 to 7:30pm on Thursday evenings? Our K of C council is looking for volunteers to drive residents of the Towers apartments and Richter Place to God's Kitchen dinner at OLC Family Center and take them back after they have ...
Knights collecting $$$ for an ULTRA SOUND machine to help pregnant women realize that there is a living human inside them when they are pregnant.
Our Council 7761 has been challenged to collect funds to help pay for an Ultra Sound machine to help show pregnant women their tiny little children that are moving inside their womb. When women see their very own child with this machine, they are much more intelligent about their decision to ...
responses to ARE YOU WISER THAN A SUPREME COURT JUSTICE?
We hope to get several hundred Pro Choice and Pro LIFE responses so that we can publish how people respond. Then, in the spirit of honest and thoughtful dialogue, such as that recommended by President Obama at Notre Dame University, we will have a nice list of comments from both sides to help you make your decision on the issue of LIFE. I hope you will not be shy on providing your response, whether you are Pro Choice or Pro Life, your answers will help others make an intelligent decision. Please help spread the word so that we can get several hundred responses to view on this great issue of our time...
Free Throw Contest Results
FREE THROW CONTEST Twenty-two boys and girls took part our council’s annual K of C free throw contest. The Free Throw contest was held at OLC gym, January 10th. Boys and girls ages 10 to 14 competed at the OLC gym on January 10th. Winners Age 10 Sydnee ...
See Our guys in Washington DC at March for LIFE!
See Knights Bill Koltak, Paul Sobie and Gary Gillis protest in Washington....
March for Life videos from EWTN you must see!
Eternal Word Television Network recorded the following speakers, Abby Johnson, Lila Rose, Pastor Jim Garland, Reverend Clenard Childress and a woman who is Silent No More ...click on the following to see these videos!!! .....
Make a CHOICE, CHOOSE your ANNIVERSARY!
When you make a choice, decide the pro's and cons. With Life, you get The anniversary of the Declaration of Independence July 4. Pro Choice folks prefer the anniversary of Roe v Wade January 22, 1973. Here is a comparison for you to make a choice! July 4, ...
Council #7761 Rockford is an award winning group!
PGK Bill Koltak is presented a Michigan State Council award for Programming Achievement for the fraternal year 2008-09. In addition our council also received the Michigan Star Council Award under the leadership of Bill Koltak. Congratulations to all members who support and work for the success ...
Catholic Radio stalled by controversy. Get all the info here
(Click on the Holy Family Radio & Ave Maria internet links) National Catholic Radio plans to come to Kent County. Jon Wright of St. Jude parish (Council 389 told us of his involvement in bringing a Catholic faith based radio station to Grand Rapids. He is part of a fund raising group ...
Happy Martin Luther King Day-go here to see the current Civil Rights activities of the King for America organization!
I am aware that there are many who wince at a distinction between property and persons--who hold both sacrosanct. My views are not so rigid. A life is sacred. Property is intended to serve life, and no matter how much we surround it with rights and respect, it has no personal being. It is part of ...
Birthdays Anniversaries
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY’S Mike Mc Gregor 02/05 Ron Brott 02/22 DeWayne Black 02/09 Reuben Hoxsie 02/22 Patrick Keeley 02/13 Don Bosie 02/24 Rick Chrisman 02/14 Roger Mawby 02/25 Ken Platt 02/23 Keith Smith 02/28 Guy Dionne 02/28 FEBRUARY MEMBERSHIP ANNIVERSARIES Paul Sobie 28 ...
Council #7761 donates to Haiti fund
COUNCIL DONATES TO HAITI RELIEF FUND At the January meeting, GK Bryan Galloway announced the council has made a donation of $100 to the Haitian Relief effort. All members who want to contribute to the Haiti Relief Fund can do so at Church or by mail to the Relief Effort 4501 or by ...
SUPER BOWL SUB SALE!
