Officers 2024-2025
Grand Knight John Galdes gk4513@mikoc.org
Deputy Grand Knight Larry Ostroski 1 yr. Trustee Deacon Skip
Chancellor Tony Schillaci 2 yr. Trustee PGK James Ray
Warden Bob Pawlowski 3 yr. Trustee Ron Berger
Advocate Inside Guard Tom Lucykx
Financial Secretary Brent Kilbury Outside Guard Kent Palmer
Treasurer Dave Nichols Lecturer
Recorder PGK Jeff Gorman Chaplain Fr. Larry Zurawski
Program Director Tony Mlynarek Community Director
Family Director John Galdes Membership Director
Retention Director Greg Cotton
Insurance Agent T J McCully 734 717 1466
District Deputy Joe Zeolla Dd120@mikofc.org Jzeolla@comcast.net
Columbian Year 2023-2024
Meetings will on SECOND WEDNESDAY of the month
Note: We will be meeting at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Garden City, MI in St. Raphael School
OCT
9- 6:30 PM Officer Meeting. 7 PM General Business Meeting
NOV
9-10 Donut Recruitment
9 Spaghetti Dinner
10 Veterans Day Celebration
13 6:30 PM Officer Meeting. 7 PM General Business Meeting
DEC
7-8 Donut Recruitment
8 Immaculate Conception 9 AM mass
11 6:30 PM Officer Meeting. 7 PM General Business Meeting
15 Christmas/Pancake Breakfast
29 Corporate Communion/Rosary 9 AM mass
Volunteers Needed:
Long for the old days when you were an altar boy or harbor regret for never having been one? If so, your opportunity has arrived. Looking for adult altar servers at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. Contact Brother Knight Ron Berger via Parish Office.
RECYCLE your old, read Columbian Magazines
What better way to recycle than to give them to potential new members? Pass them on to men you know, bring them to our business meetings, or drop them off at our after mass donut functions or the parish office.
At all meetings and functions, please bring donations for the food pantry. The following are suggested donations:
Peanut Butter, Jelly, Soups, Macaroni & Cheese, Canned Beans, Boxed Potatoes, Canned/Boxed Pasta, Cereal, Juice, Mustard, Ketchup, Toilet Paper, and Canned Tuna or Chicken.
14 JUN 2023
Meeting called to order at 7 PM by WGK
Opening prayer led by Deacon Skip
Meeting minutes read and approved.
Grand Knight's report-Memorial Day Celebration mass a success. Donut SUN & Monthly social dinner cancelled for JUL and AUG. PGK found new shirt source for those interested.
Treasurer Report-Account amounts given. Tax Exempt status for council in the works. Will involve an annual fee to $20 to state council.
$20 fee to State approved for payment.
Chancellors Report-Add Kent Palmer to list for upcoming surgery
New Business- Elections no new officers nominated except for PGK who agreed to serve as 3 year Trustee. Motion made to accept slate of officers in position. Seconded and voted upon.
Meeting adjourned at 7:23 PM after closing prayer led by Deacon Skip.
11OCT 2023
Meeting opened by WGK at 7:05 PM.
Opening prayer by Worthy Chancellor.
Last meeting minutes read by PGK.
Grand Knight Reports-Upcoming events Spaghetti Dinner 21 OCT. Tootsie Roll Drive 21-22 OCT.
Treasurer Report-Balances given. Status of Non Profit Tax change given. Council Audit completed.
Bills and Communications read. Motion to pay Non Profit Tax Change Fees upon recommendation by consulting CPA. Seconded and passed.
Trustees and acting trustees reviewed audit and fee material.
Old business-Spaghetti dinner be there at noon to setup while Polish club is using gym.
New business-Veterans Day celebration after 11 AM mass on 12 NOV. Pancake Breakfast 17 DEC. Immaculate Conception feast day 6 DEC. Participate at mass.
Closing prayer by WC.
Meeting adjourned at 8:03 by WGK.
15 NOV 2023
Meeting called to order at 6:50 PM by WGK to conduct a First Degree
First Degree awarded to Joseph Smith
Opening Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes read and approved
District Deputy announced drive to collect baby wipes and diapers for donation by 1 DEC.
Grand Knight Report-Veteran Day ceremony had good turnout. Pancake Dinner will be on 10 DEC. Scholarship check will be delivered at mass. 6 DEC Immaculate Conception Celebrations.
Treasurer reported balances.
Bills and Communication. Bills-Supplies for FS. Scholarship Check. Check for no for profit establishment fee. All voted upon and approved.
Closing Prayer.
Adjourned at 7:45 PM by WGK.
