March 2025

O'Neill family

Annie was chosen for all the help she provided in putting together all the marketing material for our Lenten fish fry event.

Annie has been a member of St. Pat's and part of the parish staff since 2019. As the Media Coordinator, she designs the parish bulletin, midweek emails, website, and posters for parish events. She worked closely with the Knights on designing all the marketing materials for the Lenten Fish Fries this year. Annie is the second youngest of six children and has thirteen nieces and nephews! Her parents and younger brother often come to daily Mass at St. Pat's. Annie is very grateful for her parents' steadfast faith and devotion to living out their faith by example.

February 2025

Loy Family

The Loy family was chosen for all their hard work in coordinating the display of the Eucharistic miracles in McCann Hall in January

Family Bio:

We are a family of six ( Josh, Angela, Peter, Isabella, Emmanuel, and Gianna). We live locally and have been parishioners at St. Patrick’s for many years. We love our parish and were thrilled to have been able to give back. It is truly a blessing being apart of this vibrant community

January 2025

Kim Kaye

Kim has been in parish ministry for more than a decade, guiding souls towards spiritual growth and understanding. She spent 5 years at St John the Baptist in Howell/Hartland As a Director of Faith Formation. She has nurtured hearts through programs such as OCIA, Religious Eduction and adult Bible studies. Her journey in ministry also led her to serve as a pastoral associate at St William in Walled Lake prior to accepting the position of Director of Christian Service and Outreach at St Patrick.

A true testament to her commitment, Kim's own family became parishioners in 2009, with her daughter attending St Patrick School. With three adult children and two cherished grandsons nearby, Kim's heart overflows with love and devotion for her family. As a widow, she carries on the legacy of her beloved husband, whom she worked alongside for thirty years in their television and film production business. Kim has a master's degree in education and a certificate of theology from Sacred Heart Major Seminary.

December 2024

Jeff and Kim Pavlock & family

Jeff & Kim are both very active in our parish and community. Jeff is a Eucharistic Minister at our parish. Kim is the principal at a nearby Catholic elementary school. And they have raised all their kids to be devout members of the Catholic faith. Here's a bit more about them in their own words.
For nearly 30 years, Jeff and Kimberly Pavlock have attended St. Patrick Church with their three children: Annamarie, Rebecca, and Matthew. Thanks be to God, their family has grown quite a bit since then. Annamarie and Gus Washinski have three children: Bernadette (6), Benedict (4), and Genevieve (1). Rebecca and Rylan Prafke have Peter (2) and baby #2 due March 2025. Matthew and Allison Pavlock were married October 21, 2023.

Over the past 30 years, Jeff and Kim have been involved in a number of ministries: Parish Council, Youth Ministry, BeFrienders, Liturgical Ministry, Saints & Scholars Campaign, and more. Their children, too, were actively involved in Children's Choir and Faith Formation.

St. Patrick Parish has been a tremendous blessing to the family, and they thank God for the gift of brothers and sisters in Christ who offer continual encouragement and support on this journey of faith.

November 2024

Kevin and Daria Bailey & family

Kevin and his family were chosen for FoM for their devotion to our parish and their dedication to raising their large family as devout Catholics. Kevin has juggled roles on the parish staff along with his ministerial role with Encounter Ministries. At the same time, he and his wife Daria are dutifully raising their 5 children in the faith and are active in many ministries at the parish

February 2023

Marty and Sherri Smith

January 2023

Joe & Karen Meaney

December 2022

SK Mark and Lady Lori LaLama

Mark and Lori have been married 33 years and have two sons, Christopher and Nicholas. We have been members of St. Patrick Church for over 30 years and really enjoy sharing our testimony of Jesus Christ with other Parishioners. Lori converted to Catholicism in 1995 and received the blessed sacraments from Fr. Tom Thompson as part of a joyous Easter Vigil evening. She also served as a past member of the St. Pat’s Festival Committee. Mark is a Third Degree Knight and has been a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 10 years. Mark enjoys working the Michigan Tootsie Roll Drive and Lenten Pancake Breakfast. Mark, Lori, Christopher and Nicholas have all been ushers at the 11:30am Mass in the past, and Mark still
subs as an usher on occasion.

November 2022

SK Ralph an Lady Carol LeRoy

Ralph and Carol are active in all aspects of St Patrick's. Ralph works with nearly all Committee Chairs helping with promotion, advertising and publicity. He writes the weekly Knights Corner column in the Parish Bulletin and developed the Friends of the Knights newsletter that is sent to hundreds of people every month who have expressed an interest in knowing more about the Knights. Ralph is also active in Assembly 2050. Carol is a member of the Council of Catholic Women at St Patrick's.
Be sure to visit our council’s website at http://www.kofc7304.net and click on Links of Interest and then click on “Friends of the Knights Newsletter” for more current events and articles for Council 7304 brought to you by SK Ralph LeRoy.

October 2022

Ben and Denise DeRocher


Ben and Denise have been married 36 years and have twin daughters Tess and Hannah. We have all
been humbled, helped and saved by our Lord Jesus Christ. Ben and Denise are active members of St.
Patrick Church. We work together on the Marriage ministry, donut team, Deacon Dave Scholarship and
right to life events. Ben enjoys serving the Knights as Membership Director and Scrap Drive Co-Chair
and Denise is on the Parish Council. Ben converted to the Catholic faith in 2002, after being encouraged
by family, Priests and Parishioners.

