19801 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48152-1485

Eighty Sixth Year Month of Most Holy Rosary October 2014—Volume 88 Number 7

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PAIDPLYMOUTH, MI

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Official publication by and for the membership of the George F. Monaghan Council 2690, Knights of Columbus

19801 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48152

The Fr iendly Fami ly Counci lOne nationunder God

The Monaghan

NEWS

10/1/201410/1/2014

Grand Knight Joe Parisi’s MessageContact Joe at: jparisi@flash.net

Dear Brother Knights, Vivat Jesus!Summer has officially ended; does anyone remember summer? I can honestly say time is flying. We have a lot going on at the council.First, the Retention committee has contacted all members that are past due. If you would like to remain active, please contact the Financial Secretary to take care of this situation. If you have some financial situation (medical, unemployed, unable to work) that prevents you from paying your dues, we can work this situation out. All it takes is a little intervention by you. Please, call the Financial Secretary.Our bingo committee could use a little help. If anyone has time on Tuesday morning or Wednesday evening, they would appreciate your help!September 21st we had three new candidates join: Joe Neville, Charlie Rozum Jr and Joel Turbiak. Welcome to the Knights of Columbus, brothers! If you see these brothers around the council, please introduce yourself and say “Hi”.September 22, the council had its first blood drive of the fraternal

year. We collected 25 pints of blood. I want to thank Brother Dan Diponio and Brother Paul Daniels for coordinating this event. September 25, the council made a donation of $1000.00 to the Livonia Fallen Hero’s Fund. Presenting on-behalf of the council was brothers Sam Aldridge, PGK Dick Gibson, and Leo Neville. Well done!September 19th, we restarted the Fish Fry at Monaghan’s. If you haven’t tried it, you should! Rose catering is doing a very nice job. (This is from personal experience!) Upcoming Events:October 11 – Hayride at Three Cedars in Northville, Mi – Time: 6:00pm to 9:00 pm. Cost is $8.00, payable to Three Cedar Farm. There will be a Corn Maze, Hayride and Bonfire. We will then come back to the council for an ice cream social. Space is limited to 100 people. RSVP to Brother Pat Maher, at patrickmaher.pm@gmail.com.October 25th - the Prep Bowl at Ford Field. The Council has purchased 50 tickets for the event. Each ticket is $4.00 per person. Tickets are on a first come first serve basis, so get yours early.October 25th – The Arts and Crafts Flea Market is from 10:00am to 4:00pm in the back hall. Contact

Denise Book if you want to rent a spot.October 25th – the Michigan vs. Michigan State Tailgate Party. Time TBD in the Front Hall. We will do a pot luck meal like last year. Gather your friends, and come cheer on Blue or Green. (The lounge will open 1 hour before game time to prep.) October 28th and 29th - the St. Vincent DePaul used clothing drive. Bring your slightly used clothing in bags to the council; the truck will be available in the parking lot.November 2nd – Memorial Mass/Breakfast – Time: 11:00am. We will have music for this event. Father Wheeler from CC will officiate. If you are staying for the breakfast, contact Chico through Rose’s catering. Cost this year is $9.00 per person. Breakfast includes eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, pancakes, Danish, coffee/tea, and tip for the wait staff.Finally, just a reminder, the “King of Diamonds II” is every Thursday night at Monaghan’s. The current jackpot is just over $2600. Hope to see you around.

In Charity, Unity, and Fraternity,Grand Knight Joe Parisi

Coffee Time 9:30 am

Council Officer: 7 pm

Council Meeting: 7 pm

Hayride: 6:00-9:00 pm

Council Business Phone: 248-476-8383 Editor: Dan MacDonald email popmac@msn.com

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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

