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– JR SAVOIE PAGE –

Providing Updates and Communications Towards His Recovery

The webmaster of this site will do his best to keep all of you informed.  All comments and updates will be maintained here.  We ask those of you that would like to add in, to please email your comments to [email protected], subject JR Savoie.  We will add them on as rapidly as possible.  Thank you for joining us, and keep the prayers coming for brother JR.

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~ Friday, January 27th, 2017 ~

I just received word today, that our brother SK JR Savoie has been released from treatment through Heartland and has returned home.  He still has a ways to go, so please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.  He is also open to visitors.  If you should have some open time, he would love to see you…

~ January, 2017 ~

This is a catch up post on JR’s condition.  At some point in mid January, JR developed additional complications from his recent stay in the hospital.  It required a return to ICU for an extended period fighting MRSA.  He underwent two more surgeries, eventually being released to the care of Heartland in Whitehall.  His journey has been a very long and difficult one.  We continue to keep SK JR Savoie in our thoughts and prayers.

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~ December 22nd, 2016 ~

Jarrett Savoie Update – 9:29 p.m.

My dad is doing well.  He is still at Hackley in there long term care on the third floor at room 374. He is continuing his rehab and we might be able to get him home sometime after the New Years

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~ October 30th, 2016 ~

Jarrett Savoie Update – 10 a.m.

JR has been moved to out of the ICU and has been moved to a new room and continues to do therapy for his lungs. He is also walking and doing arm and shoulder exercises. Everything looks to be improving and maybe soon we can send him to Heartland to continue his therapy.

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~ October 27th, 2016 ~

Webmaster Update – 9:30 am

Brother’s  – I receive the message below yesterday from our brother Jarrett.  The news received was very good to hear.  JR appears to have come through the surgery well and is on the mend.  He still has a ways to go, but each day brings him closer to recovery.  Please continue to keep our Brother JR Savoie and his family in your thoughts and prayers.  We hope to see him returning to our area soon…

Viva Jesus!

J. Duff – Grand Knight 12985

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~ October 26th, 2016 ~

Jarrett Savoie Update – 3:10 pm

Dear Brother Knights, my Dad’s surgery today was originally set for 9:30 today but it was pushed forward to 7 this morning. My sister received a call from the doctor around 1:00 telling her the surgery went excellent. He did end up having a triple bypass and that they were going to keep him on the oxygen for a little extra time. Thanks again for all the prayers

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~ October 25th, 2016 ~

Matt & Cheryl Kaley Posting – 6:15 pm

Please send our best along to JR and let him know Cheryl and I continue to pray for him and several prayer chains and Love INC staff and volunteers.

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~ October 22nd, 2016 ~

Jarrett Savoie Update – 12:44 pm

Well hello brother knights. I bring you some news on my father. He is continuing to get healthier and he has been walking around a little bit every day. We ask for your continued prayers as they are talking about doing the surgery on Wednesday. We thank you for everything you have done John we appreciate all your work. Thanks sincerely Jarrett

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~ October 18th, 2016 ~

Webmaster Update – 2:55 pm

JR and Family – We continue to maintain all of you in our daily thoughts and prayers, hoping for the best.  Heartland sounds like a good alternative and will place our friend back within his beloved community.  Again thank you for your continuous updates and we will continue to pass them along to all.  Gods speed in recovery my friend…

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.Marcel Savoie ( JR’s Brother) Update – 12:15 p.m.

October 18, 2016

JR met with the doctors this morning and he was given the results of yesterday’s Cardio Cath evaluation.  He was informed that the best approach to resolving his heath condition would be surgery.  However, he’s not strong enough at this time and would need to go for rehab until he had fully  recovered from the pulmonary failure he experienced.  JR asked if they would consider Heartland in Whitehall. He was told that the social workers would check into the possibility after further testing by the physical therapist.

While JR has made great progress he is not out of the woods and continues to need your support and prayers.  We pray with you that God will guide the doctors and JR’s decisions.

