Harbor Springs Council 15021 hosts Turkey Dinner and Sacred Relic

By: Matt Hoxsie - Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:20 PM

Harbor Springs Council 15021 put on an amazing Turkey Dinner for the cluster of parishes in The Catholic Communities of L'arbre Croche. It was a great way to bring Catholic communities together as well as the Knights of Columbus doing their part serving the community!
 
 
 
Holy Childhood church is also home to the traveling Sacred Heart of Jesus relic. Father Mitch Roman who is the Diocesan Chaplin was very excited to receive the relic. 
 

Council 3292 receiving their Star Council Award and Table Banner

By: Matt Hoxsie - Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:01 PM

On December 1, District Deputy Dan Timmerman presented the Star Council Award to Council 3292. They achieved 132% of their membership goal. Also presented was the K of C banner for achieving 50% of their membership goal by September 30 this year. Receiving the Star Council award was left to right, PD Robert Grayson, MD Aaron Clark, Chaplain Father Pat  Bruen, GK Mike Driscoll, and DD Dan Timmerman.

 

 

Dad Talk - Third Sunday of Advent (Cycle A)

By: John Bursch - Wed, Dec 17, 2025 9:43 PM

 
Today’s Gospel reading starts with John the Baptist asking if Jesus is the Messiah (“the one who is to come”) or if they should wait for another.  Did John have doubts about Jesus’ identity?  Or did he have another purpose for his question?  We’ll discuss that, plus the three exhortations in the second reading from James, as we continue our Advent journey in this week’s Dad Talk. Please share with a friend, and god bless! Dad
 
Spotify - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/IUwAaXsZ5Yb
 
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-talk-third-sunday-of-advent-cycle-a/id1795067269?i=1000741228902
 
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Youth of the Month - Au Lac Council 10724 - December 2025

By: Matt Hoxsie - Wed, Dec 17, 2025 9:37 PM

 

Congratulations to Austin Lada on being chosen as our Youth of the Month for December! Austin is the son of Robert and Sarah Lada and the grandson of Bob and Mary Lada. Austin is a Senior at Lutheran North High School where he is on the wrestling team and the Drug Prevention and Awareness Club. He is often volunteering at numerous events here at IC like the IC Lenten Fish Fry, replacing the church floor, the white cross display in the church yard, the Walk for Warmth, Mercy in Action Day and Vacation Bible School. He helped organize the SVDP food pantry and cleaned one of our parishioner’s yards when they were sick. We thank Austin for sharing his faith through service to this parish and community!

 
Pictured L-R: Mark Kehoe (Grand Knight); Austin Lada; Fr. Joseph Esper (Pastor - Immaculate Conception Parish)

St. Mary of the Hills Council 13950 holds its 19th Annual Birthday Party for Jesus

By: Paul Thorn - Wed, Dec 17, 2025 9:28 PM

 
On Saturday, December 13, 2025, St. Mary of the Hills Council 13950 held our 19th Annual Birthday Party for Jesus.
 
A total of about 140 Children and their parents attended the event in the Gymnasium of our Church building in Rochester Hills.
 
The children decorated cookies and completed an Arts & Crafts project.  Once these events were completed, our Pastor and Council Chaplain, Fr. Stan Ulman, read a Christmas story to the children.
 
When Fr. Stan finished reading, Santa joined in the festivities.  Pictures were taken with many of the children, and some adults.  Santa also gave little gifts to the children.
 
The decorated trees in the pictures are part of our Terry's Trees program which honor the memory of our late Brother Knight Terry LaFlamme who passed away in 2020. Trees are decorated by the Knights and several parish groups. People purchase sponsorships for their favorite trees with the possibility of taking the tree home
 
 

Charlevoix Council 7172 honors Knight of 72 years!

By: Matt Hoxsie - Wed, Dec 17, 2025 8:53 PM

Charlevoix Council #7172 recently held a Christmas party for their members and spouses. The night included great food, drinks, and fellowship. Attendees heard from District Deputy Andrew Mayer and Grand Knight Don Jasurda. The highlight of the event was the Knight of the Year award presented to Ed Buday. Ed has been a member for 72 years and has held numerous offices. He just retired as the Financial Secretary at the young age of 93!! Congratulations Ed!!

 

Au Lac Council 10724 hosts Breakfast with Santa!

By: Matt Hoxsie - Wed, Dec 17, 2025 8:45 PM

Au Lac Council 10724 in Ira Township held their annual Breakfast With Santa at Immaculate Conception Parish on December 13th. Brother Knights cooked and served breakfast following the 8:00 and 10:00 AM Masses and the event was very well attended. The highlight was a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus who gave each young child a present. The Land of Peace organization was present to sell religious artwork made in the Holy Land to help the needy Christians living there. The parish youth group also held a bake sale. Proceeds from the breakfast and bake sale will be donated to Land of Peace for their ongoing mission. Photos from the event can be found on the Au Lac Council Facebook page,