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F O U R T H D E G R E E S W O R D O F F R E E D O M P U B L I S H E D M O N T H L Y B Y : T H E L A N S I N G A S S E M B L Y # 3 3 3 4

E-Edition #E005

June 2012 “The Official Newsletter of Assembly #3334”

From Our WF Navigator 1

Prayer List 2

Events 2

Faithful Friar’s Word 3

Supreme Knight Letter 5

Commander’s Comments 6

Birthdays 7

Anniversaries 7

Next Meeting 8

Inside this Issue:

Special Points of

Interest:

Special Events

NEXT MEETING—June 19, 2012,

7:30 P.M. @ K of C Hall

Remember to send your contact

information and birthdays and

anniversaries to SK Chris Hanson

Thank You Patrons

Newsletter Staff

Editor: SK Gordon T. Satoh Gordon.GTSConsulting@gmail.com

Printing and Assembly:

SK Gordon T. Satoh

Distribution: SK Gaylend Meeks, WFN

The Lansing Assembly

Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus

1531 E. Michigan Ave.

Lansing, MI. 48912-2299

Worthy Sir Knights and Ladies:

By the time you read this, Memorial Day will have come and gone. Of course

this day is a day of reflection to remember those who have made the ultimate

sacrifice for our Country. As 4th degree Knights we especially honor those

who were Catholic Americans.

Catholic patriots have not only lived and died but continue to live as patriots

for our country on a daily basis. All of us, in every vocation, should be living

a life of Catholic American Patriotism, achieving the best that we can in all of

our professions. By doing this, we will set an example as Catholics, living the

Gospel, as Christ taught us to do. By doing this we will bring attention to the

great principals for which we stand as Americans: Freedom of Life; Liberty;

and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Our Church needs our help now more than ever. As we have seen in the last

few months, our Church and religious freedom for all has been attacked by

our government to the point where many in our faith have had to bring legal

action against our government.

I for one am more proud than I think I have ever been to be Catholic. Our

Church has taken a leadership role for all faiths. I firmly resolve to defend

my Church and my Country in any way that I can. I plan to let as many people

know that my Catholic faith is the driving force in my life and that I submit to

only one master….Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I plan to educate myself and

be as charitable as I can be. I plan to complete my responsibility by voting for

those people and proposals that will most benefit the Church despite my polit-

ical party preference.

May God bless you and keep you in his care in

this a pivotal year for religious freedom and

may God Bless America!

Fraternally,

Gaylend Meeks - FN - Assembly #3334

From Our Worthy Faithful Navigator

The Family of SK Michael Bellgowan

SK Nick Scamuffo—Health

SK Lysle Smith—Health

All whom have asked for our prayers

on their journeys.

Let us continue to pray for our Country and all of those

who work to make this a better place to live, recalling

especially as the value and sanctity of life are continu-

ously under assault by secularism and apathy.

John F. Kennedy (Inaugural Address, Jan. 20, 1961): "The rights of man come not from the generosity of the state, but from the hand of God."

Prayer for the Sick

Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the sick, we turn to

you in this time of illness. O Dearest

Comforter of the troubled, alleviate our worry and

sorrow with your gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength

to accept this burden. Dear God, we place our worries in your

hands. We place our sick under your care and humbly ask that

you restore your servant to health again. Above all, grant us the

grace to acknowledge your will and know that whatever you do,

you do for the love of us. Watch, O Lord, with those who wake,

or watch, or weep tonight, and give your angels charge over

those who sleep. Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ.

Rest your weary ones. Bless your dying ones. Soothe your suf-

fering ones. Pity your afflicted ones. Shield your joyous ones. And for all your love's sake. Amen.

Lansing Assembly remembers our

fallen Brothers...

Pray the Rosary at www.RosaryPilgrimage.net

Page 2 Prayer Lis t

EVENTS: June 9th Resurrection Golf Outing ($55) 8:00am – 2:00pm (Highland Hills) June 12th Mother Teresa House Breakfast 8:00am – 9:00am

June 14th 4th Degree Flag Retirement Ceremony 8:00pm – 10:00pm (at Council Hall) June 19th 4th Degree Meeting (Open Meeting) 6:30pm – 10:00pm (at Council Hall) June 24th Cristo Rey Family Mass – CHARTER 12:00pm – 2:00pm (NEW COUNCIL)

June 24th Jordyn Wieber Benefit BBQ—Olympic Gymnast—St. Jude, Dewitt—1:00pm

July 14th 8th Annual IHM Golf Outing – Eagle View 8:00am – 2:00pm July 21st Last District II Meeting – Ann Arbor To Be Announced

July 28th IHM Annual Car Wash – North Parking Lot 8:00am – 3:00pm July 28th – 29th IHM 4th Annual Paper Drive 8:00am – 5:00pm

August 17th Lansing Lugnuts Vocation Celebration 6:00pm – 10:00pm

A Few Comments from the Editor The promise of rain did not hold the Knights back, and 78 Color Guard from across the state responded to the callout for the

Second Annual Living Rosary on the grounds of the State Capitol. Our presence was recognized and had a profound impact. There is an account of one woman whom had not prayed the rosary for 17 years. Because of the Living Rosary, she picked up a

rosary and started praying again. The impact even on a single soul makes all the effort worth it. Do all for God’s glory!

