By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Dec 17, 2019 3:30 AM

NOVENA FOR LIFE   The protection of life is a sustained prayer intention of the Church, and in particular of the Knights of Columbus. Knights remain firmly committed to defending the right to life of every human being – from the moment of conception to natural death. To commemorate and bolster this important cause, councils will promote a novena, nine days of sustained prayer, to build up a culture of life in our parishes, homes and wider community.   For info. explaining the program click here.   To open an editable flyer for the novena click here.   To order flyers click here.

By: Gary Merritt - Sat, Dec 14, 2019 3:30 AM

Here's our State Travelling team after Mass before the Marquette Diocesan meeting in Gwinn

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Dec 13, 2019 3:30 AM

Novena to begin on Dec 4. For a printable version click here.

For more resources from America needs Fatima click Memorare of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Memorare of Our Lady of Guadalupe  (to be prayed each day)

Remember, O most gracious Virgin of Guadalupe, that in your heavenly apparitions on the mount of Tepeyac, you promised to show your compassion and pity towards all who, loving and trusting you, seek your help and call upon you in their necessities and afflictions. You promised to hear our supplications, to dry our tears, and to give us consolation and relief.

Never has it been known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, we fly to you, O Mary, ever-Virgin Mother of the true God! Though grieving under the weight of our sins, we come to prostrate ourselves before you. We fully trust that, standing beneath your shadow and protection, nothing will trouble or afflict us, nor do we need to fear illness or misfortune, or any other sorrow.

O Virgin of Guadalupe, you want to remain with us through your admirable Image, you who are our Mother, our health, and our life. Placing ourselves beneath your maternal gaze, and having recourse to you in all our necessities, we need do nothing more.

O, Holy Mother of God, despise not our petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer us. Amen

First Day - December 4

 Dearest Lady of Guadalupe, fruitful Mother of holiness, teach me your ways of gentleness and strength. Hear my humble prayer offered with heartfelt confidence to beg this favor...

(Here mention your requests)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be and Memorare of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Second Day - December 5

O Mary conceived without sin, I come to your throne of grace to share the fervent devotion of your faithful children who call upon you under the glorious title of Guadalupe. Obtain for me a lively faith to do your Son’s holy will always: May His will be done on earth as it is in heaven...

(Here mention your requests)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be and Memorare of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Third Day - December 6

O Mary, most sorrowful, whose Immaculate Heart, was pierced by seven swords of grief, help me to walk valiantly amid the sharp thorns strewn across my pathway. Obtain for me the strength to be a true imitator of you. This I ask you, my dear Mother...

(Here mention your requests)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be and Memorare of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Fourth Day - December 7

Dearest Mother of Guadalupe, I beg you for a fortified will to imitate your divine Son’s charity, to always seek the good of others in need. Grant me this, I humbly ask of you...

(Here mention your requests)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be and Memorare of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Fifth Day - December 8

O most holy Mother, I beg you to obtain for me the pardon of all my sins, abundant graces to serve your Son more faithfully from now on, and lastly, the grace to praise Him with you forever in heaven...

(Here mention your requests)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be and Memorare of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Sixth Day - December 9

Mary, Mother of vocations, we beg you to multiply priestly vocations and fill the earth with religious houses which will be light and warmth for the world, and safety in stormy nights. Beg your Son to send us many holy priests and religious. This we ask of you, O Mother...

(Here mention your requests)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be and Memorare of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Seventh Day - December 10

O Lady of Guadalupe, we beg you that parents live a holy life and educate their children in accordance with the true Catholic faith; that children obey and follow the directions of their parents; and that all members of the family pray and worship together. This we ask of you, O Mother...

(Here mention your requests)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be and Memorare of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Eighth Day - December 11

O Lady of Guadalupe, with my heart full of the most sincere veneration, I prostrate myself before you, O Mother, to ask you to obtain for me the grace to fulfil the duties of my state in life with faithfulness and constancy...

(Here mention your requests)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be and Memorare of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Ninth Day - December 12 - Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

O God, you have been pleased to bestow upon us unceasing favors by having placed us under the special protection of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary. Grant us, your humble servants, who rejoice in honoring her today upon earth, the happiness of seeing her face to face in heaven...

(Here mention your requests)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be and Memorare of Our Lady of Guadalupe

By: Gary Merritt - Mon, Dec 9, 2019 3:30 AM

In the spirit of charity, the principle of our Order, with your voluntary contributions the   Take “10” for Charities Program of the Michigan Charities Fund has continued to grow as a State Council resource for those in need.  Since its inception in 1977 the Take “5” Program, now the “10” for Charites Program of the Michigan Charities Fund has been able to help many charities, listed below are a few of them.

   A $10.00 contribution by each of the approximately 66,000 Michigan Knights would give the Michigan Charities Fund $ 660,000.00 to distribute. Just think of the good that we could do if each member gave his fair share.

   We need your support! Please include $10.00 or more with your dues payment or send a separate check payable to your local council. (Write “10” for Charities Program) on the memo line. Your Financial Secretary will send the total ”10” for Charities Program contributions to the State Secretary.

   Working together as a team of 66,000 we can be a tremendous force of support for those who truly need us. Please do what you can. We thank you in advance for your help to help others. Vivat Jesus!

Attention Worthy Financial Secretaries,

   As the council, annual dues billing season approaches please insure the list of charities which receive support from the State Council is distributed with your billings.

