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 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 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.

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.