Michigan Knights of Columbus

Council 856 recieves July Council of the Month Award

By: Paul Thorn - Fri, Sep 8, 2023 9:00 AM

Posted For: Council #856

On September 5th, State Deputy Regional Representative Paul Thorn presented Grand Knight Michael Page of Our Lady on the River Council 856 with the Detroit East July Council of the Month Award. The award was presented during their meeting at St. Catherine Church in Algonac.

The Council earned Star Council status for the first time in many years for the 2022 - 2023 Fraternal Year. During the last Fraternal Year, GK Page promised to shave his beard if and when a Supreme Star Council Plaque was presented to him. Rumor has it that his wife Christine is thrilled about the award but not too happy about him losing his beard. Stay tuned for the upcoming Star Council Award Presentation.

Included in the picture are Council Chaplain Fr. Louis Lapeyre, Associate Pastor of Our Lady on the River Parish in Marine City and Supreme Council Insurance General Agent Don Wesley. DD118 Ron DePestal shared the picture.

Congratulations to Council 856!

Paul Thorn

State Deputy Regional Representative

Council 521 delivers St Joseph icon to its new home

By: District Deputy 103 - Thu, Sep 7, 2023 10:18 AM

Posted For: Council #521

On September 5, 2023, the officers and members of Msgr. E.J. McCormick Council No. 521 - Port Huron presented their Chaplain and Pastor, Rev. Bradley J. Forintos (center), with one of the traveling Icons of St. Joseph.

The Icon will be permanently placed inside St. Joseph Catholic Church, part of Holy Trinity Parish. The year 2023 marks the 100th Anniversary of the dedication of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Council 17232 achieves August Council of the Month for Kalamazoo Diocese

By: James Highfield - Thu, Sep 7, 2023 10:04 AM

Posted For: Council #17232

Fr Anselm Weber Council #17232 received the August Council of the Month award for the Kalamazoo Diocese, as they became the first council in Michigan to successfully achieve their membership goal.

Pictured L-R: Jim Highfield SDRR, GK Joe Martinez, and DD Joe Harnish.

Knights throw "Kick Off" Party for new Soccer Club

By: District Deputy 111 - Fri, Sep 1, 2023 6:24 AM

Posted For: Council #10343

On Thursday, August 31st, the Fr. Gjergj Fishta Knights of Council #10343 at St. Paul Albanian Catholic Church in Rochester Hills hosted an exciting "Kick-Off" Party for the brand-new St. Paul Stars Soccer Club.

The event took place at the parish soccer field, where everyone enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and pop.

Parents beamed with pride while their kids played soccer on the club's opening day.

John Carry, DD111

Recruitment success at WMU Bronco Bash 2023!

By: Nick Zafer - Wed, Aug 30, 2023 7:07 AM

Posted For: Council #9962

The afternoon of Tuesday, August 29th, was a productive recruiting event at Western Michigan University's Bronco Bash 2023! The St. Thomas More Catholic Student Parish sponsored a booth that was staffed with members of the parish and the Knights of Columbus Council members from St. Mary Council #9962 in Kalamazoo. Many students stopped by the booth to learn more about the student parish and the Knights of Columbus, with several Catholic gentlemen deciding to join the Knights right then and there!

Bronco Bash was well attended by the student body, and the participants from St. Thomas More and Council 9962 enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of fellowship and friendship.

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Pictured: Jeff Cypher, St. Mary Council 9962 Membership Director; Mike Scriber, St. Mary Council 9962 Deputy Grand Knight; Lisa Heyduk, St. Thomas More Campus Ministry; Haila Jiddou, St. Thomas More Student Parish, Deacon Pat Hall, St. Mary Council 9962; Erin May, St. Thomas More Student Parish; Allison Judge, St. Thomas More Student Parish; Jim Highfield, State Deputy Regional Representative Kalamazoo Diocese; Matthew Eickholt, St. Mary Council 9962 Grand Knight.

Not pictured: Father Paul Redmond, St. Thomas More Pastor; Quinn Heiser, St. Thomas More Student Parish; Deacon Joe Schmitt, St. Thomas More; Nick Zafer, Diocese Membership Director Kalamazoo / photographer!

