Submitted by Wilfred GomezSt. Aidan CouncilWe collected 3,012 lbs. of non-perishable food items over two weeks. The food was equally distributed to Rosalie Hall (for unwed mothers) and Good Shepherd Centre (for homeless). Grand Knight, SK Aris Dometita, and his team with the help of our Chaplain, Fr. Steven Szakaczki did a great job.
Submitted by Jaime Libaque St Lawrence Martyr The St Lawrence Martyr Council 13417 in Scarborough collected 1,010 lbs of non-perishable food items and donated it to the Agincourt Community Services Association (ACSA) Food Bank. A thank you letter was received. The last time the Council collected Food for Families was in 2018, just before COVID. This year 2023, some adjustments were necessary; only two bins were placed at the entrance of the church; Brother Knights and families arranged for 8 deliveries during the four-week period of collection.
Submitted by Dale Tuepah Dr. J. F. Dunn Four members of Dr. J. F. Dunn Council 5153 were on hand to cleanup 3km of roadside on Townline Rd. in Carleton Place. We do this in fall & spring of the year. In the photo, from left: Dale Tuepah, Barry Nicholls, Brian Sarsfield, and Bob Benson.
Submitted by Jim Galvin, Deputy Grand Knight St. Ann Canadian's all know the value of warm Winter clothing. Sadly, not all have the means for this Canadian necessity. The Coats for Kids program ensures that no child in need goes without a winter coat. Through the efforts of KoC St. Ann's Council #10009 we've ensured that so many children will not go without this coming Winter season. This year, the 11 boxes of new winter jackets were donated to the Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board and Peel District School Board. #SpreadingtheWarmth
Submitted by GK Joe Crane Pieta Council 6026 The Georgetown Knights of Columbus were notified by the local Georgetown Bread Basket on September 14th that their requirements were steadily increasing and that they would be in need for the Thanksgiving weekend. In cooperation with Father David Walter, our Pastor and Chaplain, we made arrangements with the CWL, and our parish secretary placed notices in our parish bulletin. Food donation bags from the Georgetown Bread Basket were provided after masses on the two weekends prior September 30th. The food containers were in turn filled and returned for October 1st delivery to the [...]
Submitted by Jaime Libaque, State Family Director St Lawrence Martyr The St Lawrence Martyr Council 13417, once again, had a successful Life Chain. The intersection was Lawrence/Kennedy (Ontario). With 120 (counted) participants, including several families with children, Campaign Life Coalition (CLC) acknowledged that this was one of the largest turnouts in Toronto. Funds were also collected, as a donation for CLC. As it is traditional, a large group of participants gathered in front of the church for a group picture.
Submitted by SK-YolandoFernandesSt. Barnabas ParishBrother Knights of the St. Barnabas Council 13785 supported and participated in the annual Life Chain event at St. Barnabas Parish, Scarborough, ON on Sunday 1st October 2023 from 2-3pm at the corner of the 4 intersections of our parish. Our brothers distributed the placards to the parishioners and monitored them at the 4 intersections to ensure proper code of conduct. It was a peaceful event led by our Worthy Chaplain Fr. Fraser McLaren, with approximately 125 participants in attendance. Thanks to all brothers that volunteered and participated in the Life Chain for a worthy cause. Thanks [...]
Submitted by Wilfred GomezSt. Aidan CouncilSt. Aidan Council organized Life Chain at the intersection of Finch Avenue & Warden Avenue on Sunday October 1, 2023. Our Chaplain, Fr. Steven Szakaczki, and parishioners stood for one hour in silence holding posters and praying the Rosary. The number of persons this year, including Knights were 185. A donation amounting to $510.00 was collected and sent to Coalition Canada.
Submitted by Dale Tuepah Dr. J. F. Dunn Council 5153 BBQ Team in action at St. Gregory's Catholic School in Carleton Place. 800 hot dogs for staff, parents, and students.
Submitted by Brother Hikmat Dandan Jesus the King World Day of Migrants & Refugees Mass On Sunday, September 24th, the Archdiocese of Toronto, in collaboration with the Jesus the King Melkite Catholic Community, celebrated a special Mass at 12:00 pm to mark the 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees at the Cathedral of the Transfiguration in Markham. Bishop John Boissonneau, in his homily, emphasized that the universal Church is deeply concerned about the displacement of people and communities who are forced to leave their homes. He reminded parishioners that by welcoming refugees, they are, in fact, welcoming Our Lord Jesus. [...]
