We asked, and you delivered. Thank you to everyone who generously supported the Neighborhood Ministry, especially the Backpack Ministry at St. Aloysius in Detroit, during the collection held at the Summer Organizational Meeting. We collected more than 15 boxes of travel-size toiletries, which will be distributed by the volunteers at St. Aloysius. Your simple act of kindness has touched more lives than you may ever know.
We would also like to thank our new Archdiocesan Chaplain, Fr. Salvatore Palazzolo, for the faith-filled tour of St. Aloysius. We were blessed to learn about the church’s history and architecture, and while there, we prayed a beautiful rosary together. Christy Miron, the wife of our State Secretary Vern, played the pipe organ, and Karen Winkle, the wife of our Vice Supreme Master Walter, shared her beautiful voice by singing Ave Maria. Fr. Sal then blessed Charles and Jessica McCuen IV, the Diocesan Cor Director in Lansing and son of State Deputy Charles McCuen III, on their 5th wedding anniversary. We were truly blessed.
Looking ahead to the Winter Organizational Meeting, we will be collecting athletic socks for both adults and children. The socks will be divided evenly among the dioceses at the Winter Meeting and then distributed to shelters and pregnancy centers, helping us “warm their feet as we warm their hearts.” Please watch for more information and additional details from your diocesan program directors.
Through our choices, we decide what type of ground we're going to be in response to God's Word: hard, rocky, thorny, or fertile. And when we choose to allow that Word, Jesus, to grow within us, our reward is suffering. Wait. What? Yes! In this Sunday's second reading, Paul promises us suffering when we follow Jesus. We'll dive into that — and how this Sunday's first reading from Isaiah flows beautifully into the Gospel reading from Matthew — in this week's Dad Talk. Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad
Congratulations to Teddy Wade on being named our Au Lac Council Youth of the Month for July! Teddy is the son of Brandon and Dani Wade and is a 5th grade student at Immaculate Conception School where he is on the Principal’s List for academics, a member of the cross country and track teams and a participant in the new archery program at IC.
Teddy is a Cub Scout with the local Pack 211 and participated in the Scouting for Food program last fall. He attends Mass each week with his family, is a frequent altar server and he volunteers at the Lenten Fish Fry.
We thank Teddy for sharing his faith through service to his school, parish and community!
Pictured L-R: DGK/PD Brian Webster; Teddy Wade; Fr. Joseph Esper, Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish
Au Lac Council 10724 in Ira Township sponsors two teams in a local men's church softball league on Fridays in St. Clair. The council has sponsored teams for many years in local softball leagues and has recruited several new members as a result. The players and their families enjoy the faith, fun and fellowship with other churches at the games and afterwards they meet downtown in St. Clair for food and drinks while listening to live music.
St Catherine of Siena Council 6980 in Portage held a Faith, Fellowship, and Fun event on June 23. 17 members and 4 possible new members enjoyed food, corn hole, watching the moon via a high powered telescope, and a couple of videos from “Into the Breach” series. It was the Council's first time having this type of event but it will not be the last.
Join us Saturday, August 15 at Pierce Lake Golf Course in Chelsea for a fun 4-person scramble honoring former First Lady Ellie Unterbrink and all the generous supporters of St. Louis Center who have passed since 1987.
Shotgun start at 9 AM • Golf + cart • Hot dogs on the course • Dinner • Raffle • Awards
Mulligans available!
Register your team today:
stlouiscenter.org/event/memorial-golf-outing/
Or mail checks to:
St. Louis Center • 16195 W Old US Hwy 12 • Chelsea, MI 48118
On this eve of the new fraternal year, I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation for all you have done for the Michigan jurisdiction these past two years. The cooperation and hard work by the hundreds of volunteers, the thousands of miles traveled across the state, and the countless hours of meetings, phone calls, and activities in faith and programs, has produced so much goodness that Blessed McGivney surely must be proud. I sure am! Additionally, the concern, compassion and cooperation you have shared personally with me and Lady Mandy has been a beautiful expression of true fraternity. We have been inspired and encouraged by many lovely cards, letters and emails over the last couple years. We are blessed to know so many GOOD people.
Thanks to my fellow state officers for sticking with me through our challenges as each of you fulfilled your unique roles and continue to dedicate yourselves to the future leadership of Michigan. I give my wholehearted endorsement and support to our new state board and the new/revised cast of leadership that will be installed this weekend. I will continue to contribute as best I can in my new role as Immediate Past State Deputy. May God continue to bless us with the opportunity to do His will through our involvement in the Knights of Columbus.
On June 25, Holy Spirit Catholic Church Parishioners and Father Robert W. Davey Council 8808 provided lunch to the volunteers of One Week One Street in Saginaw. One Week, One Street effort is a yearly local mission project in east Saginaw providing an opportunity for area churches, businesses, and non-profit organizations to respond to the call to "love our neighbors as ourselves." This is accomplished by painting homes, clearing brush, landscaping yards, repairing porches, and other minor exterior home repairs.
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Mon, Jul 6, 2026 9:20 PM
At the State Summer Leadership Meeting, District Deputies from across the State of Michigan participated in COR workshops where they shared Faith, Fraternity, and Prayer together. Can you spot your DD in this picture?
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