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.
