By: Robert Bagley - Tue, Jun 21, 2022 4:51 PM

We would like to thank everyone who participated in our Corpus Christi celebration, making it another event to remember. Holy Name of Mary parishioners, Fr. Dominic and parishioners, other walkers from the Eastern U.P. and elsewhere, choir members, altar boys, canopy bearers, golf cart drivers, Knights of Columbus, Knights on Bikes, water station servers, helping hands hospitality team, photographers, the Country Club for their cart donation, the VFW for allowing us the use of their trailer, and the city police department.

Thank you, Fr. Nick, for your enthusiasm in shepherding us in the renewal of our love in the presence of Jesus Christ - Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Holy Eucharist.

By: Ed Strach - Tue, Jun 21, 2022 3:09 PM

The 81st Michigan Knights of Columbus Ultrasound dedication ceremony took place on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Pregnancy Help Clinic Flint. This Ultrasound placement was led by Fr. Louis P. Gauthier Council #10170 and part of the Flint Ultrasound initiative that has placed multiple Ultrasound units in the Flint area.

Supporters of the Pregnancy Help Clinic Flint Ultrasound Initiative: These supporters are responsible for raising $19,265, 50% of the cost of this Ultrasound with the other 50% provided by Supreme Council Knights of Columbus totaling $38,530! District #502, District Deputy Bob Vandesteene Councils #4090 Davison, #4285 Mt. Morris, #10170 Burton (lead council), #11532 Burton, #13703 Clio District #504, District Deputy Rick Perry Councils #6694 Swartz Creek, #6742 Grand Blanc, #7418 Fenton, #8489 Flushing District #512, District Deputy Mike Szukhent Councils #695 Flint, #8245 Flint, #8669 Montrose,#12090 Flint, #17509 Flushing, Memphis Council #10501, St. Francis Council #4401, Msgr. Patrick R. Dunigan Assembly #510.

Special thank you to the Livingston County Ultrasound Initiative and their continued support!

Ed Strach, Life Director

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Jun 21, 2022 9:37 AM

Hundrens display their faith by participating in a Corpus Christi Procession which is displayed in the montage below.

There is a great article with more photos in Detroit Catholic.

You may view a short video of the procession HERE.

By: Walter Winkle - Mon, Jun 20, 2022 10:45 AM

On Sunday June 19th, Michigan Knights of Columbus State Deputy Walter Winkle, First Lady Karen Winkle, along with State Secretary Christopher Kolomjec and Lady Julie, marched in the Eucharistic Procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi. Joined by an estimated 250 faithful, the procession followed a 2-mile walk from The Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament to Sacred Heart Major Seminary.

Thank you to District Master Mark Brezenski and the Honor Guard, councils #14427/Northville and #8118/Detroit for supplying water on this beautiful and blessed day!

By: Ed Strach - Thu, Jun 16, 2022 9:55 AM

To help you do this, I highly encourage you to visit Citizens to Support MI Women and Children online: https://supportmiwomenandchildren.org. On this website, you will find printable resources that tell the truth about the amendment and can be used to guide you, your community, and your churches in learning the facts. This is a great resource to use that will help you answer this urgent call to action.

And finally, I am available to answer any questions you have about this call to action. You may call me or email me and we can discuss any questions or ideas that you have.

Now is the time to Stand Up for Life! Our action, or inaction, in this initiative will have a lasting impact for generations to come. 

Ed Strach State Life Director

Michigan State Council Knights of Columbus

734-476-6296

By: Ed Strach - Thu, Jun 16, 2022 9:49 AM

Order your “Created in the Image of God”baby blankets!

 Place your today for only $10 per blanket (additional shipping fee for orders of five or less blankets).

Created in the Image of God

· Blankets include Knights of Columbus logo with the Created  in the Image of God inscription · Material is cotton and double layered · Size is  45”x 45”

 · Donating these blankets will support your local pregnancy center

· Parish baptism gift

· Donate to your local hospital (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit—NICU)

· Great gift idea for family and friends

 Click below for the order form and mail your order in today! 

Click HERE for the order form and mail your order in today!

Thank you for your order and support of Life. If you have any questions please contact us at;

Ed & Lynn Strach Michigan State Pro-Life Couple

734-476-6296

By: John Hundiak - Wed, Jun 15, 2022 1:06 PM

Breaking news!

The Special Olympics Unified Cup International Soccer Championships are coming to Detroit!

July 31 – August 6, Detroit will welcome over 300 athletes from 25 nations to compete in football (soccer)—the world’s most popular sport. The Special Olympics Unified Cup features competition broadcast to hundreds of millions of viewers across the globe. The week-long event will showcase athletic performances on the pitch and highlight stereotype-defying stories off the pitch — changing minds and opening hearts through transformational inclusion.  Additional information can be found at www.somi.org.         

The planning for this event is an immense task.  At this point, I can tell you that all Knights are invited to the opening Ceremonies (including the Honor Guards) and the Knights will be asked to cook on Friday, August 5, 2022 at the Corner Park (aka Old Tiger Stadium location).  We will need some grilles to be brought from councils (food will be provided).  If you are able to assist with the grilles and cooking, please contact me directly at j.hundiak@mikofc.org.

There are a variety of volunteers needed for this event.  Below is a link to the signup website.  The site describes the various types of volunteers needed, age requirements and health requirements.

https://specialolympicsunifiedcup2022.my-trs.com/

You may access the Volunteer Guidebook HERE.

As I learn more details and information, I will send out emails, post it on the State Website and send out via your weekly Constant Contact.  I will say that there will be changes along the way so stayed tuned!

John Hundiak   State Special Olympics Director

Robbie Waclawski  Special Olympics Michigan                                           

By: Gary Merritt - Mon, Jun 13, 2022 9:24 AM

Archbishop's Gala

 On Friday night June 10th, our State Deputy Walter Winkle presented a check to Sacred Heart Major Seminary in the amount of $100,000 for this year's installment of the Endowment Fund for Seminarians. These are your Councils donations for the last 12 months! We are well on our way to our $1,000,000 goal!

Keep sending in your funds if you have not done so already.

By: Paul J. Palka - Sun, Jun 12, 2022 11:33 AM

Our Worthy State Chaplain Father Paul Ballien was honored by Supreme and the Brother Knights of St John Neumann Council #16169 of Canton on Friday June 11, 2022.

By: Ed Strach - Sat, Jun 11, 2022 10:39 AM

Rise Up and Answer the Call for Life Series Interview:

With Christen Pollo, Advocate for Citizens to Support MI Women and Children; Paul Long, President & CEO Michigan Catholic Conference and Walter Winkle, State Deputy Michigan State Council Knights of Columbus.

This interview will give you a firsthand perspective about the actions against the Reproductive Freedom For All petition and more important information on how you can help promote the dignity and support for Life.

 Thanks, State Life Director

Ed Strach