Msgr. Kern Council
Activities Photo Album
We will update this page regularly highlighting many of our council activities. Enjoy the pictures. Remember the activities.
Let's keep up the good work, men!
And let's also have some fun while we're doing those good works!
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Open the files below by clicking on the "Download File" links. You will find information on how to register for this workshop and a detailed profile of the presenter, Mike Spencer.
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Monday - September 23, 2024 - Knight of the Month & Family of the Month awards...
Congratulations to the latest recipients of our KOM and FOM awards! Msgr Kern Council is happy to award Fr. Chris Maus, Pastor of St. Thomas a'Becket parish, and Kelly Rizzo-McLain, Director of Liturgy & Music Ministry at St. Thomas a'Becket parish, the Knight of the Month and Family of the Month awards respectively. These awards are in recognition of Fr. Chris' along with the parish Music Ministry team contributions in making the first ever Family of Parishes Mass on Labor Day weekend such a wonderful experience.
Congratulations Fr. Chris, Kelly and the entire Music & Liturgy team!
( Pictured below left: GK Mike Pisano & Fr. Chris. Below right: GK Mike Pisano and Kelly Rizzo-McLain. )
Congratulations to the latest recipients of our KOM and FOM awards! Msgr Kern Council is happy to award Fr. Chris Maus, Pastor of St. Thomas a'Becket parish, and Kelly Rizzo-McLain, Director of Liturgy & Music Ministry at St. Thomas a'Becket parish, the Knight of the Month and Family of the Month awards respectively. These awards are in recognition of Fr. Chris' along with the parish Music Ministry team contributions in making the first ever Family of Parishes Mass on Labor Day weekend such a wonderful experience.
Congratulations Fr. Chris, Kelly and the entire Music & Liturgy team!
( Pictured below left: GK Mike Pisano & Fr. Chris. Below right: GK Mike Pisano and Kelly Rizzo-McLain. )
Friday - May 17, 2024 - Our Council #8284 recently doing our first Rosary in the new Prayer Garden at St. Thomas a'Becket parish in Canton, Michigan...
Wednesday - May 15, 2024 - Recognition for April & May Knights of the Month...
Congratulations are in order for two Knights recognized at this week's general meeting...Rich Larys (left) our council's Knight of the Month for April 2024 and Joe Savale (right) our May 2024 Knight of the Month. Thank you gentlemen for your great support of our council!
Congratulations are in order for two Knights recognized at this week's general meeting...Rich Larys (left) our council's Knight of the Month for April 2024 and Joe Savale (right) our May 2024 Knight of the Month. Thank you gentlemen for your great support of our council!
Monday - April 22, 2024 - The March 2024 Msgr Kern Council Family of the Month award went to The St. Thomas a'Becket parish Peace and Justice Committee. Pictured below is Grand Knight Mike Pisano presenting the FOM certificate to Ann Conklin, accepting on behalf of the Peace and Justice Committee. Congratulations!
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Friday - March 22, 2024 - Spring 2024 "Tootsie Roll" Drive!
A little snowy and cold, but KC#8284 is geared up to support the developmentally disabled community today and all this weekend.
Be generous if you are able when you see them and be rewarded with a delicious Tootsie Roll. Thank you!!!!
A little snowy and cold, but KC#8284 is geared up to support the developmentally disabled community today and all this weekend.
Be generous if you are able when you see them and be rewarded with a delicious Tootsie Roll. Thank you!!!!
Thursday - February 22, 2024 - A message from GK Mike Pisano regarding Charity Poker fundraiser...
Gentlemen, there are still plenty of slots available for our next charity poker event on March 14th, 2024 at Vision Lanes in Westland. Charity poker events are the Council's biggest fundraiser and the main reason we can support our charities. Please consider signing up to help out at this important Council event.
This is not difficult work and it's fun to hang out with a couple of your brother Knights for a few hours while doing it. I can help you learn the ropes in just a few minutes and I will be present at each shift and stay as long as necessary for everyone to feel comfortable. Vision Lanes is close by too. The address is 38350 Ford Road in Westland. This is just east of Hix Road on the north side of Ford Road. Again, if at all possible please help us out by clicking on the link below and signing up for a shift. If you have any questions please call or email me. Thank you for your support.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4FA9AE2FABF85-47935476-charity
Vivat Jesus,
Mike Pisano, Grand Knight
Msgr. Clement H. Kern Council #8284
Gentlemen, there are still plenty of slots available for our next charity poker event on March 14th, 2024 at Vision Lanes in Westland. Charity poker events are the Council's biggest fundraiser and the main reason we can support our charities. Please consider signing up to help out at this important Council event.
This is not difficult work and it's fun to hang out with a couple of your brother Knights for a few hours while doing it. I can help you learn the ropes in just a few minutes and I will be present at each shift and stay as long as necessary for everyone to feel comfortable. Vision Lanes is close by too. The address is 38350 Ford Road in Westland. This is just east of Hix Road on the north side of Ford Road. Again, if at all possible please help us out by clicking on the link below and signing up for a shift. If you have any questions please call or email me. Thank you for your support.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4FA9AE2FABF85-47935476-charity
Vivat Jesus,
Mike Pisano, Grand Knight
Msgr. Clement H. Kern Council #8284
Thursday - February 22, 2024 - Family of the Month award...
Family of the month for February 2024 - Joe and Grace Pellerito. Congratulations and thank you to them for all they do!
Pictured below is Grace Pellerito accepting the award from Grand Knight Mike Pisano.
Family of the month for February 2024 - Joe and Grace Pellerito. Congratulations and thank you to them for all they do!
Pictured below is Grace Pellerito accepting the award from Grand Knight Mike Pisano.
Thursday - February 22, 2024 - Knights of the Month awards....
Congratulations to Council #8284 Knights of the Month!
For January 2024 - Mike Riley (pictured below on the left)
For February 2024 - Mike “Mac” Mackley (pictured below on the right)
Thank you men for all you do for our Council!
Pictured below is Grand Knight Mike Pisano presenting the awards at the council’s February general meeting.
Congratulations to Council #8284 Knights of the Month!
For January 2024 - Mike Riley (pictured below on the left)
For February 2024 - Mike “Mac” Mackley (pictured below on the right)
Thank you men for all you do for our Council!
Pictured below is Grand Knight Mike Pisano presenting the awards at the council’s February general meeting.
Wednesday - January 10, 2024 - Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest...
The results are in! Here are the winners in our "Keep Christ in Christmas" poster contest this year. Congratulations!
The results are in! Here are the winners in our "Keep Christ in Christmas" poster contest this year. Congratulations!
Friday - November 10,2023 - A message from GK Mike Pisano...
Here is a summary of council activities over the past few months:
August: Made a $1000 contribution to Protect Life Michigan accept for Protect Life Michigan was Social Media Manager Rachel Maes
September: Successful membership drive got 4 new members: Ken O'Sullivan, John Sullivan, Joe Savale, Mike Lencioni. Successful Charity Poker Event raised $5,965 and over $104,000 since we started holding events in 2008.
October: MI Drive raised $4,660 to be split between Michigan Special Olympics, St Louis Center, and Angles Place, Helped Open Door Ministries distribute groceries to needy families on 10/19; Helped out the Parish Be a Buddy Coat Drive by contributing $1,000 and helped sort coats the weekends of 10/21 and 10/28; Held our first pancake breakfast of the year on 10/22; Contributed $2,500 for construction of a wheelchair ramp for a needy family Brother Tom McAdoo built the ramp
November: held our first Corporate Communion of the fraternal year on 11/5
Vivat Jesus,
Mike Pisano, Grand Knight
Msgr. Clement H. Kern Council #8284
Here is a summary of council activities over the past few months:
August: Made a $1000 contribution to Protect Life Michigan accept for Protect Life Michigan was Social Media Manager Rachel Maes
September: Successful membership drive got 4 new members: Ken O'Sullivan, John Sullivan, Joe Savale, Mike Lencioni. Successful Charity Poker Event raised $5,965 and over $104,000 since we started holding events in 2008.
October: MI Drive raised $4,660 to be split between Michigan Special Olympics, St Louis Center, and Angles Place, Helped Open Door Ministries distribute groceries to needy families on 10/19; Helped out the Parish Be a Buddy Coat Drive by contributing $1,000 and helped sort coats the weekends of 10/21 and 10/28; Held our first pancake breakfast of the year on 10/22; Contributed $2,500 for construction of a wheelchair ramp for a needy family Brother Tom McAdoo built the ramp
November: held our first Corporate Communion of the fraternal year on 11/5
Vivat Jesus,
Mike Pisano, Grand Knight
Msgr. Clement H. Kern Council #8284
Above - Our council donation of $1000 being presented to Protect Life Michigan in August.
Above - Brother Bill Des Ormeau on duty during our Tootsie Roll Drive in October.
Above - In October our council contributed to the St. Thomas a'Becket parish "Be a Buddy Coat Drive" by contributing $1,000 and providing manpower to sort and distribute the coats.
Above - In October our council contributed $2,500 for construction of a wheelchair ramp for a needy family. Our Brother Tom McAdoo built the ramp.
Saturday - April 1, 2023 - March Family of the Month award...STAB Funeral Luncheon Team
Saturday - April 1, 2023 - March Knight of the Month award...Dennis Lipski
Sunday - January 22, 2023 - Kern Council Annual Free Throw Contest!
On January 22nd we held our Free Throw Championship for the parish youth. Our winners will now go on to the District Championship that will be held right here at STAB on February 26th. Thank you to the volunteers that worked this event and helped make it a success.
On January 22nd we held our Free Throw Championship for the parish youth. Our winners will now go on to the District Championship that will be held right here at STAB on February 26th. Thank you to the volunteers that worked this event and helped make it a success.
Wednesday - January 18, 2023 - January Knight of the Month award...Rick St. Peter
At one of our first meetings this past fall Rick suggested we make sandwiches for the Pope Francis Center during our downtime on Pancake Breakfast Sundays. It was agreed we would give it a try and Rick now does the shopping for the supplies and coordinates the sandwich construction. Wea re able to make 10 dozen sandwiches at each event. For Rick suggesting and then stepping up to execute the program he is awarded Knight of the Month for January.
At one of our first meetings this past fall Rick suggested we make sandwiches for the Pope Francis Center during our downtime on Pancake Breakfast Sundays. It was agreed we would give it a try and Rick now does the shopping for the supplies and coordinates the sandwich construction. Wea re able to make 10 dozen sandwiches at each event. For Rick suggesting and then stepping up to execute the program he is awarded Knight of the Month for January.
Wednesday - January 18, 2023 - An announcement from GK Ed Patrick...
PGK Jamie Bernacik joined the ranks of Honorary Member at our January Meeting. He now has over 25 years of continuous service with the Knights of Columbus.Congratulations, Jamie!
PGK Jamie Bernacik joined the ranks of Honorary Member at our January Meeting. He now has over 25 years of continuous service with the Knights of Columbus.Congratulations, Jamie!
Sunday - December 25, 2022 - Christmas message from our Grand Knight…
Merry Christmas Brother Knights!
On this snowy Christmas morning, I want to take a moment to thank all of you for the support you have given the Council over the past year. Today we are reminded of the great gift of Jesus Christ that was given to us. May Jesus continue to guide and inspire the work we do to help and support each other and our community. Merry Christmas to all of you and your families.
Vivat Jesus,
Ed Patrick, Grand Knight
Msgr. Clement H. Kern Council #8284
Merry Christmas Brother Knights!
On this snowy Christmas morning, I want to take a moment to thank all of you for the support you have given the Council over the past year. Today we are reminded of the great gift of Jesus Christ that was given to us. May Jesus continue to guide and inspire the work we do to help and support each other and our community. Merry Christmas to all of you and your families.
Vivat Jesus,
Ed Patrick, Grand Knight
Msgr. Clement H. Kern Council #8284
Friday - December 23, 2022 - "Keep Christ in Christmas" poster contest...
Once again our council conducted a "Keep Christ in Christmas" poster activity and had some wonderful participation from parish youths. Things wrapped up with judging this week and we are happy to show off our kids that won in their respective age groups. Congrats, Kids! And "thanks" for recognizing what Christmas is really all about!!! (Click on any photo to get a larger view.)
Once again our council conducted a "Keep Christ in Christmas" poster activity and had some wonderful participation from parish youths. Things wrapped up with judging this week and we are happy to show off our kids that won in their respective age groups. Congrats, Kids! And "thanks" for recognizing what Christmas is really all about!!! (Click on any photo to get a larger view.)
Thursday - December 15, 2022 - Practicing Catholic men, 18 or older, take note!
Considering joining the Knights? You can do it on-line! Scan the QR code below to get started.
Considering joining the Knights? You can do it on-line! Scan the QR code below to get started.
Saturday - December 10, 2022 - Breakfast with Santa!
Our annual "Breakfast with Santa" was held this past weekend where we partner with the St. Thomas a'Becket parish Youth Group and supervise them while they serve breakfast to parish families with children who want a great breakfast, partake in some fun & games and, most importantly, want to see and talk to Santa Claus! It was a great event, like usual, and we're proud of all the Knights participating that helped make this another fine Family & Parish Activity for our council!
Below are just a few of the pictures of the day. See our Facebook page for even more photos!
Our annual "Breakfast with Santa" was held this past weekend where we partner with the St. Thomas a'Becket parish Youth Group and supervise them while they serve breakfast to parish families with children who want a great breakfast, partake in some fun & games and, most importantly, want to see and talk to Santa Claus! It was a great event, like usual, and we're proud of all the Knights participating that helped make this another fine Family & Parish Activity for our council!
Below are just a few of the pictures of the day. See our Facebook page for even more photos!
Wednesday - November 16, 2022 - Receipt of Columbian & Founders Award
Our council received our plaque for the combined Columbian and Founders award earned last Fraternal Year (2021-2022). The plaque was presented to Grand Knight Ed Patrick by District Deputy Brian Zahn at our November 2022 General Meeting. This award was earned by all the good work performed by Council #8284 throughout the year July 2021 thru June 2022. Thanks go to all our brothers who made this fine recognition possible!
Pictured below making the presentation is District Deputy Brian Zahn (right) to GK Ed Patrick (left).
Our council received our plaque for the combined Columbian and Founders award earned last Fraternal Year (2021-2022). The plaque was presented to Grand Knight Ed Patrick by District Deputy Brian Zahn at our November 2022 General Meeting. This award was earned by all the good work performed by Council #8284 throughout the year July 2021 thru June 2022. Thanks go to all our brothers who made this fine recognition possible!
Pictured below making the presentation is District Deputy Brian Zahn (right) to GK Ed Patrick (left).
Wednesday - November 16, 2022 - Knight of the Month for November 2022...
The Msgr Kern Council #8284 Knight of the Month is John Maclean for his involvement in the "Be a Buddy Coat Drive" campaign. Congratulations, John, and thank you for your fine efforts on behalf of our council!
The Msgr Kern Council #8284 Knight of the Month is John Maclean for his involvement in the "Be a Buddy Coat Drive" campaign. Congratulations, John, and thank you for your fine efforts on behalf of our council!
Tuesday - November 1, 2022 - Family of the Month for October 2022...
Holiday Market has been selected as our Family of the month for October. The owners, John and Lisa Pardington, have supported our MI/Tootsie Roll Drive for over 14 years. A large percentage of our donations come from the Holiday market site and we would not be as successful without their support. We have raised thousands of dollars every year with the Pardington’s assistance. Pictured below is Lisa Pardington with the drive chairman, Mike Goodhart, receiving the award. Please patronize Holiday Market when you are able.
Holiday Market has been selected as our Family of the month for October. The owners, John and Lisa Pardington, have supported our MI/Tootsie Roll Drive for over 14 years. A large percentage of our donations come from the Holiday market site and we would not be as successful without their support. We have raised thousands of dollars every year with the Pardington’s assistance. Pictured below is Lisa Pardington with the drive chairman, Mike Goodhart, receiving the award. Please patronize Holiday Market when you are able.
Tuesday - November 1, 2022 - Knight of the Month for October 2022...
Because of of Mike Goodhart’s dedication to the MI Drive as well as the Golf League, he was recognized as Knight of the Month for October.
Congratulations, Mike and Thank you for all you do for our council!
Pictured below receiving the KOM award for October, Deputy Grand Knight Mike Pisano (left) and Mike Goodhart (right).
Because of of Mike Goodhart’s dedication to the MI Drive as well as the Golf League, he was recognized as Knight of the Month for October.
Congratulations, Mike and Thank you for all you do for our council!
Pictured below receiving the KOM award for October, Deputy Grand Knight Mike Pisano (left) and Mike Goodhart (right).
Knights In Action
On Monday October 31st Deputy Grand Knight Mike Pisano and Grand Knight Ed Patrick were treated to a tour and ministry discussion at Vista Maria. Vista Maria is an organization that advocates for girls and young women that are human trafficking survivors, foster kids to adoption, have mental health needs, and provides transitional and independent living. They do get grant funding from the State but also rely heavily on donations.
Founded by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd in 1883, they have been helping girls in our communities for over 135 years.
The Council donated $1,000 to Vista Maria to help them with needs for Christmas. If you want to help support them personally watch for a separate email with links to an Amazon and a Target Wish List of items that they need.
On Monday October 31st Deputy Grand Knight Mike Pisano and Grand Knight Ed Patrick were treated to a tour and ministry discussion at Vista Maria. Vista Maria is an organization that advocates for girls and young women that are human trafficking survivors, foster kids to adoption, have mental health needs, and provides transitional and independent living. They do get grant funding from the State but also rely heavily on donations.
Founded by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd in 1883, they have been helping girls in our communities for over 135 years.
The Council donated $1,000 to Vista Maria to help them with needs for Christmas. If you want to help support them personally watch for a separate email with links to an Amazon and a Target Wish List of items that they need.
Wednesday - October 5, 2022 - Tootsie Roll Drive!
Columbus Day weekend is coming up in just a few days! That means our semi-annual Tootsie Roll Drive is happening!
Our Knights will be out and about at St. Thomas a’Becket parish, Holiday Market and other locations in Canton to collect your donations and thank you for your support of the developmentally disabled community. Those individuals with intellectual disabilities need our help and you can make a positive difference with your donation. And you can celebrate that support with a delicious Tootsie Roll courtesy of our Knights of Columbus!
See you this weekend! Help us out, please! Thank you!
Columbus Day weekend is coming up in just a few days! That means our semi-annual Tootsie Roll Drive is happening!
Our Knights will be out and about at St. Thomas a’Becket parish, Holiday Market and other locations in Canton to collect your donations and thank you for your support of the developmentally disabled community. Those individuals with intellectual disabilities need our help and you can make a positive difference with your donation. And you can celebrate that support with a delicious Tootsie Roll courtesy of our Knights of Columbus!
See you this weekend! Help us out, please! Thank you!
Monday - October 3, 2022 - Election Day is coming! - Don't forget to vote on November 8th, or earlier if you prefer the early voting options. Please prayerfully consider voting "NO" on Proposal 3. If this proposal passes, it will enshrine abortion for virtually any reason up to delivery into the Michigan Constitution. It will also eliminate any common sense limits that have been put in place in Michigan over the past 30 years like parental notice for underage abortion seekers. The wording of the proposal is intentionally worded to allow for the broadest interpretation of abortion practices possible. It is not the simple and benign reinstatement of Roe v Wade as is being touted by its supporters. Vote "NO" and let any changes in abortion law in Michigan be enacted by the elected legislature that represent us, not by a well funded pro-abortion lobby ballot petition.
Sunday - October 2, 2022 - Our semi-annual "Tootsie Roll" drive will again occur on Columbus Day weekend, October 7th thru 9th. All net proceeds go to support there Developmentally Disabled community. Please help us next weekend when you see our Knights of Columbus out and about in Canton. Your financial assistance will be most appreciated. And you will be rewarded with a delicious Tootsie Roll!
Monday - July 11, 2022 - ANNOUNCEMENT: Our latest council Knight of the Month & Family of the Month award winners!
Congratulations to our July Family of the Month (John, Carol, Neil and Eric Maclean) and our July Knight of the Month (Jim Allen). Pictured below left is GK Ed Patrick and John Maclean. Pictured below right is KOM Jim Allen.
You can read more about why this family and this Knight are worthy recipients of these awards in our most recent newsletter. Click the tab above for our Newsletters page to access our July newsletter and the additional information about them. It will be worth your time to do so!
Congratulations to our July Family of the Month (John, Carol, Neil and Eric Maclean) and our July Knight of the Month (Jim Allen). Pictured below left is GK Ed Patrick and John Maclean. Pictured below right is KOM Jim Allen.
You can read more about why this family and this Knight are worthy recipients of these awards in our most recent newsletter. Click the tab above for our Newsletters page to access our July newsletter and the additional information about them. It will be worth your time to do so!