September 2022

Tom and Helen Singer

I was born in Howell, MI and at birth received the two greatest gifts to start life, being born into
a catholic family and being born in this country.
Helen and I were married in St. Ann’s chapel in Grosse Ile, MI. St Ann’s is part of Sacred Heart
Parish. We lived on the island for almost 8 years and were members of Sacred Heart. During
that time we were both working, Helen as a research chemist and me as a chemical engineer. I
worked for Gage Products Company in Ferndale.
In 2002 we moved to Valparaiso, IN for an employment opportunity. We both went to work for
the same company and joined Our Lady of Sorrows parish. It was there that I became a Knight.
Gage Products Company asked me to come back to work for them, so in 2007 we moved to
Brighton. Although I quit working full time in 2012, Gage still calls me to do projects for them.
We became members of St. Patrick’s. My K of C membership was transferred to Council 7304.
We greatly enjoy the volunteer opportunities as part of the Knights of Columbus. Helen works
the rummage sale pretty much from beginning to end and we do other things like the blood
drive, the scrap metal drive, selling Tootsie Rolls and putting up the Right to Life crosses. Helen
also is a Gardening Angel. The best part of being a Knight is getting to know so many really
great people who are very devoted to the Church. I really miss working the pancake breakfasts
that came to a halt because of Covid, and hope they return soon.

August 2022

SK Doug and Kathy Beilharz

It is with deepest sympathy to announce Douglas A. Beilharz, a resident of Brighton, passed from this life on August 5, 2022, at the age of 76.
He was born May 18, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Lowell and June Beilharz. Douglas was the beloved husband of Kathleen and the loving father of Matthew (Janet) and the late Douglas. He was the cherished grandfather of Catrina (Kyle) Brunori, Maxwell, Michael, Allison, Claire and Kylene. Douglas was the dear brother of the late Edward. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Douglas spent his career working for Ford Motor Company retiring after 30 years of service. His faith was very important to him, and he was active in both his church and the Knights of Columbus. Douglas enjoyed spending time at his property up north, and a good cigar.

July 2022

SK Deacon Pat and Lady Peggy Macdonald

Patrick A. McDonald graduated for Catholic Central High School in 1954and and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Detroit Law School in 1961 where he is an adjunct professor for 37 years and an adjunct professor for 7years at Ava Maria Law School in Ann Arbor. He received a Masters of Law degree from Georgetown University Law School in 1962 and served as Captain in the U.S. Air Force NATO Base, Etaia, France (1962 to 1965). Peggy Mercier McDonald graduated from the Convent of the Sacred Heart High School in 1955 and earned her B.A. in 1959 at the University of Detroit. She obtained her permanent teaching certificate and taught in Detroit, New York, and Elaine France. Deacon Pat and Peggy were married in 1963. With Peggy’s blessing, Pat entered the newly Permanent Diaconate program instituted by Pope Pius VI in 1968 and was ordained by Cardinal Deardon in 1972 at St. Mary’s Redford. Pat and Peggy had 5 children and decided to adopt a teenager. Settling in Brighton Michigan, at St. Patrick Church, Deacon Pat joined the Knights of Columbus in April 1979 and became a charter member of Council 7304. Deacon Pat became the council’s Spiritual Director and has been a major interface between our Council, the Pastor Father Mathias, the Assistant Pastor Father Joe and many of the other ministries in the parish. Peggy and Pat McDonald attend daily Mass together and Peggy is an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion for the Parish. Pat and Peggy service the homebound and the Brighton Center for Recovery. Peggy has taught CCD for almost 40 years and has been an RCIA sponsor several times, a member of the Social Justice Committee and a member of the BeFrienders. Both Pat and Peggy are very active in the Right to Life movement and active in our council activities. Pat and Peggy also have conducted the Engaged Couples course at St. Patrick Church for 32 years. They were instrumental in the “8 Great Date” program which is an activity for married couples.
Deacon Pat has the distinction of being the longest serving deacon in the United States. He has been working in the addiction field with Guest House for the past 30 years. Other community activities: Board of Directors and past president of the Brighton Library, member and past president of the Detroit Board of education. We are so happy that SK Deacon Pat and Lady Peggy had decided to be a member of St. Patrick Church and Council 7304.

June 2022

Tom and Cheryl Hosmer

Tom and Cheryl Hosmer joined St. Patrick’s Catholic Church over a decade ago,
along with their three children Luke, Tommy, and Sarah. Tom is an engineer,
eucharistic minister, and a member of this Knights of Columbus. Cheryl is a writer
and a homeschool mom. Luke and Tommy graduated from Seton Home School in
Front Royal, Va. and currently attend Washtenaw Community College. Both were
confirmed at St. Pat’s and serve as ushers during Mass. Sarah will finish up her
Seton curriculum late 2023. She received the Sacraments of Holy Communion and
Confirmation here at St. Pat’s. All have mentioned aspirations to the consecrated
life. Praying the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy during Holy Hour and praying the
rosary as Our Lady has asked is part of our daily life as a family. We ask all of you
for your prayers to aid them in their discernment as the Holy Trinity leads them in
their life journeys. As for now we will continue serving St. Pat’s in various
capacities while trying to teach our Treeing Tennessee brindle, Pippin, who’s not a
new dog, new tricks. We also would like to thank the Knights for blessing us with
this honor.

May 2022

Joe and Corinne MacDonald

Joe and Corinne MacDonald founded the John Paul II Project (www.jp2project.org) to form young people in the example of the saints, so they can build the civilization of love and truth. They recently moved from Brighton, MI back to Krakow, Poland to re-launch their main formation house, post pandemic. They are now privileged to be sharing their residence and programs with the beautiful people of Ukraine taking refugee in Krakow. They are very grateful for your prayers and support.

