Michigan Knights of Columbus

Michigan KofC Camporee was a great success!

By: Ken Warzybok - Sun, Aug 13, 2023 8:10 AM

The Michigan Knights of Columbus Summer Camporee 2023 was a great success! Brother Knights and their families had an amazing time at Macosta Pines Campground in Morley, MI.

Kudos to our Chief of Fraternal Activities, Michael Kozakiewicz, for organizing such a well-planned and enjoyable weekend.

Wishing everyone a safe journey back home!

Couple credits Blessed McGivney with saving husband from COVID

By: Ken Warzybok - Sun, Aug 13, 2023 7:37 AM

August 13th is the Feast of Blessed Michael McGivney

COUPLE CREDITS BLESSED McGIVNEY FOR SAVING HUSBAND FROM COVID-19

THOMASTON, Conn. (CNS) — It’s miraculous Joseph and Megan Hermosillo were able to walk across the Thomaston Opera House stage together Aug. 13.

Along with their six children, ages 2-12, the couple from Frederick, Maryland, was invited to provide testimony for pilgrims following “In the Footsteps of Blessed Michael McGivney,” a tour sponsored by the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center of the Knights of Columbus in New Haven.

Read the full article here

Rosary at the Summer 2023 Camporee

By: Ken Warzybok - Fri, Aug 11, 2023 9:56 PM

Our Worthy State Deputy and First Lady Julie watch and join in prayer as State Chaplain Father Aidan Logan leads the Friday evening rosary around a campfire at the Michigan Knights of Columbus Camporee event.

Many camper Brother Knights and families were in attendance and gathered together in prayer.

Michigan's 88th Ultrasound machine dedicated!

By: James Highfield - Tue, Aug 8, 2023 1:48 PM

GK 15439 Tim Harding introduced Bishop Emeritus Paul Bradley to do the blessing of the mobile ultrasound machine for Alternatives in Kalamazoo on Monday afternoon (8/7).

Other Knights present were council members and Msgr Hazard, Life Director Ed Strach, Livingston County Ultrasound Director Tim Donovan, Ultrasound Co-ordinator Bob Smith, Faith Director Bob Bagley, KDMD Nick Zafer, and SDRR Jim Highfield.

This was the 88th placement in Michigan!

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2022/2023 a record year for Michigan!

By: Paul J. Palka - Mon, Aug 7, 2023 6:49 AM

106 Star Councils in 2022/2023 Fraternal Year. A record for Michigan!

Congratulations to all of you for this magnificent achievement!

Annual convention Mass challenges Knights of Columbus to be Eucharistic, bring Christ to others

By: Ken Warzybok - Sun, Aug 6, 2023 9:25 AM

The Knights of Columbus 141st Supreme Convention held Aug. 1-3 in Orlando gathered Knights from all over the globe at the Orlando World Center Marriott, showcasing its international reach and the "Catholic" nature of the brotherhood; encompassing men of diverse cultures, languages and continents, all held together by the same faith in Jesus Christ.

Bishop Noonan delivered a powerful message to the Knights, reminding us that the U.S. church is called in its 2022-2025 National Eucharistic Revival "to celebrate the sacredness, the beauty and the presence of Christ in the Eucharist."

The bishop pointed out that all things are in God's hands: "Jesus is the master of the harvest," and "he will separate the wheat from the weeds."

Read the full Detroit Catholic article here

Breaking news: Casey Bears are currently out of stock

By: John Hundiak - Fri, Aug 4, 2023 11:31 AM

BREAKING NEWS!!!

casey bear stock out

Due to the overwhelming demand for Casey Bears, our supply of Casey Bears has dwindled, and we are out of stock. Over the past 12 months, 80 cases have been distributed to many councils throughout the State. But don’t worry, more Casey Bears have been ordered and are expected to arrive in mid-August. If you want to order now, I will hold on to the order until the shipment arrives. When our stock has been replenished, I will let you know.

Have a Blessed Summer…

John Hundiak

State Community Director

From our State Faith Director

By: Robert Bagley - Thu, Aug 3, 2023 7:45 AM

From Your State Faith Director

Brothers & Sisters,

On July 21, 2023, my wife and I were invited to the Bi-District meeting in Posen, Michigan to give testimony and talks about veiling.

We very happily accepted the invitation and drove 4.5 hours after work to attend. We were very impressed with the turnout and felt very welcomed.

Talking about our Faith is very important to my wife, Loree, and I. We hope to help turn things around in our Church and bring it back to the way Christ had intended for us. We can cover why the Love of Mass, Orans posture, receiving Holy Communion, prayer and other experiences of our Faith Journey.

Our next stop will be in Benton Harbor on August 1st to deliver the Icon of St. Joseph. We are willing to travel to share our Faith at any of your meetings.

Vivat Jesus!

Bob Bagley

State Faith Director

Love and Pray for each other!

Opening Business session of the 141st Supreme Convention

By: Ken Warzybok - Wed, Aug 2, 2023 8:10 AM

At the opening business session of the 141st Supreme Convention, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly delivered his annual report. The Supreme Knight received a standing ovation in response to this declaration:

"Our religious liberty is under threat, and our deepest beliefs are being labeled as 'hate speech'. Let me be clear: There is nothing hateful about the sanctity of marriage, the reality of biological sex, or the humanity of the unborn child. And the Knights of Columbus will never apologize for defending the truth."

Watch the Supreme Knight's full report here

A Word of Encouragement from our State COR Meeting Program Director

By: Greg Brunson - Wed, Aug 2, 2023 7:08 AM

While attending a recent baseball game at Jimmy Johns Field in Utica, Tom Parsch & I were minding our own business, sipping our suds and enjoying some hot dogs, when we were approached by a woman who was attending the game with her husband. The Knights of Columbus logos on our shirts drew her over and she began to tell us: “I had to come over and tell you men how proud I am of what the Knights of Columbus do…”

She told us that she is not Catholic, but a member of one of those ‘feel good’ churches. She expressed to us how frustrated she is with her church, and others, for NOT standing up for LIFE and for being too willing to bury their heads in the sand when it comes to defending the unborn.

She went on to say that she sees the Knights of Columbus as a powerful force for good and that the Knights seem to be the only religious organization standing alone against the evil of the world.

The conversation was impressive and a breath of fresh air. I am sure all Knights have experienced just the opposite, as I have. For example, during walks for LIFE, we have all been given obscene hand gestures and called all manner of vile garbage while marching with “Defend LIFE” signs. It was very encouraging for Tom and I to hear someone publicly say those things to us. It was a wonderful conversation.