   For those councils that bill manually by hard mail it is easy. Just insert the slip listing the charities provided by the State through your District Deputy into the billing envelope.

   For councils that bill electronically we need you to make an extra step and either mail the slip separately or add as an e-mail attachment to your members.

   A copy of the slip which you may attach to your e-billing is found on our website under Resources/Forms/Council Forms and is linked here. 

    The promotion of the “10” for Charities Program by distribution of the slip is essential for the funding of our charities program.

 Thanks for your cooperation.  Any questions may be directed to:

 William J. Walsh PSD Director “10” for Charity Program - Michigan Charities Fund. 517-629-9273

By: Gary Merritt - Mon, Dec 9, 2019 3:30 AM

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?

That means you will receive all the benefits of an online member for only $15.00 for your first year! Just enter the code MIKOFC upon completion of the online admission process.  

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

To view some Supreme videos of what our members are doing click 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 description of the Online program read this Supreme article here.

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

These State Directors will be able to provide additional information about E-membership:

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

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

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

By: Gary Merritt - Mon, Dec 9, 2019 3:30 AM

By: Gary Merritt - Thu, Nov 14, 2019 3:30 AM

BREAKING: Archbishop Vigneron

elected vice president of U.S. bishops conference.

 Detroit archbishop to serve alongside Los Angeles Archbishop Gomez, who is elected president during bishops' fall assembly on November 12.

To view the entire article from Detroit Catholic Daily Digest click here.

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Nov 8, 2019 3:30 AM

Coats for Kids is an Order-wide program began in 2009 by the Supreme Council. It’s designed to provide warmth to children in need during the winter months. Since the program’s inception, nearly half a million new coats have been distributed in the United States and Canada.

Knights of Columbus across North America collect donations from council members and purchase the new winter coats at a discount rate from the Supreme Council. Local councils then distribute the coats in their communities.

This year, about 50 Michigan councils are signed up to participate, with over 400 volunteers statewide, according to Bill Leveque, State Program Director. “The reception of it has been overwhelming,” Leveque said. “The Center for Hope in Flint expressed a need for about 600 coats, and we gave over 900 coats to another local church last week in Plymouth. It’s been a great response from the communities, and the smiles on the kids’ face when they pick out a coat is amazing.”   The State Council provided several hundred coats for distribution by local councils joining together in District & Diocesan give-away dates. From Detroit to Grand Rapids to Muskegon, Directors, District Deputies and council members determined central points where the need was the greatest for these events.   The annual totals of the give-away program reach record levels yearly because the need continues to grow. The State Council realizes this so the program will continue at the local level with their assistance until the allotment of coats is depleted.

Over 700 coats were donated in a couple of hours on a Saturday in Detroit. In Grand Rapids on another Saturday over 200 were given away directly to children, with another 180 donated to charitable agencies for distribution to those they determine in need. On an evening in Muskegon 269 coats were given to children in 3 hours.

The total number of coats given away this year cannot be determined at this time because many local councils organize this program independently and promote the schedule dates through local media and parish bulletins as well as social media. But we expect another record year. As State Program Director Bill says, “the smiles on the kids’ face when they pick out a coat is amazing.”

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Nov 1, 2019 7:30 PM

Wednesday October 30, 2019 marked the dedication for the 58th Knights of Columbus sponsored Ultrasound Machine in Michigan which took place at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church in Eastpointe for ICU Birth Choice Mobile Unit & the Ultrasound Machine.

Fr. Eric Fedewa Pastor of St. Basil and Board member provided the opening prayer and blessed the mobile unit and the Ultrasound machine. 

In attendance, District Deputy Howard Weathington who also drives the mobile unit along with driver Emanuel Lughermo, District Deputy Joe Brenner, Council #15967 GK Dan Torres & William King representing the sponsoring Council, Birth Choice Services founder Shannon Wygant, ICU Birth Choice Board President Ken Gabriel, Archdiocese of Detroit Pro Life Coordinator Kathleen Wilson and husband James Wilson Board Member, Brad & Jesi Smith from Save the 1, along with Lana Mangiapane MI Republican Party, James Mangiapane, friends, and Brother Knights & ladies from neighboring Councils. Others in attendance, State Council State Warden Charles McCuen lll, and MI K of C Pro Life Chair Couple Tim & Cindy Donovan.

Sponsoring Council: St. Daniel #15967 along with the help of neighboring Councils #14883, #6824, #5436 & Assembly #0477.

 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.

And last but far from least, let us not forget Supreme Council Knights of Columbus for their matching funds program which has surpassed its original goal of 1,000 Life Saving Ultrasound Machines Order wide. 

God bless,

 Tim & Cindy Donovan Pro Life Chair Couple                                               

Michigan State Council

Knights of Columbus                                                                                                               

To view a list of locations of the KC ultrasounds click here.

By: Gary Merritt - Thu, Oct 17, 2019 7:30 PM

Annual fall classic will feature full slate of games this weekend, with championship played a week later at Eastern Michigan University.

DETROIT — Ford Field, the home of the Detroit Lions, will become the home of the Catholic High School League on Saturday, Oct. 19, for a full day of football and special tributes.

Prep Bowl XLVII will feature CYO football in the morning and high school football in the afternoon and early evening. Sprinkled in between and among the games all day long will be presentations by the Michigan Knights of Columbus — longtime sponsors of the Prep Bowl — and awards to scholar-athletes, All Catholic, All League and All Academic athletes, and junior varsity champions.