Submitted by Dan PergolesiFr. Aloysius NolanOn September 10th 2022 Council 9865 held their first Bottle Drive to raise funds for Special Olympics Ontario. Through the generosity of our local community our Council raised $250 in donations. Thank you to all who helped to support us and to each of the Brother Knights who gave their time Saturday morning and afternoon to help receive, sort and return bottles.
Submitted by Dale Tuepah Dr. J.F. Dunn Council 5153 The Installation of Officers took place on Thu. Sept.1 at St. Mary's Parish, Carleton Place ON. It was preceded by a Mass, celebrated by our chaplain, Fr. Stéphane Pouliot. Our District Deputy of 30, Barry Nicholls performed the installation of officers. Our general meeting was then held in the parish hall. Officers & roles, left to right; Fr. Stéphane Pouliot - Chaplain Brian Walsh - Deputy Grand Knight Dale Tuepah - Grand Knight Barry Fagan - Financial Secretary Randy Zorgel - Trustee Don Kelly - Lecturer Brian Kilby - Inside Guard Dwayne King [...]
Submitted by Nicholas Quadrini St. Mark Parish Council Knights from St. Mark Council 10874 helped clear a tree in a neighbour's driveway which would have cost a substantial amount to remove without the help of our Brothers. This simple act was sincerely appreciated by the St. Vincent de Paul society who asked the Knights to led a helping hand. “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also the interest of others” – Philippians 2:4 From left to right: DGK Ian Munro, GK John Sobrinho, Br. Marcel Raes, and his son.
Submitted by Charbel El-Chaar Knights of Columbus Aurora Council God Loves You and Loves The Baby, CHOOSE LIFE The Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Grace Council 6519 in Aurora, Ontario, with the support of the Ontario State Council, the March for Life Chairman Bro Chris Naus, and the Life Director Bro. Alex Schadenberg with the assistance of Bro. Hikmat Dandan has launched a new pro-life initiative to defend the sanctity of life through yard signs that read "God loves you and loves the baby. CHOOSE LIFE". The idea came to Brother Charbel El-Chaar Aurora Council 6519 who is a staunch [...]
Submitted by GK Yolando Fernandes St. Barnabas Council #13785 Sir Knights and Members of the Knights of Columbus St. Barnabas Council 13785 alongside Honor Guards from Assembly 2113, celebrated in Our Lady of Fatima devotion Holy Hour and mass, followed by Procession outside the church compound and Eucharistic Adoration thereafter. The Holy Hour Fatima Devotion started in June 2022 and is held every 13th of the month until October 2022.
Submitted by Nicholas QuadriniSt. Mark Parish CouncilSt. Mark Parish Council 10874 and Blessed Frederic Ozanam Council 17065 celebrated a joint installation of officers on August 13, 2022. DD 63 Patt Fernandes led the installation alongside his DW Paul DiPietro. Congratulations to WGKs John Sobrinho (St. Mark) and Eardley Adams (Blessed Ozanam) and best wishes for a sucsessful administration!
Submitted by GK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas CouncilOn Saturday 6th August 2022, the Saint Barnabas Council 13785 held the Installation of the newly appointed Officers at St. Barnabas Parish, with Fr. Fraser McLaren (Worthy Chaplain), District Deputy SK Patt Fernandes and District Warden SK Paul DiPietro. Elected Executive members were installed to their respective positions for the upcoming 2022-23 fraternal year. Congratulations to all elected members & their families of Council 13785.
Submitted by Deacon Derek West , Former GK Council 1447 Fort William Council # 1447 On July 28, 2022, the Knights of Columbus Ontario donated $1500 to St. Andrew's Dew Drop Inn, Thunder Bay, Ontario, in support of their feeding program. The donation comes from proceeds of the Ontario State Knights of Columbus 50-50 Spring Raffle Q2 (April, May, and June). The featured charity of the spring raffle was Food for Families and Food Banks. Grand Knight Sam Federico and former Grand Knight Deacon Derek West of Fort William Council # 1447 presented the cheque to Michael Quibell, Executive Director St. [...]
Submitted by Hikmat Michel Dandan Jesus the King Arab Christian Council 15045 REBUILD JESUS THE KING CHURCH SUMMER FESTIVAL 2022 Due to the pandemic and for 2 years, Jesus The King Church had to cancel its famous summer festival that had received the KOFC BEST OVER ALL COMMUNITY AWARD in 2019. The church council headed by Eli Moussaed decided to do the festival regardless of the result so that the Middle Eastern Christian communities get together again in a joyful atmosphere after two years of isolation. Jesus The King Knights of Columbus Council with guidance from Grand Knight Jack Bishara decided [...]
Submitted by Leo Mayer, GK Council 11164 St. Benedicts Council # 11164 The Knights of Columbus have donated $1500 to the St. Vincent de Paul food bank. The donation comes from proceeds of the Ontario State Knights of Columbus 50-50 Spring raffle for April, May, and June. The featured charity of the spring raffle was Food for Families and Food Banks. Susan Platt of the St. Vincent de Paul Society said; “the donation could not have come at a better time. There is a great demand from needy families for food currently and the shelves at the food bank are depleting.” The [...]
