St. Mary of the Hills Council 13950 hosted an Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity at their Parish in Rochester Hills on Tuesday, March 17 for District 111.
A total of 3 new Members were welcomed into the order, 1 for St. Anastasia Council 13453 and 2 for Council 13950. With the 2 new members for 13950, the Council reached 100% of their membership goal for the Fraternal Year.
After the ceremony, Council 13950 provided an Irish meal for all in attendance.
On Sunday , March 15th, St. Francis Council #4401 conducted an exemplification on Charity , Unity, and Fraternity.
Five men for St. Francis Council, and two men for Holy Family Council # 11811 became Third Degree Brother Knights.
Front Row: New Membership: Dr. Michael McGrath 4401), Tom Busard (11811), Tom Martilotti(4401), Jesus Franco (11811), Patrick Levandowski (4401), Nicholas Kovach (4401), Christopher Young (4401)
Back Row: Exemplification Team: Wally Dudan, GK Kyle Redding, Treasurer Mike Evangelista, Deacon Michael Heard, MD George Curran, DD Gary Mallia, DGK Pat Dwyer
This week's Gospel reading includes two powerful messages: suffering often glorifies God, and Jesus has the power to defeat death itself. But along the way, the passage throws a few curveballs, such as the curious fact that Jesus "remained for two days in the place where he was" after learning that his friend Lazarus was ill. In today's Dad Talk, we'll dive deeply into the details and also unravel why the prophet Ezekiel is talking about the Lord opening graves in the first reading. Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad
Upcoming Webinar: "Investing with Integrity" – Align Your Investments with Your Catholic Faith
Michigan Knights of Columbus members are invited to join an informative online webinar on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET, titled "Investing with Integrity."
Hosted by Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors (KOCAA), this live session will explore how Knights can pursue their financial goals while ensuring their investments reflect the teachings of our Catholic faith. In today's world, many investment options include companies or practices that conflict with core Catholic values—such as those supporting abortion, pornography, or other activities contrary to Church doctrine. KOCAA offers a faithful alternative.
Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors specializes in faith-based investing solutions that align with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) guidelines. With a portfolio exceeding $29.5 billion, KOCAA delivers competitive performance alongside "value with values," allowing individuals, families, and organizations to grow their assets without compromising their principles. Their approach integrates Catholic moral screening to support causes and companies that uphold life, dignity, and faith.
During the webinar, key members of the KOCAA team will share insights on these investment options, demonstrating how you can achieve financial growth while staying true to your beliefs as a Knight and Catholic.
This is a valuable opportunity for Michigan Knights—whether you're planning for retirement, family needs, or council funds—to learn how to invest with integrity.
Generosity is at the heart of our Catholic faith. Without a Donor-Advised Fund, you could be missing an opportunity to make the most of your charitable giving.
You’re invited to an educational webinar about Donor-Advised Funds offered by Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund (KCCF) on March 31 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Join Dennis J. Gerber, Jr., president and CEO of KCCF, and Joshua Gideon, chief of strategy for KCCF, as they explore how you can enjoy the benefits of a Donor-Advised Fund while aligning your generosity with your faith with KCCF’s offering of Catholic-compliant investment strategies through Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors.
Hear how a Donor-Advised Fund is like a charitable wallet and a great tool to build a legacy of generosity in your family. They will explain how, through a Donor-Advised Fund, you can have your contributions potentially grow tax-free, and when you’re ready, you can send grants to your favorite charities.
The attached picture is the presentation of Star Council by Kevin Hagadorn, DD127, to Dennis Thomas, GK, Tony Damico, DGK, and Jonathan Johnson, FS, of Bishop Murphy Council 3257. This is the 6th consecutive year that the council has earned Star Council.
By: Thomas Kendziorski -
Mon, Mar 16, 2026 10:45 PM
Pope Saint John XXIII Council #5436 serves the Our Lady of the Lakes parish located in Waterford, MI. It recently awarded four (4) $2,000 college student scholarships. This the second year of an annual community program of Council #5436. The announcements of the availability of these scholarships have been running in the "Northwest Oakland Lakes Family of Parishes" church bulletins for the past three months. This program is superbly coordinated by PGK, PFN SK Jerry Humphreys, along with his committee of four additional brother Knights.
Pictured L-R are: Cameron Tong, Elizabeth Phillips, Thomas Herrington, and SK Jerry Humpreys. Not pictured is another awardee, Luke Jasinski, who became a Brother Knight at 18 years of age this past December!
On Thursday, March 12th Our Lady Of victory Council # 14427 conducted an exemplification on Charity , Unity, amd Fraternity. Four men became Brother Knights that evening. Pictured from left to right are:
Front Row: Paul Keuber (GK) , Michael Cygan, Mike Behm, Tom Daigneau, Paul Bartkowiak, Gary Mallia (DD), Marc Sierra
Back Row: Rick Bennett (PGK, MD), Dave Pilarz, , Mark Tochman.
With these new members, the Council has met all the requirements for the Double Star Council Award.
Please join me in congratulating our new Brother Knights.
