Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus were organized as a fraternal benefit society in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1882 by the Rev. Michael McGivney. The purpose of this fraternal order of laymen is to support the Church and country by means of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. The order works tirelessly to reach out to widows and orphans, to defend the unborn and aged, to provide assistance to the hungry, homeless, physically and mentally challenged, and to support vocations to ministry within the Church. Membership is open to men 18 years or older who are practicing Catholics.
St. Jane Frances Parish is home to local Council #13340. Men interested in joining the Knights of Columbus can contact the Parish Office or Joe Nida at 586-219-2964.
Knights of Columbus Programs
Coffee House
The Coffee House is a dinner program for adults with intellectual disabilities that are held six times a year. It is the only Knights of Columbus program of its kind within the state. The dinner is open to adults with intellectual disabilities from the tri-county area. The program offers a dinner and there is a DJ who provides musical entertainment for the evening. Each dinner event generally serves about 200-250 guests.
Traveling Chalice
The Traveling Chalice program started by our council gives the parishioners of St. Jane's parish the oppportunity to take home the chalice and continue to pray for vocations on a family or personal level. All a parishioner needs to do is sign up in the Gathering Space at church and they will receive the chalice during the Mass that they attend on a weekend of their choice.
Seminarian/Postulant Support
In support of vocations and religious life, our council gives financial assistance to two seminarians and two postulants each year to help offset schooling costs as they pursue their call to the church.
Family Rosary
This is a prayer program led by our council. It is held in the chapel following the 9:00 am Mass whenever a fifth Sunday occurs in a month. All are welcome to attend this devotional prayer for vocations.
Baby Bottle Drive
The Baby Bottle Drive is an annual council fundraising activity held in October during Respect Life month. In July 2008, the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council instituted the Ultrasound Machine Program. The funds that are collected go towards the purchase of ultrasound machines which are given to pregnancy clinics that are in financial need and are located in low-income areas. For each new machine purchased by a Knights of Columbus Council, District, or State Council, the Supreme Council will pay half of the cost of the machine. This particular program is very important to our council. It has been proven that when an ultrasound machine is used in pre-natal care, it dramatically aids in the protection of unborn babies by reducing the risk of abortion.
College Scholarship Award
Each year the council awards a college scholarship to two students from our parish. One scholarship award is given to a high school graduate entering their first year of college. The second scholarship award goes to a current college student who is in the process of earning an undergrad degree. The only requirement is that the applicants are members of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Parish or a son/daughter of our Council's Knights.
Blood Drive
The Blood Drive is a council program that helps the community. The council works with the American Red Cross and assists them in the blood donation process. We hold three blood drives each year.
Charity Poker
Charity Poker is a vital fundraising program for our council. The council hosts four of these events each year as allowed by state regulations. The funds that are raised go towards the many charities that the council supports.
Parish programs and events that the Knights of Columbus council supports
Right To Life
Fisherman’s Fund
St. Jane’s Youth Group
St. Vincent De Paul
Stations Of The Cross
Wedding Anniversary Mass and Dinner
Lenten Fish Fry’s
Charity Car Show
MCREST
Trunk Of Treats
College Scholarship Awards
Hot Dog Roast
Charities that the Knights of Columbus council supports
Missionaries of Charity
Holy Cross Children’s Service
King House
Coats For Kids
Boysville
Tootsie Roll Drive
Special Olympics
Play Place For Autism
Arc Of Macomb County
Challenger Baseball
Catholic League Athletics
St. Louis Center
St. Francis Camp
Wreaths Across America
Archdiocese For The Military Services, USA
Veterans
Capuchins
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Meetings:
January 10, 2019
February 14, 2019
March 14, 2019
April 11, 2019
May 19, 2019
June 13, 2019
Coffeehouse Dates:
February 13, 2019
April 24, 2019
June 5, 2019
January 20, 2019 - Pancake Breakfast 
Come and join the Knights of Columbus for a delicious pancake breakfast following the 9:00 AM Mass. It is a free will donation. Enjoy breakfast a with your friends and family while helping the Knights help others!
February 16, 2019 - Spaghetti Dinner
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus to continue the good works of the Knights with proceedds going to the charities they support. Tickets (Adults $10 | Children (12 & under) $5) available after all Masses beginning the weekend of February 2nd and in the parish office.
March 31, 2019 - Family Rosary
Join us to pray the rosary for Vocations after the 9:00 AM Mass.
This is done any month there is a 5th Sunday. Whether you pray the rosary all the time or have never experienced this devotional prayer, please feel free to join us.
Joseph Nida
Grand Knight
(586) 219-2964
Officers 2017-2018
Chaplin
Rev. Anthony Sulkowski
District Deputy
Robert Bielinski
Grand Knight
Joseph Nida
Deputy Grand Knight
Brian Finn
Financial Secretary
Mark Wilhelm
Treasurer
Robert Rucinski
Advocate
Dennis Lichocki
Lecturer
Julius D'Ambrosio
Chancellor
Robert Brent
One-Year Trustee
Lawrence Frontera
Two-Year Trustee
James Duncan
Three-Year Trustee
Jakub Shonka
Recorder
Raymond Sroka
Warden
Larry Hess
Inside Guard
William Bishop
Inside Guard
Walter Kronner
Outside Guard
William Meyer
Outside Guard
David Shultz
Field Agent
Anthony Bliss
