Au Lac Council Youth Basketball Camp

By: Ken Warzybok - Mon, Aug 14, 2023 6:32 AM

Posted For: Council #10724

On August 12th, Au Lac Council 10724 sponsored a youth basketball camp for boys and girls in grades 4 through 8. The camp was led by Rachel Kehoe who has played professionally overseas for the past 7 years.

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The camp was well attended and the money raised will help fund the athletic program at Immaculate Conception School in Ira Township.

 

Mark Kehoe PGK/FDD

Program Director, Au Lac Council 10724

The 3rd Annual Steve Jacek Memorial Golf Outing

By: Richard Shelt - Sat, Aug 12, 2023 8:00 PM

Posted For: Council #3860

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The third annual Steve Jacek Memorial Golf Outing took place today at Taylor Meadows golf course. This event paid tribute to Steve's unwavering dedication to supporting charities that assist disabled individuals and those in need within our communities.

 


A great time with great friends supporting great causes. Heartfelt thanks to all the sponsors and golfers.

 

Special thanks to the Brother Knights of host council Father Patrick O'Kelley #3860 who made this event possible!!

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Districts 101 and 125 bring in four new members at Exemplification

By: Paul Thorn - Sat, Aug 12, 2023 11:23 AM

Posted For: Council #11689

On August 10, 2023, an Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity was held at St. Paul of Tarsus Church in Clinton Township. A total of 4 new Knights were welcomed into the Order.

 

Joining John F. Kennedy Council 5460 were Mario Verrelli, Sam Torrento and Brian Malloy. Joining St. Thecla Council 12403 was Michael Radwick.

 

The Degree Staff was supplied by St. Paul of Tarsus Council 11689. Also in attendance were DD101 Dan Nowakowski, DD 125 Joe Chimenti, State Community Director John Hundiak, Archdiocesan Membership Director Wally Papciak, Supreme Insurance Field Agents Don Wesley and Dale Jacks, Grand Knights 11689 Vincent Ursini, 12403 Stephen Rupkus and 5460 Tom Torrento.

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Congratulations and welcome to our new Brother Knights!

 

Paul Thorn

State Deputy Regional Representative

Detroit Archdiocese East

 

St John Neumann Council brings in 3 new members

By: Hans Hansen - Fri, Aug 11, 2023 9:02 AM

Posted For: Council #16169

St. John Neumann Council #16169 in Canton hosted an Exemplification on August 10 where three new members joined the Knights of Columbus. 

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Please welcome Tim Sopha, Daniel Hankins and Mitchell Dimoff!

Council 14598 recieves July Council of the Month

By: Martin Brown - Fri, Aug 11, 2023 6:26 AM

Posted For: Council #14598

Congratulations to St. Pius X - Grandville Council #14598 Grand Knight Jeremy Marshall. They were named Council of the Month for July in the Grand Rapids Diocese.

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Pictured L-R: SDRR Marty Brown, Grand Knight Jeremy Marshall and District Deputy Rich Olszewski.

 

Council 1266 receives their Council of the Month Award

By: Richard Shelt - Thu, Aug 10, 2023 6:52 AM

Posted For: Council #1266

Wednesday, August 9th, Monroe Council 1266 was presented with their Council of the Month Award for July 2023.

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Left to right: Jeff Burden DPD, Richard Shelt SDRR Detroit West, and Grand Knight Julian Rios

Council 2900 receives it's Council of the Month Award

By: James Highfield - Thu, Aug 10, 2023 6:18 AM

Posted For: Council #2900

Father Korst Council #2900 (Coldwater) Grand Knight Chancelir Murdock received the July Council of the Month award from SDRR Jim Highfield at their council meeting on Monday evening.

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The council will also be receiving the prestigious STAR award for the 2022/2023 Fraternal year.

 

Knights Bikes gives away free bicycles at local church fair

By: Ken Warzybok - Wed, Aug 9, 2023 9:31 AM

Posted For: Council #8500

On Sunday August 6th, Fr John Howard Council 8500 in Highland gave away many free bicycles at the Saint Mary’s of the Snow Church Fair in Milford. This is part of their impressive “Knights Bikes” program which was founded in 2014.

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The intermittent rain made all the bikes shine even more and the smiles brighter; we all can agree that it is difficult to frown while riding a bicycle!

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Since 2014, this program has gifted over 1,268 bikes to many organizations, churches, non-profits, individuals, and folks just like you…and the bikes are always free.
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If you have any questions regarding Knights Bikes, or if you know someone who needs a bicycle, please contact Gary Cornellier, Membership Director for Council #8500 and the Founder/Director of the Knights Bikes program: commonsenseconsulting@comcast.net

 

Council 2781 GK lends his talent to help restore the former Cathedral

By: Patrick Oliver - Tue, Aug 8, 2023 1:25 PM

Posted For: Council #2781

Joe Hickerson, the Grand Knight of Gaylord Council 2781, performed on keyboards alongside his friends in a benefit concert for the Mt Carmel Center Restoration Society.

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This society is on a mission to restore the original St. Mary's church, which was built in 1901 in the city of Gaylord.Fun fact: back then, this church served as the Cathedral after the Gaylord Diocese was established, making it the smallest Cathedral in America!

 

 

 

 
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Headlining this group was none other than Helen Debaker Vorce, a legendary member of the Michigan Music Hall of Fame. This group is now headed to Escanaba for the Upper Peninsula State Fair.

 

 

Grand Knight Joe had his first gig at the church as the organist, and for the next 30 years, he has played with various musicians across northern Michigan. He still shares his incredible talents with the parish every Sunday at the Cathedral, or St. Thomas in Elmira or Holy Redeemer in Vanderbilt.

CathedralThe benefit concert was a success, with a fantastic turnout and everyone having a great time. It's safe to say that the event was a hit, and it's all thanks to Joe and his crew!

 

 

 

Brother Knights of District 517 present donations for ultrasound machine at a new Pregnancy Support center

By: District Deputy 517 - Fri, Aug 4, 2023 8:03 PM

Posted For: District #

The Brother Knights of District 517 recently gathered at the Cristo Rey Community Center to present a check for $28,270 to CEO Joe Garcia. This generous donation is specifically intended for the purchase of an ultrasound machine, which will be a valuable addition to the new pregnancy support center.

The funds were raised with the Lansing Bro Knights ultrasound checkincredible support of parishioners from East Lansing Catholics, St. Martha Catholic Church in Okemos, and St. Mary Catholic Church in Williamston. Their overwhelming generosity truly touched hearts.

In addition to this remarkable contribution, a check for $19,730 was received from the Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus. With this additional support, the total amount raised for the ultrasound machine has reached an impressive $48,000 so far.

It comes as no surprise that the Michigan Knights of Columbus are leading the Order in the Life category. We are proud to work together in our mission to improve the lives of pregnant mothers and their precious unborn babies.