By: District Deputy 105 - Tue, May 16, 2023 9:37 AM

Robert Jones Council #3078 in Lincoln Park has been very busy over the last few weeks, and because of that, the Council has earned Triple Star status!

On Wednesday, April 26th, they held not one, but two Exemplifications of CUF due to scheduling opportunities with the candidates. All together, they brought in 7 new members.

Top Row: New members Dave Emery, Bill Dillon, Roco Horvath, Jack Morrison, Hunter Chorkulk, Mario Pinazza, and Fernando Coyetto
Bottom Row: GK John DiFrancesco, DD105 Ray Bilyk, and DGK/GK-Elect Dave Hayward.

Then, 15 days later, on Thursday, May 11th, they broke into Triple Star territory by bringing in 3 new members. They are keeping their feet on the gas by recruiting and exemplifying to see how far they can go this fraternal year!

Top Row: Exemplification Team - PGK Chuck Morrison, PGK Gene Gross, DKG/GK-Elect Dave Hayward, GK John DiFrancesco, and DD105 Ray Bilyk
Bottom Row: New members Kenneth Kish, Scott McBeath, and Charles Donlon

Congratulations to the Leadership and Membership of Robert Jones Council 3078 for their success this fraternal year!

FAITH AND FAMILY FIRST! 

Ray J. Bilyk - District Deputy 105

By: District Deputy 113 - Sun, May 14, 2023 8:49 AM

On behalf of the Pope St. John XXIII Council #5436, DD113 Tom Kendziorski and #5436's Charities Director gave a presenting sponsor check of $1,500.00 to Brother Knight, Paul Maxwell, St. Daniel Council #15967, the "Annual Angel's Place Run/Walk" race director. 

Angel's Place is a 501c3 charitable organization In the Detroit metro area, providing residential and other supportive services to adults with intellectual impairments and other related developmental disabilities. 

This annual fundraising event is hosted by St. Daniel's Parish in Clarkston, MI, and its Knights of Columbus Council #15967.  Other area councils providing volunteers include: Divine Mercy Council #14883, and Fr. George Ging Council #6824.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Vivat Jesus!

Thomas F. Kendziorski

DD#113

By: Richard Shelt - Fri, May 12, 2023 10:21 AM

St. John Neumann Council #16169, Canton hosted an Exemplification Wednesday evening May 10.

Eight new members joined the Order, 7 for Council # 16169  and 1 for the neighboring Renaud Council #3292 in Plymouth. 

That is an amazing job of the new Archdiocese Membership Director Hans Hansen Congratulations to my brother knights.

Fraternally and Vivat Jesus

Richard Shelt
State Deputy Regional Representative

By: District Deputy 113 - Tue, May 9, 2023 10:05 AM

Pope St. John XXIII Council #5436 in Waterford hosted the "Silver Rose" over this past weekend, Saturday, May 6th through and including Monday May 8th.  It was on display at each weekend mass, and at end of mass the priest made announcements about its significance. 

Council #5436's DGK John Buchanan spearheaded the effort to bring the "Silver Rose" to Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Vivat Jesus!

THOMAS F. KENDZIORSKI DD113

By: Paul J. Palka - Mon, May 8, 2023 2:13 PM

International Free Throw Championship Winners

  I am proud to announce we have 2 International Supreme Free Throw Champions in Michigan.

·         Jackson Hill in the 10-year-old category from Wm. F. Fraser Cadillac Council #1224 in Cadillac.

·          Bryson Harper in the 11-year-old category from St. John Neumann Council #16169 in Canton.

Both of these contestants shot a perfect round of 25 shots in a row!

Thank you to all our participants.

Paul Palka SPD

By: Gary Merritt - Mon, May 8, 2023 1:01 PM

You need to register now, there are only 5 sites left!

