Council 1024 Church Project

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Dec 13, 2022 12:09 PM

Posted For: Council #10724


New Ceiling Installed

Knights from Au-Lac Council 10724 in Anchorville stand together in the multipurpose room of Immaculate Conception Parish and School after renovating its ceiling. Council members removed the existing drop ceiling and overhead lights and installed a new ceiling with high-efficiency LED lights.

Council 3257 Christmas Party

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Dec 13, 2022 8:30 AM

Posted For: Council #3257


Bishop Murphy Council #3257 in Warren began their Christmas party in the morning. From 8 am-11:30 am Lola and her crew packaged turkeys, hams, can goods, toys, coats, cleaning supplies, and the kitchen sink then delivered them. From noon to 3 pm Santa came to give gifts to the council kids and friends. JJ and his crew cooked turkey, ham, spaghetti, with all the fixings. Then the members all took pictures with Santa.

Council #1266 Clergy and PGKS Dinner

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Dec 13, 2022 8:16 AM

Posted For: Council #1266


Monroe Council #1266 held their annual PGK / Clergy dinner on Saturday December 10th. 

Before the dinner Mass was held in the hall.  We had about 100 in attendance. 

Pictured are the Sisters of Clergy of the Monroe family of parishes that joined us, Sr. Rose Mary Sam, Sr. Loretta Schroeder, Sr. Marie Esther Haflett, Sr. Patrice Selby, Sr. Regina Fanning, Sr. Laura Hardage, Sr. Ellen Rinke and Sr. Nancy Lee Smith.

In black & white are the priests in the Monroe family of parishes. that attended the event, Fr. Kishore Battu (St Michael the Archangel), Fr. Henry Rebello (St Charles Borromeo and St. Anne) , Fr. David and Fr. Mike Anagbogo (St. Mary and St. John the Baptist). 

Also pictured are PGK and Clergy, Knight of the Year, David Heilman, and Family of the Year District Deputy #131 Ernest and Katherine Renaud.

Council 8117 Helping Hands

By: Gary Merritt - Sun, Dec 11, 2022 2:23 PM

Posted For: Council #8117


We all need a little help at times, and we are so grateful for the helping hands of our Knights of Columbus!

Several weeks ago, I saw an article from Knights in the bulletin letting the community know that they were available to help with odd jobs. I have an elderly mom, and we are blessed that she is still able to live in her home! With us working full time, taking care of our home, mom, and her home…sometimes we get a little overwhelmed.  So, I reached out and asked for some fall cleanup help at mom’s house.

And wow!! The Knights came through!  At 8am on a rainy Saturday morning in November, nine men arrived in the driveway to work!  Honestly, we felt so blessed, so taken care of in that moment. We worked hard, shared stories, coffee, and bagels – and yes, we did get a little wet.  I am happy to say the rain stopped after a bit.  The Knights worked from 8am until noon, and they got a lot of work done. Repairing a tie wall, cleaning up leaves, cleaning gutters, removing dead bushes, we had quite a list and they completed everything!

When we were almost done, I brought mom out to meet our Saturday crew…she was amazed! She thought that maybe 2 or 3 people would show up.  Seeing those nine men, helping her, helping us, taking care of her home was such a gift!  We are so very grateful.

Sometimes asking for help is difficult, but that is what community is all about. We are blessed here at St. Robert’s to have a caring community with many willing to help those in need.

Thank you Knights!

Kim,& Gary Cook, and Fran Schweitzer

Fraternal Benefits Info

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Dec 9, 2022 10:33 AM

Posted For: Council #13641


Informational Fraternal Benefits Night Friday, January 13th 6:30 PM Cebelak Hall

Are you a current member of the Knights of Columbus or interested in joining? Are you interested in the benefits of membership in the largest Catholic fraternal order?

Join us to learn more about the benefits of Knighthood.

Field Agent Daniel Thelan will be speaking on the ways to protect your family, invest for the future, and secure your income.

Doors open at 6 PM. Call Jason Bargenquast at 269 217 7485 with any questions.

