By: Tom Marcetti, Sr - Thu, Jan 26, 2023 9:55 PM

A new feature on the State website is a collection of Certificates and Awards. Some are from Supreme, some old and a few new, just for Michigan.  What is special about our collection is that all are “fillable”.  Just open, type in the information, print, have it signed by the Grand Knight and it is ready to present.

Go to MiKofC.org, select “Resources”, scroll down to the forms block on the right and click on “Certificates and Awards”.  There are currently 24 items posted with more to come.

If you have any problems, questions or suggestions please contact me at: t.marcetti@mikofc.org

Fraternally,

Tom Marcetti, Sr. PSD

By: Ed Strach - Thu, Jan 26, 2023 1:10 PM

Join us as the Michigan State Council Knights of Columbus co-hosts the Roe v. Wade Memorial March at the State Capitol on Saturday, January 28^th from 1-2 P.M..

For further information and to register click on the picture below.

Ed Strach

State Life Director

By: District Deputy 705 - Wed, Jan 25, 2023 4:23 PM

St. Joseph’s Icon arrived at Council #414 in Bay City Michigan on October 29^th just in time for All Saints/All Souls Days.

The pilgrimage started the weekend prior (October 29^th/30^th) at Corpus Christi parish. The picture on  the left is at St. Joseph and Our Holy Mother at Corpus Christi Parish.  A fact sheet on the icon was provided to all parishioners as an insert in the church bulletin and prayer cards were provided.  The fact sheet provided information on the Knights of Columbus Icon Program and information on the Icon of St. Joseph. 

 The next stop on the pilgrimage was St. James Church for an All Saints Day Mass with the entire All Saints Elementary/Middle/High School.  Prior to the Mass, Dr. Dan Osborn, Saginaw Diocesan Theologian gave a short introduction to icons and a brief explanation of the symbols in the St. Joseph icon.  Father Jose Cabrera then held Mass and talked about the importance of St. Joseph among the Saints and how we become saints.  In the center pic is Dr. Dan Osborn, Diocesan Theologian.

Thursday night was our Prayer Service honoring St. Joseph at St. James Church.  Father Cabrera presided and provided a homily on the dreams of St. Joseph which you may view at this link; (https://youtu.be/r5mmrLoFmtI).  It was a beautiful service! On the rt is pictured Fr. Jose Cabrera and Charlie Bauer, KC Council #414 Icon Program Coordinator.

After the Prayer Service the pilgrimage continued to Our Lady of Peace Church.  St. Joseph was made a prominent part of the weekend Masses and the fact sheets and prayer cards were again provided to all interested. Pictured on the left, from lft to rt, Brad Covaleski, DD #705 and GK 414; Deacon Ken Kochany; Fr.  John Sarge; and Terry Doyle, PGK #414 and current Faith Program Director.     

St. Joseph then travelled to Bay City Council #414, our council, and was placed next to our Holy Mother at the council hall, pictured in the center.  After the Monday Hamburger Night, all were invited to participate in a Litany to St. Joseph.  Fact sheets and prayer cards were again provided to all interested.  Before embarking on the final leg of the journey, a Litany to St. Joseph was held by the Ladies Auxiliary of Council #414 prior to their monthly meeting.  

Joseph’s final journey through the Council #414 Pilgrimage ended at St. Boniface Church to celebrate a memorial mass for all Bay City area Council and Ladies Auxiliary members from councils #414, #4102, #2986, #12423 and assembly #491 who passed this last year. At the St. Boniface Memorial Mass is the picture on the rt. Father Jose Cabrera presided and provided a homily honoring Bleney which may be viewed at this link;

 https://youtu.be/-gvfIM1lJWE.  

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Jan 24, 2023 12:01 PM

The Highlight of the Diocesan Winter meetings this year was the presence of the bishops of the respective dioceses.

They were more than open to address the Districts and Councils leadership in attendance at these meetings.

Bringing a Faith and Family First theme to his address in Grand Rapids, Bishop David J. Walkowiak made numerous points of the importance of the intimacy of our families and close friends.

He emphasized our Supreme Knights message that the Knights of Columbus Order helps to make Catholic men stronger in their faith.

He reminded us that while we are the vanguard of growing the faith and we are the leaders of the family of faith. We lead by example and by unifying our efforts while using the Sacraments.

He closed his remarks by asking that we all pray for the spread of the faith.

State Deputy Chris Kolomjec was very grateful to all the Bishops for bringing their message directly to us.

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Jan 24, 2023 7:17 AM

As your council appoints a Faith Formation Director you pay pass him this Booklet describing the suggested programs and this responsibilities.  

