Heart of Christ Clinic Gala

By: Ed Strach - Sun, Sep 15, 2024 11:26 AM


Heart of Christ Annual Gala

 

On Thursday, September 26, the Heart of Christ will host its 2nd Annual Fundraising Gala at St. John’s Resort in Plymouth, MI - a wonderful evening of dinner, friendship and fellowship. I am inviting you to attend our Gala this year and support the mission. To purchase tickets ($150 per person) and for more information, please see this website by clicking here

 

Thank you for your time and consideration and I look forward to seeing you at the Gala on September 26th!

 

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125th International Dinner

By: Ken Warzybok - Sun, Sep 15, 2024 11:10 AM


On Saturday, September 14, 2024 a congregation from Michigan joined our fellow Knights in Windsor, Ontario to celebrate 125 years of service in Ontario.
 
The day began with the re-dedication of the “Pray for Peace” Memorial on the waterfront, followed by a 3rd Degree Exemplification which brought in 11 new Knights, and ended with a dinner dance at the St. Clair College Centre of Arts.
 
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The event was attended by the Deputy Supreme Knight Arthur L. Peters, Supreme Director and Michigan IPSD Christopher Kolomjec and his wife Julie, the entire Ontario State Board including State Deputy Bruce Poulin and his wife Zoe and our own Michigan State Deputy Barry Borsenik and his wife, Mandy.
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Council 15495 receives August 2024 Council of the Month Award

By: Martin Brown - Fri, Sep 13, 2024 5:29 PM


Congratulations to St. Alphonsus - Seelos Council 15495, Grand Knight Rodney G. Cronin for receiving  Council of the month of August for Grand Rapids Diocese. Great job keep up the great work!
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SDRR Marty Brown and Grand Knight Rodney Cronin.

 
 
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District Deputy Jack Sablan, Father Danny Orris and Grand Knight Rodney Cronin and Council 15495 members.

 

Upcoming Agent Career Webinars

By: Ken Warzybok - Fri, Sep 13, 2024 5:20 PM


Catholic Gentlemen, you CAN bring your faith to work and help serve Catholic families in your community! Find out more about what it’s like to be a field agent with the Knights of Columbus.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9hwm3tTFFo
 
And please join us for an upcoming Knights of Columbus Field Agent Career Virtual Event to learn more about career opportunities in our area.
 
Knights of Columbus, the largest Catholic lay organization in the world, has been providing Catholic families with financial protection for over 140 years. We are seeking insurance professionals interested in providing insurance solutions to our Catholic members and their families.
 

English: Patrick Brumley sits down with experienced agents on September 24th at 7:00 CT

Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/KofCSept24

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Bilingual: Jose Lebron-Sanabria sits down with experienced agents on October 15th at 7:30 PM ET

Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/KofCOct15

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Catholic Charities Southeast Michigan 2024 Celebration

By: Ken Warzybok - Fri, Sep 13, 2024 9:36 AM


The Catholic Charities Southeast Michigan Annual Celebration was held on September 12th at Laurel Manor in Livonia. This event was attended by various dignitaries, including former WDIV Local 4 Meteorologist Chuck Gaidica, who has who has made the commendable choice to join the Knights of Columbus in the near future! We extend a warm welcome to Chuck and offer our sincere congratulations on his discerning decision.
 
The Michigan Knights of Columbus was one of the standout contributors at the event, with a generous donation of $22,500!
 
As the charitable arm for the corporal works of mercy throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan provides compassionate, quality, professional services and support to people in need. Visit their website at www.ccsem.org to explore the numerous ongoing projects and learn how you can contribute. Any support is greatly appreciated and will help advance the mission of Catholic Charities in serving those in need within the community.
 
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Father Paul Ballien is honored for his 25 years of membership

By: District Deputy 114 - Wed, Sep 11, 2024 3:11 PM


On September 10th, Reverend Paul Ballien, the Detroit Archdiocesan Chaplain and also Council Chaplain for St. John Neumann Council #16169 in Canton, was honored with his 25-year membership certificate and pin during Council 16169's membership meeting.
 
Congratulations Father Paul, and may God bless your ministry. Thanks for all that you do!
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Presenting was DD 114 Dan Timmerman and GK Steve Sarlitto.

 

2024 Prep Bowl

By: Barry M. Borsenik - Tue, Sep 10, 2024 2:08 PM


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Prep Bowl 2024

On Saturday, October 26th 2024, the Catholic High School League will host its 52nd Prep Bowl, presented by the Knights of Columbus and held at the fabulous home of the Detroit Lions, Ford Field. Prep Bowl LII festivities will kick off with High School Exhibits during the a.m. CYO Panorama (two 20-minute games followed by the C-D and A-B Division Championships). During this time, the Knights of Columbus Color-Guard will assemble on the field for a presentation prior to the Championship games. Opening ceremony for the afternoon will begin at 12:45 p.m. with a Pom-Pon Routine, recognition presentation to Catholic school educators, administrators, and the Sylvia A. Kolaz Administrative Assistant of the Year Award.

 

This letter is a call to all of the K of C Councils, not only those in the Archdiocese of Detroit, but throughout the Michigan Jurisdiction. Even though we are asking for the support of all of the Councils throughout Michigan, we are seeking 100% involvement from our over 140 Councils in the Archdiocese of Detroit, which is home to the largest portion of the Catholic High Schools in the State of Michigan. We know that some Councils have greater resources than others, but we ask each and every Council for some sign of visible support.

