By: Ed Strach - Sun, Apr 3, 2022 6:46 AM

From Michigan Catholic Conference & Supported by the Michigan State Council Knights of Columbus

A petition drive (Reproductive Freedom for All) has started, sponsored by Planned Parenthood and the ACLU, to get a constitutional amendment for an unlimited right to abortion on the November ballot.

This amendment would repeal dozens of state laws, including our state’s ban on tax-funded abortions, the partial-birth abortion ban, and fundamentally alter the parent-child relationship by preventing parents from having input on their children’s health.

The petition drive is also an attempt to invalidate the state's long-standing ban on abortion, which is poised to become effective again, if or when the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.

Now, more than ever, your help is needed to stand up for the unborn and speak up for the dignity of human life at all stages. This amendment is opposed by the Michigan Catholic Conference, the official voice of the Catholic Church in Michigan on public policy. 

Help spread the word about why people should NOT sign the Reproductive Freedom for All Petition. 

For more information, visit supportMIwomenandchildren.org 

By: Ed Strach - Thu, Mar 31, 2022 9:38 AM

Wonderful news! As part of the Flint Ultrasound initiatives, the 78^th Ultrasound dedication ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 9^th. Luke Project 52 Clinic of Flint will be hosting an open house between noon and 3 p.m. with the Ultrasound dedication ceremony beginning at 1p.m. Details are below.

Saturday, April 9^th at 1:00 PM

Luke Project 52 Clinic of Flint

5131 W. Bristol Road, Flint 48507 

734-646-8206

 Lead council: St. John the Evangelist Council #7418

Grand Knight: Craig Hering    

Lead: Michael Archambault, Advocate

 Thank you for Rising Up and Answering the Call for Life!

Ed Strach, Life Director

By: John Hundiak - Wed, Mar 30, 2022 9:05 AM

Jersey Mike’s will donate all sales on Wed. Mar. 30, 2022

to Special Olympics

Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its authentic fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, asks customers to eat a sub this March to help local athletes across the U.S. attend the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, June 5-12, in Orlando, Florida.

For the first time in the 12-year history of the company’s March Month of Giving fund raising campaign, Jersey Mike’s owners and operators nationwide will support a single cause. Throughout March, customers can make donations through Jersey Mike’s mobile app or in-store. As added incentive, special deals will be announced each week on Twitter and through Jersey Mike’s email club.

The fundraiser culminates with Jersey Mike’s “Day of Giving” on Wednesday, March 30, when local Jersey Mike’s restaurants will give 100 percent of the day’s sales – not just profit – to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games and the local state Programs attending the USA Games.

Jersey Mike’s is the presenting sponsor of the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, and it hopes to raise even more for the non-profit organization than last year’s record-breaking $15 million fundraising campaign. Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving has raised more than $47 million for local charities since it began in 2011.

Jersey Mike’s Michigan locations found HERE  

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Mar 29, 2022 1:38 PM

Knights in Ukraine gather with Cardinal Konrad Krajewski (center), almoner of His Holiness, and Archbishop Mieczysław Mokrzycki of Lviv in a storage area at the Seminary of the Archdiocese of Lviv, March 9. The seminary has become a distribution point for humanitarian aid to Ukrainians displaced by the Russian invasion. Photo by Tamino Petelinšek

You may read the entire article, see photos and watch a video on the Supreme website HERE.

Donate here - UKRAINE SOLIDARITY FUND                                                  

By: GK 8117 - Sun, Mar 27, 2022 8:00 PM

The exemplification ceremony held on Sunday March 27th brought in 19 new members to start a new council at St Thomas the Apostle in Grand Rapids. 

Worthy State Deputy Walter Winkle assisted during the exemplification by distributing rosaries and pins while Father Jim Chelich, Pastor of St Thomas, performed the role of chaplain.  The degree team from Bishop Kevin Britt Council #8117 at St. Robert of Newminster Parish in Ada led the exemplification.  A reception followed in the Ministry Center of St. Thomas for new members and their families.

By: Ed Strach - Sun, Mar 27, 2022 9:03 AM

Final Reminder 44^th Annual Respect Life Dinner Tuesday, April 5^th

Registration closes today, Sunday, March 27^th

Don’t miss this chance to join us in an evening of fraternity, entertainment, and prolife messages!

Contact Brad at mailto:bsmith@rtl.org or call at 248-765-8717 to register.

Questions?

