Michigan Cross Catholic Outreach Program featured in KofC Columbia Magazine
By: Garret Kelenske -
Sat, Jan 18, 2025 12:10 PM
The Jan/Feb 2025 issue of Columbia Magazine features St Michael Council 7311 Grand Ledge and its Grand Knight Brian Klopp and his daughter preparing food packages during a Cross Catholic Outreach event. The article also commends all Michigan Knights for our collective efforts in preparing over 180,000 meals through this program.
VIVAT JESUS!
Garret Kelenske
Michigan Cross Catholic Outreach Director
Lenten Gift of Knighthood
By: Douglas Kokot -
Fri, Jan 17, 2025 1:07 PM
Greetings Brothers!
Soon we will begin our 40-day Lenten journey, culminating in the joyous celebration for Our Lord’s Resurrection! While 40-days may seem like a lot of time, before you know it, we will be preparing Easter baskets, planning Easter dinner with our families, and (of course) coloring eggs and hiding them for the kids!
And speaking of gifts, we can give our Catholic friends a unique and meaningful Easter present that will be cherished forever: a Lenten Gift of Knighthood!
The Gift of Knighthood is a long-standing gift that holds its value indefinitely. This printable card serves as a useful tool when engaging with potential members, allowing you to showcase the Order's accomplishments while offering them the gift of Free Membership.
Below are links to downloadable PDF files for your convenience. It is recommended that you use card-stock for printing purposes. You can distribute these cards among your Brother Knights so they can present them as gifts to their Catholic friends and neighbors. Also, be sure to share these cards with your wife so that she may pass them along to her Catholic acquaintances to give to their husbands.
Brothers, we sincerely appreciate your support for the Gift of Knighthood series as an effective membership recruitment tool. Thank you for your dedication to the Knights of Columbus and for spreading the spirit of generosity as we approach this most faithful time of year!
Douglas D. Kokot
State Membership Director
S.O.A.R. With Us!
2025 Economic Outlook Webinar - January 28th
By: Ken Warzybok -
Thu, Jan 16, 2025 6:59 PM
Dear Brother Knights,
You are invited to an online presentation, 2025 Economic Outlook, on January 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET.
This live webinar is hosted by Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors (KoCAA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Knights of Columbus. Listen in as leaders from KoCAA, including President and CIO Anthony Minopoli, discuss what transpired in the 2024 financial markets and provide an outlook for 2025.
To register, click here
This event is open to the public, so please feel free to share with others who may be interested in attending.
Auction to Support Seminarians in the Gaylord Diocese
By: Joel Kendzorski -
Tue, Jan 14, 2025 12:27 PM
Meet Sister Magdalena, a cloistered nun at Immaculate Conception Elementary in Traverse City who not only teaches fourth grade, but also showcases her exceptional talent as an artist.
Recently, Sister Magdalena created this stunning painting; a rendition of Saint Hubert, the Patron Saint of Hunting. This exquisite 8” by 10” canvas painting is currently up for auction, with a starting bid of $500. All proceeds from this auction will go towards supporting the seminarian fund for the Gaylord Diocese.
Please note that the auction will conclude at 7pm on Saturday, January 18, 2025. For all bids and inquiries, please contact Michigan State Warden Joel Kendzorski at (575) 520-2184. Don't miss this opportunity to own a beautiful piece of art while supporting a worthy cause!
New Websites Are Live
By: Ken Warzybok -
Sun, Jan 12, 2025 3:42 PM
As mentioned at the Midyear Membership Meeting of State Deputies earlier this month we created new resources to assist State Officers and District Deputies in successfully launching new councils and revitalizing at risk councils.
The New Council Resources page outlines the process for starting a new council, plus provides valuable information to guide councils through their first year of operation. This page can be accessed directly at kofc.org/newcouncil.
The resources found on the Council Revitalization page are grouped to provide valuable information to support council leadership, encourage recruitment and increase council activity. This page can be accessed directly at kofc.org/revitalization.
Please share these resources with your District Deputies so they can work with the councils in their area. If you have any questions please reach out to fraternalmission@kofc.org.
We are grateful for all you do to strengthen our Order!
Important Information Regarding Michigan's 2025 State Convention
By: Cliff Wasmund -
Sat, Jan 11, 2025 9:07 PM
2025 STATE CONVENTION
The 2025 Annual State Convention of the Michigan State Council Knights of Columbus will convene at the Grand Hotel on beautiful Mackinac Island on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, May 21st , May 22nd, and May 23rd, 2025.
Please be advised that the Convention Delegates and Alternates are to be elected at a regularly scheduled business meeting conducted during the month of February. Immediately after the election the FORM #4 Convention Delegate Certification which can be found on the Michigan State Council website www.mikofc.org (click on Resources>Forms>Council Forms) is to be completed and returned to the State Office. Form #4 is a fillable form, follow the instructions on how to use it. It is essential that you include your email address on this form. Your email address will be used for future mailings, including your Hotel Reservation Form. In addition, a copy of Form 4 will be emailed to each Grand Knight and Financial Secretary in the State that uses the State Council email system. Please be sure this form is returned to the State Office no later than March 15, 2025.
Section 12 (a) of the Supreme Council By-Laws provides for the election of delegates to the State Council meeting. Please refer to it and adhere to its requirements.
Room reservation forms will be forwarded as soon as we have the names and addresses of your delegates. Your cooperation in this regard will assist your Convention Committee to start preparations for your convention immediately. Room reservation forms will need to be submitted via email to c.wasmund@mikofc.org no later than March 31, 2025. This deadline is earlier this year due to changes made by the hotels.
Also, please be aware that the Laws of the State Council provide that subordinate Councils in arrears to the State Council or Supreme Council for duly levied assessments shall not have the names of their delegates placed on the roll of the State Council until such accounts are paid in full.
Any questions regarding the State Convention should be directed to the State Office and all room accommodation questions should go directly to Clifford Wasmund, Administrative Secretary to the State Deputy at c.wasmund@mikofc.org (phone number is available privately in the State Directory).
As in the past, rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Looking forward to seeing you on Mackinac Island!
Fishers of Men
By: Douglas Kokot -
Wed, Jan 8, 2025 7:33 AM
My Brother Knights, it is the duty of each and every one of us to bring others to Christ and uphold the mission of Blessed Michael McGivney.
"Fishers of Men" presents a unique opportunity to introduce our Order to Catholic gentlemen and families within our parishes, neighborhoods, and surrounding communities.
Throughout this month, we will talk about “Fishers of Men” at your Diocesan Meetings. To view the presentation from the Winter Leadership meeting, click here
Let us unite to spread the message of faith and service!
"Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men" - Matthew 4:19
"SOAR With Us"
Douglas D. Kokot
State Membership Director
2025 Tribute Banquet - Second Notice
By: Lawrence Grabowski -
Tue, Jan 7, 2025 1:14 PM
For more information and to download the order form, click here
