Swartz Creek Council 6694 Hosts Event in Support of Sisters
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Mon, Jun 1, 2026 7:34 PM
On May 16th, Swartz Creek Council 6694 hosted SOS: Support Our Sisters, an initiative of the Knights of Columbus RSVP Program. The fundraising dinner was held to support novices and postulants from two religious communities as they continue their formation. More than 150 parishioners attended and enjoyed the company of several sisters, who graciously shared information about their communities and their personal journeys of discernment. It was a faith‑filled and fruitful evening, made possible through the generous time and talents of the many parishioners and brother Knights who assisted in planning and carrying out the event.
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.
Fatima Rosary Rally at St Augustine Cathedral in Kalamazoo, MI
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Mon, Jun 1, 2026 7:24 PM
In June, 2020; St Augustine parishioners Cindy and Mike Vennix started praying the Fatima Rosary Rally weekly on the front steps of St Augustine Cathedral in Kalamazoo, MI. Mike is a member of St Augustine Council #15439. In January, 2021, they changed it to once a month, on the 2nd Saturday of the month. At that time, they also contacted St Catherine of Siena Council #6980, who then became involved. In addition to the Rosary, the Fatima Rosary Rally contains prayers, songs, and litanies. The Knights from both councils lead the Rosary portion of the rally.
Joe Magalski
St. Catherine of Siena Council 6980, Grand Knight
Two Councils One Corporate Communion
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.
Almost there!!
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.
Convention Raffle Round-Up
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
Dad Talk - Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (Cycle A)
By: John Bursch -
Sun, May 31, 2026 2:32 PM
This week's readings are short, but they contain beautiful and eternal truths about the Most Holy Trinity. They also give us a choice. We'll discuss all that - and conduct a refresher on what it means to have a "Solemnity" - in this week's Dad Talk. Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad
District 509 welcomes EIGHT Brothers!!!
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Mon, May 25, 2026 1:17 PM
Congratulations to Jacob, Bob, Chris, Matthew, Bill, and Andy on joining Knights of Columbus Council 12295 at St. Mary Magdalen. We are honored to welcome you into our brotherhood of faith, service, and fraternity.
A special congratulations as well to Seth and John, who have joined Council 7304 at St. Patrick Parish, accompanied and supported by Bill Dunlop, Membership Director. Your commitment strengthens not only your parish community but the Order as a whole.
Having eight new Knights participate in this Exemplification Ceremony is both inspiring and encouraging for our Councils. Your presence, your “yes,” and your willingness to serve bring renewed energy to the mission we share.
We wish each of you a rewarding and meaningful journey in the Knights of Columbus brotherhood.
Vivat Jesus,
Ed Weber
Membership Director
Council 12295
St. Mary Magdalen
Brighton, MI
