Council 6824 has a Blessing of the Woodlot
By: District Deputy 113 -
Tue, Oct 17, 2023 3:04 PM
Father George Ging Council #6824 is dedicated to serving St. Anne Catholic Church in Ortonville, MI where Father Yongli (John) Chen, is assigned. One of the ways the council raises funds for charity is through a year-long wood-cutting program. It's a great way to give back to the community while also enjoying the great outdoors.
On the morning of October 14th, Father John blessed the woodlot with a moving ceremony, and then blessed the equipment and structures with Holy Water. It was a beautiful experience. A special thank you to Father John and all the Brother Knights who work tirelessly at the woodlot. Your dedication is truly inspiring.
Father John is an active member of Council 6824 and recently became a 4th Degree Sir Knight!

In addition to the photos, a video of the ceremony is available by clicking here
THOMAS F. KENDZIORSKI ("Tom")
DD113, PGK
Council 5999 recieves their awards and welcomes new DD
By: James Highfield -
Tue, Oct 10, 2023 6:25 PM
Tony Bitz, the newly appointed DD401, recently attended his first meeting as DD 401 at St Mary's Council #5999 in Marshall, MI.
During the meeting, DD Tony had the honor of presenting PGK Tom Gruber with the prestigious McGivney and Founders awards for the 2022-23 Fraternal Year.
In addition, SDRR Jim Highfield presented GK Tim Fitzgerald with the September Council of the Month Award. It was a well-deserved recognition for Tim's outstanding leadership and the dedication of the Brother Knights.
The council will qualify for the Quick Start awards, which will be presented at the State Deputy Membership Tribute Banquet on February 24th at Zuccaro's in Chesterfield Twp. 
SDRR James Highfield
Kalamazoo Diocese
Irish Hills Council 6223 welcomes two new members
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!
Council 856 Grand Knight goes a CUT ABOVE to help earn Star Council
By: District Deputy 118 -
Wed, Oct 4, 2023 9:14 PM
On October 3rd, District Deputy 118 Ron DePestel presented GK SK Michael Page and Our Lady on the River Council #856 in Algonac with the Star Council Award for the 2022 - 2023 Fraternal Year.
This is the first time in 23 Years that they have earned Star Council! Grand Knight Michael had challenged his members that he would shave his beard if the council achieved Star Council!

