By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Mar 28, 2023 9:07 PM

Inspired to do more for her parish, White Lake parishioner helps start first K of C women's auxiliary in Michigan's history

WHITE LAKE — When, in 2017, Miki Keller and her family moved from Goodrich and joined St. Patrick Parish in White Lake, Keller was eager to meet the women of her new parish home.

Members of the St. Patrick Columbiettes, the first women's auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus in the state of Michigan, volunteer during a fish fry Feb. 24 at St. Patrick Parish in White Lake. Left to right are Maggie Brady, Jeanie Kindermann, Leanne Tarasiewicz, Miki Keller and Pat Chamberlain. 

Read the entire article in Detroit Catholic

By: Gary Merritt - Mon, Mar 27, 2023 8:17 PM

Congratulations to Alexis Kiley on being selected for the K of C Au Lac Council Youth of the Month Award for March!

Alexis is the daughter of John and Lori Kiley and is a 6th grade student at Immaculate Conception School. She is a frequent altar server at Mass and helps train new altar servers. She is also a member of the children's choir and recently won 1st place in the Religion category for the second straight year at the Vicariate Academic Olympics in January.

We thank Alexis for sharing her faith with our parish.

The Au Lac Council Knights started the Youth of the Month Award to recognize the young people in our parish who demonstrate their faith through service to our parish, school and communities. 

Mark Kehoe  10724 Recorder & Program Director

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Mar 24, 2023 10:57 AM

Michigan Knights of Columbus Hockey "Knight" at LCA!

On March 23^rd, 2023, we had our 1^st ever Knights of Columbus Fraternal Night at LCA (Little Caesars Arena).

The State Board, their families and another 260 Brother knights and their families from around the state enjoyed watching the Detroit Red Wings vs St Louis Blues play an exciting game.  Even though we lost 4-3, everyone had a great time.

Not only did they get to see the State Deputy get a Zamboni ride at the 1^st intermission, but everyone got to go on the ice after the game for a group photo.

Next year we hope to double the attendance by having the game on a weekend. Keep a lookout for the date during the summer.

Our next Fraternal Night will be June 24^th, 2023, at Comerica Park. Detroit Tigers vs Minnesota Twins.  Order forms for tickets will be coming out within the next week.  We hope we can have a great attendance at this. May God Bless you all.

Michael Kozakiewicz Chief of Fraternal Activities 

Our Worthy State Deputy Christopher Kolomjec waves to the crowd from the Zamboni.

LET'S GO RED WINGS!

By: Greg Brunson - Fri, Mar 24, 2023 10:35 AM

K of C Pilgrim Icon Presentation and Prayer Service at Two Owosso Churches

Fr. P.J. Slane Council #1139 and District Deputy #512 David Buick sponsored this special event.  St. Joseph Icon was displayed at both Owosso Churches:

V   Saturday 3/18 at St. Paul Church (on the left) during 4 pm Rosary and 4:30 pm Mass

V   Sunday 3/19 at St. Joseph Church during 9 am Rosary and 9:30 Mass on the Feast of St. Joesph.

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 The picture on the right includes a St. Joseph relic.

Greg Brunson, State Faith Director

By: Richard Shelt - Fri, Mar 24, 2023 10:13 AM

An Exemplification was held at Victor j Renaud Council #3292 in Plymouth on Thursday March 23^rd

The excemp was a big success bringing in 7 new Knights to the Order.

back row left to right all candidates Thomas Rimatzki #3292, Roger Zahn #16169 son of DD114 Brian Zahn, Jeffrey Erdmann #16169, Ben French #3292, Thomas Shipley #3292, Remo Recchia #3292, and Frank Peldon #3292

front row left to right 16169 GK CJ Lang, DD114 Brian Zahn, SDRR Richard Shelt and 3292 GK Mike Drescoll.

Richard Shelt SDRR 

By: Richard Shelt - Thu, Mar 23, 2023 10:20 AM

An Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity was held at St Andre’ Bessette Church in Ecorse on Sunday March 12, 2023

The host Council, Robert H Jones Council #3078 in Lincoln Park.

Front Row, Left to Right:

Ray Bilyk (District Deputy 105), Paul Pasco (New Member 3078), Abraham Camareno (New Member 3078), Gibran Camareno (New Member 3078), Jacob Harpenau (New Member 3956), Richard Shelt (State Deputy Regional Representative Archdiocese of Detroit West)

Back Row, Left to Right:

Gene Gross (Past Grand Knight 3078), Gabriel Medina (New Member 3078), Christopher Fisher (New Member 3078), Moise’s Camareno (New Member 3078), Andrew Stetz (New Member 3078), Dave Hayward (Deputy Grand Knight 3078), John DiFrancesco (Grand Knight 3078)    

Richard Shelt SDRR

By: Gary Merritt - Thu, Mar 23, 2023 10:00 AM

Results from the State Free Throw tournament held on Sunday March 19.

Pics of all the winners with State Community Director John Hundiak and State Treasurer Carlie McCuen along with the leadership team that made this event possible.

By: Ed Strach - Wed, Mar 22, 2023 3:27 PM

The 82nd Michigan Knights of Columbus Ultrasound dedication ceremony took place Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Life Resources of Northern Michigan (LRNM), Big Rapids. This Ultrasound placement was lead by Msgr. Victor Gallagher Council #12668, Reed City Grand Knight Daniel Hoeh and Financial Secretary Richard Hurst. 

Pictured below left a thrilled staff member of LRNM, with a group picture (right) of the staff of LRNM and Knights of Columbus supporters. Lower eft, Bridget Roberts, Executive Director LRNM followed by Fr. Tom Boufford providing a blessing and prayer for the Ultrasound.

Did you know, the Life Resources of Northern Michigan • In 2022 we had 2,512 appointments. • In 2022- 22,000 diapers were given. • We never charge for any of our services (pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, or items earned in our store through the parenting classes) • Patient Quote, "They're understanding and wanted to comfort me, my worries.

Putting Family & Faith First for Life

Supporters of the Life Resources of Northern MI Ultrasound: Below are council supporters responsible for raising $18,539, 50% of the cost of this Ultrasound with the other 50% provided by Supreme Council Knights of Columbus totaling $37,078! Msgr. Victor Gallagher Council #12668, (lead) Reed City Mary Queen of Peace Council #2199, Hart St. John Neumann Council #7115, Holland Albert C. Doerr Council #7869, Remus Our Lady of White Lake Council #12985, Montague Barthalomew Council #14206, Newago Special thank you to the Livingston County Ultrasound Initiative for their generous contribution and continued support.

Ed Strach State Life Director

By: Gary Merritt - Wed, Mar 22, 2023 2:48 PM

District 118 held an exemplification ceremony at Immaculate Conception Parish in Ira Township on Tuesday March 21. Au Lac Council 10724 welcomed three new members.

In the photo left to right are DD Ron DePestel, John Meldrum, Michael Kotlarsic, Gary Moscone and GK Jeff Wooten. Congratulations to our new brothers!

Mark Kehoe 10724 Recorder & Program Director

By: District Deputy 406 - Tue, Mar 21, 2023 5:02 PM

Sunday March 19 an Exeplification was held at St Catherine in Portage with Lansing Travel Team.

Congratulations to Nidal Sholali who became a member of St. Catherine of Siena Council #6970, Keith Higgenbottom joining St. Augustine Cathedral Council #15439.