Keep Christ in CHRISTmas Poster Contest 2024/2025

By: James Kelly - Sun, Jan 19, 2025 2:19 PM


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Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest

 

Call for Submissions!

 

I wanted to provide an update on the Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest. We have received several submissions from several Dioceses and judging for our State winners will take place during the weekend of February 8-9. If you have not submitted your council’s posters to your District Deputy or Diocesan Program Director, please mail them by January 31 directly to me:

 

Jim Kelly

State Family Director

7263 Village Square Drive

West Bloomfield, MI 48322

 

We will announce the statewide winners in mid-February and forward the winners to Supreme. Unfortunately, due to the large volume of submissions it will not be feasible to return posters to contestants.

 

Vivat Jesus!

 

James Kelly

State Family Director

March for Life and More to start 2025

By: Ed Strach - Sat, Jan 18, 2025 9:01 PM


With the Right to Life March in Washington, D.C. only a few days away, this presents an opportunity for our councils to support local marches as well.


Visit the Right to Life Michigan Event site at Events - Right to Life of Michigan for local marches and prayer hours planned this month.

 

In addition to the local RTL marches, local affiliates are hosting their benefit dinners. Look at these dinners and prayer hours and let's continue to show our support and partnerships with our pro-life partners.

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These events are a sample of all the upcoming events sponsored by RTL Michigan and its affiliates. Please share the RTL Michigan event link Events - Right to Life of Michigan with your council members.

 

Let’s continue our partnership with RTL Michigan across the state and make 2025 a year of Optimism for Life!

 

SOARing for Life!

Ed Strach, Life Director
Michigan State Council

IGNITE - 2025 Catholic Men's Conference

By: Paul Kelsey - Sat, Jan 18, 2025 3:48 PM


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You are cordially invited to gather in fellowship with hundreds of other men to hear from some of the country’s most dynamic Catholic speakers about how Jesus Christ desires to ignite your spirit to live as a faithful Catholic in our post-Christian world.

 

The details:

Ignite | 2025 Diocese of Lansing Catholic Men's Conference

Saturday, March 22, 2025 | George Gervin GameAbove Center, Ypsilanti.

 

Speakers:

• Matt Birk | NFL Champion & Pro-Life Speaker

• Dr. Jonathan Reyes | Knights of Columbus

• Peter Herbeck | Renewal Ministries

• Fr. Joe Krupp | Joe in Black Ministries

 

This conference is not meant to simply ignite your faith for a day but to spark at burning zeal for the Lord that will help you become the man you are called to be in your home, parish and workplace.

 

Join us to connect with other Catholic men from around the state and beyond; hear from nationally renowned speakers; spend time in prayer and adoration; engage with exciting Catholic ministries; and attend Holy Mass offered by Bishop Earl Boyea of Lansing.

 

The 2025 Ignite Catholic Men's Conference is brought to you by the Diocese of Lansing in partnership with the Knights of Columbus. To register, click here .

 

Paul Kelsey

State Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation, Michigan Jurisdiction 

p.kelsey@mikofc.org

 

 

 

Michigan Cross Catholic Outreach Program featured in KofC Columbia Magazine

By: Garret Kelenske - Sat, Jan 18, 2025 12:10 PM


The Jan/Feb 2025 issue of Columbia Magazine features St Michael Council 7311 Grand Ledge and its Grand Knight Brian Klopp and his daughter preparing food packages during a Cross Catholic Outreach event. The article also commends all Michigan Knights for our collective efforts in preparing over 180,000 meals through this program.

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VIVAT JESUS!

Garret Kelenske

Michigan Cross Catholic Outreach Director

Lenten Gift of Knighthood

By: Douglas Kokot - Fri, Jan 17, 2025 1:07 PM


Greetings Brothers!
 
Soon we will begin our 40-day Lenten journey, culminating in the joyous celebration for Our Lord’s Resurrection! While 40-days may seem like a lot of time, before you know it, we will be preparing Easter baskets, planning Easter dinner with our families, and (of course) coloring eggs and hiding them for the kids!
 
And speaking of gifts, we can give our Catholic friends a unique and meaningful Easter present that will be cherished forever: a Lenten Gift of Knighthood!
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The Gift of Knighthood is a long-standing gift that holds its value indefinitely. This printable card serves as a useful tool when engaging with potential members, allowing you to showcase the Order's accomplishments while offering them the gift of Free Membership.
 
Below are links to downloadable PDF files for your convenience. It is recommended that you use card-stock for printing purposes. You can distribute these cards among your Brother Knights so they can present them as gifts to their Catholic friends and neighbors. Also, be sure to share these cards with your wife so that she may pass them along to her Catholic acquaintances to give to their husbands.
 
