Councils hold join Corporate Communion
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 8:50 AM
Au Lac Council 10724 and Anchor Bay 5981 held a joint Corporate Communion at Immaculate Conception Church in Anchorville on August 28th. The Mass intention was for the deceased members of both Councils. A special thank you to Color Corps Commander and Worthy Faith Navigator of Assembly 2804, David Szczepanski, and the Color Guard members for their presence at Mass and the social gathering afterwards in the parish hall. Thank you also to Supreme Field Agent Don Wesley for speaking with everyone about the many benefits that the Knights offer to families.
The Race is On
By: Charles E. McCuen -
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 8:36 AM
Well the race is on and we are in the lead, but only by a bumper! Your hard work has made this race close and now we need our pit crew to step in and keep the machine running strong! Who wants to join our Pit Crew and celebrate in the winners circle !
St. Mary Mystical Rose Council 7561 Exemplification
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 8:29 AM
St. Mary Mystical Rose Council 7561 held an Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity on Wednesday, September 9th. The Council welcomed five new Brother Knights into the Order! This Exemplification was presided over by Grand Knight John Van Hamme, Council Chaplain Fr. Jaime Hinojos, District 123 Deputy Shaun Rapske, and the Council 7561 Exemplification Team. St. Mary Mystical Rose Council is starting off the year strong in their push for Star Council, needing only two more Knights to reach their recruiting goal!
Dad Talk - Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
By: John Bursch -
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 8:21 AM
This Sunday's first reading and Gospel reading are about letting go of grievances and forgiving others, no matter how hard it is to do that. After all, God has already forgiven us an unrepayable debt! We'll discuss what that means - and clarify how much the servant in the Gospel passage owed his master - in this week's Dad Talk. Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad
New State Forms
By: Ronald DePestel -
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 8:06 AM
We are always looking for ways to improve our reporting process. I am pleased to announce that we have created a new online form to expedite Knight of the Month submissions.
When you use this new form, your information will automatically be forwarded to State Community Director Larry Herman. Please use this form for all future submissions.
The new Knight of the Month and Year Report Form 26.09 can be found on the Michigan Knights of Columbus website under Resources → Community Support Materials.
New Supreme Family of the Month Form
All Family of the Month (FOM) entries should now be submitted using the new Family of the Month Form.
Please use this new form for all Family of the Month entries going forward. Due to ongoing issues, Do not use the Fraternal Program Report Form #10784 for Family of the Month submissions.
Please remember to continue sending your Family of the Month submissions to State Family Director Bill Corey at w.corey@mikofc.org.
Thank you for all you do for the Knights of Columbus and for the communities we serve. Together, we can continue to put our Faith in Action and make a difference in the lives of others.
Fraternally yours,
Ron DePestel
State Program Director
Build a Bed – No Child Sleeps on the Floor
By: Ronald DePestel -
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 8:05 AM
Build a Bed – No Child Sleeps on the Floor
This year, we have a new State and Supreme program: Build a Bed. This program is designed to help ensure that No Child Sleeps on the Floor.
We are partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, an organization dedicated to providing beds for children who do not have a proper place to sleep. You can find a local chapter at https://shpbeds.org/.
For more information about the Michigan Knights of Columbus Build a Bed program, please visit the State website and review the Build a Bed Program Plan 26.0.
For Councils interested in learning more about the program, Catholic Charities of Southeastern Michigan is conducting a bed-building event on October 10, 2026, at the Center for the Works of Mercy in Detroit.
I encourage you to consider joining me in putting our Faith in Action by helping ensure that No Child Sleeps on the Floor.
Fraternally yours,
Ron DePestel
State Program Director
Memorial Mass Detroit Archdiocesan Vocations League - Sunday November 8th
By: Michael Cousins -
Fri, Sep 11, 2026 7:10 AM
Memorial Mass
Detroit Archdiocesan Vocations League
Each year the Detroit Archdiocesan Vocations League with the Knights of Columbus hold a Memorial Mass at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. It is a very moving event and the name of every Brother who is being memorialized on a plaque is read aloud and also printed in the program. The Mass is attended by the State Officers, Fourth Degree Color Corps and all brother Knights and their families who wish to attend. This is followed by a brunch where we meet some of the current seminarians and future priests.
This year’s Mass is going to be held on Sunday November 8, 2026
Time: 10 am, please be seated by 9:45
Location: Sacred Heart Seminary 2701 Chicago Blvd. Detroit, 48206
Enter on Linwood south of Chicago.
If you wish to memorialize a Knight from your family or Council fill out the plaque application that can be found on the State Website:
https://mikofc.org/storage/resource-items/Jan-June%202026/DAVL%20Plaque%20Application%202026.pdf
or contact Mike Cousins: m.cousins@mikofc.org 586-610-6497
Final date for name submission is October 16, 2026!
Please mail early to make sure the application is received by Oct. 16.
Dad Talk - Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
By: John Bursch -
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 10:13 AM
It is 100% true that Jesus is loving and inclusive--something you hear from many people today. But it is equally true that Jesus wants us to repent from our sins. And if you place yourself outside the Church by violating God's commandments, Jesus will honor that choice. That's why it's so important that we, as members of the Church, call sinners to conversion. Everyone should be called to Christ; everyone should also be given the truth about the necessity of conforming their life to God's laws. This week's Sunday Mass readings emphasize that point, and so will this week's Dad Talk. Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad
District Exemplification August 27 Council 3292
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 2:42 PM
On August 27, a District 114 Exemplification was held at Council 3292, and five men joined the Knights. Two men from Council 3292 and 3 men from Council 8284. Congratulations to our new brothers!
