By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Sep 20, 2019 7:30 PM

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Sep 17, 2019 7:30 PM

August 23-24, Coldwater Lake Family Park

My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, you missed an awesome time if you didn’t join us at the annual State Campout. The weekend was a great success and a fun time was had by all.

Highlights included:

An outdoor Mass, multiple bonfires, a 50/50 Raffle and a plentiful potluck.

An exciting water balloon volleyball game. No winners just loads of fun.

Fishing Tournament: Won by Ben and Molly Avery.

Bean Bag Toss tournament: Won by our Worthy State Advocate Barry Borsenik

 and daughter Olivia.

All 4 Principals of the Knights of Columbus were visible.

Charity: A total of $440.00 was raised, with $220 given to the Sacred Heart

Major Seminary by our Worthy State Deputy William Chasse.

Rumor has it that our State Deputy- Bill Chasse and our Worthy State Secretary-

Walter Winkle lost their match, in the Bean Bag Toss Tournament, to the Metiva

Brothers on purpose so that our Worthy State Advocate- Barry Borsenik and his

Daughter Olivia could win. That my Brothers is Charity at its best.

Unity: Unfamiliar to many, the Volleyball Water Balloon event was enjoyed by all

who participated. Grandparents, moms, dads, sons, daughters and friends tried

to catch over 240 balloons, with some coming over the net 8 at a time which

made for a wet and sandy game of fun and laughter. Some on the sidelines were

involuntarily included in the wet fun. Many comments were made in hoping this

event will be held again next year. A BIG thank you to the Avery family for filling all

the balloons. Job well done. It was stated that next year there should be more

balloons, because the fun ended too quickly.

Fraternity: A beautiful outdoor Mass, followed by a potluck and bonfire were

enjoyed by all. 100% participation made this camp out a success!

Patriotism: The Love of our Country was evident from the patriotic displays on

many of the campers and trailers at the campground.

Respectfully submitted by Dan Searle- State Community Director.

By: Gary Merritt - Mon, Sep 16, 2019 7:30 PM

	State Soccer Challenge                                                    October 6th, 2019.  Registration at 12:00 event begins at 1:00.  St. John Vianney Church 4101 Clyde Park SW Wyoming, MI 49509 Contact Michael Haughey 586-873-9234
	State Spelling Bee                                                 March 7th, 2020 Fr. Van Rooy Council #2740 Registration at 12:00 event begins at 1:00 1021 Woodside Ave Essexville, MI 48732 Contact Michael Haughey 586-873-9234
	State Free Throw Championship  CANCELLED!                     March 15th, 2020 Registration at 12:00, event begins at 1:00 Sacred Heart Parish Gym 319 E. Illinois St. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Contact Michael Haughey 586-873-9234

	Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest Council winners are due to State Youth Activities Director by January 31, 2020.  Age groups 5-7, 8-10, and 11-14.
	Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Posters Due to State Youth Activities Director by March 30th, 2020.  Age groups are ages 8-11 and 12-14.
	Youth Essay Contest  Discuss the meaning of Virtue and how you live and embody the virtue of Charity. Council Winners are due to the State Youth Activities Director by January 15th, 2020.  Open to Catholic students in public, parochial or private schools from grades 8-12.

For a list of State Youth Activites click here.

Further info call State Activities Director Mike Haughey - 586-873-9234.

By: Gary Merritt - Sat, Sep 14, 2019 7:30 PM

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Sep 10, 2019 7:30 PM

South Dakota has Sturgis, Wisconsin has Oshkosh and Northeast Michigan has Posen. All three small towns experience a growth in population due to an annual event: Motorcycle Rally, AirVenture Show, and a Potato Festival, respectively.

Held annually the weekend after Labor Day, the Posen Potato Festival is fun for the whole family. Good food, good music, carnival, arts & crafts, plus much more. The grand parade is always on Sunday. This year our State Deputy Bill Chasse and our First Lady Marybeth were invited by Fr. Casimir Szyper Council 6657 to ride on their float.  

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Aug 30, 2019 7:30 PM

Meet the Diocese of Lansing seminarians who will benefit enormously from this year’s Bishop’s Golf Classic fundraiser played at the Eagle Eye Championship Golf Course and adjacent Hawk Hollow Golf Course, Lansing, 19 August 2019.