Vivat Jesus

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~ October 17th, 2016 ~

Webmaster Update – 11:58 am

Savoie Family – All of us here at both Saint James and Our Lady of White Lake are happy to hear of JR’s gains.  We continue to hold him in our thoughts and prayers. We to look forward to the day our brother JR will be able to return to enjoy the fellowship and brotherhood of our greater community.  God’s speed towards his recovery and thanks to all of you for keeping us informed…

Viva Jesus!

J. Duff – Grand Knight 12985

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Marcel Savoie ( JR’s Brother) Update – 8:40 am

 Oct 17, 2016

JR continues to  be  stable and has been approved to move out  of  CICU when a room  becomes available.  He is to undergo  further evaluation today in order to develop  a treatment plan. He has daily physical  therapy but remains weak. We remain positive that with God’s guidance  and the  Doctor’s  skills there will be a positive outcome  and that JR will enjoy many more Fish at St. James.

Viva the Jesus

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~ October 14th, 2016 ~

Marcel Savoie ( JR’s Brother) Update – 11:08 am

UPDATE for Oct 14, 2016

JR is out of STAGE 1, “Survival” and is now in STAGE 2 “ Medical Evaluation”   The medial staff met with JR this morning and had the results of yesterday’s Cardiogram.  His heart is recovering faster than anticipated and is showing less damage than was expected.  Today they will be performing a viability study and doing a PETScan.  This will provide a  detailed report on JR’s heart condition and provide them the plan  for STAGE 3 “Treatment”    JR has continued to  improve and will be moved out of CICU into the  general  cardio treatment unit today.

While all seems to be  moving in the right direct, JR is still a very sick individual.  The medical staff have been calling  him the Miracle Man and have been commenting on the power of your prayers.  JR’s family is humbled and want to express their gratitude for your continued assistance. 

Vivat Jesus    

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~ October 12th, 2016 ~

Webmaster – 9:50 pm

Marcel – Thank you so much for continuing to keep us all informed towards the progress of JR.  He is a Knight and a friend and we appreciate all that you are able to pass our way.  Prayers continue on and our hope are for JR to strengthen and soon return to all of us.  Thanks again…

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Kate Gunderson  (Facebook Update ) – 6:40 pm

Sending much love and hugs to J.R. and his family and praying for healing, full recovery and peace!

Chris Scott (Facebook Update ) – 4:20 pm

.???? en route….

Jeanne Wilkins (Facebook Update ) – 5:23 pm

Sending my prayers, JR. You have our Parish praying for you.

Marcel Savoie ( JR’s Brother) Update – 4:07 pm

Here is an update for  Wednesday October 12, 2016

Dear friends of JR Savoie.  Today was another great day for JR.  The medical team evaluated him and he was able to start eating soft foods.  Nothing exciting to eat but this is a start.  They will be keeping JR in the CICU while they stabilize him and he gains strength.  He remains somewhat disoriented and is recovering from the paralytics he was on.  JR was able to be moved from his bed to a chair and helped to stand for several minutes. Once he gains in strength they will be evaluating his cardiac  condition and determining whether he can be treat by medications, surgery or both.

JR remains in critical condition and needs the power of your prayers and the skills of the  University of Michigan cardiac team. He is very grateful for the strength you provide.

Vivat Jesus

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Cindy Schulist (Facebook Update ) – 3:32 pm

God is the most amazing healer of all ??.

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~ October 11th, 2016 ~

Marcel Savoie ( JR’s Brother) Update – 4:45 pm

Tuesday 10-11-16 Update

Today we received  proof  that medicine and faith work well together with prayer.  JR was able  to be removed from  the  ventilator  and is breathing  on his own.  He’s talking and those that know JR know that he thinks he’s in charge  and is trying to directing everyone.  We’ll hopefully learn more tomorrow as to how the doctors plan to address  his cardiac issues. He not out of the woods but we can feel God’s peace through the power of your prayers.

