Submitted by GOGrimsby Ontario annual Christmas parade held December 2, 2023 Our Lady of the Lady Council 4917 and St. Joseph parish enters our Keep Christ in Christmas float again. Thank you to all the brothers who make this happen.
Submitted by Hikmat Michel Dandan Jesus the King THE GIFT OF EDUCATION DURING CHRISTMAS This year the Jerusalem Students 2023 Annual Mass was held on Saturday 2nd December at 6:00 PM in Chinese Martyrs Catholic Church, in Markham. Thanks to Reverend Father Deng & Father Gan for their permission. The Knights of Columbus dignitary and speaker was Sir Knight Jason Kwok. The Honor Guard was provided by All Saints of China Assembly supported by St. John Paul II Assembly. During the Holy Month of Christmas, all councils and members are invited to sponsor the education scholarship of a needy Christian student [...]
Submitted by State Office Ontario Past State Deputies gathered for the Mid-Year District Deputy Workshop where they presented our State Deputy, Bruce S. Poulin, with the first of three plaques listing all of the past state deputies for Ontario. Our current State Deputy is the 60th one for Ontario and the sixth one to belong to Council 485 - a record for the province. While the plaques are intended to promote our legacy, the PSDs also found time to show their support for the current State Deputy's Quebec + 1 Strategic Action Plan.
Submitted by Dan PergolesiFr. Paul J.F. WattsonOn Saturday November 25th, the Degree Team of Fr. Paul J.F. Wattson Council 8919 conducted an in-person degree, inducting 5 candidates into three different Councils. Fr. Paul J.F. Wattson welcomed Brothers Nishant John and James Gillis, Windsor Most Precious Blood Council 1412 welcomed Brothers David Booker and Joe Gervais, and Mother Teresa Council 12494 welcomed Brother Nilo Colussi. Congratulations to each of these fine gentlemen who are eager to help each of their respective Councils moving forward.
Submitted by Roland Besnerontario council 755Celebrating our council 120th anniversary on November 25th with a very special guest State Deputy Bruce Poulin and 3 other state board members. we had 180 people in attendance. The event started with a mass in St Peters church and followed by cocktails, dinner and dancing. The following day another mass followed with an exemplification with special guests State Deputy Bruce Poulin and Earle De Pass State Board member as part of the team.
Submitted by GK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas ParishMembers of Council 13785 held a Spiritual Reflection-Advent Retreat, on Saturday 25th November 2023 after the 9.00 am mass in the Parish Hall, officiated by our Worthy Chaplain Fr. Fraser McLaren. After group discussions, the men were lead to the church for Adoration and Confession and later ended with another spiritual speech by Fr. Fraser. The theme of the Retreat was ‘How to be better Catholic men’. It was a day filled with many blessings and much needed Spiritual renewal. Our council also extended the invite to our TMIY brothers. Thanks to Fr. Fraser for [...]
Submitted by Dan PergolesiFr. Paul J.F. WattsonOn Thursday November 23rd and Friday November 24th, members of Fr. Paul J.F. Wattson Council 8919 and St. John Vianney Council 9528 volunteered their time to help collect donations and distribute papers on behalf of Goodfellows of Windsor. Members staffed various store fronts on the east end of the city, in two separate shifts, 5:00 to 7:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 both days. Donations collected $5679.70, with an additional $1500 donated between the two Councils. Total returned to Goodfellows: $ 6179.70. Thank you to all our fantastic Knights and family members who braved the cold [...]
Submitted by Scott BellMary Mother of GodThe spirit of generosity and compassion within the Mary Mother of God Knights Council 14446 was on full display again last month. Council 14446 made its largest donation ever of $15,000 spread across 11 charities that will make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need. The Knights of Columbus has a long-standing tradition of charitable work, and we fully believe that acts of kindness and generosity can create a ripple effect, inspiring others to contribute to the well-being of their communities. We deeply appreciate the tireless efforts of these worthy charities supporting [...]
Submitted by Ontario State Council Saturday 18 November, our State Deputy, Bruce S. Poulin, had a chance to meet with the leadership from districts 53 and 27 in an informal setting. Everyone is excited for the upcoming District Deputy Workshop and Ladies program scheduled for 1-3 December. Those present also celebrated District Master Anthony D'Souza's birthday. Happy 78!
Submitted by Ontario State Council More than 20 brothers Knights, from all levels of the Order's leadership in Ontario gathered at Saints Martha and Mary Church in Mississauga to pay their last respects to an exemplary Knight, Chris Serjeant. He will be sorely missed!
