On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the Kalamazoo Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (KDCCW) will host "A Dignity of Life" event at the St. Augustine Cathedral Father Crowley Center in Kalamazoo from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The event will be held during Respect Life Month. Scheduled speakers include Dr. Robin Perucci, Founder of Navigating Fetal Concerns, and Lisa K. Gigliotti, Esq., a decades-long leader in the work to safeguard Michigan from physician-assisted suicide. All Knights and their families are cordially invited to attend. Council Leaders, please pass along this information to your council members.
This Sunday's Gospel reading is difficult because it seems like Jesus is being mean to a woman because she is not Jewish, i.e., not part of the chosen people. But instead, he is challenging her - and all Gentiles - to repent and believe in the Gospel. In this week's Dad Talk, we'll sort out those details by viewing the Gospel reading through the prism of the first and second readings. In doing so, we'll be reminded that salvation is for everyone. Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad
For the past 14 years, the District Deputies of District 123 have been passing around a baby bottle bank at every council meeting to collect funds to support pregnancy centers. This predates the ASAP program. When the bottle reaches $500, it is given to one of the district Councils to donate to Spero Pregnancy Center. The generosity of District 123 Brother Knights allows all five district Councils to fully participate in the ASAP program every year! To date, the District 123 Baby Bottle Program has collected over $31,000 in donations to local pregnancy centers.
Pictured are all four District Deputies who've participated in the baby bottle collection.
From left to right, FDD Paul McClelland (started the program), current DD Shaun Rapske, FDD John Vermeesch, FDD Greg Brunson.
The Memphis and Richmond Councils held a joint Corporate Communion Aug 2 nd at Holy Family in Memphis. They invited The Daughters of Isabella along with Knights of Bikes to join them, escorted by Fourth Degree Color Corps. Fr Mark Livingston celebrated Mass with Deacon Alan Gwodz. Attendance was very good and it was an exceptional Corporate Communion.
State Deputy Joins the Lake Orion Knights’ Summer Picnic
The Lake Orion K of C Council 4764 held their annual summer picnic at Camp Agawam. The beautiful August weather welcomed an impressive turnout including State Deputy Charlie McCuen as well as Fr Jim Kean of St Joseph Parish in Lake Orion.
The afternoon was a great display of Knight “Fraternity” at its finest (with a heavy dose of grilled hamburgers, brats, & dogs).
GK Al Hassinger (left) greets State Deputy Charlie McCuen
Boyne Valley Council #6314 hosted an exemplification for District 208 on Saturday, August 8th, at St. Matthew's in Boyne City. 4 new brothers were brought into the order. 2 brothers joined Boyne Valley Council #6314, and 2 new brothers joined Petoskey Council #923. The ceremony was conducted by DD 208 Andrew Mayer and Boyne Valley Council Chaplain Fr. Dennis Stillwell.
