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Official Publication of Assembly No. 1839
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3777- Eighteen Mile Road - Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Website: http://www.bvm1839.org
PROVINCIAL WEBSITE
MICHIGAN DISTRICT #1 WEBSITE
OFFICERS OF THE ASSEMBLY
Worthy Master
[email protected]
SK Clifford Wasmund PGK PFN
(586) 781-4729
www.hennepinprovince.org
www.michigandistrict1.com
From the Navigator
Sir Knights of the Fourth degree:
Vivat Jesus!
Faithful Friar
SK Rev. Steve Koehler
Faithful Navigator
SK Doug VanBuren, PGK
[email protected]
(586) 979-5456
Faithful Captain
SK Bogedin, Robert A.
[email protected]
(248) 225 4614
Faithful Admiral
SK Deacon James Gery PFN
[email protected]
(586) 446-9350
Faithful Pilot
SK Mario DiDonato
(586) 977-2774
Faithful Comptroller
SK John Corbat PGK
[email protected]
(586) 979-8754
Faithful Scribe
[email protected]
SK Joe Schanbeck PGK PFN
(248) 585-8798
Faithful Purser
SK Edward Glowniak, Jr.
[email protected]
(586) 536-6021
Faithful Inner-Sentinel
SK George O’Brien
[email protected]
(586) 979-6642
Faithful Outer-Sentinel
SK Lynn Figg PGK
[email protected]
(586-202-9628
Faithful Trustees
3Yr SK Michael Krotche, PGK
[email protected]
2 Yr SK Jim Morrison PGK, PDD
[email protected]
1Yr SK John Morgan
[email protected]
Appointees
Color-Corps Commander
SK Lawrence Sulikowski
[email protected]
Color-Corps Lt. Commander
SK Michael Grey
[email protected]
(586) 264-7608
(248) 585-2324
We are approaching the end of our fraternal year, July, 2014 and with our
elections of 2014 – 2015 Officers my two year term as your Faithful
Navigator will come to an end.
So many changes have taken place since I was elected in June of 2012. We
have become financially stable by holding our own charity events. We have
relocated down Ryan road a couple of times and found a welcoming home at
Ss. Cyril & Methodius Church with Father Ben. Our Lord has called quite a
few Sir Knights and Ladies home to be with Him, they will be missed. I
believe we have a strong and dedicated group of officers to lead our
Assembly forward. And I am proud to be a member of Blessed Virgin Mary
Assembly 1839 and what has been accomplished by all of my brother Sir
Knights. Although our Assembly continues to grow with new members
joining, we must actively ask our 3rd degree brother Knights at our council
meetings to join the 4th degree.
I want to acknowledge a few Sir Knights that have given me advice, council
and support during my term as Faithful Navigator, SK Joe Honce, PFN, for
advice & guidance,; SK John Corbat for keeping us aware of being financial
sound; SK Bob Bogedin, Faithful Captain, for taking on the Captain’s
position with little knowledge of what was expected; SK Ed Glowniak, Jr. for
stepping into the Purser’s position when SK Charles Jennings unexpectedly
passed on; SK Larry Sulikowski, Color Corps Commander, who’s
commitment to the Color Corps and for chairing “books for veterans”
program is exemplary. Thank you for your support and contributions to the
Knights of Columbus and our Assembly.
How true these words are “I could not have done this without the support of”
my lovely wife, Joan. Not only supporting me as Faithful Navigator, but,
taking on the position of First Lady of our LOTA. Thank you for all you do
for me and the Knights of Columbus, I am truly blessed.
(586) 247-0334
The support that the LOTA gives to our Assembly has certainly not been
overlooked by the Sir Knights. We thank you for all that you do for the
Assembly. Our Flag retirement ceremony would not run as smoothly or be as
successful.
(586) 383-4263
Fraternally,
(586) 566.0242
Doug Van Buren
Faithful Navigator
COMMANDER NEWS
My fellow Sir Knights,
Summer is here, and we have a lot of activities to which we have been requested. May has passed and I want to thank you all
for coming out to the assignments. It was a difficult month for me personally because I do not miss many assignments and I
enjoy your companionship, but, family matters came first. By the time this article is published at least two major events
occurred, one was Fr Val’s 60th Anniversary Mass which was moved to June 1st, and Fr Fabian’s 90th Birthday Mass on June
8th. Again, I want to thank all of the Sir Knights who came out in support.