Wednesday - June 1, 2022 - A message from Grand Knight Ed Patrick...
Brother Knights,
In May, members of the Council stood up and volunteered their time and talent to a very worthwhile Community/Life project. The project was for Mary’s Mantle. Mary’s Mantle is a Pro-Life Catholic home for pregnant young women who are homeless. They are in Southfield, MI.
The story began in April when I was contacted by Mary’s Mantle Executive Director, Katie Montes, for some assistance. A member of our church no longer had need of a large playscape/swing set and wanted to donate it. This was the type of item Mary’s Mantle could utilize at their house, but they had no way or means to get it from Canton to Southfield. Katie reached out to our Council for help.
Brother John Maclean volunteered to lead the project and he immediately got to work planning how to get it done. Several Brothers volunteered for the project. The playscape had to be disassembled, loaded and moved to the Southfield home and then reassembled.
On May 21st the team assembled at the donor’s house and despite delays due to inclement weather (thunderstorms & lighting) they were able to get the playscape taken apart and loaded/packed into the U-Haul box van rented for the occasion. It just fit.
The whole team then headed to the destination in Southfield for the second half of the job.
Since the playscape was not new and had been in the weather for a few years, some of the parts were in dire need of replacement in order for it to be a safe
In need of replacement so it would be safe for the kids to play on. All the supplies needed were procured and the team got to work rebuilding the playscape. It was competed and after some testing deemed ready for the kids.
This was a great example of charity for our Council and I want to thank all of the volunteers that made it happen:
Brother Knights
John Maclean Project Chairman
Ben Keyserling
Glen Rossow
Larry Guastella
Vince Ventura
Dave Denhard
Joe Neme
Tom McAdoo
Mike Bittner
Maclean Family
Neil Maclean
Eric Maclean
Carol Maclean, wife, van driver and lunch maker
Playscape Donor, Scott Boerner
Katie Montes, Mary’s Mantle
Pictures of the event are on the next page.
Vivat Jesus!
Ed Patrick
Grand Knight
[email protected]
NOTE: Click on any picture below for a larger view.
Brother Knights,
In May, members of the Council stood up and volunteered their time and talent to a very worthwhile Community/Life project. The project was for Mary’s Mantle. Mary’s Mantle is a Pro-Life Catholic home for pregnant young women who are homeless. They are in Southfield, MI.
The story began in April when I was contacted by Mary’s Mantle Executive Director, Katie Montes, for some assistance. A member of our church no longer had need of a large playscape/swing set and wanted to donate it. This was the type of item Mary’s Mantle could utilize at their house, but they had no way or means to get it from Canton to Southfield. Katie reached out to our Council for help.
Brother John Maclean volunteered to lead the project and he immediately got to work planning how to get it done. Several Brothers volunteered for the project. The playscape had to be disassembled, loaded and moved to the Southfield home and then reassembled.
On May 21st the team assembled at the donor’s house and despite delays due to inclement weather (thunderstorms & lighting) they were able to get the playscape taken apart and loaded/packed into the U-Haul box van rented for the occasion. It just fit.
The whole team then headed to the destination in Southfield for the second half of the job.
Since the playscape was not new and had been in the weather for a few years, some of the parts were in dire need of replacement in order for it to be a safe
In need of replacement so it would be safe for the kids to play on. All the supplies needed were procured and the team got to work rebuilding the playscape. It was competed and after some testing deemed ready for the kids.
This was a great example of charity for our Council and I want to thank all of the volunteers that made it happen:
Brother Knights
John Maclean Project Chairman
Ben Keyserling
Glen Rossow
Larry Guastella
Vince Ventura
Dave Denhard
Joe Neme
Tom McAdoo
Mike Bittner
Maclean Family
Neil Maclean
Eric Maclean
Carol Maclean, wife, van driver and lunch maker
Playscape Donor, Scott Boerner
Katie Montes, Mary’s Mantle
Pictures of the event are on the next page.
Vivat Jesus!
Ed Patrick
Grand Knight
[email protected]
NOTE: Click on any picture below for a larger view.
Wednesday - April 27, 2022 - Congratulations to our council Knight of the Month this month, Financial Secretary Mike Riley! (Mike is pictured below LEFT with GK Ed Patrick) Likewise, congratulations to Brother Darius Dzikowski and his entire family (pictured below RIGHT) for being recognized as Family of the Month this month!
Both award winners are are very deserving recipients! Thanks for all you do for our council!
Both award winners are are very deserving recipients! Thanks for all you do for our council!
Friday - March 18, 2022 - Congratulations to David Frye (pictured below LEFT) and the Darius Dzikowski family (pictured below RIGHT) for being named Knight of the Month and Family of the Month respectively. Both of these good Knights were recognized at out March general meeting held earlier this week. Thank you brothers for all you do in support of our council.
Tuesday - January 18, 2022 - Membership Drive, January 2022
This past weekend we held a membership drive at St. Thomas a'Becket parish in Canton. Grand Knight Ed Patrick spoke before each Mass to introduce parishioners to the Knights of Columbus and to invite men so inclined to join us in our mission to promote Charity, Unity & Fraternity. Pictured below are (left) GK Ed Patrick speaking before was, and (right) Knights manning our membership table in the Gathering Area of church; (pictured Left to Right) Insurance Field Agent Doug Helderop, Deputy Grand Knight Mike Pisano and Grand Knight Ed Patrick. If you heard Ed speak or stopped by our membership table for more information, please consider joining us. We'd love to have you!
This past weekend we held a membership drive at St. Thomas a'Becket parish in Canton. Grand Knight Ed Patrick spoke before each Mass to introduce parishioners to the Knights of Columbus and to invite men so inclined to join us in our mission to promote Charity, Unity & Fraternity. Pictured below are (left) GK Ed Patrick speaking before was, and (right) Knights manning our membership table in the Gathering Area of church; (pictured Left to Right) Insurance Field Agent Doug Helderop, Deputy Grand Knight Mike Pisano and Grand Knight Ed Patrick. If you heard Ed speak or stopped by our membership table for more information, please consider joining us. We'd love to have you!
Sunday - January 16, 2022 - 2022 Msgr Kern Council Free Throw Contest
Our 2022 Free Throw contest returned this year and we had 7 winners in our various age level competitions. Winners pictured here will move on to the District competition occurring soon. Congratulations to those young free throw champions moving on!
Our 2022 Free Throw contest returned this year and we had 7 winners in our various age level competitions. Winners pictured here will move on to the District competition occurring soon. Congratulations to those young free throw champions moving on!
Sunday - January 9, 2022 - Council Pancake Breakfasts are back!!!
We were thrilled to be able to conduct our first Pancake Breakfast in nearly two years on Sunday, January 9th. Yes, the turnout was far lighter than usual (pre-Covid days), but those who did show up enjoyed a delicious breakfast served with the loving care that only the Knights of Columbus can provide! (Thanks to brother Darius Dzikowski for the photos.)
We were thrilled to be able to conduct our first Pancake Breakfast in nearly two years on Sunday, January 9th. Yes, the turnout was far lighter than usual (pre-Covid days), but those who did show up enjoyed a delicious breakfast served with the loving care that only the Knights of Columbus can provide! (Thanks to brother Darius Dzikowski for the photos.)
Tuesday - January 4, 2022 - 2022 Free Throw Contest is Back!!!
One of our favorite Youth Activities is back this year...our Free Throw shooting contest for kids ages 9 to 14. Woohoo!
One of our favorite Youth Activities is back this year...our Free Throw shooting contest for kids ages 9 to 14. Woohoo!
Wednesday - December 22, 2021 - Presentation to Vista Maria...
Msgr. Kern Council #8284 was proud to present a check for $1000 this week to Vista Maria to help support the great work they do in the community. Almost incognito on the left is Grand Knight Ed Patrick making the check presentation to a representative from Vista Maria.
https://www.vistamaria.org
Msgr. Kern Council #8284 was proud to present a check for $1000 this week to Vista Maria to help support the great work they do in the community. Almost incognito on the left is Grand Knight Ed Patrick making the check presentation to a representative from Vista Maria.
https://www.vistamaria.org
Wednesday - December 22, 2021 - Breakfast With Santa 2021...
Our first pancake breakfast in nearly two years occured last weekend when we assisted the St. Thomas a'Becket parish youth group put on "Breakfast with Santa"! It was nice to get back into the swing again and the kids did a great job! Here's our group of breakfast "mentors" along with Santa afterwards. Good work, men!
Our first pancake breakfast in nearly two years occured last weekend when we assisted the St. Thomas a'Becket parish youth group put on "Breakfast with Santa"! It was nice to get back into the swing again and the kids did a great job! Here's our group of breakfast "mentors" along with Santa afterwards. Good work, men!
Wednesday - December 15, 2021 - Awards from this month’s general meeting…
Congratulations to our Deputy Grand Knight, Mike Pisano, for being named the council Knight of the Month for December. Mike chairs our charity poker fundraising and coordinated two very successful events for us in the past 3 months. Thanks for all your work in support of our council, Mike!!! Pictured below: Grand Knight Ed Patrick (L) and Mike Pisano (R)
Congratulations to our Deputy Grand Knight, Mike Pisano, for being named the council Knight of the Month for December. Mike chairs our charity poker fundraising and coordinated two very successful events for us in the past 3 months. Thanks for all your work in support of our council, Mike!!! Pictured below: Grand Knight Ed Patrick (L) and Mike Pisano (R)
Tuesday - November 16, 2021 - A message from Grand Knight, Ed Patrick...
Brothers - Last week the Golf Outing Chairmen and myself met with Steve at Open Door Ministries and delivered a check for $2,455.00. The check will be used to purchase food needed to round out the donations they receive and then distribute to the needy in our community. Providing this cash to them has a significant multiplier effect. The Ministry buys food for about ten cents on the dollar of value. That multiplier effect will enable them to purchase $24,000 worth of food from our donation. The food distributions occur every Thursday from 4-7 PM. I want to pass along a big thank you from Open Door Ministries to everyone who helped with the golf outing and of course to all the players that made the donation possible.
Vivat Jesus
Ed Patrick, Grand Knight
Brothers - Last week the Golf Outing Chairmen and myself met with Steve at Open Door Ministries and delivered a check for $2,455.00. The check will be used to purchase food needed to round out the donations they receive and then distribute to the needy in our community. Providing this cash to them has a significant multiplier effect. The Ministry buys food for about ten cents on the dollar of value. That multiplier effect will enable them to purchase $24,000 worth of food from our donation. The food distributions occur every Thursday from 4-7 PM. I want to pass along a big thank you from Open Door Ministries to everyone who helped with the golf outing and of course to all the players that made the donation possible.
Vivat Jesus
Ed Patrick, Grand Knight
Wednesday - October 27, 2021 - Awards from this month’s general meeting…
Congratulations to Bill Des Ormeau, our Knight of the Month for October 2021! Thank you, Bill, for all you do for your council!
Pictured below are Bill (left) receiving his award from Grand Knight Ed Patrick (right).
Congratulations to Bill Des Ormeau, our Knight of the Month for October 2021! Thank you, Bill, for all you do for your council!
Pictured below are Bill (left) receiving his award from Grand Knight Ed Patrick (right).
Wednesday - October 27, 2021 - Our Fall "Tootsie Roll Drive....
We held another successful Tootsie Roll Drive over Columbus Day weekend this month in support of the developmentally challenged. Thanks to all brothers who volunteered their time that weekend! Several are pictured below. And more importantly, thanks to all those who supported our efforts with your generous contributions! 100% of contributions raised go to Michigan Special Olympics and other wonderful local facilities that help to support the developmentally challenged community. (Click on any image together a larger view.)
Top row left to right: Mike Bittner, Bill Des Ormeau, Denny McCann
Bottom row: Harry Doyle, Dennis I'Beirne
We held another successful Tootsie Roll Drive over Columbus Day weekend this month in support of the developmentally challenged. Thanks to all brothers who volunteered their time that weekend! Several are pictured below. And more importantly, thanks to all those who supported our efforts with your generous contributions! 100% of contributions raised go to Michigan Special Olympics and other wonderful local facilities that help to support the developmentally challenged community. (Click on any image together a larger view.)
Top row left to right: Mike Bittner, Bill Des Ormeau, Denny McCann
Bottom row: Harry Doyle, Dennis I'Beirne
Saturday - September 25, 2021 - Awards from this week’s general meeting…
- Kern Council #8284 receiving the Star Council Award for fraternal year 2020/2021!
- Brother Mike Goodhart receding the August Kinight of the Month Award.
- Brother Rick St. Peter receiving the September Knight of the Month Award.
- Brother Tom Alberty receiving recognition for attaining Honorary Life membership status in the order.
Friday - September 3, 2021 - Joe Nader has passed away...
It is with great sadness I am reporting that our Brother Knight, Joseph Nader, passed away last night. Joe served the Knights in just about every role we have and was always one to help us keep moving forward in the right direction. He and his wife Suzanne were one of the original parish families at St. Thomas a'Becket and he continued to stay active even though his health was failing. Suzanne told me that he is still working on things just in a different place.
Joe was our council's Knight of the Year for Fraternal Year 2012-2013. In the photo below from June 2013 he is receiving his award. He was extremely generous sharing his time and talents in support of our council, not just that year, but virtually every year. He will be greatly missed.
Funeral arrangements will be setup today. There will be a rosary but and I will pass along those details as soon as I have them.
Eternal rest grant unto your servant Joseph, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Vivat Jesus,
Ed Patrick, Grand Knight
Msgr. Clement H. Kern Council #8284
It is with great sadness I am reporting that our Brother Knight, Joseph Nader, passed away last night. Joe served the Knights in just about every role we have and was always one to help us keep moving forward in the right direction. He and his wife Suzanne were one of the original parish families at St. Thomas a'Becket and he continued to stay active even though his health was failing. Suzanne told me that he is still working on things just in a different place.
Joe was our council's Knight of the Year for Fraternal Year 2012-2013. In the photo below from June 2013 he is receiving his award. He was extremely generous sharing his time and talents in support of our council, not just that year, but virtually every year. He will be greatly missed.
Funeral arrangements will be setup today. There will be a rosary but and I will pass along those details as soon as I have them.
Eternal rest grant unto your servant Joseph, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Vivat Jesus,
Ed Patrick, Grand Knight
Msgr. Clement H. Kern Council #8284
Monday - July 12, 2021 - 2021 Council Officer Installation
Council officer installation for fraternal year 2021/2022 occurred yesterday at St. Thomas a'Becket parish in Canton. Grand Knight Ed Patrick and his officer team were installed in a ceremony conducted by District Deputy, Brian Zahn. Council Chaplain Fr. Chris Maus was also present for the installation along with members of the officers families. Congratulations, men! And many thanks for stepping up to lead our council into the future!
Council officer installation for fraternal year 2021/2022 occurred yesterday at St. Thomas a'Becket parish in Canton. Grand Knight Ed Patrick and his officer team were installed in a ceremony conducted by District Deputy, Brian Zahn. Council Chaplain Fr. Chris Maus was also present for the installation along with members of the officers families. Congratulations, men! And many thanks for stepping up to lead our council into the future!
Friday - July 2, 2021 - A message from Ed Patrick to all members of K of C #8284...
Brothers:
I think it is wonderful that our new fraternal year begins around the same time as we celebrate the birth of our country.
Happy Fourth of July to all of our Brother Knights and their families!
A special thanks to our Brothers that have served in the military. Your sacrifice for our freedom will never be forgotten.
Please have a safe and enjoyable weekend everyone.
Vivat Jesus,
Ed Patrick, Grand Knight
Msgr. Clement H. Kern Council #8284
Brothers:
I think it is wonderful that our new fraternal year begins around the same time as we celebrate the birth of our country.
Happy Fourth of July to all of our Brother Knights and their families!
A special thanks to our Brothers that have served in the military. Your sacrifice for our freedom will never be forgotten.
Please have a safe and enjoyable weekend everyone.
Vivat Jesus,
Ed Patrick, Grand Knight
Msgr. Clement H. Kern Council #8284
Sunday - June 20, 2021 - A message from GK Larry Guastella to all members of K of C #8284...
To all the fathers in our council, I wish you all a very Happy Father’s Day and hope it is filled with family time and memories. I share this prayer with each of you and ask that we pray for each other too.
To all the fathers in our council, I wish you all a very Happy Father’s Day and hope it is filled with family time and memories. I share this prayer with each of you and ask that we pray for each other too.
Wednesday - June 16, 2021 - June General Meeting highlights...
Larry Guastella has served our council well over the past two years as Grand Knight. His second term expires June 30th. At our council general meeting last week, Larry and his wife Cali received some well deserved recognition from incoming Grand Knight Ed Patrick. Thank you, Larry, for all you have done in leading our council over the past two years!
Larry Guastella has served our council well over the past two years as Grand Knight. His second term expires June 30th. At our council general meeting last week, Larry and his wife Cali received some well deserved recognition from incoming Grand Knight Ed Patrick. Thank you, Larry, for all you have done in leading our council over the past two years!
Wednesday - April 28, 2021 - A message from GK Larry Guastella to all members of K of C #8284...
Brothers,
The 4th Degree Color Corps from Pope John XXIII Assembly #1536 is participating in a May Crowning at St. John Neumann on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 7:00pm. This is a Knights of Columbus opportunity to share in Unity with other brother Knights honoring Mary.
Vivat Jesus,
Larry Guastella, Grand Knight
Msgr. Clement H. Kern Council #8284
555 S. Lilley Road
Canton, MI 48188
734-674-7413
Brothers,
The 4th Degree Color Corps from Pope John XXIII Assembly #1536 is participating in a May Crowning at St. John Neumann on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 7:00pm. This is a Knights of Columbus opportunity to share in Unity with other brother Knights honoring Mary.
Vivat Jesus,
Larry Guastella, Grand Knight
Msgr. Clement H. Kern Council #8284
555 S. Lilley Road
Canton, MI 48188
734-674-7413
Wednesday - April 21, 2021 - Knight of the Month: April 2021 - Ed Patrick has done a remarkable job leading the Retention committee this year. The council started the with 26 members unpaid after the second notice was sent. To date, we have received payment from 22 brothers, leaving us with 2 unpaid. This is a huge accomplishment during these times. Thanks to Ed and the team, their hard work has resulted in a positive financial impact to the council and successful retention of our membership. Congratulations to Ed Patrick as Knight of Month!
Pictured below, Ed (left) is receiving his KOM award from Grand Knight Larry Guastella (right).
Pictured below, Ed (left) is receiving his KOM award from Grand Knight Larry Guastella (right).
Wednesday - April 21, 2021 - ANNOUNCEMENT - At our council's April general meeting, our council was presented with the Patriotic Service Award for our participation and support of our local K of C 4th Degree Assembly, Pope John XXXIII, #1536. They responded to the call from Veterans Affairs Voluntary Services to the needs of our Veterans. The Assembly reached out to include many of the local Councils with a voluntary drive to collect “New” jigsaw puzzles, games, crossword puzzle books and word search books and deliver them to the VA hospital. The collection ran for the entire month of February with overwhelming success.
Thanks to the generous support of our council members and families, we were able to share in this event. Congratulations to our entire Council for making this event possible!
The award was presented to our Grand Knight Larry Guastella (below) by the Assembly's Faithful Navigator Eugene Suchyta (left), pictured below.
Thanks to the generous support of our council members and families, we were able to share in this event. Congratulations to our entire Council for making this event possible!
The award was presented to our Grand Knight Larry Guastella (below) by the Assembly's Faithful Navigator Eugene Suchyta (left), pictured below.
Wednesday - February 24, 2021 - ANNOUNCEMENT - February Knight of the Month. At tonight's general meeting, Worthy Grand Knight Larry Guastella announced that PGK Mike Goodhart is our February 2021 Knight of the Month! Congratulations, Mike!!!
Here's our Grand Knight's communication:
Our Knight of the Month for February is PGK Mike Goodhart. This year’s challenges did not slow our PGK’s drive to keep our council active. He continued to lead the annual Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest. The people of the parish responded with eight entries from children of various ages. He championed the program from start to finish, including delivery of the awards to the winners. He also facilitated a new program for our council that inspired the teens of the parish. The Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest took place during the same time as the poster contest. Congratulations to Mike Goodhart!
Here's our Grand Knight's communication:
Our Knight of the Month for February is PGK Mike Goodhart. This year’s challenges did not slow our PGK’s drive to keep our council active. He continued to lead the annual Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest. The people of the parish responded with eight entries from children of various ages. He championed the program from start to finish, including delivery of the awards to the winners. He also facilitated a new program for our council that inspired the teens of the parish. The Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest took place during the same time as the poster contest. Congratulations to Mike Goodhart!
