Father George Ging Council 6824
Father George Ging Council 6824
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 […]
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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,
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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
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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
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As February arrives, many people find their New Year’s resolutions fading. This is a good time to reflect on the intentions set at the beginning of the year. Here are some faith-related goals to reconsider: Choose a Patron Saint: Selecting a saint to guide you throughout the year can provide inspiration and focus. Daily Prayer:
The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network announced January 7th the “Pray with the Pope” project. This is a new initiative in which the pope shares his monthly prayer intentions through both video and audio. The Pope’s prayer can be accessed each month at https://www.popesprayer.va/ Here is the pope’s full prayer for January: Lord Jesus, living Word
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Gentlemen of our parish, be resolute. Fr. Michael McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus to care for the Catholic family. The three pillars of the organization he designed are Charity, Unity and Fraternity. Charity —St Paul writes, the greatest of all virtues is charity or love. But the modern mind has distorted these words; charity is
Resolute: Firm or determined; unwavering. Having a decided purpose; bold; firm; steady. Read More »
2025 Year in Review: Support of many hands, support of many gifts, and support of many prayers. With our hands we’ve: flipped pancakes, chopped wood, grown veggies, handed out candy, picked up trash, poured beer (and cried “Huzzah!”) hauled pumpkins, directed traffic, sweated a lot, and laughed a bunch. With the support of many gifts
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