St Francis Xavier Petosky Council 923 recruits State Senator
Fri, Jan 26, 2024 4:04 PM
-At their 75th Annual Polish Sausage Supper, St. Francis Xavier Petoskey Council 923 did such a great job, with attendace of 500 people, they impressed State Senator John Damoose to immediately join the Knights of Columbus.
Welcome to the Order, Brother John!
SHMS Dinner for Life
Wed, Jan 24, 2024 3:15 PM
-The seminarians at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit will be hosting the 14th Annual Dinner for Life on Friday, February 9, 2024 at the seminary. The evening begins with Mass at 6:00pm, followed by a delicious dinner cooked and served by seminarians, as well as stories of hope from local pro-life organization Guadalupe Workers (all proceeds will go to benefit their organization).
Tickets are $40 and can be purchased by clicking here
This year the event is being chaired by Jim Musgrave, a Theology II student at the seminary.
2024 Ice Mass at Our Lady of the Snows is February 9th
Mon, Jan 22, 2024 6:32 AM
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2024 March for Life Rally in DC
Fri, Jan 19, 2024 6:12 PM
-The 51st Annual March for Life Rally took place on January 19th in Washington D.C. This is the biggest and most important pro-life event of the year, and the Michigan State Council was well representedwith the leadership of State Deputy Christopher Kolomjec, and the State Board.
- Speakers at the rally included members of Congress, and even University of Michigan Head Football Coach Jim Harbaugh. Fresh off of his first national championship, Coach Harbaugh encouraged everyone to keep fighting until abortion is "unthinkable." Coach Harbaugh stated, "This is a great day for a march. It's a great day for the sanctity of Life, and football weather. Let's make it a great day!"
Heart of Christ Ultrasound Dedication
Fri, Jan 19, 2024 6:23 AM
-On January 17th Archbishop Allen Vigneron was at the Heart of Christ Clinic at the Basilica of Ste. Anne de Detroit to dedicate the 91st Ultrasound in Michigan, sponsored by St Lawrence Council #2950 (Utica).
Heart of Christ Clinic is a comprehensive health care clinic and real-world example of our pledge to redouble efforts to support women and children.This history-making medical community center is sponsored by the Michigan State Council and councils throughout the state.
Supreme Council's Ultrasound and Aid & Support After Pregnancy (ASAP) programs provided support to make these dedications a reality.
Ed Strach
Life Director
Michigan State Council
Councils Stand Up for our Youth at the Detroit Archdiocesan Meeting
Thu, Jan 18, 2024 6:30 AM
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Gaylord January 14th Diocesan meeting postponed
Fri, Jan 12, 2024 3:10 PM
-UPDATE
The Gaylord Diocesan Meeting has been rescheduled to Sunday, January 28th. The meeting will be held at St Mary's Council 2781 located at 2753 Wilkinson Rd. Gaylord, MI 49735 following 11am Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral in Gaylord.
Lansing Cross Catholic Food Packing Event
Fri, Jan 12, 2024 12:12 PM
-The Lansing Diocese Cross Catholic Food Packing event is being held
February 10, 2024 8AM to NOON
At
Lansing Catholic High School
501 Marshal
St Lansing, MI 48912
Click here and here to access downloadable flyers for the event with QR codes for the registering of volunteers and for donations to purchase the food items needed
Please:
· Get the message out.
· Send the flyer to families, students, and friends let them know everyone is invited to participate. They can sign up with the QR code on the flyer. Post flyers on church announcements boards.
· Many councils have supported this financially. If you haven’t please have your councils consider a donation- $2.00 / member is suggested. Send checks made out to the State Council with Lansing Food packing event in memo line and send to Garrett Kelenske 1439 Maple Ridge St Muskegon, MI 49445. Personal donations can be sent directly to Cross Catholic using the donation QR code on flyer.
· Pray for the success of this important Faith in Action program.
· Participate with family and friends on February 10.
Fraternally,
Richard (Rick) Perry
Lansing Diocesan Program Director north
810-701-0413