Sunday - January 31, 2021 - January FAMILY OF THE MONTH announcement from GK Larry Guastella...
In December, we needed additional assistance to facilitate this year’s Consecration to the Holy Family mass celebration. We were fortunate to receive help from our parish Music Ministry family. The director, Kevin Ryan, leveraged his skills to help us electronically distribute the prayer cards that we normally hand out in person, using the parish website and providing a link in the Chancellor. With all the COVID restrictions in place, this was the key piece for us to reach the parishioners and our members.
He also coordinated the publication and awareness of the event through the various media channels at the parish, along with mass announcements to include the entire parish community in the celebration.
We salute Kevin Ryan and the Music Ministry for a very successful event and recognize them as Family of the Month for January 2021!
In December, we needed additional assistance to facilitate this year’s Consecration to the Holy Family mass celebration. We were fortunate to receive help from our parish Music Ministry family. The director, Kevin Ryan, leveraged his skills to help us electronically distribute the prayer cards that we normally hand out in person, using the parish website and providing a link in the Chancellor. With all the COVID restrictions in place, this was the key piece for us to reach the parishioners and our members.
He also coordinated the publication and awareness of the event through the various media channels at the parish, along with mass announcements to include the entire parish community in the celebration.
We salute Kevin Ryan and the Music Ministry for a very successful event and recognize them as Family of the Month for January 2021!
Monday - January 18, 2021 - A message from Culture of Life Director Bill DesOrmeau to all members of K of C #8284...
Brothers,
Please join your Brother Knights and families in a Novena for Life.
The protection of life is a sustained prayer intention of the Church, and in particular, the Knights of Columbus. Knights remain firmly committed to defending the right to life of every human being – from the moment of conception to natural death. To commemorate and bolster this important cause, our council will join councils throughout the order in a Novena, nine days of sustained prayer, to build up a culture of life in our parishes, homes and wider community.
As Catholics, we know prayer is what strengthens and sustains our efforts to defend the sanctity of life. That’s why this year, councils are encouraged to spiritually support national, state and local Marches for Life across the globe, as well as our Order’s efforts to build a Culture of Life, by participating in 9 Days for Life.
9 Days for Life is a multi-faceted novena offered each year by the bishops of the United States for the respect and protection of every human life. Each day, a different intention is accompanied by a short reflection, suggested actions, and related information.
A special web-page has been created for Knights to participate in this year’s Novena found at kofc.9daysforlife.com. I encourage you to share the page, sign-up for the daily emails, and participate in the novena between Thursday, January 21 – and Friday, January 29, 2021.
Thank you for joining us in praying this Novena.
Vivat Jesus,
Bill DesOrmeau, Culture of Life Director
Msgr. Clement Kern Council #8284
Brothers,
Please join your Brother Knights and families in a Novena for Life.
The protection of life is a sustained prayer intention of the Church, and in particular, the Knights of Columbus. Knights remain firmly committed to defending the right to life of every human being – from the moment of conception to natural death. To commemorate and bolster this important cause, our council will join councils throughout the order in a Novena, nine days of sustained prayer, to build up a culture of life in our parishes, homes and wider community.
As Catholics, we know prayer is what strengthens and sustains our efforts to defend the sanctity of life. That’s why this year, councils are encouraged to spiritually support national, state and local Marches for Life across the globe, as well as our Order’s efforts to build a Culture of Life, by participating in 9 Days for Life.
9 Days for Life is a multi-faceted novena offered each year by the bishops of the United States for the respect and protection of every human life. Each day, a different intention is accompanied by a short reflection, suggested actions, and related information.
A special web-page has been created for Knights to participate in this year’s Novena found at kofc.9daysforlife.com. I encourage you to share the page, sign-up for the daily emails, and participate in the novena between Thursday, January 21 – and Friday, January 29, 2021.
Thank you for joining us in praying this Novena.
Vivat Jesus,
Bill DesOrmeau, Culture of Life Director
Msgr. Clement Kern Council #8284
Friday - January 1, 2021 - A message from GK Larry Guastella to all members of K of C #8284...
Brother Knights:
Happy New Year! I hope each of you had a wonderful Christmas. For most, it was probably a very different kind of celebration with all of us making the best of the day in our own way. Hopefully with the vaccine administration underway, we have begun to turn the corner and hope has become even brighter.
This month we continued our good work at a reduced pace. Unfortunately, we were not able to enjoy some our traditional events and activities like Breakfast with Santa and our Council Christmas Dinner. The breakfast is a great activity where the youth run the entire event under supervision of brother Knights from prep to clean up. The Christmas dinner highlights normally include great homemade dishes brought by the families to share. These are always fun events and we look forward to sharing once again in 2021.
On the bright side, we held the annual Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest with several of our parish youth participating. We also held the our first ever Catholic Citizenship Essay contest for the teens of our parish. Both contests produced outstanding entries of creativity. Prizes will be awarded in January. Many thanks to all of you that joined the Fraternal benefits night provided by our Michigan based insurance team. At the end of December, the Consecration to the Holy Family was celebrated at weekend masses. Working closely with Kevin Ryan, we were able to distribute the prayer card for this celebration by including an electronic version as a link in the Chancellor.
I have included a summary of our 2020 events, activities and donations. The list is truly amazing considering that over 75% of the year we have been under various levels of lock down in our state. Thanks to all of you that have participated in, lead and supported the council’s efforts this calendar year. In January we begin a new calendar year for the second half of our fraternal year with a Novena for Life. We will continue to address the challenges we encounter as they arise so that we as Knights remain committed to our pillars of Charity, Fraternity and Unity.
I am pleased to report we are getting closer to our membership requirement for this fraternal year. We are only three new members away from reaching our goal. We do have a great opportunity to achieve Star Council this year. There are only a few items to complete, with membership being the most difficult. Remember, most of the time, just asking someone to join brings in a new member. That someone can be a friend, a neighbor, an uncle, a brother, a parent, a nephew or even a cousin. The requirements are simple, he must be Catholic and at least 18 years old.
Stay safe and healthy.
Vivat Jesus!
Larry Guastella
Grand Knight
[email protected]
Brother Knights:
Happy New Year! I hope each of you had a wonderful Christmas. For most, it was probably a very different kind of celebration with all of us making the best of the day in our own way. Hopefully with the vaccine administration underway, we have begun to turn the corner and hope has become even brighter.
This month we continued our good work at a reduced pace. Unfortunately, we were not able to enjoy some our traditional events and activities like Breakfast with Santa and our Council Christmas Dinner. The breakfast is a great activity where the youth run the entire event under supervision of brother Knights from prep to clean up. The Christmas dinner highlights normally include great homemade dishes brought by the families to share. These are always fun events and we look forward to sharing once again in 2021.
On the bright side, we held the annual Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest with several of our parish youth participating. We also held the our first ever Catholic Citizenship Essay contest for the teens of our parish. Both contests produced outstanding entries of creativity. Prizes will be awarded in January. Many thanks to all of you that joined the Fraternal benefits night provided by our Michigan based insurance team. At the end of December, the Consecration to the Holy Family was celebrated at weekend masses. Working closely with Kevin Ryan, we were able to distribute the prayer card for this celebration by including an electronic version as a link in the Chancellor.
I have included a summary of our 2020 events, activities and donations. The list is truly amazing considering that over 75% of the year we have been under various levels of lock down in our state. Thanks to all of you that have participated in, lead and supported the council’s efforts this calendar year. In January we begin a new calendar year for the second half of our fraternal year with a Novena for Life. We will continue to address the challenges we encounter as they arise so that we as Knights remain committed to our pillars of Charity, Fraternity and Unity.
I am pleased to report we are getting closer to our membership requirement for this fraternal year. We are only three new members away from reaching our goal. We do have a great opportunity to achieve Star Council this year. There are only a few items to complete, with membership being the most difficult. Remember, most of the time, just asking someone to join brings in a new member. That someone can be a friend, a neighbor, an uncle, a brother, a parent, a nephew or even a cousin. The requirements are simple, he must be Catholic and at least 18 years old.
Stay safe and healthy.
Vivat Jesus!
Larry Guastella
Grand Knight
[email protected]
Monday - November 30, 2020 - A message from GK Larry Guastella to all members of K of C #8284...
Brothers - This is a great opportunity to attend a virtual hour-long Fraternal Benefits presentation right from the comfort of your home on Wednesday, December 2nd at 7 pm featuring Tom Hegna. Even if you are retired, there may be something you take from the 60 minutes of your time that could help you. Tom Hegna does not sell insurance or annuity products. Tom makes his money by doing these presentations and by selling books and CDs via his website. He will not be contacting you to buy any products from him after the presentation. This session is open to Knights, prospective Knights and spouses.
We only need 10 people to register, attend and completes the survey at the end of the webinar for our council to receive credit for the event.
Please review the attachments and n use this link to register (https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LdTlJOZLQRWerlCJ72G1rA) and participate.
Overview
Thinking about retirement? Award-winning author, speaker and economist – Tom Hegna – will be joining agents from The Borrelli, Huard & Wesley Agencies to present a free webinar for members and guests. Tom has been dubbed by many as “The Retirement Income Expert” and will be sharing his 7 steps to a secure retirement.
Here is the link to Tom’s video invitation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBRb9EarUlM&feature=youtu.be
I hope that many of you will take advantage of this opportunity to attend this seminar and support your council!
Vivat Jesus,
Larry Guastella, Grand Knight
Msgr. Clement H. Kern Council #8284
555 S. Lilley Road
Canton, MI 48188
734-674-7413
Brothers - This is a great opportunity to attend a virtual hour-long Fraternal Benefits presentation right from the comfort of your home on Wednesday, December 2nd at 7 pm featuring Tom Hegna. Even if you are retired, there may be something you take from the 60 minutes of your time that could help you. Tom Hegna does not sell insurance or annuity products. Tom makes his money by doing these presentations and by selling books and CDs via his website. He will not be contacting you to buy any products from him after the presentation. This session is open to Knights, prospective Knights and spouses.
We only need 10 people to register, attend and completes the survey at the end of the webinar for our council to receive credit for the event.
Please review the attachments and n use this link to register (https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LdTlJOZLQRWerlCJ72G1rA) and participate.
Overview
Thinking about retirement? Award-winning author, speaker and economist – Tom Hegna – will be joining agents from The Borrelli, Huard & Wesley Agencies to present a free webinar for members and guests. Tom has been dubbed by many as “The Retirement Income Expert” and will be sharing his 7 steps to a secure retirement.
Here is the link to Tom’s video invitation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBRb9EarUlM&feature=youtu.be
I hope that many of you will take advantage of this opportunity to attend this seminar and support your council!
Vivat Jesus,
Larry Guastella, Grand Knight
Msgr. Clement H. Kern Council #8284
555 S. Lilley Road
Canton, MI 48188
734-674-7413
Sunday - November 29, 2020 - A message from GK Larry Guastella...
ANNOUNCEMENT: Kern Council’s Family of the Month – November 2020 - Stef Clewley and Cathy Bammel
The success of this year's coat drive was a result of a unified team lead by Stef Clewley and Cathy Bammel from our St. Thomas a’Becket parish and brother Knights from our council. The common goal to collect as many coats and winter ware as possible, sort them, bag them and deliver them to the designated local charities.
After three weekends of the drive, we collected over 1,100 coats and various other winter type items including gloves, scarves and hats. All of this was made possible by the planning, organizing, hard work and determined execution of Stef and Cathy. This was the second year the council participated with a financial donation as well as numerous volunteer hours.
We as Knights are blessed to have the opportunity to work with the both of you and support such a selfless act of kindness. In recognition of all your countless hours of hard work, we are excited to award you both as November 2020 Family of the Month from the Msgr. Clement H. Kern Knights of Columbus Council 8284. Congratulations Stef and Cathy!
ANNOUNCEMENT: Kern Council’s Family of the Month – November 2020 - Stef Clewley and Cathy Bammel
The success of this year's coat drive was a result of a unified team lead by Stef Clewley and Cathy Bammel from our St. Thomas a’Becket parish and brother Knights from our council. The common goal to collect as many coats and winter ware as possible, sort them, bag them and deliver them to the designated local charities.
After three weekends of the drive, we collected over 1,100 coats and various other winter type items including gloves, scarves and hats. All of this was made possible by the planning, organizing, hard work and determined execution of Stef and Cathy. This was the second year the council participated with a financial donation as well as numerous volunteer hours.
We as Knights are blessed to have the opportunity to work with the both of you and support such a selfless act of kindness. In recognition of all your countless hours of hard work, we are excited to award you both as November 2020 Family of the Month from the Msgr. Clement H. Kern Knights of Columbus Council 8284. Congratulations Stef and Cathy!
Sunday - November 29, 2020 - A message from GK Larry Guastella...
ANNOUNCEMENT: Kern Council’s Knight of the Month – November 2020 - John Maclean
John Maclean was a key contributor to last month’s Parish Coat Drive event. He volunteered for multiple shifts to help with the inspecting, sorting and bagging of the coats. The drive spanned over three weekends. John also stepped up to load up the many bags of coats and winter ware and deliver them to the designated charities. Congratulations to John for going the extra mile.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Kern Council’s Knight of the Month – November 2020 - John Maclean
John Maclean was a key contributor to last month’s Parish Coat Drive event. He volunteered for multiple shifts to help with the inspecting, sorting and bagging of the coats. The drive spanned over three weekends. John also stepped up to load up the many bags of coats and winter ware and deliver them to the designated charities. Congratulations to John for going the extra mile.
Wednesday - November 18, 2020 - A message from PGK Mike Goodhart...
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - CATHOLIC CITIZENSHIP ESSAY CONTEST
The contest encourages today’s youth to be more connected to their community and their faith. The goal of this program is to involve young Catholics in grades 9 to 12 (public, private, parochial, or home schools during the current school year) in civic discourse and instill in them religious and life-affirming values. Entrants will be judged on grammar, style, and how clearly they present the theme in a way that showcases creativity, imagination, and overall development of the topic.
In an essay of 500 to 750 words, discuss how trusting in God during a difficult time has helped you or someone you know find the strength and hope to endure it. Consider especially those times when it was a challenge to understand why something was happening. Consider also sharing any lessons about faith and hope you or someone you know may have learned from this experience.
Obtain Entry Forms from Patrick Gauthier, Director of Youth Ministry at St. Thomas a'Becket parish.
Email Patrick at: [email protected]
Essay deadline is December 14, 2020.
Awards will be presented.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - CATHOLIC CITIZENSHIP ESSAY CONTEST
The contest encourages today’s youth to be more connected to their community and their faith. The goal of this program is to involve young Catholics in grades 9 to 12 (public, private, parochial, or home schools during the current school year) in civic discourse and instill in them religious and life-affirming values. Entrants will be judged on grammar, style, and how clearly they present the theme in a way that showcases creativity, imagination, and overall development of the topic.
In an essay of 500 to 750 words, discuss how trusting in God during a difficult time has helped you or someone you know find the strength and hope to endure it. Consider especially those times when it was a challenge to understand why something was happening. Consider also sharing any lessons about faith and hope you or someone you know may have learned from this experience.
Obtain Entry Forms from Patrick Gauthier, Director of Youth Ministry at St. Thomas a'Becket parish.
Email Patrick at: [email protected]
Essay deadline is December 14, 2020.
Awards will be presented.
Wednesday - November 18, 2020 - A message from PGK Mike Goodhart...
This year’s Knights of Columbus “Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster Contest is underway. The contest is open to all STAB youth between the ages of 5 and 14. Contestants compete in one of three age groups—ages 5 through 7; ages 8 through 10; and, ages 11 through 14.
Posters must reflect the theme of Keep Christ in Christmas. Each poster should be the original work (including concept; layout, slogan and any visual images) of a single person.
Each poster must be submitted with a Knights of Columbus Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest entry form which can be obtained from the Faith Formation Office.
Posters must be completed by December 14, 2020. Submit posters to the Faith Formation Office. Posters may be displayed in the FLC area and winning posters will have the entrant’s name and pictured displayed with their poster.
Also, all winners will receive complimentary Pancake Breakfast coupons for their entire family!!!
NOTE: The contest poster entry form and Fact Sheet can be downloaded below.
This year’s Knights of Columbus “Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster Contest is underway. The contest is open to all STAB youth between the ages of 5 and 14. Contestants compete in one of three age groups—ages 5 through 7; ages 8 through 10; and, ages 11 through 14.
Posters must reflect the theme of Keep Christ in Christmas. Each poster should be the original work (including concept; layout, slogan and any visual images) of a single person.
Each poster must be submitted with a Knights of Columbus Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest entry form which can be obtained from the Faith Formation Office.
Posters must be completed by December 14, 2020. Submit posters to the Faith Formation Office. Posters may be displayed in the FLC area and winning posters will have the entrant’s name and pictured displayed with their poster.
Also, all winners will receive complimentary Pancake Breakfast coupons for their entire family!!!
NOTE: The contest poster entry form and Fact Sheet can be downloaded below.
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Tuesday - November 3, 2020 - A message from GK Larry Guastella...
Tuesday - November 3, 2020 - A message from GK Larry Guastella...
Tuesday - November 3, 2020 - A message from GK Larry Guastella...
ANNOUNCEMENT: Kern Council’s Knight of the Month – October 2020 - David Trost
David action to "think out of the box" idea was applied to the "Tootsie Roll" Drive using an online option for this fall's fund-raising effort. We set up a Go Fund Me account to run for the entire month to give those not attending church in person an option to donate. The donations were very impressive at 11% of the total amount raised for our first time accepting online donations. He has already proposed enhancements for the Spring drive. Congratulations David!
ANNOUNCEMENT: Kern Council’s Knight of the Month – October 2020 - David Trost
David action to "think out of the box" idea was applied to the "Tootsie Roll" Drive using an online option for this fall's fund-raising effort. We set up a Go Fund Me account to run for the entire month to give those not attending church in person an option to donate. The donations were very impressive at 11% of the total amount raised for our first time accepting online donations. He has already proposed enhancements for the Spring drive. Congratulations David!
Friday - October 30, 2020 - A message from GK Larry Guastella...
Sunday - October 4, 2020 - A message from GK Larry Guastella...
We invite you and your family to join brother Knights and fellow Catholics around the world in a Novena for the Cause of Life beginning on Sunday, Oct. 4, and ending on Monday, Oct. 12.
Throughout these nine days, we will pray for an end to abortion, euthanasia and other social ills that result in broken families and unhappiness, and which threaten the most vulnerable. The novena calls upon the intercession of Our Lady and draws upon unique quotes from the teachings of Pope Francis regarding the sanctity of all human life.
Join brother Knights and their families to pray this novena for the defense of life and invite your pastor and fellow parishioners to do the same. By uniting in prayer, we’ll be able to stand up against — and ultimately defeat — threats against life.
A downloadable version of the novena can be found here. You can also sign up to receive a daily email, which will include the unique petitions for each of the nine days of the novena. Click here for details.
We invite you and your family to join brother Knights and fellow Catholics around the world in a Novena for the Cause of Life beginning on Sunday, Oct. 4, and ending on Monday, Oct. 12.
Throughout these nine days, we will pray for an end to abortion, euthanasia and other social ills that result in broken families and unhappiness, and which threaten the most vulnerable. The novena calls upon the intercession of Our Lady and draws upon unique quotes from the teachings of Pope Francis regarding the sanctity of all human life.
Join brother Knights and their families to pray this novena for the defense of life and invite your pastor and fellow parishioners to do the same. By uniting in prayer, we’ll be able to stand up against — and ultimately defeat — threats against life.
A downloadable version of the novena can be found here. You can also sign up to receive a daily email, which will include the unique petitions for each of the nine days of the novena. Click here for details.
Saturday - October 3, 2020 - Sad news...long time member of our council, Paul Pucci, and his wife Sandy, both passed away in late September less than a week apart from each other. Paul was a very active member of the Knights of Columbus (Msgr Kern Council #8284) at St. Thomas a'Becket parish in Canton. He served as an officer for several years and was in change of the 50/50 raffle at the end of each meeting. With his booming voice announcing 50/50, guys just had to buy a ticket! Until fairly recently, Paul would never miss a pre-meeting rosary with his K of C brothers. Many of us will always remember Paul for his jokes and political emails as well. You always knew where Paul stood on things! One picture below is Paul & Sandy attending the Msgr Kern Council Christmas dinner in 2016. The other is Paul receiving The KOM award in May 2017 from GK David Lengel. We will miss them both. Paul & Sandy, may you Rest In Peace in the loving arms of our Lord.
Family of the Month - September 2020 - This month, the theme was a group of people with something in common. These men are known as the Council Golf League and Outing Leadership Team.