April 2022

Ulmer Family

Scott and Brenda Ulmer along with their children Sarah, William, Steven, Melissa and John love being members of St Patrick Catholic Church. St.Pat’s has always been their home and they have tried to be involved in many of the activities offered thru this great Parrish. Scott and Brenda were on several CHRP teams (Christ Renews his Parrish), participated in various bible studies at different times, have been involved with Eight Great Dates and other marriage ministries. Brenda serves as an Extraordinary Minister of the Holy Eucharist and as Sacristan. William is currently a member of the Knights of Columbus. Steven, Melissa and John are active altar servers. Years ago, Sarah and Melissa were part of the youth choir and were occasional cantors. Over the years, they have seen a lot of change at St Pat’s. They have been blessed with wonderful Priests and parochial Vicars. They have had the pleasure of watching their children and the children of our “St. Pat family” grow and start families of their own. They feel truly blessed to belong to such a warm and welcoming community in which they can express and grow in their faith.

March 2022

Karen and Joe Meaney

First, I would like to thank my brother Knights for this recognition. I joined the KofC Council 7304 a little over 3 years ago after many years as a St. Pat’s Dad club member. My wife Karen and I have been married for over 32 years and our the proud parents of (3) children; Susie, Collin & John. We have been members of St Patrick’s for 20 years and feel very blessed to be part of such a wonderful parish. We enjoy spending time together with family especially up north in the summer at our family cottage on Mullet Lake in Cheboygan, MI.

February 2022

Chuck and Karen Nachtrab

First of all, on behalf of our family, I would like to humbly thank the Knights for this recognition.
Karen and I joined St. Patrick Parish in 1994, just before starting our family. We have three children, Michael 27(wife Kait), Ellie 24, and Katie 21. We’re blessed to call St. Patrick’s home and our hearts are truly touched by the many lifelong friendships we have made here. We have loved serving in many ministries over the years. Our involvement in Christ Renews His Parish retreats had a big impact in our call to grow in faith and service. I have treasured my involvement in the many service activities with the Knights as well as serving at liturgies. Our children have benefitted much by their involvement in youth group and attending St. Patrick school. Together, Karen and I are members of the St. Al’s sandwich team ministry. We are also blessed to be adult volunteers with our Young Church, leading small groups of high school students. We are always inspired by their faith and they help us to grow in ours as well.

January 2022

SK Dan and Lady Amy Zimmerman

We were married in 1991 and settled in Milford Michigan. We were in search of a parish and struggling to find a place to call our own. Our friends and family Phil and Phyllis Balmforth extended an invitation to us to come to their parish, St Patrick church for mass. After enjoying mass, fellowship and meeting the pastor, Father Tom, we felt so welcome and became members. We soon moved to Brighton. When Father Tom held our naked infant daughter Madeline up with one hand in the back of church during her baptism, It was one of those awesome moments that really sealed the deal and we knew we were “home”. We have many fond memories through the years of the kids sacraments, Christ Renews His Parish, Advent Tea, Church festivals and Knights of Columbus activities and we look forward to many more.

We are blessed with three beautiful daughters. Kaitlin Zimmerman (29) lives in Chicago, Claire Martin (28) was married here at St pats to Aaron Martin who with our first grandchild Wyatt moved back from Florida to Brighton this past summer. Wyatt was baptized here a few months back. Our youngest daughter is Madeline (24) an elementary school teacher in Holland Michigan.

About five years ago, once our kids moved on to start careers and lives of their own, we decided to downsize and move to a small house on the lake. After months of searching, we decided we did not want to leave the community of Brighton and our family at church. So we settled in on Island Lake here in town and continue to enjoy our friends and community at St Patrick!

Thanks to all our friends and family at St pats and may God Bless you all, Dan and Amy Z.

December 2021

Mary Pelton

Mary has been an active member at St Patrick’s for
20 years. She is currently very active with
the Center for Hope (CFH) in Flint serving as
coordinator for the collection and distribution of
food, clothing, and daily needs. The Knights came to
know Mary through the CFH Ministry by
providing transportation to Flint for the numerous
donations Mary collects in the Brighton Faith
Community.
Before the pandemic Mary was also involved with
Women Serving Women Veterans. Raising
money to help women veterans with PTSD primarily
through an equestrian program.
Mary has also been active as a sponsor in the RCIA
program at St Patrick where she was a
sponsor to three women joining the church. She is
also an active member of Encounter Healing
Ministry. In addition, Mary was an assistant for 5
th grade CCD for three years with Brother
Dudley Moore and she finds time to help at the
Welcoming desk on an occasional Sunday.
Mary has three daughters and four grandchildren.

November 2021

SK Brian and Lady Heidi Plott

I have had the honor of being a Knight since 2004. The work that the Knights do within our parish is nothing short of inspirational and blessed. I am humbled to work with such generous souls. While Covid did a number on our traditional fundraisers, the Knights continue to help those in need and work to find new ways to raise the monies needed to help the charities we support.

At yesterday's Corporate Communion, I was reminded that Knighthood is also about family. Our families processed into the church with us and as I looked around me at the friends I've made in the Knights, I also saw their families and realized how much I know them too. They have been supportive of my family, always asking about them and keeping them in their prayers. Since joining St. Pat's, God has blessed my family in so many ways. My wife was Baptized into the faith five years ago. Many of you know her (Heidi) and she has been so supportive of our activities. My youngest daughter and her husband were both brought into the faith in 2020 and their new daughter was baptized last year. We are blessed with 5 adult children, 4 spouses, 8 grandchildren and 1 on the way and they all love the Knights for the things we do. They miss our breakfasts and can't wait for them to start up again. They like helping with the Tootsie Roll Drive and other fundraisers. They are amazed when so many brother Knights come up to them before Mass to ask how they are doing and to offer a friendly, "hello". One big happy family!

