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Our History & What we doThe Knight of Columbus Council #9182 was founded by Father Kenneth McDonald with help from District Deputy Richard McCloy on December 1st 1985. Father Ken was a "Big Red" Cornhusker and our Priest at St. James Catholic Church in Mason, Michigan, where our Charter was established and our meetings take place for Council #9182. Since 1985, the Mason Knights have grown tremendously from our original handful of about 30 members and participated in numerous charitable, social, and fundraising events; such as our Famous Lenten Fish Fries, MI Tootsie roll drives, work details, spelling bees and the Vocations Golf Outing for Seminarian support. Furthermore, Council #9182 has made a remarkable amount of donations to organizations and individuals in need of financial support. The Knights of Columbus Council #9182 has made a huge impact on the St. James community, our parishioners and our members whom can be proud to be just that. We are proud to be a Family, Fraternal organization following the great Fr. Michael J. McGivney and the principals of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Notice! Notice! Notice! The August 29th meeting will be at 3:00 PM at the Home of Duff and Martha Williams in Dimondale, Michigan. There will be an Officers meeting at 2:45 PM. The Meeting/BBQ & Pool Party will also be a Going Away Party for Fr. Al. Please bring a dish to pass and your swimming gear. The Council will provide meats and drinks. The address is 346 Crosswinds Drive, Dimondale, Michigan, 48821. Ya'll Come now!Take 127 (north or south) to I-96 west to exit #101 MLK.
South on MLK to Bishop road and turn Right.
Go to Creyts Road and turn Left.
Go to Russell Sreet and turn Left. We are on the
corner of Russell and Crosswind .
OR
Columbia west to Waverly road and turn right.
Waverly to Holt road and turn Left.
Holt road west to the light in town at Bridge street. Right turn 2 blocks north, curve to right 1 block to
round about. Go left on round about and you are now on Creyts road.
Go north to Russell Street and turn right. Go 1 block to Crosswind.
We are on the NW corner.
517-646-0940
Help is needed for the Knights activities and for all the Parish activities during the festival. Please call to help!Congratulation to Morgan for achieving the Shining Armor Award!! Our thoughts and prayers are with Martha and Duff Williams at the recent loss of Martha's mother. May she rest in peace. .Brother Knights and their Families walking at the Relay for Life on the Courthouse Square in Mason on Friday night, June 18th, said it was like being "Blown Away"!!. Everyone is encouraged to wear RED to Mass on Sunday, July 25, 2010, the Feast of St. James!! . "The floats flowed freely on a hot humid afternoon" according to DGK Jeff Haueter as Chairman Ron Bates and his wonderful crew served the multitudes and made over $1,500 for the Knights!! Thanks to all the Knights and their families who helped in any way on this very successful Fourth of July project and a special thanks to Jeff for making it so easy for us! . Everyone is invited to learn about the numerous Insurance and Investment Programs of the Knights of Columbus. You do not have to be a member to come to the program. This Saturday, June 5th after the 4:00 PM Mass.The Knights will sponsor an informational picnic!! Hot dogs, brats, chips, cookies so that you can have a bite on us!!!!!! This is an open invitation to the entire parish to come join us and see what we may be able to offer for your family security. THIS IS FOR EVERYONE! Plan to attend and bring your appetite!!!!!! Sir Knight Miles Jackman  Another Brother Knight has fallen asleep with the Lord. Brother Sir Knight Miles Jackman passed away on April 30, 2010. Miles joined our Council in 2004 and became a Fourth Degree Knight a few years later. He was always proud to wear his First Degree and Fourth Degree pins. Miles was know as the "Ice Cream Man" at our Fish Fries for several years. Miles had major health issues for a number of years but last year GK White and others arranged to have Miles attend one of our Fish Fries. It looked like he had the time of his life visiting with friends and eating and eating! If you talked to Miles in detail, his life story was amazing. He will be missed and may he Rest in Peace! A memorial Service will be held on Thursday June 3, at 7:00 PM at St. James Catholic Church in Mason, Michigan, with Fr. Allan Wakefield officiating. The Knights will host a small reception in cave hall after the Service..  