By: Garret Kelenske - Thu, Mar 21, 2024 6:40 AM

The Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo Diocese Cross Catholic Food Packing event is April 20, 2024, from 8AM to NOON. It's all happening at Holy Redeemer Parish Gym, located at 2700 Baldwin, Jenison, MI 49428.

 

We welcome your financial support through donations, please feel free to use the donation QR code below.

 

Equally important, we really need your HELP and your smiling faces! We are looking for volunteers to assist with packing 60,000 meals. Sign up NOW using the volunteer QR Code below. Remember, by pre-registering, you will be able to skip the line on the day of the event!

 

In addition to bringing Brother Knights from your councils, let's make this an extra fun event by inviting your family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, Prospects, and fellow parishioners to help us with the packing! The more, the merrier!

 

To access downloadable flyers, simply click here and here

 

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 is a necessity that everyone deserves.

With your incredible support, we CAN make a difference!

 

Your Brother in Christ,

Garret A. Kelenske

State Cross Catholic Outreach Director

By: Ken Warzybok - Wed, Mar 20, 2024 7:54 PM

Join us by registering by clicking here or use the QR code below

 

By: Martin Brown - Wed, Mar 20, 2024 7:20 PM

Worthies,

Father Mark has asked that we pray the attached Litany a couple of times every week.

By: John Hundiak - Mon, Mar 18, 2024 2:56 PM

The State Free Throw Championship was held at Sacred Heart Parish Gym (Council 1297) in Mt Pleasant on Sunday March 17th. We had 90 participants in the competition this year. After 2 hours of competitions, and several tie-breakers, we had 12 State Champions!

Please join me in congratulating the winners and continue to encourage future champions to compete in the Michigan State Free Throw Challenge!

John Hundiak

State Community Director

By: Ken Warzybok - Mon, Mar 18, 2024 11:38 AM

Join us in celebrating Father Enzo for his exceptional dedication to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. From 2005 to 2023, Father Enzo served as the CEO of St. Louis Center in Chelsea, MI.

In addition to his role at St. Louis Center, Father Enzo is a valued member of several organizations, including the Knights of Columbus and the International Order of Alhambra. He also serves as the Chaplain for the Italian Cultural Center and Italian American Club of Livonia, as well as the Spiritual Advisor for the Italian American Club of Lansing.

It is only appropriate that we gather together to honor his legacy and convey our deepest appreciation as he begins a new chapter in his life.

For more information and to RSVP, click here


(Reservations are still being accepted beyond 3/18 as needed)

By: Ed Strach - Sun, Mar 17, 2024 8:15 AM

Click here for Grand Rapids Registration

Click here East Lansing Registration

By: Ken Warzybok - Sat, Mar 16, 2024 7:23 AM

As one of the largest Catholic fraternal benefit societies in the world, the Knights of Columbus is committed to serving its members and the community. Through ethical investing, generous giving, and family insurance, we actively work towards safeguarding human life, upholding human dignity, and promoting the common good.

Now is an excellent opportunity to explore the possibility of joining our team of insurance agents for a truly unique career experience. To discover more about the exciting field agent career opportunities available with the Knights of Columbus, we invite you to register for one of our upcoming virtual events.

English Events

• Tuesday, April 16^th | 7:00 P.M. CT.  To register, click here
• Wednesday, April 24^th | 7:30 P.M. ET.  To register click here

Spanish Bilingual Events

• Monday, April 8^th | 7:30 P.M. ET.  To register, click  here   
• Tuesday, April 9^th | 7:00 P.M. CT,  To register, click here

Watch "A Career Unlike Any Other" by clicking here

By: Kenneth Unterbrink - Mon, Mar 11, 2024 5:17 PM

Financial Secretaries

The SHMS Endowed Scholarship Fund is to be added as a $6.00 voluntary donation with your dues notice.

If there is an issue, please contact the State Office for instruction as soon as possible.

This also applies to “Ten For Charity” for State Charities.

The State Deputy and State Board are continuing the SHMS Endowed Scholarship as a recommended voluntary six dollars ($6.00) per year per member. Supporting seminarians from all dioceses is a crucial mission, as the cost of education is increasingly burdensome for those dedicated individuals pursuing religious vocations. Your generous contribution will help ensure that they have the financial support they need to pursue their calling.

Please -- $6.00 a year per member or more. Use the QR code below. 

To be able to provide a stable and permanent source of funding for vocations to the priesthood.

 1. Priests who have a heart for the wounded.

2. Priests who help Christ to be known and loved.

3. Priests who are leaders.

4. Priests who are true shepherds of souls.

5. Priests who proclaim, teach and defend the Faith effectively.

 Write the check to: Michigan K of C Charities, Inc.

Memo line: SHMS Endowed Scholarship Fund

 Send your contribution to:

Barry Borsenik, State Secretary 9673 Downing Rd. Birch Run, MI. 48415

Kenneth Unterbrink PSD – SHMS State Director

By: George Walrath - Sun, Mar 10, 2024 2:09 PM

The K of C Insurance Binder is available for the MI Drive this Palm Sunday Weekend. Click here and good luck with all your plans!

By: John Hundiak - Sun, Mar 10, 2024 1:45 PM

The State Spelling Bee finals was held at Fr. Van Rooy Council 2740 in Essexville, MI on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Twenty-three competitors from around the State competed in the two different levels (Grades 4,5,6 and Grades 7,8,9). After a grueling competition, the winners and runner ups were victorious. They are pictured below with State Community Director John Hundiak:

Please join me in congratulating the winners and continue to encourage future champions to compete in the Michigan State Spelling Bee.

John Hundiak

State Community Director