Council 2781 GK lends his talent to help restore the former Cathedral
By: Patrick Oliver -
Tue, Aug 8, 2023 1:25 PM
Joe Hickerson, the Grand Knight of Gaylord Council 2781, performed on keyboards alongside his friends in a benefit concert for the Mt Carmel Center Restoration Society.
This society is on a mission to restore the original St. Mary's church, which was built in 1901 in the city of Gaylord.Fun fact: back then, this church served as the Cathedral after the Gaylord Diocese was established, making it the smallest Cathedral in America!
Headlining this group was none other than Helen Debaker Vorce, a legendary member of the Michigan Music Hall of Fame. This group is now headed to Escanaba for the Upper Peninsula State Fair.
Grand Knight Joe had his first gig at the church as the organist, and for the next 30 years, he has played with various musicians across northern Michigan. He still shares his incredible talents with the parish every Sunday at the Cathedral, or St. Thomas in Elmira or Holy Redeemer in Vanderbilt.
The benefit concert was a success, with a fantastic turnout and everyone having a great time. It's safe to say that the event was a hit, and it's all thanks to Joe and his crew!