As for me, I continue working with RCIA but in a support role. I usher most 11:30 Masses each week. I am emceeing the Men's Alpha and most importantly, I try to support the Knights in every way I can. I am humbled and honored to be a Knight of Columbus and blessed to be a part of such a wonderful organization. One last point that I would like to share; there is a lady who attends 11:30 Mass on Sundays and I often see her when we are greeting people at the door. I occasionally wear a Knights of Columbus shirt to Mass and it seems like every time I do, she comes up to me, points at the insignia, and says, "the Knights do great things. God bless the Knights of Columbus." Need I say more?

Thank you,
SK Brian Plott

October 2021

Larry and Beth Bacon

Hi, I’m Larry Bacon, a Third Degree Knight, I joined
the Knights at St Patrick in 2013. My wife, Beth and
I have three children and eight grandchildren. I have
served as Community Chair and MI Drive Chair. I
am currently chair for the St Patrick Raffle and have
served as Financial Secretary since 2018. Beth and I
recently joined the Transportation Ministry at St
Patrick, we participate in the 40 Days for Life
Campaign and transport food, clothing and daily
needs to the Center for Hope in Flint. Beth is integral
to all of the work we do for and with the Knights,
Transportation Ministry and 40 DFL

September 2021

Tom and Helen Singer

I was born in Howell, MI and at birth received the two greatest gifts to start life, being born into
a catholic family and being born in this country.
Helen and I were married in St. Ann’s chapel in Grosse Ile, MI. St Ann’s is part of Sacred Heart
Parish. We lived on the island for almost 8 years and were members of Sacred Heart. During
that time we were both working, Helen as a research chemist and me as a chemical engineer. I
worked for Gage Products Company in Ferndale.
In 2002 we moved to Valparaiso, IN for an employment opportunity. We both went to work for
the same company and joined Our Lady of Sorrows parish. It was there that I became a Knight.
Gage Products Company asked me to come back to work for them, so in 2007 we moved to
Brighton. Although I quit working full time in 2012, Gage still calls me to do projects for them.
We became members of St. Patrick’s. My K of C membership was transferred to Council 7304.
We greatly enjoy the volunteer opportunities as part of the Knights of Columbus. Helen works
the rummage sale pretty much from beginning to end and we do other things like the blood
drive, the scrap metal drive, selling Tootsie Rolls and putting up the Right to Life crosses. Helen
also is a Gardening Angel. The best part of being a Knight is getting to know so many really
great people who are very devoted to the Church. I really miss working the pancake breakfasts
that came to a halt because of Covid, and hope they return soon.

August 2021

Shawn Buzzy and family

My family has been part of the Saint Patrick’s community for at least 27 years. Serving in different ways.
I have enjoyed serving as an alter server since 2004, helping out with the Knights of Columbus breakfast’s and the different drives that the Knights host. As well as the other events that the parish hosts.

My mom ( Paula Kelly) faithfully serves almost every week as a Eucharistic Minister. She also loves bringing us to events like restored every month. She also works at Ford Motor Company.

My Brother (Mark Buzzy) also works at Ford. He lives in Ohio and serves as a member of the Ohio National Guard.

My brother (Luke Buzzy) enjoys painting with the gift of creation that God has given him. He enjoys helping people with house work that needs to be done. He has a great love for nature and animals as well.

My sister (Annie Buzzy) loves her Disney but she also loves encountering Jesus at restored. She’s growing in the gifts of the Holy Spirit and loves to help take care of the little ones.

My dad (Charles Buzzy, not in the picture) is retired from Ford and enjoys martial arts and executive protection work. He used to run a Kamp for Kids to help kids learn how to hunt and do other outdoor activities.

My Sister (Christina Buzzy Whitson, not in the picture) Lives in California and teaches sign language. She’s loves her Star Wars and Starbucks.

July 2021

Tony and Kristine Vitale

Tony and Kristine Vitale live in Howell, Michigan. They have two amazing children Lucas (9years) and Mila Grace (6years) who both attend St. Patrick's School. They enjoy spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, boating, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Tony originally grew up in Canton, Michigan, attended Walsh College and started his own successful landscaping and hardscape business called Allscapes Landscape. Kristine grew up in Livonia, Michigan, attended St. Michaels and Stevenson High School and then went on to open her own business as a hairstylist. They have been parishioners for many years and have made lifelong friendships they call family.
As a family, we feel blessed to be a part of St Patrick's and are grateful for all the support the church and school provide to their children and others. As well, as the people they have met along the way.

June 2021

Tommy and Lauren Adamcyzk

May 2021

SK Deacon Chet and Lady Tobie

April 2021

Rob and Mary Carpenter

March 2021

Frank Law Family

Frank is president of the Dad's club and the family is very involved in the school and Parish.

February 2021

Jim Churches family

Jim and Kristen have been parishioners at St Pats for about 15 years. They have three children who attend St Patrick School. Abby is an 8th grader, Adam is a 5th grader, and Andrew is a 3rd grader.

Kristen is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist who currently enjoys being a stay at home mom and volunteering at the school and parish.

Jim is a Certified Executive Chef who works as an executive chef and culinary sales for Land O Lakes. Jim leads the Culinary Crew for the St Pats Dad’s Club.

“We feel very blessed to be part of the special community we have here at St Pats, and enjoy supporting our fellow families and this community in whatever way we can.”