There are many hours of planning, organizing, calculating, prize-raising and just work that goes into our golf league and annual golf outing. These men donate a lot of their time to keep this tradition a fun and successful opportunity for each and every member of this council, our parish and local community to participate.
The results provide a large impact to local charities with the monetary donations from this council's efforts. The FOM is Golf League (Mike Goodhart - PGK, Tim Magers-not available for photo) and Golf Outing (Rick St. Peter - PGK, Jamie Bernacik - PGK). Congratulations, men!
There are many hours of planning, organizing, calculating, prize-raising and just work that goes into our golf league and annual golf outing. These men donate a lot of their time to keep this tradition a fun and successful opportunity for each and every member of this council, our parish and local community to participate.
The results provide a large impact to local charities with the monetary donations from this council's efforts. The FOM is Golf League (Mike Goodhart - PGK, Tim Magers-not available for photo) and Golf Outing (Rick St. Peter - PGK, Jamie Bernacik - PGK). Congratulations, men!
Knight of the Month - September 2020 - This brother is recognized for his dedicated work of keeping our website current and many contributions to our Facebook page. He makes sure the newsletters are uploaded to our site, the calendar is current and pictures are added. We proudly award Ed Harkins, PGK as Knight of the Month for September 2020!
Wednesday - August 26, 2020 - A message from GK Larry Guastella...
Congratulations to our council's 2019-2020 Family of the Year, Bill and Mary Des Ormeau.
This award, like the Knight of the year, is the result of a year-long devotion of hard work, compassion and commitment of the Des Ormeau family. Bill first became a member of the Knights of Columbus in 1985. After a period of time, Bill was recruited and rejoined the Knights of Columbus at the Kern Council in 2014. Since that time, he has been an active member and participating in many events. His wife Mary has also participated in many of the events and contributed to support Bill with his responsibilities as Life Director.
Both Bill and Mary are very involved in the church through the various committees, functions and events at the parish. They are both Greeters before mass, work at the social Sunday receptions known as Café a'Becket and attend many of the Life events such as Respect Life Michigan dinner and the AAA Pregnancy Dinner. They also attend the faith fellowship group meetings and volunteer at the parish picnic.
Bill and Mary are involved in the surrounding community activities as volunteers and interfacing with the community via such events like MI Drive for People with Intellectual Disabilities (Tootsie Roll). They are also active in the parish community as volunteers during social events and organized faith programs.
The Des Ormeau family is chosen by this council as our Family of the Year nominee because of their strong stewardship of leading by example, their contribution to the parish, commitment to faith and support of this council and an active member/family.
Congratulations to our council's 2019-2020 Family of the Year, Bill and Mary Des Ormeau.
This award, like the Knight of the year, is the result of a year-long devotion of hard work, compassion and commitment of the Des Ormeau family. Bill first became a member of the Knights of Columbus in 1985. After a period of time, Bill was recruited and rejoined the Knights of Columbus at the Kern Council in 2014. Since that time, he has been an active member and participating in many events. His wife Mary has also participated in many of the events and contributed to support Bill with his responsibilities as Life Director.
Both Bill and Mary are very involved in the church through the various committees, functions and events at the parish. They are both Greeters before mass, work at the social Sunday receptions known as Café a'Becket and attend many of the Life events such as Respect Life Michigan dinner and the AAA Pregnancy Dinner. They also attend the faith fellowship group meetings and volunteer at the parish picnic.
Bill and Mary are involved in the surrounding community activities as volunteers and interfacing with the community via such events like MI Drive for People with Intellectual Disabilities (Tootsie Roll). They are also active in the parish community as volunteers during social events and organized faith programs.
The Des Ormeau family is chosen by this council as our Family of the Year nominee because of their strong stewardship of leading by example, their contribution to the parish, commitment to faith and support of this council and an active member/family.
Sunday - July 26, 2020 - A message from GK Larry Guastella...
We were finally able to resume our in-person council meetings in July. It was a very special evening to catch up on the individuals making great contributions to our council and the greater good. Starting with the following brothers achieving Honorary Life membership status.
The following members reached this status because they have completed 25+ years of membership and are 70+ years of age. Their many years of service and support have helped grow the order, support the church and benefit our community to help make it a better place.
Please join me in congratulating them!
Dennis Inman (11-1-2019)
Ed Harkins (6-14-2020)
Vince Ventura (6-24-2020)
We were finally able to resume our in-person council meetings in July. It was a very special evening to catch up on the individuals making great contributions to our council and the greater good. Starting with the following brothers achieving Honorary Life membership status.
The following members reached this status because they have completed 25+ years of membership and are 70+ years of age. Their many years of service and support have helped grow the order, support the church and benefit our community to help make it a better place.
Please join me in congratulating them!
Dennis Inman (11-1-2019)
Ed Harkins (6-14-2020)
Vince Ventura (6-24-2020)
Sunday - July 26, 2020 - A message from GK Larry Guastella...
Additionally, the June 2020 KOM was awarded to our Financial Secretary Mike Riley (right) for his persistent efforts during the member retention process and collection of outstanding dues. With our new DGK/Retention Director at the beginning of the year learning the new position and reconciling our member data base, Mike recognized the Retention Team needed some extra help. With Mike efforts and the COVID challenge, he helped the team secure dues from 35 members and only yield to a single member suspension.
Please join me in congratulating Mike!
Additionally, the June 2020 KOM was awarded to our Financial Secretary Mike Riley (right) for his persistent efforts during the member retention process and collection of outstanding dues. With our new DGK/Retention Director at the beginning of the year learning the new position and reconciling our member data base, Mike recognized the Retention Team needed some extra help. With Mike efforts and the COVID challenge, he helped the team secure dues from 35 members and only yield to a single member suspension.
Please join me in congratulating Mike!
Sunday - July 26, 2020 - A message from GK Larry Guastella...
The celebration continued during the meeting with the recognition of Knight of the Month for April 2020. DGK Ed Patrick (left) was awarded the KOM for championing the task of reconciling our council member data base and email distribution list. This was a very time-consuming effort that required him to reach out to each member of our council and verify/update their information. He worked closely with our FS, Mike Riley to update records with Supreme. There were only a few members that did not respond. Thanks to both men and everyone responding. As a result, our communication channel has been strengthened so we can reach more of our members.
Please join me in congratulating Ed!
The celebration continued during the meeting with the recognition of Knight of the Month for April 2020. DGK Ed Patrick (left) was awarded the KOM for championing the task of reconciling our council member data base and email distribution list. This was a very time-consuming effort that required him to reach out to each member of our council and verify/update their information. He worked closely with our FS, Mike Riley to update records with Supreme. There were only a few members that did not respond. Thanks to both men and everyone responding. As a result, our communication channel has been strengthened so we can reach more of our members.
Please join me in congratulating Ed!
Sunday - July 26, 2020 - A message from GK Larry Guastella...
We capped off the festive evening with the Knight of the Year presentation. This award is the result of a year long devotion of hard work, compassion and drive for the good of the order. PGK Mike Goodhart (left) has continued his passion of keeping this council focused and on task. His energy can be contagious and hopefully inspires others to accept the challenge and lead this council in some capacity.
Over the past year Mike has demonstrated admirable leadership during activities such as the Pumpkin Painting at Family Fun Day, running the Keeping Christ in Christmas poster contest, keeping our Facebook site current from events and publishing articles in the Chancellor.
He has tackled other efforts like coordinating a Pro-Life workshop with SJN featuring Mike Spencer, securing new MI Drive locations to maximize our fund-raising efforts and is the point person for clothing orders. Mike and Theresa were also a huge help with the council Christmas dinner.
He has been a huge help to me, especially during the time we were without a DGK. He continues to try and build our council as Membership Director. I am proud to honor Mike Goodhart as Msgr. Kern’s Knight of the Year for 2019-2020.
Please join me in congratulating Mike!
We capped off the festive evening with the Knight of the Year presentation. This award is the result of a year long devotion of hard work, compassion and drive for the good of the order. PGK Mike Goodhart (left) has continued his passion of keeping this council focused and on task. His energy can be contagious and hopefully inspires others to accept the challenge and lead this council in some capacity.
Over the past year Mike has demonstrated admirable leadership during activities such as the Pumpkin Painting at Family Fun Day, running the Keeping Christ in Christmas poster contest, keeping our Facebook site current from events and publishing articles in the Chancellor.
He has tackled other efforts like coordinating a Pro-Life workshop with SJN featuring Mike Spencer, securing new MI Drive locations to maximize our fund-raising efforts and is the point person for clothing orders. Mike and Theresa were also a huge help with the council Christmas dinner.
He has been a huge help to me, especially during the time we were without a DGK. He continues to try and build our council as Membership Director. I am proud to honor Mike Goodhart as Msgr. Kern’s Knight of the Year for 2019-2020.
Please join me in congratulating Mike!
Wednesday - June 24, 2020 - A message from GK Larry Guastella...
Brothers,
It is with deep sympathy, I am sharing news of the passing of our brother Bob McGovern this past Saturday, June 20, 2020. He is an Honorary Life member of K of C with his 3 degrees accomplished in 1952! He is also a longtime member of the AOH. Please keep Bob and the family in your prayers during this difficult time.
The funeral information is below.
Visitation:
Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 08:45 - 09:45 AM
L. J. Griffin Funeral Home at 42600 Ford Road in Canton, MI.
Funeral Mass:
Thursday, June 25, 2020
10:30 AM
St. Thomas a'Becket Church
Obituary link:
https://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/flint/obituary.aspx?n=robert-mcgovern&pid=196382794&fhid=40349
Vivat Jesus,
Larry Guastella, Grand Knight
Msgr. Clement H. Kern Council #8284
555 S. Lilley Road
Canton, MI 48188
734-674-7413
Brothers,
It is with deep sympathy, I am sharing news of the passing of our brother Bob McGovern this past Saturday, June 20, 2020. He is an Honorary Life member of K of C with his 3 degrees accomplished in 1952! He is also a longtime member of the AOH. Please keep Bob and the family in your prayers during this difficult time.
The funeral information is below.
Visitation:
Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 08:45 - 09:45 AM
L. J. Griffin Funeral Home at 42600 Ford Road in Canton, MI.
Funeral Mass:
Thursday, June 25, 2020
10:30 AM
St. Thomas a'Becket Church
Obituary link:
https://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/flint/obituary.aspx?n=robert-mcgovern&pid=196382794&fhid=40349
Vivat Jesus,
Larry Guastella, Grand Knight
Msgr. Clement H. Kern Council #8284
555 S. Lilley Road
Canton, MI 48188
734-674-7413
Sunday - June 21, 2020 - Happy Fathers Day!
Brothers,
Today is a very special day for you who are fathers. I wish each father a wonderful day filled with family time of joy and happiness. Attached is prayers for all the fathers in our council and for each brother’s father.
Larry Guastella, Grand Knight
Brothers,
Today is a very special day for you who are fathers. I wish each father a wonderful day filled with family time of joy and happiness. Attached is prayers for all the fathers in our council and for each brother’s father.
Larry Guastella, Grand Knight
Wednesday - April 15, 2020 - An on-line monthly general meeting was held tonight using Webex Meetings software. Thank you Worthy GK, Larry Guastella, and Recorder, Ben Keyserling, for setting this up and making it happen! Approximately 26 members were in attendance. One key item of business was taking nominations for council officer positions for the 2020/2021 fraternal year which starts 7/1/2020. The nominations we have so far are as follows:
Grand Knight - Larry Guastella
Deputy Grand Knight - Ed Patrick
Chancellor - Joe Nader
Recorder - Ben Keyserling
Treasurer - Mike Pisano
Advocate - Bill Simmerer and David Trost
Warden - David Denhard
Inside Guard - Ed Queen
Outside Guard - David Frye
Trustee (3 year) - Jamie Bernacik and Steve Vargo (this is a 3 year term)
Officer positions not open for nomination are:
Financial Secretary - Mike Riley (this position is appointed by the Supreme Knight based on recommendation of the GK)
Trustee (2 year) - Jim Allen will move up from Trustee (1 year) with 2 more years to serve
Trustee (1 year) - David Lengel will move up from Trustee (2 year) with 1 more year to serve
Nominations will be again heard in May and voting will occur at the May general meeting. New officers will take their positions on July 1st.
Grand Knight - Larry Guastella
Deputy Grand Knight - Ed Patrick
Chancellor - Joe Nader
Recorder - Ben Keyserling
Treasurer - Mike Pisano
Advocate - Bill Simmerer and David Trost
Warden - David Denhard
Inside Guard - Ed Queen
Outside Guard - David Frye
Trustee (3 year) - Jamie Bernacik and Steve Vargo (this is a 3 year term)
Officer positions not open for nomination are:
Financial Secretary - Mike Riley (this position is appointed by the Supreme Knight based on recommendation of the GK)
Trustee (2 year) - Jim Allen will move up from Trustee (1 year) with 2 more years to serve
Trustee (1 year) - David Lengel will move up from Trustee (2 year) with 1 more year to serve
Nominations will be again heard in May and voting will occur at the May general meeting. New officers will take their positions on July 1st.
Tuesday - April 7, 2020 - Our revised council calendar for April... Obviously most events are cancelled. Stay tuned and check here periodically for further updates. We hope to be starting "virtual" officer and general meetings soon!
Friday - February 21, 2020 - Ken Pietryga (pictured below on the right) is our Knight of the Month for doing a fantastic job of a famous person at the Breakfast with Santa. Award presented by Grand Knight, Larry Guastella. Congrats, Ken!
Monday - February 17, 2020 - Two proud grandfathers of the Knights of Columbus: Tom Jackett from Thomas A. Dooley Council and Past Grand Knight Mike Goodhart from Msgr. Clement H. Kern council. Grandson, Ethan Goodhart, was the recipient of a $2000 scholarship from the Dooley Council last year. All three were helping with the Dooley Council Spaghetti Dinner which helps to fund their Scholarship Program. By the way.........Ethan made the Dean's List. Congrats, Ethan! Pictured below, left to right: Tom Jackett, Ethan Goodhart, Mike Goodhart.
Thursday - January 2, 2020 - The K of C #8284 Free Throw Championship will be Sunday, January 19th. The contest is free and open to all boys and girls ages 9-14. Proof of age is required and a parent must sign the consent form at registration. Registration is at 1:30 PM, contest begins at 2:00 PM. Contact Dave Lengel 734-516-4930, for more information.
Sunday - December 22, 2019 - (Information from PGK Mike Goodhart) Had a great Christmas Dinner with the Knights of #8284. Chicken Ernesto; Chicken Marsala; Sausage and Peppers; and, Lasagna. Thanks to everyone who brought snacks; desserts; veggies; potatoes; and all the "fixins". Special Thanks to our Music Director, Kevin Ryan who entertained us before and during dinner with Christmas songs on this piano. Below are a few pictures from the evening. Double click on any one for a larger view.
Thursday - December 19, 2019 - Congratulations to District Deputy, Rick St. Peter for being awarded the Michigan Shining Armor Award.
To qualify for the award, during the fraternal year, the brother Knight must:
* Be involved in at least three council service programs
* Attend at least three council business meetings
* Receive their Formation and Knighthood degrees
* Meet with the council's insurance representative, and
* Recruit at least one new member.
Awarding the Pin is Grand Knight, Larry Guastella.
To qualify for the award, during the fraternal year, the brother Knight must:
* Be involved in at least three council service programs
* Attend at least three council business meetings
* Receive their Formation and Knighthood degrees
* Meet with the council's insurance representative, and
* Recruit at least one new member.
Awarding the Pin is Grand Knight, Larry Guastella.
Friday - December 13, 2019 - Welcome our newest member, Mike Bittner (right) to the council. He completed all three degrees on December 8, 2019 at St. Thomas the Apostle with his sponsor, brother Rick St. Peter (District Deputy), and Grand Knights Larry Guastella (pictured below, left). Mike is now a full Knight with the Msgr. Clement H. Kern council. We are glad to have you with us and involved in our council! Congratulations Mike!
Sunday - December 8, 2019 - Msgr Kern Council #8284 is again supporting the "Keep Christ in Christmas" initiative this year. You will see billboards around the metro area like this. Let's keep the real meaning of Christmas alive!
Saturday - November 30, 2019 - Another successful "Breakfast with Santa" event today. The St. Thomas a'Becket parish Youth Group provides the manpower (cooking, serving, clean up). Msgr. Kern Council provides the training and supervision...and Santa Claus! Here's our council crew and some pics of the kids working hard this morning. Good work kids! Good work Knights!
Sunday - November 24, 2019 - Congratulations to Mike Pisano as Knight of the Month for November 2019!
Mike is selected as Knight of the Month for leadership role as our council Charity Poker Chairman. Has voluntarily accepted the role and all the responsibility from the previous Charity Poker Chairman and has done a fantastic job. We have completed several successful events and passed the state audit without issue. He has also assumed multiple shifts to fill vacant spots and if a brother doesn't show up for a shift. Mike does it all, from securing the event date, getting the license, filling the shifts, reconciling, submitting invoices and turning funds over to the Council Financial Secretary. Mike is pictured here with Grand Knight Larry Guastella (right).
Mike is selected as Knight of the Month for leadership role as our council Charity Poker Chairman. Has voluntarily accepted the role and all the responsibility from the previous Charity Poker Chairman and has done a fantastic job. We have completed several successful events and passed the state audit without issue. He has also assumed multiple shifts to fill vacant spots and if a brother doesn't show up for a shift. Mike does it all, from securing the event date, getting the license, filling the shifts, reconciling, submitting invoices and turning funds over to the Council Financial Secretary. Mike is pictured here with Grand Knight Larry Guastella (right).
Saturday - October 26, 2019 - Today was "Fall Family Fun Day" at St. Thomas a'Becket parish in Canton and, as usual, the Knights of Columbus of Msgr. Clement Kern Council were very visibly active in participating and supporting this fun parish activity. We entertained many children of the parish with our Pumpkin Painting time and provided delicious cotton candy and popcorn for desserts and snacks. Here are a few pictures from the day... More photos can be found on our Council Facebook page.
Sunday - October 20, 2019 - We bid welcome to the two newest members of our council who were initiated into the order today, learning the lessons of the 1st (Charity), 2nd (Unity) and 3rd (Fraternity) degrees of the Knights of Columbus. Flanking PGK and Membership Director Mike Goodhart (center) are Greg Jacobs (left) and Basil Opara (right). Congratulations and welcome, Greg & Basil!!!
Friday - October 18, 2019 - Several Knights from Msgr. Clement Kern Council and their spouses attended the annual AAA Pregnancy Resource Center Fundraising Dinner last night. Guest speaker this year: MIKE HUCKABEE. He gave a very powerful speech and asked the right question, "Why didn't anyone do anything?". There we other councils there who also support AAAPRC in Livonia. Representing Msgr. Clement H. Kern, Council # 8284 were: GK Larry Guastella and Cali Guastella; David Denhard and Lynda Denhard; Bill DesOrmeau and Mary DesOrmeau; Mike Riley and Cinda Riley; Dave Guastella and Terri Guastella; Mike Goodhart; Hans Hansen; Ed Patrick and Alleyne Patrick; Mike Pisano; and, David Trost and Cheryl Trost. Pictured below at the dinner are Grand Knight Larry Guastella and Lady Cali Guastella.
Wednesday - October 16, 2019 - Brother Joe Kelly was recognized by Grand Knight Larry Guastella at our council October general meeting for having attained the designation of "HONORARY LIFE" status in the order. To attain this status one must have 25 or more years of membership within the K of C and be age 70 or more. Congratulations, Joe!
Also recognized at our council October general meeting as "Family of the Month" were Lisa Bittner and Ann Conklin. Lisa (pictured below on the left) and Ann (center) were recognized for their tireless efforts and great organizational skills in putting together another successful parish picnic for St. Thomas a'Becket church. They did much of the "behind the scenes" work and recruited many other people to assist in the success of the picnic. The FOM award was presented by Grand Knight Larry Guastella (right).
Monday - October 14, 2019 - Thanks to all our Knights who helped with another successful Columbus Day MI Drive (Tootsie Roll Drive). Brothers helping out included: DAVID DENHARD; DARIUS DZIKOWSKI; DENNIS THINEL; ROBERT CRAIGHEAD; LARRY GUASTELLA; GLEN ROSSOW; MIKE RILEY; DOMINIC PAULRAJ; MIKE PISANO; TIM MAGERS; HARRY DOYLE; DAVID COSTYK; TOM MCADOO; TONY VELLA; MIKE JEWITT; JIM KELLY; JODY MOCKRIDGE; ED PATRICK; KEN PIETRYGA; RICK LISTER; MIKE GNIEWEK; HANS HANSEN; BRIAN TITUS; JORGE VILLANUEVA; DENNIS O'BEIRNE; MARC GOODHART; LUCAS PHAN; BILL SIMMERER; MIKE BURKE; CARL KATAFIASZ; MIKE BLAZE; JAY YOUNG; ROBERT SIMMERER; BILL VERLA; GERRY MYLES; LEN ROSIEWICZ; JIM ALLEN; RALPH GUASTELLA; BEN KEYSERLING; FRANK DZIUBAN; ROB BOVITZ; ED QUEEN; DAVE TROST; DAN VASSEAU. (Click on any pic below for a larger view.)
