Exemplification held at Council 8284 adds four new members to District 114
By: District Deputy 114 -
Sun, Feb 18, 2024 8:01 PM
Kern Council 8284, in Canton, held an Exemplification on February 18th. Three new members joined Council 8284 and one new member joined Council 16169. All four members previously joined online.
Council 8284 Grand Knight Mike Pisano, District Deputy Dan Timmerman, and Archdiocesan Membership Director Hans Hansen were in attendance.
Dan Timmerman - District Deputy 114
St Francis Council 4401 exemplifies nine members to the Third Degree
By: District Deputy 112 -
Sun, Feb 18, 2024 7:52 PM
On Saturday, February 17th, St Francis Council #4401 in Farmington conducted an exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity. Nine men took part in the ceremony, six joining the Order, and three First Degree members becoming Third.
1st row: Joe Mooshi-Council 4401, Ken Pacheco- Council 4401, Jay Edillo- Council 4401, Aaron Edillo- Council 4401, Andrew Edillo- Council 4401, Geoff Downer-Council 14928, Matthew Bednarczyk-Council 3830, David Camber- Council 11811, Patrick Hudgens-Council 11811.
2nd row: Don Garon-Diocesan Membership Director, Kyle Redding- DGK 4401, Ray Maffezzolli-Chancellor 4401, George Curran-MD 4401, Gary Mallia-DD112
3rd row: Mike Kandah-GK 4401, Pat Dwyer- Warden 4401, Michael King-DD106
Congratulations to all our new 3rd degree Brother Knights!
Gary T Mallia/District Deputy 112
Council 6694 provides Coats for Kids to Helping Hands Ukraine
By: PD 6694 -
Sun, Feb 18, 2024 7:44 PM
For the second year in a row, Swartz Creek Council #6694 provided coats to Helping Hands Ukraine, a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Rochester, MI. The organization provides items of need to Ukrainian soldiers and the children who have lost their parents because of the war and now reside in Ukrainian orphanages.
Since first learning of this organization a year ago, Council 6694 has had great interest in supporting their endeavors. This year the council again donated coats (34) from those still on hand from their recent Coats for Kids initiative, led by PGK Wayne DeShano.
These pictures are just a few of the children who received coats and it is clear the joy it brought them. It truly warms the heart to help these innocent children who are enduring the atrocities of war.
Mike Trundle, PGK
Swartz Creek Council 6694
Council 6593 distributes MI Drive to funds to local organizations
By: PD 6593 -
Sat, Feb 17, 2024 8:41 AM
Prince of Peace Council #6593 in Roscommon recently presented checks from their successful MI Drive.
Grand Knight Keith Kleinert had the honor of presenting a check for $950 to COOR Educational Center Principal Joe Moore. These funds will be distributed among the classrooms to assist teachers in purchasing supplies and materials for their students.
Grand Knight Keith also presented a $950 check to Area 4 Special Olympics Assistant Director Barb Eva. Area 4 Special Olympics will utilize the funds to support their athletes in their upcoming competitions.
The council extends their gratitude to all Brother Knights who contributed to the success of this year's Tootsie Roll Drive. Thank you for your dedication and support!
Joseph Moore, PGK
Program & Membership Director
Prince of Peace Council #6593
Council 2659 brings in six new members on Super Bowl Sunday
By: Timothy J. Donovan -
Thu, Feb 15, 2024 3:03 PM
On Sunday, February 11th, Father John R. Day Council 2659 in Howell welcomed SIX new Brother Knights. The exemplification took place at St. Joseph Parish immediately following the 8:15 am Mass.
May this mark the beginning of a fulfilling journey for our new Brother Knights and their commitment to Faith, Charity, Unity, and Fraternalism.
Grand Knight, Council 2659
Grand Rapids 2024 Diocesan Spelling Bee Finals
By: Randy Kinsey -
Wed, Feb 14, 2024 11:27 AM
Grand Rapids Diocesan Spelling Bee Finals were held on February 10th at St Gregory's in Hart.
It started with lunch provided by Council 2199 and proceded with nine competitors "spelling it out" for the opportunity to go to the State Championship!
And the winners are...
LEVEL I - Levi Gage and 1st runner up Avonlea Johnson
LEVEL II - Robert Southey and 1st runner up Brycen Brown
Vivat Jesus!
Randy Kinsey
Grand Rapids Diocesan Program Director/North