January 2021

Family of Carly Dunphey

Hello, we are the Dunphey family. We reside in Brighton Michigan where we have lived for the past 9 years. Our oldest son Nick is a freshman at Father Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor. Our three middle children (Grace- 7th grade, David- 4th grade, and Cameron-1st grade) attend St. Patrick School in Brighton where I, Carley Dunphey, also work as the school principal. It is an honor and a privilege to work with the staff, students, and families at St. Patrick Catholic School. Even in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, our doors have remained open for in-person learning and our school has been a place of God's abundant peace, joy, and love. Paul works in sales for Parker Hannifin. Little Evelyn looks up to all of her older siblings, loves praising God, and is a big fan of Peppa Pig. She can't wait to join her siblings at St. Patrick School. We are active members at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Brighton. We feel so incredibly blessed to be part of such a dynamic parish that is focused on building disciples and led by the Holy Spirit. As with many families, not every day is easy as we work to balance life, sports, and our jobs. However, through God's grace and keeping our eyes fixed on Him, we strive each day to see the beauty and the blessings that surround us.

December 2020

SK Ralph and Lady Carol LeRoy

Ralph and Carol are active in all aspects of St Patrick's. Ralph works with nearly all Committee Chairs helping with promotion, advertising and publicity. He writes the weekly Knights Corner column in the Parish Bulletin and developed the Friends of the Knights newsletter that is sent to hundreds of people every month who have expressed an interest in knowing more about the Knights. Ralph is also active in Assembly 2050. Carol is a member of the Council of Catholic Women at St Patrick's.

November 2020

Ron and Julie Check

Ron, Julia, Gavin, and Valerie Check have been St. Pat’s parishioners for almost 20 years. Julia's parents, John & Shirley Najjar (also pictured) have been parishioners for over 20 years. Currently, Julia is an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and Bible Study Facilitator although she has volunteered in many roles at our parish of which a few are leading the St. Pat’s Homeschool Group and writing prayers of the faithful. Gavin graduated from Detroit Catholic Central in 2020 and is currently attending LTU. Gavin has been faithfully serving as an altar server for over 10 years. As a family, they have helped at Fishes & Loaves, the Donut Ministry, and Vacation Bible Camp. The Check family is very grateful and is praying for everyone at St. Pat’s!

October 2020

SK Charlie and Lady Marie Guerriero

Marie and I met at her neighbors wedding and my friend married her neighbor. We got married about a year later at St.
Frances De Sales in 1957. We have 3 boys, 2 girls, 8 grand children, and 2 great grand children, and they are all baptized Christians.
Marie graduated from Cooley High School in Detroit. I graduated from Henry Ford Trade School, and the Ford tool and die program, and the Henry Ford Community College chassis design program. I started to work at Ford Motor Company in 1950 and retired in 1991 as a Design Group Leader.
After a year of traveling the 50 states. I went back to work at TDM Engineering in Livonia for 10 years and retired a 2nd time at age of 70 years. I was a SAE member and a representative for all my years at Ford Product Engineering.
I joined the K of C in 1957 at the Bishop Foley Council in Dearborn Michigan. I transferred to the O'Kelly Council in Dearborn in 1967. I transferred to the McCann Council in 1989. I am a 4th degree Knight and a past Inside Guard and Chancellor at one time. Presently Marie and I shear a Captain position for the Tootsie Roll Drive every year. We also help with the Parish Festival activities.
We lived in Genoa Township for 32 years and love our city and St Patrick Parish.

September 2020

John and Nancy Barta

My wife Nancy and I have recently celebrated 32 years of marriage and our son (13 years old) is in 8th grade St. Patrick’s School.
I am a Mechanical Engineer and have worked at General Motors for over 32 years in Product Engineering and currently I am an Assistant Chief Engineer for Diesel Engines.
We have been in the Parish for over 20 years and love the community. I am quite involved in the St. Patrick’s Dad’s Club and help on the Culinary Crew with the Fish Fry Dinners. I also support the St. Patrick’s Boy Scout Troop 347 and am training to become an Assistant Scout Master. Both my wife and I Mentor the St. Patrick’s FTC Robotics team and we arranged to have the robotics team come to the K of C Metal Scrap Drive to help tear down items for recycling. When time permits, I also help sell Tootsie Rolls for the Knights and help at the K of C Breakfasts with my son.

August 2020

Jeff and Kim Pavlock

Jeff and Kimberly Pavlock and their family have been members at St. Patrick’s Parish
in Brighton, Michigan for more than 25 years.
Jeff, an attorney with a law office in Howell, has been involved at St. Pat’s in a
variety of roles over the years, including a term on the Parish Council under Rev. Dan J.
McKean (serving as Vice President and on a planning committee for the Orndorf Drive
school facility), a Captain of Extraordinary Ministers for the 9:30 Sunday Mass for several
years, a facilitator for the Easter Triduum Masses for the past four years, and has assisted
the annual parish rummage sale for several years.
Kimberly, an Associate Director of the Eastern Michigan University Writing Center,
has also served a term on Parish Council under Rev. Karl Pung, and has participated in
Befriender Ministries and helped form and administer a women’s study group with Janet
Lawrence.
Kimberly and Jeff also both had the privilege of working with the late Martha Goode
in Youth Ministry for several years prior to Martha’s retirement.
Annamarie (Pavlock) Wasinski is now married to Augustine Wasinski, with two
children of her own, and living in Grand Rapids, where she teaches elementary school at
St. Stephen Catholic Church. Annamarie was active with preschool faith formation at St.
Pat’s during her middle- and highschool years.
Rebecca (Pavlock) Prafke is now married to Rylan Prafke, and is living in Whitehall,
Michigan. Rebecca is currently completing her medical school rotations at Mercy Health
Hackley Campus in Muskegon through Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic
Medicine. Rebecca was active with preschool faith formation at St. Pat’s during her
middle- and highschool years.
Matthew Pavlock is completing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at
Grand Valley State University. Matthew was also active with preschool faith formation at
St. Pat’s during his middle- and highschool years.
The Pavlock family has been greatly blessed by the Parish, staff and fellow
parishioners at St. Patrick Catholic Church and they are tremendously grateful for the
opportunity to serve the Parish!