Sunday - October 6, 2019 - Some of the Knights of Council #8284, Msgr. Clement H. Kern Council, attended the LAOH Elizabeth Fagan Division's "A CHOCOLATE AFFAIR" today. The Knights donated $500 to the Affair which supports First Step. First Step offers assistance to women who have suffered from abuse or sexual violence. Some of the available Services include 24 hour help line; 24 hour on-call assault response team; Emergency interim housing; Safety planning; Support Groups; Individual and group counseling; Legal, court, financial, medical, and housing information; Transitional supportive housing; Community organizing; Training/Outreach for domestic violence and sexual assault; Violence prevention programs in school; and Child counseling and support groups. They do wonderful work!
Knights pictured here are (left to right): Dan Vaseau, Mike Riley, and PGK Mike Goodhart.
Knights pictured here are (left to right): Dan Vaseau, Mike Riley, and PGK Mike Goodhart.
Tuesday - October 1, 2019 - This year the council decided to split the proceeds from our very successful annual charity golf outing and ever popular summer golf league with two very worthy organizations: The St. Vincent DePaul Society & Vista Maria. Pictured below are council representatives presenting checks to Vista Maria (left) and St. Vincent DePaul Society (right). We donated $2000 to Vista Maria and $4000 to St. Vincent DePaul Society. We are very proud to be able to support these two fine charitable organizations!
Left - Rick St. Peter and Jamie Bernacik with Grand Knight, Larry Guastella presenting a check for $2,000 to the Mom to Mom group at STAB. A fantastic group of women who will be donating these funds to Vista Maria. The funds came from the Knights of Columbus Golf Outing which was organized and run by Rick St. Peter and Jamie Bernacik.
Right - The Knights of Columbus #8284, Msgr. Clement H. Kern Council present to the St. Vincent DePaul Society a check for $4,000. The Knights recognize the great work done by the Vincentians. The funds were raised by joining the funds of both the Annual Knights Golf Outing and the Knights Summer Golf League. Pictured are Grand Knight, Larry Guastella, Top Vincentian, Sue White and PGK Mike Goodhart.
Right - The Knights of Columbus #8284, Msgr. Clement H. Kern Council present to the St. Vincent DePaul Society a check for $4,000. The Knights recognize the great work done by the Vincentians. The funds were raised by joining the funds of both the Annual Knights Golf Outing and the Knights Summer Golf League. Pictured are Grand Knight, Larry Guastella, Top Vincentian, Sue White and PGK Mike Goodhart.
Monday - September 30, 2019 - Congrats to brother Darius Dzikowski on his exemplification into the Fourth Degree this month!
Tuesday - August 27, 2019 - Better late than never! PGK Mike Goodhart caught up with brother Glen Rossow last night to present him with his award as our council’s June Knight of the Month. Congrats, Glen!
Wednesday - August 21, 2019 - Awards and recognitions at this week's K of C #8284 monthly general meeting:
Joe Nader awarded the 2019/2019 Knight of the Year award! L to R: GK Larry Guastella, Joe Nader, PGK Mike Goodhart. Congrats, Joe! Thanks for all you do to support our council!
PGK Mike Goodhart (left) awarding Past Grand Knight and current District Deputy Rick St. Peter (right) with the July 2019 Knight of thee Month award. Thanks for all your efforts, Rick!
GK Larry Guastella (left) awarding Greg Rapelje (right) with the council Family of the Month award. Greg was also recognized for his years of service as our council insurance agent. Greg has recently retired. Thanks for everything you and your family do, Greg!
PGK and PFN Ken Pietryga (left) was recognized by current Faithful Navigator of Pope John XXIII Assembly Gene Suchyta (right) with a special "Resolution of Recognition" for all of Ken's efforts in supporting the 4th Degree and the Assembly. Congrats and thanks, Ken!
Joe Nader awarded the 2019/2019 Knight of the Year award! L to R: GK Larry Guastella, Joe Nader, PGK Mike Goodhart. Congrats, Joe! Thanks for all you do to support our council!
PGK Mike Goodhart (left) awarding Past Grand Knight and current District Deputy Rick St. Peter (right) with the July 2019 Knight of thee Month award. Thanks for all your efforts, Rick!
GK Larry Guastella (left) awarding Greg Rapelje (right) with the council Family of the Month award. Greg was also recognized for his years of service as our council insurance agent. Greg has recently retired. Thanks for everything you and your family do, Greg!
PGK and PFN Ken Pietryga (left) was recognized by current Faithful Navigator of Pope John XXIII Assembly Gene Suchyta (right) with a special "Resolution of Recognition" for all of Ken's efforts in supporting the 4th Degree and the Assembly. Congrats and thanks, Ken!
Monday - August 5, 2019 - Kern Council once again supported the school supplies program at St. Thomas a’Becket parish with $500 worth of backpacks. These backpacks and school supplies will go to intercity Detroit parishes and support the youth of those parishes. Below is a picture of some of the backpacks purchased.
Sunday - July 14, 2019 - Our 2019/2020 Council officers were installed today just before our annual council picnic took place. Congratulations to Grand Knight Larry Guastella and all newly elected/appointed and installed officers...and thank you for your support of our council in these important leadership roles! By the way, Larry is the 20th Grand Knight to lead our council since its founding in 1983.
Saturday - June 15, 2019 - Every once in a while, we do meet the people we help. Shannon is one of these people who truly appreciates the help of the Knights--especially Tom MacAdoo; Glen Rossow; and Rick St. Peter. Tom engineered the project while Glen and Rick gave up a portion of their very busy weekend to make this a reality for Shannon. Glad to be of service to our community. Knights.....Making a Difference.
Mike Goodhart, Grand Knight
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Here is a note we received from Shannon after the work was complete:
"Hello my name is Shannon Gholston and I have just received a ramp from your council. I have recently moved into a new home and spent over $2000 dollars trying to get my ramp built right. It was worked on twice by others and each time it was awful. I am a quadriplegic and I rely on that ramp everyday. I’m also on a fixed income and it would have taken me along time to save up the money to get it right. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for fixing my ramp and giving me my independence back. The Knights that came out to fix my ramp were extremely nice. Thanks again!"
Mike Goodhart, Grand Knight
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Here is a note we received from Shannon after the work was complete:
"Hello my name is Shannon Gholston and I have just received a ramp from your council. I have recently moved into a new home and spent over $2000 dollars trying to get my ramp built right. It was worked on twice by others and each time it was awful. I am a quadriplegic and I rely on that ramp everyday. I’m also on a fixed income and it would have taken me along time to save up the money to get it right. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for fixing my ramp and giving me my independence back. The Knights that came out to fix my ramp were extremely nice. Thanks again!"
Saturday - February 23, 2019 - Congratulations, George Peters: February Knight of the Month. George put together the entire nine days of Novena prayers, and reflections to support all the people during the Walk for Life in Washington, D.C. Each day of the Novena, prayers were sent to each member of our council. George is picture here (right) with Grand Knight Mike Goodhart (left).
Saturday - February 23, 2019 - February Family of the Month: Stephanie Clewley and Family. Stephanie, her husband and two daughters worked many hours in coordinating the St. Thomas a' Becket Coat Drive which resulted in 1,500 coats donated to various parishes and charitable organizations. Congratulations, Stephanie and thank you for your great community work! Pictured with Grand Knight Mike Goodhart.
Saturday - February 23, 2019 - MICHIGAN SHINING ARMOR AWARD: Left to right: Grand Knight, Mike Goodhart; Membership Director, Bill Simmerer PGK; and, Deputy Grand Knight, Larry Guastella. This award is given to Knights who have Worked on three council service programs; Attended at least three council business meetings; Received Knighthood Degree; Met with council insurance representative; and, Recruited at least one new member. All the requirements of the Michigan Shining Armor Award must have been completed during a fraternal year.
Sunday - February 17, 2019 - Thanks to all our brother Knights who helped out with the bake sale at church recently in support of the Cupuchin Soup Kitchen. Your assistance was very much appreciated!
Monday - January 21, 2019 - Yesterday we held our annual Free Throw Contest for kids ages 9-14. Below are a few pictures from the event. Our winners will now move on to district competition coming up on February 17th. Congrats, kids!
Thursday - January 17, 2019 - Here are the winners of the 2018 Knights of Columbus "Keeping Christ in Christmas" Poster Contest.
Good work, Kids!
Good work, Kids!
Wednesday - January 9, 2019 - Congratulations to brother Frank Dziuban, our latest "Knight of the Month". On his own initiative, Frank designed and created beautiful wooden name plaque holders for the officers of our council. Thanks, Frank! And congratulations! Frank is pictured here (left) with GK Mike Goodhart (right) receiving his award plaque.
Friday - January 4, 2019 - Get ready for some free throw shooting! The Kern Council K of C Free Throw competition will take place on Sunday, January 20th at St. Thomas a'Becket church. See the flyer below for more information and contact Past Grand Knight David Lengel.
Thursday - December 20, 2018 - Our Family of the Month is our STAB Maintenance Dept. Representing the group is Rick St. Peter (Chief Cook and Bottle Washer). This group works year round to ensure everything is set for each group of the parish--and there are lots of active groups! Their success is that they are barely noticeable. And, at this time of year, there are events every weekend--and oftentimes on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Rick manages the department and a large group of volunteers. Great Job to Rick and everyone involved! Presenting the FOM award is Grand Knight Mike Goodhart (right) and PGK Rick St. Peter (left).
Sunday - December 16, 2018 - Knights Annual Christmas Party was tonight. Great time with great people! Thanks to Janine Grady and the STAB Youth Choir. Another excellent performance. Also, another outstanding dinner by Cali Guastella and Christmas decorations by Cali and Theresa Goodhart. Lots of time and effort put in by our two wives in buying everything, setting up, and Clean Up. DGK Larry Guastella and I could not have done this without the tremendous help of our dedicated and talented wives!
Mike Goodhart, Grand Knight
Mike Goodhart, Grand Knight
Monday - December 1, 2018 - A message from Grand Knight, Mike Goodhart...
Brothers,
Just a reminder that our annual Christmas Dinner is Sunday, December 16th at 4 p.m..
Hope you can make it.
Thanks!
Mike
Knights..........making a difference!
Vivat Jesus
Michael D. Goodhart, Grand Knight
Msgr. Clement Kern Council #8284
Knights of Columbus
734-502-7850
Brothers,
Just a reminder that our annual Christmas Dinner is Sunday, December 16th at 4 p.m..
Hope you can make it.
Thanks!
Mike
Knights..........making a difference!
Vivat Jesus
Michael D. Goodhart, Grand Knight
Msgr. Clement Kern Council #8284
Knights of Columbus
734-502-7850
Wednesday - November 14, 2018 - Congratulations to our K of C #8284 Knight of the Month for October 2018: Dennis Thinel. Dennis has been very active in many of our events, including our Pumpkin Painting Contest, Pancake Breakfasts, Monthly Rosary, and with the Parish Hospitality Committee. Thank you for all you do to support the Knights of Columbus and your parish, Dennis! Pictured below is GK Mike Goodhart (left) and Dennis Thinel (right).
Monday - November 12, 2018 - This year’s Knights of Columbus #8284 “Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster Contest is underway. The contest is open to all St. Thomas a’Becket parish youth between the ages of 5 and 14. Contestants compete in one of three age groups: ages 5 through 7; ages 8 through 10; and ages 11 through 14.
Posters must reflect the theme of Keep Christ in Christmas. Each poster should be the original work (including concept; layout, slogan and any visual images) of a single person.
Each poster must be submitted with a Knights of Columbus Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest entry form which can be obtained from the parish Faith Formation Office.
Posters must be completed by December 1, 2018. Submit posters to the Faith Formation Office. Posters may be displayed in the FLC area and winning posters will have the entrant’s name and pictured displayed with their poster.
Also, all winners will receive complimentary Pancake Breakfast coupons for their entire family.
Encourage your kids or grandkids to participate. It’s a great way to prepare for the Christmas season!
Posters must reflect the theme of Keep Christ in Christmas. Each poster should be the original work (including concept; layout, slogan and any visual images) of a single person.
Each poster must be submitted with a Knights of Columbus Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest entry form which can be obtained from the parish Faith Formation Office.
Posters must be completed by December 1, 2018. Submit posters to the Faith Formation Office. Posters may be displayed in the FLC area and winning posters will have the entrant’s name and pictured displayed with their poster.
Also, all winners will receive complimentary Pancake Breakfast coupons for their entire family.
Encourage your kids or grandkids to participate. It’s a great way to prepare for the Christmas season!
Sunday, November 11, 2018 - Our Knights at work feeding hungry parishioners at St. Thomas a’Becket Church in Canton this morning. Good work, men!
Sunday - October 28, 2018 - Here are some pictures from today's Pumpkin Painting contest....thanks to brothers Bill DesOrmeau; Daniel Markovich; David Lengel; Dave Denhard; Theresa Stewart; her son, Joseph Stewart; and his friend Brendan. Vince Ventura; Dennis Thinel for helping supply the "manpower" to make this activity possible!
Sunday, October 21, 2018 - The Knights of Columbus #8284 September FAMILY OF THE MONTH. Many of you know Pam Michels who works in the Parish Office. With her is (from L to R) daughter, Mary; Mary's boyfriend, Vince; daughter Laura; Husband, Chris; Pam; and, GK, Mike Goodhart. The Michels Family was honored at our October Business Meeting for volunteering at the Special Olympics Soccer Tournament here in Canton. The entire family showed up (plus the boyfriend) and jumped right in serving lunch to some 1,100 players, coaches, and families. Great job, guys! And, an inspiration to our Knights and the St. Thomas a' Becket Family.
Monday - September 17, 2018 - Congratulations to our August 2018 Knight of the Month, PGK Ed Harkins! Ed was being recognized for his work on the golf outing, summer golf league and upcoming charity poker fundraiser. Thank you, Ed!
Left to right - Grand Knight Mike Goodhart, PGK Ed Harkins.
Left to right - Grand Knight Mike Goodhart, PGK Ed Harkins.
Wednesday - August 22, 2018 - Congratulations to our May 2018 Knight of the Month, Steve Vargo! Steve is receiving his award from Grand Knight Mike Goodhart at our August general meeting. Thank you, Steve, for being so active in supporting our activities!
Wednesday, June 28, 2018 - Our last "Knights Out" dinner was last evening, June 27th, at Palermo’s Restaurant in Canton, a good Catholic family establishment! Hopefully all 32 who attended enjoyed the Unity and Fraternity that comes from doing “Knights things” together. If you and your family missed this dinner, stay tuned for our next dinner which will be announced shortly. Below is a shot of just one of our several tables of Knights & family enjoying dinner out together!
Monday - June 18, 2018 - Bob Yancey couldn't make the last general meeting, so our Worthy Grand Knight (Mike Goodhart) tracked him down at our Monday Night Golf League post golf "fraternity" to award him our latest Knight of the Month award. Bob was recognized for outstanding service to a neighboring family in distress over the sudden death of the husband/father. Great work, Bob!
Wednesday - May 30, 2018 - Congrats to our District Deputy and Past Grand Knight Hans Hansen for having received the Golden Knight Award. Hans was one of several Michigan Knights to have received this recognition at the recent Michigan State Council annual convention on Mackinac Island over the Memorial Day weekend. Congrats, Hans!
Monday - May 21, 2018 - Brother Tim Magers received his Honorary Life Membership recognition yesterday at our weekend pancake breakfast (we track our guys down everywhere to give them their due recognition!). GK Mike Goodhart took time out from making delicious French Toast to make this presentation to Tim! Congrats, Tim!
Monday - May 21. 2018 - Brother Bob Yancey represented our council in teaming up with another local council and making a significant donation to the Van Stedum family this past weekend. The family lost husband/father Greg Van Stedum recently in a tragic accident at home. Emily Van Stedum was extremely grateful for the generosity of the Knights of Columbus in supporting her and her young family. Pictured here (L to R) are Ken Pulde, Grand Knight of Fr. Pierre Council #7172 of Charlevoix, Emily Van Stedum, her young daughter Violet, and Bob Yancey representing Msgr Kern Council #8284 of Canton.
Friday - May 18, 2018 - We are approaching the end of fraternal year 2017/18 (ends 6/30/2018), so several awards were made at our May general meeting this week. Congratulations and many "thank you's" go to all our council award winners! Family of the Month - Our St. Thomas a'Becket Religious Faith Formation team, represented here by Betsy Crapps & Anne Truax. Knight of the Year - Ed Harkins. Family of the Year - Joe & Sue Nader. Honorary Membership recipient - Joe Kelly. Honorary Life Membership recipient - Joe Nader. All are pictured here receiving their awards from Grand Knight Mike Goodhart.
Wednesday - May 16, 2018 - At our May 16th general meeting, officer elections were held for fraternal year 2018/19 which begins 7/1/2018. Congratulations to those brothers elected to lead our council going forward! Grand Knight Mike Goodhart, Deputy Grand Knight Larry Guastella, Chancellor Joe Nader, Treasurer Mike Pisano, Advocate Randy Helms, Warden David Denhard, Recording Secretary Ben Keyserling, Trustee 1 Year David Lengel, Inside Guards Darius Dzikowski and Ed Queen, Outside Guard David Frye.
Monday - March 26, 2018 - From WGK Mike Goodhart - Thanks to all the Knights who braved the cold for a couple of hours to help in the MI Drive this weekend...and to all those who gave; whether it was a twenty dollar bill, a quarter or a penny. The funds go to excellent organizations: Michigan Special Olympics; Angels' Place; and St. Louis Center. Our Planning Team: Dan Vasseau; Ed Queen; David Trost; Gene Boreio; Bill Simmerer; Robert Simmerer; and, Larry Guastella. Also, the men standing outside L.Georges Family Restaurant; Scrambler Marie Restaurant; Holiday Market; Busch's Market; and, the Parishioners of St. Thomas a' Becket. STEVE SNIDER; DAVE TROST; MIKE RILEY; DENNY McCANN; DAN VASSEAU; LARRY GUASTELLA; ROBERT CRAIGHEAD; DARIUSZ DZIKOWSKI; TONY VELLA; GLEN ROSSOW; HARRY DOYLE; ROOSEVELT NUAR; BILL SIMMERER; ROBERT SIMMERER; ANDY EMMERT; DAN FARNSTROM; RICH LISTER; THOM RHEIN; GERRY MYLES; DAVID LENGEL; HANS HANSEN; VINCE VENTURA; MIKE PISANO; GARY MARTIN; RON FOURNIER; JORGE VILLANUEVA ED PATRICK; TOM McADOO; RANDY AND ROBERT HELMS; STEVE WIECZOREK; STEVE VARGO; MARC GOODHART; DAVID DENHARD; ED HARKINS; DAVID VOGLEWEDE; BERNIE GIRADOT; BRIAN TITUS; KODZO DEKU; KEN PIETRYGA; AND LEN ROSENWICZ. Here's just a sampling of our guys out collecting. See more pics on our council Facebook page!
Saturday - March 24, 2018 - From Baby Bottle Campaign Chairman Ed Harkins: It’s a busy weekend! Don’t forget to return your “baby bottles” before every mass tomorrow at St. Thomas a’Becket Church in Canton. All your generous donations go directly to AAA Pregnancy Resource Center to help them serve those young mothers and fathers facing the decision to give life to their unborn child. Thanks!
Wednesday - March 21,2018 - Congratulations to our Deputy Grand Knight, Larry Guastella, for being awarded this month's Knight of the Month award! Thanks for all you do for Msgr Kern Council, Larry! Pictured with Larry (right) is Grand Knight Mike Goodhart (left).
Sunday - March 18th 2018 - Today marked the dedication for the 46th Ultrasound Machine in Michigan. Fr. John Kiselica began the ceremony with an opening prayer & blessing the Ultrasound machine which took place at Pregnancy Services of Greater Lansing (MSU Campus Location).
Executive Director Nancy Kujawa communicated the importance of this Ultrasound Machine which is located at their Michigan State University location while thanking the Knights of Columbus for their generosity and commitment to Protecting the Unborn. Board President Jim Smiertka also thanked the Knights of Columbus for their overwhelming generosity that has and will continue to change the hearts and minds of those facing difficult decisions.