Viva the Jesus

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Marcel Savoie ( JR’s Brother) Update – 12:55 pm

I’m Marcel Savoie, JR’s brother, also a member of Council James V. Casey # 9349 , in Littleton Colorado.  Here is JR’s  update for today.

October 11^th, 2016

At 9:45 the medical team met and reviewed JR’s progress.  It was great to hear that they felt he had made significant progress.  While he is very ill and in critical condition they felt they could reduce the medications further and allow JR a higher level of awareness.  They will be doing breathing test to see if JR has progressed to a point where the ventilator could be removed tomorrow. In the interim, he will be medicate to reduce his restlessness.

JR is able to open his eyes, nod his head and move his arms and legs.  While in discomfort from the ventilator, he is able to respond to questions.  While the medical team working with JR are exception we ask God to guide their hands and help them make the right decisions.  Your prayers are being felt and provide JR and our family the comfort that the medical team can’t.  While we all pray God’s help we understand and accept His will shall be done

Vivat Jesus.

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Shared by White Lake Lion’s Club – 10:05 am

If you would like to send him letters I have the address for you. It’s the university hospital Mr. J.R Savoie- patient 7D 7838  1500 East Medical Center Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48109 thanks again for all the prayers.  Sincerely Jarrett Savoie 

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~ October 10th, 2016 ~

Jarrett Savoie Update – 12:05 pm

Yes he is doing really well and maybe in the next three days he might be off the ventilator. – Jarrett Savoie

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Request for Update – 12:03 pm

Jarrett – Do you have anything new for posting about your dad today? – J. Duff

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~ October 9th, 2016 ~

Jarrett Savoie Update – 1:17 pm

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Released to Council 12985 & Bishop Baraga Assembly – 9:07 am

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~ October 8th, 2016 ~

Jarrett Savoie Update – 11:03 pm

Jarrett Savoie Update – 7:45 pm

I really like the page you made for him. I want to give you an update on him for the day. They have taken him off his blood pressure meds and his oxygen is now down to 40. His peep is down to 10 and he is doing good. He has been doing good today. He has yet to wake up but we feel it could be tomorrow before he does. They did a x-ray on his lungs and compared them from the last two days and they have improved a bunch. Thanks to all the knights for the prayers that you have blessed our family with. Sincerely – Jarrett Savoie.

Email Received 6:11 p.m.

JR remains in my prayer, he is a friend. James Mayberry.

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Released to Bishop Baraga Assembly – 2:58 pm

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Email Sent Out To Council – 2:47 p.m.

Brothers;

I have received the following update for JR’s son Jarrett providing us with an update on JR.  It appears he is improving by the day.  Please refer to the information below;

Good progress! His peep has been taken down to 10 and his oxygen is at 45 and he is doing better. He had a little fever last night but they have been giving him antibiotics to help fight whatever infection could be inside. But there has been some great progress.  We hope he will be alert sometime soon because they took him off paralytics yesterday. – Jarrett Savoie 2:04 pm

Also remember to follow the Council webpage setup for JR.  You can send comments to me at [email protected] and I will add them on for you.  The link to the page is;

https://12985kofc.org/2016/10/jr-savoie/

Vivat Jesus,

John G. Duff

Grand Knight 12985 – Knights of Columbus [Montague]

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Bishop Baraga Assembly – 2:30 pm

Good Afternoon Sir Knights,

JR continues to fight on with the slow, but continued efforts of improvement.  The oxygen levels produced by the respirator are slowly falling nearing levels to where they will be able to remove him from the respirator.  At that point he will no longer require a respirator for breathing.  Medical staff are now working to clear his lungs.  Prayer works.  Please continue to pray for JR Savoie’s recovery and for his family in this trying time.  Below is a link to the Our Lady of White Lake Council 12985 web site that will have updated information on JR Savoie.

Jarrett Savoie Update – 2:04 pm

Good progress! His peep has been taken down to 10 and his oxygen is at 45 and he is doing better. He had a little fever last night but they have been giving him antibiotics to help fight whatever infection could be inside. But there has been some great progress.

