Council 13983 Hosts an Icon of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for their Parish!
- Sun, Jun 8, 2025 7:58 AM
The icon of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on display was hosted at St. Kieran Catholic Church in Shelby Township, courtesy of Council 13983.
Dad Talk Podcast - Pentecost Sunday (Cycle C) - Sunday, June 8, 2025 -
- Sun, Jun 8, 2025 7:44 AM
Today’s Dad Talk explores the nooks and crannies of Pentecost Sunday's readings regarding the Holy Spirit’s power and gifts. These passages remind us that we should pray for the Holy Spirit to guide us in all that we do:
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Please share with a friend, and God bless!
Dad (aka. John Bursch, Michigan Knights of Columbus Legal Counsel)
Color Corps Leads Eucharistic Procession in Flint
- Fri, Jun 6, 2025 12:18 PM
The St. Joseph Assembly 2211 Color Corps, represented by councils 6694 Swartz Creek, 8489 Flushing, 8669 Montrose, and 17509 Flushing, was honored to lead a Eucharistic Procession in Flint, MI on Thursday, June 5th. This solemn procession was a key part of the St. Mary Mission's "Evening of Prayer and Praise" event, taking place outside the St. Mary parish and Mission grounds before their shrine. The evening was deeply spiritual, profoundly moving, and saw a great turnout. It was a privilege to represent the Knights of Columbus and stand in unity with this faith-filled community.
Pictured (L-R) GK8669 Patrick Bisson, DGK8489 Nick Ellavich, Fr. Matthew Bonk, PFN2211 Don Pollard, GK8489 Gene Richards, PGK6694 Mike Trundle
Au Lac Council 10724 helps keep their Parish Looking Good!
- Fri, Jun 6, 2025 11:02 AM
Several brother Knights of Au Lac Council 10724 in Ira Township and other volunteers worked on the Immaculate Conception Parish field east of the school gymnasium on June 3-4..
They graded the approximately two acres of land and removed rocks before spreading grass seed with a covering of straw! The upcoming rain that's forecasted should result in a nice field of grass just in time for the Parish Perch festival in July.
Living in a time of Evangelization - A message the State Faith Director
- Fri, Jun 6, 2025 10:52 AM
Brothers and Sisters
We are living in a time that we must Evangelize.
We are not only fighting the battle on abortion, but also assisted suicide and Euthanasia. We are also under attack by the pride coalition, which has a building just erected in Traverse City just a block from where this billboard was placed. We are also in battle with Islam, trying to become stronger in Europe and the United States with the main purpose of eradicating Christianity. We have some of these players in our own government.
It has been said, "The only way Evil can triumph, is for Good men and women to do nothing."
Every time we leave our dwelling wear something that promotes our Faith, wear Knights of Columbus gear, pray in public, in restaurants before meals, Knights on Bikes wear your vests. I have given food to homeless with a Rosary telling them God Loves them and saying a prayer.
Evangelization is the key to combat the Evil we face.
Remember, Christ Is King!
Viva Christo Rey!
Vivat Jesus!
Bob "Ace" Bagley
State Faith Director Michigan Knights of Columbus
International President Knights on Bikes
269-806-3883
Swartz Creek Council 6694 Welcomes New Brother Knights!
- Fri, Jun 6, 2025 10:43 AM
On Sunday, June 1st, Swartz Creek Council 6694 held an Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity at St. Mary Queen of Angels church. In so doing we welcomed three new brother Knights into the order and elevated a fourth to third degree status. Our congratulations to Patrick Skinner, John Kelly, Tyler McPherson, and Bob Kosa.
Pictured from left to right: Front Row: DD 504 Dan Cross, Patrick Skinner, PGK Wayne DeShano, John Kelly, Tyler McPherson, Bob Kosa, PGK / FDD Al Martin
Back Row: Paul Weld, Kyle Drury, David Drury, GK-Elect Luke Hawrylo, GK Lance Wildman, PGK Mike Trundle, PGK Ken Lixey, PGK Carl Pfeiffer
We are excited to have these men join our council. Vivat Jesus!
Swartz Creek Council 6694
Au Lac Council 10724 awards Catholic Education Scholarship Awards!
- Tue, Jun 3, 2025 6:39 AM
Congratulations to Alexis Kiley and Michael Ogden on receiving the Au Lac Council 10724 Catholic Education Scholarship Award!
