Au Lac Council Holds Hockey Challenge!
- Thu, May 15, 2025 9:51 PM
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A big thank you to PGK Jack Sweeney for designing and building the awesome looking target. We look forward to holding this event again sometime in the fall or winter.
Graduate - Gift of Knighthood
- Thu, May 15, 2025 9:30 PM
Greetings Brothers,
Great News!! Our Knights of Columbus General and Field Agents have collaborated with us to create an exceptional invitation accompanied by a gift for high school graduates who choose to become a Knight of Columbus. The graduate will have the choice of a Michigan KofC keychain/pocket rosary, a Michigan KofC necktie or a copy of our State council Icon (the ascension of Mother Mary).
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All the graduates will need to do after signing up as an E-Member is to scan the QR code on the back of the card and select a gift. Our Field agents will personally deliver the gift to them.
To download the attachment and print out invitation cards for graduates, please click on this link: Graduation Cards
The gift of Knighthood will offer a robust foundation of faith as the graduate progresses in his journey as an adult man of faith.
Vivat Jesus!
Au Lac Council hosts Mother's Day Carnation Sale in Support of Life
- Thu, May 15, 2025 3:44 PM
Au Lac Council 10724 hosted a Mother's Day flower sale to raise money for Life Chairities after each weekend mass.
A total of $830 was collected and will be given to RTL-Life Span.
Thanks also to the Brother Knights and other volunteers who helped with the event, plus a special thank you to PGK Peter Cornwell and his wife Janis who are the Council's Pro-Life leaders throughout the year.
Ten New Members Welcomed Into the Order!
- Thu, May 15, 2025 3:37 PM
On May 14th, Council 1492 Ludington hosted a travel team exemplification. 10 new members attended the exemplification. 8 new members from Council 1492 Ludington , 1 new member from 15593 Hart and 1 new member from Council 4090 Davison.
Welcome new brothers!
Eucharistic Procession at the State Convention
- Wed, May 14, 2025 9:52 AM
The 125th Annual Michigan Knights of Columbus State Convention convenes next week. Once again, we will have the Eucharistic Procession from St. Anne’s Church in the downtown area to the Grand Hotel. The procession takes place on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 beginning at 11:30am.
We need the help of all Knights and their families who are already on the island to make this a success. All Knights and their families are invited (encouraged) to participate in this event. Please be at St. Anne’s no later than 11:00am Wednesday morning to assemble for the procession. We will be walking through the streets of Mackinac Island and ending on the porch of the Grand Hotel for benediction. The entire route is about a mile.
Afterwards, the Blessed Sacrament will be available for adoration in the Ford Room throughout the convention.
Please help us make this a memorable display of our Catholic faith.
John Hundiak
State Sacristan
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District 118 May Exemplification
- Wed, May 14, 2025 7:22 AM
Congratulations to Eric Schmitt and Michael Purifoy for joining the Knights of Columbus on May 13th! They joined Au Lac Council 10724 in a ceremony hosted by Anchor Bay Council 5981. Thank you to the Brother Knights from both councils and welcome Eric and Michael!
Pictured L-R (Row 1): Eric Scmitt; Michael Purifoy
Pictured L-R (Row 2): FDD Ron DePestel (Detroit East Program Director); FDD Ken Krause, Pat Bohr (Grand Knight 10724); Rich Burke (Grand Knight 5981); Mark Kehoe (Program Director 10724); FDD Mike Cousins (State DAVL Director)
Pictured L-R (Row 3: PGK Lee Arnold (5981); Matt Hoxsie (DD118 & State Public Relations Director)
May Membership Flash Incentive
- Wed, May 14, 2025 7:13 AM
Grand Knights and Council Membership Directors,
Have you contacted your council members about the new “Flash Membership Incentive"? Please make sure that your council members are aware of the new incentive. Use their personal emails to get the word out to them. Many councils don’t meet until the end of the month. We want to make sure that all of our members know about this FLASH Incentive. This incentive is for the month of May, so the word needs to get out as soon as possible.
This is a fantastic opportunity to bring new energy and commitment to our councils while celebrating our shared faith and mission. The keychain pocket rosary serves not only as a token of appreciation but also as a meaningful symbol of our dedication to the Knights of Columbus values. Let us embrace this chance to grow our brotherhood and strengthen our community bonds.
We Grow Today for Tomorrow
Thank you for all you do to support your council and grow the Order.
Vivat Jesus,
"SOAR With Us"
Douglas D. Kokot
State Membership Director
616 634-2400
Council 3860 (Livonia) hosts Dinner for Retired Priests!
- Mon, May 12, 2025 8:29 AM
K of C Council #3860 recently served dinner to the retired Priest's in Clergy Village Livonia. This core group does this every other month with each team member selecting a favorite entree.
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St. Catherine of Siena Council holds 3rd Annual Derby Dinner & Dance
- Mon, May 12, 2025 7:24 AM
St Catherine of SIena Council 6980 in Portage, MI held its third annual Kentucky Dinner and Dance. It was a very successful event. It raised over $6,500 which will be used to support local organizations. The event included a catered dinner, DJ Music, Silent Auction, 50/50 raffle, best hat contest, and pick-a-pony contest.
Joe Magalski
St Catherine of Siena Council #6980 Deputy Grand Knight and Program Director
Basket Raffle Update
- Sun, May 11, 2025 6:29 PM
UPDATES for the MIKofC Charity Raffle at the State Convention
Just a few reminders before our convention begins in a little over a week! First, there are still a few remaining time slots for ladies to sign up for ticket sales as well as setting up on Wednesday, and for runners and packers on Friday morning during the convention. Even though it's a small amount of time from you, it's a great contribution to this worthy fundraiser for charity! Take a look at the signup sheet and find a spot that works for you!
Link to volunteer sign up:
ALSO, if you are bringing a basket to donate for the raffle, PLEASE FILL OUT A DONATION FORM ONLINE IN ADVANCE to speed up the drop-off process on the island and make our record-keeping easier! By filling out the form online, you can skip the hassle of filling one out when you drop off your basket and you can make sure you won't forget the important information like Council numbers, names and phone numbers we ask for.
Link to basket donation form:
Finally, make sure baskets are dropped off to the raffle area NO LATER THAN 11:00am on Thursday, May 22nd. We cannot accommodate later donations due to space and time constraints.
Thank you in advance for your contributions to worthy Catholic charities!
Kara Fuller
Raffle Chair