Welcome to our new Brother Knights!

[Our council desires that all eligible Catholic men 17.5 years of age or older consider joining us and it has never been easier. Simply visit https://kofc.org/joinus to sign-up (reference council 6694) and begin your membership today! Use code BLESSEDMCGIVNEY for 1 year of FREE membership. You have nothing to lose, but much to gain.]

Brother Randal ("Chan") Chancellor

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Brother Randal (“Chan”) Chancellor and his family. Chan and his wife, Sherrie, have been married for 37 years and are the proud parents of two sons, Jeremy and Zach. Their family has continued to grow with the addition of three grandsons, all of whom live nearby, making family time especially meaningful.

A native of Iowa, Chan spent much of his life in the Minneapolis area before earning a degree in Communications from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He enjoyed a successful career with General Motors in sales and management, which brought his family to Michigan through several transfers. After retiring from GM, Chan and Sherrie chose to remain in the area to be close to their children and grandchildren.

Chan has a deep passion for history, genealogy, and his Scottish and British heritage. In retirement, he enjoys researching family history, participating in heritage and cultural events, and serving as a Regent for the Douglas Clan in Michigan. His study of family history and a renewed exploration of his Catholic roots played an important role in his return to the Church and led him to find a spiritual home at St. Mary Parish.

A lifelong volunteer, Chan is grateful for the warm welcome he has received from both St. Mary’s and the Knights of Columbus and looks forward to many years of faith, fellowship, and service within the parish community. On September 20, Chan completed the Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity at St. Mary Queen of Angels Parish in Swartz Creek, attaining full Knighthood in the Knights of Columbus.

Please welcome Brother Chan to our Council and keep him and his family in your prayers as they continue their journey of faith and service at St. Mary Parish.

Brother Jason Dasky

Our Council is delighted to welcome Brother Jason Dasky and his family. Jason and his wife, Sarah, will celebrate 16 years of marriage this December and are the proud parents of Caitlyn and Warren. Jason serves as an EMS educator with American Training Institute.

The Dasky family began attending St. Mary Parish in July 2024, and both children were baptized and confirmed at Easter. As residents of Swartz Creek, they were drawn to St. Mary’s strong connection to the local community and have felt warmly embraced by the parish family from the very beginning.

In his free time, Jason enjoys spending time with family and friends, supporting his children at sporting events, traveling, visiting museums, and maintaining his lawn.

Jason recently completed the Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity on September 20 at St. Mary Queen of Angels Parish in Swartz Creek, thereby attaining full Knighthood in the Knights of Columbus. He looks forward to deepening his involvement in parish life and serving alongside his brother Knights.

Please extend a heartfelt welcome to Brother Jason and keep him and his family in your prayers as they continue to grow in faith and become an even greater part of the St. Mary Parish community.

Brother Michael Dean

We are pleased to introduce Brother Michael Dean and welcome him and his family to our Council. Michael and his wife, Patricia (“Trisha”), recently celebrated 45 years of marriage. They have three daughters, Samantha, Courtney, and Brittany, who lives with them, as well as two grandchildren, Maggie and Hudson.

Michael is retired after a distinguished 40-year career in the automotive industry, including 25 years with Ford Motor Company as a Restraints Engineer. Three years ago, Michael, Trisha, and Brittany moved to Swartz Creek from the Westland area following their retirement. Seeking a quieter, country setting away from the congestion of metro Detroit, they found Swartz Creek to be the perfect fit. They chose St. Mary’s because of its proximity to their home, its family-friendly atmosphere, and its welcoming parish community.

In his free time, Michael enjoys fishing, hunting, bowling, maintaining his property and equipment, and working on wood and metal projects. As a family, they also enjoy exploring Michigan through trips to destinations such as Traverse City, Petoskey, Mackinac City, and Munising to experience the beauty of the changing seasons.

On September 20, Michael participated in the Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity at St. Mary Queen of Angels Parish in Swartz Creek, receiving full Knighthood in the Order. He looks forward to becoming more active in the charitable and fraternal life of the Council.

Please join us in welcoming Brother Michael and remembering him and his family in your prayers as they continue to make St. Mary Parish their home.

Membership

We are Catholic men who lead, serve, protect and defend. We share a desire to be better husbands, fathers, sons, neighbors and role models and to put charity and community first.

Knights come from every stage of life, in countless corners of the world. Join us as we celebrate real role models in a world that needs men who lead, serve, protect and defend.

Become a Knight

A Message from our Membership Director

Brother Knights,

One of the greatest things we can do for our Council, our parish, and our families is invite another Catholic man to join the Knights of Columbus.

Most of us joined because someone personally asked us. That invitation led to friendships, opportunities to serve, stronger faith, and a chance to make a difference in our community.

This month, I challenge every Knight to think of one Catholic man who would be a good fit for the Order and personally invite him to learn more. It could be a friend, neighbor, son, brother, coworker, or fellow parishioner.

Our Council doesn't grow because of programs or events alone. It grows when Knights share what the Order has meant to them and extend an invitation.

If every member invited just one man, imagine what Council 6694 could accomplish.

Vivat Jesus!
Lance Wildman, PGK

What does it mean to be a Knight?

Faith

Our goal is to help men, their families and their parishes grow closer to Christ. Through our programs and resources, we provide opportunities to live and spread the Catholic faith.

Serve

Lead your family and community in faith and service through our local councils service programs.

Protect

The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal benefit society, which means we can provide financial security to members and their families, while turning premiums into charitable impact.

Defend

We advocate for life. The right to life is unlike any other right. It is the most basic right and the condition of all other personal rights, constituting the foundation of every human community and the political community itself.