Page 3 Fai th fu l Fr ia r ’ s Words

Reflections

From our Worthy Faithful Friar—Fr. George Daisy

Dear Brother Knights,

I can’t believe it is summer already for it seems only yesterday that the buds were

forming upon the trees. Regardless of how quickly time seems to pass summer’s arrival of-

fers us the opportunity to do different types of activities. Like taking a stroll and delighting in

the beauty and splendor of creation while pausing to give thanks to God for all of his good

gifts.

Beyond this it is my hope that each of you will have the opportunity to take a summer

vacation. So you can get a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of your regular routine to rest

and recharge your batteries. So you have the opportunity to spend extra time with family and

friends you cherish.

In closing I hope these summer months bring many graces and blessings to each of you

and your families. Know that as always I remember each of you and your families in my dai-

ly prayers.

God’s Peace,

Fr. George Daisy

SK Hector M. Arroyo, Jr.

SK Louis Axeman, Jr.

SK Kenneth E. Balcer

SK Richard J. Ballor

SK Lawrence E. Blatnik

SK Michael P. Bobinski

SK Thomas R. Bouman

SK Scott R. Cole

SK William M. Currie, PFN,

GK

SK Dr. John T. Day, DDS

SK Peter A. Deprekel

SK Louis B. Ebaugh

SK Steven J. Elias

SK John T. Finn

SK Thomas J. Fox

SK Stephen H. Gauss

SK Michael J. Gillenkirk

SK Dr. Jorge Gomez

SK Terrence P. Grady

SK Joseph Hanley

SK Christopher W. Hanson, DD,GK SK Dennis G. Jenkins

SK Charles R. Jonckheere

SK Lance C. Lemon

SK James P. Lenhard

SK Mark J. Lenhard

SK Frank A. Levandowski

SK Vic Mankowski

SK Paul C. Mapes

SK John M. Matuszak

SK Robert J. McGowan

SK Robert F. McNeely

SK Larry L. Meyer

SK Clark R. Miller

SK Donald K. Morgan

SK Kevin J. Neugent

SK Michael J. Niemela

SK Kenneth M. Norton

SK Carl A. Ozanich

SK Robert L. Pichey

SK Rod D. Poland

SK Thomas Quasarano

SK Daniel K. Reinecke, PFN

SK Howard D. Robbins

SK Nicholas A. Scamuffo

SK Robert F. Selig

SK Joseph N. Shank

SK Bryan R. Smith

SK Ronald J. Styka

SK William J. Swords, DO

SK Randal S. Telesz

SK Stephen J. Tews

SK Jean Paul Uwayo

SK Arthur J. Weber

SK Joseph W. Werner

SK Matthew J. Whybra, GK

SK William J. Cleary

SK Clement Cormier

SK Francis J. Courter

SK Daniel L. Frank

SK Robert E. Heinritz

SK George E. Merva

SK John D. Molloy

SK Peter D. Muniz

SK Stephan J. Patoprsty

SK Allen E. Pavwoski

SK Joseph V. Valenti

SK Robert E. Tetzlaff

SK Peter C. Bergin

SK Thomas J. Broughan

SK Frank D. Ghinelli

SK Dr. Richard E. Griffin

SK Donald Hillman

SK Charles F. Lewis

SK Joseph R. Maurer

SK John D. O'Doherty

SK Andrew P. Spadafore

Page 4 Sir Knight ’ s Spot l ight

Living Rosary

2012

These are some photos of the Second Annual Living Rosary at the State

Capitol. If you have an article to fill this page next month, please send it to

Gordon.GTSconsulting@gmail.com by June 25th!

Page 5 Supreme Knight Let te r

This letter was presented for distribution to all brother Knights.

Let us join our brother Knights in solidarity in prayer!

