April 20, 2025
But the angel said to the women, 'Do not be afraid: for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He has risen'"
Matthew 28: 5-6
Worthy Brothers,
Rejoice and be glad for our savior, Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, who died for sake of our sins, is risen and we have been redeemed!
Lady Jennifer and I would like to wish each and every one of you, and your families, a very Happy and Blessed Easter!
Vivat Jesus,
Your servant in Christ,
Jeffrey Couturier
Grand Knight - Council #1266
gk1266@mikoc.org
734-777-5631
April 7, 2025
Worthy Brothers,
Click herefor the April Parish Roundtable report. Forgive me if I missed something. I had to hurry to complete it before leaving town.
Are we ready for Holy Week? Prepare ye the Way of the Lord!
Vivat Jesus,
Your servant in Christ,
Jeffrey Couturier
Grand Knight - Council #1266
gk1266@mikoc.org
734-777-5631
March 30, 2025
Worthy Brothers,
A huge "Thank You" to all who helped make the 2025 Desert Meal such a tremendous success! What a great night it was hearing the stories of our future priests and spiritual leaders. It was my honor to hand them a check for $10,000 to go toward their "Pilgrimage of the Saints" which they will be taking in just a few short weeks. When all of the fund-raising events and donations are sorted out from the evening, we will send them a check for even more. Thank you again to all who volunteered that evening and to those who gave to this important cause. God Bless you all!
A reminder that, as per my notification last month, the Monroe K of C General Business Meeting has been moved forward to April 2. There will be a Rosary at 5:30 pm then an exemplification at 6:00 pm (we have 4 candidates for admission into our council). The General Business Meeting will start at 7:00 pm. Click Here for the meeting minutes from the 3-12-2025 General Meeting. Please review prior to the meeting and bring any corrections or omissions.
And He would answer and say to them, "The man who has two tunics is to share with him who has none: and he who has food is to do likewise."
Luke 3:11
Vivat Jesus,
Your servant in Christ,
Jeffrey Couturier
Grand Knight - Council #1266
gk1266@mikoc.org
734-777-5631
March 23, 2025
Worthy Brothers,
WOW! What a fantastic event we had at Newport's Fireman's Park last Saturday, March 15th with the Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed building. The build was sponsored by the Monroe Knights of Columbus, the Men's Prayer Breakfast and SMCC. The number of volunteers who came to help, and the amount of money raised by these 3 sponsors was nothing short of amazing! 84 beds were constructed in approximately 4 hours' time. These beds will now be distributed to children throughout Monroe County who have been sleeping on the floor and in need of a bed of their own. Thank you so much to all who participated in, or donated to, this incredible event. God Bless you all!
A quick reminder of the upcoming Desert Meal Dinner this Saturday, March 29th. This event is to support our seminarians of Sacred Heart Major Seminary - our future priests. Supporting the priesthood is one of the main reasons for our order. It is what we do, gentlemen. Please plan to attend or if you are unable to attend, please consider your Lenten almsgiving to, in part, support these young men who are devoting their life to spreading the Word of God.
Also, we need more lottery tickets for the Lotto Tree which will go into the silent auction at the dinner on Saturday. Please drop them off at the lounge. If you are able to donate a prize for the silent auction or table raffle, that would be greatly appreciated!
Vivat Jesus,
Your servant in Christ,
Jeffrey Couturier
Grand Knight - Council #1266
gk1266@mikoc.org
734-777-5631
March 15, 2025
Worthy Brothers,
First of all, Thank You to all those who volunteered to help at, or partook in, the K of C Fish Dinner yesterday. I don't think I say thank enough to each and every one of you. The dinner was once again very successful as we served just shy of 200 meals. Money raised from the weekly Fish Frys goes to help support both the hall itself and functions of the Knights of Columbus. Thank you for your support!
Attached below is the March 2025 issue of the Monroe Family of Parishes Roundtable Newsletter. As always, I encourage everyone to support not only your individual parish, but also all of our Parish Families. We are all in this together.
"We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him."
1 John 4:16
Vivat Jesus,
Your servant in Christ,
Jeffrey Couturier
Grand Knight - Council #1266
gk1266@mikoc.org
734-777-5631 March 10, 2025
Worthy Brothers,
There will be a rosary said on Wednesday at 5:30 pm before the General Business Meeting at 6 pm. Please meet in the McGivney Meeting Room next to the lounge for the Rosary.
We're looking for volunteers to help set up halls 1 & 2 for the "Jewish Roots of Holy Week" program this Wednesday. Please meet at 3 pm in the hall if you are able to help. Thank you in advance.
Vivat Jesus,
Your servant in Christ,
Jeffrey Couturier
Grand Knight - Council #1266
gk1266@mikoc.org
734-777-5631
March 9, 2025
Worthy Brothers,
The next General Business meeting of the Monroe Knights of Columbus will be on Wednesday March 12, 2025. Due to the program "The Jewish Roots of Holy Week" sponsored by the Monroe Family of Parishes which will be taking place in halls 1 & 2 that same day, the K of C meeting will be moved into the lounge. The time of the meeting will also be moved forward to 6 pm instead of 7 pm. The Building Association meeting will begin immediately following the general meeting.
Hopefully this will not cause any inconvenience for anyone but will allow everyone to partake in both events.
Vivat Jesus,
Your servant in Christ,
Jeffrey Couturier
Grand Knight - Council #1266
gk1266@mikoc.org
734-777-5631
March 5, 2025
Worthy Brothers,
Lady Jennifer and I would like to wish each of you, and your families, a very special and meaningful Ash Wednesday! May this day remind you of God's love and help prepare you for your journey through this Lenten season.
Starting this Friday the Monroe Knights of Columbus will be having our delicious Fish Fry-Days at the K of C hall throughout Lent - every Friday from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Volunteers are needed to make this fundraiser a success.
A reminder also of the Annual Desert Meal Dinner which will be on Saturday, March 29th. Please buy your tickets early and come support our future priests.
"And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truely, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you."
Matthew 6:16-18
Vivat Jesus,
Your servant in Christ,
Jeffrey Couturier
Grand Knight - Council #1266
gk1266@mikoc.org
734-777-5631
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