The Columbus CrusaderMsgr. Patrick R. Dunigan Council No. 695, Knights of Columbus

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SEPTEMBER 2018Calendar of Events

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1 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation 3 Labor Day (U.S. and Canada) 6 Assembly #0510 Fourth Degree Meeting, Holy Redeemer Family Life Center, 7:30 p.m. 8 Installation of State Officers, St. Gerard, Lansing, 4:30 p.m. 8 Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary 9 Grandparents’ Day10 Rosh Hashanah11 Council 695 Meeting, St. John Vianney Parish Ctr, 7:30 p.m.11 Patriot Day14 Exaltation of the Holy Cross16 Catechetical Sunday17 Citizenship Day18 Yom Kippur21 Feast of St. Matthew22 Diocese of Lansing Assembly, Breslin Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1 p.m.-4:30, All-Diocesan Mass, 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m., preceded by Eucharistic Procession from St. Mary Cathedral to Breslin Center beginning at 9 a.m.22 First Day of Autumn

Tell Us About Your Church/K of C Involvement We have just gone through a busy time of the year for council officers, particu-larly with meetings at the district and state level as we get information about various programs, new and ongoing. One of the bits of information I picked up at a district meeting was a request that we urge our members to get involved in church and Knights of Columbus related activities. And, we have been asked to report the kinds of things are members are doing. So, if you are involved in any of those activities, please call our council telephone number (810.235.6333) and leave a message. Someone will get back to you. Or you could drop a note in the mail at Knights of Columbus Council 695, 2415 Bagley St., Flint, MI 48504 and list your involvement, whether one or a number of activities. Some of those activities could include Special Olympics, North End Soup Kitch-en, St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center, Catholic

Charities, St. Joseph Guild, work around your parish, Eucharistic Minister, Altar Server, Usher at Mass. You get the idea. Let us know about your involvement. (Incidentally, Council 695 is updating its telephone system so we can respond more quickly to your telephone messages.) One upcoming church activity you can add to your list is the Diocesan Assembly planned September 22 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. There is a report on the assembly on page 5 of this month’s Colum-bus Crusader. We have all been urged to attend and for Knights the event holds extra meaning since the Knights of Columbus is a sponsor and committed to helping coordinate the 3.5-mile Eucharistic proces-sion from St. Mary Cathedral to the Breslin Center on the Michigan State University campus. Thank you for your work for the Church and Order. God bless you. Vivat Jesus! Fraternally, Mark Davidek, Grand Knight

Displaying their prizes, champions and runners-up of the 2018 Council 695 Free Throw Contest are photo-graphed in the gymnasium of St. John Vianney School. Sixty-Eight students in grades 5 through 8 at St. John Vianney competed inthis year’s contest. Prizeswere awarded for thewinners in each grade, as well as for the overall council champion, who this year was Elijah Britton, a seventh grader. Seated from the left are the runners-up: Makayla Patrick (6th grade), Sydnei Chandler-Dixon (8th grade), Jonas Dean (5th grade), Amadou Sall (8th grade), Kyndyll Chandler (5th grade), Jada Patterson (5th grade), Nick Comerford (7th grade), Mi-kayla Gibson-Stocker (6th grade), and Desmond Brown (6th grade).Standing are the council winners: Elijah Britton (7th grade) who also is holding his council championship plaque for being the best overall shooter, Justin Kyrglowski (5th grade); Char-ity Manns (6th grade), Antonia Ash (7th grade), Tessa Watson (8th grade); Madison Smith (5th grade), and Braylon Broadnax (6th grade). Missing is 8th grade winner Rasheem Foster.

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FOURTH DEGREE ASSEMBLY 0510Faithful Friar……. ......... Fr. Thomas FirestoneFaithful Navigator ............... Leonard AccardoFaithful Admiral ........................... Neal RocheFaithful Captain ............................. Jack TylusFaithful Pilot ........................ Charles HeadrickFaithful Comptroller. ................ James RabineFaithful Purser ...........................Joseph DunnFaithful Scribe ......... ...... ........Michael WilsonInner Sentinel ......................... Steve WestonTrustee (3 years)………............... Paul DrevonTrustee (2 years) ....................... Robert DauntTrustee (1 year)…… .....................Peter DauntFaithful Commander……… Charles Headrick

