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 faiththrough service to this parish and community!
Pictured L-R: Mark Kehoe (Grand Knight); Austin Lada; Fr. Joseph Esper (Pastor - Immaculate Conception Parish)
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
All Saints Council 10501 (Memphis) held an exemplification today, welcoming two new members into their Council. Decon Arvin Stephenson presided over the ceremony.
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 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,
Vismara Council 3725 made a VERY large gift of support to the Gianna Maternity Home and met with the director Miss Joella Bush on Tuesday 12-09-2025. Miss Bush was very grateful receiving a check from the council again this year. Each year in the month of October Vismara Council runs a baby bottle drive at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church and with the funds we get in the baby bottles they add to it to make a sizable donation.
This year they were able to give Gianna House $4000.00,
Dearborn O'Kelley Council #3860 recently ( December 13) fed 12 retired Priest's at the Senior Clergy Center in Livonia. Entree' was turkey meatloaf. All the accouterments were included to make this another special meal for our worthy Priest's. O'Kelley feeds the Priest's every other month, with entree' selections chosen by the lead cook that turn.
Worthy State Deputy's Special Assistant Bill Leveque pondering how 'elementary' it is to share the Gift of Knighthood..
Worthy State Deputy's Special Assistant, Bill Leveque, is pondering how easy it would be for all Brothers in the Order to try and give the Gift of Knighthood to their friends and family this Christmas!
Anyone can print out these Christmas themed Nativity themed "Gift of Knighthood" cards before a Christmas holiday party, and then pass them out to any practical Catholic gentlemen in their friends and family. They can even be stuffed into Christmas card mailings with a little note.
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GK BOB JEHRING PGK CHUCK STOKINGER WDGK RANDY THOMAS
