By: Gary Merritt - Sat, Oct 13, 2018 7:30 PM

 Men: Are You Ready to accept the Challenge?

Our communities need strong Catholic men to answer the call to lead with faith, protect our families, serve others and defend our values.

For over one hundred years, Knights of Columbus have done exactly that, standing up for the Church, serving the least among us, and strengthening our parishes and families.

Eligible Catholic men can now join the Knights of Columbus online in a simple, streamlined process.

As a member, you join a worldwide community of nearly two million men, including more than 65,000 in Michigan, who stand together.

Men have a duty to lead, protect, serve and defend. The world needs more committed, unified   Catholic men to answer the call. Will you answer?

You may view an information and question answering booklet about the program here.

To view the Supreme vidoe An introduction to Online Membership here.

An informational booklet concerning the Michigan activities is available here.

Visit www.kofc.org/joinus to learn more about the many benefits of membership in the Knights of Columbus. For information about Michigan State Council activities, visit www.mikofc.org, and for K of C Supreme Council national and international activities, visit www.kofc.org.

For a complete discription og the Online program read this Supreme article here.

To view a great article on e-membership from Knightline 5-18 click here.

MICHIGAN STATE COUNCIL CONTACTS

These directors and coordinators can provide additional information about E-membership:

  Doug Kokot, State E-Membership Director d.kokot@mikofc.org  616-891-6922

  Dennis Schneider, Young Adult Coordinator d.schneider@mikofc.org

  James Kraus, State Membership Director, j.kraus@mikofc.org

  William LeVeque, State Program Director, w.leveque@mikofc.org

  For further information about E-membership go to: www.kofc.org/joinus 

 A complete description of the Online Membership progam can be found on this link.

To view a great article about E Membership in the Mich Catholic Click on the logo.

By: William Leveque, Sr. - Sun, Oct 7, 2018 7:30 PM

By: Gary Merritt - Sun, Sep 30, 2018 7:30 PM

Michigan State Council K of C Agenda

 Thursday January 17, 2019

                  Departs: Richard Council #788 - 5300 N. Grand River, Lansing MI 48906 - 5:00 pm

Thursday January 17, 2019

                  Departs:  Monaghan Council #2690 - 19801 Farmington Rd. Livonia MI 48152 - 6:30 pm

Friday January 18, 2019

                  Arrive:  Basilica, Washington D.C.:  7:30 am Mass

Friday January 18, 2019

                  Meet:  March staging area:  11:30 am

After March: 

                 Depart for Hilton Double Tree, 8727 Colesville Rd Silver Spring, MD 20910

Saturday January 19, 2019

                 Transportation (NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE) to the Tour of St. John Paul ll Shrine at 2:00 pm   along with Holy Mass at 4:00 pm

Cost for Hilton Double Tree:  $99.00 per room per night plus tax (KING ROOM ONLY)

                                                 Reservations:  Call Hilton Double Tree 1-800-560-7753

Request group code: MIK Rooms reserved under Michigan Knights of Columbus

Place room reservations on your credit card

                                               Cost of Bus:  $150.00 per person                                                                               

Helpful information for your convenience: https://marchforlife.org

http://marchforlife.org/6-tips-from-a-local-for-riding metro                                                                                            

Sunday January 20, 2019

              Depart: Hilton Double Tree:  8:00 am.

Estimated Arrival:  Livonia – 6:30 pm.  Lansing – 8:00 pm.

Make check for bus payable to:

Michigan State Knights of Columbus

Mail to: Tim & Cindy Donovan 4074 Cemetery Rd. Fowlerville, MI 48836

Phone Inquiries:  517-214-5120 or 763-5621 Email:  mailto:t.donovan@mikofc.org

Deadline for Reservations:  DECEMBER 18, 2018

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Sep 25, 2018 7:30 PM

Wednesday September 19th, 2018 marked the dedication of the 49th Ultrasound Machine in Michigan.

Fr. Simon Manjooran began the ceremony with an opening prayer & blessing the Ultrasound machine which took place at Positive Options Center in Allegan.

