On November 14, 2026, Council 11445 will be leading a pilgrimage to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to visit the St. Anthony Shrine and several other churches. Stops will include: St. Anthony Shrine and Chapel: Home to the largest collection of relics outside of the Vatican, St. Anthony’s Chapel houses over 5000 first…
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Prayer request: Fr. Matthew Morris
Brothers, I just heard through the grapevine that Fr. Matthew Morris, former parochial vicar at St. Michael’s, was in a serious car accident and is in neurological ICU. I have no further details, but please pray for Fr. Morris and all of the medical staff attending to him.
Pilgrimage to St. Anthony Shrine
Brothers, we are planning a pilgrimage to St. Anthony Shrine in Pittsburgh. The 1-day trip on November 14th will also include 3 other churches, and a vigil Mass celebrated in the shrine by Fr. Dailey. The St. Anthony Shrine is home to the largest collection of 1st-class relics outside of…
September Lecture: “What kind of council do we want to be?” by Br. Tom Messina
Brother Knights, Be warned: what I’m about to do is called preaching to the choir. During the next year I am embarking on a very naive task: I’m going to try to increase the breadth of participation from our council. I want to get more guys involved in more activities. Right now…
Pickup truck needed today
Brothers, I got a call from Sr. Mary Regina at the St. Michael School. It’s a bit of a short notice, but she needs someone with a pickup truck who is available today before 3pm to get some furniture from the OSU surplus store. If you have a pickup truck…
Corporate Communion – Cancelled
Since Sean, Greg, and myself will all be at different Masses this weekend, since we have no one backing us up we unfortunately have to cancel Corporate Communion. We could use a few more volunteers to step up for future months. If you’re a 10:30 Mass attendee, please consider volunteering…
Meeting Reminder for Tonight
Brother Knights, Just a reminder that we have a contested election for Grand Knight tonight. Come tonight and make your vote count for the future leadership of the council. In addition, we will be presenting Fr. Johnstone the custom-made vestments that our council purchased for him. If you haven’t been…
Corpus Christi – call for 4 volunteers
Brothers, this weekend we celebrate the feast of Corpuus Christi and there will be a Eucharistic procession after the 12:30 Mass. We need four men wearing a suit or jacket and tie to carry the poles for the canopy. It’s an incredible opportunity to honor our Eucharistic Lord in this…
Brown Scapular investiture TONIGHT!
Brothers, as is our May tradition, after tonight’s business meeting we’ll be investing anyone interested with the Brown Scapular. It’s a great sacramental and you’re highly encouraged to participate in it. If you are not aware, the Brown Scapular is a powerful sacramental given to us by Our Lady, and…