K of C Council 14056

10/11/2026

Where There’s a Need, There’s a Knight

In service of our parish community, the Knight's Fall Service Project hits close to home. A parishioner reached out in need of help clearing up the lawn. Between expensive costs, poor previous experiences, and decreased physical ability, the task had simply become too much to handle. Immediately, our Grand Knight and Past Grand Knight set aside time to come take a look and to come up with a plan.

This past week, we saw Knights in Action! Brother Knights brought in lawn equipment to tackle each problem area, trailers to haul away debris, and spray mulch to protect what could be kept. Family members pitched in, and even our brother Knights from K of C Fr. Henry P. DuRussel Council 2141 - Assumption - Midland, MI lent a hand in the efforts.

The results speak for themselves. When our community is in need, they can reach out to a Knight with the confidence in knowing that if there is anything to be done, we will get it done!

09/18/2026

Behind Every Tootsie Roll is a Cause

Why do the Knights sell Tootsie Rolls after Mass? Where does that money go? Does my small donation actually make an impact?

This week, our Knights of Columbus were able to make a difference. Our Tootsie Roll Drives added up and allowed us to present a check to Camp Fish Tales for over $1200, supporting their mission to bring lasting joy to people with disabilities and their families.

Camp Fish Tales, located in Pinconning, seeks to promote an atmosphere for individuals with disabilities to meet and make new friends while participating in group growth activities. Their values of safety, inclusion, friendship, personal growth, and respite fuel their vision to transform lives and leave memories etched into the hearts of campers and families forever.

If you'd like to learn more about Camp Fish Tales, check out their website at https://campfishtales.org/.

And if you'd like to learn how you can get involved in this and other ministries with the Knights of Columbus, feel free to reach out to any member, or you can contact us on our website at https://stbrigid-midland.org/kofc-contact-us.

09/10/2026

The pancake breakfast is back! Join us this Sunday and enjoy the food and fellowship!

Breakfast is back in season! 🍂🥞

Join the Knights of Columbus this Sunday, September 13th, from 10-11:30am in the parish hall for their first pancake breakfast of the fall, including some special Polish-style items!

K of C Council 14056

08/06/2026

On August 4th, our newly elected council officers were officially sworn in to lead the James Cardinal Hickey Council in the upcoming fraternal year. We are grateful for these men answering the call, and for the strong presence of our brothers showing support for this slate of officers. It's going to be another incredible year to be a Knight! Vivat Jesus!

07/26/2026

After years without a Catholic presence, the faith is coming alive on Northwood University’s campus.

Fr. Stephen Blaxton, pastor at St. Brigid’s Parish in Midland, noticed a group of college students attending daily Mass and Adoration. Among them was Lorenzo Alfred, a junior at Northwood and safety on the school’s football team.

“It really started with the push from Fr. Stephen, as he helped us get organized with funding and some ideas, and then from there it took off,” Lorenzo recalls.

That’s the humble beginning of Timby Catholics, a group organized by students, Fr. Stephen, Northwood staff, and the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw last August. “Timby” is a play off the school’s Timberwolves mascot.

“The goal of Timby Catholics is to strengthen Catholic faith and increase the presence of Jesus on campus...[so] it spreads like a wildfire with the Holy Spirit,” declares Lorenzo.

Lorenzo has witnessed this growth and spread on campus, through bible studies, Adoration, pancake breakfasts, outreach events and more.

“Our first couple Bible studies had well over 70 students. On average... we have anywhere from 10 to 20 people who come for our Bible studies, and depending on the event, we get anywhere from 20 to 30.”

Timby Catholics has had a big reach with athletes on campus, with golfer Cameron Bordeau and linebacker Joe Lathers joining in leadership. Along with others, they’ve formed a core group of Catholic friends striving to be saints and inviting others to the Church.

“Leading Timby Catholics has really helped me to evangelize. It has made me bolder in sharing the faith and bringing others to bible studies and events,” says Cameron, adding that one of non-Catholic friends is now joining him for weekly Adoration and even attended a Healing Mass.

Timby Catholics are dreaming big for other students on campus.

“Our main goal is to reignite your faith, hope that you can experience [the] love of Christ, and to lead you back into the church,” Lorenzo says.

“It’s very important to have community, and it’s very hard to grow in your faith without it. Our brothers and sisters would just love to push you in your faith, help you to grow - that’s what we’re here for.”

Featured in the most recent issue of "Great Lakes Bay Catholic Magazine," "Northwood Goes ‘Timby’ for Catholics on Campus" was written by Taylor Piotrzkowski.

07/26/2026

Last Wednesday, at the 17th annual Bishop's Golf Classic, our council was proud to present a check in support of the education of our seminarians. This is just one of the ways that the funds raised by our council support our church and our community. Vivat Jesus!

07/10/2026

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07/08/2026

Last night, the torch was passed! PGK Bobby Ellis formally recognized the changing of the guard and passed the torch to Deputy Grand Knight Eric Drake and Grand Knight Bill Owens!

Congratulations to these and the entire new slate of council officers! Here's to a great fraternal year! Vivat Jesus!

05/25/2026

We were honored to walk a slot in today's Memorial Day parade and play a small part in honoring our fallen heroes. We even had a few future Knights and Lady Knights to join us!

If you snapped a picture, we'd love to see it! Comment below, direct message us, or email your pictures to [email protected]!

04/19/2026

When you think of volunteering to support your parish, what comes to mind? Serving at Mass? Leading a fundraiser?

How about cleaning the sanctuary?

In the weeks leading up to Easter, Fr. Stephen requested the sanctuary be cleaned. Our council teamed up with volunteer parishioners to sanitize pews, dust the ceilings, and get things cleaned up in preparation for the big day! The activity is more fun than expected, and serves a great behind-the-scenes necessity for our community!

Looking for other great ways to volunteer? Have an idea of something you'd like offer to help with? Drop us a line at [email protected] and get involved!