Congratulations to Tyler Haslem for being named the Au Lac Council Youth of the Month for August 2026! Tyler is the son of John and Beth Ann Haslem and is an 8th grade student at Marine City Middle School where he was named Mariner of the Month in 2025. He participates in theater, plays trombone in the school band, sings in the school choir and has been on the Honor Roll throughout his years in middle school.
Tyler attends Mass each week with his family and is a frequent altar server. You can find him volunteering at the Immaculate Conception Summer Festival, Coffee and Donuts, and past Vacation Bible School programs at IC. We thank Tyler for sharing his faith through service to his parish, school and community!
Pictured L-R: Mark Kehoe (Grand Knight); Tyler Haslem; Fr. Joseph Esper (Pastor - Immaculate Conception Parish)
Invitation to Heart of Christ Clinic 2026 Gala – Thursday, September 17, 2026
Join us for an unforgettable evening as Fr. John Shishares the extraordinary story of his mother's courage, sacrifice, and unwavering love amidst the challenges of the one-child policy.
Master of Ceremonies:Fr. Drew Maybee
Special Guest: Bishop Joseph Coffey
HOCC Award Recipient: Join us to honor Monsignor Charles Kosanke
Join the State Council Local Council Fundraisers & Program Promotion Group
Brothers,
The Michigan State Council has created a dedicated Facebook group to help councils better promote their local fundraisers and Faith in Action programs across the state.
Promote Faith in Action programs and special events
Exchange successful ideas and best practices
Increase visibility and participation for local efforts
Support brother councils by spreading the word
By posting your events in one place, councils can reach a wider audience of Knights and families who may be willing to travel, support, or participate. It also helps State leadership stay informed about the excellent work happening at the local level.
We encourage every council to:
Have at least one officer or program director join the group.
Regularly post flyers, details, and results from your fundraisers and programs.
Engage with other councils’ posts by liking, commenting, and sharing.
Strong local promotion strengthens the entire jurisdiction. When councils support one another’s efforts, we raise more funds for charity, attract more men to the Order, and live out our principles of charity, unity, and fraternity more effectively.
Please join the group today and begin sharing your council’s good work.
Vivat Jesus! Michigan Knights of Columbus State Public Relations & Social Media
Lake Orion Knights Support St Joseph Catholic School 75th Anniversary
The Lake Orion K of C Council 4764 made a $5,000 donation to support year-long 75th anniversary festivities at St Joseph Parish Catholic School (Lake Orion). The Council’s Diamond Sponsorship will help cover the cost of the many events (Legacy Gala, Anniversary Celebration Weekend, monthly era reunions, etc) surrounding the school’s milestone anniversary.
Swing Fore a Cause: Join the Unified Fore Joy ProAm at Topgolf Auburn Hills
Brothers,
Special Olympics Michigan and Topgolf are teaming up once again for the Unified Fore Joy ProAm, an inclusive golf tournament that brings athletes of all abilities together for a day of friendly competition, camaraderie, and fundraising.
When & Where Friday, September 18, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. Topgolf Auburn Hills
Participants form five-person teams that include a Special Olympics athlete. Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) partners, schools, corporations, councils, and Unified partners are all invited to compete at the local level while supporting the broader Special Olympics Topgolf ProAm movement.
This event raises critical funds for Special Olympics Michigan programs that serve athletes with intellectual disabilities. It’s a perfect opportunity for Knights and their families to live out our principles of charity and unity in a fun, active setting.
Sponsorship / Entry Options
Team Entry – $1,500 Team of five • 1 raffle ticket • Food and beverages included
Single Golfer Ticket – $300 1 raffle ticket • Food and beverages included
How to Register Complete the registration form and return it to:
The registration form and more information can be found by clicking here: Registration Form
Robbie Waclawski, Director of Civic Partnerships & State Sponsorships Email: robbie.waclawski@somi.org
Mailing address: Special Olympics Michigan Attn: Robbie Waclawski 1120 S. Mission Street Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
You can also scan the QR code on the official one-sheet for online registration.
Councils, assemblies, and individual Knights are encouraged to form teams or sponsor a golfer. Let’s show up strong for our Special Olympics athletes and make this a memorable day of fellowship and impact.
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the Kalamazoo Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (KDCCW) will host "A Dignity of Life" event at the St. Augustine Cathedral Father Crowley Center in Kalamazoo from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The event will be held during Respect Life Month. Scheduled speakers include Dr. Robin Perucci, Founder of Navigating Fetal Concerns, and Lisa K. Gigliotti, Esq., a decades-long leader in the work to safeguard Michigan from physician-assisted suicide. All Knights and their families are cordially invited to attend. Council Leaders, please pass along this information to your council members.
This Sunday's Gospel reading is difficult because it seems like Jesus is being mean to a woman because she is not Jewish, i.e., not part of the chosen people. But instead, he is challenging her - and all Gentiles - to repent and believe in the Gospel. In this week's Dad Talk, we'll sort out those details by viewing the Gospel reading through the prism of the first and second readings. In doing so, we'll be reminded that salvation is for everyone. Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad
For the past 14 years, the District Deputies of District 123 have been passing around a baby bottle bank at every council meeting to collect funds to support pregnancy centers. This predates the ASAP program. When the bottle reaches $500, it is given to one of the district Councils to donate to Spero Pregnancy Center. The generosity of District 123 Brother Knights allows all five district Councils to fully participate in the ASAP program every year! To date, the District 123 Baby Bottle Program has collected over $31,000 in donations to local pregnancy centers.
Pictured are all four District Deputies who've participated in the baby bottle collection.
From left to right, FDD Paul McClelland (started the program), current DD Shaun Rapske, FDD John Vermeesch, FDD Greg Brunson.
