By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Mar 3, 2023 2:36 PM

Posted For: Council #7719

St. Mary in Lowell has the privilege of hosting a Steubenville Conference on two weekends during Lent. Members of Msgr. Hugh Michael Beahan Council #7719 based at St. Mary church are assisting in planning and supporting ticket sales. They will also be helping as greeters and ushers at the events.

Steubenville Conference is coming to the Diocese of Grand Rapids! Please join us for a Steubenville Parish Mission this Lent on March 12th, 13th and 14th from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at St. Mary Great Mother of God Catholic Church in Lowell, MI. 

Enter into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through inspiring talks by renowned speaker, Chris Padgett, powerful praise and worship led by worship leader, Ricky Vasquez, and come face to face with Jesus.

Tickets are $25 for all three nights.  Click here for more information and to register.

contact Jennie at dre@stmarylowell.org 

Hope to see you there. 

Vivat Jesus,
GK 7719 Bryan Forney

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Feb 28, 2023 6:52 PM

Posted For: Council #7487

Members from Bishop Fulton J. Sheen Council 7487 and Kevin Britt Assembly 3102, both of Jenison, presented 2 ASAP Grants to HELP Pregnancy Aid in Grand Rapids on Tuesday February 28^th..

Both maxed out with $2,000.00 donations earlier in the year. Supreme ASAP checks of $400.00 from each were presented.

The earlier donations were made with funds from various events throughout the year.

With the Expanding Our Possibilities Capital Campaign in progress the money is greatly appreciated.

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Feb 28, 2023 8:57 AM

Posted For: Council #10724

Congratulations to Elizabeth McKenzie on being named the Au Lac Council Youth of the Month for February, 2023.

She is the daughter of Frank and Jacqueline McKenzie and a senior at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School. Elizabeth is a member of the choir and is very active in the Shine youth group at Immaculate Conception Parish in Ira Township.

We thank her for the great example she gives by her service to our parish and in helping others.

By: District Deputy 705 - Mon, Feb 27, 2023 1:11 PM

Posted For: Council #12423

St. Stanislaus Kosta Council #12423 recently presented a $1,500 check to Karleigh Zmikly of Sanford, who suffered severe burns in an accident in April, 2022.

The ORV that Karleigh was riding with her boyfriend Carter overturned and caught fire, trapping them in the wreckage. Friends were able to free Karleigh, despite suffering burns themselves during the rescue. She was hospitalized for several months, and has endured 15 different surgeries so far, with more to come, yet her recovery so far has been remarkable!

Karleigh’s family also suffered losses in the 2020 Midland area dam failures , yet through it all their faith remains strong.

From lft to rt - Brother Gene Cianek (FS), Karleigh Zmikly, Michele Zmikly (Mom), Brother Kevin Britton

Council #12423 is proud to stand in Unity with Karleigh and her family as she continues her recovery. We thank the parishioners of Our Lady of Czestochowa and our patrons, whose support of our fundraisers enables our charitable work! 

By: Gary Merritt - Mon, Feb 27, 2023 12:49 PM

Posted For: Council #13526

The Knights of Columbus Bishop Kevin M. Britt Council #13526 had their first Fish Fry for this Lent on Friday Feb 24 at The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Belmont.

A great crowd of 330 people were served.

Great turn out with many volunteers. Assisting were the Boy Scouts and their leaders, Knights of our council and their wives. Great to have so many helpers.

The profit from the Fish Fry will be donated to the Help Pregnancy Aid in Grand Rapids.

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Feb 24, 2023 10:34 AM

Posted For: Council #7341

Fr. Mike Cilibraise had a great time at our council meeting last night. After a short recognition speach by GK Jeff Hernadez, District Deputy John Veneklase presented Fr. Mike with a certificate from our Supreme Knight Patick Kelly thanking him for his service as Council Chaplain for Bishop Allan J. Babcock Council in Caledonia.

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Feb 24, 2023 10:30 AM

Posted For: Council #7341

Council Chaplain Fr. Mike Cilibraise presented the Family of the Month Award to D.J. Regan on the lft. and the Knight of the Month Award to Dave Flower on the rt. at the council meeting last night.

By: Gary Merritt - Mon, Feb 20, 2023 4:00 PM

Posted For: Council #10724

The K of C Au Lac Council #10724 in Ira Township, along with the parish youth and pro-life groups, hosted a Dinner and Movie event on February 18th. Approximately 70 people attended and enjoyed a spaghetti dinner and watched the pro-life movie “Lifemark”. The donations collected were given to the parish pro-life group for their work.

Starring Kirk Cameron, Alex Kendrick, and Raphael Ruggero, “Lifemark” is a film inspired by an incredible true story that celebrates the gift of life and affirming that Hope is at the heart of every journey!

For information on obtaining an event kit and screening license to show the “Lifemark” film at your council/parish, go to https://www.starfishstories.tv/lifemark

By: Gary Merritt - Thu, Feb 9, 2023 4:04 PM

Posted For: Council #7011

St. Nicholas Council 7011 in Sterling Heights, Michigan, met the ASAP cap for the 2022-2023 fraternal year in one fell swoop with its $11,000 donation to Mary’s Mantle, a home for expectant mothers experiencing homelessness in the Detroit area. The council raised the funds with a baby bottle drive at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Slovak Catholic Church. Parishioners there have contributed about $43,000 to the council’s pro-life collections over the past five years.

For ASAP program resources, visit kofc.org/asap.

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Feb 7, 2023 2:59 PM

Posted For: Council #11756

Family Rosary Program

On Sunday, January 29th, our council led the parish in praying the Rosary following the 9:00 am Mass. Approximately 36 Knights, family members and parishioners joined in praying the Rosary.

Years ago Supreme asked the councils to lead a Rosary after or before Mass on the Fifth Sunday’s of the year.

To further promote devotion to the rosary in our families, the name was changed to the Family Rosary Program and continues on the fifth Sundays.

The Rosary is long tradition in Knight of Columbus and our council will continue to lead this at our parish on those months having five Sundays.