For the English Version, click here
For the Spanish Version, click here
 
Brothers, we sincerely appreciate your support for the Gift of Knighthood series as an effective membership recruitment tool. Thank you for your dedication to the Knights of Columbus and for spreading the spirit of generosity as we approach this most faithful time of year!
 
Douglas D. Kokot
State Membership Director
S.O.A.R. With Us!

 

2025 Economic Outlook Webinar - January 28th

By: Ken Warzybok - Thu, Jan 16, 2025 6:59 PM


Dear Brother Knights,

You are invited to an online presentation, 2025 Economic Outlook, on January 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET.

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This live webinar is hosted by Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors (KoCAA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Knights of Columbus. Listen in as leaders from KoCAA, including President and CIO Anthony Minopoli, discuss what transpired in the 2024 financial markets and provide an outlook for 2025.

 

To register, click here

 

This event is open to the public, so please feel free to share with others who may be interested in attending.

 

Auction to Support Seminarians in the Gaylord Diocese

By: Joel Kendzorski - Tue, Jan 14, 2025 12:27 PM


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Meet Sister Magdalena, a cloistered nun at Immaculate Conception Elementary in Traverse City who not only teaches fourth grade, but also showcases her exceptional talent as an artist.

 

Recently, Sister Magdalena created this stunning painting; a rendition of Saint Hubert, the Patron Saint of Hunting.  This exquisite 8” by 10” canvas painting is currently up for auction, with a starting bid of $500. All proceeds from this auction will go towards supporting the seminarian fund for the Gaylord Diocese.

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Please note that the auction will conclude at 7pm on Saturday, January 18, 2025.  For all bids and inquiries, please contact Michigan State Warden Joel Kendzorski at (575) 520-2184. Don't miss this opportunity to own a beautiful piece of art while supporting a worthy cause!

New Websites Are Live

By: Ken Warzybok - Sun, Jan 12, 2025 3:42 PM


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As mentioned at the Midyear Membership Meeting of State Deputies earlier this month we created new resources to assist State Officers and District Deputies in successfully launching new councils and revitalizing at risk councils.

 

The New Council Resources page outlines the process for starting a new council, plus provides valuable information to guide councils through their first year of operation. This page can be accessed directly at kofc.org/newcouncil.

 

The resources found on the Council Revitalization page are grouped to provide valuable information to support council leadership, encourage recruitment and increase council activity. This page can be accessed directly at kofc.org/revitalization.

 

Please share these resources with your District Deputies so they can work with the councils in their area. If you have any questions please reach out to fraternalmission@kofc.org.

 

We are grateful for all you do to strengthen our Order!

 

Important Information Regarding Michigan's 2025 State Convention

By: Cliff Wasmund - Sat, Jan 11, 2025 9:07 PM


2025 STATE CONVENTION

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The 2025 Annual State Convention of the Michigan State Council Knights of Columbus will convene at the Grand Hotel on beautiful Mackinac Island on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, May 21st , May 22nd, and May 23rd, 2025.

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Please be advised that the Convention Delegates and Alternates are to be elected at a regularly scheduled business meeting conducted during the month of February. Immediately after the election the FORM #4 Convention Delegate Certification which can be found on the Michigan State Council website www.mikofc.org (click on Resources>Forms>Council Forms) is to be completed and returned to the State Office. Form #4 is a fillable form, follow the instructions on how to use it. It is essential that you include your email address on this form. Your email address will be used for future mailings, including your Hotel Reservation Form. In addition, a copy of Form 4 will be emailed to each Grand Knight and Financial Secretary in the State that uses the State Council email system. Please be sure this form is returned to the State Office no later than March 15, 2025.

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Section 12 (a) of the Supreme Council By-Laws provides for the election of delegates to the State Council meeting. Please refer to it and adhere to its requirements.

 

Room reservation forms will be forwarded as soon as we have the names and addresses of your delegates. Your cooperation in this regard will assist your Convention Committee to start preparations for your convention immediately. Room reservation forms will need to be submitted via email to c.wasmund@mikofc.org no later than March 31, 2025. This deadline is earlier this year due to changes made by the hotels.

 

Also, please be aware that the Laws of the State Council provide that subordinate Councils in arrears to the State Council or Supreme Council for duly levied assessments shall not have the names of their delegates placed on the roll of the State Council until such accounts are paid in full.

 

Any questions regarding the State Convention should be directed to the State Office and all room accommodation questions should go directly to Clifford Wasmund, Administrative Secretary to the State Deputy at c.wasmund@mikofc.org (phone number is available privately in the State Directory).

 

As in the past, rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Looking forward to seeing you on Mackinac Island!

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