Standing Up for Life in Michigan
By: Ed Strach -
Tue, Nov 9, 2021 5:45 PM
Standing Up for Life in Michigan
What Your Council Needs to Do To Prepare For March for Life Marches & Rallies
Contact Local Resources - Right to Life of Michigan Affiliates - Link
Review Supreme Knights of Columbus Resources - Link
March for Life
Key Next Council Steps
· Commit to a local or national March or Rally
· Review Supreme March for Life Resources and
local Right to Life affiliate information
· Stay involved with parish and community events
Quote from Jeanne Mancini, March for Life
As March for Life president Jeanne Mancini said about the Knights of Columbus’ participation, without the K of C “there would be no March for Life.” And no weather, no pandemic, no circumstance has stopped the Knights from taking a stand for life.
Ties & Tennies - Legacy Award
By: Ken Warzybok -
Sat, Nov 6, 2021 12:02 PM
Michigan Knights of Columbus honored with Special Olympics Legacy Award
11/5/2021 - At Ford Field for the Special Olympics Michigan TIES & TENNIES Fundraising Gala, the Knights of Columbus were honored with the Legacy Award. This is the highest honor awarded by Special Olympics Michigan to a fraternal group for making a monumental impact in the lives of all Special Olympics Athletes while advancing the overall Mission of Special Olympics Michigan.
The K of C has a long history with Special Olympics, working alongside the movement since 1968. For over 50 years, Brother Knights have volunteered at Michigan events, cheering on the athletes as both fans and volunteers. Local councils have donated more than a million dollars to their community based Special Olympics programs, and have provided over $800k to guarantee the highest quality at the State-level Tournaments.
This was a black-tie optional event where guests wore tennis shoes in solidarity with the Special Olympic athletes.
On behalf of the Michigan State Council, State Secretary Christopher Kolomjec presented Special Olympics Michigan with a $20,000 donation. Joining him on-stage were State Chaplain Fr Paul Ballien, State Treasurer Barry Borsenik, State Advocate Charlie McCuen, and State Warden James Kraus.
Ken Warzybok
Archdiocesan Program Director/Region #4 South
State Coats for Kids Distribution Sites
By: Gary Merritt -
Fri, Nov 5, 2021 10:46 AM
There are still upcoming dates for the Michigan Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids distribution. Please share this information so no Child goes without a Coat this year. If you are interested in helping the day of the event please contact Paul Palka at p.palka@mikofc.org or 586-980-7910.
Fr. George S. Artman Council # 5280, 751 South M-18, Gladwin MI. 48524 Saturday November 13 from 11 AM to 2 PM
St. Damian of Molokai Parish 120 Lewis St, Pontiac, MI 48342 Saturday November 13th from 10am – 1pm
St. Andre Bessette Parish 4250 W. Jefferson Ave Ecorse Mi 48209
Saturday November 13 10 AM to 1 PM
Notre Dame Council #3021 located at 3144 S. Wayne Rd. Wayne Mi 48184
Tuesday November 30 6 PM to 9 PM
Archbishop Lori in Rome
By: Gary Merritt -
Tue, Oct 26, 2021 9:46 AM
VATICAN CITY (CNS) ─ The incoming chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities Archbishop William Lori hopes his brother bishops will approve a statement on the Eucharist that helps Catholics understand the gift that it is and that invites them back to active church life.
"I think it would be a beautiful thing if, in November, we were to close ranks and say, 'We are pastors. We love our people. We want to make this an inviting church and we want to gather people around the altar of the Lord,'" Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore told Catholic News Service.
In discussing and voting on a document on the Eucharist during their meeting Nov. 15-18, he said, the tone should be pastoral, "not compromising our teaching, not denying that it is possible to exclude oneself from the table of the Lord," but laying the foundation for the bishops' multiyear project of helping Catholics better understand, appreciate and celebrate the sacrament.
Some bishops want the statement to specifically address the question of Catholic politicians, such as President Joe Biden, who support legalized abortion or other laws at odds with church teaching.
Archbishop Lori, Supreme Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus was at the Vatican accompanying the new Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly of the Knights of Columbus for a visit in late October; Biden was scheduled to meet the pope Oct. 29.
You may read the entire article from CNS in Detroit Catholic.
Novena in Honor of St. Joseph
By: Gary Merritt -
Thu, Oct 21, 2021 1:48 PM
Bishop Gruss is having a Novena in Honor of Saint Joseph throughout the entire Diocese of Saginaw beginning this Sunday, October 24th at the Cathedral and will travel throughout the diocese and return to the Cathedral next Sunday and Monday (the Feast of All Saints).
I’m asking all Knights of Columbus members throughout the Diocese of Saginaw to kindly attend whichever location is nearest to them - in support of Bishop Gruss - and to fully participate in the indulgences and graces from this spiritual activity. See the schedule below.
Visit the Diocese of Saginaw website to download the booklet (and other related materials): saginaw.org
Sunday, October 24th – Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption
615 Hoyt Avenue, Saginaw
10:30 am Mass & Novena (Live-streamed)
[30th Sunday in Ordinary Time]
Monday, October 25th – Saint Joseph Church/Saint Gabriel Parish
84 W. Midland Road, Auburn
6:00 pm Mass & Novena
Tuesday, October 26th – Mount Saint Joseph Church/Nativity of the Lord Parish, Saint Louis
605 S. Franklin Street, Saint Louis
6:00 pm Mass & Novena
Wednesday, October 27th Saint Joseph Church/Resurrection of the Lord Parish
7842 Newbery Street, Alger
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Saint Joseph Church/Saint Hubert Parish
3455 Rapson Road, Rapson
6:00 pm Mass & Novena
Thursday, October 28th – Saint Joseph Church/Saint Christopher Parish
375 W. Ohmer Road, Mayville
6:00 pm Mass & Novena
[Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles]
Friday, October 29th – aint Joseph the Worker Church/Parish
2168 N. Winn Road, Mt. Pleasant (Beal City)
6:00 pm Mass & Novena
Saturday, October 30th – Saint Joseph Church/Parish
910 N. 6th Street, Saginaw
12:00 noon Mass & Novena
Sunday, October 31st – Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption
615 Hoyt Street, Saginaw
10:30 am Mass & Novena
[31st Sunday in Ordinary Time]
Monday, November 1st – Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption
615 Hoyt Street, Saginaw
8:00 am Mass & Novena (Live-streamed)
[Solemnity of All Saints]