The main thing Neal Roche, past faithful navigator of Msgr. Dunigan Assembly 510, remembers about his mother “is that she never gave up.” He said despite losing her left arm in a freakish automobile accident while living with her husband, Cornelius F. Roche, Sr., in New York City early in their marriage, the former Joan Beverly Ford didn’t let that stop her from living a full life. She not only raised five children, including Neal, Jr., but was a bowler, artist, bridge player, active in her parish and a force to be reckoned with on the golf course. As a member of Atlas Valley Golf Course, Mrs. Roche won numerous trophies and inspired others with her long drives and low scores. Mr. and Mrs. Roche also traveled in Europe and the South Pacific and later in life split their time between Michigan and Florida. She died July 25, 2015 at Genesys Regional Medical Center at age 87. The funeral was held July 29 in Holy Family Church, Grand Blanc.

PFN Roche Remembers his Mother She is survived by her husband, four of her surviving children, 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Like her son, Neal, she wrote poetry. Neal, Jr., said one day in 1965 she came to Neal and announced: “This is what I wrote. What do you think?” The family thought so much of that untitled work that they had it printed on her prayer card at her death. It reads”

A bit of earth, a treeA stone worn down

Is all that is left of meFor those who come to see

A daughter, a wife, a mother

Known not to the worldLoved only her ownBelongs now to God

And is no longer alone

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bers once a month to carry a more thorough report of its activities. Subscription rates to

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Diocesan Assembly Set for Sept. 22 in East Lansing Catholics from across the 10-county Diocese of Lansing will convene in the Breslin Center at Michigan State University on September 22 for the third diocesan assembly called “Made for Happiness.” The event, which begins at 1 p.m. will be preceded by a 3.5-mile Eucharistic procession from St. Mary Cathedral in downtown Lansing that starts at 9 a.m. The assembly is scheduled to conclude at 4:30 p.m. followed by an all-diocesan Mass at 4:30 p.m. Saturday Masses for Sunday, September 23, have been canceled for that day only with the hope that more people will attend the assem-bly and Mass where many priests will concelebrate with Bishop Earl Boyea. The Knights of Columbus is spon-soring the event and coordinating the Eucharistic procession that will proceed on foot from St. Mary Cathedral along Michigan Avenue to the Breslin. Par-ishes, parish schools, and ministries are invited to participate in the walk in groups with T-shirts, banners and flags.

Doors of the Breslin Center will open at 7 a.m. on September 22 for remote viewing of the Eucharistic procession. All-day parking is available at the Bres-lin for $10. Free bus transportation from the Breslin to the Eucharistic procession will be provided starting at 7 a.m. In addition to speakers, the Sacra-ment of Reconciliation will be available throughout the morning and afternoon at the Breslin Center. Several religious displays also will be set up and Catholic vendors and ministries will be on hand as well as fun activities offered for chil-dren free of charge during the day.

Concession stands also will beopen on site.

Scheduled speakers:

Father Mike Schmitz, a priest for the Diocese of Duluth, Minn., who cur-rently runs the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota-Duluth and also is Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the diocese.

Jennifer Fulwiler, a writer, speaker,radio show host, wife and mother of six children. A convert to Catholicism, Ms. Fulfiller’s favorite genres of music are Gregorian chant and gangsta rap. Larry Oney, a permanent deacon for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, who serves at Divine Mercy Parish in Kenner, La. With a passion for sharing Catholicism, he leverages humor, joy, Scripture, love and personal insight in his presentations. Father Joe Krupp, recently named pas-tor of Holy Family Parish, Grand Blanc, and a columnist for Faith magazine. He in-fuses theology with humor while answer-ing questions about faith. Bishop Earl Boyea, who has headed the Diocese of Lansing since 2008, and called the assembly with the hope of inspiring at-tendees to “embrace more deeply their true identities as daughters and sons of God and, as a result, share the Gospel of Jesus Christ more freely and joyfully with those around them.”