July 2020

Scott and Brenda Ulmer

Scott and Brenda Ulmer along with their children Sarah, William, Steven, Melissa and John love being members of St Patrick Catholic Church. St.Pat’s has always been their home and they have tried to be involved in many of the activities offered thru this great Parrish. Scott and Brenda were on several CHRP teams (Christ Renews his Parrish), participated in various bible studies at different times, have been involved with Eight Great Dates and other marriage ministries. Brenda serves as an Extraordinary Minister of the Holy Eucharist and as Sacristan. William is currently a member of the Knights of Columbus. Steven, Melissa and John are active altar servers. Years ago, Sarah and Melissa were part of the youth choir and were occasional cantors. Over the years, they have seen a lot of change at St Pat’s. They have been blessed with wonderful Priests and parochial Vicars. They have had the pleasure of watching their children and the children of our “St. Pat family” grow and start families of their own. They feel truly blessed to belong to such a warm and welcoming community in which they can express and grow in their faith.

June 2020

David and Melissa Struppa

The family attends Mass weekly. David has organized mens retreats and small prayer groups.

May 2020

SK Jay and Lady SharonGross

Jay and Sharon are very active with Right to Life (RTL) activities and initiatives. Keep the council on their activities. They are very supportive of fundraising efforts for RTL including helping with donating ultrasound machines. Jay is both a Lector and EEM. Sharon is also an EEM and is very active with the Divine Mercy group and Gardening Angels.

April 2020

Tom Doud and family

Tom Doud and his family are very active at St. Patrick parish. Both are Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers (EEM). Tom is a leader of a small faith formation group and also mens retreats.

March 2020

Michael Samson Family

Mike has only been a member for 4 years, has volunteered at the pancake breakfasts most of the time. He is also signing up for the Tootsie Roll drive, and attends most meetings. He and his family attend Mass weekly.

February 2020

Mike Carrigan

Mike is active in all aspects of the Council activities. He ha serve as Outside Guard for several years and is Chairman of our Charitable Gaming activity.
Mike is always willing and able to work at whatever event the Knights organize

Although Mike is not married he and his mother are very involved with the parish and thus we elected him as our Family of the Month

January 2020

SK Ralph and Lady Carol LeRoy

Ralph and Carol are active in all aspects of St Patrick's.
Ralph works with nearly all Committee Chairs helping with promotion, advertising and publicity. He writes the weekly Knights Corner column in the Parish Bulletin and developed the Friends of the Knights newsletter that is sent to hundreds of people every month who have expressed an interest in knowing more about the Knights. Ralph is also active in Assembly 2050.

Carol is a member of the Council of Catholic Women at St Patrick's.

December 2019

SK Dave and Lady Ann Russell

November 2019

Phil and Phyllis Balmforth and Family

October 2019

Bob and Dan Rainko

September 2019

John and Mary Coe and famly

August 2019

Mike and Mary Jo Avery

July 2019

SK Bob and Lady Liz Flynn

June 2019

Larry and Beth Bacon

May 2019

Victor and Alice Smith

April 2019

Timothy"Duffy" and Michelle Mary O'Connor

Duffy and his family are very active at St. Pat's. He is a member of the Parish Council and the Parish Finance commission. Duffy's wife is also active in a number of areas, most recently she participated in the Lector Training Workshop. They regularly participate as a family at our pancake breakfasts, where Duffy is a cook and their children help with a variety of little jobs like passing out donuts. Diffy does not get much of a chance to attend meetings as he travels a lot for his day job, but shows up when we need hi.

March 2019

SK Ray and Lady Brenda Bonomo

February 2019

SK Gary and Lady Debbie Delamielleure

Gary has worked tirelessly in implementing our Catholic College Night events. That program has become almost a year-round effort. Gary and his wife have remained active in our Council even though they have moved from Brighton to Fenton.

Gary discovered a new program to help our fellow parishioners to pick the names of a Saint to be their patron for a year, a Saint that they can focus their prayers and petitions to as the live out their Catholic lives.

Gary most recently has taken a very active roll in conducting our Council's Reduce the Debt /pancake breakfast program. He has arrived early to guide set up efforts, and is one of the primary cooks.

January 2019

Larry and Beth Bacon

Larry has done an awesome job in taking over the duties of Financial Secretary for our Council. He has been co-chairperson for our MR drives for several years, and has been a co- chairperson for the Councils activities with the St. Patrick festival raffle.

He participated in development of the Council's annual dues amounts and provided detailed information so that the membership could understand what we were paying for when paid our annual dues.

He has worked with our other officers to develop plans and programs for the Council.
I believe he has improved the Council's responses in providing various forms and information to our District Deputy and the Michigan State. Council.

December 2018

SK Bob and Lady Marjorie Stoma

Bob has been a member of our Council for a number of years, and has always been a supporter of our Knights Rosary's, both on Wednesdays before our 1st meeting of the month, as well as on our Fifth Sunday's. His wife is generally with Bob.

Bob has been an Usher at St. Pat's, and is a dedicated member of the Fourth Degree Color Corps.

In addition, Bob regularly publishes our Council's prayer list to all members who have an e-mail address thereby keeping the membership aware of who is sick or otherwise in distress.

November 2018

SK Jim and Lady Christine Birney

Jim is currently a Council Trustee, and has been regular worker at almost all Council activities such pancake breakfasts, the MR drives, Catholic College Night, our Council's "Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest, and the Council's Charitable Gaming activities.
Additionally, Jim has been a regular worker at our parishes Shamrock Festival fundraiser, as well as the parish DSA campaign each year, and in recent years has been a member of the school's Men's club in their Christmas tree sales campaign.

Jim's wife Chris is a teacher at St. Patrick school, and in that capacity is able to assist in the Council's coordination of activities with the school.

October 2018

Bob and Geri Baker

Bab and Gari are members of the weekly counting team, greeters at 9:30 Mass, Ushers and Bob leads Fifth Sunday Rosary. Bob is also active in all monthly meetings of the Council and volunteers for all Council activities.

September 2018

SK Steve and Marie Schafer

Steve served as Chair of the Church Committee and was the leader in organizing our Men's Retreats, assisting in establishing the Council's 5th Sunday Rosary and many other Council activities. Steve also serves as a Lector at weekend Masses and also as server and Lector at Thursday evening Mass.

Steve and Marie are active with the Parish and Steve is also a member of the Saturday morning prayer group.

August 2018

Ben and Denise De Rocher

Ben and Denise are active in all phases of the Parish. Ben is chair of the scrap metal drive, volunteers for MI drive and pancake breakfasts.

July 2018

SK Bill and Lady Diana Dunlop

Bill and Diana are regular attendees at daily Mass, Bill volunteers for the MI Drive, Pancake breakfasts, free throe contest, Catholic College night and Monday Bible Study.

June 2018

SK Greg and Lady Patty Kirchmeie

Greg served as Grand Knight for the last two years and is active in all Council and Parish activities.

May 2018

SK Kevin Mondloch and family

Kevin has been very active since joining the council last year. He participates in all Council activities, mentors members with special needs and sits on the Board of Love Inc. He was also just elected as Recorder for the council.

May 2018

SK Kevin Mondlach

April 2018

Larry and Beth Bacon

Larry is a third degree Knight who has been very active since he joined the Council. He has been recorder, chairman of the community committee, and chairman and co-chairman of the Tootsie Roll Campaign and parish raffle. He is not only a good manager, but chips in and helps with most of the council activities. His wife Beth of 46 years is also a good worker. She is a member of the CCW, helps with some of the cleaning chores, and is always helping at the funeral services. Beth also helps at the Lenten Breakfasts and the Tootsie Roll Drives.

March 2018

SK Rory and Lady Barbara Clark

Rory is an active member of the St. Patrick Evangelization Commission and its activities (especially the annual Assumption of Mary Feast Day events, St. Paul Street Evangelization and small group facilitation). He leads a monthly Communion Service at Ashley Court residential facility for Alzheimer’s patients, as well as a Communion Service and a bible study at the Livingston County Jail. Last year he promoted and recruited over 100 men from three KofC Councils to Marian Consecration through the devotional practice of St. Louis De Montfort. He recently assisted in organizing the first annual Dave Cooney Chili Cook-Off and bringing the St. Luke Production Company theatrical presentation of “Maximilian” to sell-out the 900-seat Brighton Center of Performing Arts. He is a former catechist, current Lector, and active in the parish men’s fellowship and Livingston Vicariate Men’s Movement. He assists in leading the Vicariate monthly “Third Thursday” Catholic Men’s Nights bringing in dynamic speakers from around the country. He is currently writing a Bible Study on Encountering Jesus Personally in the Gospel of Matthew and working with Ave Maria Radio on a new pilot radio program.

February 2018

SK Don and Lady Audrey Sucher

Elected for the following reasons: Don has been Sacristan and Extraordinary Minister, Pat Grand Knight, Past Faithful Navigator, helped with repair of parishioners home in danger of condemnation, worked on the Scrap Metal Drive and parish festival and volunteers for the MI Drive. Married for 50 years.

January 2018

Tom and Helen Singer

Active with Friday morning and Monday evening Bible study, worked on Scrap metal drive, Catholic College Night, Christmas distribution of Building Domestic Church booklets, Church raffle. Tom and his wife Helen were instrumental with Ron Garrison in helping repair parishioner's home in danger of condemnation proceeding by city. Tom is twice past president of the Ferndale Rotary, active with Livingston County Catholic Charities and Michigan Public Senior Golf Association. Helen is involved with Quilts of Valor, and volunteers every Friday at the Howell Nature Center Infirmary.

December 2017

SK Doug and Lady Kathleen Beilharz

Doug served as DGK and GK, (two terms) Trustee, and Lector. He and Cathy are active with multiple activities at St. Patrick and with various ministries benefitting special ministries.

November 2017

SK Richard and Lady Victoria Koziara

Rich is a Past Grand Knight and held multiple officer positions in the Council. he and his wife Victoria are lectors, EME's and Ushers. Richard initiated the Council's quarterly Blood Drive when he was GK.

October 2017

SK Ralph and Lady Carol LeRoy

Ralph is active with the Council's Tootsie Roll Drive, Parish Raffle, prepares mailed version of monthly newsletter and organized the Council Open House in October 2017 including the layout for a brochure. Ralph and his spouse Carol are both Eucharistic Ministers, Carol leads a team for St. Al'a sandwich ministry, is a member of the CCW and participates in the funeral ministry and Fishes and Loaves dinners.

September 2017

Ron and Julie Check

The Check family were major contributors to the Parish Vacation Bible school this summer.

August 2017

Chris nd Megan Fiebelkom

For their contributions to Parish Council nd pro-life initiatives. Related to permanent Deacon Mike Gilbert and potentially new KofC family.

