There are some SPECIAL upcoming events and we wanted to share them with YOU!
Men’s Scripture Club (Cor) – Starting January 20th in the Social Hall. 7:30 to 9:00am. We will meet once a month to start off. We will discuss that weeks Sunday readings and reflect upon them. Arrive a little early for coffee/donuts. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS TO ATTEND! OPEN TO ALL MEN!!! Please see Brian Batko after Mass if you have any questions and would like to join us.
Shrine and Stein Bus Trip – We’ve rescheduled this to Saturday, February 3rd . Bus leaves at 8:00am sharp to go to the Our Lady of Consolation Shrine in Carey, OH. Self-guided tour of the Shrine with a Healing Mass at 11:00am and blessing afterwards with a relic of the True Cross. We will then stop at the Patron Saints Brewery in Toledo, a Catholic owned brewery. Food truck available or you can bring your own lunch. $50 per person and includes one beverage at the Brewery. Non-alcoholic Craft Root Beer available. We will return about 5:30pm. See Brian Batko after Mass starting next weekend to sign up.
Annual Desert Meal – Sunday, February 18th at Crystal Gardens. Come meet and support the Seminarians for their trip to the Holy Land or possibly Rome this year. It’s always a great event and meeting our future priests is sure to strengthen your faith with their vocation stories. Full meal with 2 meats, pasta, potatoes, vegetable, salad, rolls, coffee, tea, and dessert. Cash bar available. Tickets are $20 and are available in the Parish office or after Mass starting on the 21st.
If you have any questions about any of these events, please contact Brother Knight Brian Batko at bbatko@gmail.com or text/call him at 313-550-1330.
NOTICE: DONUT SUNDAY (scheduled for tomorrow, January 14th after all the Masses at St. Pius X Parish) IS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER AND ISSUES AT DONUT SHOP. WE WILL ATTEMPT TO RESCHEDULE FOR A LATER DATE! We are sorry for any inconvenience!
Knights of Columbus and family members from around the world — joined by numerous bishops, priests, religious sisters and special guests — will gather in Orlando, Fla., for the 141st Supreme Convention Aug. 1-3, 2023.
Set at the Marriott Orlando World Center the annual convention will include events celebrating charity, unity and fraternity. In addition, participants can look forward to a welcome concert on Monday evening, July 31.
Those unable to attend in person can follow the Supreme Convention proceedings from home.
Visit kofc.org/convention for daily updates, live video of major events, and photo galleries. For a closer look at the events, follow the Order’s social media channels — including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube — and the hashtag #KnightsCon23.
In addition to the livestreams shared at kofc.org/convention, broadcasts will be made available by several Catholic media outlets: EWTN, CatholicTV, Salt + Light TV, and The Catholic Channel (SiriusXM 129).
Tuesday, Aug. 1
Pre-Convention Broadcast (EWTN) – 9 a.m. ET
Opening Mass – 9:30 a.m. CT
Opening Business Session & Annual Report of the Supreme Knight – 1 p.m. ET
States Dinner – 6:30 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Aug. 2
Concelebrated Mass – 8:30 a.m. ET
Thursday, Aug. 3
Concelebrated Mass – 8 a.m. ET
In addition, these podcasters will be covering the convention:
Unfortunately due to a family situation with our featured performer, we have to cancel/reschedule this event until spring.
For any questions, please email info@kofc3956.org. Please keep his family in your prayers and thank you for your understanding.
Our Virtual State Convention will open with a celebratory Mass for all lead by our State Chaplain, followed by a message from our Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly and on to our Program and Award Presentation. Mass to begin at 6pm.
Please use this link to watch to Webinar Presentation, you can join us as early as 5:30 pm Friday May 28th using these links:
YouTube https://youtu.be/w7uzUfmz5xc
Facebook https://fb.me/e/1xX2YJxAl
Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86352999023
Saturday will be a Rosary followed by the State Convention. Non-delegates will be allowed to watch the convention, but not be able to ask questions or vote.
Please use this link to attend the Convention starting as early as 8:30 am on Saturday May 29th using these links:
YouTube https://youtu.be/5_IyoP8HIy4
Facebook https://fb.me/e/YIRcLefH
Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86479546420
Every year our State Directors and the organizations that we support hand out reports for our membership to review. This year instead of mailing these reports we will be able to send these to you electronically by clicking on the links below. The following reports can be viewed:
| 1. Resolutions | 8. Guest House |
| 2. Take Ten for Charity Report | 9. St. Louis Center Annual Report |
| 3. State Raffle Report | 10. Protect Life Michigan |
| 4. Life Report | 11. Rising Stars Academy |
| 5. MI Program Report | 12. 80th Annual KC State Bowling Tourney |
| 6. Special Olympics Report | 13. Faith and Family Golf Outing Flyer |
| 7. Holy Cross Services | 14. District 706 – Eagle Outing Flyer |
| LINK – 2021 Director Reports and Flyers | |
Also included is the 2020 State Convention Transcript for you to review.
LINK – 2020 State Convention transcript