Robbie Allan Stevens, son of PGK, District Deputy Chris Stevens We cannot find the appropriate words to express the sorrow we feel for the loss of Robbie Allan Stevens, son of our very own PGK and District Deputy, Chris Stevens, who passed away on Sunday, May 16th. Our deepest sympathies to Chris and his family. Fr. McGivney, pray for us. May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. . “I Saw You There Today” Robbie:I saw you there today, your class picture on the altar; I saw you in the many tears of your parents, your relatives, your classmates, teachers, friends; I saw you in the faces of the 700 or more that came; I saw you in the words from Fr. Al, I saw you in the music, the prayers, the readings; I saw you in the LOVE that filled St. James Catholic Church this day; I saw you in the EUCHARIST, the sign of the CROSS, the sign of PEACE, the remembrance candle; I saw you in the flowers, so beautiful like your life and soul; I saw you in the banners, the personal comments from friends too difficult to read; I saw you in the motorcade of 150 taking you to rest, I saw you in the salute from Sis; I saw you in the thoughts and hearts of many who could not bear the loss; I saw you in the groups that mingled and told "Robbie" stories and yes you made them smile through their tears; I saw you in the hands of those who prepared the meal and all those who broke bread together today; Yes, I saw you there today and you are "THERE" today, sitting at HIS side! Rest in Peace Fr. Thomas "Tom" McDevitt 10/5/32-5/3/10.  Thanks Fr. Alan Wakefield for 35 years in the Priesthood on April 19th!!!!!!!
, Congratulations Sir Knight Charles and Lady Karen Heiler for achieving the Fourth Degree of our Order on April 17, 2010!!, Congratulations to Anthony, the Store Captains and to all the Knights and their families for collecting $2,316.82.00 during our MI Tootsie Roll Drive Palm Sunday Weekend!!!!!!! The funds will assist Heartwood School, Mason, Rainbow Homes, Holt, Mason Schools and Holt Schools Special Education, Michigan Special Olympics and Michigan Charities, Knights of Columbus., Welcome Deacon Al & Helen Turkovich!!, We are all saddened to learn that yet another long time member has passed away. William J. "Bill" Lechleitner passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2010. Bill was very active in our Council for many years until chronic health problems held him down the past few years. Visitation will be Saturday the 17th from Noon until 2:00 PM at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, Ball Dunn Chapel in Mason. He will be laid to rest next to his father in Wisconsin. Please keep Bill's family in your prayers.. We were all saddened to hear that long time Brother Knight Juras Philo passed away on Wednesday, March 24th. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. The funeral Mass is on Monday March 29th at 11:00 AM at St. James. The Rosary is at 8:00 PM on Saturday March 27th at Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Home in Mason. . The Traveling Shroud of Turin Photographic Display will be at St. James Catholic Church on the afternoon and evening of March 26, 2010. , Brother Knights and K of C Councils.Vivat Jesus brothers!!! You are a 1st Degree Knight, is that all there is? NO!! You need to continue your journey to the next Degrees of our Order and Mason Council #9182 is here to help out. MARCH 21st at 1:00 PM SHARP at St James Church in Mason, Michigan. Set your GPS or mapquest: 1010 South Lansing St. Mason, 48854. Here is the really neat part. Upon completion, about 4:30 PM, we will have a roast pork dinner with all the fixins! Your lovely wives are invited to the dinner and they should arrive about 4:15 and come to the marked entrance. Our ladies will escort them in!!! $6.00 a plate and we will bill your council, too. But please let us know how many by March 19th.Date: March 21 Registration 12:15-12:50 2nd Degree 1:00 3rd Degree about 2:00 We need your count by March 19th.GK Denis White 517-663-1610
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(best)WDD Chris Stevens 517-676-3316
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or you can find this info at masonknights.orgBelow (click) is a building map and the doors are marked that you should use. Watch for Brother Knights outside. This is a great chance to really continue your journey and enjoy a very nice Sunday meal! VIVAT JESUS Denis White GK #9182 'Lansing Diocesan Spelling Bee' Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010 At 10:00 AM
Contact Info:
William Chasse Diocesan Program Director 1222 Ravenswood Dr. Lansing, MI. 48917 517-202-6163Email:
