Thank You to all who helped, I was very pleased to fill the spots easily at this, our first Algonac Art Fair refreshment tent. John Mantyk has volunteered to chair the event next year and I will try to get Mike Whitmore to co-chair. Mike was a big part of our success this year, jumping in and managing the flow of the food. We ended up with a profit of $550, left over hotdogs and pop and lots of laughs.

At last night’s business meeting we approved $4,500 to reseal and stripe our parking lot. It is in bad shape and the face lift is much needed.

Deputy Grand Knight Ted Hendrick has chosen the Food Pantry as the charity most in need of our help. We made a donation of $200 to the Algonac Food Pantry. Marion Avers has been involved since it started some 14 years ago. They receive money from United Way, but that money has to go for food items only. Their biggest need is non food items. We will be supplying paper products and cleansing items on an ongoing basis. Ken Kozlowski came up with the idea of a food bank years ago when he was the program director; better late than never.

October is a busy month, for Council families & friends we have the rib fest for $5.00 and a dish to pass on Oct. 11th, and hayride & hot dog roast w/bonfire at Rich Zech's on Oct.25^th.

We are going to need a fund raiser to support the Food Pantry. Why not bring back BBQ chicken dinners at the Hall? Open it up to the public and have the entire community support the Food Pantry.

On the subject of new members: I've been talking up the Knights of Columbus Organization, and I have the interest of 3 prospective new members. Please talk to your family and friends. We need 13 new members as well as 3 insurance members to qualify for Star Council. We need another Star Council Award and it takes an entire Council to get one. Please let me know how you can help us.

Deputy Grand Knight:

I will be chairing the Local Food Bank project for our council. I feel this is such a worthy cause and they need all the help we can give them. I made contact with Mrs. Marian Avers of the local food bank and she contacted the Voice Newspaper. Our Grand Knight Don and I in conjunction with Marian will do an article in the newspaper and publicize our joint effort with the food bank in order to get the word out. I intend this to be a local year-round support function. There is a lot of need out there and with job losses families are doubling up to help each other. If anyone is interested in helping please contact me. Any help or ideas would be very much appreciated. We will be talking more about this at the Officers and Membership meetings.

The Knights of Columbus Michigan State Council will be conducting a statewide food drive that starts October 17^th and will end November 7^th.

Speaking of membership, we sure would love to see more faces. If you need a ride call one of us. Keep tuned to the newsletter as we have lots of things going on through the fall and on into the winter holiday season. We are trying to do a couple of functions each month. If you want to help with any function please call one of us.

Deputy Grand Knight: Ted Hendrick (H) 794-7886 e-mail: sage_lake7@yahoo.com

Financial Secretary:

Congratulations to Joseph Sharrow Sr. of Goodrich, Mi. who has attained "Honorary" status in the K of C. Also, congratulations to Edwin Rollins who has attained "Honorary Life" status in the K of C.

I received approval at the September membership meeting to send $500 each to Seminarians Dave Bechill and Jeremy Burke under the RSVP program. Jim Alexie is currently enrolling Jeremy as a member of our council. We must provide examples of moral support to the seminarians in order to be eligible for the RSVP rebate so the best way to keep in contact with them is by their membership in our council so we may send them the monthly newsletters and etc....The checks will go out about mid October.

Financial Secretary, Frank Fakult

Pro-Life Director: RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY

WEEKEND OCTOBER 3^RD AND 4^TH

Brother Knights, we are being asked to financially support the St. Clair County, Right to Life Chapter. Baskets will be provided at the entrances to St. Catherine and St. Mark. Please take just a few minutes of your time to help us out. Spouses of both living and deceased members are welcome to help.

The “Rosary” (for life) will be recited at St. Catherine’s cemetery, at the monument for the UNBORN, following the last Mass, on Sunday, October 4^th.

Pro-Life Director: Bob & Jackie Ponsteele

Euchre: EUCHRE HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

I cannot believe that there are not people out there that like to play cards.

This would be a great night out during the week with some friends or family.

Euchre would be played on Monday evenings. So let’s TRY EVERYONE and get this event back.

Please call Tom Cyr at 794-0496 if you can help out. THIS IS YOUR COUNCIL

Book Sales:

This month’s book sale will be October 13^th, 14^th, and 15th from Noon to 8:00 pm.

Next months book sale will be November 17^th, 18^th, and 19^th from Noon to 6:00 pm.

