By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Aug 6, 2019 7:30 PM

By: Gary Merritt - Wed, Jul 31, 2019 7:30 PM

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Jul 30, 2019 7:30 PM

Deacon Pat & Peggy McDonald Family

Pat is a Graduate from Catholic Central High School  in 1954 and Magna Cum Laude from University of Detroit Law School  in 1961 a masters Degree from Georgetown Law in 1962. He Served as Captain in the US Airforce 1962 to 1965. Peggy graduated from Convent of Sacred Heart High School in 1955 and a BA from University Detroit in 1959. They were Married om August 10, 1963 at St. Clare of Montefalco, Gross Pointe Park Mi.

They have Eight Children Daughter Marianne & husband Michael their children Peter Andrew and Timothy,  Son Mike & wife Marysol their children Patrick Conor Rohan and Mary, Daughter Colleen & husband Robb their children Brian Cecelia Maggie and Benjamin Son Patrick & wife Kathleen their children John Henry Timothy and MiMi. Son Tim & wife Kim their children Juni and Wyatt Daughter Molly & Husband Seth Son Tom & wife Elicette their children Christopher and Anthony and Daughter Maureen.

With Peggy's blessing Pat entered the newly Permanent Diaconate program initiated by Pope Pius VI in 1968 and was ordained by Cardinal Dearden on June 24,1972 at St Marys in Redford. Then they Settled down in Brighton at St Patrick Church and joined the Knights of Columbus as a charter member of Council 7304.

Both Pat & Peggy have been very involved in Community, Family and Parish life, these are just some of the organizations they have been involved with. Detroit Public Schools, Guest House, St Vincent DePaul, catholic College Night, Keep Christ in Christmas, there are many more   Pat and Peggy continue to be models of a good Catholic Married Couple. They attend daily Mass together Peggy is an extra ordinary Minister they serve the homebound at Brighton Center for Recovery. I could continue there is so much more but I would again like to congratulate the whole Family on being a gift from God to all of us. Thank You and God Bless.

By: Gary Merritt - Sat, Jul 20, 2019 7:30 PM

Wednesday July 17, 2019 marked the dedication of the 57th Ultrasound Machine in Michigan which took place at Pregnancy Center of Lapeer. Lou Parsch, Grand Knight from Council #4556 provided the opening prayer while Fr. Noel from Sacred Heart parish in Imlay City blessed the Ultrasound machine.  In attendance, District Deputy Walter Sierakowski Jr. representing sponsoring Council #1987, Council #4556 GK Lou Parsch, Council #9568 GK Drew Edwards, Lapeer Pregnancy Center Executive Director Erika Hale, Board Co-Chairman Chuck Herpolsheimer along with Lapeer Center staff and Brother Knights from the neighboring Councils. Others in attendance MI State Council State Secretary Walter Winkle Jr., and MI K of C Pro Life Chair Couple Tim & Cindy Donovan.

Sponsoring Council: Fr. Goentges Council #1987 along with the help of neighboring Councils #9568 in North Branch, & #4556 in Imlay City.

Board Co-Chairman Chuck Herpolsheimer communicated the importance of this Ultrasound Machine while thanking the Knights of Columbus for their generosity and commitment to Protecting the Unborn. Executive Director Erika Hale also expressed her thanks to the K of C recognizing the great work that's being done in opening the hearts and minds of those facing difficult decisions. Fr. Noel concluded the ceremony by providing us with our inspirational closing prayer.

Many thanks to all who participated and donated that may not be mentioned, please know that without all of you none of this would be possible.

And last but far from least, let us not forget Supreme Council Knights of Columbus for their matching funds program which has surpassed its original goal of 1,000 Life Saving Ultrasound Machines Order wide.

To view a listing of the clinics with a KC donated ultrasound click HERE.

God bless, Tim & Cindy Donovan Pro Life Chair Couple                                                

Michigan State Council Knights of Columbus   

By: Gary Merritt - Sat, Jul 13, 2019 7:30 PM

 Great fun program to help your council raise funds.

Michigan State Council Service Program Award Winner 2016

Supreme Council Program Recognition 2016

The Knights of Columbus Pinewood Open is intended to be an event for the whole family! You may enter as many cars as you like. As it is an "Open", anyone may enter cars, boys, girls, young or old. We use the size, weight and height rules of the scouts, however, you may make your car out of any material, 3D print it, carve an organic car, use your imagination! The Michigan State Council suggests all proceeds go towards Coats for Kids. To increase fundraising, in addition to car entry fees, consider produc-ing a race day program with local business ads, and have awards like "Best Super Hero Theme", "Best Big 10 School Entry" and "Most Creative Design" that entrants and spectators vote on with cash donations, the most cash donated for a specific car wins!