Their essays were chosen as the best from the Immaculate Conception School 8th grade class on the topic of "Why a Catholic High School Education is Important to Me." They will each receive a $1000 scholarship paid to the Catholic high school that they will attend next year. We thank their parents for choosing a Catholic education for Alexis and Michael and we say best wishes for their high school years and beyond!
Pictured L-R: Alexis Kiley; WGK Pat Bohr; Michael Ogden
Mandy Borsenik Golf Outing - August 17, 2025
- Mon, Jun 2, 2025 8:01 PM
Click here to download the flyer for the Mandy Borsenik Golf Outing on August 17th at Green Acres Golf Course in Bridgeport: Mandy Borsenik Golf Outing Flyer
State Faith Program Award Winner - Eucharistic Procession - Father Peter Robertson Council #7582
- Mon, Jun 2, 2025 1:34 PM
Congratulations to Father Peter Robertson Council #7582 for winning the State Faith Program Award for their Eucharistic Procession held in Freeland, MI!
The purpose of the Eucharistic Procession was to bring Jesus in the Eucharist to the village of Freeland on the Feast of Corpus Christi. It was the culmination of the 3 years of Eucharistic Revival and was meant to bring parishioners and others into a relationship with Jesus in the Eucharist.
The Eucharistic Procession started and ended at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Freeland, MI which is in the Diocese of Saginaw, Michigan and processed through part of the village of Freeland, Michigan after Mass on June 2nd, 2024 - The Feast of Corpus Christi!
The council is imbedded in the parish and has always been counted on to be there for the parishioners and her pastor. Since we don't have a facility to manage, our council focuses on developing the faith of our brother Knights and the parishioners and since this was the culmination of the Eucharistic Revival, the time seemed correct to start this tradition in the parish.
Our Program Director took the lead and obtain permission from our pastor, Fr. Christian Tabares. We then reviewed any available material concerning how to plan and execute a Eucharistic Procession. The next step was to get a team of parishioners together to plan and execute the procession.
We identified the equipment and positions and met monthly then bi-weekly as the time drew closer to the Feast of Corpus Christ. We built excitement and interest in the church by showing short videos of Eucharistic Processions and also placed the baldacchino in the gathering so people would ask questions. The parish was bombarded with information concerning the procession in the weekly e-mail blast, bulletins and pulpit announcements.
On the day of the Procession and towards the end of Mass, our pastor set expectations for the congregation so they knew what to do and to allow those who were not participating in the procession the opportunity to leave before the procession began.
The procession began and ended in the sanctuary of St. Agnes and people were given an opportunity to adore Jesus in the Eucharist upon our return as he was placed on the altar. People were invited to touch the monstrance, corporal or altar to ask for God's blessings and healing as God deemed appropriate. Adoration was completed with singing and returning Jesus in the Eucharist to the Tabernacle.
To read more about the program, click here to view the program book: State Faith Program Book - Eucharistic Procession
State Life Program Award Winner - St. Mary of the Hills Council #13950
- Mon, Jun 2, 2025 1:25 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 State Life Program Award Winner - St. Mary of the Hills Council # 13950 for their project to build a new Little League Challenger Division field for those with special needs!
The Special Olympic Initiative was introduced by the State Council under Life. This initiative involved the raising of funds to help build an A.D.A. compliant baseball field for Clinton Valley Little League Challenger Division Senior League. The goal was to raise $75,000 to complete the building of the field. Doing so would give Neil Reid Park two diamonds for those with special needs. Should we accomplish this goal, the Knights of Columbus could name the Senior League Field. This program benefits those with special needs by providing a facility where they can play baseball. The Challenger Division of Little League Baseball is designed for mentally and physically disabled youth to enjoy the full benefits of Little League participation in an athletic environment structured to their abilities. More than the skills of baseball learned through the experience, the value of the Little League Challenger Division is found in the proven therapeutic and socialization benefits of participating in sports, the strengthening of participants' selfesteem, the opportunities to mainstream into other divisions of play, and the disciplines of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play which are hallmarks of the Little League program. The intent of the Challenger Division is to give everyone a chance to play baseball regardless of limitations. The significance of this new baseball diamond is best expressed by one of the athletes when asked why she loves baseball. The athlete told her mom that playing baseball gives the players an opportunity to feel "normal." The construction of the new A.D.A. compliant baseball field strengthened the relationship between the Clinton Valley Little League Challenger Division Senior League and the Community Parks and Recreation Department. Moreover, the new baseball field will bring to light in the public eye the extent of involvement of the Knights of Columbus MI Drive and the organization’s commitment and support to those who have special needs.
To read the complete program book, click here: 2025 State Life Program Award Winner Book