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COUNCIL OFFICERSDistrict Depuity Edward Strach 734-476-6296Chaplain Fr. Tyrone Robinson 313-273-1100 Grand Knight Joe Parisi 734-425-4465Deputy Grand Knight Pat Maher 734-751-9513Chancellor Chuck RozumTreasurer Pat Casey 248-478-0541Recorder Roy MacDonald 248-477-9454Advocate Leo Neville 734-751-8595Lecturer VacantWarden Gary Long 313-719-6603Inside Guard Ron Nowicki 734-536-7292Outside Guard Jim Seager 734-953-4093Trustee (1 yrs.) (2013) Dick Gibson, PGK 248-348-0085Trustee (2 yrs.) (2014) Dan MacDonald, PGK 313-719-3139Trustee (3 yrs.) (2015) Bill Dolunt 734-891-7325Financial 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 Joe Parisi 734-425-4465Family Pro-Life Erik Mayernik DD PGK 734-464-3282Historian John McInnis 248-756-2977Membership/Admission Marty Emery 734-233-4912Blood Drive Dan DiPonio 734-591-3237MI Drive Ed Morris 734-634-8577Rosary Chain Chair Vince Schenden 313-538-2614

BUILDING ASSOCIATIONDirector Sam AldredgeDirector Ralph McWilliamsTreasurer John Widmer (13) 734-751-2607Secretary Bob Gibson 734-542-0922Director Jim Molloy (13) 248-474-2779Director Tom Salter (15) 734-968-4930Director Lawrence Vendal, PGK, FDD (14)734-525-0872Director Joe Parisi, GK 734-425-4465Director Pat Casey 248-478-0541Director Pat Maher DGK 734-751-9513Director Leo Neville 734-751-8595Director Joe Reardon, PGK 248-348-0337Director Dennis Culloty (15)BUILDING MANAGER: MARK KRONK 248- 476- 8383

DONNE-GALS OFFICERS (2013-14)President Ann Lewalk 313-255-3381Vice President Maureen ScanlonTreasurer Donna MacDonaldRecording Secretary Mary CarlingtonCorresponding Sec. Jean Carrier

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OCTOBER 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.

KING OF DIAMONDS II RAFFLEDrawing Every Thursday at 7:30 PM in the Lounge

(Raffl e will run for a total of 54 weeks) $1.00 per Ticket

Weekly Prize $50.00 per WeekThe top prize is 60% of net proceeds when King of Diamonds is drawn

Organization #102818 - Lincense #C26606 Buy Your Raffl e Tickets in the Lounge or From Designated Salesperson Winner Need Not Be Present To Win If You Will Not Be Present, Put Your Envelope # Choice On Back of Ticket If Not Present & No Number Provided on Back of Stub, K of C Member Will Chose Envelope for Progressive Drawing

This is a “great fun game”, so come on down to the council and have a great time and win some money!

Fish Fry FridayEuchre Mondays 7pm

King of Diamonds IIThursday 7:30pm

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Phones: Council —248-476-8383 Catering—248-476-8385

Donne Gals We hope that you enjoyed the last days of summer. Fall arrived on September 23rd, so start getting out your warm duds. You will need them, I hear, or so says the Farmers’ Almanac. The officers for the 2014-2015 year were duly sworn in on September 11th. Because of the change in date of the meeting, only a small group could attend. However, they tried to clap “extra” hard to congratulate us. This was a very pleasant and friendly evening with lots of good food and time to relax and talk. Little business was discussed. In October, we will start planning the Euchre Party. We will need plenty of help, as always. So please be sure to come! Our next meeting is October 16th at 7:00 PM. Oh yes … dues will be collected in October, too. Dues are only $15.00. Respectfully submitted, Jean Carrier, Recording Secretary

Happy HalloweenSt. Vincent DePaul Clothing Drive

Arts & Craft Flee MarketMichigan vs Michigan State

Life Insurance • Long Term Care

Retirement Products • Disability Income

GREG RAPELJE

(734) 474-8398

gregory.rapelje@kofc.org

Thinking about joining the Knights of Columbus?

Call Marty Emery (734) 233-4912George F. Monaghan Council 2690

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Telephone: (248) 645-1122

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ERIK MAYERNIKATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW

(Past Grand Knight)164 N. Main Street, Plymouth, MI 48170

Phone: 734-453-9804 Fax: 734-453-3310

email: MAYERNIK LAW AT YAHOO.COM

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On site BBQ starting at $8.95 (minimum guest count for BBQ is 50)

Rose Catering is now taking reservations for family & corporate events, reunions,

graduations and all events.• Pig and Ox Roast available

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John R. MacInnis248-756-2977Council member since 1968

KING OF DIAMONDS II KING OF DIAMONDS II Every Thursday night! Drawing at 7:30 PM. Come out and enjoy a hamburger and fries for $5.00 and join your brother Knights in this great charity raffle every Thursday. Tickets are $1.00 each. The pot has grown to over $2,500.00 already. This game runs from April 17, 2014 to April 23, 2015. The raffle will run for 54 weeks or until the King is pulled.