Notice of Advance Degree, Exemplification Ceremonies There will be an advanced degree ceremonials for 2nd & 3rd Degree

GRAND BLANCSaturday, September 29, 2018

Church of the Holy Family11804 South Saginaw St., Grand Blanc

Registration starting at 8 a.m. for 1st Degree and Ceremonial at 9 a.m.Registration by 10 a.m. with 2nd & 3rd Degree Ceremonials beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Those members who have given prayerful consideration to becoming a Fourth De-gree member should take stes to attend this ceremony. This will make them immedi-ately eligible to participate in a future Fourth Degree Exemplification. Note: There is no longer a required waiting period in order to become eligible in becoming a Fourth Degree member. Below are listed the Exemplification dates and locations in Michigan District II. Continued on Page 4

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May He Rest in PeaceMaurice V. Studer

Born: September 12, 1932

Died: august 4, 2018

Member sinceOctober 1950

September Birthdays 1 Robert St. John 3 Jim Jackson 6 F.S. Joe Goergen 8 Father Kusitino Klobona 9 Victor Anderson10 Paul Kaczorowski10 William Huot11 Mike Owens15 John Lusty15 PGK Jack Tylus16 Former U.S. Rep. Dale Kildee19 Dan Cady29 Father Doug Osborn29 Joseph Pintar

Msgr. Richard GroshekFr. Stanley Czarnota

Maurice V. Studer (deceased)PGK Matt George

PGK Welton WrightPGK Philip & Gloria Smith

John DonnellyNinfa SanchezLarry CompeauRobert Smith

David HolderiedDavid Hutchins

Esther JaksaMelba Barton

Carolyn AndersonJoe Cole

Bob JohnsonRoselynn Serra

Odelia Bennett-GoergenPete Ragnone

Charles JohnsonBill Krebs

David BuickPaul ZuwalaLucas Allen

Vincent PangoriPete Diesel

Marge ConleyJames Brooks

Ferris WilliamsPFN Neal RocheBarbara Johnson

Cathy HuberDuane Walters

Family of Bob LobakivichJim Bonner

Don O’BrienDoug McManusDon LaRochelle

Sam & Barb YantaHollis MassieJohn KoszegiChuck Daley

Ed EckerJo Etue

Edmund EvansKen McDonald

David ShawZofia Tylus

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5 Hollis & Chris Massie 8 F.S. Joe & Bobbie Goergen 9 David & Paula Hutchins12 Ed & Joan Vedock15 Louis & Megan Anderson22 PFN Francis & Marta Doherty23 Bruce & Darla Bradley

One of the time-honored traditions of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus is to pay hom-age in honoring a deceased Brother Knight with a Memorial Chalice and Chalice Ceremony. When a Fourth Degree member in good standing passes away, a chalice is donated in his memory to a reli-gious order or organization.

The beautiful Chalice Ceremony is conducted as part of the deceased Sir Knight’s wake or funeral vigil. A chalice, engraved with the Sir Knight’s name, is presented to the family, used in the memo-rial Mass, and then delivered to the recipient by a representative of the assembly.

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My Brother Sir Knights in CHRIST,

The sacred vessels consist of a gold chalice and a gold paten. A satin cloth with emblem and gold trim is used to display the chalice and paten during the Chalice Ceremony.

It has come to my attention that we have had Brother Knights who have passed away that were not afforded these memorial ceremonies with which they may have been entitled to receiving. When these occur, it is usually the result of the surviving family members not knowing that their deceased loved one could have received these ceremonials. As a result, I am taking this opportunity to remind each of you that there are ceremonies which may be afforded after your passing and ask you to share this information with your family members in order to ensure they are aware of your entitlements from the Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree. In the event of a death in the family of a qualified member of the Knights of Columbus, Patrick R. Dunigan Assembly #510, a family member must do one of the following as soon as possible to request a Fourth Degree Honor Guard for the required date and time: 1 - When making funeral arrangements, notify the Funeral Director of your request for a Fourth Degree Honor Guard at the wake and funeral or just one of the events. 2 - A family member must contact either the Faithful Navigator, the Color Corps Commander, or the Faithful Captain.Please note: All requests will be honored and acted

upon. Consideration for mustering the Fourth Degree membership is based upon date and time requested and their availability. Vivat Jesus Charles T. Loader, Faithful Navigator

