Knights of Columbus Fr.'s Rudy & Clem Council at 3252 Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442 US - Home
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Fathers Rudy & Clem
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Fr Rudolph
Hornberger 1905 - 1975
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Fr. Clementin Grosskopf 1899 - 1979 |
Council Information
Fathers Rudy & Clem Council is located in Saint Thomas the Apostle Church in Muskegon, Michigan. The Grand Knight for 2011 is Tony Schaub. You can find contact information for the Grand Knight and other officers of the council by clicking on the Officers link.
Council Meetings
Our Council holds general meetings on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning with a family potluck dinner at 6:00 P.M. in the St. Thomas Parish Hall, with the meeting starting at 7:00 P.M. The potluck dinner is open to anyone who wishes to join us. The Officers meeting is on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm.
About our Council
Fathers Rudy & Clem Council was founded in 2002 through the efforts of Fr. Phil Witkowski and the men of St. Thomas Parish. It is named for Fr. Rudolph Hornberger and Fr. Clementin Grosskopf, who founded St. Thomas Parish in 1948.
Fathers Rudy & Clem Council works closely with the St. Thomas Parish in Muskegon, providing funds for various projects, members being active participants in their parish. etc.
Our Mission Statement
We the Knights of Columbus Council of Fathers Rudy and Clem #13035,
Through the exemplification of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, Patriotism
and the defense of the Catholic Church,
Are dedicated to the support of our parish St. Thomas the Apostle,
our Community and to our Country, and are in Solidarity with our Priests.
We are firmly committed to the protection of human life
from conception to natural death
and the preservation of Marriage and Family.
Council Programs:
Council 13035 is proud of it's contributions to our Church and Community through our programs:
Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP)
The Council supports the seminarians of the Dioces of Grand Rapids by providing financial support to four to six seminarians annually. In addition to monetary support, we encourage them by sending cards, letters, care packages and prayers.
Mothers Day Carnations
According to nursing home statistics, about 2/3rd's of people in nursing homes have no living relatives, and about 70% of all nursing home patients are women. On Mother's Day, the Council purchases carnations and distributes them to the ladies confined to area nursing homes so that they do not feel forgotten.
Muskegon Rescue Mission
The council assists the Muskegon Rescue Mission by supporting their Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter dinners for the homeless as well as making food donations.
Labor Day Cars for Cancer Car Show
The Council works with Different Strokes Car Club in putting on an annual Labor Day car show with the proceeds going to assist with patient care at the Johnson Family Center for Cancer Care.
Adopt-A-Highway
We pick up trash three times a year along two miles of Apple Ave. (M-46) from US-31 to Dangl Road. After the work is done, we enjoy some fraternal time with a dinner.
Pro-Life
Our Pro-Life program focuses on respecting life from conception to natural death. The Council assists with the annual Lifesaver Fund Drive, sponsors a table at the annual Muskegon County Right to Life Banquet, and Muskegon Pregnancy Services Life Walk. We also participate in the annual Rally and March for Life in downtown Muskegon. Our members can also be found praying the Rosary to End Abortion on Saturday mornings in front of the local abortion clinic.
MI Drive
The Knights of Columbus hold Tootsie Roll Drives for the Mentally Impaired two times a year, Palm Sunday Weekend and the weekend before Columbus Day. 80% of proceeds from our drives stay right here in our area benefitting Area 21 Special Olympics, Lemonade Stand of Muskegon, Pioneer Resources/LARC, No More Sidelines, ARC Muskegon, and Wesley School. The remaining 20% goes to support programs at the state level to help the mentally impaired.
Lenten Fish Fries
The Council holds fish fries on the Fridays during lent with proceeds going to benefit St. Thomas Parish, the Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters, Special Olympics, No More Sidelines, and the Council.
Blood Drives
The Council holds blood drives through the Red Cross in support of the Muskegon Deanery blood drive program. Our members routinely donate blood as part of this program.
Sportsmen's Dinner
The Council hosts a Sportsmen's Dinner in January with gun raffles and door prizes. The proceeds from this event go to sustain our council throughout the year supporting our Church, Council, Community, Youth, Family, and Pro-Life programs.
Council Programs:
"What makes the Knights of Columbus different from a men's club besides its Catholicity, are the actions we perform for the weakest in our society. The projects that a Council undertakes, defines the spirit of our Order. Simply saying the words; charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism accomplishes nothing. It is by our actions that we are known. No matter how small you believe your contribution, it is nevertheless essential to the structure of an organization praised by the hierarchy of the Catholic Church as the most important lay organization of Catholic men in the world."
~ Thomas A. Marcetti Sr., State Deputy,
Michigan Jurisdiction Knights of Columbus
Council 13035 is proud of it's contributions to our Church and Community through our programs:
Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP)
The Council supports the seminarians of the Dioces of Grand Rapids by providing financial support to four to six seminarians annually. In addition to monetary support, we encourage them by sending cards, letters, care packages and prayers.
Mothers Day Carnations
According to nursing home statistics, about 2/3rd's of people in nursing homes have no living relatives, and about 70% of all nursing home patients are women. On Mother's Day, the Council purchases carnations and distributes them to the ladies confined to area nursing homes so that they do not feel forgotten.
Muskegon Rescue Mission
The council assists the Muskegon Rescue Mission by supporting their Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter dinners for the homeless as well as making food donations.
Labor Day Cars for Cancer Car Show
The Council works with Different Strokes Car Club in putting on an annual Labor Day car show with the proceeds going to assist with patient care at the Johnson Family Center for Cancer Care.
Adopt-A-Highway
We pick up trash three times a year along two miles of Apple Ave. (M-46) from US-31 to Dangl Road. After the work is done, we enjoy some fraternal time with a dinner.
Pro-Life
Our Pro-Life program focuses on respecting life from conception to natural death. The Council assists with the annual Lifesaver Fund Drive, sponsors a table at the annual Muskegon County Right to Life Banquet, and Muskegon Pregnancy Services Life Walk. We also participate in the annual Rally and March for Life in downtown Muskegon. Our members can also be found praying the Rosary to End Abortion on Saturday mornings in front of the local abortion clinic.
MI Drive
The Knights of Columbus hold Tootsie Roll Drives for the Mentally Impaired two times a year, Palm Sunday Weekend and the weekend before Columbus Day. 80% of proceeds from our drives stay right here in our area benefitting Area 21 Special Olympics, Lemonade Stand of Muskegon, Pioneer Resources/LARC, No More Sidelines, ARC Muskegon, and Wesley School. The remaining 20% goes to support programs at the state level to help the mentally impaired.
Lenten Fish Fries
The Council holds fish fries on the Fridays during lent with proceeds going to benefit St. Thomas Parish, the Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters, Special Olympics, No More Sidelines, and the Council.
Blood Drives
The Council holds blood drives through the Red Cross in support of the Muskegon Deanery blood drive program. Our members routinely donate blood as part of this program.
Sportsmen's Dinner
The Council hosts a Sportsmen's Dinner in January with gun raffles and door prizes. The proceeds from this event go to sustain our council throughout the year supporting our Church, Council, Community, Youth, Family, and Pro-Life programs.
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