From the desk of the Grand Knight

Dear Brother Knights,

October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary, a devotion that draws us deeper into the life, suffering, death, and Resurrection of our Lord through the eyes of His Blessed Mother. As Knights, we are called not only to pray, but to allow that prayer to shape our lives. Let us renew our devotion to the Rosary, trusting Mary to lead us ever closer to her Son.

Brothers, prayer must bear fruit in our daily lives. As we meditate on the mysteries of Christ, let us examine how faithfully we serve Him in our homes, our parish, our Council, and our communities. Let us actively seek opportunities to volunteer, serve those in need, and put our faith into action. Christ calls us to “cast out into the deep” (Luke 5:4), moving beyond our comfort zones and trusting Him enough to answer the call to serve. Our Order was built upon the principles of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity. Let us live them by strengthening our brotherhood, supporting our parish, and inviting others to share in our mission. May the Rosary strengthen our faith, Our Lady guide our efforts, and our service bear witness to Christ and His Church.

In Christ,
LUKE JOHN HAWRYLO


Membership Drawings

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Date of Drawing
Name Drawn
Amount to Win
September 14, 2026 Jack Kelly $10.00 - Lost
September 28, 2026 Andrew Maybik, Jr $15.25 - Lost


Next Drawing $22.50  •  Don't Miss Out  •  Attend the October 12th Council Meeting


 

Coats for Kids - Ukraine

Created: Jan 24, 2023
Category: General News

On Monday January 16,2023  Swartz Creek Council #6694 donated over 50 winter coats to "Helping Hands Ukraine." 

This is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Rochester, MI, that provides items of need to both the Ukrainian soldiers and the children who have lost their parents and now reside in Ukrainian orphanages. Our council learned of this organization through a fellow St. John Vianney parishioner who believed in their cause and reached out to see if we had any coats remaining from our recent "Coats for Kids" program that we might consider donating.

Pictured (L-R): GK Mike Trundle, Brother Joe Niedzwiecki, PGK Jim Drummond, PGK Bob Kranz, PGK Wayne DeShano, DGK Lance Wildman, Luci Kent (St. John Vianney parishioner), Iliana (Helping Hands Ukraine), and her dog Archie.

When learning of the great work this organization does, our council was in full support and believed it would be a wonderful use for the coats we still had on hand. As such, representatives of "Helping Hands Ukraine," Oleg and Iliana, met with us this date to accept the coats donated on behalf of our council. They were most appreciative and very grateful for our interest and support.

For more information on "Helping Hands Ukraine," please visit -  www.helpinghandsua.org.