Submitted by Wilfred GomezSt. Aidan CouncilSt. Aidan Council organized Life Chain at the intersection of Finch Avenue & Warden Avenue on Sunday October 1, 2023. Our Chaplain, Fr. Steven Szakaczki, and parishioners stood for one hour in silence holding posters and praying the Rosary. The number of persons this year, including Knights were 185. A donation amounting to $510.00 was collected and sent to Coalition Canada.
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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. [...]
Submitted by Dale TuepahDr. J. F. DunnThe Knights of Council 5153, bbq'd up hot dogs for the students, parents, & staff of St. Mary's Catholic School. BBQ Team - Bob Benson, Dale Tuepah, Keith Nephin, Brian Kilby.
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.
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!
Submitted by Paul O'NeillSt. Bahnam Council 17627On Sunday, September 17/23 a joint mass was celebrated with St. Bahnam Syriac Parish and St. Gregory Parish on the occasion of the Feast of St. Gregory. The Mass was celebrated by Bishop Lobsinger and Father Khalid the pastor of both Parishes.The event included a joint picnic with games and music for the participants. Knights from both parishes helped with this event which was the first joint event with both Parishes
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 [...]
