Father Funcken Council 1504
root 2016-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Submitted by Gary Megaffin - Media, Public relations
Father Funcken Council 1504
root 2016-12-27T00:00:00+00:00Submitted by Gary Megaffin - Media, Public relationsOpened in 1987, Marillac Place provided a shelter for abused women. In 1992 they changed their mandate to meet the evolving needs of the community, providing housing and support services for pregnant and parenting women and their children. Marillac Place resolves to give mothers the tools to become effective parents and self-supporting, responsible members of the community.
St.Bartholomew Council # 11813
root 2016-12-24T00:00:00+00:00Submitted by SK Wilfred Gomez DD # 87On Dec.17, 2016 The Children's of Knights of St. Bartholomew Council performed "The Posada" prayer and play that reenacted St. Joseph and Mother Mary's search for Shelter. Fr. Foley commented Lady Sheila wife of Chairman DGK SK Winston D'Souza for organizing the event. Fr. Foley was presented with the Council Star Award with the presence of GK SK Alex Arokiam. The award was presented by the DD # 87- SK Wilfred Gomez.
Agency Southern Ontario
root 2016-12-22T00:00:00+00:00Submitted by Neil Bouvier, General Agent Southern OntarioThis year, the Hamilton Coats for Kids “Community Campaign” was a huge success. A collection of local councils and agents from the Neil Bouvier Insurance Agency got together and purchased an astounding 840 coats, which were then distributed to schools and local organizations. “The Coats for Kids campaign is but the most recent example of how the fruits of your goodness will make a real difference in the lives of young people in our community.”, wrote Patrick J. Daly, Chairperson of the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board. To learn more about the program and [...]
Jesus The King Council 15045
root 2016-12-20T00:00:00+00:00Submitted by SK Hikmat Dandan, Past Grand Knight" WHOEVER WELCOMES ONE OF THESE LITTLE CHILDREN IN MY NAME, WELCOMES ME." Mark 9:37 The Jerusalem Students project sponsors now more than 65 needy Christian students in the Holy Land. C$ 28,250 were sent to the school in sponsored tuition fees in 2016, and so far more than C$ 75,000 since the start of the project. 70% of the sponsors are councils and knights. Recently a Jerusalem Shepherd, a District Deputy in the USA, got his first two students sponsored one by a council and the other by an assembly. Worthy Supreme Director [...]
Jesus The King Council 15045
root 2016-12-20T00:00:00+00:00Submitted by SK Hikmat Dandan, Past Grand KnightEDUCATION IS THE BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR A NEEDY CHRISTIAN STUDENT IN THE HOLY LAND One of our Jerusalem Students sponsors donated recently a Christmas gift of C$ 10,000 to the school in Beit Sahour, Shepherds Fields, minutes from Bethlehem. This gift will help offset the deficit of the school as the parents are not able to pay the tuition of their children. These students are the great grand children of the shepherds who greeted Baby Jesus. During this Holy Week, sponsor a needy Christian Student in the Holy Land. Visit www.jerusalemstudents.org or call [...]
St. John Paul II Assembly 3325
root 2016-12-20T00:00:00+00:00Submitted by Sir Knight Eardley Adams FN, DD, PGKUNIONVILLE OLDTYME CHRISTMAS & CANDLE PARADE. The efforts of St. Justin Martyr Church, its various ministries and its KOFC Council 11798 made this parade a great Christmas Event. Once Fr. Joe gave his blessing, the cooperation started between the enthusiastic Choir Group who flew their banner, the Craft Group who dressed up the trailer with the Nativity Scene, the Kids in their Christmas concert costumes with Fr. Derek, the Youth Group and St. John Paul II Assembly who arranged the Honor Guard Sir Knights, waving their flags and distributing to the crowds the [...]
Msgr. Paul J. Meyer Council 4916
root 2016-12-20T00:00:00+00:00Submitted by Paul O'Neill, Grand KnightAt Council 4916 annual Christmas Pot Luck the family members enjoyed a fun game to close out the evening. This event is always well received by members and the laughs and camaraderie are precious as we prepare for this Holy event.
Msgr. Paul J. Meyer Council 4916
root 2016-12-20T00:00:00+00:00Submitted by Paul O'Neill, Grand KnightCouncil 4916 held their annual Christmas Pot Luck at St. Gregory Church Hall on Sunday Dec. 18. The party was well attended and the families were treated to a Turkey and Ham dinner, music, a sing along and games. All in attendance thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity to come together for this sacred season.
Msgr. Paul J. Meyer Council 4916
root 2016-12-04T00:00:00+00:00Submitted by Paul O'Neill, Grand KnightCouncil 4916 Members helped at St. Mary Church Bazaar on Saturday December 3.Knights helped with the set up and cleanup of the Narthex for the Bazaar as well as having a display.