Dad Talk - The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Cycle A)
Jesus's true presence - body, blood, soul, and divinity - in the Eucharist is one of the Catholic Church's distinctive doctrines, the source and summit of our faith. And though the mystery of the Eucharist is revealed in the Bible beginning in Genesis and continuing all the way to the Book of Revelation, the readings for this Sunday's Solemnity are key pieces of the puzzle. We'll dive deeply into these readings because it's so important to understand that our lives are united with God's when we receive the Eucharist in faith.
PLEASE share this Dad Talk episode with a friend, especially one who struggles accepting that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist. God bless! Dad
**Lion & Lamb Committee Golf Fundraiser Returns to Copper Ridge Golf Course on July 18, 2026**
The Lion & Lamb Committee invites all Michigan Knights of Columbus members, their families, friends, and the entire fraternal community to tee it up for a great cause at its annual **Golf FUNdraiser** on **Saturday, July 18, 2026**, at the scenic Copper Ridge Golf Course in Davison, Michigan.
- **Location**: Copper Ridge Golf Course, 8475 E. Atherton Rd., Davison, MI 48423
- **Schedule**:
- Registration & Lunch: 12:00 PM
- Shotgun Start: 1:00 PM
- **Cost**: $125 per golfer
The day will be packed with “all the standard golf fun” that makes this one of the most enjoyable charity outings on the calendar:
- Longest Drive contest
- Closest to the Pin contest
- Mulligans
- Putting games
- Two 50/50 raffles
- Basket raffles
- Special Silent Auction items
Whether you’re a scratch golfer or just love the game, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a round with fellow Knights while supporting the important charitable work of the Lion & Lamb Committee.
**Sponsorship Opportunities Available**
Help make the event even more successful by becoming a sponsor! Recognition packages include:
**Platinum Sponsor – $500**
- Two hole signs
- Dinner sponsorship signage
- Acknowledgement on golf carts
- Event program acknowledgement
**Gold Sponsor – $300**
- One hole sign
- Lunch sponsorship signage
- Event program acknowledgement
**Silver Sponsor – $100**
- One hole sign
- Event program acknowledgement
Sponsors at all levels receive prominent visibility throughout the day and in the event program.
**How to Register or Sponsor**
Download the attached registration form or contact **Kevin Wisely** directly at **Lionandlambgolf1@outlook.com** to reserve your spot or secure a sponsorship.
Checks should be made payable to the **“Lion & Lamb Committee.”**
For questions about the course, call Copper Ridge Golf Course at (810) 658-7775.
Mark your calendars now and plan to join us for an afternoon of friendly competition, good food, great fellowship, and meaningful support for the Lion & Lamb Committee’s charitable initiatives. Space is limited—register early to guarantee your foursome!
For more information or to obtain a registration form, reach out to Kevin Wisely or watch for additional details in upcoming Michigan Knights of Columbus communications.
Congratulations to Atticus Yaros and Elayna McDonald, 8th grade graduates at Immaculate Conception School in Ira Township, for winning the Catholic Education Scholarship Essay Contest sponsored by Au Lac Council 10724! The essays were on the topic of "Why a Catholic High School Education is Important to Me." Atticus and Elayna will both receive a $1000 scholarship towards their tuition at a Catholic high school this upcoming school year.
Congratulations again to Atticus and Elayna!
Pictured L-R: Atticus Yaros; WGK Mark Kehoe (holding the Justin Mello Memorial Award that Atticus and Elayna also won); and Elayna McDonald.
On Wednesday, June 3rd, Fr Daniel A Lord Council 3959 awarded Knight of the Year to brother Patrick Cummings, who is our parish's Director of Parish Ministry, OCIA coordinator and helps lead both of the Council's COR groups.
The Council chose him for his work spreading the faith in the community.
Council 3292 from District 114 held an exemplification on May 27, welcoming four new members into the council. Congratulations to our newest brothers, and thank you to everyone who helped make the evening a success.
Fr. Francis Pierz Council #15021 of Harbor Springs held an exemplification on June 2nd after the 5:30 Mass at Holy Childhood of Jesus Parish and welcomed 7 new brothers into the order!! The Council has met and exceeded their quota for the year!! The ceremony was led by Andrew Mayer-DD 208 and was assisted by Council leadership and Council Chaplain Fr. Joe Graff. The Diocese of Gaylord Chaplain Fr. Mitchel Roman, who is also the pastor of Holy Childhood, was in attendance and provided remarks at the end of the ceremony along with Diocesan Membership Director Joe Zayaz.
The new members are:
Bruce Mayrand, Steve Keller, Kevin Weed, Curtis Downing, Carl Bellman, Peter Kobs, and Daniel Mullins.
The Michigan Knights of Columbus State Council is thrilled to celebrate an outstanding achievement by New Buffalo Council #14366 in District 402!
Under the dedicated leadership of Worthy Grand Knight Jeff Zochalski and Worthy District Deputy Cliff Asch, and with the steadfast support of Council Chaplain Fr. Basker (Pastor of St. Mary of the Lake Parish in New Buffalo), the council has reached 400% of its annual membership quota from Supreme for the 2025-26 Fraternal Year.
Through the committed efforts of the entire council, 20 new Knights have joined the Order this fraternal year. This remarkable growth has earned Council 14366 the prestigious Quadruple Star Council Award — a Supreme Council honor recognizing councils that far exceed their membership goals while fulfilling the other key fraternal program requirements.
The Council posted a Year-to-Date net gain of 20 members against a quota of just 5 (400%), bringing their total membership to 67. These new Brother Knights are already strengthening the council and advancing its mission of faith, family, fraternity, and community service in New Buffalo and beyond.
On behalf of State Deputy Barry Borsenik and the State Board, we extend heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to Grand Knight Jeff Zochalski, District Deputy Cliff Asch, Fr. Basker, and every member of Council 14366 for their hard work and dedication. Your example inspires councils across Michigan!
What if… what if, you could deliver an ASAP program which provided more than $24,000 in benefits to pregnancy resource centers and the mothers they serve? What if you could provide more than $300 worth of baby merchandise (layettes, cribs, strollers, playpens, etc.) to each of 38 mothers, AND provide $12,000 funding to each of 5 different pregnancy centers? What if, you could also provide a great dinner for those mothers, their families, and your parishioners in a program featuring motherhood in scripture and a testimonial about an incredible and determined mother who raised her sons out of Detroit’s notorious public housing projects to become highly successful business leaders. And what if you could also do all of that at zero cost to your council budget! Would you do it? Why would you not do it? Would you like to know how to do it? Fr. Baumgartner Council 5452 in Rochester did all of the above in May of this year in a project entitled “A Blessed Mothers Celebration of Motherhood,” and they wish to pass on the template for how to repeat it in your council.
This program was the brainchild of one insuppressible Knight, who was entertained with skepticism but allowed to charge ahead. The program gained momentum of its own and became wildly successful. It is amazing what the Holy Spirit will do when you unleash Him. Allow the Spirit to work through your council as well. Contact Council 5452 Grand Knight Glen Steyer at glen.c.steyer@gmail.com or the program author, Deputy Grand Knight Bill Pilchak, at wpilchak@gmail.com to request information.
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