By: Robbie Waclawski - Mon, Sep 25, 2023 5:16 PM

Brother Knights - we had a beautiful day on Saturday, September 23rd as 14 Knights of Columbus members volunteered to cook and serve lunch to over 500 Special Olympics Michigan athletes.  Each Knight put in an average of 4 hours of service, which saved Special Olympics Michigan over $3,000 in food expenses.  

Our Brother Knights have been providing this service at the State Soccer Finals for Special Olympics Michigan for over a decade! Thanks to all who came out to show support!

By: John Hundiak - Mon, Sep 25, 2023 9:49 AM

Coats for Kids Update

The final checks have been received and tallied for the Coats for Kids program. As of 9/21/2023 the councils have collected and donated $129,410.15. This will allow for ordering a phenomenal 1,000 cases of coats through the Supreme BOGO program. All of the donating councils deserve a standing ovation and a huge THANK YOU!

Now the process of shipping and distributing the coats is our big focus. You will be notified (if you haven’t already) when to expect or pickup your coats.

Please send details to j.hundiak@mikofc.org about your distribution plans. I will be putting together a list of the large distribution across the State and publishing it.

If your council wants to donate funds towards next year’s program, please do so and I will track it for you.

STUPENDOUS JOB EVERYONE! Now let’s keep those kids warm.

John Hundiak

State Community Director

By: Ken Warzybok - Sun, Sep 24, 2023 7:08 PM

By: Ed Strach - Sat, Sep 23, 2023 9:06 AM

Join us for the Michigan March for Life on November 8 2023!

The Michigan March for Life is an excellent opportunity for advocates for life of all ages and political persuasions from across the state to join with one voice on behalf of the defenseless!

To view the message, click here

A strong showing of support on the first anniversary of the devastating passage of pro-abortion Proposal 3 sends a powerful message to our elected officials, the citizens of our state, and the nation at large.

Join us as we peacefully advocate for the protection of all human life from conception to natural death.

The event starts at 11:00am at the State Capitol.  Click here to register.

By: Ken Warzybok - Thu, Sep 21, 2023 7:09 AM

By: Michael Cousins - Wed, Sep 20, 2023 9:10 PM

DETROIT ARCHDIOCESAN VOCATIONS LEAGUE MEMORIAL MASS

 

Each year, the Knights of Columbus, in collaboration with the Detroit Archdiocesan Vocations League, sponsor a Memorial Mass at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. The names of every Brother who is being memorialized on a plaque is read aloud and also printed in the program.

 

This year’s Mass will be held on Sunday November 5, 2023.

 

The Mass is attended by our State Officers, the Fourth Degree Color Corps, and all Brother Knights and their families who wish to join. It is a beautiful gathering that allows us to come together and pay our respects.

 

Following Mass, we have the pleasure of attending a delightful brunch along with the current seminarians. This event is a heartfelt and significant occasion that allows us to come together to honor our fallen Brothers while also fostering connections with our future priests.

 

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

 

Date: Sunday November 5, 2023

 

Time: 10am, please be seated by 9:45am

 

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 here

 

or contact Mike Cousins: m.cousins@mikofc.org

By: William Corey - Wed, Sep 20, 2023 11:09 AM

IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT!

KEEP CHRIST in CHRISTMAS POSTER CONTEST

 

It was brought to my attention this past week that the information in Supreme's forms for “Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest” are not the new updated forms with the changes.

 

Supreme is aware of the issue and the new form can currently be found by clicking here

 

After following the link, go to "Faith in Action Resources", click on "Family" and scroll down to "Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest". The correct information is there, including Forms, Guidebook, Certificates, and Public Relation materials.

 

Bill Corey

w.corey@mikofc.org

State Family Director

By: Garret Kelenske - Tue, Sep 19, 2023 6:22 AM

Brothers, our first Cross Catholic Outreach Food Packing event is happening on October 14th, thanks to our awesome host council, Holy Family Council #11811 in Novi.

 

We really need financial support through your donations, but equally important, we need your help!  We're on the lookout for 125-150 volunteers to lend a hand with the food packing. Just scan the QR Codes below and let's make this happen!

Imagine the impact we can make by ensuring that the most vulnerable among us, the women and children of an impoverished nation, can go to bed with a full belly. It's something we often take for granted, but it's a basic necessity that everyone deserves.

 

This program is truly exciting and wonderful, and I'm hoping that all of us can put our Faith in Action to make it a HUGE success.

 

With your support, we CAN make a difference!

 

Your Brother in Christ

 

Garret A. Kelenske

State Cross Catholic Outreach Director

By: Patrick Oliver - Mon, Sep 18, 2023 1:57 PM

The Gaylord Diocesan Soccer Challenge was held on Sunday, Sept. 17. This was the best response ever with winners posted at every level. Our Lady of Good Counsel K of C Council 8556 (Lake City) did an excellent job in hosting this event for the first time and all present had a memorable experience!

 

Thanks to Gaylord Diocesan Program Director/West Horst Lehrer for organizing this event!

 

Pat Oliver

Gaylord Diocesan Program Director/East

By: Joseph Brenner - Mon, Sep 18, 2023 1:03 PM

The Detroit Archdiocesan Soccer Challenge was held on Saturday, September 16th at Our Lady of the Lakes in Waterford. We were blessed with beautiful weather!

 

Four Champions were crowned:

Boys 10 year old - Peter Piechock from Livonia

Boys 11 year old - John Paul Bolster from Livonia

Boys 12 year old - Eli Certeza from Grosse Pointe Farms

Boys 14 year old - Victor Certeza from Grosse Pointe Farms

 

 

Sincerely and fraternally,

Joseph D. Brenner - FDD, PGK, PFN

Detroit Archdiocesan Program Director - East