By: Ken Warzybok - Sat, Nov 9, 2024 9:42 PM

On Saturday, November 9th, St. Louis Center hosted its 37th Annual Fall Dinner Auction. It was a wonderful evening filled with excitement and generosity.

We are pleased to congratulate Past State Deputy Kenneth Unterbrink and his wife, Ellie, for being honored with the St. Louis Center's Founders Award. Their years of dedication, commitment, and continued support has helped make a positive impact on the lives of those served by the center.

 

Additionally, the Michigan Knights of Columbus proudly presented a check for a $21,000 donation to the center.

St. Louis Center is a compassionate residential community that provides care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. To learn more about their mission and services, please visit their website by clicking here

 

By: Matthew Wierzgac - Sun, Nov 3, 2024 5:56 PM

It is that time of year again! Michigan Knights of Columbus councils statewide will soon be participating in the Holy Cross Services Sweatshirt Program. This program has been a great success for many years, and with your support, we hope to continue this tradition and make it even better.  Like last year, we are not going to be collecting items at the Winter Leadership Meeting for HCS, but still encouraging councils to donate items for this drive. District Deputies will need to collect items for their councils, or provide the councils with the date and locations to drop off items.

Residents at Holy Cross Services truly appreciate receiving high-quality sweatshirts or hoodies with pro sports team or college logos (please, no plain sweatshirts). 

When purchasing new sweatshirts, please consider youth sizes XS, S, M, L and adult sizes S, M, L. Quality is more important than quantity, as your gift may be the only one they receive this Christmas. 

To make your donation extra special, place the sweatshirts in a decorated gift box and clearly mark the size on the outside. If the sweatshirt is gender-specific, please indicate this in large, easy-to-read lettering.

Drop-off is Saturday December 14^th from 9am to Noon.  Locations are listed below for your convenience.

Thank you for your support in helping HCS meet the needs of families across the great state of Michigan!

Founded in 1948, Holy Cross Services is dedicated to bringing hope, promoting change, and helping people live free, healthy, and productive lives. Your generosity will make a difference in the lives of those served at Holy Cross Services.

By: Ken Warzybok - Sun, Nov 3, 2024 5:44 PM

The Detroit Archdiocesan Vocations League Memorial Mass was held on Sunday, November 3rd at Sacred Heart Major Seminary.

 

This annual event is a poignant and meaningful occasion to honor the memory of our Brother Knights who have passed away, as well as to connect with the future Priests of our community.

 

It was a moving experience to come together in remembrance and fellowship, reflecting on the legacy of those who have paved the way for generations to follow.

 

By: Ed Strach - Sun, Nov 3, 2024 8:17 AM

It was a beautiful sunshiny fall day on Sunday, October 20th as sixty-five enthusiastic prayer warriors gathered outside the Planned Parenthood on Professional Dr in Ann Arbor to Pray for an End to Abortion.

 

Before departing on the 5th lap of our Seven Sundays Interfaith Jericho March, US Congressman Tim Walberg representing the 5th District of Michigan ministered to those present as a Baptist Pastor and not as Politician, with warmth and humility. He recognized that our local community was the “Belly of the Beast” and urged us to continue to “work to change hearts and minds” no matter what the laws are currently.

 

Ed Strach, the Michigan Knights of Columbus Life Director, gave a very informative presentation highlighting the tremendous work that the Knights of Columbus are doing in our local communities and across Michigan. This event hosted by Ann Arbor 40 Days for Life was part of their fall campaign which ends on Sunday, November 3rd.

 

Watch the video by clicking here

 

For information: contact Sandie at plan2pray@gmail.com or go to 40daysforlife.com/annarbor.

 

 

For LIFE,

Sandie Weathers

Campaign Director, 40 Days for Life Ann Arbor

40daysforlife.com/annarbor

By: Ken Warzybok - Sat, Nov 2, 2024 6:56 AM

This annual event aims to raise funds for more than 22,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities in Michigan. These funds support year-round sports and training, health and wellness programs, and anti-bullying education initiatives.

By: District Deputy 105 - Fri, Nov 1, 2024 10:49 AM

NEWS RELEASE

Basilica of Sainte Anne de Detroit

 

The Michigan Knights of Columbus will be distributing winter coats to children in need. Contact: Mark Garcellano, District Deputy, dd105@mikofc.org

 

As the weather begins to get colder, the Knights of Columbus Councils throughout Michigan heat up their commitment to the community with free winter coat distributions for deserving children!

 

Today, eighteen percent of American children and fourteen percent of Canadian children live in poverty. As a result, many families cannot afford to provide even the basic necessity of a warm winter coat.

 

Putting their faith into action, Knights of Columbus councils throughout the United States and Canada have handed out more than one million coats to children through the Coats for Kids program.

 

The Michigan Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids distribution will be held at St. Anne’s Basilica in Detroit, Michigan from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on November 16, 2024. Coats are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis and range in size from boys (12M) and girls (12M) all the way up to boys XXL and girls XXL.

 

Special thanks to Ste. Anne Anacleto Rodriguez Council 8697 in Detroit for hosting this Community event!

 

Please Spread the Word!

The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 to assist working-class and immigrant Catholics in the United States. Currently, there are approximately two million members of the Knights, putting their faith in action through a broad range of charitable causes locally, nationally and internationally through financial contributions and hands-on service.

 

Fraternally,

 

Mark Garcellano

District Deputy 105

Archdiocese of Detroit - Michigan Region 5

dd105@mikofc.org

By: Ken Warzybok - Thu, Oct 31, 2024 11:14 AM

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

On October 25th, the We Are One Committee held their annual Halloween Party. A great collection of very creative costumes, and a "Spooktacular" time was had by all!

Watch the fun-filled video by clicking here

By: Russ Smith - Mon, Oct 28, 2024 7:06 PM

Mark your calendars for the St Francis Camp 40th Anniversary Gala on Friday February 28th 2025!

By: Ken Warzybok - Sat, Oct 26, 2024 4:08 PM

On October 26th, the Catholic High School League hosted the 52nd Prep Bowl, presented by the Knights of Columbus and held at the fabulous home of the Detroit Lions, Ford Field!

All of our State Officers were present, along with many District Deputies, Grand Knights, State Directors, Diocesan Directors, State Deputy Regional Representatives, Faithful Navigators, and (of course) our Fourth Degree Color Corps did a magnificent job!

By: Ken Warzybok - Fri, Oct 25, 2024 9:18 AM

The 66th Annual Detroit Bishop’s Dinner was held on October 8th at Lovett Hall in Dearborn. This year's theme, "From Silence to Support: Advocacy, Education, and Hope," highlights Guest House's commitment to providing hope for individuals in recovery, those experiencing isolation, families facing challenges in silence, and for a society free of stigma.

Michigan State Deputy, Barry Borsenik, delivered a poignant address to the attendees on the importance of supporting individuals dealing with mental health and addiction issues.