Submitted by Henry Miller KofC Ontario State On October 26, 2021, Knights of Columbus Ontario State donated 24 winter coats to the Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation. This donation is through their Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids campaign. State Warden Henry Miller delivered the coats to Connie Reid, Executive Director of the Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation.
Submitted by Gino Ave Maria Living Outdoor Rosary organized by Ave Maria Council 9494 On Saturday, October 23, 2021, after the 5 P.M. vigil Mass, the Knights of Ave Maria Council serving Epiphany of Our Lord Parish in Scarborough and the parish’s Legion of Mary held a live outdoor Rosary for their parishioners. The event was primarily ably organized by SK Carlo Trentadue of our council. As you can see from the photo, taped markings were put on the ground to enable social distancing. An “X” taping marked the Our Father bead which was stationed by a Sir Knight, while the [...]
Submitted by Donny ThiviergeMother Teresa Knight's of Columbus Mother Teresa Council is bringing the community back together by hosting a parish picnic Covid style today. From the feedback from those who attended we would say it was a success. "For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:20
Submitted by Robert Sisson St. Daniel's~ On October 2, 2021, K of C St. Daniel's Council 11725 held their council Inaugural Exemplification Ceremony with Fr. Cyril.
Submitted by Gino. Ave Maria. Undaunted by the weather and COVID -19, and spearheaded by council Life Director Gino Di Pede, and encouraged by the call of GK Cesar Escudero -Whu, the Knights of Ave Maria Council 9494 together with parishioners of Epiphany of Our Lord Parish in Scarborough, and Sons of the Immaculate Conception Pastor Fr. Martin Cherumadathy, Associate Pastor Fr. Ronald Generao and Deacon Assistant Dcn. Val Danukarjanto, great support for the most vulnerable in our society - the Unborn - was demonstrated on Life Chain Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Many thanks to Bro. Trisna Wijaya for the photo [...]
Submitted by SK Hikmat Michel DandanJesus The King CouncilMESSAGE FROM THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL HOLY LAND Dear Knights of Columbus members, Thank you for your recent education scholarship transfer of C$ 38,000.00 to pay the tuitions of needy Christian Students in the Holy Land. Your Jerusalem Students Scholarship program has an enormous effect on our school as a whole and on our students specifically. The Scholarship that you offer to our school has helped our Christian students in many ways. The scholarship helped a lot of students in our school financially to decrease the financial burdens on their families, especially during the [...]
Submitted by Jim Cummings- Fr. Granottier Council 2092. On September 27, 2021, K of C Fr. Granottier Council No. 2092 presented a cheque worth $10,000 to CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association). This are the proceeds raised by Council 2092 from 560 CFOS Radio BINGO. Jackie Ralph from CMHA accepted the cheque. The proceeds will go towards funding the non-government programs that offer prevention in youth mental health.
Submitted by State Office- On July 9, 2021, Past State Deputy, David Peters, was honoured for the opportunity to present to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur and Josefina Cruz the Family of the Year Award. He did so, on behalf of the Ontario State Council of the Knights of Columbus. Present in the pictures are the Cruz family, Grand Knight of Council 15922, Oscar Aran and Immediate Past State Deputy, David Peters. Brother Arthur has been an active member of the Knights of Columbus and has served the order for 22-years. The couple celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary March of this year [...]
Submitted by Paul O'Neill- Msgr. Paul J. Meyer Council 4916. When the long time organist at St. Clement Church, Cambridge passed away as a result of sudden heart failure at Mass it was felt that the Council should do something to help prevent a future occurrence. Msgr Paul J. Meyer Council 4916 decided to purchase HeartStart Defibrillators for all three of the Councils Churches. District Deputy Paul O'Neill and Grand Knight Dan Schmalz presented the devices in memory of Rick Donahue.
Submitted by Roger RichardSt. Theresa the Little Flower During the pandemic with the new restrictions, St. Theresa the Little Flower Council 16005 and St. Vladimir the Great Council 9557 got together for the Installations of the Officers. It took place on Saturday, July 24, 2021 in St. Theresa Parish. The members follow the restrictions wearing masks and keeping their distance during the Installations.
