Heart of the Gospel Retreat - Saturday August 29th - Waterford - Updated with Registration
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 7:38 PM
When you hear the name Jesus, what comes to mind — gentle and kind, or triumphant and unconquerable? Heart of the Gospel reveals both: Jesus as compassionate healer and mighty warrior who battles sin, Satan, and death itself to rescue the one he loves: YOU!
We start at 6:30am with a delicious breakfast and introduction to the topics for the day. We'll cover 3 topics in the morning before lunch with time in between for Lection Divina, group discussions, and short breaks. After lunch, we have a very special topic to prepare us for a guided holy hour of quiet reflection in the church. Upon returning from the holy hour, light snacks will be provided as we begin the final topic video and discussion. Everything wraps up in time for the regular 5 PM mass at Our Lady of the Lakes.
Sign up here:
Or, reach out to Michael Mandziuk at
[email protected] or 248-794-0377 if you have questions or want to volunteer.
Anchor Bay Council 5981 Officers are installed with Dinner and Fraternity
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 7:34 PM
On July 23rd, District Deputy Matt Hoxsie installed the Officers of Anchor Bay Council 5981 for the 2026-2027 Fraternal Year. The Council Officers Installation was held at Little Camille's by the Green in Casco, MI. District Deputy Matt dedicated the Installation to the memories of two Past Grand Knights of Anchor Bay Council, FDD/PGK Ken Krause and PGK Mike Demarais.
After the Installation, the Officers and their Ladies enjoyed some fraternity together with a dinner and conversation.
St. Mary’s Visitation - Fr. Anselm Weber Council 17232 welcomes 3 Brothers!
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 4:51 PM
St Mary Visitation- Fr. Anslem Weber Council 17232 held an Exemplification on Sunday, July 26th after the 11AM Mass.
Three new brothers joined the Order: Eli Baldwin, John Stein, and Jacob Myers.
Big thanks to the Exemplification Team: GK Ryan Moore, DGK Kyle Baldwin, PGK Joe Martinez, FS John Fein, Chaplain Fr. Chris Derda
Lansing Region holds a Multi-District Meeting
By: Kevin Duffy -
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 4:42 PM
Brother Knights from five Lansing-area districts met at St. Thomas Aquinas in East Lansing on July 29th to learn more about the Supreme and State initiatives for the new fraternal year.
Districts 507, 508, 510, 515 and 517 gathered to hear from State Deputy Charlie McCuen as well as Diocesan and State Directors.
JFK Council 5460 welcomed 5 new members!
By: Wally Papciak -
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 4:33 PM
John F Kennedy Council 5460 welcomed 5 new members. Pictured is new members with GK Steve Rakowski, council membership director Charlie Piscopink and District Deputy 125 Jan.
Our Lady on the River Council 856 holds Recruiting Drive across THREE Worship Sites!
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 4:29 PM
Our Lady on the River Council 856 hosted a Membership & Recruiting Drive this weekend across THREE different worship sites at Algonac, Harsens Island, and Marine City. Brothers in the Council attended all three masses to recruit additional Prospects into the Order. Worthy GK Jason Borys made announcements encouraging all of the men in the parish to join and Fr. John Dumas reiterated that he would like to see every man in the parish join the Council. After the masses, the Council hosted hospitality for all parish members.
Worthy Supreme Field Agent Don Wesley, Diocesan Membership Directory Wally Papciak, and District Deputy Matt Hoxsie all assisted with the Council's recruiting efforts across the five masses over the two day period.
Dad Talk - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
By: John Bursch -
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 4:07 PM
This week's first reading from Isaiah and Gospel reading from Matthew emphasize the abundant life and gifts we receive when we heed and rely on God. But our second reading from Paul's letter to the Romans is even more challenging, exhorting us to love and trust God through our suffering. We'll discuss what that means — and the difference between Matthew's passages about the feeding of the 5,000 versus the feeding of the 4,000 — in this week's Dad Talk. Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad
Petoskey St. Francis Xavier Council 923 welcomed 4 new Brothers!
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Jul 26, 2026 1:25 PM
Petoskey St. Francis Xavier Council 923 held an exemplification of charity, unity, and fraternity on July 20th and welcomed 4 new members to the order. The ceremony was led by DD 208 Andrew Mayer and Council Chaplain Fr. Peter Eke. The new members are Jerome Fate, Dr. Ronald Kembro, Ian McAdams, and Chris Pionk.
Congratulations and welcome to our new brothers!!
Between July 31st and August 2nd, Au Lac Council 10724 supported the Immaculate Conception Parish Perch Festival in Ira Township. Everyone had a great time, especially at the K of C Dunk Tank, and the Council was able to use the Banner and Tablecloth that they were rewarded with during the last Fraternal year to set up a Membership and Recruiting table at the festival.
On July 23rd, Anchor Bay Council 5981 held its annual Chairity Golf Outing where all proceeds go to benefit Seminarians and Postulates. Brothers and Ladies represented themselves and the Order well at the Golf Outing while having a great time! Each year, the Golf Outing funds the Council's RSVP efforts.