SUPER BOWL SUB SALE. Back by popular demand! Get your Super Bowl Submarine Sandwich order in now! Council member Ken MacDonald will be chairing this project. Members are asked to help with taking orders for the subs after Mass on Saturday and Sunday January 23/24 and January 30/31. The subs will be ...
FREE THROW BATTLE OF ROCKFORD!
The K of C DISTRICT FREE THROW CONTEST was a battle of the two councils in Rockford. The district free throw competition was held in the OLC gym with winners of council contests held throughout the district. Following are the district winners: Winners and sponsoring Council Girls Age 11 ...
YOUR HELP NEEDED FOR OUTREACH FOR THE GOSPEL 2010!
NOTE: there will not be a Christmas Presentation on Dec 27, 2009. We are starting to plan for next year though! DO you have talent that is not being used? DO you want to help others learn about Jesus? DO you like to meet people and help make things happen? We would like to talk to ...
Luis Garcia LATEST ADDRESS and Email
Luis Fernando Garcia can be emailed at lgarcia@usml.edu or address a letter to Mundelein Seminary 1000 E. Maple Ave., Mundelein, IL 60060 To all the workers who assisted with the fabulous breakfast way back on Sunday the 7th, I thought I was directing an OPERA. We had our soloists who ...
What was that Christmas Homily-14 generations all about?
You may have been mystified by the bible reading at church on Christmas day, where the priests made much mention of the number 14, and 14 generations of the line of David to Jesus....This was to illustrate an incredible feat that only our God could have pulled off, and that is to deliver ...
THE HAVEN
The environment for youth. The Grand Rapids program is a secure detention facility, serving twenty (20) young men between the ages of 10 and 17. This program is designed to provide a safe, secure, structured environment for emotionally troubled youth. The Services, financial ...
CHEESE SALE - ITS A WRAP
CHEESE SALE - OCT 17/18 AND OCT 24/25 CHEESE SALE WRAP UP Chairman Michael Despres reported at the November council meeting that the annual sale was a success. Over 700 pounds of cheese was sold. Michael thanked all those who helped sell cheese and to those members who took cheese to sell ...
Pictures!
see Knights working in the community
VETERANS MASS AT GRAND RAPIDS VETERANS HOME
VETERAN’S MASS Our council has been assisting disabled veterans living at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. As a group, we arrive early on the first Sunday of the Month and do whatever it takes to get them to Sunday Mass. For those not familiar with this ...
Officers of Council 7761-and what they do....
Find out who the men are who are officers of the council #7761.
Knight of the Year and Family of the Year!
Mike DesPres is selected Knight of the Year for Bishop RIchter Council 7761. Hap and Barb Ottenwess were selected Family of the year. Accepting the award for Mike was Sherryl DesPres.
CHARITY is Principle ONE
Through the many fund raising activities our council conducts we are able to participate in many charitable programs. So far in this fraternal year, which began on July 1, our council has given nearly $1,500 to charities; among them are Boysville, The Haven, and Right to Life. ...
Join the Knights, get benefits!
Is Life Insurance a good idea? click these articles http://home.catholicweb.com/7761/files/Financial_Banker_Forbes0001.pdf http://home.catholicweb.com/7761/files/Life_Insurance_now_more_than_ever0001.pdf If you haven’t visited the Knights of Columbus Web site in a while, I encourage ...
Vets Dinner and Breakfast pictures
December starts busy
Hunger USA
Hunger here in the richest nation in the world? Impossible, one might think. But the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ annual Hunger and Homelessness Survey makes it clear that hunger and food insecurity (not always having access to enough food to meet basic needs) not only exist, but are on the rise. The increase is reflected in the fact that the two dozen cities surveyed found that requests for ...
Cardinal, bishops emphasize: Senate health bill extends abortion coverage, could harm immigrants
Writing for the online edition of The Washington Post, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Bishop William Murphy, and Bishop John Wester have explained why the United States bishops oppose the health care legislation that was passed by the US Senate in December and will soon be considered by the ...
California Catholic Lobby Day
Each year California Catholics gather in Sacramento to speak with their elected officials
about issues of concern to the Church. This effort is ...