Councils, Assemblies contributing to the purchase this ultrasound
Monroe #1266, Our Lady of Victory #5446, Sacred Heart Grosse Ile #13475,
Msgr. Kern #8284, St Maximillian Kolbe #6549, Raisin River Assembly #488,
Fr. John Kenna #11430, St John Neumann #16169, Notre Dame #3021,
Msgr. Eppenbrock #3615, Riverview #13980, All Saints #4872, Divine Grace #15932,
Bishop Foley #2660, Wyandotte #1802, Fr Victor Renaud #3292,
Lady of Mt Carmel #8902, Fr Alfred Saylor #3774, Immaculate Conception #4513, St Joseph #7413
Picture below left - In attendance (from left to right) GK Joe Williams from St Maximilian Kolbe Council, GK Doug Cryderman from Sacred Heart Grosse Ile Council 13475, PGK Jim Pryce form St. John Neumann Council,Pro Life Chair Couple Tim & Cindy Donovan, Executive Director Nancy Kujawa, MI K of C State Deputy Ken Unterbrink, GK Sean Piedmonte from Monroe Council, and GK Michael Goodhart from Msgr Kern Council. Others in attendance and pictured with the State Deputy are Ken Unterbrink, District Deputy's Ken Dressel & George Honer, and K of C Detroit Archdiocese Program Director Jeff Dombrowski.
Executive Director Nancy Kujawa communicated the importance of this Ultrasound Machine which is located at their Michigan State University location while thanking the Knights of Columbus for their generosity and commitment to Protecting the Unborn. Board President Jim Smiertka also thanked the Knights of Columbus for their overwhelming generosity that has and will continue to change the hearts and minds of those facing difficult decisions.
Councils, Assemblies contributing to the purchase this ultrasound
Monroe #1266, Our Lady of Victory #5446, Sacred Heart Grosse Ile #13475,
Msgr. Kern #8284, St Maximillian Kolbe #6549, Raisin River Assembly #488,
Fr. John Kenna #11430, St John Neumann #16169, Notre Dame #3021,
Msgr. Eppenbrock #3615, Riverview #13980, All Saints #4872, Divine Grace #15932,
Bishop Foley #2660, Wyandotte #1802, Fr Victor Renaud #3292,
Lady of Mt Carmel #8902, Fr Alfred Saylor #3774, Immaculate Conception #4513, St Joseph #7413
Picture below left - In attendance (from left to right) GK Joe Williams from St Maximilian Kolbe Council, GK Doug Cryderman from Sacred Heart Grosse Ile Council 13475, PGK Jim Pryce form St. John Neumann Council,Pro Life Chair Couple Tim & Cindy Donovan, Executive Director Nancy Kujawa, MI K of C State Deputy Ken Unterbrink, GK Sean Piedmonte from Monroe Council, and GK Michael Goodhart from Msgr Kern Council. Others in attendance and pictured with the State Deputy are Ken Unterbrink, District Deputy's Ken Dressel & George Honer, and K of C Detroit Archdiocese Program Director Jeff Dombrowski.
Saturday - March 3, 2018 - Our Knights and a couple of wives helped out at Gleaners Food Pantry on Saturday morning, March 3rd. We were packing food boxes for the needy in the area. Participants included - Larry Guastella, wife, Cali; Rick St. Peter; Dan Vaseau; Mike Riley; and Mike Goodhart with wife, Theresa.
Thursday - February 22, 2018 - The Knights of Columbus, Msgr. Kern Council # 8284 supports the MOM PROM. The Mom Prom was created in Canton, Mi in 2006 at St. Thomas A' Becket parish. It is a ladies night out for charity. For more information about the Mom Prom, go to MOMPROM.org. Pictured is Grand Knight of #8284, Mike Goodhart with Mom Prom Founder, Betsy Crapps. The next Mom Prom is March 24th at Fellows Creek. Pictured here is GK Mike Goodhart presenting a check from our council to Betsy Crapps to assist them with their fun AND charitable pursuits!
Sunday - January 21, 2018 - Congrats to the winners of our council's 2018 Free Throw Competition! They will now go on to the next level District competition on February 18th. Good luck to them! (Click on any picture to see a larger view.)
Wednesday - January 18, 2018 - At last night's January general meeting, we recognized our latest Knight of the Month and Family of the Month. Glen Rossow was awarded the Knight of the Month award. Stephanie Tierney, St. Thomas a'Becket parish Youth Minister, and her her young charges were awarded the "Family" of the Month award. Congratulations to these very well deserving award winners. Pictured here are Grand Knight Mike Goodhart making the award presentations to both Glen and Stephanie.
Wednesday - January 10, 2018 - A very big THANK YOU to the Knights of Columbus Msgr Kern Council was provided by the St. Thomas a'Becket Faith Formation team tonight. Our council donated wall mounted televisions equipped with DVD/VCR capability for each Faith Formation classroom at St. Thomas a'Becket parish. Pictured here left to right are Deputy Grand Knight Larry Guastella, Faith Formation Director Betsy Crapps, Grand Knight Mike Goodhart and Faith Formation Asst Director Anne Truax. Here's hoping this equipment enhances the christian educational development of our students!
Wednesday - January 10, 2018 - Take a minute to review all the good work the Knights of Columbus performed in 2017. Something we can be proud of! http://www.councilnet.us/Assets/85611.pdf
Tuesday - January 9, 2018 - Congratulations to our "Keeping Christ in Christmas" poster contest winners this year! Msgr. Kern Council #8284 is proud to help spread the message of the reason for the season! (Click on any image for a larger view.)
Saturday - January 6, 2018 - Knights of Columbus # 8284, Msgr. Kern Council and wives visited the AAA Pregnancy Resource Center in Livonia today. AAA is a Christ-centered ministry dedicated to the sanctity of human life. They provide resources to promote life, teach God's design for sexuality, and provide counseling for post-abortion healing. The Knights, leading the way in conjunction with St. Thomas a' Becket have been supporting the Center for several years, and I am sure, will continue to support the great work performed by many talented volunteers and professionals who volunteer their time, energy and expertise. Thanks to Nancy Austin, AAA founding Board Member, and Peggy Roberts, AAA Operations Director, for providing the tour today and being such gracious and informative hosts.
Sunday - December 17, 2017 Council Christmas party 2017 - We had a wonderful council Christmas party on Sunday, December 17th. The turnout was great. The decorations were great. The food was great. And the children’s choir singing was great! Thanks to all who made this special evening a success, especially our Grand Knight Mike Goodhart and his wife Theresa, and our Deputy Grand Knight Larry Guastella and his wife Cali. Enjoy the party again by reviewing these pictures! (Click on any picture for a larger view!)
Saturday - December 9, 2017 - Good times at "Breakfast with Santa", Version 2017! Msgr Kern Council partnered with the St. Thomas a'Becket Youth Group again today to bring joy to the hearts of many parish and local area children looking to see Santa and then enjoy a nice breakfast afterward with their parents. The Youth Group did all the cooking and serving and clean up while accepting the supervision of the Knights. And the kids did a great job too! By the way, did you know that Santa Claus is a member of the Knights of Columbus? It's true!
Thursday - November 16, 2017 - We welcomed two new brothers to the order on November 16th...David Blackford and Bob Liebau. Pictured here after the First Degree ceremony are (L to R) Brian Zahn (GK of St. John Newmann Council), Bob Liebau (SJN Council), David Blackford (Msgr Kern Council) and Mike Goodhart (GK of Msgr Clement Kern Council). Welcome David and Bob!
Wednesday - November 15, 2017 - Grand Knight Mike Goodhart announced November Knight of the Month and Family of the Month awards at our November 15th general meeting.
KOM Dan Vaseau: Continuously tireless work on the MI Drive year after year. Dan not just sets up each location, but also fills in many of the empty time slots at various locations.
Bill and Mary DesOrmeau: Bill and Mary seem to be a fixture at St. Thomas a'Becket. They were the last ones at the Parish Picnic; bringing in the last of the tables and trash. You can find them Greeting at many 10 a.m. Sunday Masses. And, they were both very involved with the Family Fun Day in October.
Thank you Dan and Bill & Mary for all you do to support our council and our parish!
KOM Dan Vaseau: Continuously tireless work on the MI Drive year after year. Dan not just sets up each location, but also fills in many of the empty time slots at various locations.
Bill and Mary DesOrmeau: Bill and Mary seem to be a fixture at St. Thomas a'Becket. They were the last ones at the Parish Picnic; bringing in the last of the tables and trash. You can find them Greeting at many 10 a.m. Sunday Masses. And, they were both very involved with the Family Fun Day in October.
Thank you Dan and Bill & Mary for all you do to support our council and our parish!
Monday - October 30, 2017 - Msgr Kern Council Knights participated in the St. Thomas a'Becket parish Family Fun Day yesterday by running the pumpkin decorating contest. The kids taking part loved painting their pumpkins and were very creative with their designs!
Monday - October 30, 2017 - Thanks from our St. Vincent DePaul Society folks...you're most certainly welcome!
Thursday - October 26, 2017 - Our monthly Council Card Night is this Friday, October 27th, at 7 p.m. in the AFF room at St. Thomas
a'Becket. Fun night of cards with snacks and drink. Just let GK Mike Goodhart know you're coming, or just show up! Guaranteed that you will have a good time!
a'Becket. Fun night of cards with snacks and drink. Just let GK Mike Goodhart know you're coming, or just show up! Guaranteed that you will have a good time!
Wednesday - October 25, 2017 - A message from GK Mike Goodhart: Insurance Agent Greg Rapelje presented The Founders Award to PGK, David Lengel, at our October General Meeting. Under David's guidance, our council reached our insurance quota last fraternal year. Congratulations, David!
Tuesday - September 26, 2017 - Grand Knight Michael Goodhart and PGK Ed Harkins, our Golf Outing Chairman, presented a $5,200 check today to Sue White, President of the St. Thomas a'Becket parish St. Vincent DePaul Society Chapter. The donation represents the earnings from our 14th annual council golf outing held last month, along with some additional money earned from our council summer golf league. This is a record donation amount for us from a record year for golf outing attendance. Sue was extremely happy to receive this sizable donation as their funds were running low due to a higher number of families requesting assistance recently. Msgr Kern Council was proud to be able to provide some timely help for them in a time of need. Thanks again to all those who participated in our August 19th golf outing this year. Your participation and support made this charitable donation possible! Next year's outing is already scheduled - August 18, 2018. Mark your calendars and come out and join us then!
Wednesday - September 20, 2017 - Scenes from our September 20 general meeting... David Denhard received the September Knight of the Month award from Grand Knight Mike Goodhart. Congrats, David! Also, we started our three month long food drive this month - our Knights came through with a nice batch of donations which will find their way to local families in need of food assistance.
Wednesday - September 13, 2017 - From the St. Louis Center Summer 2017 newsletter... Grand Knight Michael Goodhart and Tootsie Roll Co-Chairman Dan Vaseau presented a check for $2,000 to St. Louis Center earlier this year. The $2,000 came from our Spring Tootsie Roll Drive. Pictured L to R are Joe Yekulis, Public Relations Director at St. Louis Center, GK Michael Goodhart, Dan Vaseau and Fr. Enzo Addari, St. Louis Center Executive Director.
Sunday - September 10, 2017 - Msgr Kern Council Knights in Action...at today's St. Thomas a'Becket parish picnic. We also were manning the grills, cooking the brats, sausages and hot dogs. Way to go men!
Tuesday - August 22, 2017 - Welcome to new brother, David Denhard! David was initiated into the order and Msgr Kern Council in a degree ceremony in Plymouth this evening. L-R, Grand Knight Mike Goodhart, David Denhard, and PGK Ed Harkins who is David's sponsor.
Thursday - August 17, 2017 - Congratulations to the following award winners recognized at last night's Kern Council August general meeting. GK Mike Goodhart made all the award presentations. The St. Thomas a'Becket Ushers Club was recognized as our Family of the Month. Representing the family of ushers who serve the parish so well were Mike & Nancy Morency. Also, PGK Rick St. Peter was recognized as the August Knight of the Month. Finally, PGK Ed Harkins was recognized as the 2016/2017 Knight of the Year. Thanks to all of these individuals for all you do for our council, your parish and your community!
Thursday - July 20, 2017 - Congratulations to brother Ed Harkins on attaining Honorary membership status (over 25 years) within the Knights of Columbus. Pictured here is Ed (left) being recognized by Deputy Grand Knight Larry Guastella (right) at last night's Kern Council general meeting.
Sunday - July 9, 2017 - Kern Council #8284 officer installation and picnic today! Here are our officers posing after their installation. Our council will be led by Grand Knight Michael Goodhart and his team of officers in fraternal year 2017/2018. Best wishes, men!
More pictures from today's officer installation... (click on any pic for a larger view)
Sunday - July 9, 2017 - We also had a fun time at our council picnic immediately following the officers installation today...good food and great company!
Wednesday - June 21, 2017 - At our June 21st general meeting, Ralph Guastella was recognized as our council’s Knight of the Month for June. Joe and Sue Nader were recognized as our June Family of the Month. Congratulations, Ralph, Joe and Sue on your awards and thank you for all you do on behalf of Msgr. Kern council!
Also recognized at this meeting for their efforts on behalf of our council were outgoing Grand Knight David Lengel and his lovely wife Nola. David has led our council as GK for the past two years and his second term is now coming to an end on June 30th. Nola has been wonderful in supporting David and our council during his two terms as our GK. We very much appreciate your family sacrifices over those past 24 months!
David has also been working our pancake breakfasts for years and this past year had a humorous “accident” in the kitchen while mixing pancake batter. Deputy GK and incoming Grand Knight, Mike Goodhart, thought it was also appropriate to memorialize that accident with a formal framed picture of the event!
Left: GK David Lengel showing off his new “portrait”. Right: DGK Mike Goodhart & GK David Lengel.
Also recognized at this meeting for their efforts on behalf of our council were outgoing Grand Knight David Lengel and his lovely wife Nola. David has led our council as GK for the past two years and his second term is now coming to an end on June 30th. Nola has been wonderful in supporting David and our council during his two terms as our GK. We very much appreciate your family sacrifices over those past 24 months!
David has also been working our pancake breakfasts for years and this past year had a humorous “accident” in the kitchen while mixing pancake batter. Deputy GK and incoming Grand Knight, Mike Goodhart, thought it was also appropriate to memorialize that accident with a formal framed picture of the event!
Left: GK David Lengel showing off his new “portrait”. Right: DGK Mike Goodhart & GK David Lengel.
Election of Officers for Fraternal Year 2017/2018 - At our May 17th general meeting we heard a second reading of nominations for officer positions for our next fraternal year beginning July 1, 2017, and then elected our new slate of officers.
Following are our brothers elected into positions for next year:
Grand Knight - Mike Goodhart
Deputy Grand Knight - Larry Guastella
Chancellor - Ed Harkins
Recorder - Ben Keyserling
Treasurer - Mike Pisano
Advocate - Randy Helms
Warden - Bob Yancey
Inside Guards - Jorge Villanueva, Kodzo Deku
Outside Guards - Longi Iwuoha
Three Year Trustee - Mike Fitzgerald
Congratulations and thank you for agreeing to lead our council going forward!
Also, a special “Thank You” to those brothers leaving officer positions this year for their past service to our council: David Lengel (Grand Knight), David Trost (Advocate), Ron Fournier (Warden), Dennis Keller (Outside Guard) and Joe Nader (Trustee).
Following are our brothers elected into positions for next year:
Grand Knight - Mike Goodhart
Deputy Grand Knight - Larry Guastella
Chancellor - Ed Harkins
Recorder - Ben Keyserling
Treasurer - Mike Pisano
Advocate - Randy Helms
Warden - Bob Yancey
Inside Guards - Jorge Villanueva, Kodzo Deku
Outside Guards - Longi Iwuoha
Three Year Trustee - Mike Fitzgerald
Congratulations and thank you for agreeing to lead our council going forward!
Also, a special “Thank You” to those brothers leaving officer positions this year for their past service to our council: David Lengel (Grand Knight), David Trost (Advocate), Ron Fournier (Warden), Dennis Keller (Outside Guard) and Joe Nader (Trustee).
Wednesday - May 17, 2017 - Congratulations to Paul Pucci, our May 2017 Knight of the Month! Thank you, Paul, for all you do for our council. Pictured below is Paul (left) receiving his KOM certificate from Grand Knight David Lengel (right) at our May 17th general meeting.
Monday - April 24, 2017 - Want learn more about the Knights of Columbus insurance offerings? Or about the Knights of Columbus in general? Come out for this "benefits night" this Wednesday evening. Details in the flyer below.
Friday - April 21, 2017 - Good looking Kern Council #8284 work crew at our charity poker fundraiser this morning! Thank you, men, for volunteering your time to help us raise funds for our charities. Left to right: Jim Allen, Mike Pisano, Tom Kish.
Sunday - April 2, 2017 - Our pancake breakfast this morning was a family affair for the Goodhart family. Three generations were hard at work serving our breakfast customers...Mike Goodhart, Marc Goodhart and Ethan Goodhart. Thank you, guys, for your family contribution to our breakfast work crew!
Wednesday - March 29, 2017 - Welcome! - A major degree ceremony was held at O’Kelley Council in Dearborn last Sunday (3/26/2017). Msgr. Kern Council was very happy to welcome Steve Snider to our order and to our council that day! Pictured below L-R after the ceremony are: District Deputy Hans Hansen, Program Director and Deputy Grand Knight Mike Goodhart, new brother Steve Snider and Grand Knight David Lengel. Be sure to welcome Steve warmly to our council when you see him soon.
Monday - March 27, 2017 - The Michigan Knights of Columbus Free Throw Challenge is done for 2017. We'll be back to do it again starting next January! Unfortunately, none of our local kids made it to the state final. Maybe in 2018!
Saturday - February 25, 2017 - It's card night tonight for K of C #8284. Some nice "fraternity" time for us! By the way, we do this once a month. Maybe come join us some time. You can just hang out and not play cards too if you prefer. Fun night for all who come!
Friday - February 24, 2017 - Msgr. Kern Council #8284 will again be sponsoring the St. Thomas a'Becket parish third annual "Baby Bottle" campaign beginning this weekend. The parish Pro-Life Committee is also partnering with us on this activity. The drill is simple...take a bottle this weekend and then over the next several Lenten weeks, toss your extra change or loose bills into the bottle instead of spending it elsewhere. It's a good way to do your Lenten "sacrifice" and maybe avoid giving up your favorite chocolate treat! All proceeds go to support the life saving efforts of AAA Pregnancy Resource Center in Livonia, MI. A very worthy cause indeed!
Tuesday - February 21, 2017 - Knights in action! Msgr Kern Council #8284 and Maximilian Kolbe Council #6549 teamed up today to construct a wheelchair ramp for a local resident who just lost both of his legs. He couldn't afford the cost of construction and appealed to the Knights of Columbus for help. We came through for him and had the ramp built in less than a week. Way to go brothers! Charity is the first principle of our order! You can see the new ramp in the background of this picture.
Wednesday - February 15,2017 - Congratulations to Darius Dzikowski, Kern Council #8284 Knight of the Month for February! Thanks for all your efforts supporting our council, Darius! Shown here is Darius receiving his recognition certificate at our February 15th general meeting from GK David Lengel.
Friday - January 28, 2017 - Fraternity, the third principle of our order, on display at Card Night this week!
Sunday - January 22, 2017 - Congratulations to our boys and girls who participated in our council's annual Youth Free Throw competition this afternoon! Pictured below are our happy winners. Way to go kids! Our winners will move on to the District competition to be held in February. Thanks to Grand Knight David Lengel for once again chairing a very successful event for us.
Wednesday - January 18, 2017 - Two brother Knights were recognized with awards at our January general meeting this week. Deputy Grand Knight, Mike Goodhart, was recognized as the Kern Counsel January "Knight of the Month". PGK Bill Simmerer, with over 25 years of active membership in the Knights of Columbus, was awarded "Honorary Life" membership status in the order. Congratulations to both Bill and Mike! Mike is pictured here (left) receiving his award from GK David Lengel. Bill is pictured (right), also receiving his award from GK David Lengel.
Wednesday - January 11, 2017 - CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the Knights of Columbus #8284 "Keeping Christ in Christmas" poster contest. You are such a wonderful reflection of how Jesus Christ can influence your life. You make your parish community so proud!
The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship
Our council, Monsignor Clement H. Kern #8284, is sponsoring our local level competition in the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at St. Thomas a'Becket Church in Canton (555 S. Lilley Rd). Registration and practice beginning at 1:30 and the free throws start flying at 2:00. This event is open to all boys and girls ages 9-14. Proof of age will be required to participate, but is open to non- parishioners as well as parishioners. We are hoping tomake this a record year for participation.