Page 2 Commander ’ s Comments

Since the April assembly meeting we had three honor guard call-outs. We were requested for April 22 at I.H.M. for their Corporate Communion and April 29 at Resurrection for their Family Mass. We were part of 78 honor guard participating in the Living Rosary on May 12 on the Capitol grounds as we stood up for Religious Liberty. We welcome anyone to join the honor guard. If you have any questions please contact me at 485-5886 or curriewmm@aol.com. Bill Currie Commander

Upcoming Call-out Schedule

6/14, Flag Retirement Ceremony, Richard Council #788 KC Hall, report time 7:30 p.m. 6/24, Corporate Communion, Cristo Rey Church, noon Mass, 11:30 a.m. re-port time, reception will follow Mass. (Their new Charter is to be presented.) 8/17, Presentation of the Colors for the Knights Family Night to Celebrate Vo-cations, Cooley Law School Stadium, report time 6:00 p.m.

8th ANNUAL I.H.M. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GOLF OUTING

Eagle View Golf Club, Mason, MI Saturday, July 14, 2012 - 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

Hole Sponsorship - $100, Donations for Prizes Accepted, Donors’ Names Publicized

Call (517) 694-0026 for information or to register TO BENEFIT*

MOTHER TERESA HOUSE (providing care to the terminally ill)

AND I.H.M. COUNCIL #10542

18 Hole Golf Scramble 4 Person Team ($220 per team) Food and Prizes Included

• At least 50% of the net proceeds raised will be provided to Mother Teresa House

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Appointed Positions Friar – Rev. Fr SK George Daisy – 281-8585 Commander – SK William Currie -485-5886 Membership – SK Dennis Jenkins -449-9402 Newsletter – SK Gordon Satoh – 899-1662 Historian—SK Gordon Satoh—899-1662

Inner Sentinel – SK Steve Elias -347-8908

Outer Sentinel – SK Chuck Jonckheere – 646-0951

Trustee – SK Frank Levandowski – 702-9262

Trustee – SK Steve Patoprsty 381-8358

Trustee – SK Bruce Babb – 651-6330

Comptroller - SK Chris Hanson -371-3198

Purser – SK Carl Ozanich – 485-9755

Scribe – SK Ken Balcer -485-7646

2012/2013 Officers and Appointees

Committee Chairs

Wellness SK Joe Gauthier

Admissions T.B.D.

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Sir Knights

Ladies

Anniversaries

Navigator SK Gaylend Meeks - 882-0010

Admiral SK Daniel Reinecke --694-0026

Captain SK John Gordon – 372-1595

Pilot SK Dan Fell – 281-9826

SK Kevin J. Neugent 06 03

SK Steven C. Raiche 06 03

SK John D. O'Doherty 06 06

SK Ricardo Centeno 06 08

SK Clyde J. Beckwith 06 09

SK Don R. Little 06 11

SK Gregory S. Scrimger 06 12

SK Howard D. Robbins 06 16

SK Michael P. Kovach 06 19

SK John T. Finn 06 19

SK David G. Zygmontowicz 06 20

SK Arnie J. Piet 06 20

SK Pat D. Ryan 06 21

SK Charles J. Kidd 06 22

SK Francis J. Courter 06 25

SK Fred J. Timock 06 26

SK Terrence P. Grady 06 27

SK Wieslaw Spiewla 06 30

Lady Donna Werner 06 02

Lady Lee Ballor 06 09

Lady Diane Mapes 06 09

Lady Katina Miller 06 10

Lady Paula Boehlert 06 15

Lady Laura Elias 06 19

Lady Marla Gauss 06 21

Lady Robin Phillips 06 26

Lady Stella Kinney 06 26

SK Brady C. Lady Ann Marie Stevenson 06 02

SK David G. Lady Ann Zygmon-towicz 06 05

SK John D. Lady Carol Molloy 06 06

SK Peter D. Lady Bertha Muniz 06 08

SK Mark J. Lady Elizabeth Lenhard 06 09

SK Rev. John A. Byers 06 10

SK Carl A. Lady Joan Ozanich 06 10

Rev. SK William R. Lugger 06 10

SK Michael A.

Lady Dena Markey 06 13

Rev. SK George Daisy 06 14

Rev. SK John M. Fain 06 14

SK Richard E.

Lady Grace Griffin 06 15

SK Nicholas A. Lady Alice Scamuffo 06 16

SK Rodney D.

Lady Therese Poland 06 20

SK Michael T.

Lady Jennifer Gardner 06 23

SK Nicholas L.

Lady Cindy Franco 06 24

SK Paul V. Lady Mary Gadola 06 29

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Our Next Assembly Meeting is:

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 6:30 P.M. at Bishop Albers Assembly 0496, K of C Hall 5300 N. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906

Next month’s meeting: July 17, 2012

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