Thursday August 10^th thru Sunday August 13^th, 2023

Mecosta Pines Campground

550 S. Talcott St. Morley, Mi 49336

Mecosta Pines offers many amenities, plus in the event of inclement weather we may utilize their outdoor pavilion.  There is also an indoor gathering area.

Everything is finalized for this year's Fraternal Camporee. Due to high requests the campground is receiving they have asked that we book early.

So please get the word out to all your councils and Brother Knights.

Let's have some fun. Any questions please feel free to contact me. 

This link will take you to the registration form. Campout Registration 2023.pdf (mikofc.org)

If you have any ideas, please email them to me at m.kozakiewicz@mikofc.org. If you are interested in helping with any of our events for the Camporee, please reach out to me. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Michael A. Kozakiewicz  

By: Paul Thorn - Mon, May 8, 2023 12:20 PM

St. Clement of Rome Council #7018 in Romeo has held two Exemplifications of Charity, Unity and Fraternity in the last two weeks at their Parish.

On April 21, 2023, Vincent Bernardi, Joseph Haddad, Fr. Vito Martinez, Mike Bauss and Ron Szeliga (left to right) were welcomed into the Council.

On May 7, 2023, Tom Boeve (front row 3rd from right) and Jason Bolton (front row 2nd from right) were welcomed into the Council.  

Included in the picture are DD124 Joe Suminski. Supreme Insurance Field Agent Bob Bovenschen, GK Mark DiPaola, Council Degree Staff and SDRR Detroit East Paul Thorn.

Congratulations to Council 7018 and welcome to the order to the new members.

Paul Thorn SDRR Detroit East

By: Gary Merritt - Sun, May 7, 2023 9:00 PM

An Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity was held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Council #4556 in Imlay City on Sunday May 7, 2023.  A total of 4 new members were welcomed into Council #4556 and 1 into Fr. Goentges Council #1987 from Lapeer.

Pictured in the front row from left to right are new members Brayden George Council #4556, Christian Vogeli Council #1987, Don Smith Council #4556, James J. Konarski II Council #4556, Brian Norris Council #4556 and Brian's wife Nichole Norris.

Included in the picture are GKs Richard Woodworth Council #4556 and Richard Spankie Council #1987, FDD Tom Parsch and SDRR Detroit East Paul Thorn and members of the Exemplification Team from Council #1987.

Congratulations to the Councils and welcome to the new members. 

Paul Thorn SDRR Detroit East

By: Gary Merritt - Sun, May 7, 2023 11:48 AM

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Christen Polo
Executive Director

Protect Life MI

By: Ed Strach - Sun, May 7, 2023 8:34 AM

Thursday May 4 the  Michigan Knights 83rd Ultrasound was dedicated at the Alpha Women’s Center in Hastings.

The Lead council for this ultrasound machine was Fr. John V. Dillon Council #3447 in Hastings. Joe Shea and 15 other Knights of Columbus councils, parishioners, personal donations, and the Wayland VFW.

This support also included the generous contribution by the Livingston County Ultrasound Initiative, a strong supporter of Ultrasound placements across the state.

Councils contributing to this life saving project include;

Council #2900, Fr Korst/Coldwater, Council #14366, St Mary of the Lake/New Buffalo

Council #575, Queen City/Battle Creek, Council #14729, St Augustine of Hippo/Edwardsburg

Council #2508, Deacon Jerry Mix/Sturgis, Council #2515, Allegan

Council #13251, St John Bosco/Mattawan, Council #4055, Fr Reynold G Thelen/Watervliet

Council #2113, Dowagiac, Council #4141, Pope Paul IV/Three Rivers

Council #13305, St Martin of Tours/Vicksburg, Council #1114, Fr Owens/ Battle Creek

Council #13633, St Ann/Augusta, Council #4036, Shower of Roses/Wayland

Council #14409, St Anthony of Buchanan/Buchanan

This life saving project began in June 2022 and this dedication will bring the unborn a chance of Life for many years to come!

Ken Warzybok