Go to : sites.google.com/site/pinewood788 for a sample flyer, registration form and rules. Need a track? Go to : pinecar.woodlandscenics.com/images/ws_new/track.pdf.

Need a timer? Go to : derbymagic.com to order a 3 lane 32 foot kit, ET timer and Derby Magic Race Manager Software.

Start Planning Your Race Today!

For any additional information please contact:

Michael Wegener - State Development Dir. - wegener@mikofc.org, 517-331-3959

By: Gary Merritt - Sat, Jul 13, 2019 7:30 PM

Important Documents Enclosed Click on each document to access:

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Join us for the fun and GO NUTS!

By: Gary Merritt - Sat, Jul 13, 2019 7:30 PM

Michigan State Council Knights of Columbus introduced a new Program Award Category at the Summer Organizational meeting.

 The Michigan State Council Knights of Columbus St. John the Evangelist Caretakers Program is designed to recognize and appreciate the tireless care given by families to their special dependants.

• Councils may begin application for the Award of a worthy family by clicking here to download the form.


• Applications would be judged the same as the Program Awards.


• Award is a special St. John the Evangelist rosary, blessed at the convention and used on the lawn during the Living Rosary.


• Award would be presented on Friday during the Open Session Awards Presentations.

Begin consideration of a worthy family and watch this website for future information.

By: Gary Merritt - Sat, Jul 6, 2019 7:30 PM

To say we were blessed during the month of May is an understatement:

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  The Michigan Knights of Columbus once again earned Supremes top spot for our commitment to Special Olympics (8th year in a row!).
  
  


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  Over 30 Color Guard members attended the Opening Ceremonies of the State Summer Games.
  
  


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  We now have a Brother Knight / Special Olympics Athlete serving as K of C Assistant Director for Special Olympics - Willy Winkle!
  
  

I would like to thank everyone for their support. Special Olympics Michigan is but one of MANY causes that the Michigan Knights of Columbus supports. You are all part of something bigger than yourself, and the impact you are making is immeasurable. On behalf of our 23,000+ athletes - Thank you and God Bless!

Vivat Jesus! Robbie Waclawski, GK #1297 / Special Olympics Michigan

To view the summer Special Olympics summer newsletter click HERE. 

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Jun 18, 2019 7:30 PM

Michigan State Deputy William Chasse presented Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron with a check for $150,256.58 for the seminary as part of the Knights’ national match program in which the Supreme council in New Haven, Conn., contributed a $31,000 match to the overall donation.

After accepting the check, Archbishop Vigneron took to the podium, where Chasse had another gift for the Archbishop – a large icon of Our Lady Help of Christians, a devotion near and dear to the Knights of Columbus.

By: Dane Jurkovic - Fri, Jun 7, 2019 7:30 PM

How Michigan Is Reversing the Trend and Finding Committed, Catholic Men

Michigan Knights are growing thanks to these helpful recruiting strategies

Michigan has had a steady decline in membership for 10 years. It’s a decline that matches the sharply decreasing numbers of Catholics in Michigan parishes. The state council had to do something fast if it was going to ensure the future of the Knights — and the Church — in the state.

The state has more than 430 councils. State Deputy William Chasse said the state’s leadership realized that growth would depend on all of them working together.

To achieve this, state officers created the “Fresh Start” program that rolled out July 1, 2018. At the program’s center is the phrase “council sustainability.” The state officers chose this term as a way to avoid talking about “membership” or “membership numbers.” “[We need] to always be here to help our community as they count on the Knights of Columbus,” Chasse said. “This sustainability is a key to our renewed success — to support our priests, our parishes and our communities.” Another key to success was creating membership and retention teams. The state held training sessions for these teams, who were taught to think of membership as a lifelong process. “Retention starts with having a Form 100 signed and continues until we present the family with a Bible after the member passes away,” Chasse said.

As part of the Fresh Start Program, council retention teams were encouraged to keep in touch with fallen away members. They hoped this regular contact would help inactive Knights remember the joy of being involved and get re-engaged. Online membership was also promoted as a way to welcome new men. “We have seen a strong trend of these members converting to their local councils,” Chasse said. “We inform the council leadership and district deputy within a day of the new member joining, so they can reach out to the man about their council and share with them how to join.”

Another benefit of the Fresh Start program is that it helps keep state leadership accountable, as it allows Knights on the council level to offer their own suggestions. This communication process “has seen a positive return of council engagement” and has helped ensure that “councils remain strong and able to remain a vital part in our faith communities,” Chasse said.

And it’s working, too. Not only were two new councils formed at the end of April, but the state is on track for earning the Circle of Honor Award.

>> Read it right from the Knightline here <<