Flash Membership Incentive
- Sun, Jul 21, 2024 6:21 AM
Douglas Kokot
State Membership Director
Michigan Knights of Columbus
Upcoming Ultrasound Dedications
- Sat, Jul 20, 2024 3:22 PM
Brothers! Please mark your calendars for these upcoming ultrasound dedications in Michigan!
Planned Choices, Wednesday, July 31 at 6:00pm. Address is 4517 Allen Road, Allen Park, 48101.
Contact: David Hayward, Grand Knight, Robert Jones Council #3078, GK3078@mikofc.org, 313-574-4139.
Options Pregnancy Center, Tuesday, August 20th at 5:00 pm. Address is 233 Cavanaugh St., Alpena, MI 49707
Contact: Gerald Boerner, Grand Knight; Thunder Bay Council #6851, 517-449-7352.
Life Clinic Community Resources, Thursday, August 29 at 4:00pm. Address is 4818 N. Saginaw Road, Midland, 48640.
Contact: Matt Glaccum, Past Grand Knight, Fr. Henry P. DuRussel Council #2141, GK2141@mikofc.org, 989-430-8622.
Also, please click here to view the video for a beautiful pro-life song by 18-yr old Country Artist, Rachel Holt.
The song, “I Was Gonna Be” is bittersweet, respectfully and honestly giving a voice to unborn children. Mournful and hopeful at the same time, this song brings to light the wonder that was lost with the ending of life.
Let us pray that minds are changed by her voice as she sings the words of the unborn. Let us pray that the world sees the love of the pro-life movement for each mother and unborn baby...
...and let us continue to pray for all who work for Life!
Thank you for your continued support for this and all Life initiatives!
SOARing for Life!
Ed Strach, Life Director
Michigan State Council
Knights of Columbus
John Burch Talks About Religious Freedom at the 2024 Summer Organizational Meeting
- Mon, Jul 15, 2024 4:59 PM
Guest Speaker John Bursch delivered a compelling presentation on Religious Freedom at the Michigan State Council's 2024 Summer Organizational Meeting.
As the Vice President of Appellate Advocacy for Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), the world's largest public-interest law firm dedicated to defending religious liberty, free speech, parental rights, marriage and family, and the right to life, John Bursch brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, John is a devoted husband and father of five. He is also a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, a three-time past president of the Grand Rapids Legatus Chapter, and a valued member of the Pro-Life Partners Foundation Advisory Board.
His insights and expertise on the topic of Religious Freedom were both enlightening and thought-provoking, leaving attendees with a deeper understanding of the importance of protecting these fundamental rights in our society.
Click here to watch the video
BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE
- Fri, Jul 12, 2024 5:30 AM
Greetings from the Ladies of the Michigan Knights of Columbus!
At the Ladies Meeting this past weekend, I personally introduced a new initiative I hope our ladies, and yourselves, will embrace. It is called:
It is exactly what the words mean: “Do something good that will make a difference in this world.”
I want to emphasize the power of individual actions and responsibility in bringing about desired changes in our world. Some examples are:
Shop for the elderly
Make a casserole for a meal for someone
If you have a bountiful garden, share with people
Help stock your parishes food pantry, etc.
The ladies will revisit this initiative each time we meet over the next two years. I cannot wait to hear what great and positive actions you have done.
Thank you!
Mandy Borsenik
Wife of State Deputy Barry Borsenik
From our new State Membership Director
- Tue, Jul 9, 2024 5:18 PM
From our new State Program Director
- Mon, Jul 8, 2024 8:25 PM
My Brother Knights,
I hope you had a safe and enjoyable Independence Day Holiday! A new fraternal year has officially begun, and we have some new faces and some changes to leadership. My name is Matt Wierzgac, and I am your new State Program Director. I am very excited and ready to serve!
I want to thank our past State Program Director, Paul Palka, for his exceptional performance and service these last four years in that position. His service and dedication to the Knights of Columbus is both amazing and inspiring! I have some big shoes to fill.
Our State Deputy has tagged the next couple years with the acronym SOAR. Each letter has a meaning.
