This summer, Irish Hills Council 6223 held a monthly grillout to support our historic Stations of the Cross at St. Joseph Shrine. We grilled burgers, brats, and hotdogs on the last Sunday of the month all summer long. Our DGK Mike Kimutis gave a talk prior to each Mass and we accepted free will donations. At the end of the summer we were able to present a check to the Parish for $6000.
Pictured L-R Don Kortas, Bob Romeo, GK Matt Girdham, Mike Lang, and Doug McMillian
John Cardinal Deardon #744 in Mt Clemens Michigan - recently participated in a Trunk or Treat Party held over at St Mary's Catholic School, also in Mt Clemens.
The event was well attended, Brother Knights handed out Tootsie rolls left over from a recent MI Drive.
A great time was had by all, the Knights from #744 and the Booth ( see below ) made a fine presentation.
Just a few miles to the north and east, Anchor Bay Council 5981 sponsored a Cider & Donuts Table for the annual City of New Baltimore Trunk or Treat. Brothers poured cider and gave donuts to several hundred children and parents who came to the event.
On All Souls Day weekend, November 2nd, the Michigan Knights of Columbus with the Detroit Archdiocesan Vocations League sponsored a Memorial Mass held at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. This year's mass was a very moving event where the name of every Brother who was being memorialized on a plaque was read aloud and also printed in the program.
The Mass was attended by the State Officers, Fourth Degree Color Corps and all brother Knights and their families who wished to attend. This was followed by a brunch where attendees got to meet some of the current seminarians and future priests.
Below are the Gift of Knighthood Invitation cards that are available on the MIKofC website under the Special Events and Announcements – Membership link. You may also access these cards by clicking on the links on the images below.
You can print the cards that are applicable for the time of year and make them available to any Catholic gentleman or family in your life that needs to be a part of our Knights family. The Catholic and Proud, Gift of Knighthood Card can be used year-round.
These cards are great conversation starters. They can be used at recruitment drives, parish events and for friends & family. The cards are designed to be printed four per page on 8.5” x 11” paper, ideally on cardstock.
To download the PDFs for each of the cards, please click on the link below each image.
Au Lac Council 10724 in Ira Township had the honor of three respresentatives from the State Council in attendance at their monthly membership meeting on November 6th. State Deputy Region Representative (Archdiocese of Detroit East) Paul Thorn; Archdiocesan Program Director Ron DePestel; and District 118 Deputy Matt Hoxsie presented four awards that evening.
PGK and current Membership Director Jeff Wooten was presented with a certificate for his recruitment efforts.
Council 10724 was named as the Detroit East Region Council of the Month for August 2025.
They also received the prestigious Star Council Award for the 2024-2025 fraternal year under the leadership of PGK Pat Bohr.
Finally, they received a beautiful table covering for the Council's quick start in recruiting this fraternal year.
Detroit East Regional Council of the Month for August 2025
Jenison, MI — During the month of October, Knights of Columbus Council #7487 Bishop Fulton Sheen, collected personal care items, socks, snacks, and other essentials to support seminarians from the Diocese of Grand Rapids.
On Saturday, November 9th, council members and their families came together to assemble and send care packages to twenty-four seminarians. The effort was a gesture of encouragement and gratitude for those discerning their call to the priesthood.
Council #7487 is proud to continue its tradition of supporting vocations and strengthening the faith community through acts of service and fellowship.
As we near the midpoint of this fraternal year, I’d like to share the current status of our Aid and Support After Pregnancy 100 (ASAP100) initiative. To date (October), 42 councils or 10% of active councils across Michigan—representing 34 of our 102 districts—have participated in this vital program. Together, these councils have contributed $84,076 in direct donations. With our Supreme Council matching's contribution of $11,700, our total impact now stands at $95,776 in support of mothers and their children. See attachments for donation details and ASAP100 instructions.
At our Summer Leadership Meeting, we committed ourselves to the goal of 100% council participation in the ASAP program. That commitment was not merely about meeting a number—it was a pledge to uphold Life, one of the fundamental pillars of our Order. Every council, large or small, has the ability to make a difference. Whether your contribution is great or modest, what matters most is that your council has prayerfully considered the call to support life and taken action.
If your council has not yet made a donation, I encourage you to do so soon—and be sure to report it so that your efforts are counted. Let us demonstrate, together, the power of Michigan Knights standing united for mothers, children, and the sanctity of life.
Thank you for your ongoing generosity and faithful witness to our mission.
