By: Paul Kelsey - Mon, Feb 27, 2023 2:00 PM

From The State Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation:

This past week I had the opportunity to have a "Teams Meeting" with Sean Pott, Supreme Office Director of Evangelization and Education.  The meeting was a chance to review the progress of the Michigan Jurisdiction regarding "The Cor Meeting"  Sean was very complimentary regarding our efforts and progress. 

I would like to report that Michigan Councils are beginning to respond, and as your State Director, I am glad to share with you that not only is Michigan responding, but in many ways we are ahead of the curve of expectations.  I remind you that the "COR Meeting" initiative should start small, and progress, I have been advised that the Blessed McGivney Retreat that I have mentioned is still in development. Consider the following:

Prayer:  Five Forms of Prayer- Blessing and Adoration, Prayer of Petition, Prayer of Intercession, Prayer of Thanksgiving, Prayer of Praise

Formation:  Faith-inspired talks by Clergy or others, reading a spiritual reflection, Into the Breach Video Series, Supreme Chaplain's monthly Challenge, Bible Study and Small Group Discussion.

Fraternity:  Social Events, BBQ, Bonfire, intentional Conversation and shared meals i.e. donuts and coffee, or pizza and beverages.

Click on the logo below to view this short video I’d like to share with you to encourage and inspire your council's discernment and hope after viewing you are engaged to participate and ON FIRE!

Paul Kelsey, State Director of EFF

By: District Deputy 517 - Sat, Feb 25, 2023 11:28 AM

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Lent season started this past Wednesday and for many, that means fish fry Fridays. Tons of local Catholic churches are hosting fish fries for those who want to participate or just meet others in the community.

“This is a long-standing tradition with Knights of Columbus here in St. Thomas,” said Paul Lacroix.

Paul Lacroix works with the St. Thomas Aquinas Church and helps plan the fish fries. It’s a long-standing tradition selling fish, mac and cheese, coleslaw and more.

While fish fries are known to be a Catholic tradition, it’s one that is not solely celebrated by Catholics.

“It is definitely open to the community as of course but we hold it because it is part of the Catholic faith. But we provide this type of service to the community,” said Rick Centeno.

Rick Centeno helps with the fish fries at Cristo Rey Church. He says it’s a time for the community to reconnect. For the Knights of Columbus, it’s their primary fundraiser for charities.

“The money that we earn doing fish fries will go to support those organizations and let them keep doing the good work that they do,” said Lacroix.

Fish fries is part of a bigger picture, Lent. Several Christian denominations practice Lent, a 40-day period of sacrifice and spiritual discipline. That means each person gives up things to draw them closer to God, including red meat on Fridays.

People look forward to fish fries at churches like Cristo Rey and St. Thomas Aquinas.

Help from Council members from Msgr. Jerome MacEachin Council #7816 at St. Thomas and St. Juan Diego Council #15417 at Cristo Rey the dinners are provided every Friday during the Lenten season.

“Turnout is fantastic we definitely bring in 300 or so people every week there’s a lot of fish fries that are twice as big that bring in a lot more people as well but I think that is received by the community as well as by the churches,” said Centeno.

Click on the video link to view the report from WILX TV Channel 10 in Lansing.

By: District Deputy 517 - Fri, Feb 24, 2023 1:47 PM

Michigan Knights of Columbus District 517 is raising money to purchase a 4D ultrasound machine for Cristo Rey Community Center’s new pregnancy center in Lansing.

Studies show that when a woman in a difficult pregnancy is able to see her unborn child growing in her womb on an ultrasound screen, she is more likely to choose life for her baby.

With this in mind, we will be hosting a cornhole tournament at St. Thomas Aquinas in East Lansing on Saturday, March 18.

We’d love to have you join us for a fun afternoon of fellowship. We’ll have food available for purchase all day and a 50/50 raffle will also be available. Registration is $40 per team and we’ll have cash prizes for first and second place.

