As we prepare to celebrate All Saints Day on Sunday, November 1, our Worthy State Deputy Charlie McCuen has recorded a special video message for every Brother Knight and every family across Michigan.
Charlie reminds us that holiness is closer than we think. "The saints weren't perfect people with extraordinary talents," he says. "They were ordinary men and women who said yes to God in everyday moments of life."
That is exactly what Michigan Knights do every single day. As Charlie puts it, "We feed the hungry. We honor our veterans. We support our priests and seminarians. We protect the unborn and strengthen families. We show up when our neighbors need help."
"None of us is asked to be perfect," Charlie says. We are simply asked to be faithful, living charity, unity and fraternity "right where we are."
Charlie also has an invitation for all of us this week. Think of a Knight in your council or parish who lives his faith that way, and share one thing he does that inspires you. Post it on social media and tag him, or simply tell him and your council at your next meeting. In Charlie's words, "Let's celebrate the ordinary saints among us."
On this Solemnity, let us give thanks for all the holy men and women in heaven, ask for their prayers, and follow the example of the many faithful Brother Knights, Ladies and families who serve so generously in our parishes and communities.
"Because when Catholic men stand together in faith and service, the Church grows stronger, and so does Michigan."
The Michigan Knights of Columbus ask all Brother Knights and their families to pray for the repose of the soul of Maralene M. Brothers, wife of Former District Deputy and Past Grand Knight John Brothers of Msgr Kromenaker Council 2251 in St Clair. Maralene passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the age of 71. The news was shared with the State Council by Worthy Vice Supreme Master Walter Winkle.
Maralene and John were married for 43 years. She was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Anchorville and served for many years as the Religious Education secretary at St Mary Catholic Church in St Clair, where she treasured the friendships she built.
Please keep Brother John, their daughters Elizabeth and Mary and their families, her grandchildren, her brother and sister, and all who loved her in your prayers.
Visitation: Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:00 AM, before Mass Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 9764 Dixie Hwy Anchorville (Ira Township), MI 48023
A private family interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery will follow. Memorials may be made according to the family’s wishes. Her full obituary is available from Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
On behalf of the Michigan State Council, we wish every Brother Knight, his Lady and their families a safe and happy Halloween this Saturday, October 31.
Halloween takes its name from All Hallows’ Eve, the vigil of All Saints Day. This year the Solemnity of All Saints falls on Sunday, November 1, followed by All Souls Day on Monday, November 2. As we enjoy the fun of the evening, let us also remember the saints who have gone before us and pray for the souls of our faithful departed, including our deceased Brother Knights.
Many of our councils host Trunk or Treats and other family events around Halloween. Thank you to every Brother Knight who gives his time to make these evenings fun and safe for the children of our parishes and communities.
A few simple tips can help keep the night safe for everyone. Add reflective tape or carry flashlights or glow sticks so trick-or-treaters can be seen after dark. Make sure young children are always accompanied by an adult, and older children go out in groups on a planned route. Check all treats at home before anyone eats them, and set aside anything unwrapped or that looks tampered with. Drivers, please slow down in neighborhoods and watch carefully for children crossing between parked cars.
All Saints, pray for us. Have a safe and blessed Halloween. Vivat Jesus!
Fr. Alfred Saylor Council 3774 in Allen Park has named its Family of the Month and Knight of the Month for October 2026, and thanked two brother Knights for their hard work.
The October Family of the Month is Patrick and Marianne Delaney. Patrick has been a Knight for about three years and recently accepted a leadership role as council Guard. For several years, the Delaneys have organized and run Wrestling in the Park, an event that brings families and the community together. They also give their time and talents to their parish, St Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Allen Park.
The October Knight of the Month is Past Grand Knight Joseph J. Martinez. Joseph served as Grand Knight during the COVID-19 pandemic and now serves as Deputy Grand Knight and Program Director. He has also been the council's Entertainment Director for more than a decade.
The council also gave a well-deserved thank you to Tim Danilowicz and Tom Stevens, who spent more than five hours of their own time cleaning up and repairing leaky roofs at both the Council and the Hall. They were presented with a Certificate of Appreciation.
Giuseppe Anthony Lalli shared the news with the council's Facebook group. Congratulations to all of this month's honorees!
Fr. Alfred Saylor Council 3774 brought the Halloween fun to Allen Park on Saturday, October 24, with its 2026 Trunk or Treat. Brother Knights, families and volunteers lined up decorated trunks, handed out plenty of candy and welcomed families from the community, many of them in costume, for an afternoon and evening of family-friendly fun.
Giant inflatables, a decorated bucket truck, a "Great Pumpkin" trunk, a football-themed trunk and a welcome tent with music helped set the scene as families made their way down the line.
