Father George Ging Council 6824
Father George Ging Council 6824
Below is a video transcript of Jeff Mackey’s presentation of the Knights of Columbus 2026 Scholarships at the Brandon High School Honors Ceremony. Good evening. My name is Jeff Mackey, and I am the Deputy Grand Knight of the local Council of the Knights of Columbus, based here in Ortonville at St. Anne Catholic Church. […]
Brandon High School Honors Ceremony Read More »
Our Knight of the Month winner for May 2026 was one of the hardest workers for the Tootsie Roll Drive for the Mentally Impaired. He covered multiple shifts, then came on Sunday to help bring the donations to the bank. He’s one of the leading raffle prize donors for our upcoming 10th Annual Bob Knowles
May Knight and Family of the Month Read More »
Final tally of the 2026 Tootsie Roll Drive for the Mentally Impaired: Just north of $6,200, one of our best years yet! Thank you to all who donated so generously. 38 kind souls donated their time for 59 shifts over the 3 day event. Please pray a special prayer of gratitude for the following people
Final tally of the 2026 Tootsie Roll Drive Read More »
Council #6824 follows suggested guidelines in nominating and electing council officers. During the April and May Council Meetings nominations are accepted by any member. Nominations may be emailed, texted, or voiced in person at a meeting. The Nominee must be a Knight in good standing with the council Any Knight in good standing is eligible
Council Officer Positions Read More »
From: Supreme Advocate’s Office As we begin an election year, the Supreme Advocate’s Office issues the following guidance regarding the nonpartisan status of the Knights of Columbus. The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal benefit society made up of Catholic men, to help them support each other and their families. The Order’s constant focus is
Knights of Columbus is Nonpartisan Read More »
The Tootsie Roll Drive is just around the corner, Friday-Sunday next week around town and after all masses. One recipient of your generosity is Clarkston SCAMP. Celebrating 51 years helping special needs individuals experience the nurturing outdoors in a summer camp environment. The program starts in late June and runs through the month of July,
Yellow Smocks, Hearts of Gold Read More »
The name Sans brings up a history rich in service with our Ortonville Knight’s Council in Jeff, and the legacy has continued now with the return of the next generation in Garret Sans. With the membership card still damp from the printer Garret has been active, most notably anchoring a position for the Knights’ hosting
Lord of Life, you shaped every human being in your image and likeness. We believe you created us for communion, not for war, for fraternity, not for destruction. You who greeted your disciples saying, “Peace be with you,” grant us the gift of your peace and the strength to make it a reality in history.
Brothers and Parishioners, Here is the Pope’s prayer for March: Read More »
“Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you [falsely] because of me.” (Gospel for Feb. 1, Mt 5:11) In the next verse, Jesus continues, “Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you” (Mt 5:12b). His words imply that his disciples are prophets in their own
February 2026 Challenge from Supreme KofC Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori Read More »
Being newly minted Knights in late 2025, Matt and Gary Burkhart are a shining example of the Virtues of the Knights of Columbus. They jumped right in by anchoring a critical part of our parking lot program for the Candycane CHRISTmas Tree Farm season. Most recently, they were a force ensuring the success of our
The Virtues of the Knights of Columbus Read More »