Service = What Life is About
Optimism = The Faith that leads us to achievement
Aspire = To accomplish great deeds
Responsibility = To do your duty
Come SOAR with us!
Just a friendly reminder that the forms 185 and 365 were due on July 1st. If you haven’t submitted these yet, please do so as soon as possible. They are very important to kick starting your council to success! If you have any questions or need assistance with these, please contact your District Deputy. They are a great resource for guidance and assistance.
A great program for our youth this summer is our Soccer Challenge. It isn’t difficult to do, and your Diocesan Program Director can provide guidance. More information and resources is available on the supreme website. You can order the guides, posters, and scoresheets there, or even download and print them on your own. If this is something your council is interested in doing, please consider scheduling this event in the July/Early August timeframe. Winners will advance to the district/diocesan level competition. For more information, look at the supreme website, or contact your diocesan program director.
In the coming weeks, I will cover many other programs of the Faith in Action Programs available to you to achieve the Columbian Award.
If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact me at m.wierzgac@mikofc.org.
Again, I am excited to serve as your new State Program Director and look forward to helping you succeed!
God Bless and Vivat Jesus!
Matt Wierzgac
Michigan State Program Director
A Father's Heart - The story of Blessed Michael McGivney
- Sat, Jul 6, 2024 7:57 AM
The Father McGivney Guild is thrilled to announce the release of a newly published book on Blessed Michael McGivney in the popular format of a graphic novel/comic book:
"A Father's Heart: The Story of Blessed Michael McGivney, Founder of the Knights of Columbus."
This beautifully illustrated graphic novel serves as a captivating tool to promote the Sainthood Cause of Father Michael McGivney and to engage with young families and potential new members.
Brian Caulfield, from the Executive Office of the Supreme Knight and Vice Postulator for the Cause of Blessed Michael McGivney, is collaborating with the International Catholic Publishing House Éditions du Signe to ensure the success of this program as a recruiting and fundraising tool for our councils.
Through a special bulk rate (minimum 100 copies), your council can feature two introductory pages dedicated to recounting the history of your council, as well as the current narrative of your faith and charitable endeavors. These books can then be sold to Knights and parishioners to raise funds for further good works.
To learn more about this innovative project or to request sample pages of the graphic novel, please contact the Father McGivney Guild at guild@kofc.org.
This unique opportunity will be presented at the upcoming Diocesan and District meetings. Order your copies today by clicking here.
Don't miss out on this incredible chance to share your council's story and support a great cause!
Michigan's 94th Ultrasound Dedication
- Fri, Jul 5, 2024 7:27 AM
On Monday July 1, 2024, the 94th Ultrasound machine in Michigan was dedicated and blessed in Grand Rapids.
2024/2025 FRATERNAL YEAR BEGINS
- Mon, Jul 1, 2024 6:51 AM
THE 2024/2025 FRATERNAL YEAR BEGINS TODAY!
We are excited to introduce our new State Deputy, Barry Borsenik and First Lady Mandy as they begin their new roles and responsibilities.
May God bless all that you do for the Order and our Brother Knights and Ladies throughout Michigan!
Welcome State Chaplain Father Andrew LaFambroise
- Mon, Jul 1, 2024 6:49 AM
It is with great pleasure that we introduce our new State Chaplain, Father Andrew S. LaFramboise!
Father LaFramboise is a dedicated priest within the Diocese of Saginaw, MI, currently serving as the pastor of St. Elizabeth Parish in Reese and St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Parish in Vassar. In addition to his pastoral duties, Father Andrew also fulfills the role of Vocation Director for the Diocese of Saginaw.
Father LaFramboise's journey to priesthood began at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, where he received his MDIV and STB before being ordained in 2014. Father Andrew's commitment to furthering his theological education led him to obtain a Licentiate in Sacred Theology of Marriage and Family (STL) in 2019 from the prestigious Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family at the Catholic University of America.
Father LaFramboise's leadership and spiritual guidance will greatly benefit our Order and the Knights and Ladies throughout Michigan!