**REGISTRATION** Pre-registration required.

Registration will close at midnight on Thursday, March 16. You’ll need to pay the registration fee when you arrive. (cash or check) Please use this link to register you team: https://signup.com/go/fiZXkAj

**TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE**

• 11:30 - Check-in table opens. Hot dogs, French fries, popcorn, candy, pop and water available for purchase for lunch. March Madness games on the TV.

• 12:30 - Welcome and rules of tournament

• 12:45 - games begin

• Snacks available throughout the afternoon

• 50/50 raffle 

• March Madness basketball games will be shown all afternoon

• final games around 4:00

We hope you’ll come have a great time playing cornhole, hanging out and raising money for a great cause. Please forward this to your respective groups and any cornhole players you know. The more competitors, the better! We look forward to seeing you!!

Further info contact,

Kevin Duffy
District Deputy - DD 517
517-974-0829

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Feb 24, 2023 1:32 PM

Au Lac Council #10724 in Ira Township will host their second annual Outdoor Knights event on Saturday, March 18 at The Knight Club in Marysville.

The event offers something for everyone, especially outdoor enthusiasts. There will be a catered meal, music, entertainment, cash bar, silent and live auctions, 50/50 raffles, basket raffles, gun raffles, a group of vendors displaying their goods and services, and a trophy wall displaying some beautiful game mounts.

Last year's event raised over $30,000 for our Council which funded our School Revitalization Project and other works of charity.

The doors will open at 5:30 PM and dinner will be served at 7:00 PM.

By: Mark Hebert - Thu, Feb 23, 2023 5:48 PM

The Saginaw Diocesan Spelling Bees Level #1 (Grades 4,5,6) and Level #2 (Grades 7,8,9) were held on Saturday February 18th in Merrill, MI. The event was hosted by Fr. Robert F. Neuman Council #2291 at Merrill Elementary. The Spelling Bees had great competition between all youth and were enjoyed by all present.

Mark Hebert / Saginaw Diocesan Program Director East

By: Ed Strach - Thu, Feb 23, 2023 12:41 PM

The 82nd KC Michigan Ultrasound dedication will take place at Life Resources of Northern Michigan on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 5:00 pm.

Life Resources of Northern Michigan is located at 14321 Northland Dr. Suite 2

Big Rapids, MI 49307.

Contact: Richard Hurst, Financial Secretary, Msgr. Victor Gallagher Council #12668; (616) 644-1237 or fs12668@mikofc.org

Ed Strach Life Director

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Feb 21, 2023 6:38 PM

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By: Horst Lerher - Tue, Feb 21, 2023 8:59 AM

Council and District winners in the Diocese of Gaylord moved on to the Regional Tournament. Winners are now eligible to move on to the State finals next month.  

Winners

By: Gary Merritt - Mon, Feb 20, 2023 4:08 PM

Pope St. John XXIII Council #5436 in Waterford Twp. welcomed two new Brother Knights at a Charity, Unity, and Fraternity Exemplification on February 16th.

From left to right: Deputy Grand Knight John Buchanan, Grand Knight Michael Mandzuik, Brother Knight Joe Scarpelli, new Brother Knight Albert Lipusch, Past Grand Knight Chris Scheuer, Theresa Johnson, new Brother Knight Wayne Johnson, District Deputy #113 Tom Kendziorski and Brother Knight Gary Chollette.

Welcome Albert and Wayne!

By: Ed Strach - Mon, Feb 20, 2023 9:36 AM

During the February council meeting at Fr. P.J. Slane Council #1139 in Owosso, a $100 ASAP program check from the Supreme Council was presented to Pregnancy Resources Center of Owosso Director, Cary Camel, by Grand Knight Dan Koch and Treasurer Larry Butcher. Cary also provided an update to Council 1139 Members on the planned Ultrasound unit at PRC, which will be purchased with Knights of Columbus donated funds.