13 DEC 2023
Meeting opened at WGK at 7:09 PM
Opening prayer led by Deacon Skip.
Minutes read and approved as recorded.
Grand Knight's Report-Working on next year schedule. Keep Christ in Christmas Poster contest complete. Pancake dinner successful.
Treasurer report given.
Adjustments to prayer list suggested.
Deacon Skip led closing prayer.
Meeting adjourned at 7:26 PM
10 JAN 2024
Meeting opened at 7:08PM by WGK
Opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes read and approved
GK report-Diocesan meeting 16 JAN 6 PM at Sacred Heart, K of C seminarian funding. Pancake breakfast 11 SEP. Social Dinner 21 FEB
Treasurer report given
Closing Prayer.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM
07 FEB 2024
Meeting opened at 7:03 PM by WGK.
Opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Past minutes read.
Grand Knights report-2023 Seminarian bill received $3/member. 2024 will be $6/member to reach $1 million fund threshold. Pancake Breakfast 18 SEP with Setup 17 SEP at 4 PM. Social Dinner 21 FEB 6PM at Angelo Brothers.
Treasurer Report given.
Bill for MI per capita and for Supreme Audit
Financial Secretary Report-Dues bills going out
Trustee report-Bills voted upon for payment.
New Insurance Agent, TJ McCully 734 717-1466
Closing Prayer.
Meeting adjourned at 7:36PM.
13 MAR 2024
Meeting called to order at 7:03 PM by WGK
Opening prayer by WChaplain
Chaplain Message-Fish fry going well. Stations of the Cross too. Beginning Holy Week Prep. Easter Food sales forms are being turned in.
Minutes were read.
WGK report-Pancake Dinner Breakfast broke even. St. Patrick Dinner cancelled. Social Dinner at Angelo's on 20 MAR.
Treasurers report given with balances.
No bill and communications.
Financial Secretary handed out membership cards to those in attendance.
Chancellors Report-Ron Berger added to Prayer list for post surgery recovery
No Trustee Report
No old business
New business-Hockey Tournament. BBQ in JUN.
District Deputy-Meeting to be held on zoom. Get state raffle tickets in by 11 APR. Do participate in Tootsie Roll Drive.
WChaplain led closing prayer.
Meeting adjourned by WGK at 7:34 PM.
10 APR 2024
WGK called meeting to order at 7:04 PM
Holy Cross Assembly FN presented list for Vietnam and Korean Service Medal recipients for recognition ceremony in DC at respective memorials in 2025.
Recording secretary minutes read.
GK report-38 participants in Easter food sale. Still tallying results.
Treasurers Report-Balances Reported. Due to clerical error, not for profit application was returned.
No bills or communications.
Chancellors Report-Memorial Day Mass 26 APR 11 AM
New Business-Mothers Day Pancake Breakfast 12 MAY, Vote to donate $100 to Autos for Autism, Vote to donate total of $400 including check from state to Penrickton Center. GK has Blessed Michael J McGivney Prayer Cards. GK can order K of C coffee cups with emblem and name for $10. Social Dinner 17 APR at Al Malek, 28937 Warren Rd., GC.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM.
8 MAY 2024
Meeting called to order at 7 PM by WGK.
Opening Prayer by WChaplain
Chaplain Message-First Communion and Confirmations completed.
Previous minutes read and approved.
WGK report-Mothers Day Pancake Breakfast SUN, Setup SAT 4 pm., Tootsie Roll collected $456.00. Autos for Autism on banner and in booklet.
Treasurer Report-Balances given
Bills and Communication-Penrickton open house on 17 MAY. RSVP by 10 MAY.
WFS report-Dues collected
Chancellor Report-2 names added
Old Business-Social Dinner 15 APR 6 PM Mama Mia Livonia, Fathers Day BBQ 16 JUN after 11 mass, menu and liquor license issues to be resolved.
New Business-Nominations taken for election next month.
Fourth Degree Report-Still seeking names of vets to be included in APR 2025 DC ceremony. Council will be officially affiliated with assembly 1622 but members are not obligated to change assemblies.
Closing prayer by WChaplin.
Meeting adjourned by WGK at 7:58 PM.
12 JUN 2024
Meeting called to order 7PM by WGK
Recording secretary reads minutes. Approved.
WGK report-Pancake breakfast successful, Still finalizing Easter sales, taxes required attention, liquor license for barbecue needs adjustment.
Treasurers Report given
No Bills or communications
Chancellor-Add Tom Luyckx to prayer list for upcoming surgery
Elections conducted. All incumbents remain in office.
