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Jerusalem Students Program Goes to Lebanon

2022-07-12T14:39:25+00:00

Submitted by Hikmat Michel Dandan Jesus The King JERUSALEM STUDENTS GOES TO LEBANON Many times, I received suggestions, to extend Jerusalem Students, which has become a solid and growing program (Awarded the Supreme Council International Youth Service Award 2013 San Antonio Texas, and Ontario State Deputy Longevity Award 2022) to cover the education of needy Christian students in Lebanon where the economy and currency has collapsed to unprecedented levels that never happened since 100 years which is also threatening Catholic education. During these difficult economic times, I identified a Catholic School, Saint Enfant Jésus - Besançon Baabdath, a Catholic, French-speaking school, [...]

Jerusalem Students Program Goes to Lebanon 2022-07-12T14:39:25+00:00

Bottle Drive for Special Olympics

2022-07-09T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by Denis RobillardFr. Paul J.F. WattsonSpecial Olympics Bottle Drive Final Report July 2022   By Denis Robillard, chairman   The Holy Bible is filled with numerous examples of people helping others. Both old and new testament quotes can be applied when we discuss the idea of helping others in the home, at school or in the wider community. For example, the good book says: ‘Don’t withhold good from someone who deserves it, when it is in your power to do so.” (Proverbs 3:27). Or even this quote: “Poor persons will never disappear from the earth. You must open your hand [...]

Bottle Drive for Special Olympics 2022-07-09T00:00:00+00:00

Jackpot Winner – 50/50 Spring Draw

2022-07-06T20:03:48+00:00

Submitted by Ontario State Council On July 5th, State Deputy, Marcel Lemmen, presented the cheque to Chris Mika, our jackpot winner for the 2nd quarter 50/50  Spring Draw. Also present were Grand Knight of Council 1626, Robert Tinkess. Council 1626 sold the winning ticket. Ticket sales for the 3rd quarter 50/50 Summer Draw  is available online at https://www.kofcontario5050.com/ **By purchasing a tier of tickets, you will help us achieve our charitable goal - in support of Special Olympics Ontario. Buy tickets today! **To support your KofC participating council, upon purchase select their council's name and number under "Organization". ❤ Thank you [...]

Jackpot Winner – 50/50 Spring Draw 2022-07-06T20:03:48+00:00

Installation of Officers

2022-06-26T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by Dan PergolesiDistrict 76On Sunday June 26th, the three Councils in the East Windsor Family of Parishes (Fr. Paul J.F. Wattson Council 8919, St. Vincent de Paul Council 952 and Fr. Aloysius Nolan Council 9865) held a joint Installation of Officers at St. John Vianney Parish, with Fr. Jim Higgins (Worthy Chaplain for each of these Council) and District Warden Donny Thivierge presiding over the induction. Elected Executive members of each of these Councils were reinstated or newly installed to their respective positions for the upcoming 2022/2023 fraternal year. Congratulations to all elected members of each Council.

Installation of Officers 2022-06-26T00:00:00+00:00

Bursaries awarded

2022-06-21T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by Lawrence BreaultHoly FamilyAt its June general membership meeting Holy Family Council presented a $500.00 Holy Names High School bursary to Carolyn Basily. The second d $500.00Council 4386 bursary was awarded to Helene Jayoma daughter of brother Knight Venerando. The first $500.00 bursary is awarded exclusively to a student attending Holy Names Hight School. The second $500.00 bursary is awarded to a son or daughter of a knights of Columbus member.

Bursaries awarded 2022-06-21T00:00:00+00:00

PSD Kevin Daudlin received Permanent Diaconate Ordination

2022-06-20T17:17:08+00:00

Congratulations to Kevin Daudlin, Past State Deputy and his wife Gigetta on his ordination today as a Permanent Deacon in the Archdiocese of Toronto. Permanent deacons serve the Church by assisting the archbishop and priests of the diocese. Their roles are to be focused on charitable work in the community, as well as ministering in parishes and schools, including serving directly at the altar - they have the liturgical authority to baptize children, witness marriages and preside at funerals. Read the full article: Archdiocese of Toronto

PSD Kevin Daudlin received Permanent Diaconate Ordination 2022-06-20T17:17:08+00:00

Feast of St. Anthony of Padua

2022-06-20T15:52:00+00:00

Submitted by Carlyle Daniel, District Deputy District 103 Rev. Clair Tipping  Council 9235 continues to live out its faith in action. On Sunday, June 12, the Council provided and served refreshments to the parish community for the feast of St. Anthony of Padua celebration and provided an Honour Guard at mass. On Monday, June 13, the Council participated in the Eucharistic Procession. Congratulations to Grand Knight Phil Battista and all the Brothers Knights who participated in another worthwhile event.

Feast of St. Anthony of Padua 2022-06-20T15:52:00+00:00

Top recruiter in Ontario – Bro. Ted Jankowski

2022-06-15T16:14:41+00:00

Submitted by David Gelinas Ontario State Knights of Columbus On June 5, 2022, State Deputy Marcel Lemmen with State Treasurer David Gelinas and Membership Director Alex Schadenberg presented the K of C Leather Jacket to Brother Ted Jankowski of Archbishop Denis O'Connor Council 14969 (Windsor, Ontario) for being the top recruiter in Ontario in March 2022. Congratulations Brother Ted!

Top recruiter in Ontario – Bro. Ted Jankowski 2022-06-15T16:14:41+00:00

Council 8919 Best Overall Council Bulletin Award

2022-06-15T16:26:06+00:00

Submitted by David Gelinas Ontario State Knights of Columbus On June 5, 2022, State Deputy Marcel Lemmen with State Treasurer David Gelinas presented the Best Overall Council Bulletin Award to Fr. Paul J.F. Wattson Council 8919 in Windsor, Ontario. Grand Knight Dave Algudady and the members of the executives in their council received the award. Congratulations Fr. Paul J.F. Wattson Council 8919!

Council 8919 Best Overall Council Bulletin Award 2022-06-15T16:26:06+00:00

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