Father George Ging Council 6824
Father George Ging Council 6824
Those that are familiar with information technology will get the “hello world” reference. For the rest of you, it’s typically one of the first instructions you write as a computer programmer–a basic program telling a computer to say “Hi”. Most of you know my wife, Stephanie, and I–we’ve made St. Anne our home since moving […]
I still recall Bryan raising his hand almost ten years ago asking why our Council didn’t do more to advertise, or showcase our accomplishments. Since then, he’s become our unofficial photographer. His gift of capturing almost humorous candid moments to official ceremonies and award presentations, has documented Council 6824 like no other I’ve seen. When
Tribute to Dr Bryan Born 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
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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 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
“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 »
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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