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.
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
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.
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.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn January 9, an honor guard of more than 20 Sir Knights and well over 200 members of the Order, family, and friends gathered at Divine Infant Church in Orleans for the funeral of our beloved brother Knight Ben Ho. It was a fitting tribute to a brother who had dedicated many years to the Knights.
Submitted by Hikmat DandanJESUS THE KING JESUS THE KING SUPPORTS MOTHER & BABY $3000 Jesus the king Council 15045 launched a campaign to SUPPORT MOTHER AND BABY and donated $1000 to each one of the following organizations: Sisters of Life, Birthright, and St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation. Brother Hikmat, the Deputy Grand Knight of Jesus the King council and Ontario Director of Christian Refugee Relief, encourages all Knights of Columbus councils to donate to the following mentioned organizations that support mothers and babies all year round. For more info & guidance contact by email [email protected] and visit www.christianrefugeerelief.org We thank OLG, City [...]
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 9544After delivering five speeches at five separate masses and two communion breakfasts over one weekend at Holy Redeemer Church in Kanata between January 11 and 12, the recruiting team collected a total of 51 prospects. This is a new personal best for our State Deputy and our Membership Director and District deputy who were a great help coordinating the effort and helping fill prospect cards with potential members. The New Grand Knight, Nick Rolheiser also set his own personal best.
Submitted by Robert PellaMother Teresa, Humber Valley, St. John BoscoGreat day for the annual Council/District Basketball Free Throw for District 24. It was held a St. Benedicts Elementary School and was well attended. I want to thank all the Brothers, Priest and Principals who showed up to help and support the day. Looking forward to next year.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn January 8, Our State Deputy vitiated Ontario Council #755 in Cornwall to attend their general meeting but also to make several presentations. Photo 1: Our State Deputy presents the Roll of Honour to Grand Knight Council #755, Roland Besner, acknowledging their members contribution to the Canadian Catholic Army Huts during the Great War (1914-1918) Photo 2: Our State Deputy explaining the incredible effort and sacrifices made by brothers Gerald Sampson and Richard Plamondon who have served the Knights of Columbus for more than 50 continuous years. Photo 3: (LtoR) Our State Deputy; Gerald Samson; [...]
Submitted by John D'AaddarioOn January 10, 2025, Brothers and former members of Council #10061, the Council Fraternal Advisor, and District Deputy #62 presented a certificate to Brother Gordon Schottlander as he celebrates his 100th year birthday. Our arrival happened during his lunch with the Mayor of Burlington.
