By: Gary Merritt - Thu, Nov 10, 2022 8:20 AM

Thursday evening, it was my pleasure to present Dr. Thomas A Dooley Council #5492 in Livonia the Star council award.

Pictured left to right Tom Lamacchia Council Program Director, Charlie Rozum District Deputy #129, RJ Seaser Council Membership Director, Richard Shelt SDRR, and Immediate Past Grand Knight John Glendo.

Congratulations guys!

Fraternally and Vivat Jesus

Richard Shelt
State Deputy Regional Representative
Detroit Archdiocese West
734-812-0645

By: Richard Shelt - Thu, Nov 10, 2022 8:18 AM

An CUF Exemplification was held at All Saints council # 4872 in Taylor Wednesday Novenber 9. Six new members were initiated with two reinstatements during the service. Two of the members were under 50 with one of those being under 20. They were well received by 30 observers. Everyone enjoyed food and fellowship afterward.

Congratulations Bill Kessler GK for bringing this happen.

Fraternally and Vivat Jesus

By: Paul Thorn - Thu, Nov 10, 2022 8:13 AM

On Tuesday November 9, Paul Thorn, Detroit East State Deputy Regional Representative, and Matt Elias, District Deputy 117, presented the September Council of the Month Award to Grand Knight Rubin Calderero of Msgr. John T. Gordon Council #12102 in Sterling Hts. Congratulations to Council 12102..

By: Roger Markham - Thu, Nov 10, 2022 8:07 AM

Field Agent Roger Markham presented the 2022 Columbian Award to Gaylord St. Mary Council 2781 and GK Mike Czajkowski at their council meeting held November 9, 2022.

By: Gary Merritt - Thu, Nov 10, 2022 8:05 AM

Remebering all that have served our country.

Pray for our Veterans this morning.

God of peace, we pray for those who hs this morning.ave served our nation and have laid down their lives to protect and defend our freedom. We pray for those who have fought, whose spirits and bodies are scarred by war, whose nights are haunted by memories too painful for the light of day. We pray for those who serve us now, especially for those in harm’s way. Shield them from danger and bring them home. Turn the hearts and minds of our leaders and our enemies to the work of justice and a harvest of peace. Spare the poor, Lord, spare the poor! May the peace you left us, the peace you gave us, be the peace that sustains, the peace that saves us. Christ Jesus, hear us! Lord Jesus, hear our prayer! Amen.

Prayer by Fr. Austin Flemming, a priest of the Archdiocese of Boston

By: Richard Shelt - Wed, Nov 9, 2022 10:25 AM

Tuesday November 8^th the Columbian award was presented to St Edith Council #13645 in Livonia at their Council Meeting where they had 25 members in attendance.

Pictured left to right Charlie Rosum DD129, Richard Shelt SDRR, PGK Jim Wyzlic and GK Ray Busuttil.

Fraternally and Vivat Jesus

Richard Shelt 

By: Paul J. Palka - Wed, Nov 9, 2022 8:13 AM

The  Challenger Baseball program. started in 2006 when we began a fundraising campaign to build the first adaptive Little League field in Michigan.  On August 8, 2008, the field was completed, a blessing ceremony by the Knights was held and then we began play.  Through the years, the Knights of Columbus donations have helped us maintain the beautiful field so that we may provide a safe and structured environment for our special needs players to play Little League Baseball.  The donations also helped us purchase uniforms and equipment. 

In 2014 Little League Baseball lifted the age limit for Challenger players.  We are now registering over 100 players over the age of 18.  Little League Baseball requires them to play on a larger field for their safety.  In 2018 I started another field building campaign to build the new adaptive Senior League field in the same park as our current field.  Unfortunately, the pandemic stopped most of our fundraising efforts, but, even during the pandemic, some Knights of Columbus councils continued to donate.

In 2021, I spoke to Ken Dumas, who spear headed the 2006 campaign about rallying the councils once again to help raise funds to build the new Senior League adaptive field.  We worked together contacting the councils that previously donated.  I was also provided with John Hundiak’s, the previous State Special Olympics Director, contact information.  I found out that the Knights were going to campaign to possibly raise up to $75,000.00. 

As I look back on the many years that the Knights of Columbus members have given their gallant efforts and precious time raising funds for Challenger Baseball, I knew I had to name the new field after your founder, Father Michael McGivney!

As of today, the 2022 fundraising efforts which include Palm Sunday and monies from general funds of some councils totals $15,000.00.

I am hoping that more councils will rally together and give to this worthy cause so that we may raise the remaining funds to build the new field and honor Father McGivney.

Thank you for your help and God Bless!

Marilyn Wittstock - 586-292-4509

CVLL Challenger Baseball District Six Asst. District Administrator

By: Gary Merritt - Wed, Nov 9, 2022 8:12 AM

On Thursday November 3, Diocesan councils honored local clergy with their annual appreciation dinner at St. Augustine in Kalamazoo. Prior to the celebration, Bishop Paul Bradley celebrated a Mass offered for all the deceased clergy of the Kalamazoo Diocese.

State Chaplain Fr. Aidan Logan opened the dinner with prayer.

Following dinner, State Deputy Christopher Kolomjec addressed the clergy stating, “The Knights have your back," accompanied by special remarks from Bishop Paul Bradley.

The evening celebration concluded with the clergy singing Salve Regina and a closing prayer by Fr Robert Creagan, Kalamazoo Diocesan Chaplain, and Master of Ceremonies.

By: Ed Strach - Mon, Nov 7, 2022 7:20 PM

Let’s Fight Like Heaven to Defeat Proposal 3!

Pray– Whatever you ask for in prayer, Believe. Mark 11:24

· Lead a Novena for Life

· Attend Adoration with the intent to pray for Life

Educate—Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. 1 Corrinthians 10:31

· Stayed informed through Citizens to Support MI Women and Children website

· Share the details of the proposals with family, friends and neighbors

Engage—The Lord is on my side, I will not be afraid. Psalm 118:6

· Get the word out and vote!

· Donate, donate, donate! Mail checks to State Secretary Barry Borsenik to ensure State Council matching funds up to $225,000!

Click the logo below to watch this powerful I didn’t kNOw video  

By: Gary Merritt - Mon, Nov 7, 2022 8:00 AM

Voting with a Catholic conscience

Our council, Sacred Heart of Jesus 13641 in Grand Rapids, sponsored a free seminar at Aquinas College titled Voting with a Catholic Conscience on Tuesday, October 18th. 

Featured Speakers include Fr. Ronnie Floyd, Genevieve Marnon and Fr. Robert Sirico and all did a great job presenting voting information from a Catholic perspective.
If you were not able to attend, you can watch the video here on YouTube. 
Please get out and vote!
Thank you for your support,
Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus

Jason Bargenquast Sacred Heart of Jesus, Grand Rapids

Grand Knight Council #13641   269-217-7485