Councils 5436 and 15967 bring in new members

By: Paul Thorn - Fri, Dec 20, 2024 12:51 PM

Posted For: Council #5436


An Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity was held on December, 19, 2024 at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Waterford.  It was sponsored by Pope St. John XXIII Council 5436.
 
A total of 2 new members were welcomed into the Order.  Johnny Williams joined Council 5436 and Adam Legg joined St. Daniel Council 15967.  James Kostecki, who viewed the Exemplification video recently, also went through the live ceremony as a member of 5436.
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Also in attendance at the ceremony were DD113 Chris Scheuer, NCD & AMD Tom Kendziorski and Field Agent Chris Apczynski.
 
An additional picture of James Kostecki with his wife Juanita and son Noah who is a future Knight.
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Congratulations to our new members!
 
Thanks to all who attended.
 
Paul Thorn
State Deputy Regional Representative

 

Council 13950 is presented with Supreme Awards

By: Paul Thorn - Wed, Dec 18, 2024 4:04 PM

Posted For: Council #13950


On December 17th, District Deputy 111 John Carry presented the 2023 - 24 Columbian and Founders Awards to St. Mary of the Hills Council #13950 Immediate Past Grand Knight Bob Szymanski. Current Grand Knight Tom Schenk (far right) is also pictured.
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Congratulations to Council 13950!
 
Paul Thorn
State Deputy Regional Representative

 

Council 5452 joins with students for the Rochester Parade

By: Ken Warzybok - Wed, Dec 18, 2024 5:29 AM

Posted For: Council #5452


On Saturday, December 8th, Brother Knights from Father Baumgartner Council 5452 joined with students from Holy Family Catholic School and St. Andrew Parish to build a "Keep Christ in Christmas" float for the annual Hometown Christmas Parade hosted by the Rochester Regional Chamber Foundation. With more than 100 floats, marching bands, and a variety of groups participating, the students and Knights earned first prize in the parade's youth category.
 
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To read the full article from The Detroit Catholic, click here
 
 

 

Breakfast with Santa supports Land of Peace Organization

By: PD 10724 - Mon, Dec 16, 2024 7:01 AM

Posted For: Council #10724


Au Lac Council 10724 Breakfast With Santa
 
Au Lac Council 10724 in Ira Township hosted their annual Breakfast With Santa event for families on December 15th. Brother Knights cooked a delicious breakfast of sausage, pancakes and French toast while the children got to see Santa Claus and receive a present. The event was held in the Immaculate Conception parish hall and very well attended. The money collected was donated to the Land of Peace organization which held their annual exhibit of religious artwork made in the Holy Land. The funds will go to help the needy Christians living in Jerusalem. The Knights and Land of Peace thank everyone for their generosity!
 
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District 313 receives Star District Award

By: Martin Brown - Mon, Dec 16, 2024 6:50 AM

Posted For: District #


At the Christmas Party for Bishop Fulton J. Sheen Council 7487 in Jenison, Past State Deputy Bob Fox presented District Deputy 313 Rich Olszewski with the Star District award for 2023-2024.1

Council 14206 awarded October 2024 Council of the Month

By: Martin Brown - Mon, Dec 16, 2024 6:36 AM

Posted For: Council #14206


At the Christmas party for Barthalomew Council 14206 in Newaygo, SDRR Marty Brown presented the Grand Rapids Diocese October Council of the Month to Grand Knight Larry Hohs. There were about 38 people in attendance including Father Noah Thelen.
 
Pictured SDRR Marty Brown, Grand Knight Larry and his wife Janet Hohs.
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Fr John R Day Council Welcomes Three New Knights Before Christmas

By: GK 2659 - Sun, Dec 15, 2024 4:51 PM

Posted For: Council #2659


On Sunday December 15th, Fr John R Day Council #2659 in Howell, MI had the honor of conducting an exemplification and welcoming three Brother Knights into their Council.
 
Welcome Brothers Mark Amato, Dino Bona, & Steven Rochon!
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Vivat Jesus!
 
Tim Donovan
Grand Knight

 

Exemplification and Awards for Council 11689

By: Paul Thorn - Fri, Dec 13, 2024 6:44 AM

Posted For: Council #11689


December 12, 2024 was a fun night at St. Paul of Tarsus Council 11689 in Clinton Township.
 
The night began at 6 p.m. with an Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity.  Four new members were welcomed into the Order during the ceremony.  The Council has now brought in 13 new members this Fraternal Year and are at 108% for their Membership Growth.
 
A light dinner was served after the Exemplification.  The Council earned the Supreme Council Star Council Award for the 2023 - 2024 Fraternal Year.  The award, along with several Thank You letters from those helped by the Council, were displayed for those in attendance to view.
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The Council business meeting followed dinner.  During the meeting, it was my pleasure to present Grand Knight Vince Ursini with the October Council of the Month Award.  Also in the presentation picture are Council Chaplain Fr. Jim Lopez, District Deputy Dan Nowakowski and Deputy Grand Knight Gary Skarb.
 
Congratulations to Council 11689!
 
 
Paul Thorn
State Deputy Regional Representative
Detroit Archdiocese East

 

Awards night at Council 4764

By: Paul Thorn - Thu, Dec 12, 2024 6:39 AM

Posted For: Council #4764


Tuesday, December 10, 2024, turned out to be award night for Fr. Thomas R. Carey Council 4764 during their annual Christmas get together at American Legion Post 108 in Oxford. I remembered these Christmas events from when I was their District Deputy several years ago.
 
Up first, current District Deputy Chris Scheuer presented Grand Knight Tom Tiffany and Membership Director Frank Kramarczyk with their 2023 - 2024 Star Council Award from the Supreme Council. It was their 4th Straight Star Council Award.
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Next, I awarded GK Tiffany with the November 2024 Council of the Month Certificate for Detroit East. The Council had great membership growth during the month, are Youth Compliant, up to date on all reports, and reached their target fundraising goal to purchase an Ultrasound Machine for Oxford Pregnancy Center. This is the 100th machine bought in the State of Michigan by a Council through a program started by the Supreme Council in 2008.
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Last, but definitely not least, GK Tiffany awarded member Jim Robak for the hard work he did in leading the fundraising effort for the machine.
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Congratulations to Council 4764 for their great accomplishments!
 
Paul Thorn
State Deputy Regional Representative
Detroit Archdiocese East

 

Posen Council receives Star Council Award

By: Joel Kendzorski - Thu, Dec 12, 2024 6:29 AM

Posted For: Council #6657


Posen Council 6657 received that Star Council Award. Pictured are District Deputy 209 David Powierski, PGK John Talaska and Trustee Greg Mulka.
 
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Congratulations to Posen Council #6657!