Picnic details worked out. Setup day/time TBD.
Audit is complete, awaiting signatures.
Meeting adjourned at 8:07 PM.
11 SEP 2024
Meeting called to order by WGK at 7:05 PM
WGK report- Only1 applicant for scholarship. Group Corporate Communion with Notre Dame council on 29 SEP.
Chancellor-Added some. Removed others.
Bills for Supreme, State per capita and MI licensing fee. Reviewed by trustees. Voted to pay by membership.
Treasurer Report given
Unfinished/Old Business-Made $100 on Fathers Day cookout. Maybe sponsor parish summer picnic. Looking for new fundraising ideas.
Meeting adjourned at 7:32 PM.
9 OCT 2024
Meeting called to order at 7:05 PM by WGK
Opening Prayer by Worthy Chaplain
Pledge of Allegiance
Worthy Chaplain Message-Garage Sale made $6500
Grand Knights Report-Donut Sundays for recruitment are returning. Can donate goods for hurricane relief to Garden City Cafe or American Legion.
Bills-$500 to American Legion for Hurricane Relief, $402 to state for seminarians
Chancellor-Some names removed. Some added to prayer list.
Old/New business- work on golf outing. Summer church picnic. 9 NOV spaghetti dinner. 8 DEC Immaculate Conception after 9 AM mass. 10 DEC Veterans Day clebration. 15 DEC Pancake/Christmas breakfast. 29 DEC (5th Sun) rosary after 9 AM mass.
Closing Prayer by Worthy Chaplain.
Meeting adjourned at 8 PM.
Prayer List
Prayer List
MAY 2024
For the good of the order
John Lynch Cary Brooks
Jerry Lobb Patty Young
Elaine Russell Kathy Overstreet
Carl Ray Joe Weglarz
Tim Brown Chris Major
Donald Kaetz PGK Jim Ray
Mike Kernan Kathy Mertins
Janet Fleeman Pamela Milz
Diana Koger Staria Major
Aubrey Nacole Cooper Janna Turk
Dennis Pietraz Lauren Organ
Scott Cowles Thomas Piotrowski
Richard Luch Jim Rhoades
Joseph Smith Sharon Parker
Archie Flor Al Harnos
Paul Shafer Michael Boss
Art Huetteman Cindy Cargill Smith
Tom Luyckx Susan Stewart Johnson
Ron Berger Mehboob and Kanize Fatima Hasham
Cole Schneider Chuck Fodan
Debbie Stewart Sam Inzano
George Davis Johnathan Powell
Paula Gnacke Sikina Gorman
If there is anyone who needs to be put on this list call me
(Tony Schillaci) At: 734 752 4439 (text, cell phone and/or voice mail)
Michigan State K of C Council
http://www.councilnet.us/Jurisdiction/State/Default.aspx?State=Michigan
K of C Supreme Council
http://kofc.org/en//index.html
New Online Knights Program
http://kofc.org/en/news/releases/join-the-knights-online.html
Knights Gear Online Store
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish
http://www.thomastheapostle.org/
Immaculate Conception Council 4513 Catholic High School Scholarship Program
Knights of Columbus Council 4513 has established a scholarship fund for those St. Thomas the Apostle parish members enrolled in a Catholic high school. Following the selection process, a check for $500 will be sent to their school account.
The selection process will consist of three parts. The first will be completing the application below. The second part will consist of composing a 250 to 500 word essay explaining why a Catholic High School education is important to a person of faith in the world today. It can either be handwritten or done with a typewriter or computer but must be legible. The final part will be an interview with standardized questions in AUG 2022.
2022 program application and essays must be submitted to K of C at address below or via the parish office by 21 AUG 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact the Grand Knight. To have a Word Doc file emailed to you, send a request to gk4513@mikofc.org.
Knights of Columbus Catholic Secondary Education Scholarship Application
Full Legal Name________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________
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Phone number______________________________________________________________
Date of Birth____________/_______/_________________________________
Parents Names_________________________________________________________________
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Parish Church__________________________________________________________________
Catholic High School Attending or Enrolled to Attend (Please attach proof)_________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Previous Education History: Primary School___________________________________________
Middle School___________________________________________
Extracurricular Activities:
Ministries______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Clubs or Associations_____________________________________________________________
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Sports_________________________________________________________________________
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Interests/Hobbies_______________________________________________________________
Knights of Columbus Scholarship Essay
In 250 to 500 words explain why a Catholic High School education is important to a person of faith in the world today.
It can either be handwritten or done with a typewriter or computer but must be legible.
Address: 31530 Beechwood Ave., Garden City, MI 48135