Dad Talk - July 13th - The Good Samaratian

By: John Bursch - Sun, Jul 13, 2025 8:13 AM


 
In today’s reading from Deuteronomy, Moses says “Just Do It.”®  Do what?  Jesus explains with the parable of the Good Samaritan; but to a 1st Century Jew, the parable is even more meaningful than it might appear to our modern eyes.  Learn all about it—and about Paul’s beautiful passage in his letter to the Colossians—in today’s Dad Talk:
 
Spotify - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/VPOTxF00WUb
 
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-talk-fifteenth-sunday-of-ordinary-time-cycle-c/id1795067269?i=1000716980010
 
Riverside - https://riverside.fm/shared/exported-clip/e2910e7d065acd9d4dc3
 
Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad

2026 Leadership Golf outing

By: Charles E. McCuen - Thu, Jul 10, 2025 6:13 PM


 

My Brothers,

The time is drawing near for our 2026 We are One Golf outing to support the Installation of the State Leadership. This is our last outing and it would be great to go out with a bang! As I said at the Summer Leadership Conference I would love to see all of our Districts and Councils represented  with a Tee sign on the entire course. I have attached the fillable flier for you so you can just click on it then click the "Go to" link and fill it out with your payment and send it off. No fuss no muss. You still have a little time to go so don't delay. I hope to see you all soon.

Flyer:  We Are One Golf Outing

 

Vivat Jesus

Charlie

SS

http://www.weareonecommittee.org/

 
 

Gaylord Councils hold Awareness Mass!

By: Michael Szukhent - Thu, Jul 10, 2025 6:01 PM


On June 29, 2025 the Diocese of Gaylord, in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus, held its inaugural Awareness Mass at St. Mary Cathedral in Gaylord.

More than 100 individuals from across the diocese attended. With dim lights and calming music, the sensory-friendly Mass provided full liturgical ministries participation for those living with a mental illness, physical or intellectual disability. After Mass, guests enjoyed light snacks and fellowship.

Thank you to all those who volunteered their time to make this day possible.

 

 

Councils 12258 and 13391 get a Fast Start!

By: Matt Hoxsie - Thu, Jul 10, 2025 5:53 PM


 

Congratulations to Grand Knights, Scott Smith and Tim Callery on a fast start to the new fraternal year!
 
Their respective councils, St Isidore and Blessed Sacrament, both of Grand Rapids welcomed 6 new Knights during the July 8th Exemplification.  The 5 new Knights of St Isidore include: Lucas Berlin, Hunter Boyd, Joseph Klier, Carlos Olvera, and Alex Urbanski.  The new Knight for Blessed Sacrament is Brian Muma.
 
On a special note, GK Scott Smith, after personally recruiting 6 new members on his own last year, was responsible for inviting 4 of 5 new Knights at last night's Exemplification.  Thank you GK Scott for leading by example!
 
Pictured below along with the new Knights and the Knights of St Isidore are:
 
Msgr Edward Hankiewicz, Parish Pastor and Council Chaplain
Dan Thelen, Field Agent
Scott Smith, GK of St Isidore
Tim Callery, GK of Blessed Sacrament
Jack Sablan, District Deputy 315
 
Congratulations to all and a job well done by the St Isidore Exemplification Team!

Dowagiac Council 2113 Installs Its Officers!

By: Matt Hoxsie - Thu, Jul 10, 2025 5:47 PM


Dowagiac Council 2113 recently held its Officers Installation on July 9th.   Congratulations to all of the Council Officers and Thank You for serving the Order!

 

If your Council has not scheduled its installation yet, please ask your Worthy Grand Knight to reach out to the District Deputy to arrange a time.

Dad Talk - July 6, 2025 - Sending out of the "72"

By: John Bursch - Sun, Jul 6, 2025 12:43 PM


 
Have you ever wondered why Jesus sent out "72" disciples to preach the Good News in today's Gospel reading? Or why he instructed them not to take sandals or greet anyone along the way? We'll answer those questions - and talk about how God calls us to be missionaries - in today's Dad Talk:
Spotify - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/WqS5k5jNMUb
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-talk-fourteenth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-cycle-c/id1795067269?i=1000715985889
Riverside - https://riverside.fm/shared/exported-clip/54bd75a65d1cce594895
Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad

Council 414 Presents MI Drive Checks!

By: Matt Hoxsie - Fri, Jul 4, 2025 10:05 AM


Bay City Council 414 presents checks totaling $2,250 collected from their MI Drive to Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools programs for Handy Middle School, Western Middle School, and Central High School! Back row pictured from left to right: Joe Roznowski - Deputy Grand Knight, Mark Hebert - Council Program Director & Diocesan Program Director, & Alan Leppek - Grand Knight. Front row are our recipients representing all 3 schools that participate in the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools program. Thank you to our volunteers who helped raise this money and made this possible. 

Knights in Action in Charlevoix!

By: Matt Hoxsie - Fri, Jul 4, 2025 9:58 AM


 

Almost two weeks ago The Charlevoix Marathon happened in Charlevoix. Many local service groups help work the aid stations along the route, fueling and cheering on the runners.  Charlevoix's Grand Knight Don Jasurda and members of Council #7172 Charlevoix St. Mary's participated for the 1st time this year. They passed out water and Powerade, plus cheered everyone on with smiles on their faces! We all battled rain, wind and hail to help over 2,000 runners cross the finish line!