By: Barry M. Borsenik - Wed, Mar 12, 2025 4:36 PM

By: Ed Strach - Wed, Mar 12, 2025 4:34 PM

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By: Ken Warzybok - Wed, Mar 5, 2025 3:22 PM

St Francis Camp on the Lake 40^th Anniversary Gala Celebration

St Francis Camp on the Lake, located in Jerome Michigan, celebrated its 40^th Anniversary of serving those with Special Needs with a festive Gala on February 28, 2025, at the Assumption Cultural Center in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. Those in attendance were officers from the Michigan Knights of Columbus State office: State Deputy Barry Borsenik, State Secretary Charles McCuen III and wife Pamela, State Advocate Daniel Fuller and Wife Kara, Former State Deputy Walter Winke and wife Karen and former State Deputy Michael Malinowski served as MC for the evening. Also in attendance from the Knights were Chief of Staff Paul Palka, Chief of Fraternal Activities Michael Kozakiewicz, District 2 Master Joe Yekulis, Detroit Archdiocesan Chaplain Fr Paul Ballien, Fr Satheesh Alphonse, CEO St Louis Center Chelsea Michigan, and Camp President and District Deputy Ben Dandrow. The evening was highlighted by State Deputy Borsenik presenting President Dandrow a generous check for $20,000 to the Camp.   

The Camp was founded in 1985 by the Order of Alhambra whose mission is Serving people with intellectual disabilities. The mission of the Camp is to provide a wonderful residential summer camp experience for those with intellectual disabilities of all ages. The Camp Motto is “Playing Together in Dignity, Respect and Love”.

The Camp sits on a beautiful wooded 36-acre site on Goose Lake in Jerome Michigan thus providing numerous recreational opportunities for the Campers to enjoy nature and the outdoors. There are two residential lodges on the Campus, Alhambra Hall and Knights Hall, testimony to the generous support the two organizations have given to the Camp.  Without these Organizations donations the Camp could not exist.

In 2024, the Michigan Knights of Columbus Office and 82 councils, mostly from Metro Detroit, donated nearly $82,000 to the Camp from their annual MI Drives. Thank you, Michigan Knights of Columbus for your continued generosity. 

By: Richard Perry - Wed, Mar 5, 2025 8:54 AM

Lansing Diocese Free Throw Challenge

The Lansing Diocese free throw challenge was held Sunday March 2  at St Patrick’s school in Brighton. The event was a great success thanks to the great support from the St Patrick’s council. There were 35 total participants in all age groups The winners were:

Fraternally,

Richard Perry and Kelly Donnellan

Lansing Diocesan Program Directors

By: Larry Herman - Tue, Mar 4, 2025 6:04 AM

STATE ESSAY WINNERS

 

In January, 23 essays were received from students from all over the state. There were 8 councils represented.

 

The theme this year was very timely for the youth to write about: What are the two most important virtues for an elected leader to possess, and why? How can you determine if the leader has these virtues?

 

Essays were well written and contained some creative insight. The winners were Emylia Jacobs (Council 6742), Ava Winters (Council 13983), Adam Hodges (Council 13983), Abigail Glynn (Council 13983) and Mary Griffin (Council 13983).

 

Their essays have been submitted to Supreme for consideration in the International Essay competition. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all who participated!

 

Larry J. Herman, FDM, FDD, PGK, PFN

State Community Director

By: Charles E. McCuen - Sun, Mar 2, 2025 7:28 AM

Brothers!

Please share this with your council families: State Chaplain Father Andrew LaFramboise's family is organizing a special rosary for the speedy recovery of our First Lady, Mandy Borsenik.

Sir Knight Bill and Lady Katherine LaFramboise are calling on all Brother Knights and Ladies to join them on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025, in praying for a Complete and Speedy Recovery for First Lady Mandy Borsenik. The rosary will take place at 3:00 PM, the hour Jesus died on the Cross, on the Feast of the Annunciation.

We have faith that Jesus will grant His Mother's request when she presents this petition to Him.

Your participation in this special rosary is greatly appreciated!

Vivat Jesus!

Charles E. McCuen III

State Secretary

Michigan Knights of Columbus

By: James Kelly - Sat, Mar 1, 2025 6:16 PM

Detroit West held its spelling bee on Sunday February 23 with several dozen children participating. Special thanks to Archdiocesan Program Director for Detroit West-South Bill Corey and Heather Shina, wife of Brother Knight Harry Shina of Council 8500 for judging, DD119 Andy Assenmacher for helping with registration, DD106 Michael King and DD116 John Schrot for helping to organize the event, SDRR Ray Bilyk for presenting trophies, my wife Stephanie Kelly for concessions, and the members of Queen of the Holy Rosary Council 3830 and the Holy Rosary Hall for hosting the event.

 

Very special congratulations to our winner for Grades 4-6 Ivanke Hamze (6th Grade - Sacred Heart) and runner up Elizabeth Mazur (6th Grade - St. Paul’s on the Lake) and our winner for Grades 7-9 Kishan Zelmanski (8th Grade - St. Paul’s on the Lake) and runner up Sebastian Lewandowski (8th Grade - Sacred Heart).

Vivat Jesus!

 

James Kelly, PGK, FDD

State Family Director

Michigan Knights of Columbus

By: Garret Kelenske - Sat, Mar 1, 2025 6:02 PM

On Saturday March 1st, Brother Knights and volunteers gathered at St John's Retreat in Plymouth for the Cross Catholic Outreach Food Packing event.

 

We had an incredible turnout of volunteers who showed up to lend a hand in packing 61,254 meals! Best of all, 7,038 of those meals stayed in the local community and were donated to the Capuchins!

 

Special thanks to State Secretary Charles McCuen and Lady Pam!

It was truly a remarkable day filled with compassion, teamwork, and the joy of making a difference. We are immensely grateful to everyone who came out and contributed their time and effort to this worthy cause. Together, we are making a positive impact on the lives of those less fortunate.

 

Lord, bless the work of the hands of our volunteers and donors...may this life-giving food nourish those who are most in need, both in body and spirit. As additional food packing events are being planned throughout Michigan, may we continue to spread love and kindness in Your Holy name, one meal at a time. Amen.

By: Ed Strach - Sat, Mar 1, 2025 5:37 PM

The 100th Ultrasound dedication ceremony marked a significant event in the Michigan Knights of Columbus continued support to Defend Life.

The 100th Ultrasound dedication took place on February 26th at the Oxford Pregnancy Center, Oxford and lead sponsor Fr. Thomas R. Carey Council #4764, Lake Orion. Through their leadership, and that of Jim Roback, Past Grand Knight, they were able to raise funds totaling $18,536, half of the required amount of $37,072 for the cost of this Ultrasound unit. Special thank you to the supporting councils and assembly and to the Livingston County Ultrasound Initiative for their significant donation. The dedication was made extra special by the presence of several Knights (pictured below) at the 1st Ultrasound dedication in Michigan at the Women Care Center in Jackson in 2009.

This Ultrasound placement was possible through the leadership of Fr. Thomas R. Carey Council #4764, Tom Tiffany, Grand Knight. The council was able to collect $18,536 toward the cost of the Ultrasound and the other 50% provided by Supreme Council Knights of Columbus totaling $37,072!

Supporting councils and assembly include: Monsieur AXM Assembly #477, Waterford Pope John XXIII Council #5436, Waterford Fr. Baumgartner Council #5452, Rochester St. Patrick’s Council #13319, White Lake St. Daniel Council #15967, Clarkston Sacre Heart of the Hills Council #8659, Rochester Hills St. Benedict Council #13485, Waterford

SOARing for Life!