Submitted by Dale TuepahDr. J. F. DunnThe 2023/24 officers of Council 5153 Carleton Place/Almonte were installed by our DD 30 Barry Nicholls, at St. Mary's in Carleton Place, after Mass celebrated by our Chaplain, Fr. Stéphane Pouliot.
Submitted by GK Ray Francoeur St. Helen the Cross Council 15999 On August 24th, 2023, our Council barbecue was well attended at Charles Daly Park, as we all took the time to relax, visit and eat delicious food. A great time was had by all. A big thank you to Br. George for his handy work on the barbecue, to Br. Mario D. for lending us his barbecue grill, and the wives who assisted in the set-up. A few (I was told) remained and enjoyed the evening at the pavilion under the lights and the starless night.
Submitted by Ray Francoeur St. Helen the Cross Council 15999 Movie depicting the life of Saint Mother Teresa was well attended and appreciated at St. Helen Church on Sunday, August 27th after the 10am Mass. Pizza and beverages were served.
Submitted by GK Ray Francoeur St. Helen the Cross Council 15999 A certificate of Appreciation was presented to Br Bob Carroll. He is leaving our Council and moving to Whitby to be closer to his family. We wish him well and thanked him for his loyal dedication and years of service to the Knights of Columbus and our Council. From left to right: DGK Al Rizzuto, Grand Knight Ray Francoeur and Br. Bob Carroll).
Submitted by Paul O'NeillSt. Bahnam Council 17627St Bahnam Church, Cambridge and Council 17627 held their second annual picnic on Sunday Aug 6/23. The event was well attended and the attendees enjoyed the food, music and games. An enjoyable time was had by all.
Submitted by Brother Hikmat Dandan Jesus the King Jesus the King Melkite Catholic Church 2023 Summer Festival Jesus the King Melkite Catholic Church 2023 Summer Festival “Bringing the heart of the Middle East with good music and great food”. That was the slogan of the Jesus the King Church Summer Festival starting the Friday 4th, 5th,6th August 2023 at the Good Shepherd Chaldean Cathedral in North York. An annual event on the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord. The purpose of the Festival is to bring the Melkite, Chaldean, Syriac and other Middle East Christians together with famous tunes and [...]
Why I joined the Knights? By Bro. Ethan J. Bubba BEING BORN INTO A FAMILY with a proud Italian heritage, my great-grandfather Sir Knight Tomasso Bubba was strong in the Catholic Faith. Sadly, the rest of my immediate family have lapsed in the practice of the Faith, which led me to become religiously indifferent, and at times, hostile towards religion. When I was thirteen, I started to become curious about religion, and after much searching, I began following Protestant beliefs. When my great-grandfather passed away, the Honour Guard prayed the Rosary at his wake, and at his funeral I [...]
Submitted by Brother Hikmat Dandan Jesus the King Jesus the King Bingo Knights present C$ 3000 cheque. Deputy Grand Knight Brother Hikmat of Jesus the King Knights of Columbus Council 15045 presenting the Jesus the King council C$3000 financial support for the Canadian Melkite Youth Group during their Barbeque night at 8:00 pm in the Cathedral of The Transfiguration. The Bingo Knights are sponsoring the cost of the Coach bus and will try to raise $2000 more that is required. The bus will transport the church approx. 40 youth to the 6th Annual Canadian Melkite Youth Convention to Montreal and back [...]
Submitted by GK SK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas CouncilMembers of the the Knights of Columbus St. Barnabas Council 13785, together with Bishop Charles P Greco Assembly 2113 participated and celebrated in the Holy Hour Our Lady of Fatima Devotion on Thursday July 13th 2023 at St. Barnabas Parish, Scarborough-ON. The Holy Hour Fatima Devotion started in May’23 and is held every 13th of the month until October’23. There were a total of 8 Honor Guards & the celebrant was Worthy Chaplain Fr. Fraser McLaren, assisted by Deacon Paul Djaja. After holy mass, there was a procession outside the church compound, followed by [...]
Submitted by Leo Mayer St. Benedict's Knights of Columbus The Pregnancy Options & Support Centre in Sarnia received $300 from the St. Knights of Columbus St. Benedict Council 11164 Sarnia. The funds were the result of an application the Council made through the Knights of Columbus ASAP (Aid and Support After Pregnancy) program - for every $500 a Council donates, Supreme Council will donate and additional $100. The St. Benedict KofC Council donate $1500 to the pregnancy centre in March 2023. Grand Knight Leo Mayer presents the cheque to Jessica from the Pregnancy Support Centre in Sarnia.
