Knights of Columbus, Westphalia, MI, St. Jude Thaddeus #2890

05/09/2026

It’s always nice to receive these wonderful notes from those we work with through our Council. Have a great day!

05/09/2026

Knight of the Month: Our Knight of the Month is Nick Martin! Nick again led our 300 Club Raffle to another sell out. He is an active member of our parish and has continued to lead the raffle taking over for Gary Schafer without a hitch. Please join us in thanking Nick and congratulating him as our Knight of the Month!

05/07/2026

Family of the Month: Our Family of the Month is Scott and Kristy Simon! Scott has taken an increased role in the Knights of Columbus and is a regular volunteer at many of our events. He has offered to enter into an officer role for the 26-27 fraternal year. Kristy is active in the Christian Mothers as well. They are a great example of a faith-filled family. Please join us in congratulating Scott and Kristy as our family of the month!

05/03/2026

A Message from Your Grand Knight
Randy Cusack

Dear Brother Knights, Ladies and Families, Vivat Jesus!

Matthew 28:1-6 - After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.

Brother Knights,
As we enter the month of May, our thoughts naturally turn to the great joy of the Resurrection. The Resurrection reminds us that hope, renewal, and victory over darkness are at the very heart of our faith. It is the moment that defines who we are as Catholics and calls each of us to live as witnesses to Christ in our daily lives.

For us as Knights, the message of the Resurrection is also a reminder of our mission. Just as Christ gave of Himself completely for others, we too are called to serve. Recently, a group of men from our council again went out into the community to celebrate the Resurrection with over 20 of our senior members of our parish. This year we welcomed youth from The Well to join and celebrate the stories and service of our elderly. We hope that the Easter Basket Initiative continues to flourish in coming years! Thank you to Tavern 1836, The Little Flower Market and Paul and Beth Smith for their time, talent and treasure with this initiative.

Our parish relies on the generosity, commitment, and leadership of its members, and the Knights of Columbus play a vital role in that mission. Whether it is volunteering at parish events, supporting charitable initiatives, helping those in need, or simply showing up when help is required, each act of service strengthens our parish family and reflects Christ’s love in action. Please look below for ways to celebrate our community and the Resurrection
in the coming weeks.

Just a reminder on ways you can become active in the coming month and a half:

1. Join our reciting of the rosary prior to our monthly meetings (first Tuesday of each month). May will be your last opportunity until after summer break.

2. Visit a member of the senior community within our parish. The Easter Basket Initiative reminded us of how rewarding and impactful a simple visit with our elderly can be.

3. Discern being an officer for the 2026 Fraternal Year. If interested, please reach out to any officer for more information.

4. Find one young man in the community to recruit to our council. Make a personal appeal to them on the benefits of being a Knight and all that our council has to offer to our parish community.

In Christ,

Randy Cusack, Grand Knight
517-410-9838
[email protected]

04/19/2026

The Michigan Knights of Columbus remembered and honored veterans today.

04/17/2026

Exemplification Ceremony for New and Existing KC Members

Council 2890 of the Westphalia Knights of Columbus will be conducting an Exemplification Ceremony for practicing Catholic men 18 and older who have interest in being new members, as well as those who would like to advance from First Degree to the Third Degree on Sunday, April 26th following the 10 a.m. Mass at the Westphalia KofC Hall. The program will last approximately 30 minutes. Family members are welcome to attend. First year of membership is FREE when you sign up for E-Membership at www.kofc.org/join.

For more information and to register, please contact Grand Knight Randy Cusack or Financial Secretary Kyle Thelen.

Randy Cusack: 517-410-9838
Kyle Thelen: 517-290-6689

Knights come from every stage of life. Join the Knights of Columbus as we celebrate role models in a world that needs men who lead, serve, protect & defend.

04/11/2026

Many thanks to everyone that turned out for our bean soup and potato pancake dinner. Special thanks to all of the volunteers who worked so hard and put in so many hours for this event with a special thanks to our leader Past Grand Knight, Brent Pohl. 

04/10/2026

Shoe Drive Results: This year’s Shoe Drive for Footprints of Michigan received 149 pairs of shoes for those in need! This is a wonderful program that provides shoes for those that cannot afford them, so thank you for your generous donations. We will be back again next year. Special thanks to our Council’s Treasurer Mike Fink who coordinates this event for us.

04/09/2026

Tootsie Roll Drive Update: Our thanks to the Westphalia community for an outstanding response to this years drive. Thanks to your generosity, we raised $1,722 on this year’s Tootsie Roll Drive to benefit those with intellectual disabilities. Of that amount, 20% will go toward our KC statewide drive while 80% will be split between Pewamo Westphalia Community Schools and Clinton County RESA. Our thanks to Paul Smith and his team of dedicated volunteers for their work on this year’s drive.

04/08/2026

The Westphalia Knights of Columbus delivered 21 Easter Baskets to Senior Citizens and others in community during Holy Week. Our thanks to everyone who assisted in that project with a special thanks to Paul and Beth Smith!!

04/08/2026

Knight of the Month: Our Knight of the Month is Dominic Schneider. Dominic recently led the boy's basketball program to another State Championship and is a great example of a Christ filled young man leading the next generation of men in our community to a life rich in their faith. Please join us in congratulating Dominic as our Knight of the Month.