Worthies, It was my honor to present Robert H. Jones council #3078 in Lincoln Park with Council of the Month for January.
Pictured GK John Difrancesco and Richard Shelt SDRR.
P.S. this council is on way to being double Star.
Awesome
Fraternally and Vivat Jesus
Richard Shelt
State Deputy Regional Representative
Detroit Archdiocese West
Faith In Action – Aid & Support After Pregnancy
Knights of Columbus councils throughout the state continue demonstrating their Faith In Action with strong participation in the Aid & Support After Pregnancy (ASAP) program.
The Michigan Jurisdiction is #1 in the Order with 98 applications totaling in $115,244 donations to local pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes. Thank you for your donations!
Your council or assembly can join this support by a $500 donation and the pregnancy resource center or maternity home will receive a $100 from the Supreme Council.
This is one example demonstrating our ability to Defend Life.
Click on the following for ASAP program information and resources.
Link to Supreme ASAP program HERE
State Life Director Ed Strach
Bishop Kevin M. Britt Council #13526 hosted the Grand Rapids Diocesan Free Throw Tournament at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Belmont on Saturday February 4th.
It was great turnout with some great shooters.
Congratulations to all!
Idea for a New Program
Youth Recognition
Congratulations to Avery Whitenight for being selected as the first ever "Youth of the Month Award" winner by the Au Lac Council 10724 in Ira Township! Avery is a 6th grade student at Immaculate Conception School and demonstrates her Catholic faith by being an altar server and helping lead our Rosary prayer group meetings on Wednesday evenings.
We plan to honor a different student in grades 5-12 each month who sets an example for others by their service to our Church and helping people in need. To nominate someone for this award, please contact our Worthy Grand Knight Jeff Wooten or Program Director Mark Kehoe.
Consider a program like this even if it is just quarterly as a way of honoring the good and faithful catholic youth in your parish or community.
Submitted by, Mark Kehoe Program Director Council #10724
Presentation of Grand Rapids Diocese Council of the Month for December to St. Christopher the Martyr Council #13653 of Howard City.
Pictured lft to rt -
SDRR Marty Brown, Father James Vanderlaan and Grand Knight Brian Fountain.
Presentation was done at their Council meeting February 1, 2023.
The Honor Guard of the 4th Degree was well represented at the opening ceremonies of the Michigan Special Olympics Winter Games at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa on Tuesday January 31, 2023.
Michigan State Council Winners
The goal of the Knights of Columbus Essay Contest is to give students the opportunity to define the importance of religious freedom, and to strengthen the bond between the Knights of Columbus and their local schools.
Five students were named State champions of the 2022-2023 Knight of Columbus Essay Contest in grades 8 through 12. All Catholic students in grades 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 attending public, private or parochial schools were eligible to participate.
Each contestant wrote their essays on the theme of: How young Catholics can evangelize our Faith.
The winners are:
Grade 8: Laura Janisse representing Council 6593 - Roscommon
Read the essay HERE
Grade 9: Nethanya Fonseka representing Council 2950 - Utica
Read the essay HERE
Grade 10: Kenzie Fedewa representing Council 2168 - Portland
Read the essay HERE
Grade 11: Hannah Weller representing Council 2168 - Portland
Read the essay HERE
Grade 12: Cozette Brown representing Council 2168 - Portland
Read the essay HERE
Each of the winners were awarded their Certificate of Achievement as well as a gift card. More importantly, the winner’s essays have been sent on to the international competition by Supreme.
Join me in congratulating these outstanding students and all the students that participated in the Essay Contest across the State.
State Community Director
It’s no too early to start planning or the Palm Sunday MI Drive.
You may find the form to order tootsie rolls HERE.
The Michigan Knights of Columbus continued our support to Defend Life by supporting the Roe v. Wade Memorial March on Saturday, January 28th at the State Capitol.
As cohosts for this event hundreds participated in an uplifting memorial lead by Protect Life MI. Speeches by Trevor and Christen Pollo, Emilia Vriesman and Scott Klusendorf provided encouragement to all in attendance that our prolife efforts must continue.
Ed Strach State Life Director
Deposits have gone down a bit this week but that may be because of the weather??
State Raffle update as of 1/27 = $251,215.00
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We are ahead of last year at the same time +$57,093.00 Great Job by All! State Executive Secretary |
We still have to the drawing date on April 13 to sell & get your tickets to the State Office.
Don't forget to have them available at your fish dinners and all other events.