Boots for Kids

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Dec 9, 2022 9:57 AM

Posted For: Council #7571


Knights of Columbus St. Athanasius Council #7571 in Harrison is sharing some warmth with local children this year. On Monday December 5, Knights Frank Candela and Bob Guzowski delivered donations of 25 pairs of boots to Ani Beebe at Farwell Elementary School.

Council Promotion

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Dec 9, 2022 9:02 AM

Posted For: Council #5436


Pope St John XXIII Council #5436 in Waterford invested in new signage purchased through Knights Gear!

Grand Knight Michael Mandziuk and District Deputy #113 Tom Kendziorski proudly pose with the new sign as it was debuted at the council’s monthly pancake breakfast, raising funds for Seminarians and vocations.

GR Keep Christ in Christmas Billboards

By: Gary Merritt - Mon, Nov 28, 2022 2:01 PM

Posted For: Council #4362


My Brother David Arbanas initiated the Keep Christ in Christmas Billboard Campaign in 2015 for our Council 4362 and the Knights Columbus of the Grand Rapids Diocese.

The first year, with the interest of a few councils and individuals, Dave was able to place 9 billboards around the Grand Rapids area.

Dave got a good friend, John Veneklase to assist in this program, and the campaign grew. By promoting the campaign to councils, they arranged to have 35 Billboards displayed in 2021.

Dave Passed away before he could see the fruits of their labor of the past year.

I decided to help John to continue my brother's program and we decided to honor Dave with a goal to place 40 billboards in 2022. With the help of several councils and private individuals we met our goal.

The name of the purchaser of the billboard is recognized on their billboard. So, watch for these billboards and thank the K of C Councils, businesses and Individuals that bought them and let them know you have seen and appreciate them. 

The artwork displayed on the billboard done by a 9-year-old girl from St. Alphonsus, was chosen from the Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest by the Arbanas family including his widow Roselyn and their daughter Lisa along with John and myself.

List of those participating this year;

Councils Councils Private Donors Private Donors
389 10992 KC Banquest Ctr Marges Donut Den
2210 13641 Alvin Matkovich Butches Car Care
2975 14642 Arsulowitz Bros. Rose Arbanas
4362 15213 Eric Seif Danny Brown
7341 13499 Joe Arnbanas Fence Consultants
7487 15691 John Veneklase Diocesan Publications
7719 15495 Ken Skonecki Scully Statewide Moving 
7761 12258 Holiday Bar Fisher Family 
8117 13391 Applied Imaging Steve Sanders
8291   HELP Pregnancy Aid  

Remember most of all, Keep Christ in Christmas!

Tony Arbanas FS Bishop Haas Council # 4362 Wyoming, MI.

District 406 Cemetery cleanup, 2022

By: Gary Merritt - Sat, Nov 19, 2022 4:57 AM

Posted For: Council #1616


The Catholic section of Riverview Cemetery, in the City of Kalamazoo, got a fall clean up under the leadership of Bishop Markiewicz Council 1616, GK Dan Barrett.  With help from other Councils in District 406: Council 15439, Council 12998, and Council 6980, the St Joseph church youth group, and students from Hackett Catholic Prep H.S., the huge project took place on November 12. Over 50 helping hands came out for the project on a cold Saturday morning. 

Congratulations to GK Dan Barrett for organizing this project, as he has done for many years.

Council #1616 Cemetery cleanup, November 12, 2022

By John Byrnes, DD 406

St Joseph Obrero Council 16422 Parish Breakfast

By: Gary Merritt - Wed, Nov 16, 2022 10:56 AM

Posted For: Council #16422


Dear friend(s):

We want to thank all the people who took part in breakfast with the Knights of Columbus. Our event was a huge success and that was because of you guys participating.

We look forward to seeing you again, December 11 after the 9 & 11 a.m. Masses to enjoy your company and a delicious breakfast!

Estimados amigos (as):

Les queremos dar la GRACIAS a todas las personas que tomaron parte del desayuno con los Caballeros de Colon. Nuestro evento tuvo un gran éxito y eso fue por que ustedes participaron.

Esperamos verlos de nuevo, el 11 diciembre después de las misas de 9 & 11 a.m. para disfrutar de su compañía y de un rico desayuno!