We hope he will be alert sometime soon because they took him off paralytics yesterday. – Jarrett Savoie 2:04 pm

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Email Received 12:12 p.m.

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Dear JR:           

You have been in our prayers ever since we heard of your close call to using a respiratory pump to keep you breathing. We were very scared and prayed, prayed and prayed….Everyone’s prayers are being heard by our Good Lord, because you are getting better….

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Email Received 10:30 a.m.

JR –  Many people are praying for you to grow stronger daily and will continue as long as needed.  May you feel the comfort of the Lord embracing you with His healing touch.  Jan Burdette

~ October 7th, 2016 ~

Bishop Baraga Assembly

Thank you John. I will ask Roger to update the Assembly. Thank you and we will continue to pray for them. – Worthy Navigator , Jim Walkenhorst

As Emailed Out 12985

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Email As Received

• JR- we need you to get better soon so we can hear your commanding voice around the Parish again!  I am praying for you every day.   God bless you and your family. – Steve Nagengast..

• Thank you John! -Matt Kale

• Tonight I am celebrating in the Consecration to Mary and the Feast of the Holy Rosary.  I will dedicate my prayers to the full recovery of JR. – Larry Larson

~Request to Auxiliary ~

Mary Jo – Please send this link out to all the Auxiliary, so they can stay current and add in at will towards JR Savoie and his recovery.  The link is as follows – John Duff

• Will do – Mary Jo Stewart

~ October 7th, 2016 (Facebook Messenger to Jarrett Savoie) ~

We appreciate all prayers that have been said for my father. Thanks again. – Jarrett Savoie

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~ October 6th, 2016 ~

As Posted Via MIKofC.org

~ October 6th, 2016 (Facebook Messenger to Jarrett Savoie) ~

He is doing better than I had expected he has been stable all day they have been cleaning his lungs and they got a ton out.  Next all he needs to do is heal.  Thanks everyone for the prayers – Jarrett Savoie

~ October 5th, 2016 ~

As Emailed Out 12985

Brothers;

~ October 5th, 2016 (Facebook Messenger to Jarrett Savoie) ~

Email As Received

• Thanks for continuing to send these out.  Praying God sees fit to allow him to stay with us for a while yet. – Al Greiner

• Thank you John  – Jim Walkenhorst [Faithful Navigator]

• Thanks for the updates John. Bill Karchinski has been calling me with updates as well. We have been praying here at home and we are also praying at Love INC for JR. There are a lot of people praying for JR. I consider JR to be a good friend and will continue to pray for him.
  In Christ. – Matt Kaley

• Been praying the chaplet of Divine Mercy for JR daily.  Your brother in Christ –  Kevin Munson

~ October 4th, 2016 (8:46PM)~

As Emailed Out 12985

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~ October 4th, 2016 (Facebook Messenger to Jarrett Savoie) ~

have some good news

All ears

My dad is no longer on the balloon pump.  His heart is beating on it’s own, and they have been able to bring his oxygen down from 95 to 60 percent

Yes – that is great news. The prayers are working

I thank you all for your prayers.  These are all good signs.  

Would have it no other way my friend

I will try to keep you updated on anything more that happens. I Thank you all for your love and support with all the prayers you have given.

Thanks Jarrett – I am going to send this update out to all our brothers and remind them of the power of prayers…

 

Jarrett – I just updated both the council and the assembly on JRs improvements. Thanks again for the updates…

~ October 4th, 2016 (2:03PM)~

Bishop Baraga Assembly

As Emailed Out 12985

Brothers;

I sadly report to you the recent news coming to me on our brother JR is not uplifting.  JR continues on life support in Ann Arbor, but his condition is worsening.  Soon the family will be confronted with the very difficult decisions of life support or not.  We pray decisions are made wisely and with God’s support.  For now I ask you all to keep JR in your thoughts and prayers.  Please also pray for his family for times like this are very difficult…

~ October 4th, 2016 (Facebook Messenger to Jarrett Savoie) ~

TUE 6:10PM

Thanks we still need prayers.  Keep them coming we’re not out of the woods yet

Thanks

Just that there still having complications and that if he does well for next 3 days he might have a fighting chance. But that his chances are slim.

