Cross Catholic Food Packing Event - Grand Rapids Diocese
By: Garret Kelenske -
Tue, Feb 25, 2025 4:46 PM

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the Knights and councils who have generously supported us in raising funds for this weekend's Cross Catholic Outreach Food Packing event in the Detroit Archdiocese. Thanks to your contributions, we will be able to pack 60,000 nutritious meals for children and families in need.
Our upcoming Food Packing event will take place in the Grand Rapids Diocese, with the date to be determined as we continue to receive donations from individuals and councils.
If you would like to contribute, personal donations can be made to your local KofC council. Council contribution checks should be made payable to the Michigan State Council, with "CCO" indicated in the memo line. Please mail checks directly to:
State CCO Director Garret Kelenske
1439 Maple Ridge Street
Muskegon, MI 49445
Thank you for demonstrating your commitment to putting Faith into Action by supporting efforts to alleviate hunger both globally and locally through Cross Catholic Outreach. Your generosity is truly making a difference in the lives of those in need.
Vivat Jesus!
Garret Kelenske
State Cross Catholic Outreach Director
g.kelenske@mikofc.org
Gaylord Diocesan Free Throw Winners
By: Patrick Oliver -
Sun, Feb 23, 2025 6:19 PM
The Gaylord Diocesan Free Throw was held on February 23rd. Congratulations to all who participated. Here are the Winners!
9 year old Girls
1st Place- Kenzie Kincka/Posen 2nd Place – Charley Barkett/Grayling
9 year old Boys
1st Place – Bennett Manne/Tawas City 2nd Place – Quentin Johnson/Grayling
10 year old Girls
1st Place – Jozlyn Kinka/Posen 2nd Place – Braylee Hadd/Lewiston
10 year old Boys
1st Place – Tyler Gajewski/Rogers City 2nd Place – Roscommon
11 year old Girls
1st Place – Amelia Thayer/Grayling
11 year old Boys
1st Place - Johnny Flynn/Harbor Springs 2nd Place – Kasen Christopher/Lewiston
12 year old Girls
1st Place – Alexandra Koss/Posen 2nd Place – Kennedy Burkett/Grayling
12 year old Boys
1st Place – Cameron Shiffer/Hillman 2nd Place – Kallen Tunney/Grayling
13 year old Girls
1st Place – MaKinzee DeFisher/Posen 2nd Place – Veronica LaRose/Lewsiton
13 year old Boys
1st Place – Tate Zigila/Frederick
14 year old Girls
1st Place – Elaina Flynn/Harbor Springs 2nd Place – Peyton Hadd/Lewiston
14 year old Boys
1st Place – Juan Wing/Roscommon 2nd Place – Landen DeVries/Posen
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Patrick Oliver
Diocesan Membership/Program Assistant
2025 Respect Life Benefit Dinner
By: Ed Strach -
Sat, Feb 22, 2025 9:16 AM
Join Us - Respect Life Benefit Dinner, Wednesday, April 2, 2025
By: Ed Strach, Sunday, February 2, 2025
Join us on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 for the 47th Annual Respect Life Benefit Dinner. The joint sponsorship between the Michigan State Council Knights of Columbus and Right to Life of Michigan continues our partnership efforts to Defend Life from conception to natural death.
See Lisa's personal invitation to the Knights of Columbus by clicking here

Michigan Knights of Columbus 83rd Annual Bowling Tournament - Officers Tournament
By: Gregory Zawalski -
Sun, Feb 16, 2025 5:55 AM

The 83rd Michigan Knights of Columbus Annual Bowling Tournament kicked off on February 15th with the start of the Officers Tournament! The Tournament continues through March 9th at Richfield Bowl, 5340 Richfield Rd, in Flint.

2025 Michigan State Raffle
By: Kevin Rowley -
Fri, Feb 7, 2025 6:40 AM
Thank you to all our Brother Knights who have sold or bought and returned their raffle tickets with check, to the State Office P.O. Box. You’ve done a great job!
Thanks also to all the brothers who have taken extra books of tickets to sell. Thanks to all of you, we’re off to a really good start again this year, raising much needed funds for our Michigan Charities and local councils.
"I’ve got a Golden Ticket” 100 Golden Tickets have been randomly placed in the State Charity Raffle envelopes mailed to each Brother Knight in the State of Michigan. Find a “Golden Ticket” and redeem it for a $50.00 Cash Prize. (See Golden Ticket for details)
"Early Bird Raffle Drawings " You have FOUR (4) chances to win $250.00 for a total of $1,000.00. Every single book of tickets includes an EARLY BIRD RAFFLE TICKET for sellers. The more books you sell the greater your chances to win. Simply fill-out and return the Early Bird ticket with your check and SOLD book of tickets. The Earlier you return your sold tickets, the more chances you have to win. Remaining Drawings: February 27th and March 27th.
Charities this raffle helps to support: Angela Hospice, Bishop Baraga Association, Capuchin Community Center, Catholic Radio, Diocese of Michigan, Gianna House, Guest House, Heart of Christ Clinic, Madonna University, Most Holy Trinity Church, Right to Life Programs, Holy Cross Services, Special Days Camp, St, Francis Cabrini Clinic, St. Francis Camp on the Lake, St. Vincent Catholic Charities, Vocations Programs, Catholic High School Sports Programs (Prep Bowl, Catholic Cross Country Meet, Catholic Track Meet) Catholic Publications (Michigan Catholic, U. P. Catholic) And additional charitable causes addressed by the Michigan State Council.

Please ensure all checks are made payable to:
MICHIGAN STATE COUNCIL
Knights of Columbus
P.O. Box 1027
Sterling Heights, MI 48311-1027
Kevin Rowley and Michael Haughey
State Raffle Directors