The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually, with winners progressing through local, district, and state competitions. International champions are announced by the K of C headquarters based on scores from the state-level competitions. All boys and girls will compete in their respective age and gender divisions. Since its beginning in 1972, over 2.5 million youths have participated in the
contest.
Vivat Jesus
David C. Lengel GK
Msgr Clement Kern Council #8284
Knights of Columbus
734.516.4930
Our council, Monsignor Clement H. Kern #8284, is sponsoring our local level competition in the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at St. Thomas a'Becket Church in Canton (555 S. Lilley Rd). Registration and practice beginning at 1:30 and the free throws start flying at 2:00. This event is open to all boys and girls ages 9-14. Proof of age will be required to participate, but is open to non- parishioners as well as parishioners. We are hoping tomake this a record year for participation.
The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually, with winners progressing through local, district, and state competitions. International champions are announced by the K of C headquarters based on scores from the state-level competitions. All boys and girls will compete in their respective age and gender divisions. Since its beginning in 1972, over 2.5 million youths have participated in the
contest.
Vivat Jesus
David C. Lengel GK
Msgr Clement Kern Council #8284
Knights of Columbus
734.516.4930
Saturday - December 17, 2016 - Msgr Kern Council #8284 will be receiving the traveling Holy Family Icon next month (January 11-17). Watch this website or our Facebook page for more information on special prayer services and displays that will occur during that time.
More to follow...
More to follow...
Wednesday - December 14, 2016 - Congratulations to all our award winners announced and or recognized this week at our monthly general meeting! Our November Knight of the Month is Obioma Opara. Our December Knight of the Month is Keith Barker. Our December Family of the Month is Stephanie Tierney and the entire St. Thomas a'Becket Youth Group. Finally, our council was recognized for having achieved the Columbian Award for fraternal year 2015/2016. Again, congrats to all our winners and a huge "thank you" for all you do for our council and our parish! (Keith was unable to attend, so he will receive his award at a future meeting.)
Left Photo - Obioma Opara (left) receiving the November "Knight of the Month" award from Grand Knight David Lengel (right) at this week's general meeting.
Center Photo - Stephanie Tierney receiving the December "Family of the Month" award on behalf of the entire St. Thomas a'Becket parish Youth Group. Grand Knight David Lengel is making the award presentation.
Right Photo - Grand Knight David Lengel (left) receiving the 2015/2016 Columbian Award on behalf of the entire council from District Deputy Hans Hansen (right) at this week's general meeting.
Left Photo - Obioma Opara (left) receiving the November "Knight of the Month" award from Grand Knight David Lengel (right) at this week's general meeting.
Center Photo - Stephanie Tierney receiving the December "Family of the Month" award on behalf of the entire St. Thomas a'Becket parish Youth Group. Grand Knight David Lengel is making the award presentation.
Right Photo - Grand Knight David Lengel (left) receiving the 2015/2016 Columbian Award on behalf of the entire council from District Deputy Hans Hansen (right) at this week's general meeting.
Sunday - December 11, 2016 - Msgr Kern Council enjoyed a wonderful family Christmas party this evening! The snow storm was just starting, so the weather wasn't too bad for us. Thanks to all who attended and those who put this year's party together to make it such a nice event! Enjoy some pictures here from our fun time that night!
Sunday - November 20, 2016 - The Knights of Columbus, Msgr Kern Council #8284 is inviting St. Thomas a’Becket parish boys and girls from ages 5 through 14 to participate in our international "Keep Christ in Christmas" poster contest.
By engaging the creativity and imaginations of our young people, we hope that they will come to a deeper understanding of the true, spiritual meaning of Christmas.
Winning entries will advance to the district/region and then to state, national, and international levels. The winning entries will serve as the basis for a series of new Christmas posters that encourage a deeper understanding of the holiday. Entry forms can be obtained from Miss Betsy in the Faith Formation Office and completed posters must be submitted to her by December 14th.
By engaging the creativity and imaginations of our young people, we hope that they will come to a deeper understanding of the true, spiritual meaning of Christmas.
Winning entries will advance to the district/region and then to state, national, and international levels. The winning entries will serve as the basis for a series of new Christmas posters that encourage a deeper understanding of the holiday. Entry forms can be obtained from Miss Betsy in the Faith Formation Office and completed posters must be submitted to her by December 14th.
Sunday - October 30, 2016 - Msgr Kern Council was very active in supporting the "Fall Family Fun Day" at St. Thomas a'Becket church today. Over 100 children had fun painting pumpkins and doing other fun things while we Knights assisted in the supervision and the support of the event. It indeed was a "fun" day for children and parents alike. The event also raised food and money donations for St. Vincent DePaul Society. Here are a few pictures from the event. Click on any individual picture to see a larger view.
Wednesday - October 19, 2016 - Awards presented at our October 19th general meeting included the Knight of Month and Family of the Month. Dennis Thinel was awarded Knight of the Month for October and Gene & Judy Borieo were awarded the October Family of the Month. Gentlemen (and families), thank you for everything you do for our council! Pictured below are WGK David Lengel presenting the KOM award to Dennis Thinel. Gene will receive his award more formally in a coming meeting.
Wednesday - September 21, 2016 - It was great to get back to holding our monthly general meetings in the remodeled Family Life Center at St. Thomas a'Becket church today! We also were happy to have a guest speaker, Ron Rathbun, of Father Victor Renaud Council in Plymouth, address the council on the success of his Christmas in the Philippines charitable outreach project. The project feeds the poor in the Catholic community in the Philippines. Our council has financially supported this project the past two years now. Ron is pictured here addressing the council and narrating his informative video. Great work, Ron!
Wednesday - August 17, 2016 - Awards at our August general meeting: Congratulations to the following individuals and families who were recognized for their outstanding efforts in support of our council's activities and programs! Knight of the Month (June) - David Trost. Knight of the Month (July) - Ed Queen. Knight of the Year (2015-16) - George Peters. Family of the Year (2015-16) - Randy and Chris Helms family. Knight of the Month (Aug) - Ed Harkins. Family of the Month (Aug) - Bill and Mary DesOrmeau family. Pictured below are Ed Harkins (left) and Bill DesOrmeau (right) receiving their awards from Grand Knight David Lengel. Bottom row - George Peters (lower left) and Randy Helms (lower right) receiving their awards at the September general meeting. Thanks to all our award winners and their families for all they do in support of our council activities and programs!
Wednesday - August 17,2016 - Welcome to our latest transfer member, Alex Brown! Alex was present at our August general meeting. He recently moved to metro Detroit from Yuma, AZ and is a 4th Degree member of the order. Glad to have you in Msgr. Kern Council, Alex!
Wednesday - July 20, 2016 - Congratulations to Membership Director Bob Yancey, receiving recognition here at our July general meeting, for his efforts in coordinating the additions of 10 new brothers to our ranks over the past year. Bob is receiving his recognition from District Deputy Hans Hansen. Way to go, Bob!
Sunday - July 17, 2016 - Welcome to the Catholic faith community! CHIBUIKE KIZITO IWUOHA, son of Longinus and Esther (Odigbo) Iwuoha was baptized today at St. Thomas a'Becket church in Canton. Godparents are Christopher Nwabineli and Mmabuese Iweanoge- Nwabineli. Longi is a newly elected officer (Inside Guard) of our council.
April 2016 Awards - Two brother Knights we're recognized for achievements at our April 20,2016 general meeting. Jorge Villanueva was recognized for new member recruitment successes. Tom Alberty was recognized for having achieved Honorary Membership status (25+ years of membership and 65 years of age). Congratulations to both brothers Jorge and Tom, pictured below receiving their awards from Grans Knight David Lengel.
Palm Sunday weekend "Tootsie Roll Drive" - March 18-20, 2016 - Msgr. Kern Council #8284 will be out the next three days soliciting donations in support of the developmentally disabled community in our semi-annual Tootsie Roll Drive! Enjoy a delicious Tootsie Roll and support a great charitable endeavor! Look for our Knights in their vests at Holiday Market (on Lilley Rd.), National Coney Island (on Ford Rd) and after all Masses at St. Thomas a'Becket Church in Canton. Thank you in advance for your generous support!
Wednesday - March 16, 2016 - Congratulations to Brother Knights Jim Allen and Randy Helms & Family for being named our March 2016 Knight of the Month and Family of the Month! Jim (below left) and Randy (below right) are pictured here receiving their awards from Grand Knight David Lengel at our March general meeting. Thank you, Jim and Randy, for all you do for our council!
Saturday - March 5, 2016 - Congratulations to the following Kern Council brothers who were exemplified into the 4th Degree of the Knights of Columbus today...Obioma Opara, Dennis Keller, Longinus Iwuoha, Ben Keyserling, Jorge Villanueva, Randy Helms and Larry Guastella! They can now proudly be called "Sir Knights"!
Sunday - February 28, 2016 - Congratulations to Marc Goodhart and Dariusz Dzikowski, newest members of Kern Council who joined the order in a major degree ceremony this weekend. Pictured here are (left to right) Grand Knight David Lengel, Marc Goodhart, proud father and Deputy Grand Knight Mike Goodhart, District Deputy and PGK Hans Hansen, Dariusz Dzikowski, and Field Agent Greg Rapelje.
Thursday - February 11, 2016 - Congratulations to Mike Pisano for being named our council Knight of the Month award winner for January. Mike has been very active lately assisting with our pancake breakfasts, including staying late to help with clean up’s. Mike also assisted strongly with our latest charity poker event, working two days and stepping up to pitch in when another brother couldn’t make it. Thanks, Mike, for all you do for our council! Pictured below is Mike (left) receiving his KOM award from GK David Lengel (right).
Friday - January 29, 2016 - Council “Card Night” - Once a month, usually on the last Friday of the month, we have a fun “card night” for brothers to get together for some fun and fraternity playing very low stakes poker and enjoying some snacks and beverages. This month’s Card Night will be this coming Friday, February 26th at 7pm in the Adult Ed Room at STAB. The March event has been moved to Saturday April 2nd at 7pm to coincide with the Mom Prom at church. We Knights playing cards in a nearby room serve as a calming presence for the ladies who are having their event “next door” in the gym. The Mom Prom ladies always provide us with tasty pizza that night in return for just being there. That’s always a fun night for us guys. Mark your calendars!
Right: Several council brothers enjoying some fun and fraternity at our January Card Night! Consider joining us for a fun night out with the guys! (photo provided by Mike Goodhart.)
Right: Several council brothers enjoying some fun and fraternity at our January Card Night! Consider joining us for a fun night out with the guys! (photo provided by Mike Goodhart.)
Sunday - January 24, 2016 - Congratulations to six Kern Council brothers achieving their degrees this afternoon! Pictured below, left to right, John Cullen, Tony Vann and Jeff Kramer (receiving their 2nd and 3rd degrees). Pictured right to left, Obioma Opara, Longinus Iwuoha and Ed Patrick (receiving their 1st, 2nd and 3rd degrees). Welcome to full Knighthood, men!
Sunday - January 24, 2016 - Congratulations to the winners of Kern Council's 2016 Free Throw contest for kids aged 9-14! It was held this afternoon at St. Thomas a'Becket church in Canton. Way to go kids!
December 16, 2015 - Congratulations to our Msgr Kern Council #8284 Family of the Month for December - Mike and Theresa Goodhart. On behalf of his family, pictured here is Mike Goodhart receiving his award from Grand Knight David Lengel.
December 13, 2015 - "Keeping Christ in Christmas" poster contest - Congratulations to our 2015 Youth Poster contest winners this year! The very appropriate theme for this time of year was "Keeping Christ in Christmas". Our winners this year included: Christian Mosca, Myah Salah, Andrew Weidenbach, Caleb Anderson, Chris Misquitta, and Olivia & Maggie Capilla. Congratulations kids!!!
December 13, 2015 - Council Christmas Party - Our annual Council Christmas dinner was held on December 13th. We had a great turn out of Knights and families. Thanks to all who participated and who provided the pot luck goodies. A special thanks to our Grand Knight, David Lengel, and family who worked hard to make the evening a big success. Here are just a couple of pictures from the dinner. Click on any pic for a larger view!
December 12, 2015 - Breakfast with Santa - Msgr. Kern Council brothers were out in numbers on December 12th supporting the efforts of our Youth Group in supervising the kids doing the cooking and serving at the Breakfast with Santa breakfast at St. Thomas a'Becket church. Good work, men! Check out this group of Knight volunteers (including our very own Santa Claus)! Click on any pic for a larger view!
December 7, 2015 - We are happy to welcome our newest member of Msgr Kern Council, Tony Vann, who was initiated into the order on December 7th. Welcome Tony! Pictured below are (L to R) GK David Lengel, Tony Vann and DD Hans Hansen.
Knight of the Month Award - November 14, 2015: Congratulations to Ron Fournier for being named our November KOM! Ron was recognized for his continuing good work on our pancake breakfasts and also for reinstating and chairing our Pumpkin Painting youth event. Thank you, Ron, for all you do for our council. Pictured below is Ron receiving his award from GK David Lengel.
November 9, 2015 - Msgr Kern Council #8284 sponsored an estate planning information tonight at St. Thomas a'Becket church. Delores Coates did an excellent job explaining the needs and advantages of wills, trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney and Patient Advocate agreements. Feel confident about contacting her for more information!
October 30, 2015 - Knights in Action - Well, at least these Knights are enjoying a little fraternity at our first "Knights Card Night" of the fraternal year. Very lows stakes, but a high level of fun. Consider joining us in November when we'll do it again!
Sunday - October 25, 2015 - Msgr Kern Council conducted its annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest on Sunday October 25th. The event was designed for kids up to Grade 5, but we made sure that no kids were turned away. This year, the “cost” to participate was a canned good that could be donated to a local food bank. The parents did a great job bringing those canned goods to donate and the kids all seemed to have a wonderful time painting their pumpkins! Nearly 70 kids were in attendance. No two pumpkins were decorated alike and all were very colorful!
Wednesday - October 21, 2015 - Congratulations to Msgr. Kern Council's co-Knights of the Month for October, Dan Vaseau and Gene Borieo. Dan and Gene once again did a great job chairing our Fall Tootsie Roll Drive earlier this month. Good work men! Pictured below are (L to R) Dan Vaseau, GK David Lengel and Gene Borieo. Dan and Gene received their KOM awards at our October 21st general meeting.
Wednesday - September 23, 2015 - We wish to welcome the newest members of Knights of Columbus #8284 who were initiated in a First Degree ceremony this evening...Jeff Kramer, John Cullen and Ralph Nunez. Pictured below are presiding officers Larry Guastella (far left) and Bob Yancey (far right) and left to right in the center, John Cullen, Ralph Nunez and Jeff Kramer. Congratulations and welcome brothers!
Wednesday - September 16, 2015 - Msgr. Kern Council #8284 was presented with the Star Council Award for fraternal year 2014/2015 at the September general meeting held this past week. Making the presentation was District Deputy Hans Hansen, who just happened to be Grand Knight of our council last year! Receiving the award on behalf of current GK David Lengel (recuperating from illness) was DGK Mike Goodhart and all members of the council present at the meeting. Congratulations men of the council for a job well done!
Sunday - September 13, 2015 - Knights in Action! On Sunday September 13th, Msgr Kern Council #8284 knights were extremely visible in supporting the St. Thomas a'Becket parish picnic. These are just a few examples of our knights in action at the picnic! Way to go, men!
Wednesday - August 19, 2015 - The following awards were presented at the Kern Council August general meeting: Family of the Month to Hector Robledo & family, Knight of the Month to Ed Harkins, Michigan Achievement Award & Vocation Sponsor Award for fraternal year 2014/15 to our council. Pictured below are Hector Robledo receiving his family's FOM award from GK David Lengel, Ed Harkins also receiving his KOM award from GK David Lengel, and District Deputy and PGK Hans Hansen presenting the council awards to GK David Lengel.
Sunday - July 26, 2015 - Council Corporate Communion, Officer Installation and Picnic!
Sunday, July 26th was a busy day for our council! We celebrated a Corporate Communion at 12:00 Mass that day and followed that up with our 2015/16 Officer Installation ceremony immediately after in the Family Life Center. After the installation, many council members and families stayed to enjoy our council summer picnic. Thanks to the Lengel family for doing a great job organizing the picnic and to all those who contributed to the delicious pot-luck food selections! Hope you were able to make it! Pictures below are from the installation ceremony and picnic that followed. It was a great afternoon of formality, fraternity and food!
Sunday, July 26th was a busy day for our council! We celebrated a Corporate Communion at 12:00 Mass that day and followed that up with our 2015/16 Officer Installation ceremony immediately after in the Family Life Center. After the installation, many council members and families stayed to enjoy our council summer picnic. Thanks to the Lengel family for doing a great job organizing the picnic and to all those who contributed to the delicious pot-luck food selections! Hope you were able to make it! Pictures below are from the installation ceremony and picnic that followed. It was a great afternoon of formality, fraternity and food!
Wednesday - July 15, 2015 - Some highlights from our July general meeting:
Family of the Month - Congratulations to PGK Hans Hansen & family for being named our council’s July FOM! Han’s is pictured below (left) receiving his award from GK David Lengel. Hans just completed is second term as Kern Council’s Grand Knight and over the past two years, he and his wife Joyce have contributed strongly to the success of the council. Congratulations Hans & Joyce!
Honorary Life Designation - Congratulations to PGK Chico Rodriquez for being recognized as an Honorary Life Member of our order. Honorary Life membership is bestowed on those members in good standing that have attained 70 years of age and have 25 years or more of service. Chico is the only PGK of Kern Council to have served three terms as Grand Knight. Chico was Grand Knight from 1992 to 1995. Congrats, Chico and enjoy your new gold membership card! (Chico is pictured below right.)
Family of the Month - Congratulations to PGK Hans Hansen & family for being named our council’s July FOM! Han’s is pictured below (left) receiving his award from GK David Lengel. Hans just completed is second term as Kern Council’s Grand Knight and over the past two years, he and his wife Joyce have contributed strongly to the success of the council. Congratulations Hans & Joyce!
Honorary Life Designation - Congratulations to PGK Chico Rodriquez for being recognized as an Honorary Life Member of our order. Honorary Life membership is bestowed on those members in good standing that have attained 70 years of age and have 25 years or more of service. Chico is the only PGK of Kern Council to have served three terms as Grand Knight. Chico was Grand Knight from 1992 to 1995. Congrats, Chico and enjoy your new gold membership card! (Chico is pictured below right.)
Wednesday - June 17, 2015 - Congratulations to Larry Guastella for being named Kern Council's Knight of the Year for 2014-15 and to Bob Yancey & family for being named Kern Council's Family of the Year for 2014-15! Both were recognized at this week's general meeting of the council. Larry is pictured below (left) and Bob below (right). Both are receiving their plaques from GK Hans Hansen.
Sunday - June 14, 2015 - Msgr Kern Council #8284 hosted a District Corporate Communion today at St. Thomas a'Becket Catholic Church in Canton, MI and our Knights were well represented at Mass! Thanks to Fr. Maus for recognizing us before Mass and to Fr. Murphy for celebrating Mass with us. Good to see brothers from Fr. Renaud and St. Damian councils as well! Vivat Jesus!
Tuesday - June 2, 2015 - UPDATE on our 2015 "Baby Bottle" project...Msgr Kern Council partnered with the St. Thomas a'Becket Parish Pro-Life Committee this year to run the Lenten Almsgiving "Baby Bottle" Project for the parish. All money raised by the generous donations of parishioners goes to AAA Pregnancy & Resource Center to help them with their work with young mothers and fathers facing difficult decisions with unplanned pregnancies. AAA helps these mothers chose life for their babies. We distributed 1000 baby bottles mostly through the first two weekends of Lent and started collecting them back on Palm Sunday. Today we are ready to say our 2015 project is complete and the amount of money raised is $14,100! Thanks again to all parishioners whose generous donations made this outstanding result possible!
Wednesday - May 13, 2015 - Congratulations to David Lengel and Michael Goodhart, elected Grand Knight and Deputy Grand Knight respectively for new fraternal year 2015/2016 (starting 7/1/2015)! David and Michael and all other elected officer positions were filled by election at our May general meeting.
Wednesday - May 13, 2015 - Congratulations to our latest Knight of the Month (KOM) and Family of the Month (FOM) recipients for May...Larry Guastella (KOM) and Mike & Cinda Riley (FOM)! Also, belated congrats to our April FOM, George & Jan Peters! All are pictured here receiving their awards from GK Hans Hansen at our council's May General Meeting. Pictured below - George Peters (left), Larry Guastella (center) and Mike Riley (right). Click on any picture for a larger view.
