Submitted by Dale TuepahDr. J. F. DunnThe Knights of Carleton Place/Almonte served up a Lasagna Dinner to 130 patrons. There were15 members including our Chaplain Fr. Stéphane Pouliot of St. Mary's CP and 5 wives working the event. Our DD30 Barry Nicholls and his wife Myrna were in attendance along with Fr. Cyprian Adibe of Holy Name of Mary in Almonte.
Submitted by Tom MitchellSt. Basil's The St. Basil's Knight's of Columbus Council 13442 in Brantford Ontario continues to participate in the Coats for Kids program. This year we donated 2 boxes of winter coats to the Brantford Food Bank. The coats will be donated to those in need through the Food Bank's Christmas Basket Program.
Submitted by Dale TuepahDr. J. F. DunnThe Knights of Dr. J.F. Dunn Council 5153 Carleton Place/Almonte, presented the Lanark County Interval House in Carleton Place, a box of adult female coats.
Submitted by Paul O'NeillMsgr. Paul J. Meyer Through the efforts of Brother Matt Foran a member of Council 4916, he and his family coordinated a Food Drive in their neighbourhood. They collected 465 lbs. of food and raised $6,475 for the North York Harvest Food Bank.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyWhile many councils hosted Remembrance Day ceremonies at their respective local parishes, only a handful of Roundtables did likewise. The Roundtable at St. Basil's Parish in Ottawa did host a special remembrance Day Mass for the Veteran's which was very well received by the parishioners.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 18495 in MiltonOn November 13, our Worthy District Deputy #67, Rory Facca, conducted the first Installation of Officers ceremony for Council #18495 in Milton. During the ceremony, District Deputy Facca also presented the members with a special tablecloth donated by our State Deputy in celebration of this new Council in Ontario.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn October 5, members of Notre-Dame Council #8549 in Oshawa gathered to celebrate their 40th Anniversary. Some 120 brother Knights and ladies and a dozen Squires attended the milestone event.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyAlmost 30 brothers and Sir Knights took part in the funeral procession for SK Marcel Gauvin in Wendover, Ontario on November 13. SK Marcel had been a member of the Order for 52 years and his wisdom and support of the Knights will be sorely missed. "Tempest Fugit, Memento Mori"bienfaisance de l’archevêque.Canada.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn November 9, more than 190 brother Knights, their wives and guests attended the annual Archbishop's dinner in Ottawa. Funds raised are to support the Archbishop's charities. Le 9 novembre, plus de 190 frères Chevaliers, leurs épouses et leurs invités ont assisté au dîner annuel de l’Archevêque à Ottawa. Les fonds amassés serviront à soutenir les œuvres de bienfaisance de l’archevêque.Canada.
Submitted by Paul O'NeillSt. Bahnam Council 17627District Deputy Paul O'Neill attended the Mediterranean Lunch put on by Council 17627. Parishioners from both St Gregory and St Bahnam Churches were invited to a wonderful Mediterranean Lunch following the St Bahnam Mass. Council members and spouses provided a great experience for all attendees.