For more information contact Brad at bsmith@rtl.org or call 248)-765-8717.

Thank you for Rising Up an Answering the Call for Life!

Ed & Lynn Strach

734-476-6296

Pro-Life Chair Couple Michigan State Council

Knights of Columbus

By: Mike Haughey - Wed, Mar 23, 2022 9:00 AM

The theme for 2022's  Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest was to describe everyday obstacles that you may have experienced or witnessed others experiencing while living a life of authentic faith. Explain how you have overcome these obstacles and how, by doing so, it has helped your faith to continue to grow.  Many fine submissions were received, and the Michigan State winners for 2022 are:

 12th grade winner:             Lucia Schudt             from Macomb

12th grade runner up:         Michael Ricard          from New Baltimore

11th grade winner:              Angelies O'Brien       from Shelby Twp.

11th grade runner up:         Dominic Mancuso     from Macomb

10th grade winner:              Mary Jajawie            from Macomb

10th grade runner up:         Meta Klantzke          from Sterling Heights

  9th grade winner:              Kristyn Eubanks       from Chesterfield

  9th grade runner up:         Abigail Beizes           from St. Clair Shores

  8th grade winner:              Victoria Kakos          from Farmington Hills

  8th grade runner up (tie):  Athena Klisz             from Kentwood

  8th grade runner up (tie):  Sebastian Sesi         from West Bloomfield

The winners have had their submissions sent to our Supreme Council for consideration in the International competition.  

Michael Haughey

State Community Director

586-873-9234

By: Matthew Wierzgac - Tue, Mar 22, 2022 2:40 PM

Congratulations to the 2022 Michigan State Free Throw Champions!

Special thanks to Mt Pleasant Council #1297 and Sacred Heart parish in Mt Pleasant for hosting this year’s event.

Thanks to State Program Director Paul Palka, State Community Director Mike Haughey, State Membership Director Dan Fuller, State Raffle Director Kevin Rowley, State Special Olympics Director John Hundiak, State Training Director Jim Escott, SDRR Region #2 Dean Hayward, SDRR Region #5 Paul Thorn, Saginaw Diocesan Program Director Ray Gehlman, Gaylord Diocesan Program Director Horst Lehrer, Detroit Archdiocesan Program Director Region 4/North Joe Brenner, Detroit Archdiocesan Program Director Region 4/South Ken Warzybok, Grand Rapids Diocesan Program Director Tom Farley, District Deputy #709 Jose Reyes Sr, District Deputy #506 Christopher Sucher and everyone who helped with judging, scoring, retrieving, setup, and take down!

 Most importantly THANKS and congratulations to all our young athletes and their parents for participating this year at Council, District, Regional, and State levels.

 See You Next Year!

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Mar 22, 2022 2:37 PM

Meet our new Knights of Council # 3797 that took part in the Exemplification at St Margaret of Scotland on Sunday March 20.

Solanus Casey Council #3797 hosted the event.

Lower left, our Council Chaplain, and Pastor of St. Margaret of Scotland Fr. Ronald DeHondt.   

Also in attendance was Worthy State Advocate Charles McCuen III, Archdiocesan Membership Director Ken Krauss, Worthy DD Alex Truesdale, Worthy DD Joe Gomez  Staff:  Confirming Officer and Council Chancellor Fred Kuplicki.  Charity was Council Trustee Tom Zasucha, Unity was Council Grand Knight Paul Desjardins, and Fraternity was Worthy District Deputy and Council Advocate Peter Wilhelm.  The Warden was Deputy Grand Knight Jerry Harrold.

Candidates and New Brother Knights are Don Kowalski, Vincent Sietz, Joe Krolikowski, Joe Hayosh, 

Anthony Marino, Brian Paver, Chris Perry, Tom Scurlock, Dan Spencer, Jim Horak. 

Paul  Desjardins GK Fr. Solanus Casey Council # 3797 

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Mar 22, 2022 9:59 AM

Escanaba Council #640 Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity on Saturday March 19, 2022, the Solemnity of Saint Joseph at St. Joseph/St. Patrick Parish.

Inducted into the Third Degree of the Knights of Columbus on Saturday March 19^th are Dr. Lynn Hartman, Bill Baribeau and Dr. Kris Pfotenhauer.

Members of the Exemplification Staff are Fr. Tim Fergusen, Sherwood Hoholik, Dan Hughes, Ray Hughes, Kevin Dubord, Tom Desy and Dennis Menard.