In attendance, District Deputy James Pitsch, Council #2515 GK Matt Heusser, Faithful Navigator Rich VanEizenga, Positive Options Center Director Christina Madison, Executive Director Carolyn Doyle along with Board Vice President Steve Fredericks and staff and Brother Knights from Allegan Council #2515. Others in attendance and pictured is retired priest Fr. Don Klingler and MI K of C Life Director Tim Donovan.

Executive Director Carolyn Doyle communicated the importance of this Ultrasound Machine while thanking the Knights of Columbus for their generosity and commitment to Protecting the Unborn. Positive Options Center Director Christina Madison also thanked the Knights of Columbus for their overwhelming generosity that has and will continue to change the hearts and minds of those facing difficult decisions. Fr. Don Klingler concluded the day’s festivities by leading us in a very inspirational closing prayer.

Many thanks to all who participated and donated that may not be mentioned, please know that without all of you none of this would be possible.

Let us not forget Supreme Knights of Columbus for their matching funds program which has reached 950 Life Saving Ultrasound Machines Order wide.

 God bless, Tim & Cindy Donovan

Pro Life Chair Couple Michigan State Council Knights of Columbus 

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Sep 18, 2018 7:30 PM

In November of each year, there is a Memorial Mass hosted by the Knights of Columbus Detroit Archdiocesan Vocation League (DAVL).    This Mass is in remembrance of the members of the Knights of Columbus, their spouses, families & friends who have been called to be with God the Father. This year’s Memorial Mass will be held at the Sacred Heart Major Seminary on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. The Seminary is located at 2701 Chicago Blvd. in Detroit.

The Memorial Mass is open to all Knights of Columbus members, their families & friends. Also attending are the Priests and Seminarians of Sacred Heart Major Seminary.  Following the Mass, everyone is invited to attend breakfast and a short program. The seminarians who are not on assignment that day are also invited to share breakfast with us.

This is a great way to experience the seminarians, their backgrounds and their experiences while attending the Seminary, as well as to follow their call to the religious life. A free will donation of $10.00 per person is suggested.

We pray that you will be able to schedule time to join us in this special Mass in remembrance for those who have gone before us. If you are interested in attending the breakfast, please RSVP by Friday, October 25th to Robert Garstka at 586- 484-0781 or by email at rjgars@comcast.net.

Names for the memorial plaque can be obtained by contacting Robert Garstka.  Plaques start at $25.00 per line to a maximum of 4 lines for $100.00.  An application for Memorial Plaques is linked below.

Michigan Knights of Columbus

Detroit Archdiocesan Vocation League

Memorial Plaque

A beautiful and lasting rememberence is to have your loved one enrolled in the Knights of Columbus Vocations Committee Memorial Society Plaque, which now hangs in the Chapel of Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. The application process is open until October 19, 2018. The application may be opened here; Memorial Mass Plaque Application.

William H. Chasse                                     Deacon Wayne Slomiany

State Deputy                                            Evangilazation/Vocations Director

Jeff Gapczynski                                         Deacon David G. Zygmontowicz

DAVL Chairman                                         Evangilazation/Vocations Director

Bob Garstka

DAVL Memorial Mass Chairman

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Sep 18, 2018 7:30 PM

Visit 25 Colleges and Universities in One Evening

High School Juniors, Seniors and Parents-Please Join Us!

 2018 Knights of Columbus Catholic College Night

Tuesday September 18, 2018    4:30 – 8:30 P. M.

Madonna University

 36600 Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, MI  48150

 Spend a few hours with over 25 Catholic Colleges and Universities from the Midwest

that will be displaying and answering questions about their

Catholic Institutions

In addition, there will be seminars on the

 New Federal Government FAFSA process,

 Finding the right Scholarship and Grants

 Won’t you please join us?

 Free parking and admission.  FREE PIZZA!

 For more information and registration please visit;

 www.catholiccollegenight.org   

Registration not required but appreciated.