COMING SOONHayride at Three Ciders Hayride at Three Ciders Saturday, October 11 – 6:00pm. Then back to the council for treats. More information in Knights Message

2ndnd Annual Arts & Craft Annual Arts & Craft Flea Market Flea Market Saturday, October 25, 2014 10:00am - 4:00pmFor table rental contact Densie Book at 248-474-4162

Michigan vs Michigan State Michigan vs Michigan State Saturday, October 25th – Time TBD in the Front Hall

St. Vincent DePaul St. Vincent DePaul used clothing driveused clothing driveOctober 28th & 29th

Memorial Mass/BreakfastMemorial Mass/BreakfastSunday, November 2nd- 11:00amMore information in Knights Message

St. Mary of Redford High SchoolSt. Mary of Redford High School All-Class Florida Reunion February 14, 2015More information on this page

Fish Fry is Back Every Friday!Fish Fry is Back Every Friday!Every Friday 4-8pm Fish & Chip Special all you can eat $10.95 with purchase of a drink. No carry outs on special. Offer expires: 1/23/2015Large groups call for reservations; 248-476-8385

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Around the Council

1919thth Annual Thomas J. Watters Scholarship Annual Thomas J. Watters Scholarship Our Council recently held its’ annual Golf Outing and a large portion of the proceeds were designated to the City of Livonia parks fund. From left Council Advocate Leo Neville, Livonia mayor Jack Kirksey, Golf Chairman Sam Aldridge and PGK Dick Gibson present a check for $1,000 to be used in the creation of the newly constructed Larry Neissel Fallen Hero Park, dedicated to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the citizens of Livonia and the state of Michigan.

It was a beautiful early fall day as the Knights of Columbus of Michigan played a vital roll in the success of the Special Olympics fall State Games held in Canton. Knights and their wives and kids from around the Archdiocese of Detroit, prepared and served the over 600 Special Olympians a hot dog lunch. Pictured are those who volunteered their time.

St. Mary of Redford High School All- Class Florida Reunion February 14, 2015 – St. Valentine’s Day

Same Venue – Similar Menu – Price Increase From $22 To $23! The annual all-class reunion in Florida of St. Mary of Redford alumni will be held at Venice Golf and Country Club, at 11 AM on Saturday, February 14, 2015. We will have an excellent hot lunch, and an opportunity to renew friendships with others who have shared the St. Mary experience. The menu will be similar to previous years, with the first price increase since 2012. Alcoholic drinks are available with credit card. For St. Valentine’s Day, bring your significant other (is there ever an insignificant other?) or just yourself.

After the reunion, many attendees will take the opportunity to attend Mass at 3 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes nearby, and spend the rest of the day enjoying the town of Venice. Please be sure to contact any of your classmates who may be in the south central Florida Gulf Coast at that time. Venice is located about midway between Tampa and Naples, on the Gulf Coast, and the club is easily accessed from I-75. Exit 193 to Jacaranda, go south about 2 miles to Center Road. Left (east) one mile to main entrance of club. Give name at Security Gate, and proceed to first cross road, Fieldstone Drive. Club is on the northeast corner.

The Venice Golf and Country Club, 250 Venice Golf Club Drive, Venice, FL 34292www.venicegolfandcc.com, phone; (941)-492-9600

Reservations with checks will be accepted after October 3 in order of receipt until room capacity is reached and no later than February 5, 2015 (sooner if possible) by e-mail, or by telephone to me, and please include the names of any guests, and your year of graduation from SMR. Checks and reservations should be directed to:

Don Giffels, 324 Wild Pine Way, Venice, FL 34292pegdongiff@yahoo.com, 941-408-9808 (land line); 941-416-4656 (mobile)

Reservations will be promptly confirmed by e-mail, except between Oct. 23 and December 5, as I will be away during that period. If you don’t receive it, contact me.