By: District Deputy 315 - Wed, Sep 25, 2024 2:44 PM

Congratulations to Grand Rapids councils #389 (St Jude), #8117, (Bishop Britt of St Robert Newminster), and 315495 (St Alphonsus) on their welcoming three new Knights on Tuesday, September 24th!

 

Pictured are the new Brother Knights (center) along with their respective Grand Knights: Jarryd Mello and Colin Farley (St Jude); Joel Dodich and Joe Szyperski (St Robert); along with Mark Szczytko and Rod Cronin (St Alphonsus). Also attending the exemplification: Dan Thelen, Field Agent; Dale Korsen, 4th Degree and Master of District 4; along with District Deputies Scott Hamilton and Jack Sablan. Member representatives from all three councils were also in attendance.

 

A special thanks to all who attended in support of the new Knights and especially the St Roberts Exemplification Team of George Christopher, Ted Wright, Ron Carolotti, and Gene Gutting.

 

On behalf of Scott Hamilton and myself, thanks everyone!

 

Scott Hamilton (DD311) and Jack Sablan (DD315)

By: Randy Kinsey - Wed, Sep 25, 2024 2:31 PM

 

 

By: Robbie Waclawski - Tue, Sep 24, 2024 8:57 PM

By: Joseph Brenner - Mon, Sep 23, 2024 4:09 PM

The Detroit Archdiocesan Soccer Challenge was held on Sunday, September 22, 2024, hosted by Councils 5436 and 15967 at Everest Collegiate High School & Academy in Clarkston. The winners were:

 

Gavin DePlanche – Council 3956 (not pictured)

 

Andrew Piechocki – Council 3959

 

Jack Tenorio – Council 16169

 

 

God Bless to all who helped!!!

 

Joseph Brenner, Ronald DePestel, James Kelly, and Bill Corey

Archdiocesan Program Directors

 

 

By: Patrick Oliver - Mon, Sep 23, 2024 3:34 PM

The Regional Soccer Challenge competition took place on September 21st in the Gaylord Diocese, sponsored by Cadillac Council #1224. We extend our gratitude to the council for their generous support of the event.

 

WINNERS

Girls

Age 9 – Matilda Schwerdt

Age 10- Ivy Danford

Age 11 – Ayla Kramer

Age 12 – Miya Talaga-Martinez

 

Boys

Age 9 – Cole Kaberle

Age 10 – Alexander Peacock

 

Congratulations to all participants for their hard work, sportsmanship, and dedication. Let's support the winners as they advance to the State Championship Finals on Saturday, October 5th at St. John Vianney Church in Wyoming, MI.

 

By: Larry Herman - Sun, Sep 22, 2024 9:07 PM

COMMUNITY NEWS UPDATE

Fall is here and it is time to make sure that children around the State of Michigan have warm coats. Yes, the Coats for Kids program is well underway and the response from councils statewide has been nothing short of phenomenal! Councils have risen to Fr. McGivney’s call to care for widows and orphans. As of this writing, councils have submitted checks totaling over $107,000 for the program. Every diocese has contributed to this event. Distributions sites are being set up and the goal is to get all the coats on the backs of kids by the end of October. This is a marvelous example of Charity, the Order’s first and foremost principle. Congratulations to everyone who has participated in showing the world what the Knights are all about.

There is news about the Casey Bear Program. The Bears are back in stock and I am working on fulfilling the orders that I currently have. Please send check and order forms to the address on the order form.  The order form can be found by clicking here

Don’t forget these key dates for this Fraternal Year; everyone is invited:

*State Soccer Championship Finals

Saturday October 5, 2024

Registration: 12pm, Competition: 1pm

St John Vianney Church, 4101 Clyde Park Avenue SW, Wyoming, MI 49509

*State Essay Contest Forms Submission

Saturday, January 4, 2025

Email copy to Larry Herman at l.herman@mikofc.org

*State Spelling Bee Championship Finals

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Registration: 12pm, Competition 1pm

Fr. Van Rooy Council 2470, 1021 Woodside Avenue, Essexville, MI 48732

*State Free Throw Championship Finals

Sunday, March 16, 2025

Registration: 12pm, Competition: 1pm

Sacred Heart Parish Gym, 319 E. Illinois St, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858

Be Blessed and stay warm!

Larry Herman

State Community Director

By: Ken Warzybok - Sun, Sep 22, 2024 9:53 AM

 

Make this Fall your opportunity to be part of a larger, purpose-driven community! Join the Knights of Columbus today at kofc.org/joinus and become a vital force in our charitable mission!

 

By: Douglas Kokot - Sat, Sep 21, 2024 11:59 AM

Greetings Brothers,

This is Doug Kokot, your State Membership Director.  I have exciting news: Our Bishops are putting their support with us as we continue to grow our Michigan Jurisdiction by announcing the Bishops Invitation. Our Michigan Bishops have sent out a letter to all parish pastors announcing their support and encouragement to join the Knights of Columbus. The Bishops' Invitation letter is included below.

Worthy Grand Knights, collaborate with your parish office to determine the parish’s preference for the Bishops’ invitation weekend. During that weekend, your council should provide men at masses and parish events to answer questions and invite Men to join the Knights of Columbus on behalf of their Bishop. Your District Deputy will be following up with you to answer any questions and assist you as needed.

REMEMBER: It's not too late to invite men to join us on behalf of our Bishops!

Thank You for all you do,
Vivat Jesus

 “SOAR With Us”

      Douglas D. Kokot

State Membership Director

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Dear Brothers in Christ,

We Catholic men are called to a life of service. We are called to care for our families, serve our communities, and participate in the life of the Church. This call to service is answered on a regular basis by the men who are the Knights of Columbus.

The Knights of Columbus were founded in 1882 by Fr. Michael McGivney, a young priest who saw a needin his parish. His solution to the problems facing Catholic Americans at that time has become an organization of over 2 million members who live their faith through charitable works, defending the faith, and caring for their families.

The Knights of Columbus, which began in the parish of St. Mary’s in New Haven, Connecticut, are now active in 16 countries. Last year the Knights donated more than $185 million and 50 million man-hours to charity.

As a Knight of Columbus myself, I have personally witnessed the tremendous work that these men accomplish in our diocese. However, the work is never done, and for the Knights to continue their good works of charity the organization needs to grow. I strongly encourage every man in this diocese who is a practicing Catholic and is at least 18 years of age to prayerfully consider joining the ranks of this exemplary organization.

Members of the Knights of Columbus will be available in parishes after Masses on a weekend in September with more information. Please take some time to visit with these men so that you may join us in our mission to promote the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. Membership in the Knights of Columbus will enhance your life in ways you cannot imagine.

Yours in Christ,

The Bishops of Michigan

By: Richard Perry - Tue, Sep 17, 2024 12:01 PM

LANSING DIOCESE SOCCER CHALLENGE

The Lansing Diocese Soccer Challenge was held on Sunday September 15, 2024, at

Council 10006 St Martha Catholic Church in Okemos. There were participants in five

categories. The winners were:

 

GIRLS WINNERS

Greta Arambula 9 Ann Arbor

Mia Arambula 11 Ann Arbor

Olivia Zayko 12 Okemos

 

BOYS WINNERS

Alexander Miller 10 Okemos

Anthony Miller 13 Okemos

Thanks to all who helped!

 

Rick Perry and Kelly Donnellon

Diocesan Program Directors

By: Ken Warzybok - Tue, Sep 17, 2024 6:41 AM

For more information, go to:

https://kcicmichigan.org/