Priest Says Knights’ Work Important during These Challenging Times With a weakening of faith commitment particularly in America, Father Roy Horning told Knights of Columbus council officers that Knights play a key role in supporting and promoting the Catholic Church in their communities. Speaking at a Mass preceding installation of officers of District 60 on August 9, at Holy Rosary Church, Father Horning used the Feast of Sister Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) to note that the Catholic Church is still being persecuted as it was in Edith Stein’s Nazi Germany. He also said people are falling away from the Church. “This generation is turning away from the Church,” he said in his homily at the 6:30 p.m. concelebrated Mass, asking, “This should frighten us?” adding:“What will happen down the road in this country with no moral compass to guide us? That’s why it’s so important what the Knights do in behalf of the Church.” The Mass, concelebrated by Father Carl Simon, was held on the feast day of Sister Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, who was born Edith Stein on Oct. 12, 1891 into an Orthodox Jewish family in Wroclaw, Poland. Edith Stein became a college professor who converted to Catholicism in 1922 and became a Discalced Carmelite nun. She and her sister, Rosa, an external repre-sentative of the monastic Carmelites, were moved to the Netherlands for their safety during World War II but the Nazis arrested them on August 2, 1942 and took them to the Auschwitz concentration camp where they died in a gas chamber on August 9, 1942. Father Horning said what is happening in the Church today “is very disheartening but it’s in God’s province.” He urged Knights and their families not to be discouraged despite the situation. “It’s up to us to get out to save souls, not for us but it’s for His Glory,’’ he instructed. “We shouldn’t get discouraged,” Father Horning said. “Let’s not worry about it, God is on our side. He will see us through this period. Let us put on the mind of Christ.” The readings for the Mass were from the Book of St. Jeremiah and the Gospel of St. Matthew on Peter’s declaration about Jesus, where Jesus asked his disciples: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” District Deputy Edward Warren installed officers from the five councils in his District 60. In addition to Msgr. Dunigan Council 695, others are Father Blasko Council 8245, Flint Township, Council 8489 Flushing, Fr. Gauthier Council 10170 Burton, and Most Blessed Sacrament Council 11532, Burton.

For more than a half-century the Flint area Knights of Columbus Chorus has been providing music for a wide range of activities from liturgical, social, fraternal and athletic events. The chorus accepts invitations to perform at various func-tions. Now it is looking to expand its membership by inviting eligible Catholic men to join its ranks. Bro. Knight Jim Lusty, Chorus record-ing secretary, said the 23-member group was organized in 1964 as a recreational and service arm of Msgr. Dunigan Council 695. The Chorus, known as the Singing Knights, has openings for men with various range of voices who enjoy singing while serving the Church and the Knights of Columbus. “A lot of men don’t realize they have singing voices because they think they have to sing solo,” explained Bro. Knight Lusty, “but, that’s not the case. We have men with various qualities of musical sound that blend in nicely with a group.” “We can fit them in so they can become part of a great musical sound that is enjoyed by audiences at the events where we perform during the year,” he added. “Men that already belong to a parish choir think that they can’t belong to the Singing Knights also, but we don’t sing Masses every weekend, and we understand if you’re not able to attend every event.”

Singing Knights Looking to Add New Members Although started at Council 695, the Singing Knights now have expanded to include Knights from a number of area councils. They have members from North Branch to Ortonville, the Lansing area and to Gaines. They perform on various oc-casions in this general area, and in earlier times had almost 40 members. The chorus practices each Wednesday after Labor Day through Memorial Day from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the St. John the Evangelist Parish Family Center in Davison. “We conclude our practices with prayer and intentions, Bro. Knight Lusty said. “Our first practice will be Sept. 5. We meet at 7:30 for pizza. Come and join us with no obligation to see how much fun we have. “ For more information, call Jim Lusty at

(810) 636-7328 (home) or(810) 618-2889 (cell).

Officers from five area councils were installed August 9 at a special Mass at Holy Rosary Church. Representing Msgr. Dunigan Council 695, who are pictured with Installing Officer District Deputy Edward Warren, (second from right) were (from left) Three-Year Trustee PGK Jack Tylus, Grand Knight Mark Davidek and Recorder George Jaksa. Photo by Valerie Tylus

Michigan District II’s 76th ExemplificationThe 76th Michigan District II Exemplification will be held on two dates this fall with oneevening exemplification being held in each of our Dioceses. KALAMAZOOWednesday, October 10, 2018Saint Mary Catholic Church, 939 Charlotte Ave, KalamazooStarting with Mass at 5 p.m. and Registration from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. LANSINGWednesday, October 17, 2018Saint Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 4413 Morrish Road, Swartz CreekStarting with Mass at 5 p.m. and Registration from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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