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.

By: Gary Merritt - Sun, Feb 5, 2023 7:57 PM

Posted For: Council #5436

Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of the Lakes Parish

St. John XXII Council #5439 Waterford MI

We would like to congratulate our Family of the Month for January 2023 Joan and Terry Jackson, along with our Deputy Grand Knight John Buchanan who has presented them the Holy Family plaque.

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Feb 3, 2023 12:47 PM

Posted For: Council #10724

In November of 2022, Au Lac Council #10724 in Ira Township sponsored The Man of the Shroud exhibit at Immaculate Conception Parish.

The exhibit contained a replica of The Shroud of Turin along with many educational displays and a video. Over 300 people viewed the exhibit and many were deeply moved by the experience.

For more information about the Shroud exhibit and how to book it for your council or parish, go to  https://kolbeshrine.org/shroud

By: Gary Merritt - Wed, Feb 1, 2023 9:08 AM

Posted For: Council #2022

It is with great pleasure to invite you to our 88th Annual Sausage Supper Celebration! To be held at The Columbus Home Hall on Thursday Feb 16th, 2023 in West Branch.

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE!           HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

Meals will be $15.00 ALL YOU CAN EAT!                                                                     

All clergy members are FREE!     

Serving will be from 5:00pm till 7:30pm.                                                                 

This is a stag event & is for all K of C members & prospective members ONLY! Sausage will be available for sale the night of the Supper in assorted 2 lb packages. Also, the Council with the most members in attendance, will have $50.00 donated to the Holy Cross Services, in the winning Councils name.  If you need further info, I can be reached at 989 345-7069 H or 989 312-2295 C or by emailing me, GK2022@mikofc.org.

On behalf of all the membership of Ogemaw Council #2022                                      

We hope to see you all at our celebration!                                        

Fraternally,                

Rick Leibler

Grand Knight – Ogemaw Council #2022  

P.S. Please include this event in your upcoming Council activities & or newsletter.     

Also, PLEASE invite your Chaplin to join you to our event!       

Thanks in advance for your support!