Au Lac Council 10724 Youth of the Month - Henry Plegue

By: Matt Hoxsie - Sun, Sep 20, 2026 8:54 AM

Congratulations to Henry Plegue for being named the Au Lac Council 10724 Youth of the Month for September 2026! Henry is the son of Scot and Amanda Plegue. He is a sophomore at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School in Marine City where he was recognized as an Outstanding Freshman by the National Honors Society and he plays Varsity soccer, basketball and baseball. 

Henry has helped with several events at Immaculate Conception parish including the council's Adopt A Highway Cleanup and Pancake Breakfasts, parish Lenten Fish Fries, and the Summer Festival games tent. We thank Henry for sharing his faith through service to his parish, school and community!  
 
Au Lac Council 10724 in Ira Township started the Youth of the Month program in January 2023 to recognize students in grades 3-12 for demonstrating their faith through service to others. Since then we have recognized 45 students by presenting a certificate of appreciation following a weekend Mass with the Grand Knight and Pastor in attendance. Every six months our council hosts a pizza dinner for the winners and their families. Our young people are the future of our church and we want to encourage them to continue living their faith every day.
 

Michigan State Representatives attend Evangelization Training at Supreme!

By: Christopher Wegener - Sun, Sep 20, 2026 8:48 AM

Michigan was well represented at the annual Evangelization and Faith Formation training and McGivney Fellowship Leadership meeting. We spent a few days focusing on advancing in our missionary discipleship journey and learning how best to help others do the same. 

 

Irish Hills Council 6223 held its annual John Mosko Memorial Golf Outing for good causes!

By: Matt Hoxsie - Sun, Sep 20, 2026 8:43 AM

The Irish Hills Council 6223 held its annual John Mosko Memorial Golf Outing on August 22nd 2026.  The event raised over $8,000 for three charities; St. Louis Center, Good Shepherd Catholic Radio, and Blue Star Service Dogs.
 
Thanks to event chairman Kirk Falk and all who participated and supported this event.
 
 
 

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

By: John Bursch - Sun, Sep 20, 2026 8:37 AM

 

In context, this Sunday's first reading teaches us an important lesson about staying faithful to God rather than giving in to the sin of our culture. Doing so is essential to our salvation. We'll discuss that - plus the importance of holding our desire for heaven in healthy tension with doing God's work here on earth - in today's Dad Talk. Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad
 
Spotify - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/burschjj/episodes/Dad-Talk---Twenty-Fifth-Sunday-in-Ordinary-Time-Cycle-A-e3p3bqp
 
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-talk-twenty-fifth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-cycle-a/id1795067269?i=1000790666508
 
Riverside - https://riverside.com/shared/exported-clip/c21f9224b0dc14ebe7e0

Councils hold joint Corporate Communion

By: Matt Hoxsie - Sun, Sep 13, 2026 8:50 AM

✝Au Lac Council 10724 and Anchor Bay 5981 held a joint Corporate Communion at Immaculate Conception Church in Anchorville on August 28th. The Mass intention was for the deceased members of both Councils. A special thank you to Color Corps Commander and Worthy Faith Navigator of Assembly 2804, David Szczepanski, and the Color Guard members for their presence at Mass and the social gathering afterwards in the parish hall. Thank you also to Supreme Field Agent Don Wesley for speaking with everyone about the many benefits that the Knights offer to families.

 

 

The Race is On

By: Charles E. McCuen - Sun, Sep 13, 2026 8:36 AM

 

Well the race is on and we are in the lead, but only by a bumper! Your hard work has made this race close and now we need our pit crew to step in and keep the machine running strong! Who wants to join our Pit Crew and celebrate in the winners circle !

St. Mary Mystical Rose Council 7561 Exemplification

By: Matt Hoxsie - Sun, Sep 13, 2026 8:29 AM

St. Mary Mystical Rose Council 7561 held an Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity on Wednesday, September 9th.  The Council welcomed five new Brother Knights into the Order!  This Exemplification was presided over by Grand Knight John Van Hamme, Council Chaplain Fr. Jaime Hinojos, District 123 Deputy Shaun Rapske, and the Council 7561 Exemplification Team.  St. Mary Mystical Rose Council is starting off the year strong in their push for Star Council, needing only two more Knights to reach their recruiting goal!

 

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

By: John Bursch - Sun, Sep 13, 2026 8:21 AM

 
This Sunday's first reading and Gospel reading are about letting go of grievances and forgiving others, no matter how hard it is to do that. After all, God has already forgiven us an unrepayable debt! We'll discuss what that means - and clarify how much the servant in the Gospel passage owed his master - in this week's Dad Talk. Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad
 
Spotify - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/burschjj/episodes/Dad-Talk---Twenty-Fourth-Sunday-in-Ordinary-Time-Cycle-A-e3op40a
 
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-talk-twenty-fourth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-cycle-a/id1795067269?i=1000789245584
 
Riverside - https://riverside.com/shared/exported-clip/11481f4775c2445cf8bd

New State Forms

By: Ronald DePestel - Sun, Sep 13, 2026 8:06 AM

We are always looking for ways to improve our reporting process. I am pleased to announce that we have created a new online form to expedite Knight of the Month submissions.

When you use this new form, your information will automatically be forwarded to State Community Director Larry Herman. Please use this form for all future submissions.

The new Knight of the Month and Year Report Form 26.09 can be found on the Michigan Knights of Columbus website under Resources → Community Support Materials.

New Supreme Family of the Month Form

All Family of the Month (FOM) entries should now be submitted using the new Family of the Month Form.

Please use this new form for all Family of the Month entries going forward. Due to ongoing issues, Do not use the Fraternal Program Report Form #10784 for Family of the Month submissions.

Please remember to continue sending your Family of the Month submissions to State Family Director Bill Corey at [email protected].

Thank you for all you do for the Knights of Columbus and for the communities we serve. Together, we can continue to put our Faith in Action and make a difference in the lives of others.

Fraternally yours,

 

Ron DePestel
State Program Director

 

Build a Bed – No Child Sleeps on the Floor

By: Ronald DePestel - Sun, Sep 13, 2026 8:05 AM

Build a Bed – No Child Sleeps on the Floor

This year, we have a new State and Supreme program: Build a Bed. This program is designed to help ensure that No Child Sleeps on the Floor.

We are partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, an organization dedicated to providing beds for children who do not have a proper place to sleep. You can find a local chapter at https://shpbeds.org/.

For more information about the Michigan Knights of Columbus Build a Bed program, please visit the State website and review the Build a Bed Program Plan 26.0.

For Councils interested in learning more about the program, Catholic Charities of Southeastern Michigan is conducting a bed-building event on October 10, 2026, at the Center for the Works of Mercy in Detroit.

 

 

I encourage you to consider joining me in putting our Faith in Action by helping ensure that No Child Sleeps on the Floor.

Fraternally yours,

Ron DePestel
State Program Director