By: Ed Strach - Sat, Jun 6, 2026 6:10 PM

What if… what if, you could deliver an ASAP program which provided more than $24,000 in benefits to pregnancy resource centers and the mothers they serve?  What if you could provide more than $300 worth of baby merchandise (layettes, cribs, strollers, playpens, etc.) to each of 38 mothers, AND provide $12,000 funding to each of 5 different pregnancy centers?  What if, you could also provide a great dinner for those mothers, their families, and your parishioners in a program featuring motherhood in scripture and a testimonial about an incredible and determined mother who raised her sons out of Detroit’s notorious public housing projects to become highly successful business leaders.  And what if you could also do all of that at zero cost to your council budget!  Would you do it?  Why would you not do it?  Would you like to know how to do it?  Fr. Baumgartner Council 5452 in Rochester did all of the above in May of this year in a project entitled “A Blessed Mothers Celebration of Motherhood,” and they wish to pass on the template for how to repeat it in your council.

This program was the brainchild of one insuppressible Knight, who was entertained with skepticism but allowed to charge ahead.  The program gained momentum of its own and became wildly successful.  It is amazing what the Holy Spirit will do when you unleash Him.  Allow the Spirit to work through your council as well.  Contact Council 5452 Grand Knight Glen Steyer at glen.c.steyer@gmail.com or the program author, Deputy Grand Knight Bill Pilchak, at wpilchak@gmail.com to request information.

By: Larry Herman - Sat, Jun 6, 2026 5:43 PM

TRAVERSE CITY — Sunshine, smiles, and a spirited community spirit filled Turtle

Creek Stadium on May 24, as the Diocese of Gaylord gathered for the 3rd annual Bats

for Vocations softball game.

The free-will donation event brought together hundreds of attendees and raised

approximately $5,000 to support diocesan vocations.

The afternoon opened with a vibrant Pentecost procession. Seminarian Jake Belanger

led the procession just weeks ahead of his June 6 Ordination to the Transitional

Diaconate.

The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Color Guard provided a grand welcome. Notable

guests included:

 Ray Gehlmann, Visiting Color Corps Commander (Diocese of Saginaw)

 Ken Unterbrink, Past State Deputy

The highly anticipated game featured the Bishop, Priests, and Seminarians facing off

against talented Catholic school students from across the diocese. Both teams brought

immense energy, resulting in a thrilling 16-16 tie.

The real victory, however, was the community's incredible generosity in supporting the

future priests and deacons of the diocese.

By: Matt Hoxsie - Mon, Jun 1, 2026 7:43 PM

Council 3798 in Paw Paw welcomed the Special Olympians from Area 17 (SW Michigan) to breakfast on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the K of C hall in Paw Paw. Over 100 athletes and their chaperones stopped by on their way to Mt. Pleasant where they will compete with athletes from across the state of Michigan. The athletes were treated to a pancake, egg and Sausage breakfast. All were satisfied and with full stomachs traveled happily on their way to the competition.

By: Matt Hoxsie - Mon, Jun 1, 2026 7:34 PM

 

Pictured are 16 Sisters of Life and three Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, joined by, from left, Michigan State Advocate Dan Fuller Jr., Diocese of Lansing Director of Vocations and Consecrated Life Dawn Hausmann, Father Tony Smela, Father Louis Ekka, and Swartz Creek Council 6694 Grand Knight Luke John Hawrylo.

 

By: Matt Hoxsie - Mon, Jun 1, 2026 7:24 PM

By: Ed Strach - Mon, Jun 1, 2026 7:11 PM

By: Matt Hoxsie - Mon, Jun 1, 2026 7:07 PM

Members and their families from Au Lac Council 10724 and Anchor Bay Council 5981 attended a joint-Council Corporate Communion Mass on Sunday, May 31st at Immaculate Conception Church in Ira Township. A special Thank you! also to the K of C Color Corps members from Our Lady on the Lake Assembly 2804 who were present at Mass in full regalia.

Approximately 80 people attended Mass to pray for the deceased members of both councils. Afterwards they enjoyed a social gathering in the parish hall. It was a beautiful celebration on a beautiful day! Councils 10724 and 5981 are Blessed to have such a good relationship with a Priest such as Fr. Joe Esper who supports both Councils at the parish.

By: Matt Hoxsie - Sun, May 31, 2026 3:15 PM

Greetings Brothers and Sisters, 

We are so close to reaching our goal; now is the time to sprint for the finish line.

Michigan continues to move forward!  So far, 2179 men have accepted our invitation to SOAR with us.  We're at 88.3% of our fraternal year goal of 2467.  That is a tremendous accomplishment and a reflection of the dedication and commitment across Michigan.  

288 to Go!!!

We are almost there—let’s reach out to a friend, a family member, a fellow parishioner, or a neighbor and invite them to join us!  

Thank you again for your dedication and commitment to the growth of our councils and the future of our Order.  Now is the time to invite.  Let’s finish strong.

By: Matt Hoxsie - Sun, May 31, 2026 2:41 PM

Convention Raffle Round-Up

Now that everyone has returned from the state convention, we can reflect on all the fun

we had being together, including working on the Ladies’ Charity Raffle. THANK YOU to

all the ladies who helped with every aspect of the raffle: buying tickets, selling tickets,

receiving and arranging baskets, organizing and labeling, and helping during the raffle

drawing itself! You are all greatly appreciated and we couldn’t have a successful,

smoothly operating event without ALL of you.

We had a total of 87 baskets donated for the raffle, and we sold $13,400 worth of

tickets! With the generosity of the Weingartz family’s doubling of our sales, it brings the

total amount to $28,800 that will be given to St. Louis Center, located in Chelsea,

Michigan.

For those who are attending the Summer Leadership Meeting in July, there will be

another similar, but smaller charity raffle held during that time that we would welcome

raffle basket donations for. Just bring it with you to registration and drop it off with us; no

need to sign up your donation in advance.

Have a wonderful summer!

Kara Fuller, Ladies’ Raffle Chairperson

k.fuller@mikofc.org

By: John Bursch - Sun, May 31, 2026 2:32 PM