Saturday - April 25, 2015 - Welcome Hector Robledo, to the Knights of Columbus and to Msgr. Clement Kern Council! Hector was initiated in a major degree ceremony today. Pictured below is Hector (left) and brother Tony Kelso (right) his sponsor. Click on the picture for a larger view.
Wednesday - April 22, 2015 - Msgr Kern Council partnered with the St. Thomas a'Becket Parish Pro-Life Committee this year to run the Lenten Almsgiving "Baby Bottle" Project for the parish. All money raised by the generous donations of parishioners goes to AAA Pregnancy Resource Center to help them with their work with young mothers and fathers facing difficult decisions with unplanned pregnancies. AAA helps these mothers chose life for their babies. We distributed 1000 baby bottles mostly through the first two weekends of Lent and started collecting them back on Palm Sunday. To date we have raised $11,400 and donations are still trickling in! How generous the good people of the parish have been this year! May God enrich them with His blessings! Pictured below are members of the council and Pro-Life committee dropping off the first load of baby bottle returns.
Thursday - April 16, 2015 - Msgr. Kern Council was well represented at this year's Respect Life Dinner sponsored by the Michigan Knights of Columbus. It was a great fund raising opportunity for Right to Life of Michigan and the keynote speaker, Pam Stenzel, was outstanding. Her message was that we need to do a much better job of explaining to our teenagers the real consequences of sex outside of marriage. It's not just abortion, but contracting potentially one or more of up to 30 STD's, possible infertility, and hugely damaged personal relationships. To get a better introduction to her message, watch this clip from a tv interview she did a couple years back. https://youtu.be/L1gBcrSK0E0
Wednesday - April 15, 2015 - Congrats go to Joe Nader, Kern Council's April Knight of the Month. Joe was recognized for his great work with our monthly pancake breakfasts. Joe is pictured here on the left receiving his award from GK Hans Hansen. Also, congrats to George & Jan Peters, our April Family of the Month. George & Jan were recognized for their great work in support of our Pro Life initiatives.
Friday - March 27, 2015 - Despite the colder weather and occasional snow flurries, our guys are out soliciting donations in support of the developmentally disabled this weekend. Good work, men! Pictured here are brothers Ed Queen, Dan Vaseau and Tim Higgins.
Sunday - March 22, 2015 - Msgr. Kern Council held a Corporate Communion today at 10:00 Mass at St. Thomas a'Becket Church. It was followed by "coffee & donuts" sponsored by the Knights for the entire parish in the Family Life Center. Kern Council also conducted a membership drive during the event. Thanks to all who attended and enjoyed breakfast on the Knights! Also thanks to those men who expressed an interest in joining the ranks of the Knights of Columbus! You'll be glad you did! (click on any picture for a larger view)
Wednesday - February 11, 2015 - Ron Socia was recognized as our February Knight of the Month. Ron has done a super job filling in as Recorder while Ron Fournier is recovering from knee surgery. Steve Moore & family were recognized as our February Family of the Month. Steve and family provided great assistance pitching in at our last pancake breakfast, just 10 days after Steve joined the order! Congrats to both Ron (pictured left below) and Steve (pictured right below) and thanks so much for your support of our council!
Thursday - January 22, 2015 - Tonight we welcomed two new brothers to the order and to Kern Council #8284! Welcome brothers Chuck Badnarik and Steve Moore! Pictured here after a special 1st Degree Ceremony are left to right: Insurance Agent Greg Rapelje, Deputy Grand Knight David Lengel, Membership Director Bob Yancey, Chuck Badnarik, Steve Moore, Grand Knight Hans Hansen and Lecturer Denny McCann.
Wednesday - January 21, 2015 - Highlights from the Kern Council #8284 Jan 21st general meeting: Jorge Villanueva was recognized as the January Knight of the Month. Congrats Jorge! Also, our 2013/2014 Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight and Membership Director received special recognition pins for our council's Star Council Award for that fraternal year. The pins were presented by District Deputy, Mike Kisabeth.
Left picture below, L to R: Jorge Villanueva, GK Hans Hansen. Right picture below: L to R: 2013/2014 DGK Denny McCann, Membership Director David Lengel, GK Hans Hansen and District Deputy Mike Kisabeth.
Left picture below, L to R: Jorge Villanueva, GK Hans Hansen. Right picture below: L to R: 2013/2014 DGK Denny McCann, Membership Director David Lengel, GK Hans Hansen and District Deputy Mike Kisabeth.
Sunday - January 18, 2015 - Congratulations to all contest participants and winners in our annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw competition held this afternoon! Boys and girls aged 9 thru 14 participated. Winners now move on the K of C District level competition coming up in a couple of weeks. Good luck to our kids at the next level!
Sunday - January 18, 2015 - Msgr Clement Kern Council #8284 welcomed two new brothers to our council in a major degree ceremony today, Madhu Krishnamurthy & Steve Celeste. Also, Brother Dave Trost received his 2nd & 3rd degrees today. Congrats to all three of these gentlemen! Pictured here (L to R) are Insurance agent Greg Rapelje, Madhu Krishnamurthy, Dave Trost, Steve Celeste, Brother Lucas Phan (who sponsored Madhu), and Membership Director Bob Yancey. Bob also served as Steve's sponsor.
Sunday - December 28, 2014 - Read below about a new charity effort we participated in this year - Christmas in the Philippines. Msgr. Kern Council teamed up with Brother Ron Rathbun, Fr. Victor Renaud Council in Plymouth and a local K of C council in the Philippines to assist needy families in the Philippines with nutritious food this Christmas season. Nice work brothers!
From Brother Ron Rathbun, Fr. Victor Renaud Council: 20 years ago The Fr Victor Renaud Council of the Knights of Columbus in Plymouth Michigan started "CHRISTMAS IN THE PHILIPPINES". Members of the council donate funds to buy food in Bacolod Philippines to be given to the poor. In 2014 4 Michigan councils participated. Fr Victor Renaud of Plymouth, St. Edith of Livonia, St Fabian of Farmington Hills, and Msgr. Clement Kern Council of Canton, Michigan. This year with donations from two families of knights from the Renaud council, Tab Morin and Ron Rathbun the program added a feeding program that served Arroz Caldo ( Chicken Rice Soup) and Pandesal ( Bread) to the poor before the giving of the food gifts by the councils.
From Brother Ron Rathbun, Fr. Victor Renaud Council: 20 years ago The Fr Victor Renaud Council of the Knights of Columbus in Plymouth Michigan started "CHRISTMAS IN THE PHILIPPINES". Members of the council donate funds to buy food in Bacolod Philippines to be given to the poor. In 2014 4 Michigan councils participated. Fr Victor Renaud of Plymouth, St. Edith of Livonia, St Fabian of Farmington Hills, and Msgr. Clement Kern Council of Canton, Michigan. This year with donations from two families of knights from the Renaud council, Tab Morin and Ron Rathbun the program added a feeding program that served Arroz Caldo ( Chicken Rice Soup) and Pandesal ( Bread) to the poor before the giving of the food gifts by the councils.
Sunday - December 14, 2014 -
Approximately 70 Knights and family
attended our annual Christmas party this year! A great time was had by all! We had
great food, great company and some fun singing Christmas carols! A special “thank you”
goes to the Hansen and Lengel families for working hard to make our party a success. Enjoy the fun all over again with the pictures below (click on any picture for larger views)!
Saturday - December 13, 2014 - Msgr. Clement Kern Council once again sponsored the "Breakfast with Santa" breakfast put on by the St. Thomas a'Becket Youth Group. The kids in the youth group did the work and our Knights supervised their work. They did an outstanding job and the parents, grandparents and kids in attendance all seemed to have a great time. Nice work men!
Wednesday - November 19, 2014 - At this week's general meeting, Msgr. Kern Council formally received the Star Council Award for fraternal year 2013/14. Below (left photo), GK Hans Hansen (left) is receiving the award from District Deputy Mike Kisabeth (right). Also at this meeting, PGK Ron Fournier was named the November Knight of the Month. Ron (right photo, right) is shown receiving his award certificate from GK Hansen. Congrats to Ron! And congrats to Msgr Kern Council!
Sunday - November 9, 2014 - Msgr. Clement Kern Council #8284 celebrated a Corporate Communion today. At church we remembered in prayer those members who are no longer with us. Afterward, we enjoyed some fraternity at breakfast together!
Saturday - November 8, 2014 - Congratulations and welcome to two new brothers who joined our order in a degree ceremony this weekend. Pictured below (left to right) are Insurance Agent Greg Rapelje and our two new Msgr. Kern Council brothers Roger Kreager and Stephen Vargo. Welcome Roger and Stephen!
Saturday - November 1, 2014 - Today we welcomed another new brother to the order and to Msgr. Kern Council #8284...Keith Barker was initiated today as a Third Degree Knight in a major degree ceremony in Taylor. Welcome, Keith! Pictured below (L to R) are Membership Director Bob Yancey, Keith Barker and Grand Knight Hans Hansen.
Sunday - October 26, 2014 - Msgr. Kern Council's Pumpkin Decorating contest was a big success this afternoon! Lots of happy kids and proud parents showing lots of artistry with their pumpkins! Here's a sampling of the fun today! When the kids were done painting, they enjoyed hot dogs and snacks and something to drink as well. A fun time for all!
Friday - October 24, 2014 - We generally do a card night on the last Friday of every month. It’s a fun time to spend some “fraternity” time with a few of your brothers playing very low stakes poker. Nobody loses more than $5. Attached is the group of brothers enjoying each others company that night! Yes, despite appearances, they are enjoying themselves!!! Consider joining the fun at our next Card Night!
Wednesday - October 8, 2014 - Our Knight of the Month for October is Bob Yancey. Our Family of the Month for September is the Denny McCann family. Bob was recognized for his great work as Membership Director and his support of our Golf Outing. Denny and his wife Kathy were recognized for their efforts in support of our Special Olympics initiatives. Thanks to both Bob and Denny for all they do (and their families do) for our council! Also recognized publicly this month for his September KOM award was Andy Emmert, who was recognized for a job well done in running our council golf league again this year. Below are pictures of Bob, Denny and Andy receiving their awards from GK Hans Hansen at out October 8th business meeting.
September 27 & 28th - Michigan State Council sponsored a Special Olympics soccer tournament in Canton. Members of Msgr Kern council along with other councils and family members supported the event by cooking and serving food throughout the tournament. Over 1000 hot dogs were served to hungry participants, families and fans! Sam’s Club was kind enough to provide the food. Below is a picture of the Knights of Columbus support team. Thanks to all of our council volunteers for helping to make this event happen!
Sunday - September 21, 2014 - Msgr Kern Council was very pleased to welcome three new brothers to the order and to our council at a Major Degree ceremony today! Pictured below (left to right) are GK Hans Hansen, Chijioke Oparaji, Bernie Giardot, Jorge Villanueva, and Membership Director Bob Yancey. Welcome Jioke, Bernie and Jorge!
Wednesday - September 17, 2014 - Congratulations to the David Lengel family for being named our Council's Family of the Month for September! Congratulations to Andy Emmert for being named our September Knight of the Month as well! Thank you both for all the good work you do for our council! Pictured below is David Lengel receiving his award from GK Hans Hansen.
Sunday - September 14, 2014 - Fr. Chris Maus was officially installed as Pastor of St. Thomas a'Becket parish today by Bishop Francis Reiss. He was supported by the Pope John XXIII Assembly Color Corps and all his brothers from Msgr. Kern Council #8284 in attendance. Congrats and best wishes to Fr. Chris!
Sunday - September 7, 2014 - Kern Council Knights seen in action at the St. Thomas a'Becket parish picnic! Good work men!
Sunday - August 10, 2014 - Msgr. Kern Council held a Corporate Communion at 12:00 Mass at St. Thomas a'Becket church followed by installation of council officers for fraternal year July 2014/2015. Pictures below show many of us in church and our council officer team at the installation. Also pictured are Fr. Chris Maus, pastor of St. Thomas a'Becket parish and Kern Council Chaplain, and Mike Kisabeth, Knights of Columbus District Deputy and Installation Officer. Grand Knight Hans Hansen is also pictured with Mike Kisabeth. (Click on any picture to see a larger version.)
July 26, 2014 - Fr. Chris Maus is the new pastor of St. Thomas a’Becket Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He just recently transferred into our council and has agreed to be our new Chaplain as well. He was good enough to attend our officers meeting in July to introduce himself and offer his support for our council activities. Thank you, Fr. Chris! We are happy to have you as our Chaplain and look forward to your spiritual guidance!
July 22, 2014 - Msgr. Kern Council awarded Holiday Market owners, John and Lisa Pardington, a special award today for being a great partner in supporting our twice-a-year Tootsie Roll drives. We have raised thousands of dollars every year with the Pardington’s assistance. Pictured below, left to right, are Lisa & John Pardington, and Dan Vaseau, our Tootsie Roll Drive Co-Chairman. The award recognizes Holiday Market as our “Most Valuable Sponsor”. Thank you John & Lisa for all you do in support of our efforts to help the developmentally disabled community!
July 16, 2014 - Pictured below at our July general meeting are GK Hans Hansen (left) and PGK and current Chancellor Ed Harkins (right). Ed is receiving his 2013-2014 Knight of the Year award. Thanks go out to Ed for all he did in support of our council this past year!
The Star Council Award is the highest distinction any council can realize. It takes into consideration membership and insurance growth as well as programming activities reported in each of the six program categories of our “Surge...with Service” program, e.g. Church Activities, Community Activities, Council Activities, Family Activities, Culture of Life Activities and Youth Activities. This is the second consecutive year our council has earned this prestigious award. Well done, men! Following is a note from GK Hans Hansen about this year's award.
Friday - July 4, 2014
I have been advised that our Council has earned the Star Council award for 2013 - 2014. Congratulations is extended to each member of the Council. To receive the award, the Council must achieve its membership objective, its insurance objective and conduct programming in specified areas.
The Columbian Award application (that we complete at the end of June) illustrates to Supreme our meeting the required programming and this cannot be done without the strong support of the membership and why congratulations is extended to you.
The achievement of the Membership and Insurance objectives is also the result of our programming. None of the people who joined our Council did so just to pay dues and attend meetings. They joined because they saw how we are active in our Parish and our Community and wished to be part of it and we welcome them! So while several people played specific roles in bringing the new members into the order or in adding insurance members, in addition to recognizing the Membership Director, the Field Agent and those who sponsored and mentored our new members, congratulations also goes to our members who participate in conducting our events.
Thanks to all of you for making the Star Council Award a reality!
Vivat Jesus
Hans Hansen GK
Msgr Clement Kern Council #8284
Knights of Columbus
Wednesday - June 18, 2014 - At our June general meeting, Grand Knight Hans Hansen announced the recipients of this year's Knight of the Year and Family of the Year awards. Past Grand Knight and current Chancellor Ed Harkins was named the council Knight of the Year. Past Trustee and Past Membership Director Ron Socia and his wife Betty were named our Family of the Year. Congratulations to Ed & Ron and a big "thank you" for your many contributions to our council! Pictured here are the award plaques for KOY and FOY.
Thursday - June 5, 2014 - Msgr. Kern Council conducted a prayer service and rosary tonight at St. Thomas a'Becket Church. The traveling icon of the Immaculate Conception is in our council's possession for a week. It will be available for viewing in the chapel through next Tuesday, June 10th. At that evening's 7:00 Mass, the icon will be on display in the church and Fr. Tim will recognize its presence in his homily comments. Please consider attending Mass that night! Brother Tom Rhein led our prayer service tonight. Thank you, Tom! (Click on the pictures below to enlarge.)
Saturday - May 31, 2014 - On May 31st, three additional brothers joined our order and our council in another major degree ceremony. Pictured below left to right are GK Hans Hansen, new members Bill DesOrmeau, Ben Keyserling, and Bob Yancey. Far right is brother Larry Broyles who served as sponsor for our new brothers. Nice work, Larry! Welcome Bill, Ben and Bob to Msgr. Kern Council!
Saturday - May 24, 2014 - Knights of Columbus Michigan State Convention 2014 - A new slate of state officers was elected at the annual state convention on Mackinac Island at the Grand Hotel this Memorial Day weekend. Kern Council delegates attending and voting on behalf of our council were Grand Knight Hans Hansen (below left) and Past Grand Knight Ed Harkins (below right). A living rosary was performed by the 4th Degree Color Corp on Friday morning, always a highlight of the convention.
COUNCIL NEWS NOTICE : Monday - May 19th, 2014
Everyone is invited to gather at Buffalo Wild Wings in Canton for lunch, a snack or dinner to remember Anthony Guastella, son of our Worthy Treasurer Larry Guastella and his wife Cali.
Come join friends, family and Team Anthony walkers for a delicious meal, refreshments and conversation in a fundraiser to benefit Children’s Leukemia Foundation (CLF). There will be 50/50s and gift basket raffles in the evening. It is an important organization that helps families battling Leukemia. If you can’t be with us, please consider contributing directly to Team Anthony to support The Walk this year in Troy on June 21st. Use the link below to make your contribution if you would care to donate that way.
Bring the certificate below and BW’s will contribute 20% of your total purchase to CLF.
The certificate is good all day and also applies for carry-outs.
When: May 28, 2014 – ALL Day
Where: 41980 Ford Rd Canton, MI 734-844-9404
How: Dine-in or Carry out.
http://events.leukemiamichigan.org/site/TR/Walk/General?team_id=3410&pg=team&fr_id=1390
Everyone is invited to gather at Buffalo Wild Wings in Canton for lunch, a snack or dinner to remember Anthony Guastella, son of our Worthy Treasurer Larry Guastella and his wife Cali.
Come join friends, family and Team Anthony walkers for a delicious meal, refreshments and conversation in a fundraiser to benefit Children’s Leukemia Foundation (CLF). There will be 50/50s and gift basket raffles in the evening. It is an important organization that helps families battling Leukemia. If you can’t be with us, please consider contributing directly to Team Anthony to support The Walk this year in Troy on June 21st. Use the link below to make your contribution if you would care to donate that way.
Bring the certificate below and BW’s will contribute 20% of your total purchase to CLF.
The certificate is good all day and also applies for carry-outs.
When: May 28, 2014 – ALL Day
Where: 41980 Ford Rd Canton, MI 734-844-9404
How: Dine-in or Carry out.
http://events.leukemiamichigan.org/site/TR/Walk/General?team_id=3410&pg=team&fr_id=1390
Sunday - May 18th, 2014 - Kern Council at work this morning preparing and serving a delicious warm breakfast for participants at Canton's Relay for Life. Good work men!
Saturday - May 17th, 2014 - Kern Council is supporting Relay for Life Canton this weekend! We are also serving breakfast at RFL Sunday morning at 7:30 for participants and friends in Heritage Park. Please support the "fight". Thanks!
Wednesday - May 14, 2014 - At our May general meeting, two Knights were recognized for their fine efforts leading our recent Spring Tootsie Roll Drive. Gene Borieo (below left) received the May Knight of the Month award and Dan Vaseau (below center) and family received the May Family of the Month award. GK Hans Hansen (below right) made the presentation. Congrats Gene & Dan!
Sunday - May 4th, 2014 - Major Degree today and we welcomed four new brothers into the Knights of Columbus and Msgr Kern Council. Left to right...GK Hans Hansen, Matt Walker, Eric Hunsanger, Mike Pisano, Tony Kelso, and MD David Lengel. Welcome Matt, Eric, Mike and Tony!
Earlier this week, we also welcomed Deacon Steve Morello to the order and Msgr Kern Council. Welcome Deacon Steve too!
Earlier this week, we also welcomed Deacon Steve Morello to the order and Msgr Kern Council. Welcome Deacon Steve too!
Saturday - April 12th, 2014 - Kern Council is conducting our Spring Tootsie Roll Drive this weekend in support of the developmentally disabled community. We will be stationed at Holiday Market, Richardson's Drug Store and at St. Thomas a'Becket church after all weekend Masses. Please be generous with your donations...and enjoy a Tootsie Roll on us!
Wednesday - April 9th, 2014 - At our April general meeting, we recognized two Knights for their fine efforts in support of our council over the past month. Chris Wrosch was named the Knight of the Month. George Peters and family were our Family of the Month. Pictured below are Chris (left) and George (right)...both receiving their awards from Grand Knight Hans Hansen. Congratulations Chris & George!
Kern Council concluded a very successful Charity Poker event at Northville Downs March 31 - April 2, 2014. Thanks to all those brothers who volunteered their time! Pictured here (left) are brothers John Spencer & Tom Kish who kicked off our efforts on the first shift Monday, March 31st. Pictured (right) are brothers Chis Wrosch & Lucas Phan who worked the late shift and "sold out" all our chips! Nice work, guys!
