Michigan Knights of Columbus

Council 5436 Makes Dreams Come True on Woodward Avenue

By: District Deputy 113 - Sun, Aug 20, 2023 7:52 PM

Posted For: Council #5436

The 11th Annual “Dreams Come True on Woodward Avenue” is over for another year. It was a great success!

Pope St. John XXIII Council #5436 (Waterford, MI) donated $200 for the entry fee towards a program that makes the Woodward Dream Cruise accessible to persons with Intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Brother Patrick Allsteadt participated in the the 11th Annual “Dreams Come True on Woodward Avenue” program; that is Patrick's Camaro in the pictures. With the KofC logo on his car, he provided two young men, Ben and Ethan, a ride on this famous thoroughfare!

Vivat Jesus, Patrick!

Sincerely and Fraternally,

THOMAS F. KENDZIORSKI ("Tom")

DD113, PGK

Two new members join Pope St John XXIII

By: Ken Warzybok - Fri, Aug 18, 2023 6:39 AM

Posted For: Council #5436

On Thursday August 17th, Pope St. John XXIII Council #5436 Knights of Columbus held an exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity at Our Lady of Lakes Parish in Waterford. Two new members were brought into the Order: Gary Johns and Kevin Oliver. Welcome Brothers!

Pictured L-R: Membership Director Joe Scarpelli, Advocate and PGK Kevin Wisely, Guard Gary Cholette, Gary Johns, District Warden and PGK Chris Scheuer, Kevin Oliver, Deputy Grand Knight John Buchanan, Faith Director Conrad Calvano.

6th annual Howard Lehti Memorial Golf Outing to support scholarships

By: Ken Warzybok - Thu, Aug 17, 2023 7:29 PM

Posted For: Council #14586

The Knights of Columbus Fr. Hecker Council #14586 in Allendale, MI, is excited to announce the 6th annual Howard Lehti Memorial Golf Outing! This event is all about supporting student scholarships and giving back to our community.

Howard Lehti, a beloved member of Council 14586, was passionate about serving the Allendale and Grand Valley State community through various charitable efforts. In honor of his memory, the proceeds from the golf outing will be used to fund multiple student scholarships. These scholarships will be awarded to students who have shown outstanding academic achievement and have demonstrated service and leadership in their community and Catholic faith.

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must either be parishioners of St. Luke University Parish or Catholic students attending Grand Valley State University. We believe in supporting our local community and helping students achieve their educational goals.

The golf outing will take place on Saturday, September 23rd, with a shotgun start at 9 AM EST at the beautiful Gracewil Country Club in Grand Rapids, MI. The outing will consist of an exciting 18-hole 4-person scramble golf tournament. The cost to participate is $80 per golfer, with a special student discount of $40. This fee includes the 18-hole scramble golf, a golf cart, and a delicious lunch. Open to friends and families!

If you are interested in participating in the golf outing or sponsoring a hole, please register using the link provided. The sign-up deadline is September 12th, so make sure to secure your spot soon. Hope to see you there!

Let's come together as a community, enjoy a day of golf, and support our deserving students.

Four new members join in recent Exemplification

By: Ken Warzybok - Tue, Aug 15, 2023 7:05 PM

Posted For: Council #1266

Monroe Council 1266 hosted an exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity on Wednesday August 9th, 2023. Two councils were represented, and brought in 4 new members into the Knights of Columbus, Monroe 1266 (1) and council 5446 (3) Our Lady of Victory, Rockwood Mi.

Vivat Jesus,

Julian Rios

Grand Knight: Council #1266

Au Lac Council Youth Basketball Camp

By: Ken Warzybok - Mon, Aug 14, 2023 6:32 AM

Posted For: Council #10724

On August 12th, Au Lac Council 10724 sponsored a youth basketball camp for boys and girls in grades 4 through 8. The camp was led by Rachel Kehoe who has played professionally overseas for the past 7 years.

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The camp was well attended and the money raised will help fund the athletic program at Immaculate Conception School in Ira Township.

Mark Kehoe PGK/FDD

Program Director, Au Lac Council 10724

The 3rd Annual Steve Jacek Memorial Golf Outing

By: Richard Shelt - Sat, Aug 12, 2023 8:00 PM

Posted For: Council #3860

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The third annual Steve Jacek Memorial Golf Outing took place today at Taylor Meadows golf course. This event paid tribute to Steve's unwavering dedication to supporting charities that assist disabled individuals and those in need within our communities.

A great time with great friends supporting great causes. Heartfelt thanks to all the sponsors and golfers.

Special thanks to the Brother Knights of host council Father Patrick O'Kelley #3860 who made this event possible!!

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Districts 101 and 125 bring in four new members at Exemplification

By: Paul Thorn - Sat, Aug 12, 2023 11:23 AM

Posted For: Council #11689

On August 10, 2023, an Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity was held at St. Paul of Tarsus Church in Clinton Township. A total of 4 new Knights were welcomed into the Order.

Joining John F. Kennedy Council 5460 were Mario Verrelli, Sam Torrento and Brian Malloy. Joining St. Thecla Council 12403 was Michael Radwick.

The Degree Staff was supplied by St. Paul of Tarsus Council 11689. Also in attendance were DD101 Dan Nowakowski, DD 125 Joe Chimenti, State Community Director John Hundiak, Archdiocesan Membership Director Wally Papciak, Supreme Insurance Field Agents Don Wesley and Dale Jacks, Grand Knights 11689 Vincent Ursini, 12403 Stephen Rupkus and 5460 Tom Torrento.

Congratulations and welcome to our new Brother Knights!

Paul Thorn

State Deputy Regional Representative

Detroit Archdiocese East

St John Neumann Council brings in 3 new members

By: Hans Hansen - Fri, Aug 11, 2023 9:02 AM

Posted For: Council #16169

St. John Neumann Council #16169 in Canton hosted an Exemplification on August 10 where three new members joined the Knights of Columbus.

Please welcome Tim Sopha, Daniel Hankins and Mitchell Dimoff!

Council 14598 recieves July Council of the Month

By: Martin Brown - Fri, Aug 11, 2023 6:26 AM

Posted For: Council #14598

Congratulations to St. Pius X - Grandville Council #14598 Grand Knight Jeremy Marshall. They were named Council of the Month for July in the Grand Rapids Diocese.

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Pictured L-R: SDRR Marty Brown, Grand Knight Jeremy Marshall and District Deputy Rich Olszewski.

Council 1266 receives their Council of the Month Award

By: Richard Shelt - Thu, Aug 10, 2023 6:52 AM

Posted For: Council #1266

Wednesday, August 9th, Monroe Council 1266 was presented with their Council of the Month Award for July 2023.

Left to right: Jeff Burden DPD, Richard Shelt SDRR Detroit West, and Grand Knight Julian Rios