Knights of Columbus Lake Odessa Council #14404

01/21/2026

They’re here! The new books for our Cor men’s group have arrived.

The Cor men’s group is kicking off a study of The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. Join us Saturday, February 7 at 9:00 AM in the Family Center library for coffee, breakfast, and authentic fellowship with Catholic men.

01/21/2026

Family of the Month – Alan & Tara Brodbeck

The Brodbecks have been visible in the community for many years and entered full communion with the church in 2020. The family may have joined the parish recently, but Alan, Tara, and their daughter, Marjorie, are active in many parish ministries. Tara teaches faith formation. Alan lectures, serves as an extraordinary minister, and facilitates OCIA sessions. Marjorie is an altar server and enjoys volunteering for grounds clean-up twice a year. Alan’s god daughter, Penelope, attends mass but doesn’t participate in ministry, yet. Alan looks forward to guiding her towards realizing God’s work in the years to come.

When Tara and Alan met, Alan was good friends with Tara’s brother. The couple started dating in their college years and were wed in South Haven in 2004. Tara and Alan received the sacrament of confirmation during COVID and Marjorie just received the same last year.

Alan’s family has valued community involvement ever since he can remember. You may notice the family’s involvement with Woodland Homecoming and the Community Christmas Baskets. The Brodbecks appreciate the opportunities parish ministry provides them to connect with the community-at-large. Alan, Tara, and Marjorie all enjoy the Knights of Columbus programs, especially the winter euchre tournaments, which give Alan an opportunity to show off his handy collection of gadget belt buckles.

Congratulations to the Brodbeck family as our Family of the Month!

01/20/2026

Last month's Family of the Month - Greg and Carrie Haskin

Greg is a long-time parishioner of St. Edward. He grew up attending mass in our parish where he received all of the sacraments of initiation. Carrie also received the sacraments of initiation in our parish as an adult.

Carrie grew up in Greenville. The couple met on a dating website in 2007 and arranged their first date at Olivera's in Ionia. Carrie was so excited to meet Greg that she arrived early. The March Madness atmosphere at Olivera's was so maddening that she almost left. Luckily, Greg showed up on time and convinced her to stay and watch the Spartans win.

They were wed in 2009 by Fr. Victor at St. Edward. The couple live outside Woodland with their two charming and enormous dogs. Greg and Carrie often attend Saturday mass and have supported the parish ministry as extraordinary ministers, cantors, greeters, and serving on parish councils.

The couple is grateful to have participated in the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA). Even though Greg has been Catholic his entire life, he recognized an increase in his faith when he attended the program with Carrie. The presentation of church teaching and perspective of the OCIA instructors helped Carrie to connect the dots in her life to God's presence.

Thank you to the Haskin family for your testimony of faith!

01/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who showed up to the Knights of Columbus euchre tournament on Saturday night - you helped make this one of our most successful euchre nights yet! We had 96 players and earned more than $1,300. This will help our council support great local charities and events.

Be sure to mark your calendars for our next euchre night on Saturday, February 21... we'll see you there!

01/07/2026

Congratulations to our Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest winners:

Preschool/Kindergarten
1st place - Veronica Jones

1st/2nd Grade
1st place - Grant Jones
2nd place - Vincent Wisniewski

3rd/4th Grade
1st place - Alivia Monroe
2nd place - Scarlett Jones

5th/6th Grade
1st place - Rose Jones
2nd place - Cecelia Monroe

7th/8th Grade
1st place - Evelyn Turkiela
2nd place - Ellie Jones

01/06/2026

Congratulations to our council's Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest winners:

1st place - Lucas Halanski
2nd place - Kyle Rodriquez (not pictured)

Also, a BIG congrats to Lucas for being named the Diocesan Essay Contest winner for the 11th grade!

11/19/2025

Family of the Month - Frank & Sherry Agostinelli

The Frank and Sherry Agostinelli family is our Family of the Month. Sherry grew up in San Diego, California. The fifth child of nine, Sherry’s family moved a lot based on her father’s assignments with the U.S. Navy. Frank grew up in Montana, and moved to Michigan when he took up work managing hotels in Grand Rapids and Lansing.

Frank grew up in the Catholic Church. Sherry grew up protestant, but her faith experience with the Eucharist led her to enter full communion with the Church. In 2002, the couple was introduced by a friend at Frank’s hotel in Grand Rapids. That night Frank swept Sherry off her feet and onto the dance floor. They married in 2004 and joined Saint Edwards parish in 2008. As a couple, the Agostinelli’s credit the success of their marriage to the power of three, putting God first then each other.

The couple is retired and love supporting the church’s ministries. Sherry lets her servants heart guide her in ministry. She has worked as a school nurse, has led the children’s liturgy, volunteered for funeral luncheons, and supplied mass linens. Frank has taught Faith Formation and served on the Finance Council. Both support Worldwide Marriage Encounter as a program for married couples in the church.

Thank you, Frank and Sherry, for all you do!

10/24/2025

TOMORROW!!! Join us on October 25 at 8:00 AM for our Parish Clean Up Day!

The Knights Of Columbus welcome ANYONE who can help in cleaning up our parish grounds. We will be doing fall trimming, raking, and general clean up of grounds and inside of the church. Donuts and coffee provided. Please bring your garden tools and meet in the south parking lot ready to work. We appreciate your help...many hands make light work!

10/23/2025

Welcome to our newest Knights, Don (front center) and Zach (front right)! We’re thrilled you’ve joined our council. Thanks to Knights of Columbus Portland Council #2168 for hosting a great exemplification ceremony!

10/06/2025

Family of the Month - Mike & Julie Smith

You will often see Mike & Julie at Saturday mass. The couple celebrated 25 years of marriage this summer. They take pride in their three children, two of which are adopted, and several grandchildren. They also enjoy seeing the pews at Saint Edward the Confessor Catholic Church filled with young families.

Take some time to congratulate the Smith family for their recognition as Family of the Month!

10/03/2025

10/01/2025

Join us! There will be an evening mass tomorrow 10/2 @ 7 pm at St. Edward to mark Father Eugene’s 15th year in the priesthood. Also remember that adoration/ confession will take place before that starting at 6 pm.