 

How can you support the Prep Bowl? The first opportunity for you is purchasing tickets at a discounted rate.

 

Pre-sale tickets are only available to the Knights of Columbus for $10.00 per ticket. Tickets will be $12.00 the day of the event. Tickets are available from the Michigan State Council until Friday, October 12, 2024. After that time, you will need to purchase tickets the day of the Prep Bowl at full price.

 

Please take advantage of the discounted ticket prices and fill out the ticket form (provided in the link below).

 

The second way to support the Prep Bowl is by submitting a District ad for the Program Book. A copy of the Catholic League advertisement form is included. All advertisements must be sent via e- mail to the Catholic High School League office at chsl1926@gmail.com no later than Friday, September 27, 2024.

 

For inquiries, please contact: Mike Evoy, CHSL Associate Director at evoy.michael@aod.org .  Thank you for your support, without it the Prep Bowl would not be what it is today.

 

Brother Knights, this is a great and inexpensive way to come down and explore Ford Field with your family and friends, as well as see some great kids participating in this all-day athletic competition. Remember, these young men and women are not only the future leaders of tomorrow in our church, but they may be our future leaders of the Knights of Columbus here in the Michigan jurisdiction. Even though your parish may not have a grade school or high school, it still has a Youth Group. Why not purchase 10 or more tickets and give them to the youth of the parish. Supporting these young men and women today may bring them and their families into our family of the Knights of Columbus tomorrow.

 

I would like to invite each Grand Knight, District Deputy, State Director, Diocesan Director and State Deputy Regional Representative to make an effort to come down to Ford Field on October 26, 2024, to be recognized and introduced on the field. I personally challenge all leadership in the Detroit Diocese to attend. It has been many years since we were able to fill up the end zone at Ford Field with the leadership of the Archdiocese.

For those Grand Knights, District Deputies, State Directors, Diocesan Directors and State Deputy Regional Representatives who have never attended the Prep Bowl in the past we ask that you arrive no later than 8:30 am to check in at the Knights of Columbus table located at approximately the 40-yard line on Adams St., Main Concourse Level. At approximately 9:00am, all the State Officers, District Deputies, Grand Knights, State Directors, Diocesan Directors and State Deputy Regional Representatives will be introduced on the field. It is important that you check-in at Knights of Columbus table in order to receive proper credentials to gain access onto the field and to be recognized on the field.

 

We ask for your help as the leadership of the Archdiocese. Join your fellow Brother Knights for the Prep Bowl and show your support for those young men and women! Let us show those students and their families that we as Knights of Columbus support their efforts and the efforts of all Catholic Schools, not only in the Archdiocese of Detroit, but throughout each Diocese in the State of Michigan.

 

Thanks to those Brother Knights and those Councils who in the past have supported this event. I hope you continue to support this event and those students and their families.

 

Hope to see you at Ford Field on Saturday, October 26, 2024!

 

Barry M. Borsenik

State Deputy

Michigan Knights of Columbus

 

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We Are One 2024 Halloween Party

By: Ken Warzybok - Tue, Sep 10, 2024 5:15 AM


Join us at Zuccaro's Banquet Center on October 25, 2024 for the We Are One Halloween Party. There will be a DJ, costume contest, and many raffles. Buffet Dinner, Drinks, and Entertainment for only $50 for adults and $25 for children under 10.

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We can't wait to see you!

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2024 State Officers Installation

By: Ken Warzybok - Sat, Sep 7, 2024 8:09 PM


On Saturday, September 7th, 2024, Brother Knights and officers from across Michigan convened to witness the formal installation of our new State Deputy, Barry M. Borsenik, along with the other state officers, state chaplain, diocesan chaplains, district deputies, state directors, and regional directors representing various regions of our state.
 
The Installation Mass took place at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw, followed by a delightful reception and banquet at the Horizons Conference Center.
 
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our State Officers:
 
- State Deputy Barry Borsenik and First Lady Mandy
- State Chaplain Rev. Andrew S. LaFramboise
- State Secretary Charles E. McCuen and Lady Pamela
- State Treasurer Vern Miron and Lady Christy
- State Advocate Daniel Fuller and Lady Kara
- State Warden Joel Kendzorski and Lady JanMarie
- Immediate Past State Deputy Christopher Kolomjec and Lady Julie
 
Father, as we gather in prayer, we humbly lift our leaders up to You. May Your divine guidance be upon them as they embark on their new roles.
 
We offer this prayer in the holy name of Jesus.
 
AMEN
 
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9-11 Patriot Day 2024

By: Ken Warzybok - Sat, Sep 7, 2024 11:44 AM


September 11th marks the day of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. The date is etched in our collective memory and commemorated every year on 9/11 as “Patriot Day”. 

 

We have put together a video tribute which is scheduled to post to the Michigan Knights of Columbus Facebook and Instagram pages on September 11th at 8:46am, marking the exact moment when American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

 

To watch in advance: click here to view our video tribute to America’s resiliency and courage in the face of crisis.

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This video also recognizes our Fourth Degree Sir Knights…Catholic gentlemen who exemplify “Patriot Day” EVERY day!

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