By: GK 6223 - Mon, Sep 30, 2024 10:39 AM

On Sept 29th, Irish Hills Council 6223 held an Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity for three members at the St. Joseph Shrine in Brooklyn, Michigan. Two new brothers were welcomed into the council while an existing member advanced to Third Degree.

 

Pictured are the new members along with the Exemplification Team in the beautiful St. Joseph Shrine.

L-R - Fr. Zach Mabee, New Brother Paul Knapp, Bob Marcero, New Brother Tim Lillard, GK Matt Girdham, New Third Degree Tyler Peavey, FDD Robert Padley, Ron Pinsoneault, Rae Leggett, DGK Mike Kimutis

 

Fraternally,

GK Matt Girdham

By: GK 6223 - Mon, Sep 23, 2024 11:53 AM

On Aug 24th, Irish Hills Council 6223 held a golf outing at Devils Lake Golf Course to raise funds for St. Louis Center and Holy Cross Services. A great time was had and there were some pretty low scores! The food was really great but even better was the fellowship! And the council was able to write checks for $3300 to both of the worthy charities so they can continue their work of caring for the needs of those that need it most.

GK Irish Hills Council 6223

By: GK 6223 - Tue, Apr 9, 2024 6:19 AM

On Apr 6th, the Irish Hills Council 6223 held an exemplification in the beautiful St. Joseph Shrine in Brooklyn and welcomed six members to the Third Degree of the Knights of Columbus. Two members joined the Fr. Edwin A. Fisher #4354 Council of Manchester and four members joined the Irish Hills Council #6223 of Brooklyn.

 

After the ceremony, we hosted a dinner welcoming our new brothers and their families. Pictured are the new Knights and the 6223 Exemplification Team.

(L-R) Deacon Gene Hausmann, Frank Cousino and Matthew Brothers from Manchester, Matt Girdham (GK - 6223), Matthew Strunk, Ron Pinsoneault, Phillip Watson, Fr. Zach Mabee, Patrick Girdham, Robert Padley (DD - 503), Michael Girdham, Bob Marcero, and Alan Snider.

 

Welcome to our new Brother Knights!

 

Matt Girdham

GK - Irish Hills Council 6223

By: GK 6223 - Thu, Jan 25, 2024 5:58 AM

Council #6223 of the Irish Hills hosted their annual Christmas party, a delightful evening of dinner and fellowship. The event was attended by all council members, their children, and grandchildren, as well as the families of the parish who had children. Over 50 children were present, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus and to receive a personalized gift. Witnessing the joy in the little ones' eyes as they sat on Santa's lap and received their presents was truly rewarding for the Knights.

The dinner itself was a delicious feast, accompanied by Christmas carols sung by the attendees. The atmosphere was filled with the true spirit of Christmas. The shoppers responsible for selecting the appropriate gifts for each individual did an exceptional job!

Once again, the Irish Hills Council demonstrated their unwavering generosity towards the community, a virtue they practice throughout the year. Their kindness extends to the parish, the local community, and various charitable organizations they support annually. Whether it involves constructing ramps for the disabled, repairing roofs, contributing to local meals for the homeless, donating funds to numerous organizations, or assisting families with specific needs, the council is always ready and willing to lend a helping hand. Their commitment to making a positive impact is truly commendable.

By: GK 6223 - Tue, Nov 28, 2023 5:49 PM

On Friday November 24th, Brother Knights of the Irish Hills Council #6223 gathered to set up a nativity scene on the main boulevard in Brooklyn Michigan. This is the 24th consecutive year that the council has done this activity. The nativity will be displayed until shortly after the 1st of the year and will be viewed by thousands as they drive through the small town.

 

 

Attached is a picture of the crew: (L-R) Bob Romeo, Bob Pisarski, Mike Kimutis, Rae Leggett, GK Matt Girdham, Bob Marcero, Mark Oscar, Robert Padley, Don Kortas and Doug McMillan. (Not pictured is Matt Clark).

 

Grand Knight Matt Girdham

Irish Hills Council #6223

By: Ken Warzybok - Mon, Oct 9, 2023 4:58 PM

Irish Hills Council #6223 held an Exemplification and welcomed two new Knights to the Third Degree. The ceremony was held Oct 1st in beautiful St. Joseph's Shrine in Brooklyn, MI.

Pictured in the center are new Knights - Doug Deland and Steve Celenskey - surrounded by the outstanding exemplification team and pastor Fr. Zach Mabee.

Congratulations Brothers!

By: Ken Warzybok - Fri, Aug 4, 2023 11:13 AM

It has been 40 years since the beginning of Project Ramp for the Irish Hills Knights of Columbus Council 6223.

The Holy Cross Brothers who sponsored Holy Cross Childrens Services offered a $5000 grant to get Project Ramp started. That money multiplied over the succeeding years and by 1991 the first 100 ramps were installed in only 7 years. The 200th ramp was built in 1997. Ramp 300 was completed in 2005.

Finally, on August 1, 2023, ramp number 400 was installed. Ramp number 400 was built for Robert Padley, a member of Council 6223 a District Deputy. Robert will undergo two knee replacements on August 8th.

Coincidentally, Robert served as a lead carpenter on dozens of ramps in the past, Hopefully, with successful surgery and rehab, Robert will be donating his ramp back to the project in a few months. Notably, many of the council’s ramps are built of recycled ramps and ramp materials.

More than 40 Knights have participated as volunteers during the last 40 years. More than 1200 youths have been involved as well. The Brother Knights are working hard to make sure that all disabled persons can have a quality ramp, mobility, and as normal a lifestyle as possible.

Deacon Gene Hausmann has overseen this program for 40 years and in 2017, Project Ramp won the Family Service Award from the Michigan Knights of Columbus!

By: Ken Warzybok - Mon, Jul 24, 2023 5:47 PM

By: Gary Merritt - Wed, Jul 20, 2022 1:04 PM

John Mosko K of C #6223 19th Annual Charity Golf Outing