By: District Deputy 113 - Wed, Jun 12, 2024 5:31 AM

Posted For: Council #4764

Fr. Thomas R. Carey Council #4764, Lake Orion, Michigan, received the AOD East "Council of the Month" for June 2024.

 

Council #4764 achieved "Star Council eligibility" for the 4th year-in-a-row, AND received the State Program LIFE Award at our 2024 State Convention on Mackinac Island! The LIFE Award was in recognition for the council's annual "Dad's for Life" program at St. Joseph Catholic Church located in Lake Orion, MI.

 

Presenting the award (R-L) is SDRR Paul Thorn to GK Tom Tiffany.

Congratulations! Vivat Jesus!

 

Sincerely and Fraternally,

 

THOMAS F. KENDZIORSKI ("Tom")

DD113, PGK

By: PD 7487 - Tue, Jun 11, 2024 6:33 AM

Posted For: Council #7487

Bishop Fulton Sheen Council #7487 (Jenison) of Holy Redeemer Parish granted two $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors as part of their annual scholarship program. The participants were required to compose an essay between 500 to 750 words on "how the Church can evangelize in the digital age." The Council reviewed numerous submissions and chose Abigail and Dominik's essays as the winning entries.

Congratulations Abigail and Dominik!

By: District Deputy 113 - Mon, Jun 3, 2024 5:17 PM

Posted For: Council #4764

On June 2nd, members of Fr Thomas R. Carey Council #4764/Orion Township took part in the Corpus Christi procession at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion, Michigan. The Knights provided canopy support for the monstrance and served as the color guard for the procession, which was presided over by Rev. Jim Keen.

Pastor, Rev. Father Jim Kean, and council member, Barney Westbury

 

Pictured L-to-R:

1st row - Frank Kramarczyk (PGK, & Treasurer), Ken Simpson (PGK, PDD, & Financial Secretary), Tom Tiffany (GK)

2nd row - Barney Westbury, Gary Banker, Tim Yoder (PGK)

 

This Knights of Columbus program was chaired by Past Grand Knight Tim Yoder.

 

VIVAT JESUS!

DD #113 TOM KENDZIORSKI

By: PD 10724 - Sun, Jun 2, 2024 6:33 AM

Posted For: Council #10724

K of C Au Lac Council 10724 and St. Mary on the Lake Assembly 2804 in Ira Township held a dedication ceremony on June 1, 2024 for a new memorial to honor the more than 200 veterans buried in the parish's two cemeteries. Over 100 people attended and Fr. Joseph Esper, Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, blessed the memorial which is the culmination of two years work in researching the cemetery grave sites and records along with several fundraising activities.

The Knights thank everyone who helped in any way through their donations of time and money so that we can honor the many men and women who gave their lives so that we can enjoy the freedoms we have today.

By: MD 7487 - Wed, May 29, 2024 12:41 PM

Posted For: Council #7487

On Sunday, May 26, 2024 the Silver Rose made a visit to Holy Redeemer Parish in Jenison, MI. Bishop Fulton Sheen Council #7487 brought Silver Rose to Holy Redeemer Parish from the Knights of Columbus State Convention on Mackinac Island. The beautiful service was well attended and the Honor Guard was present.

The tradition of the Silver Rose originated in Monterrey, Mexico in 1960, when Brother Knights there came up with the idea to run a rose to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The rose was chosen to commemorate Juan Diego and the miracle of the roses. Over time, this tradition evolved into the Silver Rose, with eight roses now traveling different North American routes that include Canada, every U.S. state, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and Mexico.

 

This tradition not only honors Our Lady of Guadalupe but also symbolizes the Unity of the Knights of Columbus and reaffirms our dedication to the sanctity of human life.

 

Michael Zomerlei

Council #7487

By: PD 10724 - Tue, May 21, 2024 5:55 PM

Posted For: Council #10724

Congratulations to Matthew Koles and Eryka Newcomb for being selected to receive the Justin Mello Memorial Award during the I.C. School sports banquet on May 20. The award is presented each year to an 8th grade boy and girl for their achievements in sports, academics and citizenship.

 

Justin Mello was a graduate of Immaculate Conception School who tragically lost his life in October, 2000 at the age of 16. Every year Au Lac Council 10724 presents the award in his memory. We hope that by honoring his memory it will also serve as a reminder to all parents of the preciousness of every child.

 

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Matthew and Eryka for their outstanding achievements. Their dedication and hard work have truly set them apart.

 

Pictured L-R: Matthew Koles; GK Patrick A. Bohr; Eryka Newcomb

By: GK 13633 - Tue, May 21, 2024 6:37 AM

Posted For: Council #13633

St Ann Council #13633 in Augusta, MI recently held an Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity, proudly welcoming four new members to the Council!

 

Congratulations to new brothers Perry, Daniel, Mitchel, and David!

 

God bless you,

 

Lewis J Bartlett

Grand Knight, Council #13633

 

(pictured)

Bottom L-R

Perry Truitt, Daniel Clancy, Paul Wilga Mitchel Martin, David Gruss

 

Top L-R

Steve Molison, Dennis Geiger, Lewis Bartlett, Tom Clancy, Chad Thelen

By: GK 6980 - Mon, May 20, 2024 12:34 PM

Posted For: Council #6980

St Catherine of Siena Council #6980, in the Kalamazoo Diocese/District 406, held an Exemplification Ceremony on Sunday, May 19th 2024 in the Trinity Chapel at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Portage.

 

Welcome to the two new Brother Knights - Jose Macias and Chad Kandow!

Pictured: Fr. Mark Vyverman - Pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Church; Council 6980 Degree Team Members Steve Borchert & Jeff Phelan; New Brother Knights Jose Macias & Chad Kandow; Council 6980 Degree Team Members Dan Kloosterman, Joe Comiskey & Frank Unger; and District Deputy 406 John Byrnes.

 

VIVAT JESUS!

 

Nick Zafer, Grand Knight

St. Catherine of Siena Council 6980

By: Martin Brown - Mon, May 20, 2024 7:46 AM

Posted For: Council #7487

On Sunday, May 19, 2024 Bishop Fulton J. Sheen Council #7487 hosted an Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity at Holy Redeemer Parish in Jenison, MI.

 

A total of FIVE new Members completed their Exemplification. 4 for Council #7487 and 1 for St. Pius X Council #14598. Congratulations and welcome Doug, Stephen, Eric, Scott and Bradley!

Pictured from left to right.  

Sir Michael Zomerlei - Media/IT Director, Sir Tonino Michienzi - Deputy Grand Knight, Doug Calkins, Stephen Friedman, Eric London, Scott Peterman, Bradley Beimers, Sir Paul Kwiatkowski - Grand Knight, Sir Rich Olszewski - District Deputy 313, Sir Dwight Williams - Membership Director.

 

VIVAT JESUS!

By: Martin Brown - Thu, May 16, 2024 6:30 AM

Posted For: Council #15889

Council 15889 members and District Deputy Bryan Galloway.