Council 2659 surpasses Membership Quota

By: Timothy J. Donovan - Tue, Apr 16, 2024 5:57 PM

Posted For: Council #2659


On Sunday April 14th, the Brother Knights of Father John R Day Council #2659 held an Exemplification at St Joseph parish in Howell.  With these three new members, the council has now reached 150% of their quota for this Fraternal Year!
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Congratulations to Council #2659, the newest members, and their sponsors!

 

April Exemplification for Monroe Council was held on April 10th

By: GK 1266 - Mon, Apr 15, 2024 8:40 AM

Posted For: Council #1266


Monroe Knights of Columbus Council #1266 held an Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity on Wednesday April 10, 2024. Two councils were represented. FIve new brothers were welcomed into Council #1266 council and Tree were guests into the Rockwood Council #5446.
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Vivat Jesus,
Julian Rios
Grand Knight: Council #1266

 

Irish Hills Council 6223 held an Exemplification on April 6th

By: GK 6223 - Tue, Apr 9, 2024 6:19 AM

Posted For: Council #6223


On Apr 6th, the Irish Hills Council 6223 held an exemplification in the beautiful St. Joseph Shrine in Brooklyn and welcomed six members to the Third Degree of the Knights of Columbus. Two members joined the Fr. Edwin A. Fisher #4354 Council of Manchester and four members joined the Irish Hills Council #6223 of Brooklyn.
 
After the ceremony, we hosted a dinner welcoming our new brothers and their families. Pictured are the new Knights and the 6223 Exemplification Team.
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(L-R) Deacon Gene Hausmann, Frank Cousino and Matthew Brothers from Manchester, Matt Girdham (GK - 6223), Matthew Strunk, Ron Pinsoneault, Phillip Watson, Fr. Zach Mabee, Patrick Girdham, Robert Padley (DD - 503), Michael Girdham, Bob Marcero, and Alan Snider.
 
Welcome to our new Brother Knights!
 
Matt Girdham
GK - Irish Hills Council 6223

 

Council 13453 presents donations to Mary's Mantle

By: District Deputy 111 - Sat, Mar 30, 2024 9:13 PM

Posted For: Council #13453


On March 28, 2024, St. Anastasia Council #13453 presented Mary's Mantle with an ASAP donation from the Supreme Council. This check represents two donations with the ASAP addition.
 
The check was presented by Grand Knight Robert Preston (left) and Dan Tardiff, Life Director (right).

 

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Mary's Mantle is a Catholic home for homeless pregnant women in the Detroit area. They have been serving the community for 14 years now.
 
Vivat Jesus!
John Carry
District Deputy 111

Council 3257 and Knights on Bikes host Palm Sunday Brunch at a Detroit parish

By: District Deputy 127 - Sun, Mar 24, 2024 5:39 PM

Posted For: Council #3257


The Knights on Bikes, in collaboration with the Brothers of Bishop Murphy Council 3257, hosted a Palm Sunday Brunch at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Detroit.

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More than 25 Knights of Columbus members and their families served a delicious brunch consisting of pancakes, sausage, ham, and eggs to over 100 parishioners. Additionally, they provided 50 parishioners with sack lunches to enjoy later in the day.

 

 

Exemplification at Council 13950 on March 19th

By: District Deputy 111 - Sat, Mar 23, 2024 6:47 AM

Posted For: Council #13950


On Tuesday March 19th, an Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternalism was held at St Mary of the Hills Council #13950. E-member Charles Mehling was exemplified for the St. Anastasia Council #13453.
 
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Pictured are State Community Director John Hundiak, PGK Arnie Van der Cruyssen, State Deputy Regional Representative Detroit East Paul Thorn, Charles Mehling, GK Bob Szymanski, District Deputy 107 Alex Dominique.
 
Vivat Jesus!
John Carry
District Deputy 111, Michigan

 

Council 2733 receives January Council of the Month

By: Paul Thorn - Tue, Mar 19, 2024 6:31 AM

Posted For: Council #2733


On Thursday, March 14, I traveled to Lakeshore Council 2733/St Clair Shores to present them with the January Council of the Month award for Detroit East.

District Deputy 115, Dr. Peter Nwoke and I presented the award to Deputy Grand Knight Bo Kirk.

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Congratulations to Grand Knight Kevin McKay and the members of Council 2733!

 

Paul Thorn

State Deputy Regional Representative 

Detroit Archdiocese East

 

Au Lac Council reinforces the church bell tower

By: PD 10724 - Sun, Mar 17, 2024 7:57 AM

Posted For: Council #10724


The Brother Knights of Au Lac Council 10724 in Ira Township teamed up to reinforce the church bell tower at Immaculate Conception Parish.

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Thank you to our Brother Knights for their dedicated service!

 

Au Lac Council held Outdoor Knights event

By: PD 10724 - Mon, Mar 4, 2024 2:36 PM

Posted For: Council #10724


Au Lac Council 10724 held their third annual Outdoor Knights event on March 2nd at The Knight Club in Marysville. Over 500 people attended the event which included a catered dinner plus numerous silent auction prizes and 50/50 drawings. This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the council which supports their many charitable programs and activities throughout the year!

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2024 Gaylord Diocesan Free Throw Winners

By: Patrick Oliver - Tue, Feb 27, 2024 7:24 AM

Posted For: Council #1982


The Gaylord Diocesan Free Throw event was held on February 25th, hosted by Fr. John J. Reiss Council #1982 in Grayling.

A special thank you goes out to the event Chairman, Marlin Nueberger, who has dedicated his time and effort to organizing this annual event since 1992. Thanks for all you do, Brother Marlin!

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all of the winners and wish them the best of luck as they advance to the State Finals.

 

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