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Life Chain in support of Pro Life

2023-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by SK-YolandoFernandesSt. Barnabas ParishBrother Knights of the St. Barnabas Council 13785 supported and participated in the annual Life Chain event at St. Barnabas Parish, Scarborough, ON on Sunday 1st October 2023 from 2-3pm at the corner of the 4 intersections of our parish. Our brothers distributed the placards to the parishioners and monitored them at the 4 intersections to ensure proper code of conduct. It was a peaceful event led by our Worthy Chaplain Fr. Fraser McLaren, with approximately 125 participants in attendance. Thanks to all brothers that volunteered and participated in the Life Chain for a worthy cause. Thanks [...]

Life Chain in support of Pro Life 2023-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

Council 13417 Life Chain

2023-11-08T13:51:39+00:00

Submitted by Jaime Libaque, State Family Director St Lawrence Martyr The St Lawrence Martyr Council 13417, once again, had a successful Life Chain. The intersection was Lawrence/Kennedy (Ontario). With 120 (counted) participants, including several families with children, Campaign Life Coalition (CLC) acknowledged that this was one of the largest turnouts in Toronto. Funds were also collected, as a donation for CLC. As it is traditional, a large group of participants gathered in front of the church for a group picture.

Council 13417 Life Chain 2023-11-08T13:51:39+00:00

School BBQ

2023-10-10T13:48:20+00:00

Submitted by Dale Tuepah Dr. J. F. Dunn Council 5153 BBQ Team in action at St. Gregory's Catholic School in Carleton Place. 800 hot dogs for staff, parents, and students.

School BBQ 2023-10-10T13:48:20+00:00

World Day of Migrants & Refugees Mass

2023-09-28T13:58:44+00:00

Submitted by Brother Hikmat Dandan Jesus the King World Day of Migrants & Refugees Mass On Sunday, September 24th, the Archdiocese of Toronto, in collaboration with the Jesus the King Melkite Catholic Community, celebrated a special Mass at 12:00 pm to mark the 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees at the Cathedral of the Transfiguration in Markham. Bishop John Boissonneau, in his homily, emphasized that the universal Church is deeply concerned about the displacement of people and communities who are forced to leave their homes. He reminded parishioners that by welcoming refugees, they are, in fact, welcoming Our Lord Jesus. [...]

World Day of Migrants & Refugees Mass 2023-09-28T13:58:44+00:00

Roses for Life Donation Drive Fundraiser

2023-09-24T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by SK GK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas ParishMembers of St. Barnabas Council 13785 held the Roses for Life Donation Drive Fundraiser at St. Barnabas Parish after the weekend masses on Saturday 23rd September and Sunday 24th September 2023 in the church narthex, in support of Life Chain Coalition and Pregnancy Support Centres (Sisters of Life). Brother Knights sold cross pins, Our Lady of Guadulape pins and Roses for Life Stickers with Prayer for Life cards. The Council had a successful fundraiser and were able to raise sufficient funds to donate to both charities. Thanks to the volunteers, parishioners and pastoral team [...]

Roses for Life Donation Drive Fundraiser 2023-09-24T00:00:00+00:00

Flag Relay in Support of Special Olympics Ontario

2023-09-20T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by SK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas ParishMembers of the St. Barnabas Council 13785 showed their support along with parishioners and Worthy Chaplain Fr. Fraser McLaren, by signing the Special Olympics Ontario flag after the Council Meeting in the parish hall on Wednesday 20th September 2023 The Flag Relay started on August 21st 2023 moving from one council to another of DD#63, and ends on 24th September 2023. The Knights of Columbus has a unique partnership with Special Olympics and has helped disabled athletes train for and compete in games around the world.

Flag Relay in Support of Special Olympics Ontario 2023-09-20T00:00:00+00:00

Refurbishing Confessional with Stain Glass Paintings

2023-09-19T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by Pierre ChartierRideauA second stain glass painting of the "Face of Jesus" was completed by Council 2444 to create a "merciful climate" in the Confessional Room of St. Francis de Sales Church in Smiths Falls as well as cast more colorful light in the room. The first painting of a "welcoming paraclete" was completed last fall to the inside window. Father Brennan hopes that more parishioners will partake in the beautiful sacrament of Reconciliation as a consequence. Vivat Jesus ... our Merciful Savior!

Refurbishing Confessional with Stain Glass Paintings 2023-09-19T00:00:00+00:00

Family Mini Retreat and Recollection

2024-02-08T13:34:45+00:00

Submitted by Schubert Restituto Maharlika   The Maharlika Council 7488 organized and held a mini retreat at St. Boniface Church on Sept 16 2023. The facilitator Fr. Peter Marr touched on several aspects on the challenges to the practice of Catholicity today. The event was open to parishioners as well and attended by 47 people. Some take away (redacted) reflections for sharing: God does not compromise His Mercy and Compassion. And hence it is our responsibility to spread it to all who believe in Christ." When we say Christ is the only way to Salvation, ecumenism is not a choice. We [...]

Family Mini Retreat and Recollection 2024-02-08T13:34:45+00:00

Winter Coats for Kids Donation Drive

2023-09-17T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by SK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas ParishSt. Barnabas Council 13785 held a Winter Coats for Kids Donation Drive after the weekend masses at St. Barnabas Parish, Scarborough, ON., on 16th-17th September 2023 for children (boys and girls) ages 6-12 years to donate to poor children in our community. Thanks to all the parishioners and brother knights who generously donated towards this worthy cause. We collected approx. 70 winter coats. These coats will be distributed to the poor children in our community, through the kind assistance from St. Vincent De Paul Society. Thanks to all brother knights that volunteered and supported this [...]

Winter Coats for Kids Donation Drive 2023-09-17T00:00:00+00:00

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