Dad Talk - Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
By: John Bursch -
Sun, Oct 11, 2026 8:57 AM
This Sunday's Gospel reading seems to describe an injustice. The king has instructed his servants to go out and invite whomever they find to the king's wedding feast. But when some guy off the street comes in without wearing a wedding garment, the king binds his hands and feet and throws him out of the celebration. And yet Jesus says that the kingdom of heaven can be likened to this parable. What are we to make of that? We'll unravel that mystery in this week's Dad Talk. Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad
Msgr McCormick Council 521 helps to Equip Kimball Township Firefighters Against Hidden Electrical Danger!
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 3:55 PM
Msgr McCormick Council 521 helps to equip Kimball Township Firefighters Against Hidden Electrical Danger
Kimball Township Fire Department has four new high-voltage detectors, thanks to Msgr. E. J. McCormick Council 521 in Port Huron and Marshall E. Campbell.
The department announced the gift on its social media pages and thanked both donors for equipment that warns firefighters of hidden electrical dangers and live power lines before they can cause electrocution.
Downed lines, damaged service equipment, and energized debris are routine hazards on the fireground. A non-contact detector gives crews an audible and visual warning before they approach a wire, panel, or piece of apparatus that may still be live. Four units mean more than one company can carry that protection on a working incident.
Council 521, which serves the Port Huron area, partnered with Marshall E. Campbell, an electrical equipment supplier, to put the detectors in the hands of the neighboring department. Members of the council joined Kimball Township firefighters at the station for the presentation, posed in front of Engine 1, and left the tools with the people who will use them.
The gift is a straight expression of the Order’s first principle. Charity here is not a check mailed from a distance. It is local Knights standing with the paid-on-call firefighters who answer the same streets their families live on.
Kimball Township Fire Department protects lives and property in St. Clair County from fire, hazardous materials, and medical emergencies. Council 521 continues a long record of community support in the Blue Water area, from parish life to local charities.
The Michigan State Council thanks Council 521, Marshall E. Campbell, and the firefighters of Kimball Township. Equipment that keeps a brother or sister from an electrical injury is charity that lasts longer than the photo.
Learn more about the council at www.kofc521.org and about the equipment partner at www.mecampbell.com.
Our Lady Star of the Sea K of C hosts Seminary Reception !
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 3:41 PM
On October 3rd, the Knights of Columbus Council 7780 in Grosse Pointe Woods hosted an appreciation event for the AoD Seminarians at Sacred Heart. Partnering with the historic Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, Seminarians enjoyed a complimentary dinner with soft drinks and a few hours of bowling at the club’s private alley. They were be able to come together outside of their classes to socialize, relax, and recharge. And we were able to thank them for their commitment to our Church’s future.
Petoskey Council #923 hosts Exemplification and Welcomes New Brothers to the Order!
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 3:31 PM
Petoskey Council #923 hosted an exemplification on September 27th and welcomed 2 new brothers into the order. Boyne Valley Council #6314 also welcomed 1 new brother at the same exemplification. Petoskey is now 1 member shy of their quota for the year, while Boyne Valley is at 50% of their quota. The ceremony was led by DD 208 Andrew Mayer and Petoskey Council Chaplain Fr. Peter Eke. The new members are Garthe Hoffman and Josh Bridges from Petoskey and Bob Muneio from Boyne Valley.
Welcome to our order, new brothers and their families!!
Charlevoix Golf Outing
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 3:25 PM
Charlevoix Council #7172 held its 1st Annual Golf Outing on September 24th at Dunmaglas Golf Club. 72 golfers took part on a warm, sunny day to help raise funds for the many worthy causes that the council supports. State Deputy Charlie McCuen, State Advocate Joel Kendzorski, Vice Supreme Master/PSD Walter Winkle, and District Deputy Andrew Mayer joined in the fun. A delicious dinner and basket raffle followed the outing where golfers had a chance to win many great prizes donated by local businesses. Attendees also heard from Council Grand Knight Don Jasurda, who gave a brief overview of the Knights. Jasurda ended his comments by recognizing SD McCuen and VSM Winkle, who helped the council resurrect a few years ago after going through some rough times.
Council leaders are already planning for next year's event!!
Council 3292 hits Membership Milestone!
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 3:16 PM
Council 3292 Membership Milestone
On October 1, Council 3292 hosted an Exemplification, welcoming four new brother Knights into our ranks. This brings Council 3292 to 16 new members year-to-date, achieving the membership goal for Star Council. Congratulations to our new brothers, and let's keep the momentum going as Council 3292 pushes toward Double Star!
Open House/ Exemplification Council 16169
By: Matt Hoxsie -
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 3:12 PM
On September 30, Council 16169 held an open house, followed by an exemplification. We welcomed 8 new brothers. Council 16169 had 7 new members, and 1 joined Council 6549. Congratulations to our new members.
Dad Talk - Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
By: John Bursch -
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 9:34 AM
God gives us many gifts. But we're not supposed to just passively receive those gifts and enjoy life. We need to use our talent and treasure to do good works glorifying God and bringing people to Jesus. In this Sunday's Mass readings, we hear parables from Isaiah and Jesus that make that very point. We'll dig into them at length - and discuss Paul's formula for peace - in this week's Dad Talk. Please share with a friend, and God bless! Dad
Michigan 1 Fourth Degree Exemplification
By: Eugene Suchyta -
Sun, Sep 27, 2026 8:19 AM
On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Michigan 1 exemplified 25 new Sir Knights to the Fourth Degree at St. John Neumann in Canton, MI. His Excellency, The Most Reverend Jeffrey M. Monforton, Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit, was our Class Honoree.
State Deputy Charlie McCuen, III, and new District Master Mike Page joined VSM Walter Winkle, Jr, along with other dignitaries, in the knighting ceremony. State Chaplain and District Friar Fr. Paul Ballien also attended a ceremony that included three priests exemplified to the Fourth Degree.
