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

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!

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.

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

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

By: James Highfield - Thu, Aug 10, 2023 6:18 AM

Posted For: Council #2900

By: Ken Warzybok - Wed, Aug 9, 2023 9:31 AM

Posted For: Council #8500

If you have any questions regarding Knights Bikes, or if you know someone who needs a bicycle, please contact Gary Cornellier, Membership Director for Council #8500 and the Founder/Director of the Knights Bikes program: commonsenseconsulting@comcast.net

By: Patrick Oliver - Tue, Aug 8, 2023 1:25 PM

Posted For: Council #2781

Headlining this group was none other than Helen Debaker Vorce, a legendary member of the Michigan Music Hall of Fame. This group is now headed to Escanaba for the Upper Peninsula State Fair.

Grand Knight Joe had his first gig at the church as the organist, and for the next 30 years, he has played with various musicians across northern Michigan. He still shares his incredible talents with the parish every Sunday at the Cathedral, or St. Thomas in Elmira or Holy Redeemer in Vanderbilt.

The benefit concert was a success, with a fantastic turnout and everyone having a great time. It's safe to say that the event was a hit, and it's all thanks to Joe and his crew!

By: District Deputy 517 - Fri, Aug 4, 2023 8:03 PM

Posted For: District #

The Brother Knights of District 517 recently gathered at the Cristo Rey Community Center to present a check for $28,270 to CEO Joe Garcia. This generous donation is specifically intended for the purchase of an ultrasound machine, which will be a valuable addition to the new pregnancy support center.

The funds were raised with the incredible support of parishioners from East Lansing Catholics, St. Martha Catholic Church in Okemos, and St. Mary Catholic Church in Williamston. Their overwhelming generosity truly touched hearts.

In addition to this remarkable contribution, a check for $19,730 was received from the Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus. With this additional support, the total amount raised for the ultrasound machine has reached an impressive $48,000 so far.

It comes as no surprise that the Michigan Knights of Columbus are leading the Order in the Life category. We are proud to work together in our mission to improve the lives of pregnant mothers and their precious unborn babies.

By: Ken Warzybok - Fri, Aug 4, 2023 11:13 AM

Posted For: Council #6223

It has been 40 years since the beginning of Project Ramp for the Irish Hills Knights of Columbus Council 6223.

The Holy Cross Brothers who sponsored Holy Cross Childrens Services offered a $5000 grant to get Project Ramp started. That money multiplied over the succeeding years and by 1991 the first 100 ramps were installed in only 7 years. The 200th ramp was built in 1997. Ramp 300 was completed in 2005.

Finally, on August 1, 2023, ramp number 400 was installed. Ramp number 400 was built for Robert Padley, a member of Council 6223 a District Deputy. Robert will undergo two knee replacements on August 8th.

Coincidentally, Robert served as a lead carpenter on dozens of ramps in the past, Hopefully, with successful surgery and rehab, Robert will be donating his ramp back to the project in a few months. Notably, many of the council’s ramps are built of recycled ramps and ramp materials.

More than 40 Knights have participated as volunteers during the last 40 years. More than 1200 youths have been involved as well. The Brother Knights are working hard to make sure that all disabled persons can have a quality ramp, mobility, and as normal a lifestyle as possible.

Deacon Gene Hausmann has overseen this program for 40 years and in 2017, Project Ramp won the Family Service Award from the Michigan Knights of Columbus!

By: Ken Warzybok - Fri, Aug 4, 2023 5:41 AM

Posted For: Council #5436

Pope Saint John XXIII Council 5436, serving the Our Lady of the Lakes parish located in Waterford, MI, generously donated three "knee scooters" to the Waterford Senior Center for lending out to those in need. The total cost for three scooters was $475.00. Council Community Director and Waterford Township Trustee Brother Knight Mark Monohon coordinated this effort.

A KofC logo (pictured here) is affixed to each scooter. Receiving the scooters for Waterford Township was Senior aide, Candace Tucker, who greatly appreciated this support as there is a high demand for these scooters.

THOMAS F. KENDZIORSKI