Council 15612St. Marguerite D'Youville Council 15612 were involved with setting up the Advent/Christmas Season in the foyer of Brampton City Hall. A special thank you to Brother Chrales Thomas, Brother Wenzil Moraes, Brother Wevalven Moraes, and Brother Alvin Rodricks who supported the set up of the Nativity Scene.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil #485January 25, marks the 125th anniversary of the Knights of Columbus in Ontario with the establishment of Pioneer Council #485. It is fitting that Grand Knight of Council #485, Peter Stuart, would present a duplicate of his Council's Charter to the State Deputy so that he may hang this charter on one of the walls at the State Office in Hamilton, thereby reminding everyone visiting the office where it all began. Thank you Peter for the donation.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 11525On the weekend of February 1-2, the parishioners at St Joseph's Highland Creek Church in Scarborough heard from our State Deputy. He was helped by a very enthusiastic recruiting team. There had not been an official church drive at this parish since the COVID-19 lockdowns and our presence was very much appreciated by the parishioners. So much so that eleven prospects were added to our list of candidates for consideration to join the Order.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn February 2, more than 150 people gathered in prayer at Our Lady Queen of Poland Church to pray for Lady Aggie. At times like this, we are reminded that we are more than a fraternal organization. We are a Catholic fraternal service organization that firmly believes in the power of prayer. Wilfred and Aggie are leaving next week for a pilgrimage to Mexico and ask for an intercession from Our Lady of Guadalupe: Godspeed and safe travels.
Submitted by Hikmat Michel DandanJesus the King JESUS THE KING BINGO KNIGHTS RAISE $90,000 FOR CHARITY Jesus the King Knights of Columbus Council organized an appreciation dinner at Tarboush Lebanese restaurant in Mississauga for the volunteers of the Bingo Knights & Ladies who went out of their way working late hours during 2024 to raise more than $90,000 that was donated to around 35 initiatives which fairly represent the various types of needs of the community in Ontario from food banks, to mother & baby, to youth ministry, to special Olympics, to veterans, the homeless, the vulnerable, Jesus the King church [...]
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.
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.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 485On January 25, the official banner for Pioneer Council #485 was retired and replaced with a new one that was blessed by the Papal Nuncio. This ceremony was carried out as part of the 125th anniversary celebrations held at The Westin Ottawa hotel.
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 [...]
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 [...]
