An Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity was held on Monday March 13, 2023 at Marysville Council #9526 at St. Christopher Catholic Church.
Welcomed into the Order was Jeffrey Malinowski (center) pictured with State Youth Protection Director R. Terry Carl (left) and Grand Knight Scott Heim (right).
Welcome to the Order Jeff!
David E. Kelley II, D.D. #103
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! ...to everyone who participated in the 81st State Bowling Tournament.
Thank you to the MI State Council officers and directors.
Thank you to the MI State Bowling Association.
And especially thank you to all of the volunteers - Knights, Ladies, and friends of 414 who spent the last 4 weekends score keeping, selling raffle tickets, running brackets, managing the accounting, managing the bar and food at the hall, and so much more.
Thank you to Area 9 Special Olympics for running the ball check.
And thank you to our program chairman - Jeff Seifferly along with Steve Pawlak who spent countless hours attending meetings and helping secure our bid for this year. We couldn't have done this without all of you. God Bless all of you for your dedication and volunteering time.
Bradley Covaleski Grand Knight
Knights of Columbus Charity, Unity and Fraternity Exemplification on March 11, 2023.
We welcomed 9 new members for Christ The King Council #9979, St Francis Council #13958, and Grand Traverse Council #1213 all in Traverse City.
Larry J Herman Gaylord SDDR
An Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity was held on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Fr. William F. Welch Council No. 11756 at St. Mary Parish in Port Huron.
Welcomed into the Order were (front row, left to right): Martin Hannigan, Bill Spencer, Caleb Kovach, and Chris Kovach, who are in the picture along with Grand Knight Anthony Paladino and Chaplain Rev. Zbigniew Zomerfeld (back row).
Welcome to the Order Marty, Bill, Caleb, and Chris!
David E. Kelley II, DD #103
Fishing in the Dark
The Knights of Columbus St. Hubert Council #11658, St. Louis Roundtable in Harrison Township hosted their 2nd Lenten fish fry of this Lent on Friday March 3rd.
As luck would have it, a car hitting a telephone pole left us with no electricity, snow coming down in inches, and dusk approaching. All in within the first 6 minutes of our fish fry starting. This is where our Council pulls out all the stops. The fish fry must go on and all the Knights and workers pulled together and keep the food coming.
Fish and fries were alternated in the gas fryers and as darkness approached, one of our Brother Knights (Pat Haggerty) went home and returned with a generator for power to the kitchen. Extension cords were put into place, miners’ headlamps were donned, flashlights and phone lights were fired up and the party continued.
Some of the guests even turned their phone lights on and put cups over their lights to act like table lamps. It was awesome.
With all this, we managed to serve over 300 meals. Talk about not keeping a good Knight down, this was an incredible act of ingenuity to keep our guests fed. Cars pointed into the hall with their headlights on so the patrons could see what they were eating and for safety. Can’t express enough thanks to all the Knights and workers who pooled their resources to keep the fish fry going.
Well Done !!
Tim Inman, Grand Knight 11658
Knights of Columbus
St. Hubert Council # 11658 & St. Louis Roundtable
On Saturday afternoon, March 11, 2023, an Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity was conducted by St. Paul of Tarsus Council 11689.
The afternoon began with a Rosary at 3:15 then with Mass at 4:00 which was officiated by Council Chaplain Fr. John Kiselica, Pastor of St. Paul of Tarsus. Immediately after Mass the Exemplification was held followed and a reception.
Four new members were welcomed into the order, 2 each from Council 11689, Garry Kalinski, and Dennis Menard, St. Joan of Arc Council 8695, Jose Oivan and McLain Pray.
Included in the pictures with the new members are Fr. Kiselica, DD101 Dan Nowakowski, DD115 Dr. Peter Nwoke, SDRR Paul Thorn, GK 11689 Tom Gray, Members of the Exemplification team and the family members of the new Knights of Columbus.
Welcome aboard to the new members and their families.
Paul Thorn, State Deputy Regional Representative, Archdiocese East
The Lenten 40 Days for Life campaign ever is underway in cities around the world. This Lenten campaign gives our council members and families the opportunity to pray at abortion clinics and provide other spiritual guides aimed at ending abortion.
Further information about the 40 Days for Life and campaign locations can be found at www.40daysforlife.com/en/
Ed Strach State Life Director
My Brother Knights and Families, as State Family Director I am pleased to announce the Winners and Runners up of the State Keep Christ in Christmas Poster contest, 2022. This year we had a wonderful turn out of posters, and I would like to congratulate all the children and Councils that participated.
Here is the list a the winners that have moved on to the Supreme Competition along with the runners up.
K-2 winner Carly Patterson Council #11689
K-2 runner up Eden Klukowski Council #15495
8-10 winner Kaelyn Ytem Council #744
8-10 runner up Lillian Schulz Council #7891
11-14 winner Sophia Calhoun Council # 3848
11-14 runner up Tessa Feldpausch Council #14642
Thank you once again for participating and thanks to all the parents and familes that helped make this a successful program.
Your Brother in Christ
Garret A. Kelenske State Family Director.
A Travel Team Exemplification was held on Monday March 6th at Monroe Council #1266, initiating eight new members, of which two were e-members.
Left to right;Chieloka Ndiolo, Daniel Foshag,DD Ernie Renaud, Tom Friar, Kyle Langton, Paul Thompson, Pat Girard team leader, Lgnazio Cuccia, Fr. Mike Arinze associate pastor St. John the Baptist and St Mary in Monroe, Carlos Tellez, Tim Casey PGK, Richard Shelt SDRR, Greg Selvedge, HK Julian Rios Travis Baker PGK.
Fraternally and Vivat Jesus
Richard Shelt
State Deputy Regional Representative
Detroit Archdiocese West
Tuesday March 7 Fr. Thomas R. Carey Council # 4764 hosted an exemplification in a special way. This was an eventful evening held at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Lake Orion, MI.
The evening began with an Exemplification at 6:00 pm, followed by Holy Mass at 7:00 pm celebrated by Council #4764 Chaplain and CTR Pastor, Rev. Fr. William Promesso.
Everyone was then invited to socialize with pizza and soft drinks at 7:30 pm, followed by a Fraternal Benefits "Watch Party" at 8:00 pm!
Thanks to General Agent Benji Borrelli and DD113 Tom Kendziorski for originating this concept of a multi-district FBS "Watch Party." There was a total of 30 attendees! Also, kudos to Council #4764 GK Frank Kramarczyk, GK #5436 Michael Mandziuk, FA Todd Diffenderfer, and FA Glain Guilmette for their respective assistance making this such a successful event.
In the picture, left to right:
DD113 Tom Kendziorski, Field Agent Todd Diffenderfer, GK #4764 Frank Kramarczyk, New Brothers: Matt Hollis (4764) - Gary Banker (4764) - Michael Suran (5436) - Guy Sinacola (5436), SDRR Detroit E. Paul Thorn, GK #5436 Michael Mandziuk, Detroit E. PD Joe Brenner
DD113, PGK
