Knights Of Columbus, Gaylord MI

05/30/2026

04/09/2026

The Ga***rd St. Mary's Council 2781 conducted a Charity, Unity, and Fraternity Exemplification at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ga***rd, Michigan.

Pictured in the front row are our newly initiated members: Christopher Ciszewski and Brian Morgan. Congratulations and welcome, Brothers!

We wish to thank our Exemplification Team: Grand Knight Michael Rola, Mark Dow, Dan Zanger, District Deputy Ed Leichtnam, Don Kucharek, and John Sera.

Vivat Jesus! ✝️

04/03/2026

The Knights of Columbus Council 2781 in Ga***rd, Michigan successfully hosted their annual Spring Polish Sausage Sales event during Easter week. They processed over four thousand pounds of meat and nearly sold out within a day. The community support for the Knights was overwhelming. Have a Happy Easter!

03/03/2026

We held our Knights of Columbus Regional Basketball Free Throw Championship for girls and boys, ages 9-14 years, at the Hillman High School on Sunday, March 1st. The turnout was truely outstanding! Pictured with their trophies are the winners who are now eligible to compete in the State Free Throw Finals on March 15th at the Sacred Heart Parish Gym in Mt. Pleasant, MI.
Congratulations to all the participants, friends, families and Knights that supported this event!

02/18/2026

On February 11th, at the Ga***rd, MI Council #2781 meeting, our Deputy Grand Knight Leo Tykoski presented Advocate & Membership Director David Boyden and brand new Knight Brayden Durecki the Family of the Month Award for January, 2026 for their recruiting and volunteering efforts.

DGK Leo Tykoski also presented the Knight of the Month Award to Past Grand Knight Joe Hickerson for his unwavering support of the parish and our Council.

Congratulations and thank you Brothers, for everything you do! Vivat Jesus! ✝️

02/09/2026

We had a great turnout for our Knights of Columbus breakfast held at St. Mary Cathedral Hall on Sunday, February 8th, after each Mass. The contributions made will benefit the New Life Pregnancy Resource Center and all their ministry work. Your donations were greatly appreciated!

02/08/2026

On Saturday, February 7th, the Ga***rd Knights Hall played host to the Knights of Columbus Diocesan Spelling Bee for Level 1 students (Grades 4-6), with Michael Rola, Grand Knight of Council 2781, overseeing the event. Cohen Gerdes and his sister Delaney Gerdes were announced as the Winner and First Runner-Up respectively, earning their spots in the upcoming Knights of Columbus State Spelling Bee Competition in Essexville, Michigan on March 7th. Congratulations!!!

01/26/2026

We recently hosted our Winter Knights of Columbus Diocesan Meeting at St. Mary Cathedral in Ga***rd, MI on Sunday, January 25th. The event featured presentations from Bishop Walsh and Diocesan Chaplain, Fr. Mitch Roman, which provided inspiration and valuable insights. Additionally, guidance and motivational direction were given by State Deputy Barry Borsenik and the State Officers. With renewed energy and direction, we are now set to SOAR towards our objectives!

01/19/2026

The Knights of Columbus Council 2781 in Ga***rd, Michigan, presented a generous contribution to the St. Mary’s Cathedral Renovation Campaign, aimed at enhancing the Cathedral’s sanctuary. Today Gerry Romano, Financial Secretary of the Council, delivered the donation to Dave Cencer, Development Director for the Diocese, at the parish office.