The council sent a huge thank you to everyone who helped make the night such a success: "Thank you to all of our Brother Knights, families, volunteers, supporters, and everyone who came out to celebrate with us. Your support helps our council continue bringing fun, family-friendly events to our community."
From all of us at Fr. Alfred Saylor Council 3774, have a happy, fun and safe Halloween!
Sir Knights of Assembly 2696 recently honored the men and women of the Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety Department.
At the Grosse Pointe Woods City Council meeting on Monday, September 14, Faithful Navigator Tim Berkesch, joined by John Ricci of St Paul on the Lake, presented a Knights of Columbus resolution supporting first responders, along with commemorative challenge coins the Knights had made for the department.
"We developed a commemorative coin which will be given to each member of the public safety team," Berkesch said. "We saw it fitting this year with the 250th anniversary of the country and the 25th anniversary of 9/11. We need to recognize these people as much as we can."
The resolution expresses the Knights' "deep appreciation and continued solidarity with all first responders" and their appreciation for "the families of first responders who provide critical support to their loved ones as they bravely confront the risks associated with their service." The Knights also committed to praying for "the health and safety of all first responders."
"I'm very pleased that the Knights of Columbus have offered these coins to our first responders. Nobody deserves it more than our first responders," said Mayor Arthur Bryant. Public Safety Director John Kosanke added, "We appreciate the Knights of Columbus' kind gesture."
Assembly 2696 represents Sir Knights from Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish in Grosse Pointe Woods and St Paul on the Lake Parish in Grosse Pointe Farms.
Read the full story by K. Michelle Moran at C&G News.
On Saturday, October 24, St John Neumann Council 16169 in Canton held an exemplification, welcoming two new men into the Knights of Columbus.
With these two new brothers, the council has brought in 15 new members so far this year and has reached its membership goal for Star Council. As District Deputy Dan Timmerman put it, it is now "Onward toward double star."
Congratulations to the officers and members of Council 16169, and welcome to our newest Brother Knights!
Rain fell all day, but it could not dampen the fun at the Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge for the Lansing South region of the Diocese of Lansing in September. The competition moved into the dry, warm gym at Christ the King in Ann Arbor, and the players and their families kept right on going.
The Soccer Challenge is a Knights of Columbus youth program for boys and girls ages 9 to 14. Players take turns at penalty kicks to show off the most important skill in soccer, shooting accuracy, and the top scorers move on to the next level of competition.
There were snacks for everyone and plenty of cheering as each player stepped up and took a turn scoring. When the last kick was taken, eight players had earned a place in the state competition: Brady LeClair, Amelia Baltodano, DJ Baisden, Chanel Carter, Elisa Galazka, Keira Mackmiller, Max Jeffrey and Mateo Mercado.
"Great job, the kids look like they had fun and are proud of their trophies!" said State Deputy Charles E. McCuen III.
Congratulations to all eight players who earned a spot at the state competition! Thank you to Diocesan Program Director Kelly Donnellon and to all the volunteers who helped make this event great.
Youth programs like the Soccer Challenge are one way Knights of Columbus councils serve families in their parishes and communities. The Knights of Columbus welcomes practical Catholic men to join in a brotherhood of faith, charity, unity and fraternity. Men interested in joining are encouraged to contact their local council.
Submitted by Kelly Donnellon, Diocesan Program Director, Lansing South.
Sir Knights of the Fourth Degree brought a proud moment of patriotism to Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School's Homecoming game on Saturday, September 26, as a Color Corps presented the Colors at East China Stadium in Marine City.
The Color Corps was made up of Sir Knights from three area assemblies: St Mary of the Lake Assembly #2804 of Ira Township, Fr John R. Hogan Assembly #2521 of Port Huron, and Richmond Assembly #480. In full Fourth Degree regalia, the Sir Knights carried the American flag onto the field and stood at attention alongside the marching band as the football team stood in line on the field.
Presenting the Colors at a Catholic school's Homecoming is a fitting way for the Knights of Columbus to honor both God and country, and to show students, families and fans what faith-filled patriotism looks like. Thank you to the Sir Knights of Assemblies #2804, #2521 and #480 for serving together and representing the Order so well in front of the Cardinal Mooney community.
If you are a Knight who wants to serve as a visible witness of patriotism in your community, consider joining the Fourth Degree. Not yet a Knight? Join the Knights of Columbus today at kofc.org/join.
In this Sunday's readings, we hear the two greatest commandments: to love God and to love our neighbor. But we also learn that love is not just a feeling or emotion but an action verb. To love our neighbor requires us to go out into the world and do something, as we'll discuss in this week's Dad Talk. Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad
