Knights of Peter Claver Inc.: Northern States District

Greetings and prayers for a blessed and prosperous New Year!  This time of year is filled with resolutions, goals, and commitments.  Let us be sure to re-affirm ourselves to fulfilling the values and mission of our Noble Order in our everyday interactions, thoughts, and deeds. In 2017, we will celebrate the 100th Anniversaries of the authorization of the Meritorious Fourth Degree Knights and of the Junior Knights!  As our Order progresses forward, we must use these milestones to serve as important reminders of our commitment to being living examples of Christ's love as well as the work and life of our Patron, St. Peter Claver. Our faith in God assures us that His limitless and unconditional love, grace, and mercy will not only continue, but will increase as we enter this new year - desiring to be even greater servants of His Will and His Word. Wishing you continued blessings, James K. Ellis Supreme Knight Vertelle A. Kenion Supreme Lady

Mother of the Courts and Past Supreme Sentinel, Lady Joyce Y Broden (pictured second from the left on the top row) will be eulogized on Friday, January 6, 2017 at St. Charles Lawanga (St. Cecilia Location) on 10400 Stopel Detroit, Michigan 48201. Family Hour is 10 am. Funeral Mass is 11 am. Cards of condolences should be mailed to the church in her name.

Christmas Greetings and Prayers for a Happy New Year!  We pray that we will continue this season’s spirit of love and giving throughout a blessed and prosperous 2017. The Christmas Season comes at a timely point in our Nation's history - serving as a valuable reminder of God’s unconditional and infinite love, power, mercy, and influence in a seemingly constantly changing and different world! We are reminded of that poor and homeless family of immigrants bearing a child and seeking escape from political unrest.  They were turned away, scorned, and looked down upon, but their faith and trust in God brought them through.  On today, we celebrate the birth of that child - our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are especially encouraged to remember the less fortunate and to exhibit the spirit of the season through charitable giving and service: volunteer at a food bank, donate to a noble cause, invite someone who may be spending Christmas alone to fellowship with you and your lov

Newly elected Mother of the Courts, Past Inner Sentinel and Past President of the Michigan Central Committee Gracious Lady Joyce Broden has passed away. More information on her funeral is to come. A great lady has joined Jesus Christ today, a moment of silence please!

Here is the link for the registration packet to the Milwaukee Conference. Email me at: ataylor41512@hotmail.com for further questions. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwidX4sB_hAHdnREWHhmZjBLc0dhcEoxVXA4Q0hYSlRCbkQw/view?usp=sharing

Christmas is right around the corner! Make sure you read the new Claverite. The Supreme Knight, James Ellis, is profiled in it. Northern States District Conference is around the corner. Milwaukee, Wisconsin in April. The information sent to the councils and courts will be posted on this blog later this week. Please pay special attention to the Knights form for Grand Knight of the Year and Council of The Year.