2024 GRAND RAPIDS DIOCESAN PRIESTS, DEACONS, and RELIGIOUS APPRECIATION DINNER
By: Gary Merritt -
Fri, Jul 12, 2024 5:13 AM
The Knights of Columbus councils in the Grand Rapids Diocese host an annual appreciation dinner for all the Priests, Deacons, and Religious within the diocese to express gratitude for their dedicated service.
Each year, a different council has the honor of hosting the dinner. This year, Bishop Allen J. Babcock Council #7341 in Caledonia, led by Grand Knight Roger Campbell, had the privilege of hosting the event on Wednesday, June 26.
The Fourth Degree Honor Guard from various Assemblies across the Diocese warmly welcomed attendees and escorted the dignitaries to the head table. They presented and posted the colors and led everyone in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
The evening commenced with a prayer and grace, delivered by Fr. Mike Cilibraise, the pastor of Holy Family Parish and Chaplain for Council 7341.
Bishop Walkowiak addressed the importance of vocations and expressed gratitude to the Knights for their support of seminarians through the RSVP program. He also highlighted the positive impact of parish-wide prayers for vocations, noting an increase in the number of seminarians.
With 27 priests, several deacons, numerous religious individuals, and guests totaling around 240 in attendance, a heartfelt thank you is extended to the 30+ volunteers who flawlessly managed the evening.
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Thank you to the councils who provided support to a fellow local council
By: Martin Brown -
Mon, Jun 24, 2024 8:48 AM
On June 22nd and 23rd, ten councils united to provide support for a fellow council at the Holy Name of Jesus Parish Festival in Wyoming, MI. The highlight of the event was witnessing the joy on the faces of Father Edwin Carreño and Father Charlie Brown.
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I am so proud to be a member of this great brotherhood of Knights!
Faith & Family First
Martin Brown
State Deputy Regional Representative
Council 8500 Knights Bikes Program Donates New Bicycle Rack to the Homework House
By: Ken Warzybok -
Wed, Jun 19, 2024 4:17 AM
The Homework House, located in the heart of Avalon Village, serves as a safe haven for children in the community. After six years of hard work and dedication, this project has finally come to fruition. The Homework House provides a welcoming environment where children can gather after school to enjoy a warm meal, receive assistance with their homework, acquire valuable life skills, and much more.
Thanks to the generosity of the "Knights Bikes" program at Fr. John Howard Council #8500, the Homework House now boasts a brand new bicycle rack. This addition not only enhances the facilities of the Homework House but also promotes a healthy and active lifestyle for the children in the community.
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Under the leadership of Mama Shu, the Homework House in Highland Park stands as a beacon of hope for the neighborhood's children. It serves as an oasis where they can thrive and grow, while also acting as a cornerstone for the entire community.
Council 4764 participates in Corpus Christi Procession
By: District Deputy 113 -
Mon, Jun 3, 2024 5:17 PM
On June 2nd, members of Fr Thomas R. Carey Council #4764/Orion Township took part in the Corpus Christi procession at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion, Michigan. The Knights provided canopy support for the monstrance and served as the color guard for the procession, which was presided over by Rev. Jim Keen.
Pastor, Rev. Father Jim Kean, and council member, Barney Westbury
Pictured L-to-R:
1st row - Frank Kramarczyk (PGK, & Treasurer), Ken Simpson (PGK, PDD, & Financial Secretary), Tom Tiffany (GK)
2nd row - Barney Westbury, Gary Banker, Tim Yoder (PGK)
This Knights of Columbus program was chaired by Past Grand Knight Tim Yoder.
VIVAT JESUS!
DD #113 TOM KENDZIORSKI
Au Lac Council Veterans Memorial Dedication
By: PD 10724 -
Sun, Jun 2, 2024 6:33 AM
K of C Au Lac Council 10724 and St. Mary on the Lake Assembly 2804 in Ira Township held a dedication ceremony on June 1, 2024 for a new memorial to honor the more than 200 veterans buried in the parish's two cemeteries. Over 100 people attended and Fr. Joseph Esper, Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, blessed the memorial which is the culmination of two years work in researching the cemetery grave sites and records along with several fundraising activities.
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The Knights thank everyone who helped in any way through their donations of time and money so that we can honor the many men and women who gave their lives so that we can enjoy the freedoms we have today.