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Council 485 Banquet Dinner

2025-02-06T15:37:45+00:00

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 485Guest speakers at the January 25 Banquet dinner hosted by Council #485 at The Westin Ottawa Hotel included the Member of Parliament, Jamil Jivani; Papal Nuncio, The Most Reverend IVAN JURKOVIČ; our Deputy Supreme Knight, Arthur Peters; our State Deputy from Quebec, Charles Emond Landry; Supreme Director from Quebec, Daniel Duchesne; as well as our State Deputy. To close the night, we had the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band and Highland Dancers provide some live entertainment.

Council 485 Banquet Dinner 2025-02-06T15:37:45+00:00

Brothers Receive 125th Anniversary Commemorative Medallion

2025-02-03T14:34:47+00:00

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 485During the 125th anniversary of Council #485 celebration held at The Westin Ottawa Hotel on January 25, our State Deputy recognized four members of the Order in Ontario for their exceptional work under his Administration. Each received the State Deputy commemorative coin. LtoR: Online Chairman, Rory Facca; District Deputy #95, Gerard Gonsalves; our State Deputy; District Deputy #101, Roger Richard; and Financial Secretary for Council #485, John De Bruyn.

Brothers Receive 125th Anniversary Commemorative Medallion 2025-02-03T14:34:47+00:00

Council 484 Banquet Dinner

2025-01-31T20:02:18+00:00

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 484On January 25, the same day as Robbie Burns Day, the members of Council #485 hosted a banquet dinner at the Westin Ottawa hotel where more than 200 people attended the celebration. It is a Jubilee Year for the Council, marking its 125th anniversary, and there were shortages of dignitaries from as far away as Prince Edward Island, North Bay and Oakville and Cornwall and many Council members in between. Next is the State Convention which will be held at the same location between April 25 and 27. Hope to see you there. Our [...]

Council 484 Banquet Dinner 2025-01-31T20:02:18+00:00

COATS FOR KIDS FROM JESUS THE KING

2025-01-28T14:08:18+00:00

Submitted by Hikmat Michel DandanJesus the King Jesus the King Council 15045 offered the Coats for Kids program to three Melkite Catholic parishes in Ontario, Cathedral of Transfiguration Parish, Our Lady of the Assumption Melkite Church in Hamilton, Saint Simeon Stylites Melkite Church in Windsor, as well as the Richmond Hill Salvation Army to support needy families or recent immigrants to bring warmth to their children. The priests of the parishes discretely identified needy families in their communities for distribution. Richmond Hill Salvation Army have their own winter coat program but were also pleased with additional brand new coats donated by [...]

COATS FOR KIDS FROM JESUS THE KING 2025-01-28T14:08:18+00:00

Exemplification at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Ottawa

2025-01-27T15:16:17+00:00

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyFollowing the 11 AM Mass, an Exemplification for District 66 was held on January 26 at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Ottawa. Those attending mass were invited to stay and watch a Knights of Columbus Exemplification. The offer was accepted and we ended up Exemplifying six Catholic men instead of the original five. It is always a great feeling having Catholic men join the Knights and put their Faith in Action.

Exemplification at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Ottawa 2025-01-27T15:16:17+00:00

Church Drive St Martin de Porres Parish Council 6217 in Ottawa

2025-01-27T15:05:14+00:00

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 6217On January 26, a Church drive was held at St. Martin de Porres Church.  It was the first official Church Drive since the COVID-19 lockdowns. The parishioners and members of the Council were most welcoming and gains were made. Bravo Zulu to the team.

Church Drive St Martin de Porres Parish Council 6217 in Ottawa 2025-01-27T15:05:14+00:00

Knights of Columbus and Royal Canadian Legion team up in Cornwall to support unhoused veterans

2025-01-27T14:40:44+00:00

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyThe front cover of the Jan. 8 edition of Cornwall Standard-Freeholder newspaper featured the Knights of Columbus and Royal Canadian Legion teaming up in Cornwall to help provide homeless and struggling veterans with coats and scarves during the winter months. Our State Deputy Bruce S. Poulin alongside State Warden Earle DePass, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 297 President Marvin Plumadore, and retired military chaplain Rory McDondal gathered on Jan. 8 in Cornwall to discuss the program and make a donation of Coats. Read the full article online here: https://www.standard-freeholder.com/news/knights-legion-unhoused-veterans

Knights of Columbus and Royal Canadian Legion team up in Cornwall to support unhoused veterans 2025-01-27T14:40:44+00:00

Ultrasound donation in Hamilton

2025-01-27T14:22:58+00:00

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn January 20, member donors, state board officers, and our Deputy Supreme Knight gathered in Hamilton for the official donation of one of the two ultrasound machines we have raised funds for during this Administration. Our next goal is to keep this momentum going and raise funds for one more ultrasound machine for Sudbury.

Ultrasound donation in Hamilton 2025-01-27T14:22:58+00:00

New Council in Waterloo January 20, 2025

2025-01-27T14:10:11+00:00

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn January 20, our State Deputy, Program Director, Online Chairman, and District Deputy #35, visited St. Michael's Church to meet with members of the Order and prospective members about the possibility of forming a new council for this parish. The response from these men of all ages and walks of life was an overwhelming "Yes."  This would be the third new council for Ontario and the third in all of Canada! Well, brothers, and congrats to our NCD Director.

New Council in Waterloo January 20, 2025 2025-01-27T14:10:11+00:00

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