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Date: Feburary 27, 2010
Location: St. James Church
1010 S. Lansing St.
Mason, MI. 48854
Level #1 Registration: 10:00am
Competition: 11:00am
Level #2 Registration: 12:00pm
Competition: 1:00pm We were saddended to learn that Betty Evans, a founding member of St. James Catholic Church in Mason,Michigan, our Church Historian and icon at St. James, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2010. Please keep Betty's family in your prayers. She will be missed. Congratulations to Cora Smith & Autumn Kissman, Winners of our Drug and Alcohol Awareness Poster Contest!!!! 
James L. Smith. Born December 31 1942 in Waterbury, CT to Francis and Margaret died Sunday, November 29, 2009 in Lansing. Jim is survived by his wife Marge; children, Merrilee (Rob) Parker, Meghan (Rob) Smith, Chief Andrew Smith, US Coast Guard, grandson Caelan and the mother of Jim's children Mary Ellen. Also surviving are brothers; David and Frankie; sisters Anne, Mary and Margo, sister-in-law, Anne and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; brothers ,Bernard and Mark and daughter, Liza Noel. A memorial service will be held the St James Catholic Church, Mason, Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends at the church from 10 to 11:00 am Friends desiring may make contributions to Alcoholics Anonymous-Central, 1915 E. Michigan Ave. Suite D. Lansing, Mi. 48912 and Gateway Community Services, 2875 Northwind Dr. Suite 105 East Lansing, Mi. 48823. December 5, 2009. St. James Church in Mason, Michigan, was overflowing with mourners for you, Brother Knight James L. "Jim" Smith. They all agreed that you were up there smiling down on us today. The Church bells tolled as if on cue when a poem and an Irish Blessing were read. The tributes were many, the stories funny and uplifting, the struggles, the good times. The comforting words of Fr. Al. Oh so many lives you have touched and many were there to remember you and say good bye. Your loving family, friends, parishioners, Brother Knights strong, the United States Coast Guard contingent, the car club, recovering friends and clients, those you had touched with your words, your friendship, your healing presence or the click of your camera, youth you had mentored and employed, so many were there. Your large portrait was at the front of the Church, you were waving to us and smiling as usual and on the shirt it said "Good Guy" Thanks Jim. Rest in Peace. 
Please support our "Community Food Bank" Drive that kicked off on October 12th. Watch for the food barrels around Mason with the K of C Logo and donate whatever you can. All of the food will be donated to the Capital Area Community Services Food Bank in Mason and the Leslie collection will go to the Leslie Food Bank. Thank You! 
Cumulative figures show that during the past decade, the Knights of Columbus has donated nearly $1.28 billion to charity, and provided in excess of 612 million hours of volunteer service in support of charitable causes. While impressive, these figures can be even greater if we have more men and their families involved in our good works. Recruiting these prospects will help make this fraternal year truly “The Year of the Volunteer.”$1,476 raised in the "Baby Bottle Campaign" for Pregnancy Services of Greater Lansing!! Way to go St. James Parishioners, Knights Angels and Brother Knights!!!!!!! Mason- The Mason Food Bank is a recipient of a local groups generosity. The Knights of Columbus Council #9182 has donated $500 to the food bank, located on the west side of Cedar Street just north of Columbia Street.The group took in the money from its Good Friday fish fry. Frank March of the Knights of Columbus said the donation represents one of its biggest monetary gifts ever. March said members also are asked to bring non-perishable food items to the Knights' meetings.Jeff Haueter, another Knights member, said money too is gathered from collections at St. James Catholic Church.Yolanda Botello, food bank service center coordinator, said the $500 will be used to buy food and personal needs for area needy families. Botello pointed out that the community really has come on strong lately in donating food in the tough economic climate.She mentioned the recent local postal food drive brought in 9,000 pounds of food compared to 4,000 pounds in 2008.Christie Bleck can be reached at (517) 541-2504 or
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