Please note new closing hours start in November

John Vance – 794-5837

Program Director:

10/04 Ladies Auxiliary Baby Shower at K of C Hall after the 8:00are Mass

10/06 K of C Bldg. Assoc. meeting at K of C Hall – 7:00 pm

10/06 K of C Board meeting at K of C Hall – 8:00 pm

10/06 Exposition of Blessed Sacrament –St. Catherine’s Church after 7:30 am Mass

10/10 Hall Rental – Wedding

10/11 Rib Fest at K of C Hall Doors open at 1:00 with dinner at 2:00 call for tickets

10/13 K of C Member meeting at K of C Hall - 7:00 pm

10/13 Book Sale at K of C Hall – Noon to 8:00 pm

10/14 Book Sale at K of C Hall – Noon to 8:00 pm

10/15 Book Sale at K of C Hall – Noon to 8:00 pm

10/15 Ladies Auxiliary meeting at K of C Hall – 1:00 pm

10/17 Hall Rental – Halloween Party

10/21 Ladies Guild meeting at K of C Hall – 1:00 pm

10/22 4^th Degree meeting at Immaculate Conception – 7:30 pm

10/24 Hall Rental – Wedding

10/24 Ladies Auxiliary Pillow Case making 9:00am in the Chapel at St. Catherine’s

10/25 Hay Ride at Richard Zech-property next to 8902 Field Rd. 1:00 pm

If anyone would like to chair a small or large event for the council please feel free to call me. Remember to keep the hall clean. When you leave the hall please be sure that all lights are off and all doors are locked.

Program Director: Jim Guyette – 765-3173

Please Pray for our Brother Knights and their Families:

Joe Balow - American House Village - 3617 S. Adams Rd. - Bldg. #5 - Apt. 104

Rochester Hills, MI. 48309

Dick Koss -Village of East Harbor Nursing Home- 33875 Kiely Dr. –Chesterfield, MI. 48047

Richard Laurie-Marywood Nursing Care Center-36975 Five Mile Rd. Room 201B-Livonia, MI. 48154.

Fr. Leo Broderick - Bobby Stevens – Jim Mihalich – Daniel Gebauer –William Sadecki - Doug Bassil - Matt Fett – Lou Dubrul - Gene Elrod - John Mantyks wife Glynda - Ron Gutts wife Joan and daughter Jennifer - John Bishoff, Judy Piotrowski wife of Ted, Mary Ann Demres wife of the late George, all are at home.

Members please let your families know that when you are ill or if you should (heaven forbid) pass away to let the Grand Knight (or one of us at the bottom of this article) know.

Cards and calls are always appreciated when ill. If you know of someone or heard of someone that is ill please call Pat Lomasney 794-6096 or Ann Lines 794-9876 so we can put them on our sick list.

Insurance: Why Trust the K of C?

There are many fine life insurance companies in the marketplace today. So why should you entrust your life insurance needs, and those of your family to the Knights of Columbus?

In their rating report on the Knights of Columbus, Standard & Poor’s states that it’s ‘AAA’ rating is based upon the following strengths: extremely strong capital, very strong competitive position, extremely strong liquidity and historically strong profitability.

I would suggest that a principal reason that we were able to achieve those accolades, along with what S&P described as ‘a distinct competitive advantage, a loyal customer base and a unique rapport with clients’ is because we remain steadfastly committed to the vision of Father Michael J. McGivney, ‘Protecting Families for Generations’ by means of ‘life insurance by brother Knights for brother Knights.’

That commitment is an essential core value of the Knights of Columbus, and our core values permeate all levels of our marketing program. Our ‘Marketing Code of Ethics’ is modeled after the Ten Commandments and includes statements such as ‘Thou shall present honestly and accurately, all facts necessary to enable a member to make an informed decision.’

Our ethical principles for marketing are summed up by our Golden Rule: ‘In all my professional relationships, I pledge myself to the following rule of conduct: I shall, in light of all conditions surrounding those I serve, render that service which, under the same circumstances, I would apply to myself.’

That’s what you can expect from me, your professional Knights of Columbus field agent. I welcome the opportunity to present to you and your wife, honestly and accurately, all facts necessary for you to make a sound life insurance decision. I will render that service which, under the same circumstances, I would apply to myself.

Call me – let’s talk.

Joe Smith, FICF - 1-800-720-5632 e-mail - joseph.smith@kofc.org

Membership Corner:

We had a Membership Drive on September 5th & 6th. We passed out a few form 100's and 921 cards, but no one turned them in. At the October meeting, I am planning to give out to the members Form #921 should they have any family members that would be interested in joining the Knights of Columbus. Joe Smith, Don Zambrowski and I made up a letter to invite former members to return. Our District Deputy, Paul D. Janiszewski, is writing welcome letters to new members of St. Catherine's through out the year, inviting them to join the Knights. Our quota has been raised to 7 this year. Please invite people you know, family, friend, co-workers, etc. you think might be interested in joining the Knights. I am going to propose at the October meeting to give the top recruiter a $100 gift certificate. There is a Major Degree on October 18th in Imlay City.

