By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Mar 22, 2019 7:30 PM

This is the new college council St Albert the Great #17237 at St Albert the Great Parish associated with Michigan Technological University in Houghton. The Initiation Degree was held at Church of the Resurrection in Hancock (Council #692) on March 2, 2019. Following the Degree a lunch was hosted by the Hancock Council.

This is the new college council St Albert the Great #17237 at St Albert the Great Parish associated with Michigan Technological University in Houghton. The Initiation Degree was held at Church of the Resurrection in Hancock (Council #692) on March 2, 2019. Following the Degree a lunch was hosted by the Hancock Council.

First Row L-R: Jeremiah Mason (#1245-Calumet, John Sullivan (GK #1245 Calumet), Steve Macke (DGK #13115 Houghton, Fr Dustin Larson (Chaplain #17237 Houghton), Fr Gracious Pulimoottil (New Knight #1245 Calumet), Vern Miron (Marquette Diocesan Regional Director, #2934 L'Anse), Ed Glowacki (DD #63, #13224 Chassell

Top Row Left: Fred Wuori (FS #17237), Top Row Right: Rich Barrett (Field Agent, #692 Hancock).  Next to Rich is Frank Ozanich a new Knight from #1245 Calumet.

The remainder of the men in the picture are the new Knights of Council #17237.

Vivat Jesus!

Ed Glowacki, DD #63

By: Gary Merritt - Thu, Mar 21, 2019 7:30 PM

By: Gary Merritt - Thu, Mar 21, 2019 7:30 PM

I am pleased to announce the results of the 2019 Michigan Knights of Columbus State Spelling Bee.  24 bright young participants from across our state competed in this year's event, which was held on Saturday, March 16th.  These fine contestants were winners and runners up from our previously held diocesan spelling bees. Both age divisions contained excellent student spellers that competed very well. 

The results from the two divisions are: Grade 4-6 Winner: Samantha Keilen from Westphalia Runner Up: Ryan Putman from Southgate   ____________                       _________ Grade 7-9 Winner: Mary Dimick from Ann Arbor Runner Up: Savana Roggenbuck from Harbor Beach

 Michael Haughey State Youth Activities Director

By: Gary Merritt - Mon, Mar 18, 2019 7:30 PM

 To watch a video on JTV promoting Michigan 54th ultrasound initiative and the Center for women in Jackson click HERE.

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Mar 12, 2019 7:30 PM

A Message from the Endowed Scholarship Fund Chairperson John L. Rademacher

Thanks for being a supporter and member of the Sacred Heart Major Seminary family.  Whether a financial supporter, a prayerful supporter or both, your support is duly noted.  Hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit and then acting to support the mission of discernment, formation, to the end of holy and happy priests is indeed what the Knights of Columbus continuously support. Sacred Heart Major Seminary celebrates 100 years of service (1919-2019) educating not only priests, but religious, deacons and lay people.  Imagine the number of individuals who have passed through the walls of this magnificent building. Many have touched each of us as Christ’s shepherds within our parish community. Cardinals, Bishops, who have ministered the sacraments and ordained countless seminarians over this 100-year legacy. Personally, I have visited S.H.M.S. and sensed the presence of the Holy Spirit at work supporting and guiding the seminarians in formation. I urge each of you to set up a guided tour of the campus and structure.  View the seminarians attending classes and praying throughout the day in the chapel.  Note the beauty of the structure . . .100 years of history awaits you. Side-step and let’s review our progress towards the ENDOWED SCHOLARSHOIP FUND (E.S.F.) The Michigan K of C jurisdiction signed an agreement to raise $1.0 million dollars to support the cost of formation and educational expenses the seminarians incure during their tenure at S.H.M.S.  To date, we have raised $230,000 and presented $195,794.35 via the Archbishop’s Gala in both 2018 and 2019.

Council Financial Secretaries will begin the process of dues notice for the Fraternal Year 2020, starting with December 1st and continuing through the first quarter of 2020.
Inclusive with the dues notice amount will be the request for donation of $6.00 per member for the Endowed Scholarship Fund (E.S.F.)
Monies collected from the members should be sent via council check to State Secretary Walter Winkle, Jr.  2600 Ellsworth Columbus, MI.  48063. The check should be written to Michigan State K of C Charities.  Memo:  Endowed Scholarship Fund.
District Deputies were given a packet of "yellow handouts" at the Summer  Leadership meeting for each council F.S. to include with the dues notice  per member.  Kindly remind the F.S.'s of your councils to incorporate the  "E.S.F." with the 2020 dues notice when attending council meetings.
The "yellow handout" describes the purpose of the E.S.F. and the commitment from the Michigan Jurisdiction to Sacred Heart Major Seminary (S.H.M.S.).

In behalf of the Michigan Seminarians attending SH.M.S, we thank you for your support.

 John Rademacher  517-749-6757.

By: Gary Merritt - Sun, Mar 10, 2019 3:30 AM

By: Gary Merritt - Sun, Mar 10, 2019 3:30 AM

By: Gary Merritt - Mon, Mar 4, 2019 3:30 AM

My brother Knights,

As you all continue the good works of the order in your councils, parishes, communities and across the great state of Michigan, I would very much like you to consider sharing your knowledge, experience and talents with your brother Knights.

 As Michigan State Training Director, I am looking for experienced, knowledgeable and talented men like yourselves to help me train your fellow Knights.

If this is something you might have fun doing, please reply to this e-mail or give me a call at 248-345-8523.

I look forward to speaking to you.  With your help, we can move Michigan forward to great things like we've never seen.   Michigan State Training Director James Escott    God Bless!

By: Gary Merritt - Sun, Mar 3, 2019 3:30 AM

By: Gary Merritt - Wed, Feb 27, 2019 3:30 AM