Upcoming Assignments:
June 14th (Saturday) 4:30 PM Corporate Communion of Council 11957 @ at St Therese Lisieux Parish (48115
Schoenherr Road Shelby Twp. the parish is between 21 & 22 Mile roads)
June 15th (Sunday) 10:00 AM 50 Anniversary Mass of St Ephrem Parish celebrated by Archbishop Vigeron (38900
Dodge Park Sterling Heights Corner of Dodge Park & 17 Mile)
June 22nd (Sunday) 10:00 AM Corpus Christi Mass & Procession at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Slovak Parish (41233
Ryan Rd. Sterling Heights)
June 29th (Sunday) 10:30 AM St Nicholas Council #7011 Corporate Communion Mass @ St Rene Parish (35955
Ryan, Sterling Heights just north of 15 Mile on West side of Ryan)
July 1st (Tuesday) Canada Day Parade in Windsor Ontario Canada – Please keep this date open as I know that the
invitation is coming but I do not have all of the details yet.
July 5th (Saturday) 9:00 AM Ss Cyril & Methodius Feast Day Mass @ Ss. Cyril & Methodius Slovak Parish (41233
Ryan Rd. Sterling Heights)
July 13th (Saturday) 12:00 (Noon) American Polish Festival Mass @ American Polish Century Club (33204 Maple
Lane, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 – North East corner of 14 Mile and Maple Lane) The CC is requested to
fall out at 11:15 AM.
July 23rd (Wednesday) 7:00 PM Polish Mass (part of the Novena to Ste. Anne) @ Ste. Anne de Detroit Church (1000
St. Anne Street, Detroit east of Ambassador Bridge between Vernor and Fort Street – 1 block east of
the Ambassador Bridge)
Aug 10th (Sunday) 10:30 AM The Madonna de Trapani Procession and Mass at Holy Family Parish
(641 Chrysler Drive, Detroit 48226 – going South on I-75 exit Lafayette Street, Greektown exit,
continue South on Service drive 2 lights to church on right)
Please mark your calendars for these upcoming assignments.
Important: All the times are actual event start times.
Please be there at least ½ hour before event start or at the time that is specified in the assignment.
Please check out the 4th Degree Blessed Virgin Mary Assembly web site (http://www.bvm1839.org) or the 4th degree link at St
Nicholas Council web site (http://kofc7011sterlinghgts.org/) and attend the meetings to keep up with the latest requests. Please
leave your Name, Current Phone Number and E-Mail addresses so that we can contact you in case of any changes. If you
have any questions about any assignment call me at Home (586) 756-5147 or Cell (586) 383-4263 or E-Mail
[email protected] .
SK Larry Sulikowski
Commander
Captain’s Corner
Fellow Sir Knights, of the BVM 1839 Assembly
Vivat Jesus!
HAPPY FATHERS DAY:
Father's Day is June 15, 2014. It is a celebration honoring Fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and
the influence of fathers in society. Father's Day is an occasion to mark and celebrate the contribution that your own
father has made to your life. Many people send or give cards or gifts to their fathers. Common Father's Day gifts
include sports items or clothing, electronic gadgets, outdoor cooking supplies and tools for household maintenance.
However, being a good Catholic Father requires leadership, strength, fortitude and Faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Our strength will come through the practice of our Catholic Religion. Taking our Family to Church, and leading
them through the practice of the Catholic Faith. Jesus would want a Father to be: Be a Father first and foremost.
Everything else is secondary. Be gentle, be patient, be loving. Always be there. Love their mother, turn off your cell
phone, have a job, have patience, forgive, be tough, love them, save money, and, remember, they watch
EVERYTHING YOU DO...EVERYTHING. No matter what happens, never lose faith in God or yourself, and
never give up hope. Prayer gives us strength, and through Prayer we can accomplish God’s will. Happy Father’s
Day.
The BVM 1839 2014-15 Election of Officers:
Congratulations to our fellow Sir Knights that have accepted their nominations, and have allowed Our BVM
Assembly to vote them into their Office. These Sir Knights have agreed to help navigate Our Assembly through the
challenges of the coming year. It is advised, that we support and pray, that they will be able to meet these
challenges, and navigate with smooth sailing.
Annual BVM 1839 Assemblies Picnic: Friday, August 22nd, 2014:
We will have our annual picnic. All are invited and welcomed please come hungry and come ready to enjoy some
fellowship. Our annual Picnic will be held in the Rain tree Park Shelter [same as last year]. Rain tree Park is located
@ 3775 John R Rd, Troy, MI 48083, West side off John R Rd., Between Wattles Rd [17 Mile] and Big Beaver [16
Mile or Metropolitan Parkway]
Annual BVM 1839 Flag Retirement Ceremony:
Tuesday, September 02nd, 2014, at 7:00 PM, the BVM 1839 will hold its Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony in the
back parking lot of Ss. Cyril & Methodius Slovak Catholic Church at 41233 Ryan Rd. This year we will have
fireworks displayed at this Ceremony. If anyone has, or knows of anyone that has worn U.S. flag[s], please bring
them to our K of C – BVM room at 3777 18 mile Rd., Sterling Hghts., MI. 48304
2014 Fall Exemplification:
The 4th Degree Fall Exemplification will be held on September 20, 2014 at De Carlo's Banquet and Convention
Center located at 6015 East Ten Mile Road (E. of Mound Road), Warren 48091. The price for the candidate will
remain at $70.00 and priests are free. There will be a Ladies Program which will remain free of charge for those
ladies wishing to attend. The cost of the dinner for wives and/or friends will remain the same at $30.00 per person.
