New Cor Video
By: Paul Kelsey -
Sat, Nov 9, 2024 9:53 PM
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF EVANGELIZATION AND FAITH FORMATION:
PLEASE TAKE NOTE: ALL Cor INFORMATION SHOULD NOW BE OBTAINED AT KOFC.ORG/Cor
Jesus, how easily I forget that you don't want fancy attire, lofty honors or prominence in society from me. Instead, your desire is that I give you my entire livelihood. Lord, help me to be like the widow who, in her great humility, gave God everything she had. Amen
Gentlemen: This month's challenge:
"For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood." Gospel for November 10, MK12:44)
The lowly widow has received praise from Jesus because her gift came from her substance and not her abundance. There is much to be said for the "give until it hurts" approach to charity. We ought to give sacrificially, and it is not much of a sacrifice to give away things we don't use or money we won't miss. Remembering what Jesus gave us should challenge us to greater sacrifice for others.
Please click here to view the newest COR video
Councils, please submit the Council EFF Director Form
i. Per the data from the District Deputy Annual 944 form, over 5500 councils plan on holding Cor this year, which is amazing. The data also said that over 3200 councils held Cor last year, also amazing. We only have 1200 individual EFF Directors submitted, 750 from US and Canada and 450(38%) being from the Philippines (well done Philippines!). This means we have a number of holes in the data and we want to share as accurate of narrative as possible on the great work happening in parishes across the Order.
ii. To be clear, these numbers are not a vanity metric but are being shared with KofC Supreme Officers and with Bishops around the world. They are all very interested in understanding the impact of Cor in their diocese. To give this accurate count, we need accurate data. Please help by advocating via your DDs and GKs that these forms and surveys are submitted.
Council EFF Director Submission Form link - https://s.alchemer.com/s3/Council-EFF-Director
Council EFF Directors, pleases share your success! Quarterly Cor Survey & Testimonials
i. The first quarterly survey received 75 submissions. We are hoping more fill it out retroactively and that even more fill out the survey next month at the close of the 2nd quarter of the fraternal year.
ii. The Cor Testimonials can be filled out by anyone at any time to share stories of Cor. These are fantastic and help add humanity to the numbers we share. Stories testify to the work the Holy Spirit is doing through your work, brothers!
iii. Cor Quarterly Survey link - https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7915911/Cor-Quarterly-Survey-FY-24-25
iv. Cor Testimonials link - https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8028385/Cor-Testimonies
Taken from our companion guide Vivat Jesus and One Sunday at a Time-Preparing your Heart for weekly Mass by Mark Hart
Holy Cross Services Sweatshirt Drive
By: Matthew Wierzgac -
Sun, Nov 3, 2024 5:56 PM
It is that time of year again! Michigan Knights of Columbus councils statewide will soon be participating in the Holy Cross Services Sweatshirt Program. This program has been a great success for many years, and with your support, we hope to continue this tradition and make it even better. Like last year, we are not going to be collecting items at the Winter Leadership Meeting for HCS, but still encouraging councils to donate items for this drive. District Deputies will need to collect items for their councils, or provide the councils with the date and locations to drop off items.
Residents at Holy Cross Services truly appreciate receiving high-quality sweatshirts or hoodies with pro sports team or college logos (please, no plain sweatshirts).
When purchasing new sweatshirts, please consider youth sizes XS, S, M, L and adult sizes S, M, L. Quality is more important than quantity, as your gift may be the only one they receive this Christmas.
To make your donation extra special, place the sweatshirts in a decorated gift box and clearly mark the size on the outside. If the sweatshirt is gender-specific, please indicate this in large, easy-to-read lettering.
Drop-off is Saturday December 14th from 9am to Noon. Locations are listed below for your convenience.
Thank you for your support in helping HCS meet the needs of families across the great state of Michigan!
Founded in 1948, Holy Cross Services is dedicated to bringing hope, promoting change, and helping people live free, healthy, and productive lives. Your generosity will make a difference in the lives of those served at Holy Cross Services.
SOMI 2024 Ties and Tennies Event
By: Ken Warzybok -
Sat, Nov 2, 2024 6:56 AM
The Michigan Special Olympics Ties and Tennies event took place on November 1st, 2024 at Ford Field. Attendees were elegantly dressed in black tie (optional) attire, and wearing tennis shoes as a show of support for the Special Olympics Athletes. The Ties and Tennies Gala is the flagship event for Michigan Special Olympics, with southeast Michigan boasting the largest athlete population in the state.
This annual event aims to raise funds for more than 22,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities in Michigan. These funds support year-round sports and training, health and wellness programs, and anti-bullying education initiatives.
The Special Olympics Movement has the power to inspire communities worldwide to embrace and include individuals with intellectual disabilities, fostering a culture of acceptance and celebration of diversity.
“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be BRAVE in the attempt” – Special Olympic Athlete Oath
