From the Desk of
the Grand Knight
Council Meeting
February 10th, 7PM
“Lent comes providentially to reawaken us, to shake us from our lethargy”
—Pope Francis
I am amazed that January has already flown by and February brings us the start of the lent. Wednesday, February 18, should be on your calendar. On Ash Wednesday, ashes will be distributed and placed on our foreheads as a symbol of our repentance during the season of Lent. We will make a spiritual journey of 40 days towards the celebration of the “Paschal Mystery”.
As you probably know, every Friday during Lent, Catholics are to abstain from eating meat. This act of ‘denying the flesh’ is a simple way of entering into the mystery of Christ’s sacrifice for us. Our participation in this act helps identify us with the passion of Christ. Even though it is a simple act of repentance, everyone should find a way of abstaining in some way from the pleasures of life that we take for granted. Any small act of abstinence, done with care, can bring powerful blessings to us.
Our council helps keep this Lenten requirement by hosting a fish fry on those Lenten Fridays. Not only does this meatless meal help us fulfill our Friday obligation, but it brings our community together. I am grateful to all our volunteers who help make this annual tradition possible and I hope to see you there.
Our council meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, and everyone is welcome and encouraged to join us. This month’s meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 10th @ 7pm. I hope to see you here as well.
SK Eric Bollman,
Grand Knight – Council #706
313.300.3934 / ebollma1@hotmail.com
Building Association News
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE BUILDING ASSOCIATION:
New Year, New Things! We are offering, during the winter months, a Lunch and Learn series. An array of topics of interest. A light lunch will be available for purchase.
Our gathering this month will be an introduction to Chair Yoga with lunch to follow. Tuesday February 10th starting at 11:30am. Our guest instructor is Melanie Alm. Melanie teaches numerous classes in the Muskegon area. Her kind, gentle spirit will guide us with easy moves to encourage us as we age to improve mobility, strength and relaxation. you will be seated and work at your own level. NO JUDGEMENT!! Cost for lunch: $7.00, cost for Chair yoga: Donation. Please RSVP by text or phone so we can plan accordingly for lunch and seating. Please contact Pam DeWall (231-670-4225) or Barb Langlois (231-740-5998). We look forward to seeing you!
With Lent starting this month, we will be doing our Fish Fry’s again. Cost this year for dinners is $15. Serving from 5:30 – 7:30.
We can always use volunteers to help out on the dinners, please contact Steve Tejchma at 855-2796.
Up Coming Events:
February Wednesday Menu (5:30 – 7:30pm):
February 4th – Chicken or Pork with Mashed Potato /Gravy and vegetable $10
February 11th – Burgers or Wings $10
February 18th – Fish Fry $15
February 25th – French Dip or Reuben $10
February Special Events:
February 10th – Lunch and Learn 11:30am
Special Events:
We are also in need of volunteer bartenders during the week, please contact Joyce Earnest our Bartender coordinator at (989) 429-4440.
Building Association President
Tim Kordecki,
Email: timkordecki@comcast.net
From the Editors Desk
Happy February! We made it through January. I’d like to ask for a couple of prayers in particular this month – Brother Jim Benedict went to be with our Lord and Savior. Please pray for the family during this difficult time. Also, Brother Kelly Powers underwent successful surgery on his heart. Please pray for continued healing as he recovers.
Vivat Jesus,
Josh Bisson
Email: Josh.Bisson03@gmail.com
Jokes and Reflections
Joke this month (more of an inspiration this month) :
A Lesson in Heart:
A lesson in “heart” is my little, ten-year-old daughter, Sarah, who was born with a muscle missing in her foot and wears a brace all the time.
She came home one beautiful spring day to tell me she had competed in field day. That’s
where they have lots of races and other competitive events.
Because of her leg support, my mind raced as I tried to think of encouragement for my Sarah, things I could say to her about not letting this get her down.
But before I could get a word out, she said, “Daddy, I won two of the races!”
I couldn’t believe it!
And then Sarah said, “I had an advantage.”
Ah. I knew it. I thought she must have been given a head start. . .some kind of physical advantage.
But again, before I could say anything, she said, “Daddy, I didn’t get a head start … my advantage was I had to try harder!”
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541 E. Sherman Blvd.
Muskegon Heights, MI 49444
Phone: (231) 733-2538
Fax: (231) 733-0983
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The UPS Store #3469
2743 Henry St.
Muskegon, MI 49441
Phone:(231) 755-5551
Fax:(231) 755-5552
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Dietech Tooling Solutions
865 E. Porter Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49441
Phone:(231) 799-2211
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Acme Bedding Company
660 W. Broadway
Muskegon, MI 49441
Phone:(231) 733-1637
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A J Vallier Sons, Inc.
1664 Sixth St.
Muskegon, MI 49441
Phone:(231) 722-6127
Fax:(231) 726-2601
Duff Plumbing
2195 Sherin St.
Muskegon, MI 49441
Phone:(231) 755-3833
Excel Propane
365 S. Third Ave.
Fruitport, MI 49415
Phone:(231) 865-3665
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The Meat Block
330 E Broadway Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49444
Phone:(231) 773-0224
Fax:(231) 773-6365
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Langlois
3000 Henry St.
Muskegon, MI 49441
Phone:(231) 733-2528
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