A PDF may be found on the State website under Resources / Specials Events and Announcements / Programs.

By: Gary Merritt - Sun, Jan 22, 2023 8:37 AM

Our State Leadership represented our jurisdiction very well in D. C. while marching with Christine Pollo of Protect Life Michigan and thousands other Pro-Life advocated at the March for Life last Friday.

Watch 2 short interviews from Real America's Voice with our State Deputy Chris Kolomjec by clicking on the pics below.

By: Gary Merritt - Sun, Jan 22, 2023 8:15 AM

The year 2023 marks the 81^st consecutive year of the Michigan State Bowling Tournament. Don’t miss the opportunity to join in the fun! 

Bowling Center: Monitor Lanes, 1700 S Euclid Ave, Bay City, MI 48705 (989) 684-4381

Headquarters: Double Tree by Hilton, One Wenonah Park Place, Bay City, MI 48708 (989) 891-6000

                          Room rate for the tournament starting at $109.00 per Night.

Entry Forms:    Officers and Open Entry forms are located on the website               

                       https://www.michigankofcathletics.com/applications

Tournament averages (on website) will be used by everyone who has bowled in past tournaments. Tournament averages are based on all games bowled over the last four tournaments; anyone who has not bowled in the tournament since 2018 will not have a tournament average.  If you need entry blanks I will be more than happy to send them. Karl J. Zawalski, Secretary  (586) 322-5275 state.bowling.association@mikofc.org

 Please submit entries early for priority registration and together for close assignments.

 Visit https://www.michigankofcathletics.com for more info.

By: Gary Merritt - Sun, Jan 22, 2023 8:06 AM

It's been just over a year since we launched the fundraising for this opportunity and we, the members of Fr. John R. Day Council #2659 want to let you all to know how much we appreciate your generosity in making this one time dream a reality. 

In an effort to keep you and your council membership, parishes, & individual donors up to date on our progress for the Mobile Unit fundraising for Pregnancy Help Clinic please see the attached photos and information below to share with everyone.

On October 31, 2022 Pregnancy Help Clinic took possession of the mobile unit. The mobile unit remains at General RV in Wixom where it is undergoing retrofit and wrap which we hope to have completed by May 2023. Once the Mobile Unit is deemed ready we plan on having a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house so all that are interested may come and be part of this formality.

If anyone has questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact me, otherwise please share this with as many people as possible so they are aware of our progress.

God bless you all, Tim

Vivat Jesus!

"For With God All Things Are Possible"

Tim Donovan Mobile: 517.214.5120

By: Paul Thorn - Thu, Jan 19, 2023 9:29 AM

On Wednesday, January 17, 2023, Sacred Heart of the Hills Council #8659 of Auburn Hills was awarded the December 2022 Council of Month Award for Detroit Archdiocese East during the Tri-District meeting for Districts 111, 113 and 124.

The award was presented by State Warden Dan Fuller, (lft) and State Deputy Regional Representative Detroit East Paul Thorn, (rt) to Grand Knight Jayson Graves (center).

Congratulations to Council 8659.

Paul Thorn SDRR Detroit East

By: Gary Merritt - Thu, Jan 19, 2023 8:53 AM

On Tuesday January 17 Bishop Kevin Britt Council #8117 in Ada along with Sacred Heart Council #13641 from Grand Rapids conducted a joint exemplification at St Robert.of Newminster Parish.

Welcome to new members to our Order; for 8117 - Guillermo Arce, Don Wotring, and Jeff Dills. For 13641 - Joel Bading.

Many thanks to the Exemplification Team and GK Jason Bargenquast, who made for a memorable event.  Council #8117 is now at 100% of their annual membership quota! 

I'm confident the momentum for the council will continue with additional new members before the fraternal year-end.

The Knights pictured in the pic include:

Front Row: New members - Joel Badding, Jeff Dills, Guillermo Arce and Don Wotring.

Second Row: Steve Kenyon, Quincy Leslie, George Christopher, Scott Hamilton

Third Row: Paul Allie, GK 13641 Jason Bargenquast, Ted Wright, Gary Cook, Pat Droste, DD 311 Jack Sablan.

Back Row: Scott Przekop,, Joe Szperski, Gene Gutting, Tony Buzcek, Joe Stojak, Larry Adams, GK 8117 Steve Vanderlaan.

Many thanks to Worthy GR Diocesan Membership Director, Larry Adams for joining our exemplification and council meeting!

Ad maiorem Dei gloriam

For the greater glory of God

Jack Sablan District Deputy #311