Councils 5436 and 15967 bring in new members
By: Paul Thorn -
Fri, Dec 20, 2024 12:51 PM
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.
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.
Congratulations to our new members!
Thanks to all who attended.
Paul Thorn
State Deputy Regional Representative
Breakfast with Santa supports Land of Peace Organization
By: PD 10724 -
Mon, Dec 16, 2024 7:01 AM
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!
District 313 receives Star District Award
By: Martin Brown -
Mon, Dec 16, 2024 6:50 AM
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.
Council 14206 awarded October 2024 Council of the Month
By: Martin Brown -
Mon, Dec 16, 2024 6:36 AM
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.
Exemplification and Awards for Council 11689
By: Paul Thorn -
Fri, Dec 13, 2024 6:44 AM
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.
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