“The Diocese of Lansing has been blessed with an increased number of seminarians in recent years but that requires a very welcome increase in demand for financial support for seminary education,” explained event organizer, Matt Hufnagel, Vice President of Development with the Diocese of Lansing Catholic Foundation.

“That’s why we are extremely grateful to the increased number of golfers who participated in this year’s Bishop’s Golf Classic as well as the event’s very generous sponsors and donors who helped to make the day such a happy, enjoyable, successful occasion – and all in support of the very worthy cause of seminary education.”

In total, 200 golfers participated in this year’s Bishop’s Golf Classic, an increase of more than 10% on last year. The event was hosted and supported by the Knights of Columbus Councils of the Diocese of Lansing.

The day began with a prayer and blessing imparted by Bishop Earl Boyea. He then toured the two golf courses to meet, greet and thank participants for their support and generosity.

Also taking to the courses throughout the day were 22 of the Diocese of Lansing’s 24 seminarians who were similarly keen to express gratitude to those taking part in the fundraising event. In total, the diocese has two more seminarians than last year, and three more enrolled in major seminary this year than last.

The day concluded with a reception and dinner in the Eagle Eye Banquet Center during which each of the students for the priesthood were introduced by Father John Whitlock, Vocations Director for the Diocese of Lansing. Bishop Boyea then oversaw the presentation of prizes to the winners of the day’s various golfing competitions before appropriately concluding proceedings with a blessing.

• If you would like to support the education and formation of these fine young men who are training for the holy priesthood, you may make a gift to The Catholic Foundation, attention Seminarian Education and Formation, 228 North Walnut, MI 48933. More details at dioceseoflansing.org

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Aug 30, 2019 7:30 PM

 Please join us on ~Saturday, October 19, 2019

Registration begins at 9:30 am Program begins at 10:15 am

Located at: St. Aiden Parish 17500 Farmington Rd., Livonia , MI 48152 Featured Speakers:

Ellen Salter &  Councilman Scott Bahr

Tickets are $30 each (discounts - students & current LIFESPAN members)

Contact Joyce Hansen at 734-422-6230 or jhansen@miLIFESPAN.org 

 Click here for registration form

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Aug 30, 2019 7:30 PM

Here are a couple Pro-life event to become involved.

For info click on links. Contact Tim Donovan.

National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children

Life Chain Sunday

 Wednesday September 25 thru Sunday November 3

40daysforlife  

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Aug 30, 2019 7:30 PM

 WE NEED YOUR HELP!

The summer is nearing an end, the kids are going back to school and it is time to get ready for the State of Michigan Special Olympics Fall Games. As you can see in the picture, the excitement of the athletes for the games never diminishes.

The Fall Games will be held on September 20-22, 2019.

Over a dozen different events will take place in Ann Arbor, Canton, Chelsea and Ypsilanti. For detailed information, go to https://www.somi.org/

So, what can the Knights do? Many of you have attended the Opening Ceremonies for the summer games and saw first hand how important these ceremonies are to the athletes. All Knights from across are invited to the Fall Games Opening Ceremonies. The ceremony will be held on Friday, September 20, 2019 beginning at 7:30 pm at the Ann Arbor Sheraton, lo-cated at 3200 Boardwalk St., Ann Arbor, MI 48108. I would encourage you to do a couple of things. First, arrive early (about 6:30 pm) and mingle with the athletes, they love the Knights of Columbus and appreciate seeing us there.

Secondly, wear your MI Drive vests and bring some Tootsie Rolls to hand out. We are well recognized for the MI Drives by the athletes and coaches.

Lastly, plan on staying after the ceremonies for a while. Meet some more of the athletes and if you’re brave enough join them in dancing and celebrating life.

All Color Corps from Across the State are invited to participate in the open-ing ceremonies. Color Corps, please be at the Ann Arbor Sheraton by 6:30 pm for instructions for the evening.

Several Councils have already volunteered to help serve lunch during the Soccer Competition on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Independence Park in Canton (1898 Denton Rd., Canton). Food prep will be starting at 8:00am. If your council would like to help please contact me at 248-420-0135 or email me at j.hundiak@mikofc.org.

←  Click on the logo to the left for more information and S/O news.

I Hope to see you there!  John Hundiak  State Director Special Olympics

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Aug 30, 2019 7:30 PM

Congratulations To Ogemaw Council 2022 of West Branch for 100 years in the Order State Deputy Bill Chasse attended their celebration and congratulated the members present on this milestone to service of the Church and community!