Nick Zafer, Kalamazoo Diocese Membership Director

St. Catherine of Siena Council 6980, Grand Knight

JFK Council 5460 finds recruitment opportunity at parish Summerfest

By: District Deputy 125 - Mon, Aug 21, 2023 10:50 AM

Posted For: Council #5460

The St. Malachy Summerfest took place in Sterling Heights over the weekend.

The Brother Knights of John F. Kennedy Council 5460 were present to engage in conversations with Catholic gentlemen about the spiritual, charitable, and fraternal advantages of becoming a member of the Knights of Columbus!

Council 5436 Makes Dreams Come True on Woodward Avenue

By: District Deputy 113 - Sun, Aug 20, 2023 7:52 PM

Posted For: Council #5436

The 11th Annual “Dreams Come True on Woodward Avenue” is over for another year. It was a great success!

Pope St. John XXIII Council #5436 (Waterford, MI) donated $200 for the entry fee towards a program that makes the Woodward Dream Cruise accessible to persons with Intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Brother Patrick Allsteadt participated in the the 11th Annual “Dreams Come True on Woodward Avenue” program; that is Patrick's Camaro in the pictures. With the KofC logo on his car, he provided two young men, Ben and Ethan, a ride on this famous thoroughfare!

Vivat Jesus, Patrick!

Sincerely and Fraternally,

THOMAS F. KENDZIORSKI ("Tom")

DD113, PGK

Two new members join Pope St John XXIII

By: Ken Warzybok - Fri, Aug 18, 2023 6:39 AM

Posted For: Council #5436

On Thursday August 17th, Pope St. John XXIII Council #5436 Knights of Columbus held an exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity at Our Lady of Lakes Parish in Waterford. Two new members were brought into the Order: Gary Johns and Kevin Oliver. Welcome Brothers!

Pictured L-R: Membership Director Joe Scarpelli, Advocate and PGK Kevin Wisely, Guard Gary Cholette, Gary Johns, District Warden and PGK Chris Scheuer, Kevin Oliver, Deputy Grand Knight John Buchanan, Faith Director Conrad Calvano.

6th annual Howard Lehti Memorial Golf Outing to support scholarships

By: Ken Warzybok - Thu, Aug 17, 2023 7:29 PM

Posted For: Council #14586

The Knights of Columbus Fr. Hecker Council #14586 in Allendale, MI, is excited to announce the 6th annual Howard Lehti Memorial Golf Outing! This event is all about supporting student scholarships and giving back to our community.

Howard Lehti, a beloved member of Council 14586, was passionate about serving the Allendale and Grand Valley State community through various charitable efforts. In honor of his memory, the proceeds from the golf outing will be used to fund multiple student scholarships. These scholarships will be awarded to students who have shown outstanding academic achievement and have demonstrated service and leadership in their community and Catholic faith.

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must either be parishioners of St. Luke University Parish or Catholic students attending Grand Valley State University. We believe in supporting our local community and helping students achieve their educational goals.

The golf outing will take place on Saturday, September 23rd, with a shotgun start at 9 AM EST at the beautiful Gracewil Country Club in Grand Rapids, MI. The outing will consist of an exciting 18-hole 4-person scramble golf tournament. The cost to participate is $80 per golfer, with a special student discount of $40. This fee includes the 18-hole scramble golf, a golf cart, and a delicious lunch. Open to friends and families!

If you are interested in participating in the golf outing or sponsoring a hole, please register using the link provided. The sign-up deadline is September 12th, so make sure to secure your spot soon. Hope to see you there!

Let's come together as a community, enjoy a day of golf, and support our deserving students.

Four new members join in recent Exemplification

By: Ken Warzybok - Tue, Aug 15, 2023 7:05 PM

Posted For: Council #1266

Monroe Council 1266 hosted an exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity on Wednesday August 9th, 2023. Two councils were represented, and brought in 4 new members into the Knights of Columbus, Monroe 1266 (1) and council 5446 (3) Our Lady of Victory, Rockwood Mi.

Vivat Jesus,

Julian Rios

Grand Knight: Council #1266