Council 3860 Hosts Senior Priests Luncheon
By: Richard Shelt -
Sun, Oct 13, 2024 5:02 AM
On October 12th, the Brother Knights of Fr. Patrick O’Kelley Council #3860 prepared a luncheon for the retired priests residing at the Senior Clergy Village in Livonia.
Fr. Patrick O’Kelley Council is dedicated to serving these esteemed priests six times a year, as a gesture of gratitude for their many years of service to the Catholic faithful.
The priests were treated to a delicious meal featuring chicken cordon bleu, green beans almondine, cheesy potatoes, a fresh salad, and homemade lemon meringue pie.
It was a joyous occasion filled with fellowship and appreciation for these dedicated servants of the Church.
For more information about the Senior Clergy Village, please click here
Council 4362 Officer Installation
By: District Deputy 306 -
Sun, Oct 6, 2024 5:54 PM
On Wednesday October 2nd, Bishop Haas Council #4362 in Wyoming held their Officer Installation at the beautiful Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto at St. John Vianney Parish in Wyoming.
It was a beautiful evening and many officers including Council Chaplain Fr. John Vallier, District Deputy John Veneklase and Grand Knight Nicholas Anderson were in attendance.
Installation was followed with a Rosary.
Two new members to Council 4401
By: District Deputy 112 -
Mon, Sep 30, 2024 7:32 AM
On Saturday September 28th, St Francis Council #4401 in Farmington conducted a Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity.
Two men joined the Order as 3rd Degree Knights.
Pictured here from left to right are
1st Row: New members Chris Kristen and Rob Smitt.
2nd Row: Devin Sunderquist, Gary Mallia-DD112, Henry Testa-FN & FS, George Curran-MD & Advocate, Bill Preininger, Kyle Redding-DGK
Please join me in welcoming our new brother Knights!
Gary Mallia
DD112
Irish Hills Council 6223 Summer Golf Outing for Charities
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.
Matt Girdham
GK Irish Hills Council 6223
Anchor Bay Council 5981 2024 Appreciation Dinner
By: District Deputy 118 -
Fri, Sep 20, 2024 10:58 AM
On September 19th, Anchor Bay Council 5981 hosted its annual Council Appreciation Dinner honoring the charities and causes the council supported in the 2023-2024 Fraternal Year. Charities included were: St. Louis Center, Anchor Bay Special Education Programs, Immaculate Conception K-8 and Cardinal Mooney Catholic High schools, the Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team (MCREST), St. Vincent DePaul, and many more.
The Compassion Pregnancy Center in Clinton Township was presented with a $1,000 gift as a part of the Council's ASAP efforts, and the St. Mary Queen of Creation Food Pantry will be receiving another $500 in donations as well as 96 coats from Anchor Bay Council's participation in the State Council "Coats for Kids" program BOGO program.
Worthy State Deputy Barry Borsenik and Worthy GK Richard Burke presented the Knight of the Year and Family of the Year awards to Wayne Miller, Jr and to Dale and Donna Valliere respectively.
Keynote Speaker, Brother SK Arvin Stephenson, spoke of his journey into the Permanent Diaconate and will be ordained as a Deacon in the Archdiocese of Detroit on October 5th at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The Council presented Arvin with an Anchor Bay Council jacket so that no matter where his Diaconate journey takes him, he will always be a member of Council 5981!
Our Worthy State Deputy gave his final remarks and thanked the Council for its service to so many charities and doing the good work of the Order.
Many thanks to all of the dignitaries and charities that were able to attend and make the evening special, including State Deputy Barry Borsenik, His Excellency Most Reverend Bishop Robert Fisher, Fr. Franklin Arockiadoss (St. Louis Center), Fr. Nick Zukowski (former Council Chaplain), Diocesan Membership Director Walter Papciak, and Diocesan Program Director Ron Depestel.
God Bless and Vivat Jesus!