Email As Received

I am so sorry about JR,I will keep him in my prayer. He is a friend and we had good memories. My sympathies to his family and remembering the good times. Jim Mayberry

Thanks for the up date – Ron Spoelhof

~ October 2nd, 2016 ~

Bishop Baraga Assembly

Good Evening Sir Knights,

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As Emailed Out 12985

Brothers;

Bishop Baraga Assembly

Good Evening Sir Knights,

I received an email last night from Sir Knight John Duff, he reported

” I just received word that JR experienced a heart attack last night and is in ICU at Mercy.  He is being monitored and receiving treatment.  Will need bypass surgery.  His family is asking for prayers” 

~ September 29th, 2016 ~

As Emailed Out 12985

August 2016

	Our Lady of White Lake Council 12985
	KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
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What is a degree?

For lack of a better definition, a “Degree” can loosely be interpreted as “being introduced to a new principal”.  Being of a lower degree does not really affect what you can be involved in or what activities you can contribute to.  However, all officers and 4th Degree applicants must have already obtained their 3rd degree.

In a degree ceremony you are introduced to one of the four principals that the Knights of Columbus holds in high regard.  In your 1st degree, you learn the principal of “charity”.  In the 2nd degree you learn the principal of “unity”.  In your 3rd degree, you learn the principal of “fraternity”.  Finally, in your 4th degree, you learn the principle of “patriotism”.  It’d these four principals that we base all of our actions.  To move forward, you must learn each in detail.

First Degree Ceremony – Charity

The first degree ceremony is for prospective Knights that wish to enter the order.  You must be a minimum of 18 years of age, Male, and a Catholic in good standing.  An application needs to be filled out and submitted to a fellow Knight who will read it at a business meeting.  Once the applicant is approved and sponsored, he is invited to attend the next council first degree ceremony.

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First Degree Application Download:   (Excel Format)  (PDF Format)

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Scheduled Council First Degree’s: (Room #1 – Parish Ministry Center)

09/11/2016, 6 p.m. – St. James Catholic Church, 5149 Dowling, Montague, MI. 49437

12/04/2016, 6 p.m. – St. James Catholic Church, 5149 Dowling, Montague, MI. 49437

03/05/2017, 6 p.m. – St. James Catholic Church, 5149 Dowling, Montague, MI. 49437

05/07/2017, 6 p.m. – St. James Catholic Church, 5149 Dowling, Montague, MI. 49437

09/10/2017, 6 p.m. – St. James Catholic Church, 5149 Dowling, Montague, MI. 49437

12/03/2017, 6 p.m. – St. James Catholic Church, 5149 Dowling, Montague, MI. 49437

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Second and Third Degree Ceremonies – Unity & Fraternity

The 2nd & 3rd degree ceremony does not have any requirements or applications to fill out.  (Your council dues cover the cost of the ceremony).  The ceremonies are also typically done together, so a Knight will have jumped from a 1st degree to 3rd degree.  Knight by the end of the process.  Since the ceremony is held usually at another council, Knights of our council usually carpool together in support of one another.

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Fourth Degree Ceremony – Patriotism

The 4th degree ceremony is a big moment for a Knight and his family.  The prospective 4th degree candidate will be in a ceremony for most of the day, while his wife attends functions specially arranged for her.  This day is for both the Knight and his spouse which includes activities for both.  A black tie celebration for the Knight and his spouse is held that evening.

To apply for the 4th degree exemplification, you must have attained your 3rd degree and been a Knight for at least 6 months.  An application has to be filled out and degree fees have to be submitted.  The ceremony and celebration after is a black tie event.

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Fourth Degree Honor Guards

Certain members of the 4th degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions.  This activity has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus.  You may recognize 4th degree Honor Guard members as they wear a tux, colorful caps, chapeaux (feathered hats), white gloves, and a sword.

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