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Sep 14, 2018 7:30 PM

Wednesday September 5th, 2018 marked the dedication for the 48th Ultrasound Machine in Michigan. Pastor Dan Grams began the ceremony with an opening prayer & blessing the Ultrasound machine which took place at CareNet Pregnancy Center in Berkley.

n attendance, District Deputy Alex Dominique and wife Shari, Council #5452 GK Todd Trudell & DGK Tom Gray, Council #5452 Life Director Paul Kowalski, Executive Director Laura Farrugia along with many of the CareNet Board and staff as well as many of our Brother Knights from Fr. Baumgartner Council #5452. Others in attendance and pictured are Board President Diane Fueslein and MI K of C Pro Life Chair Couple Tim & Cindy Donovan.

Executive Director Laura Farrugia communicated the importance of this Ultrasound Machine while thanking the Knights of Columbus for their generosity and commitment of Protecting the Unborn. CareNet Board President Diane Fueslein also thanked the Knights of Columbus for their overwhelming generosity that has and will continue to change the hearts and minds of those facing difficult decisions.

Many thanks to all who participated and donated that may not be mentioned, please know that without all of you none of this would be possible.

Let us not forget Supreme Knights of Columbus for their matching funds program which has reached 950 Life Saving Ultrasound Machines Order wide.

God bless,

Tim & Cindy Donovan Pro Life Chair Couple          

Michigan State Council Knights of Columbus 

By: Gary Merritt - Thu, Sep 13, 2018 7:30 PM

The Installation of State Council Officers and District Deputies Ceremonial should always be held after Mass in conjunction with the Annual Organizational Meeting of District Deputies. The State Deputy and the State Chaplain shall invite the Ordinary of the Diocese to preside at the Installation Mass. If he accepts, the Bishop should be afforded the opportunity to say the opening prayer, bless the jewels of office, and install the State Chaplain. If the Bishop does not accept, the State Chaplain shall say the opening prayer, bless the jewels and the State Deputy shall install and invest the State Chaplain. Should the State Chaplain be a bishop, he can decide who should say the Mass; he should in all instances say the opening prayer and bless the jewels of office at the Installation Ceremonial, and the State Deputy will invest the Bishop with the Jewel of Office.

The Installation of State Leadership of Michigan for the Fraternal Year 2018/2019 occurred after Mass at St. Gerard Parish in Lansing on September 8, 2018. Bishop Boyea of Lansing celebrated Mass along with concelebrants Bishop Raica of Gaylord,  Bishop Hanchon and Bishop Robert Fisher of Detroit, Rv. John Klein and our State Chaplain Fr. Paul Ericson. Our Diocesan Chaplains were also in attendance.

The State Deputy William Chasse addressed and instructed all before the Installation began.

Bishop Boyea blessed the jewels and all Chaplains, District Deputies, State, Regional and Diocesan Directors were installed beginning with the State Chaplain.

Although the State Deputy was installed by the Supreme Knight Carl Anderson in New Haven, Beth Chasse formally draped the State Deputy jewel around the leader of the Michigan Jurisdiction.

The festivities then moved to the Lansing Convention Center for dinner and program which included the passing of the ships wheel from the home council of the IPSD Ken Unterbrink, #3092 to the SDs council, #788.

O Heavenly Father, aid us to be the finest example of complete dedication to the practice of Christian principles, as was our venerable founder Father Michael J. McGivney, and to conduct ourselves at all times so as to reflect your holy will. We pray that, with the help of Your grace and guidance, the understanding and wisdom of these leaders will be such, that the coming months of this fraternal year will see our members as men united in action, generous with their time and talents for Your greater glory and the well-being of all mankind. May Your name be blessed and Your Will be done on earth as it in heaven. From the opening prayer of the Installation of State Officers.

Worthy State Officers and District Deputies: We have been chosen to guide the destiny of the State Council during this fraternal year. Our duties will be many and, perhaps at times, trying and difficult. We will be held directly responsible for every aspect of the duties which our office demands. The health and welfare of our jurisdiction is dependent upon how we carry out these duties. Only through our dedication can we build a strong and bright future for our jurisdiction and for our Order. Our Brothers have demonstrated their confidence that we are capable of outstanding leadership. Let us prove that they were correct! From the SD Address in the Installation of State Officers.

By: Gary Merritt - Mon, Sep 10, 2018 7:30 PM

By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Sep 4, 2018 7:30 PM