July 2017

SK Tony and Lady Darlene Martin

Tony is a 4th degree Knight, former Financial Secretary for 6 years, Trustee for 3 years and is editor of the council's newsletter. He makes sure it is e-Mailed and is also distributed to Brother Knight's that do not have e-Mail each month. Tony is also the webmaster of the council's website and keeps the website up to date. His wife Darlene has helped Tony coordinate the church picnic for several years in the past.

June 2017

SK Ray and Lady Brenda Bonomo

April 2017

SK Rob and Lady Pat Keller

SK Rob Keller is a past Grand Knight of our council nd has contributed in many ways to support the council and St. Patrick's Parish. For the past few years, Rob has led the Knights sponsorship of the parish festival raffle program. Rob is a Eucharistic minister within the parish and he and his wife Pat are examples of faithful Catholics living their faith by deeds.

March 2017

SK Robert and Lady Liz Flynn

Sir Knight Robert Flynn is a 4th degree Knight and was Grand Knight and Deputy Grand Knight for Council 7304. Robert was Faithful Navigator for Assembly 1883 and a trustee for 6 years for council 1883. He was a charter member of 10754 Council has been a member of the Knights of Columbus for 25 years. Robert is currently third year trustee at Council 7304.

February 2017

Phil and Phyllis Balmforth

January 2017

Jay and Sharon Gross

December 2016

Don and Audrey Sucher

November 2016

Ralph and Delores Yackley

November Family of the Month
Ralph and Delores Yackley
Ralph is a 3rd degree Knight and is active in most church activities. Ralph and his son Ralph Jr. worked the church rummage sale for 20+ years and Delores was the treasurer for the rummage sale . Delores was secretary for the pastors for 30+ years.

October 2016

Steve and Marie Schafer

Steve is a 4th degree knight and chair of the Church committee and serves as captain for Tootsie Roll Drive. Steve volunteers on many of the council's activities.

August 2016

Dan and Amy Zimmerman

Dan is the Treasurer of our council and participates in many of the council's activities including being the chair of our MI drive.

July 2016

James and Gloria Osborne

Jim has been a dedicated Knight of Columbus for 55 years. He is a 4th degree Knight and a member of the Color Corp. He is a PGK, FDD, and also a State Director of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and still active in the American Welding Society. Even though he is so busy, he finds time to help out at all of our activities. Gloria helps out at the Brighton Library and is a member of the Hospital Befrienders Committee, the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Irish Genealogical Society. They also raised five children and have nine grandchildren.

June 2016

Deacon Patrick and Peggy McDonald

Deacon Pat is our Spiritual Director and has been a Knight for 37 years and has been a 4th degree Knight for five years. Pat and Peggy have raised a large family and have been very involved with the Parish and the Community. They have been involved with the Library, St. Vincent De Paul Society, and the Guest House for starters. They also help out when they can with many of our council activities.

May 2016

Larry and Beth Bacon

Larry and Beth Bacon

Larry is a third degree Knight who has been very active since he joined the Council. He has been recorder, chairman of the community committee, and chairman and co-chairman of the Tootsie Roll Campaign. He is not only a good manager, but chips in and helps with most of the council activities.
His wife Beth of 44 years is also a good worker. She is a member of the CCW, helps with some of the cleaning chores, and is always helping at the funeral services. Beth also helps at the Lenten Breakfasts and the Tootsie Roll Drives.

April 2016

Gerald and Connie Misiak

Gerald and Connie Misiak were voted in as the Family of the Month for April. Gerald is a Past Grand Knight and his wife Connie sings in the church choir. Gerald helps out in all of our activities and helped in all of the Lenten breakfasts.

March 2016

Victor and Evalicia Smith

Victor and Evalicia Smith are very active in the Parish. Victor is a first degree Knight and hopefully will make his second and third degrees soon. Evalicia sings in the Choir and Victor helps out at daily Mass. Victor helps us in our fund raisers when he can.

February 2016

Michael and Kelly Moorman

Michael has volunteered to be Trustee for 3 years and volunteers for most council's functions

January 2016

Gerald and Delphine McMaster

Gerald is leader for the rosar every week day and an altar boy for the dauly mass. Gerlad and Delphine helps the church with most activities and the church festival. Once a month Gerald minister communion at Brighton Hospital.

December 2015

Sylvester and Sharon Ceci

Our congratulations go to Sylvester and Sharon Ceci. Both Sylvester and Sharon are very involved in supporting St. Pats especially in RCIA. Sylvester also helped a lot in the Catholic College Night. We are thankful that Sylvester and John survived the car accident.

November 2015

Sam and Vickie Raguso

Sam and Vickie Raguso
They are both very involved in supporting the Parish Life at St. Pats. Sam helped us set up the crosses on Respect for Life Weekend. Vickie is a Befriendly Minister and a Eucharistic Minister. Sam is the head usher and a member of the men's Friday Night Prayer Group.

October 2015

Gary and Debbie Delamieleure and Greg and Pat Kirchmeier

By unanimous vote both families jointly planned and executed the best event (Catholic College Night) this council has ever put on.

September 2015

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Assenmacher

Charlie Guerriero accepting the award for the Assenmachers. Robert helps in many church activitites and helps out at the Church Shamrock Festival. He is also an altar boy for weekday masses and a Eucharistic minister.

August 2015

David and Elaine Cooney

David and Elaine Cooney: David helps with the Tootsie Roll Drive, Parish Activities, and is a speaker for "lung replacements". Elaine is a teacher at St. Pat's School.

May 2015

Gary and Natalie Bradley

April 2015

Ben DeRocher Family

December 2014

Chester Pesmark

November 2014

Phil Balmforth