Reminder to everyone, a Spelling Bee is scheduled for November 8^th at the K of C Hall, and will be starting at 1:00pm. Level I is for Grades 4, 5, and 6. Level II is for 7, 8, an 9. Register participants and call James Alexie. James will have word packets for study.

November 13th is the bus tour to Ford Field. The Tri District Meeting is January 13,2010, Algonac will host the meeting. August 14, 2010 is the installation of officers for the Tri District. Again this will be hosted by the Algonac Council.

Membership James Alexie 586-725-4432 jaalexie@comcast.net.

Luncheon or snacks for social hour after the membership meeting at 7:00 pm, provided by

October – Bob Pontseele November – Jim Alexie December - [OPEN for Anyone]

Ladies Auxiliary:

We would like to congratulate the winners of the raffle we just had:

The Red Wings Shirt was won by Deb Watch from East China

The Hockey Puck was won by Doris Hazemy from Clinton Twp.

The Lions T-Shirt and Hat was won by Shirley Jankowski from Algonac

The Baby Shower will be on Sunday, October 4^th following the 8:00 am Mass, at the K of C Hall. Just bring an unwrapped baby gift. Please call Rose 794-3187 or Jan at 794-7489 for reservations.

On October 24^th we will be making Pillow cases at 9:00am in the Chapel at St. Catherine’s Church.

On November 15^th at the K of C Hall we will have an Estate Jewelry and Gift Sale at Noon.

Our next meeting will be October 15^th at 1:00 pm at the K of C Hall. Ladies come on down and join us.

Rose Rzeppa, President 794-3187

October Events

Rib and Hot Dog Fest for Members and their Families

Sunday, October 11^th Doors open at 1:00 – Dinner at 2:00

Price: Your Family and a large dish to pass $5.00 adults, $3.00 ages 5 thru 12,

Ages 4 and under free

Beer and Mixed drinks available at a small cost

RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY OCTOBER 7^th. Call Don or Max at 794-4320 or Ann at 794-9876 or cell # 810-278-3381 Number of people and the dish you will be bringing. Don’t delay, call today.

Hay Ride at Richard Zech Farm

Located next to 8902 Field Road, October 25^th at 1:00 pm

There will be Hot Dogs, beverages, Hay ride, bon fire so come and have some fun !

Event for November

Ford Field Tour

Sponsored by the K of C Council #7227

Friday, November 13, 2009, $20.00 per person, $5.00 extra for a 30 minute clinic for kids (punt, pass, catch)

Deadline for Reservations is October 10^th. Please call Jim Alexie at 586-291-4066 or 586-725-4432 or email jaalexie@comcast.net or jaalexie@yahoo.com

Bus leaves Algonac Council at 11:00 am, Tour starts at 1:00 pm

We plan to eat at Hockey Town Café after the tour (meal is at your cost)

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November 7, 2009

St. Catherine’s Ladies Guild Craft Show

at St. Catherine’s Activity Center

9:00 am to 3:00 pm

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November 8, 2009

Spelling Bee at the K of C Hall

Grades 4, 5, 6 starting at 1:00 pm

Grades 7, 8, 9 at 2:00 pm

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November 15, 2009

Ladies Auxiliary will have an Estate Jewelry and Gift Sale

K of C Hall at Noon

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November 26, 2009

A community project put on by the K of C

A Thanksgiving dinner will be served from 1:00 to 3:00 pm

Anyone wishing to help in cooking, setting up, filling dishes, picking up folks at their homes, tearing down, clean up, donations, or whatever else needed to be done please fell free to call Don and Maxine Zamborowski at 794-4230

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I have started to send the Knightly Focus to those that have given me their emails. If you have not received it please contact me. The email addresses that I have are the following: Jim Alexie, Frank Falult, Judd Gilbert, Mike Gryka, Ted Hendrick, Ed Keller, Sue Mihalich, Tom Mihalich, Bob Pontseele, Bill Roland, Dennis Short, Greg Walquist.

If you would be interested in having the Knightly Focus sent to you by email please make sure that I get your email address. If we can cut down on some of the postage and printing cost we would like to do so.

Sometimes we have a tendency to forget to do things. If you would mark the 20^th of each month on your calendar (NEWSLETTER) it would help you to remember to send in that article.

The deadline for all newsletter articles is the 20^th of each month. Please send all articles to Ann Lines, 8128 Anchor Bay Dr., Clay, MI. 48001 or email to elines@comcast.net. Articles can come from anyone –not just the board.