Today’s Gospel reading is the origin of a famous 4th century petition called the “Jesus prayer” or “prayer of the heart.” It's a beautiful expression of humility, recognizing that we are creatures, not the creator. Equally beautiful is Paul’s reflection in the second reading as he prepares for his martyrdom. We’ll dive into the details of both in today’s Dad Talk. Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad
Several Brother Knights and Ladies attended the 2025 Michigan Catholic Women's Conference this year on October 11th. The theme of this year's conference was "Living the Promise".
Worthy State Deputy, along with First Lady Mandy Borsenik, told their story to the women in the audience and about how the Order has strengthen their faith and has given them strength.
Au Lac Council 10724 in Ira Township hosted a Charity/Unity/Fraternity Exemplification on October 21st and welcomed four new brother Knights to our Order. Three joined Au Lac Council 10724 and one joined Our Lady on the River Council 856. Congratulations to the new members and their families!
Seated L-R (new members): David Warner (856); Ken DeWulf (10724); Emet Flasher (10724) and Frank Tomaszewski (10724).
On October 21, at Renaud Council # 3292, six new members joined the council. In attendance were GK Mike Driscoll and DD # 114 Dan Timmerman. Congratulations to the new members and Council 3292
The State Championship Soccer Challenge took place on October 4th at St John Vianney Church in Wyoming, MI. God blessed us with a beautiful day, with lots of sunshine and temperatures in the mid 70s. Congratulations to all participants and the winners!
Winners
Girls Age 9: Astrid Kennedy (Grand Rapids Diocese)
Boys Age 9: Zachary Zeer (AOD Diocese)
Girls Age 10: Kaia Fowler (Gaylord Diocese)
Boys Age 10: Lance Laidlaw (Gaylord Diocese)
Girls Age 11: Rosemarie Hebert (Saginaw Diocese)
Boys Age 11: Jack Tenorio (AOD Diocese)
Girls Age 12: Keira Mackmiller (Lansing Diocese)
Boys Age 12: Hayden Zuehl (Grand Rapids Diocese)
Girls Age 13: Mekenzie Mackmiller (Lansing Diocese)
Boys Age 13: Lucas Levandoski (Grand Rapids Diocese)
Boys Age 14: Henry Doerr (Saginaw Diocese)
Many thanks to our State, Diocesan leaders and families for their help:
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, District 101 held an Exemplification at St. Hubert Catholic Church in Harrison Township. A total of 6 men from the District went through the ceremony which was performed by a District Exemplification Team. I was honored to be asked to assist as the Investing Officer.
A total of 5 men were welcomed into the order and a 1st Degree Member advanced to the 3rd Degree.
John Cardinal Dearden Council 744 welcomed 2 new members.
St. Hubert Council 11658 welcomed 2 new members.
St. Paul of Tarsus Council 11689 welcomed 1 new member.
All Councils in District 101 have now added at least 1 new member this Fraternal Year.
Congratulations and welcome to our new Brother Knights.
This is the Installation of VSM, Walter Winkle, Jr., MI D2, Ben Dandrow and MI D3, William Perkis at St. Rose Parish in Perrysburg OH on Friday, October 10.
Thank you to Fr. Logan, Former State Chaplain and State Deputy, Barry Borsenik along with Karen Winkle, MI D4 Dale and Dee Korson, Betty Perkis and OH D2 David Weeks who was also in attendance. I would like to recognize and thank David Weeks and Rob Warnimont for setting up all of the accommodations for the Provincial Meeting during that weekend. We had discussions on the future of the Fr. Hennipinn Province in all of the Districts and are planning on hosting an open meeting next year including all of the Faithful Navigators and all of the 4th Degree Leadership around the Province. Details are being worked out now and will be shared asap. If any 4th Degree member and their lady are interested in attending this event next year, Please talk with the District Master for details.
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