Should the candidate choose to purchase a class photograph, which is optional, the cost is only $6.00. All Sir
Knights are encouraged to ask a 3rd Degree member from their Council to become a Sir Knight this coming Fall.
Our Class Honoree is yet to be determined.
SK Bob Bogedin, Faithful Captain
[email protected]
Cell 248 225 4614
Hello Ladies,
Our next meeting will be on the third Thursday in June, which is the 19th.
We had a good attendance at our May meeting and we were able to vote on some things.
We did conduct nominations and all those currently holding positions in our LOTA agreed to continue. The only
position not filled was First Lady. Sir Knight Michael Gray was elected Faithful Navigator but Lady Joanne Gray
will not be able to assume the position of First Lady for health reasons. So it was agreed that Lady Joan would
continue to fill that position.
Please prayerfully consider your participation in our LOTA, it can be and will be a wonderful way to support and
encourage our Sir Knights.
We were also able to vote on a donation to Michigan Military Moms. Lady Sonia agreed to contact them and
inquire as to what form our donation would take, either monetary or items to stock their hospitality room. We
voted to contribute $100 to help them out.
Lady Sonia also suggested we again collected canned food and non-perishable items to the Vietnam Veterans
Pantry. She and Sir Knight Joe Honce became aware of the fact that they help lots of people, not only Vietnam War
Vets.
Have a wonderful and Blessed Summer.
Lady Joan Van Buren
Ladies Celebrating
June Birthdays
Lady Paula Schmidt
6-04
Lady Judie Schanbeck
6-14
Lady Joyce Nowakowski 6-15
Lady Bernice Corbat 6-26
Many blessings!
FIRST LADY:
SECOND LADY:
PURSER:
SCRIBE:
SGT AT ARMS:
TRUSTEE:
TRUSTEE:
TRUSTEE:
LOTA OFFICERS
2013-2014
Joan VanBuren
Vacant
Sylvia Bieniek
Sonia Honce
Bernice Corbat
Paula Schmidt
Estelle Mandell
Patricia O’Brien
(586) 979-5456
(586) 739-2852
(248) 879-8972
(586) 979-8754
(586) 978-9118
(586) 979-6642
JUNE 2014
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July 1
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Corpus Christi
Mass &
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St Nicholas
Council
Corporate
Communion St
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Ss Cyril &
Methodius
Feast Day
Canada Day
Parade in
Windsor
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Newsletter Deadline the 1st of each month. [email protected]
Remember us in your prayers….
Please remember in your prayers those who are
sick, or in distress….
SK Deacon Jim Gery, PFN
SK Jerry Schmidt
SK Dan Looby
SK Dan Weaver, PFN
SK Norman Podgorski
SK Jerry Schmidt
Lady Theresa Gery
Lady Connie Conner
Lady Anna Di Donato
Lady Dee Figg
Lady Denise Mercier
Lady Mary Pawlik
Lady Susan Rondeau
Lady Kathy Staskowski
Lady Marianna Welsh
Lady Fran Janick
Lady Diane Sulikowski
Lady Beverly Baird
Blessings to all Sir Knights
Celebrating June Birthdays!
SK John Szczerba
SK Fawzi Tomey
SK Jan Krzysztalowicz
SK Kenneth Forrest
SK Phillip McCown
SK Frederick Schanbeck
SK John Messina
SK Richard Poupard
SK Bryan Whittle
SK James Jaczkowski
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Pray for all our friends, extended family members,
and for all the men and women serving in our
Armed Forces; that they may return to their
families unharmed.
SAVE THE DATE
Annual BVM Picnic 8-22-14
1839 Flag Retirement 9-02-14
Fall Exemplification 9-22-14
JUNE WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
SK George & Lady Patricia O’Brien 6-07
SK Jerome & Lady Paula Schmidt 6-04
SK Michael & Lady Joanne Gray 6-18
SK James & Dana Stempnik 6-19
SK Lynn & Lady Dee Figg 6-23
SK Lawrence & Diane Sulikowski 6-28
Thank you for the loving example of God’s love
in the sacrament of marriage.
Contact Kate Messina, Editor at 586-979-3222 for corrections.