St. John Neumann Council #16169, Canton hosted an Exemplification Wednesday evening May 10.
Eight new members joined the Order, 7 for Council # 16169 and 1 for the neighboring Renaud Council #3292 in Plymouth.
That is an amazing job of the new Archdiocese Membership Director Hans Hansen Congratulations to my brother knights.
Fraternally and Vivat Jesus
Richard Shelt
State Deputy Regional Representative
Pope St. John XXIII Council #5436 in Waterford hosted the "Silver Rose" over this past weekend, Saturday, May 6th through and including Monday May 8th. It was on display at each weekend mass, and at end of mass the priest made announcements about its significance.
Council #5436's DGK John Buchanan spearheaded the effort to bring the "Silver Rose" to Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Vivat Jesus!
THOMAS F. KENDZIORSKI DD113
International Free Throw Championship Winners
I am proud to announce we have 2 International Supreme Free Throw Champions in Michigan.
· Jackson Hill in the 10-year-old category from Wm. F. Fraser Cadillac Council #1224 in Cadillac.
· Bryson Harper in the 11-year-old category from St. John Neumann Council #16169 in Canton.
Both of these contestants shot a perfect round of 25 shots in a row!
Thank you to all our participants.
Paul Palka SPD
You need to register now, there are only 5 sites left!
Thursday August 10th thru Sunday August 13th, 2023
Mecosta Pines Campground
550 S. Talcott St. Morley, Mi 49336
Mecosta Pines offers many amenities, plus in the event of inclement weather we may utilize their outdoor pavilion. There is also an indoor gathering area.
Everything is finalized for this year's Fraternal Camporee. Due to high requests the campground is receiving they have asked that we book early.
So please get the word out to all your councils and Brother Knights.
Let's have some fun. Any questions please feel free to contact me.
This link will take you to the registration form. Campout Registration 2023.pdf (mikofc.org)
If you have any ideas, please email them to me at m.kozakiewicz@mikofc.org. If you are interested in helping with any of our events for the Camporee, please reach out to me. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
St. Clement of Rome Council #7018 in Romeo has held two Exemplifications of Charity, Unity and Fraternity in the last two weeks at their Parish.
On April 21, 2023, Vincent Bernardi, Joseph Haddad, Fr. Vito Martinez, Mike Bauss and Ron Szeliga (left to right) were welcomed into the Council.
On May 7, 2023, Tom Boeve (front row 3rd from right) and Jason Bolton (front row 2nd from right) were welcomed into the Council.
Included in the picture are DD124 Joe Suminski. Supreme Insurance Field Agent Bob Bovenschen, GK Mark DiPaola, Council Degree Staff and SDRR Detroit East Paul Thorn.
Congratulations to Council 7018 and welcome to the order to the new members.
Paul Thorn SDRR Detroit East
An Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity was held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Council #4556 in Imlay City on Sunday May 7, 2023. A total of 4 new members were welcomed into Council #4556 and 1 into Fr. Goentges Council #1987 from Lapeer.
Pictured in the front row from left to right are new members Brayden George Council #4556, Christian Vogeli Council #1987, Don Smith Council #4556, James J. Konarski II Council #4556, Brian Norris Council #4556 and Brian's wife Nichole Norris.
Included in the picture are GKs Richard Woodworth Council #4556 and Richard Spankie Council #1987, FDD Tom Parsch and SDRR Detroit East Paul Thorn and members of the Exemplification Team from Council #1987.
Congratulations to the Councils and welcome to the new members.
Paul Thorn SDRR Detroit East
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Executive Director
Thursday May 4 the Michigan Knights 83rd Ultrasound was dedicated at the Alpha Women’s Center in Hastings.
The Lead council for this ultrasound machine was Fr. John V. Dillon Council #3447 in Hastings. Joe Shea and 15 other Knights of Columbus councils, parishioners, personal donations, and the Wayland VFW.
This support also included the generous contribution by the Livingston County Ultrasound Initiative, a strong supporter of Ultrasound placements across the state.
Councils contributing to this life saving project include;
Council #2900, Fr Korst/Coldwater, Council #14366, St Mary of the Lake/New Buffalo
Council #575, Queen City/Battle Creek, Council #14729, St Augustine of Hippo/Edwardsburg
Council #2508, Deacon Jerry Mix/Sturgis, Council #2515, Allegan
Council #13251, St John Bosco/Mattawan, Council #4055, Fr Reynold G Thelen/Watervliet
Council #2113, Dowagiac, Council #4141, Pope Paul IV/Three Rivers
Council #13305, St Martin of Tours/Vicksburg, Council #1114, Fr Owens/ Battle Creek
Council #13633, St Ann/Augusta, Council #4036, Shower of Roses/Wayland
Council #14409, St Anthony of Buchanan/Buchanan
This life saving project began in June 2022 and this dedication will bring the unborn a chance of Life for many years to come!
On Tuesday May 2nd, Msgr. Jerome MacEachin Council #7816 in East Lansing hosted a new member exemption that involved three generations. The four new members are cousins and brothers. Their fathers and uncle are longtime active Knights, as well as their grandfather who was a Charter member when the Council was formed 45 years ago.
Front row left to right: Fr. Gordon Riegle, Patrick Bertsch, Jacob Bertsch, Steven Bertsch, Tom Bertsch, DD517 Kevin Duffy.
2nd row: Peter Bertsch (dad) Brian Bertsch (uncle) , Brad Bertsch (dad), Tom Bertsch (grandfather/Charter Member).
At top left GK Paul Gadola.
DETROIT — The Knights of Columbus in southeast Michigan are partnering with Detroit’s oldest parish to bring a new women’s health and pregnancy clinic to life in southwest Detroit.
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The new Heart of Christ Clinic, located in the former convent of the Basilica of Ste. Anne near the Ambassador Bridge, will serve women and their families by caring for the whole person, said Msgr. Charles Kosanke, the basilica’s rector.
“The purpose of the Heart of Christ Clinic is to put the pro-life teachings of the Catholic Church into action,” Msgr. Kosanke said.
The former convent has been restored and converted and will include nine examination rooms, a kitchen, lounge area, lab and ultrasound machine, which will be provided by the Knights of Columbus. Msgr. Kosanke said support is still needed to make the clinic a long-term reality, urging families with means to contribute to the pro-life clinic’s success.
“We would like this to be a permanent partnership for the Knights of Columbus in the state of Michigan and a partnership that will continue to grow and show our ultimate support of the pro-life movement,” said Christopher Kolomjec, state deputy for the Michigan Knights of Columbus.
Video by Andrew Kleczek and Rick Giffin
