Message from the Grand Knight
Hello my brothers,
It has been a busy a few weeks for our council. The mum plant sale, doughnut weekend, baby bottle drive, tootsie roll drive, boo at the zoo, trunk or treat and praying the rosary at the Holy Hour. Thank you to all the Knights and their ladies for helping to make each one of these events a success.
In November we are planning a membership drive at St. Mary’s Church. It will be on the second Sunday of November. Please plan on being there if you can to support this drive. Also in November we will be helping with the Food Pantry Thanksgiving Food Drive.
As we enter into this fall season and then advent please take time to pray for your families and those that will be struggling this season. Friends, family, fellowship and prayer will help those in need,
Vivat Jesus
GK Tom
Mum Sale
Knights held a flower sale activity to raise funds for the QAS capital campaign for church repairs.
16 nights and three wives participated and one new member was recruited.
Boo at the Zoo
On October 18 six Knights gave out candy at the Michigan City Zoo. This annual event was, as always, a great way to get the Knights of Columbus into the eye of the community. Their friendly presence brought smiles to children and families alike, helping to foster positive connections while representing our organization.
Tootsie Roll Drive
This important fundraiser supports handicapped children and adults within the LaPorte County community. In 2024, our Council was able to donate funds to two local organizations committed to enriching the lives of those with mental and physical handicaps. These organizations are listed below. The only expenses deducted from the collected funds were for the Tootsie Rolls and the direct mail campaign, resulting in an impressive 94% return.
- Share Foundation (Fr. Dennis Blaney), Rolling Prairie, IN
- Social Learning Center, Michigan City, IN
On October 10th and 11th, Knights and their families collected donations and handed out Tootsie Rolls at the following locations:
- Al’s Supermarket on Franklin Street
- Al’s Supermarket on Karwick Road
- Eastside Meat & Produce on US 20
As we collected donations and shared Tootsie Rolls with supporters, we were reminded of the blessings we have and the importance of giving to support our neighbors in need.