By: Gary Merritt - Wed, Mar 18, 2020 7:30 PM

The State Spelling Bee was held on Sunday March 8th in Essexville, hosted by Fr. Van Rooy Council #2740. The winners and runners-up from the previously held diocesan spelling bees competed for the state championship.  All the contestants performed extremely well, and it was only after many rounds of competition that our winners and runners-up were determined.

In the Grade 7-9 Division: Winner:  Brendan Pawlicki from Shelby Township Runner Up;  Savana Ruggenbuck from Harbor Beach   In the Grade 4-6 Division: Winner:  Jeveesh Prabaharan from Cass City Runner Up:  Peyton Ruggenbuck from Harbor Beach

Many people helped with this year’s bee. Thanks to pronouncers Rose Marie Rowley and District Deputy Ken Warzybok. Also thanks to those who served as judges or at registration, including State Raffle Director Kevin Rowley, Detroit Program Director Paul Palka, Saginaw Program Director Ray Gehlman, Saginaw Membership Director Willaim Learman, Gaylor Program Director Philip Parker, Lansing Program Director Dean Hayward, Grand Rapids Program Director Ken Skonecki and Lady Deb. Special thanks to State Advocate Barry Borsenik for attending and addressing the assembled participants and families.

Thank you, Michael Haughey 

State Youth Activities Director

586-873-9234

By: Gary Merritt - Sat, Mar 14, 2020 7:30 PM

	Age 8-10 state winner is Valeria Delgado from Sturgis.  Valeria's entry was submitted by Deacon Jerry Mix Council #2508 in Sturgis.
	Age 5-7 state winner is Dylen Papke from Waterford.  Dylen's entry was submitted by John XXIII Council #5436 in Waterford.
	Age 11-14 state winner is Sophia Feldpausch from Byron Township. Sophia's entry was submitted by San Sebastian Council #14642 in Byron Center.

By: Gary Merritt - Sat, Mar 14, 2020 7:30 PM

The State Youth Free Throw Contest scheduled for Sunday March 15 has been CANCELLED!

Will let you know when we have a plan in place to reschedule, no information at this point.

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Mar 13, 2020 7:30 PM

Congratulations

Listed below are the Michigan winners and runners up for the 2020 Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest.  This year's theme was "Discuss the meaning of Virtue and how you live and embody the Virtue of Charity."  Many fine submissions were received from throughout the state.

12th Grade Winner is Noah Bock from Temperance. His entry was submitted by council #8902.

12th Grade Runner Up is Hannah Klatzke from Sterling Heights. Her entry was submitted by council #13983.

11th Grade Winner is Madeline Jane Battie from Mount Clemens. Her entry was submitted by council #13983'

11th Grade Runner Up is Liam Regan from Grand Rapids. His entry was submitted by council #13641.

10th Grade Winner is Gianna Dugan from Grand Rapids. Her entry was submitted by council #13641.

10th Grade Runner Up is Alexis Jordan from Washington. Her entry was submitted by council #13983.

9th Grade Winner is Annaliese Heath from Chesterfield. Her entry was submitted by council #13983.

9th Grade Runner Up is Sam Blouw from Hudsonville. His entry was submitted by council #13641

8th Grade Winner is Gwendolyn Block from St. Clair Shores. Her entry was submitted by council #3725.

8th Grade Runner Up is Samantha Dick from Grand Rapids. Her entry was submitted by council #4362.

These essays have been submitted to Supreme Council for consideration in the International Level Competition.  Each of these winners and runners up will receive a certificate and gift card.  Great work from all of those that entered!

Michael Haughey m.haughey@mikofc.org

State Youth Activities Director

(586)873-9234

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By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Feb 28, 2020 3:30 AM

 Into the Breach

The Knights of Columbus has produced a 12-episode video series inspired by the Apostolic Exhortation, “Into the Breach” written by Bishop Olmsted of Phoenix. Each episode features a man’s personal story and major Catholic figures such as Dr. Scott Hahn, Fr. Mike Schmitz, former NFL player Matt Birk, FOCUS founder Curtis Martin and others who break down and explore the virtues of Catholic masculinity.

Why are you here? To know God. To love God. To serve God.

If you are a man, you are called to share the faith. You are called to live the faith.

Step into the breach this Lent to strive nobly and discover your role as a Catholic man in today’s world.

To view the breach video series trailer click the logo HERE

By: Gary Merritt - Thu, Feb 27, 2020 3:30 AM

2020 Building A Legacy Catholic Men's Conference CANCELLED!

Man up! Make THIS the year you go to your first (or 15th!) Building A Legacy/KEPHA Catholic Men’s conference. You won’t regret it. The speaker lineup is top-notch: Matt Fradd, Fr. Leo Patalinghug and Jesse Romero—men on fire for Christ. Our own Bishop Walkowiak will be there to celebrate Mass too. Saturday, March 14, 2020 at West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids. Find more details and registration at buildingalegacy.org. Bring your sons (13 and older), fathers, uncles, friends. Give God this one day and see what He can do in your life!

Worthy Brother Knights,

I would like to extend a personal invitation to all my brother Knights, your families and your male friends. I have attended this conference in the past. Always a great day to strengthen your faith. We all are pulled in every direction. Please take a day to enjoy our faith together. Come and listen to some great speakers. Bishop David Walkowiak will be there to celebrate Mass with us. There are still tickets left, buy your ticket before February 28 to save $10.00. We don’t want Bishop David Walkowiak to walk into event a see empty seats. Please get this message out to everyone you know. Please wear a Knights of Columbus shirt to the event to show other men at conference how many of us are Knights.

Martin Brown Grand Rapids Diocesan Membership Director

To download a flyer of the event click here.

 Ticket Prices CANCELLED!

 Men (Age 23+) $38.00  -  Student (Age 13-22)  $20.00  -

Family $20.00  Minimum purchase of 4 tickets. (intended for families with multiple dependents attending)

The early registration deadline is February 28, 2020. Ticket prices increase $10.00 after deadline.

Click here for Tickets: https://www.buildingalegacy.org/registration.html