District 3 Color Corps present for Pastor's Installation in Petoskey!
- Mon, Oct 20, 2025 10:48 PM
District 101 welcomes Six New Brother Knights!
- Mon, Oct 20, 2025 10:42 PM
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, District 101 held an Exemplification at St. Hubert Catholic Church in Harrison Township. A total of 6 men from the District went through the ceremony which was performed by a District Exemplification Team. I was honored to be asked to assist as the Investing Officer.
A total of 5 men were welcomed into the order and a 1st Degree Member advanced to the 3rd Degree.
John Cardinal Dearden Council 744 welcomed 2 new members.
St. Hubert Council 11658 welcomed 2 new members.
St. Paul of Tarsus Council 11689 welcomed 1 new member.
All Councils in District 101 have now added at least 1 new member this Fraternal Year.
Congratulations and welcome to our new Brother Knights.
Installation of VSM Walter Winkle, Jr!
- Mon, Oct 20, 2025 10:34 PM
This is the Installation of VSM, Walter Winkle, Jr., MI D2, Ben Dandrow and MI D3, William Perkis at St. Rose Parish in Perrysburg OH on Friday, October 10.
Thank you to Fr. Logan, Former State Chaplain and State Deputy, Barry Borsenik along with Karen Winkle, MI D4 Dale and Dee Korson, Betty Perkis and OH D2 David Weeks who was also in attendance. I would like to recognize and thank David Weeks and Rob Warnimont for setting up all of the accommodations for the Provincial Meeting during that weekend. We had discussions on the future of the Fr. Hennipinn Province in all of the Districts and are planning on hosting an open meeting next year including all of the Faithful Navigators and all of the 4th Degree Leadership around the Province. Details are being worked out now and will be shared asap. If any 4th Degree member and their lady are interested in attending this event next year, Please talk with the District Master for details.
Thank you,
Walter Winkle, Jr.
VSM
Dad Talk - Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C) + bonus Talk on Prayer
- Mon, Oct 20, 2025 10:06 PM
In Sunday’s first reading, Moses persistently prays to God using the “orans posture” that is distinctive to priests at Mass. Why should we refrain from using that posture at Mass - even during the Our Father? The Gospel then picks up on the importance of persistent prayer in the Parable of the Persistent Widow, promising that God will “see to it that justice is done for [those who pray] speedily.” So why doesn’t God speedily answer our every request when we pray? We’ll explore these questions and more in today’s Dad Talk. And be sure to listen to the Bonus Dad Talk - Why do we pray?
Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad
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Bonus Dad Talk - Why do we pray?
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Ultrasound Dedication Announcement - Monday, October 27, 2025
- Mon, Oct 20, 2025 10:03 PM
Ultrasound Dedication Announcement - Monday, October 27, 2025
The 102nd Ultrasound unit dedication will take place at Sacred Mercy Healthcare Center in Alma on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 4:30pm.
Detail as follows:
Sacred Heart Mercy Healthcare Center
2025 W. Cheesman Road, Alma, 48801
The Ultrasound unit dedication will be followed by Mass and dinner at:
Our Lady of Grace Learning Center and Chapel
1965 Michigan Ave., Alma, 48801
Lead council: Servants of the Holy Family #2966, St. Louis
Contact: District Deputy Richard Gilles, dd702@mikofc.org, (989) 388-6513
Knights help St. Marys Monroe celebrate 150th anniversary!
- Thu, Oct 16, 2025 5:07 PM
On October 12th, St. Mary Parish in Morrice celebrated its 150th anniversary. Lansing Bishop Earl Boyea was in attendance to celebrate with parishioners.
Attached are a few pictures of our brother knights, courtesy of the Diocese of Lansing.
St. Francis Council 4401 exemplifies Five New Brothers!
- Thu, Oct 16, 2025 4:44 PM
On Sunday, October 12th, St Francis 4401 Council performed an Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity. 5 men joined the Council and 1 First degree member became a 3rd degree member.
Pictured here are our new 3rd degree knights with the Exemplification team.
1st Row (L to R): Craig Reading (1-3), Benjamin Parnin, Stephen Rahrig, Erik Anderson, Mike Mott, Adam Curry
2nd Row (L to R): Pat Dwyer (DGK), Ken Pacheco, Mike Kandah (PGK), George Curran (Advocate and MD), Gary Mallia (DD)
Congratulations to all our 3rd degree Brother Knights!
SOAR for the RTL MI March for LIfe - Thursday, November 6, 2025
- Thu, Oct 16, 2025 4:30 PM
The Right To Life MI March for Life at the State Capitol is only a few weeks away. This March exemplifies what SOARing for Life is through our Service to attend and help make this event happen, showing our Optimism for Life, Aspiring to work a little bit harder to welcome others to participate and demonstrating our Responsibility to defend Life.
A Right to Life Mass will be held at St. Mary Cathedral at 9:30am the morning of the March. St. Mary Cathedral is located at 219 Seymour Ave. (next to the State Capitol).
Volunteers are always welcome and needed for this March. Click on the following link to volunteer with bus/vehicle logistics or march guidance https://tinyurl.com/
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Whether you come by bus, van or personal vehicle your efforts will be appreciated as we, Knights of Columbus and our families, join in with thousands of others to express our religious freedom at the State Capitol. Vivat Jesus!
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Councils get creative for the Fall Tootsie Roll Drive!!
- Thu, Oct 16, 2025 3:54 PM
Many Councils in Michigan are getting creative with this year's annual Fall MI Tootsie Roll Drive!
A Council in Harbor Springs went with a Halloween Theme this year!
Anchor Bay Council 5981 also got a little creative at a Bigby Coffee drive-thru line!
Is your Council getting creative this year to raise money for those with intellectual disablilities?
Council 7487 donates to Maggie's Be Cafe in Jenison!!
- Thu, Oct 16, 2025 3:25 PM
On Saturday, October 5, 2025, following Mass at Holy Redeemer Parish in Jenison, the Knights of Columbus Council #7487 presented Maggie Fischer from Maggie’s Be Café with two checks—one from funds raised during a “Cans for Knights” event and another from the spring MI Drive.
Maggie’s Be Café offers employment to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a positive and uplifting environment. They curate a workplace environment that bridges the gap between individuals with disabilities and those without, because we are more alike than we are different.
Picture 1: Pictured left to right - Maggie Fischer, GK Mike Zomerlei, Fr. Victor Kynam
Picture 2: The Fischer family, Virgina, Chuck and Maggie.
