Dad Talk - Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)

By: John Bursch - Sun, Aug 23, 2026 1:29 PM

Dad Talk - Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)

 
 
Jesus prayed that we would all be "one." Yet today, there are thousands of Christian denominations and very little unity. Why? Because many non-Catholic Christians reject the teaching authority of the Pope, often because Jesus did not talk expressly about that office in his earthly ministry. But there are other subjects - the "Trinity" immediately comes to mind - that do not appear expressly in the scriptures, either. Yet all Christians accept them because they are easily inferred from the Bible. The papacy, too, can be easily inferred from the Bible - including from this Sunday's first reading and Gospel reading. So that's what we'll discuss in this week's Dad Talk. God bless! Dad
 
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District 114 welcomes Four New Brothers!

By: Matt Hoxsie - Sat, Aug 22, 2026 1:35 PM

On August 20, Council 16169 held an exemplification. Three men joined and became members of Council 16169,  and 1 man joined and became a member of Council 3292. Congratulations to our new brothers.

 

Invitation to Attend Human Dignity Formation Day: Called to Care Building a Culture of Life

By: Ed Strach - Sat, Aug 22, 2026 12:58 PM

You are cordially invited to attend a Human Dignity Formation Day on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at

Sacred Heart Major Seminary.

 

Offered by the Archdiocesan Gospel of Life Ministry and co-sponsored by Blessed Solanus Casey

Guild of the Catholic Medical Association and the Knights of Columbus.

 

 

COST: $20 (includes lunch)

 

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

8:30 a.m. Registration & Hospitality

9:00-10:45 Morning Formation Sessions

11:00 a.m. "White Mass" for Health Care Professionals

12:00 p.m. Lunch

Presentation on the Cause for Canonization of Blessed Solanus Casey

1:30 p.m. Conclusion

 

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

 Healing the Wounded: Hope and Healing after Abortion

 Welcoming the Stranger: Accompaniment, Belonging, and Parish Response

 Honoring Life to its Natural End: Authentic Catholic Compassion at the End of Life

Go Team! A message from Worthy State Deputy Charlie McCuen.

By: Matt Hoxsie - Wed, Aug 19, 2026 12:08 PM

 

My Brothers,
 
Michigan is still flexing its muscle at leading the D-1 Jurisdictions. Thanks to all your hard work and
determination in recruiting Brothers and Families to our Great Order! Let's keep hitting it hard for Michigan!
 
Go team!
Charlie
SD

District 504 holds Installation of Council Officers in Swartz Creek!

By: Matt Hoxsie - Wed, Aug 19, 2026 11:40 AM

District 504 held an Installation of Officers ceremony at St. Mary Queen of Angels parish in Swartz Creek on Sunday, August 16th. District Deputy Mike Trundle installed officers of councils 6694 (Swartz Creek), 6742 (Grand Blanc), 7418 (Fenton) and 8489 (Flushing). Assisting in the ceremony was Swartz Creek Chaplain Fr. Louis Ekka and District Warden Dan Cross.

 

John F Kennedy Council 5460 holds Soccer Challenge

By: Matt Hoxsie - Wed, Aug 19, 2026 11:31 AM

 

John F Kennedy Council 5460 held a soccer challenge August 15 at St Malachy Summerfest. Pictured are some of the kids and Council members and Diocesan and Membership Directors Program.

 

Youth of the Month Award - Au Lac Council 10724 - August 2026

By: Matt Hoxsie - Sun, Aug 16, 2026 2:00 PM

Congratulations to Tyler Haslem for being named the Au Lac Council Youth of the Month for August 2026! Tyler is the son of John and Beth Ann Haslem and is an 8th grade student at Marine City Middle School where he was named Mariner of the Month in 2025. He participates in theater, plays trombone in the school band, sings in the school choir and has been on the Honor Roll throughout his years in middle school. 

 

 
Tyler attends Mass each week with his family and is a frequent altar server. You can find him volunteering at the Immaculate Conception Summer Festival, Coffee and Donuts, and past Vacation Bible School programs at IC. We thank Tyler for sharing his faith through service to his parish, school and community!  
 
 
Pictured L-R: Mark Kehoe (Grand Knight); Tyler Haslem; Fr. Joseph Esper (Pastor - Immaculate Conception Parish)

Invitation to Heart of Christ Clinic 2026 Gala – Thursday, September 17, 2026

By: Ed Strach - Sun, Aug 16, 2026 11:55 AM

Invitation to Heart of Christ Clinic 2026 Gala – Thursday, September 17, 2026

 

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Fr. John Shi shares the extraordinary story of his mother's courage, sacrifice, and unwavering love amidst the challenges of the one-child policy.  

 

Master of Ceremonies: Fr. Drew Maybee

Special Guest: Bishop Joseph Coffey

 

HOCC Award Recipient: Join us to honor Monsignor Charles Kosanke

 

Registration Link: * 2026 Heart of Christ Clinic Gala